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�CONTENTS
Welcome .......... .... ....................................................
A Look at LSSU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Programs ..... ... ... ..... ..................................................
Academic Policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Admissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Residency Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Student Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Financial Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Degree Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .
Graduation Procedures ............... ....... .... .... ..................
School of Arts, Letters and Social Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
School of Business and Economics .................................
School of Engineering and Mathematics..... ......................
School of Health and Human Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
School of Science and Natural Resources .'.... ...................
Community Services and Development ............. ..............
Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Distinguished Teachers/Employee of the Year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Faculty ..... .. . ........ . .. ....... ...... .. ...... . .. .... ........ ... . .... .. .. ..
Administrative Staff .... ......... .............. ......... ...... ... ......
Board of Trustees . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .
Advisory Committees........................ .... ............... ...... ..
Computer Services/Library ................ ... ............. .. ........
Equal Opportunity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Academic Calendar . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . .
Index ................. ... ................ .................... ................

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About this Catalog...
The Lake Superior State University catalog does not constitute a contract
between the University and its students on either a collective or individual basis.
Changes sometimes occur after the catalog has been printed. Lake Superior State
University does not assume a contractural obligation with its students for the
contents of this catalog.
LSSU admits and hires men and women, veterans and disabled individuals of
any race, color, national or ethnic origin, or marital status in compliance with all
appropriate legislation, including the Age Discrimination Act. The compliance
officer is Beverly White.

Contents• 1

�WELCOME
TOA
BETTER
TOMORROW
Personal. Natural.
Superior - these words
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characterize Lake Superior
State University.
Here you will find the
19-1 student/faculty ratio
that allows a personal
education. Faculty and staff
interact with students in and
out of the classroom. You
will know your professors
' on a personal basis and they
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will know you. It is one of
the many benefits of a
smaller campus.
Lake State is a place of
natural beauty. Surrounded by lakes, rivers, forests and the Canadian landscape, the campus is a great place to live and learn. The air
is clean, the snow white, the sun bright and the campus safe.
Superior describes our University as a whole. Outstanding
academic programs and professionals who are here to teach provide the foundation for your career. A tremendous athletic program
including national championship caliber hockey, student life programs and great people make the Lake State experience truly
special.
Yes, Lake Superior State University is an exciting and vibrant
place to be. You, too, will soon be Lake State Proud!

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Robert D. Arbuckle
President
Welcome• 2

�A LOOK AT LSSU
Established in 1946 to address the needs of returning World War II veterans
and to provide educational opportunities to the people of the Eastern Upper
Peninsula, Lake Superior State University still embodies the essence of the early
days. A personal education in a safe and friendly environment remains a hallmark
of today's LSSU.
Our beautiful 115-acre campus overlooks the Michigan and Ontario twin cities of
Sault Ste. Marie, the St. Mary's River, and the world famous "Soo Locks". The
school is literally the last stop on Interstate 75 which originates in the Florida Keys.
The campus served as Ft. Brady starting in 1822 after the fort was relocated
from the banks of the St. Mary's. The fort was deactivated in 1944 and, thanks to
the efforts of local volunteers and leadership at Michigan College of Mining &amp;
Technology in Houghton, opened in the fall of that year as the Sault Ste. Marie
Residence Center of MCMT.
The Sault Branch was rechristened Lake Superior State College of Michigan
Technical University in 1966. Autonomy as an institution arrived for LSSC in
1970. University status was granted in 1987 to the state's smallest public institution of higher learning. Enrollment has grown from the original class of around
227 to more than 3,400 students.
There are 14 buildings on the National Historic Register contributing to the
University's sense of tradition. This unique architectural blend is a reminder of
the "weapons to plowshares" history of the setting.
Community: Sault Ste. Marie (pop. 18,000) is one of the oldest cities in North
America, having begun as a fur trading center in the early 17th century. A Jesuit
mission was established here in 1641, and Father Marquette founded the first
permanent settlement 27 years later, within the boundaries of what was to
become Michigan. The Sault celebrated its 300th birthday in 1968.
Our sister city, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, is a cultural, recreational, social and
entertainment center. The combined population of the Twin Saults (101,000)
allows for an international flavor abounding with the opportunities of a city, and
the safety and comfort of a small town.

Accreditation
Lake Superior State University is accredited by the following agencies:
• North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools
• National League for Nursing
• Council on Medical Education and Hospitals of the American Medical
Association.
• Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for
Engineering and Technology in:
- electrical/computer
- mechanical engineering technology
- electrical/ electronics
- mechanical
- automated manufacturing engineering technology.

A Look at LSSU • 3

�PROGRAMS
MASTER'S

Fire Science, BS

Emphasis in: Engineering

DEGREES
Business Administration
Public Administration

BACCALAUREATE
DEGREES
(4 years)
Accounting, BS
Biology, BA
Elementary and Secondary
Teaching
Biology, BS
Business Administration, BS
Specialty in: Accounting,
Management, and Marketing
Clinical Laboratory Science, BS
Computer and Mathematical
Sciences, BS
Criminal Justice, BS
Emphasis in: Corrections,
Criminalistics, Generalist,
Law Enforcement, Loss
Control, Public Safety
Electrical Engineering, BS
Elementary Teaching, BA, BS
Engineering Management, BS
English Language and
Literature, BA
Elementary and Secondary
Teaching
Environmental Chemistry BS
Environmental Engineering
Technology BS
Environmental Science, BS
Exercise Science, BS
Finance and Economics, BS
Fine Arts Studies, BA

Technology, Generalist,
Hazardous Materials
Fisheries and Wildlife
Management, BS
Geology, BS
Concentration in: Environmental
Geology, BS
Elementary and Secondary
Teaching
History, BA, BS
Elementary and Secondary
Teaching
Human Services, BS
Individualized Studies, BA, BS
Legal Assistant Studies, BS
Specialties in: Criminal Law,
Labor Law, Personal Injury,
Legal Administration,
Legislative/ Constitutional
Law
Manufacturing Engineering
Technology, BS
Mathematics, BS
Elementary and Secondary
Teaching
Mechanical Engineering, BS
Nursing, BS
Political Science, BA, BS
Concentrations in: General,
Pre-Law, Public Administration
Psychology, BA, BS
Recreation Management, BA, BS
Concentration in: Parks and
Recreation Management
Social Science, BA, BS
Sociology, BA, BS
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Teacher Education in cooperation
with Michigan State University
Therapeutic Recreation, BS

Programs• 4

�ASSOCIATE

CERTIFICATE

DEGREES
(2 years)

PROGRAM
(1 year)

Business Administration
Chemistry
Criminal Justice/Corrections
Criminal Justice/Law
Enforcement
Early Childhood Education
Fire Science
General Engineering
General Engineering Technology
Health/Fitness Specialist
Legal Assistant Studies
Liberal Arts
Manufacturing Engineering
Technology
Natural Resources Technology
Office Administration
Personal Computer Specialist
Substance Abuse Prevention
and Treatment
Technical Accounting
Telecommunications
Engineering Technology

Information Processing
Personal Computer Specialist

PRE-PROFESSIONAL
TRANSFER
PROGRAMS
(1-4 Years)
Dentistry, forestry, journalism,
law, medicine, optometry, pharmacy, veterinary medicine, special
education.

MINORS
Accounting-Finance, Art, Biology, Business French, Chemistry, Child
Development, Communication, Computer Science, Corrections, Counseling, Economics, Economics/Finance, English Language and Literature,
English Language and Literature Teaching, Environmental Science, Fire
Science, French Language and Literature, General Business, Geography,
Geography Teaching, Geology, Geology Earth Science, Gerontology,
Health Care Administration, History, History Teaching, Human Resource
Management, Human Services Administration, Humanities, Institutional
Loss Control, Japanese Study, Journalism, Journalism/Writing, Law
Enforcement, Legal Assistant Studies, Loss Control, Marketing, Mathematics, Mathematics Elementary Teaching, Mathematics Secondary
Teaching, Native American Studies, Office Administration, Personal
Computer Specialist, Political Science, Political Science Teaching, Psychology, Psychology Teaching, Public Administration, Public Relations,
Recreation Studies, Recreation Studies Skill, Sociology, Sociology /Social
Work, Sociology Teaching, Speech/Drama, Substance Abuse Counseling,
Teaching, Writing
Programs• 5

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A,·,hlt'mk Ycnr: Two 15-wcck semesters plus a summer semester.
A~,·n•dltcd: Quality of academic programs has been approved by an outside
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Admission: Your acceptance for enrollment.
Advisor: Faculty member who offers you academic advice, explains requirem~nts ,md assists in scheduling. Ask your department head for an advisor.
Associate's Degree: Awarded for two-year programs.
Bachelor's Degree: or Baccalaureate - awarded for a "four-year" program.
Calendar: Important dates of the academic year.

Certificate: Requires one year of study.
Corequisite: Course you must take during the same semester as another course.
Cognate: A specified course, generally in field other than your major, which
you must take for your program.
Competency Requirements: You must pass standard competency tests in
writing and mathematics befor receiving your degree.
Courses: Descriptions in this catalog generally show a course number,
followed by the course name, and the number of academic credits shown at the
rieftt of the column.

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Cried it: Sec academic credit.
Curriculum: (major, program) Courses required for specific degree or
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f ull•'flm• Sludent: If you e nroll for 12 or more credits in a semester.

University Talk • 6

�General Education Requirements: Courses you must take to earn a
bachelor's or an associate's degree in liberal arts; provides you with broadly
based education.
GED Examinations: (General Education Development examination): If you
didn't finish high school, but believe you learned enough in other ways to qualify
for university, this is the test for you.
Grade Point Average (GPA): Number of points divided by the hours of
credit attempted. It figures your grade for a class. Cumulative grade point
average is the average for all your classes.
Internship: (practicum, field placement or clinical): working in a 'real life'
setting for academic credit.
Major (curriculum): A concentration of courses in your specific area of study.
Minor: A lesser concentration' (20 credits or more).
Part-Time Student: You, if you take less than 12 credits in a semester.
Practicum: Another word for internship.
Prerequisite: Certain courses you must successfully complete before
enrolling in a specific course. You must satisfy prerequisites, and other stated
conditions, before enrolling in a course, or have permission from an instructor to
waive the prerequisites. It is your responsibility to be certain you have the
approved prerequisites.
Program (also curriculum): A group of courses you must take in order to
earn a degree or certificate.
Registration: Each semester you must request specific classes for the next
semester, pay tuition, etc.
Required Courses: You must take these to earn your degree.
Schools: Five academic schools comprised of 16 departments, each
administed by a "dean".
Semester: Sometimes called term: See academic year.
Tenn: Sometimes called semester: See academic year.
Transcript: Official record of your coursework maintained by LSSU registrar.
Transcript, Official: Mailed directly from principal's or registrar's office of
issuing institution to LSSU Admissions Office. It must bear the seal of the
institution and signature or stamp of school official.
Withdrawal: Procedure when you drop a course or from school.

University Talk • 7

�ACADEMIC POLICIES
The academic policies and regulations of Lake Superior State University are
guides to your responsibilities as a student. Advisors, department heads and
campus personnel will help you understand these policies and regulations.
However, it is up to you to comply.

The Academic Year
Lake Superior State University operates on a semester system. The academic
year consists of a fall semester (September through December) and spring
.
semester (January through April or early May). Fall and spring semesters cons1.st
of 15 weeks of instruction followed by a final examination week. Summer se~s1on
courses, for the most part, are eight weeks including two days for final examinations. Specific dates for each semester can be found in this catalog.

Academic Credit
One credit is awarded for 15 hours of classroom instruction in lecture/
recitation courses. For example, a three-credit course might be scheduled 9:009:50a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. A class period is usually 50 minutes,
with 10 minutes between classes.
Courses including laboratory, field work or other non-lecture formats meet
for more than one hour a week per credit. In general, one credit requires an
average of three hours of preparation/study time a week for the semester. In
lecture/recitation courses this normally means one hour of classroom attendance
and two hours of preparation or study.
An average credit load per semester is 16. A minimum of 124 credits is
required for a baccalaureate degree.

Student Classifications

There are four class levels: 0 to 25 credits =freshman; 26 to 55 credits =
sophomore; 56 to 87 = junior; 88+ = senior.

Student Curriculum Choice and Advising
You are encouraged to select a major program upon admission to the U~iversity. The academic department offering the chosen program is called the ma1or
department. You will be assigned an academic advisor - a faculty member who
teaches in your chosen field. Your advisor will help in with course selection, .
understanding program and University requirements and regulations, evaluation
of academic progress, and matters related to successful academic achievement.
Lake Superior State University is firmly committed to providing personalized
advising and support. You are encouraged to actively seek help from your
instructors, advisors, department chair, Leaming Center, Counseling Center, and
any other faculty or staff member. The Leaming Center provides academic
tutoring as does the Native American Center and academic departments. The~e
services are usually provided without charge. Additional information concerning
advising services is listed under testing and counseling service in this cat~l~g. .
U you are undecided about a major program, you are considered maJo_n ng m
liberal arts, an associate degree program. A provisional academic advisor 1s
assigned until a major is chosen.

Academic Policies • 8

�You may change your major curriculum by processing a Curriculum Change
Card through the Registrar's Office. The Registrar's Office, Counseling Center
and departmental offices have the card and instructions. Curriculum Change
Cards must be filed with the Registrar's Office for each curriculum change. This is
important so that advisor materials, grade reports and graduation information are
sent to the right school and advisor. You are assigned a new advisor when you
change curricula. You may request a change of advisor by asking the dean of
your school.
If you are provisionally admitted to Lake Superior State University, an
academic advisor from the Leaming Center is assigned. This assignment is active
until the exiting criteria enables unconditional entrance to a chosen major.

Semester Course Selection
A course schedule listing all courses and relevant information is published
each semester. The booklet includes classes offered, days and hours of offerings,
instructor and final examination time. You are responsible for reading the course
schedule and adhering to its instructions. Course schedules and scheduling
materials are available from all departmental offices and the Registrar/Scheduling Office.
You may schedule your courses, after consulting with your academic advisor,
by submitting required materials to the Registrar /Scheduling Office according to
the time schedule described in the course schedule. There is a limited period to
pay tuition and related fees. If you fail to make payment or arrangements, your
enrollment will be canceled.
Several factors assist or limit course selections. Placement examinations for
mathematics, English, and reading are administered by the Counseling and
Testing Center. These examinations are required before you can schedule your
first courses in mathematics or English.
Maximum student credit load is 20 credits a semester. An exception is
possible if you carry a 3.00 cumulative grade point average and written approval
from the dean of the school. Students on academic probation should not take
more than 15 credits a semester.
Prerequisites: Before you enroll in a course, you must satisfy prerequisites
and other stated conditions before enrolling in a course or have the instructor's
permission to waive the prerequisites. Enrollment in a course may be revoked
(with an N grade) during the regular drop period if the prerequisites have not
been met. Responsibility rests with you to be certain that you have the approved
prerequisites.
We rarely allow courses to be taken out of sequence. Such courses impose an
additional burden not reflected in the number of credits carried. Students must
earn passing grades in a prerequisite course before taking the next course in
sequence. For some courses, a C (2.00) grade or better is required. Exceptions
may be made only by school dean or the course instructor. Students who receive
a D grade in a prerequisite course or a course in the major are advised (and may
be required) to repeat the course to raise the D before continuing.
Repeats: You may not repeat a course by enrollment or examination if you
have passed a course for which the repeated course is a prerequisite. Exceptions
may be granted by the school dean with the concurrence of the registrar.
Changes in course schedule: Classes can be added or dropped during a
defined period at the beginning of each semester. Courses deleted during this
period will not appear on a student's permanent record. The add/ delete period
for a full semester course begins on the first day of the semester, and ends on the

Academic Policies • 9

�sixth University business day. For courses that span less than a full semester, a
shorter add/delete period may be in place. Schedule changes are initiated at the
Registrar /Scheduling Office where records of class availability are maintained. In
some cases faculty permission is required for course changes. Detailed information on adding or deleting classes is in the course schedule booklet. A student's
add or withdrawal from a course is not officially complete until the appropriate
form is completed with the Registrar/Scheduling Office. You are advised to ·
retain the official receipt upon completion of any add or drop.
Late Adds: Should you wish to add courses after the end of the add/delete
period, you need permission and a special form from the Registrar's Office, obtain
written approval of the instructor, and return the form to the Registrar's Office.
There is a service charge for this process. You are responsible for all class work
missed prior to adding the class.
Non-attendance at first class: You may be dropped from a class during the
delete period if you fail to attend the first class meeting. The instructor must, if
taking this action, submit a delete form and notify the student.
Dropping courses after the add/delete period: You may drop a course
during the first 40 days of a full semester course. For courses running Jess than a
full semester, the current course schedule booklet lists official dates for each
semester. (The period for dropping equals 54 percent of the course instructional
period.) Your record shall indicate an N grade for each course officially dropped
during this period. Forms for the procedure are available in the schools or
Registrar /Scheduling Offices.
After the eight-week drop period, drops are allowed only for extenuating
circumstances. In these cases, records shall indicate a W grade for courses
officially dropped. The student must receive the instructor's recommendation
and the approval of the registrar. Forms are at the Registrar's Office.

Class Attendance
You must decide for yourself when it is necessary to be absent from class.
Instructors may lower grades if they believe excessive absences require this
action. The policy on attendance reads as follows:
1. Absences are handled according to the instructor's discretion, consistent
with school policy.
2. Instructors are encouraged to report consecutive or excessive absences to
the vice president for student programs and services.
3. Participation in an official University function is an excused absence
when approved by the provost. You will not be penalized for such
participation. You are responsible for work missed and must confer with
your instructor on this matter.

Complete Withdrawal from the University
If you are a full-time student and withdraw from the Un,i versity during the
first eight weeks of the semester, you should report in person to the Counseling
Center and complete a Withdrawal Form for the registrar. The registrar will
authorize the appropriate refund. Refunds are mailed after the end of the refund
period. After the eight-week drop period, students must report to the Registrar's
Office for the Withdrawal Form.
Proper clearance of University obligations assures that you can later receive
transfer of credits. Make sure any holds on your transcript are cleared, or you will
not receive a transcript of credits until clearance is complete.

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�The Grading System
Grade point average (GPA): To compute the grade point average for a
semester, divide the total points earned by the total credits carried. Credits
carried include those failed or earned but not credit for credit/no credit courses.
You can figure cumulative grade point average by dividing the total points earned
by the credits carried in all semesters. When a course is repeated, count only the
credits carried and the points of the last grade earned. Thus, successfully
repeating courses is an effective way to improve cumulative GPA. A cumulative grade point average of 2.00 for all credits is required for graduation.
Further, a 2.00 grade point average for all in major and minor(s) departmental
courses is required. Some programs require a higher grade point average in
the major curriculum.
Incomplete grades (I): An incomplete grade is given only if you are unable
to complete a course due to circumstances beyond control.
Course work must be made up by the date specified by the instructor and
must be within a maximum of two semesters in residence or the incomplete
grade becomes a failure. Summer semesters count if you are enrolled for
summer classes.
No grade (N) and withdrawal (W) grades: An N grade will be given for each
course officially dropped during the first eight weeks and a W grade will be given
for each course officially dropped after the eight-week drop period.
Deferred grades (Z): Deferred grades are given in those courses where work
is planned to extend beyond a single semester.
Grade reports: Grades and credit reports are mailed to your home address
after each semester.
Change of grade: You may request an instructor to review and change a
grade within two semesters. Summer semesters do not count unless you are
enrolled during the summer.
Dean's list: Those who complete 12 or more semester credits with a grade
point average of 3.50 or higher earn Dean's List honors for that semester, acknowledging their outstanding achievement.

Grade
A+
A Excellent
AB+
B Good
. BC+

C Average
C-

D+

Grades and Grade Points
Grade Points
Grade Points
Grade
per Credit
per Credit
4
1
D Inferior
D.7
4
3.7
F Failure
0
3.3
0
I Incomplete
3
0
N NoGrade
W Withdrawal
2.7
0
Z Deferred
0
2.3
CR Credit
2
0
NCR No Credit
1.7
0
1.3

Academic Probation
You have a considerable degree of self-determination at LSSU; you decide
when and how long to work on each assignment. The best way to succeed in this
task is to work out a weekly schedule with two hours of study time earmarked as
preparation for each one-hour class. In a few cases, the instructor may suggest
some other division of time.

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�Most students maintain good work in all their courses. A few fall short of
satisfactory performance. In these cases, a system of academic probation is used.
Academic probation is a warning that scholastic performance is below the
University's minimum requirements. During this period, students should
determine whether to continue their programs as planned.
No student, while on probation, shall carry more than 15 credits a semester exclusive of band and recreational activities.
The vice president for student programs and services, in consultation with
the student's advisor, may impose restrictions on the student's extracurricular
activities.
It is your responsibility to be familiar with academic regulations and to ke.ep
informed as to your academic standing. The rules governing academic probation,
dismissal and reinstatement follow.

Academic Standing Table
Full-and Part-Tune Shldents
Academic Probation and Dismissal Policy
Cumulative
Semester
Credits C1rried
atLSSU
1-18.99
19-25.99
26-40.99
41-55.99
56-72.99
73-87.99

88+

Minimum
for Good
Standing

Cumulative
Grade Point
Average
on Probation

1.81·
1.81
1.86
1.91
1.93
1.95
1,97••

less than 1.81
1.41-1.80
1.51-1.85
1 .61-1.90
1.71-1.92
1.81-1.94
1.91-1.96

Dismissal
Not subject to dismissal
1.40 or less
1.50 or less
1.60 or less
1.70 or less
1.80 or less
1.90 orless

•students will not be dismissed for adacemic deficiencies until tlrey /rave enrolled
in at least 19 semester credits al Lake Superior Stale University.
..A cumulative grade point average of 2.00 for all credits carried at LSSU, and a
cumulative grade point averate of 2.00 for all courses required in Ille student's
major and minor is necessary for graduation.
1.

2.

3.

4.

Academic probation is in effect if the cumulative grade point average is
in the "on probation" category.
Shldents whose cumulative grade point average at the conclusion of a .
semester falls into the dismissal range of the academic standing table will
be dismissed.
·
After a first or second dismissal there are these options:
a. Allow two semesters (summer may be counted for one semester) to
elap~e before re-enrolling or
.
.
b. Petition the Scholastic Standards Committee for immediate readmittance. This action is initiated with the registrar. The committee can
either permit early readmittance with specific conditions required of
the s~den! or deny the student's request. Subsequent to the
co~tt~e s denial, appeal can be made to the provost, whose
dec1s1on IS final.
Students ~ho are reinstated are subject to dismissal after any semester
should their cumulative grade point average fall below the prescribed

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�5.

6.

level. A student may continue, with permission of the registrar, on the
record as being on probation instead of dismissed, if his/her record has
improved during the semester and a 2.00 grade point average is achieved
for that semester's courses.
Students dismissed a third time will not be reinstated without the
permission of the provost. Three semesters must elapse from the time of
dismissal before a petition for readmittance is considered. Summer may
count for one semester.
The Scholastic Standards Committee may, on the recommendation of a
school dean, require withdrawal from any course or courses in which
preparation, progress, effort or conduct is unsatisfactory and may on the
recommendation of the provost or vice president for student programs
and services, dismiss students from the University if their background,
overall academic accomplishment, conduct or attitude toward their work
is deemed unsatisfactory.

Credit/No Credit Courses
You can enroll in some courses on a credit/no credit basis for which either a
grade of CR or NCR is given. To be eligible for this option, you must be in good
academic standing. Only one course per semester is permitted and no more than
12 semester credits in such courses may be presented toward degree require- ·
ments. The credit/no credit option is not available in courses which satisfy major,
minor or general education requirements. Make sure you apply at the Registrar's
Office if you want to enroll in a graded course under the credit/no credit policy.
This option is available during the drop/add time frame and your decision may
not be changed after that period. Academic performance at the level of 2.00 or
higher is required for the credit (CR) grade. Instructors are not advised of the
option to be graded credit/no credit.
Certain courses are always offered with a credit/no credit format. The
courses have this information in the official course descriptions and course
syllabi. The policy and limitations outlined above do not apply to these courses.

Credit by Examination
There are three examination processes to earn credit for individual courses or
general education requirements: Advanced placement, CLEP and departmental
examinations. Check out the Admissions section in this catalog for advanced
placement and CLEP examination programs. You must be admitted to a degree
program to receive credit by examination. A maximum of 30 credits may be
earned by examination. CLEP examinations, if available, determine whether
credit shall be granted. Departments may provide their own examinations for
certain courses. Inquire with the academic department offering the course to find
out if a departmental examination is available. If an examination is available, the
school dean's written approval to take the examination is required.
Check with the school dean for an Application for Credit by Examination and
the procedures. The fee is equivalent to the CLEP exams and tuition will not be
charged for credits earned. A minimum examination grade of 2.00 is required to
earn credit. Course and credit earned by examination is recorded on your
transcript with the grade marked as CR. Some universities may not accept this
type of credit for transfer.

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�Transcripts
If you would like a transcripts of your Lake Superior State University
records, simply present a written request to the Registrar's Office. Information
such as name (at enrollment), ID number and dates of attendance is necessary. A
fee may be assessed for each copy of the record.
Your official transcript will be forwarded only to those places or persons you
request in writing. Student copy transcripts are issued directly to a student. Any
financial or other obligations to the University must be cleared before a transcript
is released.

The Privacy Act
Section 438 of the General Education Provisions Act, as amended, sets forth
the requirements to be met by an educational institution to protect the privacy of
students. This act is called the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and
shall be referred to hereafter as the Act. The Act generally governs access to
student educational records and the release of such records. The Act also requires
that institutions of higher education must provide students access to official
records directly related to the student and an opportunity for a hearing to
challenge such records on the grounds that they are inaccurate, misleading or
inappropriate. Educational institutions must also obtain written consent before
releasing personally identifiable data about students from records to other than a
specified list of exceptions. In addition, students must be notified of these rights.
In accordance with provisions of the Act and the regulations enacted by the
- epartment of Health, Education and Welfare, Lake Superior State University has
iopted the following policies and procedures:
~ction 1. General Policy on Ac~ess and Disclosure
Lake Superior State University shall not as a matter of policy or practice:
1. Deny or prevent students at the University the right to inspect or review
the educational records of such students, or
2. Permit the release of educational records contrary to the provisions of the
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and the policies and procedures set forth in the following sections.
Section 2. Notification to Students
Under the provisions of the Act, the University must annually notify students
of their rights and the institution policies pertaining to the Act. In addition, notice
must be given to the location where the policy can be obtained as well as to
inform the students of the right to file complaints with the Department of Health,
Education and Welfare concerning alleged failures by the University to comply
with the Act. In accordance with these requirements the annual notice regarding
students' rights, the location of copies of the University's policies setting forth
these rights, as well as the right to file complaints with the Family Educational
Rights and Privacy Act Office, shall be published in the University Catalog. the
annual letter to students will notify students of directory information.
The Registrar is the Hearing Officer for the Act and is responsible for i_mplementing the notification requirements and distribution of copies of the policies
and procedures.
Section 3. Education Records Defined
"Education records" means those records which:

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�1.
2.

directly relate to a student or
are maintained by the University or its agent.

The term does not include:
1. records of institutional, supervisory, and administrative personnel
which:
a. are in the sole possession of the maker thereof, and
b. are not accessible or revealed to any other individual except a
substitute.
A substitute is defined as one who performs, on a temporary basis, the
duties of the individual who made the record. It does not refer to an individual
who permanently succeeds the maker of the record in his or her position.
2. records of the law enforcement unit of the University (Security Department) which are:
a. maintained apart from the University's educational records;
b. maintained solely for law enforcement purposes; and
c. not disclosed to individuals other than law enforcement officials of
the same jurisdiction, provided that educational records maintained
by the University are not disclosed to the personnel of the law
enforcement unit.
3. records relating to an individual who is employed by the University
which:
a. are made and maintained in the normal course of business;
b. relate exclusively to the individual in that individual's capacity as
an employee; and
c. are not available for use for any other purpose.
d. This paragraph (3) does not apply to records relating to an individual in attendance at the University who is employed as a result of
his or her status as a student.
4. records relating to an eligible student which are:
a. created or maintained by a physician, psychiatrist, psychologist, or
other recognized professional or paraprofessional acting in a
professional or paraprofessional capacity, or assisting in that
capacity;
b. created, maintained, or used only in connection with the provision
of treatment to the student; and
c. not disclosed to anyone other than individuals providing the
treatment; provided, that the records can be personally reviewed by
a physician or other appropriate paraprofessional of the student's
choice. For the purpose of this definition, "treatment" does not
include remedial educational activities or activities which are part of
programs of instruction at the university.
5. records of the university which contain only information relating to a
person after that person is no longer a student at the University. An
example of these records would be information collected by the University pertaining to the accomplishments of its alumni.

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�Section 4. Rights to Inspect and Review Education Records
A student who is enrolled at or has attended Lake Superior State University
has the right to inspect and review his/her educational records subject to the
limitations set forth in Section 3 and 13.
The educational record recorded by the student will be provided within a
reasonable period of time defined by availability of staff time and the records.
Records will be provided no more than 45 days after the request is made.
The right to review educational records includes the right to a response from
Lake Superior State University to reasonable requests for explanation and
interpretations of the subject record.
Section 5. Procedures for Inspection and Review of Records
A written request for the inspection is required for review of educational
records or release of records, where permitted, to third parties. See Section 10A for
release of records to third parties. The request must be submitted to the appropriate officer. See Section 7 for list of officials maintaining educational records.
The written request under this section must contain:
1. a description of the information requested,

2.
3.
4.

the date, if any, that the information is required,
the student's signature, and
the date the request is filed.

Section 6. Copies of Records: Fees for Copies
Copies of educational records will be provided under the Act under the
:&gt;llowing conditions:
1. where failure to provide a copy would effectively prevent a student from
exercising the right to inspect and review the educational record.
(Examples of when this provision would be effective would be absence
from the state or a confining illness.) If the student will return to the
residence occupied while attending the University or be within 30 miles
of campus and is not physically incapacitated during the 45-day compliance period, copies shall not be provided but the right of inspection may
be exercised.
Under this provision, a written request is required (see Section 10A)
specifying the record to be disclosed and the reason that a personal
inspection of the record cannot be made during the 45-day compliance
period. Requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis to determine if
copies are required as opposed to personal inspection.
2. on request, under the provisions of Section 10B regarding records to
officials of another educational institution in which the student is
enrolled or seeks or intends to enroll.
3. on request, or with the consent of the student, under the provisions of
Section 10A, regarding information released with the approval of the
University to third parties.

The University shall not charge a fee for copies of records provided
under the Act. There is not a charge for search, retrieval or inspection of
the record. Copies of grades provided under these provisions do not
carry the University seal or official signature of approval.

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�Section 7. Listing of Location of Education Records
The following is a list of the records considered educational in nature under
the Act and their locations listed by Office, Type of Record, Responsible Official,
and Location.
Admissions; Academic file, Financial; Director of Admissions; Fletcher
Center
Career Advising and Placement; Academic, Personal, evaluations; Director;
Brown Hall
Continuing Education; Academic; Director
Employee Relations; Work Evaluation, Employment; Director; Administration Building
Financial Aid; Financial, Academic, Personal evaluation, Employment;
Director; Fletcher Center
Graduate Office; Academic, Financial; Coordinator; South Hall
Registrar; Academic (Complete and official academic record) Personal,
Veterans Affairs; Registrar; Fletcher Center
Residence Halls; Personal; Housing Manager; Brady Hall
Residence Halls and Student Life; Discipline; Vice-President for Student
Programs and Services; Administration Building
Student Accounts; Financial; Director Business Operation; Fletcher Center
Academic Areas, Academic; School Deans and Department Chairs.
Note: All academic records are partial records with the exception of the
Office of the Registrar as noted above.

Section 8. Disclosure of Restricted Information to University Officials
Personally identifiable information from the education records of a student
may be disclosed without the prior consent of the student to University officials
who have a legitimate educational interest in the information. The University
officials must demonstrate a need to obtain the information consistent with their
official functions and the request must be consistent with normal professional
practices and legal requirements.
The disclosure of personally identifiable student information under the above
conditions will not be disclosed to any other party without the prior written
consent of the student, except that such information may be used by the appropriate officials or agents of the University for the purpose for which the disclosure
was made.

Section 9. University Officials
For the purpose of these procedures and policies, University officials are
those individuals who have demonstrated a need for access to student records
consistent with official University responsibilities and professional practices.
University officials include: Members of the faculty, professional, executive
and administrative staff, including all Department of Security, departmental
secretaries, students properly appointed as members of a hearing panel or
screening committee, representatives of the State Auditor General when performing their legally required duties, legal, insurance, or collection representatives of
the University when performing their university-related duties requiring student
record information concerning a claim or legal matter.
Section 10. Disclosure of Personally Identifiable Information
A. Prior Consent for Disclosure Required
The University shall obtain the written consent of the student before disclosing personally identifiable information from their education records to third

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�parties other than directory information. Consent is not required where the
disclosure is to the student.
.
If the University consents to the release of personally identifiable student
information to third parties under this section (10A) at the written request of the
student, the University will also provide the student with a copy.
The written consent required under this section (lOA) must be signed and
dated by the student and shall include:
1. a specification of the record to be disclosed.
2. the purpose of the disclosure.
3.
4.

the party or class of parties to whom disclosure may be made.
a statement granting consent for the release of the information.

B. Prior Consent for Disclosure Not Required
The University may transfer or disclose the educational records of a student,
without prior written consent, on request to the officials of another educational
institution in which the student is enrolled or intends to enroll.
The University, upon request, will provide the student with a copy of the
transferred educational records.
Information from the educational records of a student may be disclosed,
without prior written consent, if the disclosure is:
1. to Federal and State authorities as provided by the Act or other legal
authority.
2. in connection with financial aid for which a student has applied or
received; provided that the information may be disclosed only:
a. to determine the eligibility for financial aid,
b. to determine the amount of aid
to determine the conditions that will be imposed regarding financial
aid, or
d. to enforce the terms or conditions of the financial aid.
to organizations conducting studies on behalf of educational agencies or
institutions for developing, validating, or administering predictive tests,
administering student aid programs; and improving instruction; provided that the studies are conducted in a manner which does not permit
personal identification of students by persons other than the representatives of the organization. The information must be destroyed when it is
no longer needed for the purpose for which the study was conducted.
to accrediting organizations in order to carry out their accrediting
functions.
to comply with a judicial order or lawfully issued subpoena; provided
that Lake Superior State University will make a reasonable effort to
notify the student of the order or subpoena in advance of compliance.
to appropriate parties in an emergency to protect the health or safety of
the student or other individuals.
c.

3.

4.
5.

6.

Section 11. Directory Information
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act permit_s the disclosure of
certain personally identifiable information fr&lt;;&gt;m the e?ucahon~l record &lt;;&gt;fa
student if that information is designated as directory mformahon as defined by
the Act.

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�In order to release such information the University is required to provide
public notice of the following:
1. the categories of personally identifiable information designated as
directory information.
2. the right of the student to refuse to permit the designation of any or all of
the categories with respect to that student.
3. the time which the student must inform the University in writing that
such directory information is not to be released.
In compliance with these provisions, the University will announce its
intention to release directory information each fall in the annual letter. Written
requests to prohibit or restrict the use of directory information should be addressed by the last day to add classes to the Registrar's Office.
The University considers the following as directory information: name,
address, telephone number, date and place of birth, major field of study, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, height and weight of members
of the athletic teams, dates of attendance, degrees, honors and awards received,
including scholarships, and most. recent previous educational agency or institution attended by student.
In the event that this list is altered or expanded, these provisions will be
amended in accordance with the Act.
Section 12. Record of Disclosures Required to be Maintained
Lake Superior State University shall for each request and disclosure of
personally identifiable information from a student's education records maintain a
register within that file of the education records which indicates:
1. the parties who have requested or obtained information.
2. the legitimate educational interests the parties have in obtaining the
information.
A record is not required for disclosures to a student, disclosures pursuant to
the student's written consent when consent is specific to the party or parties,
disclosures to University officials as set forth in Section 9, or disclosures of
directory information as provided in Section 11.
The record of disclosures may be inspected by: the student, University
officials and assistants responsible for the custody of the records, and university
officials authorized in Section 9 and persons outside the University as authorized
in Section 10 for the purpose of auditing the record keeping procedures of the
institution.
Section 13. Limitation on the Right to Inspect and Review Records
The University is not required to permit a student to inspect or review the
following records:
1. financial records and statements of parents or any information contained
therein.
2. confidential letters and statements of recommendation placed in the
student record prior to January 1, 1975; provided that such letters and
statements were solicited with written assurance of confidentiality or
sent and retained with a documented understanding of confidentiality.
The documents must be used only for the purposes specifically intended.
3. confidential letters and statements of recommendation and statements
for which the student has waived the right to inspection as set forth in
Section 16 and placed in a student's file after January 1, 1975 respecting:

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�a. admission, or
b. application for employment, or
c. receipt of an honor or honorary recognition.
4. those records which are defined not to be education records as set forth
in Section 3.
If the educational record of a student contains information on more than one
student, the requesting student may review or inspect or be informed of only the
specified information which pertains to the student making the inquiry.
Section 14. Request to Amend Educational Records
A student who believes information in the student's educational records is
inaccurate, misleading or violates the privacy or other rights of the student may
request the University amend such records.
The procedures regarding amendment to a student record are:
1. submission of a written request to amend the record in question to the
University office responsible for the content of the record.
2. a written request specifying the information to be amended and the basis
for requesting a change in the record.
3. The written request should also suggest the recommended corrective
action.
4. The University official responsible for establishing the content of the
record in question within 14 calendar days will inform, in writing, the
student that the record will be amended or the request is denied. If
additional time is required to make a decision, the student will be
advised of that period required.
5. Amendments and corrections will be completed within 14 calendar days
of the date of notice to the students.
6. If the University official responsible for establishing the content of the
educational record denies the request to amend the record, the written
notice of this decision will advise the student of the right to a hearing.
Section 15. Right to a Hearing

The Act provides an opportunity for a hearing to challenge the content of a
student's educational record to insure that the record does not contain inaccurate
or misleading information or violates the privacy or other rights of the student.
This procedure can not be used to challenge grades. The following procedure
defines the process after the decision of denial.
Procedure of Hearing
A student desiring a hearing on a denial to amend the record by the official
establishing such records must:
1. submit a written request for a hearing to the Hearing Officer and the
registrar.
2. designate in the request: the student's name and identification number,
date of request, specific information on the record challenged, basis for
amending record, summary statement of previous action taken to amend
record including names of individuals contacted and from whom
communications have been received.
The Hearing Officer will, within seven calendar days of receipt of the request
for hearing, notify the student of the hearing date, time and location. At least 72
hours notice prior to the hearing will be provided to involved parties.

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�A full and fair opportunity is available to present evidence relevant to the
question of whether the record in question is inaccurate, misleading or in violation of the privacy or other rights of the students.
The student may be assisted or represented by any individual and expense
including an attorney.
The Hearing Officer will render a decision on the appeal within seven
calendar days of hearing's conclusion. The decision shall be in writing and based
solely upon the evidence presented at the hearing. The written decision to the
student shall include a summary of the evidence and reasons for the decision.
If, as a result of the hearing, the Hearing Officer rules the information is
inaccurate, misleading or in violation of any of the student's rights, the record in
question will be amended within seven calendar days of the decision.
If, as a result of the hearing, the Hearing Officer determines that the record
should not be amended, the student shall be informed of the right to place in the
education record a statement commenting upon the information and setting forth
the reasons for disagreeing with the University's decision. Any explanation
placed in the record of the student under this provision shall:
1. Be maintained as a part of the record as long as the record or the contested portion thereof is retained by the University, and
2. Be disclosed by the University, along with the contested record to any
party receiving such record.
Section 16. Waivers
A student may waive any right under the Act. The waiver shall not be valid
unless it is in writing and signed by the student. The University may not require
that a student waive any right under the Act. This requirement does not preclude
the University from requesting such a waiver.
An applicant for admission or a student in attendance may waive the right to
inspect and review confidential letters and statements of recommendation. The
waiver applies to letters or statements only if it is in writing and designated by
the student and if:
1. the applicant or student is notified of the names of those providing
letters or statements.
2. the documents are used only for the purpose intended.
3. the waiver is not required as a condition of admission or receipt of any
service or benefit from the University.
A waiver may be revoked, but that action must be in writing and filed with
the office in possession of the waiver.

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�ADMISSIONS
Freshmen
You may apply to Lake Superior State University any time during the final
year of high school. Applications for admission are processed continuously and
you will be notified as quickly as possible. A final transcript of courses completed
during the final year must be submitted to the Admissions Office promptly after
completion of the school year. The offer of admission will be withdrawn if a final
transcript is not submitted. An official score report from American College
Testing (ACT) is required. ACT scores are used for admission and placement in
freshman English and mathematics courses. You should take the ACT on or before
October of your senior year.
If you have graduated from high school and have not attended any college or
university, have an official transcript sent directly from your high school to the
Admissions Office. The transcript must include all courses taken starting with
grade nine and graduation certification. ACT scores are required if you graduated from high school fewer than 26 months before the date you intend to enter
the University.
The primary factors in evaluating an application for admission are ACT
scores and grade point average starting with grade nine. All courses are included
in the average.
The average overall high school grade point average for admitted first year
students is 2.88 on a scale of 4.0. The average ACT composite score is 21. Secondary factors influencing the admission decision include the number of academic
courses an applicant has completed, the trend from year to year of the applicant's
grades, class rank and recommendations.
All credentials should be submitted at least three weeks before the semester
of entry to the Admissions Office. However, if available spaces are filled, the
application processing will end earlier.
Students denied regular admission may reapply for admission after attending
another accredited college and earning at least 30 semester (45 quarter) hours of
transferable credit. Evaluation for admission is then based upon the college record
rather than the high school record.

American College Testing (ACT)
American and Canadian students who enroll within 26 months of high school
graduation and have not attended another college must take the American
College Test. The results should be forwarded to Lake Superior State University
(code number 2031).
.
United States residents applying for academic scholarships at Lake Superior
State University must take the ACT by February of their senior year and have
results forwarded to LSSU before the April 1 scholarship application deadline.
Transfer students entering Lake Superior State within 26 months of high
school graduation and having less than 15 semester or 23 quarter hours of credit
must also take the ACT.
ACT scores are used for admissions and course placement purposes.
The ACT is offered nationally five times a year at many locations including
our campus. Information bulletins and registration forms for the ACT are
available at high school counseling offices or by writing American College Testing
Program, P.O. Box 168, Iowa City, Iowa 52243, or by contacting the LSSU Counseling and Testing Center at 906-635-2733.

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�Transfer Students
If you are a transfer student, you must possess a 2.00 cumulative college
grade point average (GPA) and be eligible to return to your former college(s)
unless you have completed their required course work.
If you have completed fewer than 30 semester or 45 quarter hours of credit,
you must send an official high school transcript or GED scores to our Admissions
Office. An official transcript from each college or university where you earned or
attempted credit is also required. Official transcripts may be obtained from the
high school guidance office and college or university Registrar's Office. Transcripts must be mailed to the Admissions Office at LSSU directly from the issuing
institution to be considered official. Transcripts sent via facsimile machine are not
considered official. All transcripts become the property of Lake Superior State
University and are not returnable.
If you have changed your name since attending another institution, you must
indicate this when requesting transcripts from high schools or colleges. Each
transcript should bear your current name.
If you have yet to complete 15 semester hours of college credit and have been
out of high school fewer than 26 months, you must submit ACT results.
The application and all transcripts should be submitted at least 30 days
before the semester of entry. However, if available spaces become filled, processing of applications will end earlier.
A transfer applicant denied admission because the college GPA is less than
adequate is encouraged to reapply when, after taking additional college courses,
the cumulative grade point average improves to greater than 2.0.

Freshman Admissions File
A complete application file must
include the following:
A complete Application for
Admission. Applications are available
at the Admissions Office of Lake
Superior State University or at your
school guidance office.
A non-refundable $20 (U.S.)
application processing fee. Your
application will not be processed until
the fee is paid. Check or money order
(not cash) should be made payable to
Lake Superior State University.
A complete, official transcript of
your high school credits or GED score
report.
A report of your scores from
American College Testing (ACT). You
should take the ACT before high
school graduation. ACT registration
materials are available at your
guidance office.

Enter your social security number
on your application. It serves as your
permanent student identification
number. If you do not wish to provide
this number, an alternate number will
be assigned.
Financial a.id applications will not
be processed without your social
security number as directed by the
agency handling the application.
If you do not have a social security
number or have lost your social
security card, you should contact the
Social Security Administration
promptly. Canadian applicants should
not use their Social Insurance number.
A nine-digit number will be assigned
to Canadians and other foreign
students.

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�Credit Evaluations
?f~icial e~aluation of transfer credit is made after you are accepted for
.
ad~1ss1?n. This evaJ~ation is made as quickly as possible after admission. We will
assist with an unofficial transcript review. Contact the Admissions Office or
Registrar's Office for information .
. If you p_lan to transfer to LSSU, you can review the course descriptions and
~mve at an idea of the transfer credit you may receive. While making this
•?formal ~valuat~on, keep in mind transfer credit is granted for courses substantially equivalent m content, length and prerequisites to LSSU courses.
D grades are transferred only under following conditions:
1. A 2.00 or greater cumulative grade point average;
2. Upon initial application being eligible for, or being granted, unconditional admission as a full-time student based on your college or university academic records elsewhere.
Courses with D grades accepted as transfer credit may not apply to all
departments. Some academic departments do not accept transferred D grades as
replacements for courses required as part of the departmental major. In those
cases, the departmental major courses involved must be repeated. Courses not
accepted by a department may be applied as elective credit where possible.
Initial transfer credit evaluations are completed by the Admissions or
Registrar's offices. Initial evaluations are subject to review and modification by
the dean of the academic school offering the equivalent course. The decision on
courses and transfer credit granted may be appealed by the student to the
provost.

Elective Credit
If a course taken at another institution is not offered at the University,
elective credit may be granted for that course. Elective credits may be applied
toward degree requirements but may not be used to satisfy any specific course
requirement.

Provisional Credit
Credit earned at an institution not listed in the American Council of
Education's publication, Accredited Institutions of Post-Secondary Education is
granted provisionally. Only after students complete at least 15 semester hours of
credit with a cumulative grade point average of 2.00 at LSSU do provisional
credits become part of your permanent record.

MACRAO Agreement
Community college students admitted to the University who have the
MACRAO stamp on their transcripts are reco~nized as ha~ing ~ompleted the
general education requirements at Lake Supe~1or ~tate Umver_s~ty.
If you transfer to Lake Superior State Umvers1~, all conditions of y_o~r
selected majors and minors, as well as degree requirements ~ust ~ satisfied..
The minimum number of credits to complete an academic ma1or at LSSU 1s 30
semester hours and varies by department. The m~nimum number of credits
required for a major at LSSU varies. Before e~rolhn~, you should contact the
academic school offering the major to determine thlS total.

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�Residency Requirement
There is no limit to the number of transfer ,redits allowed from other
institutions. Bachelor's degree candidates must earn at least 32 of their final 40
credits and at least 50 percent of their departmental required 300/400 level credits
in Lake Superior State University courses. Regional center students must earn at
least 32 of their final 64 credits and at least 50 percent of their departmental
required 300/400 level credits in Lake Superior State University courses.
Associate degree and certificate candidates must earn 16 of their final 20
credits in LSSU courses.

Former Students
Former full-time LSSU students who interrupt enrollment for a semester or
more - not including summer - must apply for readmission before the semester
of reentry. The readmission application is available from the Admissions Office.
There is no application fee. If you attended another college since leaving LSSU,
you must submit official transcripts from the college(s) attended and meet the
University's transfer student admissions policy.

Guest Students
If you are regularly enrolled at another college or university, you may be
admitted to Lake Superior State University as a guest student. A guest admission
is valid for one semester. This may be extended for an additional semester under
extenuating circumstances. You may request the extension by submitting another
guest application. If you intend to enroll for more than one semester, you must
submit an application for admission as a transfer student. Guest student applications may be obtained from the LSSU Admissions Office or any Michigan college
or university. You, as a guest student, assume responsibility for determining if
LSSU courses apply to your program of study at the college from which you
intend to graduate.

Canadian Students
If you are an Ontario student applying on the basis of high school records,
you are evaluated on your ACT score and grade point average for all A and G
level courses taken grades nine through the end of secondary school.
Two grading scales are used when evaluating Ontario secondary school
applicants (see table next page). OAC and A-level courses are considered more
demanding and their contents more appropriate preparation for university-level
courses than G-level courses. B and W-level courses are never included in the
grade point average.
Secondary factors influencing the admission decision are the number of
academic courses completed, the trend from year to year of the applicant's grades
and recommendations.
Students denied regular admission are encouraged to reapply for admission
after attending another accredited university and earning at least 30 semester (45
quarter) hours of transferable credit. The evaluation for admission is then based
upon the post-secondary record rather than the secondary record.
A report of ACT scores is required from all Ontario secondary school students
who have not been out of secondary school for 26 months or completed at least 15
semester hours of college or university credit. ACT scores are used for admission,
counseling and placement purposes.

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�Additional information for Ontario secondary school students is available in
Informational Handbook for Ontario Students and Guidance Counselors, published by
the Admissions Office.
If you are a Canadian applicant from a province other than Ontario, your
application is evaluated based on the education system in your province.
Grading Scales for Evaluation
A-Level &amp; OAC
80-99
70-79
60-69
50-59

G-Level
90.99
80-89
70-79
60-69
50.59

Equivalent Letter Grade
A
B

C
D
F

Ontario Grade 13/0AC Courses
If you completed grade 13 or OAC courses before September 1990 you will
receive transfer credit at the University for each course in which a final mark of at
least 60 percent was earned. Transfer credit is not granted for OAC courses
completed after that date. However, completion of OAC courses prepares some
students to earn credit through testing. You may earn up to 30 semester hours of
credit by achieving satisfactory scores on CLEP tests and departmental examinations. Contact your secondary school guidance office or the LSSU Testing Center
for information about CLEP tests and departmental tests offered by the Lake
Superior State University.

Foreign Students (Non-Canadian)
The University makes every effort to meet the needs of foreign students who
give evidence of adequate academic preparation.
Six months to one year before the desired semester of entry, the student
should write to request application materials of the director of admissions.
Applicants must satisfy entrance requirements comparable to those of United
States students. All credentials written in a language other than English must be
accompanied by certified English translations.
No student should plan to come to LSSU with less than sufficient funds in the
hope of obtaining financial assistance upon arrival. No foreign student scholarships are available, and employment opportunities for foreign students are
restricted by government regulations. A notarized financial statement is required
before Form 1-20 (required to obtain a student visa) will be issued. This statement
must include the amount of money available per year and the source(s). Inclusion
of false information in the financial statement is grounds for dismissal. Beyond
the financial statement, the student's sponsor or sponsoring agency must provide
a letter assuming responsibility for all of the student's educational and living
expenses while studying in the United States.
Applicants should not consider themselves admitted to the University until
they have provided all documents required by the University and have received
an official letter granting admission. Following the letter granting admission, the
Certificate of Eligibility ( Form 1-20) is sent, as required by the US Immigration
and Naturalization Service.
Foreign students are required to purchase a health and accident insurance
policy for each year in residence. The policy is offered by Federal Home Life
Insurance Company.

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�Limited English Proficiency
The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is not a factor in the
admission decision. The TOEFL is used only to evaluate a student's English
proficiency.
English language proficiency is required to take courses at the University and
may be satisfied in any of three ways:
1. Scoring 550 or above on the TOEFL administered in most countries. For
information regarding this test, write: TOEFL, Box 6151, Princeton, New
Jersey, 08541-6151, U.S.A. or any United States Information Service
Center;
Note: The Admissions Office must receive an official TOEFL score report by
June 1 for students wishing to enroll fall semester. The deadline for spring
semester is October 1.
2. By completing Level 109 at any ELS Language Center located in the
United States. For information about ELS Centers, write: ELS Language
Centers, 5761 Buckingham Parkway, Culver City, California, 90230, USA
3. By completing two years of study at a school, college or university
located in an English-speaking country.
Students not meeting the University's English proficiency requirement must
enroll in an English as a second language program.

Part-Time Enrollment
You may enroll as a part-time student and take up to 11 credits per semester
in courses for which you have sufficient academic background. Unless high

school students have special permission from their principals, part-time enrollment is limited to those whose high school class have already graduated. As a
part-time student not seeking financial aid, degrees or certificates, you do not
have to formally apply for admission before enrollment.
A Course Registration Form must be completed during the registration
period for each semester of attendance. These forms are available through the
University's Registrar or Community Services and Development offices.
If you decide to become a full-time student (12 or more credits per semester),
seek financial aid or elect to seek degree/certificate status, you must complete an
application for admission with a $20 non-refundable processing fee, send required
official transcripts to the Admissions Office and meet all admission requirements
for Lake Superior State University.
As a part-time student, you are not assigned a faculty advisor. You are
encouraged to seek assistance in selecting courses from the appropriate
academic schools.

Tech Prep
The national tech prep movement is supported at LSSU. As testimony of its
institutional support, grades earned in applied high school science and mathematics courses contribute to the high school GPA computed for university admission.
Tech prep, with its emphasis upon curricular integration between secondary and
post-secondary educational institutions, helps LSSU create a broader array of
educational options for our students.
We believe tech prep agreements open career doors and professional pathways for high school students in applied sciences, business, allied health and
technology. Lake Superior State University has articulation agreements with area
high schools to enhance applied and career educational opportunities at the post-

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�secondary level. In tandem with its regional secondary education partners, the
University has created pathways to applied education for specified curricula in
business and technology. University course credits count toward degree requirements for high school work if certain competencies are met and/ or opportunities to demonstrate skill development acquired in secondary schools exist in
these programs.
Check with your high school guidance counselor or a Lake State admissions
officer to verify whether a specific course in your high school may apply. Additional tech prep articulations with area high schools and community colleges are
being developed. Tech prep is an educational outreach effort strongly compatible
with the mission of our institution. Applied skills developed in high school set the
stage for postsecondary education across a range of career and professional fields
available at Lake Superior State University. The Center for Career Planning and
Employment Services can provide additional information for perspective students
and parents.

Dual Enrollment for High School Students
Recognizing some talented high school students will benefit from university
courses while in high school, selected students may take specific courses at the
University.
Before registering for any class, a Dual Enrollment Request form must be
completed and signed by the high school principal or counselor. The form is
available from, and must be returned to, the Registrar /Scheduling Office. High
school guidance counselor offices also have the form.
Students are eligible to enroll in 100- and 200-level courses only. Some
courses require students to pass a placement test before enrollment. Others have
one or more prerequisites. A prerequisite is a course that must first be completed
before the other course can be taken.
You must be at least a junior in high school and have met relevant state
examination requirements.
If you are no longer enrolled in high school and your high school class has
not yet graduated, you are ineligible to enroll as a part-time student until your
high school class has graduated.

Scheduling Programs
Freshman: Each summer, the University offers the Fall Class Scheduling and
Parents' Program. This is a chance to meet academic advisors, schedule fall
semester classes and buy books. It also is an opportunity for parents to meet
University administrators and gain a better understanding of the services Lake
State provides.
Transfers: If you are a transferring to LSSU, you should attend the Transfer
Student Scheduling Program. You will take the mathematics placement test if
needed, meet with academic advisors and schedule classes. If you cannot attend
the planned sessions, you must arrange individual appointments to meet with
academic advisors and complete testing and scheduling.

Orientation
Freshmen and transfer students must attend orientation before the start of
classes. The program helps you get acquainted with the campus and community
as well as smoothing the transition to university life. Sessions include academic
and extracurricular activities, and class placement meetings with academic
advisors and faculty.

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�Placement Testing
As an entering freshman, you must take the ACT and have the results
reported to the University. These scores will be used to place the students in
freshman English and mathematics courses. Students not required to provide the
ACT scores will take a placement test before scheduling classes.
English: Individuals with high ACT or placement scores are invited to enroll
in honors English. Students whose English ACT scores or English placement
scores suggest a deficiency in English will complete the course EN091, basic
English, before enrolling in ENllO, freshman composition.
Reading: Students whose ACT reading or placement scores are below a
standardized level (33 percent) are required to satisfactorily complete the course,
SA090, Developmental Reading I, and where necessary, SA091, Developmental
Reading II. Students not successfully meeting this requirement by their sophomore level (26 credits) will be limited to a 13-semester credit load, including the
appropriate reading course, until satisfying this requirement.
Mathematics: One or more freshman-level mathematics courses may be
waived for those whose ACT or placement test results demonstrate adequate
preparation in mathematics. Students whose ACT mathematics scores indicate a
deficiency will be placed in MA081, MA082, MA083 pre-algebra or MA084,
MA085, MA086 introductory algebra.
Transfer students without appropriate course work in English and mathematics (see degree requirements) are also required to take placement tests.

Credit by examination
You may earn up to 30 semester hours by examination at Lake Superior State
University. The University grants credit by examination to entering students who
have satisfactory results from the College Entrance Examination Board's Advanced Placement Program, the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) tests,
and departmental exams created by the University's individual academic departments. If you are already attending the University, you may earn credit through
both CLEP and departmental exams.
Before credits by examination or transfer credits from other sources will
be entered on students' permanent academic records in the Registrar's Office,
you must:
1. be admitted to the University under the criteria for full-time students;
and
2. enroll at Lake Superior State University.
Advanced Placement Program (AP): Advanced placement examinations are
administered at high schools each May to seniors who have taken specific
advanced-level courses.
Lake Superior State University grants credit in select courses for advanced
placement examinations, without an essay section, passed with a score of three or
higher. The grading scale is from a low of one to a high of five.
If an essay is part of an individual advanced placement test, it must be
submitted to the University for evaluation. To receive credit, the essay must be
satisfactory and you must have a minimum score of three on the test.
A list of courses for which the University currently grants credit is available
from the Registrar's Office or the LSSU Counseling and Testing Center.
College Level Examination Program (CLEP): You may take CLEP exams at
the University's Counseling and Testing Center or at other testing centers. CLEP
exams are given at the University each month except December and February, and

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�elsewhere on scheduled dates. CLEP exam scores for students entering fall
semester should be reported to the Registrar's Office no later than June 30 to be
considered for advanced placement. To meet this date, if you are taking the
exams elsewhere, you should be tested no later than May. If you are interested,
contact the Counseling and Testing Center at Lake Superior State University for
complete information about the program, test sites and test dates.
The current University policy for CLEP credit is:
1. An official copy of the CLEP score report form is required.
2. CLEP scores will be evaluated by the registrar to decide if credit will be
given.
Credit for the CLEP general examination will be granted as follows:
Humanities: A maximum of eight semester hours in humanities electives
toward general education requirements can be awarded. If you have
previously received credit in humanities courses or courses which
substitute for humanities, a maximum of eight semester hours can be
earned through a combination of the CLEP general examinations and
previously earned credit.
Mathematics: Three elective credits in mathematics can be awarded.
Social Science: A maximum of eight semester hours in those social science
elective courses specified in the general education requirements can be
awarded, provided these are courses for which credit has not already
been received.
Natural Science: A maximum of eight semester hours in the natural science
elective courses specified in the general education requirements can be
awarded, provided these are courses for which credit has not been
received. If you have earned previous college-level physical or life
science credits, these must apply against their general education requirements before any CLEP natural science general examination credits will
be granted to fulfill general education requirements.
CLEP general examination credit may not be used to repeat courses previously taken unless permission is granted from the academic department offering
the course.
Grades for general examinations where credit is granted are recorded as
credit without grade points.
Credit for CLEP general examinations is granted as shown below for each test
showing a composite score at the 50th percentile, based on college sophomore
norms published by the Educational Testing Service.
Credit may be earned for individual courses by passing CLEP subject
examinations.
CLEP subject examinations may not be used to repeat courses previously
taken unless special permission is granted from the academic department offering
the course.
A listing of approved CLEP subject examinations and acceptable minimum
scores may be obtained from the Registrar's Office or the University's Counselin1
and Testing Center.
Test
Humanities
Mathematics
Social Science
Natural Science

Score Equiv. Reg.

500
500
500
500

Credit Hours
Course
HU Electives
8
MA Electives
3
SS Electives
8
NS Electies
8

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�Departmental Examination: Departments may provide their own examinations for certain courses. You should inquire at the academic department offering
the course if such an option is available. If so, you must have the department
head's written approval to take the examination. An application form for credit by
examination with explanation of the procedural steps, can be found with the
department head or the Registrar' s Office. The fee will be equivalent to CLEP
exams and you will not be charged tuition for the credits earned. An examination
grade of 2.00 or better is required for credit to be earned. Course and credit
earned by examination shall be recorded on the student's transcript with the
grade marked as CR. Transfer credit earned by departmental examination may
not be accepted by some universities.

Health Record
Everyone entering the University for the first time should complete a Health
History Questionnaire. The form is mailed to admitted students.
These questionnaires are not considered for admission to the University. The
information helps the University's Health Service better serve your needs.
Note: Information in the admissions section of the catalog is for information only
and not part ofan enrollment contract.

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�RESIDENCY DEFINITIONS
An exact outline of University fees and assessments can be found in the
Admissions Office. These costs are determined by the Lake Superior State
University Board of Trustees.
A $20 fee (United States funds) must accompany each application for admission to Lake Superior State University. The fee is nonrefundable and does not
apply toward tuition or other fees.

Definition of Michigan Residency for
Tuition Purposes
There are a variety of ways to establish residency for tuition purposes. You
are encouraged to contact the registrar if you have any questions about your
status.
The following is a brief explanation of the most common instances and
situations.
• If you are at least 18 years old when you initially register and have lived in
Michigan for at least six consecutive months immediately preceding the first day
of classes, you qualify as a resident for tuition purposes. You must provide
evidence of Michigan residency including, but not limited to, voter registration
and vehicle registration.
• If you are nonresident student and enter the state to immediately begin
classes, you are eligible for reclassification to resident status after six months. Yo\l
must provide evidence of a change in your residency status such as voter and
vehicle registration.
• If you are on active duty in the armed services and stationed in Michigan,
you are eligible for resident tuition status.
• Any dependent child of an alumni parent is eligible for resident tuition
status. Guidelines defining alumni status are determined by the University.
Decisions on classification and requests for reclassification as a resident
student are the province of the registrar. These decisions may be appealed to the
vice president of student services and programs.

Policy: Tuition/Fees
All tuition and fees are payable according to established due dates. Student
delinquent in payment of a financial obligation are subject"to enrollment cancelh
tion until all amounts due the University are paid or satisfactory arrangements
are made with the Business Office.
The registrar will deny registration to anyone who is delinquent in any
obligation to the University. Additionally, University services will not be provid_,
until financial obligations are met. Registration is not complete until fees are pa1
A check or draft returned to the University and not honored by the bank constitutes nonpayment and results in cancellation of registration.
Auditing: The cost for auditing courses is one-half the tuition charged for
credit courses plus special course fees.
Michigan residents who are 60 years of age or older may audit undergradu
ate courses compliments of LSSU.

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�There is no official record for auditing classes.
Other courses: A few courses have special fees. All registrations (including
payment of fees) must be complete no later than six days after the beginning of
regular instruction. Enrollment after the six-day period has passed is allowed, but
not encouraged, with special permission from the registrar. A service charge is
assessed for adding late.
Vehicles: If you park a motor vehicle anywhere on campus, there is an
annual vehicle registration fee. The fee is refunded only under certain conditions.
Credit by exam: Credit by departmental examination is available to full-time
students. If a 2.00 or better is scored, the credit is recorded on your transcript. The
fee charged is equivalent to CLEP exams and there is no tuition charged for
credits earned.
Withdrawal: Should you need to withdraw from the University, you must
complete a Withdrawal Form to initiate a refund. The form is available from
Student Services. Authorized refunds apply only to tuition and special course
fees. If you are on approved University financial aid, or aid through other
agencies that mandate recovery of financial assistance, refunds are in accordance
with their requirements. You should check with the director of financial aid for
assistance or information. Refunds are made accordingly: During the first six
days 100 percent refund on withdrawals. Students withdrawing from all classes
between the end of the 100 percent refund period and the first 10 percent of the
semester will receive a 90 percent refund. Students withdrawing from all classes
between the end of the 90 percent refund period and the 25 percent point of the
semester will receive a 50 percent refund. Students withdrawing from all classes
between the end of the 50 percent period and the 50 percent point of the semester
will receive a 25 percent refund. No refunds are provided for dropping one or
two classes.
Leaving school: For information about leaving the University see Withdrawal. Non-attendance of classes or checking out of campus housing does not
constitute withdrawal, nor does academic dismissal. Students who leave but
do not withdraw are responsible for full tuition and fees and will receive
failing grades on their transcript unless a withdrawal slip is filed with the
Registrar's Office.
Transcript fee: One official transcript is provided to all students, either
before or after graduation. There is a $5 fee for each additional transcript.

Room and Board Applications
Housing applications: Unmarried students enrolled for 12 or more credit
hours and who are within 27 calendar months of their graduation from high
school at the beginning of the academic year (for this purpose, high school
graduation dates are assumed to be June 1st) must reside in a University residence hall.
The exceptions are:
1. if you live with parents within a 60-mile radius, or the three-county
(Luce, Chippewa, and Mackinac) service area of the University campus.
An exception application, available in the Housing Office, must be
approved by the housing director.
2. if you are exempted in writing by the housing director when residence
hall space is filled.
3. if you face unusual financial or health problems and are exempted by the
vice president for student programs and services.

Residency Definitions • 33

�Applications for housing must be made to the housing office. Students
indicating interest in on-campus accommodations on the University admissions
application are sent housing information. Room assignments are made upon
receipt of the first room and board payment. Applications are voided if first room
and board payment is not received by June 15. If application is canceled by
notification to the housing director by June 15, all monies paid will be refunded.
If cancellation is between June 15 and the opening of the residence halls, LSSU
retains $100. Cancellation after the halls open is subject to a $300 penalty. You
must be accepted for admission to live on campus.
Room and board: A variety of campus living options are available. Room
and board costs are divided into seven installments. A cost sheet is available from
the Admissions Office.
.Housing deposit: If you are living on campus, there is a $125 deposit prior to
checking into the hall. This deposit is refunded, less charges for breakage or
damage, when you leave on-campus housing.
Regulations: Regulations and expectations of your conduct as a member of
the LSSU community will be provided when you take residence.

Residency Definitions • 34

�STUDENT SERVICES
Student life is an important part of your Lake Superior State University
experience. There are countless opportunities to enhance your educational
experience. We encourage you to participate in student activities and to get
involved with the campus. It is a great way to meet people and gain invaluable
experiences and insights that will help when you graduate.
There are more than 40 different clubs and organizations at LSSU. Additionally, there is always something going on so you can be a part of the campus scene.
The LSSU Lakers compete in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) and the Central Collegiate Hockey Association. There are 11
intercollegiate sports at Lake State: basketball, cross country, volleyball, tennis,
·
hockey, track and golf.
Beyond the programs and services on campus, you have the natural splendor
of the Upper Peninsula and Canada. Good hunting and excellent fishing are
found within a few miles of campus. Favorite winter sports are skating, hockey,
snowshoeing, tobogganing, ice fishing and skiing.

Student Government
The governing arm of the LSSU student body. All students are eligible for
eledion to Student Government membership and are encouraged to participate.

Recognized Organizations
Student Athletic: Adventurers Guild, Kuk Sool Won, Recreation Club,.
Student Professional: American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Biology Club,
Criminal Justice Association, Geology Club, Institute of Electrical Electronic
Engineers, LSSU Nurses Association, Lambda Sigma Beta, Legal Assistant Student
Association, Math Club, Political Science Club, Psychology Club, Society of
Manufacturing Engineers, Sociology Club, Teachers Education Club.
Student Religious: Anchor House, His House, Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship, Lakers for the Savior, Newman Center.
Special Student: College Democrats, Delta Phi Epsilon, Delta Sigma Phi, Environmental Awareness Club, Inter-Greek Council, LSSU Veterans' Association,
Lake State Players, Men of Brady, Native American Student Organization,
Republican Club, Resident Assistants, Student Alumni Involved in Lake State
(SAILS), Sigma Lambda Sigma, Students in Free Enterprise, Tau Alpha Pi, Tau
Kappa Epsilon, Theta Chi Rho, Theta Xi, U.S.S. Aurora, Zeta Chi Epsilon.
Student Music: Pep Band.
Communications: The Compass (student newspaper), Lake State This Week,
WLSO (student radio station), Web page at &lt;HTTP:/ /WWW.LAKERS.EDU&gt;.

Room and Board
A variety of housing facilities are available. If you are enrolled at LSSU for 12
credit hours or more, there are mandatory policies that apply.
If you are unmarried and/or a nonveteran enrolled in 12 hours or more and
are within 27 calendar months of your high school graduation, you must reside in
a University residence hall.

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�High school graduation dates are assumed to be June 1 for this purpose. The
exceptions are:
1.

If you live with your parents within a 60-mile radius or the three-county
(Chippewa, Luce and Mackinac) service area of the University. An
exception application is available in the Housing Office and must be
approved by the housing director.

2.

If you are exempted in writing by the housing director when residence
hall space is filled.
If you have unusual financial or health problems. Permission must be
granted by the vice president for student programs and services.

3.

The University reserves the right to assign all students within the residence
halls. Housing preferences are considered according to the dates of receipt of
application. Freshmen are usually accorded priority in residence hall assignments
and upperclassmen hold priority in apartment assignments.
The University recognizes that exceptions to these policies may arise.
Requests for permission to live off-campus will be considered by the vice president for student programs and services, who shall apply the following criteria to,
request to live off campus for financial reasons:
"Financial hardship" is a situation in which the total resources of the student
and family added to the total financial aid available from the University does not
equal the dollar amount budgeted by the Financial Aid Office as the minimum
required for on-campus residency. In such a situation, there are two alternatives:
a) withdrawal from the dormitory orb) withdrawal from the University. An
example is a student whose financial situation changed suddenly during the year
(perhaps due to the death of a parent) and who applies for assistance after the aid
program is depleted.
A number of student campus apartments in the Student Village and Townhouses are available. Married students or groups of single students desiring thesE
accommodations should contact the housing director.
The University reserves the right to transfer students to the Townhouses or
the Student Village during the year. Such transfers are normally made between
semesters.

Dining
The Quarterdeck is a full-service cafeteria offering three meals a day. A
complete and modem cafeteria, the 'Deck is in the Cisler Student and ConferencE
Center.
There are several options for meal plans. These programs will be explained ,
orientation sessions and at the beginning of the academic year.
The Galley, a grill and snack shop, is in the basement of the Cisler Student
and Conference Center.

Athletics
Lake Superior State University sponsors varsity intercollegiate athletics at tl
NCAA Division II level in the following sports: men's and women's basketball,
cross country, tennis, men's track and golf, and women's volleyball and softball.
Laker ice hockey competes at the NCAA Division I level.
The University is a member of the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic
Conference (GLIAC) in Division II sports, and Central Collegiate Hockey Associ
tion (CCHA) in ice hockey.

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�Initial approval by the NCAA Clearinghouse is required of all freshmen
athletes. Contact your high school guidance counselor for that information.
If you are interested in competing as a Laker, contact the athletic department.
Student-athletes must maintain a minimum grade point average, carry a required
number of courses, and make satisfactory progress towards a baccalaureate degree.

Counselingffesting
You are encouraged to take advantage of the counseling and testing services.
Professional counselors are available at the Student Counseling Center to help
with academic, personal or vocational problems.
Vocational testing and counseling programs are invaluable in assessing your
interests and potential. This service is available to you throughout the year.
The center maintains a complete file of individual test folders, which includes
all orientation test results for our students. If you wish to have your scores
interpreted , simply make an appointment at the Counseling Center.
Tutoring services are also offered through the Division of General Studies.
Should you need assistance in a class, student tutors are available at no charge.
For information regarding academic support services, refer to the Division of
General Studies located in the Admissions section of this Catalog.
If you are interested in personal and social growth through group dynamics,
stop by the counseling center.

Health Service
The Edna M. Youngs Student Health Center is staffed by nurses and a
physician who offer a full range of health care services. Appointments are
available for all students. The center is open during the fall and spring semesters
while classes are in session.
A health care plan underwritten by Security Life Insurance Company of
America is available for students who maintain three or more credit hours and
attend classes on campus. Once enrolled, you will receive the policy information
outlining coverage and cost. Policy information is also available at the Student
Health Center. You are encouraged to review this plan and services.
All students from countries other than the United States and Canada are
required to carry health insurance as a condition of enrollment. Students must
furnish proof they have purchased an equivalent insurance plan that will cover
their health care while in the United States. In either case, proof of insurance shall
be required before registration is permitted.

Center for Career &amp; Employment Services
Lake Superior State University offers career planning and placement service
for students and alumni.
Our staff will assist you in locating suitable and desirable employment as a
student and as graduate. We can also help you make career choices that suit your
skills and interests.
If you are seeking part- or full-time work during the academic year or
summer, we also maintain a listing of positions available for LSSU students.

Upward Bound
Upward Bound is a program for high school students who have the
potential to be the first person in their family to attend college. It consists of a six-

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�week summer residential program, including academic classes and enrichment
activities. During the school year, students receive tutoring and counseling from
Upward Bound staff. About 60 students from the Eastern Upper Peninsula
participate each year.

University College
Lake Superior State University has made a long-term commitment to the
academic and personal success of all our students, and to providing meaningful,
workplace-relevant programs and courses designed to promote the economic
growth of our communities. If you are a student who is primarily interested in .
obtaining a job that requires education at the associate or certificate level, you wil
be admitted into the University College. Similarly, if you have been away from
postsecondary education for a while, or if your reading, communication and
mathematics skills need some additional strengthening, you will be admitted to
the University College. As a University College student, you will be assigned an
academic advisor who understands your situation, and will work closely with
you to ensure that you are being enrolled into courses for which you are ready.
Once you have demonstrated that your mathematics, reading and compositional
skills are refined (see page 60), you will be fully admitted into your chosen major
field of study at the University.

Learning Center
The University College operates the Leaming Center in support of all
students in all levels of every discipline on campus. When you go to the Leamin.
Center you will find nearly 100 personal computers equipped with state-of-the-a:
software in virtually every subject matter. You will find fellow students just
beginning at LSSU, and you will find seniors and graduate students as well,
because the center offers academic support at learning levels ranging from
developmental to graduate. You will also find tutors for all subjects taught at thE
University, at no cost to you.

Child Care Center
The campus Child Care Center provides full- or part-time care for children
ages two and one-half to five years. Children of LSSU students and staff are givt
priority in admission; however, children from the community can be admitted a~
space allows. Children must be toilet trained. The center, licensed by the State ol
Michigan Department of Social Services, provides developmentally sound
experiences for the child across a range of social, emotional, physical and cognitive dimensions. It is a place where young children can develop a strong relatim
ship with both adults and children. Each morning and afternoon, under the
supervision of an experienced staff, students enrolled in the child development
program plan and supervise large group, art, snack and small group experience!
for the children. A significant portion of each day is devoted to exploratory pla)
During exploratory play, children may move throughout the various learning
areas of the center, electing to participate in any one of a wide variety of activitiE
and interact with learning materials. The Child Care Center is located on the
southeast end of campus.

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�FINANCIAL AID
Rewarding the scholar and meeting the needs of those who apply for
financial assistance is a high priority at Lake Superior State University. The doors
of opportunity are seldom closed because of a financial condition.
You may qualify for a combination of University, state and federal programs-a financial aid package- which may include a combination of scholarship, loan, grant, and/or work assistance. Full-time undergraduates take priority
in aid awards.
Carefully consider the full cost of your education, parental support, and
savings, including summer employment, to determine your need for financial aid.
If you possess excellent high school or community college grades, you are
encouraged to apply for scholarships regardless of need. Those with need are
considered for loans, grants and/or employment based on need established from
the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
You can obtain applications for all financial aid programs from the Student
Financial Aid staff. We are available to advise you and your parents about the
costs of attending the University, availability of financial aid and application
procedures.
Applying: You can apply by completing the financial aid section of the
admissions application; get the forms from your high school principal or counselor or write Student Financial Aid, Lake Superior State University, 650 W.
Easterday Ave., Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783.
If you are already enrolled, you must pick up applications in the Financial
Aid Office.
Applications should be submitted to the University as soon as possible. You
must have the proper forms on file by April 1 to be considered for the fall
semester.
Scholarship requirements: Incoming freshmen must be in the upper onefourth of their graduating class and have a 3.25 grade point average. The recipient of any award must be a full-time student carrying 12 academic hours or more.

•

Notifications of scholarship awards are made December 1 through May.
Others, April 1 through June.

•

Scholarship recipients are usually selected based on competitive examinations, scholastic records and/or financial need. The American College Test serves
as the University's primary test for scholarship applicants. Test results must be
on file by April 1.
You must have your parents or guardian complete a Free Application for
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to apply for assistance.
These forms may be obtained from local high school counselors or principals.
The form must be received by the processor before March 21 to assure that
financial needs analysis reports are received before the financial aid application
deadline of April 1.

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�Satisfactory Progress Policy
This is important if you receive financial aid. This policy defines the rate of academic
progress and success that 11111st be met iffinancial aid is to be retained. If you receive any
form offinancial aid, please st11dy the following section carefully.
Financial aid regulations require satisfactory progress for students to remain
eligible for financial aid. Programs affected by this policy are: Federal Pell Grant,
Federal Perkins Student Loan, Federal College Work-Study, Federal Supplemental
Educational Opportunity Grant, the Federal Direct Student Loan Programs, Board
of Trustees Scholarships, Board of Trustees Grant, Michigan Competitive Scholarship, and all other institutional scholarships and grants.
The following is the minimum requirement for all types of financial aid.
However, there are some types of aid, such as scholarships, that have more
stringent requirements:
Every student must maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least:
Credits Attempted
Cumulative GPA
0-25
1.70
26-55
1.86
56-87
1.93
88+
1.97

Application of Policy
First-year and new transfer students not meeting the GPA requirement after
the first semester are placed on financial aid probation for one semester. The
cumulative GPA after the probationary semester must meet the minimum GPA or
the financial aid is suspended. Students enrolled for more than one semester do
not have a probationary semester and must meet the schedule above.
Quantitative Standards: You are expected to complete an associate's degree
in six semesters, a bachelor's degree in 12 semesters, and a master's in four
semesters of full-time study. Eligibility is terminated after six semesters
(associate's), 12 semesters (bachelor's degree) and four semesters (master's).
Progress in credits earned is reviewed every semester.
The following credits must be earned in relation to the number of credits
enrolled at the end of the add period:
Fall/Spring Semester
Undergraduate Students
Graduate Students
Credits to be
Credits to be
Enrolled
Enrolled
Earned
Earned 75%
Credits
Credits
7
12+
9
10+
11
8
9
6
7
6
10
8
5
7
9
6
4
6
8
6
4
5
7
6
4
6

Failure to satisfactorily meet the standard will result in financial aid probation for the next semester. Failure to meet standards for the second consecutive
semester enrolled results in suspension of financial aid.

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�Students enrolled for less than six credits do not have a term/semester added
and those enrolled for six to 11 credits count as one-half semester.
Once financial aid is suspended, both the GPA and credit completion criteria
must be met in subsequent semesters before reinstatement of aid is possible.
If completion of I grades or other record changes warrant a reinstatement, a
written notice from the Registrar's Office must be presented to the Financial Aid
Office by the end of the semester following suspension of aid.
Summer school attendance may be used by the student to remove grade
point or credit earned deficiencies. Students must file a request for reinstatement with the Financial Aid Office following the successful completion of a
summer term.
Financial Aid Suspension
No aid will be granted once a student's eligibility is suspended. This includes
but is not limited to the Federal Direct Loan, Federal Perkins Student Loan,
Federal Direct PLUS Loan, Federal College Work-Study, Federal Supplemental
Educational Opportunity Grant, Federal Pell Grant, Michigan Competitive
Scholarship, Michigan Adult Part-time Grant, Michigan Education Opportunity
Grant, Michigan Work Study, Native American Tuition Waiver and Institutional
Scholarships and Grants.
To remove financial aid suspension status, minimum cumulative grade point
average and credit earned requirements must be met while not receiving financial
aid processed through the University. Successful students then must advise the
Financial Aid Office in writing that they meet the requirements for reinstatement.
Transfer Students
The requirements for transfer students are based on the number of full-time
equivalent credits transferred to LSSU. For example, if you come to LSSU with 68
transfer credits, that credit must earn a GPA of 1.93 or higher and meet the
quantitative credit hour minimum requirements each semester. Transfer credits
are divided by 13 to determine the equivalent semesters completed for satisfactory progress purposes.
Scholarship Renewal Requirements
Besides the credits completion schedule, scholarship recipients must meet the
following GPA requirements to maintain their awards:
Board of Trustees Distinguished"
Board of Trustees0
3.00 or better after two
2.50 or better aftr two
semesters of study
semesters of study
3.10 or better after four
2.60 or better after four
semesters of study
semesters of study
3.20 or better after six
2.70 or better after six
semesters of study
semesters of study
•Includes other institutional scholarships with a value offull tuition or higher.
••Includes other institutional scholarships with a value of less than full tuition.

Right to Appeal
In the event your financial aid is suspended, you have the right to appeal to
the Financial Aid Committee. To obtain reinstatement, it must be demonstrated
that the poor performance was due to unusual circumstances. These requests

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�should be in writing and addressed to the vice president for student programs
and services.
Scholarships are awarded on academic excellence and may not be reinstated
by appeal.
Consumer Information
As an applicant and recipient of federal financial student aid, you have
certain rights and responsibilities. Knowing your rights and responsibilities puts
you in a better position to make decisions about your goals and how to best
achieve them.
Student Rights:
You have the right to know:
1. the available financial aid programs. They are listed in the Financial Aid
section of this Catalog.
2. deadlines for submitting applications for each available financial aid
program.
3. how financial aid will be distributed, how decisions on that distribution
are made and the basis for these decisions. (Contact Financial Aid
Office.)

how your financial need was determined. This includes how costs for
tuition and fees, room and board, travel, books and supplies, personal
and miscellaneous expenses, etc., are considered in your budget. (See
Award Letter.)
5. what resources (such as parental contribution, other financial aid, your
assets, etc.) were considered in the calculation of your need. (Contact
Financial Aid Office.)
6. how much of your financial need as determined by the institution has
been met. (See Offer of Aid letter.)
7. and request an explanation of the various programs in your student aid
package. If you believe you have been treated unfairly, you may request
reconsideration of your award.
8. the school's refund policy. (See Costs section of this Catalog.)
9. what portion of the financial aid received must be repaid and what
portion is grant aid. If the aid is a loan, you have the right to know the
interest rate, the total amount that must be repaid, the payback procedure, the length of time you have to repay the loan, when repayment
begins, the terms, and schedules for the repayment of student loans. (See
Promissory Note and Entrance Counseling Booklet.)
10. how the school determines satisfactory progress, what happens if you are
not, and how to reestablish elgibility for financial aid. (See Retaining
Financial Aid in this section of the Catalog.)
11. that LSSU programs are accessible to the handicapped. Further information is available from the director of counseling.
12. how and when financial aid will be disbursed.
13. that you are entitled by law to examine records maintained in the
Financial Aid Office that relate to your financial aid file.

4.

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�14. the school's completion and graduation rates and crime statistics. (See
Campus Security Report.)
And finally, you have the right to request:
15. the names of associations, agencies or governmental bodies that approve,
accredit or license the University programs. Copies of the accreditation
documents are available upon request. (See Accreditation.)
Student Responsibilities
1. You are responsible for obtaining all the forms required to apply for the
type of assistance you wish to receive. You must complete all application
forms accurately and submit them on time to the right place.
2. You must provide correct information. In most instances, misreporting
information on financial aid application forms is a violation of law and
may be considered a criminal offense that could result in indictment
under the United States criminal code.
3. You must return all additional documentation, verification, corrections,
and/or new information requested by either the Financial Aid Office or
the agency to which you submitted your application on a timely basis.
4. You are responsible for reading and understanding all forms you are
asked to sign and for keeping copies of them.
5. You must accept responsibility for all agreements you sign.
6. You must do the work agreed upon in accepting a work-study award.
7. You must be aware of and comply with deadlines for application or
reapplication for aid.
8. You are responsible for reporting changes that might affect your eligibility for financial aid including:
a. change in address or type of residency (e.g., c;iorm to commuter)
b. changes in enrollment status (e.g., dropping classes or withdrawing)
c. changes in marital status
9. If you have a loan, you are required to repay it and notify your lender of
changes in name or address. You should also know the name and
address of your lender.
10. Be aware of your school's refund procedures.
11. All schools must provide information to prospective students about the
school's programs and performance. You should consider this information carefully before deciding to attend.

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�SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS
Board of Trustees Distinguished Student Scholarship• - Value: $3600 a
year for study in any LSSU degree curriculum. Applicants must be Michigan
residents, graduates or near-graduates of properly accredited high schools, have
taken the ACT test, and rank in the upper one-quarter of their high school classes.
Renewable up to four years; a fifth year renewal must be requested through a
petition to the Financial Aid Committee for consideration.
Board of Trustees Scholarship•: Value: up to $2000 a year for study in any
LSSU degree curriculum. Applicants must be residents of Michigan, graduates or
near-graduates of properly accredited high schools, have taken the ACT test, and
rank in the upper one-quarter of their high school classes. Renewable up to four
years; a fifth year renewal must be requested through a petition the Financial Aid
Committee for consideration.
Board of Trustees Michigan and Junior and Community College Scholarships" - Value: up to full tuition per year for study in any curriculum. Awarded
to residents of Michigan and those who have graduated or intend to graduate
from a recognized Michigan junior or community college before enrolling at Lake
Superior State University. Eligible applicants must: be earning an associate
degree; enroll as at least juniors at LSSU; and have a minimum community colleg
grade point average of 3.30.
Qualified regional center part-time students shall receive a scholarship of
$400 a semester. The scholarship may be applied in any semester, including
summer, if you are taking one or more LSSU courses at a regional center. Each
scholarship recipient has three calendar years to use their six semesters of
scholarship eligibility.
Board of Trustees United States and Foreign Scholarships• - Value:
variable up to full tuition per year, for study in any degree curriculum offered by
the University. Applicants must be from states other than Michigan or from
foreign countries. Students must have a 3.5 GPA. Preference is given to student:
from states adjacent to Michigan.
Board of Trustees Ontario Scholarship" - Value: variable up to full tuition
per year, for study in any degree curriculum offered by the University. Applicar
must be residents of Ontario, and graduates of an Ontario high school. The
scholarship is renewable up to four years. Students requesting a fifth year
renewal must petition the Financial Aid Committee.

•All Board of Trustees Scholarships, subject to regular renewal criteria, are normalJ
granted for eight consecutive academic semesters, excluding summer. In cases where a
student must temporarily leave school due to circumstances beyond his or her control, tl
Financial Aid Committee will consider petitions for scholarship reinstatement. Circum·
stances where a scholarship reinstatement might be granted include cases of accident or
serious illness.
Richard I. Blankenbaker Memorial Award - Value: up to full tuition.
Established by the family of Richard I. Blankenbaker, a person who overcame hi
impoverished youth to own a supermarket chain and devote much of his life to

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�public service. He also served as Director of Public Safety for Indianapolis,
Indiana. Mr. Blankenbaker, an avid fisherman and outdoorsman, loved to visit
the DeTour area and shared his love of the northwoods with his five children and
many grandchildren. Preference is given to graduates of DeTour High School or a
DeTour mailing address. Awards are based on need and are renewable.
Russell D. Bruce Recreation Department Scholarship - Value: $300. This
annual scholarship honors Dr. Russell D. Bruce, the first department head (19761987) of recreation disciplines at LSSU. Awarded to a recreation major at the end
of the spring semester of the junior year, the selection is based on scholarship
(3.00 or better), leadership, and service contributions to the Recreation Club and
Lake Superior State University. The recommendation of the recreation department faculty is submitted to the Financial Aid Committee for approval.
Robert W. Curtis American Society for Metals Scholarship - Value: $250
(Canadian funds) and awarded for study in engineering or engineering technology curriculum. Awarded to Canadian citizens graduated from Ontario high
schools. You must be in the upper half of the graduating class and submit references from two non-relatives.
Central Savings Bank Scholarship - Value: tuition and books. Established
to assist majors in finance and economics; those majoring in accounting and
business administration with a minor in finance and economics are also considered. Preference is given to Eastern Upper Peninsula or the Algoma District of
Ontario high school graduates with an interest in full-time employment in
banking in the Eastern Upper Peninsula. A minimum 3.0 GPA after two or more
semesters of study is required. A committee composed of three faculty members
of the School of Business, a Central Savings Bank representative and a person
from city government reviews the applications at the conclusion of spring
semester each year. A resume and a transcript of grades are required.
Bud Cooper Basketball Award - Value: $600. The Ronald "Bud" Cooper
Award is presented to the individual in the men's basketball program who most
exemplifies the attributes of the legendary LSSU athlete, coach and athletic
director. Cooper's 30+ years of service were filled with tremendous loyalty to his
teammates, staff and LSSU. Additionally, he exemplified a tenacity in sport while
performing solidly in the classroom. It is in honor of these attributes that LSSU
annually presents this award.
Gerontological Nursing Scholarship - Value $500. Established in 1993 by
MaryAnne Shannon, a certified clinical nurse specialist in gerontology and a
member of the nursing faculty, to assist a junior or senior interested in the field of
gerontological nursing. An award is made each year to an eligible nursing
student with a demonstrated interest in serving elderly clients. Applicants must
have a 3.00 GPA and have earned at least 26 LSSU credits.
Hudson, Coates, Kline Scholarship - Value: minimum $2000. Established
by the Hudson Foundation in memory of prominent Sault Ste. Marie lawyers
Roberts P. Hudson, Claude W. Coates and Robert C. Kline. The Hudson Foundation administers funds for educational and charitable purposes in Chippewa
County, Michigan. Awarded to a graduating Sault Area High School senior
accepted for admission in any undergraduate degree program. Selections are
based on high school grades, ACT test scores, class rank and financial need. The
award is renewable for up to four years.

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�Frank and Gladys Hoholik Scholarship - Value: up to full tuition.
Entering freshmen, transfer students or currently enrolled students who have
completed two semesters of instruction at LSSU are eligible. Applicants mus~
demonstrate financial need. Recipients may request renewal of the scholarship
for up to four years.
Michael D. Della-Moretta Memorial Scholarship - Value: variable. In
honor of Michael DellaMoretta, 1977 alumnus, a navy pilot killed while serving
aboard the U.S.S. Independence off Iran in 1981. He once said the happiest year~
of his life were at Lake Superior State University. The award is based on academic
achievement and financial need. Preference is given to Upper Peninsula residents
with an interest in biological science or a lab science major including math and
computer science.
Dr. Arthur E. Duwe Memorial Scholarship -Established by family and
friends in memory of Dr. Duwe, Professor of Biology from 1968-1991. This award
is made to a senior medical technology or biology, fisheries and wildlife or
environmental science student for his/her year of internship. Full-time enrollmen
with a cumulative 3.0 or higher grade point average is required.
One recipient is selected annually by faculty of the biology and chemistry
department. Those interested should apply for the scholarship during the
spring semester of their junior year. The award commences fall semester of th1
senior year.
Rosa L. Grout Scholarship - Value: variable. The fund was established by
Rosa Grout, a longtime teacher of mathematics in the Sault Area Schools and a
founder of the Chippewa County Employees Credit Union. Engineering technol
ogy, mathematics, compu ter and mathematical science or a lab science majors.
Selection is based on high school grade point average, ACT test and high school
class rank.
Bill Ayers Memorial Scholarship - Value: variable. Bill Ayers was the girl
basketball coach at Sault High School. Recipient must be a Sault High graduate
and accepted for admission to LSSU. Qualified applicants are recommended by
the High School Scholarship Committee to the University Financial Aid
Committee.

Earl and Minnie Walker Endowment Scholarship Fund - Value: up to fu
tuition. Established in memory of Earl and Minnie Walker, long time residents
and community leaders in Strongs, Michigan. The Walkers valued education, a11
encouraged their children and others to pursue a college education. Awards are
based on academic achievement and financial need.
Society of American Military Engineers Scholarship - Value: $500 for fl
time students enrolled in engineering or engineering technology curricula.
Application is to the dean of the School of Engineering Technology and Mathematics. Selection is by the Financial Aid Committee upon recommendation of I
SAME Executive Committee.

Bowating Business and Professional Women's Scholarsip - Value: .
variable. Those who have returned to college after at least a two-year interrupti
and have established a college cumulative 3.0 grade point average in two seme
ters are eligible for this award. The _scholarship is restricted to applicants from
Chippewa, Mackinac or Luce counties.

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�Edward C. and Hazel L. Stephenson Foundation Scholarship - Value:
variable up to $500. The scholarship is generally awarded during spring semester
to a student who has been enrolled at least two semesters at the University.
Tendercare Endowment - Value: $1,000. Awarded annually to students in
the health care field. A minimum GPA of 3.00 and completion of 26 or more LSSU
credit hours is required. The scholarship is renewable and available to transfer
students. Financial need is a consideration but not a requirement.
The endowment was established in 1994 with $25,000 bequest by a client in
an Indiana-affiliated facility to Tendercare, Inc. The funds were, in turn, donated
to the LSSU.
Philip A. Hart Memorial Scholarship - These scholarships are for students
whose ideals and goals reflect those of the late senator. Awards range from full
tuition to the entire cost of education less other gift aid. Scholarships are awarded
annually in April and are renewable for up to four years. Seniors of Michigan
high schools or graduates of Michigan community colleges planning to attend
Lake Superior State University for the first time are eligible. Applicants must
have a 3.0 cumulative grade point average in their current studies.
Successful applicants will have demonstrated interests in public service
reflected through leadership roles and volunteer activities in school, community
and church. Candidates must submit a formal essay detailing their values,
goals and public service experience. Essays should attempt to answer the
question: "How have my activities thus far related to the goals and the ideals
of Senator Hart?"
Candidates must also submit two letters of recommendation from individuals
acquainted with their leadership and/or public service activities. Deadline for
receipt of all application materials is April 1.
Tempie Dubow Memorial Scholarship - Value: variable. Established in
memory of Tempie Dubow, a 1973 nursing graduate and cheerleader. Recipient is
recommended by the Nursing Department.
449th Bombardment Wing Scholarship - Value: variable. An endowment
fund was established by officers, men and civilian employees of the 449th
Bombardment Wing of Kincheloe Air Force Base as in appreciation and friendship
for the tri-county area. Applicants must be entering freshmen who have graduated from high schools in Chippewa, Luce or Mackinac counties. High school
grade point averages, rank in class and ACT test scores are prime criteria in the
selection.

Fletcher Scholarship Fund - Value: up to $3,600 a year. A native of Sault Ste.
Marie, H. Thayer Fletcher founded the first endowment scholarship fund at LSSU.
Remembering his talented high school classmates who, during the depths of the
Depression could not attend college, Mr. Fletcher was dedicated to helping
worthy young people. Upon his death, he bequeathed nearly half a million
dollars to the University for this purpose.
Applicants must be Michigan or Canadian residents, demonstrate financial
need and have attained superior grades in high school, in previous colleges or at
LSSU. Eligible applicants may be entering freshmen, transfer students or students
who have attended Lake Superior State University three semesters as full-time
students. The scholarship is renewable up to four years. Apply to the Financial
Aid Committee.

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�Guy Adda Memorial Endowed Scholarship - Value: variable. Established
by family and friends of Guy Adda, a 1973 psychology and law enforcement
graduate. Preference is to applicants from southeastern lower Michigan with
financial need. Selection is based on academic grade point average, ACT test
scores and high school class rank.
First National Bank of St. Ignace Endowed Scholarship - Established by
the First National Bank of St. Ignace to assist a St. Ignace area student attending
the University. Preference is to graduates of LaSalle High School of St. Ignace and
selection is based on grade point average, ACT score and high school class rank.
Kurt and Mary E. Brammer Scholarship - Value: full tuition. Established in
1981 with a gift of 10,000 shares of L. E. Myers Corporation stock. Kurt and Mary
are summer residents of Neebish Island, childhood home of Mrs. Brammer.
Qualified applicants include high school seniors, transfer students, or LSSU
students who apply after two semesters of full-time attendance. Awards to high
school seniors are based on ACT score, grade point average and class rank.
Awards to college transfer and currently enrolled students are based on college
grade point average.
George and Virginia Lahodny Endowment Scholarship Fund - Value:
minimum of $500 and up to full tuition depending on the annual earnings of the
fund. Qualified applicants include entering freshmen, community college
duates, or currently enrolled students who have completed three full-time
'!mesters at LSSU. The scholarships are awarded on the following criteria:
tering freshmen are judged on their high school grade point average, ACT test
ore and rank in class; community college graduates considered on their commu~ ty college GPA; current LSSU students considered on their grade point average.
This is a merit award. Scholarships are renewable based on the student filing a
renewal financial aid application annually and the same academic grade point
average as required for a Board of Trustees Scholarship.

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Sault/Loretto High School Memorial Scholarship - Value: variable. The
scholarship was established in 1990 by a group of Sault High/Loretto graduates
to assist Sault High graduates attending Lake Superior State University. Applicants must be graduates of Sault High and enrolled full-time. Selection is based
on grade point average, ACT test score and high school class rank. If a graduating senior is not available for the scholarship, it may be awarded to a current
LSSU student who is a Sault High graduate.
Geology Club Scholarship - Value: variable. Created by the Geology Club,
the scholarship is presented to one or more students majoring in geology. During
the early weeks of spring semester a student (or students) is selected to receive
the award for spring semester of the same year. Recipients must be juniors or
seniors who have attended Lake Superior State University for at least two
semesters, are active members of the Geology Club, and have an exceptionally
good academic record in geology. Candidates are selected by the geology faculty.
John Kalesky Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund - Value: $900.
Established by his family in memory of John Kalesky, a 1985 geology alumnus,
and awarded to a high school senior admitted into the geology program. Preference is given to students with need. The award is selected based on high school
grades, ACT test scores and class rank. The award may be granted to a current

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�geology student after one year (26 credits) of study at the University. Eligible
students must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. The award is renewable subject to
meeting the Board of Trustees scholarship renewal criteria and filing a renewal
financial aid application.
Ernest Kemp Endowed Scholarship Fund - Value: at least $600. Professor
Kemp came to the Sault as an original instructor of the Sault Branch of Michigan
Technological University in 1946. He retired in 1980 and was awarded Dean
Emeritus status. Awarded to a high school senior admitted in the geology
program. The recipient is selected based on high school grades, ACT test scores
and class rank. If an eligible high school senior is not available, the scholarship
may be awarded to a geology major who has completed 26 or more credits at the
University and has a 3.0 or higher University GPA. The award is renewable
subject to meeting the Board of Trustees scholarship renewal criteria and filing a
renewal financial aid application.
Gerald M. Samson Department of Mathematics Scholarship -Value:
variable. Named for a longtime faculty member, the scholarship provides a
scholarship to a deserving computer and mathematical science major. During the
early weeks of spring semester, a student (or students) will be selected to receive
the award for use in spring semester of the same year. The class level is open but
the student must be majoring in computer and mathematical sciences. The
recipient(s) is nominated and chosen by the mathematics faculty.
Criminal Justice Scholarship - Value: $500. This fund assists criminal
justice juniors or seniors and was established by adjunct faculty member Patrick
Shannon in 1984. Application is need based and is awarded for the fall semester.
Nominations from the criminal justice faculty are confirmed by the Financial Aid
Committee.
Sam M. Cohodas Endowed Scholarship Fund - Value: variable. Sam
Cohodas was a longtime Upper Peninsula businessman, philanthropist and
recipient of LSSU's 1987 Distinguished Citizen Award. Two scholarships are
awarded annually to Michigan Upper Peninsula high school seniors based on
high school grades, ACT test scores, class rank, character, leadership and
financial need.
Alana Eitrem Memorial Endowment Fund Award - Value: variable. This
award was established by family and friends in the memory of Alana Eitrem, a
nursing student from 1984-1986. Eligible students must be admitted to the
nursing program, be a graduate of a Chippewa County high school and show
financial need. The award is renewable if the recipient maintains a 2.00 grade
point average and continues as an eligible nursing student.
LSSU Foundation Endowed Scholarship Fund - Value: variable. This fund
was established in 1986 to help academically qualified students with financial
need. Available to high school seniors, community college graduates, and LSSU
students enrolled full-time who have earned 26 or more LSSU credits. The
selection is based on GPA, ACT scores and class rank (upperclass students on
GPA only).
Raymond Chelberg Outstanding Science Athlete Scholarship Fund Value: variable. In memory of Professor Raymond Chelberg, longtime head of the

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�University chemistry program. The award is presented to outstanding science/
athlete students at the end of their junior year. Selection is made by the athletic
department with academic department heads. Recipients must have at least 3.0
GPA, have demonstrated leadership abilities, major in a natural science and excel
in at least one varsity sport.
Chippewa-Mackinac Area Retired School Personnel Scholarship - Value:
$500. For graduates or near graduates of area high schools or currently enrolled
university students. Applicants must have graduated from a Chippewa or
Mackinac County secondary school, and rank in the upper one-third of their high
school graduating class. Current LSSU applicants must have completed 26 hours
of academic credit with a minimum 3.00 cumulative grade point average. Appli·
cants must also have financial need and be accepted for admission. Selections are
made in the spring for the following academic year. Recipients may reapply
annually.
Donald Hastings Memorial Scholarship - Value: variable. Established in
memory of Donald W. Hastings, assistant professor of psychology from 19711973, the scholarship is awarded to a junior psychology major for the senior year.
If a qualified junior is not available, the award may be made to a senior. Recipients must be enrolled full time with a cumulative 3.0 or higher GPA. Interested
applicants apply for the scholarship during the spring semester of their junior
year and the award commences fall semester of the senior year. The recommendation of the psychology faculty is submitted to the Financial Aid Committee for
tpproval.

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Leslie D. Opolka Memorial Scholarship - Value: variable. Leslie was a
1992 business administration graduate employed in the Physical Plant Department. The fund was established by family, friends and co-workers at LSSU.
Applicants must be graduates of Detour High School, admitted to any program of
study and have financial need. The award may be granted to a current student
after one year of study (26 credits), if a high school senior is not eligible. The
award is renewable if the recipient meets the Board of Trustees scholarship
renewal criteria.
Franklin F. Otis Award - Established in memory of Franklin F. Otis,
professor of mathematics from 1948-1978. This award recognizes the hardworking sophomore or higher student enrolled in mathematics or computer and
mathematical science programs. The applicant must have earned at least 26 LSSU
credits, have a minimum 2.5 GPA overall and at least a 3.0 GPA in computer
science and mathematics courses. A letter of application should be sent to the
designated mathematics faculty member the first week of October for consideration. The applicant must be a resident of Michigan or Wisconsin at the time of
application.
Parker True Value Hardware Scholarship - Value: variable. Established by
Warren and Beverley Parker, this award is for full-time students who have earned
at least 26 credits in a business administration major. Applic&lt;!nts must have
graduated from a high school in Chippewa, Mackinac or Luce Counties and
demonstrated financial need.

The Frank and Marion Pingatore Memorial Scholarship Fund - Value:
variable. Established by a bequest from the trust of Marion Pingatore. The

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�Pingatores were longtime residents of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. They operated
Aunt Marion's Food Market and Aunt Marion's Norgetown Laundry and Dry
Cleaning Business. Frank served as city commissioner and mayor in the mid to
late 1970s. The scholarship is need-based and presented to graduates of Sault
Area High School enrolled as full-time students in any LSSU associate or baccalaureate program. Selection is based on the student's GPA, ACT test score and
high school class rank, with a minimum grade point average of 3.0.
Milton Scherer Memorial Endowed Scholarship - Value: variable. This
scholarship is presented in memory of Milton Scherer, assistant professor of
history and geography from 1948 to 1965. The scholarship is awarded annually to
sophomores majoring in history with minors in geography. Recipients must have
a cumulative 3.0 GPA. Qualified applicants are recommended by the School of
Arts, Letters and Social Sciences.
SMO Foundation Endowed Scholarship - Value: variable. Established by
Stanley Tomcyek family, native and longtime residents of Sault Ste. Marie, to
assist LSSU sophomores majoring in pre-medicine or pre-pharmacy. Recipients
must be residents of Chippewa, Mackinac or Luce Counties, have 3.50 college
GPA and have financial need.
Christopher W. Reinke Endowment Award - Value: variable. The endowment was established by family and friends in memory of Chris Reinke, a natural
tesources technology (NRT) student, 1986-87. The award helps a natural resources technology student with a grade point average between 2.0-3.0 who has a
sincere interest and dedication in the NRT field. Preference is given to those with
financial need. Selection is by the natural resources technology faculty for use
during the sophomore year only.
Eugene l. Welch Endowment Scholarship - Value: tuition and books. This
fund was established by Barbara Welch Buchanan, in memory of the longtime
Sault businessman who highly valued education for his family and encouraged
others to pursue a college education. Applicants must be accepted for admission
in any undergraduate program, be a resident of Michigan and show financial
need. The award is renewable up to four years if the recipient maintains the
grades required for a distinguished scholarship.
Lottie, Florence and Dorothy Weinrich Memorial Scholarship Fund Value: $1000. Established in memory of Lottie, Florence and Dorothy Weinrich,
longtime residents of Sault Ste. Marie. These awards are based on academic
achievement. The scholarship is renewable.

C.G. "Sandy" Sanderson Endowed Scholarship - Value: variable. C.G.
"Sandy" Sanderson was a local aviator-businessman and longtime Sault Ste.
Marie resident. He had a high regard for education as exemplified in a quote in a
Jetter to his grandson, Terry, upon learning he was returning to LSSU to complete
his education. "Education cannot be taken from you nor can it be transferred,
there is no reasonable way to measure its value. It will enhance your entire life."
Recipients are graduates of an Upper Peninsula high school and selection
based on grade point average, ACT test score and class rank. Recipients may be
enrolled in any course of study.

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�Chase S. and Stella 8. Osborn Endowed Scholarship Fund - Value: ·
variable. Established through a bequest of Stella B. Osborn, wife of the former
governor of Michigan, Chase S. Osborn. Award is based on GPA, ACT test, class
rank and financial need.
Dr. Kenneth J. Shouldice Memorial Scholarship- Value: variable. Named
in honor of the first president of Lake Superior State University (1965-82), this
award is to deserving students enrolled in any degree program, taking at least a
half-time course load at the main campus or regional location. Incoming freshmen
must have a 3.0 or higher high school grade point average. Currently enrolled
students must have a college grade point average of 3.0 or higher. Current LSSU
students must be enrolled at least half-time and a minimum of 26 LSSU credits.
The scholarship is merit based.

lSSU Scholarship in the Fine and Performing Arts - Value: variable. The
scholarship, established with an anonymous donation of $20,000, helps students
enrolled in the University's Fine and Performing Arts Program. Eligible recipients may be incoming freshmen or current full-time students who have earned 26
or more LSSU credits and have a 3.0 or better academic grade point average. The
award is merit-based and is renewable.

Memorials
Substantial funds have been contributed to the University's endowment
olarship Fund in memory of the following individuals:

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Milton Bays
David Blair
Beverly Brennen Booth
Matthew Howie
Maurice Hunt
Donald Lenick
Howard and Hollis MacDonald
Arvid Norlin
Mary Lou Peacock
Linda Pike

Orlando Pingatore
Dr. Thomas Robinson Sr.
Minnie Etta Shobbrook
Bernard M. Smith
Lynn Steppig
E.J. "Shine" Sundstrom
Viggo J. Thomsen
Christopher Yanni
Prof. Stephen P. Youngs

Michigan Competitive Scholarship
These State scholarships range from $100 to $1,200 at Lake Superior State
University. Applicants must:
1. have been continuous residents of Michigan for a 12-month period before
July 1 of the award year.
2. be a high school graduate.
3. participate in the National American College Test (ACT) and attain a
qualifying score.
4. not have engaged in any university, normal school, junior college or
other advanced training following graduation from high school and
prior to the qualifying examination.

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�5.

have complied with all other provisions of the law and rules and
regulations adopted by the authority.

6.

demonst~ate financial need. ~ood a~ademic standing with at least a 2.00
grad~ point average and meet.mg s~ttsfactory progress requirements is
required to renew a scholarship. High school seniors must obtain ACT
test registration materials from their high school counselor and mail
them before the deadline for the October ACT examination.

Federal Pell Grants
For most, federal student aid begins with PELL Grants that provide a
foundation of financial assistance to which other forms of aid may be added. A
distinguishing feature of this program is a central concept of entitlement, guaranteeing those who demonstrate needs will receive a grant based on that need and
on the cost of education at the post-secondary school they choose to attend.
PELL Grants vary according to the year. Check with the Financial Aid Office
for details.
To be eligible for a PELL Grant, students must:
1. be determined to have financial need.
2. be undergraduates accepted for admission and enrolled in eligible
programs.
3. be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
4. not be in default on a Stafford or Perkins Student Loan, and not owe a
refund for a Pell or S.E.O.G.;
Although awards are made through the University, the U.S. Department of
Education determines eligibility. The University Financial Aid Office uses a
standard procedure established by the Department of Education to calculate the
award.
To apply, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Forms are available at high schools, colleges and financial aid offices.
The Board of Trustees Grant Program provides assistance to incoming and
currently enrolled students based on financial need. Preference is to those whose
financial need is greater than one-half the cost of education. Recipients must be
Michigan residents and enrolled full time.

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity
Grants
The Higher Education Act of 1965 created this program of financial assistance
to help college students with the greatest financial need. Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants may be used to meet all or part of student financial
need (up to $4000 in any one year), with the exact amount being proportional to
the support reasonably expected from their families.
Financial need is the primary consideration in the selection of grant recipients. Priority is given to Pell Grant recipients. Academically, it is only necessary
to gain admission to the University to be eligible for the grant. Recipients are
selected from those applying for all forms of financial aid .
Recipients of this award must reapply each year and maintain the regular
satisfactory progress standards to be considered for a renewal award.

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�Michigan Adult Part-time Grant: Established in 1986 to aid independent
students with financial need who are enrolled for three to 11 credit hours, selfsupporting, out of high school at least two years, Michigan residents for prior 12
months, U.S. citizens and making satisfactory academic progress. Maximum
grant is $600 a year and limited to two years of study.
Michigan Educational Opportunity Grant: Established in 1986, this grant
provides up to $1000 a year to Michigan residents enrolled at least half time. You
must be a Michigan resident for the past 12 months, make satisfactory academic
progress and demonstrate financial need.
Tuition Incentive Program (TIP): The TIP Program pays tuition and fees for
students of lower-income families. Eligible students must: be Michigan residents;
be graduates from high school or have obtained a GED after May 1, 1988; before
reaching age 20, be accepted for admission into an associate degree program; and
file a TIP application. Applications are available from the Michigan Department
of Social Services, high school guidance and college financial aid offices. Applications must be filed before high school graduation.

LOANS
Federal Perkins Loans (National Direct Student

Loans)
The Perkins Student Loan program is for students enrolled at least half time
in an eligible program who need a loan to meet educational expenses.
Students may borrow up to $3,000 for each year of undergraduate study. The
maximum debt for undergraduates is $15,000. The amount awarded by the
University is generally less due to limited funds.
Repayment begins nine months after students graduate or leave school for
other reasons. There is a 10-year pay back period, at five percent interest on the
unpaid balance of the loan principal.
The amount of the repayment depends on the size of the debt and ability to
pay. In most cases, students must pay at least $40 a month. Any agreement for a
lesser amount must be attributable to extraordinary circumstances such as
prolonged unemployment.
Default: If a student defaults on a Perkins Loan and the school is unable to
collect, the federal government will take action to recover the loan. In cases of
bankruptcy, total or permanent disability.or death, loan obligations are canceled.
Deferment of payment is available if:
1. you are enrolled and attending as at least a half time student at an
institution of higher education.
2. for any period not to exceed three (3) years
A. unable to find full-time employment.
B. experiencing economic hardship.
Cancellation: Loans may be canceled for:
1. certain types of teaching,
2. full-time qualified provider of early intervention services for the disabled,
3. full-time nurse or medical technician,

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�4.
5.
6.

full-time law enforcement or corrections officer,
death or disability of the student or
full-time staff of Head Start Program.

Federal Direct Student Loan
To qualify for a loan, you must be a United States citizen. You may borrow
up to $2,625 the first year of undergraduate study, $3,500 as a sophomore and
$5,500 as a junior or senior. The maximum amount is $23,000. Eligibility is based
on financial need for subsidized loans.
If you do not have financial need, the Direct Loan Program offers unsubsidized loans and the interest is paid by the student.
Subsidized loans are eligible for federal interest benefits. The federal government pays interest until six months after graduation or you cease to be at a least
half-time student.
Once enrolled at Lake Superior State University, you must meet the satisfactory progress standards to be eligible for additional loans.
Repayment of principal and interest begins six months after graduation or if
you attend school less than half-time. Interest rates are variable, not to exceed
8.25 percent.

Federal Direct Parent (PLUS) Loan
Parents may borrow up to the difference between the cost of education and
other financial aid for which the student is eligible. The interest rate varies and is
based on 91-day treasury bill rates.
A four percent origination fee is deducted from each of two disbursements
made in a school year. Repayment begins within 60 days of disbursements.
Applications are available at the Financial Aid Office. Maximum interest is nine
percent.

Nursing Student Loan
The Nursing Education Loan Program provides loans of up to $2500 a year
for bachelor's degree or completion nursing programs. You must be United States
citizens, enrolled more than half-time and demonstrate financial need greater than
one-half the cost of education to be eligible. Apply at the Financial Aid Office.

Mi-Loan Program
The Michigan Higher Education Student Loan Authority of the Michigan
Department of Education established the MI-Loan Program to assist students and
their families in meeting the cost of post-secondary education.
Students must be certified as eligible by the school, U.S. citizens, not in
default on any education loans and pass all credit standards. Students who
cannot pass the credit standards must have a qualified cosigner.
The minimum loan is $500 and maximum is $10,000 per academic year.
Interest is fixed or variable. Repayment is a minimum of $50 a month and must be
repaid in 15 years. Applications are available at the Financial Aid Office or by
calling the Student Loan Authority at 1-800-877-5659.

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�Canada Student Loans
This plan makes bank loans available to Canadian students who need
financial help to enable full-time studies directed toward a degree at an institution
of higher education.
To qualify for a loan, the student must:
1. be a Canadian citizen or have landed immigrant status;
2. be a resident of a province that participates in the plan;
3. have attained a satisfactory scholastic standard;
4. be enrolled, or qualified to enroll in a post-secondary course of studies;
5. be a full-time student, and
6. send a confirmation of program information form and a copy of social
insurance number card with the application.
The loans are interest free as long as you are a full-time student and until six
months after graduation or termination of full-time studies. After the interest-free
period has expired, you are responsible for the repayment of principal and the
interest on the outstanding balance at a loan rate in effect when the loan was
taken.
Application forms are available from Student Awards Branch, Ministry of
Education and Training, P. 0. Box 189 Red River Road, 4th Floor, Thunder Bay,
Ontario P7B 6G9. Telephone 1-800-645-3013.

Short-Term Loan Funds
I Bean Loan Fund
1

Valma L. Curtis Memorial Fund
Robert P. and Ella B. Hudson Foundation, Inc. Loan Fund
Don Lenick Memorial Loan Fund
Shirley Light Memorial Loan Fund
Steinman Loan Fund.

Several short-term loan funds are available. These funds provide cash with a
small loan to meet immediate, temporary financial problems.
Generally, loans up to $200 are allowed for no longer than 30 days during the
school year when classes are in session. These loans are signature loans and do
not bear interest if repaid when due. A minimum $5 service charge or one
percent, whichever is greater, is assessed on all loans. Generally, loans must be
repaid before the end of the semester in which they are issued.
Delinquent loans are subject to a 10 percent late penalty charge and students
are not eligible to borrow for 12 months from the date the loan is repaid. Loan
applications are obtained through the Student Financial Aid Office. Loans over
$200 require a bank or institutional credit reference and a cosigner (may not be
another student) 18 years of age or older. If repaid late, a 10 percent late charge
is assessed.

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�CAMPUS EMPLOYEMENT

How to Apply
If you are interested in working on campus, you may apply at the Office of
Employee Relations. There are more than 300 positions open on campus for fulltime students.
Every effort is made to employ students in areas of study providing a "learn
while you earn" situation. On-campus jobs include work in laboratories, libraries,
maintenance, offices, switchboard and food service areas. You can earn approximately $1,300 during the school year and up to $3,000 in the summer with an oncampus job.
It is recommended that students on academic probation do not continue or
seek employment until probationary status has been corrected.

Federal College Work Study
ll you can demonstrate financial need and need a job to help pay University
expenses, you may be eligible for employment by Lake Superior State University
under the federally supported Work-Study Program.
20-hour load: Students may work up to 20 hours weekly while attending
classes more than half-time. During the summer or other vacation periods when
they do not have classes, students may work full-time (40 hours per week) under
this program. In three months of summer employment under the Work-Study
Program, an eligible student earns approximately $3,000.
The basic starting rate tends to be commensurate with current minimum
wage. Higher rates are paid for highly specialized work. Preference is to students
who have high need.

Michigan Work Study
Undergraduates who have been Michigan residents for at least 12 months,
have financial need, are enrolled at least halftime and making satisfactory
academic progress may be eligible for employment under the Michigan workstudy program.

Vocational Rehabilitation
The Michigan Jobs Commission Rehabilitation Services provides services and
financial assistance to persons with any disability that has interfered with, or may
interfere with, the individual's job performance. Students must apply for financial aid and have need.
Further information may be obtained by contacting your nearest Michigan
Rehabilitation Services Office of Michigan Jobs Commission.

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�PROGRAMS FOR NATIVE AMERICANS
Bureau of Indian Affairs Scholarship Grant: Members or those eligible for
membership in a federally recognized Indian tribe showing need, may apply for
Bureau of Indian Affairs Scholarship Grants by writing their tribal education
office for an application. It is possible to receive up to full university expenses per
year in scholarship grants if financial need is demonstrated. All applicants must
complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Bureau of Indian Affairs Vocational Training Assistance: Indian students
enrolled in certificate or associate degree programs are eligible for assistance to
pay for tuition, books and living expenses. You must be a member or eligible for
membership in a federally recognized Indian tribe.
Awards are based on financial need. Applicants must complete a Free
Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Applications may be obtained by
writing the Tribal Education Office.
Native American Tuition Waiver - Value: full tuition for full- or part-time
North American Indian students providing evidence of being one-quarter blood
Native American Indian and Michigan residents.

Applicants must have their tribal chairperson or tribal certification officer
submit a certification of one-quarter blood quantum to the Michigan Commission
on Indian Affairs, 300 East Michigan Avenue, P.O. Box 30026, Lansing, Michigan
48909, along with a letter indicating the college the student plans to attend. The
Michigan Commission on Indian Affairs will attach a certification letter to the
tribal certification and forward it to the Financial Aid Office at the University. The
University will then issue a Native American Tuition Waiver for the tuition for
eligible students each semester. Students must be accepted for admission into an
eligible program and meet the satisfactory progress policy of the University.

VETERANS
Veterans, Children of Deceased, or Totally
Disabled Veterans
Michigan Public Act 245: Sons or daughters of a veteran who died of
service-connected causes, may be eligible for benefits under the Public Act 245.
The benefits waive tuition until the student reaches 23 years of age. Those who
believe they are eligible should request an application from the Michigan Veterans' Trust Fund, 1225 Grand Ave., Lansing, Michigan 48913. Recipients may be
full- or part-time students. Any students who believe they are eligible for
educational assistance through any veterans' law should contact their area
Veterans' office for information and applications. Veterans must be admitted into
a degree program approved by the State Approving Agency.

Veterans' Standards of Progress
Grade point average requirements are the same as the University academic
probation and dismissal policy. If your grade point average falls into the dis-

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�missal category, the Registrar's Office will notify the Veterans Administration of
your dismissal and benefits terminated.
Withdrawal or Dropping a Class
You are required to notify the Registrar's Office if you drop a class or
withdraw completely from the University.
Credit for Previous Training: You must obtain a degree audit from your
department head and submit it to the Registrar's Office. The Registrar's Office
will indicate the credit granted for previous training and notify you. The
Registrar's Office will keep the audit updated. You should avoid classes not
required for your degree. However, you should make sure you have the required
electives.
Graduate Program: Veterans and other eligible persons enrolled in any
graduate program must meet standards of progress. A maximum of six semester
credits of C grades in 600-level course are allowed in your overall program. Those
failing to maintain a 3.0 (4.0 basis) average are referred to the Master of Business
Administration Standards and Policy Committee to determine whether they
should be allowed to continue in the program. Veterans receiving D grades in 500
or 600-level courses are referred to Master of Business Administration Standards
and Policy Committee immediately. You may withdraw from a course before 50
percent of the class has been finished. Veterans dismissed from the master of
business administration (MBA) program may petition the MBA Standards and
Policy Committee for reconsideration. At the time of dismissal, the Veterans
Administration will be notified of the unsatisfactory progress.

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�DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Lake Superior State University offers bachelor (also called baccalaureate)
degrees, associate degrees and certificates. These degrees are offered in a wide
variety of academic programs. Each academic department has a set of specific
courses and other requirements for each of its degree programs. These are stated
later in this Catalog in the various departmental sections. However, some
requirements for bachelor's degrees are of a general nature, applying to all such
degrees. These are discussed below.
Bachelor's Degrees: A minimum of 124 credits is required for a bachelor's
degree. Some programs require more than this number of credits. Requirements
are of five categories: general education, bachelor of arts or bachelor of science
requirements, departmental requirements, competency requirements in mathematics and writing, and residency.
Associate's Degrees and Certificates: See the appropriate school section of
this Catalog for the specific requirements. A minimum of 62 credits is required for
an associate degree. At least three credits each of English and speech, plus six
other general education credits are required. Competency in mathematics and
writing is required for an associate degree. There is also a residency requirement.
Minors: Academic minor programs are also offered in a wide variety of
disciplines. A minimum of 20 credits is required for a minor, and some require
more. See school sections for specific minor program requirements. A minimum
of six credits from LSSU is required.

General Education (33 credits)
General education consists of courses required regardless of specialized areas
of study. The purpose of general education is to develop skills and knowledge
useful for all students, regardless of their career choices. Requirements in English
and speech enhance fundamental skills of writing and speaking. Requirements in
humanities, natural sciences and social sciences broaden intellectual perspective
and familiarize students with fundamental fields of human knowledge. The
general education curriculum at the University is being revised as this catalog is being
printed. Be certain to consult your advisor regarding your general education program.
English (6 credits) - EN110 and EN205, EN2i0 or EN215
Speech (3) - 50101.
Humanities (8) - any HU course or courses, or any of the courses AT250, 251;
FR251;GN241;l'viU110, 111, 112,113,140,141,160, 161,220,221,260;PL204,205,
302; 50251, 252; or SP261, 305,306; any second year foreign language course; with
a maximum offour semester credits per discipline or total in foreign languages (excluding HU) are allowed to count for this requirement. Four credits of one foreign
language and four credits of another cannot be used.
Social Science (8) - Any combination of courses in economics (EC); geography
(GG), except GG106 and GG108; history (HS), political science (PS), psychology
(PY) or sociology (SO) for which credit adds to eight semester credits.
Natural Science (8)-At least one course from each of the following two categories: life sciences - BL105, 110, 111,122,204; or both NS103 and 104; physical
sciences - CH105, 108, 115, GE111, 112, 114; GG106, 108; NS101, 102, 105, 107, 119;
PH221, 222, 231.

Degree Requirements • 60

�If the total credits of these two laboratory courses is less than eight, nonlaboratory science courses may be applied toward the requirement if the department chair or dean evaluates the course as appropriate.
Note: Transfer students should refer to the Admissions section of this Catalog
for an explanation of the MACRAO agreement as it applies to general education
requirements.

BA and BS Requirements (8 credits)
Bachelor of Arts Degree: One year of a modern foreign language (if taken at
LSSU, this would be FR151-2 or 251-2; GN141-2; SP161-2 or 261-2). One-half year
of two different foreign languages will not meet this requirement.
Bachelor of Science Degree: At least eight semester credits, in addition to
courses used for general education requirements, from categories of social science,
natural science or mathematics.

Departmental Requirements
Each program has a set of specific course requirements determined by the
department offering the degree program. See school and departmental sections
for these requirements.

Electives
Elective courses are chosen to obtain credit beyond that of specified requirements. Free electives refer to courses you may select completely of your own
choice. Designated electives refer to courses selected from a list specified by the
department.

Competency in Mathematics
Those seeking associate's or bachelor's degrees are required to demonstrate
competence in mathematics at approximately the level of basic algebra. Both the
Counseling and Testing Center and the Department of Mathematics and Computer Sciences administer the minimum competency examination. Students can
satisfy the mathematics competency requirement in the following ways: (1) score
15 or higher on the intermediate algebra placement examination given at the time
the student enters the University, (2) pass the competency examination, (3)
complete one of the Lake Superior State University mathematics courses, MA086
or MA090, or higher, or (4) obtain an adequate score on the mathematics component of the ACT test.
Transfer students who have previously completed a course equivalent to
MA092, with a grade of 2.00 or higher, or a higher level math class (specifically
excluding MA207) will have satisfied the University's mathematics graduation
requirement. Your Transfer Credit Evaluation Form must indicate that LSSU's
mathematics competency requirement has been satisfied.
You are required to complete mathematics competency (by course or exam)
during the first 56 credits earned. If you reach the 56-credit limit without competency, you shall enroll in an appropriate mathematics courses until passed and be
limited to a maximum of 13 credits per semester, including the course, until
competency is accomplished.
Transfer students entering LSSU with 40 or more transfer credits shall
complete mathematics competency during the first 20 credits earned at LSSU or
be subject to the enrollment restrictions stated above.

Degree Requirements • 61

�Competency in Reading
Students whose reading ACT scores are below a standardized level (33%) will
be required to satisfactorily complete the course SA090, Development Reading I,
and where necessary, SA091, Development Reading II. Students not successfully
meeting this requirement by their sophomore level (26 credits) will be limited to a
13-semester credit load, including the appropriate reading course, until satisfying
this University requirement.

Competency in Writing
The writing competency examination demonstrates a student's ability to read
and write critically at a level deemed appropriate for undergraduate work. It will
be given at the end of the sophomore English course (EN205, EN2IO or EN215) as
a "rising junior test" before beginning upper-level courses with disciplinary
writing emphasis.
The test consists of a read/respond format in which a passage is supplied and
students use it as the basis for the essay. At least three topics from across the
curriculum will be available for each test. You will have three hours to complete
the test. The rising junior test will be given during the final exam week of EN205,
EN210 or EN215 at scheduled group times in place of the final examination. All
,ther test sessions must be scheduled by individuals through Brown Hall.
The test is a University graduation requirement and will be graded pass/
peat by the faculty using criterion-referenced scoring methods. Students who
'1St repeat the examination may retake the test one time at the Counseling
.enter after one month. Students who do not pass the test before junior level (56
credits) must enroll in EN091, an intensive review of English, and will be limited
to 13 semester credits, including EN091, until satisfying the requirement.
Transfer students must pass the examination within the first two semesters of
attendance at LSSU. If they fail the first attempt, they may retake the examination
after one month. If they do not pass the examination within two semesters, they
must repeat EN205, 210 or 215.
Transfer students who entered Lake Superior State University in fall semester
1992 or later, having completed the equivalent of the general education English
sequence, must take the competency examination before beginning their second
semester. Transfer students who do not pass the test before their senior year (88
semester credits) must enroll in EN091 and will be limited to 13 semester credits,
including EN091, until satisfying the requirement. Transfer students on a 3+1
program must take the test before the beginning of their first semester. Arrangements will be made, if possible, to administer the test on the campus of the
institution from which students are transferring.

Waiver of Competency Requirements
The mathematics and/or writing competency graduation requirement(s) will
be waived only on the basis of having a certifiable learning disability or neuro·
logical medical condition. Students must be certified by a licensed psychologist
or neurologist as having a substantial disability in the learning process.
Those potentially eligible for a waiver are required to initiate their appeal
through the University Counseling Center. Those students who obtain the
necessary certification must provide the Counseling Center with documentation
of such. The Counseling Center shall then notify the Registrar's Office of the
waiver. Enrollment restrictions stated above, as appropriate, continue in effect
until a student has provided this documentation to the Counseling Center.

Degree Requirements • 62

�Residency Requirements
Bachelor's degree candidates must earn at least 32 of their final 40 credits and
at least 50 percent of their departmental required 300/400 level credits in courses
offered by Lake Superior State University. Regional Center students must earn at
least 32 of the final 64 credits and at least 50 percent of their departmental
required 300/ 400 level credits in courses offered by Lake Superior State University. Associate degree and certificate candidates must earn 16 of their final 20
credits in such courses. For a minor, you must earn at least six of the required
credits in such courses.

Exceptions to Graduation Requirements
Exceptions to specific general education requirements may be granted only
by the Scholastic Standards Committee. Such exceptions are infrequently made.
A petition for exceptions to general education requirements is initiated with the
Registrar's Office.
Course substitutions and waivers of departmental degree program requirements may be granted only by the dean of the school offering the program (major
or minor).
Normally, you will graduate under the program degree requirements in effect
and published in the Catalog at the time you are admitted into the given degree
program, provided enrollment at the University is continuous. If enrollment is
interrupted, or if you select a new major, you must satisfy program requirements
in effect at the time you reenter or officially change to the new major. If program
requirements are revised during your enrollment, you will be allowed to graduate
under the new requirements providing you can meet such requirements in
their entirety.
The University reserves the right to change the requirements for graduation
at any time as a means of keeping pace with educational developments affecting
the various curricula. As such changes are made, they may, at the discretion of
the University, be applied to students already enrolled. In such cases, reasonable
and prudent effort will be made to provide the benefit of the new educational
program without imposing undue hardship.

Multiple Majors
You may earn more than one major by completing all requirements of each
desired major program. Before graduation, you must file a degree audit approved
by the appropriate school dean and/or department chair for each major.

Multiple Degrees
If you desire to earn more than one baccalaureate degree, you must either (1)
complete all program requirements for the additional degree(s) as certified by the
appropriate dean; or (2) complete an additional approved program of study
comprising a minimum of 32 additional LSSU credits for each additional baccalaureate degree from Lake Superior State University.
Those earning a bachelor's degree from LSSU and who desire an associate
degree, must complete all requirements for the associate degree program at the
time they are completing the bachelor's degree requirements.
Students earning an associate from LSSU who desire an additional associate
degree must complete all requirements for the additional degree, including 16
additional credits of which 12 must be from courses offered by Lake Superior·
State University.

Degree Requirements • 63

�Additional Degrees for Graduates of Other Universities
Students who hold a bachelor's degree at another accredited institution, and
who desire a bachelor's degree from Lake Superior State University must complete all requirements of an approved degree schedule including at least 32
additional credits in courses offered by LSSU. The degree schedule must be
approved by the major department chair, school dean, registrar and provost. You
should initiate the approval process with the department chair at the time of or
before commencing study toward the additional degree. The schedule elected
shall consist mainly of minor, major and cognate courses. Courses considered
essential to the degree but not previously elected may, at the option of the
department chair and/or school dean, be required even though the total may
exceed 32 credits. Lake Superior State University general education requirements
are considered complete if you earned a bachelor's degree at any United States
accredited university or an honors bachelor's degree from an accredited Canadian
university. Mathematics and writing competency requirements must be met.
If you earned a bachelor's degree or associate's degree at another accredited
institution and desire an associate's degree from Lake Superior State University,
you must complete all requirements of an approved degree schedule including at
least 16 additional credits in courses offered by LSSU. The degree schedule
process is identical to that described above for an additional bachelor's degree.
The schedule elected shall consist mainly of major and cognate courses. Courses
considered essential to the degree but not previously elected may, at the option of
the department and school, be required even though the total may exceed 16
credits.

Individualized Studies Degree
In addition to the baccalaureate degrees described in departmental sections,
Lake Superior State also offers bachelor of arts and bachelor of science degrees in
individualized studies. This may be appropriate if you desire an unusually
specialized program. The purpose of an individualized studies degree is to
provide an opportunity to specialize in two or more academic areas. You will
meet with an academic advisor to plan an individualized studies academic
program that reflects your professional and personal goals.
Guidelines for individualized studies degree are:
(1) Contact dean or regional center site coordinator with a preliminary plan
for degree development.
(2) Dean or regional site coordinator will identify possible faculty
advisors(s) or another dean to counsel you in degree planning.
(3) The faculty advisor(s) will assist you in development of the proposal.
(A) Justification for specialization
(B) List courses which meet the individualized studies degree requirement including:
(a) General education requirements (exclusive of freshman experience course)
(b) Minimum of 124 credits; minimum of 32 of the final 40 hours on
campus or minimum of 32 of the final 64 hours at regional
center sites.
(c) Twenty-four credits at 300/400 level in addition to general edurequirements. A 2.00 overall grade point average is required.

Degree Requirements • 64

�(4) Contact chairperson of Individualized Studies Committee to schedule a

committee meeting.
(5) Presentation of the the degree proposal to the committee for review. It is
recommended that the advisor attend the committee meeting.
(6) Committee will approve the original proposal, approve the proposal
with recommended changes, or disapprove the degree proposal.
(7) You and advisor will submit an approved degree audit sheet to chairperson to be distributed to the committee.
(8) You will process a curriculum change card.
(9) Any course changes from the approved program must be submitted to
the respective dean for approval.

Associate in Liberal Arts
An associate's degree in liberal arts is offered in a general two-year program.
Requirements and a sample curricular plan are listed in the School of Arts, Letters
and Social Sciences section of this catalog.

Degree Requirements • 65

�GRADUATION PROCEDURES
Degree candidacy procedure: Two semesters before students plan to complete degree requirements and graduate, they must submit to the Registrar's
Office an appropriate departmental degree audit for each major and minor, and a
Declaration of Candidacy for Degree. The necessary forms are available at the
student's major departmental office.
The departmental degree audit for a student's major or minor specifies all
required courses that have been or must be completed. The audit must be ~igned
by the department chair and/ or dean of the school offering the major or rrunor
program. Course substitutions and waivers of departmental degree progra~
requirements may be granted only by the dean of the school offering the maior or
minor program. Exceptions to specific general education requirements may be
granted only by the Scholastic Standards Committee. Such exceptions are
.
infrequently made. A petition for exceptions to general education requirements is
initiated with the registrar.
The Registrar's Office checks students' degree audits, after which a preliminary verification of the degree audit is sent to each student and respective
department chair. Students are responsible for examining this verification and
requesting clarification of anything that is not consistent with their records or
understanding.
From the Declaration of Candidacy for Degree forms submitted by students,
the registrar creates a potential graduate list for each semester. Names for the
commencement program and diploma will be the official, legal name as listed in
the records in the Registrar's Office. The names of students who are listed in the
annual commencement program are also compiled from Declaration of Candidacy
for Degree forms. Students will not be listed in the commencement program
unless their degree candidacy form is filed with the Registrar's Office six weeks
prior to commencement. Students are expected to attend commencement
exercises unless excused by the Registrar's Office. Students completing degree
requirements during the summer may participate in commencement the previous
semester if their degree candidacy form is received six weeks prior to commencement.
After grades are received in the Registrar's Office at the end of each semester,
degree audits will be updated for all students completing credit and who have a
degree candidacy form on file. When all requirements specified on the degree
audit are fulfilled, the school dean and/or department head and registrar give a
final approval. Names of these graduates are then sent by the registrar to the
president for approval by the Board of Trustees. Subsequently, a diploma is
provided to each student.
.
Diploma charge: There is no charge for the first diploma from Lake Supenor
State University. A fee is charged for replacement diplomas.
Students completing graduation requirements in the fall semester or summer,
or who otherwise need documentation of completion before their diploma is
available, will receive a letter from the registrar certifying that they have completed degree requirements. Additionally, official University transcripts will be
sent to any employer, graduate university, or elsewhere, as requested by the
graduate. Official transcripts will not be mailed to students.
Graduation with honors: Honors graduates must earn at least 32 credits at
Lake Superior State University. All credits with grade points completed at other
colleges (percentages are convert~ to letter grades) w_ill be figured in computing
grade point averages for honors diplomas and medallions at LSSU.

Graduation Procedures• 66

�Students who earn 3.50 to 3.69 will graduate cum laude; 3.70 to 3.89, magna
cum laude; 3.90 to 4.00, summa cum laude. Honors earned shall not be higher
than those for which a student qualifies on basis of courses taken at Lake Superior
State University.
Graduation diplomas with honors will be awarded to baccalaureate and
associate and certificate recipients. Honors medallions will be awarded only to
baccalaureate and associate degree recipients who graduate summa cum laude.

Honors Degree
The University honors program offers highly motivated students the ·opportunity to develop their abilities and skills in exciting and innovative ways. The
central goal of the University honors program is to create a community of scholars
characterized by strong student-faculty interaction around the world of ideas.
The honors program fosters an approach to education that incorporates the
qualities of active participation, intellectual curiosity and an interdisciplinary
focus.
·
Selection is based upon a number of factors, including: ACT scores, high
school grade point average, application essay, personal interview and Lake
Superior State University faculty nomination. Students invited to participate in
the program enroll in courses designated for honors credit. The courses are
distributed among the requirements for general education, the student's major,
and the University honors program and may include small seminars or independent research projects.
To graduate with an honors degree in a program of study, the honors student
must have formal acceptance into the University honors program and have
successfully completed 21 honors credit hours with an overall grade point
average of 3.5 or better at graduation. The 21 honors credit hours are to be
distributed among the university's requirements for general education, the
student's major and the University honors program.
Upon graduation from the honors program, the student will receive an
honors degree in his/her program of study. The honors degree designation is
indicated on the student's diploma and is distinct from graduating with honors
(see Graduation with Honors).

Graduation Procedures • 67

�Graduation Procedures • 68

��MASTER
Public Administration

BACCALAUREATE
Elementary Teaching
English Language and Literature
Elementary and Secondary Teaching
History
Elementary and Secondary Teaching
Human Services
Legal Assistant Studies
Political Science
Psychology
Social Science
Sociology

ASSOCIATE
Early Childhood Education
Legal Assistant Studies
Liberal Arts
Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment

MINORS
Art
Business French
Child Development
Communications
Counseling
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature
Teaching
French Language and Literature
(may be used as a Teaching
Minor)
Geography
Geography Teaching
Gerontology
History
History Teaching
Human Services Administration
Humanities
Japanese Study
Journalism (may be used as a
Teaching Minor)
Journalism Writing

Legal Assistant Studies
Native American Studies
Political Science
Political Science Teaching
Psychology
Psychology Teaching
Public Administration
Public Relations
Recreation Studies Skill
Sociology
Sociology Social Work
Sociology Teaching
Speech and Drama
Substance Abuse Counseling
Teaching Minor
Writing

Arts, Letters and Social Sciences • 70

�SCHOOL OF ARTS, LETTERS AND
S0c1AL SCIENCES
Faculty: Dean of School, Richard T. Conboy; Professors Richard C. Crandall,
John C. Cullen, Daniel Dorrity, Richard Jennings, Gary R. Johnson, Leon
Linderoth, Robert Money, James W.T. Moody, Susan H. Ratwik, Timothy Sawyer,
Thomas E. Schirer, E. Gary Toffolo, John Wilkinson; Associate Professors Carol S.
Andary, Leslie A. Dobbertin, Georgegeen Gaertner, Marcel Pichot, Diana
Pingatore, John Stevens, Robert Willey; Assistant Professors Colleen Anderson,
Jeffrey Ayres, George Denger, Gerald F. Dobbertin, Polly Fields, Eric Gadzinski,
Pamela Hayward, Gary A. Rackliffe, Shirley A. Schoenemann and Raymond
Trouve; Instructor Aaron Payment.

This school encompasses a variety of disciplines and programs, including
early childhood education, English, geography, history, human services, humanities, language, legal assistant studies, Native American studies, substance abuse
prevention and treatment, political science, psychology, sociology, teacher
education and the Child Care Center. These disciplines are quite diverse in their
subject matter and methodology; but all are concerned with the study of human
behavior from the perspective of either the liberal arts or the social sciences. The
professors in this school, regardless of the academic discipline that they represent,
are concerned with the effective teaching and learning of our students.
Offerings: There are a variety of majors, minors and associate degrees. Some
programs give students specific employable skills upon graduation. Others are
broader, so that upon graduation students may have the option of further
education in graduate school or law school, or of entering careers in fields such as
politics, teaching, social services, administration and business. Each area of study
is described in greater detail below, including requirements for majors, minors
and associate degrees.
Entrance requirements: To qualify for admission as freshmen, applicants
must be graduates of accredited secondary schools with above average standing
in their class. Their secondary school preparation should include a four-year
curriculum of at least 15 units of acceptable entrance credits. Two major sequences and two minor sequences should be included in the 15 units for graduation. Individual disciplines within the department may have additional entrance
requirements.

MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
Mission Statement
The master of public administration (MPA) program at Lake Superior State
University provides graduate-level management education for professionals
employed in both the public and nonprofit sectors.
The MPA program has adopted a practitioner orientation in designing a
graduate curriculum that purposefully blends management theory with applied
approaches in its multi-disciplinary range of courses. Public service employees,
who seek to advance their careers either within government agencies or nonprofit
organizations, will incorporate professional experiences into courses attuned to
their professional needs.

Arts, Letters and Social Sciences • 71

�Outcomes
The MPA program will provide its students with:
1. advanced academic preparation in the field of public service management and administration.
2. a graduate curriculum that is practitioner-oriented in its approach to the
teaching and learning of management and administrative theories and
practices in the context of public administration.
3. graduate courses that will prepare students for management and
supervisory positions in public and nonprofit agencies.
4. an opportunity to develop a capacity for self-directed and professional
learning.
5. a program that presents a broad-based exposure to the general concepts
of public administration.
6. an opportunity to participate in and complete a graduate program
directly related to their careers in the public or nonprofit sectors of
society while continuing to be employed full-time.
7. a multi-disciplinary approach to learning about management and
administration.
Admission Requirements
Admission to the MPA program is based on the following requirements:
1. completion of the MPA program application form.
2. possession of a recognized baccalaureate degree, comprising a minimum
of 120 semester credits from an accredited college or university.
3. submission of official transcripts of all previous post-secondary work
(including grade 13 and OAC credits where appropriate) with certified
translations for non-English transcripts, from which an undergraduate
grade point average (GPA) can be computed. To be considered official,
transcripts must be sent directly from the undergraduate institution to
the LSSU Admissions Office.
4. two letters of recommendation describing your professional and/or
academic abilities.
5. a minimum of a 2.8 undergraduate GPA on a four-point scale.
6. Students whose first language differs from English must submit an
official ''Test of English as a Foreign Language" (TOEFL) report or its
equivalent. This report will be used solely for diagnostic purposes and is
not a factor affecting admissibility to the program.

Applicants denied admission may appeal to the MPA Admissions Committee.

MPA Degree Requirements
The master of public administration program constitutes 40 credit hours of
the following components: Core curriculum courses (15 credits); courses from
one of three optional areas (18 credits); a capstone course (four credits); and
electives (three credits).
Core Curriculum Courses (15 credits)
Five core courses, which are required of all students, provide generalized
management preparation for administrators. These courses enhance a student's

Arts, Letters and Social Sciences • 72

�knowledge and skills to assist them in acting ethically and effectively. The
following list presents the five courses that comprise the core curriculum:
Foundations of Public Administration
Human Resource Management
Financial Accounting
Organizational Theory
Research Techniques
Optional Areas (18 credits)
The optional areas are related to concentrations associated with the students'
specific careers. The three areas are: Health care administration, protective
services and general administration. A student will select six courses from one of
the optional areas. The courses listed here are examples of the areas that will be
covered:
1. General Administration Option
Public Economics•+
Managing Public Policy Analysis and Evaluation
Nonprofit Management
Management of Data and Information Systems
Organizational Behavior
Collective Bargaining
Budgeting
Organizational Communications
Nonprofit Management Issues
Legal Issues/ Administrative Law
Ethics in Management
Marketing Management
2.

Protective Services Option
Protective Services Policy Analysis•
Remediation in Protective Services»»
Critical Incident Management
Management of Security Programs
Women and Criminal Justice
Enforcement in Protective Services0
Prevention in Protective Services»»
Corrections Management Issues
Futures Research

3.

Health Care Administration Option
Health Care Administration•
Health Care Law
Quality Management Processes
Managed Care•
Health Care Economics•+
Current Topics in Health Care Administration•
Environmental Policy
Health Management of Aging Populations

•Required of students selecting this option.
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.
.
.
•"Two of these courses are required ofstudents selectmg the protective services option.
+A course in microeconomics is a prerequisite for this course.

Arts, Letters and Social Sciences • 73

�Elective Courses (3 credits)
A selection of elective courses will be developed to provide students with an
ability to broaden their range of knowledge and skills. These courses may also be
available as substitutes for courses in their optional areas. The following is a list
of current offerings as well as courses that can be developed in the future.
Employee Assistance Programs
Telecommunications for Managers
Seminar: Contemporary Public Administration Issues
Business Finance
Financial Management
Business and Society
Advertising Management
Managing Economic Development
History of the Labor Movement
Internship•
Marketing Concepts and Applications
Revising Business Prose
Canadian Business Environment

•Required of students who are not mid-career employees.
Capstone Courses (4 credits)
The function of the capstone course is to provide an opportunity to integrate
the material presented in the core curriculum within the context of a student's
substantive policy area. The first capstone option involves the traditional thesis;
'l e second option entails the writing of an applied research paper.
Thesis
Applied Research
Program Length

Students have eight years to complete the requirements for their MPA degree
from the time of taking the first course. Courses not completed within the eight
years will not count toward graduation. Students who attend on a part-time basis
may complete the program in two and one-half years to four years.

Grades
The following grades are awarded to MPA students:
A+
A
AB+
B

=
=
=
=
=
B- =
C+ =
C =

4.0
4.0
3.7
3.3
3.0
2.7
2.3
2.0

CD+
D
DF

N

I

z

=
=
=
=
=
=
=
=

1.7
1.3
1.0
0.7
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0

A minimum overall grade point of 3.00 is required for graduation with no
more than six credits of C grades allowed. Courses in which a grade of C-, D, or F .
are received must be repeated.

Arts, Letters and Social Sciences • 74

�Guest Students
Students who do not qualify for formal acceptance into the program are
classified as guest students and may enroll in MPA courses provided they have
the necessary prerequisites for the specific courses. Students who wish to use
credit earned as a guest student towards the MPA degree must apply and be
accepted into the program. A maximum of six credits earned as a guest student
may be applied toward the MPA degree requirements.
Prerequisites
Some courses in the program have prerequisites. A statistics course is a
prerequisite for all students. Students selecting the health care administration
and the general administration options must have completed a course in
microeconomics. These courses are available at Lake Superior State University.
Transfer Credit
.
A maximum of 12 semesters of graduate-level credrt may be transferred into
the MPA program from another graduate program. The credits must be graduate
level, from an accredited institution, with a grade of B or higher. The courses
must be applicable to the MPA curriculum and have been earned within the sixyear period prior to the student's admission.
Students who already have an MBA from Lake Superior State University may
apply a maximum of 20 credits of appropriate coursework toward the MPA
degree requirements. These transfer credits must meet the specific requirements
of the MPA program option selected.
Accreditation
Lake Superior State University is accredited by the North Central Association
of Colleges and Secondary Schools (NCA). The MPA program is being initiated
pending formal accreditation by the NCA.

Registration and Scheduling Information
Course registration and scheduling begins upon receipt of the scheduling
bulletin each semester. All registration and scheduling is processed through the
Community Services and Development Office.

Drop/Refund Policy
Withdrawal: Students withdrawing from the University must complete a
Withdrawal Form in the Fletcher Center for Student Services to initiate a refund.
Authorized refunds apply only to tuition and special course fees. For students on
approved University financial aid, or aid through other agencies that mandate
recovery of financial assistance, refunds will be in accordance with related
requirements. Withdrawing students should check with the director of financial
aid. Refunds are made according to the following: During the first six days of the
semester students receive 100 percent refund on withdrawals. Students withdrawing from all classes between the end of the 100 percent refund period and the
first 10 percent of the semester will receive a 90 percent refund. Students withdrawing from all classes between the end of the 90 percent refund period and the
25 percent% point of the semester will receive a 50 percent refund. Students
withdrawing from all classes between the end of the 50 percent period and the SO
percent point of the semester will receive a 25 percent refund.

Arts, Letters and Social Sciences • 75

�A drop slip must be processed through the Registrar-Scheduling Office.
Courses dropped by the end of the eighth week of the semester will be assigned
an N grade on the academic transcript.

Non-Credit Option
If desired, students may sign up for a course on a non-credit basis (without
letter grade). Tuition remains at the same rate as the credit basis. This option
must be selected at scheduling time and cannot be changed once the course has
begun. Courses taken under this option do not count towards the MPA degree
requirements. They do not affect the grade point average. Students who complete courses under the non-credit option may request a certificate of completion
by contacting the Community Services and Development Office. This may be a
practical option for guest students who are not taking the course for degree credit,
but rather professional and/or personal development.
For more information, please contact the Community Services and Development Office.

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
\ssociate Degree: Early Childhood Education
This two-year program leads to an associate degree in early childhood
education. It is for students interested in working with young children - birth
through age five. Students are expected to acquire an understanding of developmental patterns of the preschool child in such areas as cognition, emotion, social
interaction and physical growth. This understanding will be the basis for working with groups of children and will culminate in a practicum.
Graduates of this program normally seek positions with day care centers, day
care homes, head start programs, residential homes and other facilities designed
for the care and development of the preschool child. Graduates also matriculate
into the four-year bachelor degree program in human services at the University or
pursue a degree in elementary education or special education. A total of 62 credit
hours is required as follows:
Required

EN110
EN2IO
SD101
BL105
HE104
HE181
50113
EDIOI
ED105
ED110
ED111

Freshman Composition
3
Research Paper Processes
3
Fundamentals of Speech
3
Function of the Human Body 4
Nutrition for Early Childhood 3
First Aid
1
Sociology of the American
Family
3
Foundations of Early
Childhood Education
3
Child Guidance and Welfare 3
Curriculum Development
3
and Teaching Practices
Infants &amp; Toddlers:
Developmentally Appropriate
3
Practices

ED220
ED260
ED261
ED270

Early Childhood Literature
Practicum I
Practicum II
Administration of Early
Childhood Programs

3
4
4
3

Cognate Required
Lifespan Development
PY155

or
PY265
PY28S

or
PY301

3

Child and Adolescent
Development
Organizational Behavior
Exceptional Child and
Adolescent

Arts, Letters and Social Sciences • 76

3

�50225

Native Cultures of
North America

or

50103
3

Cultural Diversity

Electives

7

Associate Degree: Early Childhood Education
(sample schedule)
FALL

SPRING

First Ytar
EN110 Freshman Composition
BL105 Function of the Human Body
PY155 Lifespan Development

3
4

or

3
Child and Adolescent
Development
ED101 Foundations of Early Childhood
Education
3
ED110 Curriculum Development and
Teaching Practices
~
PY265

50101
50113
HE104
HE181
ED111
EDlOS

Fundamentals of Speech
3
Sociology of the American Family 3
Nutrition for Early Childhood
3
First Aid
1
Infants &amp; Toddlers: Develop·
mentally Appropriate Practices 3
Child Guidance and Welfare ~
16

16

Stcond Ytar
EN210 Research Paper Process
ED220 Early Childhood Literature
ED260 Practicum I
·PY• or SO••
Elective

3
3
4

ED270

3

...1

ED261

15

Administration of Early
Childhood Programs
Elective
Elective
Practicum II
PY•orSO..

3
3
2
4
~

15

·choose one of tire following:
PY301 Exceptional Child &amp; Adolescent

..Choose one of the following:
50225 Native Cultures of North America

or
PY288

or

Organizational Behavior

S0103

Cultural Diversity

Teacher Education
Teacher education prepares graduates to teach at either the elementary or
secondary level. The five-year program includes a bachelors degree followed by a
year-long internship in a local school. Program requirements emphasize the
unportance of academic preparation and teaching for understanding in a community of diverse students. Students take two teacher education courses during
t~eir first two years at Lake Superior State University and then apply for admission to the teacher education program.
Details of program requirements, admissions procedures and certification
policies are in the Teacher Education Handbook and may be obtained from the
School of Arts, Letters and Social Sciences.
Teacher Education Minor: Students are required to complete 21 semester
hours of credit.

Arts, Letters and Social Sciences • 77

�Required courses:
TE1SO
Reflections on Leaming
3
TE250
Human Diversity, Power and
Opportunity in Social
Institutions
3
TE301• Learners, Leaming, and
Teaching in Context
4

TE40t •
TE402•

Teaching of Subject Matter to
5
Diverse Learners
Crafting Teaching Practice
6

•subject to approval
Teacher education graduate courses will be
taken in the fifth year.

Elementary Teaching
Elementary teachers need academic preparation to be able to teach subjects in
four areas:
Language Arts
Mathematics
Natural Science
Social Science
The teacher education program has two options for elementary teachi~g th~t
provide academic coursework in these four areas. Students take courses either m
a single major or in two minors combined with courses in the planned program.
Elementary teachers are certified to teach kindergarten through sixth gr~de, a~
subjects, in self-contained classrooms. They can also teach their acadenuc ma)Or
and/or rninor(s) in grades six through eight.
Option 1
This option leads to a bachelor of arts or bachelor of science in the student's
najor.
1. One academic major from list below
2. The courses in the three remaining sections of the planned program not
related to the student' s major
3. Child and Adolescent Development (PY265)
4. Teacher education minor
5. General education requirements
6. BA or BS requirements
Majors: (See individual majors for program requirements)
Biology
English Language and Literature
Geology
History
Mathematics
Social Science

Option 2
.
This option leads to a bachelor of arts or bachelor of science in elementary
education.
1. Two academic minors in different planned program areas
a. Language Arts
b. Mathematics
c. Natural Sciences
d . Social Sciences

Arts, Letters and Social Sciences • 78

�2.
3.
4.

5.
6.

The courses in the two remaining areas of the planned program
not related to the minors
Child and Adolescent Development (PY265)
Teacher,education minor
General education requirements
BA or BS requirements

Minors:
Language Arts

Communications
English
French
Journalism
Mathematics
Computer Science
Mathematics
Natural Science
Biology
Chemistry
Geology /Earth Science
Social Science
Economics
Geography
History
Political Science
Psychology
Sociology

Planned Program for Elementary Teachers
Required:

PY265

Child &amp; Adolescent
Development

3

Students take the courses in three or two
of the following planned program areas
that are not covered by their major or
their two minors.

Ch~ one of the following:
BA211
Business Statistics
MA207 Prin. of Statistical Methods
PY210 Statistics
50302 Statistics for Social Science

Language Arts:

EN215
EN320
EN231

NS101
BL105

Intro. to Literature &amp; Research 3
Responding to Writing
3
American Literature I

or

3

American Literature II
Children's Literature

3

MA104
MAlll

Applied Chemistry
4
Field Excursions in
Earth Science
3
Conceptual Physics
3
Function of the Human Body

or
NS103
NS104

4

Environmental Science
Environmental Science Lab

Social Science

Mathematics:

MA103

4

Natural Science:

CH108
GE114

EN232
EN335

3
3
3

Number Systems and
Problem Solving
Geometry &amp; Measurement
College Algebra

4
4
3

Choose one of the following series:
HS101
History of World Civilization I 4
· HS102 History of World Civilization II 4

or
HS131

United States History I

Arts, Letters and Social Sciences • 79

4

�HS132
GG201
PSllO

United States History II
World Regional Geography
Intro. to American
Government &amp; Politics

4
4

(Canadian students may substitute:
PS160
Intro. to Canadian
Government &amp; Politics

3)

4

Secondary Teaching
Secondary teachers are certified to teach their academic major and/or
minor(s) in grades seven through 12. This program leads to a bachelor of arts or a
bachelor of science in the student's major. Certification is available in the following majors:
Biology
English Language and Literature
Geology
History
Mathematics

Students can also complete any of the following minors and be certified to
teach in these areas:
School of Arts, Letters and Social Sciences
Communications
English
French
Geography
History
Journalism
Political Science
Psychology
Sociology
School of Business
Economics
School of Engineering and Mathematics
Computer Science
Mathematics
School of Science and Natural Resources
Biology
Chemistry
Geology /Earth Science

DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH AND SPEECH
Bachelor of Arts: English Language and Literature
Requirements: Students must complete, in addition to the general education
requirements, two years of foreign language, 42 semester hours of credit in the
courses specified below (or their equivalents) plus sufficient additional hours of
free electives to make up a required total of 124 hours. EN215 Introduction to

Arts, Letters and Social Sciences • 80

�Literature and Research is the recommended second composition course. Majors
in English must complete one minor in an area to be approved by the chair of the
department.
I. Required Courses:
EN231
American Literature I
3
EN232 American Literature II
3
EN233 English Literature I
3
EN234
English Literature II
3
EN420 History of the English Lanaguage 3
EN421
History of Literary Criticism 3
EN430 Chaucer
3
EN431
Milton&amp;: the Metaphysical Poets 3
EN432 Shakespeare
3

Development of the Novel
in England and America I

EN330

3

or
Development of the Novel
in England and America II

EN331

The Short Story

EN332

3

or
Studies in the Drama: The
Genre and Theatre in Context

EN333

Second Year Modern Foreign Language 8

III. Six elective semester hours must be
selected from:
E1'l220, 221, 320,321,322,330,332,333,334,
335, 433, 450, or HU256

II. Nine semester hours must be selected
from:
EN220 Advanced Composition
or
3
EN221
Creative Writing

Bachelor of Arts: English Language and Literature

(sample schedule)
FALL

SPRING

First Year
ENllO Freshman Composition•
1st Year Foreign Language I
Minor
·
NS
General Education

3

50101

4
4

J

ss

Fundamentals of Speech
1st Year Foreign Language II
Minor
General Education

3
4
4

J

15

15

•May be taken fall or spring semester of the first year.
Second Year
EN215 Intro. to Literature&amp;: Research 3
2nd Year Foreign Language I
4
EN231 American Literature I
3
EN233 English Literature I
3
Minor
J

17

EN220
EN221
EN232
·E1'l234

Advanced Composition

or

3

Creative Writing
2nd Year Foreign Language II
American Literature II
English Literature II

3

4

...1
14

Third Year
EN330 Development of the Novel
in England and America I

EN332
EN420.
HU
NS

or
3
The Short Story
History of the English Lanaguage 3
General Education
4
General Education
J
14

E1'l331

Development of the l'lovel
in England and America II

EN333

Studies in the Drama: The
Genre and Theatre in Context
Elective
Minor
General Education

3

OT

EN

HU

Arts, Letters and Social Sciences • 81

3
4

J

17

�Fourth Year
EN431 Milton&amp;: the Metaphysical Poets 3
EN430 Chaucer
3
Free Elective
3
SS
General Education
4
Minor
J
17

EN421
EN432
EN

History of Literary Criticism
Shakespeare
Elective
Free Elective
Free Elective

3
3
3
4

J

17

Bachelor of Arts: English Language and Literature
Elementary Teaching Certification
Requirements: In addition to general education requirements (EN215
.
Introduction to Literature and Research is the recommended sophomore composition course), students must complete:
1. 47 semester credit hours in ·t he courses

Select nine credits from:
EN235 Survey of Native American
3
Literature
3
HU261 World Literature I
3
HU262 World Literature II
HU256 Intro. to Film: Images of
3
Our Culture
3
EN332 The Short Story
EN333 Studies in the Drama: The
Genre and Theatre in Context 3
EN334 Approach to Poetry
3
3
EN432 Shakespeare
Select six credits from :
3
HU255 World Mythology
HU256 Intro. to Film: Images of
3
Our Culture
EN321 Rhetoric and Composition
Theory
3
or
SD307 Classical/Contemporary
Rhetoric
EN420 History of the English Language 3

specified below or their equivalents;
2. The planned program for elementary

teachers, excluding the English section;
and
3. 21 credits in teacher education courses
TE1SO, 250, 301, 401, and 402.
Required Courses
Litera tun:

EN231
EN232
EN233
EN234
EN335

15

American Literature I
American Literature II
English Literature I
English Literature II
Children's Literature

Non-Literatun
EN220 Advanced Composition
EN320 Responding to Writing
EN322 Structure of the English
Language

3
3
3
3
3
9
3
3
3

Other major requirement:
Second Year Foreign Language 8

Bachelor of Arts: English Language and Literature
Elementary Teaching Education (sample schedule)
FALL

SPRING

First Year
SD101 Fundamentals of Speech
Plan Prog Math .
1st Year Foreign Language I
Natural Science Elective

3
3

EN110

4

J
14

TE1SO

Freshman Composition•
Social Science Elective
1st Year Foreign Language II
Reflections on Learning
Plan Prog Math

•May be taken fall or spring semtster.

Arts, Letters and Social Sciences • 82

3

4
4
3
~

17

�Second Year
EN215 Intro. to Literature &amp;: Research
2nd Year Foreign Lanaguage I
EN231 American Literature I
EN233 English Literature I
TE250 Human Diversity, Power and
Opportunity in Social
Institutions

3
4
3
3

EN220
EN232
EN234
PY265

Advanced Composition
3
2nd Year Foreign Language II
4
American Literature JI
3
English Literature II
3
Child &amp;: Adolescent Development.1
16

~

16
Third Year
EN332 The Short Story
3
EN420 History of the English Language 3
EN221 Creative Writing
3
Humanities Elective
4
Natural Science Elective
_.i

17

EN333
EN432
EN331
EN322
EN335

Studies in Drama: The Genre
and Theatre in Context
3
Shakespeare
3
Development of the Novel in
England and America II
3
Structure of the English Language 3
Children's Literature
3
Planned Prog Soc Sci
.....!
19

Summer
TE301 Learners, Learning and Teaching
in Context
4
GE114 Field Excursions in Earth Science~
7

Fourth Year
TE401

Teaching of Subject Matter
to Diverse Learners
EN430 Chaucer
Planned Prog Nat Sci
Planned Prog Math

5
3
3

TE402
EN334
EN321

~

6
Crafting Teaching Practice
3
Approach to Poetry
Rhetoric and Composition Theory 3
4
Planned Prog. Soc Sci
Planned Prog Math
..1
19

18

Bachelor of Arts: English Language and Literature
Secondary Teaching Certification
Requirements: In addition to general education requirements (EN215
.
Introduction to Literature and Research is the recommended sophomore composition course), students must complete:
1. SO semester hours of credit in the courses
specified below or their equivalents;
2. A minor approved for teacher certi-

fication; and
3. 21 credits in teacher education courses
TElSO, 250,301,401, and 402.
Required Courses
Literature

EN231
EN232
EN233
EN234
EN421

American Literature I
American Literature II
English Literature I
English Literature II
History of Literary Criticism

15
3
3
3
3
3

Non-Literature
EN220 Advanced Compostion
EN320 Responding to Writi~g
EN322 Structure of the English
Language

EN420

9

3
3

3

~tory of the English Language

Select six credits from each of the following
categories:
6
Genre:
EN330

EN331

f the Novel
O
Developmednt d America I
in Englan an

or

t of the Novel
Developmedn d America II
in Englan an

Arts, Letters and Social Sciences • 83

3

�EN332
EN333
EN334

The Short Story
Studies in the Drama: The
Genre and Theatre in
Context
Approach to Poetry

Major Authors
EN430 Chaucer
EN431 Milton and the
Metaphysical Poets
EN432 Shakespeare
EN433 Seminar in Major American
and English Writers
Optional
EN221 Creative Writing
EN235 Survey of Native American
Literature
EN321 Rhetoric and Composition
Theory

3

EN322
EN330

3
3

EN331

6

EN332

Structure of the English
Language
Development of the Novel in
England and America I
Development of the Novel in
England and America II
The Short Story

3
3
3
3

3
EN333
3
3

EN334
EN430
EN431

3

EN432
EN433

6

3

Studies in Drama: The Genre
and Theatre in Context
Approach to Poetry
Chaucer
Milton and the
Metaphysical Poets
Shakespeare
Seminar in Major American
and English Writers

3
3
3
3
3
3

3
Other requirements:

3

2nd Year Foreign Language

8

Bachelor of Arts: English Language and Literature
Secondary Teaching Option (sample schedule)
FALL

SPRING

First Year
50101 Fundamentals of Speech
Minor Elective
1st Year Foreign Language I
Natural Science Elective

•May be taken fall or spring semester.

3
4
4

J

TE1SO

Freshman Composition•
Social Science Elective
1st Year Foreign Language II
Reflections on Learning

Third Year
EN332 The Short Story
.
3
EN420 History of the English Language 3
3
EN22I Creative Writing
Minor Elective
4
Social Science Elective
J
17

3
4
4
~

14

15

Second Year
EN215 Intro. to Literature &amp;: Research 3
2nd Year Foreign Language I
4
EN23I American Literature I
3
EN233 English Literature I
3
TE2SO Human Diversity, Power and
Opportunity in Social Institut. ~
16

Summer
TE.301 Learners, Leaming and
Teaching in Context

ENllO

EN220
EN232
EN234

Advanced Composition
2nd Year Foreign Language Il
American Literature II
English Literature II
Natural Science Elective

3
4
3
3

J

17

Studies in Drama: The Genre
3
and Theatre in Context
3
EN432 Shakespeare
EN331 Development of the Novel in
England and America II
3
EN322 Structure of the English Lanaguge 3
Minor Elective
_j
16

EN333

4

Arts, Letters and Social Sciences • 84

�Fourtl1 Year
TE40I Teaching of Subject Matter
to Diverse Learners
EN430 Chaucer
Minor
Minor

5
3
4

Crafting Teaching Practice
6
Approach to Poetry
3
Rhetoric &amp; Composition Theory 3
...A
Natural Science Elective
16

TE402
EN334
EN321

...A
16

Associate Degree: Liberal Arts
This degree is offered to students completing the general education requirements of the University, any minor presently offered by the University, free
electives for a total of 62 credit hours (minimum), and demonstrating competency
in mathematics and writing. Consult departmental offerings for requirements of a
minor and electives.
Courses selected for credits toward the general education requirements may
be, at the discretion of the department offering the minor, accepted for the minor.
It is advisable to complete general education requirements first, as changes in the
choice of an area of study will not appreciably affect the program for the first year.
Note: Once you have chosen a minor, contact the department which offers it
in order to be assigned an advisor. The department offering your minor will both
advise you and conduct your degree audit before graduation.

Associate Degree: Liberal Arts (sample schedule)
FALL

SPRING

First Year

ENllO Freshman Composition•
3
Social Science General Education 4
Minor Courses
7
Elective
-2
17

50101

Fundamentals of Speech
3
Social Science General Education 4
Natural Science General Education3
Minor Courses
6
Elective
_.l
17

•May be taken fall or spring semester.
Second Year

EN210 Research Paper Process

w

3

EN215 Intro. to Literature &amp; Research
Humanities General Education 3
Natural Science General Education3
Elective
_.l

Natural Science General Education3
Humanities General Education 4
Minor Course
7
-2
Elective

17

15

DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY

&amp; HUMANITIES

Bachelor of Arts/Science: History
Requirements for the bachelor of arts: 1) the general education requirements of the University; 2) one year of foreign language or its equivalent; 3)
HS101, 102 History of World Civilization sequence; or HS131, 132 United States

Arts, Letters and Social Sciences • 85

�History sequence; 4) 16 semester hours of 300- or 400-level history courses; 5)
HS496 Historical Methods and HS497 Senior Seminar in History; 6) additional
history electives to total 30 semester hours; 7) GG106 Physical Geography and
GG201 World Regional Geography; 8) four semester hours selected from: GG306,
321,322,323,325,360, or EC201; and 9) one minor. Total department credits
required: 70 semester hours.
Requirements for the bachelor of science: This degree includes requirements 1,3,4,5,6,7,8 and 9 above but excludes 2. However, in place of the foreign
language the student must take a minimum of eight semester hours of social .
sciences, natural sciences or mathematics beyond the general education and ma1or
requirements. Total department credits required: 70 semester hours.

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science: History
(sample schedule)
FALL

SPRING

First Year
EN110 Freshman Composition•
SDIOI Fundamentals of Speech
NS
Elective
HStol History of World Civilization I

or

~131

HU

3
3
4

NS
HS102

4

United States History I

HS132

u

Srcond Ytar
GGI06 Physical Geography: Landforms 4
History Elective
4
EN210 Research Paper Process•
or
3
EN215 Intro. to Literature &amp;: Research•
Cognate•• or Language
...!

GG201
HU

4
Elective
4
Minor
4
Elective
History of World Civilization D
4
or
United States History Il
16
World Regional Geography
History Elective
Elective
Cognate•• or Language

4
4
4

J

16

15

Third Year
HS
300-Level History Elective
Minor
Geography Requirement 300-Level

or
EC201

Prine. of Macroeconomics
Free Elective

4
4
4

HS

300-Level History Elective
Minor
Free Elective
Minor

4
4
4

J

16

3

...!

15-16

Fourth Year
HS496
HS

Historical Methods
400-Level History Elective
Minor
Free Electives

2
4
4

-2

HS497
HS

Senior Seminar in History
400-Level History Elective
Minor
Free Elective

15

•May be taken fall or spring semester.
•-ne cognate requirtment is simply the BA/BS differentiation .. Students who want a b~che/or_of
arts degree should take eight semester hours (one year) of a foreign language to fulfill this requ1~emtnt. Students who want a bachelor of science degree should select eight semes_ter hou~s of social
sciences, natural sciences or mathematics beyond the general education and ma1or requirements.

Arts, Letters and Social Sciences • 86

2
4
4

J

14

�Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science: History
Elementary Teacher Certification
Requirements: In addition to the general education requirements, students
must complete:
2
2

1. 53 semester credit hours in the courses
specified below, or their equivalents;

HS496
HS497

2. The planned program for elementary
teachers, excluding the social sciences and
history section; and

Additional 300/400 level history electives
14
to total 30 semester hours

GG201
GG306

Intro. to American
Government &amp;: Politics
Intro. to State and Local
Government
World Regional Geography
Cultural Geography

B.A.

1st Year Foreign Lanaguage

B.S.

Social Science Cognate

PS110
3. 21 credits in teacher education courses
TE1SO, 250, 301, 401, and 402.
Required Courses:
HS101
History of World Civilization I
and
8
HS102
History of World Civilization Il

PSI30

or
HS131

United States History I
and
United States History Il
The Declaration of Independence and the
Constitution

HS440

Historical Methods
Senior Seminar in History

or
8

4

4
4
3
8

4

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science: History
Elementary Teacher Certification (sample schedule)
FALL

SPRING

first Yl!ar
ENUO
HS101
HS131

Freshman Composition•
NS Elective
History of World Civilization I

3
4

or

4

United States History I
Planned Prog Math

~

SD101
HU
HS102
HS132
TE1SO

14

Suond Yl!ar
PSUO Intro. to American
Government &amp;: Politics
4
Cognate•• or Language
4
TE250 Human Diversity, Power and
Opportunity in Social Institut. 3
GG106 Physical Geography: Landforms 4
Planned Prog Math
~
18

EN215
GG201
PY265

3
Fundamentals of Speech
4
Elective
History of World Civilization Il
4
or
United States History II
Reflections on Leaming
~
14

Intro. to Literature&amp;: Research 3
Cognate•• or Language
4
World Regional Geography
4
Child &amp;: Adolescent Development 3
Planned Prog Nat Sci
3-4
17-18

Arts, Letters and Social Sciences • 87

�Third Yt.ar
HS
300-Level History Elective
4
HS440 The Declaration of Independence
and the Constitution
4
Planned Prog Math
3
Planned Prog English
~

HS
HU

300-Level History Elective
Elective
Planned Prog Nat Sci
Planned Prog English

4
4
4

.-1
15

14

Summer
TE301 Learners, Leaming and
Teaching in Context
4
GEll 4 Field Excwsions in Earth Science~
7

Fourth
HS496
HS
TE401

Yt.ar
Historical Methods
400-Level History Elective
Teaching of Subject Matter
to Diverse Learners
PlaMed Prog English

2
4
5

HS497
HS
TE402
PS130

~
14

Senior Seminar in History
400-Level History Elective
Crafting Teaching Practice
Intro. to State and Local
Government

2

4
6

4

16

•May be taken fall or spring semester.
"The cognate requirement is simply the BA/BS differentiation. Students who want a
bachelor of arts degree should take eight semester hours (one year) of a foreign language to
fulfill this requirement. Students who want a bachelor of science degree should take eight
;emester hours of social sciences, natural sciences or mathematics beyond the general
education and major requirements.

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science: History
Secondary Teacher Certification
Requirements: In addition to general education requirements, students must

complete:
1. 53 semester credit hours in the courses
specified below, or their equivalents;

HS440

2. A minor approved for teacher

HS496
HS497

The Declaration of Indepen·
dence and the Constitution
Historical Methods
Senior Seminar in History

4

2
2

certification; and
Additional 300/400-level history electives
to total 30 semester hours
14

3. 21 credits in teacher education courses

TE1SO, 250,301, 401, and 402.
Required counes:
HS101
History of World Civilization I
and
8
HS102 History of World Civilization Il

or
HS131
HS132

United States History I
and
United States History Il

8

PSllO
PS130

GG106
GG201
B.A.

Intro. to American Government
and Politics
4
Intro. to State and Local
4
Government
Physical Geography: Landforms 4
World Regional Geography
4
1st Year Foreigp Language

or
B.S.

Social Science Cognate

Arts, Letters and Social Sciences • 88

8

�Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science: History
Secondary Teacher Education (sample schedule)
FALL

SPRING

First Ytar

ENllO Freshman Composition•
3
NS
Elective
4
HS101 History of World Civilization I
or
4
HS131 United States History I
Minor
.....!
15

50101
HU
HS102
HS132
TEISO

3
Fundamentals of Speech
4
Elective
History of World Civilization II
4
or
United States History n
Reflections on Leaming
~
14

Second Year

1'5110

Intro. to American Government
and Politics
4
Cognate (Language or other).. 4
TE2SO Human Diversity, Power and
Opportunity in Social lnstitut. 3
GG106 Physical Geography
~
14

EN210
GG201
PS130

Research Paper Process•
Cognate..
World Regional Geography
Intro. to State and Local
Government

3
4
4

.....!
15

Third Ytar

HS
4
300-Level History Elective
HS440 The Declaration of Independence
and the Constitution
4
Minor
4
Minor
.....!
16

HS
HU

300-Level History Elective
Elective
Minor
Elective

4
4
4

-1
14

Summer

TE301

Learners, Leaming and
Teaching in Context

4

Fourth Ytar

HS496 Historical Methods
HS
400-Level History Elective
TE401 Teaching of Subject Matter
to Diverse Learners
Minor

2
4
5

HS497
HS
TE402
Nat Sci

Senior Seminar in History
400-Level History Elective
Crafting Teaching Practice
Elective

.....!

2
4
6

.....!
16

15

•May be /a/ctn fall or spring semester.
•-rhe cognate requirement is simply the BA/BS differentiation. Students who want a bachelor of
arts degree should take eight semester hours (one year) of a foreign language to fulfill this requirement. Students who want a bachelor of science degree will satisfy this requirement through credits
from the planned program and other additional credits in English, social sciences, natural sciences or
mathematics beyond the general education and major requirements.

Arts, Letters and Social Sciences • 89

�DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE
Legal Assistant Studies
~s program is designed to train qualified legal assistants capable of working in
a vanety of areas of the law; program requirements are based upon guidelines of the
American Bar Association and National Association of Legal Assistants.
Legal assistants, or paralegals, are paraprofessionals who work under the
supervision of attorneys. Among other tasks, they conduct legal research, draft
legal pleadings and documents, assist attorneys during legal proceedings and
manage activities of law offices. Legal assistants work for private law firms,
banks, real estate offices, corporations, insurance companies, accounting firms,
judges, government agencies and other organizations.
Programs include: Legal assistant studies baccalaureate degree with emphasis in: Legal administration, criminal law, personal injury, labor law, legislative/
constitutional law or a selected minor as approved by the legal assistant studies
coordinator; a two-year associate degree in the legal assistant studies; or a minor
in a four-year baccalaureate program.

Bachelor of Science: Legal Assistant Studies
For this degree, students must complete the required courses in the majors
that are listed below, the general education requirements, plus electives to total
124-128 credits. Students may elect a specialty area as listed below or a minor as
approved by the legal assistant studies coordinator.
Required Major Courses (45 credits)

LA102
LA202
LA125
LA140
LAlSO
LA250

LA320
LA321
LA322
LA401
LA450

LA
BA254
BA255
C]319

Legal Research and Case
Analysis
3
3
Legal Writing and Analysis
Civil Litigation and Procedure 4
Personal Injury Litigation and
Investigative Techniques
3
The Legal Assistant Profession
and Ethical Considerations 3
Law Office Management,
Systems and Technology
3
3
Real Estate Law
2
Family Law
Probate Law &amp; Procedure
3
Evidence &amp; Trial Practice
3
Advanced Legal Writing&amp;.
Interviewing Seminar
3
3
Elective..
3
Business Law I
Business Law Il
3
Substantive Criminal Law
3

General Education (33 credits)•

ENllO
EN210
50101

Freshman Composition
Research Paper Process
Fundamentals of Speech
Natural Science
Humanities

3
3
3
8
8

PS110
PS467

Social Sciences-Must select
8
Intro. to American Government
and Politics
or
Constitutional Law and
Civii Liberties

Cognates - Required: (16-18 credits)

OA119
LA299

CJ409

Accounting Procedures•..
4
Legal Assistant Internship and
Professional Development
6-8
Seminar
Procedural Criminal Law
3

Word Processing/Computer Science 3

Choose one of the following:
DP225 Word Processing Techniques
DP151 Computer Applications
CS101
Intro. to Microcomputer
Applications
Electives (11-12 credits)
Electives are to be chosen in consultation
with advisor.

•Note: The legal assistant 8.5. degree requires
eight credits in social science, natural science
or mathematics beyond those for general

Arts, Letters and Social Sciences • 90

�education. Tlrese requirements may be
fulfi(led in part or in total through the
specialty areas section or the minor. Students
should consult their advisors.

•••Note: AC132 may be substituted for OAl/9
for students specializing in legal administration.

••No_te: See LA300, seniors in legal assistant
studies; also consult with legal assistant
advisor.

List of Specialty Areas
A student shall obtain a minimum of 20 credits in any one of the specialty
areas listed below. Specialty area courses should be selected in consultation with
your legal assistant studies advisor. As an alternative to selecting a specialty area
within this program, a student may choose a minor that must be approved by the
legal assistant studies advisor or dean.
Note: At least nine credit hours shall be at the 300-400 level.

Criminal Law Specialty
CJlOl
CJ243
CJ250
CJ355
CJ444
50101
50103
50214
50338
PYlOl
PY259

Intro. to Criminal Justice
Investigation
Correctional Law
Juvenile Justice
Criminalistics
Introduction to Sociology
Cultural Diversity
Criminology
Deviance
Introduction to Psychology
Abnormal Psychology

3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
3

Labor Law Specialty
EC201

Principles of Macroeconomics

or
EC202
EC403

LA406
MN360
MN365
MN451
MN464
MN469
50313
PY228
PY383

3

Principles of Microeconomics
Private Enterprise and
Public Policy
Worker's Disability
Compensation Law
Principles of Management
Human Resource Management
Labor Law
Organizational Behavior
Collective Bargaining
Work and Organization
Organizational Behavior
Industrial Psychology

3
2
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
3

Legal Administration
Specialty
AC132
AC133
AC232

Principles of Accounting I
Principles of Accounting II
Intermediate Accounting I

4
Intermediate Accounting II
4
Cost Accounting I
Accounting Information
3
Systems
AC421 Federal Taxation Accounting I 3
AD422 Federal Taxation Accounting II 3
4
Managerial Finance
FN341
4
FN443 Insurance
3
MN360 Principles of Management
MN365 Human Resource Management 3
3
MN461 Management Simulation
3
MN464 Organizational Behavior
MI&lt;281 Marketing Principles and
3
Strategy
MI&lt;387 Advertising Theory and
3
Practice
3
BA226 Records Management
4
Public Relations
SD320
3
PY228 Organizational Behavior
4
EC302 Managerial Economics
AC233
AC332
AC334

Legislative/Consti tu tional
Law Specialty
EC201
EC202
EC305
H5131
HS132
LA305
P5130
P5201

4
4
4

Principles of Macroeconomics

or

P5301
P5364

Principles of Microeconomics
Public Finance
United States History I
United Staes History II
Tribal Law and Government
Intro. to State and Local
Government
Intro. to Public
Administration
Policy Analysis and Evaluation
Political Parties, Interest

Arts, Letters and Social Sciences • 91

3
3
4
4
3
4

3
4

�PS367
PS401

Groups &amp; Public Opinion
3
4
Congress &amp; the Presidency
Prin. of Public Administration 3

PY217
PY357
PY385
TCIOI

Social Psychology
Personality Theory
Health Psychology
Construction I
Construction II

Personal Injury Specialty

TC102

HE209
Bl105
BL121
Bl122
CH104
CH105
FN443
LA405
LA406

Electives (9-10)

PY101

Pharmacology••
3
Function of the Human Body 4
Human Ana tom &amp; Physiology I 4
Hwnan Anatomy &amp; Physiology II 4
Life Chemistry I
3
life Chemistry II
4
Insurance
4
No-Fault Automobile law
3
Worker's Disability
2
Compensation law
Introduction to Psychology
4

3
3
3
3
3

Electives are to be c/iosen in cons,lltation with
advisor.
LA300 seminar in legal assistant studies may
apply to certain specialties and can be taken
wit/i approval of legal assistant coordinator. In
tire alternative, these special topics may be
used as the required legal assistant elective.
0

..P,erequisites: BL122 or BL105 or CH105

Bachelor of Science: Legal Assistant Studies
(sample schedule)
FALL

SPRING

First Ye11r
!NllO Freshman Composition•
3
:.A102 Legal Research &amp; Case Analysis 3

LA125
LA140

LA1SO The legal Assistant Profession
and Ethical Considerations
3
50110 Fundamentals of Speech
3
0A119 Accounting Procedures
_i
16
Second Ye11r
EN210 Research Paper Process•
LA202 Legal Writing &amp; Analysis
LA320 Real Estate law
LA321 Family law
BA254 Business law I
RA
Elective

3
3
3
2
3

1'5110

LA322
BA255
LA2SO

4
Civil Litigation &amp; Procedure
Personal Injury litigation
and Investigative Techniques 3
Intro. to American Government
4
and Politics
3
Cognate
__l
Elective
16

Probate law and Procedure
Business Law II
law Office Management,
Systems &amp; Technology
Electives

_!

3
3
3
~

15

15
Third Year
LA401 Evidence &amp; Trial Practice
0319 Substantive Criminal law
NS
Elective
Specialty/Minor
Elective
lA

3
4
4
4

CJ409
NS

Procedural Criminal law
Elective
Specialty /Minor
Elective

~

3
4

6

J

17

18

Fourth Year
Constitutional Law and Civil
Liberties
Specialty /Minor
HU
Elective
RA
Elective
1'5467

4
7
4
_!

LA450 Advanced legal Writing and
Interviewing Seminar
LA299 Legal Assistant Internship
Specialty /Minor
Elective
HU

16

•May bt taken fall or spring semester.

Arts, Letters and Social Sciences • 92

3
6
3
_i

16

�Political Science
Political Science is the systematic study of government and politics. Since
government and politics are found at many levels - international, national, state
and local - and all over the world, political science has many facets. All of these
facets receive attention in the political science program at Lake Superior State
University.
The goal of the curriculum is to prepare students interested in government
and politics for rewarding careers and lifetimes of learning and civic involvement.
To best achieve this goal, three distinct concentrations or tracks are available for
students of political science:
1. general political science
2. pre-law
3. public administration.
Each concentration has been designed to provide a combination of knowledge and skills that is uniquely appropriate for those with particular career goals.
However, choosing one concentration over the others does not limit a student to
~&gt;ne particular career path - each of the concentrations provides a solid groundmg in political science.

Bachelor of Arts/Science: Political Science - General
The general political science concentration is designed to provide a broad
education in political science. It is most appropriate for students who plan to
attend graduate school in political science and for those with an interest in
government and politics who wish .to get a broad, liberal education as preparation
for a career in business, government or journalism. Students who continue their
education in graduate school most often pursue careers as professors, researchers,
consultants, or government officials. Students who do not pursue graduate study
choose from a wide variety of career options in business, government and
journalism.
Politicill Science Courses (36 credits)
PSllO
Intro. to American Government
&amp; Politics
4
PS491-492 Senior Seminar I &amp; n
6
A minimum of one course in each of
following ilreils, and two courses in one
of the areils:
16-20
American Politics
(PS325,364,367,467)
Comparative Politics
(PS160, 331, 334)
International Relations
(PS241, 411, 420)
Political Philosophy
(PS35I, 352)
Additional politicill science electives to
reach 36 credits
6-10

Note: A minimum of 21 credits must be at

the 300/400 level. Of these, at least nine
must be at the 400 level.
General Political Science Cognates
(27-28 credits)
CS101
Intro. to Microcomputer Appl. 3
EC201 Principles of Macroeconomics 3
EN220 Advanced Composition
or
3
EN221 Creative Writing
sequence•
HS
8
Introduction to Philosophy
PL204
M
3
PL205
Logic
50302 Argumentation &amp; Advocacy
or
3-4
50320 Public Relations
PS211
Political Science Research
and Statistics
4

Arts, Letters and Social Sciences • 93

�"One full-year history sequence (HS 101102 or HS 131-132) is recommended.
General Education Requirements

Bachelor of Aris Cognates:
One Year of a Foreign Language

Bachelor of Science Cognates:
A minimum of nine credits from the
following:
EC202 Principles of Microeconomics
PY101
Introduction to Psychology
50101
Introduction to Sociology
50213
Introduction to Anthropology

33
8

3
4

3
3

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science: Political
Science - General (sample schedule)
FALL

SPRING

First Year

EN110 Freshman Composition•
3
1'5110 Intro. to American Government
and Politics
4
History Sequence Elective
HS
4
Nat Sci Elective
3
SAlOO How to Succeed in College
-1
15

50101
Pol Sci
HS
Nat Sci

Fundamentals of Speech
Elective
History Sequence Elective
Elective

Nat Sci
HU252
Pol Sci
1'5211

Elective
Humanities II
Elective
Political Science Research
and Statistics

3
4
4

.2
14

StcondYe,ir

EN210
HU251
Pol Sci
CSlOO

Research Paper Process•
Humanities I
Elective
Intro. to Microcomputer Appl.
Elective

3
4
3
3

.2
16

3
4
3

J

14

Third Year

Pol Sci
PL204
EC201
BA/BS

Dist Elective
3
Introduction to Philosophy
3
Principles of Macroeconomics
3
Cognate
4
_a
Elective
16

Pol Sci
Pol Sci
EN220
50302
BA/BS

Dist Elective
Elective
Advanced Composition
Argumentation and Advocacy
Cognate

PS492
Pol Sci

Senior Seminar II
Dist Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective

3
3
3
3

J

16

Fourth Ye,ir

1'5491 Senior Seminar I
Pol Sci Dist Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective

3
4
3
3

_a
16

•M,iy bt taken in spring semester.

Arts, Letters and Social Sciences • 94

3
4
3
3

.2
16

�Bachelor of Arts/Science: Political Science - Pre-Law
The pre-law concentration provides students of political scie~ce interested in
legal careers with a planned curriculum that prepares them especially well for law
school and for careers in law. Students who choose this option are often interested in careers as attorneys, prosecutors or judges. It should be noted that this is
not a mandatory pre-law curriculum; it is a curriculum for pre-law students who
have a special interest in government and politics.
Noteworthy features of this concentration are a special course on the nature
of legal careers and how to prepare for them; two courses in legal researc~ and
writing that provide students with a head start in using a law library and m
.
conducting legal research; and a well-designed combination of support courses m
logic, debate, writing, accounting and research.
Political Science Courses (36 credits)
PS110
Intro. to American Government
and Politics
4
PS120
Introducton to Legal Processes 3
PS130
Intro. to State and Local
Government
4
PS222
Intro. to the Legal Profession 2
PS467
Constitutional Law and
Civil Liberties
4
PS491-492 Senior Seminar I &amp; II
6
A minimum of one course in each of the
following areas:
10-12

Comparative Politics
(PS160, 331, 334)
International Relations
(PS241, 411,420)
Political Philosophy
&lt;PS351, 352)
Note: A minimum of 21 credits must be
at the 300/400 level
1-3

EN221
HS

or
Creative Writing
Sequence•

LA202
OA119
AC132
PL205
SD302
PS211

Legal Research and Case
Analysis
Legal Writing and Analysis
Accounting Procedures
or
Principles of Accounting I
Logic
Argumentation and Advocacy
Political Science Research
and Statistics

Two law courses from the following:
Any Legal Assistant (LA)
courses
Substantive Criminal Law
CJ319
Procedural Criminal Law
CJ409
BA254 Business Law I
BA255 Business Law II

3

8

4

3
3
4

3
3

3
3

33

Bachelor of Arts Cognates
One Year of a Foreign Language

3

3
3

•one full-year history sequence (HS 101-102 or
HS 131-132) is recommended.

General Education Requirements

Additional political science electives to
reach 36 credits
Pre-Law Cognates (40 credits)
CS101
Intro. to Microcomputer
Applications
EN220 Advanced Composition

LA102

8

Bachelor of Science Cognates
A minimum of nine credits from the following:

EC201
EC202
PY101
50101
50213

Principles of Macroeconomics
Principles of Microeconomics
Introduction to Psychology
Introduction to Sociology
Introduction to Anthropology

Arts, Letters and Social Sciences • 95

3
3
4

3
3

�Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science: Political
Science- Pre-Law (sample schedule)
FALL

SPRING

First Ytar
ENllO Freshman Composition•
3
PS110 Intro. to American Government
and Politics
4
History Sequence Elective
4
SA100 How to Succeed in College
-1
15

Stcond Ytar
EN210 Research Paper Process•
HU251 Humanities I
PS222 Intro. to the Legal Profession
CS101 Intro. to Microcomputer Appl.
BA/BS Cognate

3
4
2
3

J

15

Third Ytar
Dist Elective
PS
LA102 Legal Research &amp; Case Analyis
EN220 Advanced Composition
OA119 Accounting Procedures
Nat Sci Elective

3
3
3
4

J

Fundamentals of Speech
Intro. to Legal Processes
History Sequence Elective
Nat Sci Elective
Elective

HU252 Humanities n
PS130 Intro. to State and Local
Government
Political Science Research
PS211
and Statistics
Elective
BA/BS Cognate

Pol Sci
Pol Sci
SD302
PL205
BA/BS

Dist Elective
Elective
Argumentation &amp; Advocacy
Logic
Cognate

PS492

Senior Seminar n
Law Elective
Dist Elective
Elective
Elective

16

Fourth Ytar
PS491 Senior Seminar I
LA202 Legal Writing &amp; Analysis
PS467 Constitutional Law and
Civil Liberties
Law Elective
Elective

3
3

Pol Sci
4
3

3
3

50101
PS120

J

16

•May be takLn in spring ~,nester.

Arts, Letters and Social Sciences • 96

4

3

J

16
4

4
4
1

J

16
3
3
3
3

J

15
3
3
4
3

J

15

�Bachelor of Science: Political Science - Public
Administration
T~e public administration concentration is most appropriate for students
planning to work in an administrative capacity in public agencies or nonprofit
?rganizations with public missions. Students who choose this option are prepar!ng for careers of public service. Such careers may be pursued through positions
m g.o:,rernment agencies at the local, state or provincial, and national levels. Other
pos1ttons may be found in nonprofit organizations involved in public concerns,
such as Common Cause, the Environmental Defense Fund and the Michigan
Health Council. Some of these careers of public service may be pursued with only
a bachelor's degree. Others may require completion of a master's degree in
public administration or a related field.
Senior public administration students will complete an internship as part of
their education. Internships allow students to apply the knowledge they have
gained in the classroom in an on-the-job setting. They are also valuable for
developing a record of experience that will impress prospective employers and
help the student become established in a career. Internships, which are arranged
with the assistance of an advisor, are available with local, state or provincial, and
federal agencies.
Political Science Courses (37 credits)
Intro. to American
Government &amp; Politics
4
PS130
Intro. to State and Local
Government
4
PS201
Intro. to Public Administration 3
PS301
Policy Analysis &amp; Evaluation 4
PS40I
Prin. of Public Administration 3
PS491-492 Senior Seminar I &amp; II
6
PS499
Political Science/Public
Administration Internship
3
PS110

A minimum of one course in each of the
following areas:
10-12
Comparative Politics

Public Administration Cognates
(34 credits)
Intro. to Microcomputer Appl. 3
CS101
Principles of Macroeconomics 3
EC201
Public Finance
3
EC305

HS
MN360
MN365
OA119
PS211

PY228
S0313
SD302

{PS160, 331, 334)

International Relations
{PS241, 411, 420)

Political Philosophy
{PS351, 352)

SD320

Sequence•
8
Principles of Management
3
Human Resource Management 3
4
Accounting Procedures
Political Science Research
and Statistics
4
Organizational Behavior
or
4
Work and Organizations
Argumentation &amp; Advocacy
or
3-4
Public Relations

General Education Requirements

33

•one full-year history sequence (HS131 -132)
is recommended

Arts, Letters and Social Sciences • 97

�Bachelor of Science: Political Science- Public
Administration (sample schedule)
FALL

SPRING

First Ye.ir
EN110 Freshman Composition•
3
PS110 Intro. to American Government
and Politics
4
History Sequence Elective
4
Natural Science Elective
4
SAHX&gt; How to Succeed in College
J
16
Second Ye.ir
EN210 Research Paper Process•
3
HU251 Humanities I
4
PS201 Intro. to Public Administration 3
CSlOO Intro. to Microcomputer Appl. 3
Elective
....1
16

SD101
PS130

Fundamentals of Speech
Intro. to State and Local
Government
History Sequence Elective
Natural Science Elective
Elective

3
4
4
4

J

16

Natural Science Elective
HU252 Humanities II
Pol Sci Dist Elective
PS211
Political Science Research
&amp; Statistics
Elective

3
4
4
4

J

16

Third Ye.ir
Pol Sci Dist Elective
0A119 Accounting Procedures
EC201 Intro. to Macroeconomics
PY228 Organizational Behavior
Elective

3
4
3
3

....1

PS301
Policy Analyis &amp; Evaluation
SD320 Public Relations
MN360 Principles of Management
Elective
Elective

16

Fourth Ye.ir
PS491 Senior Seminar I
3
PS401 Prin. of Public Administration 3
EC305 Public Finance
3
MN365 Human Resource Management 3
Elective
....1
15

PS492
PS499
Pol Sci

Senior Seminar II
Political Science/Public
Administration Internship
Dist Elective
Elective
Elective

4
4

3
3

....1
16
3
3
3
3

....1
15

•May be taken in spring semester.

Pre-Law
No single prescribed course of study can be recommended to all students
who plan to attend law school. Students entering law school choose undergraduate majors from a wide variety of fields. However, a pre-law concentration is
offered in the political science curriculum, and various law courses are offered as
a part of the legal assistant studies program at Lake Superior State University. See
the appropriate political science and legal assistant studies program listings.
Students interested in a legal career should consult with the pre-law advisor
early and often during their undergraduate studies. Pre-law planning, based on
consultation with the advisor, will allow the student to make an informed choice
of curriculum and of elective courses that will help with the development of the
skills mentioned below. The pre-law advisor will also provide pre-law students
with a variety of materials about admission to law school, the law school admission test, and careers in law.

Arts, Letters and Social Sciences • 98

�A student's undergraduate grade point average and his or her score on the
Law School Admission Test (LSAT) are the two most important criteria for
admission to law school. Details on admission policies of law schools throughout
the country, and the degree to which these schools may use other criteria in
addition to grade point average and LSAT score, may be found in the Pre-Law
Handbook. This handbook is published by the Law School Admission Council/
Law School Admission Services and is the official law school guide. It may be
examined by contacting the pre-law advisor or purchased in many book stores.
Although there is no prescribed major which must be taken for admission to
law school, some curricula may be better than others in helping students develop
skills necessary for admission and for a successful legal career. A broad and
challenging undergraduate curriculum is the best preparation. The Pre-Law
Handbook stresses that a student's undergraduate education should lead to the
development of skills in three areas: (I) the ability to understand and express
oneself well in words, (2) the development of a critical understanding of the
human institutions and values with which the law deals, and (3) the development
of critical thinking abilities. A pre-law student should consider the need to
develop these skills in selecting his or her curriculum. In addition, students
should consider whether the curriculum they choose can provide an alternative to
a career in law should they eventually choose not to pursue a legal career.

Associate Degree: Legal Assistant Studies
For this degree, students must complete the courses below, the general
education requirements for associate degrees, and electives to total 64 credits:•
Students completing the associate degree in legal assistant studies may conveniently continue their education in a bachelor's degree in legal assistant studies or
other fields such as office administration, human services or political science. Those
interested in this option should consult the legal assistant studies advisor.
Required Courses (53 credits)
EN110
Freshman Composition
3
EN210 Research Paper Process
3
SD101
Fundamentals of Speech
3
LA102 Legal Research and Case
Analysis
3
LA125
Civil Litigation and Procedure 4
LA140 Personal Injury Litigation &amp;
Investigative Techniques
3
LA1SO
The Legal Assistant Profession
&amp; Ethical Considerations
3
3
LA202
Legal Writing &amp; Analysis
LA250
Law Office Management,
Systems &amp; Technology
3
LA320
Real Estate Law
3
Family Law
LA321
2
LA322
Probate Law and Procedure 3
BA254
Business Law I
3
BA255
Business Law II
3
Substantive Criminal Law
CJ319
3
OA119 Accounting Procedures
4
PS110
Intro. to American
Government &amp; Politics
4

Cognate Required (3 credits)
DP225 Word Processing Techniques
or

DP1SO

Applied Computer Applications3
or

CS101

Intro. to Microcomputer
Applications

Elective: (8 credits)..

Electives are to be chosen in consultation with
advisor.
•Note: The legal assistant associate degree
requires two credits in social science,
natural science or mathematics beyond
those for general education. These
requirements may be fulfilled from the
students' electives.
••Note: Students may wish to apply some
elective credits to the Legal Assistant
Internship and Professional.Development
Seminar (LA299) in their sophomore year.

Arts, Letters and Social Sciences • 99

�Associate Degree: Legal Assistant Studies (sample
schedule
FALL

SPRING

First Year
EN110 Freshman Composition•
3
LA102 Legal Research &amp; Case Analysis 3
LA1SO The Legal Assistant Profession &amp;
Ethical Considerations
3
SD101 Fundamentals of Speech
3
0A119 Accounting Procedures
_.!
16
Second Ytar
EN210 Research Paper Process•
LA202 Legal Writing &amp; Analysis
LA320 Real Estate Law
LA321 Family Law
BA254 Business Law I
Cj319 Substantive Criminal Law

3
3
3
2
3
_1
17

LA125
LA140
PS110

LA322
BA255
LA2SO

4
Civil Litigation &amp; Procedure
Personal Injury Litigation
3
&amp; Investigative Techniques
Intro. to American Government
4
and Politics
3
Cognate
Electives
J
16

Probate Law and Procedure
Business Law II
Law Office Management,
Systems and Technology
Electives

3
3
3

J

15

•May bt takm fall or spring stmtsttr.

DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science: Psychology
Psychology is the systematic study of methods to understand, predict and
influence human behavior and mental processes. The major provides students
with exposure to the areas that define contemporary scientific psychology. The
psychology major helps a student develop analytical thinking and communication
skills which are applicable to a variety of careers. Many psychology majors
pursue graduate degrees. Psychology electives enable students to construct~
program of study consistent with their professional goals. The bachelor of science
and bachelor of arts degrees differ only in the nature of the cognate courses that
are selected. The bachelor of science degree requires science courses and the
bachelor of arts degree requires foreign language courses.
Total Depa.rtmenW Credits Required: 41
Required Psychology Credits (35 credits)

PY101
PY210
PY212
PY311
PY357
PY396
PY456
PY457

Introduction to Psychology
Statistics
Experimental Psychology
Learning and Motivation
Personality Theory
Tests and Measurements
History &amp; Systems of
Psychology
Cognition

PY459
PY498
PY499

Physiological Psychology
Senior Research I
Senior Research II

4

Elective Psychology Credits (6 credits)

3
3
3
3
3

PY
PY217

Elective - any level
Social Psychology

or
PY259

Abnormal Psychology

or
PY265

Child &amp; Adolescent Behavior

3
3

Arts, Letters and Social Sciences • 100

3
3
4

3

3

�Cognate

Bacl1dor of Arts Degree
One Year of Foreign Language

8

Bachelor of Science Degree
Eight credits from the following: biology,
chemistry and physical science beyond
those used to fulfill general education
requirements; mathematics at the level of
MA111 and above {except MA207); any
CS or DP courses; PL204, PL205, HS235.

General education and electives
Students must complete all general
education requirements including BL105.
Students must take sufficient electives to
total 124 semester credits.
Acceptable Minors:
Psychology majors may select an approved minor (21 credits) or may complete
21 credits in courses approved in lieu of
the minor by their advisor. Nine credits
must be at the 300-400 level.

Bachelor of Arts: Psychology (sample schedule)
FALL

SPRING

First Ytar
ENllO Freshman Composition•
Foreign Language
PY101 Introduction to Psychology
PY210 Statistics
BL105 Function of the Human Body

3
4
4
3

.....i

50101
PY212
MA

Fundamentals of Speech
Experimental Psychology
Foreign Language
Physical Science
Elective 100+ Level

18

Stcond Ytar
EN210 Research Paper Process•
Minor Course
PY311 Leaming &amp; Motivation
PY357 Personality Theory
NS
Elective

3
3
3
3

.....i

PY
PY396
PY

Elective
Minor Course
Tests &amp; Measurements
Minor Course
Designated Elective

3
3-4
6

3
3
3
3
~

15

16

Third Ytar
PY459 Physi!ogical Psychology
HU or elective
Minor Courses
Elective

3
3
4
4
2-4
16-18

PY457

~

Cognition
HU or Elective
Minor Courses
Elective

3
3-4
6

...:1

15-16

15-16
Fourth Ytar

PY498 Senior Research I
3
PY456 History &amp; Systems of Psychology 3
Minor Course
3
Electives
3-6
12-15
•May bt taken fall or spring semester.

PY499

Senior Research II
Electives

Arts, Letters and Social Sciences • 101

4
.1Q
14

�Bachelor of Science: Psychology (sample schedule)
FALL

SPRING

first Year
EN110 Freshman Composition•
PY101 Introduction to Pschology
PY210 Statistics
BL105 Function of the Human Body
MA
Elective 100+ level
Second Year
EN210 Research Paper Process•
Minor Course
PY311 Leaming &amp; Motivation
PY357 Personality Theory
Cognate Course

3
4

3

SD101
PY
PY212

4

2-4
16-18

3
3
3
3

MA

Fundamentals of Speech
Elective
Experimental Psychology
Natural Science
Elective 100+ level

3
3
3
4
3-4

15-17
PY
PY396

~

Designated Elective
Minor Course
Tests &amp; Measurements
Electives
Physical Science

15

3
3
3
3

.2
15

Third Year

PY459
HU

Physiological Psychology
Humanities
Minor Courses
Elective

3
4

PY457
HU

6

.2

Cognition
Humanities
Minor Courses
Elective

4

6

.2
16

16

Fourth Year
PY498 Senior Research I
3
PY456 History &amp; System of Psycghology3
Minor Course
3
-2
Electives
15
•May be taken fall or spring semester.

3

PY499

Senior Research II
Electives

4

-11

15

Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science: Social Science
Students who elect either of these programs should become more effective
citizens for tomorrow and develop skills useful in various employment areas,
both in the public and private sectors. Both curricula allow a large number of
electives and a great deal of flexibility for the mature student.
The programs of study provide both depth and breadth in the social sciences
(economics, geography, history, political science, psychology and sociology), as
well as providing opportunities for specialization in areas of interest to the
student.
Major Area Requirements:
Introductory Sequences
27-31
Students must select four full-year
introductory sequence courses from the
following six areas:
Economics
6
Geography
8
History
8
Political Science
8
Psychology
7
Sociology
6

Lower-Level Courses from the Six Areas of
the Major9
Students must choose at least nine credits
from the 100-200 level in the six areas.
Upper-Lrotl Courses from the Six Areas of
the Major21
Students must choose 21 credits from the
300-400 level offerings in the six areas. No
more than 12 credits can be in any one
discipline.

Arts, Letters and Social Sciences • 102

�Methodology Courses
5-7
Students choose two courses from S0302,
PY210, PY212, HS496.

For a bachelor of science degree, students
will take an approved minor in natural
science or social science (20-28 credits).

Minor or Cognate: To earn a bachelor of
arts degree, students must take eight
credits of a foreign language as well as an
additional 12 approved credits from
English, humanities, speech, journalism
or philosophy (beyond general education
requirements).

General Education and Electives:
Students must complete all the general
education requirements and electives to
total 124 semester credits.

Bachelor of Arts: Social Sciences (sample schedule)
FALL

SPRING

First Year

ENllO Freshman Composition•
Intro Sequence I
NS
Elective
Intro Sequence II
First Year Foreign Language

3
3-4
3
3-4

SD101
NS

-4

Fundamentals of Speech
Intro Sequence I
Elective
Intro Sequence II
First Year Foreign Language

3
3-4
3
3-4

-4

16-18

16-18
Second Yea,

EN210 Research Paper Process•
Intro Sequence III
Intro Sequence IV
NS
Elective

Social Sci Electives
Intro Sequence III
Intro Sequence IV
Elective

3

3-4
3-4
~

6
3-4
3-4
~

15-17

13-14
Third Year

Cognate/Minor
Elective
Methodology Course
EN/HU/JR/SD Elective
Elective
HU

3
4
3
3
~
16

Cognate/Minor
Elective
Methodology Course
EN/HU/JR/SD Elective
Elective
HU

3
4

3
3
~

16-19

Fourth Year

Electives (if needed)
EN/HU/JR/SD Electives
Cognate/Minor

3
9

3-4

ss

Electives (if needed)
Electives
Cognate/Minor Course

15-16

•May be taken fall or spring semester.

Arts, Letters and Social Sciences • 103

3-5
9
3-4
15-18

�Bachelor of Science: Social Sciences (sample schedule)
FALL

SPRING

First Year
ENllO Freshman Composition•
Intro Sequence I
NS
Elective
Intro Sequence II
Cognate/Minor

3

SD101

3-4
4

NS

3-4
3-4

Fundamentals of Speech
Intro Sequence I
Elective
Intro Sequence II
Cognate/Minor

3

3-4
4

3-4

H

16-19

16-19

Second Year
EN210 Research Paper Process•
Intro Sequence Ill
Intro Sequence IV
Elective

3

Soc Sci

3-4
3-4

-1

Electives
Intro Sequence III
Intro Sequence IV
Elective

6

3-4
3-4

...1

16-17

13-14

Third Year
Cognate/Minor
Elective
Methodology Course
SocSci Elective

HU

3
4
3

...1

HU
SocSci

16

Cognate/Minor
Elective
Methodology Course
Elective
Elective

3
4

3
3

3-6
16-19

Fourth Year
Electives (if needed)
SocSci Electives
Cognate/Minor

3

9
3-4

Soc Sci

Electives (if needed)
Elective
Cognate/Minor Course

15-16

3-5

9

H

15-18

•May be taken fall or spring semester.

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY
Sociology is the scientific study of human social groups, from families to
societies. Sociologists or students of sociology examine how variables such as the
culture, laws and customs of a society influence individuals within that society.
Sociologists also investigate how individuals influence and change society.
The knowledge acquired through the study of sociology is useful in a number
of careers, including human services, law enforcement, corrections, business
administration and public administration, among others.
For those students who plan a career in sociology, teaching or conducting
research, an undergraduate major in sociology provides a good background for
graduate work in sociology.

Arts, Letters and Social Sciences • 104

�Bachelor of Arts/ Bachelor of Science: Sociology
Minor: Students may complete an
approved minor. This minor could be in
sociology, giving the student a double
concentration which provides a solid
background for graduate work in
sociology. Otherwise, the minor may be
any approved minor at the University.

1. Required Sociology Credits (31 hours)

The sociology major consists of 22 credit
hours of core courses and nine credit
hours of sociology electives.
Core (22 hours)

Major courses required in sociology are:
50101
Introduction to Sociology
50238 Social Psychology
50202 Social Research Methods
50302 Statistics for Social Science
50303 Contemporary Sociological
Theory
50403
Development of Sociological
Theory
50405 Seminar: Current Sociological
Issues

or

3
3
3

An approved concentration: The student
may develop an approved concentration
in one or more disciplines in consultation
with their advisor.

4

3

3. General Education: All bachelor
degree students must complete the general
education requirements.

3
3

4. Bachelor of science and bachelor of
arts requirements: The student selects

Elective Sociology Credits (9 hours)

one of the following alternatives.
Bachelor of Science
No additional courses

Students must select an additional nine
hours of sociology courses. No more than
three hours may be SO/SW courses. At
least three hours must be at the 300/400
level.

or
Bachelor of Arts
The student must complete one year of a
foreign language (8 hours)

2. Minor or other Cognate (20 hours)
Choose one of the following two alternatives. At least six credit hours must be at
the 300 or 400 level.

5. Students must take sufficient electives to

total 124 semester credits.

Bachelor of Arts: Sociology (sample schedule)
FALL

SPRING

First Year
EN110 Freshman Composition•
50101 Introduction to Sociology
NS
Elective
Cognate or Elective

3
3

4

50102
NS
SD101

.--1

Social Problems
Elective
Fundamentals of Speech
Cognate or Elective

4
4
3

.--1
14

13

(Complete math proficiency, if necessary, during.first year.)
Second Year
EN210 Research Paper Process•
or
3
EN215 Intro. to Literature &amp; Research•
3
Sociology Course
Cognates or Electives
6
HU
Elective
_!
16

S0202
S0238
HU

Sociological Research Methods 3
Social Psychology
3
Cognate or Elective
5
_!
Elective
15

Arts, Letters and Social Sciences • 105

�Third Year
50302 Statistics for Social Sciences
4
50303 Contemporary Sociological Theory3
Cognates or Electives
5
Fil'St Year Foreign Language I _J

Sociology Course
3
9
Cognates or Electives
First Year Foreign Language II _J
16

16

Fourth Ytar
50402 Honol'S Sociological Research
3
_li
Cognates or Electives
17

50403
50405

Development of Sociological
Theory
3
Seminar: Current Sociological
Issues
3
--11
Cognates or Electives
17

•MJly bl! takl!n fall or spring Sl!mester.

Bachelor of Science: Sociology (sample schedule)
FALL

SPRING

First Year

ENllO Freshman Composition•
50101 Introduction to Sociology
NS
Elective
Cognate or Elective

3
3

50102

4
~

SD101

Social Problems
Elective
Fundamentals of Speech
Cognate or Elective

13

4
4
3
~

14

(Complete math proficiency, if necessary, during first year.)
Second Ytar
EN210 Research Paper Process•
3

M

EN215 Intro. to Literature &amp;: Research•
Sociology Course
3
6
Cognates or Electives
HU
Elective
_J

S0202
50238
HU
NS

Sociological Research Methods 4
Social Psychology
3
Cognates or Electives
3
Elective
4
Elective
...J
17

16

Third Year
50302 Statistics for Social Sciences
4
50303 Contemporary Sociological Theory3
6
Cognates or Electives
Electives
_J
17
Fourth Year
50402 Honol'S Sociological Research
3
Cognates or Electives
_li
17

Sociology Course
Cognates or Electives
Elective

S0403
S0405

Development of Sociological
Theory
Seminar: Current Sociological
Issues
Cognates or Electives

3
9
_J
16

3
3
~

14

·May be takl!n fall or spring semester.

Bachelor of Science: Human Services
The human services major allows students to combine functional competencies with an academic preparation in psychology or sociology. Students complete
three minors. One of the three must be the coordinating minor selected from

Arts, Letters and Social Sciences • 106

�either psychology or sociology. All skill minors require a practicum or internship.
A total of 9-16 credits of practicum must be completed between the two skill
minors. No more than 16 credits of practicum may be counted for the degree.
The general education requirements must also be completed.
The acceptable skill minors are:
1. Child Development
2. Corrections
3. Counseling
4. Gerontology
5. Human Services Administration
6. Industrial Relations
7. Law Enforcement
8. Legal Assistant Studies
9. Native American Studies
10. Recreation Studies
11. Social Work
12. Substance Abuse Counseling
Students should consult the descriptions of
the skill minors for detailed information.
Transfer students who have completed the
equivalent of a skill minor at another college or university may request a waiver of
one skill minor.
Note: If the substance abuse counseling

minor and the counseling minor are both
selected, the student must choose nine credits from the following list of courses. · At
least six of the credits must be at the 300400 level. These courses do not apply toward satisfying the coordinating minor requirements.
HM480 Grantwriting
3
PY217
Social Psychology
3
PY228
Organizational Behavior
3
PY240
Behavior Management
3
PY259
Abnormal Psychology
3
PY311
Leaming &amp; Motivation
3
PY357
Personality Theory
3
PY383
Industrial Psychology
3
PY385
Health Psychology
3
PY457 Cognition
3
PY459
Physiological Psychology
3
50103 Cultural Diversity
3
50214
Criminology
3
50226
Races &amp; Minorities
3

3
50242 Sociology of Sex
Sociology of Women
3
50321
50327 The Sociology of Dying &amp; Death3
Deviance
3
50338
New students may register as pre-human
services majors and may concurrently
enroll in a liberal arts associate degree
program in either psychology, sociology or
in one of the skill minors. Special
associate degree programs exist for early
childhood education, corrections, legal
assistant studies and substance abuse
prevention and treatment. Students may
apply for admission to the human services
major after completing 12 credits of
human services or social sciences
coursework or after completing an
associate degree or Canadian college
diploma in a human services area.
Students considering graduate school are
encouraged to select a double major in
either psychology and human services or
sociology and human services.
Human services majors must be ethical,
caring individuals who are capable of
forming helping relationships with others
and serving as good role models. As part
of the admissions process, students will be
asked to volunteer in human service
agencies and to explore their own
appropriateness to enter the human
service field.
Students need 24 credits of 300-400 level
courses across their 3 minors, and all
students must complete a capstone course
from the following list:
CJ401
Senior Seminar
HM480 Grantwriting
LA450 Advanced Legal Writing
&amp; Interviewing Seminar
PY498
Senior Research I
50402
Honors Sociological Research

Associate Degree: Substance Abuse Prevention
and Treatment
This associate degree program provides training in substance abuse counseling to prepare students for paraprofessional roles in hospitals, treatment centers
and substance abuse prevention programs. Stude.nts are required to be good role
models for the clients they will serve.

Arts, Letters and Social Sciences • 107

�The associate degree can be completed in two years of full-time study and
requires an extensive practicum placement. Practicum placements may be
completed outside the local area. Placements are available in hospitals, out
patient programs, assessment centers, detoxification units, long term treatment
centers, prevention programs and specialized programs in schools or in corrections settings. All placements require the Fundamentals of Substance Abuse
Counseling credential. The test for this credential is offered through the Michigan
Office of Substance Abuse Services.
Students completing the associate degree may apply to continue in the B.S. in
human services program to qualify for entry-level counseling positions.
Students completing the associate degree in substance abuse prevention and
treatment may conveniently continue their education in the bachelor's degree in
human services or other fields such as psychology, sociology or corrections.
Students interested in these options should consult the chair of the appropriate
discipline.
Cognate - Required
S0225 Native Cultures of North
America

Required Courses:

EN110
EN210
SD101
BL105
HM204
HM250
HM292
50242
50341
50344
PY101
PY201
PY259

Freshman Composition
Research Paper Process
Fundamentals of Speech
Function of the Human Body
Fundamentals of Drug Abuse
Human Services Practicum
Alcohol Abuse Prevention
&amp;: Treatment
Sociology of Sex
Addiction
Social WeUare Systems
Introduction to Psychology
Commununication Skills
in Counseling
Abnormal Psychology

3
3
3

or
S0103
PY291

4

3
9

·3

Cultural Diversity
Group Counseling

or
PY391

3
3
3
3

3

Family Therapy

Electives
General education requirements and
sufficient electives must be completed to
total a minimum of 64 semester credits.

4

Total Credits Required: 64

3
3

Associate Degree: Substance Abuse Prevention
and Treatment (sample schedule)
FALL

SPRING

First Year
ENllO Freshman Composition•
BL105 Function of the Human Body
HM204 Introduction to Drug Abuse
PY101 Introduction to Psychology
Elective

3
4

3
4

-2

17

Second Year
EN210 Research Paper Process•
3
3
SD101 Fundamentls of Speech
S0225 Native Cultures of North America
M
3
S0103 Cultural Diversity
_l!
Electives

PY201

Communication Skills in
Counseling
PY259 Abnormal Psychology
HM292 Alcohol Abuse Prevention
and Treatment
50242 Sociology of Sex
50341 Addiction
HM250 Human Services Practicum
PY291 Group Counseling

or
PY391
50344

Family Therapy
Social Welfare System

17
•MIJy be taun fall or spring semester.

Arts, Letters and Social Sciences • 108

3
3
3
3
~

15

9

3

-2

15

�ED220
ED260
PY155
PY301

Minor Courses of Study
Art Minor

HE104
HE181

Students must complete 20 semester
hours of credit.
Required Courses:

ATllO
ATlll
AT210
AT211
AT250
AT251

Fundamentals of Drawing
and Composition
Painting Composition and
Design
Drawing, Painting and
Composition
Graphic Arts, Watercolor and
Mixed Media
Art History &amp; Appreciation I
Art History &amp; Appreciation II

FR353
FR354

3
3
4

SD201

4

Required Courses:

SD210

ED105
EDllO
ED111

3

Interpersonal Communication
Advanced Public Speaking
or
3
Business &amp; Professional
Speaking

50302
50307
4
4
4

4
3
3
3
3

EN321
SD308
SD325
SD416

Argumentation &amp; Advocacy
Classical/Contemporary
Rhetoric

3

M

3

Rhetoric &amp; Composition
Theory
Communication Theory
3
Organizational Communications
3
Communication in Leadership 3

Counseling Minor
The skill minor in counseling provides
introductory training in individual, group
and family counseling. Students generally
seek employment in government agencies,
social service agencies, hospice care,
employment programs, youth services,
child welfare agencies and agencies
serving the mentally ill. The minor does
not provide certification as a school
counselor.

Recommended for students in human
services (and other fields) who plan to
enter careers working on behalf of young
children. It is particularly relevant for
those anticipating agency work in areas
such as adoptions, child custody and
social work. The following 29 credit
hours of courses must be completed:
Foundations of Early
Childhood Education
Child Guidance &amp; Welfare
Curriculum Development
and Teaching Practices
Infants and Toddlers:
Developmentally Appropria te Practices

Small Group Communication
M

50225
SD211

Child Development

ED101

3
3
1

Students must complete 22 semester hours
of credit in addition to basic requirements
of composition and speech (50101). This
minor may be used as a teaching minor.

3

Required Courses:

FR352

4

3

Communications Minor

Students must complete 28 semester
hours of credit.
First Year French I
First Year French II
Second Year French I
Second Year French II
Advanced Conversation and
Composition I
Advanced Conversation and
Composition II
Business French I
Business French II

3

3

Business French Minor

FR151
FR151
FR251
FR252
FR351

Early Childhood Literature
Practicum I
Lifespan Development
Exceptional Child and
Adolescent
Nutrition for Early Childhood
First Aid

3
3
3
3

Practicum placement may be completed
locally or in any approved setting.
Practicum students must be able to meet
the personal and ethical requirements of
workers in their practicum site and must
be good role models for the clients they
serve.
Total Credits Required: 21

Arts, Letters and Social Sciences • 109

�Required Courses:

PY155
PY201

Lifespan Development
3
Communication Skills
in Counseling
3
3
PY396
Tests and Measurements•
S0344
Social Welfare Systems
3
HM2SO Human Services Practicum
3
Function of the Human Body.. 4
BL105
Abnormal Psychology•..
PY259
OT
3
Deviance..•
S0338
PY291
Group Counseling
3
OT
Family Therapy
PY391
Behavioral Management
PY240
3
OT
PY385
Health Psychology
•Because of prereq11isite to PY396, st11dents
must choose one of the following as part of
coordinating minor or electives:
PY210
Statistics
3
(already required by PY minors)
S0302
Argumentation &amp; Advocacy 3
(counts toward SO minors)
3
MA207 Prin. of Statistical Methods
..May count toward general education.
•••May count toward SO/PY minor.

Students seeking the B.S. in human
services degree who select both this minor
and the substance abuse minor will note
that there is a great deal of overlap
between the minors. Therefore, these
students must select three courses (two at
the 300-400 level) from the following list
of courses:
3
HM480 Grantwriting
3
Social Psychology
PY217
3
Organizational Behavior
PY228
Behavior Management
3
PY240
3
Abnormal Psychology
PY259
3
Leaming &amp; Motivation
PY311
3
Personality Theory
PY357
3
Industrial Psychology
PY383
3
Health Psychology
PY385
3
Cognition
PY457
3
Physiological Psychology
PY459
3
Criminology
S0214
3
Cultural Diversity
S0103
3
Sociology of Sex
S0242
3
Sociology of Women
S0321
S0327 Sociology of Dying &amp; Death 3
3
Deviance
S0338

English Language and
Literature Minor
Students must complete 21 semester hours
of credit in addition to the general
education requirements of composition
and speech.
Required Courses:

EN233
EN234

English Literature I
English Literature II

3
3

Fifteen (15) additional credits from the
following courses:
3
EN220 Advanced Composition
EN221 Creative Writing
3
3
EN231 American Literature I
3
EN232 American Literature II
EN235 Survey of Native American
3
Literature
3
EN320 Responding to Writing
EN321 Rhetoric and
Composition Theory
3
EN322 Structure of the English
3
Language
EN330 Development of the Novel
3
in England &amp; America I
EN331
Development of the Novel
3
in England &amp; America ll
EN332 The Short Story
3
EN333 Studies in the Drama: The
Genre and Theatre in Context 3
EN334 Approach to Poetry
3
3
EN335 Children's Literature
EN420 History of the English
3
Lanaguage
EN421 History of Literary Criticism 3
3
EN430 Chaucer
EN431 Milton and the Metaphysical
Poets
3
EN432 Shakespeare
3
EN433 Seminar in Major American
&amp; English Writers
3
3
EN450 Directed Individual Study
HU256 Introduction to Film: Images
3
Of our Culture

English Language and
Literature Teaching
Minor
Students must complete 21 semester hours
of credit in addition to the general
education requirements of composition
and speech.

Arts, Letters and Social Sciences • 110

�Required Courses:

EN231
EN232

American Literature I
and
American Literature II

3

EN234

English Literature I
and
English Literature II

Survey of French Literature I 3
Survey of French Literature II 3

3

or
EN233

FR355
FR356

3
3

Fifteen (15) additional credits from the
following courses:
Six credits from:
EN220 Advanced Composition
3
EN221 Creative Writing
3
EN320 Responding to Writing
3
EN321 Rhetoric and Composition
Theory
3
EN322 Structure of the English
Language
3
EN420 History of the English
3
Language
Nine crtdits from :
3
EN231 American Literature I
EN232 American Literature II
3
EN233 English Literature I
3
EN234 English Literature II
3
EN235 Survey of Native American
Literature
3
EN330 Development of the Novel in
England &amp; America I
3
EN331 Development of the Novel in
England &amp; America II
3
EN332 The Short Story
3
EN333 Studies in the Drama: The
Genre and Theatre in Context 3
EN334 Approach to Poetry
3
3
EN335 Children' s Literature
EN430 Chaucer
3
3
EN432 Shakespeare

French Language and
Literature Minor

Geography Minor
This minor meets the needs of students
aspiring to professional careers. in
business, government or plann~ng .
agencies, or who wish to do university
graduate work. It is strongly suggested
that students pursuing professional
careers complete MA207 statistical
methods.
Total Credits Required: 20
Geography (15-17 credits)
GG106
Physical Geography:
4
Landforms
GG108
Physical Geography: Meteorology and Climatology
4
GG302 Economic Geography
4
GG306 Cultural Geography
3
GG492 Individualized Studies
in Geography
2-4
Geography electives to total 20 credits:
GG20l
World Regional Geography
GG32l Geography of Europe and
Great Britain
GG322 Geography of South America,
Central America and the
Caribbean Region
GG323 Geography of East and
Southeast Asia
GG325 Regional Geography of North
America
GG360 Historical Geography
of Eastern North America

4
4
4

4
4

4

Geography Teaching
Minor

This minor moy be used os " teoching
minor.

Students must complete 21 semester hours
of credits.

Students must complete 28 semester
hours of credit.

Required Courses:

NS105

Required Courses:

FRI51
FR152
FR251
FR252
FR351
FR352

First Year French I
First Year French II
Second Year French I
Second Year French II
Advanced Conversation
and Composition I
Advanced Conversation
and Composition II

4

4
4
4
3
3

NS107
GG201
GG306

Physical Geography: Earth,
Sun and Water
Physical Geography
Landforms and Soil
World Regional Geography
Cultural Geography

At least two courses from:
GG302 Economic Geography
GG321 Geography of Europe and
Great Britain

Arts, Letters and Social Sciences • 111

3

3
4
3

4

4

�GG322
GG323
GG325

Geography of South America,
Central America and the
Caribbean Region
4
Geography of East and
Southeast Asia
4
Regional Geography of
North America
4

Gerontology Minor
A minor course of study is offered in
gerontology. This minor provides an
educational foundation upon which the
physiological. sociological and psychological changes that occur during the
aging process are understood. This skill
minor in gerontology provides students
who are majoring in recreation management, therapeutic recreation, human
services or other majors with course
specialization in working with the aged in
nursing homes, retirement homes,
rtirement villages and in community
\rograms.
ota.l Credits Required: 23
Required Courses:
BL105
Function of the Human Body 4
PY155
Lifespan Development
3
RC101
Intro. to Recreation and
Leisure Services
3
RC105
Program Development and
Leadership in Recreation
Leisure Services
3
RC295
Practicum
1
RC370
Recreation for the Elderly
3
S0326
The Sociology of Aging &amp; Aged 3
S0327 The Sociology of Dying &amp; Death3

History Minor
Students are required to complete 21-22 semester hours of credit.
Required Courses:
HSI01
History of World Civilization I 4

and
HS102

History of World Civilization II

One Course from:
GG306 Cultural Geography
GG321
Geography of Europe and
Great Britain
GG322 Geography of South America,
Central America and the
Caribbean Region
GG323 Geography of East and
Southeast Asia
GG325 Regional Geography of
North America
GG360 Historical Geography
of Eastern North America

3
4
4
4
4
4

History Teaching Minor
Students are required to complete 22 semester hours of credits.
Required Courses:
HSI01
History of World Civilization I 4
HSI02
History of World Civilization 114
HS131
United States History I
4
HSI32
United States History II
4
HS440 The Declaration of Independence and the Constitution 4
HS496
Historical Methods
2
Suggested Additional Courses:
HS202
Renaissance, Reformation
and Baroque Europe
HS230 Survey of American Indian
History
HS310
Russia: From Underdeveloped
State to Superpower
HS346 Canadian History
Latin America
HS361
HS371
Far East Civilization 1850present
GG306 Cultural Geography
Physical Geography: Earth,
NSI05
Sun and Weather
NS107
Physical Geography:
Landforms and Soils
Intro. to State and Local
PSI30
Government

4
4
4
4
4

4
3

3
3

4

Human Services
Administration Minor

4

or
HS131

United States History I

4

and
HS132
HS496
HS

United States History II
4
Historical Methods
2
300/400-Level History Elective 8

This skill minor in human services administration offers training and experience in
management, fiscal control, staff supervision
and marketing in human service agencies.
The minor recognizes that many agencies,
especially in rural areas, are small and that

Arts, Letters and Social Sciences • 112

�service providers may also share administrative tasks. Also, service providers in
larger agencies may wish to prepare for advancement into administrative positions.
Practicum placements may be completed
outside the local area. Depending on the
student's skill and interests, placements are
available at state/provincial social services
offices, child care centers, counseling agencies, tribal/band offices, treatment centers,
family support agencies, corrections settings, etc.

Journalism Minor

Total Credits Required: 23

This minor may be used as a teaching
minor.

Required Courses:

50344
MN365
DP
PS201
PY228
HM250
AC230
MI&lt;281

Social Welfare Systems
3
Human Resource Management3
Elective
3
Intro. to Public Administration
3
or
Organizational Behavior
Human Services Practicum
3
Fundamentals of Accounting 4
Marketing Principles and
4
Strategy

Humanities Minor

Required courses:

JR210
JR211
JR310
JR410
JR411

Writing for the Mass Media
Print Newswriting
Electronic Editing and
Production
Broadcast Newswriting
Broadcast Editing and
Production

3
3
3
3

3

Elective Courses:

EN220
EN221
MK387

Required courses:

Humanities I
Humanities II

Students are required to complete 20
semester hours of credit.

JR311

Students are required to complete 24
semester hours of credits.
HU251
HU252

dent be a full-time, tuition-paying student
of LSSU. The center is located in Hikone,
Japan, and it is their staff and resources that
provide the courses for this minor. The minor consists of the following courses, totaling 24 semester hours: JS105-JS302. This
sequence shall fulfill the one-year of foreign
language required for a bachelor of arts degree. Students are strongly advised to take
GG323.
.

4
4

Select 16 credits from the areas of study
listed below; at least six, but not more
than eight credits, must be taken in a
single discipline, with no more than three
credits in studio or performing classes.
The remaining credits are to be distributed among at least three of the following
areas: Spanish literature in translation
(class is taught in English), history of
drama, music, mythology, philosophy, art,
world literature, film, second year of a
foreign language (provided it is not used
to satisfy any other requirement).

Japanese Study Minor
Students must complete the full-year program at the Japan Center for Michigan Universities. Enrollment in the program is
ba~!!d upon the requirement that the stu-

· JR413

Supervising School
Publications
Advanced Composition
Creative Writing
Advertising Theory and
Practice
Directed Individual Studies

3
3
3
3
2

Journalism Writing Minor
Students are required to complete 24
semester hours of credits.
Required Courses:

EN220
EN221
SD307
JR210
JR211

Advanced Composition
Creative Writing
Classical/Contemporary
Rhetoric
Writing for the Mass Media
Print Newswriting

3
3

3
3
3

Elective Courses:

JR410
JR411
JR311
EN320

Broadcast Newswriting
Broadcast Editing and
Production
Supervising School
Publications
Responding to Writing

Arts, Letters and Social Sciences • 113

3

3
3
3

�JR310
JR413

Electronic Editing and
Production
Directed Individual Studies

3
2

Legal Assistant Studies
Minor
Students are required to complete 26 semester hours of credit.
Required Core Courses:

LAI02
LA202
LA125
LA1SO

OA119
PSllO

Legal Research and
Case Analysis
3
Legal Writing &amp; Analysis
3
Civil Litigation and Procedure 4
The Legal Assistant Profession
&amp; Ethical Considerations
3
Accounting Procedures
or
4
Intro. to American
Government and Politics

Electives: Minimum of nine credits from
the following courses (with six credits
selected from 300-400 level courses):
LA140 Personal Injury Litigation
&amp; Investigative Techniques 3
LA250
Law Office Managemment,
Systems &amp; Technology
3
LA300 Seminar in Legal Assistant
Studies
1-4
LA320 Real Estate Law
3
LA321
Family Law
2
LA322 Probate Law &amp; Procedure
3
LA401
Evidence &amp; Trial Practice
3
LA405
No-Fault Automobile Law
3
LA406 Worker's Disability
Compensation Law
2
Substantive Criminal Law
CJ319
3
Procedural Criminal Law
3
CJ409
BA254
Business Law I
3
BA255
Business Law II
3

Native American Studies
Minor
A minor is offered in Native American
studies, requiring a minimum of 23
credits.
The Native American studies minor is
appropriate for students majoring in a
wide variety of disciplines who may or
may not be Native American themselves.

Students intending to eventually work in a
Native American setting or who may often
work with Native Americans are likely to
benefit from the information and new
perspectives gained from the experiences
.
provided by the minor. The Native
American studies minor is also appropnate for students who are simply interested
in and wish to explore the Native
American culture of our area. Individual
courses within the Native American
studies minor may be of interest and value
to both full- and part-time students across
the campus community.
Approximately 25 percent of the population in the local service area of Lake
Superior State University is Native
American. There is also a substantial
number of Native Americans in the
broader service region of the University,
both in Michigan and Ontario. The Native
American studies minor is designed to
provide valuable background and current
information about Native American
culture and society.
The courses in the Native American
studies minor reflect the Native American
experience across time and throughout
North America, but have a particular focus
on issues which are of particular importance to Native Americans living in the
Great Lakes area. Course content will
include the study of Native American
history, culture and literature. In addition,
courses within the Native American
studies minor will introduce students to
the structure and operation of tribal
governments and tribal law, as well as
various current Native American issues
and concerns.
The faculty for the Native American
studies program may be contacted for
further information.
This minor consists of the following
courses:
Required Credits: 23
NA/S0225 Native Cultures of
North America
50103 Cultural Diversity
NA/HS230 Survey of American Indian
History
NA/EN235 Survey of Native American
Literature
NA/LA305 Tribal Law &amp; Government
NA320 Contemporary Native
American Issues

Arts, Letters and Social Sciences • 114

3
1
4

3
3
3

�Seminar in Native American
Studies
or
Approved Internship Course

PS401
PS467

NA310

Elective Credit:

3

1

Political Science Minor
The student is required to complete 28
hours of credit.
PS110
Intro. to American
4
Government &amp; Politics
PS211
Political Science Research
&amp; Statistics
4
A minimum of one course in each of the
following areas:13-16

American Politics
(PS325,364,367, 467)
Comparative Politics
(PS160, 331, 334)
International Relations
(PS241, 411, 420)
Political Philosophy
(PS351, 352)

Political Philosophy:
PS351
Political Philosophy I
PS352
Political Philosophy II
Comparative Politic,:
PS160
Intro. to Canadian
Government &amp; Politics
PS331
Comparative Politics of
Western Europe and Russia
PS334
Middle East Politics
International Relations:
PS241
Intro. to International Relations
PS247
Model United Nations
PS411
U.S. Foreign Policy I
PS420
Politics of the World Economy

4
4

3
4
3
4

1
3
4

Electives to Total: 21

Additional political science electives
must be taken to reach 28 credits. A
minimum of 12 credits must be at the
300/400 level.
4-7

Politi.cal Science Teaching
Minor
Students are required to complete 20
semester hours of credit.
Intro. to American
Government &amp; P9litics

A minimum of nine credits must be at the
300/400 level. Social Science majors must
complete 21 credits beyond the required
political science credits for their major anc
PS211 political research and statistics is
required.

Psychology Minor
The psychology minor provides students
with a knowledge base for understanding
and studying behavior.
Total credits Required: 22
Required Courses:

Required Course:

PS110

Prin. of Public Administration 3
Constitutional Law and
Civil Liberties
4

4

Minimum of one course from each of the
15-16
following areas:
American Government:
PS120
Intro. to Legal Processes
3
PS130
Intro. to State and Local
Government
4
PS201
Intro. to Public Administration 3
PS301
Policy Analysis &amp; Evaluation 4
PS325
Politics and Media
3
PS357
Politics of Violence
3
PS364
Political Parties, Interest
Groups and Public Opinion 3
PS367
Congress and the Presidency 4

PY101
PY210
PY212
PY
PY
PY357
PY396
PY457
PY459

Introduction to Psychology
Statistics
Experimental Psychology
Electives
Elective at 300+ level
Personality Theory
or
Tests &amp; Measurements
or
Cognition
or
Physiological Psychology

Arts, Letters and Social Sciences • 115

4

3
3
6

3

3

�Psychology Teaching
Minor

Recreation Studies Skill
Minor

The student is required to complete 22
semester hours of credit.

The student is required to complete 23-31
semester hours of credit.

Required Courses:

PY101
PY210
PY212
PY357
PY396
PY457
PY459

Required Courses:

Foundation of Psychology
Statistics
Experimental Psychology
Personality Theory
Tests &amp; Measurements
Cognition
Physiological Psychology

4
3
3

RC101
RClOS

3
3
3

3

RC295
RC370

Intro. to Recreation and
Leisure Services
3
Program Development and
Leadership in Recreation and
Leisure Services
3
Practicum
2-4
Recreation for the Elderly
3

Cognate Requirements:

ES140
PY155
50327
HM2SO

ublic Administration
linor
, ne student is required to complete 28 semester hours of credit.

Health and Fitness
3
Lifespan Development
3
Sociology of Aging &amp; Aged
3
Human Services Practicum 3-9

Sociology Minor General

Required Courses:

PSIIO
PS130
PS201
PS301
PS401
PS499

EC201
PS211

Intro. to American
Government &amp; Politics
4
Intro. to State and Local
Government
4
Intro. to Public Administration 3
Policy Analysis &amp; Evaluation 4
Prin. of Public Administration 3
Political Science/Public
Administration Internship
3
Prin. of Macroeconomics
3
Political Science Research
&amp; Statistics
4

The student is required to complete 20
semester hours of credit.
Required Courses:
50101
Introduction to Sociology
S0238 Social Psychology

3
3

Additional sociology courses to total a
minimum of 20 hours, among which at least
14
six hours are 300- or 400-level courses.

Public Relations Minor

Sociology Social
Work Minor

The student is required to complete 21
semester hours of credit.

The student is required to complete 21-24
semester hours of credit.

Required Courses:

The practicum may be taken for six or nine
credits; nine credits are required when
application for social work technician
registration with State of Michigan is
desired.

SD202

Informative Speaking

or

3

SD302
SD307

Argumentation &amp; Advocacy
Classical/Contemporary
Rhetoric

SD308
SD320
SD325

Communication Theory
Public Relations
Organizational Communications
Politics &amp; Media
Writing for the Mass Media
Probles in Speech/Drama

or

PS325
JR210
SD161

3
3
3
3
3
3

Required Courses:

SWllO
SW201
SW2SO
SW310
SW344

Introduction to Social Work
3
Communication Skills in
Counseling
3
Social Work Practicum
6-9
Clinical Practice and
Diagnosis
3
Social Welfare Systems
3

Arts, Letters and Social Sciences • 116

�One elective course from the following:

SW202
SW338
SW341

Social Research Methods
Deviance
Addiction

3
3
3

Sociology Teaching
Minor

Total Credits Required: 21
Required Courses:

The student is required to complete 21
semester hours of credit.

HM204
HM250
HM292

Required Courses:

50101
50103
50102
50238

Introduction to Sociology
Cultural Diversity
Social Problems
Social Psychology

3
3
3
3

Choose one of the following:·

50325
50403
50302

Social Stratification
Development of Sociological
Theory
Statistics for Social Science

Michigan Office of Substance Abuse
Counseling Examination before applying
for a practicum. Applicants for substance
abuse counseling practicum must meet all
ethical and personal qualifications for
employment in a substance abuse
prevention or treatment program.

3
3
4

Additional sociology electives to total 21
semester hours. At least nine credits must
be at the 300/400 level.

Speech·and Drama Minor
Students must complete 20 semester
hours of credit in addition to composition
and speech (SD101) from speech and
drama offerings, or their equivalents.
Those who wish both a major in English
language and literature and a minor in
speech and drama must take additional
credit in English for any of the advanced
courses which overlap in both programs.

Substance Abuse
Counseling Minor
This skill minor prepares students to
work in substance abuse settings and
provides invaluable background for
students planning to work in law
enforcement, domestic violence or
corrections settings. Students choosing
this minor must be good role mod els for
clients confronting and recovering from
substance abuse problems. Students must
obtain a Michigan Apprentice Counseling
Certificate by successfully completing the

50341
PY201
PY396
PY291

Fundamentals of Drug Abuse
Human Services Practicum
Alcohol Abuse Prevention
and Treatment
Addiction
Communication Skills in
Counseling
Tests and Measurements•
Group Counseling

or
PY391
BL105
PY259

3
3
3
3
3

Family Therapy
Function of the Human Body"• 4
Abnormal Psychology•..

or
50338

3
3

· 3

Deviance•••

•Beca11se of prerequisite to PY396, students
m11st c'1oose one of the following as part of
coordinating minor or electives:
PY210
Statistics
3
(already required by PY minors) .
50302 Statistics for Social Science
4
(co11nts toward SO minors)
MA207 Prin. of Statistical Methods
3
••May count toward general education.
• ..May co11nt toward 50/PY minor.
Students seeking the B.S. in human
services degree who select both this minor
and the counseling minor will note that
there is a great deal of overlap between the
minors. Therefore, these students must
select three courses (two at the 300-400
level) from the following list of courses.
HM480 Grantwriting
3
PY217
Social Psychology
3
PY228
Organizational Behavior
3
PY240
Behavior Management
3
PY259
Abnormal Psychology
3
PY311
Leaming and Motivation
3
PY357
Personality Theory
3
PY383
Industrial Psychology
3
PY385
Health Psychology
3
PY457
Cognition
3
PY459
Physiological Psychology
3
50214 Criminology
3
50103 Cultural Diversity
3
50242 Sociology of Sex
3

Arts, Letters and Social Sciences • 117

�S0321
S0327
S0338

Sociology of Women
The Sociology of Dying
and Death
Deviance

3

3
3

Teaching Minor
Students are required to complete 21
semester hours of credit.
Requittd Courses:
TE150
Reflections on Leaming
TE250
Human Diversity, Power
and Opportunity in Social
Institutions
TE3Qt• Learners, Leaming, and
Teaching in Context
:-E40t • Teaching of Subject Matter to
Diverse Learners
TE4Q2• Crafting Teaching Practice
•subject to approVIII.

3
3
4

5
6

Writing Minor
Students are required to complete 20
semester hours of credit.
Required Courses:
EN220 Advanced Composition
EN221 Creative Writing
EN321
Rhetoric &amp; Composition
Theory
Writing for the Mass Media
JR210
Print Newswriting
JR211
Elective Courses:
JR413
Directed Individual Studies
JR310
Electronic Editing and
Production
EN320 Responding to Writing
MK387 Advertising Theory and
Practice

3

3
3
3
3
2
3
3
3

Arts, Letters and Social Sciences • 118

�Bachelor of Arts: Fine Art Studies
Offered in conjuntion with Algoma University College and Sault College of Applied
Arts and Technology.
. The bachelor of arts in fine art studies is an interdisciplinary program that
relies on courses offered at Lake Superior State University as well as at Algoma
University College and Sault College of Applied Arts and Technology. The
program utilizes the faculty members, courses, and studio and research facilities
of t~e three institutions to provide an integrated fine arts curriculum. The
curriculum consists of six concentrations: music, writing, visual art, Native arts
a.nd ~lture, theatre, and advertising art and graphic design. These concentrations involve a sequence of a minim~m of 21 credits to a maximum of 36 credits,
beyond the first-year prerequisites, in which related subject matter is studied to
develop a knowledge of a particular discipline.
The fine arts studies program requires the students to complete:
• 78 credit hours in at least three of the fine arts concentrations that form
the constituent parts of this program
• two of the fine arts concentrations
• no more than 30 credits in studio and/or performance courses with no
more than 15 in any one discipline
• FINA 400SE Student Project, which is intended to allow the student, with
the approval of the supervising professor, the opportunity to integrate or
synthesize some aspects of the refine arts in a single project
This degree will prepare graduates:
• for further studies in professional schools specializing in fine arts
training
• for employment in the rapidly expanding arts, entertainment and
communications industries; or
• to apply their enhanced talents as working artists.
lSSU students will remain enrolled in this University during their program
of studies and will be eligible for financial aid. Participants in this program will
be able to schedule courses at any of the participating institutions and earn credit
at their home institution. The general education requirement applies to this
program.
Additional information may be obtained from the School of Arts, Letters and
Social Sciences.

Arts, Letters and Social Sciences • 119

�Arts, Letters and Social Sciences • 120

��MASTER
Business Administration

BACCALAUREATE
Accounting
Business Administration
Finance and Economics

ASSOCIATE
Business Administration
Office Administration
Personal Computer Specialist
Technical Accounting

CERTIFICATE
Information Processing
Personal Computer Specialist

MINORS
Accounting-Finance
Economics
Economics-Finance
General Business
Health Care Administration
Human Resource Management
Marketing
Office Administration
Personal Computer Specialist

Business and Economics • 122

�SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
AND ECONOMICS
Faculty: Professors Bruce T. Harger, Ann B. Marinoni, Madan Saluja; Associate
Professors John Erkkila (chair), Robert C. Gaertner, John S. Hudson, Jean Lundin,
Charles Meiser, Daniel Mugavero, Lynn Ryckman, Karl (Jim) Sherman; Assistant
Professors Robert Marsh, Annette Ryckman, Linda Schmitigal, Scott Suneson.

Mission Statement
This department services students in identifying and achieving their goals.
We do this by offering courses, programs of study, and advising. We serve
traditional first-time-in-college and transfer students, as well as non-traditional
students, on campus and at off-campus sites.
Students receive individual attention through academic advising and small
class size. We teach and demonstrate ethical business conduct, business foundations, and current business concepts, technologies, trends and practices. Students
learn skills in research, communications and critical thinking. We promote
continuing professional development and association with professional and
community groups.
Outcomes

•
•

•
•
•
•
•
•

Graduates will demonstrate knowledge of business-core subjects.
Graduates will know specific functional areas of business and how these
areas are integrated. They will understand the economic, legal, political
and global environment of business.
Graduates will hold positions, including graduate study, in a field
related to their educational goals.
Graduates will demonstrate skills in research, communication and
critical thinking.
Graduates will demonstrate personal growth: a desire for lifelong
learning, adaptation to change and curiosity.
Graduates will demonstrate involvement in professional and community
affairs.
Graduates will demonstrate effective interpersonal skills.
Graduates will lead moral and ethical lives .
Graduates will appreciate the work ethic.

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Mission Statement
The master of business administration program offers general business
education to students from diverse academic backgrounds. The program develops and enhances leadership skills for early and mid-career managers. Cultural

Business and Economics • 123

�and international diversity characterizes the students. Students benefit from this
diversity.
MBA faculty members believe that a quality program reflects the dynamic
nature of business in a global economy. They continually assess and improve
program focus and quality.
Outcomes

•

•
•
•
•
•

Graduates will demonstrate knowledge of the common professional
component. They will understand the economic, legal, political, cultural
and global environment of business.
Graduates will demonstrate skills in research, communication, teamwork
and critical thinking.
Graduates will advance in their professions.
Graduates will demonstrate involvement in professional and community
affairs.
Courses will be offered at times convenient to students and consistent
with program integrity.
The MBA faculty will produce an annual assessment report.

Admission Requirements
Admission to the MBA program will be based on the following requirements:
possession of a recognized baccalaureate degree, comprising a minimum
of 120 semester credits, from an accredited college or university.
2. two letters of recommendation, one preferably from an academic source
and one required from an employer or supervisor.
3. completion of the application form.
4. official transcripts of all previous post-secondary work, with certified
translations for non-English transcripts, from which an undergraduate
grade point average (GPA) can be computed.
5. minimum points from Formula 1 or Formula 2 (next page), with
additional restrictions on verbal and quantitative scores. All applicants
must have scores reported for the Graduate Management Admissions
Test (GMAT) taken within the past five years.
6. For students whose primary language is not English, the University may
require the Test of English as a Second Language (TOEFL) as a diagnostic. English as a Second Language (ESL) support services will be made
available to students who require additional English speaking, listening
or reading skills.
1.

Formula 1

Applicants must have a minimum of 1000 points using Formula 1 based on
the GPA (4.0 scale) from the last 60 semester credits of undergraduate work [200 x
GPA+ GMAT score&gt;= 1000).
Formula 2

Applicants must have a minimum of 950 points using Formula 2 based on the
GPA (4.0 scale) for all undergraduate work [200 x GPA+ GMAT score&gt;= 950).
For full admission, minimum scores of 28 for the quantitative GMAT score

Business and Economics • 124

�arid, for candidates whose first language is English, 25 for the verbal GMAT score
are required. Applicants who do not receive the minimum quantitative or verbal
scores will be required to complete additional preparatory work for full admission.
Applicants who are denied admission may appeal to the Graduate Admissions Committee.

Application Procedure
Those seeking admission into the MBA program must complete the
following steps.
1. Complete an application for admission and submit it with a $25 nonrefundable application fee (U.S. funds) to the Admissions Office.
2. Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work should be
requested to be sent to the Admissions Office directly by the institution
from which credit was earned.
Those seeking admission must send the following to the Admissions Office:
3. Official copies of GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test) scores,
taken within the past five years.
4. Two letters of recommendation, one required from an employer.
5. For students whose first language differs from English, an official copy of
the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score.

MBA Degree Requirements
Students must complete preparatory courses at the 500 level, or their
undergraduate equivalents, and 36 semester credits at the 600 level to obtain the
master of business administration degree. Consult with the School of Business to
determine if an undergraduate course will meet a preparatory course requirement.
Preparatory Courses
Credits
EC201
Principles of Macroeconomics 3
EC202
Principles of Microeconomics 3
MBS03 Business Law
3
MBS08 Statistical Analysis
3
MB521 Financial Accounting
3
MB525 Business Finance
3
MB~l Organizational Theory
3
MBS81 Marketing Concepts
Applications
~
Total Preparatory Courses
24
600-Level Courses
Credits
MB604 Managerial Economics
3
MB608 Research Techniques
3
MB621 Managerial Accounting
&amp; Control
3

MB625 Financial Management
3
MB659 Administrative Policy
3
MB660 Organizational Behavior
3
MB681 Marketing Management
~
Total Common Prof. Component
21
600-Level Electives
15
Total 600-Level Requirement
36
Approved list of undergraduate courses acceptable as substitutes for 600-level electives
up to a maximum of four credits.
EC304 Money &amp; Banking
3
EC408 International Economics
3
MK381 Consumer Behavior
3
MK384 Physical Distribution
3
MK486 International Marketing
3
MN365 Human Resource Management 3

Course substitutions, waivers, transfer credit: Waivers of requirements and
course substitutions can only be granted by the coordinator of the MBA program.
Students should retain copies of waiver/ substitution documentation for their

Business and Economics • 125

�records. Waivers of preparatory courses are normally granted at the time of
admission to the MBA program.
A maximum of 12 semester credits may be transferred from other institutions
to meet 600-level course requirements. The credits must be at the graduate level,
from an accredited institution, with a grade of 3.0 or higher, applicable to the
MBA program, and have been earned within the six-year period prior to the
student's admission. The coordinator of the MBA program must approve the
transfer of credit. Students should provide course descriptions or syllabi when
requesting transfer credit evaluations. Copies of documentation should be
retained by students.

Program Length
All degree requirements must be completed within eight years from date of
admission.

Grades
The following grades are awarded to MBA students:
A+
A
A-

B+
B
BC+
C

=
=
=
=
=
=
=

=

4.0
4.0
3.7
3.3
3.0
2.7
2.3
2.0

CD+
D
DF

N
I

z

=
=

=
=
=
=
=

=

1.7
1.3
1.0
0.7
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0

A minimum overall grade point of 3.00 (4.00 basis) is required with no more
than six credits of "C" grades.
Students who earn a "D'' or "F" grade will be immediately referred to the
MBA Standards and Policy Committee for review. Courses with grades of "D'' or
''F" must be repeated or the student will not be eligible to graduate.

Guest Students
Students who have not been accepted formally into the MBA program are
classified as guest students and may enroll in classes provided they have the
necessary prerequisites. Students who wish to use credit earned as a guest
student toward the executive MBA degree must apply and be accepted into the
program. A maximum of six credits earned as a guest student may be applied ·
toward the degree requirements. No exceptions to this maximum will be
allowed.

Registration and Scheduling Information
Course registration and scheduling begins upon receipt of the scheduling
bulletin each trimester. All registration and scheduling is processed through the
Community Services and Development Office.

Business and Economics .• 126

�Drop/Refund Policy
Withdrawal: Students withdrawing from the University must complete a
Withdrawal Form in the Fletcher Center to initiate a refund. Authorized refunds
apply only to tuition and special course fees. For students on approved University financial aid, or aid through other agencies that mandate recovery of financial
assistance, refunds will be in accordance with related requirements. Withdrawing
students should check with the director of Financial Aid. Refunds are made
according to the following: During the first six days of the semester 100 percent
refund on withdrawals. Students withdrawing from all classes between the end
of the 100 percent refund period and the first 10 percent of the semester will
receive a 90 percent refund. Students withdrawing from all classes between the
end of the 90 percent refund period and the 25 percent point of the semester will
receive a 50 percent refund. Students withdrawing from all classes between the
end of the 50 percent period and the 50 percent point of the semester will receive a
25 percent refund.
A Drop Slip must be processed through the Registrar-Scheduling Office.
Courses dropped by the end of the eighth week of the semester will be assigned
an N grade on the academic transcript.

Non-Credit Option
If desired, students may sign up for a course on a non-credit basis (without
letter grade). Tuition remains at t\le same rate as the credit basis. This option
must be selected at scheduling time and cannot be changed once the course has
begun. Courses taken under this option do not count toward the MBA degree
requirements. They do not affect the grade point average. Students who complete courses under the non-credit option may request a certificate of completion
by contacting the Community Services and Development Office. This may be a
practical option for guest students who are not taking the course for degree credit,
but rather professional and/or personal development.
· For more information, please contact the Community Services and Development Office.

Bachelor of Science: Accounting
The discipline of accounting provides financial and other information
essential to the efficient conduct and evaluation of the activities of any organization. The information which accounting provides is essential for:
1. effective planning, control and decision-making by management, and
2. discharging the accountability of organizations to investors, creditors,
government agencies, taxing authorities, association members, contributors to non-profit institutions and others.
Accounting includes the development and analysis of data, the testing of
their validity and relevance, and the interpretation and communication of the
resulting information to intended users. The data may be expressed in monetary
or other quantitative terms, or in symbolic or verbal forms. This program is
primarily for those students who may desire:
1. to enter the field of public accounting, or
2. a more intensive study of accounting.

Business and Economics • 127

�The public accounting track meets the State of Michigan educational req~irements qualifying students to sit for the certified public accountant's examination.
Department Requirements (61 credits)

AC132
AC133
AC232
AC233
AC332
AC333
AC334

Principles of Accounting I
Principles of Accounting II
Intermediate Accounting I
Intermediate Accounting II
Cost Accounting I
Cost Accounting II
Accounting Information
Systems
Business Statistics
BA211
BA231
Business Communications
BA254 Business Law I
BA255 Business Law II
BA466 Business Policy
Prin. of Macroeconomics·
EC201
Prin. of Microeconomics"
EC202
FN341
Managerial Finance
MK281 Marketing Principles and
Strategy
MN365 Human Resource Management
MA111 College Algebra··

4
4
4
4
4

4
3
3

3
3
3
3
3
3
4

3
3
3

"May count toward social science general education requirement.
-May count toward 8.S. degree requirement
Students must complete an occupational
focus in one of the following:
PublidCPA (18 credits)
AC421
Federal Taxation I
3
3
AC422 Federal Taxation II
4
AC427 Auditing
AC432 Advanced Accounting I
3
AC433 Advanced Accounting II
3
DP151
Lotus 1-2-3
2
IndustriaUCMA (17-18 credits)

AC421
AC427
BA403
DP151
DP225

Federal Taxation I
Auditing
Business, Government
and Society
Lotus 1-2-3
Word Processing Techniques
or

3
4
3
2
2

OA111
MN464

Keyboarding/Document
Formatting I
Organizational Behavior

3
3

DP/Accounting (24-25 credits)

DP151
DP151
DP160
DP163
DP225
OA111
DP241
DP260
DP263
MN464

Lotus 1-2-3
2
dBase
2
Personal Computer Workstation Operating System
3
Troubleshooting and Repair
3
of Personal Computers
Word Processing Techniques 2
or
Keyboarding/Document
Formatting I
3
Desktop Publishing
3
Personal Computers Network
Operating Systems
3
Storage, Protection &amp;: Recovery
of Personal Computer
3
Organizational Behavior
3

150-Hour Program (34-35 credits)

AC421
AC422
AC427
AC432
AC433
BA403
DP151
DP151
DP225
OA111
DP241
MN464
MN360
MN464

Federal Taxation Accounting I 3
Federal Taxation Accounting II 3
4
Auditing
Advanced Accounting I
3
Advanced Accounting II
3
Government, Business
3
&amp;: Society
2
Lotus 1-2-3
2
dBase
Word Processing Techniques 2
or
Keyboarding/Document
3
Formatting I
3
Desktop Publishing
3
Organizational Behavior
3
Principles of Management
3
Organizational Behavior

General education requirements and sufficient elective credits must be completed so
that at least 128 semester credits have been
earned.

Business and Economics • 128

�Bachelor of Science: Accounting (Public Accounting)
(sample schedule)
FALL

SPRING

First Year
AC132 Principles of Accounting I
MA 111 College Algebra
EN110 Freshman Composition·
DP15I Lotus 1-2-3
NS
Elective

4

3
3
2
~

AC133
SD101
NS
HU
Soc Sci

Principles of Accounting II
Fundamentals of Speech
Elective
Elective
Elective

4

3
3
4
~

17

15

Second Year
AC232 Intermediate Accounting I
BA254 Business Law I
EC201 Principles of Macroeconomics
EN210 Research Paper Process

or•

4

3
3
3

AC233
BA255
EC202
BA231
BA211

Intermediate Accounting II
Business Law II
Principles of Microeconomics
Business Communications
Business Statistics

EN215 Intro. to Literature &amp; Research
HU
Elective
_i

4

3
3
3
~

16

17

11rird Year
AC332 Cost Accounting I
FN341 Managerial Finance
MK28I Marketing Principles and
Strategies
NS
Elective

4
4
3

-1

AC333 Cost Accounting II
4
MN365 Human Resource Management 3
AC334 Accounting Information Systems 3
NS/MA/SS Elective
4
Electives
-1
17

14

Fourth Year
AC421 Fedederal Taxation Accounting I 3
AC432 Advanced Accounting I
3
AC427 Auditing
4
Electives
~
16

AC422
AC433
BA466

Federal Taxation Accounting II 3
3
Advanced Accounting II
Business Policy
3
Electives
.J..
16

"English composition may be taken either fall or spring semester.

Bachelor of Science: Accounting (Industrial Accounting)
(sample schedule)
FALL

SPRING

First Year
AC132 Principles of Accounting I
MA111 College Algebra
EN110 Freshman Composition·
DP151 Lotus 1-2-3
NS
Elective

4

3
3
2
~

AC133
SD101
NS
HU
DP225

Principles of Accounting II
Fundamentals of Speech
Elective
Elective
Word Processing Techniques

15

Business and Economics • 129

4

3
3

4
___l

16

�Second Year
AC232 Intermediate Accounting I
4
BA254 Business Law I
3
EC201 Principles of Macroeconomics
3
EN210 Research Paper Process
or•
3
EN215 Intro. to Literature &amp; Research
HU
Elective
_i

AC233
BA255
EC202
BA231
BA211

Intermediate Accounting II
Business Law II
Principles of Microeconomics
Business Communications
Business Statistics

4
3
3
3
~

16

17

Third Year
AC332 Cost Accounting I
FN341 Managerial Finance
MK.281 Marketing Principles &amp;
Strategies
NS
Elective
Elective

4
4

3
3
_1

AC333 Cost Accounting II
4
MN365 Human Resource Management 3
AC334 Accounting Information Systems 3
NS/MA/SS Elective
3
Soc Sci Electives
......J
16

16
Fourth Year
AC421 Federal Taxation &amp; Accounting I 3
BA403 Business, Government &amp; Society 3
AC427 Auditing
4
Electives
J
16

MN464 Organizational Behavior
BA466 Business Policy
Electives

3

3
..J..Q
16

·English composition may be taken either fall or spring semester.

Bachelor of Science: Accounting (Data Processing and
Accounting) (sample schedule)
FALL

SPRING

First Year
AC132 Principles of Accounting I
MA111 College Algebra
EN110 Freshman Composition
DPI51 Lotus 1-2-3
DPI60 Personal Computers Workstation Operating Systems

4
3
3
2

AC133
SD101
NS
DP225
DP163

~

Principles of Accounting II
Fundamentals of Speech
Elective
Word Processing Techniques
Troubleshooting and Repair
of Personal Computers

2
~

16

15

Second Year
4
AC232 Intermediate Accounting I
3
BA254 Business Law I
3
EC201 Principles of Macroeconomics
EN210 Research Paper Process
3
or'
EN215 Intro. to Literature and Research
DP260 Personal Computers Network
Operating Systems
-1
16

4
3
4

AC233
BA255
EC202
DP263

BA211

Intermediate Accounting II
Business Law II
Principles of Microeconomics
Storage, Protection &amp; Recovery
of Personal Computer
Business Statistics

Business and Economics • 130

4

3
3

3

-1
16

�Third Year
AC332 Cost Accounting I
4
FN341 Managerial Finance
4
MK281 Marketing Principles &amp; Strategy 3
DP241 Desktop Publishing
3
DP151 Computer Applications
_.l
16
Fourth Year
HU
Elective
4
MN365 Human Resource Management 3
NS/MA/SS Electives
4
Soc Sci Electives
3
___.l
Elective
16

AC333
NS
AC334
BA231

Cost Accounting II
4
Elective
4
Accounting Information Systems 3
Elective
3
~
Business Communications

17
Elective
HU
MN464 Organizational Behavior
BA466 Business Policy
Electives

4
3
3
~

16

'English composition may be taken either fall or spring semester.

Bachelor of Science: Accounting (150 Hour Program)
(sample schedule)
FALL

SPRING

First Year
AC132 Principles Accounting I
MAlll College Algebra
EN110 Freshman Composition'
DP151 Lotus 1-2-3
NS
Elective

4
3
3
2

AC133
50101
NS
DP151

___!

Principles of Accounting II
Fundamentals of Speech
Elective
Computer Applications
Elective

4
3
4

2

--1
16

16

Second Year
AC232
BA254
EC201
EN210

Intermediate Accounting I
Business Law I
Principles of Macroeconomics
Research Paper Process

4
3
3

or•

3

AC233
BA255
EC202
BA231
BA211

Intermediate Accounting II
Business Law II
Principles of Microeconomics
Business Communications
Business Statistics

4
4

4

--1

15

~

16

EN215 Intro. to Literature&amp;: Research 3
MK281 Marketing Principles &amp; Strategy-1
16
Third Year
AC332 Cost Accounting I
FN341 Managerial Finance
HU
Elective
MN360 Principles of Management

4
3
3
3

AC333
MN365
AC334
Soc Sci
DP225

4
Cost Accounting II
Human Resource Management 3
Accounting Information Systems 3
Elective
3
Word Processing Techniques ___.l
15

Fourth Year
BA403 Government, Business &amp;: Society 3
AC432 Advanced Accounting I
3
MN464 Organizational Behavior
3
Electives
3
--1
DP241 Desktop Publishing
15

HU
Elective
AC433 Advanced Accounting II
NS/MA/SS Elective
Electives

Business and Economics • 131

4
3
4
~

14

�Fifth Ytar
AC421 Federal Taxation Accounting I 3
4
AC427 Auditing
Electives
_§_

AC422
BA466

13
0

Federal Taxation Accounting II 3
Business Policy
3
Electives
J
14

English composition may bt taken either fall or spring semester.

Bachelor of Science: Business Administration
This degree requires successful completion of a four-year curriculum of 128
semester hours as prescribed in the following pages. The degree in business
administration provides the student with a broad background in business
administration. Students are encouraged to complete a minor, a specialty or an
internship.
Common Professional Component
(54 Credits)
AC132 Principles of Accounting I

AC133
BA211
BA231
BA254
BA255
BA403
BA466

DP151
EC201
EC202
FN341
MK281

Principles of Accounting II
Business Statistics
Business Communications
Business Law I
Business Law II
Business, Government &amp;
Society
Business Policy
Computer Applications
Prin. of Macroeconomics•
Prin. of Microeconomics•
Managerial Finance
Marketing Principles &amp;
Strategy

3
Principles of Management
Human Resource Management3
3
Organizational Behavior
3
College Algebra••

4
4

MN360
MN365
MN464
MA111

3
3
3
3

General education requirements and suffident elective credits must be completed so
that at least 128 credits have been earned.
Students are encouraged to use free electives
to complete a minor, a specialty or an internship.

3
3
3
3
3

• May count toward social science general education requirement.
•• May count toward 8.S. degree requirement.

4

3

Bachelor of Science: Business Administration
(sample schedule)
FALL

SPRING

First Ytar
AC132 Principles of Accounting I
MA 111 College Algebra
EN110 Freshman Composition·
NS
Elective
DP151 Computer Applications

4
3
3
4

...2

AC133
SD101
NS
BA211

Principles of Accounting II
Fundamentals of Speech
Elective
Business Statistics
Elective

17

Business and Economics • 132

4

3
4
3

...2
17

�Second Year
MK281 Marketing Principles &amp;: Strategy 3
BA254 Business Law I
3
EC201 Principles of Macroeconomics
3
EN210 Research Paper Process
or•
3
EN215 Intro. to Literature &amp;: Research 3
HU
Elective
_j
16
Third Year
SS
Elective
FN341 Managerial Finance
MN360 Principles of Management
Electives

3
4
3

_q

HU
BA255
EC202
BA231

Electives
Business Law II
Principles of Microeconomics
Business Communications
Elective

4

3
3
3
~

16

MN365 Human Resource Management 3
SS/NS/MA Elective
4
Electives
J
16

16
Fourth Ye11r
BA403 Business, Government &amp;: Society 3
MN464 Organizational Behavior
3
_:l
Electives
15

BA466

Business Policy
Electives

3

-11

15

"English composition may be taken either fall or spring semester.

Specialties
Requirements for specialties in management and marketing are listed below.
Students may use free electives to complete a specialty or a minor. Internship
experiences are also valued and should be considered (see course descriptions for
BA299 and BA399). In addition to the minors in business outlined at the end of
this section, minors in other departments are attractive and should be considered.
Examples include business French, communications, computer science, legal
assistant studies, Native American studies, public administration and public
relations. A complete listing of minors is located at the front of this Catalog.

Marketing Specialty

Management
Specialty
Total Credits Required: 15
Required Courses:
MN451 Labor Law
MN461 Management Simulation
MN469 Collective Bargaining
MN471 Production &amp;: Operations
Management: Models,
Methods and Applications

4

3
3

Total Credits Required: 18
Required Courses:
MK381 Consumer Behavior
MK387 Advertising
MK480 Marketing Research
MK481 Marketing Management
MK486 International Marketing
MK
Elective

5

Business and Economics • 133

3
3
3
3
3
3

�Bachelor of Science: Finance and Economics
The study of finance and economics affords an opportunity for the student to
acquire a general knowledge of business and economic systems. Specialized
courses are included to develop ability in the use of the tools of economic and
financial theory and analysis. To deal with the advances in sophistication and
rigor in this discipline, students are required to take calculus. The program
prepares students for careers in business, government service, education and
graduate study.
Business Core (44 Credits)

AC132
AC133
BA211
BA231
BA254
BA466
DP151
EC201
EC202
FN341
MK281

MN365
MA111

Principles of Accounting
Principles of Accounting II
Business Statistics
Business Communications
Business Law I
Business Policy
Computer Applications
Prin. of Macroeconomics
Prin. of Microeconomics
Managerial Finance
Marketing Principles &amp;
Strategy
Human Resources
Management
College Algebra

..

4
4

3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4

Business Law II
Money, Banking and

-

..

'May count toward social science general education requirement.
"'May count toward B.S. degree requirement.

3
3
3

General education requirements and sufficient elective credits must be completed so
that at least 124 semester credits have been
earned.

Major Requirements (41 credits)

BA255
EC304

3
Monetary Policy"
3
Public Finance
International Economics
3
Intermediate Microeconomics 3
Intermediate Macroeconomics 3
Financial Analysis and Policy 4
4
Investment Strategy
Calculus for Business and
4
Life Sciences
11
EC/FN/ AC Electives
EC305
EC408
EC308
EC309
FN446
FN448
MA112

3

Bachelor of Science: Finance and Economics
(sample schedule)
SPRING

FALL
First Year
EN110 Freshman Composition'
MA 111 College Algebra
NS
Elective
AC132 Principles of Accounting I
Elective

3
3
4
4

...2
17

SD101 Fundamentals of Speech
MA112 Calculus for Business
&amp; Life Sciences
Elective
NS
AC133 Principles of Accounting II
Elective

3

4

4
3

...2
17

Second Year
EN210 Research Paper Process

BA211
3

or•
EN215 Intro. to Literature &amp; Research
Elective
HU
EC201 Prin. of Macroeconomics
BA254 Business Law I
DP151 Computer Applications

4
3
3

HU
EC202
BA255

Business Statistics
Elective
Prin. of Microeconomics
Business Law II
Elective

--1
16

Business and Economics • 134

3

4
3
3

--1
16

�Third Year

FN341
EC309
BA231

Managerial Finance
4
Intermediate Macroeconomics 3
Business Communications
3
.--2
Electives
16

Free Elective
4
Money, Banking &amp;t Monetary
Policy
3
MK281 Marketing Principles &amp;t Strategy 3
EC/FN/ AC Elective
4
Elective
~

EC304

12
Fourth Year

EC308 Intermediate Microeconomics
3
EC408 International Economics
3
MN365 Human Resource Management 3
EC/FN/ AC Elective
3
FN448 Investment Strategy
_!

EC305 Public Finance
FN446 Financial Analysis &amp;t Policy
BA466 Business Policy
EC/FN/AC Elective

3
4
3
__i
14

15

"English composition may be taken either fall or spring semester.

Associate Degree: Business Administration
This program prepares students for entry-level positions in industry and
government requiring two years of college-level business preparation. The
program is oriented toward marketing and should be of special interest to
individuals seeking careers in marketing or as management trainees in retail
organizations. The degree program is transferable into a four-year program in
business administration.
FN245

General Education Requirements

EN110
EN210
EN215
SD101
PY101
PY228
EC202

Freshman Composition
Research Paper Process

3

or

3

Intro. to Literature &amp;t Research
Fundamentals of Speech
3
Introduction of Psychology
or
3-4
Organizational Behavior
Principles of Microeconomics 3

Departmental Requirements

AC132

Principles of Accounting I

4

or
AC230
BA231
BA254
BA2SS

Fundamentals of Accounting
Business Communications
Business Law I
Business Law II

4
3
3
3

Principles of Finance

or
FN341
MK281
MK283
MK285
MK387
MN365
BA105
DP151

3-4
Managerial Finance
Marketing Principles
and Strategy
4
Principles of Selling
3
Retail Management
3
Advertising Theory and
Practice
3
Human Resource Management 3
Business Mathematics
3
Computer Applications
3

Sufficient elective credits must be completed
so that at least 62 semester credits have been
earned.

Business and Economics • 135

�Associate in Business Administration (sample schedule)
FALL

SPRING

first Ytar
AC132 Principles of Accounting I

or

4

AC230 Fundamentals of Accounting
EN110 Freshman Composition·
PY101 Introduction to Psychology

or

3

SD101
MK283
MK285
EC202
DP151

Fundamentals of Speech
3
Marketing Principles &amp;: Strategy 3
Retail Management
3
Prin. of Microeconomics
3
Computer Applications
....J
15

3-4

PY228 Organizational Behavior
BAIOS Business Mathematics
Elective

3
~

16-17

Stcond Ytar
MK283 Principles of Selling
BA254 Business Law I
EN210 Research Paper Process

or•

3
3
3

EN215 Intro. to Literature &amp;: Research
EN245 Principles of Finance
3
Elective
_J

MN365
MK387
BA255
BA231

Human Resource Management 3
Advertising Theory &amp;: Practice 3
3
Business Law II
3
Business Communications
3-4
Elective
15-16

15

·English composition may be taken either fall or spring semester.

Associate Degree: Office Administration
This program is designed for students seeking careers as an administrative
assistant, word processor, corresponding secretary or office supervisor. Good
basic writing skills are required.
2-4
OA112 Keyboard Skillbuilding
3
0A113 Document Formatting II
General Education Requirements
AC132 Principles of Accounting I
EN110 Freshman Composition
3
4
or
EN210 Research Paper Process
OA119 Accounting Procedures
or
3
3
OA235 Automated Office Systems
EN215 Intro. to Literature&amp;: Research
SD101
Fundamentals of Speech
3
Business Electives (2-4) From
General Education Electives
6
MN365 Human Resource Management 3
MK281 Marketing Principles &amp;:
Departmental Requirements
3
Strategy
BA226 Records Management
3
1-3
Business Skills
BA261
BA231
Business Communications
3
3
FN245 Principles of Finance
BA121
Introduction to Business
3
3
BA254 Business Law I
BAIOS Business Mathematics
3
DP160 Personal Computer WorkSufficient elective credits must be completed
Station Operating Systems 3·
so that at least 64 semester credits have been
DP151
Lotus 1-2-3
2
earned.
DP151
dBase
2
DP241
Desktop Publishing
3
DP225 Word Processing Techniques 2
OA111 Keyboarding/ Document
3
Formating I

Business and Economics • 136

�Associate Degree: Office Administration
(sample schedule)
FALL

SPRING

First Ytar
0A111 Keyboarding/Document

Formatting I
BA121 Introduction to Business
DP160 Operating Systems
ENllO Freshman Composition
BA105 Business Mathematics
DP151 Lotus 1-2-3

3
3
3
3
3

Keyboard Skillbuilding
Document Formatting II
Computer Applications
Fundamentals of Speech
Elective
Designated Bus.inessElective

2
3
2

OA112
OA113
DP151
SD101

__£

3
3

_J
16

17
Second Year

EN210 Research Paper Process

or•

4

EN215 Intro. to Literature &amp; Research
DP225 Word Processing Techniques
OA119 Accounting Procedures

or

2
4

AC132 Principles of Accounting I
DP241 Desktop Publishing
General Education Elective

BA231 Business Communications
OA235 Automotated Office Systems
BA226 Records Management
Designated Business Elective
General Education Elective
Elective

3
3
3
1
3
_J
16

3
_J
15

Associate Degree: Personal Computer Specialist
Personal computer specialists are in tune with the direction of the industry.
The personal computer of today outperforms the mainframe computers of a
generation ago at a fraction of the cost. This associate degree trains individuals to
assist personal computer users. They will be able to assemble, upgrade, maintain,
troubleshoot and repair personal computers; install and maintain both peer-topeer and client-server local area networks (LANs); as well as configure systems
for achieving maximum efficiency of the systems. They will be able to install and
operate user application software packages, also. These skills are combined with
general education and business courses.
·
General Education Requirements

ENllO
EN210

Freshman Composition
Research Paper Process

3

or
EN215 Intro. to Literature &amp; Research
SD101
Fundamentals of Speech
PY228
Organizational Behavior
General Education Electives

3
3
3
3

Department Requirements

OA119
BA231
BA254
MK281

Accounting Procedures
(or AC132 and AC133)
Business Communications
Business Law I
Marketing Principles &amp;
Strategy

OA111 . Keyboarding/Document
Formatting I
DP225
DP160
DP163
DP260

4

DP263

3
3

DPlSl
DPlSl
DP241

3

3

or
Word Processing Techniques
Pesonal Computers Workstation Operating Systems
Troubleshooting &amp; Repair
of Personal Computers
Personal Computers
Network Operating Systems
Storage, Protection &amp;
Recovery of PC
Lotus 1-2-3
Computer Applications
Desktop Publishing
Electives

62 Credits Required for Degree

Business and Economics • 137

2
3
3
3
3
2
2

3

12

�Associate Degree: Personal Computer Specialist
(sample schedule)
FALL

SPRING

First Ytar

OA111 Keyboarding/Document
Formatting I
or
DP225 Word Processing Techniques
ENI 10 Freshman Composition
PY228 Organizational Behavior
DPISI Lotus 1-2-3
BA254 Business Law I

DP163
3

DP160
2
3
3
2

DP151
SD101

-1

Troubleshooting and Repair
of Personal Computers
3
Personal Computer Workstation
Operating Systems
3
dBase
2
3
Fundamentals of Speech
Elective
J
17

13-14

Stcond Ytar

EN210 Research Paper Process
or
3
EN215 Intro. to Literature &amp; Research
MI&lt;281 Marketing Principles &amp; Strategy 3
OA119 Accounting Procedures

BA231
DP260
DP263

4

M

AC132 Principles of Accounting I
DP241 Desktop Publishing
General Education Elective

Business Communications
3
Personal Computers Network
Operating Systems
3
Storage, Protection and
Recovery of Personal Computer 3
J
Elective
15

3
_.1

16

Associate Degree fn Technical Accounting
This program is designed for the student who does not plan to go to college
for four years but desires a working knowledge in the field of accounting. The
program provides students with knowledge in the accounting techniques used in
modem business. Emphasis is on business administration courses in addition to
accounting courses such as economics, business law, data processing and business
communications. After completing this program, the student may transfer to the
four-year program without loss of credit.
General Education Requirements

EN110
50101
EN210
EN215
MA092

Freshman Composition
Fundamentals of Speech
Research Paper Process

3
3

or

3

Intro. to Literature &amp; Research
Intermediate Algebra

or
MA111
EC201

3

College Algebra
Prin. of Macroeconomics

or

FN341

3

Prin. of Microeconomics
EC202
General Education Elective

AC232
AC233
AC332
BA231
BA254
AC421
DP151
FN245

3

4
Intermediate Accounting I
4
Intermediate Accounting II
3
Cost Accounting I
3
Business Communication
3
Business Law I
Federal Taxation Accounting I 3
3
Computer Applications
Principles of Finance
3-4
or
Managerial Finance

Sufficient elective credits must be completed
so that at least 64 semester credits have been
earned.

Departmental Requirements

AC132
AC133

Principles of Accounting I
Principles of Accounting II

4
4

Business and Economics • 138

�Associate: Technical Accounting (sample schedule)
FALL

SPRING

First Year

AC132 Principles Accounting I
EN110 Freshman Composition
Electives
MA111 College Algebra·
DP151 Computer Applications

4

3
3
3

BA254
AC133
SD101

Business Law I
Principles of Accounting II
Fundamentals of Speech
Elective

~

3
4

3

.R

16

16
Second Year
AC232 Intermediate Accounting I
AC332 Cost Accounting I
AC421 Federal Taxation Accounting I
EN210 Research Paper Process
or
EN215 Intro. to Literature &amp; Research
FN245 Principles of Finance

4
4

3
3

.....1

Intermediate Accounting II
Business Communications
Prin. of Macroeconomics
or
EC202 Prine. of Microeconomics
General Education Elective
Electives
AC233
BA231
EC201

17

4

3
3
3

...l
15

'College Algebra recommended; intermediate algebra required; MA092 credit does not apply toward 64
credits for degree.
·

Certificate: Information Processing
This program prepares students for entry-level office positions as word
processors or receptionists. The program develops other fundamental skills in
communications, computer applications and records management.
(sample schedule)
FALL

SPRING

EN110 Freshman Composition
BA105 Business Mathematics
OA111 Keyboarding/Document
Formatting I
DP225 Word Processing Techniques
Elective

3

3
3

2

---1
14

SD101
OA235
BA226
OA112
OA113
DP151
DP151

Fundamentals of Speech
Automated Office Systems
Records Management
Keyboard Skillbuilding
Document Formatting II
Lotus 1-2-3
dBase

3
3

3
2

3
2

...l
18

Business and Economics • 139

�Certificate: Personal Computer Specialist
This program provides the skills necessary to assist personal computer users
as described under the associate degree program. With additional courses in
general education and business, holders of this certificate can obtain the associate
degree.
(sample schedule)

FALL
DP160 Personal Computers Workstation Operating Systems
DP151 Lotus 1-2-3
DP151 dBase
OA119 Accounting Procedures
EN110 Freshman Composition
OA111 Keyboarding/Document
Formatting I

or

DP163
3
2
2
4
3

DP260
DP241
PY228
DP263

SPRING
Troubleshooting and Repair
of Personal Computers
Personal Computers
Network Operating Systems
Desktop Publishing
Organizational Behavior
Storage, Protection and
Recovery of Personal Computer

3
3
3

3
~

15

2-3

DP225 Word Processing Techniques
16-17

Minor Courses of Study
Nine minors are offered in the Department of Business and Economics.
Course requirements are set out below. Elective courses are to be chosen in
consultation with advisors.

Accounting-Finance Minor
Total Credits Required: 24
Required Courses:
AC132 Principles of Accounting I
AC133 Principles of Accounting n
FN341
Managerial Finance
AC and FN Electives

General Business Minor
4
4
4

12

Economics Minor
Total Credits Required: 21
Required Courses:
EC201
Prin. of Macroeconomics
EC202
Prin. of Microeconomics
EC308
Intermediate Microeconomics
EC309
Intermediate Macroeconomics
EC
Electives

3
3
3
3
9

Total Credits Required: 22-23
Required Courses:
AC132 Principles of Accounting I

or
OA119
MN360
MK281
EC201
EC202
FN245

Accounting Procedures
Principles of Management
Marketing Principles &amp;
Strategy
Prin. of Macroeconomics
Prin. of Microeconomics
Principles of Finance

or
FN341
BA231

Managerial Finance
Business Communication

Economics-Finance Minor
Total Credits Required: 28
Required Courses:
AC132 Principles of Accounting I
AC133 Principles of Accounting II
EC201
Prin. of Macroeconomics
EC202
Prin. of Microeconomics
FN341
Managerial Finance
EC or FN Electives

4
4

3
3
4

10

Business and Economics• 140

4

3
3

3
3
3-4

3

�Health Care Administration

Marketing Minor

Totill Credits Required: 30
Required Courses:
AC230 Fundamentals of Accounting 4
FN245
Principles of Finance
3
MN365 Human Resource Management 3
MN469 Collective Bargaining
3
ES140
Health &amp; Fitness
3
HE208 Nutrition
2
HE2IO Intro. to Health Care Concepts 3
HE352 Health Issues of Aging
3
Populations
BA354
Legal &amp; Financial Issues in
Health Care Administration 3
ID399
Internship
3

Total Credits Required: 21

Human Resource Management
Minor
Total Credits Required: 31
Required Courses:

EC201
EC202
BA254
MN360
MN365
MN451
MN469
PY228
PY396
PY201

Prin. of Macroeconomics
Prin. of Microeconomics
Business Law 1
Principles of Management
Human Resource Management
Labor Law
Collective Bargaining
Organizational Behavior
Tests and Measurements
Communication Skills in
Counseling

3
3

or

3

PY383 Industrial Psychology

3
3

3
4

3
3
3

Required Courses:

MK281
MK283
MK387
MK481
MK486
MK
EC202

.

Marketing Principles &amp;
Strategy
3
Principles of Selling
3
Advertising Theory &amp; Practice 3
Marketing Management
3
International Marketing
3
Electives
3
3
Prin. of Microeconomics

Office Administration Minor
Total Credits Required: 23
Required Courses:

DP160
DPISI
DP241
DP225
BA226
OA235
BA121
OA119
AC132

Operating Systems
Lotus 1-2-3
ordBase
Desktop Publishing
Word Processing Techniques
Records Management
Automated Office Systems
Introduction to Business
Accounting Procedures
or
Principles of Accounting I

3
2

3
2

3
3
3
4

Personal Computer Specialist
Minor
Total Credits Required: 20
Required Courses:

DP160

Personal Computer Workstation Operating Systems
DP163 Troubleshooting and Repair
of Personal Computers
DP260 Personal Computers
Network Operating System
DP263 Storage, Protection &amp;
Recovery of Personal
Computers
DP/CS/ AM Electives

Business and Economics• 141

3
3
3
3
8

�Business and Economics • 142

��BACCALAUREATE
Computer and Mathematical Sciences
Electrical Engineering
Engineering Management
Environmental Engineering Technology
Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Mathematics
Elementary and Secondary Teaching
Mechanical Engineering

ASSOCIATE
General Engineering
General Engineering Technology
Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Telecommunications Engineering Technology

MINORS
Computer Science
Mathematics
Mathematics Elementary Teaching
Mathematics Secondary Teaching

Engineering &amp; Mathematics • 144

�SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
AND MATHEMTICS
Faculty: Associate Professor Ray Adams, Dean of School of Engineering and
Mathematics, Professors Bernard Arbic, David M. McDonald, Thomas Mickewich,
Gary Thesing, Paul Wilson; Associate Professors Thomas Boger, Lawrence H.
Bolio, James Devaprasad, Paul R. Duesing, Mieczyslaw Gutowski, John T. Madi,
Mohamad Qatu, and Charles L. Weber; Assistant Professors Steven Gerrish,
Janina Gutowska, Galen Harrison, Ajay Mahajan, Alan D. Niemi, Keith E.
Schwiderson, Lester Spencer, Randall Suggitt, Mark Terwilliger and Maurice
Walworth; Instructor Sherilyn Duesing.

Mission and Philosophy
The School of Engineering and Mathematics offers challenging undergraduate programs that focus on a personal approach to education which results in the
development of students as contributing citizens, viable professionals and
fulfilled, caring individuals. The school's focus has been education in the
fundamentals for lifelong careers and education that promotes an image of
positive, caring faculty with satisfied graduates who are employed or prepared
for advanced study in their chosen fields. The fundamental concepts used by the
school in developing programs and courses are quality, personal attention and
added value.
All bachelor of science degrees in engineering, and the bachelor of science
and associate degrees in technology, are designed to be accreditable by the
Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). An industrial
advisory board actively participates in the development of programs and curriculum. Engineering and engineering technology programs emphasize the application of theory to real world engineering. All programs are laboratory intensive
and structured to maximize student use of equipment under faculty supervision
and guidance.
Mathematics and computer science degree programs are designed to address
curriculum recommendations of the most influential professional organizations of
the disciplines, such as the Association for Computing Machinery and the
Committee on the Undergraduate Program in Mathematics. Upper division
mathematics and computer science major courses have average enrollments of 1015 students and provide dose interaction between faculty and students.
A wide range of academic programs and degree levels is offered by the
school. Resources and special programs are available to optimize the student's
success, educational experience and professional options. These include the
University Leaming Center, work study, senior design experience, cooperative
education, summer internships, student organizations and faculty/ student
research.
Senior Design Experience: Baccalaureate programs in engineering and
engineering technology include a senior design experience that prepares students
for the transition from college to employment. These courses incorporate lectures
and laboratory exercises in team building skills, peer evaluation, scheduling and
time lines, ethics and creative problem solving. Most involve multi-disciplinary

Engineering &amp; Mathematics • 145

�teams of students working on large-scale industrial projects which could be
product or process design and build, or product or process research. Students are
required to develop and manage a budget, establish methods of purchasing items,
and regularly interface with an industrial project contact.
Cooperative education and summer internships: Students are encouraged
to participate in the cooperative education programs and summer internships.
Through these experiences, students gain valuable industrial experience that can
lead to greater job opportunities upon graduation and higher starting salaries.
Some examples of participating employers include General Motors, Delco
Electronics, Ford, Mead Paper, Michigan Scientific and Dura Automotive.
Related Professional Opportunities
Student organizations: Memberships in student chapters of professional
student organizations are available to further enhance the educational opportunities for students. Organizations include the American Society of Mechanical
Engineers (ASME), Institute for Electrical Electronic Engineers (IEEE), Mathematics Club, Association of Computing Machinery, Society of Automotive Engineers
(SAE), Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME), Society of Women Engineers
(SWE) and Tau Alpha Pi Honor Society.
Faculty/student applied research: The autonomous systems laboratory
serves as a research center as well as an undergraduate laboratory for courses
such as dynamics, automatic control and sensor technology. The focus of the
laboratory is research in robotics, controls and intelligent sensors, as well as the
integration of modem technology in the undergraduate curriculum. Student
participation in the applied research projects of the ASL is encouraged.
Admission Requirements
Freshman: Please refer to the section on Admissions for further details. The
school does not have additional entrance requirements.
Transfer Students: Articulation agreements exist with many other institutions. An evaluation of all previous course work will be made upon acceptance to
the University. After evaluation of course work, an individualized plan of study
will be developed by the department chair or faculty advisor. Please refer to the
section on Admissions for further details.

DEPARTMENT OF
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
Assistant Professor Maurice Walworth, Chair

Bachelor of Science: Electrical Engineering
Electrical engineering combines principles from science and mathematics to
develop solutions to computer- and electrical-related problems. Professional
career opportunities cover a broad spectrum of engineering in such areas as
hardware and software design, analysis, testing and development, robotics,
research, and manufacturing.

Engineering &amp; Mathematics • 146

�The electrical engineering program at Lake Superior State University is
designed to prepare graduates with knowledge and skills for a rewarding
engineering career. The program is especially focused to provide students with
an applications orientation to electrical engineering. The curriculum offers strong
fundamentals in electronic network analysis, digital circuits, electronic devices,
electrical-mechanical systems, control systems, and microcontroller programming
and interfacing. Students can select specific options in digital systems design,
robotics and control systems or electrical-mechanical systems. The digital
systems design option is structured to prepare individuals for careers in digital
electronics and computer systems. The robotics and control systems option is
structured to prepare individuals for careers in robotics, automated manufacturing or control systems engineering. The electrical-mechanical systems option
combines electrical and mechanical course work to prepare individuals for careers
in electrical-mechanical systems and product design. All three options provide
students with a strong foundation in fundamentals with an emphasis on the
application of engineering theory to real-world problems.
The curriculum contains a strong laboratory emphasis that provides the
student with practical design applications of theoretical concepts. During the
senior design courses, electrical engineering students will work on cross-disciplinary design teams with other engineering and technology students on solicited
projects from industry. Computer applications, technical problem-solving,
teamwork and communication skills are reinforced throughout the course work.
During their course of study, students will work in modem, state-of-the-art
laboratories in electronics, digital systems, robotics, automated manufacturing
systems and electrical-mechanical systems. Students will also have direct contact
with expert professors in both the lecture and laboratory components of their
courses. Cooperative education opportunities exist for those students who wish
to interlace professional work opportunities with their engineering studies.
To complete the bachelor of science in electrical engineering, students must
complete the course requirements listed below and demonstrate writing proficiency. A grade of C (2.0) or better must be achieved in all courses listed as
department requirements.

Bachelor of Science: Electrical Engineering (126 credits)
Departmental Requirements (97 Credits)
Mathematics

MA143
MA144
MA207
MA208
MA243
MA343

Calculus for Engineering I
Calculus for Engineering II
Prin. of Statistical Methods
Stat.Appl.for Qual.Control
Calculus and Linear Algebra
for Engineers
Differential Equations for
Engineers

4
4

3
1
4
4

Sciences

CH108
PH231
PH232

Applied Chemistry
Applied Physics for
Engineers and Scientists I
Applied Physics for
Engineers and Scientists II

4

4

Engineering

EE101
EE105
EE125
EE210
EE2SO
EE310
EE315
EE330
EE370
EE375
EE440
EG265
EG490
EG495
EM220
RS460

Intro. to Electrical Engineering 2
Fabrication Fundamentals
1
Digital Fundamentals
4
Circuits and Machines
4
Micro-controller Fundamentals 4
Network Analysis I
5
Network Analysis II
3
Electro-Mechanical Systems 4 .
Electronics I
4
Electronics II
4
Electromagnetic Fields
3
"C" Programming
3
Engineering Design Project I 3
Engineering Design Project II 3
Statics
3
Control Systems
4

4

Engineering &amp; Mathematics • 147

�Engintering Eltctivts for
Digital Systems Option
EE355
Micro-controller Systems
EE420
Digital Design
EE425
Digital Signal Processing
Enginuring Eltetivts for
Robotics and Control Systtms Option
RS385
Robotics Engineering
RS430
Systems Integration and
Machine Vision
RS43S
Automated Manufacturing
Systems

ME335
ME336

Fluid Mechanics
Thermodynamics I

3
3

4

4

General Education Requirements

3

(29 Credits)

3
4
4

Enginuring Eltctivts for
Electrical-Mechanical Systems Option
ME225 Strength of Materials
3
ME275 Engineering Materials
3
EM320 Dynamics (Required)
4

Lower Division Courses
ENl 10 Freshman Composition
EN205 Technical Report Writing
UN101 University Seminar I
UN102 University Seminar II
UN103 University Seminar III
UN104 University Seminar IV
Humanities or Aesthetics
SD101
Fundamentals of Speech

1
4/3
3

Upper Division Courses
Humanities or Aesthetics
Natural or Social Science
S0103 Cultural Diversity
Social Science

4/3
4/3
3
4

3
3
1
1
1

Bachelor of Science: Electrical Engineering
(sample schedule)
Fall

Spring

First Year
UN101-2 University Seminar I &amp; II
2
EN110 Freshman Composition
3
Humanities or Aesthetics
4/3
EE101 Intro. to Electrical Engineering 2
MAISO PreCalculus Mathematics
(if needed)
.ill
14
Second Ytar
MA144 Calculus for Engineering II
4
PH231 Applied Physics for
Engineers &amp; Scientists I
4
4
EE210 Circuits and Machines
EE250 Micro-controller Fundamentals ....i
16

Third Year
MA343 Differential Equations for
Engineers
EE310 Network Analysis I
EE330 Electro-Mechanical Systems
EE370 Electronics I

4
5
4

....i

UN103-4University Seminar III &amp; IV
EN205 Technical Report Writing
CH108 Applied Chemistry
EE125 Digital Fundamentals
EE105 Fabrication Fundamenals
MA143 Calculus for Engineering I

2
3
4
4
1

....i
18

MA243 Calculus and Linear Algebra
for Engineers
PH232 Applied Physics for
Engineers &amp; Scientists II
EM220 Statics
50101 Fundamentals of Speech
EG265 "C" Programming

MA207
MA208
EE315
EE375

Prin. of Statistical Methods
Stat. Appl. for Qua!. Control
Network Analysis II
Electronics II
Engineering Elective

17

Engineering &amp; Mathematics • 148

4

4
3
3

-2

17
3
1
3
4

....i
15

�Fourth
EG490
EE440
RS460

Year
Engineering Design Project I
3
Electromagnetic Fields
3
Control Systems
4
Natural or Social Science Elect. 4/3
Engineering Elective
....i

EG495

17/18

3
Engineering Design Project II
4/3
Humanities or Aesthetics
Cultural Diversity
3
Engineering Elective
3
Social Science
....i
16/17

Students must complete one of the following options.
Digital Systems Engineering Electives

EE355
EE420
EE425

Micro-controller Systems
Digital Design
Digital Signal Processing

4
4

3

Robotics and Control Engineering
Electives

RS385
RS430
RS435

Robotics Engineering
Systems Integration and
Machine Vision
Automated Manufacturing
Systems

3

Electrical-Mechanical Engineering
Electives (Select EM320 and 3 others)

ME225
ME275
EM320
ME335
ME336

Strength of Materials
Engineering Materials
Dynamics (Required)
Fluid Mechanics
Thermodynamics I

3
3
4

3
3

4
4

DEPARTMENT OF MANUFACTURING
ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
Associate Professor James Devaprasad, Chair

Bachelor of Science: Manufacturing Engineering
Technology
Manufacturing engineering technology (MfgET) is a multi-disciplinary field
integrating basic knowledge from fields such as mechanical engineering, electrical/ electronics engineering, computer science, management and economics.
MfgET is that specialty in the engineering profession that provides expertise to
plan the practices of manufacturing, to research and develop the tools, processes,
machines and equipment, and to integrate the facilities, personnel and systems for
producing quality products with optimal expenditures.
Graduates with a B.S. degree in MfgET could be involved in a wide range of
areas from applied research to technical management. Whether it be a single gear
or a complete automobile engine, the logical set of events that results in a finished
product is planned and implemented by a manufacturing engineer.
The B.S. degree program in MfgET at LSSU is accredited nationally by TAC/
ABET (Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for
Engineering and Technology). The program emphasis is in the application of
robotics, automation, computer-aided manufacturing and intelligent sensors to
modern manufacturing. Job titles of graduates from the MfgET program could
include: Applications engineer, robotics engineer, systems engineer, industrial
technologist, automation engineer, production technologist, and manufacturing
engineer.

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�As with all engineering technology programs, the focus of the MfgET
program is the applied/ implementation aspect of engineering. Therefore, unlike
accredited engineering programs that require four or more calculus courses (or
advanced mathematics courses), the MfgET program requires only one calculus
course and one statistics course as necessary background for applied engineering.
In addition to the traditional training facilities such as manufacturing
processes lab, materials lab, electronics lab and digital/microprocessor lab, LSSU
is home for a state-of-the-art automated manufacturing lab consisting of several
industrial robots, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), machine vision/sensor
systems and material handling systems. Class and lab sizes in the technical
courses are kept small to allow effective learning and interaction between
students and faculty. Communication, teamwork and interpersonal skills are
reinforced throughout the curriculum. Cooperative education opportunities exist
for those students interested in integrating professional work experience with
their engineering technology studies. The culmination of the education in
manufacturing engineering technology is a senior design project where the
students work in multi-disciplinary teams on projects from industry.
Entrance requirements for freshmen students into the program are the same
as the general entrance policy into any program at the University. Students can
also transfer into the MfgET program after completing an associate degree in a
related field from a community college. Such students can typically complete the
B.S. degree in MfgET in two more years at LSSU. Please refer to the section on
Admissions for further details.
Robotics and Automation: Students have the option to complete the S.S. degree
in MfgET with a special emphasis in robotics and automation. In order to get this
emphasis, students are required to take three specific courses in place of three
elective courses already required in the curriculum. Students who meet the
requirements for this emphasis will be identified as such on their transcripts.
A scientific "high technology" basis in the field of manufacturing engineering
technology is evolving. The MfgET program is designed to place LSSU students
at the leading edge of this evolution.

Bachelor of Science: Manufacturing Engineering
Technology (127 credits)
Departmental Requirements {102 Credits)

Mathematics
MA109 Trigonometry and Vectors
MA140 Algebra for Technologists
MA143 Ca_Iculus for Engineering I
MA207 Pnn. of Statistical Methods
MA208 Stat.Appl.for Qual.Control
Sciences
CH108 Applied Chemistry
PH221 Elements of Physics
1

2
4
4
3

1
4
4

Engineering
EE125
o·1g1ta
· J Fundamentals
EE250
MicrtK troll
4
ETllO
Appli~~Iec: ~;ndamentals 4
c1 and PLC 4

ET175
EG490
EG495
MEllO
ME115
ME140
ME275
MT215
MT225
MT315
RS280
RS365
RS480
TC110

4
Applied Electronics
Engineering Design Project I 3
Engineering Design Project II 3
3
Manufacturing Processes I
3
Manufacturing Processes II
Computer-Aided Drafting and
Geometric Dimension and
Tolerancing (CAD and GD&amp;T) 4
Engineering Materials
3
4
Design for Manufacturing
Statics and Strength of Materials 3
NC/CNC Manufacturing
3
Process
3
Robotics Technology
Programmable Logic
3
Controllers
Control Systems &amp; Automation 4
Industrial Safety
2

Engine enng
· &amp; Mathematics • 150

�Support Courses

CS IOI
CSIOS
MN360

Lower Division Course,

Intro. to Microcomputer Appl.
Intro. Computer Programming
Principles of Management
Cooperative Education
MA/Science Elective
Technical Elective
Free Electives

ENI IO
EN205

3
3
3
2
3
3
6

SDIOI

Freshman Compcsition
Technical Report Writing
Humanities or Aesthetics
Fundamentals of Speech

3

3

4/3
3

Upptr Division Course,

50103

General Education Requirements

(25 Credits)

Humanities or Aesthetics 4/3
Natural or Social Science 4/3
Cultural Diversity
3
3
Social Science (Economics)

Bachelor of Science: Manufacturing
Engineering Technology
(sample schedule)
FALL

Spring

First Year

MA092 Intermediate Algebra•

(4)

or
Humanities or Aesthetics
4/3
MEllO Manufacturing Processes I
3
ME140 Computer-Aided Drafting and
Geometric Dimension and
4
Tolerancing (CAD &amp; GD&amp;T)
ENllO Freshman Composition
3
CSIOI Intro. to Microcomputer Appl. .2

MEI IS
EN205
MA140
MA109
CHI08

Manufacturing Processes II
Technical Report Writing
Algebra for Technologists
Trigonometry and Vectors
Applied Chemistry

3
3
4

2

.....i
16

16/17

Stcond Ytar

PH221
ETllO
MA207
MA208
RS280

Elements of Physics I
Applied Electricity &amp; PLC
Prin. of Statistical Methods
Stat. Appl. for
Qual. Control
Robotics Technology

4

MT225 Statics &amp; Strength of Materials

4

ME275
SD101
ET175
ET125

3

1

Engineering Materials
Fundamentals of Speech
Applied Electronics
Digital Fundamentals

.2

3
3
3
4
_i
17

15

Total credits requried to compltte associate degrte"' 64
Third Year

MA143 Calculus for Engineering I
4
MT315 NC/CNC Manufacturing
Process
3
CSIOS Intro. to Computer Programming 3
TCllO Industrial Safety
2
MN360 Principles of Management
.2

MT215
RS365

Design for Manufacturing
:
Free Elective+
Programmable Logic Controllers 3
3
Free Elective+
MA or Science Elective+

15

Summer

Cooperative Education++

2

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"f6

�Fourth Year
EE2SO
EG491
RS480

Microcontroller Fundamentals 4
Engineering Desing Project I
3
Control Systems &amp;: Automation 4
Technical Elective••
3
Natural or Social Science Elect. _J

EG495
50103

3
Engineering Design Project II
3
Cultural Diversity
4/3
Humanities or Aesthetics
Social Science (Economics)
~
13/14

17
Total credits required to complete BS degree = 127
• Students placed in MA092 should take natural/social science elective in the summer or
later in the curriculum.
•• To be approved by department chair.
+ For robotics and automation emphasis EG265 "C" Programming, RS430 Systems
Integration and Machine Vision, and MA143 Calculus for Engineering I are required.
++If cooperative education opportunity is not available, a technical elective approved by
department chair may be substituted.

Associate Degree: Manufacturing Engineering
Technology
Departmental Requirements (64 Credits)

Mathematics and Sc:ienc:e Courses

Engineering and Engineering Technology Courses

MA109
MA140
MA207
MA208

EE125
ET110
ET175
MEllO
ME115
ME140
ME275
MT225
RS280

Digital Fundamentals
4
Appl. Electricity&amp;: PLC
4
Applied Electronics
4
Manufacturing Processes I
3
Manufacturing Processes II
3
Computer-Aided Drafting and
Geometric Dimension and
Tolerancing (CAD and GD&amp;:TI 4
Engineering Materials
3
Statics and Strength of Materials 3
Robotics Technology
3

PH221
CH108

Trigonometry and Vectors
Algebra for Technologists
Prin. of Statistical Methods
Stat. Appl. for Qua!.
Control
Elements of Physics I
Applied Chemistry

2
4

3

1
4
4

Support Courses

CS101
EN110
EN205
50101

Intro. to Microcomputer Appl. 3
Freshman Composition
3
Technical Report Writing
3
Fundamentals of Speech
3
4/3
Humanities or Aesthetics

Associate Degree: Manufacturing Engineering
Technology (sample schedule)
SPRING

FALL

First Year
MA092 Intermediate Algebra•

(4)

or
Humanities or Aesthetics
4/3
ME110 Manufacturing Processes I
3
ME140 Computer-Aided Drafting and
Geometric Dimension and
Tolerancing (CAD and GD&amp;:T) 4
EN110 Freshman Composition
3
CS101 Intro. to Microcomputer Appl. ~

ME115
EN205
MA140
MA109
CHIOB

Manufacturing Processes II
Technical Report Writing
Algebra for Technologists
Trigonometry and Vectors
Applied Chemistry

16/17

Engineering &amp;: Mathematics • 152

3
3
4
2
_J
16

�Second Year
PH221
ETllO
MA207
MA208
RS280

Elements of Physics I
Applied Electricity &amp; PLC
Prin. of Statistical Methods
Stat. Appl. for
Qual. Control
Robotics Technology

4
4
3

1
~

MT225 Statics &amp; Strength of Materials 3
3
ME275 Engineering Materials
3
SD101 Fundamentals of Speech
ET175 Applied Electronics
4
_!
EE125 Digital Fundamentals
17

15

Total credits required to complete associate degree = 64

DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS

AND COMPUTER SCIENCES
Mark Terwilliger, Chair
In recent years, a quiet revolution has taken place. The computer has moved
out of the back room of large corporations and research institutions into the front
offices and living rooms of modern society. Computer scientists work at the
leading edge of this revolution, developing software systems that allow us to
utilize the electronic hardware the engineers have built. The work is challenging,
and often frustrating, but is ultimately very rewarding.
The department offers a bachelor of science in computer and mathematical
sciences that combines a study of digital computing with the study of mathematical concepts. The resulting program provides students with considerable versatility and potential for future endeavors in which practical quantitative skills are
important. A minor in computer science is also available to provide excellent
support and value to most majors offered at the University. This minor is an
approved teaching minor for students planning to teach at the secondary level.
Entrance requirements: To qualify for admission to the program in computer
and mathematical sciences, applicants must satisfy University admission requirements as described in the Admissions section of this Catalog. (This information is
also included in the Viewbook.)
Secondary school academic subjects should include: Three units of English,
two units of algebra and one unit of geometry. It is strongly recommended that
applicants have a fourth unit of college-preparatory mathematics that includes
one-half unit of trigonometry. A unit of chemistry or physics is also recommended.
For incoming students with college-level achievement, the opportunity will
be offered, by means of examination, to obtain course credit or placement into an
advanced course.

Engineering &amp; Mathematics • 153

�Bachelor of Science: Computer and
Mathematical Sciences
Quantitative Emphasis
Departmental Requirements (70 credits)

CS101
CS105
CSl 21
CS201
CS205
CS211
CS221
CS290
CS312
CS321
CS333
CS334
CS418
CS490

Intro. to Microcomputer Appl. 3
Intro. to Computer
Prograll\lJ\ing
3
Survey of Computer Science 3
Data Structures and
Algorithms
3
Computer Organization and
Architecture
3
Database Applications
3
Computer Networks
3
Independent Study in
Computer Science
3
File and Database Management 3
Computer Graphics
3
Systems Programming
3
Operating Systems Concepts 3
Software Engineering
3
Research Topics in
Computer Science
4

MA143, 144 Calculus for Engineering I, II
or
8
MA151, 152 Calculus I, II
MA215 Fundamental Concepts of
Mathematics
3
MA216 Discrete Mathematics and
Problem Solving
3
MA261 Intro. to Numerical Methods 3
MA305 Computational Linear Algebra 3
MA308 P.robability and Mathematical Statistics
4
MA351 Graph Theory
3

Elective credits and general education
requirements must be completed so that at
least 124 semester credits have been earned.

Bachelor of Science: Computer and
Mathematical Sciences
Quantitative Emphasis (sample schedule)
FALL

SPRING

First Year
MA1SO Pre-Calculus Math. (or Elective) 4
CS101 Intro. to Microcomputer Appl. 3
CSIOS Intro. to Computer Programming 3
EN110 Freshman Composition
3
UN101 University Seminar I
1
_J_
UN102 University Seminar II

MA151 Calculus I
CS121 Survey of Computer Science
Science Course
UN103 University Seminar III
UN104 University Seminar IV
Elective

16

-2
15-16

15

SuondYear
MA215 Fund. Concepts of Mathematics 3
MA152 Calculus II
4
CS201 Data Structures and Algorithms 3
EN210 Research Paper Process
3
Elective
~

4

3
3-4
1
1

MA216 Discrete Mathematics and
Problem Solving
CS211 Database Applications
SD101 Fundamentals of Speech
Science Course
CS290 Independent Study in
Computer Science

Engineering &amp;t Mathematics • 154

3
3
3
4

~
16

�Third Year
Upper-Division Aesthetics
3
MA308 Probability and Mathematical
4
Statistics
CS205 Computer Organization and
Architecture
3
CS333 Systems Programming
3
-1
Elective
16
Fourth Year
MA261 Intro. to Numerical Methods
3
MA305 Computational Linear Algebra 3
CS418 Software Engineering
3
Upper-Level Science Course
3
CS312 File &amp; Database Management __1
15

MA351 Graph Theory
CS334 Operating Systems Concepts
CS221 Computer Networks
Ethics Course3
Elective

3
3
3

-1
15

S0103
CS321
CS490

Cultural Diversity
3
Aesthetics Course
3
Computer Graphics
3
Research Topics in Computer Science4
Elective
...1
16
Total Credits: 124

Bachelor of Science: Computer and
Mathematical Sciences
Systems Emphasis
Departmental Requirements (58 credits)

CS101
CS105
CS121
CS201
CS205
CS211
CS221
CS290
CS312
CS321

Intro. to Microcomputer Appl. 3
Intro. to Computer
Programming
3
Survey of Computer Science 3
Data Structures and Algorithms 3
Computer Organization
and Architecture
3
Database Applications
3
Computer Networks
3
IndependentStudyin
Computer Science
3
File and Database
Management
3
Computer Graphics
3

CS333
CS334
CS418
CS490
MA109
MAlll
MA112
MA207
MA305

3
Systems Programming
Operating Systems Concepts 3
3
Software Engineering
Research Topics in
4
Computer Science
2
Trigonometry and Vectors
3
College Algebra
Calculus for Business and
4
Life Science
3
Prin. of Statistical Methods
Computational Linear Algebra 3

Other Requirements (11 credits)

AC132
AC133
BA121

Principles of Accounting l
Principles of Accounting ll
Introduction to Business

4
4

3

Total Credits: 124

Bachelor of Science: Computer and
Mathematical Sciences
Systems Emphasis (sample schedule)
FALL

SPRING

First Year
Elective (or MA092•)
4
CS101 Intro. to Microcomputer Appl. 3
CS105 Intro. to Computer Progranuning 3
EN110 Freshman Composition
3
1
UN101 University Seminar l
_!
UN102 University Seminar I
15

MA111
CS121

College Algebra
Survey of Computer Science
Science Course
UN103 University Seminar lil
UN104 University Seminar IV
MA109 Trigonometry &amp; Vectors

Engineering &amp; Mathematics • 155

3
3
4

1
1

...1
14

�Stcond Ytar
MA112 Calculus for Business and
Life Sciences
4
AC132 Principles of Accounting I
4
CS201 Data Structures and Algorithms 3
EN210 Research Paper Process
3
Elective
-2
17

MA305 Computational Linear Algebra 3
Database Applications
3
SD101 Fundamentals of Speech
3
4
AC133 Principles of Accounting II
CS290 Computer Science Project
-2
16

csm

Third Ytar

Science Course
MA207 Prin. of Statistical Methods
CS205 Computer Organization and
Architecture
CS333 Systems Programming
Elective

3
3

BA121
CS334
CS221

3
3

Introduction to Business
Operating Systems Concepts
Computer Networks
Ethics Course
Elective

3
3
3
3

-2
15

__i

16
Fourth Year

CS418
CS312

Upper-Division Aesthetics
Software Engineering
Upper-Level Science Course
Upper-Division Elective
File &amp; Datebase Management

3
3
3
3

CS321
CS490

-2

50103

15

Aesthetics Course
Computer Graphics
Research Topics in Computer
Science
Cultural Diversity
Upper-Division Elective

3
3
4
3

2

16

• JJ MA092 is taken, four additional electivt credits are necessary.

Total Credits: 124

MATHEMATICS
A most productive tool: Mathematics is the foundation of the sciences and
the technology largely responsible for our present standard of living. Mathematics is one of the most-productive tools yet discovered for unraveling the mysteries
of our universe. In some instances, it is the only language in which some ideas
can be expressed. Courses offered in this discipline provide the foundation for
future work in mathematics. Our teaching objectives are twofold: To give
students an understanding of mathematics, and to impart an understanding of the
many ways in which this tool may be used.
Career opportunities: Mathematicians are employed as teachers in secondary schools, colleges and universities. Many work for government agencies such
as the Department of Defense, National Aeronautics and Space Administration
and the Department of Commerce. Companies providing computer and data
processing services, educational and testing services, and management and
actuarial services also employ mathematicians.
Graduate study improves opportunities for mathematicians, and students are
encouraged and supported in their graduate school plans and placement. Graduate study in numerous fields related to mathematics is possible.
Entrance Requirements: To qualify for admission to the program in mathematics, applicants must satisfy University admission requirements as described
in the Admissions section of the Catalog. (This information is also included in the
Viewbook.)

Engineering &amp; Mathematics • 156

�Secondary school academic subjects should include: Three units of English,
two units of algebra and one unit of geometry. It is strongly recommended that
applicants have a fourth unit of college-preparatory mathematics that includes
one-half unit of trigonometry. A unit of chemistry or physics is also recommended.
For incoming students with college-Level achievement, the opportunity will
be offered, by means of examination, to obtain course credit or placement into an
advanced course.

Bachelor of Science: Mathematics
Departmental Requirements (56 credits)

MA151
MA152
MA251
MA215

MA411
MA490

Calculus I
4
Calculus II
4
Calculus Ill
4
Fundamental Concepts of
Mathematics
3
Discrete Mathematics
and Problem Solving
3
Intro. to Numerical Methods 3
Computational Linear Algebra 3
Probability and Mathematical Statistics
4
Applied Statistics
3
Differential Equations
4
Abstract Algebra I
3
Graph Theory
3
Mathematical Modeling
3

MA216
MA261
MA305
MA308
MA309
MA310
MA341
MA351
MA401

3

Advanced Calculus
Research Topics in Mathematics

3
6

Choose any two (2) of /ht fallowing
CS101
CS105
CS121

Intro. to Microcomputer
Applications
Intro. to Computer
Programming
Survey of Computer Science

Other Requirements (4 credits)
Applied Physics for
PH231
Engineers and Scientists I

4

Fru electives and general education requirements must be completed so that at least 124

semester credits have bten earned.

Bachelor of Science: Mathematics
FALL

SPRING

First Year

MA151
ENUO
UN101
UN102
CS101

Calculus I
Freshman Composition
University Seminar I
University Seminar II
Intro. to Microcomputer Appl.

4
3
1
1

or
CS105

3
Intro. to Computer Programming
3-4
Elective
15-16

Second Year
(Possibly MA 152)
4
MA215 Fundamental Concepts
of Mathematics
3
3
MA261 Intro. to Numerical Methods
3
EN210 Research Paper Process
PH231 Applied Physics for Engineers
and Scientists I
_.i
13-17

4
MA152 Calculus II
CS105 Intro. to Computer Programming
M
3
CS121 Survey of Computer Science
3
SD101 Fundamentals of Speech
1
UN103 University Seminar 111
1
UN104 University Seminar IV
50103 Cultural Diversity
-2
15
MA251 Calculus 111
MA216 Discrete Mathemtics and
Problem Solving
Ethics
Electives

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4
3

3
3-6
13-16

�Third Ytar
MA308 Probability and Mathematical
Statistics
4
MA310 Differential Equations
or
3-4
MA305 Computational Linear Algebra
HU
(Aesthetics)
4
MA341 Abstract Algebra I
or
3
MA401 Mathematical Modeling

MA309 Applied Statistics
MA351 Graph Theory
or
MA411 Advanced Calculus
HU
(Aesthetics)
Electives

3
3
3-4
4-6
13-16

14-lS
Fourth Year

Science Course
MA305 Comutatonal Linear Algebra
or
MA310 Differential Equations
MA401 Mathematical Modeling
or
MA341 Abstract Algebra I
Electives

3

3-4
3
3

MA490 Research Topics in Mathematics 3
MA411 Advanced Calculus
or
3
MA351 Graph Theory
8-10
Electives
14-16

3-6
12·1S
Total Credits: 124

Bachelor of Science: Mathematics
Actuarial and Business Applications
Departmental Requirements (53 credits)

MA151
MA152
MA251
MA215
MA216

MA305
MA308
MA309
MA310
MA341
MA351
MA401
MA411
MA490

Calculus I
4
Calculus II
4
Calculus II
4
Fundamental Concepts
of Mathematics
3
Discrete Mathematics and
Problem Solving
3
Computational Linear Algebra 3
Probability and Mathematical Statistics
4
Applied Statistics
3
Differential Equations
4
Abstract Algebra I
3
Graph Theory
3
Mathematical Modeling
3
Advanced Calculus
3
Research Topics in Mathematics 3

C/roose any two oft/re following
6
CS101
Intro. to Microcomputer Appl.
CS105
Intro. Computer Programming
CS121
Survey of Computer Science
Other Requirements (7 credits)

EC201
FN341

Prin. of Macroeconomics
Managerial Finance

3
4

A strident choosing tliis emp/rasis will complete
a minor in accounting-finance.

Total Credits: 124

This is a sample program leading to a major in mathematics with actuarial
and quantitative business applications. It contains a minor in accounting-finance.
A student should be prepared to take the first actuarial examination in the spring
of his/her junior year and the second examination the following spring. (A
student following this program should see the department chair for the following
substitutions; EC201 will be substituted for PH231 and AC332 will be substituted
for MA261).

Engineering &amp; Mathematics • 158

�Bachelor of Science: Mathematics
Actuarial and Business Applications (sample schedule)
FALL

SPRING

First Year

AC132
EN110
MA151
CS101

4
Principles of Accounting I
Freshman Composition
3
4
Calculus I
Intro. to Microcomputer Appl.
or
3
CS105 Intro. to Computer Programming
UN101 University Seminar I
1
UN102 University Seminar II
_.l
16

Principles of Accounting II
4
Intro. to Computer Programming
or
3
CS121 Survey of Computer Science
EC201 Principles of Macroeconomics
or
3
EC202 Principles of Microeconomics
4
MA152 Calculus II
1
UN103 University Seminar III
_l
UN104 University Seminar IV
16
AC133
CS105

Second Year

SD101

Fundamentals of Speech
Science Course
BA254 Business Law I
EN210 Research Paper Process
MA215 Fundamental Concepts of
Mathemtics

3
3
3
3

.2
15

EC201

Principles of Macroeconomics
or
3
EC202 Principles of Microeconomics
3
Science Course
MA216 Discrete Mathematics and
Problem Solving
3
MA251 Calculus III
4
Electives
.2
16

Third Year

AC332 Cost Accounting I
4
MA308 Probability and Mathematical
Statistics
4
MA310 Differential Equations
or
3-4
MA305 Computational Linear Algebra
Ethics
3
MA341 Abstract Algebra I
or
3
MA401 Mathemtical Modeling
17-18
Fourth Year
FN448 Investment Strategy
Electives
MA305 Computational Linear Algegra

or
MA310 Differential Equations
MA401 Mathematical Modeling
or
MA341 Abstract Algebra I

4
4
3-4
3

FN341 Managerial Finance
MA309 Applied Statistics
MA351 Graph Theory
or
MA411 Advanced Calculus
(Aesthetics)
HU

4
3
3
~
14

FN443 Insurance
3
MA490 Research Topics in Mathemtics 3
MA411 Advanced Calculus
or
3
MA351 Graph Theory
Electives
H
15-17

14-15
Total Credits: 124

Engineering &amp; Mathema.tics • 159

�Bachelor of Science: Mathematics
Elementary Teaching Option
MA305
MA207

Departmental Requirements

(37 or 38 credits)
CS101
Intro. to Microcomputer Appl.
CS105
Introduction to Computer
Programming
MA103 Number Systems and
Problem Solving
MA104 Geometry and Measurement
MA151 Calculus I
MA152 Calculus II
MA215 Fundamental Concepts of
Mathematics

Computational Linear Algebra 3
3
Prin. of Statistical Methods

or

3

MA308

3

MA321
MA325

4
4
4
4

Probability and Mathematical Statistics
History of Mathematics
College Geometry

4

3
3

Other Requirements

Professional Education
Elementary Breadth Requirements
(English, Science, Social Science)

3

21
41-42

Total Credits: 124

Bachelor of Science: Mathematics
Elementary Teaching Option (sample schedule)
FALL

SPRING

First Year

ENl 10
MA151
PY101
TEl 50
UN101
UN102

Freshman Composition
Calculus I
Introduction to Psychology
Reflections on Leaming
University Seminar I
University Seminar II

3
4
4
3

I
_!
16

Intro. to Microcomputer Applic.
Calculus II
Fundamentals of Speech
Introduction to American
Government and Politics
UN103 University Seminar III
UN104 University Seminar IV

CS101
MA152
SD101
PS110

3
4

3

4
1
1
16

Second Year

EN215 Intro. to Literature &amp; Research 3
HS101 History of World Civilization I 4
MA103 Number Systems and
Problem Solving
4
MA215 Fund. Concepts of Mathematics 3
PY265 Child and Adolescent
Development
~

EN232
HS102
MA104
CS105
TE2SO

American Literature II
3
History of World Civilization II 4
Geometry and Measurement
4
Intro. to Computer Programming 3
Human Diversity, Power and
Opportunity in Social Instil. ~

17

11
Third Year

MA32I
HU
NSI01
GG20I

History of Mathematics
(Aesthetics)
Conceptual Physics
World Regional Geography
Ethics

3
3-4
3
4
~

16-17

CH108
HU
MA325
BL105

Applied Chemistry
(Aesthetics)
College Geometry
Function of the Human Body

or

4
3-4

3
4

NS103/104 Environmental Science/
Environmental Science Lab
14-15

Summer

GE114 Field Excursions in Earth Science 3
TE 301 Learners, Leaming and Teaching
in Context
j

1

Engineering &amp; Mathematics • 160

�Fourth Year
EN320 Responding to Writing
50103 Cultural Diversity
MA305 Computational Linear Algebra
TE401 Teaching of Subject Matter
to Diverse Learners

3
3
3
~

14

EN335 Children's Literature
3
MA207 Prin. of Statistical Methods
or
MA308 Probability and Mathematical
Statistics
6
TE402 Crafting Teaching Practice
Interdiscipliary Science Course
...1.
15-16

Fifth Year (Internship Year, MSU Graduate Courses)
TE501 Internship in Teaching Diverse
TE502
Learners I
6
TES01 Professional Role and Teaching
TE803
Practice I
3
TE802 Reflection and Inquiry in
TE804
Teaching Practice I
~

Internship in Teaching Diverse
Learners II
Professional Role and Teaching
Practice II
Reflction and Inquiry in
Teaching Practice II

6
3
~

12

12

Total Credits: 124

Bachelor of Science: Mathematics
Secondary Teaching Option
Departmental Requirements (44 credits)
CS105
Introduction to Computer
Programming
or
3
CS121
Survey of Computer Science
MA151 Calculus I
4
MA152 Calculus II
4
MA215 Fundamental Concepts of
Mathematics
3
MA216 Discrete Mathematics and
Problem Solving
3
MA251 Calculus III
4
MA305 Computational Linear Algebra 3
MA308 Probability and Mathematical Statistics
4
MA310 Differential Equations
4
MA321 History of Mathematics
3

MA325
MA341
MA401

College Geometry
Abstract Algebra I
Mathematical Modeling

3
3
3

Other Requirements:

21
Professional Education
20-25
Academic Minor
Completion of
5
CH115 General Chemistry I
and
4
CH116 General Chemistry II
or
PH231 Applied Physics for
4
Engineers and Scientists I
and
PH232 Applied Physics for
4
Engineers and Scientists II
Total Credits: 124

Engineering &amp; Mathematics • 161

�Bachelor of Science: Mathematics
Secondary Teaching Option (sample schedule)
FALL

SPRING

First Year

EN110 Freshman Composition•
MA151 Calculus I
CS101 Intro. to Microcomputer Appl.

3
4

or
CS105
TE1SO
UN101
UN102

3
Intro. to Computer Programming
Reflections on Learning
3
University Seminar I
1
University Seminar II
-1

MA152 Calculus II
SD101 Fundamentals of Speech
50103 Cultural Diversity
Elective (Minor)
UN103 University Seminar lII
UN104 University Seminar IV

4

3
3
3
1

-1

15

15

Second Year

EN210
MA310
MA215
CH115

Research Paper Process••
3
Differential Equations
4
Fund. Concepts of Mathematics 3
General Chemistry I

or

4

PH231 Applied Physics for Engineers
and Scientists I
Elective (Minor)

or

...1
17

Third Year
HU
(Aesthetics)
MA308 Probability and Mathematical
Statistics
MA321 History of Mathematics
Elective (Minor)
Ethics

MA216 Discrete Mathematics and
Problem Solving
MA251 Calculus III
.TE2SO Human Diversity, Power and
Opportunity in Social Instil.
CH116 General Chemistry II

4
3

PH232

3
4

3
4

Applied Physics for Engineers
and Scientists
14

HU
(Aesthetics)
MA325 College Geometry
Elective (Minor)
Interdisciplinary Science Course

3-4
3
6

...1

3

...1

16-17
Summer

TE.301

Learners, Leaming and Teaching
in Context
4

Fourth Year

MA401 Mathematical Modeling
MA305 Computational Linear Algebra
TE401 Teaching of Subject Matter to
Diverse Learners
Elective (Minor)
Elective

3
3
5
3

MA341 Abstract Algebra I
TE402 Crafting Teaching Practice
Elective (Minor)
Elective

...1
17

Engineering &amp; Mathematics • 162

3
6
3

...1
15

�Fifth Year (Internship Year, MSU Graduate Courses)
TESOl Internship in Teaching Diverse
TE502
Learners I
6
TE801 Professional Role and Teaching
TEB03
Practice I
3
TE802 Reflection and Inquiry in
TE804
Teaching Practice I
-2
12
12

Internship in Teaching Diverse
6
Learners II
Professional Role and Teaching
3
Practice II
Reflction and Inquiry in
Teaching Practice II
J
12
Total Credits: 124

Minor Courses of Study
Computer Science Minor
For a minor in computer science a total of
21 semester credits must be selected as follows:
CS121
CS201
CS205

Survey of Computer Science
Data Structures &amp; Algorithms
Computer Organization and
Architecture
CS312
File &amp; Database Management
Plus three additional CS courses at the
300 or 400 level

3
3
3
3
9

Mathematics Minor

MA144

Calculus for Engineering II

M151

Calculus I

MA152
MA207

Calculus II
Prin. of Statistical Methods

and
or

8

and

MA151
MA152
MA215
MA216
MA207

MA321
MA325

4
Calculus I
Calculus II
4
Fund. Concepts of Mathematics 3
Discrete Mathematics and
Problem Solving
3
Prine. of Statistical Methods 3

3

Probability and Mathematical
4
Statistics
Plus additional mathematics courses
numbered 215 or higher for a minimum of
22 credits.

Probability and Mathematical
Statistics
4
History of Mathemtics
3
College Geometry
3

Mathemtics Elementary
Teaching Option
For a minor in mathematics with elementary
teaching option a total of at least 21 credits
must be selected as follows:
MA103

or
MA308

its must be selected as follows:

MA308

For a minor in mathematics a total of at least
22 semester credits must be selected as follows:
Calculus for Engineering I

For a minor in mathematics with a secondary teaching option a total of at least 23 cred-

or

This is an approved teaching minor.

MA143

Mathematics Secondary
Teaching Option

MA104
MA151
MA207
MA215
MA321

Number Systems and Problem
Solving
Geometry &amp; Measurement
Calculus I
Prin. of Statistical Methods
Fund. Concepts of Math
History of Mathematics

Engineering &amp; Mathematics • 163

4
4

4
3
3
3

�DEPARTMENT OF
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Associate Professor Paul R. Duesing, Chair

Bachelor of Science: Mechanical Engineering
Individuals who choose a career in .mechanical engineering will typically
learn to apply the principles of science and mathematics to develop solutions to
mechanically-related challenges or problems. Career opportunities include a
broad spectrum in areas such as manufacturing, design, analysis, development,
research, computer-aided drafting, maintenance and testing. Often these career
choices move the individual toward engineering management as the time since
graduation increases.
The mechanical engineering program at Lake Superior State University is
designed to prepare the graduates with knowledge and skills for a rewarding,
lifelong, engineering career. Class and lab sizes in the mechanical engineering
department are kept small to allow effective interaction between students and
faculty. The faculty place emphasis on, and are dedicated to, undergraduate
teaching excellence. The curriculum offers two options: Design or robotics and
control systems. The design option is structured to prepare individuals for . .
careers in product and process design. The robotics and control systems option 1s
structured to prepare individuals for careers in automated manufacturing. Both
programs emphasize technical topics that are current in the engineering markE:t
and include a senior capstone design project, where the students work in multidisciplinary teams on projects from industry.
The course work in both options is designed to provide the students wit~ a
solid foundation in the fundamentals and to provide an emphasis in the applications of engineering theory to real world problems. In the laboratories, the
students work with manufacturing processes and materials testing. In the stateof-the-art automated manufacturing laboratories, emphasis is placed on the
application of industrial robots, computer systems, programmable logic controllers, and vision/sensor systems for modern manufacturing. Communication,
teamwork and interpersonal skills are reinforced throughout the curriculum.
Cooperative education opportunities exist for those students who wish to
interlace professional work opportunities with their engineering studies.
To complete the bachelor of science in mechanical engineering, the student
must complete the course requirements listed below and demonstrate writing
proficiency. A grade of C (2.0) or better must be achieved in all courses listed as
departmental requirements.

Bachelor of Science: Mechanical Engineering
(125 credits)
Departmental Requirements (96 Credits)

Mathematics

MA143 Calculus for Engineering 1 · 4
4
MA144 Calculus for Engineering II
3
MA207 Prin. of Statistical Methods
1
MA208 Stat.Appl. for Qual.Control

MA243

Calculus and Linear Algebra
for Engineers
MA343 Differential Equations for
Engineers

Engineering &amp; Mathematics • 164

4
4

�Compute, Science

EG265

ME455

"C" Programming

3

ME425
RS365

Science1

CH108
PH231
PH232

Applied Chemistry
4
Applied Physics for Engineers
and Scientists I
4
Applied Physics for Engineers
and Scientists II
4

ME225
ME275
ME335
ME336

ME350

Circuits and Machines
4
Analog and Digital Electronics 3
Engineering Design Project I 3
Engineering Design Project II 3
Statics
3
Dynamics
4
Manufacturing Processes I
3
Manufacturing Processes II
3
Computer-Aided Drafting &amp;
Geometric Dimension and
Tolerancing (CAD and GD&amp;TI 4
Strength of Materials
3
Engineering Materials
3
Fluid Mechanics
3
Thermodynamics I
3
4
Machine Design I

ME442

Thermodynamics II &amp;:
Heat Transfer
Finite Element Analysis

3

General Education Requirements

(29 Credits)

Lower Division Courses
ENllO Freshman Composition
EN205 Technical Report Writing
UN101 University Seminar I
UN102 University Seminar II
UN103 University Seminar III
UN104 University Seminar IV
Humanities or Aesthetics
SD101
Fundamentals of Speech

3
3

1
1
1
1
4

3

Upper Division Courses

Engineering Electives for Design Option

ME430

4

Engineering Elective• for Robotic• &amp; Control Systems Option
RS385
Robotics Engineering
3
RS430
Systems Integraton and
Machine Vision
4
RS435
Automated Manufacturing
4
Systems
RS460
Control Systems
4

Engineering

EE210
EE305
EG490
EG495
EM220
EM320
MEllO
ME115
ME140

Machine Design II
or
Vibration
Programmable Logic
Controllers

4

S0103

4

Humanities or Aesthetics
3
4/3
Natural or Social Science
Cultural Diversity
3
Social Science (Economics)
3

Bachelor of Science: Mechanical Engineering
(sample schedule)
FALL

SPRING

First Ye111,
MA150 Pre-Calculus (if needed)
(4)
ME140 Computer-Aided Drafting and
Geometric Dimension and
Tolerancing (CAD and GD&amp;TI 4
MEllO Manufacturing Processes I
3
2
UNlOl-2 University Seminar I &amp; II
ENllO Freshman Composition
...1

MA143 Calculus for Engineering I
CH108 Applied Chemistry
ME115 Manufacturing Process II
UN103-4 University Seminar III &amp; IV
Humanities or Aesthetics

4
4
3
2
_.i

17

12-16
Second Ye111,

MA144 Calculus for Engineering II
PH231 Applied Physics for Engineers
and Scientists I
EG265 "C" Programming
EM220 Statics
EN205 Technical Report Writing

4
4

3
3

...1
17

MA243 Calculus and Linear Algebra
for Engineers
PH232 Applied Physics for Engineers
and Scientists II
ME225 Strength of Materials
ME275 Engineering Materials
SD101 Fundamentals of Speech

4
4

3
3
~

17

Engineering &amp;t Mathematics • 165

�Third Year
MA343 Differential Equations for
Engineers
EM320 Dynamics
ME3SO Machine Design I
EE210 Circuits and Machines

4
4
4
__!

16

MA207 Prin. of Statistical Methods
MA208 Stat. Appl. for
Qua!. Control
ME335 Fluid Mechanics
ME336 Thermodynamics I
EE305 Analog &amp; Digital Electronics
Engineering Electives

3

1
3
3
3

-2

16

Fourth Year

EG491

Natural/Social Science
Engineering Design Project I
Engineering Electives

3
3
~

14

EG495

Engineering Desing Project II
Engineering Electives
Humanities/ Aesthetics
Social Science (Econoics)
Cultural Diversity

3
4
4
3

-2

17
Total Credits: 125

Students must complete one of the
following options.

Mechanical Design Engineering
Electives
ME442 Finite Element Analysis
ME430 Thermodynamics II &amp; Heat
Transfer
ME425 Vibration

or
ME455

4

4
4

Machine Design II

RS365
Programmable Logic Controllers 3
Robotics &amp; Control Systems Engineering
Electives
RS460
Control Systems
4
RS430
System Integration and
Machine Vision
4
RS385
Robotics Engineering
3
RS435
Automated Manufacturing
4
Systems

DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING
TECHNOLOGY/GENERAL ENGINEERING
Professor David McDonald, Chair

Bachelor of Science: Engineering Management
The B.S. in engineering management degree program is designed to help
prepare technical students for management opportunities. The program prepares
students for a variety of management careers such as business, accounting,
management, marketing, economics and manufacturing. This degree will not
only expand the technical education of the individual, but also provide business
skills which could qualify for advancement in industry. Upon receipt of this
degree, the student would also have the option of pursuing a master of business
administration (MBA) degree. Entry into the program requires an approved
technical associate degree of 62 semester credits, minimum.

Engineering &amp; Mathematics • 166

�Bachelor of Science: Engineering Management
Required Courses

MT225

Schaal of Business (28-29 Credits)
AC132 Principles of Accounting I
AC133 Principles of Accounting II'
AC332 Cost Accounting
EC302
Managerial Economics
FN245
Principles of Finance

EE210
RS365

Statics &amp;t Strength of Materials 3

or
4
4
4
4
3

or
FN341
MN360
MN471
BA

Managerial Finance
Principles of Management
Production Management
Elective•

4
3

Circuits and Machines
Programmable Logic
Controllers
RS280
Robotics Technology.
RS435
Automated Manufacturing
Systems
Technical Elective•
•Etective must be approved by an advisor in

4

3
3
4
3

the appropriate school.

3
3

School of Engineering and Mathematics
(24-25 Credits)
MA143 Calculus for Engineering I
4
MA207 Prin. of Statistical Methods
3
MA208 Stat.Appl. for
Qual.Control
1

General Education• (13 Credits)

50103

Humanities or Aesthetics
Natural or Social Science
Elective
Cultural Diversity

7
3

3

• Students must S11tisfy all University general
education requirements.

Bachelor of Science: Engineering Management
(sample schedule)
FALL

SPRING

Third Year

EE210 Circuits and Machines
4
MN360 Principles of Management
3
MA143 Calculus for Engineering I
4
Natural or Social Science Elec. ~

Principles of Accounting II
4
Programmable Logic Controllers 3
Elective
3
BA
3
MA207 Prin. of Statistical Methods
MA208 Stat. Appl for
Qual. Control
1
Technical Elective
~

17-18

17

AC132 Principles Accounting I
MT225 Statics &amp;t Strength of Materials

4

3

or

Fourth Year
AC332 Cost Accounting
FN245 Principles of Finance

4
3

or
FN341 Managerial Finance
RS280 Robotics Technology
MN471 Production Management
Humanities or Aesthetics

4
3

AC133
RS365

RS435
EC302
S0103

Automated Manufacturing
Systems
Managerial Economics
Cultural Diversity
Humanities or Aesthetics

3
_ifl

17/18

Technical and BA elective must be approved by faculty advisor.

Engineering &amp; Mathematics • 167

4
4

3
_ill
15/16

�Bachelor of Science: Environmental
Engineering Technology
The B.S. in environmental engineering technology is a broad-based program
that is designed to build strong foundations in environmental science, chemistry,
engineering and engineering technology. The program will prepare the engineering technologist to manage environmental problems in air, water and solid waste
pollution. The graduate will be able to assist engineers in designing products or
processes that generate less waste and pollutants, plan and conduct studies to
measure the chemical makeup and concentration of pollutants and map out a
strategy for reducing them, assist companies with the growing maze of federal
and state laws, and assist with municipal or industrial waste management.
In addition to the engineering technology components, both mechanical and
electrical, the student will complete a strong science curriculum. By combining
lecture classes and laboratory instruction, the student will gain an understanding
of technical topics. There is a special emphasis on developing written and oral
communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills.

Bachelor of Science: Environmental
Engineering Technology
Required Courses

Engineering and Technology Courses
EG490 Engineering Design Project I 3
MT225 Statics and Strength of
Materials
3
ET110
Applied Electricity&amp;: PLC
4
ME140 Computer-Aided Drafting and
Geometric Dimension and
Tolerancing (CAD and GD&amp;TI 4
ME430 Thermodynamics II &amp;:
Heat Transfer
4
ME335 Fluid Mechanics
3
ET175
Applied Electronics
4
ME336 Thermodynamics I
3
Technical Elective
4
Ent1ironmental Science Courses

EV341
EV313
EV311
EV425

Environmental Chemistry I
Solid and Hazardous Waste
Environmental Law
Environmental System
Analysis

3
3
2

Trigonometry and Vectors
Algebra for Technologists
General Chemistry I
Elements of Physics I
Organic Chemistry I

MA144
BL204
CH342
CH361

3
Quantitative Analysis
Engineering Geology
4
Calculus for Engineering I
4
General Chemistry II
4
Intro.to Environmental Science3
Intro.to Environ.Science Lab 1
Prin. of Statistical Methods
3
Stat.Appl. for
Qua I.Control
1
4
Calculus for Engineering II
General Microbiology
4
Environmental Chemistry II 4
Physical Chemistry
4

Support Courses
EN110 Freshman Composition
EN205 Technical Report Writing
CS101
Intro. to Microcomputer Appl.
SD110
Fundamentals of Speech
EC302
Managerial Economics

3
3
3
3
4

3

Mathematics and Science Courses

MA 109
MA140
CHIIS
PH221
CH225

CH231
GE410
MA143
CH116
NS103
NS104
MA207
MA208

2
4

S
4

3

General Education Courses
UN101 University Seminar I
1
UN102 University Seminar II
1
UN103 University Seminar III
1
1
UN104 University Seminar IV
7
Humanities or Aesthetics
Natural or Social Science
3
50103 Cultural Diversity
3
Total Credits: 133

Engineering &amp; Mathematics • 168

�Bachelor of Science: Environmental
Engineering Technology (sample schedule)
FALL

SPRING

First Year

MA109 Trigonometry and Vectors
MA140 Algebra for Technologists
ENllO Freshman Composition
CH115 General Chemistry I
UNtOl-2 University Seminar I &amp; II

2
4
3

5

-1

17

Second Year
PH221 Elements of Physics I
4
MT225 Statics and Strength of Materials 3
CH225 Organic Chemistry I
3
EN205 Technical Report Writing
3
_j_
ETllO Applied Electricity &amp; PLC
17

MA143 Calculus for Engineering I
4
CS101 Intro. to Microcomputer Appl. 3
4
CH116 General Chemistry II
NS103 Intro. to Environmental Science 3
NS104 Intro. to Environmental Science Lab 1
UN103-4 University Seminar Ill &amp; IV
-1
17
MA207
MA144
BL204
SD101
MA208
S0103

Prin. of Statistical Methods
Calculus for Engineers II
General Microbiology
Fundamentals of Speech
Stat. Appl. for
Qua!. Control
Cultural Diversity

3
4
4

3

1

...1
18

Third Year

Technical Elective
4
CH231 Quantitative Analysis
3
EV341 Environmental Chemistry I
3
Natural/Social Science
3
ME140 Computer-Aided Drafting and
Geometric Dimension and
Tolerancing (CAD and GD&amp;T) _!
17

EV311 Environmental Law
ME335 Fluid Mechanics
ET175 Applied Electronics
ME336 Thermodynamics I
CH342 Environmental Chemistry II

2

3
4
3
_!
16

Fourth Year

EG490 Engineering Design Project I
Humanities/ Aesthetics
GE410 Engineering Geology
EV313 Solid and Hazardous Waste
ME430 Thermodynamics II and
Heat Transfer

3
3
4
3

EC302
CH361
EV425

Managerial Economics
Humanities/ Aesthetics
4
Physical Chemistry
4
Environmental Systems Analysis _J
15

_!

17

Associate Degree: Telecommunications
Engineering Technology
The telecommunications engineering technology degree program combines
course work in electronics, communications systems and computer networking to
prepare graduates for the exciting and fast growing telecommunications field.
Telecommunications technicians are involved in the installation, testing and
operation of various communications network systems including computer data
systems, telephone systems, and television and radio systems.
The associate degree in telecommunications engineering technology program
combines fundamental courses in English, mathematics and science with specialized technical courses. The technical instruction includes courses in electronics,

Engineering &amp; Mathematics • 169

�computer programming and networking, and modern communication systems.
All engineering technology courses combine technical analysis in the lecture
classes with "hands-on" applications in the laboratory sessions. Students will
have direct contact with expert professors in both the lecture and laboratory.
Cooperative education employment and intern opportunities exist for
.
students who wish to gain related professional work experience. Telecommunications graduates who are interested in additional education should consult with
their faculty advisors to select appropriate elective courses. Graduates who are
interested in the application of electronics and communications systems in an
industrial environment can easily transfer into the B.S. manufacturing engineering technology program at LSSU. Those graduates who are interested in management positions within the telecommunications industry can pursue additional
education in the B.S. engineering management program at LSSU.
To complete the associate degree in telecommunications engineering technology, the student must complete the course requirements listed below and demonstrate writing proficiency.

Associate Degree: Telecommunications
Engineering Technology
Deputmental Requirements
Engineering Tuhnology
ET110
Applied Electricity&amp;: PLC
Technical Electives
ET240
Communications I
EE125
Digital Fundamentals
ET125
Electrical Drafting
ET175
Applied Electronics
ET255
Computer Networks
ET245
Communications II
MT265 Quality Engineering
or
MA207 Prin. of Statistical Methods
Technical Electives

MathemRtics and Science Courses
4
7
4
4
3
4
4

4
2
3
7

MA140
MA109
PH221
MA143

Algebra for Technologists
Trigonometry and Vectors
Elements of Physics I
Calculus for Engineering I

4

2
4
4

Support Courses
EN110 Freshman Composition
3
CS101
Intro. to Microcomputer Appl. 3
EN205 Technical Report Writing
3
SD101
Fundamentals of Speech
3
Natural/Social Science Elective 3

Associate Degree: Telecommuncations
Engineering Technology (sample schedule)
FALL

SPRING

First Year
ENllO Freshman Composition
3
ET110 Applied Electricity&amp;: PLC
4
MA 140 Algebra for Technologists
4
MA 109 Trigonometry &amp;: Vectors
2
CS101 Intro. to Microcomputer Appl. _2

EN205
EE125
ET125
SD101
ET175

l6

Technical Report Writing
Digital Fundamentals
Electrical Drafting
Fundamentals of Speech
Applied Electronics

Engineering &amp; Mathematics • 170

3
4
3
3

_i
17

�Second Yea,
Technical Elective•
PH221 Elements of Physics 1•
MA143 Calculus for Engineering I
ET240 Communications I

4

4
4

.-4
16

Natural/Social Science Elective
Technical Elective•
ET255 Computer Networks
ET245 Communications II
MT26S Quality Engineering

3

3
4
4
2

or
MA207 Prin. of Statistical Methods

~

16•17

•for those students selecting engineering or manufacturing engineering technology track, replace the
second year courses with appropriate courses for that degree.

Associate Degree: General Engineering
This curriculum is for students who plan to transfer to engineering programs
at other universities after two years at Lake Superior State University. Students
who have not decided on an engineering major should also enroll in this program.
Departmental Requirements

PH231

Engineering Courses
EG265
"C" Programming
3
ME140 Computer-Aided Drafting and
Geometric Dimension and
Tolerancing (CAD and GD&amp; 4

PH232

n

Mathematics and Science Courses
CH115 General Chemistry I
CH116 General Chemistry II
MA151 Calculus I
MA152 Calculus II
MA251 Calculus Ill
MA310 Differential Equations

5
4
4

4
4

Applied Physics for Engineers
and Scientists I
4
Applied Physics for Engineers
and Scientists II
4

Support Courses
EC201 Principles of Macroeconomics 3
EC202 Principles of Microeconomics 3
ENl 10 Freshman Composition
3
EN210 Research Paper Process
3
SD101
Fundamentals of Speech
3
Humanities or Aesthetics 4/3
Electives
2
RA
Electives
4

3

Associate Degree: General Engineering
SPRING

FALL

First Year
CH115 General Chemistry I
5
ENllO Freshman Composition
3
MA 151 Calculus I
4
ME140 Computer-Aided Drafting and
Geometric Dimension and
Tolerancing (CAD and GD&amp;:T) 4
RA
Elective
_l
17
Second Yea,
EC201 Principles of Macroeconomics
3
EN210 Research Paper Process
3
MA207 Prin. of Statistical Methods
3
PH231 Applied Physics for Engineers
and Scientists I
4
Elective
_4

EG26-5 "C" Programming
CH116 General Chemistry II
.
MA152 Calculus II
Humanities/ Aesthehcs
Elective
RA

3

4
4
4

.-1
16

3
. ......,.onomics
Principles of Micw-.~
4
EC202
3
ti ns
MA251 Calculus )II
E~usafo~ Engineers
MA&gt;lO Differential
4
A lied Physic
PH232
_l
scientists 1: s peech
17
Fundamentals o
SD101

!!

17

Engineering &amp; ~athesna

tics• 171

�Associate Degree: General Engineering Technology
Associate degree program in general engineering technology is a program
intended for students who have decided to major in engineering technology but
have not decided on a specific area. The student will receive extra advising and
schedule courses in different areas to assist in determining career interests. As
soon as an engineering technology major is chosen, the student will transfer to
that program.
Departmental Requirements

MA140
MA143
PH221
PH222

Engineering and Engineering Technology
Courses

ET101
ET110
MT225

Exploring Technology
Applied Electricity &amp; PLC
Statics and Strength
of Materials
Technical Electives

Mathematics and Science Courses
MA109 Trigonometry and Vectors

4
4

4
4
4
4

Algebra for Technologists
Calculus for Engineers I
Elements of Physics l
Elements of Physics 11

Support Courses

CS101
EN110
EN205
SD101

3
3-4

Intro. to Microcomputer Appl.
Freshman Composition
Technical Report Writing
Fundamentals of Speech
Social Science Elective

3
3
3
3
4

2

Associate Degree: General Engineering Technology
(sample schedule)
FALL

SPRING

First Year

ET110
ET101

Applied Electricity &amp; PLC
Exploring Technology
Technical Elective'
MA109 Trigonometry and Vectors
MA140 Algebra for Technologists

4
4
3-4
2
_j

CS101
SD101
MA143
EN110

3-4
Technical Elective'
Intro. to Microcomputer Appl. 3
3
Fundamentals of Speech
4
Calculus for Engineering I
Freshman Composition
~
16-17

PH222

Social Science Elective
Elements of Physics 11
Technical Electives2

17-18
Second Year

EN205 Technical Report Writing
PH221 Elements of Physics l
MT225 Statics &amp; Strength
Technical Electives2

3
4

3

4

4

J

_j
14

'First ytar ttchnical tlectives to be chosen from:
ME140 Computer-Aided Drafting and
Geometric Dimension and
Tolerancing (CAD and GD&amp;n 4
ME110 Manufacturing Processses l
3
4
ET175 Applied Electronics

2Second year technical eltctives to be chosen
from:
RS280 Robotics Technology
ET175 Applied Electronics
ET240 Communications I
ET255 Computer Networks
ME110 Manufacturing Processes l
MT265 Quality Engineering
ME115 Manufacturing Processes II
MT215 Design for Manufacturing

Engineering &amp; Mathematics • 172

16

4
4
4
4

3
2
3
4

��BACCALAUREATE
Criminal Justice
Exercise Science
Fire Science
Nursing
Recreation Management
Therapeutic Recreation

ASSOCIATE
Criminal Justice
Fire Science
Health/Fitness Specialist

MINOR
Corrections
Fire Science
Health Care Administration
Institutional Loss Control
Law Enforcement
Loss Control
Recreation Studies

Health and Human Services• 174

�SCHOOL OF HEALTH

AND HUMAN SERVICES
DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE/
FIRE SCIENCE
Faculty: Chair, Criminal Justice and Fire Science, Associate Professor James
Blashill; Professor Terry Heyns; Associate Professors James Madden, Paige Ralph;
Assistant Professors Elizabeth Foley, Houston Tucker, Dennis Holmes, Paige
Ralph.

Programs include: Criminal justice baccalaureate degree with emphasis in:
corrections, criminalistics, generalists, law enforcement, loss control and public
safety; fire science baccalaureate degrees with emphasis in engineering technology, hazardous materials and generalists; and two-year associate degrees in
corrections, fire science and law enforcement.
Michigan Law Enforcement Officers Training Council (MLEOTC) Certifi•
cation: Students enrolled in the emphasis in criminalistics, law enforcement or
public safety in the criminal justice baccalaureate degree may be eligible for

MLEOTC certification. Upon graduation and the completion of the mini-academy, these students may be eligible for employment with local law enforcement
agencies in Michigan without further training.
.
MLEOTC Mini-Academy: Students enrolled in the MLEOTC track will have
to complete a seven-week mini-academy held after the end of the school year.
Contained within the mini-academy are skill hours such as firearms, driving and
defense tactics. Only students who are enrolled in the MLEOTC track at the
beginning of their senior year will be eligible for enrollment in the mini-academy.
Michigan Corrections Officer Training Council Certification: Students
enrolled in the associate or baccalaureate degree in corrections will also take the
five courses necessary for this certification.
Canadian students may substitute CJ202 Canadian Criminal Law and CJ406
Advanced Canadian Jurisprudence for CJ319 Substantive Criminal Law and
CJ409 Procedural Law. PS160 Introduction to Canadian Government may be
substituted for PSllO Introduction to U.S. Government.
Entrance Requirements: To qualify for admission as freshmen, applicants
must meet the minimum criteria of Lake Superior State University. Criminalistics
and fire science students must have completed two units of algebra and at least
one laboratory course, preferably chemistry, in high school.
Code of conduct: Majors in criminal justice and fire science will be required
to sign a code of conduct. The code specifies certain behavior on the part of
s~dents and also states that violation of criminal laws and/or University regulations may end in the separation of the student from the criminal justice/ fire
science program.

Health and Human Services • 175

�Bachelor of Science: Criminal Justice
Corrections Emphasis
Genual Education Requirements

(25• credits)

Cj401
Cj402

Major Requirements (46 credits)

Support Courses (20 credits)

Cj101
Cj102
CjllO
Cj130
Cj140

PS110

CJ220
CJ240
Cj250
Cj319
Cj321
CJ330
Cj345
Cj355

Intro. to Criminal Justice
3
3
Police Process
Introduction to Corrections
3
Client Relations in Corrections 3
Correctional Client Growth
and Development
3
Institutional Corrections
3
Community Based Corrections 3
Correctional Law
3
Substantive Criminal Law
3
Ethical Issues in Public Safety 3
Correctional Casework
3
Statistics and Design for Public
4
Safety
Juvenile Justice
3

PS120
PY101
PY259
S0214
S0103

Senior Seminar
3
Criminal Justice Internship 3-9
Intro. to American
Government &amp; Politics
Intro. to Legal Processes
Introduction to Psychology
Abnormal Psychology&lt;•
Criminology••
Cultural Diversity••

4
3
4
3
3
3

Minor (20 credits)
Electives (13 credits)

•Eight hours included in support courses.
••B.S. requirement.

~achelor of Science: Criminal Justice
orrections Emphasis (sample schedule)

f

FALL

SPRING

First Year

Cj101
Cj102
CjllO
EN110

Intro. to Criminal Justice
Police Process
Introduction to Corrections
Freshman Composition
Elective

3
3

SD101
PS110

3
3

CJ130

..2
15

Fundamentals of Speech
3
Intro. to American Government
and Politics
4
Client Relations in Corrections 3
Elective
....i
15

Second Year

CJ140

Correctional Client Growth
and Development
3
CJ240 Community Based Corrections 3
EN210 Research Paper Process
3
PY101 Introduction to Psychology
4
Elective
...l
15

PS120
CJ220
PY259
S0103

Intro. to Legal Processes
Institututional Corrections
Abnormal Psychology
Cultural Diversity
Natural Science Elective

3
3
3
3

....!
16

Third Year

CJ250
S0214

Correctional Law
Criminology
Natural Science Elective
Elective
Minor

3
3
4
3

..2

CJ330
CJ321
CJ345
CJ355

16

Correctional Casework
3
Ethical Issues in Public Safety
3
4
Humanities Elective
Statistics &amp; Design for Public Safety 4
Juvenile Justice
..2
17

Fourth Year
CJ401
CJ319

Senior Seminar
Substantive Criminal Law
Minor

3
3

-2

CJ402

Criminal Justice Internship
Humanities Elective
Minor

15

Health and Human Services• 176

3
4
~

15

�Bachelor of Science: Criminal Justice

Criminalistics Emphasis
CH225
CH226
CH231
CH232
CH351
HE190

General Education Requirements

(17• credits)
Major Requirements (36 credits)
CJ101
Intro. to Criminal Justice
3
CJ102
Police Process
3
CJ201
Firearms Training
1
CJ243
Investigation
3
CJ313
Crisis Intervention of
Deviant Behavior..
3
CJ319
Substantive Criminal Law.. 3
CJ321
Ethical Issues in Public Safety 3
CJ345
Statistics and Design for
Public Safety
4
CJ401
Senior Seminar
3
CJ402
Criminal Justice Internship 3-9
CJ409
Procedural Criminal Law ..
3
Criminalistics
CJ444
4

HE191
NS101
PS110
PY101
PY259
RA197
S0214

Electives (11 credits)

Support Courses (60 credits)

BL109
BL110
BL111
CH115
CH116

General Biology
General Zoology
General Botany"..
General Chemistry I...
General Chemistry II

4
Organic Chemistry I
4
Organic Chemistry II
3
Quantitative Analysis
3
Instrumental Analysis
4
Introductory Biochemistry
Prehospital Emergency Care
3
&amp;: Crisis Intervention I..
Prehospital Emergency Care
3
&amp;: Crisis Intervention II..
3
Conceptual Physics
Intro. to American Government
4
and Politics
4
Intro to Psychology
3
Abnormal Psychology
Physical Fitness for Law
Enforcement....
2
3
Criminology

•sixteen hours included in support.
..MLEOTC courses.
...8.5. requirement.
....Repeated twice.

4
2

2
5

4

Bachelor of Science: Criminal Justice

Criminalistics Emphasis (sample schedule)
FALL

SPRING

First Year

CJ101
CJ102
CH115
EN110
PY101

Intro. to Criminal Justice
Police Process
Principles of Chemistry I
Freshman Composition
Introduction to Psychology

3
3
5
3

-1

CH116
PS110
SD101
BL109

18

4
Principles of Chemistry II
Intro. to American Government
4
and Politics
3
Fundamentals of Speech
General Biology
-1
18

Second Year

CH225
CH231
BLtlO
CJ20t
CJ243

Organic Chemistry I
Quantitative Analysis
Zoology
Firearms
lnvest{gation

4
3
2
1

....1
13

CH226 Organic Chemistry II
CH232 Instrumental Analysis
BL111 · Botany
PY259 Abnormal Psychology
EN210 Research Paper Process
Elective

4
3
2
3
3
_l

17
Third \'ear

CH351 Biochemistry
Humanities Elective
Elective

4
4

-1
15

NS101
S0214
CJ345
CJ402

Conceptual Physics
3
Criminology
3
Statistics &amp; Design for Public Safety 4
Criminal Justice Internship
3-9
Humanities Elective
-1

17

Health and Human Services • 177

�Fourth Year
CJ319 Substantive Criminal Law•
3
Electives
2
CJ401 Senior Seminar
3
HE190 Pre-Hospital Emergency Care
&amp; Crisis Intervention 1•
3
RA197 Physical Fitness for Law
Enforcement
-1

C]321
CJ313
CJ444
CJ409
HE191
RA197

12

Ethical Issues in Public Safety•
Crisis Intervention of Deviant
Behavior"
Criminalistics•
Procedural Criminal Law•
Prehospital Emergency Care
&amp; Crisis Intervention II"
Physical Fitness for Law
Enforcement..

3
3
4

3

3

J

17

•MLEOTC course.
··MLEOTC students only.

Bachelor of Science: Criminal Justice
Generalist Emphasis
Genenl Education Requirements

PS120
PY101
PY259
50214
50103

(25• credits)
Major Requirements (42 credits)

CJ101
CJ102
CJ110
:J345
:J401

Intro. to Criminal Justice
Police Process
Introduction to Correction
Statistics and Design for
Public Safety
Senior Seminar
Other CJ Classes....

3
3
3

3
4
3
3
3

Electives (37 credits)

•Eight hours included in support courses.
..At least 20 hours of support or electives
at 300-400 level.
•••a.s. requirement .
....Minimum 19 credit hours at 300-400
level.

4
3
26

Support Courses .. (20 credits)

PS110

Legal Processes
Intro to Psych
Abnormal Psychology..•
Criminology..•
·
Cultural Diversity•..

Intro. to American Government
and Politics
4

Bachelor of Science: Criminal Justice
Generalist Emphasis (sample schedule)
FALL

SPRING

First Year

CJ101 Intro. to Criminal Justice
CJ102 Police Process
EN110 Freshman Composition
CJ
Elective
Elective

3
3

PS110

3

PS120
SD101
CJ

3

-1

15

Second Year
CJ110 Introduction to Corrections
EN210 Research Paper Process
PY101 Introduction to Psychology
Humanities Elective
CJ
Elective

3
3
4
4

-1

PY259
CJ
50103

Intro. to American Government
4
and Politics
3
Legal Process
3
Fundamentals of Speech
.J
Elective
13

Abnormal Psychology
Humanities Elective
Natural Science Elective
Elective
Cultural Diversity

17

Health and Human Services• 178

3
4
4

3

.J
17

�Third Year
Elective
Electives
CJ
Elective

3
6

50214

-2

CJ345

3
Criminology
4
Natural Science
Statistics &amp; Design for Public Safety 4
Electives
~
16

CJ

Electives
Electives

14

Fo11rth Year
CJ401 Seminar
Electives

3
_ll

8

.....2

17

15

Bachelor of Science: Criminal Justice
Law Enforcement Emphasis
CJ402
CJ409
CJ444
FS101

General Education Requirements
(25• credits)
Major Requirements (48 credits)

CJ101
CJ102
CjllO
CJ201
CJ206

Intro. to Criminal Justice
Police Process
Introduction to Corrections
Firearms Training
Law Enforcement/Loss
Control Internship
Loss Control
Investigation
Crisis Intervention of
Deviant Behavior
Substantive Criminal Law
Ethical Issues in Public Safety
Statistics for Design and
Public Safety
Senior Seminar

CJ212
CJ243
CJ313
CJ319
CJ321
CJ345
CJ401

3
3
3
1

Criminal Justice Internship 3-9
Procedural Criminal Law
3
Criminalistics
4
Introduction to Fire Science 3

Support Courses (20 credits)
Intro. to American Government
PSllO
and Politics..
4
Intro. to Legal Processes..
3
PS120
Introduction to Psychology
4
PY101
Abnormal Psychology
3
PY259
50214 Criminology
3
3
50103 Cultural Diversity

3
3
3
3
3
3

Electives (31 credits)

•Eight hours included in support courses.
..8.S. requirement.

4

3

Bachelor of Science: Criminal Justice
LawEnforcement Emphasis (sample schedule)
FALL

SPRING

First Year

Cjtol
CJ102
CJllO
ENllO

Intro. to Criminal Justice
Police Process
Introduction to Corrections
Freshman Composition
Elective

3
3
3
3

-1

16

CJ
PSllO
PS120
SD101
S0103

Elective
Intro. to American Government
and Politics
Introduction to Legal Processes
Fundamentals of Speech
Cultural Diversity

3
4

3
3

J
16

Second Year
CJ201 Firearms
CJ212 Loss Control
EN210 Research Paper Process
FS101 Introduction to Fire Science
PY101 Introduction to Psychology
CJ243 Investigation

1
1

CJ206

3

PY259
50214

3
4
~

Law Enforcement/Loss
Control Internship
Abnormal Psychology
Criminology
Humanities Elective
Natural Science Elective

17

Health and Human Services• 179

3
3
3
4
_i

17

�Third Ytar
Elective
Humanities Elective
Natural Science
Elective

3
4
4

---1

CJ313
CJ321
CJ345

13

Fourth Ytar
CJ401 Senior Seminar
CJ319 Substantive Criminal Law
Electives

3
3

J

CJ402
CJ409
Cj444

14

Crisis Intervention of Deviant
3
Behavior
3
Ethics
4
Statistics
Elective
~
15
Criminal Justice Internship
Procedural Criminal Law
Criminalistics
Electives

3-9
3
4
~

16

Certification: Criminal Justice
Law Enforcement Emphasis
General Education Requirements

(25• credits)
Major Requirements (48 credits)

CJI01
Cj102
CJ110
Cj201
CJ206
CJ212
Cj243
CJ313
CJ319
CJ321
CJ345
CJ401
CJ402
CJ409
CJ444
FSI01

Intro. to Criminal Justice
3
Police Process
3
Introduction to Corrections
3
Firearms Training
1
Law Enforcement/Loss
Control Internship
3
Loss Control
3
Investigation
3
Crisis Intervention of
Deviant Behavior..
3
Substantive Criminal Law.. 3
Ethical Issues in Public Safety..3
Statistics and Design for
Public Safety
4
Senior Seminar
3
Criminal Justice Internship 3-9
Procedural Criminal Law..
3
Criminalistics..
4
Introduction to Fire Science 3

Support Courses (28 credits)
HE190 Prehospital Emergency Care &amp;
Crisis Intervention ,..
3
HE191 Prehospital Emergency Care &amp;
Crisis Intervention n••
3
Intro. to American Government
PS110
4
and Politics
3
Intro. to Legal Processes
PSI20
4
Introduction to Psychology
PY101
3
Abnormal Psychology-••
PY259
RA197 Physical Fitness for
2
Law Enforcement..••
50214
50103

Criminology•••
Cultural Diversity..•

3
3

Electives (23 credits)

•Eight hours included in support courses.
..MLEOTC courses.
...B.S. requirement.
....Repeated twice.

Bachelor of Science: Criminal Justice
Certification in Law Enforcement (sample schedule)
· SPRING

FALL

First Ytar
CJ101 Intro. to Criminal Justice
CJ102 Police Process
CJ110 Introduction to Corrections
EN110 Freshman Composition
Elective

3
3
3
3
~

15

CJ
PSllO
PSI20
SDI01
PY101

Elective
3
Intro. to American Government
4
and Politics
Intro. to Legal Process
3
Fundamentals of Speech
3
J
Introduction to Psychology
17

Health and Human Services• 180

�Stcond Ytar
C,201 Firearms
CJ212 Loss Control
EN210 Research Paper Process
FSIOI Introduction to Fire Science
Cj243 Investigation
Elective

1
3
3
3
3

CJ206
PY259
S0214

~

Law Enforcement/Loss
Control Internship
Abnormal Psychology
Criminology
Humanities Elective
Natural Science Elective

16

Third Ytar
Humanities Elective
Natural Science
50103 Cultural Diversity
Elective

4
4
3

Cj402
CJ345

Criminal Justice Internship

3
3
3
4
_i
17

3-9

Statistics&amp;: Design or Public Safety 4

Electives

-1
H

....i
15

Fourth Ytar
CJ319 Substantive Criminal Law•
Electives
C]401 Senior Seminar
RA197 Physical Fitness for Law
Enforcement I..
HE190 Pre-hospital Emergency Care
and Crisis Intervention 1•

3
3
3

CJ321
CJ313
CJ444
RA197

~

13

CJ409
HE191

Ethical Issues in Public Safe~ 3
Crisis Intervention of Deviant
3
Behavior4
Criminalistics•
Physical Fitness for Law
Enforcement , ..
1
Procedural Criminal Law•
3
Pre-hospital Emergency Care
and Crisis Intervention W
~
17

•MLEOTC course.
..MLEOTC students only.

Three-Year Degree Plan for a Bachelor of Science
Criminal Justice Following the NRT Degree

See Department of Biology
Students with a particular interest in state and federal laws enacted to protect
our natural resources and federal restrictions on the use of our renewable re.
sources should consider obtaining both an associate degree in natural resources
technology (two years) and a bachelor of science degree in criminal justice (three
additional years). The NRT degree will provide the student with a good general
background in natural resources and the criminal justice degree will allow the
student to be fully qualified for many different law enforcement opportunities.
Jobs for conservation law officers are limited, but the above configuration of
degrees prepares a student to be highly competitive for openings that do occur.
Students selecting this course of study should work closely with their advisor in
order to complete both degrees in the five-year span. After completing the twoyear NRT associate degree, students would complete the following sequence of
courses. This plan assumes MLEOTC certification and 91 additional hours
following the NRT degree.

Health and Human Services • 181

�Bachelor of Science: Criminal Justice (sample schedule)
FALL

SPRING

Third Year
Cjl01 Intro. to Criminal Justice
3
CJI02 Police Process
3
Cj110 Introduction to Corrections
3
PS110 Intro. to American Government
and Politics
4
Humanities Elective
J
17
Fourth Year
Cj201 Firearms Training
1
CJ212 Loss Control
3
CJ243 Investigation
3
3
FSI01 Introduction to Fire Science
PY101 Introduction to Psychology
J

Cj206
50214

Eiectives
Law Enforcement/Loss
Control Internship
Criminology
Humanities Elective

3
3

Cj345
Cj402
PS120
PY259
50103

Cj313

1
14

RA197

J

J

Statistics &amp; Design for Public Safety 4
3
Criminal Justice Internship
3
Intro. to Legal Process
3
Abnormal Psychology
Cultural Diversity
..2
16

CJ321
CJ409
CJ444
HE191

3

3
3
13

14

Fifth Year
Cj319 Substantive Criminal Law•
CJ401 Senior Seminar
HE190 Prehospital Emergency Care
and Crisis Intervention 1•
RA197 Physical Fitness for Law
Enforcement..
Elective

3

Crisis Intervention of Devian~
3
Behavior
Ethical Issues in Public Safet~ 3
3
Procedural Criminal Law•
4
Criminalistics•
Prehospital Emergency Care
3
and Crisis Intervention W
Physical Fitness for Law
Enforcement..
-1.
17

·MLEOTC course.
..MLEOTC students only.

Bachelor of Science: Criminal Justice
Loss Control Emphasis
General Education Requirements
(25• credits)

FS101
FS111
FS321

Introduction to Fire Science
Hazardous Materials
Industrial Fire Protection

3
3
3

Major Requirements (54 credits)

CJ101
CJ102
Cj110
CJ201
CJ206
CJ212
CJ243
Cj306
CJ319
CJ341
CJ345
Cj401
CJ402
CJ409

CJ444

Intro. to Criminal Justice
3
Police Process
3
Introduction to Corrections
3
Firearms Training
1
Law Enforcement/Loss
Control Internship
3
Loss Control
3
Investigation
3
Security Systems
3
Substantive Criminal Law
3
Fire Cause &amp; Ar.;on Investigation 3
4
Sta tistics
Senior Seminar
3
Criminal Justice Internship 3-9
Procedural Criminal Law
3
4
Criminalistics

Support Courses (32 credits)

CS101
MN365
MN451
PS110
PS120
PYI01
PY259
50214
50103
TC110

Intro. to Microcomputer Appl.3
Human Resource Management3
Labor Law
4
Intro. to American Government
and Politics
4
Intro. to Legal Processes
3
4
Introduction to Psychology
Abnormal Psycholog~•
3
Criminology..
3
Cultural Diversity..
3
Industrial Safety
2

Electives (13 credits)

•Eight hours included in support courses.
..B.S. requirement.

Health and Human Services • 182

�Bachelor of Science: Criminal Justice
Loss Control Emphasis (sample schedule)
FALL

SPRING

First Year

CJ101
CJ 102
Cj212
ENI10
PYlOl

Intro. to Criminal Justice
Police Process
Loss Control
Freshman Composition
Introduction to Psychology

Second Year
Cjl 10 Introduction to Corrections
Cj201 Firearms Training
FS101 Introduction to Fire Science
Cj243 Investigation
EN210 Research Paper Process
TCI10 Industrial Safety

3
3
3
3
_!
16

3

FS111
PSI10
PS120
50101
50214

Cj206

1
3
3
3

CS101
PY259

-1

Hazardous Materials
3
Intro. to American Government
and Politics
4
Introduction to Legal Process
3
Fundamentals of Speech
3
Criminology
~
16
Law Enforcement/Loss
Control Internship
Intro. to Micromputer Appl.
Abnormal Psychology
Humanities Elective
Natural Science Elective

3
3
3
4

.....J

17

15

Third Year

50103 Cultural Diversity
Humanities Elective
Natural Science Elective
Elective

3

4
4

...1
14

CJ306
Cj341
FS321
CJ345

Security Systems
3
Fire Cause &amp; Arson Investigation 3
Electives
3
Industrial Fire Protection
3
Statistics &amp; Design for Public Safety _j
16

Fourth Year ·

Cj401 Senior Seminar
3
Cj319 Substantive Criminal Law
3
MN365 Human Resource Management 3
Electives
_!

CJ402
CJ409
CJ444
MN451

13

Criminal Justice Internship
Procedural Criminal Law
Criminalistics
Labor Law
Electives

3-9
3
4
4
~

17

Bachelor of Science: Criminal Justice
Public Safety Emphasis
General Education Requirements
(25• credits)
Major Requirements (54 credits)
C]101
Intro. to Criminal Justice
C]102
Police Process
C]201
Firearms Training
C]206
Law Enforcement/Loss
Control Internship
C]243
Investigation
CJ313
Crisis Intervention and
Deviant Behavior-•
C]319
Substantive Criminal Law••
C]321
Ethical Issues in Public Safety
C]345
Statistics &amp; Design for
Public Safety

CJ401
3
3
1
3
3
3
3
3
4

FS401
CJ402
FS403
CJ409
CJ444
FS101
FS111
FS204
FS205
FS211

Criminal Justice Senior Seminar
or
3
Fire Science Senior Seminar
CJ Internship
or
3-9
Fire Science Internship
Procedural Criminal Law••
3
Criminalistics
4
Introduction to Fire Science
3
Hazardous Materials
3
Fire Protection Hydraulics
and Pumps
3
Fire Protection Systems
&amp; Equipment
3
Tactics &amp; Strategy
3

Health and Human Services• 183

�Support Courses (28 credits)
HE190 Prehospital Emergency Care&amp;:
Crisis Intervention I..
3
HE191
Prehospital Emergency Care&amp;:
Crisis Intervention II..
3
PS110
Intro. to American Government
and Poltics
4
PS120
Intro. to Legal Processes
3
PY101
4
Introduction to Psychology
PY259
Abnormal Psychology..•
3
S0214 Criminology..•
3

S0103
RA197

Cultural Diversity•••
Physical Fitness for Law
Enforcement••••

3

2

Electives (17 credits)

•Eight hours included in support courses
..MLEOTC courses
···a.s. requirement
••••Repeated twice

Bachelor of Science: Criminal Justice
Public Safety Emphasis (sample schedule)
FALL

SPRING

First Year

CJ101
CJ102
EN110
FS101

Intro. to Criminal Justice
Police Process
Freshman Composition
Introduction to Fire Science
Elective

3
3
3
3

PS110
PS120
SD101

-3.
15

FS111

1
3

CJ206

Intro. to American Government
4
and Politics
3
Intro. to Legal Process
3
Fundamentals of Speech
4
Natural Science Electives
J
Hazardous Materials

17

Second Year
CJ201
CJ243
FS204

Firearms Training
Investigation
Fire Protection Hydraulics
and Pumps
PY101 Introduction to Psychology
EN210 Research Paper Process
Elective

FS205
3
4

3

FS211
PY259

J

Law Enforcement/Loss
Control lnternship
Fire Protection Syste~s
Equipment
Tactics &amp; Strategy
Abnormal Psychology
Humanities Elective

17

Third Year
Humanities Elective
Natural Science Elective
S0103 Cultural Diversity
Electives

4
4

S0214
CJ402

14

3
3
3

J

16

3

3-9
Fire Science Internship
Statistics &amp;: Design for Public Safety 4
Electives
.
J

or

3

J

Criminology
Criminal Justice Internship

3

FS403
CJ345

14

Fourth Year
CJ319 Substantive Criminal Law•
3
RA197 Physical Fitness for Law
Enforcement..
1
CJ401 Criminal Justice Senior Seminar
or
3
FS401 Fire Science Senior Seminar
Electives
4
HE190 Pre-hospital Emergency Care
and Crisis Intervention I
J

CJ321
CJ313

CJ444
RA197
CJ409
HE191

Ethical Issues in Public Safet~
Crisis Intervention of Deviant
Behavio~
Criminalistics•
Physical Fitness for Law
Enforcement•
Procedural Criminal Law•
Prehospital Emergency Care
and Crisis Intervention II

14

·MLEOTC course.

..MLEOTC students only.

Health and Human Services • 184

3
3
4

1
3

.2
17

�FIRE SCIENCE
Bachelor of Science: Fire Science
Engineering Technology Emphasis
Support Courses (43 credits)
CSlOl . Intro. to Microcomputer Appl. 3
2
MA109 Trigonometry &amp;: Vectors
4
MA140 Algebra for Technologists
MA143 Calculus for Engineering I•• 4
MA144 Calculus for Engineering w• 4
MT225 Statics &amp;: Strength of
Materials
3
3
ME335 Fluid Mechanics
3
ME336 Thermodynamics I
ME430 Thermodynamics II and
4
Heat Transfer
4
Elements of Physics I
PH221
Construction I
3
TC101
3
TC102 Construction II
TC118
Drafting
3

General Education Requirements
(29• credits)
Major Requirements (38 credits)
CJ341
Fire Cause and Arson
Investigation
3
Cj345
Statistics and Design for
Public Safety
4
FS101
Introduction to Fire Science
3
FSlll
Hazardous Materials
3
FS204
Fire Protection Hydraulics
and Pumps
3
FS205
Fire Protection Systems &amp;:
Equipment
3
FS211
Tactics &amp;: Strategy
3
FS301
Code Enforcement·lnspection
and Fire Prevention
3
FS321
Industrial Fire Protection
3
FS401
Senior Seminar
3
FS403
Fire Science Internship
3-9
FS420
Fire Science Certification
4

Electives (14 credits)

•four hours included in support courses.
••s.s. requirement.

Bachelor of Science: Fire Science
Engineering Technology Emphasis (sample schedule)
FALL

SPRING

First YtRr

FS101

Introduction to Fire Science
Electives
EN110 Freshman Composition
MA140 Algebra for Technologists
TC101 Construction I

3
3
3
4

...1

CS101
TC102
50101
MA109
FSlll

Intro. to Microcomputer Appl.
Construction II
Fundamentals of Speech
Trigonometry &amp;: Vectors
Hazardous Materials

2

...1
14

16

Second Year
FS204 Fire Protection Hydraulics
and Pumps
EN205 Technical Report Writing
or
EN210 Research Paper Process
MA143 Calculus for Engineering I
Social Science Elective

3
3
3

FS205

3
3
4

Fire Protection Systems &amp;:
Equipment
Tactics and Strategy
FS211
MA144 Calculus for Engineering II
TC118 Drafting
Humanities Elective

J.
14

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3
3
4

3

J.
17

�Third Year
FS301 Code Enforcement Inspection
and Fire Prevention
NS
Life Science Elective
PH221 Physics I
Humanities Elective
Fourth Ytar
FS401 Senior Seminar
ME336 Thermodynamics
Electives
Social Science

3
4
4
_i
15

3
3
6
_i
16

FS321
CJ341
MT225
ME335
CJ345
CJ345

Industrial Fire Protection
3
Fire Cause &amp; Arson Investigation 3
Statics &amp; Strength of Materials
3
Fluid Mechanics
3
Statistics &amp; Design for Public Safety~
16

FS403
FS420
ME430

Fire Science Internship
Fire Management
Thermodynamics II and
Heat Transfer
Electives

3
4
4

..2
16

Bachelor of Science: Fire Science
Generalist Emphasis
FS301

General Education Requirements
(33 credits)
Major Requirements (57 credits)
CJ341
Fire Cause &amp; Ar.;on Investigation
CJ345
Statistics and Design for
Public Safety
FS101
Introduction to Fire Science
FS111
Hazardous Materials
FS204
Fire Protection Hydraulics
&amp;Pumps
FS205
Fire Protection System
Equipment
FS211
Tactics &amp; Strategy

FS321
FS401
FS403
FS420

3
4

Code Enforcement Inspection
and Fire Prevention
3
Industrial Fire Protection
3
3
Senior Seminar
3-9
Fire Science Internship
4
Fire Science Certification

Minor (20 credits)

3
3

Support Courses (6 credits)
TCl 01
Construction I
TC102
Construction II

3

3
3

Electives• (28 credits)
3
3

•Must include eight hours 8.5. requirements.

Bachelor of Science: Fire Science
Generalist Emphasis (sample schedule)
FALL

SPRING

First Year
FS101
TC101
EN110

Introduction to Fire Science
Construction I
Freshman Composition
Elective

3
3
3

__q
15

SD101
TC102
FS111

Social Science Elective
Humanities Elective
Fundamentals of Speech
Construction II
Hazardous Materials

4
4

3
3
~

17

Second Year
FS204

Fire Protection Hydraulics
and Pumps
EN205 Technical Report Writing

FS205

3
FS211

3

or
EN210 Research Paper Process
Social Science Elective
Natural Science Elective

4

BS

Fire Protection Systems
Equipment
Tactics and Strategy
Requirement
Natural Science Elective
Elective

....i

17

Health and Human Services • 186

3
3

4
4
~

17

�Third Year
f'S301 Code Enforcement Inpsection
and Fire Prevention
3
BS
Requirement
4
Humanities Elective
4
Minor
_1
15
Fourth Year
f'S401 Senior Seminar
Minor
Electives

3
6

f'S321
CJ341

CJ345

f'S403
f'S420

-2

15

Industrial Fire Protection
3
Fire Cause&amp;: Arson Investigation 3
Minor
6
Statistics for Design &amp;: Public Safety -1
16

Fire Science Internship
Fire Science Certification
Minor
Electives

3
4
4

-1
15

Bachelor of Science: Fire Science
Hazardous Materials Emphasis
Support Courses (57 credits)

General Education Requirements
(25• credits)

General Biology
BL109
General Zoology..
BL110
BL111 · General Botany
Introduction to Soils
BL230
CH115 General Chemistry I
CH116 General Chemistry II..
CH225 Organic Chemistry I
CH226 Organic Chemistry II
CH231 Quantitative Analysis
CH232 Instrumental Analysis
CH351 Introductory Biochemistry
GG108 Physical Geography:
Meteorology &amp;: Climatology
Introduction to Geology
NS102
NS103 Environmental Science
Environmental Science Lab
NS104
Construction I
TC101
TC102 Construction II

Major Requirements (38 credits)

C]341
C]345

f'S101
f'S111
f'S204
FS205
FS211
FS301
f'S321
f'S401
f'S403
f'S420

Fire Cause and Arson
Investigation
3
Statistics and Design for .
Public Safety
4
Introduction to Fire Science
3
Hazardous Materials
3
Fire Protection Hydraulics
&amp;: Pumps
3
Fire Protection System
Equipment
3
Tactics &amp; Strategy
3
Code Enforcement Inspection
and Fire Prevention
3
Industrial Fire Protection
3
Senior Seminar
3
Fire Science Internship
3-9
Fire Science Certification
4

4

2
2
4
5
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
4

3
1
3
3

Electives (4 credits)

•Eight hours included in support courses.
..8.5. requirtmenl.

Bachelor of Science: Fire Science
Hazardous Materials Emphasis (sample schedule)
FALL

SPRING

First Year
f'S101 Introduction to Fire Science
Electives
EN110 Freshman Composition
TC101 Construction I
CH115 Principles of Chemistry I

3
4
3
3

..2

SD101
CH116
BL109
FS111
TC102

Fundamentals of Speech
Principles of Chemistry II
General Biology
Hazardous Materials
Construction II

18

Health and Human Services • 187

3
4
4
3

-2
17

�Second Year
FS204 Fire Protection Hydraulics
and Pumps
CH225 Organic Chemistry I
CH231 Quantitative Analysis I
BL110 Zoology
EN205 Technical Report Writing
or
EN210 Research Paper Process

Fire Protection Systems
Equipment
Humanities Elective
CH226 Organic Chemistry II
CH232 Instrumental Analysis
BL111
Botany
FS205

3
4

3
3

3
4
4
3

J

3

16

15
Third Year

GG108 Physical Geology
BL230 Soils
Social Science Elective
Humanities Elective

4

4
4

J

FS321
NS102
FS211
CJ345

3
Industrial Fire Protection
4
Geology
3
Tactics and Strategy
Sta tistics &amp; Design for Public Safety ....!

FS403
FS420
C}341

3
Fire Science Internship
4
Fire Management
Fire Cause &amp; Arson Investigation 3
Social Science
J

14

16

Fourth Year
FS401 Senior Seminar
3
CH351 Biochemistry
4
FS301 Code Enforcement Inspection
and Fire Prevention
3
NS103 Environmental Science
3
NS104 Environmental Science Lab
--1

14

14

Associate Degree: Criminal Justice
Corrections Emphasis
CJ202
CJ330
CJ355

Basic Requirements (9 credits)
Major Requirements (30 credits)

C}lOl
CJ110
CJ140
CJ130
CJ220
CJ240
CJ250
CJ319

Intro. to Criminal Justice
3
Introduction to Corrections
3
Correctional Client Growth
&amp; Development
3
Client Relations in Correcitons 3
Institutional Corrections
3
Community Based Corrections 3
Correctional Law
3
Substantive Criminal Law
or
3

Canadian Criminal Law
Correctional Casework
Juvenile Justice

3
3

Support Courses (6 credits)

50214
PS120
PS160

3
Criminology
Introduction to Legal Process
3
or
Intro. to Canadian Government
and Politics

Electives (17 credits)

Associate Degree: Criminal Justice
Corrections Emphasis (sample schedule)
FALL

SPRING

First Year

Intro. to Criminal Justice
Introduction to Corrections
Correctional Client Growth
and Development
ENllO Freshman Composition
Elective
CJ101
CJ110
C}140

J

3
3

SD101
CJ130

3
3

PS120

16

PS160

Fundamentals of Speech
Client Relations in Corrections
Electives
Introduction to Legal Process
or
Intro. to Canadian Government
and Politics

Health and Human Services • 188

3
3
6
3
15

�Second Year
C)240 Community Based Corrections
Cj250 Correctional Law
C)319 Substantive Criminal Law

or

3
3

S0214

3

Cj202 Canadian Criminal Law
EN210 Research Paper Process
Electives ·

CJ220
CJ330
C)355

3

Institutional
Correc1·ions
C
.
0 .r r~honal Casework
Cnmmology
Juvenile Justice
Electives

3
3
3
3
~

15

....!
16

Associate Degree: Criminal Justice
Law Enforcement Emphasis
Support Courses (17 credits)
PSl 10
Introduction to American
Government and Politics
PS120
Introduction to Legal Process
S0103 Cultural Diversity
S0214
Criminology
Introduction to Psychology
PY101

Basic Requirements (9 credits)
Major Requirements (16 credits)
C)lOl
Intro. to Criminal Justice
C)102
Police Process
Cj201
Firearms Training
Cj206
Law Enforcement/Loss
Control lnternship
C)212
Loss Control
Cj243
Investigation

3
3

1
3
3
3

4
3
3
3
4

Electives (20 credits)

Associate Degree: Criminal Justice
Law Enforcement Emphasis (sample schedule)
SPRING

FALL

First Yea,
CJ101 Intro. to Criminal Justice
C)102 Police Process
ENllO Freshman Composition
S0214 Criminology
Electives

3
3
3
3

-2

PYlOl
PSllO
SD101
50103

15

Second Yea,
C)201 Firearms Training
CJ212 Loss Control
Cj243 Investigation
Electives
Electives

1
3
3
~

15

4
Introduction to Psychology
Intro. to American Government
3
and Politics
3
Fundamentals of Speech
3
Cultural Diversity
...1
Electives
15 '

Law Enforcement/Loss Control
3
Internship
3
EN210 Research Paper Process
3
PS120 Introduction to Legal Process
Electives
.....2
15

Cj206

Associate Degree: Fire Science
Basic Requirements (9 credits)

FS204

Major Requirements (21 credits)
C)341
Fire Cause &amp;Arson Investigation 3
FS101
Introduction to Fire Science
3
FSlll
Hazardous Materials
3

FS205
FS211
FS321

Fire Protection Hydraulics
&amp;Pumps
Fire Protection Systems
Equipment
Tactics &amp; Strategy
Industrial Fire Protection

Health and Human Services• 189

3

3
3

3

�Support Courses (21 credits)
HEt 90
Prehospital Emergency Care &amp;
Crisis Intervention I
3
HE191
Prehospital Emergency Care &amp;
Crisis Intervention ll
3
SO, PY or PS Electives
9

TC101
TC102

Construction I
Construction ll

3
3

Electives (11 credits)
(F5420 required for MF FTC certification)

Associate Degree: Fire Science (sample schedule)
FALL

SPRING

First Ytar
FS101 Introduction to Fire Science
FSt 11 Hazardous Materials
EN110 Freshman Composition
TC101 Construction I
HE190 Prehospital Emergency Care
and Crisis Intervention I

3
3
3
3

-1

HE191

Prehospital Emergency Care
and Crisis Intervention II
SD101 Fundamentals of Speech
TCl 02 Construction II
SO, PY or PS Electives
Electives

FS205
3
3

FS211
FS321
C]341

6

-1

3

3

...J
16

IS

Second Ytar
FS204 Fire Protection Hydraulics
and Pumps
EN205 Technical Report Writing
or
EN210 Research Paper Process
SO, PY or PS Electives
Electives

3
3

Fire Protection Systems
Equipment
3
Tactics &amp; Strategy
3
Industrial Fire Protection
3
Fire Cause &amp; Arson Investigation 3
Electives
_j
16

15

Minor Courses of Study
Corrections Minor

Fire Science Minor

Total Credits Required: 21

Total Credits Required: 21

Required Courses:
C]llO
Introduction to Corrections
3
C]220
Institutional Corrections
3
C]240
Community Based Corrections 3
C]319
Substantive Criminal Law
3

Required Courses:
FS101
Introduction to Fire Science
Hazardous Materials
FSl 11
FS204
Fire Protection Hydraulics
and Pumps
FS205
Fire Protection Systems
Equipment

Minimum of 9 hours from:
(At ltast ont must be 300-400)
CJI01
Intro. to Criminal Justice
3
C]130
Client Relations in Corrections 3
C]I40
Correctional Client Growth
&amp; Development
3
Investigation
3
C]243
Correctional Law
3
CJ250
Correctional Casework
3
CJ330
Juvenile Justice
3
C]355
Criminal Justice Internship 3-9
C]402
Procedural Criminal Law
3
C]409

Minimum of 9 hours from:
FS211
Tactics and Strategy
FS301
Code Enforcement Inspection
and Fire Prevention
Industrial Fire Protection
FS321
C]34)
Fire Cause &amp; Arson
Investigation
Fire Science Certification
FS420
Construction I
TC101
TC102 Construction ll

Health and Human Services • 190

3
3

3
3
3

3
3

3
4
3
3

�Law Enforcement Minor

Institutional Loss
Control Minor

Total Credits Required: 21

Total Credits Required: 21

Required Courses:

CJt 01
CJ102

Intro. to Criminal Justice
Police Process

3
3

Minimum of IS hours from:

CJ202
CJ206
CJ243
CJ313
CJ319
CJ321
CJ406
CJ409
CJ444

Canadian Criminal Law
Law Enforcement/ Loss
Control Internship
Investigation
Crisis Intervention of
Deviant Behavior
Substantive Criminal Law
Ethical Issues in Public Safety
Advanced Canadian
Jurisprudence
Procedural Criminal Law
Criminalistics

3
3

3

3
3
3
3

Required Courses:
CJ212
Loss Control
CJ306
Security Systems
CJ341
Fire Cause &amp; Arson
Investigation
Introduction to Fire Science
FS101
Hazardous Materials
FS111
Code Enforcement Inspection
FS301
and Fire Prevention
Industrial Fire Protection
FS321

This minor may not be used for fire
science majors.

3
4

Loss Control Minor
Total Credits Required: 21
Required Courses:

CJ212
CJ306

Loss Control
Security Systems

Minimum of six hours from:
CJ202
Canadian Criminal Law
CJ319
Substantive Criminal Law
CJ406
Advanced Canadian
Jurisprudence
CJ409
Procedural Criminal Law

3
3
3
3
3
3

Minimum of nine hours from:

MN365
CS101
MN451
MI&lt;281
MN360

Human Resource Management3
Intro. to Microcomputer Appl. 3
Labor Law
4
Marketing Principles &amp;
Strategy
3
3
Principles of Management

Health and Human Services • 191

3
3
3
3
3
3
3

�DEPARTMENT OF NURSING
Faculty: Dr. Mae E'. Markstrom, Dean of School of Health and Human
Services; Dr. Judith J. Sadler, Associate Professor and Nursing Department Chair;
Professor Carole Connaughton; Associate Professors Alice I. Halsey, Carol A.
Campagna; Assistant Professors Donna M. Anleitner, Margaret R. Hanson, Ruth
K. Johnston-Pike, Lynn M. Kabke, Diane K. Lewis, MaryAnne Shannon.

The Department of Nursing offers a bachelor of science degree in nursing
which is based on the belief that nursing is goal-oriented, directed toward
assisting human beings in health promotion, maintenance, restoration and
rehabilitation. The program is based upon human needs theory throughout the
life cycle and is built on a liberal arts foundation in the belief that all aspects of
society must be considered influential factors in the health of human beings.
Accreditation: The bachelor of science in nursing program is approved by the
Michigan Board of Nursing and is accredited by the National League for Nursing.
Courses: Courses offered by the department are in nursing and health
sciences. Nursing courses provide the core content of the nursing major and are
limited to students accepted into the nursing programs. Health science courses
provide a wide range of knowledge and skills useful for preparation in related
health careers and in the delivery of health services in the community.
Clinical experiences: The nursing program is unique in its international
affiliation. Clinical nursing experience is obtained at hospitals and community
agencies in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, as well as at health care and community
agencies in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, and the surrounding area. The LSSU
Wellness CARE Centers provide opportunities for practice in nurse-managed
community nursing centers.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing
The Department of Nursing offers two curricular tracks to the bachelor of
science degree in nursing: the four-year program and the two-year completion
program for the registered nurse.
These programs provide students with the opportunity to acquire knowledge, values and skills necessary for the practice of professional nursing. They
offer them the opportunity to:
Demonstrate skills of critical thinking and decision making in nursing practice. Promote the health of individuals, families, groups and communities in a
variety of settings. Assist clients of all ages in their adaptation to actual and
potential stressors. Demonstrate independent use of the nursing process in health
promotion, maintenance, restoration and rehabilitation. Integrate professional
values into nursing practice. Practice within the ethical, moral and legal parameters of the nursing profession. Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for
evaluating the effectiveness of one's nursing practice. Evaluate nursing research
findings for possible utilization in nursing practice. Integrate leadership and
management skills into the nursing role. Synthesize theoretical/empirical knowledge from nursing, the physical and behavioral sciences, and humanities in
nursing practice. Collaborate with the health care team and consumer to improve
health care service, using knowledge of the political system. Use effective
interpersonal communication skills as client advocate, caregiver, health educator
and change agent.

Health and Human Services• 192

�Course distribution requirements facilitate development of liberal backgrounds in physical science, social science and humanities. The curriculum lays a
scientific basis for expanding roles in nursing practice. The nursing curriculum
provides an interdisciplinary major and does not require a minor to meet graduation requirements. Students interested in a minor should refer to the appropriate
Catalog section. A total of 127 credits is required to complete a bachelor of science
degree in nursing.

Bachelor of Science Nursing Four-Year Program
Pre-nursing entrance requirements: To qualify for admission to the prenursing program, applicants must satisfy University admission requirements
described in the admission section of the Catalog. (This information is also
included in the Viewbook.)
For students with college-level achievement, the opportunity will be offered,
by means of examination, to obtain course credit or placement into an advanced
course.
High school academic subjects include a minimum of one unit of biology, one
of chemistry, three of English and two of algebra. Additional science and mathematics courses are highly recommended.
Entrance requirements to nursing: Following successful completion of the
pre-nursing requirements, students will be admitted to the nursing program
based upon academic achievement and competency in mathematics. Mathematics
competency is required prior to the sophomore year. Entrance into nursing
requires a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or above in nursing, nursing
support and English courses. Required academic courses are separated into two
groups:
1. Nursing support courses (anatomy and physiology, microbiology, life
chemistry, mathematics, psychology, sociology, nutrition, pharmacology,
pathophysiology, computer applications in the health sciences and
statistics;) and
2. General education requirements (English, humanities and speech).
A grade of C or above is required in all nursing, nursing support courses and
English courses. A grade of Din other general education or elective courses is
accepted. Students should file a Declaration of Intent to enter the nursing
program in the departmental office by March 1. Students selected for nursing
must complete all pre-nursing course requirements satisfactorily to remain on the
accepted list. A maximum of 50 students with the highest grade point average
will be accepted.
Transfer credit will be granted on an individual basis. Only those courses in
which the student receives a grade of C or better are transferrable. Credits for
baccalaureate nursing courses and pharmacology are transferable for five years.
Time requirements for program completion is four academic years; however,
completion may require more than four years for students who do not meet all
entrance requirements.
Progression and readmission policies are detailed in the Baccalaureate
Nursing Student Handbook.
Students are responsible for transportation to and from clinical agencies, as
well as additional costs incurred by enrollment in the nursing program. Costs,
academic and general information are listed in the Baccalaureate Nursing Student
Handbook.

Health and Human Services • 193

�~ice~sure: G_r~duates of this program are eligible to write the NCLEX-RN
examination admm1stered by the Michigan Board of Nursing for licensure as a
registered nurse (R.N.). Canadian students must pass the NCLEX-RN examination prior to applying for licensure in Ontario.
Requirements for the bachelor of science degree in nursing four-year program
are as follows:
Nuning
NUl 10
NU211
NU212
NU213
NU325
NU326
NU327
NU431
NU432
NU433
NU434
NU435
NU436

(57 credits)
Intro. to Professional Nursing 11
Intro. to Professional Nursing 113
Health Appraisal
3
5
Fundamentals of Nursing
Parent/Newborn Nursing
5
Parent/Child Nursing
6
Adult Nursing I
8
8
Adult Nursing II
Community Health Nursing 5
Mental Health Nursing
5
Nursing Research
3
3
Management in Nursing
Contemporary Issues in
Nursing
2

Other Disciplines (16 credits)
BL121
Human Anatomy&amp;:
Physiology I
Clinical Microbiology
BL223
CH104 Life Chemistry I
MA207 Prin. of Statistical Methods
or
PY210
Statistics
General Education (35 credits)

PY101
PY155
50101
BL122
CH105

Hulth Sciences (10 credits)

HE208
HE209
HE232
HE235
HE352

Nutrition
Pharmacology
Pathophysiology
Computer Applications in
Health Sciences
Health Issues of Aging
Populations

Introduction to Psychology
Lifespan Development
Introduction to Sociology
Human Anatomy&amp;:
Physiology 11
Life Chemistry 11
Humanities Electives
Freshman Composition
Research Paper Process
Fundamentals of Speech

2
3
3

EN110
EN210
SD101

2

General Electives (9 credits)

4

3
3
3

4
3
3
4

4
8
3
3
3

9

Total credits: 127

3

A sample four-year schedule of courses for this program follows. The
planned sequence of courses may be modified to meet the needs of individual
students.

Bachelor of Science: Nursing
Four-Year Program (sample schedule)
FALL

SPRING

First Yeo,
EN110 Freshman Composition
3
PYlOI Introduction to Psychology
4
50101 Introduction to Sociology
3
50101 Fundamentals of Speech
3
BL121 Human Anatomy &amp; Physiology I !
17

NU110
CH104
BL122
PY155
HE208

Second Yeo,
3
EN210 Research Paper Process
NU211 Intro. to Professional Nursing II 3
4
CH105 Life Chemistry 11
3
NU212 Health Appraisal
HE232 Pathophysiology
...1
16

Humanities Electives
4
Intro. to Professional Nursing I 1
Life Chemistry I
3
Human Anatomy &amp;: Physiology 114
Lifespan Development
3
J
Nutrition
17

Clinical Microbiology
Humanities Elective
NU213 Fundamentals of Nursing
HE209 Pharmacology

BL223

Health and Human Services• 194

3
4
5

.J
15

�Third Ytar
HE352 Health Issues of Aging Population3
NU325 Parent/Newborn Nursing
5
6
NU326 Parent/Child Nursing
_J
Elective

17

Fourth Ytar
NU431 Adult Nursing II
NU434 Nursing Research
NU435 Management in Nursing

8
3
_J
14

PY210

Statistics

or
MA207 Prine. of Statistical Methods
NU327 Adult Nursing I
HE235 Computer Applications in
Health Sciences
Elective

3
8

2
_J
16

5
NU432 Community Health Nursing
NU433 Mental Health Nursing
5
NU436 Contemporary Iss~es in Nursing 2
Elective
_J
15

Bachelor of Science in Nursing: Completion
Program for R.N. Students
Entrance requirements: To qualify for admission to the R.N. completion
program, applicants must satisfy University admission requirements as described
in the admission section of the Catalog. (This information is also included in the
Viewbook.)
For students with college-level achievement, the opportunity will be offered,
by means of examination, to obtain course credit or placement into an advanced
course.
Applicants must be graduates of a state- or provincial-approved associate
degree or diploma nursing program with a cumulative grade point average of 2.5
in all nursing, nursing support and English courses. Nursing support courses
include: chemistry, mathematics, anatomy and physiology, microbiology, statistics, nutrition, pharmacology, pathophysiology, computer applications in health
sciences, psychology and sociology courses. Credit may be granted for basic
nursing courses, nutrition and pharmacology upon writing the required NLN
challenge tests within five years prior to admission and achieving scores at the 50
percentile or above. NLN tests may be repeated once; students must enroll in the
course if not successful on second writing. Psychomotor skills validation and
mathematics competency are also required. Students may be admitted to the
University at any point, but may not be admitted to nursing core courses until
they have fulfilled the above requirements.
Required admission credentials: Submit to Admissions Office: standard
LSSU admission application; transcripts from previous nursing school(s) and
college(s). Submit to Department of Nursing: work experience and reference list;
copy of current Michigan or Ontario professional nursing license; NLN test scores
for Mobility Profile II (Book 1), Nursing of Childbearing Family, and Nursing of
Children. All credentials must be on file preceding semester of entry.
Transfer credits: Transfer credit may be granted on an individual basis for
equivalent general education and support courses. Only those courses in which
students received a grade of C or better may be transferred. Credit for pharmacology and baccalaureate nursing courses are accepted for five years after
completion of course. A maximum of 32 semester hours credit in basic nursing
courses may be transferred. Partial credit for NU433 may be obtained by writing
the Mental Health NLN test prior to the course and achieving a score at the 50
percentile or above.

Health and Human Services • 195

�Ttme required for completion will depend upon the number of transfer
credits and credits received by examination. Most registered nurses can complete
the program in two years.
Progression and readmission policies are detailed in the Baccalaureate
Nursing Student Handbook.
Students are responsible for transportation to clinical agencies and additional
costs incurred by enrollment in the nursing program. Costs, academic and
general information are listed in the Baccalaureate Nursing Student Handbook.
Requirements for the bachelor of science degree in nursing (RN completion
program) are as follows:
Nursing (57 credits)

NU213
NU325
NU326
NU327
NU431
NU360
NU363
NU432
NU433
NU434
NU435
NU436

Fundamentals of Nursing••
5
Parent/Newborn Nursing"• 5
Parent/Child Nursing"•
6
Adult Nursing 1••
8
Adult Nursing n-•
8
Professional Nursing Concepts 4
Comprehensive Health
Appraisal
3
Community Health Nursing 5
Mental Health Nursing
5
Nursing Research
3
Management in Nursing
3
Contemporary Issues in
Nursing
2

Health Sciences (10 credits)

HE208
HE209
HE232
HE235
HE352

Nutrition••
Pharmacology••
Pathophysiology••
Computer Applications in
Health Sciences
Health Issues of Aging
Populations

2
3
3
2
3

Other Disciplines (16 credits)
BL121
Human Anatomy &amp;

BL223
CH104
MA207
PY210

Physiology I
Clinical Microbiology
Life Chemistry I
Prin. of Statistical Methods
or
Statistics

General Education (35 credits)

PY101
50101
BL122
CH105
EN110
EN210
50101

so

Introduction to Psychology
Introduction to Sociology
Human Anatomy &amp;
Physiology II
Life Chemistry II
Freshman Composition
Research Paper Process
Fundamentals of Speech
Humanities Electives
Elective

General Electives

4

3
3
3

4

3
4
4

3
3
3
8
3

9
Total credits: 127

••challenge examinations available.

A sample two-year schedule of courses for this program follows. The
planned sequence of courses may be modified to meet individual needs.

Bachelor of Science: Nursing Completion Program
for the Registered Nurse
Prerequisite courses for entrance to pro-

50101

Introduction to Sociology

gram:
BL121
BL122
BL223
EN110
EN210
HE208
HE209
PY101

Human Anatomy &amp;
Physiology I
Human Anatomy &amp;
Physiology JI
Clinical Microbiology
Freshman Composition
Research Paper Process
Nutrition
Pharmacology
Introduction to Psychology

4
4
3
3
3
2
3
4

NLN Challenge Exams
NU213 Fundamentals of Nursing
NU325 Parent/Newborn Nursing
NU326 Parent/Child Nursing
NU327 Adult Nursing I
NU431 Adult Nursing II

Health and Human Services • 196

~

29

5
5
6
8

J
32

�Bachelor of Science: Nursing Completion Program
(sample schedule)
FALL

SPRING

First Year

NU360
NU363
HE232
SD101
HE352

Professional Nursing Concepts 4
Comprehensive Health Appraisal3
Pathophysiology
3
Fundamentals of Speech
3
Health Issues of Aging
Populations
...1
16

CH104
HE235

Life Chemistry I
Computer Applications in
Health Science
Humanities Elective
Social Science Elective
Elective

3
2

4
3

...1
15

Second Year

CH105
NU432
NU433
PY210

Life Chemistry II
Community Health Nursing
Mental Health Nursing
Statistics

4

or

3

5
5

NU434 Nursing Research
NU435 Management in Nursing
NU436 Contemporary Issues in Nursing
Humanities Elective
~~~

MA207 Prin. of Statistical Methods

Minor Course of Study
Health Care Administration
Total Credits Required: 30
Required Courses:

BA354

ID399

4

~

18

17

AC230
FN245
MN365
MN469
ES140
HE208
HE210
HE352

3
3
2

Fundamentals of Accounting 4
Principles of Finance
3
Human Resource Management3
Collective Bargaining
3
Health &amp; Fitness
3
Nutrition
2
Intro. to Health Care Concepts3
Health Issues of Aging
Populations
3
Legal and Financial Issues in
Health Care Administration 3
Internship
3

Health and Human Services• 197

�DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION STUDIES
AND EXERCISE SCIENCE
Faculty: Department Chair, Professor Sally Childs; Assistant Professors Lee
Gardiner, Debra McPherson, Stephen Yanni; Instructor Joe Susi.

Bachelor of Science: Exercise Science
The exercise science major concentrates on developing an understanding of
the physiological and psychological consequences of exercise in various populations, and applying this knowledge to fitness, clinical and research settings. The
need for exercise science professionals is growing in each of these areas as exercise
continues to occupy a prominent role in enhancing the quality of life and maintaining health; and, gains prominence in the treatment and prevention of lifestyle
diseases such as cardiovascular disease, hypertension, obesity and diabetes.
Employment opportunities for exercise science professionals are becoming more
varied and requiring increased levels of expertise and technical skills. This major
is designed to prepare students to meet these professional challenges through a
skill-development approach in the critical areas of exercise testing and exercise
prescription. The required 125 graduation credits emphasize course work in
physiology, pathophysiology, sports medicine, laboratory procedures, research
methods, exercise psychology and computer applications.
Exercise Science (38 credits)

ES141
ES242
ES248
ES295
ES342
ES344
ES348
ES358
ES390
ES440
ES444
ES492
ES496

Introduction to Movement
3
Sports Medicine
3
Psychology of Sport and
Performance and Coaching 3
Practicum
2
Exercise Physiology
3
Kinesiology
3
Fitness Evaluation II Laboratory Procedures
3
Research Methods in
Exercise Science
3
Recreation Leader
Apprenticeship
2
Exercise Physiology Seminar 2
2
Exercise Prescription
Internship
6
Selected Research Topics
3

Cognate Requirements (33 credits)

BL121
BL122
CH104
CH105
CS101
HE208
HE232
MA207

Anatomy&amp;: Physiology I
Anatomy&amp;: Physiology II
Life Chemistry I
Life Chemistry II
Intro. to Microcomputer Appl.
Nutrition
Pathophysiology
Prine. of Statistical Methods

4
4
3
4

3
2
3
3

PY101
PY385

Introduction to Psychology
Health Psychology

4

3

Departmental Electives (10 credits)
ES140
Health and Fitness
3
ES240
Techniques of Athletic Training2
ES295
Practicum
2
ES349
Orthopaedic Assessment
in Sports Medicine
3
ES390
Recreation Leader
Apprenticeship
1
ES442
Electrocardiography in
Exercise Science
2
ES481
Professional Development
Seminar
RA211
Water Safety&amp;: Lifeguard
Instructor
2
RC101
Intro. to Recreation&amp;:
Leisure Services
3
RC105 Program Development and
Leadership in Recreation and
Leisure Services
3
RC212 Instructional Methods in
Adapted Aquatics
2
RC240 Foundations of Therapeutic
Recreation
3
RC482 Administration of Recreation
and Leisure Services
4

Health and Human Services • 198

�Cognate
BJ_.330
BL423
HE190

Electives (12 credits)
Animal Physiology
Immunology
Prehospital Emergency Care
&amp; Crisis Intervention I
HE191
Prehospital Emergency Care
&amp; Crisis Intervention II
HE209
Pharmacology
HM480 Grantwriting

PH221
PH222
PY459

4
4

Elements of Physics I
Elements of Physics II
Physiological Psychology

4
4
3

Elective credits (approximately 11) and general
education requirements must be completed so
that at least 125 semester credits have been
earned.

3
3
3
3

Bachelor of Science: Exercise Science
(sample schedule)
FALL

SPRING

First Year

EN110 Freshman Composition
ES/RC Elective
General Electives
Soc Sci Elective

3
3

5

J

CH104
CS101
ES141
PY101

Life Chemistry I
3
Intro. to Microcomputer Appl. 3
Introduction to Movement
3
Introduction to Psychology
_..!
13

BL122
EN210
ES295

Human Anatomy &amp; Physiology 114
Research Paper Process
3
Practicum
1
3
General Electives
Nutrition
2
.....i
Humanities
17

13

Second Year

BL121
CH105
ES242
ES248

Human Anatomy &amp; Physiology I 4
Life Chemistry II
4
Sports Medicine
3
Psychology of Sport and
Performance and Coaching
3
Humanities
_..!

HE208

18

Third Year

ES342
MA207
HE232
ES/RC
50101

Exercise Physiology
Statistics
Pathophysiology
Elective
Fundamentals of Speech

3
3
3

3

-2
15

Kinesiology
3
Fitness Evaluation II Laboratory Procedures
3
ES3S8 Research Methods in
Exercise Science
3
ES390 Recreation Leader Apprenticeship 1
2
ES/RC Elective
-2
General Electives
15
ES344
ES348

Fourth Year

ES440

ES444
ES496
PY385

Cognate Elective
Exercise Physiology Seminar
Exercise Prescription
Selected Research Topics
Health Psychology

6

2
2
3

-2
16

Summer
ES492 Internship

ES295
ES390
ES/RC
Soc Sci

Cognate Elective
6
1
Practicum
Recreation Leader Apprenticeship 1
Elective
2
Elective
-1
13

6

(following either 3rd or 4th year)

Health and Human Services• 199

�Athletic Training Concentration
A person who receives a degree concentration in athletic training, which is
also referred to as sports mediciSle, will become a highly skilled professional who
deals directly with injuries that occur to athletes. The athletic trainer works
closely with physicians and other health care professionals in order to provide .
today's athletes with the best medical care possible. Those who pursue a career m
athletic training may seek employment on the high school, college or professional
sport level. In addition, the athl~tic trainer may be employed in sports medicine
and health fitness clinics, which have increased in numbers during the past
decade. All of the above-mentioned positions usually require certification by the
National Athletic Trainers' Association. Students completing the concentra~1on at
Lake Superior State University will be more marketable in the field of exercise
science and eligible for a variety of graduate programs in athletic trai~ing a1:'~ .
sports medicine throughout the country. Any student wishing to achieve_eh~1bility to sit for the National Athletic Trainers' Association certification exarrunation
will receive individual guidance in that direction.
Exercise Science (38 credits)
Introduction to Movement
3
ES141
Techniques of Athletic Training2
ES240
3
Sports Medicine
ES242
ES295
Practicum
2
ES342
Exercise Physiology
3
Kinesiology
3
ES344
ES348 Fitness Evaluation II Laboratory Procedures
3
ES349
Orthopaedic Assessment
in Sports Medicine
3
ES3S8
Research Methods in
Exercise Science
3
ES440
Exercise Physiology Seminar 2
ES444
Exercise Prescription
2
ES492
Internship
6
ES496
Selected Research Topics
3
Cognate Requirements (45 credits)
BL121
Human Anatomy &amp; Physiology I 4
BL122
Human Anatomy &amp; Physiology II 4
CH104 Life Chemistry I
3
CH105 Life Chemistry 11
4
HE190 Preho~~ital Emergency Car-e
&amp; Cns1s Intervention I
3
HE191
Preho~~ital Emergency Care
&amp; Cns15 Intervention II
3
HE208 Nutrition
2
HE209 Phannacology
3
HE232 Pa_thophysiology
3
MA207 Pnn. of Statistical Methods
3
PYI01
Introduction to Psychology
4
PY201
&lt;:ommunication Skills
m Counseling
PY240
3
Behavior Management
PY385
3
Health Psychology
3

Departmental Electives (9 credits)
ES140
Health and Fitness
ES248
Psychology of Sport and
Performance and Coaching
ES295
Practicum
ES390
Recreation Leader
Apprenticeship
Electrocardiography in
ES442
Exercise Science
Professional Development
ES481
Seminar
RA211
Water Safety and
Lifeguard Instructor
Intro. to Recreation
RC101
&amp; Leisure Services
Program Development and
RC105
Leadership in Recreation
and Leisure Services
Instructional Methods in
RC212
Adapted Aquatics
Foundations of Therapeutic
RC240
Recreation
Sports Management
RC270
Recreation for the Elderly
RC370
Administration of Recreation
RC482
and Leisure Services

3
3
2
1
2

1

2
3

3
2

3
3
3
4

Cognate Electiv~s (9 credits)
BL220
BL330
BL4 23
PH221
PH222

Ge1;1etics
Aiumal Physiology
Jf1l!T\Unology
Elements of Physics I
Elements of Physics II

3
4
4
4
4

Elective credits .&lt;approximately 1V and gentr1li
education requ1reme11t
s must be completed so
that at /east 127 semester credits have bee11
earned.

Hea lth and ll\lltlan Service6 • 200

�Bachelor of Science: Exercise Science
Athletic Training Concentration (sample schedule)
FALL

SPRING

First Yrar
EN110 Freshman Composition
General Electives
HE190 Prehospital Emergency Care
&amp;: Crisis Intervention I

3
6

...1

CH104
ES140
ES141
HE191

12

PY101

Life Chemistry I
Health and Fitness•
Introduction to Movement
Prehospital Emergency Care
&amp;: Crisis Intervention II
Introduction to Psychology

3
3
3
3

....i
16

Srcond Yrar
BL121 Human Anatomy&amp;: Physiology I 4
CH105 Life Chemistry II
4
ES242 Sports Medicine
3
ES240 Techniques of Athletic Training 2
Humanities
....i

BL122
ES349
EN210

17

Human Anatomy &amp;: Physiology II4
Orthopaedic Assessment in
Sports Medicine
3
4
Humanities
Research Paper Process
3
General Electives
...1
17

Third Yrar
ES342 Exercise Physiology
PY385 Health Psychology
MA207 Prine. of Statistical Methods
PY240 Behavior Management
S0101 Fundamentals of Speech

3
3
3
3

...1
15

Summrr
ES492 Internship

ES3S8

ES344
ES348
ES390
HE208
PY201

Research Methods in
3
Exercise Science
3
Kinesiology
Fitness Evaluation II 3
Laboratory Procedures
Recreation Leader Apprenticesrup•t
Nutrition
2
Communication Slcills in
Counseling
...1
15

6

(following 3rd year)
Fourth Yra,
Cognate Elective
ES440 Exercise Physiology Seminar
ES444 Exercise Prescription
ES496 Selected Research Topics
ES/RC Elective
HE232 Pathophysiology

3
2
2
3
3

Cognate Elective
ES295 Practicum
ES/RC Elective
General Electives
HE209 Phannacology

...1
16

•suggested electives.

Health and Human Services• 201

6
2
2
2
~

15

�Bachelor of Arts/Science: Recreation Management
The recreation management degree is a program of study designed to prepare
those students seeking employment opportunities in the recreation/leisure field
that demand sound management skills. Career choices abound within commercial, resort, industrial, military, municipal, state, federal government and voluntary recreation settings. The need for qualified leaders, supervisors and directors
who possess management and recreation skills is increasing. Career specialization can be achieved by selecting recreation electives that promote a concentration, enhancing a degree with a built-in business minor.

Bachelor of Arts: Recreation Management
Department Requirements (29 credits)
ES140
Health and Fitness
Recreational Activity
RA
RA
Recreational Activity
RC101
Introduction to Recreation
RC105 Program Development and
Leadership in Recreation
and Leisure Services
RC295 Practicum
RC390 Recreation Leader
Apprenticeship
RC435 Problems and Issues in
Therapeutic Recreation
RC436 Therapeutic Recreation and
Leisure Science Research
RC481
Professional Development
Seminar!
RC482 Administration of Recreation
and Leisure Services
RC492 Internship
Business Requirements (25 credits)
AC230 Fundamentals of Accounting
BA231
Business Communications
BA254 Business Law I
EC201
Prin. of Macroeconomics
EC202
Prin. of Microeconomics
FN245 Principles of Finance
MK281 Marketing Principles and
Strategy
MN360 Principles of Management
Cognate
BLIOS
CSIOI
HE181
HM480
PS130

Requirements (20 credits)
Functions of the Human Body
Intro. to Microcomputer Appl.
First Aid
Grantwriting
Intro. to State and Local
Government

3
1
1
3
3
1

3
2

4
6
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3

4
3
1
3
4

or
PS160
PY101

Intro. to Canadian Government 3
4
Introduction to Psychology

or
PY155
PY210

Lifespan Development
Statistics

3
3

Department Electives (16 credits)
3
Introduction to Movement
ES141
Techniques of Athletic Training2
ES240
Sports Medicine
3
ES242
ES248
Psychology of Sport and
Perfromance and Coaching 3
3
ES342
Exercise Physiology
3
ES344
Kinesiology
Fitness Evaluation II ES348
3
Laboratory Procedures
Electrocardiography in
ES442
2
Exercise Science
2
Exercise Prescription
ES444
RC212 Instructional Methods in
2
Adapted Aquatics
3
RC220 Methods in Arts &amp;: Crafts
RC240 Foundations of Therapeutic
3
Rercreation
3
RC262 Outdoor Recreation
3
RC270 Sports Management
RC280 Readiness in Games,
3
Activities and Sports
1-3
Practicum
RC295
RC320 Dance and Rhythmic
3
Activities for Recreation
Program Development in
RC340
3
Therapeutic Recreation
Disabilities Seminar in
RC342
3
Therapeutic Recreation
Recreational Pursuits and
RC344
3
Disable Conditions
RC346 Clinical Issues and Practice
3
in Therapeutic Recreation
RC362 Lan Management for
Recreation Purposes3
3
Expedition Management
RC365
3
RC370 Recreation for Elderly
RC390 Recreation Leader
1
Apprenticeship
1-3
RC496 Selected Research Topics

Elective credits (approximately nine) and genera/ education requirements must be completed
so that at least 124 semester credits /rave been
earned.

Health and Human Services • 202

�Bachelor of Arts: Recreation Management
(sample schedule)
FALL

SPRING

First Year

BLIOS
ENllO
ES140
PYIOI
PYISS
RCIOl

Functions of the Human Body
Freshman Composition
Health and Fitness
Introduction to Psychology
or
Lifespan Development
Intro. to Recreation and
Leisure Services

4

3
3

CS101
NS
PS130

4

3

PSI60

~

RCIOS

16-17

50101

Intro. to Microcomputer Appl.
Natural Sci Elective
Intro. to State and Local
Government
or
Introduction to Canadian
Government &amp; Politics
Program Development and
Leadership in Recreation
and Leisure Services
Fundamentals of Speech

3
4
4

3
3
~

16-17

Second Year

AC230
BA Req
EN210
RA
RC295
RC

Fundamentals of Accounting
Foreign Language
Research Paper Process
Elective
Practicum
Restricted Elective

4
4
3
1

BAReq
EC201
FN245
HE181

1

RA

~

16

RC
RC390

Foreign Language
Macroeconomics
Principles of Finance
First Aid
Elective
Restricted Elective
Recreation Leader Apprenticeship

4
4

3
1
1
3

1

16
Third Year

BA231 Business Communications
EC202 Microeconomics
HU
Humanities Elective
PY210 Statistics
RC
Restricted Elective

3
3
4
3
~

BA254
HU
MK281
MN360
RC

3
Business Law I
~
Humanities Elective
Marketing Principles &amp; Strategy 3
3
Principles of Management
Restricted Elective
~
16

16
Fourth Year

General Electives
RC
Restricted Elective
RC435 Problems and Issues in
Therapeutic Recreation
RC481 Professional Development
Seminar
RC482 Administration of Recreation
and Leisure Services

2
4

3

General Electives
HM480 Grantwriting
RC436 Therapeutic Recreation and
Leisure Science Research
RC492 Internship

3
3
2
~

14

_j

14

Health and Human Services• 203

�Bachelor of Science: Recreation Management
Deputment Requirements (29 credits)
ES140
Health and Fitness
3
RA
Recreation Activity
1
RA
Recreation Activity
1
RC101
Introduction to Recreation
&amp; Leisure Services
3
RClOS
Program Development and
Leadership in Recreation and
Leisure Services
3
RC295 Practicum
1
RC390
Recreation Leader
Apprenticeship
1
RC435 Problems and Issues in
Therapeutic Recreation
3
RC436 Therapeutic Recreation and
Leisure Science Research
2
RC481
Professional Development
Seminar
1
RC482 Administration of Recreation
and Leisure Services
4
RC492 Internship
6
Business Requirements (25 credits)
AC132 Principles of Accounting I
BA231
Business Communications
BA254
Business Law I
EC201
Prin. of Macroeconomics
EC202
Prin of Microeconomics
FN245
Principles of Finance
MK281 Marketing Principles and
Strategy
MN360 Principles of Management
Cognate Requirements (20 credits)
BL105
Function of the Human Body
CS101
Intro. to Microcomputer Appl.
HE181
First Aid
HM480 Grantwriting
Intro. to State and Local
PS130
Government

4

3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4

3
1
3
4

Department Electives (16 credits)
ES141
Introduction to Movement
3
ES240
Techniques of Athletic Training2
ES242
Sports Medicine
3
ES248
Psychology of Sport and
Performance and Coaching 3
3
Exercise Physiology
ES342
3
Kinesiology
ES344
Fitness Evaluation II ES348
3
Laboratory Procedures
Electrocardiography in
ES442
2
Exercise Science
2
ES444
Exercise Prescription
RC212 Instructional Methods in
2
Adapted Aquatics
3
RC220 Methods of Arts &amp;: Crafts
RC240 Foundations of Therapeutic
3
Recreation
3
RC262 Outdoor Recreation
3
RC270 Sports Management
RC280 Readiness in Games,
3
Activities and Sports
1·3
RC295 Practicum
RC320 Dance and Rhythmic
3
Activities for Recreation
RC340 Program Development in
3
Therapeutic Recreation
RC342 Disabilities Seminar in
3
Therapeutic Recreation
RC344
Recreational Pursuits and
3
Disabling Conditions
RC346 Clinical Issues &amp; Practice
3
in Therapeutic Recreation
RC362 Land Management for
3
Recreation Purposes
3
RC365 Expedition Management
3
RC370 Recreation for Elderly
RC390 Recreation Leader
1
Apprenticeship
1-3
RC496 Selected Research Topics

or
PS160
PY101

lntro. to Canadian
Government
Introduction to Psychology

3
4

or
PY155
PY210

Lifespan Development
Statistics

Elective credits (approximately nine) and gen·
era/ education requirements must be complete,
so that at least 124 semester credits have bee,
earned.

3
3

Health and Human Services • 204

�Bachelor of Science: Recreation Management
(sample schedule)
FALL

SPRING

First Year

BL105
EN110
ED140
PY101
PY155
RC101

Function of the Human Body
Freshman Composition
Health &amp; Fitness
Introduction to Psychology
or
Lifespan Development
Intro. to Recreation and
Leisure Services

4
3
3
4

CS101
NS
PS130

3

PS160

~

RC105

16-17

50101

Second Year
AC132 Principles of Accounting I
BS Degree Requirement
EN210 Research Paper Process
RA
Elective
RC
Restricted Elective
RC295 Practicum

4
3
3
1
3

....1
15

Third Year
BA231 Business Communication
EC202 Prin. of Microeconomics
HU
Humanities
PY210 Statistics
RC
Restricted Elective

3
3
4

3

....,J
16

EC201
FN245
HE181
RA
RC
RC390

BA254
HU
MK281
MN360
RC

Intro. to Microcomputer Appl. 3
Natural Science Elective
4
Intro. to State and Local
4
Government
or
Introduction to Canadian
Government
3
Program Development and
Leadership in Recreation
and Leisure Services
3
Fundamentals of Speech
....,J
16-17

Prin. of Macroeconomics
3
Principles of Finance
3
General Electives
3
FirstAfd
1
Elective
1
Restricted Elective
3
Recreation Leader Apprenticeship l
15
Business Law I
3
4
Humanities
Marketing Principles &amp; Strategy 3
3
Principles of Management
Restricted Elective
....,J
16

Fourth Year

General Electives
RC
Restricted Elective
RC435 Problems and Issues in
Therapeutic Recreation
RC481 Professional Development
Seminar
RC482 Administration of Recreation
and Leisure Services

3
4
3
1

General Electives
HM480 Grantwriting
PY / SO Elective
RC436 Therapeutic Recreation and
Leisure Science Research
RC492 Internship

2
3
2
2

-2
15

_i

15

Health and Human Services • 205

�Parks and Recreation Management Concentration
This i~ an in-house 2 + 2 degree. At the end of four years of study, the
student will have earned an associate degree in natural resources technology and
a baccalaureate degree in recreation management with a parks and recreation
emphasis. Students who complete this degree will have acquired skills specific to
land management and resource development. This person would be well
qualified to pursue a wide variety of career options that include, but are not
limited to, working with agencies such as the Department of Natural Resources or
the National Park Service, working with municipal parks and recreation or
working in outdoor education.
Recreation Requirements (26 credits)
RCIOI
Introduction to Recreation
RCIOS
Program Development and
Leadership in Recreation
and Leisure Services
RC262 Outdoor Recreation
Land Management for
RC362
Recreational Purposes
RC365
Expedition Management
RC481
Professional Development
Seminar
RC482
Administration of Recreation
and Leisure Services
RC492
Internship

Cognate Requirements (47 credits)

3
3
3
3
3

4

6

Natur.aJ Resources Technology (14 credits)

RTI02
RT206
RT207
RT284
RT286

Methods in Natural Resources
Wildlife Management
Techniques
Biology and Management
of Fishes
Principles of Forestry
Limnological Techniques

1

AC230
BL130
BL230
BL239
CH108
CS101
HEIS1
HM480
ID300
MA109
MN365
NS103
1'5130
PYI01
TC103
TC111

Fundamentals of Accounting 4
Remote Sensing
3
Introduction to Soils
3
Wtldlife Biology &amp; Management 2
Applied Chemistry
4
Intro. to Microcomputer Appl. 3
First Aid
1
Grantwriting
3
3
Man and His Environment
Trigonometry &amp; Vectors
2
Human Resource ManagementJ
Environmental Science
3
Intro. to State and Local
Government
4
4
Introduction to Psychology
Surveying
3
2
Small Engine Mechanics

2
3
4
4

Elective credits (approximately nine) and gtneral education requirements must be complettd
so that at least 126 semester credits havt bten
eamed.

Recreation Management: Parks Concentration
(sample schedule)
SPRING

FALL
First Year

CSI01
ENllO
MA109
RC101

Intro. to Microcomputer Appl. 3
Freshman Composition
3
2
Trigonometry and Vectors
Intro. to Recreation and
Leisure Services
3
Soc. Sci. Elective
3
RT102 Methods in Natural Resources _l
15

BL130
CHIOS
RC105
50101
TC111

Remote Sensing
Applied Chemistry
Program Development and
Leadership in Recreation
and Leisure Services
Fundamentals of Speech
Small Engine Mechanics

Health and Human Services• 206

3
4

3
3
_J

16

�Second Year

RT207
BL230
HE181
RT284
RT286

Biology &amp;: Management of Fishes 3
Introduction to Soils
3
First Aid
1
Principles of Forestry
4
Limnological Techniques
_i
15

BL239
EN205
ID300

NS103
NS104
RT206
TC103

Biology &amp;: Wildlife Management 2
Technical Report Writing
3
3
Man &amp;: His Environment
Environmental Science
3
1
Environmental Science Lab
Wildlife Management Techniques 2
Surveying
.J
17

Third Year

AC230
HU
RC262
PY101

Fundamentals of Accounting
Humanities
Outdoor Recreation
Introduction to Psychology

4
4

3
_i

15

3
HM480 Grantwriting
General Electives
2
HU
Humanities
4
MN365 Human Resource Management 3
PS130 Intro. to State and Local
_i
Government

16

Fourth Year

B.S. Requirements
Electives
RC482 Administration of Recreation
and Leisure Services
RC481 Professional Development
Seminar
General Elective

3
4

4

1

Land Management for
Recreation Purposes
B.S. Requirements
Soc. Sci. Requirements
RC365 Expedition Management
General Electives
RC362

...l

3

4
2
3
_i
16

14

Summer

RC492 Internship

6

Bachelor of Science: Therapeutic Recreation
With the advancement of the humanistic and holistic philosophy of health
care, the development of therapeutic recreation as a profession has been tremendous. Using prescribed recreational activities as a modality, the therapeutic
recreation specialist improves the physical, social, mental and emotional functioning of individuals with a variety of limiting conditions. Canadian and American
students graduating with a bachelor of science in therapeutic recreation have been
very successful in finding employment in a variety of settings, such as hospitals,
homes for the aged, special recreation associations, prisons, municipal recreation
programs and agencies providing services for the physically, mentally, and
emotionally challenged. Completion of this degree will enable the student to
become eligible to write the Therapeutic Recreation National Certification Exam.
Recreation Studies (46 credits)

ES141
ES342
RC101
RC105
RC220
RC240
RC262
RC340

lntroducton to Movement
Exercise Physiology
Introduction to Recreation
Program Development &amp;:
Leadership in Recreation
&amp;: Leisure Services
Methods in Arts &amp;: Crafts
Foundiltions of Therapeutic
Recreation
Outdoor Recreation
Program Development in
Therapeutic Recration

RC342
3
3
3

RC344
RC346

3
3

RC390
RC435

3
3

RC436

Disabilities Seminar in
Therapeutic Recreation
Recreational Pursuits and
Disabling Conditions
Clinical Issues and Practice
in Therapeutic Recreation
Recreation Leader
Apprentice ship
Problems and Issues in
Therapeutic Recreation
Therapeutic Recreation and
Leisure Science Research

3

Health and Human Services• 207

3
3

3

1
3
2

�RC481

Professional Development
Seminar
Internship

RC492

1
6

Cognate Requirements (33 credits)

BL121

Human Anatomy&amp;:
Physiolgoy l
Human Anatomy&amp;:
Physiology II
Life Chemistry I
Intro. to Microcomputer Appl.
Grantwriting
Introduction to Psychology
Lifespan Development
Communication Skills in
Counseling
Statistics
Abnormal Psycholgoy

BL122
CH104
CS101
HM480
PY101
PY155
PY201
PY210
PY259

Cognate Electives (9 credits)
Introduction to Business
BA121
HE190 Prehospital Emergency Care
&amp;: Crisis Intervention
HE208 Nutrition
HE209 Pharmacology
HE232 Pathophysiology
HM204 Fundamentals of Drug Abuse
MN360 Principles of Management
PY217 Social Psychology
PY240
Behavior Management
PY291
Group Counseling

PY385
PY391
50326
50327

Health Psychology
Family Therapy
Sociology of the Aging/ Aged
Sociology of Death &amp;: Dying

3
3
3
3

Departmental Electives (12 credits)
4

ES140
ES248

4
3
3
3

ES344
ES349

4

RC212

3
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3

RC270
RC280
RC295
RC320
RC365
RC370
RC482
RC496

Health &amp;: Fitness
Psychology of Sport and
Performance and Coaching
Kinesiology
Orthopaedic Assessment in
Sports Medicine
Instructional Methods in
Adapted Aquatics
Sports anagement
Readiness in Games,
Activities and Sports
Practicum
Dance and Rhythmic
Activities for Recreation
Expedition Management
Recreation for the Elderly
Administration of Recreation
and Leisure Services
Selected Research Topics

3
3
3
3
2

3
3
2

3
3
3
4

1

Elective credits (approximately nine crtdits) and
general education requirements must be com·
pleted so that at least 126 semester credits haw
been earned.

Bachelor of Science: Therapeutic Recreation
(sample schedule)
FALL

SPRING

First Year
BL121
CS101
ENllO
PY101
RC101

Human Anatomy&amp;: Physiology I 4
Intro. to Microcomputer Appl. 3
Freshman Composition
3
Introduction to Psychology
4
Intro. to Recreation and
Leisure Services
...1
17

Second Year
EN210 Research Paper Process
Humanities
RC220 Methods of Arts &amp;: Crafts
RC240 Foundation of Therapeutic
Recreation
RC262 Outdoor Recreation

3

BL122
CH104
RCIOS
SD101

ES141

4
3

3

PY155
PY201

Human Anatomy&amp;: Physiology 114
Life Chemistry I
3
Program Development and
Leadership in Recreation and
Leisure Services
3
Fundamentals of Speech
_]
13
Introduction to Movement
General Electives
Humanities
Lifespan Development
Communications in Counseling

...1
16

Health and Human Services • 208

3
3
4
3

.1
1E

�Third Year

ES342

Exercise Physiology
Department Elective
PY259 Abnormal Psychology
RC340 Program Development in
Therapeutic Recreation
RC342 Disabilities Seminar in
Therapeutic Recreation

3
3
3

PY210
RC344

3
RC346
_J

15

RC390

Department Elective
General Elective
Statistics
Recreational Pursuits and
Disabling Conditions
Clinical Issues and Practice
in Therapeutic Recreation
Recreation Leader Apprenticeship

3
3
3
3
3

1

16

Fourth Year
Cognate Elective
Department Elective
General Elective
RC435 Problems and Issues in
Therapeutic Recreation
RC481 Professional Development
Seminar

3
3
3
3

Cognate Elective
Department Elective
HM480 Grantwriting
RC436 Therapeutic Recreation and
Leisure Science Research

6

3
3
~
14

~

13

Summer

RC492 Internship

6

Associate Degree: Health/Fitness Specialist
This program will provide an entry-level awareness and understanding of the
knowledge and skills specific to that of an informed exercise science/health
fitness instructor. Upon successful completion of the degree, the individual will
be qualified to become certified through the American College of Sports Medicine
(ACSM) as a health fitness instructor.
RC105

General Education Requirements

(19 credits)
EN110
Freshman Composition
EN210 Research Paper Process
SD101
Fundamentals of Speech
PY101
Introduction to Psychology
CSIOl
Intro. to Microcomputer Appl.
Elective

3
3
3
4

3
3

Departmental Requirements (29 credits)

ES140
ES141
ES240
ES242
ES248
ES262
ES268
ES295
ES295
ES390
RA150

Health Fitness
3
Introduction to Movement
3
Techniques of Athletic Training2
Sports Medicine
3
Psychology of Sport and
Performance and Coaching 3
Exercise Physiology I
3
Fitness Evaluation I - Field
Tests
2
1
Practicum
Practicum
1
Recreation Leader
Apprenticeship
1
Individual Physical Fitness
1

RC280

Program Development and
Leadership in Recreation
and Leisure Services
Readiness in Games,
Activities and Sports

3
3

Required Support (14 credits)

BL121
BL122
CH104
HE181
HE208

Human Anatomy&amp;. Physiology14
Human Anatomy&amp;. Physiology II 4
Life Chemistry I
3
First Aid
1
Nutrition
2

Minimum Credits for Degree

Health and Human Services • 209

62

�Associate Degree: Health/Fitness Specialist
(sample schedule)
FALL

SPRING

First Year
EN110 Freshman Composition
3
BL121 Human Anatomy &amp; Physiology I 4
PY101 Introduction to Psychology
4
CS101 Intro. to Microcomputer Appl. 3
ES140 Health Fitness
~

17

Second Year
EN210 Research Paper Process
3
3
ES262 Exercise Physiology I
ES240 Techniques of Athletic Training 2
ES242 Sports Medicine
3
ES295 Practicum
1
~
Elective
15

50101
BL122
CH104
ES141
ES295
RA150
HE181

Fundamentals of Speech
3
Human Anatomy &amp; Physiology 114
Life Chemistry I
3
Introduction to Movement
3
Practicum
1
Individual Physical Fitness
1
-1
First Aid
16

RC280

Readiness in Games,
Activities and Sports
Fitness Evaluation I - Field Tests
Psychology of Sport and
Performance and Coaching
Nutrition
Program Development and
Leadership in Recreation
and Leisure Services
Recreation Leader Apprenticeship

ES268
ES248
HE208
RC105
ES390

3
2
3
2
3

1

14

"English composition may~ taken either fall or spring semester.

Minor Course of Study
RA211

Recreation Studies
This minor includes 16 credits of required

RC212

courses and nine credits of departmental
electives.

RC220
RC240

Required: 16 credits
ESI40
Health and Fitness
3
RC101
Intro. to Recreation and
Leisure Services
3
RC105
Program Development and
Leadership in Recreation and
Leisure Services
3
RC295
Practicum
2 ·
R090
Recreation Leader
Apprenticeship
1
RC482 Administration of Recreation
4
and Leisure Services

RC262
RC270
RC280

RC342

Departmental Electives: (9 credits)
(Six credits from 300- and 400-level classes)
3
HM480 Grantwriting
2
RA210 Lifeguarding

RC365
RC370
RC435

RC320

RC344
RC346
RC362

RC496

Water Safety and Lifeguard
Instructor
Instructional Methods in
Adapted Aquatics
Methods in Arts &amp; Crafts
Foundation of Therapeutic
Recreation
Outdoor Recreation
Sports Management
Readiness in Games,
Activities and Sports
Dance &amp; Rhythmic
Activities for Recreation
Disabilities Seminar in
Therapeutic Recreation
Recreational Pursuits and
Disabling Conditions
Clinical Issues in
Therapeutic Recreation
Land Management for
Recreational Purposes
Expedition Management
Recreation for the Elderly
Problems &amp; Issues
in Therapeutic Recreation
Selected Research Topics

Health and Human Services • 210

2
2
3

3
3
3
3
3

3
3

3
3
3
3

3
1

�Recreational Activity Courses
Lake Superior State University does not offer majors or minors in physical
education. However, there is' a wide variety of activity courses available. Students may select these courses as free electives.
The faculty offer a varied program of activities. Courses include badminton,
basketball, bowling, volleyball, swimming, weight training, dance, backpacking,
outdoor survival, rock climbing and rappelling, racquetball, jogging, orienteering,
canoeing, soccer, self defense and individualized physical fitness. Recreation
activity courses, intramurals and athletics play an important part in the lives of
the students. Students are encouraged to participate in activities that will provide
a carry-over into later life. Preparation for a lifetime of recreational activity is a
major goal of the University.
The James Norris Physical Education Center and Taffy Able Arena provide
facilities for intercollegiate basketball, hockey, volleyball, softball and tennis. The
complex features an ice arena, three gymnasiums, swimming and diving pools,
handball-racquetball courts, classrooms, dance studio, shooting range, weight
training rooms, recreation studies, exercise science, criminal justice and fire
science faculty and athletic staff. In addition the center contains steam, laundry,
locker, equipment, and training rooms as well as an exercise physiology testing
lab. Spectator capacities include 2,500 in the gymnasium, 420 in the pool area and
4,500 in the ice arena. Adjacent to the Norris Center are eight tennis courts, a
soccer-touch football field, and a six-lane, all-weather, quarter-mile track.

Health and Human Services • 211

�Health and Human Services • 212

��BACCALAUREATE
Biology
Elementary and Secondary Teaching
Clinical Laboratory Science
Environmental Chemistry
Environmental Science
Fisheries and Wildlife Management
Geology
Elementary and Secondary Teaching

ASSOCIATE
Chemistry
Natural Resources Technology

MINORS
Biology
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Geology
Geology Earth Science Teaching

Science and Natural Resources • 214

�SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND
NATURAL RESOURCES
. . FACULTY: Jay Christofferson, Dean of School of Science and Natural Resources;
W1ll1am Haag, Department Chair Clzemistry and Environmental Science; Lewis M.
B~own, Department Chair Geology and Physics; Barbara I. Evans, Department Chair
Biology; Professors Charles W. Jones, John W. Lehman, Charles R. Mullin, Steven/.
P~rson, David L. Toppen and Richard J. Zabelka; Associate Professors Thomas A. Allan,
Rzchard S. Furr, Dennis M. Merkel, John H. Roese, and Debra K. Stai; Assistant
Professors Richard C. Back, Michael J. Chejlava, Paul R. Kelso, Nancy S. Kirkpatrick, David
M. Myton, Trent M. Sutton, and Gregory M. Zimmerman; Instructor Brian C. King.
Honors Program
This program is a research sequence open to science majors with a minimum
o~erall GPA of 3.5 through the first semester of the junior year. Majors electing
this sequence will select an instructor as their supervisor. An undergraduate
research project will be outlined in consultation with the supervising instructor
and submitted to the department for approval. The outline must be approved
before the first semester of the senior year. At the end of the seventh week of the
spring semester during the senior year, the students will forward an abstract of
their work to the department chair and during the tenth week of the same semester will submit the final copy of their research papers in publishable form for
departmental approval. All grades for this sequence will be deferred until the
final semester. Eight credit hours of honors credit will be substituted for eight
hours of electives upon successful completion of the research sequence. The
special problem sequence will not be open to students electing the honors program
research sequence. The completed research may be used for senior thesis.
Independent Study
Students desiring to enroll in BL, CH, or EV independent study courses will
be granted permission to take the course{s) provided the following conditions are
in existence at the time of petition: (A) junior or senior standing; (B) overall GPA
of at least 2.5; (C) no I grades on transcript. Students meeting these requirements
must petition department faculty with a detailed one-page outline of work and
date to be completed. Request for more than four hours will result in a proportionate reduction in a 17-hour load. The faculty preceptor must endorse the
petition with a signature and the date the project is to be completed.

DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY
Biological sciences prepare students for careers in research and in applied
aspects of life sciences as well as providing a background in biology for a career
or further studies in allied sciences. Programs offered include bachelor of science
degrees in biology, fisheries and wildlife management, and clinical laboratory
science; a bachelor of arts degree in biology; and an associate degree in natural
resources technology. Associate degree students electing to pursue four-year
degree programs generally can change their majors to parks and recreation or to
criminal justice (equivalent to conservation law) without losing credits or having
to make up deficiencies. Students working toward these four-year degree
pro_g rams have the same basic courses.

Science and Natural Resources • 215

�Bachelor of Arts/Science: Biology
Lake Superior State University is ideally located for field studies of terrestrial
and aquatic resources. Students electing a variety of courses in ecology and
applied ecology can qualify for state and federal positions in fisheries biology,
wildlife biology and other related fields. Laboratory courses give students
knowledge and techniques necessary for many technical positions with industry
and governmental agencies.
Students interested in research positions in marine biology, microbiology,
physiology, fish and wildlife ecology, and numerous other life sciences can receive
a strong undergraduate background at Lake Superior State University that will
enable them to pursue a career or graduate education. Admission requirements
for professional and graduate universities vary throughout the United States and
Canada. Students planning post-baccalaureate education should work with their
advisor to insure that these requirements are met.
Entrance requirements: To qualify for admission as freshmen, applicants
must be graduates of accepted secondary schools with above average standing in
their class. Their secondary school preparation should include a four-year
curriculum of at least 15 units of acceptable entrance credits. The following
subjects must be included in these credits: one unit of beginning algebra, one unit
of advanced algebra, one unit of chemistry and three units of English. In addition, one biology unit and one unit of geometry or trigonometry are highly
recommended. Students not meeting these requirements may enter on a provisional basis. OAC students are required to take departmental competency examinations or CLEP examinations before credit will be granted in biology and
chemistry. Substitution for courses required as part of biology degree requirements must be approved by the dean.

Bachelor of Arts: Biology
Biology
BL109
BL110
BLlll
BL204
BL220
BL221
BL330

(29 credits)
General Biology
General Zoology
General Botany
General Microbiology
Genetics
Genetics Laboratory
Animal Physiology

or
BL315
BL337
BL395
BL420
BL499

4
2
2
4
3

1
4

Plant Physiology
General Ecology
Junior Seminar
Population Genetics &amp;:
Evolution
Senior Thesis

3
1
3
2

Other Departments (24 credits)
CS101
Intro. to Microcomputer Appl.
MA111 College Algebra
MA112 Calculus for Business and
Life Sciences
MA207 Principles of Statistical
Methods
EN210 Research Paper Process
Foreign Language •

s
4
4
4

4

3
3
8

Additionally, a student is required to:
1. take 6-8 semester credits of BL
electives with at least one course
numbered 300 or higher and
2.

Chemistry (17 credits)
CHllS General Chemistry I
CH116 General Chemistry II
CH225 Organic Chemistry I
CH226 Organic Chemistry II

3
3

satisfy general education
requirements (natural science
requirements are met by above
classes) so that 125 semester
credits are earned.
•All eight credits must be taken in one language.

Science and Natural Resources • 216

�Bachelor of Arts: Biology (sample schedule)
SPRING

FALL

First Year

BL109
CHtlS
MAlll
ENllO

General Biology
General Chemistry I
College Algebra
Freshman Composition

4

s
3

---1
15

BLtlO General Zoology
BLltl General Botany
MA112 Calculus for Business and
Life Sciences
SD101 Fundamentals of Speech
CH116 General Chemistry 11

Second Year

BL204
CH225
CS101
MA207
BL

2
2
4
3

-4
15

4
3
4
_4
15

SocSci

Organic Chemistry 11
Research Paper Process
Humanities Elective
Elective

3
4
3
1

Soc Sci
BL315

Foreign Language 11
Elective
Plant Physiology

4

or

4

-4

BL330
BL395

4
General Microbiology
Organic Chemistry I
4
Intro. to Microcomputer Appl. 3
Principals of Statistical Methods 3
Elective
~

CH226
EN210

11

Third Year
BL337 General Ecology
Foreign Language
BL220 Genetics
BL221 Genetics Laboratory
Humanities Elective

15

Fourth Year

BL

s

Elective
Free Electives

_!l

BL499
BL420

14

Animal Physiology
Junior Seminar
Free Elective

4

1

J

11

2
Senior Thesis
Population Genetics &amp;t Evolution 3
Free Electives
___ll
11

Bachelor of Arts: Biology - Elementary Teaching Option
Courses Required for Major
' -BL109
General Biology
General Zoology
BLtlO
BLlll
General Botany
BL204
General Microbiology
BL220
Genetics
BL221
Genetics Lab
BL330
Animal Physiology

or
BL315
BL337
BL395
BL420
BL499

2
2
4
3
1

Other Departments
'cstOl
Intro. to Microcomputer Appl. 3
MA112 Calculus for Business and
4
Life Sciences
4
PH221 Elements of Physics I
Planned Program Courses
PY265 Child &amp;c Adolescent

4

Plant Physiology
General Ecology
Junior Seminar
Population Genetics &amp;t
Evolution
Senior Thesis
Electives (300 level)

Chemistry

CH115
CH116
CH225
CH226

4

General Chemistry I
General Chemistry II
Organic Chemistry l
Organic Chemistry II

3
1
3
2
2-4

s
4
4
4

EN210
EN231

Development
Research Paper Process
American Literature I

3
3

or

3

American Literature II
Responding to Writing
Children's Literature
Number Systems and
Problem Solving
MA104 Geometry &amp;t Measurement
MA207 Prin. of Statistical Methods
-..!iSlOl-102 History of World
Civilization I, II
EN232
EN320
EN335
MA103

or
HS131-132 U.S. History I, 11

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3
3
3
3
3
8

�GG201
PS110

World Regional Geography
4
Intro. to American
4
Government and Politics
(Canadian students may substitute PS16Q Intro.
to Canadian Government and Politics, 3 er)

BA Requirements
Foreign Language•

8

Totlll Credits for Grllduatlon

142-144

MSU Gradullte Courses

TESOI
Remaining General Education

EN110
SD101

Freshman Composition
Fundamentals of Speech
Humanities

3
3
8

Teacher Education Minor

TElSO
TE250
TE301
TE401
TE402

Reflections on Leaming
and Teaching
Student Diversity and Schools
Leamer, Leaming &amp;
Teaching in Context
Leamer Diversity &amp;
Teaching; Practicum I
Crafting Teaching Practice

3
3
4

5
6

Internship: Teaching
Diverse Learners I
TE502
Internship: Teaching
Diverse Learners II
TE801
Professional Role &amp;: Teaching:
Practicum I
TE803
Professional Role &amp;: Teaching:
Practicum II
TE802
Reflect &amp; Inquiry Teaching:
Practicum I
TE804
Reflect &amp; Inquiry Teaching:
Practicum II
·All eight credits must be taken in one
language.

6
6

3
3
3
3

Bachelor of Arts: Biology - Secondary Teaching Option
Courses Required for Major

r
110

~111

:.204
L220
L221
BL202
BL330

BL315
BL302
BL337
BL395
BL420
BL499

General Biology
General Zoology
General Botany
General Microbiology
Genetics
Genetics Laboratory
Field Botany and
Animal Physiology
or
Plant Physiology and
Invertebrate Zoology
General Ecology
Junior Seminar
Population Genetics &amp;
Evolution
Senior Thesis
Electives (300 level)

4

2
2
4

3
1

TEISO

8

TE250
TE301

3
1
3
2
2-4

Other Departments
CS101
Intro. to Microcomputer Appl.
MA111 College Algebra
MA112 Calculus for Business and
Life Sciences
MA207 Prine. of Statistical Methods

3
3
4
3

General Chemistry I
General Chemistry II
Organic Chemistry I
Organic Chemistry II
Introductory Biochemistry

5
4
4
4
4

3
3
8

Research Paper Process
Fund. of Speech
Humanities
Social Sciences

8

Teacher Education Minor

TE401
TE402

Reflections of Leaming
&amp; Teaching
Student Diversity &amp; Schools
Leamer, Learning &amp;
Teaching in Context
Leaming Diversity and
Teaching: Practicum I
Crafting Teaching Practice

3
3
4
5
6

Requirements
Foreign Language•

8

Total Credits for Graduation

125

BA

MSU Graduate Courses

TESOl
TES02
TE801

Chemistry Teaching Minor

CH115
CH116
CH225
CH226
CH351

EN210
SD101

TE803
TE802
TE804

Internship: Teaching
Diverse Learners
Internship: Teaching Diverse
Learners II
Professional Role &amp; Teaching:
Practicum I
Professional Role &amp; Teaching:
Practicum II
Reflect &amp; Inquiry Teaching:
Practicum 1
Reflect &amp; Inquiry Teaching:
Practicum II

6
6

3
3

3
3

Remaining General Education

EN110

Freshman Composition

3

·All eight credits must be taken in one language.

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�Bachelor of Science: Biology
Biology (47 credits)

BL109
BL110
BLl 11
BL204
BL220
BL221
BL280
Bl.315

General Biology
4
General Zoology
2
General Botany
2
General Microbiology
4
Genetics
3
Genetics Lab
1
Biometrics
3
Plant Physiology
or
4
81.330
Animal Physiology
Bl.337
General Ecology
3
Bl.395
Junior Seminar
1
Population Genetics &amp;:
BL420
Evolution
3
BL499
Senior Thesis
2
BL
Electives
15
(Including at least two courses numbered 300 or
hightr)

CH225
CH226
CH351

Organic Chemistry I
Organic Chemistry I
Intro. to Biochemistry

4
4

4

Other Departments (24 credits)

CS101
MA111
MAl12
MA207
PH221
PH222
EN210

Intro. to Microcomputers
College Algebra
Calculus for Business and
Life Sciences
Prin. of Statistical Methods
Elements of Physics I
Elements of Physics II
Research Paper Process

3
3

4
3
4
4
3

Additionally, a student is required to satisfy
general education requirements (natural
science requirements are met by about classes)
and free electives so that 125 semesttr credits
are earned.

Chemistry (21 credits)

CH115
CH116

General Chemistry I
General Chemistry II

5

Note: Bl.320 and CH352 are highly recommended electivts for this curriculum.

4

Bachelor of Science: Biology (sample schedule)
FALL

SPRING

First Year

BL109
CH115
MA111
SocSci

General Biology
General Chemistry I
College Algebra
Elective

4

5
3

J

16

BL110 General Zoology
BLlll General Botany
MA112 Calculus for Business &amp;:
Life Sciences
EN110 Freshman Composition
CH116 General Chemistry II

2
2
4

3

J

15

Second Year

CH225 Organic Chemistry I
BL204 General Microbiology
MA207 Prin. of Statistical Methods
Humanities Elective
CS101 Intro. to Microcomputer Appl.

4
4

3
4

...1

CH226 Organic Chemistry II
Elective
BL
BL280 Biometrics
Humanities Elective
EN210 Research Paper Process

4

3
3
4

...1
17

18

Third Year

BL220
BL221
Bl.337
PH221
CH351

Genetics
Genetics Lab
General Ecology
Elements of Physics I
Introductory Biochemistry

3
1
·3
4

J

15

Plant Physiology
or
81.330 Animal Physiology
Elective
BL
PH222 Elements of Physics II
SocSci Elective
BL395 Junior Seminar
BL315

4
4
4
4

-1

17

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�Fourth Year
BL
Elective
SD101 Fund of Speech
Free Electives

4
3

-1.
14

BL420
BL499
BL

Population Genetics &amp; Evolution ~
Senior Theses
,
Electives
~
Free Elective
_j
1~

Fisheries &amp; Wildlife Management
Fisheries and wildlife courses place strong emphasis on understanding
organisms in their habitats and blend a conceptual understanding of fish and
wildlife populations with practical knowledge of relevant lab and field techniques. Students work with, and must learn to identify, a wide variety of plants,
fish, birds and mammals.
Students graduating from this rigorous curriculum can meet the qualifications of state and federal government agencies as technicians and biologists.
Students desiring certification by the Wildlife Society should consult with an
advisor for details. Other career opportunities include positions as naturalists,
conservation officers and related professions. The rigorous curriculum provides
an extremely competitive background for admittance to graduate school. All
students majoring in fisheries and wildlife management are strongly encouraged
to consider pursuing a graduate degree.
·
Entrance Requirements: Same as biology.

Bachelor of Science:
Fisheries and Wildlife Management
Biology
BL109
BL! IO
BLl 11
BL202
BL220
BL280
BL310
BL3I2
BL330
BL337
BL395
BL411
BL432

BL439
BL445
BL499

(45 credits)
General Biology
General Zoology
General Botany
Field Botany
Genetics
Biometrics
Ichthyology
Ornithology
Animal Physiology
General Ecology
Junior Seminar
Mammalogy
Fisheries Ecology &amp;
Management
Wildlife Ecology &amp; Management
Limnology
Senior Thesis

4

2

2
3
3
3

3
3
4
3
1
3

3
3
3
2

Student must select at least 14 semester hours
from the following:
BL130
Intro. to Remote Sensing
3
BL20I
Plant Morphology
3
BL204
General Microbiology
4
BL230
Introduction to Soils
4
BL239
Wildlife Biology &amp;
Management
2
BL243
Vertebrate Anatomy
4

BL272
Freshwater Fish Culture
BL275
Aquatic Entomology
BL315
Plant Physiology
BL405
Animal Behavior
BL437
Plant Ecology
EV3Il
Environmental Law
Other classes may be selected if approved /,y
advisor and department chair.

3
3

Chemistry (17 credits)
CH115 General Chemistry I
CHI16 General Chemistry II
CH225 Organic Chemistry I
CH226 Organic Chemistry II

4

To complete a chemistry minor, students
should also select:
CH231 Quantitative Analysis
or
CH35I Introductory Biochemistry
Other Departments (13 credits)
CS10I
Intro. to Microcomputer Appl.
MAI11 College Algebra
MA112 Calculus for Business and
Life Sciences
MA207 Prin. of Statistical Methods
EN210 Research Paper Process

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2
3
4

2

5
4
4

3
4

3
3
4

3
3

�Students who qualify are urged to replace

Physics, geology or soils • 3-4 hours
(select PH221, GElll, or BL230);
Communication -12 hours
(select SD201 or SD202);
Policy, admin., &amp; law • 6 hours
(Select BL239, EV311, PS110, or PS201).
Federal agencies require nine semester
hours of botany. To meet this requirement,
students should select BL201, BL315 or
BL437.

MA111 &amp; MA112 with:

MA1SO
MA151

Precalculus Mathematics
Calculus I

4
4

Additionally, students must complete
general education requirements and
sufficient electives to total 125 semester
credits.
To meet Wildlife Society certification
standards, students must satisfy the
following requirements: botany • 9 hours
(select BL201, BL315 or BL437);

Bachelor of Science:
Fisheries and Wildlife Management (sample schedule)
FALL

SPRING

First Year
BL109 General Biology
4
CH115 General Chemistry I
5
MA111 College Algebra
3
CS101 Intro. to Microcomputer Appl.__
3

15

BL110 General Zoology
General Botany
BLlll
MA112 Calculus for Business &amp;
Life Sciences
EN110 Freshman Composition
CH116 General Chemistry II

2
2
4
4

....i
15

Second Year
CH225 Organic Chemistry I
BL
Elective
BL202 Field Botany
MA207 Prin. of Statistical Methods
EN210 Research Paper Process

4
4
3
3
~

CH226
BL
BL280
BL330

3
3

BL312
BL310
BL395

Organic Chemistry II
Elective
Biometrics
Animal Physiology

4
4
3

....i
15

17

Third Year
BL220
BL337
Free
SD101

Genetics
General Ecology
Elective
Humanities Electives
Fundamentals of Speech

4

4
~

Ornithology
Ichthyology
Junior Seminar
Humanities Elective
Free Electives

Year
Elective
3
Fisheries Ecology &amp; Management 3
Wildlife Ecology &amp; Management 3
Free Elective
3
SocSci Elective
....i
16

J.
15

17

Fourth
BL
BL432
BL439

3
3
1
4

BL499
BL411
BL445
BL
SocSci

Senior Thesis
Mammalogy
Limnology
Elective
Elective

Science and Natural Resources • 221

2

3
3

3

....i
15

�Clinical Laboratory Science
Clinical laboratory scientists perform most of the clinical tests conducted in
hospital, clinical and health laboratories. Pharmaceutical manufacturers employ
clinical laboratory scientists in connection with the development of drugs and the
search for sera and vaccines. Students may obtain the bachelor of science degree
in clinical laboratory science by completing the specified three-year sequence at
the University (see clinical laboratory science bachelor of science requirements)
followed by 12 months training at an affiliated hospital. Students may elect any
NAACLS accredited hospital (whose program is approved as satisfactory by the
University). Lake Superior State University does not assume responsibility for
obtaining an affiliation at an approved hospital. Graduates of this program are
eligible to take a national examination for certification as a registered clinical
laboratory scientist.
Entrance Requirements: To qualify for admission as freshmen, applicants
must be graduates of accredited secondary schools with above-average standing
in their class. Their secondary school preparation should include a four-year
curriculum of at least 15 units of acceptable entrance credits. The following
subjects must be included in these credits: one unit of beginning algebra, one unit
of.geometry, one-half unit of advanced algebra, one unit of chemistry or physics
(preferably chemistry) and three units of English. One unit of biology is highly
recommended. Students not meeting these requirements may enter on a provisional basis.

Bachelor of Science: Clinical Laboratory Science
Biology
BL109
BL110
BL111
BL204
BL220
BL330
BL380

(63 credits)
General Biology
General Zoology
General Botany
General Microbiology
Genetics
Animal Physiology
Clinical Hematology/
Hemostasis
Parasitology
Advanced Clinical
Microbiology
Immunology
Clinical Lab Science
Internship•

30

Chemistry (23 credits)
CHllS General Chemistry I
CH116 General Chemistry II
CH225 Organic Chemistry I
CH226 Organic Chemistry II
CH231 Quantitative Analysis
CH232 Instrumental Analysis

5
4
4
4
3
3

BL422
BL480
BL423
BL460

4
2
2
4

3
4
4

3

Other Departments (16 credits)
Intro. to Microcomputer
CSI 01
Applications
MAlll College Algebra
MA112 Calculus for Business and
Life Sciences
MA207 Prin. of Statistical Methods
EN2IO Research Paper Process

3
3
4

3
3

•calendar Year

3
4

Additionally, a student is required to satisfy genera/ education requirements (natural science rtquirements are met by required classes) so that
128 semester credits are earned.

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�Bachelor of Science: Clinical Laboratory Science
(sample schedule)
FALL

SPRING

First Ytar
BL109 General Biology
CH115 General Chemistry I
MA111 College Algebra
EN110 Freshman Co~position

4
5
3

....1
1S

CH116 General Chemistry II
MA112 Calculus for Business and
Life Sciences
SD101 Fundamentals of Speech
BL110 General Zoology
BL111 General Botany

4

4
3
2

-1
1S

Stcond Ytar
CH225 Organic Chemistry I
MA207 Prin. of Statistical Methods
CS101 Intro. to Microcomputer Appl.
BL204 General Microbiology
EN210 Research Paper Process

4

3
3
4

CH226
BL330

Organic Chemistry II
Animal Physiology
Free Electives
Humanities Elective

....1

4
4
4

~·
16

17

Third Ytar
BL220 Genetics
BL422 Parasitology
CH231 Quantitative Analysis
SocSci Elective
Humanities Elective

3
3
3
4
~

17

Fourth Year
Clinical Laboratory Science
Internship

BL423
CH232
BL380

BL460

BL480
Soc Sci

BL460

1S

4
Immunology
3
Instrument Analysis
Clinical Hematology&amp;:
4
Hemostasis
Advanced Clinical Microbiology 3
Elective
~
18

Clinical Laboratory Science
Internship

1S

Note: The 3 + 1 nature of the program forces students to take 300- and 400level courses in an earlier year. Alternate year offerings will also affect the precise
year in a student's program in which he/she can take a particular course.

Pre-Professional: Medicine, Optometry,
Dentistry and Veterinary Medicine
Professional schools, including medical, dental, optometry and veterinary
schools, typically do not specifically require any college degree, let alone a
specific degree in biology. However, applicants to professional schools are
seldom accepted with only three years of undergraduate credit. Further, since
career goals often change, pre-professional students at LSSU are encouraged to
remain four years and complete the requirements for a baccalaureate degree. A
survey of medical and dental school admission requirements for the United States
and Canada as published by the American and Canadian Associations of Medical
and Dental Colleges shows that courses taken for either the Lake Superior State
University bachelor of science or bachelor of arts degree in biology meet the most

Science and Natural Resources• 223

�stringent entrance requirements. Therefore, although other ~~ricula may be
pursued as pre-professional degrees, most students elect to strive toward a degree
in biology.
A handbook is available to all LSSU pre-health professional students upon
formal admission to our programs. This handbook is designed to assist students
in achieving their goal of successful entrance into professional school.

Pre-Pharmacy (Transfer Program)
The two-year course of study outlined below is a guide for those who plan to
apply for admission and transfer to a three-year professional pharmacy curriculum at another institution. In Michigan, such programs are offered at Ferris State
University, University of Michigan and Wayne State University. For further
information and planning, students are advised to consult catalogs from these or
other institutions. Generally, application for admission to a professional pharmacy currirulum must be submitted after completing the first year of prepharmacy studies.
Usually, students must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.00 as well
as grades of C or better in science and mathematics. Students entering Ferris State
University with one year of high school physics may pass a physics proficiency
examination in lieu of the year of college physics. If the latter courses are not
taken, a sequence of humanities or behavioral science courses is recommended.
The following suggested schedule, for instance, is recommended and meets
all requirements for admission to the School of Pharmacy of Ferris State University.

Pre-Pharmacy (sample schedule)
FALL

SPRING

First Year
CHllS General Chemistry I
BL109 General Biology
MA111 College Algebra
PY101 Introduction to Psychology

s
4
4

J

BL110 General Zoology
General Botany
BL111
MA112 Calculus for Business and
Life Sciences

or

17
MA151
EN110
EC201
CH116

2
2

4

Calculus I
3
Freshman Composition
3
Principles of Macroeconomics
General Chemistry II
J
18

Second Year
CH225 Organic Chemistry I
4
BL121 Human Anatomy&amp;: Physiology I 4
PH221 Elements of Physics 1•
4
3
EN210 Research Paper Process
_J
SD101 Fundamentals of Speech

CH226
BL122
PH222

Organic Chemistry II
4
Human Anatomy&amp;: Physiology II 4
Elements of Physics II
4
Humanities Elective
J

18

·Physics is not required at Ferris State University.

Science and Natural Resources • 224

16

�Natural Resources Technology
This program constitutes the first half of the parks option of the bachelor of
science in recreation management or can be used in conjunction with a thre~year
criminal justice program to prepare a student for conservation law. The natural
resources technology degree provides a broad background of information in
natural resource technology and management.
Entrance Requirements: To be considered for admission as freshmen,
applicants must be graduates of accredited secondary schools with above-average
standing in their class. Their secondary school preparation should include a fouryear curriculum of at least 15 units of acceptable entrance credits. The following
should be included in these credits: one unit of beginning algebra, one unit of
laboratory science (biology, chemistry or physics - preferably biology) and three
units of English.

Associate Degree: Natural Resources Technology
Resource Technology, Biology, and
Chemistry (33 credits)
NS103
Environmental Science
RT102
Methods in Natural Resources
RT206
Wildlife Management
Techniques
RT207
Biology and Management
of Fishes
RT284
Principles of Forestry
RT286
Limnological Techniques
BL130
Intro. to Remote Sensing
BL230
Introduction to Soils
BL239
Wildlife Biology and
Management
CH108 Applied Chemistry
10300
Man &amp; His Environment

Other Departments (26 credits)
RC101
Intro. to Recreation and
Leisure Services
MA109 Trigonometry and Vectors
Intro. to Microcomputer Appl.
CS101
Freshman Composition
EN110
EN205 Technical Report Writing
First Aid
HE181
Surveying
TC103
Small Engine Mechanics
TC111
Fundamentals of Speech
50101

3
1
2

3
4
4
3
4

3
2
3
3
3
1
3
2
3

Students are required to take three
additional free elective credits for a total of
62 semester credits.

2
4

3

Associate Degree: Natural Resources Technology
(sample schedule)
FALL

SPRING

First Year
EN110 Freshman Composition
NS103 Environmental Science
RT102 Methods in Natural Resources
MA109 Trigonometry
CS101 Intro. to Microcomputer Appl.
RCIOl Intro. to Recreation and
Leisure Services

3
3

1
2
3

TC111
BL130
CH108
50101
HE181

...1

Small Engine Mechanics
Intro. to Remote Sensing
Applied Chemistry
Fundamentals of Speech
First Aid
Elective
Free Elective

3
3

4
3
1

...1
16

15

Second Year
BL230 Introduction to Soils
RT284 Principles of Forestry
RT207 Biology and Management
of Fishes
RT286 Limnological Techniques

4
4
3

...1
15

BL239
RT206
ID300
TC103
EN205

Wildlife Biology Management
Wildlife Management Tech.
Man &amp; His Environment
Surveying
Technical Report Writing
Free Elective

2
2
3

3
3
~

16

Science and Natural Resources• 225

�Three-Year Degree Plan for a Bachelor of Science in
Criminal Justice Following the NRT Degree
Students with a particular interest in state and federal laws enacted to protect
our natural resources and federal restrictions on the use of our renewable resources should consider obtaining both an associate degree in natural resources
technology (two years) and a bachelor of science degree in aziminal justice (three
additional years). The NRT degree will provide the student with a good general
background in natural resources and the criminal justice degree will allow the
student to be fully qualified for many different law enforcement opportunities.
Jobs for conservation law officers are limited, but the above configuration of
degrees prepares a student to be highly competitive for openings that do occur.
Students selecting this course of study should work closely with their advisors in
order to complete both degrees in the five-year span. After completing the twoyear NRT associate degree, students would complete the following sequence of
courses. This plan assumes MLEOTC certification and 91 additional hours.

Bachelor of Science: Criminal Justice (sample schedule)
FALL

SPRING

I7rir4Ye.ar
CJ101 Introduction to Criminal Justice 3
3
CJ102 Police Process
CJllO Introduction to Corrections
3
PSllO Intro. to American Government 4
Humanities Elective
J
17
Fourth
CJ201
CJ212
CJ243
FS101
PY101

Ye.ar
Firearms Training
Loss Control
Investigation
Introduction to Fire Science
Introduction to Psychology

1
3
3
3

J

CJ355
CJ206
50214

3
3
3

14

3
3
_j

CJ345
CJ402
PS120
PY259
50103

Statistics/Design in Public Safety 4
3
Criminal Justice Internship
3
Intro. to Legal Process
3
Abnormal Psychology
Cultural Diversity
~
16

CJ313
CJ321
CJ409
CJ444
HE191

Crisis Intervention•
Ethical Issues in Public SafetyProcedural Law•
Criminalistics•
Prehospital Emergency Care
Crisis Intervention UPhysical Fitness for Law
Enforcement

1

J

3

13

14

Fifth Ye.ar
CJ319 Substantive Criminal Law•
CJ401 Senior Seminar
HE190 Prehospital Emergency Care
Crisis Intervention I
RA197 Physical Fitness for Law
Enforcement'
Elective

Juvenile Justice
Law Enforcement/Loss
Control Internship
Criminology
Humanities Elective

RA197

3

3
3
4
3

-1

17

•MLEOTC cou~

Science and Natural Resources• 226

�Minor Course of Study
Biology Minor
This minor is open to all students. It requires a minimum of 21 credit hours
of biology courses. This is an approved teaching minor.
Biology
BL109
BL110
BLI 11
BL220
BL221
BL337
BL

(21 credits)
General Biology
General Zoology
General Botany
Genetics
Genetics Laboratory
General Ecology
Electives 200+ level

4

2
2
3
1
3
6

At least six semester hours of the required
courses must be taken at LSSU for a student to obtain this minor.

DEPARTMENT OF C .HEMISTRY AND
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

Environmental Chemistry
Environmental chemistry is a relatively new, fast-growing subdiscipline of
chemistry that addresses the need of society for a safe, healthy environment by
applying chemical principles to the maintenance and enhancement of environmental quality. Chemicals have increased our standard of living and quality of
life, but have also exacted a heavy price in terms of pollution and environmental
degradation. It is only through the enlightened application of chemistry that the
problems caused by chemicals can be solved and environmental quality improved. Anyone entering into an environmental field, as well as those entering
the chemical profession, should have a basic understanding of environmental
chemistry. The environmental sector is the fastest growing component of the U.S.
economy, and shortages are greatest in the areas of environmental chemistry as
well as environmental engineering. 'The environmental chemistry program at
Lake Superior State University is intended for students who have an interest in
and aptitude for chemistry and a concern for the environment. The program
takes advantage of LSSU's strategic location at the outlet of Lake Superior, which
provides for a broad variety of field and research experiences. Graduates of the
program will apply chemical methods to the study, amelioration and solution of
environmental problems. They will be employable by federal and state or
provincial agencies, industries, and businesses, and as environmental consultants.

Science and Natural Resources• 227

�Entrance Requirements: Those planning to enroll in the program should
have completed at least 15 units of acceptable entrance credits at an accredited
secondary school with above-average standing in their class. The credits must
include one unit of beginning algebra, one-half unit of advanced algebra, one un
of geometry, one unit of chemistry and three units of English. An additional yea1
of chemistry and a year of senior math are highly recommended.

Bachelor of Science: Environmental Chemistry
Chemistry and Environmental Science
(56 credits)
CH115 General Chemistry I
CH116 General Chemistry II
CH225 Organic Chemistry I
CH226 Organic Chemistry II
CH231 Quantitative Analysis
CH232 Instrumental Analysis
CH341 Environmental Chemistry I:
Water and Water Pollution
Control
CH342 Environmental Chemistry II:
Air and Solid Wastes
CH35I Introductory Biochemistry
CH353 Introductory Toxicology
CH361 Physical Chemistry I
Environmental Science
NS103
Environmental Law
EV311
EV313 Solid &amp; Hazardous Waste
EV395 Junior Seminar
Environmental Systems
EV425
Analysis
EV499 Senior Thesis

3
2

Support Courses (37 credits)
BL109
General Biology
BLI 10
General Zoology
BLlll
General Botany
BL204
General Microbiology
BL337
General Ecology
CSIOI
Intro. to Microcomputer Appl.

4
2
2
4
3
3

5
4

4
4

3
3

MA151
MA152
MA207
PH221

Calculus I
Calculus II
Prin. of Statistical Methods
Elements of Physics I

or
PH231
PH222

Applied Physics for
Engineers and Scientists I
Elements of Physics II

or
4
4
4
3
4
3

2
3

1

PH232

Applied Physics for
Engineers and Scientists II

Directed Electives (6-8 credits). Studen

must select two related courses from the fc
lowing list after consultation with a facul
advisor.
Intro. to Remote Sensing
BL130
Introduction to Soils
BL230
BL445
Limnology
ID300
Man and His Environment
Internship in Envirorunental
ID399
Chemistry
3GE111
Physical Geology I
GE112
Physical Geology II
Principles of Hydrology
GE311
GE312 Groundwater Hydrology
In addition, students are required to satis
general education requirements (natural S&lt;
ence requirements are met by the abo1
courses) and to take enough free electiv,
so that 125 semester credits are earned.

Bachelor of Science: Environmental Chemistry
(sample schedule)
SPRING

FALL

First Year
CH115 General Chemistry I
BLl 09 General Biology
MA151 Calculus I
NS103 Environmental Science

5

4
4
~

16

BL110
BL111
CH116
EN110
MA152

General Zoology
General Botany
General Chemistry II
Freshman Composition
Calculus II

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�SuondYea,
CH225 Organic Chemistry I
PH221 Elements of Physics I
SD101 Fundamentals of Speech
EN205 Technical Report Writing
MA207 Prin. of Statistical Methods
Third Year
CH231 Quantitative Analysis
CH361 Physical Chemistry I
BL204 General Microbiology
EV311 Environmental Law
BL337 General Ecology

4
4
3
3

CH226
PH222
CS101

...1

Organic Chemistry II
Elements of Physics II
Intro. to Microcomputer Appl.
Social Science Elective
Free Elective

4

4
3
4

...1

17

18

3
4

CH232 Instrumental Analysis
3
EV/CH341 Environm. Chemistry !:Water 4
EV395 Junior Seminar
1
4
Social Science Elective
Humanities Elective
_!
16

4

2

...1
16

Fourth Year
CH342 Environmental Chemistry II: Air 4
CH351 Introductory Biochemistry
4
EV313 Solid &amp; Hazardous Waste
4
Directed Elective
3-4
14-15

CH353 Toxicology
3
EV425 Environmental Systems Analysis 3
3
EV499 Senior Thesis
3-4
Directed Elective
Humanities Elective
_!
15-16

Environmental Science
Environmental science is a comparatively new field that is still evolving. U
offers careers to technicians, scientists and engineers in a wide variety of specialties. Students aspiring to become environmental scientists must possess a deep
and lasting concern for the ecosystem, acquire a comprehensive knowledge of
environmental issues, develop the scientific skills needed to solve environmental
problems and deal intelligently with our natural resources. They should also
acquire the technical and communicative skills needed to deal with business,
industrial and government leaders whose activities affect the environment. The
curriculum is a four-year program to prepare students for careers directed toward
the maintenance and improvement of environmental quality.
Entrance Requirements: Those planning to enroll in the environmental
science curriculum at Lake Superior State University should have completed at
least 15 units of acceptable entrance credits at an accredited secondary school
with above-average standing in their class. These credits must include one unit of
beginning algebra, one-half unit of advanced algebra, one unit of geometry, one
unit of chemistry or physics, and three units of English. One unit of biology and a
year of senior math are highly recommended.

Bachelor of Science: Environmental Science
Biology,
credits)
BL109
BL110
BL111
BL230
BL337

and Environmental Science (37
General Biology
General Zoology
General Botany
Introduction to Soils
General Ecology

4

2
2
4

3

NS103
BL204
EV311
EV313
EV341

Environmental Science
General Microbiology
Environmental Law
Solid &amp; Hazardous Waste
Environmental Chemistry I:
Water and Water Pollution
Control

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3
4
2

3

4

�EV395
EV499
ID300

Junior Seminar
Senior Thesis
Man &amp; His Environment

1
2
3

Chemistry (23 credits)
CH115 General Chemistry I
CH116 General Chemistry II
CH225 Organic Chemistry I
CH226 Organic Chemistry II
CH231 Quantitative Analysis
CH232 Instrumental Analysis

s
4
4
4

3
3

Other Departments (31 cttdits)
CS101
Intro. to Microcomputer Appl.
MA111 College Algebra•
MA112 Calculus for Business and
Life Sciences•
MA207 Prin. of Statistical Methods
PH221
Elements of Physics 1•
PH222 Elements of Physics W
GE311
Principles of Hydrology
EN205 Technical Report Writing
GE111
Physical Geology I

3
3
4

EV /CH341 Environmental Chemistry I:
4
Air and Solid Wastes
CH342 Environmental Chemistry II:
Water and Water Pollution
4
Control
EV490
Independent Study in
3-4
Environmental Science
GE112
Physical Geology II
4
GG108 Physical Geography: Meteorology and Climatology
3
TC103 Surveying
3
Additionally, a student is required to satisfy
general education requirements (natural science requirements are met by above classes)
and free electives so that 125 semester cred·
its are earned.

3
4
4

3
3
4

•students with adequate preparation in mathematics are advised to take MA151-152 in place
of MA111-112 and PH231-232 in place of
PH221-222. Competency in trigonometry is
required to take physics. See advisor for details.

Dittcled Electives (students select one of
the following-minimum 3 credits)
BL130
Intro. to Remote Sensing
3
CH353 Introductory Toxicology
3

Bachelor of Science: Environmental Science
(sample schedule)
FALL

SPRING

First Year

CH115
BL109
MA109
MA 111
NS103

General Chemistry I
General Biology
Trigonometry and Vectors ..
College Algebra
Environmental Science

5
4

2
3

....1

17

BLttO
BLltt
CH116
EN110
MA112

General Zoology
General Botany
General Chemistry II
Freshman Composition
Calculus for Business and
Life Science

2
2
4
3

......!
15

Second Year

CH225
PH221
GEltt
EN205

Organic Chemistry I
Elements of Physics I
Physical Geology I
Technical Report Writing

4
4

4

.2

CH226 Organic Chemistry II
4
4
PH222 Elements of Physics II
SD101 Fundamentals of Speech
3
CS101 Intro. to Microcomputer Appl. .-1

15

14

3
3
3

ID300 Man &amp; His Environment
3
EV395 Junior Seminar
1
CH232 Instrumental Analysis
3
BL230 Introduction to Soils
4
CH/EV341 Environmental Chemistry I:
Water &amp; Water Pollution Control....!
15

Third Year

EV313
MA207
CH231
BL204
Soc Sci

Solid and Hazardous Waste•
Prin. of Statistical Methods
Quantitative Analysis
General Microbiology
Elective

4
_i

17

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�Fourth Yt'ar

BL337 General Ecology
Soc Sci Elective
EV311 Environmental Law
Humanities Elective
Free Elective

3
4
2

EV499
GE311

4

.2

1

Senior Thesis
Principles of Hydrology
Humanities Elective
Free Elective
Directed Elective

3
4

4

-1
16

16

"Takm in alternate years
••student will be offered a chance to have course waived by t'xamination.
If taken, can be used as a free elective.

Associate Degree: Chemistry
The associate degree in chemistry provides the fundamentals required for
additional studies in chemistry. The science and math components provide a
strong foundation for a bachelor's degree in chemistry or physics.
Chemistry (23 credits)
CH115 General Chemistry I
CH116 General Chemistry II
CH225 Organic Chemistry I
CH226 Organic Chemistry II
CH231 Quantitative Analysis
CH232 Instrumental Analysis

5
4
4
4
3
3

Other Departments (35 credits)
CStot
Intro. to Microcomputer Appl. 3
ENI IO Freshman Composition
3

EN205
MA151
MAI52
MA251
PH231
PH232
SD101
Soc Sci

Technical Report Writing
Calculus I
Calculus II
Calculus III
Applied Physics I
Applied Physics II
Fundamentals of Speech
Elective

3
4
4
4
4
4
3
3

Students are required to take a total of 63
semester credits .

Associate Degree: Chemistry (sample schedule)
FALL

SPRING

First Year

CHllS General Chemistry I
MA151 Calculus I
EN110 Freshman Composition
SD101 Fundamentals of Speech

s
4
3

.2
15

4
CH116 General Chemistry II
4
MA152 Calculus II
CS101 Intro. to Microcomputer Appl. 3
Soc. Sci. or HU Elective
3/4
Free Elective
_.1
17-18

Suond Year
CH225 Organic Chemistry I
CH231 Quantitative Analysis
PH231 Applied Physics I
EN205 Technical Report Writing
Free Elective

4
3
4

3

CH226
CH232
PH232
MA251

Organic Chemistry II
Instrumental Analysis
Applied Physics II
Calculus III

....1
16

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4
3

4

....!
15

�Minor Courses of Study

Chemistry Minor
This minor is open to all students. It requires a minimum of 20 credit hours
of chemistry courses. This is an approved teaching minor.
Chemistry (20-21 credits)
CH115 General Chemistry I
CH116 General Chemistry II
CH225 Organic Chemistry I
CH226 Organic Chemistry II

CH231
4

Quantitative Analysis

3

or

5

CH351

Introductory Biochemistry

4

4
4

At least six semester hours of the required
courses must be taken at LSSU for a student
to obtain this minor.

Environmental Science Minor
This minor is open to all students. It requires a minimum of 28 credit hours
from the following:
Required courses
BL109
General Biology
4
BU 10
General Zoology
2
BLl 11
General Botany
2
NS103 Environmental Science
3
EV341
Environmental Chemistry I:
Water and Water Pollution
Control
4
BL337
General Ecology
3
3
ID300
Man &amp; His Environment
Students who have taken EV101 will have
NS103 waived.

Additional courses to total 28 credit hours
BL204
General Microbiology
4
BL230
Introduction to Soils
4
EV /CH342 Environmental Chemistry II:
Air and Solid Wastes
4
EV311
Environmental Law
2
3
EV313 Solid &amp; Hazardous Waste
1
NS104 Environmental Science Lab
. GE311
Principles of Hydrology
3

DEPARTMENT OF GEOLOGY
AND PHYSICS
Since the beginning of the solar system, our earth has been developing. Our
present environment is the result of the cumulative interaction of many dynamic
physical, chemical and biological processes.
Geology deals with the dynamic earth, its physical makeup, and its physical
and organic history. It involves the study of changes which have taken place and
the forces which cause, and are now causing, these changes. By drawing on
concepts of biology, chemistry, mathematics and physics, geologists attempt to
understand the physical environment in which we live and from which we derive
most of the natural resources essential to our civilization. Our civilization
requires many non-renewable natural resources in order to survive. Since the
turn of the century, we have used more and more of these resources at an everincreasing rate and now have critical supply problems. Our demands upon the
environment have significantly changed the earth around us, and, if we are to

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�survive, we must live within the constraints imposed by nature. Geologists study
and understand these constraints. They apply their knowledge to achieve
harmony between the human race and its environment.
Geology has a broad scientific base in mathematics, physics, biology and
chemistry as well as emphasizing fundamentals of geologic science and geophysics. Increases in the demand for energy fuels and mineral products result in an
expansion of opportunities for graduates in geology. Students contemplating
careers in geology should, upon graduating, expect to travel, often to remote and
uninhabited areas. Most of the jobs entail outdoor field work, often under
difficult conditions.
Other new fields are now requiring geologists, as are companies and agencies
such as NASA and EPA which are involved with extraterrestrial and environmental concerns. The geological environment of Lake Superior State University
provides unexcelled opportunities for field study of classic sections illustrating
Precambrian stratigraphy, structure, intrusions, and metamorphism and undisturbed Paleozoic sedimentary formations. Proximity to deposits of iron, copper,
uranium, dolomite and the Michigan oil and gas fields, as well as other minerals,
is an additional advantage. Students are eligible to participate in the
department's active research in geology.
Entrance Requirements: To qualify for admission to the program in geology,
applicants must satisfy University admission requirements as described in the
Admissions section of the Catalog. (This information is also included in the
Viewbook.)
Secondary school academic subjects should include: Three units of English,
two units of algebra, one unit of geometry, and one unit of chemistry and physics.
One-half unit of trigonometry is highly recommended.
Completion of the program may require more than four years for students
who do not meet all entrance requirements.
For students with college-level achievement, the opportunity will be offered,
by means of examination, to obtain course credit or placement into an advanced
course.

Bachelor of Science: Geology
Geology (54 Credits)
GE111
Physical Geology I
4
GE112
4
Physical Geology II
GE215
Historical Geology
3
GE216
Structural Geology &amp;
Geologic Graphics
4
GE221
Crystallography and
4
Mineralogy
GE222
4
Mineralogy &amp; Petrography
GE321
Optical Mineralogy
3
GE422
Igneous and Metamorphic
Petrography
3
GE423
Sedimentary Petrography
3
GE351
lnvertertebrate Paleontology I 3
GE352
Invertertebrate Paleontology 113
GE436
Field Geology
6
GE461
Stratigraphy &amp; Sedimentation 4
GE471
Economic Geology I
3
GE472
Economic Geology II
3
Support courses (33 to 36 Credits)
CH115 General Chemistry I

5

4
General Chemistry II
Intro. to Microcomputer Appl.
3
or
Survey of Computer Science
CS121
MA207 Prine. of Statistical Methods 3
MA140 &amp; MA141
Algebra for Technologists
&amp; Technical Calculus I
8
or
MA151 and MA152:
Calculus I &amp; Calculus II
3
NS103 Environmental Science
PH221 &amp; PH222:
Elements of Physics I
&amp; Elements of Physics II
8
or
PH231 Applied Physics for
Engineers and Scientists I
and
8
PH232 Applied Physics for
Engineers and Scientists II

CH116
CSIOI

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�Free elective credits, approximately 11, and
general education requirements must be

completed so that at least 125 semester credits have been earned.

A sample four-year schedule of courses for this program follows. Numerous
options for completing the program are possible and students will select these
with assistance of their advisor.

Bachelor of Science, Geology (sample schedule)
FALL

SPRING

Fir$t Year
EN110 Freshman Composition•
MA140 Algebra for Technologists..

or
MA151 Calculus I
GE111 Physical Geology I
SocSci Elective

3

MA141 Technical Calculus I

or

4

4

MA152
GE112
Soc. Sci.
CS101

Calculus II
Physical Geology II
Elective
Intro. to Microcomputer Appl.

4
4

CS121

Survey of Computer Science

4

....!

or

15

-2
15

Second Year
EN210
GE215
GE221
CH115

Research Paper Process
3
Historical Geology
3
Crystallography &amp; Minerology 4
General Chemistry I
....!

GE222
CH116
NS103

Elective
Mineralogy &amp; Petrography
General Chemistry II
Environmental Science

or

3

GE321
PH222

4

PH231 Applied Physics for
Engineers and Scientists I
Humanities Elective
SD101 Fundamentals of Speech .
MA207 Prin. of Statistical Methods

PH232
4
3

--1
15

14

Third Year
GE351 Invertebrate Paleontology I
PH221 Elements of Physics I

4
4
4

GE352

Introduction to Geophysics
Elements of Physics II

4

or

4

Applied Physics for
Engineers and Scientists II
Invertebrate Paleontology IL
Humanities Elective

3

....!
15

-2
17

Summer
GE436 Field Geology

6

Fourth Year
GE321 Optical Mineralogy
GE423 Sedimentary Petrography
GE471 Economic Geology I
Electives

3
3
3
_Q

15

GE422
GE461
GE472
GE216

Igneous &amp; Metamorphic
Petrography
Stratigraphy &amp; Sedimentation
Economic Geography II
Structural Geology and
Geologic Graphics
Electives

3
4
3
4

--1

17

·EN110 may be taken in spring semester.
.
..MA109 Trigonometry and Vectors is requirtd for students without high school trigonomttry credit.

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�Bachelor of Science: Geology - Environmental
Geology
Geology (33 Credits)
GElll
Physical Geology l
GE112
Physical Geology 11
GE215
Historical Geology
GE216
Structural Geology and
Geologic Graphics
GE221
Crystallography and
Mineralogy
GE222
Mineralogy&amp;: Petrography
GE436
Field Geology
GE461
Stratigraphy&amp;: Sedimentation
Support Courses ·(56 to 59 Credits)
CH115 General Chemistry I
CH116 General Chemistry 11
CH225 Organic Chemistry I
CH226 Organic Chemistry 11
CH231
Quantitative Analysis
CH232 Instrumental Analysis
CS101
Intro. to Microcomputer Appl.
or
CS121
Survey of Computer Science

MA140 &amp;: MA141 :
Algebra for Technologists and
Technical Calculus I
or
8
MA151,MA152:
Calculus I and Calculus II
MA207 Prin. of Statistical Methods
or
3-4
MA308 Probability and Mathematical Statistics
NS103
Environmental Science
3
NS107
Physical Geography
Landforms and Soils
3
PH221,PH222:
Elements of Physics I &amp;: II
or
8
PH231,PH232: Applied Physics for
Engineers and Scientists I &amp;: 11
GE311
Principles Hydrology
3
3
GE312 Groundwater Hydrology

4
4
3
4

4
4
6

4
5
4
4
4

3
3
3

Free elective credits, approximately 11, and
general education requirements must
be completed so that at least 125 semester
credits have been earned.

A sample four-year schedule of courses for this program follows. Numerous
options for completing the program are possible and students will select these
with assistance of their advisor.

Bachelor of Science: Geology - Environmental
Geology Option (sample schedule)
FALL

SPRING

First Yeiir

MA141 Technical Calculus II

MA140 Technical Calculus 1•

or
MA151
ENllO
GE111
Soc Sci

Calculus(•
Freshman Composition..
Physical Geology I
Elective

3
4
~
15

Srcond Yeiir
EN205
CH115
GE215
GE221

or

4

Technical Report Writing
General Chemistry I
Historical Geology
Crystallogy and Mineralogy

3
5
3
~

15

MA151 Calculus 11
GE112 Physical Geology 11
NS103 Environmental Science
SD101 Fundamentals of Speech

4
4
3

-2
14

cs 101

Intro. to Microcomputer Appl.
M

CS121
CH116
GE222

Survey of Computer Science
General Chemistry 11
Mineralogy and Petrography
Elective

3

4

4
~

15

Science and Natural Resources • 235

�Third Ytar
CH225 Organic Chemistry I
Humanities Elective
PH221 Elements of Physics I
or
PH231 Applied Physics for
Engineers &amp;: Scientists I
SocSci Elective

4
4

CH226
GE216
PH222

4

PH232

....i

GE461

Organic Chemistry II
Structural Geology and
Elements of Physics II

4

or

4

Applied Physics for
Engineers and Scientists II
Stratigraphy &amp;: Sedimentation

16

....i
16

su"'"'t1'

GE436 Field Geology

6

Fourth Year

GE311 Principles of Hydrology
CH231 Quantitative Analysis
MA207 Prin. of Statistical Methods

3
3

or

34

MA308 Probability and Mathematics
Electives

CH232 Instrumental Analysis
NS107 Physical Geography:
Landforms and Soils
GE312 Groundwater Hydrology
GE331 Geophysics
Humanities Elective

...:z.

3
3
3
4

....i
17

16-17

·MA109 Trigonomttry and Vectors is required for students without high school trigonometry credit.
..EN110 m11y ~ taktn in spring semester.

Bachelor of Science: Geology/Elementary Teaching
Option (sample schedule)
FALL

SPRING

First Year

MA109
EN110
GE111
PY101
TEISO

Trigonometry and Vectors•
Freshman Composition
Physical Geology I
Introduction to Psychology
Reflections on Leaming
and Teaching

2
3

CS121

4
4

CS111
GE112
GG108

..2

14-16

Survey of Computer Science

or

PS110
SD101

3
Intro. to Computer Science I
4
Physical Geology II
Physical Geography: Meteor3
ology and Climatology
Intro. to American Government 4
Fundamentals of Speech
..2
17

·MAZ09 is not required for students with high school trigonometry.
Second Year

EN215
GE215
HS101
MA 103

Intro. to Literature and Research 3
Historical Geology
3
History of World Civilization I 4
Number Systems and
Problem Solving
3
PY265 Child &amp;: Adolscent Development_J

CH108
EN232
HS102
MA104
TE2SO

4
Applied Chemistry
3
American Literature II
History of World Civilization II 4
3
Geometry and Measurement
Student Diversity and Schools ..2
17

16

Third Ytar

NS103 Environmental Biology
GE221 Crystallography &amp; Mineralogy
GG201 World Regional Geography
MA111 College Algebra

4
4
4

3

or
MA140 Algebra for Technologists

....i

Children's Literature
Structural Geology and
Geologic Graphics
GE222 Mineralogy and Petography
MA207 Prin. of Statistical Methods
NS101 Conceptual Physics
EN335
GE216

15-16

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3
4
4

3

-2

17

�Summer
GE436 Field Geology
6
TE301 Learner, Learning &amp;: Teaching
in Context
_i
10

Fourth Year
EN320 Responding to Writing
GE351 Invertebrate Paleontology I
Humanities Elective
TE401 Learner Diversity and
Teaching: Pract. I

3
3
4

GE352
NS119
TE402

Invertebrate Paleontology II
Humanities Elective
Descriptive Astronomy
Crafting Teaching Practice

~

3
4
3
~

16

15
Fifth Year (Internship Year, MSU Graduate Courses)
TE501 Internship: Teaching Diverse
TE502
Learners I
3
TE801 Professional Role &amp;: Teaching:
TE803
Practicum I
3
TE802 Reflection &amp;: Inquiry Teaching:
TE804
Practicum I
..2
12

Internship: Teaching Diverse
Learners II
Professional Role &amp;: Teaching:
Practicum II
Reflection &amp;: Inquiry Teaching:
Practicum II

3
3
~

12

Bachelor of Science: Geology/Secondary Teaching
Option (sample schedule)
FALL

SPRING

First Year

MA109 Trigonometry and Vectors•
EN110 Freshman Composition
MA140 Algebra for Technologists

or

2
3
4

MA151 Calculus I
GE111 Physical Geology I
TE150 Reflect/Leaming and
Teaching

CS101

CS121 Survey of Computer Science
GE112 Physical Geology II
MA141 Technical Calculus I

or

4

~
14-16

Intro. to Microcomputer Appl.

or

MA152 Calculus II
PY101 Introduction to Psychology ·

3

4

4
_i
15

•MAz09 is not required for students with high school trigonomtlry.
Second Year
' CH115 General Chemistry I
GE215 Historical Geology
EN210 Research Paper Process
Humanities Elective

Third Year
BL109 General Biology
GE221 Crystallogy &amp;: Mineralogy
PH221 Elements of Physics I
or
PH231 Applied Physics for
Engineers and Scientists I
Elective

5

3
3
_i
15

4
4
4

CH116 General Chemistry II
GG108 Physical Geography: Meteorology &amp;: Climatology
Humanities Elective
SD101 Fundamentals of Speech
TE2SO Student Diversity &amp;: Schools

15

3
4
3
~
17

GE216

Structural Geology and
Geologic Graphics
GE222 Mineralogy &amp;: Petrography
MA207 Prine. of Statistical Methods
PH222 Elements of Physics II

or

..2

4

PH232

Applied Physics for
Engineers and Scientists II

4
4
3

4
4

15

Science and Natural Resources • 237

�Summtr
GE436 Field Geology
6
TE301 Learners, Leaming and Teaching
in Context
J
10
fourth Ytar
GE351 Invertebrate Paleontology I
3
NSl 19 Descriptive Astronomy
3
Soc Sci Elective
4
TE401 Leamer Diversity &amp; Teaching:
.......2
Practicum I

GE352
TE402

Invertebrate Paleontology II
Crafting Teaching Practice
Electives

3
6
7

16

15

Fifth Year (Internship Year, MSU Graduate Courses)
TESOl Internship: Teaching Diverse
TE502
Learners I
3
TE803
TE801 Professional Role &amp; Teaching:
Practicum I
3
TE802 Reflection &amp; Inquiry Teaching:
TE804
....1
Practicum I

Internship: Teaching Diverse
Learners II
Professional Role &amp; Teaching:
Practicum II
Reflection &amp; Inquiry Teaching:
Practicum II

12

3
3

....1
12

Bachelor of Science, Dual Major:
Environmental Science and Geology
with Environmental Geology Option
Departmental Requirements (119-122)

BL109
BL110
BL111
BL204
BL230
BL337
CHllS
CH116
CH225
CH226
CH231
CH232
CS101
EV311
EV313
EV341
EV395
EV499
GE111
GE112
GE215
GE216
GE221

General Biology
4
General Zoology
2
General Botany
2
General Microbiology
4
Introduction to Soils
3
General Ecology
3
General Chemistry I
5
General Chemistry II
4
Organic Chemistry I
4
4
Organic Chemistry II
Quantitative Analysis
3
Instrumental Analysis
3
Intro. to Microcomputer Appl. 3
Environmental Law
2
Solid &amp; Hazardous Waste
3
Environmental Chemistry I:
Water &amp; Water Polution Contr. 4
Junior Seminar
1
Senior Thesis
2
4
Physical Geology I
Physical Geology II
4
Historical Geology
3
Structural Geology and
Geological Graphics
4
Crystallography &amp; Mineralogy 4

GE222
GE436
GE461
ID300
MA109
MA111
MA112
MA151
MA152
MA207
N5103
PH221
PH222
PH231
PH232
GE311
GE312

4
Mineralogy &amp; Petrography
Field Geology
6
Stratigraphy &amp; Sedimentation 4
Man &amp; His Environment
3
2
Trigonometry and Vectors
(n1ay be waived by exam)
College Algebra and
Calculus for Business and
Lile Sciences
7-8
or
Calculus I and
Calculus II
3
Prin. of Statistical Methods
3
Environmental Science
Elements of Physics for
Engineers and Scientists I
and
Elements of Physics for
Engineers and Scientists II
or
8
Applied Physics I and
Applied Physics II
3
Principles of Hydrology
3
Groundwater Hydrology

Nine credits of free electives and three credits of designated electives are
required. GE112 serves as a designated elective for the environmental science
major. A minimum of 153 semester credits is required for the dual major.

Science and Natural Resources • 238

�Bachelor of Science, Dual Major: Environmental
Science and Geology with Environmental Geology
Option (sample schedule)
FALL

SPRING

First YtRr
CH115
BL109
MA109
MA111

General Chemistry I
General Biology
Trigonometry &amp; Vectors•
College Algebra

5

4
2

or

3-4

MA151 Calculus I
NS103 Environmental Science

...1

17-18

CH116
BL110
BL111
ENllO
MA112

4

General Chemistry II
General Zoology
General Botany
Freshman Composition
Calculus for Business and
Life Science

2
2
3

or

4

MA152 Calculus II

15

Second YtRr
CH225 Organic Chemistry I
PH221 Elements of Physics for
Engineers and Scientists I

4

or

CH226 Organic Chemistry II
PH222 Elements of Physics for
Engineers and Scientists II

or

4

PH231 Applied Physics I
GE111 Physical Geology I
EN205 Technical Report Writing

4

...1

PH232
GE112
BL230

Applied Physics I
Physical Geology II
Introduction to Soils

15

Third YHr
81.337 General Ecology
CH231 Quantitative Analysis
GE215 Historical Geology
CS101 Intro. to Microcomputer Appl.
EV311 Environmental Law••

3
3
3
3

J

4
4
4
~

16

CH232

Instrumental Analysis
Elective
EV341 Environmental Chemistry I:
Water &amp;: Water Polution
MA207 Prin. of Statistical Methods

3
4

4

...1
H

14

Fourth Ye11r
EV313
GE221
SD101

Solid and Hazardous Waste••
Crystallography &amp; Mineralogy
Fundamentals of Speech
SocSci Elective
Elective

3

4
3

4

...1
17

Junior Seminar
Mineralogy &amp;: Petrography
Structural Geology and
and Geologic Graphics••
SocSci Elective
GE461 Stratigraphy &amp;: Sedimentation.. j

1

EV395
GE222
GE216

4
4
4

17

Summer
GE436

Field Geology

6

Fifth YtRr
BL204
GE311

General Microbiology
Principles of Hydrology
Electiv~
Humanities Elective

4
3
3
_!
14

GE312
ID300
EV499
GE331

Groundwater Hydrology°"
Man &amp;: His Environment
Senior Thesis
.
Introduction to G~phys1cs
Humanities Elective

Prertquisite for PH221; may be rwived uy examination.
..Alternate year courses.
0

Science and Natural Resources • 239

3
3
2
4

j

16

�Minor Courses of Study

Geology Minor
For a minor in geology a total of 23 semester credits must be selected as
follows:
GE111
GE112
GE215
GE216
GE221
GE222

Physical Geology I
4
Physical Geology II
4
Historical Geology
3
Structural Geology and
4
Geologic Graphics
Crystallography &amp; Mineralogy 4
Mineralogy and Petrography 4

Geology Earth Science Maj or
For an approved teaching minor in geology/earth science a total of 20
semester credits must be selected as follows:
GE111
GE112
GE215
GE351

GGI08
NS119

Physical Geology I
4
Physical Geology II
4
Historical Geology
3
Invertebrate Paleontology I
3
Physical Geography: Meteorology and Climatology
3
Descriptive Astronomy
~
20

Science and Natural Resources • 240

�COMMUNITY SERVICES
AND DEVELOPMENT
Continuing Education
Community Services and Development (CSD) provides educational opportunities for non-traditional students in LSSU's service region. In cooperation with
academic departments, CSD creates opportunities to meet the educational needs
of adult students through alternative delivery options such as distance learning,
flexible schedules, off-campus sites and weekend courses. CSD provides an
academic focus for external and off-campus degree programs, continuing education, evening and weekend courses and public service programs. All are flexible
and accessible to learners whose job, family and community responsibilities
conflict with traditional academic schedules.
Regional reprt;!Sentatives are located at Alpena Community College in
Alpena, Bay de Noc Community College in Escanaba, North Central Michigan
College in Petoskey and Northwestern Michigan College in Traverse City.
Students may earn a master of business administration (MBA), and bachelor of
science degrees in business administration, accounting, nursing (B.S.N. completion program for registered nurses), criminal justice/generalists and engineering
management. All degree requirements (with exception of 3+1 programs) may be
completed at the off-campus sites. The time required to complete the degree
varies, according to each student's individual schedule and the number of college
credits already completed.
CSD provides opportunities to earn graduate and undergraduate degrees in
the evenings or weekends on campus.
Professional development through non-credit courses, seminars, workshops,
interactive television and video conferences are available. Uplink and downline
satellite capabilities exist.
Training and development programs with business, industry, government,
volunteer and social agencies to deliver consulting and customized training
programs are also available through CSD.
Community enrichment courses include courses and activities for adults and
children. Adult enrichment courses include computers, exercise, crafts, art and
language, personal finance and gardening.
Elderhostel is a nonprofit educational travel program for participants 60
years or older. Hostelers stay a week on campus studying with LSSU professors.
Field trips, social activities and areas of local interest are included.
Lake Superior Elders (LSE) addresses the needs of retired and semi-retired
adults through continued educational pursuits. This "Leaming in Retirement
Center" has a monthly program featuring guest speakers on various topics. Minicourses are scheduled on a three-month basis, vary in number of sessions, and are
designed by the organization's curriculum committee.
Location: Community Services &amp; Development is located at 844 N. Campus
Ct., near the Ryan Street campus entrance.
CSD staff: Susan K. Camp, director, continuing education; Dennis Choiniere,
program developer; Sherri Pavloski, secretary. Regional site coordinators: Kelly
Smith, Alpena; Beth Noreus, Escanaba; Mary Jason, Petoskey; and Dr. Christie
Montgomery, Traverse City University Center.

Communty Services &amp; Development • 241

�COURSES
Each course description is preceded by the following type of heading:
CH999 Chemistry
CH999 Chemistry
(3-3)
5
or
(3-3) alternate yrs 5
The first line provides the code number (CH999) and the course name; see
below for an explanation of the abbreviations. The second line includes several
pieces of information: The first two numbers are hours of lecture-lab per week;
and the number of credit hours is the third number. Sometimes, no semester will
be indicated, or there will be the alternate years or every third year notation.
Consult either the course schedule booklet published each semester prior to preregistration; or your department chair concerning scheduling of such courses.

Abbreviations
AC
AT

BA
BL
CF
CH

CJ

cs
OP
·c
D

E
G
EM
EN
ES
ET

EV
FN

FS
FR
GE

GG
GN
HE
HM
HS
HU
ID

Accounting
Art
Business
Biology
Criminal Justice/Fire
Science
Chemistry
Criminal Justice
Computer Science
Data Processing
Economics
Education
Electrical Engineering
General Engineering
Engineering Mechanics
English
Exercise Science
Electrical Engineering
Technology and Telecommunications Engineering
Technology
Environmental Science
Finance
Fire Science
French
Geology
Geography
German
Health Sciences
Human Services
History
Humanities
Interdisciplinary

JR
JS
LA
MA
MB
ME
MK
MN
MT
MU
NA
NS
NU

OA
PH
PL
PS
PY
RA

RC
RS
RT
SA
SD

so

SP
SW
TC
TE
UN

Journalism
Japanese Studies
Legal Assistant Studies
Mathematics
Master Business Adminis
tration
Mechanical Engineering
Marketing
Management
Manufacturing Engineering
Technology
Music
Native American Studies
Natural Science
Nursing
Office Administration
Physics
Philosophy
Political Science
Psychology
Recreational Activities
Recreation
Robotics and Control Systems
Natural Resources Technology
Student Affairs
Speech
Sociology
Spanish
Social Work
Construction Technology
Teacher Education
University Seminar

Students must satisfy prerequisites and any other stated conditions before enrolling in
a course; or have permission from the instructor to waive the prerequisites. Enrollment in a
course may be revoked (with an N grade) if it is found during the regular drop period that
the proper prerequisites have not been met. Responsibility rests with students to be certain
that they have the approved prerequisites.

Courses • 242

�ACCOUNTING
Special topics courses will be available as need and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.
AC132 Principles of Accounting I

(4,0)

4

An introduction to the principles of accounting as applied to proprietorships, partnerships
~nd corporations. Areas of study include the accounting cycle for service and merchandising enterprises, internal control and items included in the asset section of the balance sheet.
AC133 Principles of Accounting II

(4,0)

4

!hls course includes a study of the equity portion of the balance sheet as well as an
introduction to financial analysis and managerial accounting. Prerequisite: Grade of C or
higher in AC132.
AC230 Fundamentals of Accounting
(4,)

4

This course is designed to give non-business majors an understanding of the accounting
process and the knowledge to read, understand, and use financial statements and reports in
~a king ~ecisions. The emphasis is on the use, rather than the generation, of accounting
information. This course is not open to business majors.
AC232 Intermediate Accounting I

(4,0)

4

A review of the general theoretical framework and process of accounting for use as a
reference in an intensive study of accounting doctrines and procedures proposed by various
authoritative groups. Topics: Generally accepted accounting principles; the accounting
process; balance sheet; income statement; present value principles and application; cash and
!emporary investments; receivables; inventories, plant and intangible assets; and long tenn
investments. Prerequisites: AC132 and 133 or permission of instructor.
AC233 Intermediate Accounting II

(4,0)

4

Continuation of AC232 with reference to accounting theory as applied to specific critical
areas of financial data accumulation and presentation. Emphasis is placed on valuation
concepts and their influence on contemporary practice. Topics: Liabilities; long term debt
securities; owner's equity; earnings and revenue recognition; income taxes; leases; pensions;
error correction; cash flows; and financial statement analysis. Prerequisite: AC232.
AC332 Cost Accounting I
(4,0)

4

A study of the fundamentals of cost accounting: The cost cycle, cost terminology, cost
behavior, cost-volume-profit analysis, budgeting, standard cost, relevant costs, cost
allocation, and cost control. Emphasis is given to both product costing and costing for
control purposes. Prerequisite: AC133.

AC333 Cost Accounting II
(4,0)

4

A continuation of AC332 encompassing process costing, capital budgeting, inventory
control, performance measurement, accounting systems and internal control, and cost
accounting in relation to the certified public accountant and certified management accoun!ant examinations. A study of various quantitative techniques and their applications are
included in the course content. Prerequisite: AC332 and DPl51 (spreadsheet course).

Courses • 243

�AC334 Accounting Information Systems
(3,0)
3
Elements that constitute an accounting system and theories upon which a system should be
designed. Emphasis upon computerized accounting systems with extensive use of
computers. Prerequisites: AC233, AC332 and introductory data processing course.
AC335 Accounting Systems Theory
(1,0)
1
This course is designed to provide the student with the theory of accounting information
systems. Together with computerized accounting applications, this course will substitute
for AC334, accounting information systems. This course is designed for use only at the
Regional Centers, where AC334 may not be offered. Prerequisite: Computerized accounting applications course and spreadsheet course.
AC421 Federal Taxation Accounting I
(3,0)
3
Basic concepts of the theory and practice applicable to the preparation of individual tax
returns. A comprehensive analysis of regulations governing inclusions and exclusions of
income; capital gains and losses; and personal, standard, and itemized deductions.
Prerequisites: AC133 and junior standing or approval of the department.
AC422 Federal Taxation Accounting II
(3,0)
3
Theory and practice of income tax accounting as applied to tax credits, partnerships, and
corporations. Includes some library tax research. Prerequisite: AC421.
~C427 Auditing

Ito&gt;

4

. study of ethical, professional, and technical standards for independent audits and
diting procedures as they apply to internal controls. A study of audit program applica. ons as they apply to elements of the financial st~tements. Prerequisites: AC233 and AC333
or permission of instructor.

AC432 Advanced Accounting I
(3,0)
3
This course begins with a review of accounting theory and income presentation followed by
a study of accounting for corporate combinations and preparation of consolidated financial
statements. Prerequisite: AC233.
AC433 Advanced Accounting II
(3,0)
3
A study of special topics in accounting including partnerships, governmental accounting,
accounting for non-profit organizations, fiduciary accounting and insolvency. Prerequisite:
AC233.

ART
Special topics courses will be available as need and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.
ATllO Fundamentals of Drawing and Composition
3
This course will acquaint the student with the various drawing media, such as pencil,
charcoal, ink, wash and the use of various papers; studio problems in still life, object
drawing, landscape, texture, and drawing from imagination and memory. Introduction to
limited palette oil painting with e mphasis on techniques of brush handling and concepts of
visual organization language. Outside sketching required. Organic form, perspective,
proportion, line, shape and tone are studied.
(3,0)

Courses • 244

�ATIU Painting Composition and Design

(3,0)

3

Projects in various media, primarily oil, acrylic paints and water color. Emphasis on
individual development and expression. Outside sketching required. Specific pictorial
problems, advanced paint handling and brush techniques will be studied. Understanding
of structural, value and color principles by which great paintings are organized will be
studied. Prerequisite: AT110, or permission of instructor.

AT210 Drawing, Painting and Composition

(3,0)

3

Advanced concepts of color and design elements basic to drawing and painting. The study
of painting employing figure, still life, and nature as source material. Emphasis on visual
perception and the study of the formal elements of painting. Prerequisite: ATlll or
permission of instructor.

AT211 Graphic Arts, Watercolor and Mixed Media
(3,0)

3

Painting from figure, memory, portrait, and landscape stressing personal expression.
Concentration on individual projects involving significant forms and symbols. Emphasis
on advanced color and composition problems through study of spatial structure and color
and order relative to pictorial meaning. Prerequisite: AT2IO or permission of instructor.

AT2SO Art History and Appreciation I
(4,0)

4

Study of arts exemplified in prehistoric and primitive cultures, and in the Mesopotamian,
Egyptian, Aegean, Greek, Roman, early Christian, Byzantine, Moslem, Roman and Gothic
eras. The course presents a development of historic, social and aesthetic principles,
including a study of signs and symbols for students of art education, science, letters,
business and engineering. Art history is taught in terms of visual experience and knowledge with art films, slides and demonstrations with art materials in addition to class
lectures. Universal standards that can be applied to any work of art are studied. Counts ai
humanities credit for general education requirements.

AT251 Art History and Appreciation II
(4,0)

4

A study of European and American art from the Renaissance to the 20th century, including
Renaissance, baroque, rococo, neoclassic, romantic, realist and contemporary. The history of
art is presented from a technical, social and aesthetic standpoint, along with a study of
rhythm, motion, and proportion. Works of art are considered on their own merits and
development rather than on the basis of preconceptions. Art films, color slide presentations
and demonstrations using art materials supplement class lectures. Counts as humanities
credit for general education requirements.

BUSINESS
Special topics courses will be available as need and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.

BAlOS Business Mathematics
(3,0)

3

Solution of business problems. Topics include discounts, mark-ups, payroll, interest,
financing charges, depreciation methods, real estate taxes, controlling cash, metric system
conversion, inventory evaluation, annuities and insurance. Story problems. Prerequisite:
MA091, mathematics placement beyond MA091, or satisfactory completion of LSSU's
departmental arithmetic test during the first week of classes. Course not available for credit
for students who have taken a full year of accounting.

Courses • 24S

�BA121 Introduction to Business
(3,0)

3

Co~prehensive ~overage of the major activities of business and the key institutions that
fac1htate the business process. Topics covered include the following: American business
enterprise system, international business, forms of business ownership, management and
organization of human resources, production, marketing, information management and
controls, business laws and ethics, finance, accounting, contemporary economic issues and
business career opportunities. Contemporary business cases may be used for decisionmaking simulations. Enrollment open to freshman and sophomore business majors or any
non-business major.
BA131 Hospitality and Service Management
(4,0)

4

An overview of the hospitality industry including the operation and trends in restaurant/
food service management, lodging management and travel/tourism. Introduction to
destinations and the following components of travel/tourism: modes of travel, tour
management, associations, agencies, marketing and sales, career preparation and opportunities and travel publications. (Formerly HT121)
BA211 Business Statistics
(3,0)

3

An introduction to business statistics. Topics include collection and presentation of data,
measures of central tendency, variation and skewness, probability, probability distributions,
Bayes's Theorem, sampling, sampling distributions, estimation, hypothesis testing, simple
linear regression and correlation. Prerequisite: MA111.
BA226 Records Management
(3,0)

3

Study and application of records control, forms design, filing systems (manual and
electronic), microforms, and the records cycle. A computer simulation is completed
utilizing a program to print, sort, and select records as reports or labels.
BA231 Business Communications
(3,0)

3

Business and management communications problems. Direct, indirect, and persuasive
letters; memos, short reports and directives. Some assignments must be typed. Extensive
writing practice. Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of LSSU's English competency
examination.
BA254 Business Law I
(3,0)

3

This portion of business law covers the law applicable to contracts, sales, personal property
and bailments.
BA255 Business Law II
(3,0)

3

This portion of business law covers the law applicable to commercial paper, corporations,
partnerships, agency and employment.
BA261 Business Skills
(1,0)
1
A series of specific, business-skill classes. Each course will provide 15 classroom hours of

instruction. A student may register for one or more sections per term, for a maximum of
three credits earned in this course.

Courses • 246

�BA291 Students In Free Enterprise
(0,3)
1
Students work in teams to develop outreach programs. They learn by means of "realworld" experiences, then teach others how market economies and businesses operate.
Corporate CEOs and senior executives judge these programs annually in regional competi·
tions, and the winners of those contests then compete at the international exposition.
Outreach program development enhances students' creative and communication skills by
preparation of written and oral presentations. May be repeated for credit for a total of four
credits. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
BA299 Internship In (Discipline)
(4,0)

4

This course is designed to provide students with an opportunity to earn credit while
obtaining meaningful discipline-related work experience outside the classroom setting.
Students are expected to spend a minimum of 180 hours in an appropriate work setting.
The course may be repeated once for a maximum of eight credits. Prerequisite: 2.5 GPA,
sophomore standing, employer and instructor approval, and submission to, and approval
by, departmental faculty of internship plan, including method of evaluation.
BA308 Managing Cultural Differences
(3,0)

3

Study of differing cultural norms that impact business decisions; designed for students
interested in international and cross-cultural activities.
BA354 Legal and Financial Issues in Health Care Administration
(3,0)
3
This course is intended for students preparing for careers in management in health care
fields or as health care practitioners. Students will be made aware of legal and financial
issues and problems including fault liability; institutional liability; forms of organization;
credentialing and appointments; staffing issues; consent and refusal of treatment; and
health care financing. The student will be more aware of the need to seek professional
counsel to minimize and prevent litigation. Prerequisite: Junior standing or permission of
instructor. Also listed as HE354.
BA399 Internship in (Discipline)
(4,0)
4
This course is designed to provide students with an opportunity to earn credit while
obtaining meaningful discipline-related work experience outside the classroom setting.
Students are expected to spend a minimum of 180 hours in an appropriate work setting.
The course may be repeated once for a maximum of eight credits. Prerequisite: 2.5 GPA,
junior standing, employer and instructor approval, and submission to, and approval by,
departmental faculty of internship plan, including method of evaluation.

BA403 Business, Government and Society
(3,0)
3
This course is designed to study the most significant forces in an organization's environments (internal and external) so as to understand how they are changing the managerial job
and how they are modifying the traditional role of business. This involves, among other
things, an understanding of the ways in which a firm's organization, policies, strategies,
procedures, decision-making processes, plans and controls are changing in response to
environmental forces. Prerequisite: MN360.
BA466 Business Policy
(3,0)
3
This course provides an opportunity for the student to develop an understanding of the
interrelationship of the various divisions, departments and functions of a business
organization from a top management perspective. Library research and case analysis are
utilized. Prerequisite: Senior status and completion of business core.

Courses • 247

�BA491 Research Reading In Business md Economics
(1-3,0)

1-3

Independen! sh:1dy and seminar; individual student guidance by faculty for selected
research topics m business. Prerequisite: Senior status.

BIOLOGY
Special topics courses will be available as need and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.

BLlOS Function of the Humm Body
(3,2)

4

Survey of the functional anatomy and the related physiological processes needed for the
understanding of normal human activity. Not open to biological majors or minors.

BL109 General Biology
(3,2)

4

An introduction to general biology. This course will provide an overview of biology and
serve as a framework for further biological studies. Deliberations on the nature and
philosophy of science (especially biology) will provide a basis for discussion of ecology,
evolution, and cell biology. Prerequisites: MA086 and EN091 or equivalent scores on the
math and English placement exams.

BLllO General Zoology
(1.S,1.5)
2
Introduction to the diversity of the animal kingdom, invertebrates and vertebrates.
Adaptation and evolution are stressed as unifying themes throughout the course. Prerequisites: BL109. Note: "C" (2.0) or better is required to use this course as a prerequisite for
other BL/EV courses.
BLlll General Botany
(l.S,l.S)
2
Introduction to the diversity of the plant kingdom. Will include the morphology, physiology, reproduction and general habitat of organisms traditionally considered as plants but
with an organization reflecting modern concepts of evolutionary relationships. Prerequisites: BL109. Note: "C" (2.0) or better is required to use this course as a prerequisite for
other BL/EV courses.
BL121 Humm Anatomy &amp;: Physiology I
(3,3)

4

A two-semester sequence. This sequence does not apply toward a major or minor in
biological science. The first semester covers organization of the human body, basic
principles of chemistry, the integumentary system, the skeletal and muscular systems, the
nervous system and special senses, and the endocrine system. Prerequisite: High school
chemistry, or equivalent. This course may not be used as a general education natural
science elective.

BL122 Humm Anatomy &amp;: Physiology II
4
The continuation of BL121 with emphasis on the endocrine system, cardiovascular system,
respiratory system, digestive system, urinary system and the reproductive system with an
introduction to genetics. The course will conclude with a study of pregnancy and human
embryology. Prerequisite: BL121.
(3,2)

Courses • 248

�BL130 Introduction to Remote Sensing
(2,4)

3

Introduction to the use of remotely acquired imagery to evaluate various ground features,
utilizing mainly aerial photographs. Prerequisite: Completion of LSSU mathematics
competency.

BL201 Plant Morphology
(2,3)
3
A survey of the principal groups of plants from the standpoint of their structure, development and reproduction. Emphasis is placed on evolutionary relationships as revealed by
comparisons of the structural and reproductive traits. Prerequisite: BL111.
BL202 Field Botany
(2,3)

3

A course whose main objective is to allow the student to be able to recognize common
families, genera, and species, especially those in the local flora. Prerequisite: BL111.

BL204 General Microbiology
4
This course will deal with the history and scope of microbiology, a study of microbial
structure, growth, nutrition, metabolism, genetics, taxonomy and control. Labs will
emphasize the identification and cultivation of molds and bacteria with various staining
techniques. A study of mycoplasma, viruses and molds will be incorporated along with the
origin of life and biochemical evolution, genetic engineering and recombinant DNA.
Prerequisites: CH108 or CH116.
(3,3)

BL220 Genetics
(3,0)

3

A study of the nature, transmission, recombination, and function of hereditary material in
animals, plants, and microorganisms. Prerequisites: BLUO, BLll1, and CH116. A statistics
course is strongly recommended.

BL221 Genetics Laboratory
(0,2)

1

A course including exercises in Mendelian genetics, cytogenetics, microbial genetics, and
computer simulations of population genetics. Corequisite or prerequisite: BL220.
BL223 Clinical Microbiology
(3,0)

3

A basic course in microbiology dealing with the study of microorganisms and pathogens in
humans. A survey of viruses, molds and bacteria. Their morphology and growth characteristics will be discussed along with the physical and chemical means to control pathogenic
microorganisms causing human infections. Prerequisites: CHIOS and BL122. Does not apply
towards a major or minor in biology.

BL230 Introduction to Soils
4
A course dealing with the soil ecosystem as a natural resource and as an environmental
medium. Beginning with factors involved in soil formation the course will survey soil
physical, chemical, and organic properties and how they respond to disturbance. Soil
reactions to wastes and wetland interactions will be discussed. Laboratories will focus on
description of local soils and the use of soil survey information in making soil interpretations. Prerequisites: CH108 or above; NS103 and RT102 or BL110 and BLlll.

(3,3)

BL239 Wildlife Biology and Management
(2,0)
2
A lecture course covering the basic biology and management of wildlife. Prerequisite:
Enrollment in the natural resource technology, biology or fisheries and wildlife program.

Courses • 249

�81243 Vertebrate Anatomy
(3,3)
4
Study of the anatom~ of vertebrates, including representatives of pre-chordates, agnatha,
chondnchthyes, oste1chthyes, amphibia, reptilia, aves, and mammalia. Laboratories
emphasize thorough dissection of representatives of at least two diverse classes of vertebrates. Prerequisite: BL110 and sophomore standing.
8L272 Freshwater Fish Culture
(2,0)
2
Methods of fish propagation: Egg taking and incubation, feeding and nutrition, water
quality monitoring, carrying capacity determination, hatchery problem-solving using
computer models, and disease identification and treatment. At least one all-day field trip.
Prerequisites: BL280 and sophomore standing or permission of instructor.
81273 Fish Culture Pucticum I
(0,6)

2

Fish hatchery practices and management decisions. Students actively involved in fish
culture procedures through the reading cycle of salmonid fishes and possibly other
coldwater species. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
BL274 Fish Culture Pruticum II
(0,6)

2

Fish hatchery practices and management decisions. Students actively involved in fish
culture procedures through the breeding of salmonid fishes and possibly other coldwater
species. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
BL275 Aquatic Entomology
(2,3)

3

Survey of regional lake and stream insects with emphasis on identification and life histories.
Role of various groups in aquatic systems and as fish food organisms. Prerequisite: BL110.
BL280 Biometrics
(3,0)
3

Applications of statistics to biological problems, with a focus on analysis of variance, linear
regression and correlation. Prerequisite: MA207. This does not count as a life science general
education requirement.
BL290 Independent Study in Biology
(1-4,0)

1-4

Special studies and/or research in biology for individuals or small seminar groups. Course
content to be arranged by student(s) and a supervising professor with approval of school
dean. Prerequisites: Students must have an overall GPA of at least 2.5, and no 1grades on
their transcript. Independent study courses may be repeated for a maximum of eight
credits. Additional information is available at the School of Science and Natural Resources
office.
BL302 lnvertebute Zoology
(3,2)
4
A study of the invertebrate groups with emphasis on morphology, phylogeny and life
cycles. Prerequisites: BL110 and sophomore standing.
8U10 Ichthyology
(2,3)

3

Anatomy, physiology, behavior, taxonomy and natural history of fishes, with emphasis on
freshwater species. Prerequisite: BL11 O; sophomore standing.

. Courses • 250

�BL312 Ornithology
(2,4)
3
The biology and taxonomy of birds. Labs will focus upon bird anatomy and bird recognition using video tapes and specimens. Prerequisites: BL110 and junior standing.
BL315 Plant Physiology
(3,3)

4

Organization of plants, plant replication, photophysiology and photosynthesis, mineral
nutrition, water transport in higher plants, plant growth substances, physiology of seeds,
control of plant growth and plant cell tissue culture. Prerequisites: BL111 and CH226.
BL320 Cell Biology
(3,3)
4
Cellular stru.cture and function with emphasis on organelle ultrastructure, molecular
organization of the cell, cell membranes and permeability, the cytoskeleton and cellular
interactions. Prerequisites: BL109, CH226, and junior standing.
BL330 Animal Physiology
(3,3)
4
A study of the physical and chemical properties of the animal systems as they concern
homeostasis. Prerequisites: BLllO with a C (2.0) or better and CH116 with a C (2.0) or
better.
BL332 Embryology
(2,2) Alternate Years
3
A study of the development of representative vertebrates. Offered odd-numbered fall
semesters. Prerequisites: BL110 and sophomore standing.
BL337 General Ecology
(2,3) Alternate Years
3
Fundamental concepts of plant and animal ecology, population dynamics and ecosystem
analysis. Prerequisites: BLllO and BL111 and MA111 with a C (2.0) or better.
BL380 Clinical Hematology and Hemostasis
(3,3) Alternate Years
4
A study of the components of blood. Discussions of the formed elements to include normal
and malignant states; anemias, leukemias, lymphomas, hemostasis (coagulation) processes
and disease states. Laboratories will cover routine and automated blood component
measurements. Offered even-numbered spring semesters. Prerequisites: CH226 and Bl.330
or permission of instructor.
BL395 Junior Seminar
1
Literature searching, scientific writing, and oral presentation of scientific data. Students
will be expected to listen to presentations of peers enrolled in BL499 and to develop a topic
for their senior thesis. Prerequisite: Junior standing.

(0,2)

BL401 Honors Program I
(0,8)

4

Biological sciences honors program I. (open to students earning a bachelor of science degree
in biological sciences with a grade point of 3.5 or higher). An undergraduate research
project will be outlined in consultation with the supervising instructor and submitted to the
department for approval. Outline must be approved before the first semester of the senior
year. All grades for this sequence will be deferred until the final semester. Eight credit
hours of honors credit will be substituted for eight hours of electives upon successful
completion of the research sequence. The independent study courses will not be open to
students electing the honors program sequence. The completed research may be used for
senior thesis.

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�81402 Honors Program II
(0,8)
4
Biological sciences honors program II. This is a continuation of the honors research
sequence.
BL405 Animal Behavior
(3,0) Alternate Years
3
A course designed to examine the proximate mechanisms and the evolutionary develop-

ment of animal behavior. Important concepts are explained by reference to illustrative
studies. An appreciation of the methods and theoretical significance of current research is
emphasized. Prerequisites: Junior standing and BL330 or BL337. Offered even-numbered
fall semesters.
BL411 Mammology
(2,3)
3
Emphasis will be on the physiological, behavioral and ecological adaptations of mammals.
identification and classification will be emphasized. Some field work may be included.
Prerequisite: BLllO and BL315 or BL330.
BL420 Population Genetics and Evolution
(3,0)

3

A course including historical and modem concepts of evolutionary theory. Some coverage
of origin of life concepts will be included. Prerequisite: BL220

BL422 Parasitology
(2,2)
3
A study of the morphology, taxonomy, habitats and life cycles of parasites. Prerequisite:
BLllO.
BL423 Immunology
4
A study of antigens, antibodies, antigen-antibody reactions, blood groups, phagocytosis and
hypersensitivity. Prerequisites: BLllO, BL204, CH226.

(3,3)

BL432 Fisheries Ecology and Management
(2,3)
3
Current concepts and techniques relating to the management of sport and commercial
fishery resources including lake and stream surveys. Prerequisites: BLllO and junior
standing or permission of instructor.
BL433 Histology
(2,2) Alternate Years
3
Study of the microscopic anatomy of tissues, with emphasis on mammals. Related
physiological processes are integrated with the anatomical studies. Prerequisites: BLllO
and junior standing.
BL437 Plant Ecology
(2,3)
3

The measurement and description of plant communities as well as some autecological
studies. Prerequisites: BL202, BL337, and MA207 with a C (2.0) or better.
BL439 Wildlife Ecology and Management
(2,3)
3
A study of ecological principles as they relate to wildlife management. Discussion of the

history, philosophy, and practice of wildlife conservation. Demonstration of field and
laboratory techniques. Prerequisite: BL312 and BL337.

Courses • 252

�BL445 Llmnology
(2,3)

3

An investigation of the principles of freshwater ecology of lakes and streams. Prerequisite:
BL337.
BL450 Laboratory Apprenticeship
(0,3)

per credltl-2

Students will assist in laboratories, learning instructional techniques, under direction of
faculty. Course may be repeated for a maximum of two credits. Students must gain
approval of the faculty member in charge of the specific laboratory, and the dean. Credits
may be used as BL electives. This is a credit/no credit course.
81460 Clinical Laboratory Science Internship
30

(15 credits per semester for II maximum of 30 credits)
Practical and didactic training with regular laboratory personnel. Branch training is
supplemented by informal lectures, oral quizzes and written examinations. Offered only at
approved or affiliated hospital laboratories. Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of
requined college course work.
BL480 Advanced Oinical Microbiology
(2,3) Alternate Years

3

An advanced course in clinical microbiology concerning the role of bacteria, viruses, and
fungi as the cause of various human infections. Standard modem clinical laboratory
methodology will be covered. Offered odd-numbered spring semesters. Prerequisites:
BL204, CH226, or permission of instructor.
BL490 Independent Study in Biology
(1-4,0)

1-4

Special studies and/ or research in biology for individuals or small seminar groups. Course
content to be arranged by student(s) and a supervising professor with approval of school
dean. Prerequisites: Students must have junior or senior standing, have an overall GPA of
at least 2.5, and no I grades on their transcript. Independent study courses may be repeated
for a maximum of eight credits. Additional information is available at the School of Science
and Natural Resources office.
BL499 Senior Thesis
(1,3)

2

Required of seniors majoring in biology. Students present seminars and provide an
audience for fellow seniors. Each paper presented will be critically analyzed by the
audience. Prerequisite: BL395.

CRIMINAL JUSTICE/FIRE SCIENCE
CF601 Protective Services Policy Analysis
(3,0)
3

This course examines the interrelatedness and policy implications of the protective services
components.

Courses • 253

�CHEMISTRY
Special topics courses will be available as need and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.
CH091 Basic Chemistry
(3,0)

3

Thorough exposure to elementary chemistry for students inadequately prepared for collegelevel chemistry. Emphasis on drill to enhance problem-solving skills. Proficiency in basic
mathematics (MA086) required. Students must receive a C (2.0) or better in this course to
qualify for CH104, CH108, or CHllS. Credit in this course does not apply toward graduation.
CH104 Life Chemistry I
(3,0)

3

An introduction to selected principles of chemistry, including organic chemistry, with
emphasis on their physiological importance and their applications to nursing and other
health related professions. This course does not apply toward a major or minor in
chemistry. Prerequisite: MA086 or equivalent.
CH105 Life Chemistry II
(3,2)

4

A continuation of organic chemistry presented in CH104 as well as a presentation of the
chemical processes taking place in metabolism. The interrelationships between the
metabolic processes of living systems are discussed along with their underlying chemical
reactions. Prerequisite: CH104.
CH108 Applied Chemistry
(3,3)

4

An introduction to selected principles of chemistry with emphasis on technological
applications. Credit in this course does not apply toward a major or minor in chemistry.
CH115 General Chemistry I
(4,3)
5
Fundamental principles of chemistry with emphasis on atomic structure, molecular
structure and stoichiometry. Prerequisites: High school chemistry and MA092 or equivalent,
each with a grade of C (2.0) or better.
CH116 General Chemistry II
(3,3)

4

Continuation of CHl 15 with emphasis on equilibrium. Prerequisite: CHl15 with a grade of
C (2.0) or better.
CH225 Organic Chemistry I
(3,3)

4

Fundamental principles of organic chemistry, covering the structures, reactions and
properties of aliphatic and alicyclic compounds. The course will introduce the study of
organic nomenclature, functional group chemistry, stereochemistry, reactive intermediates,
organic synthesis, reaction mechanisms and conjugated unsaturated systems. The laboratory introduces basic organic laboratory techniques and includes experiments in organic
separations, synthesis, and analysis. Prerequisite: CH116.
CH226 Organic Chemistry II
(3,3)

4

A continuation of CH225 covering the structures, properties and reactions of aromatic
compounds, carbonyl compounds, carboxylic acids and their functional derivatives,
phenols, amines, organometallics, carbohydrates, amino acids and proteins. The course will

Courses • 254

�Introduce the study of spectral methods of structure determination and expand the study of
organic synthesis and mechanisms. The laboratory will include experiments in spectroscopy, organic synthesis and mechanisms, qualitative organic analysis, and instrumental
analysis. Prerequisite: CH225 with a grade of C (2.0) or better.
CH231 Quantitative Analysis
(2,3)

3

Evaluation of analytical data and study of gravimetric and titrimetric methods of analysis.
Prerequisite: CH116 with a grade of C (2.0) or better.
CH232 Instrumental Analysis
(2,3)
3

Continuation of CH231. An instrumental analysis course involving the theory and use of
spectrochemical, electroanalytical and separation methods for the characterization and
determination of selected chemical substances. Prerequisite: CH231.
CH290 Independent Study in Chemistry
(1-4,0)
1-4

Special studies and/or research in chemistry for individuals or small seminar groups.
Course content to be arranged by student(s) and a supervising professor with approval of
school dean. Prerequisites: Students must have an overall GPA of at least 2.5, and no I
grades on their transcript. Independent study courses may be repeated for a maximum of
eight credits. Additional information is available at the School of Science and Natural
Resources office.
CH341 Environmental Chemistry I: Water and Water Pollution Control
(3,3)

4

A study of the environmental chemistry of water, the measurement and remediation of
water quality problems, the toxicology of water pollutants, and the environmental aspects
of energy use. Also listed as EV341. Prerequisites: CH225, CH231, and NS103 or permission of instructor.
CH342 Environmental Chemistry II: Air and Solid Wastes
(3,3)

4

A study of the environmental chemistry of the atmosphere and the geosphere, including the
measurement and remediation of air pollution and soil contamination problems. The
nature and handling of hazardous wastes will also be covered. Prerequisites: CH225,
CH231, NS103.
CH351 Introductory Biochemistry
(3,3)

4

Introduction to the chemistry of biological molecules, including the general properties and
chemical transformation of amino acids, proteins, carbohydrates, lipids and nucleic acids.
Emphasis will be on correlating chemical reactions with biological function. An introduction to the intermediary metabolism of the carbohydrates, amino acids, lipids and nucleic
acids will also be presented. Prerequisite: CH226.
CH352 Biochemistry II: Intermediary Metabolism
(3,0)
3

A continuation of introductory biochemistry with a more-detailed study of the metabolism
of carbohydrates, lipids, and nitrogen containing molecules such as amino acids and
nucleotides. Emphasis will be placed on the similarities and differences among the various
metabolic pathways and cycles. The interrelationships that exist among the various
metabolic processes will also be discussed. An introduction to the genetic code and its
relationship to nucleic acid and protein biosynthesis will also be presented. Prerequisite:
CH351.

Courses • 255

�CH353 Introductory Toxicology
(3,0) Alternate Years
3
An int~duction to t.oxicology, including its history, types of poisons, their mode of
operation and the biochemistry of detoxification. Environmental problems caused by toxic
contaminants will be discussed. Offered even-numbered spring semesters. Prerequisite:
CH351 or permission of instructor.
CH361 Physical Chemistry I
(4,0)
4
Chemical thermodynamics with applications to both phase and chemical equilibria.
Prerequisite: CHI16, one year of calculus and one year of physics.
CH362 Physical Chemistry II
4
Continuation of CH361 with emphasis on chemical dynamics, quantum chemistry, and
structure. Laboratory experiments complement the lecture. Prerequisite: CH361.
(3,3)

CH450 Laboratory Apprenticeship
(0,3)
per creditl-2
Students will assist in laboratories, learning instructional techniques, under direction of
faculty. Course may be repeated for a maximum of two credits. Students must gain
approval of the faculty member in charge of the specific laboratory, and the school dean.
Credits may be used as CH electives. This is a credit/no credit course.
CH490 Independent Study In Chemistry
(1-4,0)
1-4
Special studies and/or research in chemistry for individuals or small seminar groups.
Course content to be arranged by student(s) and a supervising professor with approval of
school dean. Prerequisites: Students must have junior or senior standing, have an overall
GPA of at least 2.5, and no I grades on their transcript. Independent study courses may be
repeated for a maximum of eight credits. Additional information is available at the School
of Science and Natural Resources office.

CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Special topics courses will be available as need and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.

CJ101 Introduction to Criminal Justice
(3,0)
3
A survey of the evolution of criminal justice with particular emphasis on the development
of western models of justice. Included will be the role of law enforcement, corrections, the
courts and loss control.

CJ102 Police Process
(3,0)

3
Basic principles and techniques of administration which apply to criminal justice organizations. Emphasis on decision making, authority, human relations and communication within
organizations.

CJUO Introduction to Corrections
(3,0)
3
History and philosophy of correctional policy and need for correctional reform; correctional
system from arrest through sentencing; correctional personnel and clients.

Courses • 256

�CJ130 Client Relations in Corrections
(3,0)
3
Meaning and functions of culture and discrimination, minorities in Michigan, affirmative
action and attitude formation; ethics, values and professional responsiveness.
CJ140 .Correctional Client Growth and Development
(3,0)
3
Emphasis on needs, identities and development of recipients of correctional services; to
assist students in gaining insights into development of sensitivity to behavior and motivations of corrections clients. Specific problems of prisoners and intervention strategies are
reviewed.
CJ201 Firearms Training
(0,2)
1
Emphasis on safe weapon handling, the fundamentals of good marksmanship, proper
methods of cleaning and weapon nomenclature. A variety of weapons will be used.
Students will have to provide their own targets and ammunition. Prerequisite: Criminal
justice student, sophomore standing or permission of department chair.
CJ202 Canadian Criminal Law
(3,0)
3
Survey of Canadian substantive and procedural criminal law including search and seizure,
arrest, evidence and statutory and case law.
CJ206 Law Enforcement/Loss Control Internship
(3,0)
3
Field experience for correlation of theoretical knowledge with practice in participating law
enforcement or loss control agencies. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor or sophomore standing. Course may be elected twice for credit of six hours.
CJ212 Loss Control
(3,0)
3
Study of security, including historical, legal and philosophical framework for various
phases of security operations in our society today.
CJ220 Institutional Corrections
(3,0)
3
A survey of the history and philosophy of correctional institutions focusing on: The use of
imprisonment as a mechanism of social control, custody versus treatment, rights of
prisoners, prison and jail management, institutional training programs, examination of
contemporary correctional institutions, prison and jail architecture, and prisoner society.

Q240 Community-Based Corrections
(3,0)
3
A survey of the history, development, techniques and fundamentals of non-institutional
correctional programs and services. Emphasis will be placed on the necessity of correctional programs to interact with other human service agencies within the community.
CJ243 Investigation
(3,0)
3
Introduction to investigation and the techniques of forensic science with emphasis upon
gathering and documenting information for determination of fact. Prerequisite: CjlOl or
permission of instructor.

Courses • 257

�CJ2SO Correctional Law
(3,0)
3
Survey of su~stantive a~d procedural correctional law including sentencing, probation,
parole, lmpnsonment, fines and restitution, and prisoners rights. Case law method used,
based on appellate court decisions which evolve from criminal defendant litigation and
complex legal issues concerning American corrections.
CJ306 SECURITY SYSTEMS
(3,0)
3
Overview of specialized areas of security in specific facilities with special attention given to
management of security information. Prerequisites: CJ212 or permission of instructor.
CJ313 Crisis Intervention and Deviant Behavior
(3,0)
3
Survey of philosophy, theory and practice involved in the treatment of different crisis
situations most commonly confronting the law enforcement officer in the performance of
regular duties. Prerequisite: Cj101, 102 or approval of instructor.
CJ319 Substantive Criminal Law
(3,0)
3
Survey of substantive criminal law as a means of attaining socially desirable ends including
protection of life and property. Deals with historical, philosophical concepts as well as case
law. Prerequisite: CJ101 or permission of instructor.
CJ321 Ethical Issues in Public Safety
(3,0)
3
Consideration of selected issues in public safety organizations. Emphasis on the role of
practitioners and relations with the various publics. Students will be given moral dilemmas
and will consider their individual value system. Prerequisites: CjlOl,102, or permission of
instructor.
CJ330 Correctional Casework
(3,0)
3
The history, standards and principles of correctional casework are presented; the roles,
functions and goals of casework are d iscussed; the competencies and training required for
effective casework are considered; and correctional clients - probation and parole selection
and appraisal - are concentrated upon. Prerequisites: CJ220, Cj240, junior or senior
standing and permission of instructor.
CJ341 Fire Cause and Arson Investigation
(3,0)
3
Determination of fire cause and origin and explosion causes. Prevention, documentation
and legal aspects examined. Prerequisite: Junior standing or permission of instructor.
CJ34S Statistics and Design for Public Safety
(4,0)

4

Introduction to research methodology and designs utilized in public safety. Includes
sampling, descriptive statistics, inferential statistics, sources of error in presenting findings,
and preparing and reading research reports. Prerequisite: Junior standing in criminal
justice or fire science and fulfillment of mathematics competency graduation requirement.
CJ3SS Juvenile Justice
(3,0)
3
Criminological theories of the causes of juvenile delinquency and prevention strategies.
The functions of the juvenile justice system including: Police, courts, detention and legal
rights. The Canadian Young Offenders Act will also be studied. Prerequisites: CJ101 and
S0214. (formerly CJ106)

Courses • 258

�CJ401 Senior Seminar
(3,0)

3

Seminar and independent study course with individual student guidance by facul.ty ~n
selected research topics in criminal justice. Prerequisites: Senior standing or penmss1on of
instructor.
C,402 Criminal Justice Internship
3-9

Criminal justice internship with an agency. Credit is based on 34 hours of field work per
credit hour. Students must make application by the ninth week of the previous semester.
Prerequisite: Senior standing or permission of instructor.
C,406 Advanced Canadian Jurisprudence
(3,0)

3

Expands upon the material covered in CJ202, Canadian criminal law, including trail tactics
and procedures, sentencing, jurors, invasion of privacy and other cunent topics. Prerequisite: C]202 or permission of instructor.
C,409 Procedural Criminal Law
(3,0)

3

Principles, duties and mechanics of criminal procedures as applied to important areas of
arrest, search and seizure. Prerequisite: CJ319 or approval of the instructor.
CJ425 Women and Criminal Justice
(3,0)

3

An examination of theories of female criminality and the treatment of women in criminal
justice. Various issues relating to women as professionals in criminal justice will be
covered. The unique issues which arise when females are incarcerated will also be
examined. Prerequisites: CjlOl, junior or senior standing, or permission of instructor.
CJ444 Criminalistics
(3,3)

4

Criminalistic methodology and practice including crime scene techniques for specific
offenses, collection and preservation of evidence, narcotics and dangerous drugs, fingerprinting, presentations, and other related topics. Contains MLEOTC mandated hours.
Prerequisite: C}243 or permission of instructor.
CJ484 Futures Research: Long-Range Planning for Criminal Justice
(3,0)

3

This course will explore probable and possible futures and the impact on crime, criminality
and the criminal justice system. It will explore alternative methods and systems to deal
with projected change. Prerequisites: CJ101, CJ102, CJ321 or permission of instructor.
. CJ490 Independent Study for Criminal Justice
(1-4)
1-4
This may take the form of either a research project or a directed reading on a specific
subject. One to four credits over a period of one or more semesters may be granted
according to the nature of the student's project. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. May
be repeated up to six credits.
CJS25 Women and Criminal Justice

An examination of theories of female criminality and the treatment of women in criminal
justice. Various issues relating to women as professionals in criminal justice will be
covered. The unique issues which arise when females are incarcerated will also be
examined. Prerequisites: Undergraduates must have permission of instructor.

Courses • 259

�CJS84 Futures Research: Long-Range Planning for Criminal Justice
(3,0)

3

This course will explore probable and possible futures and the impact on crime, criminality
and the criminal justice system. It will explore alternative methods and systems to deal
with projected change. Prerequisites: Undergraduates must have permission of instructor.

COMPUTER SCIENCE
Special topics courses will be available as need and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.
CS101 Introduction to Microcomputer Applications
3
(2,2)
The study of a selection of contemporary microcomputer applications, including operating
system concepts, programming concepts, word processing, database management systems
and spreadsheets. Brief survey of other applications, such as presentation graphics,
computer-assisted drafting and desktop publishing. Prerequisite: MA086.
CS105 Introduction to Computer Programming
(2,2)
3
An introductory course in computer programming using the Pascal language, intended for
students with no prior computer programming experience. Input, output and simple data
types. Arithmetic, control structures and simple data structures. Sound, graphics al\d
animation techniques. Prerequisite: MA086.
CS121 Survey of Computer Science
((3,0)
3
A broad-based introduction to the discipline of computer science, using the C++ program-

ming language and basic operating system features as vehicles. Basic programming
rinciples, including built-in and programmer-defined data, operators, functions and
mtrol structures. Applications drawn from basic computer science areas, including
~mputer architecture, automata, artificial intelligence, database management, graphics,
:&gt;mmunication and numerical computation. Prerequisite: CS105 with a minimum grade of
C, or instructor approval.

l

CS201 Data Structures and Algorithms
(3,0)

3

An introductory course in data structures and algorithms, with an emphasis on abstraction,
implementation and analysis. Pointers, lists, stacks, queues, trees and binary trees, and
graphs. Application of various data structures to problems selected from the spectrum of
computer science topics. Prerequisite: CS121 with a minimum grade of C, or instructor
approval.
CS205 Computer Organization and Architecture
(3,0) alternate years
3
A hardware-oriented introduction to the structure of modern computer systems, emphasizing the role of, and interrelationships between, the various components. The evolution of
modem computer systems. Memory organization, peripheral devices and their connectivity. Instruction sets, arithmetic and central processing unit structure. Control unit organization and operation. Alternative computer architectures. Prerequisite: CS121 with grade of C
or better. Corequisite CS201.
CS210 COBOL Programming
(3,0) alternate years
3
An introduction to the COBOL programming language emphasizing facilities for the
effective management of files and databases. Overview of COBOL syntax, arithmetic,
input/output and control structures in COBOL. Report generation and table management.

Courses • 260

�COB~L f~cilities for sorting and merging files. Sequential, relative and indexed file
organizations and their applications. Facilities for interfacing with database management
systems. Prerequisite: CS121.
CS211 Database Applications

(3,0)

3

An introdu.ctory course in database design and implementation, using microcomputerbased relational database software. Single and multi-table databases, forms and reports,
q~ery processing, data import and export, and database-related programming. Prerequisite: CS201.
CS221 Computer Networks
(3,0)

3

An introduction to the basic principles of computer networks and communication,
exploring both the hardware necessary to support computer networks and the software
need~ to utilize those networks. Basic network topologies, network protocols, and local
and wide-area networks. Prerequisites: CS201 and CS205.
CS290 Independent Study in Computer Science
(1-4,0)

1-4

Special studies and/or research in computer science for individuals or small seminar
groups. Course content to be arranged with instructor and with approval of the department
head. This course may be repeated for a maximum of eight credits. Prerequisites: Sophomore standing or higher and permission of the instructor.
CS312 File and Database Management
(3,0) alternate years
3
~n introduction to files and file processing, with an emphasis on non-sequential organizations for supporting multi-file databases. Direct file structures and hashing, indexing, treestructures organizations. Expandable file structures. Secondary key retrieval. Application
to database structures. Prerequisite: CS211.
CS32t Computer Graphics
(3,0) alternate years
3
An introduction to the generation of graphical images by computer. Survey of c~mmon
graphics devices. Generation of lines and curves. Representation of two-dimensional
objects.. Techniques for area filling. Scaling, rotation and translati~n in two dime":5ioi:15.
Rende~g three-dimensional objects by projections. Scaling, rotating and transla~~ m
three dimensions. Hidden line and hidden surface detection and removal Prereqws1te:
CS201, and MA141 or MA151.

CS333 Systems Programming
(3,0) alternate years
3
An introduction to systems-level programming using C and assembly language. Design
and development of specialized systems utilities, such as window-~anagement pa~ges
and command interpreter shells. Overview of the functi~n and design of. system utility
programs, such as text editors, language processors and linkers. Prereqws1te: CS205.
CS334 Operating Systems Concepts
(3,0)alternate years 3
~finiti?n and historical development of operating systems. Characteristics of batch,
interactive and multiprogramming systems. File systems, processor an~.memory management. Communication, concurrency, deadlock and protection. Prereqws1te: CS333.
CS418 Software Engineering
3
(1,4)
A project-based introduction to the design and implementation of computer software.
Req.u irements analysis, software specification, design methodologies, implementation,
testing, verification, documentation and maintenance. Development of a complete software
system for "real-world" clients by project teams. Prerequisite: CS312.

Courses • 261

�CS490 Research Topics In Computer Science
(1-4,0)

1-4

Special studies and/ or research in computer science for individuals or small seminar
groups. Course content to be arranged with instructor and with approval of the department
head. This course may be repeated for a maximum of eight credits. Prerequisites: Junior
standing or higher and permission of the instructor.

DATA PROCESSING
Special topics courses will be available as need and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.
DP151 Computer Applications
(1-2,0)

1-2

A series of courses using computer applications programs. Each course will provide 15
classroom hours of instruction per credit. A student may register for one or more sections
per term for a maximum of five credits earned in this course. Students without computer
experience are expected to take the introduction to computers module as a prerequisite.
DP160 Pesonal Computers Work-Station Operating Systems
(1-3,0)
1-3
A series of courses covering popular personal computer workstation operating systems.
Each course will provide 15 classroom hours of instruction per credit hour. A student may
repeat this course covering a different workstation operating system for a maximum of six
credit hours.
i)P163 Troubleshooting .and Repair of Personal Computers
!,2)

3

. basic introduction to the architecture, installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and
kpair of personal computers. The student will learn elementary principles of electronics,
, agnetism and logic. The disassembly and upgrading of a personal computer will be
covered in the laboratory as well as the use of diagnostic hardware and software. Prerequisite: At least one credit hour of DP160.
DP225 Word Processing Techniques
(2,0)

2

Introduction to WordPerfect 6.1 for Windows and Perfect Office. Students will cover basics
of word processing including document creating, saving, printing, and some advanced
features such as table, merge, graphics and report formatting. Hands-on experience is
scheduled in labs outside of classroom hours.
DP241 Desktop Publishing
(3,0)

3

Emphasis is on understanding the basic concepts of desktop publishing and how to
produce well-designed desktop publications. Focus is on creating brochures, graphics,
newsletters, reports and resumes using a high-end page composer, paint and vector
graphics software. Prerequisite: English competency and a working knowledge of a word
processing software application, or permission of instructor.
DP260 Personal Computers Network Operating Systems
(1-3,0)

1-3

A series of courses covering popular personal computer network operating systems. Each
course will provide 15 classroom hours of instruction per credit hour. A student may repeat
this course covering a different network operating system for a maximum of six credit
hours. Prerequisite: At least one credit hour of DP160.

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�DP263 Storage, Protection and Recovery of Personal Computer
(2,2)
3
C~n_ti~ue~ and expands upon DP163 with emphasis on disk; drives, formatting disks,
editing, VIJ"Us detection, prevention and eradication. Prerequisite: DP163.
DP345 Presentation Graphics
(3,0)
.
3
The design of overheads and slides used in presentations. Color, font size, placement and
visual effect will be studied to produce effective visuals. The effective use of visuals in
P~!entations will be covered. Graphics programs will be used to prepare visuals. PrereqU1S1t!s: ~nglish competency and working knowledge of word processing or desktop
publishing or permission of instructor.

ECONOMICS
Special topics courses will be available as need and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.
EC20I Principles of Macroeconomics
3
Nature and scope of economics; national income accounting; problems of unemployment
and price instability; public revenues and expenditures; money and banking; fiscal and
monetary policies to promote stability and economic growth. Prerequisite: Mathematics
competency.
(3,0) .

EC202 Principles of Microeconomics
(3,0)
3
P~nciples of economic reasoning; supply and demand analysis; theories of production;
pnce and output determination under each of the four market structures; factor returns and
income distribution theories; public policy implications. Prerequisite: Mathematics
competency.
EC208 Honors Principles of Microeconimics
3
This course employs algebra, geometry and calculus intensively in the development of
principles of microeconomics. The topics covered are nominally the same as in EC202;
~owev~r, there is more advanced coverage of topics in which a knowledge of mathematics
IS required. Prerequisites: MA151, MA141, or MA112. Credit not allowed for both EC202
and EC208.
(3,0)

EC209 Honors Principles of Macroeconomics
3
This course employs algebra, geometry and calculus intensively in the development of
principles of macroeconomics. The topics covered are nominally the same as in EC201;
~owev~r, there is more advanced coverage of topics in which a knowledge of mathematics
IS required. Prerequisites: MA151, MA141, or MAl12. Credit not allowed for both EC201
and EC209.
·
(3,0)

EC302 Managerial Economics
(4,0)
4
~ study of the application of economic analysis to managerial decisions. Topics include the
firm and its environment, demand estimation, production and cost analysis, optimization
and profit maximization, analysis of markets, pricing strategy and analysis of project
decisions. Prerequisite: MAl 12 or MA141 or equivalent.

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�EC304 Money, Banking and Monetary Policy
3
Monetary theory; study of financial institutions and central bank authorities; monetary
policy and its limitations; changing structure of financial markets and industry; relationships l&gt;etween money, prices and national income. Prerequisite: EC201.
(3,0)

EC305 Public Finance
(3,0)
3

The economics of public finance, including taxation, public expenditures and fiscal policy.
Rationale and objectives of government activity in a market system; distribution of tax
burden; income redistribution effects of taxation and expenditure programs. Prerequisite:
EC201 or EC202.
EC308 Intermediate Microeconomics
3
Theory of demand; consumer choice and utility analysis; production and cost analysis;
price-output determination under the four market structures; resource allocation; public
policy and managerial applications emphasized. Prerequisite: EC202.

(3,0)

EC30') Intermediate Macroeconomics
(3,0)

3

Detern1inants and measurement of national income; theories of consumption and investment; aggregate economic analysis including 15-LM and aggregate demand-aggregate
supply models; unemployment and inflation; stabilization policies; economic growth.
Prerequisite: EC201. ·
EC40.J. Private Enterprise and Public Policy
(3,0)

3

Revie= of price theory; structure, conduct and performance; antitrust laws and application:
restraint of trade, monopoly, mergers and trade practices; regulation. Prerequisite: EC202.
EC40S International Economics
(3,0)
3
Pure t'lleory of trade and comparative advantage; free trade versus protectionism; trade
problems of developing nations; balance of payment accounting; exchange rates; international monetary systems. Prerequisites: EC201 and EC202.
EC409 Seminar in Economics
(1-2,0)

1-2

Discu$sion of economic issues, theories and their applications. May be repeated for credit
with the approval of the instructor for a total of four credits.

EDUCATION
Special topics courses will be available as need and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.

ED101 Foundations of Early Childhood Education
3
An introduction to the field of early childhood. Topics include its history, application of
theories to curriculum, types of programs and issues in the field of child care. Observations
of various early childhood settings will be required.
(3,0)

ED10S Child Guidance and Welfare
3
Throug 1l readings, discussions, observations and interactions with children, the student will
leam how to develop guidance strategies when working with children in an early childhood setting. l'rerequisite: PY155 or PY265.
(3,0)

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�ED110 Curriculum Development and Teaching Practices
(3,0)
3
Deve~o.ping curriculum and teaching practices based on the whole child's develop~e~!=
Cogmhv~, physical, social, emotional, and creative. Emphasis on planning play actJVJh~
for learning centers. Observations of children in an early childhood setting will be required.
E Dllt Infants and Toddlers: Developmentally Appropriate Practices
(3,0)
3
In~ludes theories of emotional, physical, social and cognitive stages of development of
children ages O to 36 months. The knowledge of these stages will be apl:'lied to. ~atc~ing
~evelopmentally appropriate teaching and caregiving practices. Issues m adm1JUStenng
infant/toddler programs will also be discussed. Prerequisite: PYlSS or PY265.
ED220 Early Childhood Literature
(3,0)
3
Rea~ings in developmentally appropriate literature and related activities across the
cumculum for young children ages birth through kindergarten. Prerequisite: ENllO and
SD101.
'
ED260 Practicum I
(1,12)
4
The student will complete 12.S hours weekly in an early childhood laboratory setting.
Attendance at a weekly seminar is also required. Prerequisites: EDIOI, ED105, EDIIO, and
EDl 11; and permission of instructor. Students should seek permission of instIUctor no later
than 10th week of semester preceding enrollment. Credit/no credit grade.
ED261 Practicum II
(1,12)
4
The student will complete 12.S hours weekly in an early childhood laboratory ~~g.
~ttendance at a weekly seminar is also required. Prerequisites: ED260 and perm1Ss1on of
instructor. Students should seek permission of instructor no later than tenth week of
semester preceding enrollment. Credit/ no credit grade.
ED270 Administration of Early Childhood Progr.11115
(3,0)
3
Knowledg~ of financial, legal, supervisory and administrative .P~ures ~ in operati
an ~a.r~y childhood program will be gained through lectures, d1Scuss1ons, readmgs and
activities. Prerequisite: ED260 practicum I or permission of instructor.

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
Special topics courses will be available as need and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.
EElOl Introduction to Electrical Engineering
(1,2)
2
An introduction to the different areas of study within the field of electrical engineering and
th~ broader field of engineering. Laboratory activities will introduce comp~t~r pro~ram-.
rnmg and use computer simulation exercises to introduce areas of study within engmeenng.
Prerequisites: MA109 and MA140.
EElOS Fabrication Fundamentals
(0,2)
I
1:'is ~ourse introduces students to the process of the layout ~nd construction of electro_n ic
Circuits. Students will develop basic skills in the use of electrical CAD software, soldenng,
construction techniques and circuit board construction. Prerequisite: MA1SO or equivalent.

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�EE125 Digital Fundamentals
(3,2)

4

A study of n~m~~ng S_YSt~ms. programming concepts, binary arithmetic, combinational
and sequential digital arcu1try, and memory devices with an introduction to computer
architecture. Prerequisites: MA109 and MA140.
EE210 Circuits and Machines
(3, 2)

4

A study of simple electrical rules, theorems and laws applicable to AC and DC circuits.

Specifically, Kirchhoff's laws, Thevenin's and Norton's theorems, superposition, current
and voltage divider rules, etc. will be studied and applied to circuit analysis. Further study
in RL and RC transient circuits, motors and generators will be provided. Laboratory work
will focus on the use of PLC to control motors and other DC and AC machines. Prerequisite:
MA143.

EE2SO Micro-Controller Fundamentals
4
An introduction to micro-controller architecture, machine and assembly language program
development, and computer system hardware and interfacing techniques. Prerequisite
EE125.

(3,2)

EEJOS Analog and Digital Electronics
(2,3)

3

A study of digital electronics, electronic devices, and circuits for non-electrical engineering
majors. Topics include discrete logic device, diodes, and amplifiers. Prerequisite: EE210.
EE3IO Network Analysis I
(4,3)
S

A study of simple linear electrical networks using mesh, nodal and other analysis methods.
Additional circuit ana . ·ork is performed using vectors, phasors and linear algebra.
etworks will includt -, ..-, parallel, series-parallel, RLC and transformer systems.
boratory work will · .Irate on verification of the theory through circuit fabrication
d computer simulations. Prerequisites: MA243 and EE210. Corequisite: MA343.

r

315 Network Analysis II

,,0)

3

A continuation of EE310 with emphasis on the study of complex electrical networks using
differential equations, frequency response techniques, filters, Laplace transforms, Fourier
series and computer simulation. Prerequisites: EE310.
EE330 Electro-Mechanical Systems
(3,2)
4
A study of AC and DC motors, motor controllers, timing and sequencing circuits, trans-

formers, power, and power distribution systems. PLC are utilized in the laboratory to
integrate the power systems to various electro-mechanical devices. Prerequisites: EE210 and
MA243.
EE3SS Micro-Controller Systems
4
A study of micro-controller systems design based on the MC68HC11. Assembly and C
languages are used for program development. Fuzzy logic is introduced for embedded
system design. Interfacing techniques, real-time control, and micro-controller emulator use
are emphasized. Prerequisites: EG265 and EE250. Corequisite: EE375.
(3,3)

EE370 Electronics I
(3,3)
4
A study of the operation and characteristics of ele~tronic de':'ices in~lud_ing d!odes and

transistors. Emphasis will be pl~ced ~m _the a_nalrs1s and design of circuits. 1:1smg these .
devices, including power supplies, biasing c1rcu1ts and small signal amplifiers. Prerequisites: EE2IO and MA144.

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�EE375 Electronics II
(3,3)

4

A study of the operation and characteristics of electronic devices including field-effect
transistors, operational amplifiers and thyristors. Emphasis will be placed on the analysis
and design of circuits using these devices, including bias circuits, frequency response,
multi-stage amplifiers, operational amplifier circuits and thyristor applications. Prerequisites: EE370. Corequisite: MA243.
EE420 Digital Design
(3,3)

4

A study of logical and electronic circuit design techniques including combinational and
sequential circuits, programmable logic devices, MSI and LSI design. Synchronous and
asynchronous state machine design is emphasized for control applications. Prerequisites:
EE125 and EE370.
EE42S Digital Signal Processing
(2,2)
3
A study of the application of real-time digital signal processing in analog and digital control
system design. The course emphasizes discrete Fourier transforms, design of digital filters,
sampling theory, and process control using data acquisition equipment and computer
simulation techniques. Additional emphasis is placed on communication theory in relation
to its utilization of DSP technology. Prerequisites: RS460, EE420, EE355, MA207, and
MA343.
EE440 Electromagnetic Fields
(2,2)

3

A study of static and time-variant electric and magnetic fields, plane waves, guided waves,
transmission line theory, radiation and antennas. Prerequisite: EE315.

GENERAL ENGINEERING
Special topics courses will be available as need and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.
EG250 Cooperative Education
(2,0)

2

Supervised industrial experience with cooperative industries. The student's experience is
related to academic studies and contributes significantly to professional development. Can
be repeated for credit. Permission of instructor required.
EG26S "C" Programming
(3,0)
3
An introductory course in "C" programming with an emphasis on modular code development, computer interfacing, computer control architecture, control applications, graphics,
simulation and team code development. Prerequisite: MAI40 and MA 109 or equivalent.
EG490 Engineering Desing Project I
(2,2)
3
This course provides students with the skills necessary for successful completion of their
design project. Topics include group dynamics, ethics, timelines, resource allocation, project
management and performance evaluations. Skills in oral and written communications,
problem conceptualization, creative problem solving and technical presentations are
developed. Prerequisite: Senior status and expected graduation within the academic year.
EG49S Engineering Desing Project II
(1,6)

3

A continuation of EG490. This course provides students with the skills necessary for

successful completion of their design project. Topics include group dynamics, ethics,

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�timelines, resource allocation, project management and performance evaluations. Skills in
oral and written communications, problem conceptualization, creative problem solving, and
technical presentations are developed. Prerequisite: EG490.

ENGINEERING MECHANICS
Special topics courses will be available as need and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.
EM220 Statics
(3,0)

3

Theory and application of principles of statics with emphasis on problem solving, free body
diagrams and vector analysis. Theory applied to equilibrium of particles and rigid bodies.
Prerequisites: MA160, PH24I.
EM320 Dynamics

(3,2)
4
Covers theory and applications of dynamics and problem-solving techniques. Topics
include position, velocity, and acceleration analysis of particles and rigid bodies. Newton's
second law, work and energy, impulse and momentum are covered. Laboratory includes
experiments demonstrating laws of dynamics with special emphasis on creative problemsolving techniques and technical report writing. Prerequisites: EM220, Corequisite: ME161.

ENGLISH
Special topics courses will be available as need and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.
EN091 Basic English
(3,0)

3

Thorough review of basic language skills for students who need preparation for freshman
composition; weekly vocabulary tests and writing assignments. Credit/ no credit final
grade. Credit in this course does not apply toward graduation. All students whose English
ACT scores do not place them in EN110 must receive credit for EN091 before taking EN110.
ENUO Freshman Composition
(3,0)

3

Emphasis on writing, usage and rhetoric which may include narration, process, description,
comparison/contrast, definition and classification. Introduction to library resources and
documentation. Prerequisite: Appropriate score on the English ACT examination or credit
for EN091.
EN205 Technical Report Writing
(3,0)
3
A course in research methods, critical readings and written reports typical in technology,
including memos, short reports, articles, resumes, and research processes and reporting of
results in a long project. Emphasis on critical analysis and evaluation using APA style.
Prerequisites: ENl 10 and sophomore standing. Students will not receive credit for this
course if they have already received credit for EN210 or EN215.
EN210 Research Paper Process
(3,0)
3
A course in research methods and critical reading and writing. Includes introduction to
library resources and research protocols. Emphasis on critical analysis and evaluation of
primary and secondary source materials. Requires one short and one long research paper
using APA style. Prerequisites: EN110 and sophomore standing.

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�EN215 Introduction to Literature and Research
(3,0)
3
A course in research methods and critical reading and writing, including the study of
traditional and modem techniques of literary interpretation. Requires one research paper
and critical essays using MLA style. Prerequisites: ENl 10 and sophomore standing.
EN220 Advanced Composition
(3,0)
3
Study and practice of the various forms of academic discourse. Library research paper
required. Prerequisite: EN210 or EN215.
EN221 Creative Writing
(3,0)
3
Writing and discussion of art forms such as poetry, fiction and drama consistent with the
student's individual interests. Prerequisite: EN210 or EN215, or permission of instructor.
EN231 American Literature I
3
(3,0)
A chronological study of American literature from the colonial writers through the
Romantic period, ending with the Civil War. Prerequisite: EN110 or permission of instructor.
EN232 American Literature II
(3,0)
3
A chronological study of American literature from the Civil War through the present,
covering the Age of Realism and the development of twentieth century literature. Prerequisite: ENl 10 or permission of instructor.

EN233 English Literature I
3
(3,0)
Reading and discussion of selected worh from the Old English period to the beginning of
the eighteenth century. Emphasis on major writers and works, evaluated in their historical.
context. Prerequisite: EN110 or permission of instructor.
EN234 English Literature II
(3,0)
3
Reading and discussion of selected works from the eighteenth century to the twentieth
century. Emphasis on major writers and works, evaluated in their historical context.
Prerequisite: EN110 or permission of instructor.
EN235 Survey of Native American Literature
(3,0)
3
An overview of Native American Literature, including myths, poetry, biographies, legends
and stories from recognized Indian and non-Indian authors. The significance of Indian
philosophy found in such literature will be emphasized. Prerequisite: EN210 or EN215 or
permission of instructor. (Also listed as NA235)

EN320 Responding to Writing
(3,0)
3
A course in the theory and practice of effective writing with emphasis on evaluating and
responding to writing across the disciplines. Recommended for writing ombudsmen,
tutors, education students and other interested students. Course includes rhetorical and
linguistic theory, current research on writing as process, theory and practice of responding
to student writing, computer-assisted writing and revision, tutorial strategies and characteristics of writing in various disciplines. A strong theoretical framework with student paper
examples from interdisciplinary fields.
·
EN321 Rhetoric and Composition Theory
3
(3,0)
A course in the theory of rhetoric and composition. The course takes an historical approach,
tracing the growth, uses and transformations of rhetoric from the classical period to the

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�prese~t day, highlighting the major underlying cultural forces which fostered change in
rheto':c and fueled t~e development of composition theory. Emphasis is upon modem
rhetonc and composition theory. Prerequisite: ENl 10.
EN322 Structure of the English Language
(3,0)
3
Description of the system of rules underlying the grammar of English. Issues addressed
will include language development, correctness, usage, language change, syntax, morphology, form classes and structure classes. Prerequisite: EN210 or 215, or permission of
instructor.
EN330 Development of the Novel in England and America I
3
Study of the leading novelists - English and American - of the eighteenth century and the
first half of the nineteenth century, beginning with Defoe and ending with the works of the
1840s. Prerequisite: EN231-232, or EN233-234, or permission of instructor.
(3,0) Alternate Years

EN331 Development of the Novel in England and America II
(3,0) Alternate Years
3
Study of the background and art of the Anglo/ American novel from approximately 1850 to
the present. Intensive examination of characteristic forms, techniques and themes in major
works. Prerequisite: EN231-232 or EN233-234, or permission of instructor.
EN332 The Short Story
(3,0) Alternate Years
3
A study of the background and development of the short story. Readings will include
selections from Boccaccio, the French conte and the German novella in addition to English
and American short stories. Prerequisite: EN210 or EN215.
EN333 Studies in the Drama: the Genre and Theatre in Context
(3,0) Alternate Years
3
A study of major plays in the context of theatre and literary history from the beginning to
the present, including European, British, and American development. Prerequisite: EN210
or EN215.
EN334 Approach to Poetry
(3,0) Alternate Years
3
This is an introduction to the appreciation of poetry for junior-senior students (not
exclusively English majors). Prerequisite: EN210 or EN215, or permission of instructor.
EN335 Children's Literature
(3,0)
3
A review of the rich and diverse field of literature for children from infancy to adolescence.
Required .for elementary teacher non-English majors and an elective for English majors.
PrerequJS1tes: EN210 or EN215 and SD101; or permission of instructor.
EN420 History of the English Language
(3,0)
3

o· .

E~!;'e::~ development o~ the English language, including its relationship to other lndomodem En~?~ag;s, the ?~tory and structure of Old and Middle English, and the rise of
JS · rerequ1s1te: EN233-234 or permission of instructor.

EN421 History of Literary Criti .
(3,0! Altemde Years
3 c1sm
An investigation of the hist
..
romanticism, the New C ·r°ry of cnhcal theory to include classicism, neoclassicism,
pennission of instructor.n •cs and contemporary critical trends. Prerequisite: EN233-234 or

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�EN430 Chaucer
(3,0) Alternate Years
3
Intensive study of Chaucer's life and times and principal literary works: Canterbury Tales,
Troilus and Criseyde, and The Romaunt of the Rose. Prerequisite: EN233 or permission of
instructor.
EN431 Milton and the Metaphysical Poets
(3,0) Alternate Years
3.
Intensive study of Milton's principal poetic works including Paradise Lost and Samson
Agonistes; Donne's poetry and prose, and the metaphysical poets. Prerequisite: EN233 or
permission of instructor.

EN432 Shakespeare
(3,0) Alternate Years
3
Intensive study of Shakespeare's comedies, tragedies and historical dramas. Prerequisite:
EN233 or permission of instructor.
EN433 Seminar in Major American and English Writers
(3,0)
3
An intensive study of a single writer, or of two or three writers who might be studied
together profitably along thematic, technical or other lines. Prerequisite: Junior-senior
standing or permission of instructor. May be repeated twice for credit.

EN450 Directed Individual Study
(3,0)
3
Individual study of an author, period, genre or other related topic relevant to literary
scholarship. Each student will do extensive research and prepare a paper.

EXERCISE SCIENCE
Special topics courses will be available as need and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.

ES140 Health and Fibtess
(3,0)
3
Introductory course: Theoretical basics of exercise, diet and nutrition and the wellness
lifestyle. Topics include aerobic and musculoskeletal fitness, weight control, stress
reduction, alcohol and tobacco abuse and presents principles for promoting a wellness
lifestyle.
ES141 Introduction to Movement
(3,0)
3
This course reviews and applies the pertinent aspects of the prerequisite disciplines of
anatomy and physiology. Specific attention will be placed on muscles, bones, joint
structures, and functions as well as the fundamentals of leverage, balance, and "the feel of
the movement". A detailed understanding of movement description is the most critical
element in the student's mastery of the subject matter.

ES240 Techniques of Athletic Training
(2,0)

2
Athletic training supportive taping and protective bracing and padding procedures;
techniques of fitting athletic and orthopedic equipment. Administration of athletic training
room including facility design, budget and inventory.

ES242 Sports Medicine
(3,0)
3
This course will deal with the principles of athletic training sciences concerned with the
evaluation, recognition, treatment and therapeutic exercises practiced for the athlete's safe

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�return to participation after an injury. Lectures and laboratory experiences will introduce
the student to the updated theories in sport medicine with specific respect to injuries
·
incurred in athletics.
ES248 Psychology of Sport and Performance and Coaching
(3,0)

3

A review of the psychological aspects related to success in sport and athletics. Emphasis
will be placed on presenting techniques for improving individual and team athletic
performance, as well as consideration of the psychological aspects of coaching. Specific
topics will include personality and sport, attention/ anxiety/arousal regulation, motivational techniques, the aggression-performance relationship, and the development of team
cohesion and leadership.
ES262 Exercise Physiology I
(3,0)

3

Introduction to biological energy systems and support systems involved in physical activity
and exercise. Emphasis on energy system recruitment dynamics, acute and chronic
adaptations to training, and applications to programs employing physically based activities.
·
Prerequisites: BL121, CH104.
ES268 Fitness Evaluation I - Field Tests
(1,2)
2
Provides theoretical background and measurement concepts specific to field tests employed
in exercise science settings. Emphasis on skill, development and interpretation of results
relative to normative data. Prerequisite: BL121 and ES140.•
'ES295 Practicum
1-2,0)

1-2

'ractical experiences that explore various types of work setting in exercise science, working
1.nder specialist in the various chosen areas of interest. May be repeated for a total of four
.:redits.
ES342 Exercise Physiology
(3,0)
3

Examines physiological energy systems; their recruitment, recovery; acute and chronic
adaptations to training. Applications to specific sports, and health and fitness programming.
ES344 Kinesiology
(3,0)

3

Science of movement applied to muscle, joint structure and function and application of
physical laws of gravity, leverage, motion and balance to human performance. Video tape
motion analysis is used to apply these theories into practical experience.
ES345 Modalities and Therapeutic Rehabilitation in Sports Medicine
(3,0)

3

This course is designed to help guide the student in making decisions in the proper usage of
modalities and therapeutic rehabilitation in an athletic setting. Students will be responsible
for modality and rehabilitation progressions starting at the initial injury and progressing the
athlete to return to action status. Prerequisite: ES242
ES348 Fitness Evaluation II - Laboratory Procedures
(2,2)
3
Provides theoretical background and technical aspects specific to laboratory procedures
employed in clinical exercise science settings. Emphasis on developing skills with instrumentation for assessing cardiac activity, respiratory functioning, metabolic dynamics,
anthropometr, and administering exercise protocols for diseased populations.
Prerequisite: ES268 and ES262.

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�ES349 Orthopedic Assessment in Sports Medicine
(3,0)
3
Provides_ a clear, concise process of physical examination of the spine and extremities which
wou~d direct the student in a logical, efficient and thorough search of anatomy relevant t~
the field of sports medicine. This course will allow the student to continue to build a sohd
foundation in anatomy specific to orthopedic education. Prerequisite: BL122. (formerly
ES230)
ES358 Research Methods In Exercise Science
3
Introduction to research methods and related statistical procedures for constructing and
analyzing research activities. Presentation of statistical concepts including correlation, ttests and analysis of variance and their use in exercise science. Introduction to measurement concepts of validity and reliability and the facets of writing a research report.
Prerequisites: MA207 and ES342.
(3,0)

ES362 Exercise Physiology II

(3,0,)

3

Extends the study of the physiological aspects of exercise by examining advanced topic
area_s. Specific topics covered are the endocrine system and exercise, effects of exercise on
the ~mune system, exercise and altitude, exercise and thermal stress, as well as exercise
physiology concerns of various clinical populations. Prerequisite: BL122, CHI05, and
ES262
ES390 Recreation Leader Apprenticeship

(1,0)

1

Practical experience in learning to teach and lead various recreation experiences. Students
serve with qualified instructors. Prerequisites: Basic skills and knowledge of activity or
permission of instructor. May be repeated for a total of three credits.
ES428 Psychological Aspects of Exercise and Athletic Rehabilitation

(3,0)

3

The ~cute and chronic psychological consequences that occur as a result of inv~lvement in
physically based activities will be examined as they apply to recreational exercJSers and
sport enthusiasts, as well as individuals with health problems. Emphasis will be placed ·
devel~ping an understanding of the theoretical background for specific topic areas and
investigating the support for these theories by examining original research reports on thE
effects of exercise and rehabilitation on adherence, chronic pain, anxiety, depression and
sport injury. Prerequisites: ES342 and ES358.
ES434 Neurological Basics of Motor Leaming
(3,0)
3
An overview of how the neurological system integrates external stimuli and internal
processes in the effective control of movement. Introduced are control systems, attention
processes, memory, and the role of feedback and practice on motor learning. Prerequisites:
BL122, ES344, and ES362.
ES440 Exercise Physiology Seminar
(2,0)
2
Examines current issues in the field and students will prepare and present advanced
physiological concepts related to special topics.

ES442 Electrocardiography in Exercise Science
(2,0)
2
Examines electrophysiological basis of ECG, cardiac anatomy and metabolism responses to
rest and exercise. Prerequisite: ES342 with a C grade or better. Offered alternate years.

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�ES444 Exercise Prescription
(2,0)

2

Provides experience in writing and developing advanced training and conditioning
programs for a variety of populations. Process oriented; considers needs analysis and cyclic
training.
ES481 Professional Development Seminar
(1,0)

1

Opportunities for students to refine personal and professional goals and initiate preparation
of resumes and interviewing skills. Career planning and placement will be emphasized as
well as internship evaluation. Seminar format. Prerequisite: Senior status required.
ES492 Internship
6

Comprehensive practical application of students formal academic preparation. Prerequisites: Junior status and permission of instructor.
ES496 Selected Research Topics
(1-3,0)
1-3

Student carries out approved project(s) of his/her own initiative. Prerequisites: Junior
standing and permission of instructor.

ELECTRICAL-ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
TECHNOLOGY
AND
TELECOMMUNICATIONS ENGINEERING
TECHNOLOGY
Special topics courses will be available as need and interest develop. Consult the semester

course schedule for these.
ETllO Applied Electricity and PLC
4

(3,2)

Basic principles of DC and AC electricity. Topics include: RLC series and parallel circuits,
electrical motors and programmable logic controllers (PLC). Laboratory exercises will
reinforce the lecture material. Corequisite: MA092.
ET175 Applied Electronics
(3,2)

.

4

An introduction to the operation of basic electronic devices including diodes, transistors
and operational amplifiers. Topics include: Power supplies, amplifiers, frequency response
and filter circuits. Laboratory exercises will reinforce the lecture material and introduce
computer circuit analysis. Prerequisite: ET110. Corequisite: MA140_.
ET240 Communications I
(3,2)
4

An introduction to analog and digital communication with an emphasis on modulation
techniques. Topics include: Amplitude, angle and pulse modulation, transmission and
reception circuitry and special techniques. Prerequisite: ET175.
ET245 Communications II
(3,2)
4

Continuation of communications I with emphasis on transmission lines and wave propagation. Topics include: Transmission lines characteristics, Smith charts, wave propagation,
antennas, waveguides and fiber optics. Prerequisite: ET240.

Courses • 274

�ET2ss Computer Networks
(3,3)

4

~udy and analys~s of computer networks and switching techniques. Topics include: .
~twork topologies, protocols, routing algorithms and flow controls. Laboratory exerases
will support the lecture material and introduce the students to local area and wide area
networks. Corequisite: ET245.

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Special topics courses will be available as need and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.
EV220 GPS/GIS Techniques
(2,3)

3

An introduction to global positioning systems and geographic information systems

techn~logy, theory and applications. Course content includes practical map and compass
use, trians:ulation, GPS receiver theory and operation, GIS fundamentals and operation, and
the coll~~on and integration of field positional data into GIS applications. Special
emphas15 1s given to hands-on operation and practical applications in science, natural
fuourc~ 1!1anagement, business, public health and safety, and public administration.
requ1S1tes: MA086, CS101, or permission of instructor.
E(V230 Introduction to Geographical Information Systems, GIS
2,3)

3

An introduction to the concepts and applications of geographical information systems
(GIS). Topics to include data acquisition, spatial databases, vectors, applications, issues and
~nds. Students will gain practical experience in the operation of GIS systems. Prerequisite: ~A086, CS101, or permission of instructor. Students may find EV220 (GPS/GIS
techniques) a beneficial introductory course.
EV290 Independent Study in Environmental Science

(1-4,0)

1-4

Special studies and/or research in environmental science for individuals or small seminar
groups. Course content to be arranged by student(s) and a supervising professor with
approval of school dean. Prerequisites: Students must have an overall GPA of at least 2.5,
and ~o I grades on their transcript. Independent study courses may be repeated for a
maximum of eight credits. Additional information is available at the School of Science an(
Natural Resources.
EV311 Environmental Law
(2,0) Alternate Years
2
•
Study of fundamental concepts of environmental law, basic legal research techniques, state
and federal environmental statues, and cases pertaining to environmental law. Offered
even-numbered fall semesters. Prerequisite: NS103 and junior standing.
EV313 Solid and Hazardous Waste

(3,0) Alternate Years
3
Identification and classification of solid and hazardous wastes, including discussion of
sto_rage an~ processing, collection and transportation, resource recovery and recycling and
ultimate disposal. Topics on radiation, decay, health effects and sources of hazardous
materials will also be covered. Offered odd-numbered fall semesters. Prerequisite: MA112
or equivalent.
EV341 Environmental Chemistry I: Water and Water Pollution Control
(3,3)
4

A study of the e~vironmental chemistry of water, the measurement and remediation of
water quality problems, the toxicology of water pollutants, and the environmental aspects
of energy use. Prerequisites: CH225, CH231, and NS103 or permission of instructor. Also
listed_as CH341.

Courses • 275

�EV395 Junior Sell\inar
(0,2)
1
Literature searching, scientific writing, and oral presentation of scientific data. Students
will be expected to listen to presentations of peers enrolled in EV499 and develop a topic for
their senior thesis. Prerequisite: Junior standing.
EV425 Environmental Systems Analysis
(2,3)

3

The basic approach and statistical concerns associated with conducting an environmental
analysis, as required for an environmental impact analysis will be integrated with interpretation of data from actual situations. Students will learn how analysis of soil, water, air,
plant communities, animal communities and organic tissue analysis can be combined to
evaluate the environmental health of a specific site. Prerequisite: CH341, CH342.
EV450 Laboratory Apprentice
(0,3) per credit
1-2
Students will assist in laboratories, learning instructional techniques, under direction of
faculty. Course may be repeated for a maximum of two credits. Students must gain
approval of the faculty member in charge of the specific laboratory, and the school dean.
Credits may be used as EV electives. This is a credit/no credit course.
EV490 Independent Study in Environmental Science
(1-4,0)

1-4

Special studies and/or research in environmental science for individuals or small seminar
groups. Course content to be arranged by student(s) and a supervising professor with
approval of school dean. Prerequisites: Students must have junior or senior standing, have
an overall GPA of at least 2.5, and no I grades on their transcript. Independent study
courses may be repeated for a maximum of eight credits. Additional information is
available at the School of Science and Natural Resources office.
EV499 Senior Thesis
(1,3)

2

Required of seniors majoring in environmental science. Students present seminars and
provide an audience for fellow seniors. Each paper presented will be critically analyzed by
the audience. Prerequisite: EV395.

FINANCE
Special topics courses will be available as need and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.
FN242 Personal Finance
(3,0)

3

An introduction to the principles of personal financial planning. Topics include the
financial planning process, credit and borrowing fundamentals, analysis of savings,
investments and taxes, individual insurance, retirement and estate planning. Prerequisite:
Mathematics competency.
FN245 Principles of Finance
(3,0)
3
An introduction to the principles of business finance. Topics include math of finance,
working capital management, financial planning and forecasting, debt and leasing, common
and preferred stock, leverage and capital structure, capital budgeting, cost of capital.
Students with credit in FN341 may not enroll in this course. Prerequisite: AC132, or AC230,
or OA119, and mathematics competency.

Courses • 276

�FN248 Real Estate
(3,0)
3
A st~dy of the basic principles of real estate practice. Coverage includes broker-agent
relationships, real estate marketing, real estate law, financing, appraising, taxation and
math. Prerequisite: Mathematics competency.
FN34t Managerial Finance
(4,0)

4

!Jle nature and scope of financial management including math of finance, financing
instruments, leverage and capital structure, financial planning and forecasting, risk and
return analysis, capital budgeting. Prerequisites: ACI33 and BA211.
FN443 Insurance
(4,0)
4
~ study of the financial, legal and social aspects of the insurance industry with emphasis on

nsk and actuarial analysis, insurance institutions and operations, insurance contracts and
policies including life, annuity, health, property, liability, group, business and governmental
coverages. Financial planning worksheets are utilized to appropriate policy selection.
Prerequisites: BA254 and mathematics competency.
FN446 Financial Analysis and Policy
(4,0)

4

An analytical study of long- and short-term financial policy and strategy through case
problems. Selected readings in financial theory supplement the case studies. Prerequisite:
FN34I.
FN448 Investment Strategy
(4,0)

4

A study of investment media and securities markets, risk and return analysis, valuation
theory, portfolio construction and investment mechanics. Prerequisite: FN341.

FIRE SCIENCE
Special topics courses will be available as need and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.
FStOl Introduction to Fire Science
(3,0)
3
Survey of the history and philosophy of fire protection. Examines present fire protection
problems and future challenges, public fire protection agencies, firefighting equipment and
extinguishing agents. Special emphasis is placed on emergency responders' safety and
hazardous material recognition.
FSlll Hazardous Materials
(3,0)
3
Principles of combustion; examination of theoretical and practical aspects of combustion.
Investigation of physical and chemical properties of substances which may harm responders, the general public and the environment.
FS204 Fire Protection Hydraulics and Pumps
(3,0)
3
The application of mathematics and physics laws to properties of water, force, pressure and
flow velocities. Emphasis: Applying principles of hydraulics to fire protection problems,
~ of water supply sources and needs; examines fire department apparatus testing,
mspection and maintenance; deals with apparatus specifications and requirements.
Prerequisite; Successful completion of math competency graduation requirement.

Courses • 277

�FS205 Fire Protection Systems Equipment
(3,0)
3
Use and water supply needs of sprinkler and stand pipe systems and devices, fixed
extinguishing and detection systems and devices, fire department testing, inspection and
maintenance. Alarm centers, warning devices and safety considerations are covered along
with fire flow calculations and risk assessment. Prerequisite: FS204 and successful completion of math competency graduation requirement.
FS211 Tactics md Strategy
(3,0)
3
Utilization of manpower, equipment and apparatus on the fireground. Emphasis: Pre-fire
planning, fire ground decision making. Implementing tactics and disaster planning.
Students will use fire simulation programs and interactive technology to apply and
implement the principles covered in didactic instruction. Prerequisite: FS101.
FS301 Code Enforcement Inspection and Fire Prevention
(3,0)
3
An introduction to fire inspection procedures and inspection techniques as related to
building construction, fire load, fire protection systems, plans and the storage of hazardous
materials. A study of safety code enactment, formulation and its relation to fire prevention
and public education efforts and responsibilities of the fire service. Prerequisite: FS101 or
permission of instructor.
FS321 Industrial Fire Protection
(3,0)
3
Examination of fire and life-style hazards in business and industry. Emphasis on managing
the codes process, fire prevention and training private fire brigades. Prerequisite: FS101 or
permission of instructor.
FS401 Senior Seminar
(3,0)
3
Seminar and independent study course with individual student guidance by faculty on
selected research topics in fire science. Prerequisite: Senior standing or permission of
instructor.
FS403 Fire Science Internship
3-9

Fire science internship with an agency. Credit is based on 34 hours of field work per credit
hour. Students must make application by the ninth week of the previous semester.
Prerequisite: Senior standing or permission of instructor.
FS420 Fire Science Certification
(3,3)

4

An application of the principles of fire attack and strategy through the use of exercises and
computer-generated simulations. Hazmat incident analysis and other major disaster case
studies are used in this class. Prerequisite: FS101, FSlll, FS204, FS205, and FS211 or
permission of instructor.
FS490 Independent Study for Fire Science
(1-4)
4
This may take the form of either a research project or a program of directed reading on a
specific subject. One to four credits over a period of one or two semesters may be granted
according to the nature of the student's project. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. May
be repeated up to six credits.

Courses • 278

�FRENCH
Special topics courses will be available as need and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.
FR151 First Year French I
(4,1)
4
ln~roduction to basic French grammar and vocabulary; designed to acquaint the student
with the minimum essentials of oral and written French. Students will learn to read
magazines, newspapers, and elementary texts as well as to express themselves orally.

FR152 First Year French II
(4,1)

4

Further study of French grammar and vocabulary. Emphasis on student's ability to
communicate both orally and in writing. The reading of various materials with the aim of
translating English, enlarging the vocabulary and improving understanding of the
language. Prerequisite: FR151 or equivalent.
FR251 Second Year French I
(4,1)

4

Review of basic grammar; introduction to advanced idiom; use of oral French in classroom;
writing of compositions in French; reading of French texts. Prerequisite: FR152 or equivalent.

FR2S2 Second Year French II
(4,1)
4
Emphasis on use of oral French; reading, translation, and explication of text; conducted as
much as possible in French. Prerequisite: FR251 or equivalent.
FR351 Advanced Conversation and Composition I
(3,0)

3

Extensive reading of French contemporary prose and writing of compositions on related
current issues. Directed discussion of all oral and written assignments. Systematic review
of grammar. Prerequisite: FR252 or equivalent.
·
FR352 Advanced Conversation and Composition Il
(3,0)

3

Continuation of FR351 with special emphasis on the development of a more mature oral
and written expression. Prerequisite: FR351 or equivalent.
·
FR353 Business French I
(3,0)
3
An initiation into the language skills for use in business situations in a French speaking
environment. The course is organized around 12 different professional situations in the
service industry. A conversational approach is used with systematic oral and written
practice from authentic documents. May be taken concurrently with FR351. Prerequisite:
FR252 or equivalent.

FR354 Business French II
(3,0)
3
Continuation of FR353. The course is organized around 12 different professional situations
within the industrial sector. Further systematic practice through visits to French-speaking
companies and individual reports. Aims to bring students to a level of proficiency in
French business communication that would enable them to function in an internship
situation. May be taken concurrently with FR352. Prerequisite: FR353 or equivalent.

Courses • 279

�FR3SS Survey of French Literature I
(3,0)
3

A chronological study of the major works of French literature from its origins to the 18th
century. Emphasis on the development and continuity of ideas and their evaluation within
the political, social, and religious framework of the time, their influence on the formation of
the language and literature. May be taken concurrently with FR351. Prerequisite: FR252 or
equivalent.
FR356 Survey of French Literature II
(3,0)
3

Study and discussion of the major works of French literature of the 18th, 19th, and 20th
centuries. May be taken concurrently with FR352. Prerequisite: FR355 or equivalent.
FR360 Seminar In French Studies
(1-4)
1-4
This course is structured as a study tour of France and provides students with an understanding of and immersion in French culture and civilization. Activities will be scheduled
in Paris, Normandy, Mont St. Michel. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. (May be used
as humanities credit.)

GEOLOGY
Special topics courses will be available as need and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.
GElll Physical Geology l
(4,1)

4

The study of the materials, processes and features of the rocks and surficial materials that
form the earth's crust. Laboratory exercises involve minerals, rocks and topographic maps.
GE112 Physical Geology II
(4,1)

4

Surfidal processes and landforms continued from GEllt. Geologic time, earthquakes, .
earth's interior, ocean basins, mountains, plate tectonics and other aspects of our dynamic
earth are also studied, supplemented by appropriate laboratory exercises and two field
trips. Prerequisite: GEI11 or NS102 or permission of instructor.
GE114 Field Excursions in Earth Science
(0,9)
3
A three-week field-based educational experience in which aspects of geology, including
environmental geology and the interrelationships among geology and other natural
sciences, will be addressed. Each week will include 45 hours of instruction. Travel
destinations will vary to include regions with unique natural history. Trip expenses are the
responsibility of the student. Prerequisite: Successful completion of one NS course or
equivalent or permission of instructor.
GE21S Historical Geology
(3,1)
3
Summary review of the geologic record concerning origin and evolution of earth through
geologic time. Emphasis upon stratigraphic principles, depositional environments, the
tectonic framework of North America and significant events in the history of plants and
animals. Laboratory exercises involve stratigraphic maps and introductory paleontology.
Prerequisite: GE112 or permission of instructor.
GE216 Structural Geology and Geologic Graphics
(3,3) alternate years
4
Study of stress, strain and deformation of rocks and the structural features commonly
occurring in them. Laboratory exercises deal with structures in three-dimensional space

Courses • 280

�and emphasize graphic methods of solving problems and of communicating geologic data.
Prerequisite: GE215
GE221 Crystallography and Mineralogy

(3,4)

4

A laboratory course initially emphasizing the crystalline structure of minerals followed by
mineral identification techniques. Major topics include symmetry, crystals, physical
properties, composition and related topics. Prerequisite: GE112 or NS102 or permission of
U\Structor. Pre or corequisite CH115.
.

GE222 Mineralogy and Petrography
(3,4)

4

~ con~uation of GE221 emphasizing mineral identification leading to hand lens identification of igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic and other rocks. Related topics include
chemical tests and a student research project. Prerequisite: GE221 or permission of instructor.

GE290 Independent Study in Geology
(1-4,0)

1-4

Special studies and/ or research in geology for individuals or small seminar groups. Course
content to be arranged with instructor and with approval of the school dean. This course
~y be repeated for a maximum of eight credits. Prerequisites: Sophomore standing or
higher and permission of the instructor.
GE311 Principles of Hydrology
(3,0) alternate years

3

Origin, movement and uses of water with emphasis on water resources in relation to human
needs and environmental considerations. Hydrologic principles, runoff analysis, flood
routing, urban hydrology, floodplain hydraulics, groundwater hydrology. Prerequisite:
PH221 or PH231, or permission of instructor. Prior computer programming experience
recommended.
GE3I2 Groundwater Hydrology
(3,0) alternate years

3

Uses, preservation and ·protection of ground water. Physics and chemistry of ground water.
Influences of geological structures and ground water exploration. Hydraulics and modeling techniques for ground water and water wells. Water well design, construction and
testing. Prerequisites: PH221, 222 or PH231, PH232; GE311; and a course in computer
programming.
GE321 Optical Mineralogy
(2,3) alternate years
3
Optical properties of minerals and their underlying principles studied by oil immersion and
thin section methods. Laboratory work consists of measuring optical properties and
learning to identify unknown non-opaque minerals. Prerequisite: GE221.

GE331 Introduction to Geophysics
(4,0) alternate years
4
This course will include an introduction to gravity, magnetic, electric, seismic and radiometric geophysical techniques and their application to geophysical, geological and environmental problems. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the principles, techniques and
applications of each to solving specific geologic/environmental problems and to understanding the structure and history of the earth. Prerequisite: GE112, MA112 or MA141 or
~151, and PH222 or PH232 (mathematics may be taken concurrently) or permission of
U\Structor.

Courses • 281

�GE351 Invertebrate Paleontology I
(3,1) altemate years
3
Common invertebrate fossils, their evolutionary trends, anatomical features and geological
significance. Special emphasis upon use of fossils for geologic dating and correlation, fossil
description and classification. Prerequisite: GE215 or permission of instructor.
GE352 lntertebrate Paleontology II
(3,1) alternate years
3
Common invertebrate fossils and microfossils, their evolutionary trends, anatomical
features and geological significance. Special emphasis upon use of fossils for geologic
dating and correlation and use of paleontologic data. Prerequisite: GE351.
GE410 Engineering Geology
(3,2)

4

This course examines rock types and stratigraphy, geological structures, surface processes,
earth materials and methods of geological investigation in the context of behavior of soils
and rocks as related to planning and construction. The course includes coverage of in-situ
investigations including shallow geophysical methods and emphasizes environmental
applications and concerns. Prerequisites: MA141 or MA151, CSlOO or CS111, PH221 or
PH231 or permission of instructor.
GE422 Igneous and Metamorphic Petrography
(2,3) alternate years
3
Description and classification of igneous and metamorphic rocks including laboratory study
of rocks in thin section. Prerequisite: GE321.
GE423 Sedimentary Petrography
(2,2) alternate years
3
The study of the history of sedimentary rocks with emphasis placed upon depositional
models. Major topics include lithology, fades and microfacies recognition and relationships, and diagenesis. Prerequisites: GE215 and GE321.
GE434 Geotectonics
(2,2) alternate years
3
A study of the general structure of the earth with emphasis on the dynamics of continental

and oceanic crust. Includes a history of geologic thought leading to plate tectonics, with
appropriate laboratory and student research projects. Prerequisites: GE222 and GE216.
GE436 Field Geology
(0,16) alternate summers
6
Six weeks of training and field experience in the observation, mapping, recording and
interpretation of the great variety of geologic features in the Sault Ste. Marie region. Some
extended field trips will be required. A supply and travel fee will be charged. Prerequisites: GE216 and GE222 and senior status or instructor approval.
GE461 Stratigraphy and Sedimentation
(4,1) alternate years
4
The study and interpretation of sedimentary processes and stratigraphic principles,
emphasis on sedimentary relationships and depositional environments. Prerequisite:
GE215.

GE471 Economic Geology I
(2,2) alternate years

3
A study of mineral resource forming processes, major rock-metal associations and a survey
of classic ore deposits. Related topics include exploration, mining metallurgy, marketing
and environmental aspects. Laboratory exercises appropriate to the topic and student
research project. Prerequisites: GEl 12 and GE222 or equivalent.

Courses • 282

�GE472 Economic Geology II
(2,2) illternilte years
3
A co~tinuation of the resource fonning processes and deposits begun in GE471 . Coverage
of rruno~ ~etals, industrial minerals, energy resources, and the economic, environm.ental
and pohtical aspects of the demand for limited resources are included ilS time permits.
Student research project and field trip. Prerequisite: GE471.
GE490 Reseill'ch Topics In Geology
(1-4,0)
1-4
Special studies and/or research in geology for individuals or small seminar groups. Course
content to be arranged with instructor and with approval of the school dean. This course
may be repeated for a maximum of eight credits. Prerequisites: Junior standing or higher
and permission of the instructor.

GEOGRAPHY
Special topics courses will be available as need and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.
GG106 Physicill Geography: Landforms
(3,2)

4

Introduction to the description and distribution of landforms with emphasis on lithosp~eric, hydrospheric and atmospheric relationships. Natural (physical) science credit
given. Prerequisite: Completion of mathematics competency graduation requirement.
Credit for both GG106 and NS107 not permitted.
GG108 Physicill Geogrilphy: Meteorology and Climiltology
(3,2)
4
Introduction to earth-sun relationships, maps and elementary principles of atmospheric
science. Natural (physical) science credit given. Prerequisite: Completion of mathematics
competency graduation requirement. Credit for both GG10S and NS105 not permitted.
GG201 World Regionill Geogrilphy
(4,0) alternate years
4
A study of the physical environment, resources, past and present economic development,
population distribution and historical development of Europe, Asia, the Islamic Middle East
and North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America and North America.

GG302 Economic Geography
(4,0) alternate years
4
A study of the internal and external interrelationships of the various economic groupings of
the world; i.e. North America, Europe and the emerging third world.
CG306 Cultural Geography
(3,0)
3
A study of the relationship of environment, culture and adaptive patterns; i.e., socio-

economic development. A special emphasis will be placed upon the current problems
associated with food supplies, shortages and third world development.
GG321 Geography of Europe and Great Britain
(4,0) alternate years
4
A study of the physical, cultural and economic interdependence of the western European
community. Special emphasis will be placed upon the role of the EEC in world economic
development. Prerequisite: Junior standing or permission of instructor.

Courses • 283

�GG322 Geography of South America, Central America and the Caribbean Region
(4,0) alternate years
4
The study of the geogra_phical features and cultural history of the major regions in South
America, Central Amenca and the Caribbean with special concern for their 20th century
development. Prerequisite: Junior standing or permission· of instructor.
GG323 Geography of East and Southeast Asia
4
(4,0) alternate years
The study of the geography of Japan, China, Korea, Southeast Asia and India with special
emphasis on the impact of the major religions, regional rivalries and 20th century development. Prerequisite: Junior standing or permission of instructor.
GG325 Regional Geography of North America
4
(4,0) alternate years
The study of the physical, cultural and economic development of various regions of Canada
and the United States with special emphasis on the development of regional characteristics
and cultural traditions. Prerequisite: Junior standing or permission of instructor.

GG360 Historical Geography of Eastern North America
4
(4,0) alternate years
A study of the impact of the physical features upon the historical development of eastern
Canada and the eastern regions of the United States. Special attention will be given to the
western migration patterns. Prerequisite: Junior standing or permission of instructor.
GG490 Independent Study in Geography
(1-4)

1-4

Special topics such as regional, historical, economic, urban, cultural or physical geography.
Prerequisites: Junior standing and permission of instructor. May be repeated up to a total of
12 credits.

GG492 Individualized Studies in Geography
(2-4,0)

2-4

This is designed to provide an opportunity for specialized study of issues, problems and
selected topics in geography. Prerequisite: Junior standing or permission of instructor.

GERMAN
Special topics courses will be available as need and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.
·
GN141 First Year German I
(4,1)
4
Introduction to basic German grammar and vocabulary, acquainting the students with
minimum essentials of oral and written German. Reading of German texts.
GN142 First Year German II
(4,1)
4
Further study of German grammar and vocabulary. Emphasis on oral expression. Reading
of various materials in German with aim of enlarging the student's vocabulary and
improving understanding of the language. Prerequisite: GN141 or equivalent.

GN241 Second Year German I
(4,1)
4
Review of basic German grammar; study of vocabulary, idiom, and word formation to
improve reading and conversational abilities. Prerequisite: GN142 or equivalent.

Courses • 284

�GN242 Second Year German II
(4,1)

4

Reading and discussion of more advanced German literary materials; conducted as much as
possible in German. Emphasis on spoken language. Prerequisite: GN241 or equivalent.

HEALTH
Special topics courses will be available as need and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.
HE101 Introduction to Medical Terminology
(2,0)
2

This course introduces the beginning student to basic medical terminology related to all
areas of health care. The focus of this course is on understanding and proper usage of
medical language.
HE104 Nutrition for Early Childhood
(3,0)
3
Introduction to the function and metabolism of nutrients with special emphasis on the
relationship between nutrition and childhood growth and development between 0-8.
Lectures, discussion and community-based assignments will relate the body systems to the
child's nutritional status, review recent developments in nutrition as they relate to childhood development, and provide basic nutrition education principles for adaptation in
community settings.
HE113 Introduction to Health Services
(3,0)
3
This course provides the beginning student with an overview of our health care delivery
system focusing on consumers, providers, services and settings.
HE181 First Aid
(0.5,1.5)
1
Basic course in first aid. Theoretical and practical experience in university laboratory.
HE190 Prehospital Emergency Care and Crisis Intervention I
(2,3)

3

Techniques of emergency medical care needed by the emergency medical technicianambulance attendant. Theoretical and practical experience in administering preliminary
emergency care and transportation of sick and injured victims to medical care centers.
HE191 Prehospital Emergency Care and Crisis Intervention II
(2,3)

3

Simulated practice with some in-hospital observation. Emphasis on laboratory practice of
skills needed for functions of an EMT-A. Prerequisite: HE190.
HE208 Nutrition
(2,0)

2

Basic principles of normal nutrition with emphasis on basic nutrients and food groups.
Nutrition throughout life cycle including stressors impacting on nutritional requirements.
Social, biological and physical sciences integrated throughout course. Prerequisite: BL105
or BL121.
HE209 Pharmacology

(3,0)
3
Study of basic concepts of pharmacology and their relationships to health care. Drug
metabolic processes are described providing foundation for clinical judgments about drug
actions, reactions and interactions. Prerequisites: BL122 or BL105, CH105, and HE232.

Courses • 285

�HE210 Introduction to Health Care Concepts
(3,0)
3
Introduction to the health care system with analysis of the issues and trends affecting the
provision of health care services. Not open to nursing majors. Prerequisite: Sophomore
standing.
HE232 Pathophysiology
(3,0)
3
Study of physiological alterations in the body which disrupt homeostasis. Integrates
anatomy, physiology and biochemistry into framework for studying disease. Core content
provides understanding of mechanism and principles of disruptions of health. Emphasis
on clinical correlations and physiological basis for common disorders. Prerequisite: BL122.
HE235 Computer Application in Health Sciences
(1,2)

2

Introduces students to computer usage and its application to education, research and
practice in health care professions. Topics include computer fundamentals, computer
language, information systems, data-base systems, expert systems, health care applications,
ethical considerations and relationships of computers to health care trends. Prerequisite:
NU213.
HE328 Multicultural Approach to Health Care
(3,0)
3
This course explores values, beliefs and practices related to health behaviors in a variety of
culturally diverse groups. Methods for fostering culturally sensitive care are explored.
Content includes communication, biological and nutritional considerations and assessment
techniques. Prerequisite: 50101.
HE329 Women's Health Issues
(2,0)
2
This course explores the diverse health needs of women across the life span. Students are
encouraged to take an active participation in identifying topics of interest. Social, cultural,
political, economic, legal and ethical issues are analyzed for their influences on women's
health and the health care women receive. Prerequisite: 50101.
HE330 Applied Nutrition
(2,0)
2

Application of nutrition principles in health care; obesity, anorexia nervosa and bulimia;
emphasis on gathering information and relevant objective measurements (anthropometric,
biochemical) for use in developing nutritional care plans. Prerequisite: HE208.
HE352 Health Issues of Aging Populations
(3,0)
3
This course is designed to assist students from a variety of disciplines to gain a greater
understanding of health-related issues that are associated with advancing age. In addition
to exploring physiological and psychological changes experienced by our elderly clients,
students will learn how they can adapt their work strategies to work more effectively for
the elderly clients that they serve. Prerequisite: PYlSS.
HE3S4 Legal and Financial Issues in Health Care Administration
(3,0)
3
This course is intended for students preparing for careers in management in health care
fields or as health care practitioners. Students will be made aware of legal and financial
issues and problems including fault liability; institutional liability; forms of organization;
credentialing and appointments; staffing issues; consent and refusal of treatment; and
health care financing. The student will be more aware of the need to seek professional
counsel to minimize and prevent litigation. Prerequisite: Junior standing or permission of
instructor. Also listed as BA354.

Courses • 286

�HE610 Managed Care
(3,0)
3
Overview of Managed Care as a system and technique for managing health care deliv~ry to
ensu~e that services provided are necessary, efficiently provided, and appropriately pn~ed.
ProVJdes a core course for the Health Care Administration track of the MPA program with a
focus on the principles and issues of managed care, including roles of providers and
consumers, and factors influencing the provision of health care services.

HUMAN SERVICES
Special topics courses will be available as need and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.

HM204 Fundamentals of Drug Abuse
(3,0)
3
Examines the pharmacology of commonly abused psychoactive and high-use drugs.
Emphasizes the physiological effects of drug use and abuse. Topics include stimulants,
depressants, opiates, hallucinogens, inhalants, cannabis, over-the-counter drugs, alcohol,
and drug testing. Prerequisites or corequisites: BL105 or equivalent.

HM250 Human Services Practicum
(1,9 - 27)

3-9

This course provides a field placement opportunity for students to practice skills and use
knowledge gained from courses in the skill minors. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Also listed as SW250.

HM292 Alcohol Abuse Prevention &amp;: Treatment
(3,0)
3
This course examines current prevention, detection and treatment approaches for alcohol
abuse and alcoholism. Prerequisite: HM204.

HM480 Grantwriting
(3,0)
3
This course gives advanced students experience in the research, writing and planning slcills
involved in preparing grai:it proposals for human service problems. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

HISTORY
Special topics courses will be available as need and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.

HS101 History of World Civilization I
(4,0)
4
A study of world civilization from earliest time through the baroque.
HS102 History of World Civilization II
(4,0)
4
A study of world civilization from the baroque to the present.
HS131 United States History I
(4,0)

4

A study of United States history from the colonial settlement to the end of the American
Civil War in 1865.

Courses • 287

�HSI32 United States History II
4
(4,0)
A study of United States history from the end of the Civil War to the present.
HS201 Classical World and Medieval Europe
(4,0) every third year
4
A survey of Mediterranean civilization from the Bronze Age to the eve of the Renaissance.
HS202 Renaissance, Reformation and Baroque Europe
(4,0) every third year
4
·
A study of the political, institutional, religious, social, economic and cultural developments
from 1400 to 1700.
HS230 Survey of American Indian History
(4,0)
4
A study of American Indian history from earliest times to the present, with emphasis p)aced

on the historical development of Indian tribes located in the Great Lakes region. Also hsted
asNA230.
HS231 American Military History
(4,0)
4
A general survey of American military history with a specific emphasis on the Midwest and
Great Lakes regions. To utilize the unique geographic location of LSSU, field trips to the
Straits of Mackinac and St. Joseph's Island are a part of the course.
HS235 History of Applied Science and Technology
(4,0) every third year
4
An introductory study of the origins and development of the applied sciences and technology from 1790 to the present. This survey will focus on the scientists, engineers and
inventors responsible for the rapid rise of modem technology, industry, and business with
particular emphasis on the developments in chemistry, metallurgy, electromagnetism,
thermodynamics and cybernetics. The impact of these developments on the marketplace
and society in general will be a major concern.
HS301 History of England-1000 TO 1714
(4,0) every third year
4
Th~se ?OO _rea_rs witness the formation and maturing of most of the important political and
~al ~ti~tJons that have come to be the Anglo-Saxon civilization and tradition. This
penod IS cntJcaI to understanding present-day American culture and civilization.
HS302 England in the Modem World
(4,0) every third year
4
A history of England from 1715 to the present, emphasizing the struggle for parliamentary
govem~ent, the Anglo-French conflict for commercial and colonial empire, the Industrial
Revolution, the evolution of democracy and the recession of the British Empire.
H(/3)10 Russi~: From Underdeveloped St.ate to Superp~wer
,0 every thud year
4
A study of Russian history from Peter the Great to the present.

:!3)15 Eurtho~e From N.apoleon to World War I
, every 1rd year
4
A study in the political d
.
an economic history of Europe in the period 1789-1914.
HS316 Europe in the ZOth C tu
(4,0) every third year
e: ry
A study of Europe in the a e of N .
Market.
g
azism, Communism, World War I and II, and the Common

Courses • 288

�HS331 American Intellectual and Cultural History I
(4,0) alternate years
4
A ~tudy of American cultural and intellectual institutions as they developed from their
Elizabethan and European origins to the mid-19th century. The emphasis will be placed
upon t~e emergence of the unique and variant adaptations that arose in the first 250 years
of English settlement in America.
HS332 American Intellectual and Cultural History II
(4,0) alternate years
4
As~dy of American culture from the mid-19th century until the present. Often considered
our ~est century, the 19th century witnesses many of America's most unique, fascina!ing
and unportant contributions. The physical and philosophical aspects of these years will be
~urveyed. Particular attention will be given to areas where America comes to exercise
unportant influences overseas.

HS335 American Political Parties
(4,0) every third year
4
A s~dy of the rise and development of the American party system and the large number of
DlaJOr and minor parties that have participated in this system in the years prior to 1945.
These parties will be treated in an historical fashion rather than structurally. May be taken
for political science credit.
HS346 Canadian History
(4,0) every third year
4
A survey of Canadian history including the moving frontier, relations with the United
States, British-French rivalry, the establishment of democratic government and the changing
relationship to Great Britain.
HS361 Latin America
(4,0) every third year
4
A study and analysis of Latin American history from the end of the Colonial Period to the
present. This course will examine the basic political, social and religious institutions of
Latin America and their evolution and role in the change of problems of U.S.-Latin
American relations will be an important focus of this study. Prerequisite: GG322 geogra
phy of South America or permission of instructor.
HS371 Far East Civilization 1850-Present
(4,0) every third year
4
A study of the history of China, Japan, India and adjoining areas of Asia from 1850 to
present. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

HS420 Field Methods of Archaeology
(4,4)
8
F_ield_course in archaeological survey and excavation methods and techniques, at various
sites in area including 1822 Fort Brady. Course held on-site M-R for eight weeks. Only four
credit hours may count toward 300- and 400-level courses for history majors. No prerequisites.
HS440 The Declaration of Independence and the Constitution
(4,0) every third year
4
The events between 1763 and 1791 which produce these documents are the United States in
the historical sense. Using original documents and contemporary comments, this critical
era will be studied in depth to determine whence we came. Prerequisite: U.S. history
sequence desired or permission of instructor.
HS441 Diplomatic History of the United States I
(4,0) alternate years
4
American diplomacy from 1775 through the 19th century to US. entry into World War I in
1917. May be used as political science credit.

Courses • 289

�HS442 Diplomatic History of the United States 1J
(4,0l altemate years
4
American diplomacy from the entry of the U.S. into World War I in 1917 up through the
present day. May be used as political science credit.
HS490 Individual Historical Research
(0,1-4)

1-4

Independent study under supervision of history faculty. May be repeated up to a total of
six credits. Does not apply toward 300- or 400-level requirements in history. Prerequisite:
Permission of the supervising faculty.
HS496 Historical Methods
(2,0)

2

Survey emphasizing research aids and techniques and historical analysis. Readings,
discussions and written exercises introduce students to problems, methods and techniques
of historical research. Discussion of and practice in main techniques of historical method,
including bibliography and documentation. Prerequisites: Senior standing and pursuit of a
major or a minor in history, or permission of instructor.
HS497 Senior Seminar in History
(0-6)

2

Students will complete an historical research project under the supervision of a faculty
member; at end of tenn participants make oral presentation at seminar for other students
and invited guests, and submit the final paper. Prerequisite: HS496.

HUMANITIES
Special topics courses will be available as need and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.
HU2SI Humanities I
(4,0)

4

The humanities in the life of mankind from prehistory to the Medieval epoch. Emphasizes
significant values evolved in the Hebrew, Greek, Roman and early Christian cultures.
Includes consideration of the origins of the arts, language, religion, mythology, philosophy,
and ancient Chinese and Indian systems of religious thought. Prerequisite: EN110
HU252 Humanities II
(4,0)

4

Continuation of HU251, the humanities in the age of science, from the early Renaissance to
the present. Prerequisite: ENllO
HU25S World Mythology
(4,0)

4

A survey of world mythology from "Gilgamesh" to "Finnegan's Wake". Prerequisite:
ENI IO.
HU256 Introduction lo Film: Images of Our Culture
(2,2)
4
An exploration of film as an image of our culture in both its technical sense and in its role as
a contemporary art form which conveys and delimits our aesthetic and social values. Focus
on the visual elements of film, historical development of the medium, and its narrative
modes through screening of significant films. Applies toward humanities general education
requirement. Prerequisite: EN110.

Courses • 290

�HU261 World Literature I
(4,0)
4

The Ancient World to the Renaissance. Readings in translation of significant, primarilr .
Western texts. Selection can include the Bible and works by such authors as Homer, V1rgtl,
1:hucydides, Tacitus, Boccaccio, Montaigne, Rabelais, and others. Applies toward humanities general education requirement. Prerequisite: EN110.
HU262 World Literature II
(4,0)
4
The Renaissance to modem times. Readings in translation of significant, primarily Western,
texts. Selections can include works by Galileo, Voltaire, Racine, Goethe, Ibsen, Dostoevksy,
Brecht, Kafka, Sartre and others. Applies toward humanities general education requirement. Prerequisite: EN110.
HU490 Directed Studies in Humanities
1

(1,0)

.

To provide students who need one credit of general humanities with an opportunity to read
or explore material related to the content of that term. Papers and tutorial session required.
Prerequisites: Seven hours of humanities credit; evidence that students are capable of
Carrying out independent study; approval of department chair or dean.

INTER-DISCIPLINARY
Special topics courses will be available as need and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.
ID300 Man and His Environment

(3,0)

3

~esigned to assist the participant in understanding how the individual can become
involved with solving environmental problems. Prerequisite: Junior status or permission of
course coordinator.
ID399 Internship in (Department)
2-4
This course is designed to provide students with an opportunity to earn credit while
obtaining meaningful discipline-related work experience outside the classroom setting.
Students are expected to spend a minimum of 45 hours in an approved work setting for
each credit hour earned. The course may be repeated once for a maximum of four credits.
Prerequisite: 2.5 GPA in major, junior standing and permission of department head at least
one semester in advance of registering for the course.
(2-4,0)

JOURNALISM
Special topics courses will be available as need and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.
JR210 Writing for the Mass Media
(3,0)

3

Acquaints students with the basic similarities and differences in newswriting among the
~ass media, particularly newspapers, radio and television. Students will practice writing
in the various formats. Prerequisites: EN110 and ability to type 40 words per minute.

Courses • 291

�JR211 Print Newswrltlng
3
..
(3 O)
.
· t news stories, such as
I~ roves students' print newswriting skil~s. \'\:nting ~f basic pnn natural disasters,
sp!ech news conference and meetings, ob1tuanes, accidents, fires, . ·on of instructor.
school;, taxation, palice and the courts. Prerequisite: JR210 or perrmssi
JR310 Electronic Editing and Production
(2,3)
3
..
"b1T ties - use of symbols,
Students gain an understanding of basic copyediting respansi ~ Tty t0 discharge those
headline writing, and newspaper design and lay~u_t - and the a 1 1
responsibilities under deadline pressure. Prerequ1s1te: JR211.
JR311 Supervising School Publications
3
(3,0)
· J d" g the high school
- ·
Teaches the elements of supervising high school pub11cations me u ~
f
newspaper or yearbook; methods of production; _p~blem~ of production; the elements o
libel; and good taste. Prerequisite: JR211 or perm1Ss1on of instructor.

JR410 Broadcast Newswriting
(2,3)
3
·
Designed to improve students' broadcast newswriting skills from the fun~amental _l~vel ~f
those developed in JR210. Upon completion of this course, the student will be fa~iliar with
the process by which broadcast news is reported, written and performed on the arr.
Prerequisite: JR210 or permission of instructor.
411 Broadcast Editing and Production
3

3)

!Signed to build upon the broadcast reporting, writing and performing skills developed in
[ 410. Students will become familiar with production of newscasts, public affairs docuentaries, the role of the producer in modem radio, the function and operation of the
console, tape recording and playback units, microphones and sound, splicing and dubbing,
achieving effects and news-oriented talk shows. Prerequisite: JR410 or permission of
instructor.
JR413 Directed Individual Studies
(2,0)

2

Shine Sundstrom jou~alism inte1:'~hip at Sa_ult Ste. Marie Evening News: Experience in
ne~sroom and on assignment; wnting, rewnting; use of word processor. Prerequisites:
Ju~uor status; JR210 ~nd JR211. File application with dean of Arts, Letters and Social
Sciences School by fifth week of previous semester.

JAPANESE STUDIES
~e Japan Center for Michigan Universities provides staff and resources for the courses in
th!S minor. These courses are offered only at the Japan Center 1·n H"k
J
1 one, apan. .
JS105 Intensive Introductory Japanese Language I
(5,5)
5

This course is designed as an intensive introductory study of Japanese Th

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1

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JS106 Intensive Introductory Japanese Language II
(5,5)
5
This course is designed as a continuation of JS105 It ·11
.
and a research project in which communication ·.th wi stres~ uses of wntten Japanese
1
vital. The "New Jordan Method" will be the bas...... fJtahp~nese m_the community will be
.
IS o
e instruction.

Courses • 292

�{f~~l
. .

Culture and Society of Japan I
3

Th1
· course which examines the social and political deveIopment
of Js1saverybroad overview
w ran from prehistoric times to 1300 A.D. It combines written text materials with field
w~~ ~~ !mphasi~ ~ill be placed on the social organization of Japan and its relations~ips
,ft~titur~
Itional rebg1ous values, economic structuresI socialization of children and poht1cal
wa
~~

i

{f~~

2

Culture and ~ociety In Japan II

.

This is an overview of Japanese history which examines the political and social develop;ents of Japan ~m 1300 A.D. to the present. Special emphasis will be placed on the
ogulnate Tradition, the Meiji Restoration and 20th century political, economic and social
d eve
opments.
JS30t Japanese Art and Culture I
(4,0)
4

This co~e is a broad overview of the development of the painting, sculpturing, architecture and literary traditions of Japan from earliest times to 1300 A.O. Special emphasis will
be pl~ced on the historic collections available in Nara and Kyoto. Biweekly field trips to
examine and study local sites will be a regular portion of the insttuction.
JS302 Japanese Art and Culture II (1300 TO Present)
(4,0)
4
1:Jtis course is designed as a study of the development of Japanese art, architecture and
~terature from the Ashikaga Shogunate to the present. Special attention will be given to the
influences from Western civilization and its impact on Japanese culture.

LEGAL ASSISTANT STUDIES
Special topics courses will be available as need and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.
LAI02 Legal Research and Case Analysis

(3,0)

3

Introduction to the law library and its use. Students will develop research techniques and
skills in using encyclopedias, treatises, digests, case reporters, looseleaf services, annotated
reports, legal periodicals, legislation, legislative history, administrative materials,
shepardization and citation of legal authorities. Students will also develop skills in
analyzing, evaluating and synthesizing court opinions and statutory Jaw.
LAI25 Civil Litigation and Procedure
(4,0)
4
Concentration on Federal and Michigan rules of procedure prior to, during and after trial.
Detailed study of drafting pleadings, discovery procedures and case preparation for trial
and appeal. Prerequisite: LA102 and LA150.
LAI40 Pesonal Injury Litigation and Investigative Techniques
(3,0)

3

The study of personal litigation shall include principles of negligence, intentional torts,
strict liability, products liability and professional malpractice. Emphasis will be placed on
investigative techniques utilized in personal injury cases; students will draft complaints and
other documents used in such litigation. The course also covers interview techniques,
utilization of experts and documentary evidence.

Courses • 293

�LAISO The Legal Assistant Profession ,md Ethical Considerations
3

g~1rview of the legal assistant pro.fession including job qualificati~ns and emplott~:~f
portunities. General legal plinc1ples and terminology shall be discussed. 1:he . 0 t .1
0
p~fessional Responsibility and its application to legal assistants shall b~ ~tud1ed m de al
including such areas as: confiden!iality, conflict of interest, legal adverhsmg, competency
considerations and legal malpractice.
LA202 Legal Writing and Analysis
(3,0)
3

.

Introduction to legal writing styles and skills. Through review and preparation. of ~egal
documents, students will become acquainted with basic principles, style, organ~ahon and
structure of certain legal documents which shall include letter writing, ~reparation o~ .
memorandum of law and an appellate brief. Research skills and analysis of court opinions
will be further refined. Prerequisites: LA102 and LA125.
LA250 ·L aw Office Management, Systems and Technology
(3,0)

3

The management and organization of a law office, including such areas as staffing, . .
timekeeping, equipment, legal systems, file maintenance, public relations, and the ~tilization of computer technology in law office organization, litigation and case preparation shall
be discussed. Prerequisites: LA202 and LA125 or permission of instructor.
LA299 Legal Assistant Internship and Professional Development Seminar
(1,3-7)

4-8

A supervised work experience as a legal assistant with a law firm, government agency,
court or business enterprise such as a bank, corporation or insurance company. Personal
and professional goals shall be refined, including resume preparation, interviewing skills,
job search plan and overall career planning. Prerequisites: LA202, LA125, and permission
of instructor.
LA300 Seminar in Legal Assistant Studies
(variable)
1-4
A seminar dealing with selected topics in legal assistant shldies. The content of this course
may vary each time the course is offered. May be repeated with permission of advisor.
Prerequisites: LA202, LA125, and/or permission of legal assistant advisor.
LA305 Tribal Law and Government
(3,0)
3

A study of tribal law which will explore such areas as the structure of tribal government;
tribal sovere!gnty; treatil_!S; civil and criminal court jurisdiction in Indian country; tribal
res~urces; tribal ~conom1c development; taxation and regulation; rights of individual
Indians; and vano~~ federal laws and court cases concerning and affecting tribes and their
members. Prereqws1te: HS230, NA230, or permission of instructor. Also listed as NA305.
LA320 Real Estate Law
(3,0)
3
Various aspects of real estat~ law an~ procedures will be studied, including conveyances,
mortgages, land cont_racts,. titles, enviro_nm~ntal concerns, foreclosure proceedings and
landlord-t~nant relati?nships. Emphasis will be _Placed on preparation of legal documents
and pleadmgs regardmg real estate law. Prerequ1Sites: LA102 and LA125 or permission of
instructor.
LA321 Family Law
(2,0)
2

Areas of family law including marriage contracts, divorce, separation, child custody.
juvenile law and adoption will be explored. Prerequisites: LA102 and LA125 or per~ission
of instructor.

Courses • 294

�LA322 p

(J,O)

robate Law and Procedure
3

;!:t:robate ~ode _will be discussed in detail along with the major topics of wills, esta~es
prob 'guardianships, conservatorships and other probate court procedures. Preparation of
documents and pleadings will be emphasized. Prerequisites: LA202, LA125, and

LAJ:~

~~Ol Evidence an: Trial Practice

An in-:ctepth study of trial preparation and practice including gathering and organization of
~t~r:ials and information; discovery; depositions; voir dire; preparing trial witnesses and
ex dibits; pr~paring trial motions and briefs; jury instructions and forms; organizing the trial;
post-l:ial procedures and documents. The course also covers evidentiary rules as they ·
re te to tnal practice and preparation. Prerequisi_tes: LA125, LA140, LA1SO and LA202.

a11.

LA4 os No-Fault Automobile Law
3
"[;;e study of the Michigan no-fault automobile law, including Michigan statutory and case
. w developments; first and third party cases; recoverable benefits and damages; review of
~uran~e_policies; and the preparation and evaluation of such cases for settlement and trial.
rerequ1S1tes: LA125, LA140, LA1S0and LA202.
(3,0)

LA406 Worker's DiHbility Compensation Law
(2,0)
2
A study of the Worker's Disability Compensation Act, including both Michigan statutory
a_nd case law developments. Also, the administrative procedures and worker's compensation case preparation will be addressed. Prerequisites: LA125, LA140 and LA202.
LA4SO Advanced Legal Writing and Interviewing Seminar
3
An a~vanced study of legal research and writing including the preparation of complex
pleadings, legal documents, mediation summaries, settlement brochures, and trial and
appellate briefs. Development of interviewing and investigative skills and t~hniques with
regard to client and witnesses will also be discussed. Prerequisites: LA125, LA150, LA202,
and senior standing or permission of instructor.
(3,0)

LA490 Independent Study In Legal Assistant Studies

(1-4)

1-4

.

This may take the form of either a research project or a program of directed reading on a
specific topic. One to four credits over a period of one or two semesters may be granted
according to the nature of the student's project. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. May
be repeated up to a total of eight credits.

MATHEMATICS
Special topics courses will be available as need and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.
Based on a series of exams each student is placed in the beginning mathematics course
judged most appropriate for successful completion and mathematical progress. For courses
numbered 100 and above a student's curriculum major also affects course selection.
Courses numbered below 100 do not count toward graduation.
The following six courses are offered in a four-week, four meetings per week, format for
one credit each.

Courses • 295

�MA081 Pre-Algebra I
(1,0)

1

The first third of MA089. Prerequisite: none.
MA082 Pre-Algebra II
1
The second third of MA089. Prerequisite: MAOBI or placement by examination.
(1,0)

MA083 Pre-Algebra III
(1,0)

1

The final third of MA089. Prerequisite: MA082 or placement by examination.
MA084 Introduc:tory Algebra I
(1,0)
1
The first third of MA090. Prerequisite: MA083 or MA089 or placement by examination.
MAOSS Introduc:tory Algebra II
(1,0)
1
The second third of MA090. Prerequisite: MA084 or placement by examination.
MA086 Introductory Algebra III
(1,0)
1
The final third of MA090. Completion of this course with credit satisfies the mathematics
competency graduation requirement. Prerequisite: MAOSS or placement by examination.
MA089 Pre-Algebra
(3,0)
3
Arithmetic operations, fractions, decimals, proportions, percentages, descriptive statistics
and elementary geometry. Grading in this course is credit/no credit. Credit in this course
does not apply toward graduation. Prerequisite: None (Completion and content of the set
of courses MA081, MA082, and MA083 are equivalent to those of MA089.)
MA090 Introductory Algebra
(3,0)

3

Elementary algebra including equations, inequalities, problem solving, polynomials and
operations, graphing, systems of equations and radical expressions. Grading in this course
is credit/no credit. Credit in this course does not apply toward graduation. Prerequisite:
Completion of MA083 or MA089 or placement by examination. (Completion and content of
the set of courses MA084, MAOSS, and MA086 are equivalent to those of MA090.)
MA092 Intermediate Algebra
4
Algebra for students who have not had second-level high school algebra or who need a
refresher course in that level of algebra. Real'numbers and operations, solving and
graphing first degree equations and inequalities, solving systems of equations and
quadratic equations, algebra of polynomials, radical and rational expressions and equations, exponential and logarithmic functions. Prerequisites: One year of high school
algebra and a satisfactory score on the mathematics placement exam or MA086 with credit.
Credit in this course does not apply toward graduation.
(4,0)

MA103 Number Systems and Problem Solving
(3,2)
4
General notions of problem solving. Sets, functions, numeration systems and number
.
theory. Properties and operations of whole numbers, integers, fractions and decimals.
Prerequisite: Satisfactory mathematics placement examination score or MA092 with a grade
of "C" (2.00) or better.

Courses • 296

�MA104 Geometry and Measurement
(3,2)

4

Basic notions of geometry. Constructions, congruence and similarity. Motion geometry,.
symmetry and Tessellations. Concepts of measurement. Coordinate geometry. Prerequ1s1te: MA 103 with a grade of "C" (2.00) or better.
MA109 Trigonometry and Vecton
(2,0)

2

Trigonometric functions of a right triangle and of real numbers, graphs of trigonometric
functions, identities, inverse trigonometric functions, vectors and complex numbers.
Prerequisite: Satisfactory mathematics placement score or MA092 with a grade of C or
better.
MA111 College Algebra
(3,0)

3

Algebra for business, life and social science students. Inequalities, functions, graphs of
linear, polynomial and rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, mathematics of finance, systems of linear equations and matrices, linear programming, and
introduction to probability. Prerequisite: Two years of high school algebra and satisfactory
achievement on the mathematics placement exam or MA092 with a grade of C or better.
High school plane geometry also recommended. This course will not count toward a major
or minor in mathematics.
MA112 Calculus for Business and Life Sciences
(4,0)
4
~irnits, differentiation, applications of the derivative, integration, application of the definite
mtegral, techniques of integration. Calculus of exponential and logarithmic functions,
elementary differential equations, functions of several variables. Prerequisite: MAlll with
a grade of C or better. This course will not count toward a major or minor in mathematics.
MA140 Algebra for Technologists
(4,0)
4
Algebra for students of science and technology. Algebraic operations, functions and graphs,
factoring and fractions, quadratic equations, exponents and radicals, complex numbers,
exponential and logarithmic functions, systems of linear equations, determinants and
matrices, analytic geometry. Prerequisites: Two years of high school algebra and satisfactory achievement on the mathematics placement examination or MA092 with a grade of C
or better. This course will not count toward a major or minor in mathematics.
MA141 Technical Calculus I
(4,0)
4
The derivative and procedures of differentiation, integration and applications of integration, derivatives of trigonometric and inverse trigonometric functions, exponential
functions, and logarithmic functions. Prerequisites: MA109 and MA140 each with a grade
of C or better. High school trigonometry may be substituted for MA109 with instructor
approval.
MA142 Technical Calculus II
(4,0)
4
Integration of trigonometric, exponential and logarithmic functions methods of integration,
partial derivatives and double integrals, polar coordinates, curve fitting, series expansion of
functions, using Maclaurin, Taylor, and Fourier Series. First- and second-order differential
equations and Laplace transform methods. Prerequisite: MA141 with a grade of C or better.
MA143 Calculus for Engineering I
(3,2)
4
Limits and continuity, differentiation, derivative applications, integration. Analytical,
graphical and numerical approach with emphasis on engineering applications. Prerequisites: Two years of high school algebra and satisfactory placement on the mathematics

Courses • 297

�placemer:it exam, ACT exam, or ~A 140 with a grade of C or better. One-half year of high
school tngonometrr or MA109 with a grade of C or better. MA ISO with a grade of C or
better will also suffice.
MA144 Calculus for Enginerring II
4

(3,2)

Applications and techniques of integration, calculus of transcendental functions, infinite
series. Emphasis on engineering applications. Prerequisite: MA143 with a grade of C or
better.
MAISO Precalculus Mathematics
(4,0)
4
Basic theory of functions including polynomial, exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric
functions. Inequalities, topics from analytic geometry and plane trigonometry. Provides
the essential background for calculus and subsequent upper-level mathematics. Prerequisites: Two years of high school algebra and one year of plane geometry and satisfactory
achievement on the mathematics placement exam, or MA092 with a grade of C or better.
Courses in trigonometry and analytic geometry are recommended. This course will not
count toward a major or minor in· mathematics.
MA151 Calculus I
(4,0)
4
Limits, continuity, differentiation, applications of the derivative, integration, applications of
the definite integral. Prerequisite: High school mathematics which includes two years of
algebra, one year of plane geometry, and one-half year of trigonometry and satisfactory
achievement on the mathematics placement exam, or MA 150 with a grade of C or better.
152 Calculus II
)

4

arithm and exponential functions, inverse trigonometric functions, techniques of
~ gration, improper integrals, L'hopital's rule, infinite series, conic sections, polar
toordinates, parametric equations. Prerequisite: MA 151 with a grade of C or better.
MA207 Principles of Statistical Methods
(3,0)

3

Descriptive statistics, probability distributions (including normal, binomial and chi-square),
techniques of statistical inference including tests of hypotheses and selected nonparametric
tests. (This course is a survey of elementary statistical concepts.) Prerequisite: Comple!ion
of mathematics competency graduation requirement. This course will not count toward a
major in mathematics.
MA215 Fundamental Concepts of Mathematics
(3,0)

3

Elements of set theory, set algebra, cardinality, logic, mathematical induction, methods of
proof, functions, relations, equivalence relations. Prerequisite: MA151 or MA142 or MA112
(latter course with permission of instructor only).
MA216 Discrete Mathematics and Problem Solving
(3,0)

3

Selected topics from discrete mathematics including fundamental counting principles,
recurrence relations and an introduction to graph theory. A strong emphasis is placed on
fundamental problem-solving techniques. Prerequisite: MA215 or permission of instructor.
MA240 Mathematics for Automated Systems
(3,0)
3
Applied linear algebra and vector algebra, Laplace transform methods for solution of firstand-second order linear differential equations. Spherical and cylindrical coordinate
systems, graphing of kinematic quantities. Pre- or co-requisite: MA142.

Courses • 298

�MA243 Calculus and Linear Algebra for Engineers

(3,2)

4

Coni~ sections, parametric equations, polar coordinates, vectors, vector-valued func_ttons,
functions of several variables, partial differentiation and multiple integration. Matnx
algebra and determinants. Introduction to differential equations. Emphasis throughout the
course on engineering applications. Prerequisite: MA144 with a grade of C or better.
MA251 Calculus III
(4,0)
4
~imensional space, vectors, vector-valved functions, partial differentiation, multiple
mtegration, topics in vector calculus. Prerequisite: MA 152 with a grade of C or better.
MA261 Introduction to Numerical Methods
(3,0) alternate years
3

Floating point representation of numbers and floating point arithmetic. Survey of numerical m_ethods for solving a wide variety of common mathematical problems, including
~lution of a single non-linear equation, solution of a system of linear equations, matrix
inversion, numerical integration, function approximation, interpolation. Emphasis will be
on the actual computer implementation of common algoritluns for solving these problems.
Prerequisites: CS111 and either MA142 or MA152.
MA290 Independent Study in Mathematics
(1-4,0)
1-4

Special studies and/or research in mathematics for individuals or small seminar groups.
Course content to be arranged with instructor and with approval of the department head.
This ~ourse may be repealed for a maximum of eight credits. Prerequisites: Sophomore
standing or higher and permission of the instructor.
MA305 Computational Linear Algebra
(3,0) alternate years
3
Introduction to matrix algebra and vector spaces. An examination of the topics of linear
algebra, with an emphasis on computational aspects. Applications of matrices and linear
algebra in the natural and social sciences. Prerequisites: CSlll, and either MA112, MA14
orMAI51.
j
MA308 Probability and Mathematical Statistics
(4,0)
4

A_n introductory course in probability and mathematical statistics. Probability, probability
distributions, mathematical expectation, moment generating functions and the Central
Limit Theorem. Prerequisite: MA142 or MA152.
MA309 Applied Statistics
(3,0)
3
A continuation of MA308 including estimation of parameters, testing hypotheses,
nonparametic methods, analysis of variance, multiple regression and an introduction to
statistical software packages. Prerequisite: MA308
MA310 Differential Equations
(3,0)
3
Differential equations of first order, linear differential equations of second and higher
orders. Introduction to power series methods, applications. Prerequisite: MA152
MA321 History of Mathematics
(3,0) alternate years
3
Selected topics in the development of mathematics from the time of the ancient Babylonians
and Egyptians to the 20th century. Prerequisites: MA152 and MA215

Courses • 299

�MA325 College Geometry
(3,0) alternate years
3
Selected topics in geometry, including some or all of the following: Modem elementary
geometry, transformations, Euclidean constructions, dissection theory, projective geometry,
introduction to non-Euclidean geometry, and problems in foundations of geometry.
Prerequisites: MA152 and MA215.
MA341 Abstract Algebra I
(3,0) alternate years
3
An introduction to congruences, groups, subgroups, quotient groups, fundamental
homomorphism theorems, Sylow theorems. Prerequisite: MA215.
MA342 Abstract Algebra II
(3,0) on demand 3
A continuation of MA341 including rings, integral domains, ideals, quotient rings, the

natural homomorphism, fields and polynomial rings. Prerequisite: MA341.
MA343 Differential Equations for Engineers
(3,2)
4

First- and second-order differential equations; Laplace transformations; systems of
differential equations; Fourier series methods. Emphasis on engineering applications.
Prerequisite: MA243 with a grade of C or better.
MA351 Graph Theory
(3,0) alternate years
3
Selected topics in graph theory, including connectivity, matchings, edge and vertex

colorings, networks and tournaments. Prerequisite: MA216.
fA401 Mathematical Modeling
rO) alternate years
3

I!lected applications of mathematics in such areas as biology, economics, social science and
.lngineering are discussed. The construction of a mathematical model used to study a real
situation will be stressed, as well as interpretation of mathematical results in that context.
Prerequisites: Jr /Sr standing, a course in computer programming, and mathematical
maturity at the level of MA305, MA308, or MA310.
MA411 Advanced Calculus
3
(3,0) alternate years
An extension of the calculus in one, two, and three dimensions leading to the formulation
and solution (in simple cases) of the partial differential equations of mathematical physics.
Differential and integral calculus of vectors, divergence, curl, line, surface and volume
integrals, Green's divergence and Stokes' theorems, heat and wave equations, Fourier
series, orthogonal sets, boundary value problems, separation of variables. Prerequisite:
MA251.
MA413 Introduction to Complex Analysis
(3,0) on demand 3
The calculus of functions of a complex variable, algebra and geometry of complex numbers,
elementary functions, limits, derivatives, Cauchy-Rieman equatio ns, integrals, Cauchy
integral theorem, series, singularities, residue theorem. Prerequisite: MA251.
MA421 Real Analysis I
(3,0) alternate years
3
An examination of some of the foundations of the calculus, including basic topology of the
real line, limits, continuity, metric spaces, function spaces, some uniformity concepts.
Prerequisites: MA215 and MA251.

Courses • 300

�MA422 Real Analysis II
(3,0) on demand ·

3

Continuation of MA421 with emphasis on measure and integration. Prerequisite: MA421.
MA490 Research Topics In Mathematics
(1-4,0)
1-4

Special studies and/or research in mathematics for individuals or small seminar groups.
Course content to be arranged with instructor and with approval of the department head.
This course may be repeated for a maximum of eight credits. Prerequisites: Junior standing
or higher and permission of the instructor.

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
MBS03 Business Law
3
Basic principles of contract law and its application to sale of goods, with emphasis on legal
aspects of product marketing. Law of agency/ employment; business organizations,
·
including partnerships and corporations.
(3,0)

MBS08 Statistical Analysis
(3,0)

3

Overview of statistical analysis methods; application to business analysis and decision
making. Emphasis: Development of problem-solving and computational skills. Prerequisite: Mathematics competency.
MB521 Financial Accounting
(3,0)

3

Basic accounting principles; their application in business with emphasis on management
uses of accounting data in decision-making. Includes discussions of accounting control
systems and ethical issues.
MB52S Business Finance
(3,0)

3

Mathematics of finance; risk-return analysis and portfolio theory; financial markets and
securities; financial analysis; capital structure, leverage, and financing alternatives; financial
planning and forecasting; capital budgeting; valuation and cost of capital. Prerequisites:
MB508 and MB521 or equivalent.
MB561 Organizational Theory
3

Fundamental theories and concepts of management and their application to organization
theory and management functions, and processes.
MBS81 Marketing Concepts and Applications
(3,0)

3

Planning, organizing, directing and controlling of marketing sub-system in business
organizations. Focus on environment that influences marketing, and decisions facing
marketing managers such as selection, target marketing, designing marketing strategy, and
organizing and controlling marketing activities.
MB601 Quantitative Methods
3
Orientation to management science; introduces students to variety of deterministic and
probabilistic models useful in resolution of business related problems in functional
application areas. Prerequisite: MB508.
(3,0)

Courses • 301

�MB604 Managerial Economics
(3,0)

3

Application of economic theory and analysis to managerial decision-making including
demand theory and estimation, production theory and cost analysis, profit planning and
optimization techniques, consumer behavior, pricing strategy, economic forecasting.
Prerequisites: EC201, EC202, and MB508.
MB608 Research Techniques
(3,0)
3
Survey of research methods used in business; emphasis on development of a research
design. Survey techniques, experimental design, non-experimental designs and case study
method. Prerequisite: MB508.
MB611 Operations Management
(3,0)

3

In-depth exposure lo the management of operational systems. Focus: Development and
implementation of realistic solutions to complex problems related to operations management. Prerequisites: An introductory data processing course or equivalent experience,
MBSOS and MB60I.
MB621 Managerial Accounting and Control
3
A study of accounting concepts, budgeting, management planning and control, and

(3,0)

elements of cost accounting systems. Emphasis is placed on analysis and interpretation of
accounting reports for management purposes: measuring performance, controlling costs
and evaluating proposals. Prerequisite: MB521 or waiver of MB52I.
MB625 Financial Management
(3,0)

3

Advanced study of modem financial theory and issues with emphasis on the utilization of
current analytical techniques in the decision-making process. Case discussions and
readings from contemporary financial literature supplement the text assignments. Prerequisite: MB525
MB631 Revising Business Prose
(1,0)

1

Students will contribute documents from the work place. Students will learn to edit such
documents for clarity, conciseness and appeal. Prerequisite: BA23I.
MB653 Business and Society
(3,0)
3
A course designed to explore the role of business and society; U.S. government regulation/
deregulation, labor values and ethics, social responsibility, the changing international
environment and the future of the corporation.
MB654 Canadian Business Environment
(3,0)
3
For the foreseeable future Canada is likely to be subject lo a series of intense economic,
fiscal and political pressures. These stresses will shape the environment within which
business will operate in Canada. This course examines these pressures and their implications, particularly for the business community.
MB659 Administrative Policy
(3,0)
3
Concepts and relationships between a firm and its economic, social and political environment. Focus: Position of general manager in formulating strategic policy and implications
for attainment of corporate objectives. Prerequisite: Completion of common professional
component.

Courses • 302

�MB660 Organizational Behavior
(3,0)
3
Study and analysis of characteristics common to all organizations (behavior, structure and
process); application to the effective management of organizational behavior. Prerequisite:
MB56I.

MB.678 Collective Bargaining and Dispute Settlement

(3,0)
3
!ntroduction to theories and practices of negotiating and administering collective bargainmg agreements; negotiation process, legal constraints, subject matter of contracts, grievance
procedures, and arbitration. Prerequisite: MB561.

MB681 Marketing Management
(3,0)
3
Decision-making activities of marketing and consumer selection; promotional sales force
?'anagement; pricing; distribution channels. Emphasis is placed on the growing fields of
mtemational marketing and behavioral science. Prerequisite: MB581.

MB687 Advertising Management
(3,0)
3
An analysis of ways promotion techniques are applied to marketing-related activities. The
foeus is on the entire promotion mix and to include areas associated with solving problems
regarding the mix and various media. The course will examine how areas like consumer
beh~~or, the competitive climate and the legal environment may have an impact on
deos1on-making. Prerequisite: MB581.

MB691 Independent Study
(1-3,0)
1·3
Independent study and seminar; individual student guidance by faculty member for
selected research topics in business. Prerequisite: Admission to graduate program and
approval of program coordinator.

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Special topics courses will be available as need and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.

MEllO Manufacturing Processes I
(2,3)

3

Capabilities and limitations of machines and processes for production planning and
designing machinery, mechanical parts and systems. Prerequisites: none.

MEus Manufacturing Processes n
(2,3)
3
Continuation of MEUO. Contains advanced topics on capabilities and limitations of
machines and processes for production planning and designing machinery, mechanical
parts and systems. Prerequisites: ME110.
ME140 Computer-Aided Drafting and Geometric Dimension and Tolenncing
(CAD AND GD&amp;T)
(4,1)
4
Basic autocad (2-D) and (3-D) drawing, editing and dimensioning techniques are covered as
~ell as GD&amp;:T terms, definitions and rules. Students create their own GD&amp;T symbols
lib.rary and use it to make engineering drawings using autocad commands and GD&amp;T
pnnciples.

Courses • 303

�ME225 Strength of Materials
(3,0)

3

A study of stress analysis and measurements. Topics include axial, shear, torsion, bending
stresses, axial strains, shear strains, Poisson's ratio, Hooke's law and the transformation of
stresses and strains. Deflection of beams and buckling of columns are also treated. Prerequisite: EM220, MA161.
ME275 Engineering Materials
(2,3)

3

Physical structure of engineering materials, properties, testing and applications. In the
laboratory, the student will prepare and analyze the microstructure of various specimens.
Prerequisite: CH108, Corequisite: ME225
ME335 Fluid Mechanics
(3,0)

3

Theory and applications of principles of fluid mechanics with emphasis on problem
solving. Fluid statics, kinematics, continuity, energy and momentum problems are covered.
Dimensional analysis and pipe flow problems are treated. Prerequisites: EM220, MA144.
ME336 Thermodynamics I
(3,0)

3

Theory and applications of thermodynamics. First and second laws of thermodynamics,
energy conversion, properties of working substance, processes and cycles. Corequisite:
ME335.
ME350 Machine Design I
(3,3)

4

Design and selection of machine components and power transmission units. Topics covered
include curved beam theory, Catigliano's theory, static failure, impact and fatigue. Stress
analysis in the laboratory will include strain gages, uniax.ial testing machines, deflections
and buckling of beams and report writing. Prerequisites: EM225, EM275, and EM320.
ME425 Vibration
(3,3)

4

An 4'troductory course to vibrations analysis, including free, forced and damped vibrations
of one degree of freedom systems. Selected topics on machine balancing, monitoring and
noise control will be covered. Prerequisites: EM320, MA343.

ME430 Thermodynamics II md Heat TrilllSfer
(3,3)

4

Continuation of ME336. In addition, fundamentals of steady state, and transient heat
conduction, convection and radiation are covered. Design and analysis of heat exchangers
are also treated. Prerequisite : ME336.
ME440 Solid Modeling md Animation
(3,0)

3

Theory and application of three-dimension computer-aided drafting. Emphasis will be
placed on assembly drawings and presentation.
ME442 Finite Element Analysis
4
This course will cover the fundamentals of finite element analysis. Topics include: modeling elements, boundary condition~, loading, ~onvergence and an introduction to modal
analysis. Commercial software will be used m the laboratory along with 3-D mesh
generation. Prerequisite: ME3SO.
(3,3)

Courses • 304

�ME4SS Machine Design II
(3,3)
4
A continuation of ME350. Topics on design of fasteners, welds, gears, bearings, brakes,

clutches, and shafts are covered. Lab material includes experiments on photoelasticity,
fatigue, and computer simulations. Prerequisite: ME3SO.

MARKETING
Special topics courses will be available as need and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.
MK281 Marketing Principles and Strategy
(3,0)
3

A study of the marketing principles, variables, institutions, target markets, marketing mix
and the development of marketing strategy. Prerequisite: ENl 10
MK283 Principles of Selling
(3,0)
3

The study of personal selling and its requirements. Topics included are buyer behavior,
sales presentations from prospecting to closing the sale, and overcoming objections. Sales
interviews by students are an integral part of the course.
MI&lt;285 Retail Management
(3,0)

3

A study of the field of retailing. A survey of retail institutions; store location and organiza-

tion; buying and merchandising techniques; retail advertising, sales promotion and image;
human resource policies; and store protection.
MK381 Consumer Behavior
(3,0)
3
A study of behavioral concepts related to consumer behavior. Attention is directed toward

understanding consumer needs, perceptions, attitudes, intentions and behavior within a
strategic and managerial framework. Topics include the differences of complex decision
making and habit and between high and low involvement decision making. Emphasis is on
predicting and understanding purchase behavior for best firm/consumer needs' match.
Prerequisite: MK281.
MK384 Physical Distribution
(3,0)
3

An analysis of the physical supply /physical distribution system. Studies areas of movement control, including distribution centers and warehousing, traffic and transportation,
inventory management, information flow and cost-service alternatives. Prerequisite:
MK281.
MK387 Advertising Theory and Practice
(3,0)
3
A study of the principles and practices in various advertising media such as newspaper,

radio, television, outdoor and direct mail; consideration of creative methods, consumer
behavior, measurement of effectiveness and coordination with other aspects of the promotional program. Prerequisite: MK281.
MK480 Marketing Research
(3,0)
3

Application of research methods to the field of marketing. Methods of gathering and
presenting data, market analysis, consumer surveys and sales forecasting. Students will
participate in a research project. Prerequisites: BA211 and MK281

Courses • 305

�MK481 Marketing Management
(3,0)
3
A study of the essential tasks of marketing managers: (1) identifying marketing opportuni-

ties, (2) developing marketing plans, and (3) implementing these plans by introducing
marketing strategies. Prerequisite: MK281.
MK483 Sales Force Management
(3,0)

3

Principles and policies of sales organization; career opportunities; recruiting, selecting and
training sales people; motivation, supervision and evaluation of sales performance;
compensation plans, quotes and expense accounts. Prerequisites: MK281, MK283.
MK486 International Marketing
(3,0)
3
Principles and methods of international marketing; strategies for foreign market entry and
operations. Analysis of the environment of international marketing management with
emphasis on problems connected with social, cultural, institutional and economic variables
found in foreign markets. Prerequisite: MK281.

MANAGEMENT
Special topics courses will be available as need and interest develop. Consult the semester
course sch~dule for these.
MN360 Principles of Management
'3,0)

3

'rinciples and techniques applicable to the functions of management: Planning, organizing,
.irecting (staffing and leading) and controlling; development of management thought and
lecision-making; current issues and future concerns in management. Foundation course for
study and understanding of management theory and practice. Prerequisite: Junior
standing or permission of instructor.
MN365 Human Resource Management
(3,0)

3

An examination of current practices and recommended techniques by which management
procures, develops, utilizes and maintains an effective work force. The major areas studied
are: recruitment and selection, equal employment opportunity and affirmative action
programs, training and development, career planning and performance appraisal, compensation and benefits, safety and health issues, employee and labor relations, including
grievance handling, contract negotiation and remaining union-free as an organization.
Prerequisite: Junior standing or permission of instructor.
MN451 Labor Law
(4,0)

4

An analysis of labor laws pertaining to union-management relations; emphasis on the
private sector as well as on laws relating to health care institutions; legal aspects of
relationships between unions and their members; federal wage and hour laws, including
administration of the statutes and their relationship; applicable remedies for violations of
federal labor laws. Prerequisite: Junior standing or permission of instructor.
MN461 Management Simulation
(1,4)
3
Realistic simulations of business operations with an opportunity to practice the functions of
management by means of computerized models and cases. Prerequisite or corequisite:
FN34 I or permission of instructor.

Courses • 306

�MN464 Organizational Behavior
(3,0)

3

An _analysis of problems and cases relating to management and organizational be~avior
typically requiring decisions by an administrator. Topics include leadership, motivation,
communication, negotiation, problem solving, decision making, conflict resolution, group
dynamics, stress management, job design and organization structure. Prerequisite: MN360.
MN469 Collective Bargaining
(3,0)
3

An analysis of the process of collective bargaining, the major subjects of negotiation,
including arbitration of grievances; process of dispute settlements; and influence of larger
environment. The discussion includes theories of bargaining, strategies and weapons
available to both parties. Also examines collective employee-employer relationships in the
public se.ctor and tactics of public employee groups and agencies. Prerequisite: Junior
standing or permission of instructor.
MN471 Production and Operations Management: Models, Methods and Applications

~m

s

-

Study and analysis of operations of modem industrial and service organizations. Topics
covered include scheduling and assignment problems, forecasting, inventory models,
project management, mathematical programming, decision theory, game theory, Markov
models, replacement problems, queuing problems and simulation. Prerequisite: BA211 and
MN360, or permission of instructor.

MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
Special topics courses will be available as need and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.
MT215 Design for Manufacturing
(3,3)
4

A survey of design principles related to tooling design for cutting tools, jigs, fixtures and
dtes. An introduction to precision measurements and design concepts for assembly.
Prerequisite: ME110 or permission of instructor.
MT225 Statics and Strength of Materials
(3,1)
3

Fundamental concepts of statics and strength of materials. Solutions of problems introducing forces, moments, normal stress, shear stress, bending stress and torsional stress. Theory
and application of strain gages. Prerequisites: MA109 and MA140.
MT265 Quality Engineering
(2,0)
2

An introduction to the philosophy, principles and methods for the use of statistical process
controlling the manufacturing environment. Numerous control charts and frequency
distribution will be covered in detail. Management methods will be discussed. Prerequisite:
Math competency.
MT315 NC/CNC Manufacturing Process
(2,3)
3

Writing NC/CNC programs in machine codes, and the setup and trial runs to produce parts
from these programs. Computer software interfacing between programming languages and
various industrial machines will be stressed. Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) topics
and applications of CAM software will also be covered. Prerequisite: MEl 15.

Courses • 307

�MUSIC
Special topics courses will be available as need and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.
MUllO through MU161 count as humanities for general education requirements.
MUllO Orchestra
(0,3)

1

Perform regular series of concerts as a member of the Sault Symphony Orchestra. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
MUlll Orchestra
(0,3)

1

Perform regular series of concerts as a member of the Sault Symphony Orchestra. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
MU112 Band
1
Open to all University students. The concert band performs representative band and wind
ensemble literature and provides a challenging musical experience.
(0,3)

MU113 Band
1

(0,3)

Open to all University students. The concert band performs representative band and wind
ensemble literature and provides a challenging musical experience.
MU140 Chorus
(0,3)

1

Regular rehearsals and participation in various campus activities. Prerequisite: Permission
of instructor.
MU141 Chorus
(0,3)

1

Regular rehearsals and participation in various campus activities. Prerequisite: Perrnissio'n
of instructor.
MU160
(0,3)

Jazz Ensemble
1

Regular rehearsals and performances during school year. Prerequisite: Permission of
instructor.
MU161
(0,3)

Jazz Ensemble
3

Regular rehearsals and performances during the school year. Prerequisite: Permission of the
instructor.
MU170 Class Piano I
(0,2)
1
Beginning piano techniques. Music reading ability helpful but not required.
MU171 Class Piano II

:~~prove proficie~cy and techniques gained in MU170. Prerequisite: MU170 or perrnission of instructor.
·

Courses • 308

�MU180 Class Guitar I
(0,2)
1
Introduction to guitar playing including knowledge of musical rudiments, left and right
hand techniques and ensemble performance.
MU181 Class Guitar II
(0,2)
1
Course emphasizes increasing technical achievement, musicianship and the development of
individual musicality.

MU220 History and Appreciation of Music I
(4,0)

4

A survey of music from the Middle Ages to the early 19th century with emphasis on the
music of Bach, Handel, Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven. Counts as humanities credit for
general education requirements.
MU221 History· and Appreciation of Music II
(4,0)
4
A survey of music of the 19th and 20th centuries. Counts as humanities credit for general
education requirements.
MU250 Chamber Music I
(0,2)
1
For advanced students interested in solo and ensemble performance in a supervised
program. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
MU251 Chamber Music II
(0,2)
1
For advanced students interested in solo and ensemble performance in a supervised
program. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

MU260 History &amp; Appreciation of Jazz
(4,0)
4
The course explores the historical and stylistic development of jazz and explains how to
listen to this type of music. Counts as humanities credit for general education requirements.

NATIVE AMERICAN STUDIES
Special topics courses will be available as need and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.
NA141 Ojibwe I, Aniishnaabemowin
(4,1)
4
Introduction to the Ojibwe language's vocabulary, phonics and grammar. This course is
designed to acquaint the student with the minimum essentials of oral and written Ojibwe.
This course serves as the foundation for further study in the Ojibwe language and culture.
Students will begin to learn to read Ojibwe text. Students will learn to express themselves
orally and gain the necessary knowledge and skill that will prepare the student for Ojibwe
conversation.
NA142 Ojibwe II, Aniishnaabemowin
(4,1)
4
~urther ~tudy on ?iibw~ language vocabula'Y: phonics, gra~mar an~ elementary conversation. Th!S course 1s designed to further acquaint students with the minimum essenti ls f
oral and written Ojibwe. This course rounds out the foundation for further study 1. ~.. ~
language and culture. Students will continue to learn to read Ojibwe text, express ~e~- we

Courses • 309

�orally; and gain the necessary knowledge, skill and practice which will prepare the
1
!~u~~nt
for Ojibwe conversation and elementary writing. Prerequisite: NA141 or permission of instructor.
NA201 second-Year Ojibwe Conversation I, Aniishnaabemowin
4

f~::her study in Ojibwe language with particular focus on Ojibwe conversation. This
course will equip students with the essentials of oral and written Ojibwe. This course
rounds out the foundation for further study in the Ojibwe language and culture. Students
will continue to learn to read Ojibwe text, express themselves orally and gain the necessary
knowledge, skill and practice which will prepare the student for Ojibwe conversation and
elementary writing. Prerequisite: NA141, NA142, or permission of instructor.
NA225 Native Cultures of North America
(3,0)

3

A study of the Native American Indian and Inuit cultures of North America from earliest
times to the present, with emphasis on contrasting patterns of cultures. Also listed as

S0225.
NA230 Survey of American Indian History
(4,0)

4

A study of American Indian history from earliest times to the present, with emphasis placed
on the historical development of Indian tribes located in the Great Lakes region. Also listed
as HS230.
NA235 Survey of Native American Literature
(3,0)
3

An overview of Native American literature including myths, poetry, biographies, legends
and stories from recognized Indian and non-Indian authors. The significance of Indian
philosophy found in such literature will be emphasized. Prerequisite: EN210 or EN215 or
permission of instructor. Also listed as EN235.
NA305 Tribal Law and Government
(3,0)

3

A study of tribal law which will explore such areas as the structure of tribal government;
tribal sovereignty; treaties; civil and criminal court jurisdiction in Indian country; tribal
resources; tribal economic development; taxation and regulation; rights of individual
Indians; and various federal laws and court cases concerning and affecting tribes and their
members. Prerequisite: NA230, HS230, or permission of instructor. Also listed as LA305.
NA310 Seminar in Native American Studies
(3,0)

3

A seminar dealing with selected topics in Native American studies. The content of this
course may vary each time the course is offered. Prerequisites: NA225, 50226, NA230,
NA235, and NA305 or permission of instructor.
NA320 Contemporary Native American Issues
(3,0)

3

A study of current Native American issues, problems and concerns. Prerequisites: NA225,
50226, NA230, NA235, and NA305 or permission of instructor.

NATURAL SCIENCES
Special topics courses will be available as need and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.
NS101 Conceptual Physics
(3,1)
3
.
A survey of basic physical science principles emphasizing their applications in daily life.
Prerequisite: Completion of the mathematics competency graduation requirement.

Courses • 310

�NS102 Introduction to Geology
(3,2)
4
A survey course to acquaint students with the major concepts and phenomena inherent in a
study of geology. It will also provide sufficient background for a better understanding of
human relationships to the physical environment. Prerequisite: None.
NS103 Environmental Science
(3,0)
3
An introduction to environmental concepts and a brief survey of environmental issues
facing society. Emphasis is placed on solutions and the responsibility of the individual
towards these solutions.
NS104 Environmental Science Laboratory
(0,2)
1
Laboratory component of environmental science. Corequisite: NS103.

NS105 Physical Geography: Earth, Sun and Weather
(3,1) alternate years
3
Study of the physical properties of the earth's surface as they relate to weather and climat,
Credit for both GG108 and NS105 not permitted. Prerequisite: None.
NS107 Physical Geography: Landforms and Soils
(2,1) alternate years
3
·
Study of the physical properties of the earth's surface as they relate to landforms and soul!
Credit for both GG106 and NS107 not permitted. Prerequisite: None.

NS110 Chemistry in Society
(3,2)

4

An applied topical course examining the issues, problems and challenges facing modem
society with an emphasis on the underlying chemical principles and theories. Attention
will be given to decision-making activities, to developing critical thinking skills, and to
addressing social issues that relate to chemistry. Prerequisite: Completion of the mathematics competency graduation requirement.

NS119 Descriptive Astronomy
(3,1)
3
Introductory course with a balanced, comprehensive account of contemporary astronomy
with emphasis placed on the broad principles of astronomy rather than on a chronological
or historical framework. Prerequisite: Completion of the mathematics competency graduation requirement.

NURSING
Special topics courses will be available as need and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.
NUUO Introduction to Professional Nursing I
(1,0)

1

Focus on origin of nursing and its evolvement into current status as major profession. Role
of nursing in the health care delivery system: Philosophy of nursing; human needs theory;
introduction to nursing process.
NU211 Introduction to Professional Nursing II
(3,0)
3
Theoretical foundation for nursing practice, nursing concepts and theories needed to
promote, maintain and restore health throughout the life cycle, including nursing theory,
stress adaptation, ethics, teaching-learning and legal aspects. Prerequisite: PY155, NUllO
acceptance into nursing major. Corequisite: NU110 (transfer students only).
'

Courses • 311

�NU212 Health Appraisal
3
(2,3)
An introduction to nursing assessment component of the nursing process as a method of
determining a well individual's health potential and status across the lifespan. Emphasis is
on obtaining a health history, performing a nursing assessment and formulating a nursing
diagnosis. Prerequisites: PY155, HE208, BL122. Corequisite: HE232 and NU211.

NU213 Fundamentals of Nursing
(3,6)
S
Theoretical and clinical foundation upon which nursing is applied to individual client
experiencing common health stressors. Emphasis: Forming nursing diagnoses derived from
human needs theory and implementation of both appropriate nursing interventions and
related psychomotor nursing skills. Responsibilities as a health team member and as a selfdirected learner are also considered. Prerequisites: NUl 10, NU211, NU212, HE208, HE232,
and PYISS. Corequisites: HE209, BL223
NU325 Parent/Newborn Nursing
(3,6)

S

Theoretical and clinical foundation for care of the child-bearing family using familycentered approach. Emphasis: Teaching and health promotion. Stress adaptation and selfcare theories used to help clients cope with stressors encountered during child-bearing
cycle. Prerequisites: BL223, NU213, HE232, HE209, PY155.

NU326 Parent/Child Nursing
(4,6)

6
Theoretical and clinical foundation for application of nursing process in caring for children
and their families. Emphasis: Health promotion, maintenance and restoration with
application of principles and concepts related to growth and development, family theory
nd stress adaptation. Prerequisites: BL223, NU213, HE232, HE209, PYISS.

r

W327 Adult Nursing I
;4,12)
8
Combined theory and clinical laboratory with concepts of stress adaptation related to
common health alterations in each of the basic human need areas. Nursing clinical
experience is primarily in secondary care settings for adult clients. Prerequisites: BL223,
NU213, HE209, HE232, PYISS.

NU360 Professional Nursing Concepts
(4,0)

4

This course examines conceptual frameworks, nursing models and theories pertinent to the
practice of professional nursing. Factors which affect health behavior throughout the
lifespan are examined, and teaching/learning principles as well as change theory are used
to effect change. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the nursing completion program.

NU363 Comprehensive Health Appraisal
(2,3)

3
Application of theories from nursing and related sciences to health appraisal of the
individual through the lifespan. Emphasis on principles of comprehensive history taking
and physical assessment skills. Pre- or co-requisite: NU360.

NU431 Adult Nursing II
(4,12)
8
This is a theory and clinical laboratory course focusing on application of the nursing process
in care of the adult client with multiple health stressors. Basic human needs theory and
concepts of stress/adaptation, health promotion, health maintenance, health restoration and
teaching-learning are applied. The student collaborates with .t~e health team and applies
theory and principles of leadership and management in prov1dmg care in secondary and
tertiary care settings. Prerequisites: HE352, NU325, NU326, NU327. Corequisite: NU435.

Courses • 312

�NU432 Community Health Nursing
(3,6)
S
Theoretical and clinical foundation in community health nursing. The nursing process is
applied to communities, groups, families and individuals. Content includes the application
of public health nursing principles, levels of prevention and epidemiology. Expands the
roles of the nurse as teacher, collaborator, advocate and direct care provider. Examines
health care delivery trends and issues. Prerequisites: HE352 and all required junior-level
nursing courses.
NU433 Mental Health Nursing
S
(3,6)
Theoretical and clinical foundation in mental health nursing. Emphasis is on the use of the
therapeutic relationship and communication skills to help clients cope with stressors of life
experiences. Nursing, human needs theory, family theory, stress adaptation theory and
developmental theory are used to help the client achieve optimum level of mental health.
Prerequisites: HE352 and all required junior-level nursing courses.
NU434 Nursing Research
(3,0)

3

Focus is on the ethics, methods, evaluation of research studies and consideration of
application of nursing research findings in delivery of health care. Students discuss and
evaluate nursing research studies and develop and present sections of a research propoSf1'
Prerequisites: PY210 or MA207 and all required junior nursing courses, or NU360 for BSII
completion students.
NU43S Management in Nursing
(3,0)

3

Analysis of the leadership and management roles in professional nursing; focus is leadership/ management theories basic to the planning, organizing, directing and controlling of
nursing services in health care settings. Includes concepts of continued quality improvement, risk management, performance appraisal, employee relations. Prerequisite: NU360
(for BSN Completion). Corequisite: NU431 (for four-year program).
NU436 Contemporary Issues in Nursing
(2,0)

2

Analysis of issues involving the professional nurse. Explores role socialization from
student to professional nurse. Selected social, ethical, economic and legal issues will be
examined. Prerequisites: All required junior nursing courses or NU360 for BSN completion
students.
NU451 Critical Care Nursing
(3,0)

3

Assists student in developing nursing knowledge essential to care of critically ill client/
family. Health promotion maintenance and restoration interventions are stressed in care of
clients with severe alterations in basic human needs. Prerequisite: NU431 or graduate
nurse.
NU490 Independent Study
(1-4,0)
1-4
Individual investigation of topics tailored to student interest and need. Prerequisites:
Junior or Senior standing and permission of the instructor.

Courses • 313

�OFFICE ADMINISTRATION
Special topics courses will be available as need and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule. for these.
OA111 Keyboarding/Document Formatting I
(3,0)

3

Introduction to typewriter and computer keyboard; development of basic keyboarding skillalphabetic, numeric, and 10-key pad numeric; to assist student to reach optimal skill and
more efficiently use computer terminals, information processor and typewriter keyboards.
This course is intended for students with no previous typing experience. Students will be
pretested by the instructor the first day of class for placement in accordance with beginning
skill level. Also, formatting of business letters, memos, tables, and reports (APA, MLA, and
Turabian formats), using word processing software.
OA112 Keyboard Skillbuilding
(4,0) 7 1/2 weeks
2
Improvement of keyboarding speed and accuracy (both alphabetic and numeric), using
developmental programs and keyboarding drills. Student may take this course to accumulate two to four credits. Once an office administration student reaches 60 wpm skill on
alpha/numeric text (error rate -1 per minute) this course becomes an elective. Prerequisite:
OAlll or 30 wpm keyboarding skill.
0A113 Document Formatting II
(3,0)
3
Formatting of legal documents, medical histories and reports, governmental correspondence, accounting statements and technical text/data, using WordPerfect 6.1 for Windows.
Advanced WordPerfect features such as advanced merge, graphics, and desktop publishing
skills will be used to produce letter quality documents. Prerequisite: DP225.
OA119 Accounting Procedurres
(4,0)

4

Accounting experiences common to small business or professional offices; development of
basic principles underlying accounting procedures; techniques and records used in
analyzing, classifying, recording and summarizing transactions; accounting procedures
applied to a computer simulation for small businesses. May not be taken for credit
following successful completion of AC132.
OA235 Automated Office Systems
(3,0)
3
Lectures and discussions about effects of new technology on the workplace and the role
students are expected to play in the office. Such topics as technology, communications,
human relations and customer service techniques will be covered. A practice simulation in
either medical office or legal office will also be covered. Prerequisite: Word processing and
a grade of C or higher in EN210 or EN215, or permission of instructor.

PHYSICS
Special topics courses will be available as need and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.
PH221 Elements of Physics I
(3,2)
4
General principles of rigid body mechanics (kinematics, laws of motion, energy and
momentum), fluid mechanics and thermal physics. Prerequisite: MA109, and either MAlll
orMA140.

Courses• 314

�PH222 Elements of Physics 11
(3,2)
4
Vibrations and waves, electricity and magnetism, optics, relativity and modern physics.
Prerequisite: PH221 with a grade of C or better.
PH224 Topics in Physics for Electrical Technology
4
(3,2)
Vibrations and waves, optics, relativity and modem physics (identical to PH222). Electricity
and magnetism topics of particular relevance to electronic engineering technology.
Prerequisite: PH221 with a grade of C or better, sophomore standing in EET coursework,
and MA141 (which may be taken concurrently).
PH231 Applied Physics for Engineers and Scientists I
(3, 2)
4
An introductory course in rigid body mechanics and fluid mechanics using calculus and
with emphasis on practical application. Intended primarily for students in engineering,
physical science and mathematics curricula. Prerequisite: MA151 or MA143.

PH232 Applied Physics for Engineers and Scientists II
(3,2)
4
Continuation of PH231. Introduction to thermal physics, electricity, magnetism, electromagnetic waves, and optics. Prerequisite: PH231 with a grade of C or better.
PH241 Applied Physics for Engineers and Scientists I
4
(3,2)
An introductory course in rigid body mechanics and fluid mechanics using calculus with
emphasis on practical applications. Intended primarily for students in engineering, physic
science, and mathematics curricula. Prerequisite: MA160.
PH242 Applied Physics for Engineers and Scientists II
(3,2)
4
A continuation of PH241. An introduction to thermal physics, electricity, magnetism,
electromagnetic waves and optics. Prerequisite: PH241 with a grade of C or better.
PH290 Independent Study in Physics
(1-4,0)
1-4
Special studies and/or research in physics for individuals or small seminar groups. Course
content to be arranged with instructor and with approval of the school dean. This course
may be repeated for a maximum of eight credits. Prerequisites: Sophomore standing or
higher and permission of the instructor.

PHILOSOPHY
Special topics courses will be available as need and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.
PL204 Introduction to Philosophy
(3,0)
3
A study of selected philosophical problems and of methods and ways to answer them.
Counts as humanities credit for general education requirement. Prerequisite: EN210 or
EN215; or permission of instructor.
PL20S Logic
(3,0)
3
An introductory course in logic; study of the role of logical methods of the rational
approach to knowledge; consideration of such concepts as definition, implication, inference,
syllogism, deduction. Counts as humanities credit for general education requirement.
Prerequisite: EN210 or EN215; or permission of instructor.

Courses • 315

�PL302 ANCIENT WESTERN PHILOSOPHY
(3,0)

3

A study of the origins and the development of Greek and Roman philosophy from the preSocratics to the early Christians. Counts as humanities credit for general education
requirement. Prerequisite: EN210 or EN215; or permission of instructor.

POLITICAL SCIENCE
Special topics courses will be available as need and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.
PSUO Introduction to American Government and Politics
(4,0)
4
An introductory survey of American national government and politics.
PS120 Introduction to Legal Processes
(3,0)
3
An introduction to the nature and characteristics of law as it operates in the United States:
structure and function of the judiciary, process of litigation, influences on law, and impact
and enforcement of judicial decisions.

PS130 Introduction to State and Local Government
(4,0)

4

A study of the politics and organization of state and local governments, with an emphasis
on specific policy issues such as education, criminal justice and economic development.
PS160 Introduction to Canadian Government and Politics
(3,0)
3
An introductory survey of Canadian government and politics.
PS201 Introduction to Public Administration
(3,0)

3

This course provides an overview of the field of public administration. It examines the
types of organizations, the relation of administration to politics and public management.
PS211 Political Science Research and Statistics
(4,0)
4
An introduction to research methods and statistical applications in political science and

public administration. Among other research methods, the course examines survey
research, content analysis, experimental design and analysis of existing data. Introduces
students to the basics of descriptive and inferential statistics, up through correlation and
regression. Prerequisite: Fulfillment of mathematics competency graduation requirement.
PS222 Introduction to the Legal Profession
(2,0)

2

Students will become familiar with how the law functions, how the legal profession has
evolved, how to prepare for and apply to law school and how law schools differ from
college. Prerequisites: 1'5110, 120.
PS241 Introduction to International Relations
4
h
d
f·
.
1 I .
An introductory study of the factors that influence t econ uct o mternationa re ations
d of the various methods by which those relations are conducted. This material will then
: applied to an examination of some appropriate current international controversies.
(4,0)

Courses • 316

�PS247 Model United Nations
(1,0)
1
This course includes required participation in the model United Nations program, in which
students represent specific countries and become familiar with their background and
politics. The goal is an understanding of how the United Nations functions. May be
repeated for up to a total of four credits, but no more than two credits may be counted
toward a political science major or minor. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
PS290 Research Topics in Political Science
(1-4,0)
1-4
This may take the form of either a research project or a program of directed reading on a
specific topic. One to four credits over a period of one or two semesters may be granted
according to the nature of the student's project. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

PS301 Policy Analysis and Evaluation
.
(4,0)
4
Examines how public issues and problems are analyzed to assist in the development of
public policies. Considers the process of evaluating public programs to determine whether
they are to be expanded, cut back or continued at the current level. Prerequisite: Permission
of instructor.
PS325 Politics and Media
(3,0)
3
Examines the impact of electronic and print media on contemporary American politics.
Evaluates proposals for changing the method and role of media coverage of government
and politics. Prerequisites: PS110 and junior standing or permission of instructor.
PS331 Comparative Politics of Western Europe and Russia
(4,0)
4
Institutions and functioning of government in major European states, such as Great Brita·
France, Germany and Russia. Prerequisite: PS110.
PS334 Middle East Politics
(3,0)

3

An examination of government and politics in the Middle East, with special emphasis on
the influences of Islam and nationalism on both international and domestic politics of the
area. Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing, or permission of instructor.
PS351 Political Philosophy I
(4,0)
4
An examination of political philosophy from the ancient Greeks through the Reformation,
concentrating on Plato, Aristotle, Augustine, Aquinas and Machiavelli. Prerequisites: PSUO
and junior or senior standing, or permission of instructor.
PS352 Political Philosophy II
(4,0)
4
An examination of political philosophy from the seventeenth century to the twentieth
century, concentrating on Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Hume, Burke, Bentham, Mill, Hegel,
and Marx. The course includes analysis of the period's main ideologies: Conservatism,
liberalism, socialism, communism, anarchism, fascism and national socialism. Prerequisites:
PSl10 and junior or senior standing, or permission of instructor.
PS357 Politics of Violence
(3,0)
3
An interdisciplinary examination of the origin, nature and consequences of political
violence, including war, revolution and terrorism. Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing
or
permission of instructor. May also be used for sociology credit.

Courses • 317

�PS364 Political Parties, Interest Groups and Public Opinion
(3,0)
3
1· .
Examines the roles of po 1hcal parties and interest groups in the American political system,
especially in elections ~n_d lobbying activities. The formation and uses of public opinion are
also analyzed. Prerequ1s1te: PSI!O.
PS367 Congress and the Presidency
(4,0)
4
Examines the legislative and executive branches of government as parts of the policymaking process. Prerequisite: PSllO.
PS401 Principles of Public Administration
(3,0)
3
Examines major issues and methods in public administration. Analysis of specific public
policy issues. Prerequisite: Advanced standing or permission of ~structor.

PS411 U.S. Foreign Policy I
(3,0)
3
A study of the formulation and conduct of American foreign policy. Analysis of relevant
factors, institutions which influence the formulation and conduct of policy; and an
examination of selected foreign policies. Prerequisite: PSl 10.
PS420 Politics of the World Economy
(4,0)
4
Power conflict at the international economic level and its impact on the politics of various
nations, states, regions and interests. Prerequisites: PSI!O or PS160, and junior standing, as
well as either EC201 or EC202, or permission of the instructor. PS241 recommended but not
required.
PS463 Seminar in Political Science
(1-3,0)
1-3
A reading and discussion seminar dealing with selected topics in political science. Course
may be repeated with permission of instructor. Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing, or
permission of instructor.

PS467 Constitutional Law and Civil Liberties
4
(4,0)
Principles of the American Constitution: separation of powers, federalism, the powers of the
national and state governments, and limitations on the exercise of these powers as well as
principles of the American Constitution respecting civil rights and liberties, The Bill of
Rights, equal protection of the laws, citizenship and suffrage, and limitations on the exercise
of those rights. Prerequisite: PSI20 or its equivalent, or permission of instructor.
PS490 Independent Study in Political Science
(1-3)
1-3
Independent research or directed study under the supervision of a faculty member.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. May be repeated for a total of nine credits.

PS491 Senior Seminar I
(3,0)
3
The first course in a capstone sequence required of all political science majors. The course
examines the history of political science and public administration and reviews contemporary approaches and recent research. Students prepare a research proposal to be carried out
in PS492. Prerequisites: Political science major and senior standing, or permission of
instructor.

Courses • 318

�PS492 Senior Seminar II
(3,0)
3
Completion of the research project begun in PS491 . Students will make oral presentations
of their project results at the end of the course to other students, faculty and invited guests.
Prerequisite: PS491.
PS499 Political Science/Public Admlnlstr;ation Internship
(1,9 - 27)
3-9

Students arrange, with the assistance and approval of the instructor, a supervised work
experience in a governmental, community or nonprofit organization. Students perform
professional tasks under the supervision of agency personnel. The students' review and
evaluation of the work experience is under the direction of the instructor. Permission of the
instructor required by the seventh week of the preceding semester. Course may be repeated
to a maximum of nine credits.
PS601 Foundations of Public Administration
(3,0)

3

Introduction to public administration by providing an overview of the central issues, values
and problems associated with the field. Through the use of the case study method, public
administration will be examined as the operation of government entities.

PSYCHOLOGY
Special topics courses will be available as need and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.
PYlOl Introduction to Psychology
(4,0)
4

A general introduction to the systematic study of behavior and mental processes in human
and animals.
·
PYlSS Lifespan Development
3
Human psychological development from birth to death. This course covers social,
emotional and intellectual development across the lifespan. This course will not count
toward a major or minor in psychology.
(3,0)

PY201 Communication Skills in Counseling
(2,1)
3
This course covers the essential elements of establishing a therapeutic relationship,
including active listening skills, empathy and confrontation. Students both explore their
potential to be congruent and authentic as counselors and demonstrate counseling skills
with voluntary, involuntary and crisis counselors. No prerequisite. Also listed as SW201.
PY210 Statistics
(3,0)
3
Introduction to basic statistical methods of analyzing psychological data. Emphasis is
placed on statistical inference, e.g., t-tests, F-tests and selected non-parametric tests. This
course provides students with basic statistical concepts and skills necessary for laboratory
and survey work, and for understanding psychological literature, and introduces them to
statistical analysis on the computer. MA207 may be used in place of PY210 to meet the
psychology major and minor requirements. Prerequisite: Fulfillment of mathematics
competency graduation requirement.

Courses• 319

�PY212 Expuhnental Psychology

(3,0)
3
.
An examination of the basic research methods employed in the social sciences with
emphasis on the experiment. Topics: Epistemology, laboratory experiments, field experiments, survey construction, correlational research. Students will each participate as a
subject and an experimenter, collect data, analyze data, and write a laboratory report
according to the editorial style of the American Psychological Association. Prerequisites:
PY101 and PY210 or MA207.
PY217 Soci,ll Psychology

(3,0)
3
Topics include attitude formation and change, interpersonal attraction, aggression, altruism,
conformity and environmental psychology.
PY228 Organizational Behavior

(3,0)
3
An introduction to the theories, principles and practices of organizational behavior within
the workplace. May be used for sociology credit.
PY240 Behavior Management

(3,0)
3
Systematic introduction to behavioral concepts and techniques. Self-management applications and behavioral assessments in applied settings serve as practical lab experiences.
PY259 Abnormal Psychology

(3,0)
3
This course is a systematic investigation of the identification, dynamics and treatment of
deviant and maladaptive behavior.
PY26S Child and Adolescent Development
(3,0)
3
Psychological development of the child through adolescence. Social, emotional and
intellectual development are covered, with consideration of genetic, prenatal and postnatal
influences. Prerequisite: PY101.
PY291 Group Counseling

(3,0)
3
This course examines the theory, techniques and practice of group counseling. Students
will become familiar with basic group process, theoretical perspectives and their application
to group counseling. Prerequisite: PY203.
·
PY301 Exceptional Child and Adolescent
(3,0)
3
The study of physically, intellectually and socially exceptional children and adolescents,
including their characteristics and unique educational needs. Prerequisite: PYISS or PY265.
PY311 Leaming and Motivation

(3,0)
3
An introduction to the theory and research of learning. Factors are examined that influence
the acquisition and performance of behaviors in classical and instrumental learning
paradigms. Prerequisite: PY212.
PY3S7 Personality Theory

(3,0)
3
This course surveys the major psychological theories used to conceptualize, treat and
research personality issues. Prerequisite: 12 hours of psychology or permission of instructor.

Courses • 320

�PY383 Industrial Psychology
(3,0)
3
The principles of human behavior in the industrial situation are studied with particular
emphasis given to scientific methods of selecting, utilizing, and evaluating a work force in
ways consistent with the well-being of the individual worker. Prerequisites: PY101 and
statistics.
PY385 Health Psychology
3
.
This course covers psychoneuroimmunology and stress as they impact on human health
and disease as well as psychological interventions which promote physical well being and
healing. Prerequisite: J.unior standing or permission of instructor.
(3,0)

PY391 Family Therapy
(3,0)

3

This course applies a systems framework to the understanding of family dynamics and
introduces structural perspectives and modalities for family intervention. Prerequisites:
PY101 and junior standing.
PY396 Tests and Measurements
(3,0)

3

This course has two parts. Part one covers measurement theory, the properties of the
normal curve, reliability, validity and measurement statistics. Part two reviews major tests
used by researchers, educators, clinicians, counselors, addictions counselors and industrial
psychologists. Prerequisite: 50201, PY210, MA207 or equivalent.
PY456 History and Systems of Psychology
(3,0)
3
An examination of persons, events, theories, schools and systems that influenced and definl
c~ntemporary psychology. Prerequisite: PY311.
PY457 Cognition
(3,0)

3

A survey of recent findings on cognition in humans. Topics include learning, memory,
problem solving, language and complex perceptual processes. Prerequisite: PY311.
PY459 Physiological Psychology
3
This course is an introduction to the neurophysiological structures of the brain and their
functions as regulators of animal and human behavior. Prerequisite: PY311.
(3,0)

PY490 Research Topics in Psychology
(1-4)
1-4
This may take the form of either a research project or a program of directed reading on a
specific topic. One to four credits over a period of one or two semesters may be granted
according to the nature of the student's project. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. May
be repeated up to a total of six credits.
PY498 Senior Research I
3
The study of methods employed in gathering data for research purposes including direct
observational techniques a nd self-report measures. Students will also learn to use the
computer to gather data, analyze data and present data graphically; and will develop a
research prospectus. Prerequisites: PY210, PY212, PY311.
(3,0)

PY499 Senior Research II
(4,0)
4
Applications of the principles derived from PY498 to the investigation of a research topic.
Also, presentations on recent developments and approaches in psychology, including
ethical issues in research. Prerequisite: PY498.

Courses • 321

�RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES
Special topics courses will be available as need and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.
RA103 Badminton and Racquetball
1
This course will se"rve to introduce the student to two racquet sports: Racquetball and
badminton. The course will offer each sport for 7.5 weeks and then the student will rotate
to the other racquet sport.
(0,2)

RA105 Bowling
(0,2)

1

This course will emphasize delivery, scoring etiquette, strategies for converting spares, spot
vs. pin bowling, and learning about handicapping. The course will involve theory as well
as practical experience.
RA106 Backpacking
(0,2)

1

Introduction to equipment, safety precautions, environmental concerns and skills needed to
successfully backpack. Class will experience a weekend backpacking trip.
RA107 Canoe Techniques
(0,2)
1
This course will introduce the student to the basic strokes and canoe safety associated with
flat water canoeing.
RA108 Outdoor Survival
(0,2)

1

This class will focus on the appropriate strategies to employ to avoid a survival situation. It
will also expose the student to various techniques and strategies to employ should they find
themselves "lost" or unexpectedly spending several days and nights in the out-of-doors.
RA109 Rocle Climbing and Rappelling
1
This course will introduce the student to the components associated with top rope climbing
and rappelling. The student will become familiar with equipment, knots, setting up a safe
site, terminology and technique.
(0,2)

RAllO Golf

1
This course is designed to provide the beginning golfer with the fundamentals of the
activity and to further play as a lifetime recreational activity.
(0,2)

RA114 Self Defense
(0,2)

1

This course is designed to introduce the student to the philosophy, concepts and various
strategies associated with the martial arts. Physical and mental conditioning and physical
techniques associated with the art of self defense will be presented and practiced.
RA119 Cross Country Skiing
(0,2)
1
This course will introduce the student to the sport of cross country skiing. Emphasis will be
placed on basic skill development, equipment selection, maintenance of equipment and the
enjoyment of winter and the beauty it has to offer. The majority of class time will be spent
skiing; class instruction will occur during the ski, usually on a one-to-one basis to meet the
needs of the student.

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�RA125 Tennis
(0,2)

1

This course is intended to develop each student's present knowledge and skills in order that
they will be able to pursue teMis as a lifetime leisure activity.
RA127 Volleyball
(0,2)
1
This course is designed to develop basic skills and progression in power volleyball.
Conditioning, drill, game tactics and rules will be practically applied.

RA129 Basketball
(0,2)

1

This course is designed to expand each student's present knowledge and skill specific to
skill execution, game play, game strategy and rules. May not be repeated for credit. Not
available for credit to any student/ athlete playing intercollegiate basketball.
RA130 Intercollegiate Sports Skills
(0,2)

1

Will meet as directed by instructor. The course is designed for student-athletes involved in
intercollegiate athletics. It provides the opportunity to develop advanced skills in their
respective sports. The course may be taken two times for a total of two credits. It may be
taken only once per academic year and only during the term in which the student-athlete is
participating in an intercollegiate sport.
RA150 Individualized Physical Fitness
1
This class is designed lo enable the student to discover his or her own level of fitness and
develop and implement an exercise program that will address personal fitness concerns.
Central to this process is introducing the student to various aspects of a balanced fitness
program and providing personal assistance to the student in selecting beginning fitness
·
goals and appropriate progression of those goals.
(0,2)

RA151 Jogging for Fitness
1
Introduction to jogging as a means of developing physical and mental fitness. Development
of an activity ideal for lifetime leisure involvement.
(0,2)

RA152 Orienteering
(0,2)
1
The focus of this class will be to introduce the student to map and compass reading skills
and techniques associated with coordinating their use. It will also introduce the student to
the competitive sport of orienteering.
RA153 Weight Training
(0,2)
1
This class is designed to familiarize each student with basic weight training knowledge.
The student will become familiar with muscular systems, functions, and safe and effective
ways to organize and implement a weight training routine.
RA160 Adapted Activities
1
Leisure activities adapted to meet the needs of students with disabilities. Emphasis on
walking, jogging and aquatics. (May be repeated for credit.)

(0,2)

RA173 Social Dance
(0,2)

1

This course is designed to provide participants with a broad range of dancing patterns and
rhythmic skills. Through social interaction, the following social dances will be learned:
Mixers, round dance, square dance and ballroom dance.

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�RA174 Aerobic Dance
(0,2)

1.

This course will proVlde the student with an opportunity to become involved in a structured aerobic dan~e p~gram. The purpose of this type of programming is to improve an
individual's physical fitness through rhythmic and dance activities.
RA180 Beginning Skating
1
The students will be provided with an opportunity to learn the basic fundamentals of
skating and to gain sufficient knowledge of the sport so that they may continue to enjoy and
improve for the rest of their lives.
(0,2)

RA194 Scuba
(0,2)
1
This course is designed to introduce the student to the appropriate and safe use of selfcontained underwater breathing apparatus.

RA19S Beginning and Advanced Beginning Swimming
(0,2)
1
Course meets in pool two hours a week. Mostly lab work but some lecture. Students cover
material in Red Cross beginner and advanced beginner courses and receive certification in
one or both depending on skill level attained.
RA196 Intermediate and Advanced Swimming
(0,2)
1
Course meets in pool two hours a week. Mostly lab work but some lecture. Students cover
aterial in Red Cross Intermediate and Swimmer courses and receive certification in one or
pth depending on skill level attained. Prerequisite: Red Cross advanced beginner certifica~ion or equivalent skills.
RA197 Physic.al Fitness for L.aw Enfon:ement
1
This course will provide senior criminal justice students enrolled in the Michigan Law
Enforcement Officers Training Council certification track with the opportunity to maintain
their physical prowess and to prepare for the state physical ability test. Prerequisite: Senior
criminal justice students enrolled in the MLEOTC track.
(0,3)

RA210 Lifeguarding
(0,4)

2

Course meets in pool four hours a week. Mostly lab work, some lecture. Students cover
material in Red Cross Basic and Emergency Water Safety course and Red Cross
Lifeguarding course. Students receive certification in one or both depending on skill level
attained. Either certificate qualifies students to take water safety and lifeguarding Instructor course, RA211. Prerequisite: Red Cross intermediate swimming certificate or equivalent
skills.

RA211 Water Safety and Lifeguard Instructor
(0,4)

2

Course meets four hours a week, 70 percent of the time in the pool and 30 percent of the
time in the classroom. All students cover material in Red Cross water safety instructor
course and do a teaching practicum at the Lake Superior State University pool. Those
students entering with a current lifeguarding card may also cover lifeguarding instructor
material. Prerequisites: Current Emergency Water Safety or Lifeguarding certificate.

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�RECREATION
Special topics courses will be available as need and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.
.
RClOl Introduction to Recreation and Leisure Services
(3,0)

3

Overview of philosophy, history, theory, programs, professional leadership and organizations, economics and leisure service delivery systems.
·
RCIOS Program Development and Leadership in Recreation and Leisure Services
(3,0)
3

Principles of leadership skills and styles are applied to various recreation settings with
emphasis on group interaction and face-to-face leading. Programming fundamentals for
effective leisure services delivery are explored and implemented. Prerequisite: RC101.
RC212 Instructional Methods in Adapted Aquatics
(1,2)
2

Based on American Red Cross adapted aquatics guidelines, the course is designed to help
students develop skills used when planning, implementing, instructing, and evaluating
water activity programs for those with a disability. Current water safety instructors (WSI'
may become American Red Cross certified as adapted aquatics instructors. People who c
not have a WSl may become American Red Cross certified adapted aquatics aides.
RC220 Methods in Arts and Crafts
(3,0)
3
A variety of arts and crafts media are studied and applied to specific recreation settings

with concentration on leading and programming. Prerequisites: RC101 and RCIOS.
RC240 Foundations of Therapeutic Recreation
(3,0)
3

An introduction to the profession of therapeutic recreation. Students will be introduced to
history, philosophy, current professional trends, professional organizations, professional
literature and career opportunities for therapeutic recreation specialists. The health care
team and the role of the therapeutic recreation specialist will also be explored. Prerequisite:
RCIOl and RC105.
RC262 Outdoor Recreation
(3,0)
3

This course will introduce the student to a variety of topics and content areas related to
outdoor recreation. These topics will include outdoor education, organized camping and
adventure education. Also included will be an opportunity to becm,ne familiar with
outdoor living skills. Prerequisite: RC105.
RC270 Sports Management
(3,0)

3

This course will provide philosophies, organization techniques and administration
principles for youth sports, officiating, intramurals, organized athletics and recreational
sports. Issues on assessment, design, implementation, and evaluation for sports programs
in today's society will be explored. Investigation of appropriate resources, professional
organization's impact, training methods, certification processes and gender issues will be
highlighted. Prerequisites: RCIOI _and RC105 or permission of instructor.
RC280 Readiness in Games, Activities and Sports
(3,0) alternate years
3

This course will focus on the selection and implementation of games, activities and sports
whic~ are age-app~priat_e for the_cliente~e bemg se_rved. _Psychological, sociological,
emotional and phys1olog1cal readiness will be studied as 1t relates to implementation,

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�modification and presentation of games, activities, and sports to various age groups. Both
positive and negative outcomes will be identified.
RC295 Practicum
1·2

Practical experiences designed to provide the student with various types of recreation
programs. The student will work under a site supervisor specialized in that particular area
of the student's interest. One credit hour for every 45 hours of practical experience. May be
repeated for up to four credits.
RC320 Dance and Rhythmic Activities for Recreation
(3,0)

3

Study of dance in social and therapeutic settings; developing skills to lead programs and
adopt a variety of rhythmic activities for individuals and groups: Creative movement,
improvisation, variety of social dance, historical significance to actual implementation.
Prerequisites: RC101 and RC105.
RC340 Program Development in Therapeutic Recreation
(3,0)
3

Students will explore in detail the therapeutic recreation service model which will include
the components of treatment, leisure education and recreation participation. All aspects of
comprehensive and specific program planning will be explored with a special concern for
the development of individualized behavioral objectives. Prerequisite: RC240.
RC342 Disabilities Seminar in Therapeutic Recreation
(3,0)

3

An extensive survey of disabling conditions which the therapeutic recreation specialist may
encounter. Emphasis will be placed on incidence, characteristics, etiology, restrictions to
involvement and most current research. Class will be taken on a student research/
presentation format. Prerequisite: RC240.
RC344 Recreational Pursuits and Disabling Conditions
(3,0)
3
A study of specialized recreational and athletic opportunities available to individuals with

disabling conditions; such opportunities will be presented as potential activities to be
included as part of comprehensive therapeutic recreation services. Practical applications
will be encountered. Prerequisite: RC342.
RC346 Clinical Issues and Practice in Therapeutic Recreation
(2,4)
3

Through a combination of directed fieldwork and classroom instruction, students will begin
to apply therapeutic recreation theory and program development to the clinical environ·
ment. Issues of professional development, confidentiality, assessment, documentation and
evaluation will be covered. Prerequisites: RC340, RC 342.
RC362 Land Management for Recreation Purposes
(3,0)
3
This course is designed to meet the needs of the student pursuing a parks and recreation
degree. Provides insight and understanding for problems inherent to managing recreation
lands for optimum use and minimum impact. Also, for recreation majors in outdoor
recreation option. Prerequisites: RC IOI, RC262.
RC365 Expedition Management
3
(2,2)

Intensive study of performance, programming, leadership and m~nagement skills in~olved
in conducting wilderness and back country recreation programm1~g. The s~dent w_1ll
become aware of various theoretical support structures and paradigms associated :,v1th
adventure education and the values associated with the use of outdoor programming as a
therapeutic intervention modality. Course content includes: Initiating and programming

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�wilderness/back country experiences, group dynamics and outdoor living skills. A ten-day
outing is required immediately upon completion of the semester. Prerequisite: RC262 or
permission of instructor.
RC370 Recreation for the Elderly
(3,0)
3
Geared to individuals who will be working with senior citizens in recreation programs,
hospitals, nursing homes and family members. The aging process will be studied from the
perspective that sound principles will be applied to leading and programming for this
growing segment of our population. Prerequisite: RC101, RC105, and 200 level recreation
electives.
RC390 Recreation Leader Apprenticeship
(1,0)

1

Practical experience in learning to teach and lead various recreation experiences. Students
serve with qualified instructors. Prerequisite: Basic skills and knowledge of activity or
permission of instructor. May be repeated for a total of three credits.
RC435 Problems and Issues In Therapeutic Recreation
(3,0)
3
This course will serve as a culminating educational component for the student majoring in
therapeutic recreation and recreation management. The course will focus in part on current
problems and issues in therapeutic recreation and will also have a major emphasis on
developing an original research project. Prerequisite: RC346, PY210, or permission of
instructor.
RC436 Therapeutic Recreation and Leisure Science Research
(2,0)
2
This course is the second part of a two-part research sequence required by therapeutic
recreation and recreation management majors. This course will focus upon research
methodology associated with implementing a research project, collecting data, data analysi~
and presentation. Current state, national and global issues and trends in the recreation field
will also be presented. Prerequisite: RC435.
RC481 Professional Development Seminar
(1,0)
1

Opportunities for students to refine personal and professional goals and initiate preparation
of resumes and interviewing skills. Career planning and placement will be emphasized as
well as internship evaluation. Seminar format. Prerequisite: Senior status required.
RC482 Administration of Recreation and Leisure Services
(4,0)
4

This course will emphasize organizational patterns and administration problems encountered in operating various types of recreation departments and agencies. Additional
content will include budgeting, fund raising, grant writing, personnel management and
public relations. Prerequisites: RC105 and junior standing.
RC492 Internship
2-6

This is a comprehensive practical application of the student's formal academic preparation.
Prerequisites: Completion of 20 of the 25 hours of departmental core requirements and
junior or senior standing.
RC496 Selected Research Topics
(1-3,0)
1-3

Student carries out approved project(s) of his/her own initiative. Prerequisites: junior
standing or permission of instructor.

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�ROBOTICS AND CONTROL SYSTEMS
Special topics courses will be available as need and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.
RS280 Robotics Technology
(2,3)

3

Introduction to the field of robotics technology. Topics include: Robotics applications in the
manufacturing and service industries, classification of robot systems, robot anatomy, robot
. control systems, robot end effectors, robot sensors, robot hardware and software, robot cell
design, and sociological, economical and management issues in robotics. Laboratory
exercises involve programming industrial robots and robot systems integration using
programmable logic controllers. Prerequisite: MA140, MA109 and knowledge of DOS.
RS365 Programmable Logic Controllers
(2,2)
3
An introduction to the use of programmable logic controllers (PLC). Basic components of
the PLC along with the interface to hydraulic/pneumatic systems and sensors will be
discussed. Some higher-level functions such as zone control, master control and sequencers
will also be covered. Written business communications is an integral part of the course.
Prerequisite: EE210 or equivalent.
RS385 Robotics Engineering
(2,3)

3

An introduction to the field of robotics engineering. Topics include classification of robot
systems, robot anatomy, control systems, end effectors, robot applications, robot sensors,
robot hardware and software, and robot cell design. The study of the orientation and
configuration coordinate transformations and forward and inverse kinematics will be
included. Prerequisites: MA243 and EM220.
RS430 Systems Integration and Machine Vision
(3,3)
4
A study of the theory and application of sensors and machine vision in modem manufacturing systems. Topics will include position sensors, encoders, interface electronics, force and
torque sensors, LAN, PLC, electrical noise, machine vision, lighting techniques, control
software, feature extraction techniques and robot guidance. Prerequisites: MA144, EG265,
and EE305 or equivalent.
RS435 Automated Manufacturing Systems
(3,3)

4

A study and analysis of the components of an automated manufacturing system. Topics

include analysis of flow lines, automated assembly systems, materials handling and storage,
group technology, NC/CNC control, CAD/CAM, FMS and ClM. Course work will include
applications of a manufacturing information systems software. Laboratory work will focus
on programming industrial robots. In addition, mechanical engineering students will be
introduced to computer networking and architecture. Electrical engineering students will be
introduced to NC/CNC applications. Prerequisites: MA144, RS280 or RS385, and senior
standing.
RS460 Control Systems
(3,3)

4

An introduction to the analysis and design of linear feedback control systems. The course
will include a study of system modeling, block diagrams, system response, stability, steady
state error, bode plots and root locus. Laboratory exercises will develop a student's ability
to design feedback systems and quantify system performance. Prerequisite: MA343,
EM220, and EE210 or equivalent.

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�RS480 Control Systems and Automation
(3,3)
4

Introduction to the analysis of linear feedback control systems. Systems modeling, stability
and output response will be covered. Other topics include: Analysis of automated flow
lines, computer-integrated manufacturing (CIM), materials requirement planning (MRP)
and sensors for automated manufacturing. Laboratory work will focus on advanced robot
programming, systems integration projects and manufacturing software applications.
Prerequisites: RS280, MA160, MT225, and ET175.

NATURAL RESOURCES TECHNOLOGY
Special topics courses will be available as ·need and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.
RT102 Methods in Natural Resources
1
A lab course introducing students to field techniques utilized in the natural resources
technology program. Methods in forestry, soils, water quality, fishes, and wildlife will be
presented.
(0,3)

RT206 Wildlife Management Techniques
2
A. lab and field course working with techniques and specimens commonly associated with
wildlife management. Prerequisites: Enrollment in natural resource technology program,
NS103, RT284.
(1,3)

RT207 Biology and Management of Fishes
(2,3)

3

Identification and natural history of important regional fishes followed by a study of their
ecology and management, with emphasis on management techniques. Prerequisite:
Enrollment in natural resource technology program.
RT284 Principles of Forestry
(2,4)

4

An introduction to the various areas of forestry, some techniques utilized by foresters, and
an analysis of an area for management purposes. Prerequisites: NS103 and BL130 with a C
or better.
RT286 Limnological Techniques
(3,3)

4

A course designed to provide training in hydrographic methods, sampling techniques and
aquatic surveys. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

STUDENT SERVICES
Special topics courses will be ·available as need and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.
SA090 Developmental Reading I
(2,2)
3
A combination of lectures, activities and labs provide information and experiences needed
to help eliminate inefficient reading habits and d~velop ~tter reading skills. Emphasis is
placed on reading/study strategies, comprehension, readmg rate/flexibility, vocabulary,
and concentration and memory improvement. Labs are individualized to accommodate the
student's needs based on assessment tests. This course is required of those students who
score below the reading proficiency level on the college placement test.

Courses • 329

�SA091 Developmentill Reading II
(2,2)
3
This course is a sequel to SA090 for those students who need additional work to meet the
minimal reading proficiency requirement. Greater emphasis will be given to the application
and practice of critical reading/thinking skills, textbook reading strategies, vocabulary in
the disciplines and comprehension. Individualized labs will be based on personal needs.
1
Prerequisite: SA090.
SAlOO How to Succeed in College
(1.5,0) .

1

A general overview of the importance attitude and motivation play toward academic
success. Help students understand LSSU programs, policies and procedures. Focus on the
various study skills that can help students improve their note-taking, preparing for and
taking tests, time management, memory and reading skills. The course consists of lectures,
discussions and quizzes.
SAlOS Development of Reading Abilities
(1,1)

1

Lectures, discussion, activities and labs provide students with the information and
experiences needed to develop reading-rate flexibility, vocabulary skills, critical reading/
thinking skills for reading in the context areas, and concentration and memory improvement. Labs are individualized to fit each student's needs, as determined by a reading test
given at the beginning of the semester.
SA12S Career Plill\J\ing ilnd Decision Milking
(0,1.S)
1
Expanding awareness of personal strength and career options, this course will help students
make realistic decisions relating to planning and implementation of academic and life
career goals. Follows a student self-directed framework utilizing video-tapes and career/
self-exploration to complete assignments. Prerequisite: student must be fully admitted for
enrollment at LSSU and currently enrolled in six (6) credits.
SAlSO Personill Growth Seminar
(0,1.S)
1
A seminar to help students make the transition to university life, communicate effectively

on an interpersonal level, strengthen self-concept and build positive relationships. Course
content addresses the personal, social, educational and vocational aspects of individual
development.
SA205 Group Interactions
(3,0)

3

This course is designed for the first-year resident advisors to develop a better understanding of self and others, particularly in regard !o.~up. respo~sibilities. Ther~ will be a. threeday pre-fall orientation program. Group achv1ties will be aimed a! develo_pmg ~ohes1veness. Curriculum will increase awareness of group processes and mterachon skills
including: Leadership, referral, conflict r_esolution, as~e.rtiveness: crisis inte1:ention, .
programming, empathy and active listening. Prerequ1s1te: For first-year resident adV1sors
only.

SPEECH
Special topics courses will be available as need and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.
SD101 Fundamentills of Speech Collllilunication
&lt;3,0)
f
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s 1't relates to the oral sender and receiver in interperA study O commumca on eory a
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Courses • 330

�tual analysis, dyadic encounters small group problem-solving and d"
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.
speaking situations.
'
1SCUss1on, an public
SD161 Problems in Speech/Drama
(1-3,0)
1-3
Practic~l problems in speech or theatre. Requires participation in forensics, debate,
Reader s Thea1:e ~r theatre. May be repeated for a maximum of three credits. Prerequisite:
SD101 or pemuss1on of instructor.
S0201 Small Group Communication
(3,0)
3
Analysis of verbal communication in small groups as related to information processing,
problem solving, agenda establishment, decision making and policy formation. Prerequisite: SD101.
SD202 Informative Speaking
(3,0)

3

Development of effective and informative discourse in theory and practice. The preparation and use of audience analysis, organizational structures and visual aids will be applied
to descriptive, conceptual and expository situations. Prerequisite: 50101.
SD210 Business and Professional Speaking
(3,0)
3
An introduction to basic skills, principles and contexts of communication in business and
professional settings. Application will be in presentational, team-building and interviewing
skills. Prerequisite: SD101.
SD211 Advanced Public Speaking
(3,0)
3
A grounding in upper-level public address with an emphasis on both informative and
persuasive strategies. It will be taught using a combination of lecture, discussion, video

analysis and critiques, and speeches. Prerequisite: SD101.
SD225 Interpersonal Communication
(3,0)
3
An introduction to interpersonal communication theory, with a focus on improved
understanding of relationships and an improved ability to communicate more effectively
with a variety of people. Prerequisite: SD101.

SD251 History of Drama &amp;c Theatre I
(3,0)
3
The study of the historical and esthetic drama and theatre from the Greek period to the
European Renaissance. Counts as humanities credit for general education requirement.
Prerequisite: ENllO.
·
SD252 History of Drama &amp;c Theatre II
(3,0)

3

The study of the historical and esthetic drama and theatre from the Renaissance to cu
t
theatre and drama. Counts as humanities credit for general education requirement rren
Prerequisite: ENllO.
·
SD302 Argumentation and Advocacy
(3,0)
3
P~ovides a p_ractical grounding in the methods of public debate. Students a
.. .
with theoretical framew~r~ for testing propositions th~ugh direct clash re f~milianzed
arguments. The emphasis IS on practical experience gamed through
~f eVIdence and
expenences in oral
argument.

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�50307 Classical/Contemporary Rhetoric
3

~·~~dy of the development of rhetoric beginning with the Greeks and continuing lo the
present. An emphasis will be placed on the influences of past rhetoric to current theory.
Prerequisite: SD101 or permission of instructor.
S0308 Communication Theory
(3,0)
3
A study of the sources, dimensions and applications of contemporary communication
theory, including the impact of mass communication in modem society. Prerequisite: SD101
or permission of instructor.
S0309 Speech and Drama Productions
(3,0)
3
Practical problems in the development and production of dramatic works, forensics
workshops, tournaments and festivals. Prerequisite: SD101 and permission of instructor.

S0320 Public Relations
(4,0)

4

Public relations theory and practice will form the two emphases of the course. Theory will
be explored and discussed as foundation for the application of public relations concepts and
strategies. Students will be responsible for working with organizations in order to develop
realistic PR campaigns which reflect the awareness of the significant structures and
responsibilities involved in a professional approach to public relations. Prerequisite: SD101
or permission of instructor.
SD325 Organizational Communications
(3,0)
3
·ocus on oral communication as it impacts on and permits coordination among people and
,us allows for organized behavior. Focus on business and organizational contexts for
terpersonal transactions. Participant involvement in simulation designed to generate
,sights into the elements involved in coordinated and competitive organizational commuti.cation. Selected topics for theory and practice: Interpersonal transactions, communication
rules, conflict management, negotiations, trust, power and influence. Prerequisite: SD101 or
permission of instructor.

S0416 Communication Leadership
(3,0)
3
An advanced application of theory from the speech communication field to issues in
organizational leadership. Leadership theory is surveyed from the speech communication
perspective, with an eye toward building applicable skills. Particular emphasis is laid upon
cultivating the ability to continue the process following the conclusion of the course.
Prerequisite: SD101.

SOCIOLOGY
Special topics courses will be available as need and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.
S0101 Introduction to Sociology
(3,0)

3

An introduction to the basic concepts of sociology. Explanation of human behavior which
emphasizes human groups, institutions, social change and social forces.

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�S0102 Social Problems
(4,0)
4
An introductory course providing data and theory for a variety of contemporary social
problems such as poverty, unemployment, teenage pregnancy, inequality, housing shortages, violence and pollution.
S0I03 Cultural Diversity
(3,0)
3
This course introduces the student to racial, ethnic, gender and social class variation within
the United States and the global community to enable the student to better understand, live
with, and appreciate diversity.
S0113 Sociology of the American Family
(3,0)

3

A study of the development and change of the American family since 1890. This study will
explore the impact of urbanization, industrialization, increased mobility, extended education and the changing status of women on the American family.
S0202 Social Research Methods
(3,0)
3
Introduction to basic methods of social research. (Also listed as SW202.)
S0213 Introduction to Anthropology
(3,0)

3

A study of the evolution of humankind and the evolution and development of culture and
society. Prerequisite: One introductory sociology course.

S0214 Criminology
(3,0)
3
A study of the nature and causes of crime and the results of various attempts to reduce
crime.
S0225 Native Cultures of North America
(3,0)
3
A study of the Native American Indian and Inuit cultures of North America from earliest

times to the present with emphasis on contrasting patterns of cultures. (Also listed as
NA225.)

S0226 Races and Minorities
(3,0)

3

Study of various social and ethnic minorities in the United States with an emphasis on
Black/White relations. Competition, conflict and prejudice as they influence social and
ethnic minority group relations. Social movements and their effects on majority, minority
relations. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.

S0227 Population
(3,0)
3
Study of the basic problem of the world's population increase and distribution in relation to
natural resources and standards of living.

S0238 Social Psychology
(3,0)

3

Examines the social nature of humans, exploring both the influence of social structures
upon behavior and the process by which people create social structures; symbolic
interactionist theory explained. Prerequisite: 50101.

S0242 Sociology of Sex
(3,0)
3
Socio-psychological study of the impact of human sexuality upon human behavior.

Courses • 333

�S0302 Statistics for Social Science

~h~)social foundatio~ of statistical inference is discussed and elementary statistical concepts
are introduced through numerical problems: Z scores, t-test, chi square, correlation,
ANOVA, etc. Prerequisite: Fulfillment of mathematics competency graduation _requirement.
S0303 Contemporary Sociological Theory
(3,0)

3

Comparison and assessment of the models and concepts used today by sociologists to
explain human behavior. Prerequisite: 50101.
S0313 Work and Organization
(3,0)

3

Development and structure of the workplace; includes contemporary trends in formal
organization and management styles, changing career patterns, sources of conflict and some
cross-cultural comparisons. Prerequisite: Junior standing or three hours of sociology.
S0314 Social Change
(3,0)

3

Study of trends in industrial societies, theories explaining these changes, and the role of
social movements in social change; focusing primarily on industrialized societies with some
discussion of developing countries. Prerequisite: Junior standing or three hours of sociology.
S0321 Sociology of Women
(3,0)

3

This analysis of the roles and status of women in contemporary American society covers
social structure, social psychology and social movements; also includes some cross-cultural
comparisons.
50325 Social Stratification
(3,0)

3

Class, caste, status, power, general concept of stratification and consequences of stratification will be related to social institutions.
S0326 The Sociology of Aging and the Aged
(3,0)

3

Examines aging and the aged in American society from the sociological perspective.
S0327 The Sociology of Dying and Death
3
Sociological examination of dying and death.
(3,0)

S0338 Deviance

3
Analysis of causes and consequences of deviance and development of deviant subcultures;
examination of various societal responses to control deviance and their effectiveness.
Included are alcoholism, crime, mental illness and homosexuality among others. Prerequisite: Junior standing or three hours of sociology and/ or human services. (Also listed as
SW338.)
(3,0)

S0339 Culture and Personality
3
Analysis of the role of culture in shaping personality using both conte~porary ~du~trial
society and also cross-culture material. Prerequisite: Three hours of soc1ology or iuruor
standing.
(3,0)

Courses • 334

�50341 Addiciton
(3,0)

3

Study of the nature of chemical dependence with emphasis on individual, social and
cultural variations of drug effects. Relationship of chemical use to the family system.
Comparisons between chemical and non-chemical dependent behaviors. Prerequisite: Six
hours of sociology or permission of instructor. (Also listed as SW341.)
50344 Social Welfare Systema
(3,0)

3

Development of social welfare systems including changing programs and philosophy and
interrelationships with economic, political and family institutions; cross-cultural comparisons; current issues and problems in social welfare. Prerequisites: Junior standing or three
credits in sociology. (Also listed as SW344.)
S0402 Honors Sociology Research
(3,0)
3
Working under the guidance of a sociology faculty member, the student develops and
conducts a sociological research project, analyzes the data, prepares a written report in
journal format and gives a formal presentation of the results. Prerequisites: S0101, S0202,
50303; GPA of 3.0 or higher; or permission of instructor.
S0403 Development of Sociological Theory
(3,0)

3

A critical analysis of the contributions to sociological theory by Comte, Spencer, Marx,
Durkheim, Pareto, Weber and others.
S0405 Seminar: Current Sociological Issues
(3,0)

3

Contemporary issues in sociology, to vary from year to year. Extensive reading, writing,
and discussion expected. Prerequisite: Junior standing and 12 hours in sociology. For·
merly listed as S0401 .
S0490 Independent Research Topics in Sociology
(1-4)

1-4

This may take the form of either a research project or a program of directed reading on a
specific topic. One to four credits over a period of one or two semesters may be granted
according to the nature of the student's project. Prerequisites: S0402. May be repeated to a
total of six credits.

SPANISH
Special topics courses will be available as need and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.
SP161 First Year Spanish I
(4,1)
4
Introduction to basic Spanish grammar and vocabulary, designed to acquaint the student
with the essentials of oral and written Spanish.
SP162 First Year Spanish II
(4,1)
4
Further study of Spanish grammar and vocabulair; emphasis on oral communication;
reading of various materials in Spanish "'.ith the aun of ~de~tanding the meaning,
enlarging the vocabulary and usmg Sparush for commurucation. Prerequisite: SP\61 or
equivalent.

Courses • 335

�SP165 Spanish for Public Safety
(4,1)

4

.

A continuation of SP161, with emphasis on vocabulary relevant to work in criminal justice.
Prerequisite: SP161 or equivalent.
SP261 Second Year Spanish I
(4,1)

4

Intensive review of grammar and further vocabulary development. Emphasis on composition and conversation based on the reading of Spanish texts and newspapers. Prerequisite:
SP162 or equivalent.
SP262 Second Year Spanish II
(4,1)

4

Conducted as much as possible in Spanish with the primary aim of dealing fluently with
basic conversation situations. Prerequisite: SP261 or equivalent.
SP305 Spanish Literature in Translation I
(3,0)
3
From the Medieval period through the works of Miguel de Cervantes. The course is taught
in English and the readings are in English. This course counts as humanities credit for
general education requirement.
SP306 Spanish Literature in Translation II
(3,0)
3
Representative 18th, 19th and 20th century Spanish works and some representative Latin
American works. The course is taught in English and the readings are in English. This
course counts as humanities credit for general education requirement.

SOCIAL WORK
Special topics courses will be available as need and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.
SWllO Introduction to Social Work
(3,0)
3

A general introduction and overview of the social work profession including its philosophy,
values, professional roles, current trends and models in different practice settings (i.e.
public welfare, child and family services, mental health, medical settings, etc.).
SW201 Communication SkiIJs in Counseling
(2,1)
3
This course covers the essential elements of establishing a therapeutic relationship including active listening skills, empathy and confrontation. Students both explore their potential
to be congruent and authentic as counselors and demonstrate counseling skills with
voluntary, involuntary and crisis counselors. No prerequisite. Also listed as PY201.

SW202 Social Research Methods
(3,0)
3
Introduction to basic methods of social research. Also listed as 50202.
SW2SO Social Work Practicum
(1,9-27)
3-9
This course provides a field placement opportunity for students to practice skills and use
knowledge gained from courses in skill miniors. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
(Also listed as HM250.)

Courses • 336

�,'\

SW310 Clinical Practice and Diagnosis
(3,0)
3
Student will learn skills in developing psychosocial history, treatment plans, becoming
familiar with diagnostic criteria and categories, and appreciating the uses and limitations of
various diagnostic schemes. Prerequisite: Senior standing or permission of instructor.
Completion of PY /SW201.
SW338 Deviance
(3,0)
3
Analysis of causes and consequences of deviance and development of deviant subcultures;
examination of various societal responses_to control deviance and their effectiveness.
Included are alcoholism, crime, mental illness and homosexuality among others. Prerequi·
site: Junior standing or three hours of sociology and/or human services or social work.
(Also listed as S0338.)
SW341 Addiction
(3,0)
3
Study of the nature of chemical dependence with emphasis on individual, social and
cultural variations of drug effects. Relationships of chemical use to the family system.
Comparisons between chemical and non-chemical dependent behaviors. Prerequisite: Six
hours of sociology or permission of instructor. (Also listed as S0341.)
SW344 Social Welfare Systems
(3,0)
3
Development of social welfare systems including changing programs and philosophy an&lt;
interrelationships with economic, political, and family institutions; cross-cultural compar,
sons; current issues and problems in social welfare. Prerequisite; Junior standing or three
credits in sociology. (Also listed as S0344.)

CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY
Special topics courses will be available as need and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.
TClOl Construction I
(3,0)
3
An overview and analysis of properties, processing and applications of conventional
construction materials. Wood, concrete, masonry, ferrous and nonferrous metals, glass,
plastics and other materials are examined in detail. The application of building codes as
they pertain to these materials will also be presented.

TC102 Construction II
(3,0)
3
Concepts in construction blueprint reading and the development of skills in reading
construction drawings. The correlation of building codes and specifications to the production of working drawings. Prerequisite: TC101.
TC103 Surveying
(2,4)
3
Concepts and operation of distance and angular measurement. Use of transit and leve~
land description, traverse, construction and earth work calculations.
TCllO Industrial Safety
(2,0)
2
Study of occupational safety, occupational health and in~ustrial hazard control. Focus on
basic principles, concepts and techniques proven use ful in reducing industrial injuries and
occupational diseases. Prerequisites: None.

Courses • 337

�TClll Small Engine Mechanics
(1,2)

2

.

.

.

Practical study of the operation and repair of small engmes.
TC118 Drafting
(2 3)

3

r:chnical drawings to include instruments, lettering, geometrical construction, sketching,
multiview projection, sectioning, auxiliary views, dimensioning, tolerancing, fasteners,
design and working drawings, reproduction and control drawings, pictorial drawings,
intersections, graphical vector analysis and graphs. Prerequisite: none.

TEACHER EDUCATION
Special topics courses will be available as need and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.
TElSO Reflections on Leaming and Teaching
(3,0)
3

Students will examine their experiences and assumptions as learners and teachers,
contrasting them with psychological, sociological and anthropological theories about
learning in and out of school.
TE250 Student Diversity and Schools
(3,0)
3
A study of the forms of diversity found among students and how these d ifferences affect

participation in schools. Schools are studied in terms of their goals, impact on students and
as workplaces for teachers. Course activities include school visits and discussions of
classroom teaching. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or permission of instructor.
TE301 Students and the Contexts of Leaming
(3,3)
4

A study of students a nd learning as they are affected by social context and sociocultural
background including natural and socially constructed differences among learners. Also
teaching and learning subject matter within institutional and community contexts. Includes
extensive classroom observations. Prerequisite: TE150 and TE250 and admission to teacher
certification program.

UNIVERSITY SEMINAR
UNlOl University Seminar I : Foundations for Success
(1,0)
1
This course focuses on academic skills and critical thinking, on knowledge of the institution
and the role of higher education, and on personal skills for living, which together are
requisite for student success and lifelong learning. Seminar 1 - Foundations for Success
places emphasis on incorporation into university culture, time ma nagement, use of campus
resources, written and oral presentations, development of critical thinking skills, and
strengthening study skills for academic success.

UN102 University Seminar II: Developing Critical Thinking
(1,0)

1

Semina~ II - Developing Critical Thinking continues the goals of Seminar I while placing
emphas15 on the application of critical thinking skills to the academic setting. A reading
anthology is used as the basis for regular written, and oral communication and a term
resea~ch paper. While continuing to apply skills and techniques used in Seminar I, students
additionally develop cultural literacy and incorporate greater computer usage, and explore
campus organizations, community events and community service.

Courses • 338

�UN103 University Seminar Ill: Thinking About the Discipline
(1,0)
1
.
Seminar III -Thinking about the Discipline begins a more focused examination of the
applications of critical thinking to the student's discipline. Each school selects a reading
anthology suitable for analysis and discussion by its majors in order to examine such as
current critical issues, social responsibility, ethics and cultural diversity from the perspective of the student's discipline. Continuing the activities of earlier seminars this course
promotes ongoing participation in community events, application of academic success skills
and writing in the discipline.
UN104 University Seminar IV: Professional Seminar
(1,0)
1
Seminar IV - Professional Seminar serves as the fourth and final in the series and focuses on
introducing the student to their discipline with special emphasis on interviews with
professional, examinations of career options, and overviews of the literatwe and research of
their discipline. This course focuses attention on the skills and knowledge base of the
profession, features of the work environment, development of resume and career developing activities. Activities of earlier seminars continue as students apply critical thinking
skills to the examination of the current literature of their field, participate in written and
oral presentations, and hear presentations from working professionals.

Courses • 339

�DISTINGUISHED TEACHERS
The Distinguised Teacher Award recognizes excellence in the classroom and
commitment to Lake Superior State University as a whole. Nominations for the
award are submitted by campus faculty, staff and students. A committee of
graduating seniors with the highest grade point averages and faculty who have
previously received the award determine each year's honoree. The following are
recipients of this singular distinction.
1957-58
1963-64
1971-72
1972-73
1973-74
1974-75
1975-76
1976-77
1977-78
1978-79
1979-80
1980-81
1981-82
1982-83

Raymond Chelberg
C. Ernest Kemp
Margaret Howe
David Blair
Gerald Samson
Thomas Mickewich
Arthur Duwe
Thomas Kelly
Larry Schneider
Steven Person
Bernard Arbic
Edeltraute Vialpando
Timothy Sawyer
Paul Wilson

Michael Flynn
Margaret Malmberg
Robert Money
Rosa Kavanaugh
Dimitri Diliani
David Behmer
Susan Ratwik
William Haag
James Madden
Sally Childs
Carol Campagna
Madan Saluja
Carole Connaughton

1983-84
1984-85
1985-86
1986-87
1987-88
1988-89
1989-90
1990-91
1991-92
1992-93
1993-94
1994-95
1995-96

EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR
Each year, the University community honors one recipient for two awards:
Administrative/Professional Employee of the Year and Educational Support
Personnel Employee of the Year. Nominations are gathered from the entire
campus. The following individuals exemplify the best LSSU offers to students
and the community.

Administrative/
Professional
1991-92
1992-93
1993-94
1994-95
1995-96
1996-97

Conrad A. Schmitigal
Beverly E. White
Margaret E. Olson
Susan K. Camp
Robbin S. Manor
Karen Shackleton

Educational Support
Personnel
M. Kathy Person
Trinda M. Pontus
Jeanne E. Thompson
Terri D. Peller
Donna M. Payment
Judy V. Jones

Distinguished Teachers/Employee of the Year• 340

�FACULTY
Allan, Thomas A., associate professor of biology/ chemistry, (1990, 1996); B.A.,
Central Michigan University, 1973; M.A., Michigan Technological University,
1978; Ph.D., University of Maine, 1984.
'
Andary, Carol, associate professor and coordinator of legal assistant studies,
(1984, 1993); B.S., Western Michigan University, 1977; Juris Doctor, Wayne
·
State University, 1980.
Anderson, Colleen, assistant professor of English, (1992); B.A., State University of
New York at Cortland, 1978; M.A., Catholic University of America, 1988;
Ph.D., Catholic University of America, 1992.
Anleitner, Donna, assistant professor of nursing (1985); B.S.N., Indiana State
University, 1971; M.S.N., Northern Illinois State University, 1976.
Arbic, Bernard J., professor of mathematics (1967, 1986); B.S., Massachusetts
Institute of Technology, 1962; M.A., Bowdoin College, 1967; Ph.D., University
of Wyoming, 1972.
Ayres, Jeffrey M., assistant professor of political science (1994); B.A.;University
of Virginia, 1987; M.A., University of Wisconsin, 1989; Ph.D., University of
Wisconsin, 1994. .
Back 11, Richard C., assistant professor of aquatic biology (1996); B.S., Syracuse
University, 1982; M.S., Clemson University, 1985; Ph.D., University of
Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 1993.
Biashill, James, associate professor and coordinator of criminal justice and
coordinator of Institute for Public Safety (1975, 1995); chair of the Department
of Criminal Justice and Fire Science (1975) (1993): B.S., Wayne State University, 1973; M.S., Michigan State University, 1976.
Boger, Thomas, associate professor of computer science, (1981, 1991); B.S., 1973;
M.S., Michigan State University, 1974.
Bolio, Lawrence A., associate professor of mechanical engineering technology
(1984); B.S., Michigan Technological University, 1966 and 1975; M.A., Nortl
em Michigan University, 1979.
Brown, Lewis M., professor and coordinator of geology (1979, 1989), chair of th
Department of Geology and Physics (1993); B.A., Cornell College, 1965; M.S..
University of Iowa, 1967; Ph.D., University of New Mexico, 1973.
Campagna, Carol A., associate professor of nursing (1984); B.S.N ., D'Youville
College, 1964; M.S.N., University of Colorado, 1969.
Castner, David G., associate professor, counselor, (1978, 1979, 1993); B.S., University of Wisconsin-Stout, 1972; M.S., 1974.
Chejlava, Michael, assistant professor of chemistry, (1993); B.S., 1975, Harvey
Mudd College; Ph.D., 1982, Kansas State University, Ph.D..
Childs, Sally A., professor of physical education and recreation and coordinator
of recreation studies (1981, 1987, 1994); chair of the Department of Recreation
Studies and Exercise Sciences (1994); B.S., Eastern Michigan University, 1971;
M.S., Northern Michigan University, 1978; Ph.D., Ohio State University, 1986.
Connaughton, Carole, professor of nursing and coordinator of B.S.N. program
(1984); B.S.N., Saint Mary's College, Notre Dame, 1956; M.S.N., 1967; Ph.D.,
Indiana University, 1974.
Crandall, Richard C., professor of sociology 0969, 1987); B.S., 1967; M.A., Central
Michigan University, 1969; Ph.D., University of Michigan, 1974.
Cullen, John C., professor of Spanish and English (1967, 1985); B.A., 1963; M.A.,
. Michigan State University, 1965; Ph.D., Interamerican University, 1973.

Faculty• 341

�Delaney-Lehman, Maureen, assistant professor/librarian (1989, 1992); B.M.,
Western Michigan University, 1975; M.S., Michigan State University, 1980;
M.L.5., University of Kentucky, 1988.
Denger, George, assistant professor of speech and forensics (1995); B.S., Eastern
Michigan University, 1983; M.A., Eastern Michigan University, 1986.
Devaprasad, James, associate professor and coordinator of automated systems
engineering technology (1986, 1991, 1996); chair of the Department of
Automated Systems Manufacturing Technology (1994); B.E., University of
Madras, India, 1983; M.S., University of New Mexico, 1986.
Dobbertin, Gerald, assistant professor of sociology (1972, 1982); B.S., Wayne State
University, 1967; M.A., Central Michigan University, 1973; Ph.D., Michigan
State University, 1981.
Dobbertin, Leslie, associate professor of sociology (1974, 1982, 1991); chair of the
Department of Sociology (1994); B.A., Central Michigan University, 1965;
M.A., Iowa State University, 1972; Ph.D., Michigan State University, 1989.
Dorrity, Daniel T., professor of history (1970, 1990); chair of the Department of
Humanities and History (1994); B.A., 1966; M.A., Wayne State University,
1967; Ph.D., University of Michigan, 1973.
Duesing, Paul, associate professor of mechanical engineering technology and
coordinator of Cooperative Education (1984, 1990); chair of the Department of
Mechanical Engineering Technology (1994); B.S.M.E., 1971; M.S.M.E., University of Michigan, 1973.
Duesing, Sherilyn R., instructor of developmental mathematics 1994; B.S.,
Central Michigan University 1976.
Erkkila, John, professor of economics, and coordinator of recruitment and
transfer (1990, 1996); chair of the Department of Business Administration
(1994); B.S., Lake Superior State College, 1970; M.A., University of Windsor,
1971; Ph.D., The University of Western Ontario, 1987.
.
Evans, Barbara I., assistant professor of biology (1994); B.S., University of Ottawa,
Canada, 1980; Ph.D., University of Kansas, 1986.
Fabbri, Anthony J., assistant professor of mathematics (1996); B.S., Indiana State
University, 1965; M .S., Indiana State University, 1967; E.D.D., University of
Louisville, 1995.
Fields, Polly Stevens, assistant professor of English (1995), B.A., Vanderbilt
University, 1978; M .A., University of Mississippi, 1989; Ph.D., Louisiana State
University, 1992.
Foley, Elizabeth A., assistant professor of criminal justice and coordinator of
corrections (1981, 1987); B.A., Madonna College, 1969; M.A., Northern
Michigan University, 1982.
Furr, Richard S., associate professor of biology (1971, 1981); A .B., Pfeiffer College,
1963; M.S., North Carolina State University, 1966; Ph.D., University of
Tennessee, 1971.
Gadzinski, Eric, assistant professor of English (1995); B.A., Lafayette College,
1977; M.A., Temple University, 1990; Ph.D., Temple University, 1995.
Gaertn~r! G~orgegeen P., associate professor of English and coordinator of
wnting m the disciplines (1965, 1974); B.A., Michigan State University, 1959;
M.A., University of Michigan, 1963.
Gaertner, Robert, associate professor of finance (1965, 1989); B.B.A., University of
t-:iotre Dame, 1964; M.B.A., Michigan State University, 1965.
Gardiner, R. Lee, assistant professor of exercise science (1988, 1992); B.S., Grand
yalley State University, 1979; M.S., Northern Michigan University, 1988.
Gemsh, Steven J., assistant professor of mechanical engineering technology
(Ul9~1, 1~88); B.S., Lake Superior State College, 1978; M.A., Michigan State
nivers1ty, 1981.
Faculty • 342

�Godby, Marjorie 8., assistant professor/counselor 0986, 1992); B.S., University of
Minnesota, 1962; M.A., University of Michigan, 1966.
Gutowska, Janina, assistant professor of mathematics (1988); M.S. University of
Lodz, Poland, 1966.
Gutowski, Mieczyslaw, associate professor of mathematics (1984, 1990); M.S.,
University of Lodz, 1965; Ph.D., University of Gdansk, 1973.
Haag, William, professor of bio-chemistry (1984, 1994); B.S., Loras College, 1961;
M.S., 1965; Ph.D., University of Nebraska, 1971.
Halsey, Alice, associate professor of nursing (1973, 1983); B.S.N., University of
Michigan, 1962; M.S.N., Wayne State University, 1977.
Hanson, Margaret R., assistant professor of nursing (1995); B.S., Madonna
College, 1974; M.S., University of Michigan, 1979.
Harger, Bruce T., professor of economics (1967, 1985, 1996); department head of
Business &amp; Economics (1986-1993); dean, (1993-1996); B.A., 1966; M.A., 1967;
Ph.D., Michigan State University, 1991.
Harrison, Galen H., assistant professor of mathematics (1963, 1967); B.S., 1960;
M.A., Michigan Technological University, 1963.
Hayward, Pamela A., assistant professor of speech (1995); B.A., Northeastern
Illinois University, 1981; M.A., University of Illinois, 1990.
Heyns, Terry L., professor of fire science (1989, 1994); A.B., Saint Louis University,
1965; M.A., University of Kansas, 1967; Ph.D., Kansas State University, 1989.
Holmes, Dennis K., assistant professor of criminal justice (1992); B.G.S., Oakland
University, 1978; M.P.A., Oakland University, 1982.
Hronek, Beth, instrusctor/librarian (1994); B.S., University of Iowa, 1983; M.A.,
University of Tennessee, 1985; M.L.S., University of Iowa, 1990.
Hudson, John S., associate professor of accounting (1970, 1986); B.A., 1963; M.A.,
Michigan State University, 1965; M.B.A., Western Michigan University, 1967.
Jennings, Richard P., professor of speech and coordinator of Reader's Theater,
(1970, 1990); B.A., University of Michigan, 1950; B.D., Virginia Theological
Seminary, 1953; M.A., Central Michigan University, 1970.
Johnson, Gary R., professor of political science (1978, 1990); chair of the Department of Political Sciences (1994); B.A., Augustana College, 1972; M.A., 1975;
Ph.D., University of Cincinnati, 1979.
Jones, Charles W., professor of chemistry (1970, 1981); A.B., Western State College
of Colorado, 1954; M.S., 1957; Ph.D., Oklahoma State University, 1973.
June, Mary M., assistant professor/ librarian (1988, 1993); B.A., 1978; M.L.S.,
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 1980.
Kabke, Lynn, assistant professor of health sciences; (1991); 8.S.N., Lake Superior
State University, 1990; M.S.N., Northern Michigan University, 1991.
Kelso, Paul R., assistant professor of developmental math, (1993); B.S., University
of Minnesota 1986; M.A., University of Minnesota 1990; Ph.D., 1993.
Ketkar, Mohan, assistant professor of electrical engineering technology, (1996);
B.E., University of Poona, 1971; M.E., University of Poona, 1980; M.S.,
University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1982.
King, Brian C., instructor of geology and physics, (1995); B.S., University of
·
Dayton, 1980; M.S., University of Kentucky, 1984. .
Kirkpatrick, Nancy, assistant professor of biology, (1995); B.S., 1972; M.S., 1979;
Ph.D., Miami University, 1993.
Land, Roger J., assistant professor of fire science, (1996); B.S., Brigham Young
University, 1972; M.S., University of Utah, 1974.
Lehman, John W., professor of chemi~try (1966, 1982); chair of the Department of
Chemistry and Environmental Sciences (1993); B.S., McPherson College, 1960;
Ph.D., University of Colorado, 1969.

Faculty • 343

�.ewis, Diane K., assistant professor of nursing (1993); B.S.N., Depauw University,
1984; M.A., Wright State University, 1993.
.inderoth, Leon W., professor of English (1968); A.B., 1958; B.S., Central Michigan
University, 1958; M.A., 1960; Ph.D., Florida State University, 1966.
.undin, Jean M., associate professor of business (1991); B.S., University of
Wisconsin, 1975; M.B.A., Roosevelt University, 1977; Ph.D., University of
Wisconsin, 1991.
ladden, James, associate professor of criminal justice (1984, 1989); B.S., William
Carey College, 1971; M.S., University of Southern Mississippi, 1975.
ladl, John T., associate professor of mechanical engineering technology (1967,
1981); B.S.M.E., 1965, M.S.M.E., Michigan Technological University, 1967.
Iahajan, Ajay M., assistant professor of engineering technology (1994); B.S.,
University of Roorkee, India, 1990; M.S., Tulane University, 1992; Ph.D.,
Tulane University, 1994.
Iarinoni, Ann B., professor of business and coordinator of hospitality management (1976, 1980, 1993); B.S., Lake Superior State University, 1975; M.S.,
Central Michigan University, 1977; Michigan State University 1992.
Iarsh, Robert J., assistant professor of production management, (1996); B.A. &amp;
B.S., University of California at Santa Barbara, (1977); M.B.A., Lake Superior
State University, (1991).
lcDonald, David M ., professor and coordinator of electrical engineering
technology (1973, 1986, 1995); chair of the Department of Electrical Engineering Technology (1994); B.S.E.E., 1969; M.S.E.E., Michigan Technological
University, 1970.
lcPherson, Debra, assistant professor of physical education and recreation,
(1976, 1983); B.S., 1974; M.S., Northern Michigan University, 1982.
lannesto, Jean, instructor/ reading specialist, (1994); B.A., University of
Michigan, 1967; M.A., Central Michigan University, 1981.
leehan, Mary Jo, assistant professor/ counselor (1983, 1987); B.S., 1977; M.A.,
Northern Michigan University, 1981.
leiser, Charles W., associate professor of quantitative economics and coordinator
of business data processing (1968, 1982); B.S.E.E., 1963; M.S., Purdue University, 1966.
lerkel, Dennis, associate professor of biology (1988, 1993); B.S., 1977; M.S., State
University of New York-Syracuse, 1983; Ph.D., Michigan State University, 1988.
lickewich, Thomas, professor of mathematics (1967, 1988); B.A., 1964; M.A.,
University of Maine, 1967.
foney, Robert M., professor of history (1969, 1976, 1993); A.B., Northern Michigan University, 1953; M.A., University of Michigan, 1958.
,loody, James W. T., professor of history (1971, 1992); B.A., Greenville College,
1959; M.A., Michigan State University, 1960.
~ugavero, Daniel C., associate professor of accounting (1976, 1991); B.A., 1966;
~-B.A., Michigan State University, 1967.
Mullm, C. Randall, professor of chemistry and physics and coordinator of the
planetarium (1969, 1986); B.S., St. Vincent College, 1959; Ph.D., University of
Notre Dame, 1964.
Myton, David M., (1993); assistant professor of analytical chemistry; B.S., George
Fox Coll~ge, 1980; M.S.T., Portland State University, 1988; Ph.D., Portland
State University, 1991.
Neveu, _Rut~, assistant professor/ librarian (1984, 1988); B.A., Lake Superior State
. U_mversity, 197~; M.S., University of Michigan, 1984.
Niemi, Alan D., ass1~tant professor of computer engineering technology (1986);
~-S,h, Lake Supenor State University, 1981; M.S.E.E., Illinois Institute of ·
1ec no1ogy, 1985.

Faculty • 344

�Payment, Aaron, instructor (1994); B.A., 1988; M.S., Northern Michigan University, 1991.
Person, Steven J., professor of biology (1974, 1989); B.S., 1966; M.S., Iowa State
University, 1968; Ph.D., University of Alaska, 1976.
Pichot, Marcel, associate professor of French (1989, 1992); B.A., Andrews University, 1967; M.A., Western Michigan University, 1968; Ph.D., University of
Michigan, 1975.
Pike, Ruth Johnston-, assistant professor of nursing (1983); B.S.N., lake Superior
State University, 1982; M.S.N., Wayne State University, 1985.
Pingatore, Diana, associate professor of English and coordinator of writing lab
(1988, 1992); chair of the Department of English and Speech, 0994); B.A.,
Lake Superior State University, 1977; M.A., 1981; Ph.D., Michigan State
University, 1987.
Qatu, Mohamad, associate professor of engineering technology O 994); B.S.,
Yarmouk University, Jordan, 1985; M.S. Ohio State University, 1986: Ph.D.,
Yarmouk University, Jordan.
Rackliffe, Gary, assistant professor of teacher education (1990, 1992); A.A.S.,
Ferris State University, 1976; M.A., Central Michigan University, 1977; Ph.D.,
Michigan State University, 1991.
Ralph, Paige H., associate professor of criminal justice (1993, 1996); B.S. Lake
Superior State University, 1988; M.A., Sam Houston State University, 1989;
Ph.D., Sam Houston State University, 1992.
Ratwik, Susan H., professor of psychology and coordinator of the Center for
Social Research (1977, 1990); B.A., University of Minnesota, 1969; M.S., 1975;
Ph.D., University of Notre Dame, 1978.
Roese, John H., associate professor of wildlife ecology and management (1990,
1995); B.S.F., Stephen F. Austin State University, 1982; M.S., 1984; Ph.D.,
Stephen F. Austin State University, 1989.
Ryckman, Annette J., assistant professor of marketing (1994); B.S., Eastern
Michigan University, 1960; M.A., 1977; Ed.S., Michigan State University,
Ph.D., 1984;
Ryckman, Lynn A., associate professor of marketing (1992); B.A., 1977; M.A.,
1978; Ph.D., Michigan State University, 1982.
Rynberg, Nina Lynn, assistant professor/ learning center, (1992, 1995); B.A.,
1969; M.A., Central Michigan University, 1983.
Sadler, Judith, associate professor and chair, Department of Nursing, (1995); B.S.,
Northern Michigan University, 1971; M.S., University of Michigan 1978;
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin, 1995.
Saluja, Madan, professor of management (1969, 1981); B.A., University of Delhi,
1960; LL. B., 1962; B.A., MacAlester College, 1964; M.A., 1966; Ph.D., University of Minnesota, 1977.
Sawyer, Timothy J., professor of psychology (1976, 1989); B.A., Northern Michigan University, 1972; M.A., 1974; Ph.D., University of Nevada, 1976.
Schirer, Thomas., professor of English (1984, 1987, 1993); B.A., 1971; M.A.,
University of California, 1976; Ph.D., FriedrichAlexander University, 1983.
Schmitigal, Linda, assistant professor of office administration (1991, 1993); B.S.,
Lake Superior State University, 1982; M.B.E., Central_Michigan University, 1990.
Schoenemann, Shirley, associate professor and supervisor of child care center
(1983, 1990, 1996), B.A., Western Michigan University, 1966; M.A. Oakland
University, 1986.
Shannon, MaryAnne P., assistant prof~or 0991); B.S.N., University of Michigan,
1975; M.S.N., Wayne State Umve~sity, 1979; AN.A. Certified Clinical Nurse
Specialist in Gerontological N~rsm~, 1991; Vocational Teaching CertificateSecondary Ed., Ferris State University, 1995.

Faculty • 345

�Sherman, Karl J.,_asso~iate professor of account!ng_ (197~, 19~0); B.S:, Northern
Michigan University, 1965; M.S., Southern Ilhno1s Umvers1ty, 1967; C.P.A., 1970.
Schwiderson, Keith H., assistant professor of engineering technology and
coordinator of drafting design engineering technology (1977, 1985); B.S., Lake
Superior State University, 1976; M.S., Northern Michigan University, 1981.
Spencer, Lester W., assistant professor of engineering technology (1977, 1983);
S.S., Lake Superior State University, 1977; M.S., Northern Michigan University, 1980.
Stai, Deborah, associate professor of biology/ chemistry (1991, 1995); B.S.,
(biology), 1974; B.S., (medical technology), 1978; M.A., Mankato State
University; Ph.D., Union Institution, 1989.
Stevens, John R., associate professor of English (1967, 1983); B.A., 1958; M.A.,
University of Michigan, 1959.
Suggitt, Randall G., assistant professor of mathematics (1983, 1988); B.S., Lake
Superior State University, 1976; M.A., University of Montana, 1979.
Suneson, Scott, assistant professor of accounting, (1996); B.S., Eastern Michigan
University, 1975; B.A., Walsh College, 1981; M.B.A., Lake Superior State
University, 1983.
Sutton, Trent M., assistant professor of fisheries biology, (1996); B.S., Michigan
State University, 1991; M.S., Michigan Technology.
Susi II, Joseph D ., instructor/ athletic trainer (1992); B.A., Ohio Northern
University, 1988; M.S., Indiana University, 1989.
Terwilliger, Mark G., assistant professor of mathematics and computer science
(1990, 1995); chair of the Department of Mathematics (1994); B.S., Lake
Superior State University, 1988; M.S., Michigan State University, 1990.
Thesing, Gary L., professor of mathematics (1971, 1981); department head of
Computer/Geology/ Mathematics (1971 - 1994); B.A., St. Mary of the Plains
College, 1960; M.S., University of Notre Dame, 1964; Ed.D., Oklahoma State
University, 1971.
Thunderchild, Marlene C., instructor/Native American counselor (1995);
B.I.S.W., Saskatchewan Indian Federated College, University of Regina, 1991;
M.S.W., University of British Columbia, 1994.
Toffolo, E. Gary, professor of English (1970, 1990); B.S., Northwestern University,
1958; M.A., University of Chicago, 1961.
Tucker Jr., Houston, assistant professor of criminal justice, 1995; B.A., 1972;
M.P.A., Kentucl&lt;y State University, 1980, M.S., Eastern Kentucky State
.
University, 1993;
Walworth, Maurice, assistant professor of engineering technology (1991), J3.S.E.E.,
Michigan Technological University, 1981; M.S.E.E., 1983.
Weber, Charles L., associate professor of electrical engineering technology and
coordinator of computer engineering technology (1970, 1980); B.S., 1964;
. ~ .S.E.E., Michigan Technological University, 1970.

Wilkinson, John S., professor of music and coordinator of music and cultural
affairs (1976, 1989); B.M.E., 1969; M.M., University of Nebraska, 1972; D.M.A.,
. University of Michigan, 1974.
Willey'. R~bert G., associate professor of social sciences, (1995); B.A., Southern
. Illmo1s University, 1963; M.S., Washington University, 1968.
Wilso~, P_aul W., professor of mathematics (1963, 1988); B.S., 1962; M.A., Central
~1ch1gan University, 1963.
Yanni, Stephen _R., assistant professor of therapeutic recreation (1987, 1992); B.S.,
Lake S1;1penor State University, 1986; M.S., Western Illinois University, 1987.
Zabelka, R.icha~d J., professor of physics (1966, 1984); B.S., Michigan TechnologicUal _Umv_ers1ty, 1956; M.S., University of California (LA), 1960; Ph.D., Purdue
mvers1ty, 1964.

Faculty • 346

�Zimmerman, Gregory M., assistant professor of biology (1995); B.S., Ft. Hays
State University, 1977; M.S., North Dakota State University, 1983; M.S.
Oklahoma State University, 1981; Ph.D., Colorado State University, 1987.

EMERITI FACULTY
Anderson, Melvin L., professor of chemistry (1969-1993); 8.5., 1953; M.S.,
Michigan Technological University, 1955; Ph.D., Michigan State University, 1965.
Anderson, Roland A., associate professor of office administration (1969-1986);
B.A., Wisconsin State University-Whitewater, 1953; M.A., Northern Colorado
University- Greeley, 1961.
Bruce, Russell D., professor of physical education and recreation (1976-1987);
B.A., Cornell College, 1953; M.A., University of Michigan, 1956; Ph.D.,
University of Wisconsin, 1966.
Carlson, Arthur F., associate professor of physics (1947-1970); B.S., University of
Minnesota, 1935. (deceased)
Castor, William N., professor of political science (1971-1994); B.A., Middlebury
College, 1951; M.A., Columbia University, 1952; Ph.D., University of Denver,
1975

Chandra, Puma, professor of microbiology (1967-1994); B.S., 1949; M.S., Agra
University, 1951; Ph.D., Oregon State University, 1958.
Carlson, Delphine, associate professor of mathematics (1947-1969); B.A., 1934;
M.A., University of Michigan, 1938. (deceased)
Cole, Wallace, associate professor of mathematics (1955-1969); B.S., 1926; M.A.,
University of Wisconsin, 1928. (deceased)
Cooper, Ronald R., professor of physical education (1956-1986); director of
intercollegiate athletics and James Norris Physical Education Center (19761986); B.S., 1951; M.A., Central Michigan University, 1958.
Curtis, Robert W., professor of engineering technology (1955-1986); 8.5.M.E.,
Michigan Technological University, 1948; B.S.Ed., Northern Michigan
University, 1950; M.A., University of Michigan, 1954. (deceased)
Dahlman, Marvin, associate professor of mechanical engineering technology
(1952-1985); B.S., 1947; M.S., University of Minnesota, 1952.
Duwe, Arthur E., professor of biological science (1968-1991); B.S., Alma College,
1949; M.S., Ohio State University, 1950; Ph.D., 1953. (deceased)
Flynn, Michael, professor of English (1961-1986); B.A., Central Michigan University, 1954; M.A., Northern Michigan University, 1964.
Francisco, Wayne H., assistant professor of criminal justice (1973-1983); B.S.,
Eastern Michigan University, 1950; M.A., 1967; M.S., Michigan State University, 1971.
Gleason, Gale R., professor of biology and department head of Biology and
Chemistry (1965-1986); B.S., Central Michigan University, 1950; M.S., 1951;
Ph.D., Michigan State University, 1960.
Gleason, Gilbert J., professor of biology (1961-1988); B.S., 1958; M.A., Central
Michigan University, 1960.
Harris, Earle B., associate professor of En~lish (1976-1987); A.B., University of
Michigan, 1946; B.D., 1947; Th.M., Pnnceton Theological Seminary; 1964.
Hatfield, Kenneth G., instructor of geology (1983-1993); B.S., Michigan'Technological University, 1950.
Howe, Mar~are~, associate professor of hu~an.ities (19~9-1981); A.B., Northwestern Umvers1ty, 1932; M.A., Northern M1ch1gan University, 1965.

Faculty • 347

�Jemison, Eugene F., associate professor of humanities (1969-1986); B.A., Washburn University, 1946; M.F.A., Kansas City Art Institute, 1948.
Kelly, Thomas M., professor of sociology (1971-1992): B.A., St. Mary of the Lake
University, 1952; S.T.L., Gregorian University, Rome, 1956; M.A., University
of Notre Dame, 1964; M.Ed., Loyola University, 1979.
Kemp, C. Ernest, associate professor of geology (1944-1980); dean emeritus of
Lake Superior State University; B.S., Michigan Technological University, 1949.
Marken, Marzale, associate professor of engineering technology (1955-1984); B.S.,
1948; M.A., University of Minnesota, 1956. (deceased)
Matheson, John M., professor of journalism and secretary, Board of Control (19691984); B.A., Michigan State University, 1948; M.A., 1965; Ph.D., Southern
Illinois University, 1967.
McCabe III, John C., professor of English (1970-1987); Ph.B., University of
Detroit, 1947; M.F.A., Fordham University, 1948; Ph.D., Shakespeare Institute,
University of Birmingham, England, 1954.
Knowles, David M., professor of geology (1969-1994); B.S., 1954; M.S., Michigan
Technological University, 1955; Ph.D., Columbia University, 1967.
Knudson, Vernie A., associate professor of natural resources technology (19711994); B.S., Bethany College, 1954; B.S., University of Kansas, 1958; M.S., Fort
Hays State College, 1959; Ph.D., Oklahoma State University, 1970.
Poisson, Joseph A., associate professor of physical education (1963-1976); S.S.,
Northern Michigan University, 1940; M.A., University of Michigan, 1957.
Reilly, Raymond, E., professor of biology and chemistry, (1966 -1990); B.S., 1951;
M.S., 1951; M.S., 1963; Ph.D., Michigan State University, 1970.
Sampson, Gerald, professor of mathematics (1966-1990); B.A., University of
Michigan, 1952; M.A., Texas A &amp; M University, 1955; M.S., Texas A &amp; M
University, 1966.
Sawczak, George J., assistant professor of English (1965-1982); B.A., Alliance,
1952; M.A., Kent State University, 1954.
Shouldice, Kenneth J., professor of business administration and president (19651982); B.S., Marquette, 1949; M.S., Northwestern, 1951; Ph.D., Iowa, 1969.
(deceased)
Smith, Bernard M., professor of behavioral science (1966-1980); B.A., 1947; M.A.,
University of Louisville, 1949; M.A., University of Kentucky, 1956; Ph.D.,
Iowa, 1960. (deceased)
Smith, Bryce E., professor of biology (1970-1995); B.S., 1952, M.A., University of
Michigan, 1957; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin, 1965.
Stough, Bessie, associate professor of mathematics (1947-1963); B.A., 1923; M.A.,
University of Michigan, 1929. (deceased)
Truckey, John, associate professor of counseling (1966-1986); B.S., 1958; M.A.,
Northern Michigan University, 1964.
Vialp~do, ~deltraute, professor of foreign languages (1967-1988); Ph.D., Charles
University, Prague, Czechoslovakia, 1944.
Ward, Louis R., professor of English (1961-1981); B.A., 1939; M.A., University of
Colorado, 19~0; Ph.D., Purdue University, 1959.
Wentz, Elena, assistant professor of nursing (1971-1993); B.A., Simpson College;
M.S.N., Wayne State University, 1977.
Young~, ~tephen P., professor and psychometrist (1947-1968); B.S., Northern
M1ch1gan University, 1930; M.Ed., Colorado, 1941. (deceased)

Faculty• 348

�ACADEMIC DEANS
ARTS, LETTERS and SOCIAL SCIENCES:
Conboy, Richard T., professor of political science and associate coordinator for
policy research / Center for Social Research (1988, 1993,); dean/ professor
(1994); B.A., 1967; M.P.A., University of Dayton, 1969; Ph.D., The America'n
University, 1984.
BUSINESS: Position vacant at time of printing.
ENGINEERING and MATHEMATICS:
Adams, Raymond L., associate professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology,
(1986, 1993); acting department head of Engineering Technology, (1993);
dean/associate professor, (1993); B.S., 1975; M.S., Nicholls State Thibodaux,
Louisiana, 1978.
HEALTH and HUMAN SERVICES:
Markstrom, Mae E., dean/professor (1968, 1981, 1992); department head of
Heal th Sciences (1985-1993); dean, (1993); B.S., Lake Superior State University,
1970; M.S.N., Wayne State University, 1977; Ph.D., Michigan State University,
1990.
SCIENCES and NATURAL RESOURCES:
Christofferson, Jay P., dean/professor (1996); B.S., University of Utah, 1961; M.S.,
University of Hawaii, 1965; Ph.D., University of Hawaii, 1970.
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE:
LaVoy, John F., dean (1996); B.S., Northern Michigan University, 1977; M.A.,
Northern Michigan University, 1982.

Faculty • 349

�ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
Elisa Abner·Taschwer, administrative assistant, LSSU Foundation (1995); B.S.,
Ball State University, 1987.
Katherine A. Albrough, accountant (1989); B.S., Lake Superior State University,
1989; M.B.A., 1996.
Susan Autore, Student Health Center nurse (1990); A.D., Lake Superior State
College, 1981.
Dennis Baars, head men and women's cross country coash and men's track coach
(1996); B.S. Northern Michigan University, 1992; M.S. 1996.
Elsi M. Baccari, D.0 ., medical director of Student Health Center (1993).
Mary Baker, community coordinator of Wellness CARE Center (1989); B.S.N., St.
Olaf College, 1971; M.S., Mankato State University, 1983.
M. Debra Barrett, typist/ clerk, Student Health Center (1994); Lake Superior State
University, (ex-1990).
Katherine M. Batho, executive secretary, Board of Trustees (1990, 1994);
Muskegon Business College, 1986; A.D., Lake Superior State University, 1995.
Judy A. Bawks, secretary, Politics &amp; the Life Sciences, (1991); B.A., Lake Superior
State College, 1976.
Ethlene S. Becker, Food Service helper (1996); Certificate, Holmes Jr. College.
David A. Berard, assistant hockey coach (1996); B.S., Providence College, 1992.
David A. Berry, network specialist, (1991, 1992, 1995); B.S., Lake Superior State
University, 1990.
Paul A. Besteman, assistant director, Physical Plant (1973, 1987); Lake Superior
State College, (ex-1973).
Scott G. Borek, head hockey coach (1995, 1996); B.A., Dartmouth College, 1985.
F. John Burdett, information technology specialist (1996).
Cynthia Butcher, nurse practitioner, Wellness CARE Center (1996); B.S.N .,
Michigan State University, 1974; M.A., 1983; M.S.N., 1995.
Mary L. Cahill, supervisor inventory/accounts receivable/loans (1975, 1981).
Susan K. Camp, director of Continuing Education (1977, 1988, 1993, 1994, 1995);
B.S., Lake Superior State College, 1985; M .B.A., 1992.
Alden E. Campbell, manager of projects/CHP (1973); B.S., Lake Superior State
College, 1973.
Jennifer A. Carlo, d irector of Student and Residential Life (1996); B.A., Princeton
University, 1989; M .A., Goddard College, 1996.
Kathleen V. Carr, computer operator (1995); B.S., Lake Superior State University,
1994.
Cheryl L. Castner, textbook services supervisor (1980); B.S., University of Wiscon.
sin-Stout.
Dennis Choiniere, program developer (1996); B.S., St. Louis University, 1975;
M.Ed., Wayne State University, 1984.
Bruce G. Clark, assistant director of Admissions (1976, 1986); B.A., Lake Superior
State College, 1976.
Thomas W. Coates, auxiliary marketing specialist (1995); B.S., Lake Superior State
University, 1986.
Tunothy J. Coffey, director of intramural athletics/tennis coach (1994); B.S.,
. .
.
Tennessee T~hnological University, 1989.
Lee D. Comer, director of Physical Plant (1996); B.S., M1ch1gan Technological
University, 1979.
Debbie L. Cook, manager of Graphics (1994); B.S.A., Kendall College of Art and
Design, 1989.

Administrative Staff • 350

�Jon Coullard, mechanical technician (1996); B.S., Lake Superior State University.
1990.

'

Georgiana M. Cox, accountant (1979); B.S., Lake Superior State College, 1979;
M.B.A., 1988.
Juliana L. Cox, accountant (1983); B.S., Lake Superior State College, 1983 and
1987.

William J. Crawford, atheletic director (1988, 1993, 1996); B.S., Western Michigan
University, 1970. .
Laurie A. DeNeve-Ewing, textbook assistant (1995); B.S., Lake Superior State
University.
Stella R. DePlonty, registrar (1960, 1987).
Sara Devaprasad, information technology specialist (1996); B.S., Seattle Pacific
University, 1990.
Wanda M. Eby, director of Purchasing (1974, 1980, 1990).
Mark W. Engle, head women's volleyball coach (1995); B.S., Grand Valley State
University, 1974.
Deborah Faust, assistant director of Financial Aid (1979, 1990, 1994); A.O., Lake
Superior State College, 1985.
Paul T. Fenlon, director of Career Development and Placement (1981, 1987); B.A.,
Western Michigan University, 1964.
Susan L. Fitzpatrick, administrative assistant, Alumni Relations (1995); B.S., Lake
Superior State University, 1987.
Judy M. Flowers, secretary, Recreation Studies/Exercise Science (1995).
Kay A. Floyd,.executive secretary/ administrative assistant, President's Office
(1990, 1994); A.O., Lake Superior State University, 1995.
Victoria J. Fox, services coordinator, Upward Bound, (1994, 1995); B.A., Lake
Superior State University, 1994.
Peggy Friedt, coordinator of payroll (1996); A.O., Lake Superior State Universif
1987.
David Gilbert, athletic equipment manager (1996); B.S., Lake Superior State
University, 1996.
Roger W. Greil, Aquatic Lab manager (1989); A.O., Lake Superior State University, 1988.
Charles J. Gustafson, media specialist (1970); A.O., Lake Superior State College, 1968.
Margaret Haag, project coordinator of 4-S Science-Math Project (1995); B.A.,
Hamline University, 1975; B.S., Lake Superior State University, 1988; M.S.,
University of Minnesota, 1989.
Tim Hall, director of Foundation (1994); B.S., Lake Superior State University, 1988.
Terry Hossack, building manager /James Norris Center (1992); B.S., Lake Superior
State University, 1988; M.B.A., 1992.
Cheryl Howe, exercise science laboratory technician (1995); B.S., Lake Superior
State University, 1991; M.S., Ball State University, 1994.
Mary P. Jason, regional site director- Petoskey (1986, 1993, 1995); B.S., Michigan
State University, 1966.
Mark A. Jastorff, director of University and Alumni Relations O 993); B.S., Black
Hills State University, 1980. .
Bruce R. Johnson, director of Admissions (1985, 1986); B.S., State University
College, 1967; M.S., State University of New York- Buffalo, 1971.
Kristie M. Juda, administrative assistant, Employee Relations (1995, 1996); B.S.,
Lake Superior State University, 1996.
Robert E. Keely, production manager of Food Service 0994).
Patricia A. Kellan, coordinator of Student Health Center (1989); B.S.N., Lake
Superior State University, 1989.

Administrative Staff • 351

�Nina A. Klein, director of EUP-ISD Math &amp; Science Grant (1994), and program

director of Goals 2000 Grant (1995); coordinator of Department of Education
(1996). B.S., University of California, Los Angeles, 1972; M.S., California State
University, 1983.
Adam O. Koivisto, Admissions officer (1995); B.S., Northern Michigan University,
1994.
John O. Lafontaine, assistant hockey coach (1995); B.S., Miami University, 1987.
Erica L. Ledy, assistant director of Athletics/women's basketball coach/senior
woman athletic administrator (1990); B.S., Lake Superior State University,
1988; M.S., Northern Michigan University, 1995.
Michele M. Mackie, data/ account clerk, James Norris Center (1995); A.O., Lake
Superior State University.
Kay A. Makela, cashier/ clerk (1995); A.O., Lake Superior State College.
Annette M. Malaski, systems analyst (1990); B.S., University of WisconsinStevens Point, 1985.
Robbin S. Manor, Campus Shoppe manager (1990); Lansing Community
College, (ex-1977).
Martin McDermott, assistant men's basketball coach (1996); B.B.A., University of
North Dakota, 1993; M.Ed., Wayne State College, 1995.
Richard McGahey, telephone technician (1996).
Michael J. McQuade, staff photographer/writer (1994); B.S., University of
Wisconsin-Madison, 1990.
Cynthia F. Merkel, systems analyst (1987, 1988, 1994); B.A., Syracuse University,
1979.
Fredrick A. Michels, professor and vice provost for information technology (1976,
1981, 1995); B.S., University of Wisconsin, 1968; M.L.S., Western Michigan
University, 1971; Ed.D., 1976.
Bridget A. Miller, Food Service Helper (1995).
Linda K. Miller, administrative assistant to registrar (1969, 1987); LPN, Lake
Superior State University, 1969, (ex-1987).
Christie Montgomery, regional site director - Traverse City (1996).
Barbara K. Mugavero, assistant building manager, James Norris Center (1991,
1995); B.A., Oakland University, 1968; M.A., University of Michigan, 1970.
William T. Munsell, director of Financial Aid (1967); Lake Superior State College,
(ex-1968).
Heather T. Newburg, director of Leaming Center (1995); B.A., Buena Vista
College, 1993; M.A., Northern Michigan University, 1995.
Bradley E. Newman, engineering assistant, Physical Plant (1995); A.O., Lake
Superior State University, 1995.
Beth M. Noreus, regional site director - Escanaba (1995); A.O., Bay de Noc
Community College, 1992; B.S., Lake Superior State University, 1993.
Kim L. Norton, office records aide, Upward Bound (1996).
Joan E. Ojala, Food Service helper (1995).
Elizabeth Olsen, sports information/marketing director (1995, 1996); B.S.,
Northern Michigan University.
.
Scott A. Olson, network specialist (1985, 1990, 1992); Lake Superior State University, (ex-1990).
Suzette M. Olson, personnel clerk (1988, 1996); A.O., Lake Superior State College,
1986 and 1987.
Larry J. Perron, custodial operations manager (1986, 1988).
. .
Beatrice Peters, director of Native American Center (1993) B.A., M1ch1gan State
University, 1984

Administrative Staff • 352

�Leisa A. Pingatore, Admissions officer (1995); A.O., Lake Superior State University, 1990; B.S., 1991.
Thomas A. Pink, manager of Public Relations (1989, 1993); B.A., Lake Superior
State University, 1984.
Patricia Pyle, nurse practitioner of Wellness CARE Center (1996).
Denise A. Roe, Admissions officer/transfer equivalencies (1986, 1994); B.A., Lake
Superior State College, 1975.
Gail G. Ruby, assistant program coordinator, School of Health &amp; Human Services
(1995); A.O., Kirtland Community College, 1974; A.O., Alpena Community
College, 1981; B.S., Lake Superior State University, 1977; B.S., Northern
Michigan University, 1983; M.S., University of North Texas, 1987.
George A. Rye, systems analyst (1991); B.S. Lake Superior State College, 1968.
Eva M. Ryma, professional nurse, Wellness CARE Center (1995); A.O., Lake
Superior State University, 1988; B.S.N., Lake Superior State University, 1993.
Stephanie J. Saba tine, typist/ clerk, Leaming Center (1995); A.O., Lake Superior
State University, 1995.
Susan M. Schacher, director, Interpretive Center and Educational Programming
for schools (1990); B.S., Michigan State University, 1982; M.A., 1986; Ph.D.,
1990.
Ray Schebel, Food ~rvice manager (1988); B.S., Lake Superior State University,
1994.
· Kahler Schuemann, residence hall director (1996); B.S., Lake Superior State
University, ex. 1996.
Karen L. Shackleton, Admissions officer/media specialist (1990); B.A., University
of Michigan, 1988.
Debra L. Smart, head teacher, Child Care Center (1989); B.S., Lake Superior State
University, 1994.
Scott W. Smart, director of Business Operations (1988, 1993); B.S., Lake Superior
State College, 1986; M.B.A., 1992.
Kelly L. Smith, regional site director -Alpena (1995); A.O., Mitchell College,
1987; B.S., Lake Superior State University, 1994.
Terry J. Smith, men's basketball coach (1988); B.S., Michigan State University,
1984.
..
Tom Smith, director of Food Service, and manager of Cisler Student and Conference Center (1994); A.O., Lake Superior State University, 1988.
Barbara Squier, residence hall director (1996); B.S., Lock Haven University, 1988;
M.A., Indiana State University, 1996.
Jessica A. Stanaway, institutional research analyst, (1979, 1983, 1993); B.A., Lake
Superior State College, 1970.
Jerry A. Stephens, operations manager (1986, 1990, 1995); B.S., Lake Superior
State College, 1986.
Dennis K. Suggitt, supervisor of Pro Shop (1995); Ferris State University, (ex.1978).
Jacquey A. Swailes,' executive secretary to the provost (1990). .
Aaron W. Tadgerson, program coordinator (1995); B.S., Lake Superior State
University, 1993.
Tim Taschwer, catering manager of Food Service.
William G. Thompson, supervisor of grounds_and receiving (1979, 1987).
Earl C. Tomlinson, director of Financi~l ~lanmn~ (198_5 , 1987, 1993); B.S., Ferris
State University; M.A., Central M1ch1gan Umvers1ty, 1975.
Peggy J. Warren, Food Service helper (1996) ..
Beverly E. White, director of Employee_ Relations/ Affirmative Action Officer
(1976, ~990, 1994); B.S., Lake Superior State University, 1988; M.B.A., 1996.

Administrative Staff • 353

�Patricia A. Whyte, director of Housing (1978, 1987); B.S., Lake Superior State
College, 1985
Gwen M. Wilkie, assistant women's basketball coach/athletic administrative
assistant (1991, 1994, 1996); B.S., Lake Superior State University, 1991.
Heidi L. Witucki, director of Upward Bound (1991); B.A., Northern Michigan
University, 1982.
Jenny L. Zissler, buyer /risk manager (1978, 1991, 1995); B.S., Lake Superior State
University, 1988.

Officers of Administration
Robert D. Arbuckle, president, (1992); B.S. in Education, Clarion State University,

1964; M.S. 1966; Ph.D., Penn State University, 1992.
Dora A. Bowen, vice presidence for business and financial operations (1996); B.S.,

University of Nevada; M.A., Michigan State University.
Thomas R. Bugbee, special assistant to the president; secretary, Board of Trustees,
(1988, 1993); B.A., Michigan State University, 1973; M.A., Eastern Michigan
University, 1974.
Harry E. Pike, vice president for student programs and services and associate
professor (1969, 1972); B.A., University of Washington, 1957; M.A., 1959;
Ph.D., Michigan State University, 1969.
David L. Toppen, executive vice president and provost and professor, (1994); S.S.,
Cornell College, 1965; Ph.D., University of Missouri, 1970.

Department Chairs
Manufacturing Engineering Technology - Professor James Devaprasad
Biology - Dr. Barbara Evans
Business and Economics - Dr. John Erkkila
Chemistry and Environment Science - Dr. William Haag
Criminal Justice/Fire Science - Professor James Blashill
Electrical Engineering - Professor Maurice Walworth
English and Speech - Professor Georgegeen Gaertner
General Engineering and Engineering Technology - Professor David
McDonald
Geology and Physics - Dr. Lewis Brown
Humanities and History - Dr. Daniel Dorrity
Mathematics and Computer Science - Professor Mark Terwilliger
Mechanical Engineering - Professor Paul Duesing
Nursing - Dr. Judith Sadler
Political Science - Dr. Gary Johnson
Psychology - Dr. Susan Ratwik
Recreation Studies and Exercise Science - Dr. Sally Childs
Sociology - Dr. Leslie Dobbertin

Administrative Staff• 354

�BOARD TRUSTEES
Lake Superior State University is governed by an eight member Board of
Trustees. Appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Michigan Senate,
these volunteers serve an eight-year term.
Meetings are open to the public with times and locations posted by LSSU.

Reverend Louis C. Cappo
Marquette, 2004

Mr. C. Eugene Chang
Traverse City, 2004

Mrs. Sue Harrison
Pickford, 2002

Mr. William R. Gregory
Sault Ste. Marie, 2002

Mrs. Sigrun Kast
Bloomfield Hills, 2000

Mr. Michael McDonald
Gladstone, 2000

Dr. Robert D. Arbuckle
ex-officio

Mr. Thomas Bugbee
Secretary of the Board
Mr. Devereaux Trepp
Iron Mountain, 1998

Mr. Thomas H. Weiss
Gaylord, 1998

Board of Trustees • 355

�ADVISORY COMMITTEES
Business Vocational
Karen Corbiere, Sault Area High School; Cindy Dodds, Chippewa County
War Memorial Hospital; Linda Harger, Michigan Employment Security Commission; Marv Henderson, Anderson Tackman Company; Daniel Hewitt, Soo Co-op
Credit Union; Jack Kibble, Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians; Dave
Nichols, Walmart; Trinda Pontus, LSSU ESP/MEA; Paul Schemanski, Edison Sault
Electric Company; Cindy Suppa JTPA Eastern Upper Peninsula Employment and
Training Consortium.

Criminal Justice
Law Enforcement Members: Scott Fitzgerald, Sault Ste. Marie; Russell
Smith, Michigan State Police; Dan Frazier, Cheboygan; Ralph Boudreau, Michigan
State Police; Harris Miller, Sault Ste. Marie; Ed Berkompas, Chippewa County
Sheriff; Michael Roy, Alpena Community College; William Winans, Mackinaw
City Police Department; Ugo Capy, Sault College.
Corrections Members: Robert LeCureux, Kinross Correctional Facility;
Wayne Fortin, John Ferroni, Gary McLeod, Sault Ste. Marie Probation/Parole.
Judicial Member: Patrick Shannon, Chippewa County Prosecutor.
Federal Members: Mel Hendrickson, U.S. Customs Port Director; Robert
McNamara, US Border Patrol; Bruce Wagner, U.S. Immigration.
Security/Fire Science Members: Robin Robinson, Algoma Steel Corporation;
Kenneth Eagle, Sault Ste. Marie Fire Chief; Wayne Francisco, Atlanta, Michigan;
David Fluke, Sault, Ontario, Fire Chief.

Engineering Industrial Advisory Board
Charles Snyder, President of Advisory Board, Delco Electronics Corporation;
Frederick J. Berg, Secretary of Advisory Board, General Motors Corporation;
. David Allison, Dura Automotive Systems, Inc.; Paul R. Bugajski, Industrial
Magnetics; Thomas Chrapkiewicz, Phillips Semiconductors; Michael G. Eckert,
Fanuc Robotics; Joseph M. Giachino, Ford Motor Company; Dan Goodrich,
Walbro Corporation; Dan Hochgreve, Lake Erie MEP; William Kilponen, Kilponen
&amp; Associates; Ralph Larsen, Michigan Scientific Corporation; Charles Litzner,
Edison Sault Electric Company; Ernest Maas, Edison Sault Electric Company; Jeff
Menosky, Michigan Scientific Corporation; Jeff Ptak, ADEPT Technology; Michael
E. Rasmussen, AC Rochester Division; Russell Richmond, AC Rochester Division;
Ralph S. Shoberg, R.S. Technologies; Gerald F. Stibitz, P.E., Morrison Knudsen
Corporation; John Truckey, Dura Automotive Systems, Inc.; Lynette Utecht, GM
Truck and Bus; Gary Walker, Graham Motor &amp; Generator Service, Inc.; Matt Witte,
Ph.D., Chrysler Corporation.

Legal Assistant Studies
Honorable Joanna Neale, Cheboygan County Probate_ Court; Honorable .
Michael MacDonald, Chippewa County District Court; ~1chael Mulder, President First of America - Sault Branch· Thomas Evashevski, St. Ignace Attorney;
Den~is Valkanoff, Escanaba Attorne;; John D. Peacock, Sault Attorney; Patrick
Shannon, Chippewa County Prosecutor; Dr. Richard T. Conboy, Dean, School of

Advisory Committees • 356

�Arts, Letters and Social Sciences; Dr. Gary R. Johnson, Faculty; Dr. Madan Saluja,
Faculty; James Blashill, Faculty; Vicki Voisin, Charlevoix Legal Assistant; Christine England, Alumni; Carol S. Andary, Attorney and Program Coordinator.

Nursing
Dr. Elsi Baccari, War Memorial Hospital, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan; Ms.
Mary Baker, Wellness CARE Center, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan; Ms. Antoinette
Blunt, Victorian Order of Nurses, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario; Director of Nursing
Education, North Central Michigan College, Petoskey, Michigan; Director of
Nursing, Tendercare Nursing Homes of Michigan, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan; Ms.
Nancy Figel, War Memorial Hospital, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan; Ms. Nancy
Heyns, Chippewa County Health Department, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan; Ms.
Mary Jason, LSSU Regional Center Site Coordinator, Petoskey, Michigan; Ms.
Sharon Kirkpatrick, Plummer/General Hospital, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario; Ms.
Alexia Kroll, Sault Area Schools, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan; Ms. Terry Malloy,
Kinross Correctional Facility, Kinross, Michigan; Ms. Kathleen McGillis, Alpena
Community College, Alpena, Michigan; Ms. Pam Porter, Northern Michigan
Hospital, Petoskey, Michigan; Dr. Susan Ratwik, Lake Superior State University,
Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan; Ms. Helen Ross, Group Health Centre, Sault Ste.
Marie, Ontario; Ms. Rosanne Schultz, District Health Department, Alpena,
Michigan; Ms. Beverly Stewart, Community Action Agency, Sault Ste. Marie,
Michigan; Ms. Ruth Thesing, Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians, Sault Ste. Marie,
Michigan; Ms. Donna Tremblay, Sault College, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario; Ms.
Anna Zuccato, Algoma Health Unit, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario.

Advisory Committees • 357

�COMPUTER SERVICES
Personal computer laboratories are located throughout campus. The
University's computer laboratory in the Center for Applied Sciences and Engineering Technology is equipped with DEC VAX terminals and IBM compatible
PCs supporting computer scientific studies. These studies include programming
languages, database management, special applications, word processing, software
publishing and many other areas.
The Kenneth J. Shouldice Library has one large computer classroom that
supports operating systems and applications software using a networked environment. Osborn and Brady Halls are equipped with computers available for
your use.
The Shouldice Library provides an on-line public access catalog, periodical
reference resources and information databases resident on CD-ROM. Students
also network with other Upper Peninsula libraries through the NOTIS system.
Phonemail electronic voice message service is available to instructors, student
residents and administrative personnel. Phonemail services include off campus
access.

LIBRARY
The Kenneth J. Shouldice Library provides a variety of resources and services. Home to more than 128,000 volumes of books, 16,000 bound volumes of
periodicals, 90,000 microforms, and over 65,000 paper government documents,
the Shouldice Library is the heart of Lake Superior State University.
The current subscription list exceeds 1,000 individual titles including electronic full text journals and newspapers. The library has been a depository of
select U.S. Government publications since 1982. The Audio-Visual Center, on the
main floor of the library, maintains a diverse collection of cassettes, filmstrips,
games, kits, 16mm films, slides and video tapes. A dosed-circuit television system
transmits many of these materials to campus classrooms. To assist faculty and
students in obtaining materials from other libraries, the library maintains an
interlibrary loan service through OCLC, a computer service linked to libraries
with access to more than 19 million books and periodicals.
Library facilities include stacks open to all faculty and students, group study
areas, internet access, CD-ROMs, microform readers and printers, photocopy
machines, audio-visual equipment, equipment for making transparencies, and
other materials.
Reference librarians offer personal guidance in the use of the computerized
catalog, indexes and abstracts and bibliographies. A handbook of library services
and bibliographies are published by the libr~ry to assist_ faculty and students.
Library tours and lectures on using our services are available.
The library is a member of an Upper Peninsula-wide consortium of 105
libraries.
Staff includes a director Dr. Fredrick Michels; librarians Ruth Neveu, Mary
June, Maureen Delaney-Leh~an, Beth Hronek; and audiovisual specialist, Charles
Gustafson.

Computer Services/Library • 358

�EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Notice of Lake Superior State University's policy of compliance with federal and state /aw
Policy
The University is an equal opportunity employer and educator and prohibits discrimi•
nation, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin or ancestry, gender
age, disability, religion, height, weight, sexual preference, marital status, or veteran status. '
In carrying out this policy, the University complies with all federal and state laws and
regulations prohibiting discrimination including:
Executive Order 11246, the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act of 1976, TIiie VI of the Civil
Rights Act of 1964, The Equal Pay Act of 1963, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as
amended by the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972, and the Pregnancy Discrimi·
nation Act of 1978, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Titles Vll and VIII of the
Public Health Service Act, Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, Sections 503 and
504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Veteran's Assistance Act of 1972, and litle II of the
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
Sexual Harassment
The University is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of gender.
Discrimination because of gender includes sexual harassment, which means unwelcome
sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct or
communication of a sexual nature when:
i.

ii.

iii.

Submission to such conduct or communication is made a term or condition either
explicitly or implicitly to obtain employment, public accommodations or public
services, education, or housing;
Submission to or rejection of such conduct or communication by an individual is
used as a factor in decisions affecting such individual's employment, public
accommodations or public services, education, or housing; or
Such conduct or communication has the purpose or effect of subst.antially .
interfering with an individual's employment, public accommodations or public
services, education, or housing environment.

The University is committed to the protection of the rights ?f.all ind!vi~uals and to t~e
elimination of barriers that would prevent individuals from realizing their ~1gh_es! Po!ential
of human excellence. Sexual harassment is a particularly noxious form of da.scnmmation
that interferes with these goals and commitments, and is difficult to combat due to the
intimidation and destruction of self esteem of its victims.
Grievance Officer
.
. Officer (EEO Officer)
The Equal Employment Opportunity Officer/ Affirmati~e
rson believes
is the designated grievance officer for discrimination com~lallli:;· anyniby unlawful and
that he or she has been subjected to discrimination, in~udmg edrassmra:e color national
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acts, attitu
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sexual 'preference
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origin or ancestry, gender, age, disability, religion, height, :tgWhite, EEO Officer, Lake
status, or veteran status, he or she should contact Ms. Beve YMarie Michigan 49783 (9065
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Process
1.

romptly report instances of
The University encourages all individuals to P
ce the University has been
O
discrimination and discriminat~ry hara~sment. d nppropriate steps to investigate
informed of such behavior, it will take timely an atime schedules as outlined in
the problem. At any step of the grievance proc~~t in writing.
the process may be extended by mutual agreem

Equal Opportunity • 359

�2.
3.

4.
5.

6.

With the Grievance Officer, individuals may discuss concerns they may have
regarding possible discrimination or harassment to learn what options are available.
Nonretaliation: The University not only prohibits discrimination, including
harassment, but also strictly prohibits any retaliation against any individual, who,
in good faith, has registered a complaint under this procedure. Any supervisor,
agent, or employee of the University who, after investigation, has been determined to have retaliated against any individual for using the complaint procedure
in this policy, will be subject to appropriate discipline up to and including
immediate discharge. If an individual believes he or she has been retaliated
against for exercising his or her rights under this policy, the individual should use
this complaint procedure.
All matters discussed in this process will be kept as confidential as possible.
If an individual is dissatisfied with the University's investigation process or
resolution, he or she may file complaints of illegal discrimination on the basis of
gender (Title IX and Title VJ) or disability (Section 504 and Title II of the ADA)
with the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Chicago, IL 60605.
A Title IX, Title VI, Section 504, or Title II ADA complaint must be filed in writing
with the Office for Civil Rights no later than 180 days after the occurrence of the
possible discrimination.
Individuals have the right under the law to seek remedies from the Michigan
Department of Civil Rights, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the
Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education or by court action at the
same time a grievance is filed under the University's procedure, during or after
the use of the grievance process, or without using the grievance process at all.

STEP 1:
Informal Complaint
Any individual (complainant) with a discrimination or harassment complaint, may
contact the Grievance Officer in person.
The Grievance Officer will speak with the complainant and try to resolve the matter on
an informal basis. At Step 1, all information will be kept confidential to the extent possible.
STEP2:
Formal Complaint
If the problem cannot be resolved at Step 1 within five (5) working days from the date
of first contact with the Grievance Officer, the complainant may submit a written complaint
on a form provided by the Grievance Officer. The Grievance Officer will help the complainant complete the form if the complainant requests.
Within five (5) working days of the receipt of the written complaint, the Grievance
Officer will send a Notice of Complaint, a copy of the complaint form, a response form and
a copy of this procedure to the respondent. The respondent will submit the completed
response form within five (5) working days from the date the complaint is received by the
respondent.
The Grievance Officer will conduct an investigation. The investigation should be
completed within twenty (20) working days after receipt of the response. If the complaint is
against the University as the Employer, the Grievance Officer will have thirty (30) days
from the receipt of the written complaint to investigate the matter.
Within ten (10) working days of completion of the investigation, the Grievance Officer
will issue to the complainant and to the respondent a written Determination stating
whether the allegations of the complaint are true and any remedial action recommended.
At Step 2, information will be kept confidential to the extent possible.
STEP3:
Hearing

If either the complainant or the respondent is dissatisfied with the Grievance Officer's
determination, he or she may request that the matter be referred to a Hearing Panel for a

Equal Opportunity • 360

�hearing by submitting the form obtained from the Grievance Officer. The request for
hearing must be submitted in writing to the Grievance Officer within five (5) working days
after receipt of the Determination.
The President will appoint a permanent Hearing Panel composed of three members
including, if possible, at least one female and one minority member. The vice president for
business and financial operations will be the chairperson and will conduct the hearing.
The Grievance Officer will send a Notice of Hearing and a copy of the Request for
Hearing to the complainant, respondent (if any), and Hearing Panel, scheduling the hearing
within fifteen (15) working days, unless the Panel Chairperson provides otherwise and 50
notifies those involved.
At the·hearing, the complainant and respondent will be allowed to give their own
testimony, present the testimony of witnesses, documentary evidence or other evidence
relevant to the proceedings and cross-examine the other party's witnesses. The complainant and respondent may have an attorney or other advisor present. The Grievance Officer
will present the findings of the investigation conducted at Step 2 and may present witnesses, if appropriate. To ensure the privacy of those involved, witnesses (other than the
complainant and respondent) will be allowed in the hearing room only during their
testimony. At the Chairperson's discretion, the hearing may be recorded.
Within fifteen (15) working days after completion of the hearing, the Chairperson will
issue the Decision and recommended order of the Hearing Panel. The Decision will be
mailed to the complainant and respondent with a copy to the Grievance Officer. The
Chairperson will implement any action recommended by the Panel.
STEP4:
Appeal
The decision of the Hearing Panel will be final and binding. If grievants wish to
pursue the matter further, they may file with the outside agencies listed in Policy section,
No. 5. and 6.
Section 5.02 of the by-laws of the Board of Trustees, approved July 24, 1989, will not be
invoked for grievances submitted for settlement under this procedure.

Equal Opportunity • 361

�1996-97 UNIVERSITY CALENDAR
FALL SEMESTER • 1996
Instruction Begins
Final day to add classes
Canadian Thanksgiving
Final day to drop classes
Thanksgiving recess
Classes resume
Spring Semester Scheduling
and Registration
Spring Semester Tuition Payment
Classes end
Final Examinations
Semester Ends

SEPTEMBER
4, Wed. 8:00 a .m.
11, Wed., 5:00 p.m.
OCTOBER
14
29, 5:00 p.m.
NOVEMBER
26, Tues., 10 p.m.
DECEMBER
2,Mon.

2-5
2- Jan. 14, 3:00 p.m.
13, Fri.
16-20, Mon.-Fri.
20, Fri. 6 p.m.

SPRING SEMESTER • 1997
Instruction Begins
Final day to add classes
Spring break begins
Classes resume
Final day to drop classes
Fall Semester Scheduling
and Registration
Classes end
Final Examinations
Semester Ends
Commencement

JANUARY
13, Mon.
20, Mon.
FEBRUARY
28, Fri., 10 p.m.
MARCH
10,Mon.
14, Fri, 5:00 p .m.

31-April 3
APRIL
25, Fri.
28-May 2, Mon.-Fri., 6 p .m.
MAY
2, Fri., 6 p.m.
3, Sat.

SUMMER SEMESTER • 1997
Scheduling of Classes
Registration, tuition payment
Instruction Begins
for 4 and 12 week classes

Instructio Begins for 8 week classes
Semester Ends

MARCH/APRIUMAY
March 31-April 3
Begins April 7

May12
JUNE
June 9
AUGUST

5

Calendar • 362

Dates subject to change.

�1997-98 UNIVERSITY CALENDAR
FALL SEMESTER • 1997
SEPTEMBER .
3, Wed. 8:00 a.m.
10, Wed., 5:00 p.m.
OCTOBER
13
28, 5:00 p.m.
NOVEMBER
25, Tues., 10 p.m .
DECEMBER
1,Mon.

Instruction Begins
Final day to add classes

Canadian Thanksgiving
Final day to drop classes·
Thanksgiving recess
Classes resume
Spring Semester Scheduling
and Registration
Spring Semester Tuitio Payment
Classes end
Final Examinations
Semester Ends

1-4
1-Jan. 13, 3:00 p.m.
12, Fri.
15-19, Mon.-Fri.
19, Fri. 6 p.m.

SPRING SEMESTER • 1998
JANUARY
12, Mon.
19, Mon.
FEBRUARY
27, Fri., 10 p .m.
MARCH
9,Mon.
13, Fri, 5:00 p.m.

Instruction Begins
Final day to add classes

Spring break begins
Classes resume
Final day to drop classes
Fall Semester Scheduling
and Registration

30-April 2
APRIUMAY
24, Fri.
Apr. 27-May 2, Mon.-Fri. ·
May 1, Fri., 6 p.m.
2,Sat.

Classes end
Final Examinations
Semester Ends
Commencement

SUMMER SEMESTER • 1998
Scheduling of Classes
Registration, tuition payment begins
Instruction Begins
for 4 and 12 week classes
Instruction Begins for 8 week classes
Semester Ends

MARCH/APRIUMAY
March 30-April 2
April6

Mayll
JUNE
June8
AUGUST
4

Dates subject to change.

Calendar • 363

�INDEX
A
Abbreviations; 242
Absences; 10
Academic; ·
advising; 8-10
credit; 8
deans; 349
policies; 8-21
probation; 11-13
standing; 12
Accounting; 127-132, 243-244
Public/ CPA; 128-129
lndustrial/CMA; 128-130
Data Processing and Accounting;
128, 130-131
150 Hour Program, 128, 131-132
Accounting-Finance Minor; 140
Accreditation; 3, 75
Additional Degree; 64
Administrative Staff; 350-354
Admissions; 22-31, 72, 124-125
Advanced Placement Program; 29
Advisory Committees; 356-357
American College Test; 22
American Indians; 58
Art; 244-245
Minor; 109
Arts, Letters &amp; Social Sciences; 71-120
Associate Degrees; 5, 77-78, 85-86,
100, 108-109, 135-139, 169-172,
188-190, 209-210, 225-226, 231
Athletics; 36-37
Auditing; 32

B
BA/BS Requirements; 61
Biology; 215-220, 248-253
Honors Program; 215
Minor; 227
Board and Room; 33-34, 36
Board of Trustees; 355
Business and Economics: 123-142
Business Administration; 132-133,
135-136
Business French Minor; 109

C
Calendar; 362-363
Canadian Students; 25
Career Planning; 37
Catalog Terms; 6-7
Certificates; 139-140

Change of Grade; 11
Chemistry; 231, 254-256
Minor; 232
Chemistry and Environmental Science
Department; 227-231
Child Care Center; 38
Child Development Minor; 109
Class Attendance; 10
Classification of Students; 8
CLEP; College Level Examination
Program; 29-30
Clinical Laboratory Science; 222-223
Communication Minor; 109
Community Services and Development;
241
Computer and Mathematical Sciences;
154-156
Computer:
Science; 260-262
Science Minor; 163
Services; 358
Construction Technology; 337-338
Continuing Education; 241
Corrections; 176, 188-.189
Minor; 190
Counseling Minor; 109-110
Counseling Service; 37
Course Selection; 9-10
Courses; 242-339
Credit/No Credit; 13
Credit:
By Examination; 13, 29
Evaluation; 24
Hours; 8
Load;9
Transfer; 74
Criminal Justice; 175-184, 188-189, 256-260
Criminal Justice/Fire Science Department;
175-191, 253
Criminal Law Specialty; 91
Criminalistics; 177-179
Curricular Changes; 8

D
Damage Deposit; 34
Data Processing; 262-263
Dean' s List; 11
Deferred Grades; 11
Degree Requirements; 60-65, 72-74,
124-125
Dentistry-pre; 223
Department Chairs; 354
Department Examinations; 31
Dining; 36

Index• 364

�Diplomas; 66
Dismissal Policy; 11· 13
Distinguished Teachers; 340
Dropping Classes; 10, 75
Dual Enrollment; 28

G
General Administraton Option; 73
General Business Minor; 140
General Education Requirement; 60
General Engineering; 171, 267-268
General Engineering Technology; 172
Geology; 232-240
Geography; 283-284
Minor; 111
Teaching Minor; 111-112
Geology; 232-240, 280-283
Environmental Geology; 235, 238-239
Geology Earth Science Minor; 240
Geology Minor; 240
German; 284-285
Gerontology Minor; 112
Goals of University; IBC
Grade Changes; 11
Grade Point Averages; 11
Grade Reports; 11
Grades and Grade Points; 11, 74, 126
Graduation Procedures; 66
Grants; 53-54
Guest Student Admission; 25, 75, 126

E
Early Childhood Education; 76-77
Economics; 263-264
Minor; 140
Economics/Finance Minor; 140
Education; 264-265
Education Department; 76-80
Elective Credit; 24
Electrical Engineering; 146-149, 265-267
Electrical-Electronics Engineering
Technology; 274-275
Elementary Teaching; 78-80
Emeriti; 347-348
Employee of the Year; 340
Employment, Student; 57
Engineering Management; 166-167
Engineering Mechanics; 268
Engineering Technology; 166-172
Engineering and Mathematics; 143-172
English Courses; 268-271
English Language &amp;: Literature; 80-85
Minor; 110
Teaching Minor; 110-111
English and Speech Department; 80-85
Environmental Chemistry; 227-229
Environmental Engineering Technology;
168-169
Environmental Geology Option; 235
Environmental Science; 229-231, 275-276
Minor; 232
Equal Opportunity; 359-361
Exception to Graduation Requirements;
63

Exercise Science; 198-199, 271-274
Athletic Training; 200-201

F
Faculty; 341-347
Federal Pell Grants; 53
Finance and Economics; 134-135, 276
Financial Aid ; 39-59
Financial Aid Suspension; 41
Fine Arts Studies; 119
Fire Science; 185-190, 277-278
Minor; 190
Fisheries /Wildlife Management; 220-221
Food;36
Foreign Students; 26
French; 279-280
French Language&amp;: Literature Minor;

111-112

H
Hazardous Materials; 187
Health; 31, 37, 285-287
Health Care Administration; 73
Minor; 141, 197
Health and Human Services 175-212
Health/Fitness Specialist; 209:210
Health Records; 31
Health Services; 37
History; 85-89, 287-290
Minor; 112
Teaching Minor; 112
History and Humanities Department;
.
85-89
Honors Degree; 67
Honors, Graduation; 66
Housing; 34,
Human Resource Management Minor; 141
Human Services; 106-107; 287
Human Services Administration Minor;
112-113
Humanities; 290-291
Minor; 113

I
Incomplete Grades; 11
Indians, American; 58
Individualized Studies Degree· 64
Info_rm~tion Process ing; 139 '
Institutiona l Loss Control Minor· 191
Interdisciplinary; 29l
'

Index• 365

�N

J
Japanese Study Minor; 113, 292-293
Journalism; 291-292
Minor; 113
Journalism-Writing Minor; 113-114

L
Labor Law Specialty; 91
Late Adds; 10
Late Drops; 10
Law-pre; 95-96, 98-99
Law Enforcement; 179-181, 189
Minor; 191
Legal Administration Specialty; 91
Legal Assistant; 90-92, 99-100, 293-295
Specialties: Criminal Law, Labor Law,
Legal Administration, Legislative/
Constitutional Law.
Personal Injury; 91-92
Legal Assistant Studies Minor; 114
Legislative/Constitutional Law Specialty;
91-92
Liberal Arts; 65, 85-86
Library; 358
Loans; 54-56
Loss Control; 182-183
Minor; 191

M
MACRAO Agreement; 24
Management; 133, 306-307
Manufacturing Engineering Technology;
149-153, 307
Marketing; 133, 305-306
Minor; 141
Master of Business Administration;
123-127, 301 -303
Master of Public Administration; 71-76
Mathematics; 156-163, 295-301
Minor; 163
Elementary Teaching Minor; 163
Secondary Teaching Minor; 163
Mathematics &amp; Computer Science
Department; 153-163
Mathematics Competency; 61
Maximum Student Credit Load; 9
Mechanical Engineering; 164-166, 303-305
Medicine-pre; 223
Memorials; 52
Minors; 5, 109-118, 140-141, 163, 190-191,
197, 210, 227, 232, 240
Mission Statement; 71, 123-124, 145,146
MLEOTC; 175
Multiple Degrees; 63
Multiple Majors; 63
Music; 308-309

Native American Studies; 309-310
Minor; 114-115
Native American Tuition Waiver; 58
Natural Resources Tech.; 225-226, 329
Natural Sciences; 310-311
Non-attendance; 10
Non-credit; 76, 127
Nursing; 192-197, 311-313

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Office Administration; 136-137, 314
Minor; 141
Officers of Administration; 354
Ontario Grade 13; 26
Organizations, Student; 35
Orientation; 28

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Part-time Studies; 27
PELL Grants; 53
Personal Computer Specialist; 137-138,
140-141
Personal Computer Specialist Minor; 141
Personal Injury Specialty; 92
Pharmacy-pre; 224
Philosophy; 315-316
Physics; 314-315
Placement; 29
Political Science; 934-99, 316-319
Minor; 115
Teaching Minor; 115-116
Political Science Depa rtment; 90-100
Prerequisites; 9, 75
President; 2
Privacy Act; 14-21
Probation, Academic; 11-13
Programs Offered; 4-5
Protective Services; 73
Provisional Credit; 24
Psychology; 100-102, 319-321
Psychology Minor; 115
Psychology Teaching Minor; 116
Psychology Department; 100-104
Public Administration Concentration; 97-98
Public Administration Minor; 116
Public Relations Minor; 116
Public Safety; 183-184

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Reading Competency; 62
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Readmission of Former Students; 25
Recreation; 326-327
Recreation Management; 202-207
Parks Option; 206-207

Index• 366

�Recreation Studies &amp;: Exercise Science
Department; 198-211
Recreational Activities; 211, 322-324
Recreation Studies Minor; 210
Recreation Studies Skill Minor; 116
Refunds; 10, 33, 75, 127
Registration and Scheduling; 75-76, 126
Religious Organizations; 35
Repeats; 9
Rights to Appeal; 41-43
Residency, Graduation Requirements; 25,
63
Residency, Michigan; 32
Robotics; 149-150, 328-329
Room and Board; 33-36

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Satisfactory Academic Progress; 12, 40
Schedule Changes; 10
Schedule of Subjects; 9-10
Scheduling Programs; 28
Scholarships; 41, 44-53
Science and Natural Resources; 215-240
Social Science; 102-104
Social Work; 336
Sociology; 105-106, 332-335
Sociology Department; 104-108
Sociology /Social Work Minor; 116-117
Sociology-General Minor; 116
Sociology Teaching Minor; 117
Spanish; 335-336
Speech; 330-332
Speech and Drama Minor; 117
Student:
Classification; 8
Government; 35
Organizations; 35, 146
Services; 35-38
Service Courses; 329-330
Substance Abuse Prevention &amp;:
Treatment; 107-108
Substance Abuse Counseling Minor;
117-118

u
University College; 38
University Seminar; 338-339
Upward Bound; 37-38

V
Veterans; 58-59
Veterinary Medicine-Pre; 223
Vision Statement; IBC
Vocational Rehabilitation; 57

w
Waiver of Competency Requirements; 62
Withdrawal; 10
Withdrawal Grades; 11
Work Study; 57
Writing Competency; 62
Writing Minor; 118

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Teacher Education; 77-80, 82-85, 87-89,
118, 160-163, 217-218, 236-238, 338
Teaching Minor; 77, 118
Tech Prep; 27
Technical Accounting; 138-139
Telecommunications Engineering
Technology; 169-171, 273-274
Testing Service; 29, 37
Therapeutic Recreation; 207-209
Transfer Students; 23, 41
Transcripts; 14
Tuition; 32-33

Index• 367 .

�VISION STATEMENT
The vision of Lake Superior State University is to provide the highest quality
personal educational experience for students in the State of Michigan and beyond.
Our vision is to create and maintain a welcoming and personal environment
for students, employees, alumni, and visitors from diverse backgrounds-to be a
catalyst fo~ i.ndi~idual an~ professional growth within a~ intem~tional setting.
Our v1s1on 1s to effectively serve the needs of the region while fulfilling the
University's fundamental educational mission.

MISSION STATEMENT
Lake Superior State University is a co-educational, public institution that
recognizes as its primary mission the offering of challenging undergraduate
programs and services to students and other constituencies from its region and
from the rest of Michigan, Northern Ontario and the near Midwest. Lake Superior State University accomplishes its mission by presenting a
personal approach to education through a small, collegial and diverse community
in which all its constituencies share in the teaching, research, and regional service
activities of the institution. In this supportive environment, students, staff,
faculty and administrators demonstrate high regard for one another as valued
members of the community, thus providing opportunities for emotional and social
maturation as well as intellectual growth.
Every educational program at Lake Superior State University acknowledges
its commitment to an integrated relationship between the professional/technical
and liberal arts fields. That relationship fosters the development of students as
contributing citizens, viable professionals and fulfilled, caring individuals. The
University's international setting complements its efforts to present unique
educational experiences, expand students' perspectives, and foster their ability
critically evaluate ideas and information.

GOALS OF THE UNIVERSITY
Goal Number I
To develop and provide academic programs in the liberal arts and in technical
and professional education that demonstrate excellence and relevance for the
students served by the University.
Goal Number II
To provide services and programming for students that will complement their
educational experiences and prepare them to live and work in the 21st century.
Goal Number III
To offer a holistic, caring, and supportive environment for all learners.
Goal Number IV

To enhance the University's efficiency and effectiveness in order to help fulfill its
vision and mission.

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Message from the President .............

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Campus/Parking Map

Vision Statement, Mission Statement,
Goals of the University ..................
Code of Ethics ......................................
A Look at LSSU ..................................
Programs ..............................................
Expectations for Student Learning ...
University Talk......................................
Academic Policies ..............................
Equal Opportunity Statement ..........
Admissions ..........................................
Costs ......................................................
Financial Aid ......................................
Scholarships, Grants and Loans

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Student Services ..................................
Computer Services ..............................
Continuing Education..........................
The Kenneth J. Shouldice Library.......

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10
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22
30
35
40
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International Studies ..........................

66
67

Degree Requirements ..........................

68

Graduation Procedures ......................
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78

Bachelor's Degrees ..............................

80

Associate's Degrees..............................

197

Certificates

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225

Minors ..................................................

College of Engineering
and Mathematics........................
College of Natural and Health
Sciences........................................
Course Descriptions ....................
Board of Trustees............................
Distinguished Teachers/Employee
of the Year.....................................
Faculty .............................................
Administrative Staff

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University Calendar

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Index .........................................

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340
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346

How to use this Catalog ...

76

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

235
College of Business and Economics ... 257

74

Master's Degree ..................................

College of Arts, Letters and Social
Sciences......................................

228

For further information on each degree offered,
please note the top of each degree page. There is a
page number annotated for further reference.

visit us at
www.lssu.edu

About this Catalog...
The Lake Superior State University Catalog does not constitute a contract between the University and its students
on either a collective or individual basis. Changes sometimes occur after the Catalog has been printed. Lake
Superior State University does not assume a contractual obligation with its students for the contents of this Catalog.
LSSU admits and hires men and women, veterans and disabled individuals of any race, color, national or ethnic
origin, or marital status in compliance with all appropriate legislation, including the Age Discrimination Act. The
compliance officer is Beverly White.
Lake Superior State University • 1-888-800-LSSU • 1

�Lake
Superior
State
University
650 W. Easterday Ave.
Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783

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Main Entrance

W. Eastsrday Ave.

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8.
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12.
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16.
17.

Parking Key
A

Dormitory Residents/Faculty-Staff

B
C
D

Commuter Students/Faculty-Staff
Brady Hall Residents; overflow for E, B, L
Visitor Parking

E
F

Upperclass Commuter/Faculty-Staff
University Row Students

G
H
J

Easterday/Ryan House Residents
Overflow for A, C, F, G, S, T
Faculty/Staff

K
L
O

Moloney, Neveu, Marquette and Townhouse
Residents; Visitor and Campus Shoppe
Upperclass Commuter/Faculty-Staff
Dormitory Residents

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Moloney, Neveu and Marquette Hall Residents
Townhouse Residents
30-Minute Parking

NO PARKING ON ANY UNIVERSITY DRIVE.

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32.

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34.
35.
36.

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Administration Building: Admin. Offices, BRIDGE, Human
Resources, Payroll, Purchasing, Security, Student Services
Alumni House: University and Alumni Relations. Foundation
Brady Hall: Housing, Student Residence, Upward Bound
Brown Hall: LSSU Music Academy
Campus Shoppe: Bookstore, Post Office, UPS Station
Center for Applied Sciences and Engineering Technology:
Administrative Computing, Engineering, Graphics, Mathematics
Central Heating Plant
Child Development Center
Chippewa House: Student Residence
Continuing Education
Crawford Hall of Science: Natural Science, Nursing
Planetarium, Kemp Museum, Gleason Environmental Institute
East Hall: Music
Easterday House: Student Residence
Health CARE Center
Erie Hall: Student Residence
Eskoonwld Endaad: Native American Student Center
Fletcher Center for Student Services: Admissions, Business
Operations, Financial Aid, International Programs, Registrar,
Student Service Center (Cashier, Scheduling)
Gate House
Hillside House: Admissions, Student Residence
Huron Hall: Student Residence
James Norris Center: Athletics, Criminal Justice/Fire Science,
Exercise Science/Recreation Studies Gymnasium, Student and
Public Recreation, Taffy Abel Arena
Kenneth J. Shouldice Library: Academic Computing, Arts and
Letters, Audio-Visual, Cappucino Corner, Interactive Television,
Learning Center, Library, Social Sciences, Student Accommo­
dations and Support Services
Laker House: Student Residence
Marquette Hall: Student Apartments
Moloney Hall: Student Apartments
Neveu Hall: Student Residence
Newman Center
Ontario Hall: Honors Program, Student Residence
Osborn Hall: Student Residence
President's Residence
Ryan House: Student Residence
South Hall: Business, Center for Career and Employment
Services/Cooperative Education Services, Counseling and
Testing, Education, Elementary and Secondary Education
faculty, EUPISD Math/Science Center, Graduate Program
Student Activity Center
The Village: Senter, Chelberg, Kemp and Youngs Houses —
Student Residence
Townhouses: Student Residence
Walker Cisler Student and Conference Center: Campus
Style Shoppe, Catering, Compass (student newspaper),
Conference Rooms, Corner Pocket, Food Services, Galley, ID
information. Quarterdeck, Student Lounge and Game Room
Leno A. Planosl Maintenance Center
Blalr-Hastings Mobile Home Park

2 • Lake Superior State University • 1-888-800-LSSU

�Welcome to a better tomorrow

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Personal. Natural. Superior.— these
words characterize Lake Superior State
University.
Here you will find a student/faculty
ratio that fosters a personal education.
Faculty and staff interact with students
in and out of the classroom. You will
know your professors on a personal
basis and they will know you. It is one
of the many benefits of a smaller campus.
Lake State is a place of natural beauty.
Surrounded by lakes, rivers, forests and
the Canadian landscape, the campus is a
great place to live and learn. The air is
clean, the snow white, the sun bright
and the campus safe.
Superior describes our University as a whole. Outstanding academic programs and
professionals who are here to teach provide the foundation for your career. Excel­
lent student life programs, great people, and a tremendous athletic program which
includes national championship-caliber hockey, make the Lake State experience
truly special. We have produced some of the best doctors, lawyers, teachers and other
professionals in the land.
Yes, Lake Superior State University is an exciting and vibrant place to be. You, too,
will soon be Lake State Proud!

Robert D. Arbuckle, President

Lake Superior State University • 1-888-800-LSSU • 3

�Lake Superior State University
Vision Statement

Mission Statement

The vision of Lake Superior State
University is to provide the highest
quality personal educational
experience for students in the State
of Michigan and beyond.

Lake Superior State University is a
co-educational, public institution
that recognizes as its primary
mission the offering of challenging
undergraduate programs and
services to students and other
constituencies from its region and
from the rest of Michigan, North­
ern Ontario and the near Midwest.

Our vision is to create and main­
tain a welcoming and personal
environment for students, employ­
ees, alumni, and visitors from
diverse backgrounds—to be a
catalyst for individual and profes­
sional growth within an interna­
tional setting.
Our vision is to effectively serve
the needs of the region while
fulfilling the University's funda­
mental educational mission.

Lake Superior State University
accomplishes its mission by
presenting a personal approach to
education through a small, colle­
gial and diverse community in
which all its constituencies share in
the teaching, research, and regional
service activities of the institution.
In this supportive environment,
students, staff, faculty and admin­
istrators demonstrate high regard
for one another as valued members
of the community, thus providing
opportunities for emotional and
social maturation as well as
intellectual growth.
Every educational program at Lake
Superior State University acknowl­
edges its commitment to an
integrated relationship between the
professional/technical and liberal
arts fields. That relationship
fosters the development of stu­
dents as contributing citizens,
viable professionals and fulfilled,
caring individuals. The
University's international setting
complements its efforts to present
unique educational experiences,
expand students' perspectives, and
foster their ability to critically
evaluate ideas and information.

Goals of the
University
Goal Number I
To develop and provide academic
programs in the liberal arts and in
technical and professional educa­
tion that demonstrate excellence
and relevance for the students
served by the University.

Goal Number II
To provide services and program­
ming for students that will comple­
ment their educational experiences
and prepare them to live and work
in the 21st century.

Goal Number III
To offer a holistic, caring, and
supportive environment for all
learners.

Goal Number IV
To enhance the University's
efficiency and effectiveness in
order to help fulfill its vision and
mission.

The Vision Statement, Mission Statement and Goals of the University were adopted by the Board of Trustees May 13,1994.
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�Cods of Ethics
Preamble
We believe in a student-centered
educational environment which is
personal, natural and superior.
These themes permeate the vision
and mission statements of Lake
Superior State University and are
embodied in the principles of our
Code of Ethics.

Code of Ethics
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We value a personal approach
to education which provides
the student access to faculty
and staff — education provided
in a small collegial atmosphere.
We value our high quality
academic programs which
provide practical, technical
education with the liberal arts
tradition.
We value a supportive, caring
environment exemplified by
mutual trust and respect and
where each individual has
worth through a holistic,
student-centered focus. We
respect not only the rights but
the feelings of others.
We value the exploration of
new paradigms and the cre­
ative energy needed to stay at
the forefront of knowledge.
We value systematic assess­
ment of all aspects of the
University's operation and
constructive improvements
based on these evaluations.

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We value our unique geo­
graphical setting with its
natural beauty and its interna­
tional focus. We value the
educational opportunities
which are provided in a safer
environment. We value the
University's physical plant
with its historical buildings
which are both state and
national treasures.
We value a work ethic which
emphasizes productive timeon-task, diligence, ethical
behavior and responsibility in
the student's personal develop­
ment.
We value our extracurricular,
co-curricular programs and
activities which contribute to
the students' personal and
professional growth.
We value an environment
which celebrates diversity and
focuses on the value of each
individual's contribution to the
general welfare.
We value the alumni and
friends of the University who
provide inspiration, loyalty
and support.
We value decisions which are
in the best interests of the
University and its students.

We value our public service
role. "Enter to learn, go forth
to serve" is a traditional motto
at Lake Superior State Univer­
sity.

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institutions, community
organizations, regional con­
tacts and governmental
entities.

We value our collaborative
partnerships characterized by
high ethical standards with
international colleagues,
businesses, other educational
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�A Look at LSSU
Accreditation
Lake Superior State University is
accredited by the following agencies:
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North Central Association of
Colleges and Schools, Commis­
sion on Institutions of Higher
Education, 30 North LaSalle
Street, Suite 2400, Chicago,
Illinois 60602-2504. Phone:
312-263-0456; 800-621-7440.
Fax: 312-263-7462; Internet:
Info@ncacihe.org
National League for Nursing
Accrediting Commission, 61
Broadway - 33rd Floor, New
York, NY 10006. Phone: 212363-5555, ext. 153. Fax: 212812-0390. www.nlnac.org
Council on Medical Education
and Hospitals of the American
Medical Association, 2450
North Street NW, Washington,
DC 20037-1126. Phone: 202828-0400. Fax: 202-828-1123/
1125. www.aamc.org
Technology Accreditation
Commission of the Accredita­
tion Board for Engineering and
Technology, 111 Market Place,
Suite 1050, Baltimore, Mary­
land 21202. Phone: (410) 3477700, in manufacturing engi­
neering technology.

Established in 1946 to address the
needs of returning World War II
veterans and to provide educa­
tional opportunities to the people
of the Eastern Upper Peninsula,
Lake Superior State University still
embodies the essence of the early
days. A personal education in a
safe and friendly environment
remains a hallmark of today's
LSSU.
Our beautiful 115-acre campus
overlooks the Michigan and
Ontario twin cities of Sault Ste.
Marie, the St. Mary's River, and the
world famous Soo Locks. The
school is located at the beginning
of Interstate 75 which ends in the
Florida Keys.
The campus served as Ft. Brady
starting in 1894 after the fort was
relocated from the banks of the St.
Mary's. The fort was deactivated in
1944 and, thanks to the efforts of
local volunteers and leadership at
Michigan College of Mining &amp;
Technology in Houghton, opened
in the fall of that year as the Sault
Ste. Marie Residence Center of
MCMT.
The Sault Branch was rechristened
Lake Superior State College of
Michigan Technical University in
1966. Autonomy arrived for LSSC

in 1970. University status was
granted in 1987 to the state's
smallest public institution of
higher learning. Enrollment has
grown from the original class of
272 to more than 3,400 students.
There are 14 buildings on the
National Historic Register contrib­
uting to the University's sense of
tradition. This unique architectural
blend is a reminder of the "weap­
ons to plowshares" history of the
setting.
Community: Sault Ste. Marie (pop.
18,000) is one of the oldest cities in
North America, having begun as a
fur trading center in the early 17th
century. A Jesuit mission was
established here in 1641, and
Father Marquette founded the first
permanent settlement 27 years
later, within the boundaries of
what was to become Michigan. The
Sault celebrated its 300th birthday
in 1968.
Our sister city, Sault Ste. Marie,
Ontario, is a cultural, recreational,
social and entertainment center.
The combined population of the
Twin Saults (98,000) allows for an
international flavor abounding
with the opportunities of a city,
and the safety and comfort of a
small town.

International Fire Service
Accreditation Congress, 1700
West Tyler, Oklahoma State
University, Stillwater, OK
74078. Phone: 405-744-8303,
in the bachelor of science for
fire science

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�Programs
Master’s degree
Business Administration (phased out by August 2003)

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
Legal Assistant Studies

Bachelor’s degrees (four-year programs)
Accounting
Public Accounting • Industrial/Managerial
Data Processing and Accounting • 150-Hour Program
Biology
Botany • Ecology • General
Pre-Professional
Pre-Dentistry • Pre-Medicine • Pre-Optometry
Pre-Pharmacy • Pre-Veterinary Medicine
Zoology
Business Administration
Marketing • Management
Chemistry
Clinical Laboratory Science
Computer and Mathematical Science
Computer Engineering
Robotics and Automation
Computer Science
Criminal Justice
Corrections • Criminalistics (MCOLES certified)
Generalist • Law Enforcement (MCOLES certified)
Loss Control • Public Safety (MCOLES certified)
Early Childhood Education
Electrical Engineering
Digital Systems • Robotics and Automation • Electrical-Mechanical
Elementary Education*
Biology • English Language and Literature • Geology • History
Mathematics • Psychology • Social Studies • Sociology
Engineering Management
English Language and Literature
Environmental Chemistry
Environmental Engineering Technology
Environmental Health
Environmental Science
Exercise Science
Athletic Training
Finance and Economics
Fine Arts Studies
Fire Science
Engineering Technology • Generalist • Hazardous Materials
Fisheries and Wildlife Management
Fisheries Management • Wildlife Management
French Studies
Geology
Environmental Geology
History
Human Services
Individualized Studies
Legal Assistant Studies
Legal Administration • Criminal Lazo • Personal Injury
Labor Law • Legislative/Constitutional Law
Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Robotics and Automation
Mathematics
Actuarial and Business Applications

Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Design • Robotics and Automation
Nursing
Pre-licensure Program • Post-licensure Completion Program
Political Science
General • Pre-Law • Public Administration
Psychology
Recreation Management
Parks and Recreation Management
Secondary Education*
Biology • Computer Science
English Language and Literature
Environmental Chemistry • Environmental Science
Geology • History • Mathematics • Psychology
Social Studies • Sociology
Social Science
Sociology
Therapeutic Recreation

Associate’s degrees
(two-year programs)
Business Administration
Chemical Technology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Construction Technology
Criminal Justice
Corrections • Law Enforcement
Early Childhood Education
Fire Science
General Engineering
General Engineering Technology
Health Fitness Specialist
Internet Network Specialist
Legal Assistant Studies
Liberal Arts
Machine Tool Technology
Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Natural Resources Technology
Office Administration
Paramedic Technology
Personal Computer Specialist
Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment
Technical Accounting
Telecommunications Engineering Technology

Certificates (one-year programs)
Information Processing
International Studies
Personal Computer Specialist

*Students in these programs complete an LSSU
academic major, requisite teacher education courses and
a fifth-year teaching internship.

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�Expectations
for Student Learning
Lake Superior State University
utilizes a Student Academic
Achievement Plan developed by
the faculty to enhance continuous
quality improvement and to meet
the Assessment Initiative of the
Commission on Institutions of
Higher Education, North Central
Association of Colleges and
Schools. The intent of this plan is
to document student learning at
Lake Superior State University
both in the major program and
across the general education
requirements. This continuous
evaluation process works to assure
high quality teaching and effective
student learning. The faculty at
Lake Superior State University

have collectively agreed upon the
characteristics of the educated
person the institution hopes to
graduate and have identified
outcomes that can be used to
document these attributes. The
following are areas that the faculty
have deemed essential to a liberal
education and have value for the
students in their lives as respon­
sible citizens: communication
skills, mathematics, computer
literacy, critical thinking, ethics,
aesthetics, cultural diversity, and
science and technology. Students
who complete the general educa­
tion courses at Lake Superior State
University will be able to demon­
strate attributes of the general
education outcomes.
Students attending Lake Superior
State University can expect com­
mitment by the University to
document and enhance student
learning. Through the assessment
process, the University demon­
strates its commitment to improv­
ing student learning and ensures
that when students graduate they
have attained specific attributes
and abilities.
Lake Superior State University
expects a commitment on the part
of its students to actively partici­
pate in the learning process.

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�University Talk
Terms &amp; phrases
you should know.

name, and the number of academic
credits shown at the right of the
column.
EN110 Freshmen Composition (3)

Academic Credit: (or credit hours
or credit): One academic credit is
generally earned for every 15
hours in lecture during a semester.
Academic Probation: The result of
a grade point average falling
below an acceptable level.
Academic Year: Two 15-week
semesters plus a summer semester.
Accredited: Quality of academic
programs has been approved by an
outside rating agency.
Admission: Your acceptance for
enrollment.
Advisor: Faculty member who
offers you academic advice,
explains requirements and assists
in scheduling. Ask your depart­
ment head for an advisor.
Associate's Degree: Awarded for
two-year programs.
Bachelor's Degree: or Baccalaure­
ate — awarded for a "four-year"
program.
Calendar: Important dates of the
academic year.
Certificate: Requires one year of
study.
Corequisite: Course you must
take during the same semester as
another course.
Cognate: A specified course,
generally in field other than your
major, which you must take for
your program.
Competency Requirements: You
must pass standard competency
tests in writing and mathematics
before receiving your degree.
Courses: Descriptions in this
catalog generally show a course
number, followed by the course

Major (curriculum): A concentra­
tion of courses in your specific
area of study.
Minor: A lesser concentration (20
credits or more).

Credit: See academic credit.
Curriculum: (major, program)
Courses required for specific
degree or certificate.
Departments: Academic units,
each administered by a "chair" and
offering courses in one or more
related disciplines.
Discipline: Group of related
courses, such as mathematics.
Elective: Course distinguished
from required course. You select it
from a number of specified
courses.
Field Placement: See practicum.
Financial Aid: Includes grants,
loans, scholarships or work-study.
Full-Time Student: If you enroll
for 12 or more credits in a semester
(nine credits for graduate stu­
dents).
General Education Requirements:
Courses you must take in addition
to your major to earn a bachelor's
or an associate's degree in liberal
arts; provides you with broadly
based education.
GED Examinations: (General
Education Development examina­
tion): If you didn't finish high
school, but believe you learned
enough in other ways to qualify for
university, this is the test for you.
Grade Point Average (GPA):
Number of points divided by the
hours of credit attempted. It figures
your grade for a class. Cumulative
grade point average is the average
for all your classes numbered 100
and above.
Internship: (practicum, field
placement or clinical): working in
a 'real life' setting for academic
credit.

Part-Time Student: You, if you
take less than 12 credits in a
semester (less than nine if you are a
graduate student).
Practicum: Another word for
internship.
Prerequisite: Certain courses you
must successfully complete before
enrolling in a specific course. You
must satisfy prerequisites, and
other stated conditions, before
enrolling in a course, or have
permission from an instructor to
waive the prerequisites. It is your
responsibility to be certain you
have the approved prerequisites.
Program (also curriculum): A
group of courses you must take in
order to earn a degree or certificate.
Registration: Each semester you
must request specific classes for the
next semester, pay tuition, etc.
Required Courses: You must take
these to earn your degree. Failed
courses must be repeated.
Semester: Sometimes called term:
See academic year.
Term: Sometimes called semester:
See academic year.
Transcript: Official record of your
coursework maintained by LSSU
Center for Student Services.
Transcript, Official: Mailed
directly from principal's or
registrar's office of issuing institu­
tion to LSSU Registrar's Office. It
must bear the seal of the institution
and signature or stamp of school
official.
Withdrawal: Procedure when you
drop a course or from school.

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�Student
Classifications
0 to 25 credits = freshman
26 to 55 credits = sophomore
56 to 87 credits = junior
88+ = senior

Please familiarize yourself with the
academic policies described in this
catalog. They will help you obtain
your educational objectives.
Faculty advisors, staff and admin­
istration will also help you negoti­
ate your way through these poli­
cies — seek their advice whenever
you have questions!

The Academic Year
Lake Superior State University
operates on a semester system.
There are two regular 15-week
semesters (fall and spring) which
begin in August or September and
end in April or May. The summer
semester consists of classes offered
in two six-week sessions, or one 12week session. Starting and ending
dates are listed on page 344-345 of
this catalog.

Academic Credit
One credit is earned after complet­
ing 15 hours of classroom instruc­
tion in lecture /recitation courses.
For example, a three-credit course
might be scheduled 9-9:50 a.m.
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
for 15 weeks plus one week for
exams. Laboratory classes, field
work or other non-lecture classes
meet for more than one hour a
week per credit.

mine which major department you
are in and the academic advisor
assigned to you. Please get to
know your advisor well and meet
with him/her often to get help in
class selection, degree progress and
career advice. You may change
your major curriculum by process­
ing a Curriculum Change Card
through the Registrar's Office. The
Registrar's Office, Counseling
Center and departmental offices
have the card and instructions.
Curriculum change cards must be
filed with the Registrar's Office for
each curriculum change.
If you are unsure of your major,
you will be assigned to the Liberal
Arts major and the advisor as­
signed to you will be a Liberal Arts
faculty member. The Learning
Center and the Counseling Center
can also provide you with major
advice and counseling.
If you are provisionally admitted
to Lake Superior State University,
an academic advisor from the
Learning Center is assigned. You
will keep this advisor until your
admission status changes and you
are admitted to your full-time
major program.

Semester Course
Selection

Student Curriculum
Choice and Advising

Before the end of each semester,
you must sign up for courses for
the next semester. One to two
weeks before scheduling, schedule
booklets listing the courses, times,
dates and locations will be avail­
able in departmental offices, the
Center for Student Services and
other locations around campus.
You need to pick up a schedule
booklet, read the instructions for
scheduling and meet with your
advisor to select courses for the
next semester.

When you apply for admission,
you are asked to declare a major.
The major you declare will deter-

You must sign up for classes for the
semester in which you will be
doing the actual work.

You should expect to spend two
hours of study or class preparation
for each hour spent in class.
Sixteen credits are the average load
of full-time students. A minimum
of 124 credits is required for all
baccalaureate degrees; a minimum
of 62 hours is required for an
associate's degree.

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�Please read the schedule booklet
carefully as it has dates for sched­
uling according to class level, dates
for tuition payments, and informa­
tion regarding prerequisites,
corequisites and other course
requirements.
It is your responsibility to ensure
that the classes you take count
toward your degree program. You
may, however, be required to take
remedial courses (course numbers
beginning with "0", such as
MA081), which will not count
toward graduation.
Test Scores: When you apply for
admission, you will send your ACT
score to Lake Superior State
University. Your score determines
the level of English, math and
reading classes into which you will
be placed. If you have been out of
high school more than 26 months
and have not taken the ACT, you
can take placement tests at the
Testing/Counseling Center at Lake
State to determine your placement
in English, math and reading.
Maximum credit load: You may
carry up to 20 credits per semester.
You may take more credits if you
have a 3.00 GPA or higher and
have written approval from the
dean of your school. Students on
academic probation should not
take more than 15 credits.
Prerequisites: Many courses
require that you complete English,
math, reading or other preliminary
classes before signing up to take
these courses. If you have not met
the prerequisite, you may be
dropped from the class during the
regular drop period with an N
grade or not allowed to sign up for
the class. Some courses require
that you earn a C or better in
prerequisite courses before sched­
uling for the next course. Excep­
tions may be made only by the
dean of your college or the instruc­
tor of the subsequent class.
Repeats: You may repeat a class to
bring up a grade and raise your
grade point average (GPA). How­
ever, you may not repeat a prereq­

uisite course if you have success­
fully passed the subsequent course.
Again, exceptions may be made by
the dean of your college. Note:
You will not receive extra credits
for the repeated class but your GPA
will be affected. Only the grade of
the last attempt is calculated in
your GPA.
Failed Classes: If you fail a class
required for your degree program,
you must repeat the class and
receive a passing grade. If the
failed class is no longer offered
because of program changes and/
or course deletions, the academic
dean can substitute another similar
class.
Drop/add period: You may change
your class schedule during the first
six (6) days of each semester.
Courses you drop during the
drop/add period will not appear
on your permanent record. If a
course you wish to add is full, you
must get an instructor's signature
to schedule the course.
Your add or withdrawal from a
course is not officially complete
until the appropriate form is
completed in the Center for Stu­
dent Services. It's a good idea to
retain the official receipt upon
completion of any add or drop.
Late adds: If you wish to add a
class after the six-day drop/add
period, you must first get a Late
Add Form from the Registrar's
Office, and then get the instructor's
signature. Return your Late Add
Form to the Registrar's Office.
Non-attendance of the first class:
Your instructor may drop you from
a course if you do not attend or if
you do not call the instructor
before classes begin. The course
instructor will fill out a drop form
and notify you if you are dropped
from the course.
Dropping after the add/delete
period: You may drop a course
during the first 40 days of a full
semester (the last day to drop a
class is shown in the schedule book
and in the calendar of this book).

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�Your record will show an "N"
grade and your GPA will not be
affected.
To drop a class after the eight-week
drop requires extenuating circum­
stances, and you must obtain a
Withdrawal Form. You must:
1.
2.

Grades
and Grade Points
Grade

Complete the form (including
listing a reason for the drop).
Get the instructors signature
and the instructor's recom­
mendation.

3.

Bring the completed form to
the dean (of the class they are
dropping), for their review and
decision.

Grade Points
per Credit

A+
A Excellent
AB+
B Good
BC+
C Average
CD+
D Inferior
DF Failure
I Incomplete
N No Grade
W Withdrawal
Z Deferred
CR Credit
NCR No Credit

4
4
3.7
3.3
3
2.7
2.3
2
1.7
1.3
1
.7
0
0
0
0
0
0
0

4.

If the dean approves the drop,
the student must then bring
the form back to the registrar
for processing.

A W grade will appear on your
permanent record and will not
affect your GPA.
Class attendance: Regular class
attendance and active participation
in classes are important elements in
the learning process. You are at the
University primarily for the sake of
intellectual growth and develop­
ment. Attendance and participa­
tion provide appropriate opportu­
nities for the evaluation of your
progress.
You are personally responsible for
the satisfactory completion of the
course work prescribed by your
instructors. This means that you
are expected to attend classes
regularly, and that you are respon­
sible for the work assigned in class,
the material covered in class and
for participation in class activities
(including discussion and listen­
ing) designed by the instructor as
part of the learning experience.
However, mere physical atten­
dance should not be a criterion for
evaluation of your performance.
Participation in an official Univer­
sity function is an excused absence
when approved by the provost.
You will not be penalized for such
participation. You are responsible

for work missed and must confer
with your instructor on this matter.
Complete withdrawal: If you are a
full-time student and drop all of
your classes during the first eight
weeks of the semester, you may be
eligible for tuition refund. To
receive any refund, fill out a
Withdrawal Form at the Center for
Student Services. This office will
authorize your refund from the
Business Office. (Please check the
schedule book for the refund
policy.)
Before leaving, be sure you have
cleared any holds on your records
so you can return at a later date or
have transcripts of your academic
records sent out.

Grading System
Grade Point Average (GPA): To
calculate your GPA for a semester,
divide the total points earned by
the total credits carried. Credits
carried include those earned or
failed but not those classes taken
for credit/no credit. Cumulative
GPA is calculated by dividing total
points earned by the number of
credits carried in all semesters. If
you repeat a course, count only the
credits carried and the points of the
last grade earned. Just the grade of
your last attempt is calculated in
your GPA.
A cumulative GPA of 2.00 for all
credits is required for graduation.
Further, a 2.00 cumulative grade
point average for all credits in
major and minor(s) is required.
Some programs require a higher
GPA in the major curriculum.
Incomplete grades (I): To receive
an I grade in a course which you
can not complete, you must meet
with your instructor and work out
what you need to complete to
obtain a grade. You must make up
the work by the date specified by
the instructor which must be
within a maximum of two semes­
ters (excluding summer semesters)
or the incomplete grade becomes a

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�failure. Your instructor will submit
an I Form with the grade sheets
and you will receive a copy.
N and W grades: These grades are
given to those classes that you
have officially dropped N or
withdrawn W.
Z grade: Deferred grades are given
when the course work of a particu­
lar course extends beyond a single
semester.

Academic Standing Table
Full- and Part-time Students
Academic Probation and Dismissal Policy

Cumulative
Semester
Credits Carried
at LSSU
1-18.99

1.

Academic probation is in effect
if your cumulative grade point
average is in the "on proba­
tion" category.

2.

If your cumulative GPA falls
into the dismissal range, you
will be dismissed.

3.

After a first or second dis­
missal, you have the following
options:
a. Sit out two semesters
(summer can be counted as
one semester) before re­
enrolling.

1.81
1.86
1.91
1.93
1.95
1.97**

Cumulative
Grade Point
Average
on Probation
less than 1.81
1.41-1.80
1.51-1.85
1.61-1.90
1.71-1.92
1.81-1.94
1.91-1.96

Dismissal
Not subject
to dismissal
1.40 or less
1.50 or less
1.60 or less
1.70 or less
1.80 or less
1.90 or less

*Students will not be dismissed for academic deficiencies until they have
enrolled in at least 19 semester credits at Lake Superior State University.
**A cumulative grade point average of 2.00 for all credits carried at Lake Superior
State University, and a cumulative grade point average of2.00 for all courses
required in the student's major and minor is necessary for graduation.

Dean's List: By completing 12 or
more graded credits a semester
with a grade point average of 3.50
or higher, and not having any I or
Z grades, you will earn Dean's List
honors which acknowledge
outstanding academic achieve­
ment.
Academic probation: This is a
warning that scholastic perfor­
mance is below the University's
minimum requirements. During
this probationary period, you will
be allowed to carry only up to 15
credits each semester (band and
recreational activities are not
included in the 15 credits).

1.81*

19-25.99
26-40.99
41-55.99
56-72.99
73-87.99
88+

Grade reports: Grades and credit
reports are mailed to your perma­
nent home address after each
semester.
Grade change: You may request
your instructor to review and
change a grade within two semes­
ters after completion. The instruc­
tor fills in and sends a Grade
Change Form to the Registrar's
Office.

Minimum
for Good
Standing

b. Petition the Scholastic
Standards Committee for
immediate readmittance.
This action is initiated with
the assistant to the provost
for academic records. Call
1-888-800-LSSU, ext. 2012
or 906-635-2012 The
committee can either
permit early readmittance
with specific conditions
required or deny the
request. Further appeal
can be made to the provost,
whose decision is final.
4.

Students who continue after a
dismissal will be dismissed
again after any semester in
which their cumulative grade
point average falls in the
dismissal category. The
assistant to the provost for
academic records may allow
the student to continue "on
probation" with the record
showing "on probation"
instead of "dismissal", if the
student's record has shown
improvement during the
semester and the student has a
2.00 GPA in courses carried for
that semester.

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�5.

6.

A student dismissed for the
third time can not be reinstated
without permission of the
provost. Three semesters must
elapse from the time of dis­
missal before a petition for
readmittance is considered.
Summer may count for one
semester.

These courses have this informa­
tion in the official course descrip­
tion and course syllabi. The policy
and limitations outlined above do
not apply to these courses.

The Scholastic Standards
Committee may, on the recom­
mendation of a college dean,
provost or vice president for
Student Programs and Ser­
vices, dismiss students from
the University if their academic
progress, conduct or attitude
toward their work is deemed
unsatisfactory.

The assumption of the academic
contract is that the student does his
or her own work: any breach of
the contract is considered cheating.
The faculty member who detects a
student cheating may take appro­
priate action, such as assigning a
failing grade for the entire course.

Credit/No Credit
Courses
You may enroll in some courses on
a credit/no credit basis if you are
in good academic standing. The
following conditions exist:
1.

One course per semester may
be taken as credit/no credit.

2.

Only 12 credits of courses
taken as credit/no credit may
be applied toward a degree.

3.

Courses that are required by
your major, minor, or that are
general education courses, can
not be taken for credit/no
credit.

4.

You apply at the Registrar's
Office to enroll for a credit/no
credit course during the drop/
add period; cannot change to
regular grades after the drop/
add period ends.

5.

You maintain a 2.00 C average
in a course to receive a CR
grade.

6.

Instructors are not notified that
you are taking a course as
credit/no credit; the CR or
NCR credit is assigned based
on the grade your instructor
submits.

Certain courses are always offered
with a credit/no credit format.

Cheating and
Plagiarism:

A student who cheats is subject to
dismissal from the University. If,
in the opinion of the faculty
member involved, such action is
warranted, he or she will notify the
chairman of the Scholastic Stan­
dards Committee and the student
in writing. The Scholastic Stan­
dards Committee will then conduct
a hearing in such a manner that the
student is given due process. If the
committee decides that dismissal is
warranted, the student shall have
five school days to appeal that
decision to the provost of the
University.

Credit by
Examination
There are three examination
processes you can take to earn
credit for individual courses or
general education requirements.
They include:
1.

Advanced placement

2.

CLEP examinations — Inquire
a the Center for Student
Services, Counseling Center or
with the assistant to the
provost for academic records
for information on the CLEP
examinations.

3.

Departmental examinations —
Inquire with the academic
department whether an
examination is available.

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�You must be admitted to a degree
program to receive credit by
examination in which you may
earn a maximum of 30 credits. An
examination grade of 2.00 is
required to earn credit. There is a
fee required for both CLEP exami­
nation and departmental examina­
tions. The credits earned by
examination appear on your
transcript as CR. Some universities
may not accept this type of credit
for transfer.

Transcripts
You may have an official copy of
your permanent records sent to
schools, companies and other
places or persons of your choice.
Send a written request with your
student ID number, name during
enrollment and dates of attendance
to Lake Superior State University,
Registrar's Office, 650 W.
Easterday Ave., Sault Ste. Marie,
MI 49783. Enclose $5 per request
to cover the cost of copying and
mailing. Student copy transcripts
are issued directly to you. Any
financial or other obligations to the
University must be cleared before a
transcript is released.

The Privacy Act
Section 438 of the General Educa­
tion Provisions Act, as amended,
sets forth the requirements to be
met by an educational institution
to protect the privacy of students.
This act is called the Family
Educational Rights and Privacy Act
and shall be referred to hereafter as
the Act. The Act generally governs
access to student educational
records and the release of such
records. The Act also requires that
institutions of higher education
must provide students access to
official records directly related to
the student and an opportunity for
a hearing to challenge such records
on the grounds that they are
inaccurate, misleading or inappro­
priate. Educational institutions
must also obtain written consent
before releasing personally identifi-

able data about students from
records to other than a specified
list of exceptions. In addition,
students must be notified of these
rights.
In accordance with provisions of
the Act and the regulations enacted
by the Department of Health,
Education and Welfare, Lake
Superior State University has
adopted the following policies and
procedures:

The registrar is the hearing officer
for the Act and is responsible for
implementing the notification
requirements and distribution of
copies of the policies and proce­
dures.
Section 3. Education Records
Defined
"Education records" means those
records which:
1.

directly relate to a student or

Section 1. General Policy on
Access and Disclosure

2.

are maintained by the Univer­
sity or its agent.

Lake Superior State University
shall not as a matter of policy or
practice:

The term does not include:

1.

2.

1.

Deny or prevent students at
the University the right to
inspect or review the educa­
tional records of such students,
or
Permit the release of educa­
tional records contrary to the
provisions of the Family
Educational Rights and Privacy
Act and the policies and
procedures set forth in the
following sections.

Section 2. Notification to Students
Under the provisions of the Act,
the University must annually
notify students of their rights and
the institution policies pertaining
to the Act. In addition, notice must
be given to the location where the
policy can be obtained as well as to
inform the students of the right to
file complaints with the Depart­
ment of Health, Education and
Welfare concerning alleged failures
by the University to comply with
the Act. In accordance with these
requirements the annual notice
regarding students' rights, the
location of copies of the
University's policies setting forth
these rights, as well as the right to
file complaints with the Family
Educational Rights and Privacy Act
Office, shall be published in the
University Catalog. The annual
letter to students will notify
students of directory information.

records of institutional, super­
visory, and administrative
personnel which:
a. are in the sole possession
of the maker thereof, and
b. are not accessible or
revealed to any other
individual except a substi­
tute.

A substitute is defined as one who
performs, on a temporary basis, the
duties of the individual who made
the record. It does not refer to an
individual who permanently
succeeds the maker of the record in
his or her position.
2.

records of the law enforcement
unit of the University (Security
Department) which are:
a.

b.

maintained solely for law
enforcement purposes; and

c.

3.

maintained apart from the
University's educational
records;

not disclosed to individu­
als other than law enforce­
ment officials of the same
jurisdiction, provided that
educational records
maintained by the Univer­
sity are not disclosed to the
personnel of the law
enforcement unit.

records relating to an indi­
vidual who is employed by the
University which:

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�a.

are made and maintained in
the normal course of
business;

b.

relate exclusively to the
individual in that
individual's capacity as an
employee; and

c. are not available for use for
any other purpose.
d. This paragraph (3) does
not apply to records
relating to an individual in
attendance at the Univer­
sity who is employed as a
result of his or her status as
a student.
4.

records relating to an eligible
student which are:
a.

created or maintained by a
physician, psychiatrist,
psychologist, or other
recognized professional or
paraprofessional acting in
a professional or parapro­
fessional capacity, or
assisting in that capacity;

b. created, maintained, or
used only in connection
with the provision of
treatment to the student;
and
c. not disclosed to anyone
other than individuals
providing the treatment;
provided, that the records
can be personally reviewed
by a physician or other
appropriate paraprofes­
sional of the student's
choice. For the purpose of
this definition, "treatment"
does not include remedial
educational activities or
activities which are part of
programs of instruction at
the university.
5.

records of the university which
contain only information
relating to a person after that
person is no longer a student at
the University. An example of
these records would be infor­
mation collected by the Univer­
sity pertaining to the accom­
plishments of its alumni.

from the state or a confining
illness.) If the student will
return to the residence occu­
pied while attending the
University or be within 30
miles of campus and is not
physically incapacitated
during the 45-day compliance
period, copies shall not be
provided but the right of
inspection may be exercised.

Section 4. Rights to Inspect and
Review Education Records
A student who is enrolled at or has
attended Lake Superior State
University has the right to inspect
and review his/her educational
records subject to the limitations
set forth in Section 3 and 13.
The educational record recorded by
the student will be provided within
a reasonable period of time defined
by availability of staff time and the
records. Records will be provided
no more than 45 days after the
request is made.

Under this provision, a written
request is required (see Section
10A) specifying the record to
be disclosed and the reason
that a personal inspection of
the record cannot be made
during the 45-day compliance
period. Requests are reviewed
on a case-by-case basis to
determine if copies are re­
quired as opposed to personal
inspection.

The right to review educational
records includes the right to a
response from Lake Superior State
University to reasonable requests
for explanation and interpretations
of the subject record.
Section 5. Procedures for Inspec­
tion and Review of Records
A written request for the inspection
is required for review of educa­
tional records or release of records,
where permitted, to third parties.
See Section 10A for release of
records to third parties. The
request must be submitted to the
appropriate officer. See Section 7
for list of officials maintaining
educational records.
The written request under this
section must contain:
1.

a description of the informa­
tion requested,

2.

the date, if any, that the infor­
mation is required,

3.

the student's signature, and

4.

the date the request is filed.

Section 6. Copies of Records: Fees
for Copies
Copies of educational records will
be provided under the Act under
the following conditions:
1.

where failure to provide a copy
would effectively prevent a
student from exercising the
right to inspect and review the
educational record. (Examples
of when this provision would
be effective would be absence

2.

on request, under the provi­
sions of Section 10B regarding
records to officials of another
educational institution in
which the student is enrolled
or seeks or intends to enroll.

3.

on request, or with the consent
of the student, under the
provisions of Section 10A,
regarding information released
with the approval of the
University to third parties.
The University shall not charge
a fee for copies of records
provided under the Act. There
is not a charge for search,
retrieval or inspection of the
record. Copies of grades
provided under these provi­
sions do not carry the Univer­
sity seal or official signature of
approval.

Section 7. Listing of Location of
Education Records
The following is a list of the
records considered educational in
nature under the Act and their
locations listed by Office, Type of
Record, Responsible Official, and
Location.
Admissions; Academic file, Finan­
cial; Director of Admissions;
Fletcher Center

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�Career Advising and Placement;
Academic, Personal, evalua­
tions; Director; Brown Hall
Continuing Education; Academic;
Director
Human Resources; Work Evalua­
tion, Employment; Director;
Administration Building
Financial Aid; Financial, Academic,
Personal evaluation, Employ­
ment; Director; Fletcher Center
Graduate Office; Academic,
Financial; Coordinator; South
Hall
Registrar's Office; Academic
(complete and official aca­
demic record) Personal,
Veterans Affairs; Registrar;
Fletcher Center
Residence Halls; Personal; Housing
Manager; Brady Hall
Residence Halls and Student Life;
Discipline; Vice-President for
Student Programs and Ser­
vices; Administration Building
Student Accounts; Financial;
Director Business Operation;
Fletcher Center
Academic Areas, Academic; School
Deans and Department Chairs.
Note: All academic records are
partial records with the exception
of the Registrar's Office as noted
above.
Section 8. Disclosure of Restricted
Information to University Officials
Personally identifiable information
from the education records of a
student may be disclosed without
the prior consent of the student to
University officials who have a
legitimate educational interest in
the information. The University
officials must demonstrate a need
to obtain the information consis­
tent with their official functions
and the request must be consistent
with normal professional practices
and legal requirements.
The disclosure of personally
identifiable student information
under the above conditions will

not be disclosed to any other party
without the prior written consent
of the student, except that such
information may be used by the
appropriate officials or agents of
the University for the purpose for
which the disclosure was made.

1.

a specification of the record to
be disclosed.

2.

the purpose of the disclosure.

3.

the party or class of parties to
whom disclosure may be made.

4.

a statement granting consent for
the release of the information.

Section 9. University Officials
For the purpose of these proce­
dures and policies, University
officials are those individuals who
have demonstrated a need for
access to student records consistent
with official University responsi­
bilities and professional practices.
University officials include:
Members of the faculty, profes­
sional, executive and administra­
tive staff, including all Department
of Security, departmental secretar­
ies, students properly appointed as
members of a hearing panel or
screening committee, representa­
tives of the State Auditor General
when performing their legally
required duties, legal, insurance, or
collection representatives of the
University when performing their
university-related duties requiring
student record information con­
cerning a claim or legal matter.

B. Prior Consent for Disclosure
Not Required
The University may transfer or
disclose the educational records of
a student, without prior written
consent, on request to the officials
of another educational institution
in which the student is enrolled or
intends to enroll.
The University, upon request, will
provide the student with a copy of
the transferred educational records.
Information from the educational
records of a student may be
disclosed, without prior written
consent, if the disclosure is:
1.

to federal and state authorities
as provided by the Act or other
legal authority.

2.

in connection with financial aid
for which a student has ap­
plied or received; provided
that the information may be
disclosed only:

Section 10. Disclosure of Person­
ally Identifiable Information
A. Prior Consent for Disclosure
Required

a.

to determine the eligibility
for financial aid,

The University shall obtain the
written consent of the student
before disclosing personally
identifiable information from their
education records to third parties
other than directory information.
Consent is not required where the
disclosure is to the student.

b.

to determine the amount of
aid

c.

to determine the condi­
tions that will be imposed
regarding financial aid, or

d.

to enforce the terms or
conditions of the financial
aid.

If the University consents to the
release of personally identifiable
student information to third parties
under this section (10A) at the
written request of the student, the
University will also provide the
student with a copy.
The written consent required under
this section (10A) must be signed
and dated by the student and shall
include:

3.

to organizations conducting
studies on behalf of educa­
tional agencies or institutions
for developing, validating, or
administering predictive tests,
administering student aid
programs; and improving
instruction; provided that the
studies are conducted in a
manner which does not permit
personal identification of

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�students by persons other than
the representatives of the
organization. The information
must be destroyed when it is
no longer needed for the
purpose for which the study
was conducted.
4.

to accrediting organizations in
order to carry out their accred­
iting functions.

5. to comply with a judicial order
or lawfully issued subpoena;
provided that Lake Superior
State University will make a
reasonable effort to notify the
student of the order or sub­
poena in advance of compli­
ance.
6.

to appropriate parties in an
emergency to protect the health
or safety of the student or other
individuals.

Section 11. Directory Information
The Family Educational Rights and
Privacy Act permits the disclosure
of certain personally identifiable
information from the educational
record of a student if that informa­
tion is designated as directory
information as defined by the Act.
In order to release such informa­
tion the University is required to
provide public notice of the
following:
1.

the categories of personally
identifiable information
designated as directory infor­
mation.

2. the right of the student to
refuse to permit the designa­
tion of any or all of the catego­
ries with respect to that stu­
dent.
3.

the time which the student
must inform the University in
writing that such directory
information is not to be re­
leased.

In compliance with these provi­
sions, the University will announce
its intention to release directory
information each fall in the annual
letter. Written requests to prohibit
or restrict the use of directory

information should be addressed
by the last day to add classes to the
Registrar's Office.

The University is not required to
permit a student to inspect or
review the following records:

The University considers the
following as directory information:
name, address, telephone number,
date and place of birth, major field
of study, participation in officially
recognized activities and sports,
height and weight of members of
the athletic teams, dates of atten­
dance, degrees, honors and awards
received, including scholarships,
and most recent previous educa­
tional agency or institution at­
tended by student.

1.

financial records and state­
ments of parents or any
information contained therein.

2.

confidential letters and state­
ments of recommendation
placed in the student record
prior to January 1,1975;
provided that such letters and
statements were solicited with
written assurance of confiden­
tiality or sent and retained
with a documented under­
standing of confidentiality.
The documents must be used
only for the purposes specifi­
cally intended.

3.

confidential letters and state­
ments of recommendation and
statements for which the
student has waived the right to
inspection as set forth in
Section 16 and placed in a
student's file after January 1,
1975 respecting:

In the event that this list is altered
or expanded, these provisions will
be amended in accordance with the
Act.
Section 12. Record of Disclosures
Required to be Maintained
Lake Superior State University
shall for each request and disclo­
sure of personally identifiable
information from a student's
education records maintain a
register within that file of the
education records which indicates:
1.
2.

a.
b.

the legitimate educational
interests the parties have in
obtaining the information.

4.

application for employ­
ment, or

c.

the parties who have requested
or obtained information.

admission, or

receipt of an honor or
honorary recognition.

those records which are
defined not to be education
records as set forth in Section 3.

A record is not required for disclo­
sures to a student, disclosures
pursuant to the student's written
consent when consent is specific to
the party or parties, disclosures to
University officials as set forth in
Section 9, or disclosures of direc­
tory information as provided in
Section 11.

If the educational record of a
student contains information on
more than one student, the request­
ing student may review or inspect
or be informed of only the speci­
fied information which pertains to
the student making the inquiry.

The record of disclosures may be
inspected by: the student, Univer­
sity officials and assistants respon­
sible for the custody of the records,
and university officials authorized
in Section 9 and persons outside
the University as authorized in
Section 10 for the purpose of
auditing the record keeping
procedures of the institution.

A student who believes informa­
tion in the student's educational
records is inaccurate, misleading
or violates the privacy or other
rights of the student may request
the University amend such records.

Section 13. Limitation on the Right
to Inspect and Review Records

Section 14. Request to Amend
Educational Records

The procedures regarding amend­
ment to a student record are:
1.

submission of a written request
to amend the record in ques-

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�tion to the University office
responsible for the content of
the record.
2.

a written request specifying the
information to be amended
and the basis for requesting a
change in the record.

3.

The written request should
also suggest the recommended
corrective action.

4.

The University official respon­
sible for establishing the
content of the record in ques­
tion within 14 calendar days
will inform, in writing, the
student that the record will be
amended or the request is
denied. If additional time is
required to make a decision,
the student will be advised of
that period required.

5.

Amendments and corrections
will be completed within 14
calendar days of the date of
notice to the students.

6.

If the University official
responsible for establishing the
content of the educational
record denies the request to
amend the record, the written
notice of this decision will
advise the student of the right
to a hearing.

Section 15. Right to a Hearing
The Act provides an opportunity
for a hearing to challenge the
content of a student's educational
record to insure that the record
does not contain inaccurate or
misleading information or violates
the privacy or other rights of the
student. This procedure can not be
used to challenge grades. The
following procedure defines the
process after the decision of denial.
Procedure of Hearing
A student desiring a hearing on a
denial to amend the record by the
official establishing such records
must:
1.

submit a written request for a
hearing to the hearing officer
and the registrar.

2.

designate in the request: the
student's name and identifica­
tion number, date of request,
specific information on the
record challenged, basis for
amending record, summary
statement of previous action
taken to amend record includ­
ing names of individuals
contacted and from whom
communications have been
received.

The hearing officer will, within
seven calendar days of receipt of
the request for hearing, notify the
student of the hearing date, time
and location. At least 72 hours
notice prior to the hearing will be
provided to involved parties.
A full and fair opportunity is
available to present evidence
relevant to the question of whether
the record in question is inaccurate,
misleading or in violation of the
privacy or other rights of the
students.
The student may be assisted or
represented by any individual and
expense including an attorney.
The hearing officer will render a
decision on the appeal within
seven calendar days of hearing's
conclusion. The decision shall be
in writing and based solely upon
the evidence presented at the
hearing. Tire written decision to the
student shall include a summary of
the evidence and reasons for the
decision.
If, as a result of the hearing, the
hearing officer rules the informa­
tion is inaccurate, misleading or in
violation of any of the student's
rights, the record in question will
be amended within seven calendar
days of the decision.

Any explanation placed in the
record of the student under this
provision shall:
1.

Be maintained as a part of the
record as long as the record or
the contested portion thereof is
retained by the University, and

2.

Be disclosed by the University,
along with the contested record
to any party receiving such
record.

Section 16. Waivers
A student may waive any right
under the Act. The waiver shall
not be valid unless it is in writing
and signed by the student. The
University may not require that a
student waive any right under the
Act. This requirement does not
preclude the University from
requesting such a waiver.
An applicant for admission or a
student in attendance may waive
the right to inspect and review
confidential letters and statements
of recommendation. The waiver
applies to letters or statements only
if it is in writing and designated by
the student and if:
1.

the applicant or student is
notified of the names of those
providing letters or statements.

2.

the documents are used only
for the purpose intended.

3.

the waiver is not required as a
condition of admission or
receipt of any service or benefit
from the University.

A waiver may be revoked, but that
action must be in writing and filed
with the office in possession of the
waiver.

If, as a result of the hearing, the
hearing officer determines that the
record should not be amended, the
student shall be informed of the
right to place in the education
record a statement commenting
upon the information and setting
forth the reasons for disagreeing
with the University's decision.

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�Equal Opportunity
Notice of Lake Superior State
University's policy of compliance with
federal and state law

Policy
The University is an equal oppor­
tunity employer and educator and
prohibits discrimination, including
harassment, on the basis of race,
color, national origin or ancestry,
gender, age, disability, religion,
height, weight, sexual preference,
marital status, or veteran status.
In carrying out this policy, the
University complies with all
federal and state laws and regula­
tions prohibiting discrimination
including:
Executive Order 11246, the ElliottLarsen Civil Rights Act of 1976,
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of
1964, The Equal Pay Act of 1963,
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of
1964, as amended by the Equal
Employment Opportunity Act of
1972, and the Pregnancy Discrimi­
nation Act of 1978, Title IX of the
Education Amendments of 1972,
Titles VII and VIII of the Public
Health Service Act, Age Discrimi­
nation in Employment Act of 1967,
Sections 503 and 504 of the Reha­
bilitation Act of 1973, Veteran's
Assistance Act of 1972, and Title II
of the Americans with Disabilities
Act of 1990.

Sexual Harassment
The University is committed to a
policy of nondiscrimination on the
basis of gender. Discrimination
because of gender includes sexual
harassment, which means unwel­
come sexual advances, requests for
sexual favors, and other verbal or
physical conduct or communica­
tion of a sexual nature when:
i.

Submission to such conduct or
communication is made a term
or condition either explicitly or
implicitly to obtain employ­
ment, public accommodations
or public services, education, or
housing;

ii. Submission to or rejection of
such conduct or communica­
tion by an individual is used as
a factor in decisions affecting
such individual's employment,
public accommodations or
public services, education, or
housing; or

Process
1.

The University encourages all
individuals to promptly report
instances of discrimination and
discriminatory harassment.
Once the University has been
informed of such behavior, it
will take timely and appropri­
ate steps to investigate the
problem. At any step of the
grievance process, time sched­
ules as outlined in the process
may be extended by mutual
agreement in writing.

2.

With the Grievance Officer,
individuals may discuss
concerns they may have
regarding possible discrimina­
tion or harassment to learn
what options are available.

3.

Nonretaliation: The University
not only prohibits discrimina­
tion, including harassment, but
also strictly prohibits any
retaliation against any indi­
vidual, who, in good faith, has
registered a complaint under
this procedure. Any supervi­
sor, agent, or employee of the
University who, after investi­
gation, has been determined to
have retaliated against any
individual for using the
complaint procedure in this
policy, will be subject to
appropriate discipline up to
and including immediate
discharge. If an individual
believes he or she has been
retaliated against for exercising
his or her rights under this
policy, the individual should
use this complaint procedure.

4.

All matters discussed in this
process will be kept as confi­
dential as possible.

5.

If an individual is dissatisfied
with the University's investiga­
tion process or resolution, he
or she may file complaints of
illegal discrimination on the
basis of gender (Title IX and
Title VI) or disability (Section
504 and Title II of the ADA)
with the Office for Civil Rights,
U.S. Department of Education,

iii. Such conduct or communica­
tion has the purpose or effect
of substantially interfering
with an individual's employ­
ment, public accommodations
or public services, education,
or housing environment.
The University is committed to the
protection of the rights of all
individuals and to the elimination
of barriers that would prevent
individuals from realizing thenhighest potential of human excel­
lence. Sexual harassment is a
particularly noxious form of
discrimination that interferes with
these goals and commitments, and
is difficult to combat due to the
intimidation and destruction of self
esteem of its victims.

Grievance Officer
The Equal Employment Opportu­
nity Officer/Affirmative Action
Officer (EEO Officer) is the desig­
nated grievance officer for dis­
crimination complaints. If any
person believes that he or she has
been subjected to discrimination,
including harassment by unlawful
and unacceptable expressions, acts,
attitudes and/or behaviors based
on race, color, national origin or
ancestry, gender, age, disability,
religion, height, weight, sexual
preference, marital status, or
veteran status, he or she should
contact Ms. Beverly White, EEO
Officer, Lake Superior State Uni­
versity Administration Building,
Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan 49783
(906-635-2697) within sixty (60)
working days of the action of
which the person complains.

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�Chicago, IL 60605. A Title IX,
Title VI, Section 504, or Title II
ADA complaint must be filed
in writing with the Office for
Civil Rights no later than 180
days after the occurrence of the
possible discrimination.
6.

Individuals have the right
under the law to seek remedies
from the Michigan Department
of Civil Rights, the Equal
Employment Opportunity
Commission, the Office for
Civil Rights, U.S. Department
of Education or by court action
at the same time a grievance is
filed under the University's
procedure, during or after the
use of the grievance process, or
without using the grievance
process at all.

STEP 1:
Informal Complaint
Any individual (complainant) with
a discrimination or harassment
complaint, may contact the Griev­
ance Officer in person.
The Grievance Officer will speak
with the complainant and try to
resolve the matter on an informal
basis. At Step 1, all information
will be kept confidential to the
extent possible.

STEP 2:
Formal Complaint
If the problem cannot be resolved
at Step 1 within five (5) working
days from the date of first contact
with the Grievance Officer, the
complainant may submit a written
complaint on a form provided by
the Grievance Officer. The Griev­
ance Officer will help the com­
plainant complete the form if the
complainant requests.
Within five (5) working days of the
receipt of the written complaint,
the Grievance Officer will send a
Notice of Complaint, a copy of the
complaint form, a response form
and a copy of this procedure to the
respondent. The respondent will
submit the completed response
form within five (5) working days

from the date the complaint is
received by the respondent.
The Grievance Officer will conduct
an investigation. The investigation
should be completed within
twenty (20) working days after
receipt of the response. If the
complaint is against the University
as the Employer, the Grievance
Officer will have thirty (30) days
from the receipt of the written
complaint to investigate the matter.
Within ten (10) working days of
completion of the investigation, the
Grievance Officer will issue to the
complainant and to the respondent
a written Determination stating
whether the allegations of the
complaint are true and any reme­
dial action recommended.
At Step 2, information will be kept
confidential to the extent possible.

STEP 3:
Hearing
If either the complainant or the
respondent is dissatisfied with the
Grievance Officer's determination,
he or she may request that the
matter be referred to a Hearing
Panel for a hearing by submitting
the form obtained from the Griev­
ance Officer. The request for
hearing must be submitted in
writing to the Grievance Officer
within five (5) working days after
receipt of the Determination.
The President will appoint a
permanent Hearing Panel com­
posed of three members including,
if possible, at least one female and
one minority member. The vice
president for business and financial
operations will be the chairperson
and will conduct the hearing.

the testimony of witnesses, docu­
mentary evidence or other evi­
dence relevant to the proceedings
and cross-examine the other
party's witnesses. The complain­
ant and respondent may have an
attorney or other advisor present.
The Grievance Officer will present
the findings of the investigation
conducted at Step 2 and may
present witnesses, if appropriate.
To ensure the privacy of those
involved, witnesses (other than the
complainant and respondent) will
be allowed in the hearing room
only during their testimony. At the
Chairperson's discretion, the
hearing may be recorded.
Within fifteen (15) working days
after completion of the hearing, the
Chairperson will issue the Decision
and recommended order of the
Hearing Panel. The Decision will
be mailed to the complainant and
respondent with a copy to the
Grievance Officer. The Chairper­
son will implement any action
recommended by the Panel.
STEP 4:
Appeal
The decision of the Hearing Panel
will be final and binding. If
grievants wish to pursue the
matter further, they may file with
the outside agencies listed in Policy
section, No. 5. and 6.
Section 5.02 of the by-laws of the
Board of Trustees, approved July
24,1989, will not be invoked for
grievances submitted for settle­
ment under this procedure.

The Grievance Officer will send a
Notice of Hearing and a copy of
the Request for Hearing to the
complainant, respondent (if any),
and Hearing Panel, scheduling the
hearing within fifteen (15) working
days, unless the Panel Chairperson
provides otherwise and so notifies
those involved.
At the hearing, the complainant
and respondent will be allowed to
give their own testimony, present

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�Freshmen
You may apply to Lake Superior
State University any time during
your final year of high school.
Applications are processed con­
tinuously and you will be notified
of a decision within two weeks. To
complete your admission file you
must submit a final high school
transcript and ACT scores (if you
graduated from high school within
26 months of entering Lake State).
Final high school transcript must
verify graduation from an accred­
ited school or passing on the GED.
To be considered official, all
transcripts must be mailed from
your high school guidance office
directly to Lake Superior State
University.
Enter your social security number
on your Application for Admis­
sion. It serves as your permanent
student identification number. If
you do not wish to provide the
number, an alternate number will
be assigned. Financial aid applica­
tions will not be processed without
your social security number.
Canadian applicants should not
use their social insurance number.
An alternative number will be
assigned to Canadian and other
foreign students.
The primary factors in determining
admission are ACT* scores and
grade point average. Lake State
uses an overall grade point average
(GPA). The average overall GPA
for the 1999 freshman class was
2.95 on a scale of a 4.0. The aver­
age ACT composite score was a
20.9.
Students whose ACT or GPA levels
approach but do not meet LSSU
standards may be admitted via the
University Studies program.
University Studies is an arm of the
Great Lakes Academy dedicated to
providing an educational opportu­
nity to students who meet certain
profiles. Students who are admit­
ted via University Studies receive
additional advising and support

services to ensure their success at
LSSU.
If you are admitted via University
Studies, you will be fully entered
into your chosen major after
meeting these three simple require­
ments:
*

earn 12 credits at the 100 level
or above,

*

earn a 2.00 GPA, and

*

be eligible for 100-level math,
reading and composition
courses.

Students denied regular admission
may reapply after attending
another accredited college and
earning at least 19 semester (29
quarter) hours of transferable
credit. Evaluation for admission is
then based upon the college record.
*Although Lake State prefers you take
the ACT, we will accept equivalent
SAT scores to determine admission.

ACT
The ACT is offered nationally five
times a year at many locations
including our campus. Registra­
tion forms are available in high
school counseling offices or by
contacting the LSSU Counseling
and Testing Center at 906-635- 2733.
United States residents applying
for academic scholarships must
have their ACT scores sent prior to
the April 1 scholarship deadline.

Transfer Students
Transfer students must possess a
2.0 cumulative college GPA and be
eligible to return to your former
college(s). If you have completed
fewer than 19 semester (29 quarter)
hours of credit, you must send an
official high school transcript or
GED scores in addition to your
college transcript (and ACT scores
if you graduated from high school
within 26 months of the semester
of entry).

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�Contact the Registrar's Office or
high school guidance office to have
an official transcript mailed to our
Registrar's Office. Transcripts sent
via facsimile or hand delivered are
not considered official. All tran­
scripts become the property of
Lake Superior State University and
are not returnable.
Your complete application should
be submitted at least 30 days prior
to the semester of entry. Transfer
students denied admission may
reapply after taking additional
courses that raise their overall GPA
to above a 2.0.

Credit Evaluations
Official evaluation of transfer
credit is made as quickly as pos­
sible after you are admitted. The
Admissions Office will help you
with an unofficial transcript review
at your request.
If a course taken at another institu­
tion is not offered at Lake State,
elective credit may be granted for
that course. Elective credits may
be applied toward degree require­
ments but may not be used to
satisfy any specific course require­
ment.
Grades less than C- will not transfer.
The Registrar's Office completes
transfer credit evaluations. The
decision on courses and transfer
credit granted may be appealed
first to the academic dean and then
to the provost.

Provisional Credit
Credit earned at an institution not
listed in the American Council of
Education's publication, Accredited
Institutions of Post-Secondary
Education is granted provisionally.
You must complete at least 15
semester hours of credit with a
cumulative GPA of 2.00 at LSSU
before provisional credits will
become part of your permanent
record.

MAC RAO Agreement
Michigan community college
students admitted to Lake State
who have the MACRAO stamp on
their transcript are recognized as
having completed the general
education requirements at Lake
State.

Early Admission
Policy
Students under the age of 18 that
apply for early admission to LSSU
that do not possess a high school
diploma or GED will be counseled
on an individual basis by a mem­
ber of the Admissions staff. Early
applicants to LSSU must provide
an official transcript of all high
school work and test scores from
either ACT or SAT.
If the applicant is unable to pro­
vide the necessary data he or she
will be required to take LSSU's
placement tests. The results of
these tests, along with the high
school record, will be used to
determine the applicant's eligibility
for admission. It is required that
the applicant meet with a represen­
tative of the Financial Aid Office as
early admission may affect finan­
cial aid eligibility.

Residency
Requirement
There is no limit to the number of
transfer credits allowed from other
institutions. Bachelor's degree
candidates must earn at least 32 of
their final 40 credits and at least 50
percent of their departmental
required 300/400-level credits in
Lake State courses.
Regional center students must earn
at least 32 credits and at least 50
percent of their departmental
required 300/400-level credits in
Lake State courses.
Associate's degree and certificate
candidates must earn 16 of their
final 20 credits in Lake State courses.

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�Great Lakes Academy
Lake Superior State University has
a long-term commitment to the
academic and personal success of
all our students. The Great Lakes
Academy serves three functions
which assure students can enroll in
and complete the relevant coursework and programs.
Access to higher education is
offered via the University Studies
program. Students from the
Eastern Upper Peninsula whose
academic background approaches,
but does not meet Lake State
admission standards, can get their
start in higher education via the
University Studies program in the
Great lakes Academy. As a Univer­
sity Studies student you will be
assigned an academic advisor who
understands your situation. Your
advisor will work closely with you
to make sure you are enrolled in
appropriate courses.
The Great Lakes Academy pro­
vides academic support for the
entire Sault Ste. Marie campus. The
academy operates the Learning
Center and the Office of Student
Accommodations and Support
Services (described below) as well
as several other tutoring and
support programs. Students
enrolled in associate's degrees have
access to the Office of Student
Accommodation and Support
Services, which provides tutoring,
advising and supplemental instruc­
tion.
Occupational education is the goal
for many students. They seek
workplace-relevant programs
designed to open the door to good­
paying technical positions. Such
programs also promote the eco­
nomic growth of the entire commu­
nity. The Great Lakes Academy
oversees the development and
operation of academic programs at
the one- or two-year level.

Learning Center
The Learning center (LC), located
in the KJS Library Building, offers
free academic support services to

all enrolled students at LSSU, at all
levels of learning (freshman
through senior).
•

Peer tutoring and supplemen­
tal instruction (also known as
organized study groups) are
available for many preparatory,
100- and 200-level courses
across the disciplines.

•

The LC's Writing Lab staff can
assist you with all types of
writing at all levels for all
disciplines.

•

You can enhance your aca­
demic performance by using
our state-of-the-art computers
equipped with tutorial and
instructional software for
many LSSU courses, as well as
various other programs such as
the Internet, Corel and MS
Office. With more than 80
programs to choose from, the
LC has something for every­
one.

•

Our student success seminars
(on topics such as study skills,
test preparation, test anxiety
and time management) are
available each semester on a
first-come, first-served basis.

•

Study space, tutorial video and
audio libraries, and a book­
lending library are also avail­
able.

Our friendly staff will be happy to
assist you in reaching your aca­
demic goals. Please contact us at
906-635-2849 with any questions.

Office of Student
Accommodations and
Support Services
(OSASS)
The OSASS Office, located in the
KJS Library Building, provides two
functions for LSSU students. The
office provides support services
through the Carl Perkins Voca­
tional Education Grant to students
enrolled in associate's or certifi­
cate-level programs. The support
services include advising assis-

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�tance, career development, assis­
tance with academics, college and
community agency information
and referrals, etc.
In addition, OSASS is responsible
for providing the services and the
accommodations for students in
the academic and university
environment who have a disabling
condition. To help develop the
necessary accommodations,
students must provide current
documentation verifying a dis­
abling condition,and register and
meet with OSASS staff. The types
of accommodations available are
specialized testing, audio-taped
texts, readers, computer use for
essay tests, and a variety of other
support services and auxiliary
aides. If you have a disabling
condition (learning, physical,
medical, etc.) or you think you may
have a disabling condition, please
contact the OSASS Office. Our
goal is to assist and provide
suppoprt for you, the student, and
help you reach your academic
goals.

Former Students
Former full-time Lake State stu­
dents who stop taking classes for
two semesters or more or attend
another college or university (not
including summer) must apply for
readmission before the semester of
re-entry. There is no application
fee. If you attended another
college since leaving Lake State,
you must submit official tran­
scripts and meet Lake State's
transfer student admissions policy.

assume responsibility for deter­
mining if Lake State courses apply
to their program at the college from
which they intend to graduate.

Canadian Students
If you are an Ontario student
applying on the basis of high
school records, you are evaluated
on your ACT score and grade point
average for all A- and G-level
courses. Two grading scales are
used when evaluating Ontario
secondary school applicants (see
table). OAC and A-level courses
are considered more demanding
and their contents more appropri­
ate preparation for university-level 7
courses. B- and W-level courses are
never included in the grade point
average.
Additional information for Ontario
secondary school students is
available in the Ontario Student
Handbook published by the
Admissions Office.
If you are a Canadian applicant
from a province other than On­
tario, your application is evaluated
based on the education system in
your province.
If you completed grade 13 or OAC
courses before September 1990,
you will receive transfer credit at
the University for each course in
which your final mark was at least
a 60 percent. Transfer credit is not
given for any OAC courses taken
after September 1990. However,
completion of OAC courses
prepares some students to earn
credit through testing. (See section
titled "Credit by Examination").

Guest Students
Students enrolled at another
college or university may be
admitted to Lake State for one
semester as a guest student. An
extension of one additional semes­
ter may be granted for extenuating
circumstances. If you intend to
enroll full time for more than one
semester, you must submit an
Application for Admission as a
transfer student. Guest students

Grading Scales for Evaluation
A-Level &amp; OAC

G-Level

Equivalent Letter Grade

80-99
70-79
60-69
50-59

90-99
80-89
70-79
60-69
50-59

A
B
C
D
F

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�Foreign Students
Including Canadians

1.

Score 550 or above on the
paper-based Test of English as
a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
or 213 on the computer-based
TOEFL. For information
regarding this test, write:
TOEFL, Box 6151, Princeton,
New Jersey, 08541-6151 U.S.A.
or any United States Informa­
tion Service Center.

2.

Score 80 or above on the
Michigan English Language
Assessment Battery (MELAB).
For information about this test,
write: English Language
Institute, MELAB Testing, 3020
North University Building,
University of Michigan, Ann
Arbor, Michigan 48109-1057
U.S.A.

3.

Complete Level 109 at any ELS
Language Center located in the
United States. For information
about ELS Centers, write: ELS
Language Centers, 400
Alexander Park, Suite 40,
Princeton, New Jersey 085406306 U.S.A.

4.

Complete two years of study at
a school, college or university
located in an English-speaking
country.

5.

Proficiency may be assessed
through participation in Lake
Superior tate University's
English as a Second Language
Program.

Applicants must satisfy entrance
requirements comparable to those
of United States students. All
credentials written in a language
other than English must be accom­
panied by certified English transla­
tions.
A notarized financial statement is
required before a Certificate of
Eligibility (Form 1-20) will be
issued. This statement must
include the amount of money
available per year and the
source(s). Inclusion of false
information in the financial state­
ment is grounds for dismissal.
Beyond the financial statement, the
student's sponsor or sponsoring
agency must provide a letter
assuming responsbility for all the
student's educational and living
expenses while studying in the
United States. Foreign student
scholarships are available. Em­
ployment opportunities for foreign
students are restricted by U.S.
Immigration and Naturalization
Service regulations.
Canadian students commuting
daily may be exempt from provid­
ing financial statements.
Applicants should not consider
themselves admitted to the Univer­
sity until they have provided all
documents required by the Univer­
sity and have received an official
letter granting admission. Follow­
ing the letter granting admission,
the Form 1-20 is sent, as required
by the U.S. Immigration and
Naturalization Service.
Foreign students are required to
purchase a health and accident
insurance policy for each year in
residence.

Limited English
Proficiency
English language proficiency is
required to take courses at the
University and may be satisfied in
any of five ways:

Students not meeting Lake State's
English proficiency requirement
must enroll in English as a second
language program.

Part-time Enrollment
You may enroll as a part-time
student and take up to 11 credits
per semester in courses for which
you have sufficient academic
background. A part-time student
not seeking financial aid or a
degree or certificate does not have
to formally apply for admission.
As a non-admitted part-time
student, you are not assigned a
faculty advisor. You are encour­
aged to seek assistance in selecting

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�courses from the appropriate
academic schools.

•

enroll in 100- or 200-level
courses;

Current high school students
should refer to the section regard­
ing dual enrollment.

•

300-400 courses are available
with department approval; and

•

be sure to take any required
placement tests or prerequisite
courses. (A prerequisite is a
course that must be completed
before the other course can be
taken.)

Tech Prep
The national tech prep movement
is supported at Lake State. As a
testimony of its institutional
support, grades earned in applied
high school science and mathemat­
ics courses contribute to the high
school GPA computed for univer­
sity admission. Tech prep, with its
emphasis upon curricular integra­
tion between secondary and post­
secondary educational institutions,
helps Lake State create a broader
array of educational options for
our students.
Lake Superior State University has
articulation agreements with area
high schools to enhance applied
and career educational opportuni­
ties at the post-secondary level. In
tandem with its regional secondary
education partners, Lake State has
created pathways to applied
education for specified curricula in
business and technology. Univer­
sity course credits count toward
degree requirements for high
school work if certain competen­
cies are met. Check with your high
school guidance counselor or a
Lake State admissions officer to
verify whether a specific course
may apply.

Dual Enrollment for
High School Students
Knowing that some talented high
school students will benefit from
taking university courses while in
high school, qualified students are
challenged to take coursework at
Lake State. Before you register for
any class, be sure you meet the
following criteria:
•

•

complete the Dual Enrollment
Form (available at the LSSU
Student Service Center or your
high school guidance office),
be at least a high school junior,

Placement Testing
ACT scores will be used to place
students in freshman English and
mathematics courses (see table).
Students not required to provide
ACT scores would take a place­
ment test before scheduling classes.

LSSU Course Placement Chart
ACT, SAT and LSSU Placement Exam Scores
Test scores as indicated in the chart below determine your placement
into reading, English and mathematics courses. You may challenge
your course placement by taking LSSU's placement exams; tests must
be completed and scored prior to beginning course work at LSSU.
SA090
ACT=0-18
SAT=NA
LSSU=l-23

SA106 Recommended
ACT=19-21
SAT=NA
LSSU=24-27

No Course Needed
ACT=22+
SAT=NA
LSSU=28+

English
Placement

EN091
ACT=0-17
SAT=0-440
LSSU=l-24

EN110
ACT=18-25
SAT=450-580
LSSU=25-33

EN110 Honors
ACT=26+
SAT=590+
LSSU=34+

Mathematics
Placement

MA081-083

MA092,110 or 207

MA103, 111, 140,

ACT=0-16
SAT=0-400
LSSU=1-14

ACT=19-21
SAT=460-510
LSSU=17-25

ACT=22-26
SAT=520-610
LSSU=26-35

Reading
Placement

MA084-086
ACT=17-18
SAT=410-450
LSSU=15-16

MA112,143,151
ACT=27+
SAT=620+
LSSU=36+

For more information, please contact the University Studies Program
coordinator at 906-635-2874.

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�Credit for CLEP General Exams
Test

Score Equiv. Reg.

Course

500
500
500
500

HU Electives
M A Electives
SS Electives
NS Electives

Humanities
Mathematics
Social Sciences &amp; History
Natural Science

Credit Hours
8
3
8
8

Students with high ACT or place­
ment scores are invited to enroll in
honors English. High scores in
mathematics will also allow
students to enroll in higher-level
math courses.
Students with low scores in En­
glish, reading and mathematics
will be required to take upgrading
courses. Students who do not
successfully meet reading require­
ments by their sophomore level (26
credits) will be limited to a 13credit load (including reading
courses) until they successfully
complete their reading courses.
Transfer students without appro­
priate course work in English and
mathematics (see degree require­
ments) are also required to take
placement tests. Transfer students
may meet placement requirements
by their ACT scores if they submit
ACT scores to Lake State.

Credit by
examination
You may earn up to 30 semesterhour credits by examination. The
University grants credit from
Advanced Placement, College
Level Examination Program
(CLEP) and departmental exams.
If you are already attending Lake
State, you may earn credit through
both CLEP and departmental
exams.
You must meet the following
criteria before credit by examina­
tion will be entered on your
transcript:
1.

be an admitted full-time
student, and

2.

be enrolled at Lake Superior
State University.

Advanced Placement
Program (AP)
Advanced Placement Exams are
administered at high schools each
May. Lake State grants credit in
select AP exams passed with a
score of three or higher. If an essay
is part of an individual exam, it
must be submitted to the Univer­
sity for evaluation. To receive
credit, the essay must be satisfac­
tory and you must have a mini­
mum score of three on the test. A
list of courses for which Lake State
grants credit is available through
the Admissions Office.

College Level
Examination Program
(CLEP)
You may take CLEP exams at any
available testing center, including
Lake State's Counseling and
Testing Center. Lake State offers
CLEP exams every month except
December and February. You
should take the CLEP tests no later
than May in order to have the
results sent to our Center for
Student Services in time for fall
semester. Credit for CLEP is
granted as shown on the table.
You may receive credit toward
specified courses that meet general
education requirements.
CLEP general and subject examina­
tion credit may not be used to
repeat courses previously taken
unless permission is granted from
the academic department offering
the course.
Grades for general examinations
are recorded as credit without
grade points.
Credit may be earned for indi­
vidual courses by passing CLEP
subject examinations.
CLEP subject examinations may
not be used to repeat courses
previously taken unless permission
is granted from the academic
department offering the course.

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�A listing of approved CLEP general
and subject examinations and
acceptable minimum scores is
shown below.

as a grade of CR on the student's
transcript. Some universities may
not accept transfer credit earned by
departmental exam.

Departmental Exams

Health Record

Departments may provide their
own examinations for certain
courses. You must have the
written approval of the appropriate
department chair to take the
examination. An application form
for credit by exam can be found
with the department chair. The fee
will be equivalent to CLEP exams
and you will not be charged tuition
for the credits earned. An exami­
nation grade of 2.00 or better is
required for credit to be earned.
Credit earned by exam is recorded

Everyone entering Lake State for
the first time should complete an
Immunization Record and Health
History Questionnaire. The form is
mailed to admitted students.
These questionnaires are not
considered for admission to the
University. The information helps
the University's Health Service
better serve your needs.
Note: Information in the admissions
section of the catalog is for information
only and not part of an enrollment
contract.

Credit for CLEP Subject Exams
Essay
Required

Test

Principles of Accounting
General Biology
General Chemistry
Introductory Business Law
Information Systems &amp; Computer Appl.
Principles of Macroeconomics
Principles of Microeconomics
Human Growth and Development
Freshman College Composition
American Literature
English Literature
History of U.S. I
History of U.S. II
Western Civilization I
Western Civilization II
College Algebra
College Algebra-Trigonometry
Calculus with Elementary Functions
Principles of Marketing
Principles of Management
American Government
Introductory Psychology
Introductory Sociology
College German I &amp; II

Required
Score

No

47

No
No
No

52*

No

52

No
No
No
No

44
41
45
47
46
46
45
45
46
47

Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No

47
51

55

45
46
48
47
47
47
47
48

College-Level Spanish I &amp; II

No

50

College French I &amp; II

No

43

College French I &amp; II

No

45

Course Equivalents
AC132,133
BL109,110, 111
CH115,116
MB503
CS101
EC201
EC202
PY265
EN110
EN231, 232
EN233, 234
HS131
HS132
HS101
HS102
MA111
MA140
MA151
MK281
MN360
PS110
PY101
SO101,102
Waive GN141,142
Credit GN241, 242
Waive SP161,162
Credit SP261, 262
Waive FR151,152
Credit FR251
Waive FR151,152
Credit FR251, 252

*based on local norms

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Credit
Hours
8
8
9
3
3
3
3
3
3

6
6
4
4
4
4
3
5

4
3
3

4
4
6
8
8

4
8

�An exact outline of University fees
and assessments can be found in
the Admissions Office. These costs
are determined by the Lake
Superior State University Board of
Trustees.

of Michigan or other accept­
able means.
3.

Non-resident students who
enter the state and immedi­
ately begin classes shall be
eligible for reclassification to
resident status after six
months, provided they can
provide evidence of a change
in their residency status. A
non-resident student can show
that they qualify for resident
tuition by presenting a valid
State of Michigan drivers
license or presenting a State of
Michigan voter registration
card or proving their motor
vehicle is registered in the state
of Michigan or other accept­
able means.

4.

A Michigan resident absent
from the state for periods of up
to one year shall not forfeit his
or her residence for tuition
purposes, provided that he or
she has taken no action to
become a resident of another
state.

5.

Initial decisions on classifica­
tion, and requests for reclassifi­
cation to become a resident
student, will be made by and
to the registrar. Students may
appeal these decisions to the
vice-president for Student
Programs and Services.

6.

The residence of a student
follows that of his or her
spouse, except that a student
who initially registers as a
resident student may continue
to register as a resident of
Michigan although subse­
quently marrying a non­
resident student or other non­
resident.

7.

Students on active duty in any
of the armed services and
stationed in the state of Michi­
gan are exempt from payment
of non-resident tuition.

A $20 fee (United States funds)
must accompany each Application
for Admission to Lake Superior
State University. The fee is nonrefundable and does not apply
toward tuition or other fees.

Definition of
Michigan Residency
for Tuition Purposes
As a state-supported institution,
Lake Superior State University
complies with the following
definitions and regulations govern­
ing resident status:
1.

2.

The residence of a student who
is a minor follows that of
parents or legal guardians,
except that a minor student
who comes to the University
from another state or country
cannot be registered as a
resident of this state on the
basis of having a resident of
this state as a guardian, except
on permission of the Univer­
sity in each individual case.
A person who is at least 18
years of age at the time of
initial registration and who has
continuously resided in
Michigan for at least six
months immediately preceding
the first day of classes, is a
resident for tuition purposes
provided he/she can provide
evidence of Michigan resi­
dency. A non-resident student
can show that they qualify for
resident tuition by presenting a
valid State of Michigan drivers
license or presenting a State of
Michigan voter registration
card or proving their motor
vehicle is registered in the state

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�8.

9.

Aliens lawfully admitted for
permanent residence in the
United States who have a
permanent visa, their spouses
and minor children, may
register as residents of this
state provided they have met
the other requirements herein
for residency.
Any full-time employee of the
University, and those members
of the teaching staff whose
appointments require at least
three contact hours of teaching
each week in regularly as­
signed formal classes, and their
dependents, may register as
residents.

10. Any dependent child of an
alumni parent who has earned
credit at Lake Superior State
University prior to the fall
quarter of 1968 or earned a
certificate or degree from this
University or completed a
minimum of 24 semester hours
of 36 quarter hours.
11. Any transfer student who was
accepted as a Michigan resi­
dent at a Michigan community
college with proof of the
community college tuition rate
and the student's tuition
status.
12. Any foreign exchange student
attending secondary schools in
Michigan or Ontario.
13. An out-of-state freshman
student who has at least a 3.00
grade point out of a possible
4.00 and a 24 composite on
ACT or in the top one-fifth of
their graduating class may
register as a resident for tuition
purposes.
Any student who is in doubt of
residence status should contact the
registrar and have any questions
settled prior to registration.

Policy: Tuition/Fees
All tuition and fees are payable
according to established due dates.
Students delinquent in payment of

a financial obligation are subject to
enrollment cancellation until all
amounts due the University are
paid or satisfactory arrangements
are made with the Business Office.
The director of the Student Service
Center will deny registration to
anyone who is delinquent in any
obligation to the University.
Additionally, University services
will not be provided until financial
obligations are met. Registration is
not complete until fees are paid. A
check or draft returned to the
University and not honored by the
bank constitutes nonpayment and
results in cancellation of registra­
tion.
Auditing: Audits are designed for
someone who wishes to take a
particular course for its content but
not be graded for the course. An
LSSU student may register for any
course on an audit basis provided
all prerequisites have been satisfied.
The coursework for auditing a
course is determined in conjunc­
tion with the faculty member for
the course.
Auditing courses do not count as
part of a student's official class
load for determining financial aid
eligibility, veteran's benefits or any
other enrollment certification
requirements.
Students may change from an
audit to credit status during the
first week of classes and only with
the concurrence of the faculty
member for the course. This
change must be processed through
the Registrar's Office for grading
purposes.
Students are assessed full tuition
and fees for the course and an AU
grade is recorded on the student's
official transcript.
Michigan residents who are 60
years of age or older may audit
undergraduate courses compli­
ments of LSSU with no record kept
of their audits.
Other courses: A few courses have
special fees. All registrations

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�Withdrawal and Refund Policy for
Fall and Spring Semesters
Courses Dropped

Time of Withdrawal
Prior to class - 6th school day*
7th-8th school day
9th-19th school day
20th-38th school day

25%

You withdrawal date will be
determined by the date the
completed form is submitted to
the Student Service Center.
Any refunds will be calculated
"as of" that date.

5.

All withdrawals should be done
in person. If you are unable to
complete the process in person,
the registrar is the only Univer­
sity authority that can autho­
rize the process of your with­
drawal over the phone. Please
contact the registrar at 6352682 or 1-888-800-LSSU, ext.
2682 for assistance.

50%

Dropping all classes

4.

90%

Dropping all classes

Deliver the completed form to
the Student Service Center and
clear any outstanding charges
or holds that may prevent your
return at a later date or prevent
the release of your academic
records.

100%

Dropping all classes

3.

% of Refund

Any or all classes

Interview at the Financial Aid
Office — allow 25 minutes.

*There are no refunds for partial drops after the sixth day.

(including payment of fees) must
be complete no later than six days
after the beginning of regular
instruction. Enrollment after the
six-day period has passed is
allowed, but not encouraged, with
special permission from the
director of the Student Service
Center.
Vehicles: If you park a motor
vehicle anywhere on campus, there
is an annual vehicle registration
fee. The fee is refunded only under
certain conditions.
Credit by exam: Credit by depart­
mental examination is available to
full-time students. If a 2.00 or
better is scored, the credit is
recorded on your transcript. The
fee charged is equivalent to CLEP
exams and there is no tuition
charged for credits earned.

Withdrawal/Refunds
If you decide to drop your classes,
you must complete each step to
officially withdraw from the
University.
1.

Pick up an Official Withdrawal
Request Form at the Fletcher
Center for Student Services
and gather the required
signatures (shown on the
form).

2.

If you have benefited from
federal financial aid, you may
be required to complete an Exit

Refunds are made in accordance
with the above schedule.
After your completed Withdrawal
Form is accepted, your University
charges will be reduced according
to the schedule show. If you have
not received any form of financial
aid and there is a credit balance on
your account, you will be sent a
refund check. If you have received
aid, your aid may have to be
returned to the appropriate source.
You may owe money!
Financial Aid Return Policy:
Applies to students receiving
federal and state financial aid
including loans and scholarships,
and institutional and private aid.
•

First, your account will be
credited according to Lake
Superior State University's
Refund Policy (on or prior to
the 38-day withdrawal period).

•

Then, your financial aid will be
reduced in direct proportion to
the length of time you re-

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�mained enrolled, up to 60
percent of the semester.
•

•

•

PLEASE NOTE: If you with­
draw, you could owe the
University and!or the federal
government money.
If there is still a credit on your
account, the amount of the
credit will then be applied to
the remaining financial aid
funds until the credit has been
reduced to zero.
Any remaining refund due
you, after all funding sources
have received the appropriate
credit, will be refunded di­
rectly to you.

There may be an administrative fee
for early withdrawal.
For example: If there are 105 days in
the semester and you withdraw on
the 58th day, your federal aid
would be reduced to 55% (58/105).
If your total cost to attend was
$2200 and it was paid with federal
aid of $1200 and a personal pay­
ment of $1000, your federal aid
would be reduced to $660. You
could owe the University $540.
Attendance Policy for federal
financial aid recipients: Regular
class attendance is required for
students receiving federal financial
aid. If you are reported for nonattendance in any or all of your
courses, your financial aid may be
withdrawn.
Leaving school: For information
about leaving the University see
Withdrawal. Non-attendance of
classes or checking out of campus
housing does not constitute
withdrawal, nor does academic
dismissal. Students who leave but
do not withdraw are responsible
for full tuition and fees and will
receive failing grades on their
transcript unless an official With­
drawal Request Form is filed with
the Student Service Center.
Transcript fee: One official tran­
script is provided to all students,

either before or after graduation.
There is a $5 fee for each additional
transcript.
Delinquent accounts: Students
with delinquent accounts may be
removed from class, have their
diploma withheld, and/or have
transcript requests denied.

Room and Board
Applications
Housing applications: Unmarried
students enrolled for 12 or more
credit hours and who are within 27
calendar months of their gradua­
tion from high school at the
beginning of the academic year (for
this purpose, high school gradua­
tion dates are assumed to be June
1st) must reside in a University
residence hall.
The exceptions are:
1.

if you live with parents within
a 60-mile radius, or the threecounty (Luce, Chippewa, and
Mackinac) service area of the
University campus. An
exception application, avail­
able in the Housing Office,
must be approved by the
Housing director.

2.

if you are exempted in writing
by the Housing director when
residence hall space is filled.

3.

if you face unusual financial or
health problems and are ex­
empted by the vice president for
Student Programs and Services.

Applications for housing must be
made to the Housing Office.
Students indicating interest in oncampus accommodations on the
University admissions application
are sent housing information.
Room assignments are made upon
receipt of the first room and board
payment. Applications are voided
if first room and board payment is
not received by June 15. If applica­
tion is canceled by notification to
the Housing director by June 15, all
monies paid will be refunded. If

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�cancellation is between June 15 and
the opening of the residence halls,
LSSU retains $100. Cancellation
after the halls open is subject to a
$300 penalty. You must be accepted
for admission to live on campus.

Housing deposit: If you are living
on campus, there is a $125 deposit
prior to checking into the hall. This
deposit is refunded, less monies
owed to the University, when you
leave campus housing.

Room and board: Students are
billed for room and board and
tuition each semester. A payment
plan may be set up with Tuition
Management Systems at 1-800-7224867. A cost sheet is available from
the Student Service Center.

Regulations: Regulations and
expectations of your conduct as a
member of the LSSU community
will be provided when you take
residence.

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�Financial Aid
Rewarding the scholar and meet­
ing the needs of those who apply
for financial assistance is a high
priority at Lake Superior State
University. The doors of opportu­
nity are seldom closed because of a
financial condition.
You may qualify for a combination
of University, state and federal
programs—a financial aid pack­
age— which may include a combi­
nation of scholarship, loan, grant,
and/or work assistance. Full-time
undergraduates take priority in aid
awards.
Carefully consider the full cost of
your education, parental support,
and savings — including summer
employment — to determine your
need for financial aid. If you
possess excellent high school or
community college grades, you are
encouraged to apply for scholar­
ships regardless of need. Those
with need are considered for loans,
grants and/or employment based
on need established from the Free
Application for Federal Student
Aid (FAFSA).
You can obtain information on all
financial aid programs from the
Financial Aid staff. Staff are
available to advise you and your
parents about the costs of attend­
ing the University, availability of
financial aid and application
procedures.
Applying: You can apply for
financial aid by obtaining a FAFSA
form from your high school
counselor or contacting the Finan­
cial Aid Office, Lake Superior State
University, 650 W. Easterday Ave.,
Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783. You
may also file your FAFSA on-line
at www.fafsa.ed.gov.
Once your FAFSA is received by
LSSU and your admission is
complete, you will receive an
"Offer of Financial Aid" letter from
the Financial Aid Office.

Scholarship requirements: Incom­
ing freshmen must have a mini­
mum of 3.0 to qualify for an LSSU
scholarship. The recipient of any
award must be a full-time student
carrying 12 academic hours or more
each semester (except regional center
recipients).
Scholarship recipients are usually
selected based on competitive
examinations, scholastic records
and/or financial need. The Ameri­
can College Test serves as the
University's primary test for
scholarship applicants. Test results
must be on file by April 1.
All freshmen who are Michigan
residents are encouraged to com­
plete the Michigan Educational
Assessment Program (MEAP) test
to determine eligibility for addi­
tional state aid.

Notification of scholarship
awards begins November 1 for
students admitting for the
following fall semester.

You and your parents or guardian
must complete a Free Application
for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to
apply for financial assistance. The
form must be received by the
processor before February 21
(incoming freshmen) or March 21
(returning students) to assure
priority aid consideration.

Satisfactory
Academic Progress
Requirements for the
Retention of
Financial Aid
If you are receiving anyform of
financial aid, you must meet these
satisfactory academic progress require­
ments to retain your aid each semester.
Financial aid regulations require that
a student must make satisfactory
progress to remain eligible for
financial aid. Financial aid programs
affected by this policy are Federal
Pell Grant, Federal Perkins Loan,
Federal College Work-Study, Federal
Supplemental Educational Opportu­
nity Grant, Federal Direct Loans,
Federal PLUS Loans, State of

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�The following policy is the minimum requirement for all types of
financial aid; however, there are some types of aid with more stringent
requirements (example: scholarships):
Every student must maintain, at the end of each semester, a cumula­
tive grade point average (GPA) of at least:
Cumulative GPA

Credits Attempted*

1.70

0-25 credits

1.86

26-55 credits

1.93

56-87 credits

1.97

88 or more credits
*Semester hours (includes
transfer credit hours)
Michigan and Institutional Scholar­
ships, Grant, Loan and Work
Programs.

Transfer Students
The requirements for transfer
students are based on the number
of full-time equivalent credits
transferred to LSSU. For example,
a student with 68 transfer credits
must earn a G.P.A. of 1.93 or higher.

Application of Policy
First-year freshmen and new
transfer students not meeting the
GPA requirement after their first
semester at LSSU, will be placed on
financial aid probation for one
semester. The cumulative GPA
after the probationary semester
must satisfy the minimum GPA
requirements or the student will
have his/her financial aid sus­
pended. Students that have been
enrolled for more than one semes­
ter will not have a probationary
semester and must meet the
schedule above each semester.

Quantitative Standards
Students are expected to complete
a two-year degree in six semesters,
a four-year degree in 12 semesters,
a teacher's certification program in
three semesters and a master's
degree in four semesters of full-time
study. Eligibility is terminated after
sue semesters (associate's), 12

semesters (bachelor's), three
semesters (teacher's certification),
and four semesters (master's), or
after attempting 150 percent of the
credits required for the degree.
Each student's progress in credits
earned will be reviewed every
semester. The following credits
must be earned in relation to the
number of credits enrolled at the
end of the add period:
Undergraduate Students
Fall/Spring/Summer Semester
Enrolled
Credits
12+
11
10
9
8
7
6
5-1

Credits to be
Earned (75%)
9
8
7
6
6
5
4
100%

Graduate Students
Fall/Spring/Summer Semester
Enrolled
Credits
10+
9
8
7
6
5
4-1

Credits to be
Earned
7
6
6
5
4
4
100%

If a student does not satisfactorily
meet the quantitative standard,
he/she will be placed on financial
aid probation for the next semester.
If a student fails to meet the
standard for the second consecu­
tive semester enrolled, his/her
financial aid will be suspended.
Once financial aid is suspended,
both the GPA and credit hour
completion criteria must be met in
subsequent semesters before
reinstatement of aid is possible.
If completion of 1 grades or other
record changes warrant a reinstate­
ment, the student must present a
written notice from the Registrar/
Scheduling Office to the Financial
Aid Office by the end of the

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�semester following cancellation of
aid.

Scholarship Renewal Requirements
In addition to the quantitative standards, scholarship winners must
meet the following GPA requirements to maintain their awards:

Financial Aid Suspension
No aid will be granted once a
student's eligibility is suspended,
including but not limited to the
Federal Direct Loan, Perkins
Student Loan, Federal Direct PLUS
Loan, College Work Study, Federal
Supplemental Educational Oppor­
tunity Grant, Federal Pell Grant,
Michigan Competitive Scholarship,
Michigan Adult Part-Time Grant,
Michigan Educational Opportunity
Grant, Michigan Work Study, and
Institutional Scholarships and
Grants.
To remove financial aid suspension
status, a student must have at­
tained the minimum cumulative
grade point average and credit
earned requirements while not
receiving financial aid processed
through the University. Successful
students must then advise the
Financial Aid Office in writing that
they meet the requirements for
reinstatement.

Board of Trustees*
Distinguished

Board of Trustees**

3.00 or better after two
semesters of study

2.50 or better after two
semesters of study

3.10 or better after four
semesters of study

2.60 or better after four
semesters of study

3.20 or better after six
semesters of study

2.70 or better after six
semesters of study

includes other renewable institutional scholarships with a value offull tuition
or higher.
**lncludes other renewable institutional scholarships with a value of less than
full tuition.
NOTE: Transfer credits are included when determining "semesters of study".

bilities. Knowing your rights and
responsibilities puts you in a better
position to make decisions about
your goals and how to best achieve
them.

Student Rights:
You have the right to know:

Right to Appeal

1.

A student whose aid is suspended
may request reinstatement through
the Financial Aid Committee. To
obtain reinstatement, the student
must effectively demonstrate that
their poor performance was due to
some unusual circumstance. Such
requests should be in writing and
addressed to the Vice President for
Student Programs and Services.
Appeal letters should be received
immediately following the semes­
ter of the suspension.

the available financial aid
programs. They are listed in
the Financial Aid section of this
Catalog.

2.

deadlines for submitting
applications for each available
financial aid program.

3.

how financial aid will be
distributed, how decisions on
that distribution are made and
the basis for these decisions.
(Contact Financial Aid Office.)

4.

how your financial need was
determined. This includes
how costs for tuition and fees,
room and board, travel, books
and supplies, personal and
miscellaneous expenses, etc.,
are considered in your budget.
(See Award Letter.)

5.

what resources (such as
parental contribution, other
financial aid, your assets, etc.)
were considered in the calcula-

Scholarships are awarded on
academic excellence and may not
be reinstated by appeal.

Consumer
Information
As an applicant and recipient of
federal financial student aid, you
have certain rights and responsi-

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�tion of your need. (Contact
Financial Aid Office.)
6.

how much of your financial
need as determined by the
institution has been met. (See
Award letter.)

7.

request an explanation of the
various programs in your
student aid package. If you
believe you have been treated
unfairly, you may request
reconsideration of your award.

8.

the school's refund policy. (See
Costs section of this Catalog.)

9.

what portion of the financial
aid received must be repaid
and what portion is grant aid.
If the aid is a loan, you have
the right to know the interest
rate, the total amount that
must be repaid, the payback
procedure, the length of time
you have to repay the loan,
when repayment begins, the
terms, and schedules for the
repayment of student loans.
(See Promissory Note and
Entrance Counseling Booklet.)

request:
15. the names of associations,
agencies or governmental
bodies that approve, accredit
or license the University
programs. Copies of the
accreditation documents are
available upon request. (See
Accreditation.)

Student
Responsibilities
1.

You are responsible for obtain­
ing all the forms required to
apply for the type of assistance
you wish to receive. You must
complete all application forms
accurately and submit them on
time to the right place.

2.

You must provide correct
information. In most instances,
misreporting information on
financial aid application forms
is a violation of law and may
be considered a criminal
offense that could result in
indictment under the United
States criminal code.

3.

You must return all additional
documentation, verification,
corrections, and/or new
information requested by
either the Financial Aid Office
or the agency to which you
submitted your application on
a timely basis.

4.

You are responsible for reading
and understanding all forms
you are asked to sign and for
keeping copies of them.

5.

You must accept responsibility
for all agreements you sign.

12. how and when financial aid
will be disbursed.

6.

13. that you are entitled by law to
examine records maintained in
the Financial Aid Office that
relate to your financial aid file.

You must do the work agreed
upon in accepting a workstudy award.

7.

14. the school's completion and
graduation rates and crime
statistics. (See Campus Security
Report.)

You must be aware of and
comply with deadlines for
application or reapplication for
aid.

8.

You are responsible for report­
ing changes that might affect
your eligibility for financial aid
including:

10. how the school determines
satisfactory progress, what
happens if you are not meeting
the requirements, and how to
re-establish eligibility for
financial aid. (See Satisfactory
Progress Policy in this section
of the Catalog.)
11. that LSSU programs are
accessible to the handicapped.
Further information is avail­
able from the Office of Student
Accommodations and Support
Services in room 144 of the KJS
Library.

And finally, you have the right to

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�a.

b.

changes in enrollment
status (e.g., dropping
classes or withdrawing)

c.

changes in marital status

d.
9.

change in address or type
of residency (e.g., dorm to
commuter)

all non-LSSU aid received

If you have a loan, you are
required to repay it and notify
your lender of changes in name
or address. You should also
know the name and address of
your lender.

10. Be aware of your school's
refund procedures.
11. All schools must provide
information to prospective
students about the school's
programs and performance.
You should consider this
information carefully before
deciding to attend.

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�Scholarships and Grants
Scholarship criteria is reviewed
each year and subject to change.
Scholarships are described here as
awarded for 2000-2001.

Incoming Freshmen
(In-State)
Eligibility is determined by the
Financial Aid Office for all students
admitted by April 1st for the
following academic year.
All recipients in this section are
selected by the Financial Aid
Committee and may choose any
degree curriculum offered by the
University. Students must be
current graduates of a Michigan
high school.
All renewable scholarships are
based on the recipient meeting
the University's scholarship
renewal criteria.
Board of Trustees Distinguished
Scholarship
Value: $4000 per year — renewable
Criteria: merit based; Michigan
resident; based on ACT, GPA
and class rank (example: 3.7
GPA, top 10% and 26 ACT)
Board of Trustees Academic
Honors Scholarship
Value: up to $2000 per year ($1000
+$1000 if Room &amp; Board) —
renewable
Criteria: merit based; Michigan
resident; based on ACT, GPA
and class rank (example: 3.6
GPA, top 20% and 23 ACT)
Board of Trustees Michigan
Valedictorian Scholarship
Value: variable up to $1200 per year
— renewable
Criteria: merit based; valedictorian
of a Michigan high school and
rank first in their high school
class
Note: This scholarship may be
combined with other LSSU
scholarships

Board of Trustees Academic
Achievement Scholarship
Value: up to $1000 per year ($500 +
$500 if Room &amp; Board) —
renewable
Criteria: merit based; Michigan
resident; based on ACT, GPA
and class rank (example: 3.5
GPA, top 25% and 23 ACT)
President's Academic Award
Value: $500 — non-renewable
Criteria: merit based; Michigan
resident; based on ACT, GPA
and class rank
President's Room &amp; Board Honors
Award
Value: $500 — non-renewable —
for students participating in
the campus Room &amp; Board
Program
Criteria: merit based; Michigan
resident; minimum 3.0 GPA
Note: This award is not available
with any other LSSU scholarship

Incoming Freshmen
(Out-of-State)
Eligibility is determined by the
Financial Aid Office for all students
admitted by April 1st for the
following academic year.
All recipients in this section are
selected by the Financial Aid
Committee and may choose any
degree curriculum offered by the
University. Students must be
current graduates of non-Michigan
high schools.
All renewable scholarships are
based on the recipient meeting
the University's scholarship
renewal criteria.
Board of Trustees Laker USA
Scholarship
Value: the difference between outstate and in-state tuition,
currently $3,816 — renewable
Criteria: merit based; U.S. students
scoring 24 or higher ACT and a
3.0 GPA, or who graduate in

the top 20% of their graduating
class
Note: may be combined with other
LSSU scholarships
Board of Trustees United States
and Foreign Distinguished
Scholarship
Value: up to $4000 ($2000 + $2000 if
Room &amp; Board) — renewable
Criteria: merit based; based on
minimum 3.7 GPA and mini­
mum 28 ACT
Board of Trustees Ontario
Distinguished Scholarship
Value: up to $4000 ($2000 + $2000 if
Room &amp; Board) — renewable
Criteria: merit based; Ontario
resident; graduate of an
Ontario high school; minimum
3.8 GPA
Board of Trustees United States
and Foreign Academic Scholarship
Value: up to $2000 ($1000 + $1000 if
Room &amp; Board) — renewable
Criteria: merit based; based on
minimum 3.5 GPA and mini­
mum 26 ACT
Board of Trustees Ontario Honors
Scholarship
Value: up to $2000 ($1000 + $1000 if
Room &amp; Board) — renewable
Criteria: merit based; Ontario
resident; graduate of an
Ontario high school; minimum
3.5 GPA
Board of Trustees Ontario
Academic Award
Value: $1000 — non-renewable
Criteria: merit based; Ontario
resident; graduate of an
Ontario high school; minimum
3.0 GPA

Community College
Transfer Students
Eligibility is determined by the
Financial Aid Office for all students
admitted by April 1st for the
following academic year.

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�All recipients in this section are
selected by the Financial Aid
Committee and may choose any
degree curriculum offered by the
University. Students must earn an
associate's degree from a Michigan
or Ontario community college
before attending Lake Superior
State University.
All renewable scholarships are
based on the recipient meeting
the University's scholarship
renewal criteria.
Board of Trustees Michigan Junior
and Community College
Scholarship - Distinguished
Value: up to full tuition per year —
renewable for senior year if the
recipient meets the
University's scholarship
renewal criteria
Criteria: merit based; Michigan
resident; graduated or intend
to graduate from a recognized
junior or community college in
Michigan prior to enrollment at
Lake Superior State University;
must be earning an associate's
degree and enrolling as at least
a junior at LSSU; minimum
community college GPA of 3.9
Board of Trustees Michigan Junior
and Community College
Scholarship
Value: variable up to $2000 per year
— renewable for senior year if
the recipient meets the
University's scholarship
renewal criteria
Criteria: merit and need based;
Michigan resident; graduated
or intend to graduate from a
recognized junior or commu­
nity college in Michigan prior
to enrollment at Lake Superior
State University; must be
earning an associate's degree
and enrolling as at least a
junior at LSSU; minimum
community college GPA of 3.3
**Qualified regional center part-time
student shall receive a scholarship of $400
per semester. The scholarship may be
applied in any semester; including
summer, if the recipient is taking one or
more LSSU courses at a regional center.
Each scholarship recipient has three

calendar years to use their six semesters of
scholarship eligibility of part-time
attendance only.
Board of Trustees Ontario
Community College Scholarship
Value: up to one-half tuition per
year — renewable for the
student's fourth year of study,
if the recipient meets the
University's scholarship
renewal criteria
Criteria: merit based; graduate of
Ontario community college
who has minimum 3.5 GPA

Additional
Scholarships for
Incoming Students
Eligibility is determined by the
Financial Aid Office for all students
admitted by April 1st for the
following academic year. These
scholarships typically replace and
upgrade other LSSU scholarships.
All recipients in this section are
selected by the Financial Aid
Committee (unless otherwise
stated) and may choose any degree
curriculum offered by the Univer­
sity (unless otherwise stated).
All renewable scholarships are
based on the recipient meeting
the University's scholarship
renewal criteria.
Guy Adda Memorial Endowed
Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit and need based;
preference is given to appli­
cants from southeastern lower
Michigan; based on GPA, ACT
scores and high school class
rank
About the donor: Pierre and Lucette
Adda established this en­
dowed scholarship in 1987 in
memory of their son, Guy, who
died in 1978 after a long fight
with cancer. He was a 1973
LSSU psychology and law
enforcement graduate.
Bill Ayers Memorial Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable

Criteria: must be a Sault Area High
graduate
Selected by: Financial Aid Commit­
tee upon recommendation of
the Sault Area High School
Faculty Honor Committee
About the donor: This scholarship
pays tribute to Bill Ayers, who
aided in many ways in the
development of high school
and college basketball in Sault
Ste. Marie and outlying areas.
Richard Blankenbaker Memorial
Award
Value: variable up to full tuition —
renewable
Criteria: need based; preference is
given to graduates of DeTour
High School or a DeTour
mailing address
About the donor: Richard I.
Blankenbaker was a man who
overcame poverty to own a
supermarket chain and who
devoted much of his life to
public service.
Kurt and Mary Brammer
Scholarship
Value: full tuition — renewable
Criteria: merit based; high school
seniors, transfer students or
LSSU students who apply after
earning 26 LSSU credits;
awards to high school seniors
are based on ACT score, GPA
and class rank; awards to
transfer and currently enrolled
students are based on college
GPA
About the donor: Kurt Brammer
started at L.E. Myers Company
as an apprentice electrician to
later become the company's
chairman of the board. The
Kurt and Mary E. Brammer
Scholarship was established in
1981 with a gift of 10,000
shares of L.E. Myers Corpora­
tion stock.
John E. Brown Memorial
Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit based; must be from
the Eastern Upper Peninsula of
Michigan; minimum 3.5 GPA
Note: If there is no eligible candi­
date from the E.U.P., a candi-

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�date from the Michigan Upper
Peninsula may be considered.
Curriculum: electrical engineering
About the donor: This scholarship
was established in memory of
John E. Brown, a 1925 graduate
of Sault Area High School, who
valued formal education
generously spiced with a lot of
common sense.
Sam Cohodas Endowed
Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit and need based; two
scholarships awarded annually
to Michigan Upper Peninsula
high school seniors based on
GPA, ACT scores, class rank,
character, leadership
About the donor: Sam Cohodas was
a longtime Upper Peninsula
businessman, philanthropist
and recipient of LSSU's 1987
Distinguished Citizen Award.
Michael Della-Moretta Memorial
Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit and need based;
preference given to Upper
Peninsula residents with an
interest in biological science
About the donor: This scholarship
was established to honor
Michael Della Moretta, a 1977
alumnus who was a navy pilot
killed in 1981 while serving
aboard the U.S.S. Independence
stationed off the coast of Iran.
Michael once said the happiest
years of his life were at LSSU.
Sam Dubow Memorial
Scholarship
Value: $300 — renewable
Criteria: merit and need based;
graduating Sault Area High
School senior; leadership
demonstration; community/
school involvement
Selected by: recommendation by the
Sault Area High School Faculty
Honor Committee
About the donor: A coach, teacher
and administrator, Sam Dubow
was the principal of Sault Area
High School from 1964-1979.
His outstanding service to his

community, to coaching, and to
his profession led to his
induction into the Michigan
Education Hall of Fame and to
the Upper Peninsula Sports
Hall of Fame.
Frank Fazi Endowed Scholarship
Value: variable — non-renewable
Criteria: Merit based; awarded to
incoming freshman with a
minimum 3.0 GPA and a
graduate of an Eastern Upper
Peninsula high school
Curriculum: business and/or
economics
About the donor: This scholarship is
named in honor of Frank Fazi,
a longtime supporter of the
Sault community and LSSU.
First National Bank of St. Ignace
Endowed Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit based; preference is
given to graduates of LaSalle
High School of St. Ignace and
selection is based on GPA, ACT
score and high school class
rank
About the donor: This scholarship
was established by the First
National Bank of St. Ignace to
assist a graduate of LaSalle
High School of St. Ignace,
Michigan.
H. Thayer Fletcher Distinguished
Scholarship
Value: $4000 per year — renewable
if the recipient meets the
University's scholarship
renewal criteria for distin­
guished scholars
Criteria: merit and need based;
Michigan or Canadian resi­
dents; meet distinguished
scholarship criteria
About the donor: H. Thayer Fletcher
founded the first endowment
scholarship at LSSU. He was
dedicated to helping worthy
young people.
Rosa Grout Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit based; selection
based on high school grade
point average, ACT score and
high school class rank

Curriculum: engineering, engineer­
ing technology, mathematics,
computer and mathematical
science or lab science major
About the donor: Rosa L. Grout, a
longtime teacher of mathemat­
ics in the Sault Area Schools,
established this scholarship in
1992.
Gus Macker Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit based; recipient must
show demonstrated involve­
ment in civic, school and/or
other voluntary activities
within their community; must
be an LSSU freshman who had
a 3.0 or higher high school
GPA; resident of Eastern Upper
Peninsula and a graduate of an
E.U.P. high school (Chippewa,
Mackinac, Luce Counties)
About the donor: This scholarship
was established in 1993 from
proceeds of the Sault Ste. Marie
Gus Macker Tournament.
Dennis Hardt Memorial
Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit based; student's high
school GPA, rank in class and
ACT scores will be the prime
selection criteria; current LSSU
students must have earned at
least 26 LSSU credits with a
minimum 3.0 GPA
Curriculum: electrical engineering
About the donor: This scholarship
was established in memory of
Dennis Hardt, a 1977 electrical
engineering technology
graduate.
Philip Hart Memorial Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: seniors of Michigan high
schools or graduates of Michi­
gan community colleges
planning to attend LSSU for
the first time; minimum 3.0
cumulative GPA. Candidates
will be required to submit their
applications with formal essays
detailing their values, goals
and public service experience.
Essays should attempt to
answer this question: "How
have my activities thus far

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�related to the goals and the
ideals of Senator Hart?"
Candidates will also be re­
quired to submit two letters of
recommendation from indi­
viduals acquainted with their
leadership and/or public
service activities. Deadline for
receipt of all application
materials is April 1.
About the donor: Philip A. Hart, a
U.S. Democratic Senator from
Michigan from 1958-1976,
believed politics was a public
trust to be earned and kept by
public officials. Because of the
way in which Senator Hart
conducted his politics, he
earned the title, "Conscience of
the Senate."
Frank and Gladys Hoholik
Scholarship
Value: variable up to full tuition —
renewable
Criteria: need based; may be
entering freshmen, transfer
students or currently enrolled
students who have completed
two semesters of instruction at
Lake State.
About the donor: Frank Hoholik was
the president of Manistique
Pulp and Paper Co. until his
retirement in 1970. He was the
first chairman of Lake Superior
State College Board of Control.
Frank and his wife, Gladys,
established their scholarship in
1975.
Hudson, Coates, Kline Scholarship
Value: variable; minimum $2000 —
renewable
Criteria: merit and need based;
graduating Sault Area High
School senior; based on high
school grades, ACT scores and
class rank. If a graduating
senior is not available, it may
be awarded to a current LSSU
student with at least 26 earned
LSSU credits and minimum 3.2
GPA that graduated from Sault
Area High School.
About the donor: This scholarship
was established by the Hudson
Foundation in memory of
prominent Sault Ste. Marie

lawyers Roberts P. Hudson,
Claude W. Coates and Robert
C. Kline.
Robert M. Hunt Memorial
Scholarship
Value: one-half tuition and fees —
renewable
Criteria: merit and need based;
Sault Area High School gradu­
ate who is a well-rounded
student and demonstrates
leadership skills and dedica­
tion to their community;
minimum 2.0 GPA.
Note: If an eligible high school
senior is not available, the
scholarship may be awarded to
an LSSU student from Sault
Ste. Marie, Michigan with at
least 26 earned LSSU credits
and meets the eligibility
requirements. This scholarship
may not be awarded in con­
junction with or in place of an
athletic scholarship.
Selected by: recommendation of the
Sault Area High School Faculty
Honor Committee
About the donor: Former president
and CEO of the Chicago
Tribune Co., Robert Hunt was
bom and raised in Sault Ste.
Marie, Michigan. He worked
at the Chicago Tribune Co.
from 1950 to 1985 and went on
to become president and
publisher of the New York Daily
News. This scholarship was
established by Mrs. Sharon
Hunt and the McCormick
Tribune Foundation.
International Studies Scholarship
Value: variable — non-renewable
Criteria: established to support
international student study.
These funds may be used for
tutoring, ESL support, or other
academic needs of students.
These funds may also be used
to support international
exchanges.
Selected by: recommendation by the
International Studies Office
with approval of the director of
International Studies and the
vice president/provost.

John Kalesky Memorial Endowed
Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit and need based;
based on high school grades,
ACT scores and class rank;
may be granted to current
LSSU students with at least 26
earned LSSU credits and a
minimum 3.0 GPA
Curriculum: geology
About the donor: This scholarship
was established in memory of
John Kalesky, a 1985 LSSU
geology alumnus. In 1987, he
was a recipient of the presti­
gious American Association of
Petroleum Geologists Founda­
tion Award.
Ernest Kemp Endowed Scholarship
Value: variable — minimum $600;
renewable
Criteria: merit based; based on high
school grades, ACT scores and
class rank; may be granted to
current LSSU students with at
least 26 earned LSSU credits
and a minimum 3.0 GPA
Curriculum: geology
About the donor: Professor Kemp
was one of the original instruc­
tors of the Sault Branch of
Michigan Technological
University in 1946. The worldrenowned geologist was the
recipient of LSSU's Distin­
guished Citizen Award in 1981,
the first and only full-time
faculty member to be selected
for the award. He retired in
1980 and was awarded dean
emeritus status, but continued
teaching at LSSU until 1993.
George and Virginia Lahodny
Endowment Scholarship
Value: minimum $500 — renewable
Criteria: merit based; based on high
school grades; ACT scores and
class rank; may be granted to
current LSSU students or
transfer students
About the donor: George Lahodny
served on the LSSC Board of
control and was the board
chair at the time of his death in
1982. Mr. and Mrs. Lahodny
established their named

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�scholarship in 1979 as a further
testimony to their support and
commitment to Lake Superior
State College.

was a longtime city commis­
sioner, supporter of LSSU, and
active in many Sault Ste. Marie
organizations.

Larson-Prohazka Memorial
Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit and need based;
based on GPA, ACT score and
high school class rank; prefer­
ence will be given to students
with Upper Peninsula ties and
a cumulative GPA of 2.8 or
higher; graduate or near
graduate of an Upper Penin­
sula high school that the
student attended for at least
three years; may be awarded to
current LSSU students with at
least 26 earned LSSU credits if
an eligible high school student
is not available
About the donor: Established by the
Larson and Prohazka families
who believe strongly in the
importance of providing
opportunities for the youth of
Michigan's Upper Peninsula.

James C. and Melissa H. Myers
Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit and need based;
selection based on high school
GPA, ACT score and high
school class rank
About the donor: James and Melissa
Myers were one of the six
original families who started
the Michigan College of
Mining and Technology in
1946. Jim was inducted into
the LSSU Hall of Fame as "The
Father of the School's Intercol­
legiate Athletic Program" in
recognition of his effort and
vision to build a first-class
athletic program and univer­
sity. Melissa was a vital link
between the college and the
community.

LSSU Foundation Endowed
Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit and need based; for
Michigan resident or non­
resident students; available to
high school seniors, commu­
nity college graduates and
LSSU students who are en­
rolled full-time with at least 26
earned LSSU credits; selection
is based on GPA, ACT scores
and class rank (GPA only for
upperclass students)
About the donor: Established in 1986
to assist academically qualified
students with financial need.
Bill Munsell Endowed
Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit and need based;
graduate of a Chippewa, Luce
or Mackinac county public
school; based on GPA, ACT
scores and class rank
About the donor: Bill Munsell was
LSSU's first financial aid
director, and served from 1967
until his retirement in 1998. He

Leslie O'Polka Memorial
Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: need based; graduate of
DeTour High School; may be
granted to current LSSU
student with at least 26 earned
LSSU credits if a high school
senior is not eligible
About the donor: Leslie Opolka was
a senior in the LSSU Business
Administration Program and
employed in the LSSU Physical
Plant Department at the time
of her death in 1992.
Chase and Stella Osborn
Endowed Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit and need based;
based on GPA, ACT score and
high school class rank
About the donor: Established
through a bequest of Stella B.
Osborn, wife of the former
governor of Michigan, Chase S.
Osborn.
John D. Peacock Award
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit and need based;
must have part-time employ-

ment while attending LSSU;
minimum 2.0 GPA
About the donor: John Peacock,
former judge and Detroit
attorney, moved his family to
Sault Ste. Marie in 1973 where
he continued to practice law
for 20 years. In 1995, he
received the LSSU Distin­
guished Citizen Award. In
1998, the coffeehouse in the
Walker Cisler Student and
Conference Center was named
in his honor — "Peacock Cove"
in recognition of his family's
commitment to the students of
LSSU.
Frank and Marion Pingatore
Memorial Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit and need based;
Sault Area High School gradu­
ate; based on GPA, ACT score
and high school class rank;
may be granted to current
LSSU students with at least 26
earned LSSU credits and a
minimum 3.0 GPA, if a Sault
Area High School graduate is
not available.
About the donor: Frank and Marion
were longtime residents of
Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan.
They operated Aunt Marion's
Food Market and Aunt
Marion's Norgetown Laundry
and Dry Cleaning business.
Ross N. Roe Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit based; must be
enrolled at least half time (six
or more credits); incoming
freshmen students must have a
2.5 or higher GPA; continuing
students must have a cumula­
tive GPA of 3.0 or higher;
applicants must also be a
volunteer in regard to the 1-500
Snowmobile Race or a member
of the volunteer's family.
Selected by: recommendation by the
1-500 Snowmobile Committee
About the donor: This scholarship
was established through a gift
from Ross Roe, a longtime
Sault Ste. Marie businessman.
In 1969, he was instrumental in

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�the origination of the Interna­
tional 1-500 Snowmobile Race,
which is held each February in
Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan.
C.G. "Sandy" Sanderson
Endowed Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit based; graduates of
an Upper Peninsula high
school; based on GPA, ACT
scores and class rank
About the donor: "Sandy" Sanderson
was a local aviator-business­
man and longtime Sault Ste.
Marie resident. He was one of
the most highly decorated
pilots in World War II.
Sault/Loretto High School
Memorial Scholarship
Value: $500 — renewable
Criteria: merit based; graduates of
Sault Area High School;
selection is based on GPA, ACT
score and high school class
rank; if a graduating senior is
not available, the scholarship
may be awarded to a current
LSSU student who is a Sault
High graduate.
About the donor: This scholarship
was established in 1990 by a
group of Sault/Loretto High
graduates to assist Sault High
graduates attending LSSU.
Catherine M. Sherry Memorial
Scholarship
Value: $1,000 — non-renewable
Criteria: merit based; graduating
Sault Area High School senior
that is admitted to LSSU by
April 1 of their senior year;
minimum 3.25 GPA.
Selected by: recommended by the
Sault Area High School Faculty
Honor Committee
About the donor: Catherine Sherry
came to the United States in
1930 from County Monaghan,
Ireland. She was the mother of
eight children, all of whom
went to LSSU. It was because
of the Sherry family's contin­
ued support of Lake State that
son, John, established this
scholarship in his mother's
memory.

Dr. Kenneth J. Shouldice
Memorial Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit based; enrolled at
least half time at the main
campus or regional location;
incoming freshmen must have
a 3.0 or higher high school
GPA; currently enrolled LSSU
students with at least 26 earned
LSSU credits and maintain a
3.0 or higher college GPA
About the donor: This scholarship
was named in honor of Dr.
Kenneth J. Shouldice, the first
president of Lake Superior
State University (1965-82) and
who led LSSU through its most
significant period of growth to
date.
Judson "Bucky" Swart Soo Lions
Club Memorial Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit based; graduate of a
Chippewa, Luce or Mackinac
County high school
Note: If there is not an eligible
candidate from Chippewa,
Luce or Mackinac County, a
candidate from the Eastern
Upper Peninsula may be
considered. In the event a
graduating senior is not
available for the scholarship, it
may be awarded to a current
LSSU student who is a gradu­
ate of a high school in
Chippewa, Luce or Mackinac
County
Curriculum: business and/or
economics
About the donor: Judson "Bucky"
Swart was a career banker at
the former Sault Bank. He was
a lifelong resident of Sault Ste.
Marie and a strong supporter
of LSSU athletics. He was also
a longtime active member of
the Soo Lions Club.
Earl and Minnie Walker
Endowment Scholarship
Value: variable — up to full tuition
— renewable
Criteria: merit and need based
About the donor: Established in
memory of Earl and Minnie
Walker, longtime residents and

community leaders of Strongs,
Michigan. The Walkers valued
education and encouraged
their children and others to
pursue a college education.
Robert O. Wallis C-MARSP
Memorial Scholarship
(formerly Chippewa-Mackinac Area
Retired School Personnel Scholarship)
Value: variable; recipients may
reapply annually
Criteria: merit and need based;
resident from Chippewa or
Mackinac County; currently
enrolled LSSU students with at
least 26 earned LSSU credits
and have a minimum of 3.0
GPA; must be pursuing a
profession in the field of
teaching (preference will be
given to fifth-year teaching
students).
About the donor: Robert O. Wallis
was an educator for over 30
years, having served 28 years
with the Sault Ste. Marie Public
School System as a teacher,
coach, athletic director and
principal.
Lottie, Florence and Dorothy
Weinreich Memorial Scholarship
Value: $1000 — renewable
Criteria: merit based; preference
given to graduates of an EUP
high school
About the donor: This memorial
scholarship was established in
memory of Lottie, Florence and
Dorothy Weinreich, longtime
residents of Sault Ste. Marie.
Harold Weiss Memorial
Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit and need based;
minimum 3.0 GPA; Michigan
resident
Curriculum: criminal justice
About the donor: Harold Weiss was
a retired member of the Michi­
gan State Police where he
served as a trooper, a fire
marshal officer and a detective.
He served at various posts
throughout Michigan with his
final post being St. Ignace.

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�Eugene Welch Endowment
Scholarship
Value: variable — up to full tuition
and books; renewable
Criteria: merit and need based;
must be a resident of Michigan
About the donor: The Eugene L.
Welch Endowment Scholarship
was established by Barbara
Welch Buchanan to honor her
father. Eugene Welch owned
and operated Welch's Service,
a Chrysler dealership and
Welch's Motel during his
longtime business career.
449th Bombardment Wing
Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit based; entering
freshmen that have graduated
from high schools in
Chippewa, Luce or Mackinac
county
About the donor: Officers and
civilian employees of
Kincheloe Air Force Base's
449th Bombardment Wing
established this scholarship to
express their appreciation and
friendship to the tri-county
area.

Current Students
Students that did not receive a
scholarship upon entering LSSU
may compete for one of these
scholarships. Scholarship "sign
up" periods are held in October
and February each year for avail­
able scholarships.
All recipients in this section are
selected by the Financial Aid
Committee (unless otherwise
stated) and may choose any degree
curriculum offered by the Univer­
sity (unless otherwise stated).
All renewable scholarships are
based on the recipient meeting
the University's scholarship
renewal criteria.
Russell D. Bruce Recreation
Department Scholarship
Value: variable — non-renewable
Criteria: minimum 3.0 GPA; based
on leadership and service

contributions to tire Recreation
Club and Lake Superior State
University; awarded at the
conclusion of the spring
semester of the junior year
Selected by: recommendation of the
Recreation Department
Curriculum: recreation
About the donor: Dr. Russell Bruce
was the first department head
(1976-1987) of recreation
disciplines at LSSU.
Canadian Information Processing
Society Scholarship
Value: variable — non-renewable
Criteria: merit based
Curriculum: computer science
Central Savings Bank Scholarship
Value: variable up to tuition and
books — renewable
Criteria: minimum 3.0 GPA after
two or more semesters of
study; applicants must submit
a resume and a transcript of
grades; preference to students
who have graduated from high
school in the Eastern Upper
Peninsula or the Algoma
District of Ontario who have
an interest in seeking full-time
employment in the field of
banking in the Eastern Upper
Peninsula
Curriculum: finance and economics
About the donor: Central Savings
Bank established their scholar­
ship in 1990. Their main office
is located in Sault Ste. Marie
and is the only longtime locally
owned bank in the EUP. This
scholarship provides assistance
to a student who intends on
pursuing a career in banking in
the EUP. The bank also pro­
vides part-time employment
during the school year.
Marion and Raymond Chelberg
Outstanding Science Athlete
Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: minimum 3.0 GPA, dem­
onstrated leadership abilities
and excel in at least one varsity
sport; awarded at end of junior
year; earned at least 30 LSSU
credits

Curriculum: natural science
About the donor: The Chelbergs
were one of the original
families starting up the newly
opened Michigan College of
Mining and Technology
(MCMT), Sault Branch in 1946.
Together, Marian and
Raymond significantly en­
hanced the scientific, athletic
and cultural aspects of Sault
Ste. Marie and the surrounding
community.
Chippewa County Hospice
Scholarship
Value: $500 — non-renewable
Criteria: merit based; minimum
GPA of 3.0; junior or senior
status in the nursing program;
at least six credits per semester;
must submit a typed short
letter (150 words or less)
indicating interest in Hospice
and area of focus
Selected by: recommendation from
the Nursing Department
Curriculum: nursing
Ronald "Bud" Cooper
Endowment Scholarship
Value: variable — non-renewable
Criteria: The scholarship allocation
goes to women's sports on a
rotating basis if allowable by
NCAA regulations: softball,
tennis, volley ball and cross
country. The sports are listed
in priority order. In the event
that there is not an eligible
recipient according to the
rotation above, a student from
the sport next in line should be
selected. The displaced sport
reverts to the next year's top
priority.
Selected by: recommendation by the
Athletic Department
About the donor: Ronald "Bud"
Cooper spent more than 30
years of his life as an athlete,
coach and athletic director at
LSSU. In that time, he demon­
strated a tremendous loyalty to
his teammates, staff and the
University. Bud is one of two
men instrumental in establish­
ing a hockey program and the
Athletic Hall of Fame.

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�Criminal Justice Scholarship
Value: $500 — non-renewable
Criteria: merit and need based;
juniors or seniors in the
criminal justice program;
minimum 3.0 GPA; enrolled
full time; involvement in
extracurricular college activities
Selection: recommendation by the
Criminal Justice Department
Curriculum: criminal justice
About the donor: In 1984, Patrick
Shannon established the
Criminal Justice Scholarship.
Patrick Shannon served as
Chippewa County's prosecut­
ing attorney for 17 1/2 years.
He is currently assistant
superintendent for the Sault
Area Schools.
Robert Curtis American Society
for Metals Scholarship
Value: $250 (Canadian funds) —
non-renewable
Criteria: Canadian citizen who has
graduated from an Ontario
high school; must be in the top
one-half of graduating class;
must submit references from
two non-relatives
Curriculum: engineering
About the donor: Robert Curtis was
an LSSU professor of engineer­
ing technology for 21 years
until his retirement in 1986.
Following retirement, he
became a world traveler. In
1989, he was killed in a plane
crash near Abilene, Texas en
route to the Far East.
Vivian M. Day Endowed Nursing
Scholarship
Value: variable — non-renewable
Criteria: merit based; earned at
least 26 LSSU credits; demon­
strated leadership and dedica­
tion to the profession; gradu­
ated from an Upper Peninsula
high school; be enrolled as a
full-time nursing student;
minimum 3.0 GPA
Selected by: recommendation by the
Nursing Department
About the donor: This scholarship
was established in 1995 by
Maurice and Vivian Day to
honor Mrs. Day who was a
longtime registered nurse.

Tempie Dubow Memorial
Scholarship
Value: variable — non-renewable
Criteria: merit based; at least
sophomore status; minimum
2.75 GPA; demonstrated ability
to relate to others, including
patients; local applicants get
top consideration
Selected by: recommendation by the
Nursing Department
Curriculum: nursing
About the donor: This scholarship
was established in memory of
Tempie Dubow, a 1973 LSSU
nursing graduate. Tempie
exemplified the spirit of
nursing.
Dr. Arthur Duwe Memorial
Scholarship
Value: variable — non-renewable
Criteria: merit based; may be a
Michigan resident or non­
resident, enrolled full time;
minimum 3.0 GPA
Selected by: recommendation by the
Biology and Chemistry Depart­
ment. Applicants will apply
for the scholarship during the
spring semester of their junior
year; award will commence fall
semester of the applicant's
senior year; one recipient shall
be recommended each year
from qualified applicants
Curriculum: awarded to a senior
medical technology student for
his/her year of internship. If a
qualified medical technology
student is not available, the
award may be given to a senior
in biology, fisheries and
wildlife, or environmental
science.
About the donor: Dr. Arthur Duwe
was an LSSU faculty member
of the Biology-Chemistry
Department from 1968 until his
death in 1991. In 1988, he was
given the honor of professor
emeritus.
Alana Eitrem Memorial
Endowment Award
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit and need based;
admitted to the nursing
program; graduated from a

Chippewa County high school;
minimum 2.0 GPA
Selected by: recommendation by the
Nursing Department
Curriculum: nursing
About the donor: Family and friends
established this award in
memory of Alana Eitrem, a
nursing student from 1984-86.
Jim Fallis Endowed Athletic Fund
Value: variable — non-renewable
Criteria: merit based; earned at
least 26 LSSU credits; have
been an All-American honoree
the previous academic year; be
an enrolled student athlete and
eligible per NCAA rules
covering participation in
varsity sports at LSSU; mini­
mum 2.5 GPA; due to NCAA
rules, an individual who is
receiving full equivalency
grant-in-aid is not eligible; in
the event that no student
athletes meet these guidelines,
the selection committee may
select an individual who has
excelled in his or her sport and
in the classroom
Selected by: recommendation by the
Athletic Department
About the donor: The award is
named after Jim Fallis, the first
four-time All-American at
LSSC. Jim coached and taught
for 12 years at LSSU and
served as the University's
director of Athletics from 19861993.
Fine and Performing Arts
Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit based; incoming
freshmen student must have a
minimum 3.0 GPA; current
students must have a mini­
mum 3.0 GPA
Curriculum: any degree curriculum
offered by the University with
preference given to students
majoring in one or more of the
Fine and Performing Arts
programs
Geology Club Scholarship
Value: variable — non-renewable
Criteria: merit based; junior or
senior status; active member-

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�ship in the Geology Club;
exceptionally good academic
record in geology; earned at
least 26 LSSU credits
Selected by: recommendation by the
Geology Department
Curriculum: geology
About the donor: The purpose of the
Geology Club is to foster
personal and professional
growth through geologyrelated activities. Established
in 1982, the scholarship is
funded by proceeds from the
sale of a geology lab manual
written by Professor Lew
Brown and LSSU geology
students.
Gerontological Nursing
Scholarship
Value: $500 — non-renewable
Criteria: minimum 3.0 GPA; earned
at least 26 LSSU credits;
demonstrated interest in
serving elderly clients
Selected by: recommendation of the
Nursing Department
Curriculum: nursing
About the donor: This scholarship
was established in 1993 by
Mar}'Anne Shannon, who is a
certified clinical nurse special­
ist in gerontology and a
member of the LSSU nursing
faculty.
Gilbert Gleason Fisheries and
Wildlife Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable for
senior year
Criteria: merit based; junior or
senior status; students who do
not qualify for federal grants;
earned at least 56 LSSU credits;
minimum 3.0 GPA prior to the
fall of the junior year
Selected by: recommendation from
the Biological Science Depart­
ment
Curriculum: fisheries and wildlife;
biology major may be consid­
ered if there are no eligible
fisheries and wildlife majors
About the donor: This scholarship
was established by family and
friends in honor of Gilbert
Gleason, professor emeritus of
LSSU, where he taught and

advised in the Biological
Science Department for 28
years.
William R. Gregory Trust Fund
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit based; junior status;
minimum 3.0 GPA
Curriculum: engineering, math­
ematics, business, biology or
fisheries and wildlife manage­
ment
About the donor: William R. Gre­
gory, former president of
Edison Sault Electric Company,
currently serves as a member
of the LSSU Board of Trustees
and the LSSU Foundation
Board. He received LSSU's
Distinguished Citizen Award
in 1986. He has actively
supported the University for
over 25 years.
Donald Hastings Memorial
Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit based; may be
Michigan residents or non­
residents; enrolled full time;
minimum 3.0 GPA
Selected by: recommendation of the
Psychology Department
Curriculum: junior majoring in
psychology
About the donor: This scholarship
was established in memory of
Donald W. Hastings, assistant
professor of psychology from
1971-73.
Lambda/School of Business
Scholarship Endowment
Value: $500 — non-renewable
Criteria: merit based; junior or
senior status; earned at least 26
LSSU credits; minimum 3.0
GPA; demonstrated campus/
community leadership and
dedication to working in the
business profession
Selected by: recommendation by the
Lambda/School of Business
Scholarship Committee
Curriculum: business
About the donor: This endowment
award was created by contri­
butions from business and
Lambda alumni. The fund
drive was spearheaded by Dr.

Madan Saluja, professor of
business at LSSU.
Dixie Stanley Light and Morton
Light Nursing Growth Scholarship
Value: variable up to $1,500 —
renewable
Criteria: merit and need based;
registered nurse of Michigan or
Ontario admitted to the LSSU
baccalaureate nursing post­
licensure track; enrolled in a
minimum of one LSSU nursing
or support course each semes­
ter during the academic year;
minimum 3.0 GPA; must
submit a 500-word essay to
explain their valuing of nurs­
ing as a service and a career
Selected by: recommendation by
Nursing Department
Curriculum: nursing post-licensure
track
About the donor: Dr. Dixie Light was
a member of the nursing
faculty and the Nursing
Department chair at LSSU. Mr.
Morton Light was a school
psychologist in the Sault Area
Public Schools for a number of
years and was a strong sup­
porter of nursing.
Mae Markstrom Nursing
Scholarship
Value: full tuition — non-renewable
Criteria: merit based; must be at
least sophomore status; mini­
mum 3.25 GPA; resident of
Michigan; must show demon­
strated leadership and commit­
ment to nursing; preference
will be given to members of the
Lake Superior State Nursing
Association or Michigan
Nurses' Association
Selected by: recommendation by the
Nursing Department
Curriculum: nursing
About the donor: Richard Adkins, a
1972 LSSU nursing graduate,
established this scholarship to
honor the efforts of Dr. Mae
Markstrom. Dr. Markstrom
was a longtime department
head and dean of the School of
Health and Human Services.
She was a visionary who met
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�nursing profession and greatly
influenced the lives of her
students.
Thomas J. O'Neil Memorial
Scholarship
Value: $1000 — renewable
Criteria: merit and need based;
resident of the Eastern U.P.;
earned at least 26 LSSU credits;
minimum 3.0 GPA
Note: If there is not an eligible
candidate from the E.U.P.,
Michigan residents may be
considered
Curriculum: human services. If
there is not an eligible human
services major, a student
entering into the field of
teaching may be considered
About the donor: This scholarship
was established in memory of
Thomas J. O'Neil, longtime
employee of LSSU, who
believed strongly in helping
others and the importance of
an education.
Stellanova Osborn Scholarship in
Political Science &amp; History
Value: variable — non-renewable
Criteria: merit and need based;
resident of Michigan; mini­
mum of sophomore status;
academic performance and
potential for leadership in his
or her chosen field
Selected by: recommendation by a
committee of political science
and historians appointed by
the head of the Social Sciences
and Human Services Depart­
ment
Curriculum: political science or
history
About the donor: Stella Osborn was
a noted author, lecturer and
philanthropist. Her literary
works, dating from 1940 until
1982, include a variety of books
of poetry, Northivoods Tales and
articles on her husband,
Michigan Governor chase
Osborn.
Franklin Otis Award
Value: variable — non-renewable
Criteria: earned at least 26 LSSU
credits; minimum 2.5 GPA
overall and minimum 3.0 GPA

in computer science and
mathematics courses; must be
a resident of Michigan, Wiscon­
sin or Ontario at time of
application. Applicants should
send letter of application
addressing his/her qualifica­
tions to the designated math­
ematics faculty member the
first week of October.
Selected by: recommendation by the
Mathematics and Computer
Science Department
Curriculum: computer science or
math
About the donor: This scholarship
was established in memory of
Franklin F. Otis, professor of
mathematics from 1948-1978.
He was posthumously in­
ducted into the LSSU Athletic
Hall of Fame in 1999 for his
invaluable contributions to the
Laker Athletic Program.
Parker True Value Hardware
Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: need based; must be a full­
time student; earned at least 26
credits in a business adminis­
tration major; must have
graduated from a high school
in Chippewa, Mackinac or
Luce County
Curriculum: business administra­
tion
About the donor: This scholarship
was established by Warren and
Beverley Parker, owners of
Parker True Value Hardware
located in Sault Ste. Marie.
Dr. Harry Pike Award
Value: variable — non-renewable
Criteria: merit and need based; all
student athletes from Michigan
are encouraged to apply
Note: This annual scholarship will
be awarded on a rotating basis,
if allowable by NCAA regula­
tions, to a sport not fully
funded and not supplemented
by the "Bud" Cooper Endowed
Scholarship in a given year.
The sports will be listed by
priority to determine the
rotation basis. In the event
there is no eligible recipient

according to the rotation list, a
student from the sport next in
line will be selected. The
displaced sport will revert to
the next year's top priority.
Selected by: recommendation by the
Athletic Department
About the donor: Dr. Harry Pike
started his career at LSSC as
Dean of Students in July 1969
and served in various adminis­
trative capacities, retiring as
vice president for Student
Services in April 1997. His
steady support of athletics as a
vital cog in the student-service
operations at LSSU, coupled
with his 28 years of service to
the University, is testimony in
naming an athletic scholarship
in his honor.
Registered Nurses of Ontario
Scholarship
Value: variable — non-renewable
Criteria: merit based; minimum 3.0
GPA; must be Canadian RN
returning to complete
bachelor's degree; students can
be full or part time; must write
a 500-word essay
Selected by: recommendation by the
Nursing Department
Curriculum: nursing
Christopher W. Reinke
Endowment Award
Value: variable — non-renewable
Criteria: merit and need based;
sophomore status only; GPA
between 2.0 and 3.0; sincere
interest and dedication in the
natural resources technology
field
Selected by: recommendation by the
Natural Resource Technology
Department
Curriculum: natural resources
technology
About the donor: This scholarship
was established by family and
friends of Chris Reinke, a
natural resource technology
(NRT) student, 1986-87.
Gerald Samson Mathematics
Scholarship
Value: Variable — non-renewable
Criteria: merit based

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�Selected by: recommendation by the
Mathematics Department
faculty
Curriculum: computer and math­
ematical sciences
About the donor: This scholarship
was established by Professor
Samson, a longtime faculty
member.
Sault Ste. Marie Business and
Professional Women's Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: student who has returned
to college after at least a twoyear interruption and who has
established a college cumula­
tive GPA of 3.0 after two
semesters of study; restricted
to applicants from Chippewa,
Mackinac or Luce County
About the donor: Established in
1967, this scholarship has
assisted the non-traditional
student in pursuing their
educational goals.
Milton Scherer Memorial
Endowed Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit based; awarded
annually to a sophomore;
minimum 3.0 GPA
Selected by: recommendation by the
School of Arts, Letters and
Social Sciences
Curriculum: major in history with
minor in geography
About the donor: This scholarship
was established in memory of
Milton Scherer, assistant
professor of history and
geography from 1948 to 1965.
SMO Foundation Endowed
Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit and need based;
sophomore status; must be a
resident of Chippewa, Macki­
nac or Luce County; minimum
3.5 GPA
Curriculum: pre-medicine or pre­
pharmacy
About the donor: This scholarship
was established by the Stanley
Tomcyek family (Stanley,
Mabel and Orin), longtime
residents of Sault Ste. Marie,
Michigan.

Society of American Military
Engineers Scholarship
Value: variable — non-renewable
Criteria: merit based; applications
to be made to the dean of the
School of Engineering Technol­
ogy and Mathematics
Selected by: recommendation of the
SAME Executive Committee
Curriculum: engineering or engi­
neering technology

Curriculum: health care field
About the donor: The endowment
was established in 1994 with a
$25,000 bequest by a client in
an Indiana-affiliated facility to
Tendercare (Michigan) Inc.
The funds were, in turn,
donated to LSSU. Tendercare
(Michigan) Inc. is the largest
long-term care provider in the
state of Michigan.

Edward and Hazel Stephenson
Foundation Scholarship
Value: variable — non-renewable
Criteria: merit based; minimum 3.0
GPA; must be a full-time
student; earned at least 26
LSSU credits
About the donor: The Edward C. and
Hazel L. Stephenson Founda­
tion was established in 1969 for
the sole purpose of providing
grants to schools, colleges and
universities. The LSSU
Stephenson Scholarship was
established in 1976 and ben­
efits more students than any
single scholarship fund at the
University.

Chippewa County War Memorial
Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship
Value: $500 — non-renewable
Criteria: merit based; full-time
nursing student; sophomore or
junior status; minimum 3.0
GPA; graduated from a
Chippewa County high school
Note: If there is no qualifying
candidate, a graduate from an
E.U.P. high school may be
considered
Selected by: recommendation by the
Nursing Department
Curriculum: nursing
About the donor: Beginning with a
small group of six members in
1903, the auxiliary has become
a dynamic arm of the hospital,
numbering approximately 250
members and performing
many functions that aid
patients and employees.

Straits Area Ostomy Association
Scholarship
Value: variable — non-renewable
Criteria: merit and need based;
minimum 3.0 GPA; earned at
least 26 LSSU credits
Selected by: recommendation by the
Nursing Department
Curriculum: nursing
About the donor: The Straits Area
Ostomy Association of Petoskey was established in 1974
and represents Michigan's
Northern Lower Peninsula and
the Eastern Upper Peninsula.
The chapter's primary objec­
tive is to assist the emotional
and social rehabilitation of the
ostomy patient.
Tendercare Endowment
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit and need based;
minimum 3.0 GPA; earned at
least 26 LSSU credits
Selected by: recommendation by the
School of Health and Human
Services

War Memorial Hospital Medical
Staff Nursing Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit and need based;
must be college sophomores or
juniors in the BSN or BSN
completion program as full- or
part-time students; must be
from the tri-county area;
minimum 3.0 GPA
Selected by: recommendation by the
Nursing Department and a
member of the War Memorial
Hospital staff
Curriculum: nursing
About the donor: This scholarship
was established and funded by
the War Memorial Hospital
medical staff to assist eligible
students enrolled in the
nursing program at LSSU.

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�Chris Yanni Memorial Award
Value: variable — non-renewable
Criteria: merit based; recipient must
be one of the top-seven runners
of the LSSU men's cross
country team; made significant
contributions to the success of
the cross country program;
minimum 2.0 GPA; be a citizen
of Canada or the United States
(preference will be given to
those applicants from Northern
Ontario or Michigan); must
have run for the LSSU cross
country team for at least one
full season and be returning to
LSSU and competing for the
cross country team the follow­
ing year; must be a strong
advocate for athletics and the
virtues of clean, healthy living
Selected by: recommendation by the
Athletic Department
About the donor: This award was
established by friends and
family in memory of Chris
Yanni, who had a strong
interest in outdoor recreational
activities and a concern for the
protection of natural resources.
The following scholarships may be
awarded to current students based on
availability:
Kurt and Mary Brammer
John E. Brown Memorial
Scholarship
Fine &amp; Performing Arts
Scholarship
H. Fletcher Distinguished
Scholarship
Dennis Hardt Memorial
Scholarship
Philip Hart Memorial Scholarship
Frank &amp; Gladys Hoholik
Scholarship

Memorials
Substantial funds have been contributed to the University's Endow­
ment Scholarship Fund in memory of the following individuals:
Milton Bays
David Blair
Beverly Brennen Booth
Matthew Howie
Maurice Hunt
Donald Lenick
Howard and Hollis MacDonald
Arvid Norlin
Mary Lou Peacock
Linda Pike

Orlando Pingatore
Dr. Thomas Robinson Sr.
Minnie Etta Shobbrook
Bernard M. Smith
Lynn Steppig
E.J. "Shine" Sundstrom
Viggo J. Thomsen
Christopher Yanni
Prof. Stephen P. Youngs

Scholarship
George &amp; Virginia Lahodny
Endowment Scholarship
Larson/Prohazka Memorial
Scholarship
LSSU Foundation Endowed
Scholarship
Bill Munsell Scholarship
Leslie O'Polka Memorial
Scholarship
Frank &amp; Marion Pingatore
Memorial Scholarship
Ross N. Roe Scholarship
Sault/Loretto High School
Memorial Scholarship
Dr. Kenneth J. Shouldice
Memorial Scholarship
Bucky Swart Soo Lions Club
Memorial Scholarship
Robert O. Wallis — C-MARSP
Memorial Scholarship
Chippewa County War Memorial
Auxiliary Scholarship
Harold Weiss Memorial
Scholarship
See Additional Scholarships for
Incoming Freshmen for more details.

Hudson, Coates &amp; Kline
Scholarship
Robert M. Hunt Memorial
Scholarship
John Kalesky Memorial Endowed
Scholarship
Ernest Kemp Endowed
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�Other Scholarships

3.

have scored at Level 1 (ex­
ceeded Michigan standards) or
Level 2 (met Michigan stan­
dards) on mathematics, read­
ing, science and writing, or
passed at least two of the
above-specified subject tests
and scored in the top 25
percent on the ACT or SAT.

4.

have graduated from a Michi­
gan high school or passed the
General Educational Develop­
ment (GED) test.

5.

never have been convicted of a
felony involving assault,
physical injury or death.

Michigan Competitive
Scholarship
These State scholarships range
from $100 to $1,200 at Lake Supe­
rior State University. Applicants
must:
1.

have been continuous residents
of Michigan for a 12-month
period before July 1 of the
award year.

2.

be a high school graduate.

3.

participate in the National
American College Test (ACT)
and attain a qualifying score.

4.

not have engaged in any
university, normal school,
junior college or other ad­
vanced training following
graduation from high school
and prior to the qualifying
examination.

5.

have complied with all other
provisions of the law and rules
and regulations adopted by the
authority.

6.

demonstrate financial need.

Good academic standing with at
least a 2.00 grade point average
and meeting satisfactory progress
requirements is required to renew a
scholarship. High school seniors
must obtain ACT test registration
materials from their high school
counselor and mail them before the
deadline for the December ACT
examination.

Michigan Merit Award
Scholarship
Established in 1999 to benefit Class
of 2000 high school graduates, this
new program rewards the students
who meet these eligibility require­
ments. Recipient must:
1.

be a Michigan resident.

2.

have completed the Michigan
Educational Assessment
Program (MEAP) test in high
school.

The Michigan Merit Award is a
merit-based scholarship, based on
student achievement only. Finan­
cial need is not a consideration.
Students may receive up to $2,500
for academic year 2000-2001.
Beginning with the high school
graduating class of 2005, there will
be an additional award of up to
$500 for students who perform
well on the 7th and 8th grade
MEAP tests.

Grant Programs
Federal Pell Grants
All students filing the FAFSA are
automatically reviewed for Pell
Grant eligibility. Pell Grants
provide assistance to which other
forms of aid may be added. A
distinguishing feature of this
program is a central concept of
entitlement, guaranteeing those
who demonstrate financial need
will receive a grant based on that
need and on the cost of education
at the post-secondary school they
choose to attend.
Pell Grant amounts vary according
to the year. Check with the Finan­
cial Aid Office for details.
To be eligible for a Pell Grant,
students must:
1.

be determined to have finan­
cial need.

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�2.

be undergraduates accepted
for admission and enrolled in
eligible programs and meet
satisfactory progress standards.

3.

be U.S. citizens or permanent
residents or qualified Jay
Treaty students.

4.

not be in default on a Stafford
or Perkins Student Loan, and
not owe a refund for a Pell
Grant or other federal aid.

5.

not be disqualified due to prior
drug offense convictions.

Although awards are made
through the University, the U.S.
Department of Education deter­
mines eligibility. The University
Financial Aid Office uses a stan­
dard procedure established by the
Department of Education to
calculate the award.
To apply, complete the Free Appli­
cation for Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA). Forms are available at
high schools, colleges and financial
aid offices.

Federal Supplemental
Educational Opportunity
Grants
The Higher Education Act of 1965
created this program of financial
assistance to help college students
with the greatest financial need.
Supplemental Educational Oppor­
tunity Grants may be used to meet
all or part of student financial need
(up to $4000 in any one year).
Financial need is the primary
consideration in the selection of
grant recipients. Priority is given
to the neediest Pell Grant recipi­
ents. Recipients are selected from
those applying for all forms of
financial aid.
Recipients of this award must
reapply each year and maintain the
regular satisfactory progress
standards to be considered for a
renewal award.

The Lake Superior State
Board of Trustees Grant
Program
This program provides assistance
to incoming and currently enrolled
students based on financial need.
Preference is given to those whose
financial need is greater than onehalf the cost of education. Recipi­
ents must be Michigan residents
and enrolled full time.

Michigan Adult Part-time
Grant
Established in 1986 to aid indepen­
dent students with financial need
who are enrolled for three to 11
credit hours, self-supporting, out of
high school at least two years,
Michigan residents for prior 12
months, U.S. citizens and making
satisfactory academic progress.
Maximum grant is $600 a year and
limited to two years of study.

Michigan Educational
Opportunity Grant
Established in 1986, this grant
provides up to $1000 a year to
Michigan residents enrolled at least
half time. Recipients must be
Michigan residents for the past 12
months, make satisfactory aca­
demic progress and demonstrate
financial need.

Michigan Tuition
Incentive Program (TIP)
The TIP Program pays tuition and
fees for students of lower-income
families. Eligible students must be
Michigan residents; be graduates
from high school or have obtained
a GED after May 1,1988 but before
reaching age 20; be accepted for
admission into an associate's
degree program; and file a TIP
application while in high school.
Applications are available from the
Family Independence Agency, high
school guidance and college
financial aid offices. Applications
must be filed before high school
graduation.

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�Loans

2.

full-time qualified provider of
early intervention services for
the disabled,

3.

full-time nurse or medical
technician,

4.

full-time law enforcement or
corrections officer,

5.

death or disability of the
student,

6.

full-time staff of Head Start
Educational Program,

7.

full-time provider of services to
high-risk children at a child or
family service agency.

Federal Perkins Loan
The Federal Carl Perkins Student
Loan program is for students
enrolled at least half time in an
eligible program who need a loan
to meet educational expenses.
Students may borrow up to $3,000
for each year of undergraduate
study. The maximum debt for
undergraduates is $15,000. The
amount awarded by the University
is generally less due to limited
funds.
Repayment begins nine months
after students graduate or leave
school for other reasons. There is a
10-year pay back period, at five
percent interest on the unpaid
balance of the loan principal.
The amount of the repayment
depends on the size of the debt and
ability to pay. In most cases,
students must pay at least $40 a
month. Any agreement for a lesser
amount must be attributable to
extraordinary circumstances such
as prolonged unemployment.
Default: If a student defaults on a
Perkins Loan and the school is
unable to collect, the federal
government will take action to
recover the loan. In cases of
bankruptcy, total or permanent
disability or death, loan obligations
are canceled.
Deferment of payment is available if:
1. you are enrolled and attending
as at least a half time student at
an institution of higher educa­
tion.
2.

for any period not to exceed
three (3) years
A. unable to find full-time
employment.
B. experiencing economic
hardship.

Cancellation: Loans may be
canceled for:
1.

certain types of teaching,

Federal Direct Student
Loan (Stafford Loan)
Qualified applicants must be a
United States citizen or eligible
alien. Students may borrow up to
$2,625 the first year of undergradu­
ate study, $3,500 as a sophomore
and $5,500 as a junior or senior.
The lifetime maximum amount is
$23,000. Eligibility is based on
financial need for subsidized loans.
Subsidized loans are eligible for
federal interest benefits. For
subsidized loans, the federal
government does not charge
interest while attending school at
least half time, during the sixmonth grace period, and during
deferments (postponements of
repayments). Financial need must
be shown to receive this type of
loan.
For students without financial
need, the Direct Loan Program
offers Direct Unsubsidized Loans.
The federal government charges
interest on these loans while
attending school, in the grace
period, or in deferment.
The student loan program is
administered through the Financial
Aid Office under the Direct Loan
Program. A three percent loan fee
is charged on all loans, under
federal law. Loans are disbursed in
two equal disbursements (one-half
in the fall semester; one-half in the
spring semester).

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�Once enrolled at Lake Superior
State University, students must
meet the satisfactory progress
standards to be eligible for addi­
tional loans. Students must file a
Free Application for Federal
Student Aid each year to qualify
for a student loan.
Repayment begins six months after
graduation or the date the student
attends school less than half time.
Interest rates are variable, not to
exceed 8.25 percent.

Federal Direct Parent
(PLUS) Loan
Parents may borrow up to the
difference between the cost of
education and other financial aid
for which the student is eligible.
The interest rate varies and is
based on 91-day treasury bill rates.
A four percent origination fee is
deducted from each of two dis­
bursements made in a school year.
Repayment begins within 60 days
of disbursements. Applications are
available at the Financial Aid
Office. Interest rates are variable
but cannot exceed nine percent.

Federal Nursing Student
Loan

Students must be certified as
eligible by the school, U.S. citizens
at least 18 years old, not in default
on any education loans and pass all
credit standards. Students who
cannot pass the credit standards
must have a qualified cosigner.
The minimum loan is $500 and
maximum is $10,000 per academic
year. Interest is fixed or variable.
Repayment is a minimum of $50 a
month and must be repaid within
25 years. Forbearance, which
allows postponing payment of
principle and interest, is possible
for a maximum of five years.
Forbearance periods are approved
for up to 12 months per request.
Applications are available at the
Financial Aid Office or by calling
the Student Loan Authority at
1-888-643-7521.

Canada Student Loans
Canadian students who need
financial help to enable full-time
studies directed toward a degree at
an institution of higher education
may apply for aid through the
Ontario Student Assistance Program.
To qualify for a loan, the student
must:
be a Canadian citizen or have
landed immigrant status;

2.

be a resident of a province that
participates in the plan;

3.

have attained a satisfactory
scholastic standard;

4.

be enrolled, or qualified to
enroll in a post-secondary
course of studies;

5.

be taking at least 60 percent
course load (eight credits);

6.

The Nursing Education Loan
Program provides loans of up to
$2500 a year for bachelor's degree
or completion nursing programs.
Eligibility requirements include
United States citizenship, enroll­
ment of at least half time and
demonstrated financial need
greater than one-half the cost of
education. Apply at the Financial
Aid Office.

1.

complete an application for
OSAP and send to address
indicated in OSAP booklet
with proper documentation,
fee and copy of Social Insur­
ance Card;

7.

bring Program Information
Form to the LSSU Registrar's
Office to be completed and
mailed by LSSU.

MI-LOAN Program
The Michigan Higher Education
Student Loan Authority of the
Michigan Department of Education
established the MI-LOAN Program
to assist students and their families
in meeting the cost of post-second­
ary education.

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�The loans are interest free for full­
time students and until six months
after graduation or termination of
full-time studies. After the inter­
est-free period has expired, stu­
dents are responsible for the
repayment of principal and the
interest on the outstanding balance
at a loan rate in effect when
repayment begins.
Application forms are available
from Student Awards Branch,
Ministry of Education and Train­
ing, P. O. Box 189 Red River Road,
4th Floor, Thunder Bay, Ontario
P7B 6G9. Telephone 1-807-343-7260.

are more than 500 positions open
on campus for full-time students.
Every effort is made to employ
students in areas of study provid­
ing a "learn while you earn"
situation. On-campus jobs include
work in laboratories, libraries,
maintenance, offices, switchboard
and food service areas. You can
earn approximately $1,500 during
the school year and up to $3,500 in
the summer with an on-campus job.
It is recommended that students on
academic probation do not con­
tinue or seek employment until
probationary status has been
corrected.

Short-Term Loan Funds
Bean Loan Fund
Valma L. Curtis Memorial Fund
Robert P. and Ella B. Hudson
Foundation, Inc. Loan Fund
Don Lenick Memorial Loan Fund
Shirley Light Memorial Loan Fund
Steinman Loan Fund.
Several short-term loan funds are
available. These funds provide
cash with a small loan to meet
immediate, temporary financial
problems.
Generally, loans up to $200 are
allowed for no longer than 30 days
during the school year when
classes are in session. These loans
are signature loans and do not bear
interest if repaid when due. A
minimum $10 service charge is
assessed on all loans.
Delinquent loans are subject to a 10
percent late penalty charge and
students are not eligible to borrow
for 12 months from the date the
loan is repaid. Loan applications
are obtained through the Financial
Aid Office.

Campus Employment
How to Apply
If you are interested in working on
campus, you may apply at the
Office of Human Resources. There

Student Emergency
Fund
Established in 2000 through the
Bud Mansfield Endowment, this
fund is used to assist students in
crisis. Application for funds is
made at the Financial Aid Office.
Students with insufficient re­
sources to meet textbook needs or
other obligations may apply for
one-time assistance through this
fund.

Federal College Work
Study
If you can demonstrate financial
need and need a job to help pay
University expenses, you may be
eligible for employment by Lake
Superior State University under the
federally supported Work-Study
Program. You must file a FAFSA to
be considered for this program and
have financial need.
19-hour load: Students may work
up to 19 hours weekly while
attending classes more than half
time. During the summer or other
vacation periods when you do not
have classes, you may work full­
time (40 hours per week) under
this program. In four months of
summer employment under the
Work Study Program, an eligible
student can earn approximately
$3,500.

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�The basic starting rate tends to be
commensurate with current
minimum wage. Higher rates are
paid for highly specialized work.
Preference is given to those who
have high financial need.

Michigan Work Study
Undergraduates who have been
Michigan residents for at least 12
months, have financial need, are
enrolled at least halftime and
making satisfactory academic
progress may be eligible for
employment under the Michigan
Work Study program. You must
file a FAFSA to be considered for
this program and have financial
need.

Vocational Rehabilitation
The Michigan Jobs Commission
Rehabilitation Services provides
services and financial assistance to
persons with any disability that
has interfered with, or may inter­
fere with, the individual's job
performance. Students must apply
for financial aid and have need.
Further information may be
obtained by contacting your
nearest Michigan Rehabilitation
Services Office of Michigan Jobs
Commission.

Programs for Native
Americans
Bureau of Indian Affairs Scholar­
ship Grant: Members or those
eligible for membership in a
federally recognized Indian tribe
showing need, may apply for
Bureau of Indian Affairs Scholar­
ship Grants by contacting their
tribal education office for an
application. It is possible to receive
up to full university expenses per
year in scholarship grants if
financial need is demonstrated. All
applicants must complete a Free
Application for Federal Student
Aid (FAFSA).

Bureau of Indian Affairs Voca­
tional Training Assistance: Indian
students enrolled in certificate or
associate degree programs are
eligible for assistance to pay for
tuition, books and living expenses.
You must be a member or eligible
for membership in a federally
recognized Indian tribe.
Awards are based on financial
need. Applicants must complete a
Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA). Applica­
tions may be obtained by contact­
ing the Tribal Education Office.
Native American Tuition Waiver
— Value: full tuition for full- or
part-time North American Indian
students providing evidence of
being one-quarter blood Native
American Indian and Michigan
residents.
Applicants must submit a certifica­
tion of one-quarter blood quantum
to their tribal chairperson or tribal
certification officer. The Intertribal
Council will attach a certification
letter to the tribal certification and
forward it to the Financial Aid
Office at the University. The
University will then issue a credit
for the tuition for eligible students
each semester. Students must be
accepted for admission into an
eligible program and submit their
certification of eligibility prior to
starting classes.

Veterans
Veterans, Children of
Deceased, or Totally
Disabled Veterans
Michigan Public Act 245: Sons or
daughters of a veteran who died of
service-connected causes, may be
eligible for benefits under the
Public Act 245. Those who believe
they are eligible should request an
application from the Michigan
Veterans' Trust Fund, 1225 Grand
Ave., Lansing, Michigan 48913.
Recipients may be full- or part-time
students. Any students who
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�tional assistance through any
veterans' law should contact their
area Veterans' office for informa­
tion and applications. Veterans
must be admitted into a degree
program approved by the State
Approving Agency.

Veterans’ Standards of
Progress
Grade point average requirements
are the same as the University
academic probation and dismissal

policy. If your grade point average
falls into the dismissal category, the
Registrar's Office will notify the
Veterans Administration of your
dismissal and benefits terminated.
Withdrawal or Dropping a Class
— You are required to notify the
Registrar's Office if you drop a
class or withdraw completely from
the University.
Credit for Previous Training: You
must obtain a degree audit from
your department head and submit
it to the Registrar's Office. They
will indicate the credit granted for
previous training and notify you.
The Registrar's Office will keep the
audit updated. You should avoid
classes not required for your
degree. However, you should
make sure you have the required
electives.
Graduate Program: Veterans and
other eligible persons enrolled in
any graduate program must meet
standards of progress. A maxi­
mum of six semester credits of C
grades in 600-level course are
allowed in your overall program.
Those failing to maintain a 3.0 (4.0
basis) average are referred to the
Master of Business Administration
Standards and Policy Committee to
determine whether they should be
allowed to continue in the pro­
gram. Veterans receiving D grades
in 500 or 600-level courses are
referred to Master of Business
Administration Standards and
Policy Committee immediately.
Veterans dismissed from the
master of business administration
(MBA) program may petition the
MBA Standards and Policy Com­
mittee for reconsideration. At the
time of dismissal, the Veterans
Administration will be notified of
the unsatisfactory progress.

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�Student life is an important part of
your Lake Superior State Univer­
sity experience. There are countless
opportunities to enhance your
educational experience. We encour­
age you to participate in student
activities and to get involved with
the campus. It is a great way to
meet people and gain invaluable
experiences and insights that will
help when you graduate.
There are more than 40 different
clubs and organizations at LSSU.
There is always something going
on so you can be a part of the
campus scene.
We have 11 sports at Lake State:
basketball, cross country and
tennis for men and women; ice
hockey, golf and track for men; and
volleyball and softball for women.
Women's track may be added for
spring 1999. In addition, the
University has an extensive
intramurals program including
sports such as broomball, basket­
ball, hockey and more.
Beyond the programs and services
on campus, you have the natural
splendor of the Upper Peninsula
and Canada. Good hunting and
excellent fishing are found within a
few miles of campus. Favorite
winter sports are skating, hockey,
snowshoeing, tobogganing, ice
fishing and skiing.

Student Government
Student Government is the govern­
ing arm of the LSSU student body.
All students are eligible for election
to Student Government member­
ship and are encouraged to partici­
pate.

Recognized Organizations
Student Athletic: Adventurers
Guild, Kuk Sool Won.
Student Professional: Alpha Phi
Sigma (CJ Honor Society), Ameri­
can Society of Mechanical Engi-

neers, Biology Club, Criminal
Justice Association, Criminal
Justice Student Alliance, Early
Childhood Education Club,
Environmental Science and Tech­
nology Club, Fisheries and Wildlife
Club, Geology Club, Institute of
Electrical Electronic Engineers,
LSSU Nurses Association, Lambda
Sigma Beta, Legal Assistant Stu­
dent Association, Political Science
Club, Pre-professional Club,
Psychology Club, Society of
Mechanical Engineers.
Student Religious: Anchor House,
His House, Inter-Varsity Christian
Fellowship, Lakers for the Savior,
Newman Center.
Special Student: Alpha Theta
Omega Sorority, Circle K Club,
Delta Phi Epsilon, Delta Sigma Phi,
Environmental Awareness Club,
Honors Club, Inter-Greek Council,
Japanese Animation Club, LSSU
Veterans' Association, Lake State
Theater Company, Lifeguard Club,
Men of Brady, Native American
Student Organization, Nontraditional Student Organization,
Osborn Hall Government, Paintball
Club, Republican Club, Resident
Assistants, Student Alumni In­
volved in Lake State (SAILS),
Sigma Lambda Sigma, Students in
Free Enterprise, Tau Alpha Pi, Tau
Kappa Epsilon, Theta Chi Rho, Theta
Xi, United Nations Association.
Student Music: Pep Band.
Communications: The Compass
(student newspaper), WLSO
(student radio station), and The
Campus Planner (available at the
Campus Shoppe and the Student
and Residential Life Office).

Housing
A variety of housing facilities are
available. If you are enrolled at
LSSU for 12 credit hours or more,
there are mandatory policies that
apply.

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�If you are unmarried and/or a
nonveteran enrolled in 12 hours or
more and are within 27 calendar
months of your high school gradu­
ation, you must reside in a Univer­
sity residence hall.
High school graduation dates are
assumed to be June 1 for this
purpose. The exceptions are:
1.

2.

3.

If you live with your parents
within a 60-mile radius or the
three-county (Chippewa, Luce
and Mackinac) service area of
the University. An exception
application is available in the
Housing Office and must be
approved by the Housing
director.
If you are exempted in writing
by the Housing director when
residence hall space is filled.
If you have unusual financial
or health problems. Permis­
sion must be granted by the
vice president for Student
Programs and Services.

The University reserves the right to
assign all students within the
residence halls. Housing prefer­
ences are considered according to
the dates of receipt of application.
Freshmen are usually accorded
priority in residence hall assign­
ments and upperclassmen hold
priority in apartment assignments.
The University recognizes that
exceptions to these policies may
arise. Requests for permission to
live off-campus will be considered
by the vice president for student
programs and services, who shall
apply the following criteria to a
request to live off campus for
financial reasons:
"Financial hardship" is a situation
in which the total resources of the
student and family added to the
total financial aid available from
the University does not equal the
dollar amount budgeted by the
Financial Aid Office as the mini­
mum required for on-campus
residency. In such a situation, there
are two alternatives: a) withdrawal
from the dormitory or b) with-

drawal from the University. An
example is a student whose
financial situation changed sud­
denly during the year (perhaps due
to the death of a parent) and who
applies for assistance after the aid
program is depleted.
A number of student campus
apartments in the Student Village
and Townhouses are available.
Married students or groups of
single students desiring these
accommodations should contact
the Housing director.
The University reserves the right to
transfer students to the Townhouses or the Student Village
during the year. Such transfers are
normally made between semesters.

Dining
The Quarterdeck is a full-service
cafeteria offering three meals a day.
A complete and modem cafeteria,
the 'Deck is in the Walker Cisler
Student and Conference Center.
There are several options for meal
plans. These programs will be
explained at orientation sessions
and at the beginning of the aca­
demic year.
The Galley, a grill and snack shop,
is in the basement of the Cisler
Center.

Athletics
Lake Superior State University
sponsors varsity intercollegiate
athletics at the NCAA Division II
level in 11 sports; men's and
women's basketball, tennis, cross
country and track; men's golf; and
women's volleyball and softball.
Ice hockey is a Division I sport for
men.
The University is a member of the
Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic
Conference (GLIAC) in Division II
sports, and competes in the Central
Collegiate Hockey Association
(CCHA) in hockey.
Initial approval by the NCAA
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�freshmen athletes. Contact your
high school guidance counselor for
that information.
If you are interested in competing
as a Laker, contact the athletic
department. Student-athletes must
maintain a minimum grade point
average, carry a required number
of courses, and make satisfactory
progress towards a baccalaureate
degree.

Counseling/Testing
You are encouraged to take advan­
tage of our counseling and testing
services. Professional counselors
are available at the Counseling and
Testing Center (located in South
Hall) to help with personal or
vocational problems. Counseling
staff also serve as academic advi­
sors to those students who are not
certain about the major or career
choice.
Vocational testing and counseling
programs are invaluable in assess­
ing your interests and potential.
This service is available to you
throughout the year. The center
maintains a complete file of
individual test folders, which
include all orientation test results
for our students. If you wish to
have your scores interpreted,
simply make an appointment at the
center.
If you are interested in personal
and social growth through group
dynamics, stop by the Counseling
Center. The center's services are
free to students and strict stan­
dards of confidentiality are main­
tained.

Health Service
Basic health care services are
available at the LSSU Health CARE
Center. The center is staffed by
health care professionals. Full-time
staff include a certified nurse
practitioner and professional
nurses. Consultation and referral
to physicians is available through
the center. Services are available

from 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. Hours of
operation are reduced during
summer semester and University
breaks. You can drop in or phone
the center any time during office
hours to make an appointment.
A health care plan is available for
students who maintain three or
more credit hours and attend
classes on campus. Once enrolled,
you will receive information
outlining coverage. Plan informa­
tion is also available at the center.
You are encouraged to review this
plan and services. The majority of
onsite services are provided at no
additional charge to students.
All students from countries other
than the United States and Canada
are required to carry health insur­
ance as a condition of enrollment.
Students must furnish proof they
have purchased an equivalent
insurance plan that will cover their
health care while in the United
States. In either case, proof of
insurance shall be required before
registration is permitted.

Center for Career &amp;
Employment Services
Lake Superior State University
offers career planning and place­
ment service for students and
alumni.
Our staff will assist you in locating
suitable and desirable employment
as a student and as a graduate. We
can also help you make career
choices that suit your skills and
interests.
If you are seeking part- or full-time
work during the academic year or
summer, we also maintain a listing
of positions available for LSSU
students.

Upward Bound
Upward Bound is a federally
funded TRIO program which LSSU
has successfully hosted since 1965.
This is a free college-preparatory
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�and/or students whose parents do
not have college degrees. The
program provides academic
support, career exploration and
advising, and cultural growth
experiences designed to enhance
educational success. Upward
Bound works with these students
year-round throughout high school
to prepare them to enter and
succeed in post-secondary educa­
tion. The programs serves about
60 students each year from six area
high schools within an hour's
drive from LSSU's campus.
Upward Bound hires at least 25
college students each year as tutors
and office workers during the
academic year and for residential
jobs during the summer. The
program is one of the few sites
offering paid summer internships
for students in human services,
psychology, sociology and criminal
justice.

Child Development
Center
The campus Child Development
Center provides full-or part time
care for children ages 2 1/2 to 5
years. Children of LSSU students
and employees are given priority
in admission; however, children
from the community can be
admitted as space allows. Children
must be near completion of their
toilet-training. The center, licensed
by the State of Michigan Family
Independence Agency, provides
developmentally appropriate
experiences for the child and
emphasizes social, emotional,
creative, physical and cognitive
growth. Each morning and after­
noon, under the guidance of
experienced staff, students enrolled
in the early childhood education
program plan and supervise large
and small group activities includ­
ing art, language arts, gross motor,
fine motor, and outdoor play. A
significant portion of each day is
devoted to exploratory play where
children move through the various

learning areas electing to partici­
pate in any one of a wide variety of
activities interacting with develop­
mental^ appropriate learning
materials. The Child Development
Center is located at the southeast
end of campus.

Student-Faculty
Relations Committee
(Appeals)
Function. The Student-Faculty
Relations Committee provides a
forum for resolving conflicts
between students and faculty
members which may arise with
classroom or course-related activi­
ties, policies or procedures. The
committee will not consider cases
involving ADA compliance or any
other matter it deems inappropri­
ate. This committee is strictly an
informal mediation body which
will forward recommendations for
resolution to the parties involved
(with a copy to the executive vice
president and provost).
Membership. The University
president appoints the committee
membership to two-year terms.
There are four faculty representa­
tives (at least one from each
college) and four student represen­
tatives. The chair is chosen by the
committee membership.
Procedures
1.

If a student (or group of
students) wishes to raise an
issue related to a course which
he/she is taking or has taken
(normally within one semes­
ter), the student should at­
tempt to resolve the issue at
the student/faculty, depart­
ment head or appropriate
college dean level. If the
matter cannot be resolved at
the lowest possible levels, the
student may appeal to the
Student-Faculty Relations
committee informing them of
the problem. In exceptional
cases, the student may ap­
proach the Student-Faculty
Relations Committee directly.

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�2.

3.

To bring an issue before the
Student-Faculty Relations
committee, the student must
notify the Student-Faculty
Relations Committee in
writing. This document must
clearly explain the situation
and include the student's
name, current address, a
message telephone number
and times when the student is
available to meet with the
committee. Supporting
documentation may be in­
cluded as well. The written
appeal should be submitted
directly to the committee chair.
The Executive Vice President
and Provost's Office will know
the name of the committee
chair.
Once the committee members
have had an opportunity to
review the student's concern,
they will conduct an informal
fact-finding process. As a part
of the process, the student will
be invited to meet with the
committee for further clarifica­
tion. This meeting will be 20

minutes in length with 10
minutes of question and
answer by the committee. The
other party will also be invited
to meet with the committee
following the same format.
Both parties will then be asked
to meet together with the
committee in an effort to foster
communication, clarification
and resolution. The most
desirable arrangement would
be for this step to occur at one
setting. The committee will
strive to be as expeditious as
possible. There may be extenu­
ating circumstances such as
semester break or summer
recess.
4.

If there is no resolution after
this joint meeting of the parties
involved, or if the outcome of
this process is not acceptable to
the student or the faculty
member, he/she may appeal to
the executive vice president
and provost of the University.

5.

The committee will keep no
permanent records.

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�Computer Services
LSSU Computing offers a variety
of services and programs for
students. Classroom laboratories
provide for instruction that in­
volves computers and/or software.
During non-class hours, general
access labs provide copies of the
software used in classes, open
Internet access to students, as well
as word processing software. Help
for students utilizing software in
the classroom or labs is available in
the Learning Center. PCs enhance
the research ability of the Kenneth
J. Shouldice Library with access to
the Internet and many databases.
Word processing software is also
available here. The University
maintains a student-to-computer
ratio of 10-to-one whenever
possible.

On enrollment, a student is eligible
for an Internet email account. This
account is free to any enrolled
student. Instructions and help for
setting up these accounts are
available at the Distributed Com­
puting Services Help Desk. Inter­
net access is also for students both
on and off campus. Many dorms
offer Ethernet connectivity. Dial­
up connections are available in all
others.
The Helpdesk is located in the
Kenneth J. Should ice Library and
assists students with general
computing problems related to any
of the above services. Instruction
manuals and support appoint­
ments are also offered to students
that wish to access the Internet
from home. Current information
concerning availability can also be
obtained from our Web page at
http://compserv.lssu.edu.

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�Continuing Education
www.lssu.edu/conted
Continuing Education (CE)
provides educational opportunities
for non-traditional students in
LSSU's service region. In
cooperation with academic
departments, CE creates
opportunities to meet the
educational needs of adult students
through alternative delivery
options such as distance learning,
flexible schedules, off-campus
degree programs and weekend
courses. Continuing Education
provides a focus for external and
off-campus degree programs,
evening and weekend courses and
public service programs. All are
flexible and accessible to learners
whose job, family and community
responsibilities conflict with
traditional academic schedules.
Continuing Education also
administers LSSU's summer
session.
Regional centers are located at
Alpena Community College in
Alpena, Bay de Noc Community
College in Escanaba, North Central
Michigan College in Petoskey and
Northwestern Michigan College in
Traverse City. Students may earn
bachelor of science degrees in
business administration,
accounting, nursing (BSN
completion program for registered
nurses), criminal justice/
generalists, individualized studies
and engineering management. All
degree completion requirements
may be completed at the offcampus sites. Courses are offered
evenings and weekends on a parttime basis. The time required to
complete the degree varies
according to each student's
individual schedule and the
number of college credits already
completed.

The Continuing Education Office
offers professional development
opportunities through non-credit
courses, seminars, workshops,
interactive television and video
conferences.
In addition, CE provides training
and development programs with
business, industry, government,
volunteer and social agencies to
deliver consulting and customized
training programs.
Community enrichment courses
(EdVentures) include courses and
activities for adults and children.
Adult enrichment courses include
computers, exercise, crafts, art,
language, personal finance and
gardening and more.
Elderhostel is a nonprofit
educational travel program for
participants 60 years or older. CE
has been successfully offering the
Elderhostel experience for over 20
years.
Lake Superior Elders (LSE)
addresses the needs of retired and
semi-retired adults through
continued educational pursuits.
This "learning in retirement
center", which is associated with
Elderhostel International, has a
monthly program featuring guest
speakers on various topics.
Participants take mini-courses
which are scheduled on a threemonth basis, vary in number of
sessions, and are designed by the
organization's curriculum
committee.
Location: Continuing Education is
located on the comer of Meridian
Street and Easterday Avenue
(across from the Norris Center).

Mission Statement:
Continuing Education delivers
educational opportunities to meet
the needs of non-traditional
students through degree programs,
professional development, per­
sonal enrichment and community
outreach.

Vision Statement:
Our vision is to create and main­
tain a welcoming and personal
environment by identifying and
meeting the unique goals and
educational needs of the nontraditional students and the
community we serve.

• Distance Education
• EdVentures
Professional Development
Community Enrichment
Lake Superior Elders &amp; Elderhostel
Customized Training

• Evening &amp; Weekend
Courses
Degree Completion Programs
Certificate Programs

• Regional Centers
Alpena
Escanaba
Petoskey
Traverse City

• Summer School

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�The Kenneth J. Shouldice Library
The newly remodeled and ex­
panded Kenneth J. Shouldice
Library provides a variety of
resources and services. It is the
heart of the University, and is
home to more than 132,000 vol­
umes of books, 17,500 bound
volumes of periodicals, 265,000
microforms, over 72,000 paper
government documents, and a
diverse collection of computerized
equipment and resources.

The current yearly subscription list
exceeds 900 individual titles, in
addition to subscriptions to elec­
tronic full-text journals and news­
papers. The library has been a
selective depository of U.S. govern­
ment publications since 1982. To
assist faculty and students in
obtaining materials from other
libraries, the library provides
interlibrary loan service through
OCLC, a computer service linked
to libraries with access to more
than 37 million books, periodicals
and other materials. The library is
a member of an Upper Peninsula
consortium of 105 libraries.
Library facilities include stacks
open to all faculty, students and
community members; study areas
and group study rooms; microform
readers and printers; audio-visual
equipment; black and white
photocopy machines; equipment
for making transparencies; and
other materials. Networked
computers provide Internet and
computerized catalog access, while
others provide access to the
library's CD-ROM collection and
word processors. The AudioVisual Center, on the main floor of
the library, maintains a diverse
collection of cassettes, filmstrips,
games, kits, slides and video tapes.
Reference librarians offer personal
guidance in the use of the comput­
erized catalog and databases,
paper indexes, abstracts and
bibliographies. Library instruction
is in the state-of-the-art library
instruction room.

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�International Studies
Go Global!

The International Studies Office,
located in the Fletcher Center
upstairs loft, offers the following
services:

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Foreign Study Programs
LSSU students may participate in
study-abroad programs to meet
their individual study objectives.
The International Studies Office
assists students by providing
information regarding foreign
study programs and coordinating
the academic credit through the
student's major academic depart­
ment and advisor. Students'
financial aid and scholarships
normally apply for programs
officially arranged through LSSU.
What do you think of ...
•

studying French in France?

•

studying English in England?

•

studying Spanish in Spain or
Mexico?

And how about studying ...
•

recreation management in
Australia?

•

business administration in
London?

•

engineering in Australia?

•

environmental science courses
and internships in Japan?

These are only a few of the options.
Please visit the International
Studies Office for more information.

International Studies
Certificate or Minor
The international studies certificate
or minor can be earned concur­
rently with a B.S. or B.A. degree

program or as a post-baccalaureate
program. Refer to the Certificate or
Minors section of this catalog — or
ask for the International Studies
brochure at the International
Studies Office.

English as a Second
Language Programs
The International Studies Office
offers ESL courses to foreign
students. Many of the ESL pro­
grams and opportunities are
designed for special-interest groups.

Foreign Student Services
and Recruitment
The International Studies Office
researches and maintains up-todate information regarding INS
(U.S. Immigration and Naturaliza­
tion Service) regulations and
procedures. Information bulletins
are available for international
students (including Canadian
students) regarding study and
authorized employment (full-time
students). Educating the campus
community of international issues
is of prime importance. Visit the
International Studies Office for
reference materials.

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�Degree Requirements
Lake Superior State University
offers bachelor's (also called
baccalaureate) degrees, associate's
degrees and certificates, as well as
a master's degree in business
administration. These degrees are
offered in a wide variety of aca­
demic programs. Each academic
department has a set of specific
courses and other requirements for
each of its degree programs. These
are stated elsewhere in this Cata­
log — either by curriculum or in
one of the college sections. How­
ever, some requirements are of a
general nature, applying to all
such degrees. These are discussed
below.
Bachelor's degrees: A minimum
of 124 credits is required for a
bachelor's degree. Some programs
require more than this number of
credits. Requirements are of five
categories: general education,
bachelor of arts or bachelor of
science, departmental, competency
in mathematics and writing
(required for students entering
before fall 1997 and new transfer
students entering before fall 2000),
and residency.
Associate's degrees and certifi­
cates: A minimum of 62 credits is
required for an associate's degree.
EN110, 205 or 210 or 215, and
speech, plus six other general
education credits, are required.
Competency in mathematics is
required for an associate's degree.
There is also a residency require­
ment.
Minors: Academic minor pro­
grams are also offered in a wide
variety of disciplines. A minimum
of 20 credits is required for a
minor, and some require more. A
minimum of she credits from LSSU
is required. There is a minors
section in this Catalog.

Electives
Elective courses are chosen to
obtain credit beyond that of
specified requirements. Free
electives refer to courses you may
select completely of your own
choice. Designated electives refer
to courses selected from a list
specified by the department.

BA and BS Requirements
(8 credits)
Bachelor of arts degree: One year
of a modern language other than
English (if taken at LSSU, this
would be FR151-2 or 251-2; GN1412; NA141-2; NA201-2; SP161-2 or
261-2). One-half year of two
different languages will not meet
this requirement.
Bachelor of science degree: At
least eight semester credits, in
addition to courses used for general
education requirements, from
categories of social science, natural
science or mathematics.

Residency Requirements
Bachelor's degree candidates must
earn at least 32 of their final 40
credits and at least 50 percent of
their departmental required 300/
400 level credits in courses offered
by Lake Superior State University.
Regional Center students must
earn at least 32 credits and at least
50 percent of their departmental
required 300/400 level credits in
courses offered by Lake Superior
State University. Associate's
degree and certificate candidates
must earn 16 of their final 20
credits in such courses. For a
minor, you must earn at least six of
the required credits in such
courses.

Multiple Majors
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�merits of each desired major
program. Before graduation, you
must file a Degree Audit approved
by the appropriate college dean
and/or school chair for each major.
The double major must be granted
as one combined degree such as:
bachelor of science in accounting
and business administration.
Multiple Degrees: If you desire to
earn more than one baccalaureate
degree, you must complete all
program requirements for the
additional degree(s) as certified by
the appropriate dean, comprising a
minimum of 32 additional LSSU
credits for each additional bacca­
laureate degree from Lake Superior
State University.
Those earning a bachelor's degree
from LSSU and who desire an
associate's degree, must complete
all requirements for the associate's
degree program at the time they
are completing the bachelor's
degree requirements.
Students earning an associate's
from LSSU who desire an addi­
tional associate's degree must
complete all requirements for the
additional degree, including 16
additional credits of which 12 must
be from courses offered by Lake
Superior State University.
Additional degrees for graduates
of other universities: Students
who hold a bachelor's degree at
another accredited institution, and
who desire a bachelor's degree
from LSSU, must complete all
requirements of an approved
degree schedule including at least
32 additional credits in courses
offered by LSSU. The degree
schedule must be approved by the
major school chair, college dean
and assistant to the provost for
academic records. You should
initiate the approval process with
the school chair at the time of or
before commencing study toward
the additional degree. The sched­
ule elected shall consist mainly of
minor, major and cognate courses.
Courses considered essential to the
degree but not previously elected

may, at the option of the school
chair and/or college dean, be
required even though the total may
exceed 32 credits. Lake Superior
State University general education
requirements are considered
complete if you earned a
bachelor's degree at any United
States accredited university or an
honors bachelor's degree from an
accredited Canadian university.
If you earned a bachelor's degree
or associate's degree at another
accredited institution and desire an
associate's degree from Lake
Superior State University, you
must complete all requirements of
an approved degree schedule
including at least 16 additional
credits in courses offered by LSSU.
The degree schedule process is
identical to that described above
for an additional bachelor's degree.
The schedule elected shall consist
mainly of major and cognate
courses. Courses considered
essential to the degree but not
previously elected may, at the
option of the school and college, be
required even though the total may
exceed 16 credits.

Competency in
Mathematics
for students entering before
fall 1997 and new transfer
students entering before
fall 2000.
Those seeking associate's or
bachelor's degrees are required to
demonstrate competence in
mathematics at approximately the
level of basic algebra. Both the
Counseling and Testing Center and
the School of Mathematics and
Computer Science administer the
minimum competency examina­
tion. Students can satisfy the
mathematics competency require­
ment in the following ways: (1)
score 17 or higher on the interme­
diate algebra placement examina­
tion given at the time the student
enters the University, (2) pass the
competency examination, (3)

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�complete the LSSU mathematics
courses, MA086, or higher, or (4)
obtain an adequate score (19 or
higher) on the mathematics compo­
nent of the ACT test or a score of
500 or higher on the mathematics
component of the SAT test.
Transfer students who have
previously completed a course
equivalent to MA092, with a grade
of 2.00 or higher, or a higher-level
math class (specifically excluding
MA207) will have satisfied the
University's mathematics gradua­
tion requirement.
You are required to complete
mathematics competency (by
course or exam) during the first 56
credits earned. If you reach the 56credit limit without competency,
you shall enroll in an appropriate
mathematics courses until passed
and be limited to a maximum of 13
credits per semester, including the
course, until competency is accom­
plished.
Transfer students entering LSSU
with 40 or more transfer credits
shall complete mathematics
competency during the first 20
credits earned at LSSU or be
subject to the enrollment restric­
tions stated above.

Competency in Writing
for students entering before
fall 1997 and new transfer
students entering before
fall 2000.
The writing competency examina­
tion demonstrates a student's
ability to read and write critically
at a level deemed appropriate for
undergraduate work. It will be
given at the end of the sophomore
English course (EN205, EN210 or
EN215) as a "rising junior test"
before beginning upper-level
courses with disciplinary writing
emphasis.
The test consists of a read/respond
format in which a passage is
supplied and students use it as the
basis for the essay. At least three

topics from across the curriculum
will be available for each test. You
will have three hours to complete
the test. The rising junior test will
be given during the final exam
week of EN205, EN210 or EN215 at
scheduled group times in place of
the final examination. All other
test sessions must be scheduled by
the Counseling and Testing Center
located in South Hall.
The test is a University graduation
requirement and will be graded
pass/repeat by the faculty using
criterion-referenced scoring
methods. Students who must
repeat the examination may retake
the test one time at the Counseling
and Testing Center after one
month. Students who do not pass
the test before junior level (56
credits) must enroll in EN091, an
intensive review of English, and
will be limited to 13 semester
credits, including EN091, until
satisfying the requirement.
Transfer students, having com­
pleted the equivalent of the general
education English sequence, must
take the competency examination
before beginning their second
semester. Transfer students who
do not pass the test before their
senior year (88 semester credits)
must enroll in EN091 and will be
limited to 13 semester credits,
including EN091, until satisfying
the requirement. Transfer students
on a 3+1 program must take the
test before the beginning of their
first semester. Arrangements will
be made, if possible, to administer
the test on the campus of the
institution from which students are
transferring.

Waiver of Competency
Requirements
The mathematics and/or writing
competency graduation
requirement(s) will be waived only
on the basis of having a certifiable
learning disability or neurological
medical condition. Students must
be certified by a licensed psycholo­
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�substantial disability in the learn­
ing process.
Those potentially eligible for a
waiver are required to initiate their
appeal through the Office of
Student Accommodations and
Support Services (OSASS). Those
students who obtain the necessary
certification must provide OSASS
with documentation of such.
OSASS shall then notify the
assistant to the provost for aca­
demic records of the waiver.
Enrollment restrictions stated
above, as appropriate, continue in
effect until a student has provided
this documentation to the OSASS.

General Education
(33 credits) —
for students entering before
fall 1997 and new transfer
students entering before
fall 2000.
General education consists of
courses required regardless of
specialized areas of study. The
purpose of general education is to
develop skills and knowledge
useful for all students, regardless
of their career choices. Require­
ments in English and speech
enhance fundamental skills of
writing and speaking. Require­
ments in humanities, natural
sciences and social sciences
broaden intellectual perspective
and familiarize students with
fundamental fields of human
knowledge.

(excluding HU) are allowed to
count for this requirement. Four
credits of one modern language
other than English and four credits
of another cannot be used.
Social Science (8) - Any combina­
tion of courses in economics (EC);
geography (GG), except GG106
and GG108; history (HS), political
science (PS), psychology (PY) or
sociology (SO) for which credit
adds to eight semester credits.
Natural Science (8) - At least one
course from each of the following
two categories: life sciences BL105,109,122, 204; or both NS103
and 104; physical sciences CH105,108,115, GE111,112,114;
GG106,108; NS101,102,105,107,
110,119; PH221, 222, 231.
If the total credits of these two
laboratory courses is less than
eight, non-laboratory science
courses may be applied toward the
requirement if the school chair or
college dean evaluates the course
as appropriate.
Note: Transfer students should
refer to the Admissions section of
this Catalog for an explanation of
the MACRAO agreement as it
applies to general education
requirements.

General Education —
for new students entering
fall 1997 or later
Transfer students are under the old
general education requirements if
they entered before fall, 2000.

English (6 credits) - EN110 and
EN205, EN210 or EN215

Communication Skills

Speech (3) - SD101.

EN110 Freshman Composition

Humanities (8) - any HU course or
courses, or any of the courses
AT250, 251; FR251; GN241; MU110,
111, 112,113,140,141,160,161, 220,
221, 250, 251, 260; NA240; PL204,
205, 302; SD251, 252; or SP261, 305,
306; any second-year modem
language course other than En­
glish; with a maximum offour
semester credits per discipline or total
in languages other than English

Select one course from the follow­
ing three courses, EN205, EN210,
EN215
SD101
Four additional communication
intensive courses from the follow­
ing list. These may also be in­
cluded in degree requirements.
BA231, BA403, BA466, BL204,
BL337, BL380, BL395. BL411,

General Education
Mission Statement:
Lake Superior State University's
curricular offerings integrate
preparation for professional,
technical and disciplinary fields
with study in general education to
prepare students to lead lives as
self-motivated individuals and full
participants in society. The general
education program is designed to
enhance students' skills and
interests in order to foster life-long
learning and thoughtful living.
General education courses inte­
grate knowledge to assist students
to make connections between the
content of their courses and the
challenges they face as free and
responsible citizens.
The outcomes of general education
in which students are required to
acquire proficiency are communi­
cation skills, mathematics, com­
puter literacy, critical thinking,
ethics, aesthetics, cultural diversity,
and science and technology.

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�BL423, BL499. CH342, CH351,
CJ345, CJ355, CJ401, CJ425, CJ444,
CJ484, CS290, CS312, CS418, CS490,
DP345, ED101, ED105, ED260,
ED261, ED330, ED420, ED430,
EE370, EG491, EG495, EM320,
EN220, EN221, EN231, EN232,
EN233, EN234, EN322, EN330,
EN331, EN332, EN333, EN334,
EN420, EN421, EN430, EN431,
EN432, EN433, EN450, ES141,
ES242, ES248, ES262, ES268, ES295,
ES344, ES348, ES358, ES362, ES390,
ES434, ES440, ES444, ES492, ES496,
EV341, EV395, EV499, FN446,
FN448, FR351, FR352, FR353,
FR354, FR355, FR356, FS301, FS401,
GE215, GE351, GE352, GE423,
GE436, HM250, HS301, HS302,
HS310, HS315, HS316, HS331,
HS332, HS335, HS346, HS361,
HS371, HS420, HS425, HS440,
HS441, HS442, HS490, HS496,
HS497, LA125, LA202, LA250,
LA450, MA215, MA216, MA321,
MA401, MA490, MK486, MN464,
NU211, NU212, NU213, NU325,
NU326, NU327, NU360, NU363,
NU365, NU431, NU432, NU433,
NU434, NU435, NU436, NU437,
PH221, PH222, PFI231, PH232,
PS241, PS325, PS331, PS334, PS340,
PS351, PS352, PS367, PS401, PS411,
PS420, PS467, PS491, PS492, PY201,
PY210, PY212, PY396, PY498,
PY499, RC101, RC105, RC220,
RC240, RC262, RC270, RC295,
RC320, RC340, RC342, RC344,
RC346, RC362, RC365, RC370,
RC390, RC435, RC436, RC481,
RC482, RC492, RS365, RS460,
SD302, SD320, SO202, S0238,
SO302, SO303, S0341, S0344,
SO401, SO403, SW201, SW250,
SW310, SW341, SW344, TE150,
TE250, TE301, TE491. TE492,
Mathematics — Mathematics or
statistics course at 100 level or
higher with a grade of C- or higher.
Statistics — one course from:
BA211, BL280, CJ345, MA110,
MA207, MA308, MA309, PS211,
PY210, SO302
Computer Literacy - one course
from: CJ345, CS101, CS105, CS121,
CS201, DP120, DP121, DP 151,
DP160, DP163, DP225, DP260,

DP263, EE105, EE125, EE250,
EE355, EE370, EE425, EE440,
EG265, EM220, EM320, HE235,
ME115, MEMO, ME225, ME430,
ME442, PY212, PY396, PY498,
PY499, RS280, RS365, RS430,
RS460, RS480, SO202, SO302,
SO401, TE150, TE250, TE301,
TE491, TE492
Critical Thinking — one course
from: BA254, BA255, BA403,
BA466, BL220, CJ401, CS290,
ED101, ED105, ED430, EE125,
EE210, EG101, EG491, EG495,
EM220, EM320, EN220, EN221,
EN231, EN232, EN233, EN234,
EN322, EN330, EN331, EN332,
EN333, EN334, EN420, EN421,
EN430, EN431, EN432, EN433,
EN450, ES140, ES141, ES242, ES248,
ES262, ES268, ES295, ES344, ES348,
ES358, ES362, ES390, ES434, ES440,
ES444, ES492, ES496, FN446, FS401,
HM250, HS440, HS496, HS497,
LA102, LA125, LA140, LA150,
LA202, LA250, LA301, LA320,
LA321, LA322, LA401, LA450,
MA401, ME115, ME140, ME225,
ME442, ME455, MN464, NU211,
NU212, NU213, NU325, NU326,
NU327, NU360, NU363, NU365,
NU431, NU432, NU433, NU434,
NU435, NU436, NU437, PH221,
PH231, PH232, PL204, PL205,
PL302, PS120, PS201, PS211, PS241,
PS325, PS331, PS340, PS351, PS352,
PS367, PS401, PS411, PS420, PS467,
PS491, PS492, PY101, PY210,
PY212, PY498, PY499, RC101,
RC105, RC295, RC365, RC390,
RC430, RC435, RC436, RC460,
RC481, RC482, RS365, RS430,
RS460, SD302, SO101, SO102,
SO202, S0238, SO303, S0341,
S0344, SO401, SO403, SW201,
SW250, SW301, SW310, SW341,
SW344, TE150, TE250, TE301,
TE491, TE492
Ethics — One course from:
AC 132, AC427, BA403, BA466,
BL220, BL439, CJ321, CS490,
ED105, ED260, ED261, ED270,
ED330, EG491, EG495, EN220,
EN221, EN231, EN232, EN233,
EN234, EN322, EN330, EN331,
EN332, EN333, EN334, EN420,
EN421, EN430, EN431, EN432,

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�EN433, EN450, ES141, ES230,
ES232, ES234, ES262, ES268, ES301,
ES302, ES344, ES345, ES349, ES358,
ES401, ES402, ES434, ES450, ES452,
ES492, ES496, EV311, GE471,
HM250, HS496, HS497, LA150,
MA490, MK281, MN360, MN464,
NU211, NU212, NU213, NU325,
NU326, NU327, NU360, NU363,
NU365, NU431, NU432, NU433,
NU434, NU435, NU436, NU437,
PS351, PS352, PY101, PY201,
PY210, PY212, PY396, PY498,
PY499, RC450, SO202, S0238,
SO302, SO401, SW250, SW310,
TE150, TE250, TE301, TE491, TE492
Aesthetic HU251 required — and
electives (3 or 4 credits) from the
following courses: AT250, AT251,
FR360, FR370, HU252, HU256,
HU261, HU262, HU490, MU110,
MU111, MU112, MU113, MU140,
MU141, MU160, MU161, MU220,
MU221, MU250, MU251, NA240
Cultural Diversity — one course
from the following: BA308, ES450,
EV285, GG306, HE328, HS230,
HS361,HS371/ HU255, ID300 and
UN103, MU260, NA225, NA230,
NA235, PS160, PS331, PS334,
PS340, RC450, SO103, S0213,
S0225. S0226, S0321, TE250,
UN103 and ID300
Social Science — two courses (6-8
credits) from: EC201, EC202,
EC208, EC209, EC302, GG201,
GG302, GG321, GG360, HS101,
HS102, HS131, HS132, HS235,
HS301, HS302, HS310, HS315,
HS316, HS331, HS332, NA320,
PS110, PS160, PY101, SO101,
SOI 02, SOH3
Natural Science — two natural
science courses with labs (8 credits)
from: BL105, BL109, BL122, BL204,
CH105, CH108, CH115, CH116,
GE111, GE112, GG106, GG108,
NS102, NS103/104, NS110, NS119,
PH221, PH231.

Failed Classes
If you fail a class required for your
degree program, you must repeat
the class and receive a passing
grade. If the failed class is no

longer offered because of program
changes and/or course deletions,
the academic dean can substitute
another similar class.

Exceptions to
Graduation
Requirements
Exceptions to specific general
education requirements may be
granted only by the Scholastic
Standards Committee. Such
exceptions are infrequently made.
A petition for exceptions to general
education requirements is initiated
with the assistant to the provost for
academic records.
Course substitutions and waivers
of departmental degree program
requirements may be granted only
by the dean of the college offering
the program (major or minor).
Normally, you will graduate under
the program degree requirements
in effect and published in the
Catalog at the time you are admit­
ted into the given degree program,
provided enrollment at the Univer­
sity is continuous. If enrollment is
interrupted, or if you select a new
major, you must satisfy program
requirements in effect at the time
you reenter or officially change to
the new major. If program require­
ments are revised during your
enrollment, you will be allowed to
graduate under the new require­
ments providing you can meet
such requirements in their entirety.
The University reserves the right to
change the requirements for
graduation at any time as a means
of keeping pace with educational
developments affecting the various
curricula. As such changes are
made, they may, at the discretion of
the University, be applied to stu­
dents already enrolled. In such
cases, reasonable and prudent effort
will be made to provide the benefit
of the new educational program
without imposing undue hardship.

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�Graduation Procedures
Degree candidacy procedure: Two
semesters before students plan to
complete degree requirements and
graduate, they must submit an
appropriate departmental degree
audit for each major and minor,
and a Declaration of Candidacy for
Degree to the assistant to the
provost in the Academic Records
Office. The necessary forms are
available at the student's major
departmental office.
The departmental Degree Audit for
a student's major or minor speci­
fies all required courses that have
been or must be completed. The
audit must be signed by the school
chair and/or dean of the college
offering the major or minor pro­
gram. Course substitutions and
waivers of departmental degree
program requirements may be
granted only by the dean of the
college offering the major or minor
program. Exceptions to specific
general education requirements
may be granted only by the Scho­
lastic Standards Committee. Such
exceptions are infrequently made.
A petition for exceptions to general
education requirements is initiated
with the assistant to the provost.
The assistant to the provost checks
students' Degree Audits, after
which a preliminary verification of
the Degree Audit is sent to each
student and respective school chair.
Students are responsible for
examining this verification and
requesting clarification of anything
that is not consistent with their
records or understanding.
From the Declaration of Candidacy
for Degree forms submitted by
students, a potential graduate list
is created for each semester.
Names for the commencement
program and diploma will be the
official, legal name as listed in the
records of the University. The
names of students who are listed in
the annual commencement pro­
gram are also compiled from

Declaration of Candidacy for
Degree forms. Students may not
be listed in the commencement
program unless their Degree
Candidacy Form is filed with the
assistant to the provost six weeks
prior to commencement. Students
are expected to attend commence­
ment exercises unless excused by
the assistant to the provost. Stu­
dents completing degree require­
ments during the summer may
participate in commencement the
previous semester if their degree
candidacy form is received six
weeks prior to commencement.
After grades are received at the
end of each semester, Degree
Audits will be updated for all
students completing credit and
who have a Degree Candidacy
Form on file. When all require­
ments specified on the Degree
Audit are fulfilled, the college dean
and/or school chair and assistant
to the provost give a final ap­
proval. Names of these graduates
are then sent to the president for
approval by the Board of Trustees.
Subsequently, a diploma is pro­
vided to each student.
Diploma charge: There is no
charge for the first diploma from
the University. A fee is charged for
replacement diplomas.
Students completing graduation
requirements in the fall semester or
summer, or who otherwise need
documentation of completion
before their diploma is available,
will receive a letter certifying that
they have completed degree
requirements. Additionally, official
University transcripts will be sent
to any employer, graduate univer­
sity, or elsewhere, as requested by
the graduate. Official transcripts
will not be mailed to students.
Graduation with honors: Honors
graduates must earn at least 32
credits at Lake State.

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�Students who earn 3.50 to 3.69 will
graduate cum laude; 3.70 to 3.89,
magna cum laude; 3.90 to 4.00,
summa cum laude.
Graduation diplomas with honors
will be awarded to baccalaureate
and associate's and certificate
recipients. Honors medallions will
be awarded only to baccalaureate
and associate's degree recipients
who graduate summa cum laude.

Delinquent Accounts
Students with delinquent accounts
may be removed from class, have
their diploma withheld, and/or
have transcript requests denied.

completed 21 honors credit hours
with an overall grade point aver­
age of 3.5 or better at graduation.
The 21 honors credit hours are to
be distributed among the
University's requirements for
general education, the student's
major and the University honors
program.
Upon graduation from the honors
program, the student will receive
an honors degree in his/her
program of study. The honors
degree designation is indicated on
the student's diploma and is
distinct from graduating with
honors (see Graduation with
Honors).

Honors Degree
The University Honors Program
offers highly motivated students
the opportunity to develop their
abilities and skills in exciting and
innovative ways. The central goal
of the University honors program
is to create a community of schol­
ars characterized by strong stu­
dent-faculty interaction around the
world of ideas. The honors pro­
gram fosters an approach to
education that incorporates the
qualities of active participation,
intellectual curiosity and an
interdisciplinary focus.
Selection is based upon a number
of factors, including: ACT scores,
high school grade point average,
application essay, personal inter­
view and Lake State faculty
nomination. Students invited to
participate in the program enroll in
courses designated for honors
credit. The courses are distributed
among the requirements for
general education, the student's
major, and the University honors
program and may include small
seminars or independent research
projects.
To graduate with an honors degree
in a program of study, the honors
student must have formal accep­
tance into the University honors
program and have successfully
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�Master of Business
Administration
See College of Business
and Economics, page 257.

The Board of Trustees of
Lake Superior State
University has phased
out the MBA program by
August 2003.

Course substitutions, waivers,
transfer credit: Waivers of require­
ments and course substitutions can
only be granted by the dean of the
College of Business and Econom­
ics. You should retain copies of
waiver/substitution documenta­
tion for your records. Waivers of
preparatory courses are normally
granted at the time of admission to
the MBA program.

Admission

Requirements
Applicants were no longer ac­
cepted after August 1,1999.
The College of Business and Eco­
nomics is working closely with all
students who have been accepted to
ensure that they have the opportu­
nity to graduate by August 2003.

Outcomes:
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knowledge of the common
professional component.
They will understand the
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Graduates will demonstrate
involvement in professional
and community affairs.

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Courses will be offered at
times convenient to students
and consistent with
program integrity.

MBA Degree
Requirements
Students must complete prepara­
tory courses at the 500 level, or
their undergraduate equivalents,
and 36 semester credits at the 600
level to obtain the master's degree
in business administration. Con­
sult with the School of Business to
determine if an undergraduate
course will meet a preparatory
course requirement.
Preparatory Courses
Credits
*
EC201
Principles of Macroeconomics
3
EC202
Principles of Microeconomics
MB503
Business Law
3
MB508 Statistical Analysis
3
MB521 Financial Accounting
3
MB525 Business Finance
MB561 Organizational Theory
MB581
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Total Preparatory Courses

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600-Level Courses
Credits
MB604 Managerial Economics
3
MB608 Research Techniques
MB621
Managerial Accounting &amp; Control 3
3
MB625 Financial Management
3
MB659 Administrative Policy
MB660 Organizational Behavior
3
MB681 Marketing Management
£
Total Common Professional Component
15
600-Level Electives
Total 600-Level Requirement
36

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Approved list of undergraduate courses
acceptable as substitutes for 600-level electives
up to a maximum of six credits.
EC304
Money &amp; Banking
3
EC408
International Economics
3
EC407
Introduction to Econometrics
3
MK381
Consumer Behavior
3
MN375
Supply Chain Management
3
MK486
International Marketing
3
MN365
Human Resource Management
3

A maximum of 12 semester credits
may be transferred from other
institutions to meet 600-level
course requirements. The credits
must be at the graduate level, from
an accredited institution, with a
grade of 3.0 or higher, applicable to
the MBA program, and have been
earned within the six-year period
prior to your admission. The chair
of the MBA program must approve
the transfer of credit. Students
should provide course descriptions
or syllabi when requesting transfer
credit evaluations. Copies of
documentation should be retained
by students.

Program Length
All degree requirements must be
completed by August 2003.

Guest Students
Students who have not been
accepted formally into the MBA
program are classified as guest
students and may enroll in classes
provided they have the necessary
prerequisites.

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Registration and
Scheduling
Information
Course registration and scheduling
begins upon receipt of the schedul­
ing bulletin each semester. All
registration and scheduling is
processed through the Continuing
Education Office.

Grades
The following grades are awarded to MBA students:

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B+

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Drop/Refund Policy

B-

Withdrawal: Students withdraw­
ing from the University must
complete a Withdrawal Form in the
Fletcher Center to initiate a refund.
Authorized refunds apply only to
tuition and special course fees. For
students on approved University
financial aid, or aid through other
agencies that mandate recovery of
financial assistance, refunds will be
in accordance with related require­
ments. Withdrawing students
should check with the director of
Financial Aid. Refunds are made
according to the following: During
the first six days of the semester
100 percent refund on withdrawals.
Students withdrawing from all
classes between the end of the 100
percent refund period and the first
10 percent of the semester will
receive a 90 percent refund. Stu­
dents withdrawing from all classes
between the end of the 90 percent
refund period and the 25 percent
point of the semester will receive a
50 percent refund. Students
withdrawing from all classes
between the end of the 50 percent
period and the 50 percent point of
the semester will receive a 25
percent refund.

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C

2.0

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A minimum overall grade point of 3.00 (4.00 basis) is required with no
more than six credits of "C" grades.

Non-Credit Option
If desired, students may sign up
for a course on a non-credit basis
(without letter grade). Tuition
remains at the same rate as the
credit basis. This option must be
selected at scheduling time and
cannot be changed once the course
has begun. Courses taken under
this option do not count toward the
MBA degree requirements. They
do not affect the grade point
average.

A Drop Slip must be processed
through the Student Service Center.
Courses dropped by the end of the
eighth week of the semester will be
assigned an N grade on the aca­
demic transcript.

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Post-Baccalaureate
Certificate
(students must already possess
a bachelor's degree: see
admission requirements on the
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good verbal and written
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detail orientation and good
organizational skills?
a well-established set of ethics?
self-motivation, initiative and a
positive outlook?
good human relation skills?
an ability to think logically?
a willingness to learn new skills
and to be challenged?

Program Description:

Career Description:

The legal assistant profession is
one of the occupations projected to
grow the fastest through the year
2005 according to the U.S. Depart­
ment of Labor. A legal assistant (or
paralegal) is a valued member of
the legal team and works under the
supervision of attorneys.

Litigation Legal Assistant —
conducts research; drafts legal
pleadings and documents; inter­
views clients and witnesses;
investigates, gathers and organizes
case information; assists at trial.

This program is designed to train
qualified legal assistants capable of
working in a variety of areas of the
law and in a variety of work
environments. Consequently, the
role and job duties of a legal
assistant vary depending on the
areas of law and work environ­
ment in which a legal assistant is
employed. Such diversity, varied
challenges, and employment
possibilities are what makes the
legal assistant profession so
interesting and rewarding.
There are four different degrees or
offerings in legal assistant studies.
They are as follows: (1) a four-year
baccalaureate degree in legal
assistant studies with an emphasis
in legal administration, criminal
law, personal injury, labor law,
legislative/constitutional law or a
selected minor as approved by the
legal assistant studies coordinator;
(2) a two-year associate's degree in
legal assistant studies; (3) a post­
baccalaureate (one-year) certificate
in legal assistant studies (which is
available to students who already
have a bachelor's degree in some
other discipline and wish to make
a career change or advancement);
or (4) a minor in legal assistant
studies which can complement
various majors (and may also be
helpful to students who are plan­
ning on attending law school). The
requirements for these programs
are based upon the guidelines of
the National Association of Legal
Assistants.

Corporate Legal Assistant —
drafts and/or analyzes various
legal documents; attends meetings,
negotiations or closings; performs
legal and factual research; monitors
compliance with applicable indus­
try regulations; assists attorneys
with preparation for collective
bargaining, contract negotiations,
administrative hearings or trials.
Criminal Law Legal Assistant —
conducts comprehensive inter­
views of defendants, law enforce­
ment, victims, and/or witnesses;
performs case and field investiga­
tions; locates and coordinates
usage of applicable experts;
prepares motions, briefs or other
legal documents; acts as a litigation
assistant during trial and any appeal.
Governmental Legal Assistant —
works as an immigration specialist;
civil rights analyst; environmental
protection specialist; mediation
specialist; legislative analyst;
workers compensation claims
examiner, etc. (even the White
House has employed legal assis­
tants).
Real Estate Legal Assistant —
conducts title searches; drafts real
estate closing documents; monitors
compliance with title, survey,
disclosure and/or regulatory
requirements; schedules and
participates in real estate closings.
Note: The above career descriptions are
only a sampling of the numerous
avenues available to legal assistants.
See next page for additional employ­
ment listings.

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Legal Assistant
Studies
Post-Baccalaureate
Certificate
Required courses
*(39-41 credits)
LA102
Legal Research and Case
3
Analysis
LA125
Civil Litigation and Procedure
4
LA140
Personal Injury Litigation
and Investigative Techniques
3
LA150
Legal Assistant Profession and
Ethical Considerations
3
LA202
Legal Writing and Analysis
or
LA450
Advanced Legal Writing and
Interviewing Seminar
3
LA250
Law Office Management, Systems
and Technology
3
LA320
Real Estate Law
3
LA321
Family Law
2
LA322
Probate Law and Procedure
3
LA299
Legal Assistant Internship and
Professional Seminar
6-8
BA254
3
Business Law I
CJ319
3
Substantive Criminal Law
*Note: Other courses may be substituted for one
or more of the required courses listed above de­
pending upon the student's undergraduate courses/
curriculum, work experience and/or career goals.
However, any such course substitution must be
done in consultation with the legal assistant stud­
ies advisor and must be in writing; also, any such
course substitution shall be limited to a maximum
of two courses. Such other law courses include
but are not limited to the following:
LA300
Seminar in Legal Assistant
1-4
Studies
LA301
Alternative Dispute Resolution
and Conflict Management
3
LA305
Tribal Law and Government
3
LA401
Evidence and Trial Practice
3
LA405
No-Fault Automobile Law
3
LA406
Worker’s Disability
2
Compensation Law
BA255
3
Business Law II
MN451
Labor Law
4
MN469
Collective Bargaining
3
CJ409
3
Procedural Criminal Law
PS467
Constitutional Law and
4
Civil Liberties
EV311
2
Environmental Law

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LA102
LA150
LA320
LA321
BA254
CJ319

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Legal Assistant Profession
and Ethical Considerations
Real Estate Law
Family Law
Business Law I
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LA125 Civil Ligation and Procedure
4
LA140 Personal Injury Litigation and
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LA202 Legal Writing and Analysis
or
3
LA450 Advanced Legal Writing and
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LA250 Law Office Management, Systems
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baccalaureate certificate program application
form (along with submission of appropriate
admission fee);
Completion of a baccalaureate degree, com­
prising a minimum of 120 semester credits
from an accredited college or university;
Submission of official transcripts of all previ­
ous post-secondary work (to be considered
official, the transcript(s) must be sent directly
from the undergraduate’s institution(s) to the
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from people familiar with the applicant’s aca­
demic and/or professional abilities and back­
ground; and
Submission of a writing sample setting forth
career goals and reasons seeking the post­
baccalaureate certificate in legal assistant stud­
ies. The writing sample questionnaire is avail­
able from the LSSU Admissions Office. (The
writing sample shall be reviewed by the dean
of the College of Arts, Letters and Social Sci­
ences or the coordinator for the Legal Assis­
tant Studies Program).

financial institutions
government
(federal, tribal, state or local)
courts and mediation systems
real estate offices and title
companies
insurance companies
special interest groups
prosecutor and public defender
offices
educational institutions
financial service organizations
credit and collection agencies
service, consulting
or publishing companies

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See College of Business
and Economics, page 257.

Bachelor of Science

Program Description:

Career Description:

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The discipline of accounting
provides financial and other
information essential to the effi­
cient conduct and evaluation of the
activities of any organization.
Accounting includes the develop­
ment and analysis of data, the
testing of its validity and rel­
evance, and the interpretation and
communication of the resulting
information to intended users. This
program is accredited by the
International Assembly for Colle­
giate Business Education. Students
completing the degree will be
eligible to sit for various profes­
sional certification examinations.
The program complies with current
educational requirements for the
CPA certification.

Public Accountant — works for a
variety of clients providing ser­
vices in the areas of financial
statement preparation, auditing
services, income tax planning and
preparation, estate planning and
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AC 132 Principles of Accounting I**
4
AC133 Principles of Accounting II*
4
AC232
Intermediate Accounting I
4
AC233
Intermediate Accounting II
4
AC332 Cost Accounting I
4
AC333 Cost Accounting II
4
AC334 Accounting Information Systems 3
BA211
Business Statistics**
3
BA231
Business Communications**
3
BA254
Business Law I
3
BA255
Business Law II
3
BA466
Business Policy**
3
DP120 Operating Systems, Trouble­
shooting and Internet Basics
3
DP121
Word Processing, Database,
Spreadsheets, Graphics
Presentations
3
EC201
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3
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3
FN341
Managerial Finance*
4
MA111 College Algebra*
3
MK281 Marketing Principles and Strategy** 3
MN365
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3
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prior to taking BA466.
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business core.
Students must complete an occupational focus
in one of the following tracks:
Public Accounting
Industrial/Managerial
Data Processing and Accounting
150-Hour Program

Auditor — checks accounting
documents and financial state­
ments within corporations and
government. This area of account­
ing, like all others, is becoming
increasingly computerized.
Management Accountant — works
for one company and participates
in a variety of accounting activities
such as financial statement prepa­
ration, product cost accumulation
and analysis, budgeting and
forecasting, asset acquisition
analysis, payroll accounting and
general ledger maintenance, and
financial planning for the company
Tax Accountant — focus is on tax
planning and tax return prepara­
tion on the federal, state and local
levels. A tax specialist may work
for either a public accounting firm
or an individual company and will
aim to minimize the tax on the
employer while being in compli­
ance with all applicable tax laws. A
thorough knowledge of the tax
laws is required.
Government Accountant — works
for one of many government
agencies at the federal, state or
local level, or may work for gov­
ernment enforcement agencies
such as the FBI or the IRS.
Budget Analysis — responsible for
developing and managing an
organization's financial plans.
You'll need real people skills here
because of the constant negotiating
work involved.

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Bachelor of Science

FALL
First Year
AC132 Principles of Accounting I
MA111 College Algebra
EN110 Freshman Composition*
DP120 Operating systems, Troubleshooting
and Internet Basics
Life/Physical Science Elective
NS

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AC133
SD101
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Fund, of Speech Communication
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Word Processing, Database,
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Federal Taxation I
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4
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AC427
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AC432
Advanced Accounting I
3
Advanced Accounting II
AC433

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AC232
BA254
EC201
EN210

Year
Intermediate Accounting I
Business Law I
Principles of Macroeconomics
Research Paper Process

AC233
BA255
EC202
BA231
BA211

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EN215
HU251

4
3
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Business Law II
Principles of Microeconomics
Business Communications
Business Statistics

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Intro, to Literature &amp; Research
Humanities I

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AC332 Cost Accounting I
FN341 Managerial Finance
MK281 Marketing Principles and Strategies 3
NS
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MN365 Human Resource Management
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AC433 Advanced Accounting II
BA466 Business Policy
Electives
BA308 Cultural Diversity

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Industrial Accounting
Track
Bachelor of Science
(13 credits)
Industrial/CMA
3
AC421
Federal Taxation I
AC427
4
Auditing
BA403
Business, Government and Society 3
3
MN464
Organizational Behavior

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First Year
4
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3
MA111 College Algebra
3
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Business Law I
Principles of Macroeconomics
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BA211

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Principles of Microeconomics
Business Communications
Business Statistics

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MK281 Marketing Principles &amp; Strategies
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4
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4

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MN365
AC334

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Human Resource Management
Accounting Information Systems
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AC427 Auditing
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BA308 Cultural Diversity

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Data Processing and
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Bachelor of Science
DP/Accounting
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DP160
Personal Computer Workstation
Operating System
3
Troubleshooting and Repair
DP163
of Personal Computers
3
Desktop Publishing and
DP250
Presentation Design
3
DP260
Personal Computers Network
Operating Systems
3
DP263
Storage, Protection &amp; Recovery
of Personal Computer
3
MN464
Organizational Behavior
3

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First Year
AC 132 Principles of Accounting I
MA111 College Algebra
EN110 Freshman Composition*
DP120 Operating Systems, Troubleshooting
and Internet Basics
DP160 Personal Computers Work­
station Operating Systems

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AC133
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DP163
16

4
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Fund, of Speech Communication
Life/Physical Science Elective
Word Processing, Database,
Spreadsheets, Graphics
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Troubleshooting and Repair of
Personal Computers

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AC232 Intermediate Accounting I
BA254 Business Law I
EC201 Principles of Macroeconomics
EN210 Research Paper Process

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Personal Computers Network
Operating Systems

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3
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BA255
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Organizational Behavior
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Bachelor of Science
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AC421
Federal Taxation Accounting I
3
AC422
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3
AC427 Auditing
4
AC432 Advanced Accounting I
3
AC433 Advanced Accounting II
3
BA403
Government, Business &amp; Society 3
DP250 Desktop Publishing and
Presentation Design
3
MN360 Principles of Management
3
MN464 Organizational Behavior
3
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elective credits must be completed so that at
least 128 semester credits have been earned.

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First Year
4
AC132 Principles of Accounting I
MA111 College Algebra
3
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DP120 Operating Systems, Troubleshooting
and Internet Basics
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Fund, of Speech Communication
Life/Physical Science Elective
Word Processing, Database,
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AC232
BA254
EC201
EN210
EN215
MK281

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Business Law I
Principles of Macroeconomics
Research Paper Process

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3
3

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Marketing Principles &amp; Strategy

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AC332 Cost Accounting I
FN341 Managerial Finance
HU251 Humanities I
MN360 Principles of Management

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Bachelor of Science
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good math and science skills?
a curious mind?
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self-motivation?
an interest in the social
application of life sciences?
an enjoyment of the
learning process?

Career Description:

The bachelor of science degree in
biology emphasizes the basic
science disciplines throughout the
core curriculum. At the beginning
of your sophomore year, you have
a choice of five areas of concentra­
tion: botany, ecology, zoology, pre­
professional studies, or secondary
education. In addition, the general
biology track allows you to tailor
the program to suit your career
objectives. You will find that these
programs all offer a firm founda­
tion in basic biological concepts
and the opportunity to acquire
necessary technical skills. All BS
students earn a minor in chemistry,
except those in secondary educa­
tion who earn a group science
minor.

Research Biologist — conducts
research for government agencies;
local, state and national parks;
resource management agencies; or
private companies.

The bachelor of arts degree in
biology includes a strong core
program of science courses,
allowing students to obtain a
general background in both the
concepts and the technical skills of
modem biology. In addition, this
program allows students the
flexibility of completing minor
fields of study in other disciplines
such as art, political science,
marketing, social science, psychol­
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tion of general education require­
ments and electives so that at least
125 credits are earned.
Graduate and professional School
— these curriculums prepare you
for continued study in graduate
and professional schools.

Teacher - Secondary Education —
teaches a wide range of science
courses in Michigan high schools.
Biological Illustrator — artists in
various areas of scientific or
naturalist illustration require an
understanding of life sciences to
augment their skills in illustration.
Consultant — numerous industries
have requirements for individuals
with a broad understanding of the
social implications of biological
factors.
Sales Representative — biologists
that also have marketing skills are
in demand as sales representatives
in several types of companies
ranging from text book publishers
to pharmaceutical firms.
Teacher - Elementary Education
contact Teacher Education Depart­
ment for current course require­
ments and career options.

BA/BS Biology Core Requirements (50 credits)
BL109
General Biology
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BL110
General Zoology
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2
BL111
General Botany
4
BL204
General Microbiology
4
BL220
Genetics
3
BL280
Biometrics
1
BL395
Junior Seminar
2
BL499
Senior Thesis
5
CH115
General Chemistry I
4
CH116
General Chemistry II
3
Freshman Composition
EN110
3
Research Paper Process
EN210
3
MA111
College Algebra
Calculus for Business and
MA112
4
Life Sciences
MA207 Principles of Statistical Methods
3
SD101
Fund, of Speech Communication

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Biology
Bachelor of Arts
Students wishing to combine a strong biology
curriculum with a minor in another discipline
should consider this career track.
For a bachelor of arts in elementary education,
complete this curriculum and the planned
program for elementary teachers. See page 240.
In addition to the biology core requirements, the
following courses must be successfully
completed to obtain this degree:
BA Biology
(29 credits)
BL330
Animal Physiology
4
or
BL315
Plant Physiology
BL337
General Ecology
3
BL420
Population Genetics &amp; Evolution
3
4
CH225
Organic Chemistry I
4
CH226
Organic Chemistry II
CS101
Intro, to Microcomputer Applications 3
8
Foreign Language*
*AII eight credits must be in one language.

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First Year
BL109 General Biology
CH115 General Chemistry I
MA111 College Algebra
EN110 Freshman Composition

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Second Year
BL204 General Microbiology
CS101 Intro, to Microcomputer Applications
MA207 Principles of Statistical Methods
CH225 Organic Chemistry I
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Elective

4
3
3
4

2
BL110 General Zoology
2
BL111 General Botany
4
CH116 General Chemistry II
MA112 Calculus for Business &amp; Life Sciences 4
SD101 Fund, of Speech Communication _2
15
EN210
CH225
HU251

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3
Social Science Elective (Gen. Ed.) 3-4
4
Organic Chemistry II
Humanities I
14-15

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BL337 General Ecology
BL220 Genetics
Foreign Language I
Aesthetics Elective (Gen. Ed.)

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4

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BL315

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5
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BL420

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Foreign language II
Social Science Elective (Gen. Ed.)
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FALL
First Year
BL109 General Biology
CH115 General Chemistry I
EN110 Freshman Composition
MA111 College Algebra

In addition to the biology core requirements, the
following courses must be successfully
completed to obtain this degree:
Botany
BL201
BL202 •
BL230
BL240
BL315
BL337
BL420
BL437
BL408
CH225
CH226
CH220
CH231
CH351

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(52 credits)
Plant Morphology
3
3
Field Botany
4
Introduction to Soils
Natural History of the Vertebrates 3
4
Plant Physiology
3
General Ecology
Population Genetics &amp; Evolution
3
3
Plant Ecology
3
Plant Systematics
Organic Chemistry I and
Organic Chemistry II
8
or
Survey of Organic Chemistry and
Quantitative Analysis
4
Introductory Biochemistry
Intro, to Microcomputer Applications 3
8
Physical Science Electives

4
5
3

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Students interested in studying plants in their
natural setting and in the laboratory should
consider this career track.
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BL202
BL204
BL230
BL240
MA207

Year
Field Botany
General Microbiology
Introduction to Soils
Natural History of Vertebrates
Principles of Statistical Methods

Third Year
BL220 Genetics
BL337 General Ecology
BL395 Junior Seminar
CH351 Introductory Biochemistry
CH231 Quantitative Analysis
Fourth Year
BL437 Plant Ecology
BL499 Senior Thesis
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BL111
CH116
CS101
MA112

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CH220
EN210

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General Botany
General Chemistry II
Intro, to Microcomputer Applications
Calculus for Business and
Life Sciences
Biometrics
Survey of Organic Chemistry
Research Paper Process
Social Science Elective
Fund, of Speech Communication

Plant Morphology
Cultural Diversity Elective
Aesthetics Elective
Social Science Elective
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2
4
3
4
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3
4
3
3
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BL315
BL420
BL408

Plant Physiology
Population Genetics &amp; Evolution
Plant Systematics
Physical Science Elective
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Ecology
3
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Field Botany
BL230
Introduction to Soils
4
BL240
Natural History of the Vertebrates 3
General Ecology
BL337
3
Limnology
3
BL345
BL420
Population Genetics &amp; Evolution
3
BL437
Plant Ecology
3
BL440
Stream &amp; Wetland Ecology
3
Organic Chemistry I and
CH225
CH226
Organic Chemistry II
or
8
Survey of Organic Chemistry and
CH220
Quantitative Analysis
CH231
CH351
Introductory Biochemistry
4
CS101
Intro, to Microcomputer Applications 4
Physical Science Electives
8
EV220
GPS/GIS Techniques
or
3
EV230
Intro, to Geographical Information
Systems, GIS

FALL
First Year
BL109 General Biology
CH115 General Chemistry I
EN110 Freshman Composition
MA111 College Algebra

Second
BL202
BL204
BL240
CH225
MA207

Year
Field Botany
General Microbiology
Natural History of the Vertebrates
Organic Chemistry I
Principles of Statistical Methods

Third Year
BL220 Genetics
BL230 Introduction to Soils
BL337 General Ecology
BL395 Junior Seminar
CH351 Introductory Biochemistry
Fourth Year
BL345 Limnology
BL437 Plant Ecology
BL499 Senior Thesis
Physical Science Elective
HU251 Humanities I

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BL111
CH116
CS101
MA112

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General Botany
General Chemistry II
Intro, to Microcomputer Applications
Calculus for Business and
Life Sciences

3
4
3
4
_2
17

BL280
CH226
EN210
SD101

Biometrics
Organic Chemistry II
Research Paper Process
Fund, of Speech Communication
Elective

4
4
3
1
4
16

EV230

Introduction to GIS
Aesthetics Elective
Cultural Diversity Elective
Social Science Elective
Elective

3
3
2
4
4
16

BL420
BL440

Population Genetics &amp; Evolution
Stream &amp; Wetland Ecology
Physical Science Elective
Social Science Elective
Elective

2
2
4
3
4
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3
4
3
3
2
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3
3
3
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Concentration
Bachelor of Science
For students interested in a broad study of living
systems, allowing for flexibility in curricular and
career pursuits.
In addition to the biology core requirements, the
following courses must be successfully
completed to obtain this degree:
General Biology
(51 credits)
Biology Electives*
25
BL420
Population Genetics &amp; Evolution
3
Organic Chemistry I and
CH225
Organic Chemistry II
CH226
8
or
CH220
Survey of Organic Chemistry and
CH231
Quantitative Analysis
4
CH351
Introductory Biochemistry
CS101
Intro, to Microcomputer Applications 3
8
Physical Science Electives
•At least 12 credits must be from 300- or 400level courses.

FALL
First Year
BL109 General Biology
CH115 General Chemistry I
EN110 Freshman Composition
MA111 College Algebra

Second
BL220
CH225
MA207
SD101

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BL111
CH116
CS101
MA112

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Genetics
Organic Chemistry I
Prin. of Statistical Methods
Fund, of Speech Communication
Social Science Elective

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BL280
CH226
EN210

Third Year
BL
Biology Elective
BL204 General Microbiology
BL395 Junior Seminar
CH351 Introductory Biochemistry
Physical Science Elective

HU251

Fourth Year
BL
Biology Elective
BL
Biology Elective
BL499 Senior Thesis
Cultural Diversity Elective
Aesthetics Elective

BL420

General Zoology
General Botany
General Chemistry II
Intro, to Microcomputer Applications
Calculus for Business and Life
Science
Biology Elective
Biometrics
Organic Chemistry II
Research Paper Process
Elective

Biology Elective
Biology Elective
Humanities I
Physical Science Elective

Population Genetics &amp; Evolution
Biology Elective
Social Science Elective
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Pre-Professional
Studies
Concentration
Bachelor of Science

FALL
First Year
BL109 General Biology
CH115 General Chemistry I
EN110 Freshman Composition
MA111 College Algebra

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optometry or veterinary careers should follow
this career track.
In addition to the biology core requirements, the
following courses must be successfully
completed to obtain this degree:
Pre-professional Studies
(51 credits)
4
BL243
Vertebrate Anatomy
BL320
Cell Biology
4
4
BL330
Animal Physiology
3
BL332
Embryology
BL420
Population Genetics &amp; Evolution 3
4
BL423
Immunology
BL433
Histology
3
BL480
Advanced Clinical Microbiology
3
4
CH225 Organic Chemistry I
4
CH226 Organic Chemistry II
4
CH351
Introductory Biochemistry
CS101
Intro, to Microcomputer Applications 3
4
PH221
Elements of Physics I
4
PH222
Elements of Physics II

Second Year
BL204 General Microbiology
BL220 Genetics
CH225 Organic Chemistry I
MA207 Principles of Statistical Methods
Third Year
BL332 Embryology (alternate years)
BL395 Junior Seminar
CH351 Introductory Biochemistry
PH221 Elements of Physics I
HU251 Humanities I
Fourth Year
BL423 Immunology
BL499 Senior Thesis
Cultural Diversity Elective
Aesthetics Elective
Social Science Elective

BL110 General Zoology
BL111 General Botany
CH116 General Chemistry II
CS101 Intro, to Microcomputer Applications
MA112 Calculus for Business and Life
Sciences

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BL280
CH226
SD101
EN210

Biometrics
Organic Chemistry II
Fund, of Speech Communication
Research Paper Process
Social Science Elective

3
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4
4
4
16

BL243
BL320
BL330
PH222

Vertebrate Anatomy
Cell Biology
Animal Physiology
Elements of Physics II

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First Year
BL109 General Biology
CH115 General Chemistry I
EN110 Freshman Composition
MA111 College Algebra

Students interested in pursuing an organismal
approach to the study of animals should follow
this career track.
In addition to the biology core requirements, the
following courses must be successfully
completed to obtain this degree:
Zoology
BL240
BL243

(52 credits)
Natural History of the Vertebrates 3
4
Vertebrate Anatomy

Any two of the following three courses:
BL310
Ichthyology
BL311
Mammalogy
BL312
Ornithology

BL330
BL337
BL303
BL405
BL420
CH225
CH226
CH220
CH231
CH351

CS101

Animal Physiology
General Ecology
Entomology
Animal Behavior
Population Genetics &amp; Evolution
Organic Chemistry I and
Organic Chemistry II
or
Survey of Organic Chemistry and
Quantitative Analysis
Introductory Biochemistry
Intro, to Microcomputer Applications
Physical Science Electives

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3

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3
3
3
3
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4
3
8

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BL220
BL240
MA207
SD101

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General Microbiology
4
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Natural History of the Vertebrates
3
3
Principles of Statistical Methods
Fund, of Speech Communication _2

BL110
BL111
CH116
CS101
MA112

BL280
BL312
CH220
EN210

General Zoology
General Botany
General Chemistry II
Intro, to Microcomputer Applications
Calculus for Business and Life
Sciences
Biometrics
Ornithology
Survey of Organic Chemistry
Research Paper Process
Cultural Diversity Elective

2
2
4
3
4
15
3
3
4
3
16

Third Year
BL310 Ichthyology
BL337 General Ecology
CH351 Introductory Biochemistry
Physical Science Elective
Social Science Elective

BL243
BL330
BL395

Vertebrate Anatomy
Animal Physiology
Junior Seminar
Physical Science Elective
Aesthetics Elective

BL420
BL499

Population Genetics &amp; Evolution
Senior Thesis
Social Science Elective
Elective

4
17

Fourth Year
BL303 Entomology
BL405 Animal Behavior
CH231 Quantitative Analysis
HU251 Humanities I

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Biology
Secondary Education
Bachelor of Science
This program includes a strong biology core
curriculum, a broad-field science minor and a
teaching minor. You will obtain a grounding in
the concepts and technical skills of modem
biology as well as develop an understanding of
the teaching/learning process and the role of
science in education. The program takes five
years, with the fifth year encompassing graduate
courses and an internship.
Application to the teaching program requires:
• 45 earned credits
• GPA of 2.70
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curriculum allows you the flexibility to pursue
most of the opportunities that are available to
graduates with either a B.S. or a B.A. in biology.
Secondary Education — The secondary
education program leads to a DX science
endorsement which certifies the graduate to
teach a wide range of science courses in
Michigan high schools.
You earn a bachelor’s degree, and then
participate in a fifth-year teaching internship with
accompanying graduate course work in order to
become certified to teach.
In addition to the biology core requirements, the
following courses must be successfully
completed to obtain this degree:
BS Biology Secondary Education (59 credits)
Function of Human Body
4
Natural History of Vertebrates
3
BL330
Animal Physiology
4
BL337
General Ecology
3
BL405
Animal Behavior
3
Group Science Minor
CH220
Survey of Organic Chemistry
4
PH221
4
Elements of Physics I
PH222
Elements of Physics II
4
GE111
Physical Geology I
4
GE112
Physical Geology ll
4
Professional Component
TE150
Reflections on Teaching &amp; Learning 3
TE250
Student Diversity &amp; Schools
3
TE301
Learning Theory and Teaching
Practice
4
TE430
General Methods for Secondary
Teachers
3
TE431
The Secondary Learner
3
TE440
Reading in the Context Area
3
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First Year
BL109 General Biology
CH115 General Chemistry I
MA111 College Algebra
EN110 Freshman Composition

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BL110 General Zoology
2
BL111 General Botany
4
CH116 General Chemistry II
MA112Calculus for Business &amp; Life Sciences 4
4
HU251 Humanities I

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3

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EN210 Research Paper Process
TE150 Reflections on Learning and Teaching
BL105 Functions of the Human Body
BL240 Natural History of the Vertebrates
MA207 Principles of Statistical Methods

16

TE250
BL280

3
3
4
3
3

CH220
SD101

Student Diversity and Schools
Biometrics
Social Science Elective (Gen. Ed.)
Survey of Organic Chemistry
Fund, of Speech Communication

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Third Year
BL204 General Microbiology
BL220 Genetics
BL337 General Ecology
PH221 Elements of Physics I

BL330
PH222
BL395
BL
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4
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4

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Fourth Year
BL405 Animal Behavior
GE111 Physical Geology I
TE430 General Methods for Secondary
Teachers
TE440 Reading in the Context Area
Social Science Elective

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4

BL499
GE112

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3

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TE431
TE443

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Fifth Year
TE491
Internship in Teaching Diverse
Learners I
TE601
Professional Roles and Teaching
Practice I
TE602 Reflection and Inquiry in Teaching
Practice I

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Elements of Physics II
Junior Seminar
Electives
Learning Theory and Teaching
Practice
Senior Thesis
Physical Geology II
Aesthetics Elective
Elective
The Secondary Learner
Science Methods for Secondary
Teachers
Internship in Teaching Diverse
Learners II
Professional Roles and Teaching
Practice II
Reflection and Inquiry in Teaching
Practice II

12

TE491
TE492
TE601
TE602
TE603
TE604

Teachers
Internship in Teaching Diverse
Learners I
Internship in Teaching Diverse
Learners II
Professional Roles and Teaching
Practice I
Reflection and Inquiry in Teaching
Practice I
Professional Roles and Teaching
Practice II
Reflection and Inquiry in Teaching
Practice II

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See College of Business
and Economics, page 257.

Program Description:

Career Description:

This degree requires successful
completion of a curriculum with a
minimum of 128 semester hours as
prescribed on the following page.
It provides you with a broad
background in business adminis­
tration by presenting courses
covering all the major functional
areas of business involvement.
Students are encouraged to com­
plete a minor, a specialty or an
internship to learn more about a
particular area of business admin­
istration. Refer to the Minors
section of this catalog for the
various business-related minors.
See page 258 regarding this
program's accreditation.

Bachelor of Science

Manager/Chief Executive Officer/
President — guides and directs the
organization. Sets goals and
determines methods to achieve
those goals. Is concerned with
recruiting and training personnel.
Conducts performance evaluations
for the business.
Human Resource Manager — is
concerned with the recruitment,
hiring, training and promotion of
the workforce to fit the needs of the
organization.
Will be involved in complying with
various state and federal regula­
tions.
Marketing Manager — nearly onethird of the civilian work force in
the United States is employed in
marketing-related jobs. Marketing
career opportunities include
product development, product
management, distribution manage­
ment, advertising, public relations,
industrial buying, retail manage­
ment, sales, marketing research
and direct marketing. Each area
encompasses hundreds of market­
ing jobs.

Specialties in:

Management
Marketing

Career Choices:
Manager
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Business
Administration
Bachelor of Science
Business
AC132
AC 133
BA211
BA231
BA254
BA255
BA403
BA466
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MN360
MN365
MN464
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4
Principles of Accounting P*
4
Principles of Accounting II*
3
Business Statistics’*
Business Communications**
3
Business Law I
3
Business Law II
3
Business, Government &amp; Society* 3
3
Business Policy*A
Operating Systems, Trouble­
shooting and Internet Basics
3
Word Processing, Database,
Spreadsheet, Graphics
Presentations
3
Prin. of Macroeconomics**
3
Prin. of Microeconomics**
3
Managerial Finance*
4
Marketing Principles &amp; Strategy** 3
Principles of Management
3
Human Resource Management*
3
Organizational Behavior
3
College Algebra*
3

General education requirements and sufficient
elective credits must be completed so that at
least 128 credits have been earned.
Students are encouraged to use free electives to
complete a minor, a specialty or an internship.
* May count toward general education
requirement.
.part of the business core which must be taken
prior to taking BA466.
ACapstone course — take after completion of the
business core.

FALL
First Year
AC132 Principles of Accounting I
MA111 College Algebra
EN110 Freshman Composition*
Life/Physical Science Elective
DP120 Operating Systems, Trouble­
shooting and Internet Basics
Second
MK281
BA254
EC201
EN210

Year
Marketing Principles &amp; Strategy
Business Law I
Principles of Macroeconomics
Research Paper Process
or
EN215 Intro, to Literature &amp; Research
HU251 Humanities I
Third Year
SS
Elective
FN341
Managerial Finance
MN360 Principles of Management
Electives
Fourth Year
BA403 Business, Government &amp; Society
MN464 Organizational Behavior
Electives
BA308 Managing Cultural Diversity

SPRING
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3
3
4

AC133

SD101
BA211
DP121

3
17
3
3
3

Principles of Accounting II
Fund, of Speech Communication
Life/Physical Science Elective
Business Statistics
Word Processing, Database,
Spreadsheets, Graphics
Presentations

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3
3
3
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4
3
6
16

MN365

Human Resource Management
3
General Education or Free Electives_L3
16

3
3
6
3
15

BA466

Business Policy
Electives

3
4
16

Business
Administration
Marketing
Specialty
Bachelor of Science
Total Credits Required
Required Courses:
MK381
Consumer Behavior
MK387
Advertising
MK480
Marketing Research
MK481
Marketing Management
MK486
International Marketing
MK
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Aesthetics Elective
Business Law II
Principles of Microeconomics
Business Communications
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13
Required Courses:
MN451
Labor Law
4
Management Simulation
MN461
3
3
MN469
Collective Bargaining
Production Operations Management 3
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BA255
EC202
BA231

'English Composition may be taken either fall or spring semester.

Business
Administration
Management
Specialty
Bachelor of Science

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See College of Natural
and Health Sciences, page 273.

Program Description:

Career Description:

The B.A. Chemistry Program is
offered in response to student
demand and interest. The degree
may be used alone as a traditional
chemistry degree or for a dual
major. Building on the strength of
our Environmental Chemistry
Program, this degree features
several key advantages. With 23
free electives and a common
general education core, this
program can be used in combina­
tion with any of a number of
majors such as pre-law, engineer­
ing, literature, business, biology,
etc. to match student interest and
career plans.

Chemist — works in business and
industry, and environmental and
commercial laboratories conduct­
ing basic and applied chemical
analysis, research and product
development.

Graduates with a bachelor of arts
in chemistry work in many disci­
plines and industries, and many
proceed on to graduate school in
natural sciences, law, engineering
and medicine. Internships in
chemistry are encouraged where
students can gain valuable realworld work experience while
gaining college credit. In addition,
each student participates in an
applied research project in close
collaboration with faculty mem­
bers to address meaningful chemi­
cal-based problems. These
projects, through the excellent
preparation they provide our
students, are often cited as impor­
tant factors in successful job
searches and entry into graduate
programs.

Lawyer — applies basic chemical
knowledge to the practice of law
related to scientific and natural
resource issues.

Bachelor of Arts

Career Choices:
Chemist

Patent Specialist — works with
patent applications related to the
chemical industry, and the applica­
tion of chemistry to new and novel
problems.

Lawyer
Patent Specialist
Biologist
Physician

Biologist — combines knowledge
of chemistry and biology to
address significant issues from the
perspective of each discipline,
particularly the chemical founda­
tions of biological processes.
Physician — uses chemistry as a
foundation for the practice of
medicine. A degree in chemistry is
a useful precurse to medical
school, the study of pharmacology,
and the development of drugs to
promote health and quality of life.

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Bachelor of Arts
Requirements

(125 credits)

(39 credits)
Chemistry
General Chemistry I
5
CH115
4
General Chemistry II
CH116
Organic Chemistry I
4
CH225
4
Organic Chemistry II
CH226
4
Quantitative Analysis
CH231
4
CH232
Instrumental Analysis
4
Introduction to Biochemistry
CH351
3
CH353
Introduction to Toxicology
4
CH361
Physical Chemistry
Junior Seminar
1
EV395
Senior Thesis
2
EV499
(8 credits)
Directed Electives
ID399
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Business Statistics
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Intro, to Microcomputer Applications 3
CS101
MA143
Calculus for Engineering I
or
4
MA151
Calculus I
MA144
Calculus for Engineering II
or
4
MA152
Calculus II
4
PH231
Applied Physics I
PH232
Applied Physics II
4
Foreign Language I
4
Foreign Language II
4

FALL
First Year
CH115 General Chemistry I
MA143 Calculus for Engineering I
or
MA151 Calculus I
Foreign Language I
Electives
Year
Organic Chemistry I
Business Statistics
Fund, of Speech Communication
Technical Report Writing
or
EN210 Research Paper Process

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Calculus for Engineering II
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Foreign Language II
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BA211
SD101
EN205

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HU251
CS101

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4
Humanities I
Intro, to Microcomputer Applications 3
Approved Social Science
14

Third Year
CH231 Quantitative Analysis
CH351 Introduction to Biochemistry
Approved Cultural Diversity
PH231 Applied Physics I

CH232
EV395
PH232

Instrumental Analysis
Junior Seminar
Applied Physics II
Electives
Electives

4
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4
4
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CH353
EV499

Introduction to Toxicology
Senior Thesis
Approved Social Science
Electives

3
2
3
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ID399
Internship in Chemistry
Fourth Year
CH361 Physical Chemistry
Approved Aesthetics
Electives

Other General Education
(25 credits)
Freshman Composition
3
Technical Report Writing
3
or
Research Paper Process
EN210
4
HU251
Humanities I
SD101
Fund, of Speech Communication
3
Approved Aesthetics*
3
Approved Cultural Diversity*
3
Approved Social Science*
6
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See College of Natural
and Health Sciences, page 273.

Bachelor of Science

Program Description:

Career Description:

Clinical laboratory scientists
perform most of the clinical tests
conducted in hospital, veterinary,
state, and health laboratories. You
may obtain the bachelor of science
degree in this area by completing
the specified three-year sequence at
the University followed by 12
months training at an NAACLSaccredited hospital. The Univer­
sity is affiliated with five such
hospitals, but you may elect any
accredited hospital whose program
is approved as satisfactory by the
University. Additionally, you may
choose to obtain a bachelor of
science in biology and then partici­
pate in the 12-month hospital
training. Lake Superior State
University does not assume
responsibility for obtaining an
affiliation at an approved hospital.
Graduates of this program are
eligible to take national examina­
tions for certification as registered
clinical laboratory scientists and/
or medical technologists.

Clinical Laboratory Scientist —
performance of analytical tests on
human body substances to detect
evidence of, or prevent disease or
impairment, and to promote and
monitor good health.

Career Choices:
Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Laboratory Supervisor — man­
ages and supervises clinical
laboratory procedures, determines
usage of lab space, equipment and
budgetary resources.

Laboratory Supervisor
Specialty Research Scientist

Specialty Research Scientist —
clinical expertise in research areas
such as biochemical genetics,
cytogenetics, cell marker testing,
toxicology, epidemiology.

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the following courses in addition to the biology
core (see page 86) in order to qualify to take the
national registry examinations. Note: BL280,
BL395 and BL499 are not required.

BL330
BL380
BL422
BL423
BL460
BL480
CS101
CH220
CH231
CH232
CH351

4
Animal Physiology
Hematology
4
Parasitology
3
Immunology
4
30
Clinical Internship
Advanced Clinical Microbiology
3
Intro, to Microcomputer Applications 4
4
Survey of Organic Chemistry
Quantitative Analysis
4
4
Instrumental Analysis
Biochemistry
3

Additionally, a student is required to satisfy
general education requirements so that 128
semester credits are earned.

FALL
First Year
BL109 General Biology
CH115 General Chemistry I
MA111 College Algebra
EN110 Freshman Composition

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3
Research Paper Process
4
General Microbiology
Intro, to Microcomputer Applications 3
Social Science Elective (Gen. Ed.)
3
MA207 Principles of Statistical Methods _2
16
Second
EN210
BL204
CS101

Third Year
BL422 Parasitology
BL220 Genetics
CH231 Quantitative Analysis
CH351 Biochemistry

3
4
4

BL110
BL111
CH116
MA112
HU251

General Zoology
2
2
General Botany
General Chemistry II
4
Calculus for Business &amp; Life Science 4
4
Humanities I
16

BL380
BL330

Hematology*
Animal Physiology
Social Science Elective (Gen. Ed.)
Survey of Organic Chemistry
Fund, of Speech Communication

3
4
3
4
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Immunology
Instrumental Analysis
Cultural Diversity (Gen. Ed.)
Aesthetics
Advanced Clinical Microbiology*

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4
3
3
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SD101

BL423
CH232

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Sciences
See College of Engineering
and Mathematics, page 259.

Bachelor of Science

Career Choices:
Senior Programmer
Systems Analyst
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Program Description:

Career Description:

This degree provides a solid
background in both mathematics
and computer science. Many
graduates from this program who
work in the computer industry
have stressed that the mathematics
foundation gained from this degree
gave them a distinct advantage in
the work place.

Senior Programmer — designs,
writes and supervises the develop­
ment of large-scale software
projects.

Modeling and Simulation of Real
Systems — creates computer
models of environments and
processes in order to understand
how they work and how to
improve or alter them.

Systems Analyst — works with
customers to analyze organiza­
tions' needs; sets up systems for
company.
Database Administrator —
analyzes, designs and implements
the database needs of an organiza­
tion.

Graduate School — the back­
ground gained by this degree
provides a good preparation for
graduate study in computer
science, mathematics and other
related fields.

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problem-solving?

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Computer and
Mathematical
Sciences
Bachelor of Science
(70 credits)
Departmental Requirements
CS103
Survey of computer Science
3
Intro, to Computer Programming 3
CS105
3
CS121
Principles of Programming
CS201
Data Structures and Algorithms
3
Computer Organization and
CS205
3
Architecture
CS211
Database Applications
3
Computer Networks
3
CS221
CS290
Independent Study in Computer
3
Science
CS312
File and Database Management
3
3
CS321
Computer Graphics
3
CS333
Systems Programming
CS334
Operating Systems Concepts
3
3
CS418
Software Engineering
3
CS419
Senior Projects in CS
4
MA151
Calculus I
4
MA152 Calculus II
MA215
Fundamental Concepts of
3
Mathematics
MA216
Discrete Mathematics and
3
Problem Solving
3
MA261
Intro, to Numerical Methods
3
MA305
Linear Algebra
MA308
Probability and Mathematical
4
Statistics
3
MA351
Graph Theory
Elective credits and general education require­
ments must be completed so that at least 124
semester credits have been earned.

FALL
First Year
MA140 Precalculus Mathematics (if needed)
or
MA151 Calculus I
CS103 Survey of Computer Science
CS105 Intro, to Computer Programming
EN110 Freshman Composition
Elective
Second Year
MA152 Calculus II
or
Elective
MA215 Fund. Concepts of Mathematics
CS201 Data Structures and Algorithms
CS211 Database Applications
EN210 Research Paper Process
Third Year
MA261 Numerical Methods
or
Elective
MA305 Linear Algebra
or
MA308 Probability and Mathematical
Statistics
CS205 Computer Organization and
Architecture
CS333 Systems Programming
CS321 Computer Graphics
or
HU251 Humanities I
Fourth Year
MA261 Numerical Methods
or
Elective
MA305 Linear Algebra
or
MA308 Probability and Mathematical
Statistics
CS321 Computer Graphics
or
HU251 Humanities I
CS418 Software Engineering
Electives

SPRING
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MA151

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MA152
CS121

MA216
CS290
CS312
SD101

MA351
CS221
CS334

Calculus I
or
Calculus II
Principles of Programming
Science Elective
Electives

Discrete Mathematics
and Problem Solving
Independent Study in Computer
Science
File and Database Management
Fund, of Speech Communication
Science Elective

Graph Theory
or
Elective
Computer Networks
Operating System Concepts
Electives

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See College of Engineering
and Mathematics, page 259.

Bachelor of Science
Robotics
and Automation

Career Titles:
Software Design Engineer
Hardware Design Engineer
Robotics Engineer
Controls Engineer
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Project Engineer

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Career Description:

LSSU's Computer Engineering
program has been designed to put
you in the high-demand computer
market with the potential for good
career growth. The program blends
practical computer science courses
in computer organization, data­
bases, operating systems, and
networks with traditionally handson electrical engineering courses in
digital circuits, digital system,
microcontrollers, computer pro­
gramming, and digital signal
processing. This combination gives
you a broad-based education that
ties software to hardware and
theory to application. Some of the
program highlights are:

Computer engineering graduates
will have many career choices. You
may choose engineering positions
in computer systems design,
software development, hardware
design, microcontroller systems
design, robotics, research and
development, applications, or
sales.

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The program provides an
excellent mix of theory and
practical laboratory experi­
ences, preparing you to solve
real-world problems.

•

like working with computer
hardware and software?

•

Engineering courses begin in
your freshman year.

wonder how computers control
and interact with hardware?

•

Opportunities exist for you to
work with faculty on current
undergraduate research
projects.

•

You will study assembly
language programming,
computer architecture,
microcontroller hardware and
software, databases, Rapid
Application Development
(RAD) tools, digital signals and
systems, and networking.

•

Opportunities are available as part
of this program for students who
are academically qualified. A
certificate that documents this
practical training is available.

For your senior year experi­
ence, choose from opportuni­
ties in cooperative education,
industry-based projects or
research projects.

Elective programming courses
in robotics, "C" and industrial
systems are available.

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Computer
Engineering
Bachelor of Science
Departmental Requirements

103

Mathematics
MA143
Calculus for Engineering I
4
MA144
4
Calculus for Engineering II
MA207
Principles of Statistical Methods
3
MA243
Calculus and Linear Algebra
for Engineers
4
MA310
Differential Equations
3
Sciences
PH231
Applied Physics for Engineers
4
and Scientists I
PH232
Applied Physics for Engineers
and Scientists II
4
Computer Science
CS103
Introduction to Computer Science 3
CS105
Intro, to Computer Programming 3
CS121
Survey of Computer Science
3
CS201
Data Structures and Algorithms
3
CS205
Computer Organization and
Architecture
3
CS221
Computer Networks
3
CS333
Systems Programming
3
CS334
Operating Systems Concepts
3
Engineering
EE125
4
Digital Fundamentals
EE210
4
Circuits and Machines
EE250
Microcontroller Fundamentals
4
EE310
5
Network Analysis I
EE355
Microcontroller Systems
4
EE370
Electronic Devices
4
EE420
4
Digital Design
EG140
Numerical Applications for
Engineers
1
EG340
Advanced Numerical Applications
for Engineers
1
EG346
Probability and Statistics Lab for
Engineers
1
EG491
Engineering Design Project I
3
EG495
Engineering Design Project II
3
RS460
4
Control Systems
General Education Requirements

25

Lower-division Courses
EN110
Freshman Composition
EN205
Technical Report Writing
HU251
Humanities I
SD101
Fund, of Speech Communication

3
3
4
3

Upper-division Courses
Cultural Diversity Elective
Humanities/Aesthetics Elective
Social Science Electives

3
3
6

FALL
First Year
CS103 Introduction to Computer Science
CS105 Intro, to Computer Programming
EN110 Freshman Composition
Humanities/Aesthetics Elective
MA143 Calculus for Engineering I

SPRING
CS121
EE125
EG140

3
3

EN205
MA144

Second Year
CS201 Data Structures and Algorithms
CS205 Computer Organization and
Architecture
EE250 Microcontroller Fundamentals
MA243 Calculus and Linear Algebra
for Engineers
PH231 Applied Physics for Engineers
and Scientists I
Third Year
CS333 Systems Programming
EE310 Network Analysis I
EE370 Electronic Devices
EG340 Advanced Numerical Applications
for Engineers
MA310 Differential Equations
Fourth Year
EE420 Digital Design
EG491 Engineering Design Project I
RS460 Control Systems
General Technical Elective/
Engineering Option

EE210
MA207
EG346
PH232
SD101

Survey of Computer Science
Digital Fundamentals
Numerical Applications for
Engineers
Technical Report Writing
Calculus for Engineering II
Circuits and Machines
Prin. of Statistical Methods
Probability and Statistics Lab
for Engineers
Applied Physics for Engineers
and Scientists II
Fund, of Speech Communication

3
4

1
3
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4
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CS221
CS334
EE355
1
3
16

Computer Networks
Operating Systems Concepts
Microcontroller Systems
General Technical Elective/
Engineering Option
Social Science Elective

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General Technical Elective/
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General Technical Electives
EE375
Electronic Circuits
EE345
Fund, of Engineering and
Electromagnetics
EE425
Digital &amp; Signal Processing
EM220 Statics
EM320 Dynamics
MA216 Discrete Mathematics
ME335 Fluid Mechanics
RS461
Design of Control Systems

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3
4
4

Robotics and Automation Option
RS385
Robotics Engineering
3
RS430 Systems Integration and
4
Machine Vision
RS435
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See College of Engineering
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Bachelor of Science
Computer Science
Secondary Teaching

Career Choices:
Computer Programmer
Systems Analyst
Information Technology Specialist

Program Description:

Career Description:

This degree provides a solid
background in computer science
with supporting coursework in
applied mathematics and business.
Adding an appropriate minor field
of study can complement the
program, as well as give the
graduate a competitive edge in the
workforce.

Computer Programmer — designs,
writes and tests computer pro­
grams; supervises large software
projects.
Systems Analyst — works with
customers to analyze organiza­
tions' needs; sets up systems for
the company.
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Specialist — manages IT group at
a large company, research institute
or school.

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Computer Science
Bachelor of Science
(58 credits)
Departmental Requirements
Survey of Computer Science
3
CS103
Intro, to Computer Programming 3
CS105
3
CS121
Principles of Programming
CS201
Data Structures and Algorithms
3
CS205
Computer Organization and
3
Architecture
3
CS211
Database Applications
3
CS221
Computer Networks
CS290
Independent Study in Computer
3
Science
CS312
File and Database Management
3
3
CS321
Computer Graphics
3
CS333
Systems Programming
CS334
Operating Systems Concepts
3
3
CS418
Software Engineering
CS419
Research Topics in Computer
4
Science
MA108
Trigonometry and Vectors for
1
Physics
and
4
MA111
College Algebra
or
5
MA140
Precalculus Mathematics
MA112
Calculus for Business and
Life Science
4
or
MA151
Calculus I (if satisfied MAI40)
3
MA207
Prin. of Statistical Methods
3
MA305
Linear Algebra
(11 credits)
Other Requirements
4
AC132
Principles of Accounting I
4
AC133
Principles of Accounting II
3
BA121
Introduction to Business
124
Total Credits:
Elective credits and general education require­
ments must be completed so that at least 124
semester credits have been earned.

FALL
First Year
CS103 Survey of Computer Science
CS105 Intro, to Computer Programming
EN110 Freshman Composition
MA*
Elective

SPRING
3
3
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CS121
SD101
MA**

Principles of Programming
Fund, of Speech Communication
Science Elective
Elective

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Data Structures and Algorithms
Database Applications
Research Paper Process
Principles of Accounting I
Elective

3
3
3
4

CS290
CS312
AC133

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Independent Study in Computer
Science
File and Database Management
Principles of Accounting II
Science Elective

Fourth Year
CS321 Computer Graphics
or
HU251 Humanities I
CS418 Software Engineering
MA207 Prin. of Statistical Methods
or
MA305 Linear Algebra
Electives

3
3
3
4

3
3
4

_4

14

16

Third Year
CS205 Computer Organization and
Architecture
CS333 Systems Programming
CS321 Computer Graphics
or
HU251 Humanities I
MA207 Prin. of Statistical Methods
or
MA305 Linear Algebra
Elective

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16-17
Second
CS201
CS211
EN210
AC132

3
3
3-4
4

CS221
CS334
HU252
BA121

Computer Networks
Operating Systems Concepts
Humanities II
and/or
Elective(s)
Introduction to Business
Elective

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3
4
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Cultural Diversity
Humanities II
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Elective(s)
Electives

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*'Students may elect either MA 112 or, if MA 140 was taken, MA 151.

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Bachelor of Science
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Computer Science Courses
CS103
Survey of Computer Science
3
CS105
Intro, to Computer Programming 3
CS106
Advanced Web Page Design and
Web Site Administration
3
3
CS121
Principles of Programming
Data Structures and Algorithms
3
CS201
Database Applications
3
CS211
Computer Networks
3
CS221
CS271
Network Hardware and Software
3
Network Design and Implementation 3
CS281
CS312
File and Database Management
3
Software Engineering
CS418
3
Senior Project
3
CS419
Mathematics Courses
MA151
Calculus I
MA207
Prin. of Statistical Methods
MA305
Linear Algebra
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DP163
Troubleshooting and Repair
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CS201 Data Structures and Algorithms
CS211 Database Applications
EN205 Technical Report Writing
Elective (minor)
TE250 Student Diversity &amp; Schools

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4
3
3
3
3
124

Secondary Education Sequence
TE430
General Methods for Secondary
Teachers
The Secondary Learner
TE431
TE440
Reading in the Content Area
TE445
Teaching Computer Science

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CS121
MA151
SD101

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Reflections on Learning and
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Student Diversity and Schools
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Learning Theory and Teaching
Practice

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First Year
3
CS103 Survey of Computer Science
CS105 Intro, to Computer Programming
3
3
EN110 Freshman Composition
4
MA150 Pre-calculus (if needed)
TE150 Reflections on Learning and Teaching^

10

12
3

3
3
3

CS221
CS312
MA207
TE301

Computer Networks
File and Database Management
Princ. of Statistical Methods
Learning Theory and Teaching
Practice
Elective (minor)

3
3
3
4

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CS281
MA305
HU252
TE431

Network Design and Implementation
Linear Algebra
Humanities II
The Secondary Learner
Elective (minor)

TE445
CS419

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Senior Project
Natural Science
Elective (minor)
Social Science

6

TE492

3

TE603
TE604

Internship in Teaching Diverse
Learners II
Professional Roles &amp; Teaching II
Reflection and Inquiry in Teaching
Practice II

3
4
3

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3
3
4
3
3
16

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Fourth Year
CS418 Software Engineering
TE440 Reading in the Content Area
Social Science
Natural Science
Elective (minor)

3
3
4

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3
3
3
15-16

3
3
3
3-4
3
15-16

Third Year
CS271 Network Hardware &amp; Software
DP163 Troubleshooting &amp; Repair of
Personal Computers
HU251 Humanities I
TE430 General Methods for Secondary
Teachers
Elective (minor)

Advanced Web Page Design and
Web Site Administration
Principles of Programming
Calculus I
Fund, of Speech Communication
Elective (minor)

3
3
3
3

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15

Fifth Year
TE491
Internship in Teaching Diverse
Learners I
TE601
Professional Roles &amp; Teaching
Practice I
TE602 Reflection and Inquiry in Teaching
Practice I

12

5th Year Internship for Teacher Certification 24
TE491
Internship in Teaching Diverse
Learners I
6
TE492
Internship in Teaching Diverse
Learners II
6
TE601
Professional Roles and Teaching
Practice l
3
TE602
Reflection and Inquiry in Teaching
Practice I
3
TE603 Professional Roles and Teaching
Practice II
3
TE604
Reflection and Inquiry in Teaching
Practice II
3
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See College of Arts, Letters
and Social Sciences, page 235.

Program Description:

Career Description:

The bachelor of science degree in
criminal justice offers you the
opportunity to specialize in one of
six areas of concentration. This
integrated program requires
students to complete an internship
as well as a senior project. Stu­
dents selecting the law enforce­
ment, criminalistics or public
safety options may also be eligible
for police certification under the
Michigan Commission on Law
Enforcement Standards (MCOLES).
Students completing the associate's
or bachelor's degree in corrections
will also be eligible for certification
by the Michigan Corrections
Officer Training Council (MCOTC).

Police Officer — works for local,
state or federal agencies; works as
a conservation officer; has broad
arrest powers; is responsible for the
safety of his/her respective com­
munities; investigates crimes;
provides a variety of related
services.

The bachelor's degree option in
public safety may include
MCOLES certification as well as
Michigan Firefighter Training
Council certification.

Probation/Parole Officer—
manages caseloads of offenders;
assures that clients follow the
requirements of their probation;
helps clients in their transition
back to society.
Corrections Officer — works in
secure correctional facilities;
performs custodial services; acts as
resident unit manager; assists
prisoners with their transition back
to society.
Loss Control Officer — provides
many of the same services that the
police do only in the private sector;
maintains perimeter security in
industrial settings; manages loss
control programs in industrial and
retail organizations; performs
private investigative work.
Criminalist — works in a crime
laboratory; performs analysis of
materials and other lab functions;
works as a crime scene evidence
technician.
Public Safety Officer — works in a
public safety department as a law
enforcement officer and firefighter;
works as a private consultant in
industry.

Bachelor of Science
Emphasis in:

Corrections
Criminalistics
Generalist
Law Enforcement
Certification in Law
Enforcement
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PS120
PY101
PY259
S0103
S0214

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Intro, to American
Government &amp; Politics
Intro, to Legal Processes
Introduction to Psychology
Abnormal Psychology
Cultural Diversity
Criminology

4
3
4
3
3
3

Minor

3
3
3
3

SD101
PS110
CJ130

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Fund, of Speech Communication 3
Intro, to American Government
4
and Politics
Client Relations in Corrections
3
Elective
_5

15

Second Year
CJ140 Correctional Client Growth
and Development
CJ240 Community Based Corrections
EN210 Research Paper Process
PY101 Introduction to Psychology
Elective

3
3
3
4

PS120
CJ220
PY259
SO103

Intro, to Legal Processes
Institutional Corrections
Abnormal Psychology
Cultural Diversity
Natural Science Elective

3
3
3
3

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CJ250 Correctional Law
S0214 Criminology
Natural Science Elective
CJ
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Minor

3
3
4
3

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CJ330
CJ321
HU251
CJ345
CJ355

3
Correctional Casework
Ethical Issues in Public Safety
3
4
Humanities
Statistics &amp; Design for Public Safety 4
Juvenile Justice

CJ402

Criminal Justice Internship
Humanities Elective
Minor

17

16
Fourth Year
CJ401
Senior Seminar
CJ319 Substantive Criminal Law
Minor

3
3

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15

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Electives

SPRING

15

(25 credits)

Major Requirements
(46 credits)
CJ101
Intro, to Criminal Justice
3
CJ102
Police Process
3
CJ110
Introduction to Corrections
3
CJ130
Client Relations in Corrections
3
CJ140
Correctional Client Growth
and Development
3
CJ220
Institutional Corrections
3
Community Based Corrections
3
CJ240
CJ250
Correctional Law
3
Substantive Criminal Law
CJ319
3
CJ321
Ethical Issues in Public Safety
3
CJ330
Correctional Casework
3
CJ345
Statistics and Design for Public
Safety
4
CJ355
Juvenile Justice
3
Senior Seminar
CJ401
3
CJ402
Criminal Justice Internship
3-9

Support Courses
.

FALL
First Year
CJ101
Intro, to Criminal Justice
CJ102 Police Process
CJ110 Introduction to Corrections
EN110 Freshman Composition
Elective

(13 credits)

Canadian students may substitute CJ202 for
CJ319 and PS160 for PS110.

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Criminal Justice
Criminalistics
Emphasis
Bachelor of Science
General Education Requirements

FALL
First Year
CJ101
Intro, to Criminal Justice
CJ102 Police Process
CH115 Principles of Chemistry I
EN110 Freshman Composition
MA111 College Algebra

Major Requirements
(36 credits)
Intro, to Criminal Justice
3
Police Process
3
Firearms Training
1
Investigation
3
Crisis Intervention and
Deviant Behavior
3
CJ319
Substantive Criminal Law
3
CJ321
Ethical Issues in Public Safety
3
CJ345
Statistics and Design for
4
Public Safety
CJ401
Senior Seminar
3
CJ402
Criminal Justice Internship
3-9
CJ409
Procedural Criminal Law
3
CJ444
4
Criminalistics
Support Courses
(73 credits)
BL109
General Biology
4
BL110
General Zoology
2
BL111
General Botany
2
CH115
General Chemistry I
5
4
CH116
General Chemistry II
4
CH225
Organic Chemistry I
CH226
4
Organic Chemistry II
CH231
4
Quantitative Analysis
CH232
4
Instrumental Analysis
CH351
Introductory Biochemistry
4
HE190
Prehospital Emergency Care
&amp; Crisis Intervention I
4
HE191
Prehospital Emergency Care
&amp; Crisis Intervention II
3
MA111
College Algebra
3
MA112
Calculus for Business &amp; Life
4
Sciences**
NS101
3
Conceptual Physics
PS110
Intro, to American Government
4
and Politics
PY101
4
Intro, to Psychology
PY259
Abnormal Psychology
3
RA197
Physical Fitness for Law
Enforcement*
2
S0103
Cultural Diversity
3
S0214
3
Criminology

3
3
5
3

CH116
MA112
SD101
BL109

Principles of Chemistry II
Calculus for Business &amp; Life
Sciences
Fund, of Speech Communication
General Biology

17

(17 credits)

CJ101
CJ102
CJ201
CJ243
CJ313

SPRING

Second
CH225
CH231
BL110
CJ201
CJ243
PY101

Year
Organic Chemistry I
Quantitative Analysis
Zoology
Firearms
Investigation
Introduction to Psychology

Third Year
CH351 Biochemistry
HU251 Humanities
PS110 Intro, to American Government
and Politics

4
4
2

1
3
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18

4
4
4
12

4
4
3
15

CH226
CH232
BL111
PY259
EN210

Organic Chemistry II
Instrumental Analysis
Botany
Abnormal Psychology
Research Paper Process

4
4
2
3

_2
16

NS101
S0214
CJ345
CJ402

Conceptual Physics
3
3
Criminology
Statistics &amp; Design for Public Safety 4
Criminal Justice Internship
3
Humanities Elective
_4

17

Fourth Year
CJ319 Substantive Criminal Law*
CJ401
Senior Seminar
HE190 Prehospital Emergency Care
&amp; Crisis Intervention I*
RA197 Physical Fitness for Law
Enforcement*
S0103 Cultural Diversity

3
3
4

1

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14

CJ321
CJ313

Ethical Issues in Public Safety*
Crisis Intervention and Deviant
Behavior*
CJ444 Criminalistics*
CJ409 Procedural Criminal Law*
HE191 Prehospital Emergency Care
&amp; Crisis Intervention II*
RA197 Physical Fitness for Law
Enforcement*

*MCOLES course

*Repeated twice
**or MA151/MA143
Canadian students may substitute PS 160 for
PS110.
Canadian students do not take RA197, HE 190 or
HE191. These are replaced by advisor-approved
electives. Canadian students may substitute
CJ202 and CJ406 for CJ319 and CJ409.

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Bachelor of Science

FALL
First Year
CJ101 Intro, to Criminal Justice
CJ102 Police Process
EN110 Freshman Composition
CJ
Elective
Elective

SPRING
3
3
3
3
3

PS110
PS120
SD101
CJ

Intro, to American Government
and Politics
Legal Process
Fundamentals of Speech
Elective

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General education requirements

(25 credits)

Major requirements
(45 credits)
CJ101
Intro, to Criminal Justice
3
CJ102
Police Process
3
CJ110
Introduction to Corrections
3
CJ321
Ethical Issues in Public Safety
3
CJ345
Statistics and Design for
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PS120
Legal Processes
3
PY101
Intro, to Psychology
4
PY259
Abnormal Psychology
3
S0103
Cultural Diversity
3
S0214
Criminology
3
Electives
(34 credits)

Second Year
CJ110 Introduction to Corrections
EN210 Research Paper Process
PY101 Introduction to Psychology
HU251 Humanities
CJ
Elective
Third Year
CJ321 Ethics
CJ
Electives
Elective
Fourth Year
CJ401
Seminar
Electives

3
3
4
4
3
17

PY259

3
6
5
14

S0214

3

12

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S0103

CJ345

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Abnormal Psychology
Humanities Elective
Natural Science Elective
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Cultural Diversity

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Natural Science
Statistics &amp; Design for Public Safety 4
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16
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Criminal Justice
Law Enforcement
Emphasis
Bachelor of Science
General Education Requirements

FALL
First Year
CJ101
Intro, to Criminal Justice
CJ102 Police Process
CJ110 Introduction to Corrections
EN110 Freshman Composition
Elective

Support Courses
(20 credits)
PS110
Intro, to American Government
4
and Politics
PS120
3
Intro, to Legal Processes
4
PY101
Introduction to Psychology
PY259
3
Abnormal Psychology
S0103
3
Cultural Diversity
S0214
Electives

3

3
3

PS110

3

PS120
SD101
S0103

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16

(25 credits)

Major Requirements
(48 credits)
3
CJ101
Intro, to Criminal Justice
CJ102
3
Police Process
CJ110
Introduction to Corrections
3
CJ201
Firearms Training
1
CJ206
Law Enforcement/Loss Control
Internship
3
CJ212
Loss Control
3
CJ243
Investigation
3
CJ313
Crisis Intervention and Deviant
Behavior
3
CJ319
Substantive Criminal Law
3
CJ321
Ethical Issues in Public Safety
3
CJ345
Statistics for Design and Public
4
Safety
CJ401
Senior Seminar
3
CJ402
Criminal Justice Internship
3-9
CJ409
Procedural Criminal Law
3
CJ444
4
Criminalistics
FS101
3
Introduction to Fire Science

SPRING
Elective
Intro, to American Government
and Politics
Introduction to Legal Processes
Fund, of Speech Communication
Cultural Diversity

3
4
3
3
16

Second Year
CJ201
Firearms
CJ212 Loss Control
EN210 Research Paper Process
FS101 Introduction to Fire Science
PY101 Introduction to Psychology
CJ243 Investigation

1

CJ206

3
3
3
4

PY259
S0214
HU251

Law Enforcement/Loss
Control Internship
Abnormal Psychology
Criminology
Humanities
Natural Science Elective

3
3
3
4

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Elective
Humanities Elective
Natural Science
Elective

CJ313

CJ321
CJ345

Crisis Intervention and Deviant
Behavior
Ethics
Statistics
Elective

3
3
4

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Fourth Year
CJ401
Senior Seminar
CJ319 Substantive Criminal Law
Electives

3
3
14

CJ402
CJ409
CJ444

Criminal Justice Internship
Procedural Criminal Law
Criminalistics
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Criminal Justice
Law Enforcement
Emphasis
Bachelor of Science
General Education Requirements

(25 credits)

Major Requirements
(48 credits)
CJ101
Intro, to Criminal Justice
3
CJ102
Police Process
3
CJ110
Introduction to Corrections
3
CJ201
Firearms Training
1
CJ206
Law Enforcement/Loss Control
Internship
3
CJ212
Loss Control
3
Investigation
CJ243
3
CJ313
Crisis Intervention and Deviant
Behavior*
3
CJ319
Substantive Criminal Law*
3
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Ethical Issues in Public Safety*
3
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Statistics and Design for Public
Safety
4
CJ401
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Criminalistics*
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Abnormal Psychology
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Physical Fitness for
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Cultural Diversity
3
S0214
Criminology
3
Electives
(22 credits)

FALL
First Year
CJ101
Intro, to Criminal Justice
CJ102 Police Process
CJ110 Introduction to Corrections
EN110 Freshman Composition
Elective

SPRING
3
3
3
3
3
15

PS110
PS120
SD101
PY101

3
Elective
Intro, to American Government
4
and Politics
3
Intro, to Legal Process
Fund, of Speech Communication 3
Introduction to Psychology
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Second
CJ201
CJ212
EN210
FS101
CJ243

Year
Firearms
Loss Control
Research Paper Process
Introduction to Fire Science
Investigation
Elective

1
3
3
3
3
3

CJ206
PY259
S0214
HU251

Law Enforcement/Loss
Control Internship
Abnormal Psychology
Criminology
Humanities
Natural Science Elective

16
Third Year
Humanities Elective
Natural Science
S0103 Cultural Diversity
Elective

4
4
3

3
3
3
4
4

17

CJ402
CJ345

3
Criminal Justice Internship
Statistics &amp; Design or Public Safety 4
Electives
14

CJ321
CJ313

Ethical Issues in Public Safety*
3
Crisis Intervention and Deviant
Behavior*
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4
Criminalistics*
Physical Fitness for Law
1
Enforcement I**
3
Procedural Criminal Law*
Pre-hospital Emergency Care
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14
Fourth Year
CJ319 Substantive Criminal Law*
Electives
CJ401 Senior Seminar
RA197 Physical Fitness for Law
Enforcement I**
HE190 Pre-hospital Emergency Care
and Crisis Intervention I*

3
3
3
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CJ444
RA197

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CJ409
HE191

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Three-Year Degree
for a BS in CJ
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NRT Degree
Bachelor of Science
See Department of
Biology
Students with a particular interest in state and
federal laws enacted to protect our natural
resources and federal restrictions on the use of
our renewable resources should consider
obtaining both an associate’s degree in natural
resources technology (two years) and a bachelor
of science degree in criminal justice (three
additional years). The NRT degree will provide
the student with a good general background in
natural resources and the criminal justice degree
will allow the student to be fully qualified for
many different law enforcement opportunities.
Jobs for conservation law officers are limited,
but the above configuration of degrees prepares
a student to be highly competitive for openings
that do occur. Students selecting this course of
study should work closely with their advisor in
order to complete both degrees in the five-year
span. After completing the two-year NRT
associate’s degree, students would complete the
following sequence of courses. This plan
assumes NICOLES certification and 92 additional
hours following the NRT degree.

FALL
Third Year
Intro, to Criminal Justice
CJ101
CJ102 Police Process
CJ110 Introduction to Corrections
PS110 Intro, to American Government
and Politics
HU251 Humanities
Fourth Year
CJ201
Firearms Training
CJ212 Loss Control
CJ243 Investigation
FS101 Introduction to Fire Science
PY101 Introduction to Psychology

SPRING
3
3
3

CJ206
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CJ402
PS120
PY259
S0103

Statistics &amp; Design for Public Safety 4
Criminal Justice Internship
3
3
Intro, to Legal Process
3
Abnormal Psychology
Cultural Diversity
_2
16

CJ313

Crisis Intervention and Deviant
Behavior
Ethical Issues in Public Safety*
Procedural Criminal Law*
Criminalistics*
Prehospital Emergency Care
and Crisis Intervention II*
Physical Fitness for Law
Enforcement**

14

Fifth Year
CJ319 Substantive Criminal Law*
CJ401
Senior Seminar
HE190 Prehospital Emergency Care
and Crisis Intervention I*
RA197 Physical Fitness for Law
Enforcement**
Elective

Electives
Law Enforcement/Loss
Control Internship
Criminology
Humanities Elective

CJ321
CJ409
CJ444
HE191
RA197

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3
3
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CJ101 Intro, to Criminal Justice
CJ102 Police Process
CJ212 Loss Control
EN110 Freshman Composition
PY101 Introduction to Psychology

SPRING
3
3
3
3
_4
16

FS111
PS110
PS120
SD101
S0214

Hazardous Materials
Intro, to American Government
and Politics
Introduction to Legal Process
Fund, of Speech Communication
Criminology

(25 credits)

Major Requirements
(64 credits)
CJ101
Intro, to Criminal Justice
3
CJ102
Police Process
3
CJ110
Introduction to Corrections
3
CJ201
1
Firearms Training
CJ206
Law Enforcement/Loss Control
Internship
3
CJ212
Loss Control
3
Investigation
CJ243
3
CJ306
Security Systems
3
CJ319
Substantive Criminal Law
3
CJ321
Ethics
3
CJ341
Fire Cause &amp; Arson Investigation 3
CJ345
Statistics
4
Senior Seminar
3
CJ401
CJ402
Criminal Justice Internship
3
Procedural Criminal Law
3
CJ409
CJ444
Criminalistics
4
FS101
Introduction to Fire Science
3
Hazardous Materials
FS111
3
FS301
Code Enforcement Inspection
and Fire Prevention
3
FS312
Hazardous Materials Management 4
Industrial Fire Protection
3
FS321
Support Courses
(32 credits)
CS101
Intro, to Microcomputer Applications 3
Human Resource Management
3
MN365
Labor Law
4
MN451
PS110
Intro, to American Government
and Politics
4
PS120
Intro, to Legal Processes
3
Introduction to Psychology
4
PY101
PY259
Abnormal Psychology
3
S0103
Cultural Diversity
3
S0214
Criminology
3
Industrial Safety
TC110
2

Second
CJ110
CJ201
FS101
CJ243
EN210
TC110

Year
Introduction to Corrections
Firearms Training
Introduction to Fire Science
Investigation
Research Paper Process
Industrial Safety

3
1
3
3
3

Third Year
S0103 Cultural Diversity
Humanities Elective
Natural Science Elective
FS312 Hazardous Materials Management _4
15

Fourth Year
CJ401
Senior Seminar
CJ319 Substantive Criminal Law
MN365 Human Resource Management
Electives

3
3
3
12

CJ206
CS101
PY259
HU251

FS301
CJ306
CJ341
FS321
CJ345

CJ402
CJ409
CJ444
MN451
CJ321

Law Enforcement/Loss
Control Internship
Intro, to Microcomputer Applications
Abnormal Psychology
Humanities
Natural Science Elective

3
4
3
3
16

3
3
3
4
4
17

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3
Fire Prevention
3
Security Systems
Fire Cause &amp; Arson Investigation 3
3
Industrial Fire Protection
Statistics &amp; Design for Public Safety _4
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Criminal Justice Internship
Procedural Criminal Law
Criminalistics
Labor Law
Ethics

Canadian students may substitute CJ202 and
CJ406 for CJ319 and CJ409, and PS160 for
PS110.

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Criminal Justice
Public Safety
Emphasis
Bachelor of Science
General Education Requirements

FALL
First Year
CJ101
Intro, to Criminal Justice
CJ102 Police Process
EN110 Freshman Composition
FS101
Introduction to Fire Science
Elective

Support Courses
(29 credits)
HE190
Prehospital Emergency Care &amp;
4
Crisis Intervention I**
HE191
Prehospital Emergency Care &amp;
3
Crisis Intervention II * *
PS110
Intro, to American Government
4
and Politics
PS120
3
Intro, to Legal Processes
4
PY101
Introduction to Psychology
3
PY259
Abnormal Psychology
RA197
Physical Fitness for Law
2
Enforcement*
SO103
3
Cultural Diversity
S0214
3
Criminology

3
3
3
3

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15

(25 credits)

(54 credits)
Major Requirements
3
CJ101
Intro, to Criminal Justice
CJ102
3
Police Process
CJ201
Firearms Training
1
CJ206
Law Enforcement/Loss Control
Internship
3
3
CJ243
Investigation
CJ313
Crisis Intervention and Deviant
3
Behavior**
CJ319
Substantive Criminal Law* *
3
CJ321
Ethical Issues in Public Safety
3
CJ345
Statistics &amp; Design for Public
4
Safety
CJ401
Criminal Justice Senior Seminar
3
or
FS401
Fire Science Senior Seminar
CJ402
CJ Internship
3
or
FS403
Fire Science Internship
CJ409
3
Procedural Criminal Law**
CJ444
4
Criminalistics
FS101
Introduction to Fire Science
3
FS111
Hazardous Materials
3
FS204
Fire Protection Hydraulics
3
and Pumps
FS205
Fire Protection Systems
&amp; Equipment
3
3
FS211
Tactics &amp; Strategy

SPRING
PS110
PS120
SD101
FS111

Intro, to American Government
and Politics
Intro, to Legal Process
Fund, of Speech Communication
Natural Science Electives
Hazardous Materials

4
3
3
4

17
Second
CJ201
CJ243
FS204

Year
Firearms Training
Investigation
Fire Protection Hydraulics
and Pumps
PY101 Introduction to Psychology
EN210 Research Paper Process
Elective
Third Year
Humanities Elective
Natural Science Elective
S0103 Cultural Diversity
Electives

Fourth Year
CJ319 Substantive Criminal Law*
RA197 Physical Fitness for Law
Enforcement**
CJ401
Criminal Justice Senior Seminar
or
FS401
Fire Science Senior Seminar
Electives
HE190 Pre-hospital Emergency Care
and Crisis Intervention I
*MCOLES course

CJ206
FS205
FS211
PY259
HU251

Law Enforcement/Loss
Control Internship
Fire Protection Systems
Equipment
Tactics &amp; Strategy
Abnormal Psychology
Humanities

3
3
3
3

_4
16

S0214
CJ402
FS403
CJ345

CJ321
CJ313
CJ444
RA197
CJ409
HE191

3
Criminology
Criminal Justice Internship
3
or
Fire Science Internship
Statistics &amp; Design for Public Safety 4
Electives
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Ethical Issues in Public Safety*
Crisis Intervention and Deviant
Behavior*
Criminalistics*
Physical Fitness for Law
Enforcement*
Procedural Criminal Law*
Prehospital Emergency Care
and Crisis Intervention II

* ‘MCOLES students only

Electives (16 credits)
*Repeated twice
* ‘MCOLES courses
FS220 is required if firefighter certification is
desired.

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Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science

Career Choices:
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This four-year program leads to a
bachelor of arts or bachelor of
science degree in early childhood
education. It is for students
interested in working with young
children from birth to age eight.
Students are expected to acquire an
understanding of the developmen­
tal pattern of the young child in
such areas as cognition, emotion,
social interaction and physical
growth. This understanding will be
the basis for working with groups
of children and will culminate in a
practicum.

Graduates of this program nor­
mally seek administrative or
teaching positions with day care
centers (private, public, and
military base centers), head start
programs, social services agencies,
and in non-certified public and
private school programs, and other
facilities designed for the care and
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Student Profile:

Pre-school Administrative Posi­
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assistant director.
Pre-school Teaching Position —
acts as lead teacher, assistant
teacher or Head Start teacher.
Social Services Worker — works
in social services agencies.

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Early Childhood
Education
Bachelor of Science
or Bachelor of Arts

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EN210

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Function of the Human Body
4
Foundations of Early Childhood
Education
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3
Child Guidance &amp; Welfare
Curriculum Development and
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Infants &amp; Toddlers: Develop­
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3
4
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4
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Administration of Early Childhood
Programs
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Practicum Ill-Field Experiences
4
Emergent Literacy
3
Directed Studies in Early Childhood
Education
4
Freshman Composition
3
3
Research Paper Process

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HE104
HE181
HU251
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Nutrition for Early Childhood
First Aid
Humanities I
Elective
Music for Classroom Teacher
Lab Science Elective
Lifespan Development

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PY301
SD101
S0113

Child &amp; Adolescent Development
3
Exceptional Child &amp; Adolescent
3
Fund, of Speech Communication
3
Sociology of the American Family 3
20-24
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Free Electives

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ED105
ED110
ED111
ED260
ED261
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The program is highlighted by indepth study in a subject major (or
dual minors for some elementary
candidates), extended teaching
communities of diverse learners
and scholarly inquiry. Students
earn a bachelor's degree and then
to become certified, participate in a
one-year teaching internship with
accompanying graduate course
work.

Elementary or Secondary Teacher
— completion of fifth-year intern­
ship and graduate course work
qualifies students for elementary or
secondary teacher certification in
Michigan and Ontario, as well as
reciprocity with many other states
in the U.S.

While working toward completion
of a major, students take the first
two teacher education courses and
then apply for formal admission to
the program during their sopho­
more year.
Details of current teaching certifi­
cates, program requirements,
policies and procedures should be
obtained at the School of Educa­
tion at 906-635-2811.

School Administrator or School
Counselor — a valid teaching
certificate and teaching experience
are prerequisites to becoming
either a school administrator or
counselor. Further course work
and separate certification are also
required.
Educational Consultant or Trainer
— trains personnel in industry on
new procedures and/or equipment
as needed.

You will find majors and minors
which are acceptable as teaching
options in the Minors section of
this catalog.

have proficiency in spoken
and written communication,
reading, mathematics,
science and liberal arts?

Contact the School of
Education for
requirements.

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�Electrical Engineering
See College of Engineering
and Mathematics, page 259.

Program Description:

Career Description:

Electrical engineering combines
topics from science, math and
engineering in order to study and
develop solutions to electrical and
computer problems. The program
contains a strong laboratory
emphasis with plenty of opportu­
nities to work on real electrical
systems. Some of the program
highlights are:

Once you graduate from LSSU, you
will have many electrical engineer­
ing career choices. Typical gradu­
ates have obtained engineering
positions in electrical systems
design, microcontroller systems
design, robotics, automation,
product or process development,
research and development, appli­
cations, maintenance, or sales.

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The teaching emphasis is on
preparing you to solve realworld problems.

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You have three choices for
fulfillment of your senior year
experience. You may pursue
opportunities in cooperative
education, industry-based
projects or research projects.

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You will study assembly
language, circuit design,
microcontroller hardware and
software, digital electronics,
and networks.

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Options in:

Digital Systems
Robotics and
Automation
Electrical/Mechanical

Career Choices:
Design Engineer

Opportunities are available as part
of this program for students who
are qualified. A certificate that
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practical laboratory experiences.

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choose to follow one of the follow­
ing degree options while studying
electrical engineering at LSSU.
They are digital systems, robotics and
automation, or electrical/mechanical.
The digital systems option will give
you additional knowledge in
digital design, digital signal
processing and microcontroller
systems. The robotics and automation
option provides you with a strong
background in robotics, machine
vision, sensors, communications
and automation. If you plan to
pursue graduate study, then the
broader electrical/mechanical option
is designed for you.

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Engineering courses begin in
your freshman year.

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Cooperative
Education:

Bachelor of Science

Controls Engineer

Student Profile:
Do you ...
like problem solving?
like applying theories
in laboratories?

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electrical systems?

�Electrical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Bachelor of Science
(103 Credits)

Departmental Requirements

Mathematics
Calculus for Engineering I
MA143
MA144
Calculus for Engineering II
MA207
Principles of Statistical Methods
Calculus and Linear Algebra
MA243
for Engineering
MA310 Differential Equations

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Sciences
CH115
General Chemistry I
PH231
Applied Physics for Engineers
and Scientists I
PH232
Applied Physics for Engineers
and Scientists II
Engineering
Fabrication Fundamentals
EE 105
Digital Fundamentals
EE125
EE210
Circuits and Machines
Microcontroller Fundamentals
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Network Analysis I
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Network Analysis II
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Electro-Mechanical Systems
Fundamentals of Engineering
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Electronic Devices
EE375
Electronic Circuits
Introduction to Engineering
EG101
Numerical Applications for
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Engineering Design Project II
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EM220
Statics
RS460
Control Systems

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EE105
EE125
EG140

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EE210
EE250
MA243

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Circuits and Machines
Microcontroller Fundamentals
Calculus and Linear Algebra
for Engineering
PH231 Applied Physics for Engineers
and Scientists I

EN205
MA144
SD101

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EG265
MA207
EG346

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EM220
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PH232

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4

EE315
EE345

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EE375

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EG495

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Third Year
EE310 Network Analysis
EE330 Electro-Mechanical Systems
EE370 Electronic Devices
EG340 Advanced Numerical Applications
for Engineers
MA310 Differential Equations
Fourth Year
EG491 Engineering Design Project I
Engineering Option Elective
Focused Engineering Elective
RS460 Control Systems

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HU251

Fabrication Fundamentals
Digital Fundamentals
Numerical Applications for
Engineers
Technical Report Writing
Calculus for Engineering II
Fund, of Speech Communication
"C" Programming
Principles of Statistical Methods
Probability and Statistics Lab
for Engineers
Statics
Humanities/Aesthetics Elective
Applied Physics for Engineers
and Scientists II
Cultural Diversity Elective
Network Analysis II
Fundamentals of Engineering
Electromagnetics
Electronic Circuits
Engineering Option Elective

Engineering Design Project II
Engineering Option Elective
Humanities I
Social Science Elective

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(25 Credits)

Lower-division Courses
Freshman Composition
EN110
EN205
Technical Report Writing
HU251
Humanities I
SD101
Fund, of Speech Communication

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Upper-division Courses
Cultural Diversity Elective
Humanities/Aesthetics Elective
Social Science Electives

Select one of the three options listed below to
complete the electrical engineering degree:
Digital Systems Option
Microcontroller Systems
EE355
EE420
Digital Design
Digital Signal Processing
EE425
Robotics and Automation Option
RS385
Robotics Engineering
RS430
Systems Integration &amp;
Machine Vision
RS435
Automated Manufacturing
Systems
Electrical/Mechanical Option
Strength of Materials
EM225
Engineering Materials
ME275
Dynamics (required)
EM320
Fluid Mechanics
ME335
Thermodynamics I
ME336

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Total Credits

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Focused Engineering Elective (select one of the
following):
EE441
Applied Engineering
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Electromagnetics
EE470
Applications of Analog Integrated
4
Circuits
4
RS461
Design of Control Systems
General Education Requirements

FALL
First Year
CH115 General Chemistry
EG 101 Introduction to Engineering
EN110 Freshman Composition
MA143 Calculus for Engineering I
Social Science Elective

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�Engineering Management
See College of Engineering
and Mathematics, page 259.

Program Description:

Career Description:

The Engineering Management
program is designed for students
who already have a technical
associate's degree to complete a
management-oriented bachelor's
degree in two additional years.
The program will expand your
technical education in robotics and
automation. It will also provide
you with valuable business skills
that could qualify you for advance­
ment in industry.

Bachelor of Science

Once you graduate from LSSU, you
will be prepared for many middleto upper-management positions
within your technical field.

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Technical associate's degree
transfer credits accepted for a
wide range of technical pro­
grams.

130-Hour Program

Career Choices:
Engineering Supervisor
Operations Manager
Production Manager

Technical courses provide a
focus in modern robotics and
automated manufacturing
methods.
Program is designed for
working adults. Most courses
are offered evenings and
weekends to meet the needs of
employed students.
The program is also offered at
Bay de Noc Community
College, North Central Michi­
gan College, and Northwestern
Michigan College. This
provides students with the
option of completing almost all
of the degree requirements at
one of these locations.

Program Focus — Engineering
management combines technical
and business classes. Typical
business classes include account­
ing, finance and management. The
technical classes have a manufac­
turing flavor. Typical technical
classes include calculus, robotics
technology, advanced quality
methods, programmable logic
controllers and automated manu­
facturing systems.

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Bachelor of Science

FALL
Third Year
AC132 Principles of Accounting I
RS280 Robotics Technology
MN360 Principles of Management
MA143 Calculus for Engineering I
Natural Science Elective

Required Courses
School of Business &amp; Economics (28-29 Credits)
4
AC132
Principles of Accounting I
4
AC133
Principles of Accounting II
4
AC332
Cost Accounting
3
BA
Elective*
4
EC302
Managerial Economics
FN245
Principles of Finance
3
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4
FN341
Managerial Finance
3
MN360
Principles of Management
MN471 Production Management
3

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School of Engineering and
(24-25 Credits)
Technology
4
MA143
Calculus for Engineering I
MA207 Principles of Statistical Methods
3
MA208 Statistical Applications for
Quality Control
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Statics &amp; Strength of Materials
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Robotics Technology
Control Systems and Automation
Technical Elective*

Fourth Year
AC332 Cost Accounting
FN245 Principles of Finance
or
FN341 Managerial Finance
RS480 Automated Manufacturing Systems 4
MN471 Production Management
3
Humanities or Aesthetics
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AC133
MT225
EE210
BA
MA207
MA208

RS365
RS366
EC302
BA308

Principles of Accounting II
Statics &amp; Strength of Materials
or
Circuits and Machines
Elective
Principles of Statistical Methods
Statistical Applications for
Quality Control
Technical Elective
Programmable Logic Controllers
or
Programmable Logic Controllers
Managerial Economics
Managing Cultural Differences
Humanities or Aesthetics

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3
4
4

General Education*
(13 Credits)
Humanities or Aesthetics
6-8
Natural Science Elective
3-4
BA308
Cultural Diversity
3
Students must satisfy all University general
education requirements.
*Elective must be approved by the chair.

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�English Language and Literature
Sec College of Arts, Letters
and Social Sciences, page 235.

Program Description:

Career Description:

Featuring small classes, lots of
reading, many opportunities for
writing and research, and supervi­
sion by faculty who know their
students, the English programs
emphasize the humane letters and
language study.

A sound liberal arts education is a
satisfactory and sought-after
preparation for many vocational
and professional areas: communi­
cation, industry, government and
teaching.
Editor — develops original fiction
and nonfiction for books, maga­
zines and trade journals, newspa­
pers, technical reports, company
newsletters, radio and television
broadcasts, movies and advertise­
ments.
Technical Writer — puts scientific
and technical information into
readily understandable language.
Prepares operating and mainte­
nance manuals, catalogs, parts lists,
assembly instructions, sales
promotion materials and project
proposals. Plans and edits techni­
cal reports and oversees prepara­
tion of illustrations, photographs,
diagrams and charts.
Public Relations Director —
handles media, community,
consumer and government rela­
tions; political campaigns; interestgroup representation; conflict
mediation; or employee and
investor relations.
Elementary or Secondary
Teacher — teaches subject matter
relevant to the English language
and literature to diverse learners,
grades K-12.

Core requirements to the three bachelor’s
degrees:
EN231
American Literature I
EN232
American Literature II
EN233
English Literature I
EN234
English Literature II

Bachelor of Arts
Elementary Teaching
Certification, BA
Secondary Teaching
Certification, BA

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Public Relations Director
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�English Language and Literature
English Language and
Literature
Bachelor of Arts
Requirements: Students must complete, in
addition to the general education requirements,
two years of foreign language, 42 semester
hours of credit in the courses specified below (or
their equivalents) plus sufficient additional hours
of free electives to make up a required total of
124 hours. EN215 Introduction to Literature and
Research is the recommended second composi­
tion course. Majors in English must complete
one minor in an area to be approved by the chair
of the department.

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Required Courses:
EN231
American Literature I
EN232 American Literature II
English Literature I
EN233
EN234
English Literature II
EN420
History of the English Language
EN421
History of Literary Criticism
EN430 Chaucer
EN431
Milton &amp; the Metaphysical Poets
EN432
Shakespeare
Second Year Modern Foreign Language

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3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
8

Nine semester hours must be selected from:
EN220 Advanced Composition
or
3
EN221
Creative Writing
EN330
Development of the Novel
in England and America I
or
3
EN331
Development of the Novel
in England and America II
EN332
The Short Story
or
3
EN333
Studies in the Drama: The
Genre and Theatre in Context
or
3
EN334
Approach to Poetry

FALL
First Year
EN110 Freshman Composition*
First-year Foreign Language
General Education
General Education or Minor
General Education or Minor

SPRING
3
4
3
3-4

SD101

Fund, of Speech Communication*
3
4
First-year Foreign Language
3
General Education
3
General Education or Minor
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General Education or Minor
16-17

EN
EN234
EN231

Option
English Literature II
American Literature II
General Education or Minor
Second-year Foreign Language

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16-17
Second Year
EN215 Intro, to Literature and Research
EN233 English Literature I
EN231 American Literature I
General Education or minor
or
English Option
Second-year Foreign Language

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3

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3
3
3
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16

Third or Fourth Years (see course rotation list on page 244).
Fall/Even
EN331 Development of the Novel in
England and America ll/Option
EN421 History of Literary Criticism
EN430 Chaucer
General Education or Minor
General Education or Minor

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3
3
3-4
34
15-17

Fall/Odd
EN330 Development of the Novel in
England and America I/Option
3
EN332 Short Story/Option
3
EN322 Structure of the English Language
3
General Education or Minor
3-4
General Education or Minor
34
15-17
'/Way be taken fall or spring semester.

Spring/Odd
3
EN334 Approach to Poetry/Option
EN321 Rhetoric and Composition Theory/
Option
3
3
EN431 Milton
3-4
General Education or Minor
General Education or Minor
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EN333
EN432
EN420

Studies in the Drama: the Genre
and Theater in Context
Shakespeare
History of the English Language
General Education or Minor
General Education or Minor

Six elective semester hours must be selected
from:
EN220, 221,236, 320, 321,322, 330, 332, 333,
334, 335, 433, 450, or HU256
All students with a major or minor in English
should pick up a course rotation sheet from the
English Department office, room 219 in the
library. Most 300 and 400 EN courses rotate and
are taught alternate years. See page 244.

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�English Language and Literature
English Language and
Literature —
Elementary Teaching
Certification
Bachelor of Arts

Year
Intro, to Literature and Research*
Student Diversity and Schools*
English Literature I
Number Systems and Problem
Solving (MA092 required)
Second-year Foreign Language

1. 47 semester credit hours in the courses
specified below or their equivalents;
2. The planned program for elementary teachers,
excluding the English section; and
3. 25 credits in teacher education courses
TE150, 250, 301, 330, 410, 411, 420, 421 and
422.
You earn a bachelor’s degree, and then
participate in a fifth-year teaching internship with
accompanying graduate course work in order to
become certified to teach.
Required Courses
Literature
EN231
American Literature I
EN232
American Literature II
EN233
English Literature I
EN234
English Literature II
EN335
Children’s Literature
Non-Literature
EN220
Advanced Composition
EN321
Rhetoric and Composition Theory
or
SD307
Classical/Contemporary Rhetoric
EN322
Structure of the English Language

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3
3
4
4

HU251
MA110
CS101

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Second
EN215
TE250
EN233
MA103

Requirements: In addition to general education
requirements (EN215 Introduction to Literature
and Research is the recommended sophomore
composition course), students must complete:

SPRING

FALL
First Year
SD101 Fund, of Speech Communication*
EN110 Freshman Composition*
TE150 Reflections on Learning &amp; Teaching
Planned Program - Science
First-year Foreign Language

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3
3
4
4
17

Third Year
TE301
Students and the Contexts of
Learning
EN231 American Literature I
EN322 Structure of the English Language
EN320 Responding to Writing
or
ED420 Emergent Literacy
Planned Program - Science

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3
3

EN220 Advanced Composition
Second-year Foreign Language
EN234 English Literature II
MA104 Geometry and Measurement
PY265 Child &amp; Adolescent Development

EN232
EN335
EN
TE330

3
3
3
3

Select six credits from:
EN221
Creative Writing
EN236
Literature and Culture
EN420
History of the English Language
HU255
World Mythology

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3
3
4

Other major requirement:
Second Year Foreign Language

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Planned Program - Social Science
TE410 Corrective Reading in the Classroom
TE411
Elementary Language Arts and
Methods Across the Curriculum
EN
Option
EN
Option

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TE421

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TE422
EN
EN

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3

American Literature II
Children's Literature
Planned Program - Social Science
Option
Reading in the Elementary
Classroom

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4
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16

Summer
Planned Program in Social Science

3

Select nine credits from:
EN332
The Short Story
EN333
Studies in the Drama: The
Genre and Theatre in Context
EN334
Approach to Poetry
EN430
Chaucer
EN432
Shakespeare

4
Humanities I
First-year Foreign Language
4
3
Explorations in Mathematics
4
Planned Program - Science
Intro, to Microcomputer Applications _2
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Math Methods for Elementary
Teachers
Science Methods for Elementary
Teachers
Social Studies Methods for
Elementary Teachers
Option
Option
Planned Program - Science

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Graduate with bachelor's degree
Fifth Year
TE491
Internship in Teaching Diverse
Learners I
TE601
Professional Roles &amp; Teaching
Practice I
TE602 Reflection and Inquiry in Teaching
Practice I

TE492
6
TE603
3
TE604

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Internship in Teaching Diverse
Learners II
Professional Roles and Teaching
Practice II
Reflection and Inquiry in Teaching
Practice II

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English Language and
Literature —
Secondary Teaching
Certification
Bachelor of Arts
Requirements: In addition to general education
requirements (EN215 Introduction to Literature
and Research is the recommended sophomore
composition course), students must complete:
1. 50 semester hours of credit in the courses
specified below or their equivalents:
2. A minor approved for teacher certification;
and
3. 22 credits in teacher education courses
TE150, 250, 301,430,431,440 and 441.
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in a fifth-year teaching internship with accompanying graduate course work in order to become
certified to teach.
Required Courses
Literature 1
5
EN231
American Literature I
3
EN232
American Literature II
3
EN233
English Literature I
3
EN234
English Literature II
3
History of Literary Criticism
3
EN421
Non-Literature
EN220
Advanced Composition
EN320
Responding to Writing
EN322
Structure of the English Language
or
EN420
History of the English Language
Select six credits from each of the following
categories:
Genre
EN330
Development of the Novel
in England and America I
or
EN331
Development of the Novel
in England and America II
EN332
The Short Story
EN333
Studies in the Drama: The Genre
and Theatre in Context
EN334
Approach to Poetry

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FALL
First Year
SD101 Fund, of Speech Communication*
3
4
First-year Foreign Language
3
TE150 Reflections on Learning*
or
General Education
or
Minor
3
General Education or Minor
General Education or Minor
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3
3

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3

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3

Major Authors
EN430
Chaucer
EN431
Milton and the Metaphysical Poets 3
EN432
Shakespeare
3
EN433
Seminar in Major American
and English Writers
3
6
Optional
3
EN221
Creative Writing
EN236
Literature and Culture
3
EN321
Rhetoric and Composition Theory 3
EN322
Structure of the English Language 3
EN330
Development of the Novel in
3
England and America I
EN331
Development of the Novel in
3
England and America II
3
EN332
The Short Story
EN333
Studies in Drama: The Genre
3
and Theatre in Context

Second Year
EN215 Intro, to Literature and Research*
Second-year Foreign Language
EN233 English Literature I
TE250 Student Diversity and Schools*
or
Minor
or
EN
Option
Minor or EN Option

EN110
TE150

EN220
EN234
TE250

EN
EN232

3-4
16-17

Fourth Year
EN330 Development of the Novel in
England and America l/Option
EN332 The Short Story/Option
EN332 Structure of the English Language
TE430 General Methods for Secondary
Teachers
TE440 Reading in the Content Area
EN
Option or Minor

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4
3
3

Third Year
EN231 American Literature I
EN320 Responding to Writing
EN421 History of Literary Criticism
EN331 Development of the Novel in
England and America ll/Option
EN430 Chaucer/Option

Freshman Composition*
First-year Foreign Language
Reflections on Learning*
or
General Education
or
Minor
General Education or Minor
General Education or Minor

3
3
3

TE301
EN321

3
_2
15

EN334
EN431

3
3
3

EN333
EN432
EN420
TE431
TE441

3
3
3
18

Advanced Composition
Second-year Foreign Language
English Literature II
Student Diversity and Schools*
or
Minor
or
Option
American Literature II

3
4
3
3

2

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Students and the Contexts of
4
Learning
Rhetoric and Composition Theory/
Option
?
3
Approach to Poetry/Option
3
Milton/Option
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General Education or Minor
16-17

Studies in the Drama: the Genre
and Theater in Context
Shakespeare/Option
History of the English Language
The Secondary Learner
Content Area Methods for
Secondary Teachers

3
3
3
3
3
15

Graduate with bachelor's degree
Fifth Year
TE491
Internship in Teaching Diverse
Learners I
6
TE601
Professional Roles &amp; Teaching
Practice I
3
TE602 Reflection and Inquiry in Teaching
Practice I
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*May be taken spring or fall semester.

EN334
EN335
EN420
EN430
EN431
EN432
EN433

Approach to Poetry
Children’s Literature
History of the English Language
Chaucer
Milton and the Metaphysical Poets
Shakespeare
Seminar in Major American
and English Writers
Other Requirements:
2nd-Year Foreign Language

TE492
TE603
TE604

Internship in Teaching Diverse
6
Learners II
Professional Roles and Teaching
3
Practice II
Reflection and Inquiry in Teaching
Practice II
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�Environmental Chemistry
See College of Natural
and Health Sciences, page 273.

Program Description:

Career Descriptions:

Environmental chemists seek to
understand and address environ­
mental problems within the context
of chemical systems. While
environmental chemistry is truly
an interdisciplinary field, the
particular emphasis on examining
natural systems through chemistry
and chemical analysis focuses the
graduate more firmly within the
physical sciences. Key features of
this program include coursework
on environmental impact assess­
ment, air and water chemistry. By
seeking solutions for such chemi­
cally based environmental prob­
lems as water pollution, hazardous
wastes, and acid rain, environmen­
tal chemists help ensure a safe,
healthful environment for all living
things.

Environmental Chemist — collects
and analyzes samples; develops
remediation programs, changing
production processes to reduce
environmental impact; advises on
safety and emergency response.

The secondary teaching major,
environmental chemistry/second­
ary education, combines a major in
chemistry with an interdisciplinary
minor in the natural sciences to
prepare science teachers at the
junior and senior high school level.
Students combine a strong concern
and background in environmental
issues and solutions, with an
interest in a career as a secondary
teacher. Students complete require­
ments for a chemistry major with
the interdisciplinary group science
(DX endorsement) minor, leading
to teacher certification which
enables you to teach all science
subjects grades 7-12. Teacher
education programs at LSSU
include a full fifth year teaching
internship. Contact the Teacher
Education Department for addi­
tional information

Environmental Field Technician
— responsible for groundwater
sampling, soil sampling and other
field efforts.
Field Chemist — supervises field
technicians; packages chemicals for
transportation and disposal; loads
and unloads supply trucks. Cus­
tomer relation skills are essential.
Physical Science Technician —
performs technical procedures
related to chemical analyses of
plant and animal tissues, soils,
sediments and waters for environ­
mental contaminant, including
sample receipt, storage, homogeni­
zation, extraction, cleanup, diges­
tion analysis, and reporting.
Physical or Biological Scientist
(Research) — assists policy devel­
opment/coordination with other
bureaus/government agencies;
coordinates research activities and
development of solutions to
extremely complex, obscure and
critical problems.
Laboratory Chemist — has knowl­
edge of EPA methods for volatile,
semi-volatile analysis and metals;
instrument proficiency, with
instrument troubleshooting a plus;
good organizational skills, atten­
tion to detail, and a will to succeed.
Science Teacher — responsible for
developing and implementing
science curriculum in grades 7-12;
daily classroom operations; devel­
ops professional relationships with
students, parents, district faculty
and staff.

Bachelor of Science
Environmental
Chemistry
Secondary Teaching
Degree

Career Choices:
Environmental Chemist
Environmental Field Technician
Field Chemist
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ability to effectively organize and
present information verbally?
ability to communicate and work
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an interest in a career as a teacher
and mentor to students grades 7-12?

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�Environmental Chemistry
Environmental
Chemistry
Bachelor of Science

FALL
First Year
CH115 Genera! Chemistry I
BL109 General Biology
MA151 Calculus I
NS103 Environmental Science

Degree Requirements
Biology
BL109
BL110
BL111
BL204
BL337
Chemistry
CH115
CH116
CH225
CH226
CH231
CH232
CH341

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General Biology
General Zoology
General Botany
General Microbiology
General Ecology

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4
2
2
4
3
(44 credits)
5
4
4

General Chemistry I
General Chemistry II
Organic Chemistry I
Organic Chemistry II
Quantitative Analysis
Instrumental Analysis
Environmental Chemistry I:
Water and Water Pollution Control
Environmental Chemistry II:
Air and Solid Wastes
Introductory Biochemistry
Introductory Toxicology
Physical Chemistry

4
4
4

Second Year
4
CH225 Organic Chemistry I
4
PH221 Elements of Physics I
3
Social Science Elective
English Composition II
3
CS101 Intro, to Microcomputer Applications _3
17
Third Year
EV313 Solid &amp; Hazardous Waste*
Directed Elective
CH231 Quantitative Analysis
BL204 General Microbiology

4
4
4
3
4

Environmental Science
(15 credits)
EV311
Environmental Law
3
EV313
Solid &amp; Hazardous Waste
3
Junior Seminar
EV395
1
EV425
Environmental Systems Analysis
3
EV499
Senior Thesis
2
NS103
Environmental Science
3

Fourth Year
BL337 General Ecology
CH351 Introductory Biochemistry
EV311 Environmental Law
CH342 Environmental Chemistry II:
Air and Solid Wastes
Cultural Diversity Elective

BL110
BL111
CH116
EN110
MA152

General Zoology
General Botany
General Chemistry II
Freshman Composition
Calculus II

CH226
PH222
MA207
SD101

Organic Chemistry II
Elements of Physics II
Prin. of Statistical Methods
Fund, of Speech Communication
Social Science Elective

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4
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4
4
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EV425
EV395
CH232
HU251
EV341

Environmental Systems Analysis
3
1
Junior Seminar
4
Instrumental Analysis
4
Humanities
Environmental Chemistry I:
Water and Water Pollution Control_4
16

3
4
3

EV499
CH353

Senior Thesis
Introduction to Toxicology
Aesthetics Elective
Physical Chemistry
Directed Elective

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CS101
Intro, to Microcomputer Applications 3
4
MA151
Calculus I
Calculus II
4
MA152
MA207
Prin. of Statistical Methods
3
4
PH221
Elements of Physics 1
PH222
4
Elements of Physics II
Directed Elective
3-4
Directed Elective
3-4
Directed Electives
(6-8 credits)
BL130
Introduction to Remote Sensing
3
BL230
Introduction to Soils
4
Limnology
BL445
3
EV220
GPS/GIS Techniques
3
EV230
Intro, to Geographical Information
Systems, GIS
3
EV285
Epidemiology
3
EV490
Independent Study in
Environmental Science
3-4
Physical Geology I
GE111
4
4
Physical Geology II
GE112
Principles of Hydrology
3
GE311
Groundwater Hydrology
GE312
3
Internship in Environmental
ID399
Chemistry
3-4
Students are required to satisfy general
education requirements (natural science
requirements are met by above classes) and free
electives so that 125 semester credits are
earned.

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Environmental
Chemistry
Secondary
Teaching Degree

FALL
First Year
CH115 General Chemistry I
5
4
BL109 General Biology
4
MA151 Calculus I
CS101 Intro, to Microcomputer Applications _2
16

Chemistry Major with
Interdisciplinary Group
Science Teaching Minor

Social Sciences
Humanities
Speech

CH116
BL110
BL111
EN110

General Chemistry II
General Zoology
General Botany
Freshman Composition
Social Science Elective

4
2
2
3

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Second
CH225
BL337
PH221

Degree Requirements:
Environmental Chemistry Major
and Group Science Minor
(77 credits)
CH115
General Chemistry I
5
CH116
General Chemistry II
4
CH225
Organic Chemistry I
4
CH226
4
Organic Chemistry II
CH231
4
Quantitative Analysis
CH232
4
Instrumental Analysis
CH341
Environmental Chemistry I: Water
and Water Pollution Control
4
CH342
Environmental Chemistry II: Air
and Solid Wastes
4
CH351
Introductory Biochemistry
4
CH361
4
Physical Chemistry I
EV313
Solid &amp; Hazardous Waste
3
EV395
Junior Seminar
1
EV425
Environmental Systems Analysis
3
EV499
Senior Seminar
2
BL109
General Biology
4
BL110
General Zoology
2
BL111
General Botany
2
BL337
General Ecology
3
GE111
4
Physical Geology I
GE112
4
Physical Geology II
PH221
Elements of Physics I
4
PH222
Elements of Physics II
4
Support Courses
(10 credits)
CS101
Intro, to Microcomputer Applications 3
MA151
Calculus I
4
MA207
Statistics
3
Other General Education
English

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(22 credits)

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6
7
3

Year
4
Organic Chemistry I
3
General Ecology
4
Elements of Physics I
3
English Composition II
TE150 Reflections on Learning and Teaching_3
17
Third Year
CH231 Quantitative Analysis
EV313 Solid &amp; Hazardous Waste
GE111 Physical Geology I
TE301 Learning Theory and Teaching
Practice
Fourth Year
CH342 Environmental Chemistry II:
Air and Solid Wastes
CH351 Introductory Biochemistry
CH361 Physical Chemistry I
TE430 General Methods for Secondary
Teachers
TE440 Reading in the Content Area
Fifth Year
TE491
Internship in Teaching Diverse
Learners I
TE601
Professional Roles and Teaching
Practice I
TE602 Reflection on Inquiry in Teaching
Practice I

4
3
4
4
15

4
4
4
3
3
18

CH226
MA207
PH222
SD101
TE250

4
3
4
3

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17

CH232
CH341
EV395
GE112
HU251
EV425
EV499
TE431
TE443

4
Instrumental Analysis
Environmental Chemistry I:
Water and Water Pollution Control 4
Junior Seminar
1
4
Physical Geology II
4
Humanities I
17
Environmental Systems Analysis
Senior Seminar
Aesthetics Elective
Social Science Elective
The Secondary Learner
Science Methods for Secondary
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TE604
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Professional Courses
TE150
Reflections on Learning and
3
Teaching
3
TE250
Student Diversity and Schools
TE301
Learning Theory &amp; Teaching
4
Practice
TE430
General Methods for Secondary
3
Teachers
3
TE431
The Secondary Learner
3
TE440
Reading in the Content Area
TE443
Science Methods for Secondary
3
Teachers

Organic Chemistry II
Statistics
Elements of Physics II
Fund, of Speech Communication
Student Diversity and Schools

TE491

TE492
TE601
TE602
TE603
TE604

Internship in Teaching Diverse
Learners II
Professional Roles and Teaching
Practice II
Reflection and Inquiry in Teaching
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Internship in Teaching Diverse
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Professional Roles and Teaching
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Reflection and Inquiry in Teaching
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Professional Roles and Teaching
Practice II
Reflection and Inquiry in Teaching
Practice II

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Technology
See College of Engineering
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Bachelor of Science

Program Description:

Career Description:

133-Hour Program

Environmental engineering tech­
nology is a broad-based program
that combines the study of science
and technology.

The program will prepare you to
manage problems in air, water and
solid waste pollution. As an
example, you might assist engineers
in designing products or processes
that generate less waste and
pollution. You might also plan and
conduct a study to measure
pollution, and then map out a
strategy for reducing it. You could
also assist companies with federal
and state regulations, or work in
industrial waste management.

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and mechanical engineering
technology.

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Career Choices:

Science focus in environmental
science and chemistry.

Science and technical courses
provide a mix of lecture and
laboratory sessions.

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Environmental
Engineering
Technology
Bachelor of Science

FALL
First Year
MA140 Precalculus Mathematics
EN110 Freshman Composition
CH115 General Chemistry I
Social Science

Environmental Science Courses
EV311
Environmental Law
EV341
Environmental Chemistry I
EV313
Solid and Hazardous Waste
EV425
Environmental System Analysis

5
3
5

MA143
CS101
CH116

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NS103

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Required Courses
Engineering and Technology Courses
EG491
Engineering Design Project I
ET110
Applied Electricity &amp; PLC
ET175
Applied Electronics
MT225
Statics and Strength of
Materials
ME141,2,3Computer-Aided Drafting and
Geometric Dimensioning and
Tolerancing (CAD &amp; GD&amp;T)
ME335
Fluid Mechanics
ME336
Thermodynamics I
Technical Elective
MT432
Thermodynamics II &amp; Heat
Transfer for Technology

SPRING

3
4
4
3
4
3
3
4
4
3
4
3
3

Mathematics and Science Courses
BL204
4
General Microbiology
CH115
General Chemistry I
5
CH116
General Chemistry II
4
CH225
Organic Chemistry I
4
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CH220
Survey of Organic Chemistry
CH231
3
Quantitative Analysis
CH342
4
Environmental Chemistry II
CH361
Physical Chemistry
4
GE410
4
Engineering Geology
MA140
Precalculus Mathematics
5
MA143
4
Calculus for Engineering I
PH221
4
Elements of Physics I
NS103
Intro, to Environmental Science
3
NS104
Intro, to Environmental Science Lab 1
MA207
3
Prin. of Statistical Methods
MA208
Statistical Applications for
Quality Control
1
MA144
4
Calculus for Engineering II
Support Courses
CS101
Intro, to Microcomputer Applications 3
EC302
Managerial Economics
4

Second Year
PH221 Elements of Physics I
BL204 General Microbiology
CH225 Organic Chemistry I
or
CH220 Survey of Organic Chemistry
EN205 Technical Report Writing
ET110 Applied Electricity &amp; PLC
Third Year
Technical Elective
CH231 Quantitative Analysis
EV341 Environmental Chemistry I
Social Science
ME141,2,3 Computer-Aided Drafting and
Geometric Dimensioning and
Tolerancing (GD&amp;T)
Fourth Year
EG491 Engineering Design Project I
Humanities/Aesthetics
GE410 Engineering Geology
EV313 Solid and Hazardous Waste
MT432 Thermodynamics II and Heat
Transfer for Technology

NS104

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4

MA207
MA144
MT225
SD101
MA208

4
3
4
19
4
3
4
3

Calculus for Engineering I
Intro, to Microcomputer Appli.
General Chemistry II
Intro, to Environmental Science
Intro, to Environmental Science Lab

4
3
4
3
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17

Prin. of Statistical Methods
Calculus for Engineers II
Statics and Strength of Materials
Fund, of Speech Communication
Statistical Applications for Quality
Control
Cultural Diversity

3
4
3
3

17

EV311
ME335
ET175
ME336
CH342

Environmental Law
Fluid Mechanics
Applied Electronics
Thermodynamics I
Environmental Chemistry II

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3
4
3
4

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18
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3
4
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EV425

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Humanities/Aesthetics
Physical Chemistry
Environmental Systems Analysis

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6-8
Humanities/Aesthetics
6-8
Social Science
3
Cultural Diversity
EN110
3
Freshman Composition
EN205
3
Technical Report Writing
SD101
Fund, of Speech Communication
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Bachelor of Science

Program Description:

Career Descriptions:
Public Health Officer — works
with local public health offices to
protect citizens and the environ­
ment; develops and implements
public health initiatives and
enforces existing environmental
regulations.

Career Choices:

The B.S. in environmental health is
offered in response to strong
student, state and local govern­
ment support for an academic
program to prepare students for
careers in public health, environ­
mental health and related fields.
Graduates of this program will be
prepared to seek employment in
jobs with titles like public health
officer, environmental technician,
and scientist, as well as many
others. After working in the field
for a period of time, graduates may
sit for the Registered Sanitarian
(RS) examination and achieve state
certification, or for the Registered
Environmental Health Specialist
(REHS) examination and achieve
national certification.
This program is similar to the
successful environmental science
degree, but includes many required
elements that are specifically
directed to public health. These
includes courses in Geographic
Information Systems and Global
Positioning Systems, Hydrology
and Groundwater, Toxicology and
Epidemiology, Public Health Care
and Public Administration. Stu­
dents participate in an applied
research project in close collabora­
tion with faculty members to
address meaningful environmental
health problems. These projects,
through the excellent preparation
they provide our students, are
often cited as important factors in
successful job searches and entry
into graduate programs

Environmental Scientist —
develops schedules and budgets;
plans and implements activities
including field work, documenta­
tion, data analysis, public involve­
ment and environmental analysis.

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Environmental Technician
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have strong writing, listening and
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Environmental Technician —
responsible for groundwater
sampling, soil sampling and other
field-based efforts; develops
reports.
Registered Sanitarian — through
experience and expertise, you can
sit for professional certification,
which provides enhanced employ­
ment and advancement opportuni­
ties for individuals working within
public health venues.

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Environmental Health
Bachelor of Science
Requirements
BL109
BL110
BL111

BL204
BL230
BL280
BL422
CH115
CH116
CH220
CH231
CH351
CH353
EV220
EV230
EV285
EV311
EV313
EV341

EV395
EV499
GE311
GE312
HE210
HE228
ID399
PH221

(128 credits)

(88 credits)
General Biology
4
General Zoology
2
General Botany
2
4
General Microbiology
Soils
4
3
Biometrics
3
Parasitology
General Chemistry I
5
General Chemistry II
4
Survey of Organic Chemistry
4
4
Quantitative Analysis
Introduction to Biochemistry
4
Introduction to Toxicology
3
3
GPS/GIS Techniques
Intro, to GIS
3
3
Principles of Epidemiology
Environmental Law
3
Solid and Hazardous Waste
3
Environmental Chemistry I:
Water and Water Pollution Control 4
Junior Seminar
1
2
Senior Thesis
3
Principles of Hydrology
Groundwater Hydrology
3
Intro, to Health Care Concepts
3
3
Multicultural Health Care
Internship in Environmental Health 4
4
Elements of Physics I

Other Departments
(14 credits)
CS101
Intro, to Microcomputer Applications 3
MA140
5
Precalculus Mathematics
MA207
Introduction to Statistics
3
PS207
Intro, to Public Administration
3
Other General Education
(22 credits)
EN110
3
Freshman Composition
EN205
Technical Report Writing
or
3
EN210
Research Paper Process
HU251
4
Humanities I
SD101
Fund, of Speech Communication
3
3
Approved Aesthetics**
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6
Approved Social Science
*consult list for approved courses
General Electives

FALL
First Year
CH115 General Chemistry I
5
4
BL109 General Biology
PS201 Intro, to Public Administration
3
CS101 Intro, to Microcomputer Applications _2

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SPRING
CH116 General Chemistry II
BL110 General Zoology
BL111 General Botany
EN110 Freshman Composition
MA140 Precalculus Mathematics

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Second Year
HE228 Multicultural Approach to Health

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EN205
EN210
PH221
BL204

Technical Report Writing
or
Research Paper Process
Elements of Physics I
General Microbiology

Third Year
CH231 Quantitative Analysis
CH351 Introduction to Biochemistry
EV311 Environmental Law
BL422 Parasitology
EV285 Principles of Epidemiology

3
3

CH220
SD101
MA207

Approved Social Science
Survey of Organic Chemistry
Fund, of Speech Communication
Introduction to Statistics
Approved Aesthetics

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CH353
EV395
HU251
BL280

Introduction to Toxicology
Junior Seminar
Humanities I
Electives
Biometrics

Fourth Year
BL230 Soils
EV220 GPS/GIS Techniques
HE210 Intro, to Health Care Concepts
GE311 Principles of Hydrology
EV313 Solid and Hazardous Waste

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EV499
EV341
GE312

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2
Senior Thesis
3
Approved Social Science
Environmental Chemistry I:
Water and Water Pollution Control 4
Groundwater Hydrology
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See College of Natural
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Bachelor of Science
Environmental Science
Secondary Teaching
Degree

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Biological Science Technician
Physical Science Technician
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ability to effectively organize and
present information verbally?
ability to communicate and work
with a broad array of people?
an interest in a career as teacher
and mentor to students
grades 7-12?

Program Description:

Career Descriptions:

Environmental science is the study
of human interaction with the
environment. By seeking solutions
for such environmental problems
as water pollution, hazardous
wastes and acid rain, environmen­
tal scientists help ensure a safe,
healthful environment for all living
things.

Biological Science Technician —
surveys, maps, and documents a
variety of environmental factors
including wildlife/fishery popula­
tion assessment, aquatic and
terrestrial habitat condition.

The secondary teaching major,
environmental science/secondary
education, combines an interdisci­
plinary preparation in the natural
sciences and a strong concern and
background in environmental
issues and solutions, with a
student's interest in a career as a
secondary teacher at the junior or
senior high level. Students com­
plete the requirements for an
interdisciplinary group science (DX
endorsement) major with a chemis­
try minor, leading to teacher
certification which enables the
student to teach all science subjects
grades 7-12. Teacher education
programs at LSSU include a full
fifth year teaching internship.
Contact the Teacher Education
Department for additional infor­
mation.

Physical Science Technician —
performs the chemical analyses of
plant and animal tissues, soils,
sediments, and waters for environ­
mental contaminant, including
sample receipt, storage, homogeni­
zation, extraction, cleanup and
digestion analysis.
Physical or Biological Scientist
(Research) — coordinates neces­
sary research activities and the
development of solutions to
extremely complex, obscure and
critical problems.
Natural Resource Specialist —
develops, schedules, budgets and
implements planning activities
including field work, document
preparation, data analysis, public
involvement and appropriate
public legal notices.
Laboratory Chemist — has knowl­
edge of EPA methods for volatile
and semi-volatile analysis. A.A.S.
(Flame/Graphite a plus) and/or
I.C.P., instrument maintenance.
Environmental Field Technician—
responsible for groundwater
sampling, soil sampling, and other
field efforts.
Field Chemist — supervises field
technicians; packages chemicals for
transportation and disposal, loads
and unloads supply trucks; cus­
tomer relation skills are essential.
Science Teacher — responsible for
developing and implementing
science curriculum in grades 7-12;
daily classroom operations; devel­
ops professional relationships with
students, parents, district faculty
and staff.

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Environmental
Science
Bachelor of Science
Degree Requirements:
Biology
BL109
General Biology
BL110
General Zoology
BL111
General Botany
BL230
Introduction to Soils
BL337
General Ecology
BL204
General Microbiology

SPRING

FALL
First Year
CH115 General Chemistry I
BL109 General Biology
MA140 Precalculus Mathematics
NS103 Environmental Science

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4
5

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4
2
2
4
3
4

(29 credits)
Chemistry
5
General Chemistry I
CH115
4
CH116
General Chemistry II
4
Organic Chemistry I
CH225
4
CH226
Organic Chemistry II
4
CH231
Quantitative Analysis
4
CH232
Instrumental Analysis
CH342
Environmental Chemistry II:
4
Air and Solid Wastes
(19 credits)
Environmental Science
3
NS103
Environmental Science
3
EV311
Environmental Law
3
EV313
Solid &amp; Hazardous Waste
EV341
Environmental Chemistry I:
Water and Water Pollution Control 4
1
EV395
Junior Seminar
EV425
Environmental Systems Analysis
3
2
EV499
Senior Thesis
(30 credits)
Other Departments
Intro, to Microcomputer Applications 3
CS101
3
GE311
Hydrology
GE111
4
Physical Geology I
MA140
5
Precalculus Mathematics*
4
MA143
Calculus for Engineering I*
MA207
Principles of Statistical Methods
4
4
PH221
Elements of Physics I*
4
PH222
Elements of Physics II*

Second Year
4
CH225 Organic Chemistry I
4
PH221 Elements of Physics I
3
Social Science Elective
3
English Composition II
CS101 Intro, to Microcomputer Applications _2
17
Third Year
GE111 Physical Geology I
EV313 Solid and Hazardous Waste*
CH231 Quantitative Analysis
BL204 General Microbiology
Fourth Year
GE311 Hydrology
BL230 Introduction to Soil Science
BL337 General Ecology
EV311 Environmental Law*
CH342 Environmental Chemistry II:
Air &amp; Solid Wastes

4
3

2
2
4
3
4

BL110 General Zoology
BL111 General Botany
CH116 General Chemistry II
EN110 Freshman Composition
MA143 Calculus for Engineering I**
CH226
PH222
MA207
SD101

15
4
4
3
3

Organic Chemistry II
Elements of Physics II
Principles of Statistical Methods
Fund, of Speech Communication
Social Science Elective

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17

EV395
CH232
HU251
EV341

EV499
EV425

Junior Seminar
Instrumental Analysis
Humanities
Environmental Chemistry I: Water
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Senior Thesis
Environmental Systems Analysis
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Cultural Diversity Elective

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BL130
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CH353
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Introduction to Toxicology
EV220
3
GPS/GIS Techniques
EV230
Introduction to Geographic
3
Information Systems, GIS
EV285
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Epidemiology
EV490
Independent Study:
3-4
Environmental Science
GE112
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Physical Geology II
ID399
Internship in Environmental
1-4
Science
*Students with adequate preparation in
mathematics are advised to take MA151-152 in
place of MA140-143 and PH231-232 in place of
PH221-222. See advisor for details. Additionally,
a student is required to satisfy general education
requirements (natural science requirements are
met by above classes) and free electives so that
125 semester credits are earned.

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General Biology
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General Zoology
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BL111
General Botany
3
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General Ecology
EV311
Environmental Law
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Solid &amp; Hazardous Waste
EV313
Environmental Chemistry I:
EV341
Water and Water Pollution Control
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Environmental Chemistry II:
CH342
Air and Solid Wastes
Junior Seminar
EV395
1
Senior Seminar
2
EV499
Physical Geology I
4
GE111
4
GE112 Physical Geology II
4
Historical Geology
GE215
NS103
Environmental Science
3
4
PH221
Elements of Physics I
PH222
4
Elements of Physics II
3
Astronomy
NS119
General Chemistry I
5
CH115
CH116
General Chemistry II
4
Organic Chemistry I
4
CH225
4
Organic Chemistry II
CH226
CH231
4
Quantitative Analysis
4
CH232
Instrumental Analysis
Support Courses
(12 credits)
MA140
Precalculus Mathematics
5
MA143
Calculus for Engineering I
4
3
MA207
Statistics
Other General Education
English
Social Science
Aesthetics
Speech

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FALL
First Year
BL109 General Biology
CH115 General Chemistry I
MA140 Precalculus Mathematics
EN110 Freshman Composition

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Second Year
TE150 Reflections on Learning and Teaching 3
4
CH225 Organic Chemistry I
3
Social Science Elective
4
PH221 Elements of Physics I
CS101 Intro, to Microcomputer Applications _3

CH226
NS103
PH222
MA207
TE250

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Environmental Science
Elements of Physics II
Statistics
Student Diversity and Schools

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CH231 Quantitative Analysis
GE111 Physical Geology I
BL337 General Ecology
HU 251 Humanities I

EV395
NS119
CH232
GE112
TE301

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Fourth Year
GE215 Historical Geology
EV311 Environmental Law
or
EV313 Solid &amp; Hazardous Waste
Social Science Elective
TE430 General Methods for Secondary
Teachers
TE440 Reading in the Content Area

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EV341
3
3

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3

EV499
TE431
TE443

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Junior Seminar
Astronomy
Instrumental Analysis
Physical Geology II
Learning Theory and Teaching
Practice

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Aesthetics Elective
Environmental Chemistry l: Water
and Water Pollution Control
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Environmental Chemistry II: Air
and Solid Wastes
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Senior Thesis
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Science Methods for Secondary
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TE491
Internship in Teaching Diverse
Learners I
TE601
Professional Roles and Teaching
Practice I
TE602 Reflection and Inquiry in Teaching
Practice I

TE492
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TE603
3
TE604
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Internship in Teaching Diverse
Learners II
Professional Roles and Teaching
Practice II
Reflection and Inquiry in Teaching
Practice II

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Professional Courses
(46 credits)
TE150
Reflections on Learning
3
3
TE250
Student Diversity and Schools
TE301
Learning Theory and Teaching
4
Practice
TE430
General Methods for Secondary
3
Teachers
3
The Secondary Learner
TE431
3
Reading in the Content Area
TE440
Science Methods for Secondary
TE443
3
Teachers
Internship in Teaching Diverse
TE491
6
Learners I
TE492
Internship in Teaching Diverse
6
Learners II

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BL111 General Botany
MA143 Calculus for Engineering I
CH116 General Chemistry II
EN210 Research Paper Process

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5

TE601

TE602
TE603
TE604

Professional Roles and Teaching
Practice I
Reflection and Inquiry in Teaching
Practice I
Professional Roles and Teaching
Practice II
Reflection and Inquiry in Teaching
Practice II

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Program Description:

Career Descriptions:

A bachelor of science degree in
exercise science prepares you to
work in a variety of professional
settings, ranging from corporate
fitness to hospital clinical to
educator and trainer.

A wide variety of entry level career
opportunities exist for the student
prepared in exercise science.

Upon graduation, students are
prepared and qualify to sit for both
American College of Sports Medi­
cine (ACSM) and National Strength
and Conditioning Association
(NSCA) certifications.
The athletic training concentration
is designed to prepare you for a
career in athletic training and to sit
for the National Athletic Trainers'
Association (NATA) Board of
Certification examination. In order
to become a NATA Certified
Athletic Trainer (ATC), you must
complete the course work outlined
in the NATA's "Competencies in
Athletic Training," complete the
necessary clinical observation
hours and possess a bachelor's
degree. The Lake Superior State
University Athletic Training
Program is designed to allow you
to achieve this criteria and prepare
you for a career in the profession of
athletic training.
Graduate School Preparations: —
Students progress to graduate
programs in exercise science, sport
psychology, physical therapy,
chiropractic medicine and other
allied health fields.

Certified Athletic Trainer —
works in secondary schools,
colleges and universities; condi­
tioning and rehabilitation in
professional sports; sports medi­
cine clinics; and industry.
Rehabilitation Specialist — works
in conjunction with other medical
personnel to provide rehabilitation
services for cardiac patients,
pulmonary patients and other
clinical populations suffering from
life-style related illnesses.

Bachelor of Science
Concentration in

Athletic Training

Career Choices:
Certified Athletic Trainer
Rehabilitation Specialist
Stress Test Technologist
Sport/Fitness Program Director
Sport/Fitness Business Specialist
Personal Fitness Trainer

Sport/Fitness Business Specialist
— markets and demonstrates new
sport and exercise equipment
within a commercial context.
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develops and provides individual­
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fitness testing activities with a
variety of populations and testing
conditions.
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Exercise Science
Bachelor of Science
Exercise Science Requirements
(49 credits)
3
ES141
Introduction to Movement
3
ES230
Athletic Training I
3
ES262
Exercise Physiology I
ES268
Fitness Evaluation I - Field Tests
3
ES275
Nutrition for Sport and Exercise
2
Performance
ES295
Practicum
2
ES344
Kinesiology
3
ES348
Fitness Evaluation II - Laboratory
3
Procedures
ES358
Research Methods in Exercise
Science
3
ES362
Exercise Physiology II
3
ES390
Recreation Leadership
Apprenticeship
2
ES428
Psychological Aspects of Exercise
and Athletic Rehabilitation
3
ES434
Neurological Basics of Motor
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Exercise Prescription
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BL122
Anatomy &amp; Physiology II
CH104
Life Chemistry I
3
Life Chemistry II
4
CH105
Intro, to Microcomputer Applications 3
CS101
MA207
Principles of Statistical Methods
3
4
PY101
Introduction to Psychology
Health Psychology
3
PY385
Department Electives
(10)
ES140
Health and Fitness
3
ES240
Techniques of Athletic Training
2
Psychology of Sport and
ES248
Performance and Coaching
3
ES295
Practicum
2
ES345
Modalities and Therapeutic
Rehabilitation in Sports Medicine 3
ES390 Recreation Leadership
Apprenticeship
1
ES442
Electrocardiography in Exercise
Science
2
ES481
Professional Development Seminar 1
RA211
Water Safety &amp; Lifeguard Instructor 2

FALL
First Year
BL121 Anatomy &amp; Physiology I
EN110 Freshman Composition
ES/RC Elective
General Electives
Social Science Elective

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ES141
PY101

Anatomy &amp; Physiology
Life Chemistry I
Intro, to Microcomputer Applications
Introduction to Movement
Introduction to Psychology

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CH105
ES230
ES248

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Life Chemistry II
Athletic Training I
Psychology of Sport and
Performance and Coaching
ES262 Exercise Physiology I
Humanities

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3
3
3

EN210
ES295
ES362
ES275

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Third Year
ES268 Fitness Evaluation I - Field Tests
MA207 Statistics
HE232 Pathophysiology
ES/RC Elective
SD101 Fund, of Speech Communication

Fourth Year
Cognate Elective
ES440 Exercise Physiology Seminar
ES444 Exercise Prescription
ES496 Selected Research Topics
PY385 Health Psychology

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3
3
_2
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2
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ES348
ES358
ES390
ES/RC

ES295
ES390
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Practicum
Exercise Physiology II
General Electives
Nutrition for Sport and Exercise
Performance
Humanities

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3
2
4
16

Kinesiology
Fitness Evaluation II - Laboratory
Procedures
Research Methods in Exercise Science
Recreation Leadership Apprenticeship
Elective
General Electives
Cognate Elective
Practicum
Recreation Leadership Apprenticeship
Elective
Social Science Elective

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SUMMER
ES492 Internship
(following either 3rd or 4th year)

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3
4

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BL330
BL423
HE190

Electives
(12 credits)
4
Animal Physiology
Immunology
4
Prehospital Emergency Care &amp;
3
Crisis Intervention I
HE191
Prehospital Emergency Care &amp;
Crisis Intervention II
3
3
HE209
Pharmacology
3
HE232
Pathophysiology
3
HM480 Grantwriting
4
PH221
Elements of Physics I
4
PH222
Elements of Physics II
3
PY459
Physiological Psychology
Elective credits (approximately 11) and general
education requirements must be completed so
that at least 125 semester credits have been
earned.

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Exercise Science
Athletic Training
Concentration
Bachelor of Science
Exercise Science with Athletic Training
Concentration Requirements
(45 credits)
ES141
3
Introduction to Movement
ES230
Athletic Training I
3
ES232
Athletic Training II
3
ES234
Preventative Taping Techniques
1
ES262
3
Exercise Physiology I
ES268
Fitness Evaluation I - Field Tests
2
ES275
Nutrition for Sport and Exercise
2
Performance
ES301
Athletic Training Practicum I
1
ES302
Athletic Training Practicum II
1
ES344
3
Kinesiology
ES345
Modalities and Therapeutic
Rehabilitation in Sports Medicine 3
ES349
Orthopedic Assessment in Sports
3
Medicine
ES358
Research Methods in Exercise
Science
3
ES401
Athletic Training Practicum III
1
ES402
Athletic Training Practicum IV
1
ES434
Neurological Basics of Motor
Learning
3
ES452
Athletic Training Administration
3
ES492
Internship
6
Cognate Requirements
(29 credits)
BL121
Human Anatomy &amp; Physiology I
4
BL122
Human Anatomy &amp; Physiology II
4
CH115
5
General Chemistry I
CH116
General Chemistry II
4
HE189
Medical First Responder
3
HE209
Pharmacology
3
HE232
Pathophysiology
3
MA207
Principles of Statistical Methods
3

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First Year
BL121 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
EN110 Freshman Composition
ES141 Introduction to Movement
PY101 Introduction to Psychology
Second
CH115
CS101
ES232
HE189
MA207

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3
4
14

Year
5
General Chemistry I
Intro, to Microcomputer Applications 3
3
Athletic Training II
Medical First Responder
3
Principles of Statistical Methods __3
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Third Year
ES248 Psychology of Sport and
3
Performance and Coaching
3
ES262 Exercise Physiology I
1
ES301 Athletic Training Practicum I
ES345 Modalities and Therapeutic
Rehabilitation in Sports Medicine 3
3
PY240 Behavior Management
Elective
3A
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Fourth Year
ES268 Fitness Evaluation I - Field Tests
ES401 Athletic Training Practicum III
ES434 Neurological Basics of Motor
Learning
ES452 Athletic Training Administration
HE232 Pathophysiology
PY385 Health Psychology

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EN210
ES230
SD101
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ES234
ES344
PY201
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ES349
ES358
ES275
HE209

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ES492

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Research Paper Process
Athletic Training I
Fund, of Speech Communication
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Preventative Taping Techniques
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3
Kinesiology
Communication Skills in Counseling 3
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Athletic Training Practicum II
1
Orthopedic Assessment in Sports
3
Medicine
Research Methods in Exercise Science 3
Nutrition for Sport and Exercise
2
Performance
3
Pharmacology
4
Elective
16
Athletic Training Practicum IV
Internship
Departmental Electives

3
3
3
3
15

Departmental Electives
(6 credits)
ES140
3
Health and Fitness
ES248
Psychology of Sport and
3
Performance and Coaching
ES348
Fitness Evaluation II - Laboratory
Procedures
3
ES362
3
Exercise Physiology II
ES442
Electrocardiography in Exercise
2
Science
ES444
Exercise Prescription
2
ES450
Philosophy of Human Performance
and Leisure
3
HE228
Multicultural Approach to
Health Care
3
Cognate Electives
(6 credits)
BL220
Genetics
3
PH221
4
Elements of Physics I
PH222
4
Elements of Physics II
PY201
Communication Skills in Counseling 3

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Bachelor of Science

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Economist
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international organization?
have an interest in public policy?
have an interest in developing
your worldview?
find yourself attracted to the
world of finance?

Program Description:

Career Description:

This degree requires successful
completion of a minimum of 128
semester credits as prescribed on
the following page. The study of
finance and economics develops
the capacity for analytical reason­
ing and critical thinking, the most
important decision making tools in
business, government, education,
and in your personal life. Organi­
zations need planners and prob­
lem-solvers, people who are logical
thinkers. Economists and finan­
ciers learn to develop accurate
information upon which to make
decisions from the vast quantities
of complex and often conflicting
data generated in today's global
economy. Employers hire these
professionals because of their
abilities for careful analysis,
planning and decision making.

Economist — develops forecasts of
the economy, industry and sales of
the firm. Monitors and assesses
economic events. Assesses the
effect of market developments and
government policy on the firm.
Conducts research such as esti­
mates of market demand and costs.

Graduate, Professional and
Continuing Education
This degree program is an excellent
preparation for graduate and
professional education in such
fields as finance, economics,
accounting, business administra­
tion and law. Graduates may seek
professional certification in related
professions such as Certified
Financial Planner (CFP), Certified
Financial Analyst (CFA), Chartered
Financial Consultant (ChFC),
Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU)
and Certified Management
Accountant (CMA).

Marketing Researcher — identifies
and analyzes potential markets.
Researches current markets.
Determines market potential
among current customers. Devel­
ops share analysis. Evaluates sales
promotion. Forecasts market
shares.
Statistician — develops ways to
measure organizational activity.
Uses statistical techniques to
determine if current operations
deviate from established standards.
Constructs tables and graphs to
communicate information effec­
tively.
Financial Manager — prepares
budgets and financial forecasts.
Manages cash and credit. Evalu­
ates projects. Procures funds.
Develops strategic plans.
Financial Services Professional —
manages banks and other financial
institutions. Prepares financial
plans. Works in investments, real
estate, insurance and tax and estate
planning.
These are just a few of the career
choices available to you.

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Finance and
Economics
Bachelor of Science
Finance &amp; Economics Core
(69 credits)
AC 132
4
Principles of Accounting I**
AC133
Principles of Accounting II •
4
BA211
3
Business Statistics**
BA231
Business Communications**
3
BA254
Business Law I
3
BA255
3
Business Law li
BA403
Business, Government &amp; Society* 3
BA466
3
Business Policy * A
DP120
Operating Systems, Trouble­
shooting and Internet Basics
3
DP121
Word Processing, Database,
Spreadsheets, Graphics
3
Presentations
EC201
Principles of Macroeconomics**
3
EC202
Principles of Microeconomics**
3
EC308
Intermediate Microeconomics
3
EC309
Intermediate Macroeconomics
3
FN341
Managerial Finance*
4
FN**
400-Level Electives
8
MA111 College Algebra*
3
MA112 Calculus for Business
4
MK281 Marketing Principles &amp; Strategy** 3
MN365 Human Resource Management*
3
*May count toward general education require­
ment.
•Part of the business core which must be taken
prior to taking BA466.

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First Year
EN110 Freshman Composition
MA111 College Algebra
Natural Science Elective
AC132 Principles of Accounting I
DP120 Operating Systems, Troubleshooting
and Internet Basics

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EN210 Research Paper Process
or
EN215 Intro, to Literature and Research
Field Elective
EC201
Principles of Macroeconomics
BA254 Business Law I
SD101 Fund, of Speech Communication

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Calculus for Business
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EC202
BA255
BA231

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Principles of Microeconomics
Business Law II
Business Communications
Elective

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FN341 Managerial Finance
EC309 Intermediate Macroeconomics
BA308 Managing Cultural Differences
HU251 Humanities I
Elective

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3
4

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Aesthetics Elective
Field Electives

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EC308 Intermediate Microeconomics
MN365 Human Resource Management
FN
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BA403 Business, Government &amp; Society
Field Elective

3
3
4
3

BA466

Business Policy
Field Electives
Electives

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ACapstone course — take after completion of the
business core.
Field requirements
(18-20 credits)
Economics option
EC304
Money, Banking &amp; Monetary Policy 3
EC305
3
Public Finance
EC407
Introductory Econometrics
3
EC408
International Economics
3
Economics, finance, or mathematics electives 6
Finance option
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Any approved minor of 20 or more credits
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Analysis &amp; Policy; FN448, Investment Strategy;
and FN443, Insurance. Two courses from this
group must be completed for all options; all
three courses must be completed for the finance
option.

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Social Sciences, page 235.

Bachelor of Arts

Career Choices:
Fine Arts Professional —
Graphic Designer, Visual Artist,
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Teacher of Fine Arts
Arts Entrepreneur
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director of the Fine Arts
Program.

Program Description:

Career Description:

This Fine Arts Studies program is
an integrated, bi-national program
offered by a three-member consor­
tium situated in Sault Ste. Marie:
Algoma University, Lake Superior
State University, and Sault College
of Applied Arts and Technology.
The program is designed and
administered in such a way as to
serve the region as a whole, to
reflect the uniqueness of our
northern heritage, to be interna­
tional in scope and to integrate
courses of study at both the college
and university levels.

This degree will prepare you for
further studies in professional
schools specializing in fine arts
training; for employment in the
rapidly expanding arts, entertain­
ment and communication indus­
tries; or to apply your enhanced
talents as working artists.

The fine arts degree is for students
who have wide-ranging interests in
fine arts, and who wish to explore
and express their potential through
following a personalized course of
study. While students will invari­
ably participate in a broad range of
courses, they must select two main
areas of focus (concentrations) from
the following six: advertising art
and graphic design, music, native
arts and culture, theater, visual arts
and writing.
Fine arts have been an important
aspect of the human experience
since first recorded history; from
African cave paintings to Greek
dramas, from Beethoven sympho­
nies to the writings of Canadian
playwrights. From the study of fine
arts we can gain an understanding
of various cultures through their
own indigenous means of expres­
sion. Furthermore, we can deepen
our understanding of our own
culture by participation in various
contemporary art forms (drama,
music, painting, writing etc.). Most
important, by exploring our own
creative potential, we can develop
a better understanding of our­
selves.

Fine Arts Professional —prepares
you for working as a managing
director of a department of music,
arts, theater or performance.
Teacher of Fine Arts — develops
courses, maintains studios and
supplies, teaches in elementary or
secondary education fields or
community theaters.
Arts Entrepreneur — performs as a
musician; is active in the perform­
ing arts and theater; and creates
and sells crafts and paintings.
Arts Organization Staff — plans,
designs and implements programs
and services; assists with adminis­
tering programs, cultural events
and art galleries.
Marketing/Design — works on
publications, displays, annual
exhibitions, educational programs,
craft fairs, galleries, museums and
sales.

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Sec College of Arts, Letters
and Social Sciences, page 235.

Program Description:

Career Description:

The bachelor of science degree in
fire science offers you the opportu­
nity to specialize in one of three
areas of concentration. This
program requires students to
complete an internship as well as a
senior project. You may also be
eligible for Michigan Firefighter
Certification through the Michigan
Firefighters Training Council
(MFFTC). The Lake State Fire
Science Program recently com­
pleted an external accreditation
review by the International Fire
Service Accreditation Congress
(IFSAC). LSSU is the first program
to be accredited by this organiza­
tion. Students will also have the
opportunity to receive their
Michigan Paramedic certification.

Firefighter — works for fire
departments at the local, state and
federal levels; works for the armed
forces and the U.S. Department of
the Interior; suppresses structural
and other types of fires using a
variety of methods; acts as emer­
gency medical technician or
paramedic.

You will experience a "hands on"
approach by practicing with up-todate equipment and experiencing
live fire training in the bum
training center located adjacent to
campus.

Hazardous Materials Specialist —
works in industry as a manager of
hazardous materials; safety officer;
consultant for industry in the area
of hazardous materials.

Fire Safety Officer — works in
industry and for the government as
fire inspector and safety officer;
conducts safety and fire surveys;
plans for fire and other disasters.
Fire Protection Systems Designer —
designs fire protection systems for
industry; provides consulting
services for industry and other
organizations.

Bachelor of Science
Emphasis in:

Engineering
Technology
Generalist
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Fire Science
Engineering
Technology Emphasis
Bachelor of Science

FALL
First Year
FS101
Introduction to Fire Science
EN110 Freshman Composition
MA140 Algebra for Technologists
TC101 Construction I

General Education Requirements

Second Year
FS204 Fire Protection Hydraulics and Pumps 3
EN205 Technical Report Writing
3
or
EN210 Research Paper Process
4
MA143 Calculus for Engineering I
Social Science Elective
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Fire Protection Systems &amp;
Equipment
FS211 Tactics and Strategy
MA144 Calculus for Engineering II
TC118 Drafting
Humanities Elective

Third Year
FS301
Code Enforcement Inspection
and Fire Prevention
NS
Life Science Elective
PH221 Physics I
FS312 Hazmat Management

FS321
MT225
ME335
CJ345

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3
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3
14

CS101
TC102
SD101
FS111

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Intro, to Microcomputer Applications
Construction II
Fund, of Speech Communication
Hazardous Materials

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CJ321
Ethics
CJ341
Fire Cause and Arson Investigation 3
CJ345
Statistics and Design for Public
Safety
4
FS101
Introduction to Fire Science
3
FS111
Hazardous Materials
3
FS204
Fire Protection Hydraulics
and Pumps
3
FS205
Fire Protection Systems &amp;
Equipment
3
FS211
Tactics &amp; Strategy
3
FS220
Fire Science Certification
4
FS301
Code Enforcement Inspection
and Fire Prevention
3
FS312 Hazardous Materials Management 4
FS321
Industrial Fire Protection
3
3
FS401 Senior Seminar
FS403 Fire Science Internship
3
Support Courses
(42 credits)
CS101
Intro, to Microcomputer Applications 3
MA140
Algebra for Technologists
5
MA143
Calculus for Engineering I
4
MA144
Calculus for Engineering II
4
MT225
Statics &amp; Strength of
Materials
3
ME335
Fluid Mechanics
3
ME336
Thermodynamics I
3
MT432
Thermodynamics II and
Heat Transfer
4
PH221
Elements of Physics I
4
TC101
Construction I
3
TC102
Construction II
3
Drafting
TC118
3
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(8 credits)

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FS401 Senior Seminar
3
MT432 Thermodynamics II and Heat Transfer 4
HU251 Humanities I
4
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FS205

ME336
FS403
FS220
CJ321
CJ341

Industrial Fire Protection
Statics &amp; Strength ofMaterials
Fluid Mechanics
Statistics &amp; Design for Public
Safety
Thermodynamics

3
3
4
3
4
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3
3
4
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4
Fire Certification
3
Social Science
3
Ethics
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Generalist Emphasis
Bachelor of Science
General Education Requirements

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(45 credits)
CJ321
Ethics
3
CJ341
Fire Cause &amp; Arson Investigation 3
CJ345
Statistics and Design for Public
Safety
4
FS101
Introduction to Fire Science
3
FS111
Hazardous Materials
3
FS204
Fire Protection Hydraulics &amp; Pumps 3
FS205
Fire Protection System Equipment 3
FS211
Tactics &amp; Strategy
3
FS220
4
Fire Science Certification
FS301
Code Enforcement Inspection
and Fire Prevention
3
FS312
Hazardous Materials Management 4
FS321
3
Industrial Fire Protection
FS401
Senior Seminar
3
FS403
Fire Science Internship
3
Support courses
TC101
Construction I
TC102
Construction II
Electives*

FALL
First Year
FS101
Introduction to Fire Science
TC101 Construction I
EN110 Freshman Composition
Elective

HU251
SD101
TC102
FS111

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4
3
3

Social Science Elective
Humanities
Fund of Speech Communication
Construction II
Hazardous Materials

17
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FS204 Fire Protection Hydraulics
3
and Pumps
EN205 Technical Report Writing
3
or
EN210 Research Paper Process
Social Science El. (Cultural Diversity) 4
Natural Science Elective
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FS301
Code Enforcement Inspection
and Fire Prevention
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Humanities Elective
Minor

3
4
4
4
15

FS205
FS211

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FS321
CJ341
CJ345

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Equipment
Tactics and Strategy
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Elective (communication intensive)

3
3
4
4
3
17

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3
Fire Cause &amp; Arson Investigation 3
6
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Statistics for Design &amp; Public Safety 4

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FS312 Hazardous Materials Management
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Hazardous
Materials Emphasis
Bachelor of Science

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BL109
MA112
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CJ321
Ethics
CJ345
Statistics and Design for Public
4
Safety
3
FS101
Introduction to Fire Science
3
FS111
Hazardous Materials
FS204
Fire Protection Hydraulics &amp; Pumps 3
FS205
Fire Protection System Equipment 3
3
FS211
Tactics &amp; Strategy
4
FS220
Fire Science Certification
FS301
Code Enforcement Inspection
3
and Fire Prevention
FS312
Hazardous Materials Management 4
3
FS321
Industrial Fire Protection
FS401
Senior Seminar
3
FS403
Fire Science Internship
3

FALL
First Year
FS101
Introduction to Fire Science
EN110 Freshman Composition
MA111 College Algebra
TC101 Construction I
CH115 Principles of Chemistry I

(66 credits)
Support Courses
4
BL109
General Biology
2
General Zoology
BL110
2
BL111
General Botany
Introduction to Soils
4
BL230
CH115
General Chemistry I
5
4
General Chemistry II
CH116
Organic Chemistry I
4
CH225
Organic Chemistry II
4
CH226
4
CH231
Quantitative Analysis
4
CH232
Instrumental Analysis
4
Introductory Biochemistry
CH351
Physical Geography:
GG108
4
Meteorology &amp; Climatology
3
MA111
College Algebra
Calculus for Business &amp; Life
MA112
4
Sciences’
Introduction to Geology
NS102
4
Environmental Science
3
NS103
NS104
Environmental Science Lab
1
TC101
Construction I
3
TC102
Construction II
3
'or MA151/MA143

Second Year
FS204 Fire Protection Hydraulics
and Pumps
CH225 Organic Chemistry I
CH231 Quantitative Analysis I
BL110 Zoology
EN205 Technical Report Writing
or
EN210 Research Paper Process

3
4
4

Third Year
GG108 Physical Geology
BL230 Soils
Soc. Sci. Elective (Cultural Diversity) 4
4
HU251 Humanities
16
Fourth Year
FS401
Senior Seminar
3
CH351 Biochemistry
' 4
FS301
Code Enforcement Inspection
and Fire Prevention
3
FS312 Hazardous Materials Management
4
NS103 Environmental Science
3
NS104 Environmental Science Lab
1
18

FS205
CH226
CH232
BL111
SD101

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4
Organic Chemistry II
4
Instrumental Analysis
2
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NS102
FS211
CJ345

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FS220
CJ321
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4
Humanities Elective
4
Geology
3
Tactics and Strategy
Statistics &amp; Design for Public Safety __4
18
Fire Science Internship
Fire Science Certification
Ethics
Social Science
Elective (communication intensive)

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�Fisheries and Wildlife Management
See College of Natural
and Health Sciences, page 273.

Program Description:
Fisheries and Wildlife Management
programs place a strong emphasis
on understanding the relationship
between organisms and their
habitats by blending a conceptual
understanding of fish and wildlife
ecology and population dynamics
with practical skills obtained
during laboratory and field exer­
cises. Students graduating from
this rigorous, applied curriculum
can meet the qualifications of state
and federal natural resource
management agencies as techni­
cians and biologists.

Bachelor of Science

Career Description:
Fisheries &amp; Wildlife Biologist —
manages both fish and wildlife
populations. This option will
furnish a broad education for a
variety of state, federal or private
career opportunities.

These programs require comple­
tion of general education require­
ments and electives so that at least
125 credits are earned.

Concentrations in

Fisheries Management
Wildlife Management

Fisheries Biologist — manages
sport and commercial fisheries and
fish hatchery operations. This
option provides hands-on prepara­
tion for those interested in fisheries
and/or hatchery management.

Career Choices:
Fisheries &amp; Wildlife Biologist

Wildlife Biologist — manages
game and non-game wildlife
populations. This option offers an
aggressive preparation for those
interested in any aspect of wildlife
ecology or management.

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understand quantitative data?

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Requirements
(71-72 credits)
BL109
General Biology
4
BL110
General Zoology
2
BL111
General Botany
2
BL130
Remote Sensing
or
3
EV220
GPS/GIS Techniques
BL140
Intro, to Fisheries &amp; Wildlife
1
BL202
Field Botany
or
3-4
BL284
Forestry
BL220
4
Genetics
BL240
Natural History of the Vertebrates 3
BL243
4
Vertebrate Anatomy
BL280
Biometrics
3

have good oral and written
communication skills?
BL330
BL337
BL395
BL499
CH115
CH116
CH220
EN110
EN205
MA111
MA112
MA207
SD101

Animal Physiology
General Ecology
Junior Seminar
Senior Thesis
General Chemistry I
General Chemistry II
Survey of Organic Chemistry
Freshman Composition
Technical Report Writing
College Algebra
Calculus for Business &amp; Life
Sciences
Principles of Statistical Methods
Fund, of Speech Communication

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Fisheries and
Wildlife Management
Bachelor of Science
In addition to the fisheries and wildlife core
requirements, the following courses must be
successfully completed to obtain this degree:
Fisheries
BL310
BL311
BL312
BL333
BL339
BL345
BL432
BL439
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&amp; Wildlife Management (27 credits)
3
Ichthyology
3
Mammalogy
3
Ornithology
3
Fish Ecology
3
Wildlife Ecology
3
Limnology
3
Fisheries Management
Wildlife Management
3
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First Year
BL109 General Biology
BL140 Introduction to Fisheries &amp; Wildlife
CH115 General Chemistry I
EN110 Freshman Composition
MA111 College Algebra

Second
BL202
BL240
SD101
EN205
MA207

Year
Field Botany
Natural History of the Vertebrates
Fund, of Speech Communication
Technical Report Writing
Principles of Statistical Methods

Third Year
BL310 Ichthyology
BL311 Mammalogy
BL337 General Ecology
BL345 Limnology
HU251 Humanities I

SPRING
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5
3
3
16

BL110 General Zoology
BL111 General Botany
CH116 General Chemistry II
MA112 Calculus for Business &amp; Life Science
Elective

BL130
BL243
BL280
CH220

3
3
3
3
_2
15

Remote Sensing
Vertebrate Anatomy
Biometrics
Survey of Organic Chemistry
Social Science Elective

BL312
BL330
BL333
BL339
BL395

3
3
3
3

Ornithology
Animal Physiology
Fish Ecology
Wildlife Ecology
Junior Seminar

BL
BL499

Biology Elective
Senior Thesis
Social Science Elective
Aesthetics Elective
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4
4
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BL220 Genetics
BL432 Fisheries Management
BL439 Wildlife Management
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requirements, the following courses must be
successfully completed to obtain this degree:
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Fisheries Management
3
Ichthyology
BL310
3
Fish Ecology
BL333
Limnology
3
BL345
Freshwater Fish Culture
3
BL372
3
Fisheries Management
BL432
3
Aquatic Entomology
BL475
Biology Electives
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First Year
BL109 General Biology
BL140 Intro, to Fisheries &amp; Wildlife
CH115 General Chemistry
EN110 Freshman Composition
MA111 College Algebra

Second
BL202
BL240
SD101
EN205
MA207

Year
Field Botany
Natural History of the Vertebrates
Fundamentals of Speech
Technical Report Writing
Principals of Statistical Methods

Third Year
BL220 Genetics
BL310 Ichthyology
BL337 General Ecology
BL345 Limnology
Social Science Elective

SPRING
4

1
5
3
3
16

3
3

3

BL110
BL111
CH116
MA112

General Zoology
General Botany
General Chemistry II
Calculus for Business and Life
Science
Elective

BL130
BL243
BL280
CH220

Remote Sensing
Vertebrate Anatomy
Biometrics
Survey of Organic Chemistry
Social Science Elective

3
__2
15
4
3
3
3

BL330
BL333
BL372
BL395
HU251

Animal Physiology
Fish Ecology
Freshwater Fish Culture
Junior Seminar
Humanities I

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BL499

Biology Elective
Senior Thesis
Aesthetics Elective
Elective

2
2
4
4
4
16
3
4
3
4
17
4
3
3

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4
15

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BL432 Fisheries Management
BL475 Aquatic Entomology
BL
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Cultural Diversity Elective
Elective

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3
3
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Fisheries and
Wildlife Management
Wildlife Management
Concentration
Bachelor of Science
In addition to the fisheries and wildlife core
requirements, the following courses must be
successfully completed to obtain this degree:
Wildlife Management
(27 credits)
BL286
3
Principles of Watersheds
BL311
Mammalogy
3
BL312
3
Ornithology
BL339
Wildlife Ecology
3
BL437
Plant Ecology
3
BL439
Wildlife Management
3
BL
Biology Electives
9

FALL
First Year
BL109 General Biology
BL140 Intro, to Fisheries and Wildlife
CH115 General Chemistry I
EN110 Freshman Composition
MA111 College Algebra

SPRING
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1
5
3
16

BL110General Zoology
BL111
General Botany
CH116 General Chemistry II
MA112Calculus for Business and Life
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BL202 Field Botany
BL240 Natural History of the Vertebrates
SD101 Fund, of Speech Communication
EN205 Technical Report Writing
MA207 Principles of Statistical Methods
Third Year
BL220 Genetics
BL311 Mammalogy
BL337 General Ecology
BL
Biology Elective
Aesthetics Elective

3
3
3
3
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15
4
3
3
3

BL130
BL243
BL280
CH220

Remote Sensing
Vertebrate Anatomy
Biometrics
Survey of Organic Chemistry
Social Science Elective

3
4
3
4

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17

BL312
BL286
BL339
BL395
HU251

Ornithology
Principles of Watersheds
Wildlife Ecology
Junior Seminar
Humanities I

3
4
3
1

4

14
16

Fourth Year
BL437 Plant Ecology
BL439 Wildlife Management
BL
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Cultural Diversity Elective
Elective

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3
3
3

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BL499
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Bachelor of Arts
French Studies
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Secondary Teaching
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The program of French Studies
offers students the possibility to
acquire not only a comprehensive
knowledge of modem spoken and
written French, but also the possi­
bility to participate in a rich
experience designed to enhance
their intellectual formation and to
qualify them for an increasing
number of professions at home and
abroad. One semester of directed
academic and cultural immersion
in a French-speaking university
completes the normal cycle of
studies for a bachelor of arts in
French Studies.

Elementary or Secondary Teacher
— teaches French from elementary
to university level in the U.S. and
Canada, as well as England and the
former British empire. There is an
increasing demand in the
francophone world for teachers of
English with knowledge of French.
International Business — works in
international business ventures,
mergers, etc. France alone counts
for over 1200 companies with
subsidiaries in the U.S. and is
presently the largest recipient of
U.S. investments. French-speaking
Canada, a member of NAFTA, is
the United States' most important
export market.
Communication — uses French
language in global information
networks. French is the second
language of the Internet. Trans­
lates from French to English and
English to French in areas of
science, technology, electronics and
literature.

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restaurants, museums and historic
sites. After the U.S., France is the
second-most visited tourist desti­
nation in the world and is known
as the language of cuisine, fashion,
personal care products, architec­
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French
Bachelor of Arts
Requirements: In addition to the general
education requirements, students must complete
48 semester hours of credit in French, the last
six of level-400, preferably taken as directed
academic and cultural immersion in a Frenchspeaking university.
Required Courses
FR151
First Year French I
FR152
First Year French li
FR251
Second Year French I
FR252
Second Year French II
FR351
Advanced Conversation and
Composition I
FR352
Advanced Conversation and
Composition II
FR353
Business French I
FR354
Business French II
FR355
Survey of French Literature I
FR356
Survey of French Literature II
FR360
French Cultural Perspectives
FR370
The Francophone World I
FR460
Directed Academic and Cultural
Immersions
Required Cognates
HS315
Europe From Napoleon to World
War I
HS316
Europe in the 20th Century

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First Year
FR151 First Year French I
EN110 Freshman Composition
SD101 Fund, of Speech Communication
Electives or Second Major

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EN215
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Research Paper Process
General Biology
Electives or Second Major

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Second Year French I
4
Humanities I
Intro, to Microcomputer Applications 3
Electives or Second Major
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Third Year
FR351 Advanced Conversation and
Composition I
FR353 Business French I
FR355 Survey of French Literature I
HS315 Europe from Napoleon to
World War I
Electives or Second Major

FR252 Second Year French II
MA207 Princ. of Statististical Methods
FR360* French Cultural Perspectives
Electives or Second Major

Fourth Year
FR370 The Francophone World I
HS316 Europe in the 20th Century
Electives or Second Major

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3-4

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FR352

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FR251
HU251
CS101

4
3
4

FR354
FR356
NS102

FR460

Advanced Conversation and
Composition II
Business French II
Survey of French Literature II
Introduction to Geology
Electives or Second Major

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study-tour of France.

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certification, students must complete the
elementary teaching minor and the elementary
planned program. You earn a bachelor’s degree,
then participate in a fifth-year teaching internship
with accompanying-level course work.
*Pending state approval.

Secondary Teaching
Certification*
To be recommended for secondary teacher
certficiation, students must complete an
approved minor in a second teachable subject
and the secondary teaching minor. You earn a
bachelor’s degree, then participate in a fifth-year
teaching internship with accompanying
graduate-level course work.
*Pending state approval.

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Student Profile:
Do you...
like the outdoors?
like to travel?
like to use computers?
enjoy meeting interesting people
all over the world?
want to be involved in resource
management and protecting the
environment?
enjoy applying science and
mathematics to understanding
earth issues?
enjoy reconstructing the earth's
history?
like the challenge of finding new
resources?

Program Description:

Career Description:

Geology deals with the dynamic
Earth and its physical, chemical
and biologic history. It involves
the study of changes that are
taking and have taken place and
the forces that cause these changes.
For example, geologists interpret
the movements of the continents
over geologic time and the forma­
tion of mountains, volcanoes and
other features of the Earth's
surface. Geologists attempt to
understand our physical environ­
ment from which we derive most
of the natural resources essential to
civilization. They investigate the
processes that led to the formation
of mineral deposits, and oil, gas
and coal. They also study environ­
mental change throughout the
history of the Earth and how that
change and the development of life
are related. Geologists attempt to
predict natural disasters such as
earthquakes, volcanic eruptions,
and landslides, and they are very
active in modeling groundwater
flow to develop water reserves for
municipalities and to protect
groundwater from contamination.
Geologists study the constraints
imposed by nature and apply their
knowledge to achieve harmony
between the human race and its
environment.

Energy Fuels Exploration Geolo­
gist — searches worldwide for
petroleum, gas, coal. Career
opportunities are with integrated
energy fuels exploration companies
and government agencies.
Mineral Exploration and Produc­
tion Geologist — studies the
origin, occurrences and extraction
of metallic and non-metallic
mineral resources such as gold,
iron, uranium, diamonds, clay and
limestone. Career opportunities are
with many different kinds of
companies and government agencies.
Paleontologist — studies the
origin and evolution of life through
time and its applications to inter­
preting the geologic record. Career
opportunities are with energy
companies, museums, universities,
government agencies.
Geophysicist — uses non-destruc­
tive methods to determine the
electrical, magnetic, gravimetric
and seismic properties of earth
with applications to exploration
and environmental concerns.
Career opportunities are with
integrated energy, mineral and
environmental companies, consult­
ing firms and government agencies.
Environmental Geologist/
Hydrogeologist — studies surface
and groundwater supplies and
contamination; flooding and land
slide potential; and environmental
quality issues such as chemical
contamination of soils and solid
waste disposal. Career opportuni­
ties are with companies in many
industries, government agencies,
and consulting firms.
Teacher — teaches geology and
earth science in elementary and
secondary schools and many
specialized fields of geology at the
college level.

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Geology
Bachelor of Science
Geology
GE111
GE112
GE215
GE216
GE221
GE222
GE321
GE331
GE351
GE352
GE436
GE422
GE423
GE461
GE471
GE472

(60 Credits)
4
Physical Geology I
4
Physical Geology II
4
Historical Geology
Structural Geology &amp; Geologic
4
Graphics
4
Crystallography and Mineralogy
4
Mineralogy &amp; Petrography
3
Optical Mineralogy
4
Introduction to Geophysics
3
Invertebrate Paleontology I
3
Invertebrate Paleontology II
6
Field Geology
Igneous and Metamorphic
3
Petrography
3
Sedimentary Petrography
4
Stratigraphy &amp; Sedimentation
4
Economic Geology I
3
Economic Geology II

(31-32 Credits)
Support Courses
5
CH115
General Chemistry I
CH116
4
General-Chemistry II
CS101
Intro, to Microcomputer Applications
or
3
CS121
Survey of Computer Science
MA207
Principles of Statistical Methods
3
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College Algebra
and
MA108
Trigonometry and Vectors for
Physics
and
MA112
Calculus for Business and Life
Sciences
8-9
or
MA140
Precalculus Mathematics
and
MA112
Calculus for Business and Life
Sciences
or
MA151
Calculus I
and
MA152
Calculus II
PH221
Elements of Physics I
and
PH222
Elements of Physics II
8
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Applied Physics for
Engineers and Scientists I
and
PH232
Applied Physics for
Engineers and Scientists II
Free elective credits and general education
requirements must be completed so that at least
124 semester credits have been earned.

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First Year
EN110 Freshman Composition
MA151 Calculus I*
GE111 Physical Geology I
Soc Sci Elective

Second
EN210
GE215
GE221
CH115

Year
Research Paper Process
Historical Geology
Crystallography &amp; Mineralogy
General Chemistry I

SPRING
3
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4
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4

MA152
GE112
Soc. Sci.
CS101
CS121

GE222
CH116

4
Calculus II*
4
Physical Geology II
4
Elective
Intro, to Microcomputer Applications
3
or
Survey of Computer Science
15
Electives
Mineralogy &amp; Petrography
General Chemistry II

7
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**
GE351 Invertebrate Paleontology I
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GE471 Economic Geology I
HU251 Humanities I
SD101 Fund, of Speech Communication
MA207 Principles of Statistical Methods

3
4
4
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GE352

Cultural Diversity
Economic Geology II**
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Invertebrate Paleontology II
Elective
Aesthetics

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Fourth Year
GE321 Optical Mineralogy**
GE423 Sedimentary Petrography**
PH221 Elements of Physics I
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PH222 Elements of Physics II
4
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PH232 Applied Physics for Engineers
And Scientists li
GE216 Structural Geology and Geologic
4
Graphics**
15

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GE215
GE216
GE221
GE222
GE311
GE312
GE331
GE436
GE461
GE471

(48 credits)
4
Physical Geology I
4
Physical Geology II
4
Historical Geology
Structural Geology and Geologic
4
Graphics
Crystallography and Mineralogy
4
4
Mineralogy &amp; Petrography
3
Principles Hydrology
Groundwater Hydrology
3
4
Introduction to Geophysics
Field Geology
6
Stratigraphy &amp; Sedimentation
4
Economic Geology I
4

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CH232
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4
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MA108
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Precalculus Mathematics
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MA112
Calculus for Business and Life
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or
MA151
Calculus I
and
Calculus II
MA152
MA207
Principles of Statistical Methods
or
3-4
MA308 Probability and Mathematical
Statistics
Environmental Science
3
NS103
Elements of Physics I
PH221
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GE111 Physical Geology I
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GE112
NS103
SD101

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Second
EN205
CH115
GE215
GE221

Year
Technical Report Writing
General Chemistry I
Historical Geology
Crystallography and Mineralogy

Third Year
CH225 Organic Chemistry I
or
CH220 Survey of Organic Chemistry
HU251 Humanities I
PH221 Elements of Physics I
or
PH231 Applied Physics for Engineers
and Scientists I
Soc. Sci. Elective

3
5
4
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GE311 Principles of Hydrology**
CH231 Quantitative Analysis
MA207 Prin. of Statistical Methods
or
MA308 Probability and Mathematics
GE471 Economic Geology I**

4
4
3
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CS101

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3
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CS121 Survey of Computer Science
4
CH116 General Chemistry II
4
GE222 Mineralogy and Petrography
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15

4
4
4
4

16
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Physical Geology II
Environmental Science
Fund, of Speech Communication
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CH226

Organic Chemistry II
or
EV341
Environmental Chemistry
GE216 Structural Geology and Geologic
Graphics'*
PH222 Elements of Physics II
or
PH232 Applied Physics for Engineers
and Scientists II
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GE461 Stratigraphy &amp; Sedimentation

4
4
4
4

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6
3
4
3-4

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CH232 Instrumental Analysis
GE312 Groundwater Hydrology**
GE331 Introduction to Geophysics**
Aesthetics Elective

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Geology/Elementary
Teaching Option
Bachelor of Science
Planned Program Courses
(58-60 credits)
EN110
Freshman Composition
3
EN215
Intro, to Literature and Research
3
EN231
American Literature I
or
3
EN232
American Literature II
EN320
Responding to Writing
or
3
ED420
Emergent Literacy
EN335
3
Children’s Literature
GG201
World Regional Geography
4
HS101
History of World Civilization I
or
4
HS131
United States History I
HS102
History of World Civilization II
or
4
HS132
United States History II
HU251
4
Humanities I
MA103
Number Systems and Problem
Solving
4
MA104
Geometry and Measurement
4
- MA108* Trigonometry and Vectors for
Physics
1
and
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College Algebra
4
or
MA140
Precalculus Mathematics
5
"Note: MA108 is not required for students who
have had high school geometry.
MA207
Principles of Statistical Methods
3
PY265
Child and Adolescent Development 3
PS110
Intro, to American Government
and Politics
or
3-4
PS160
Intro, to Canadian Government
and Politics
SD101
Fund, of Speech Communication
3
3
Aesthetics Elective
Courses Required for Major
(51-54 credits)
CH108
Applied Chemistry
or
4-7
CH104
Life Chemistry I
and
CH105
Life Chemistry II
CS105
Intro, to Computer Programming
or
CS101
Intro, to Microcomputer Applications 3
or
CS121
Survey of Computer Science
GE111
4
Physical Geology I
GE112
4
Physical Geology II
GE215
4
Historical Geology
GE216
Structural Geology and Geologic
4
Graphics
GE221
Crystallography and Mineralogy 4
GE222
Mineralogy and Petrography
4
3
GE351
Invertebrate Paleontology I
GE352
4
Invertebrate Paleontology II
GE436
6
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GG108
Physical Geography: Meteorology
4
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GE111 Physical Geology I
TE150 Reflections on Learning and
Teaching
CS121 Survey of Computer Science
or
CS101 Intro, to Microcomputer Applications

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4

EN232
GE112
GG108
SD101
PY265

3
American Literature II
Physical Geology II
4
Physical Geography: Meteorology
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4
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Fund, of Speech Communication
3
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3
3
17

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EN215
GE215
HS101
MA103

Year
Intro, to Literature and Research
Historical Geology
History of World Civilization
Number Systems and Problem
Solving

3
4
4

CH108
HS102
MA104
TE250

4
4
4

Applied Chemistry
History of World Civilization II
Geometry and Measurement
Student Diversity and Schools

16
15

Third Year
PS110 Intro, to American Government
and Politics
GE221 Crystallography &amp; Mineralogy
GG201 World Regional Geography
TE301
Learning Theory and Teaching
Practice

TE330
4
4
4

GE216

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GE222
MA207
NS101

16

Summer
GE436 Field Geology**
Fourth Year
EN320 Responding to Writing
or
ED420 Emergent Literacy
GE351 Invertebrate Paleontology I
HU251 Humanities I
TE410 Corrective Reading in the
Classroom
TE411
Elementary Language Arts and
Methods Across the Curriculum
Fifth Year (internship year)
TE491
Internship: Teaching Diverse
Learners I
TE601
Professional Roles &amp; Teaching
Practice I
TE802 Reflection and Inquiry in Teaching
Practice I

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Classroom
Structural Geology and Geologic
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Mineralogy and Petrography
Principles of Statistical Methods
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Children's Literature
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Math Methods for Elementary
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Science Methods for Elementary
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Social Studies Methods for
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Professional Roles &amp; Teaching
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Reflection and Inquiry in Teaching
Practice II

6
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Professional Education Minor
TE150
Reflections on Learning and
3
Teaching
3
TE250
Student Diversity and Schools
TE301
Learning Theory and Teaching
4
Practice
TE330
Rreading in the Elementary
3
Classroom
TE410
Corrective Reading in the
3
Classroom

TE411
TE420
TE421
TE422

Elementary Language Arts and
Methods Across the Curriculum
Math Methods for Elementary
Teachers
Science Methods for Elementary
Teachers
Social Studies Methods for
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CS101
Intro, to Microcomputer Applications
3
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Survey of Computer Science
CS121
Freshman Composition
3
EN110
Research Paper Process
3
EN210
4
Humanities I
HU251
Trigonometry and Vectors for
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1
Physics
and
3
MA111
College Algebra
and
Calculus for Business and Life
MA112
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Introduction to Psychology
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4
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General Biology
BL110
General Zoology
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BL111
General Botany
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General Chemistry I
5
CH115
General Chemistry II
4
CH116
PH221
Elements of Physics I
and
PH222
Elements of Physics II
8
or
Applied Physics for Engineers
r PH231
and Scientists I
and
PH232
Applied Physics for Engineers
and Scientists II
(40 credits)
Courses Required for Major
4
GE111
Physical Geology I
GE112
Physical Geology II
4
4
GE215
Historical Geology
GE216
Structural Geology and Geologic
4
Graphics
GE221
Crystallography and Mineralogy
4
4
GE222
Mineralogy and Petrography
3
GE351
Invertebrate Paleontology I
3
GE352
Invertebrate Paleontology II
6
GE436
Field Geology
GG108
Physical Geography: Meteorology
4
and Climatology

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EN110
MA151
GE111
TE150

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CH115
GE215
EN210
HU251

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Freshman Composition
4
Calculus I*
4
Physical Geology I
Reflections on Learning and Teaching^
14
Year
General Chemistry I
Historical Geology
Research Paper Process
Humanities II

Third Year
BL109 General Biology
GE221 Crystallogy &amp; Mineralogy
PH221 Elements of Physics I
or
PH231 Applied Physics for Engineers
and Scientists I
TE301
Learning Theory and Teaching
Practice

CS121
GE112
MA152
PY101

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4
3
4
16

CH116
GG108

4
4

BL110
BL111
GE216

SD101
TE250

4
GE222
PH222
4
16

Summer
GE436 Field Geology**
Fourth Year
GE351 Invertebrate Paleontology I
NS119 Descriptive Astronomy
Soc. Sci. Elective
TE430 General Methods for Secondary
Teachers
TE440 Reading in the Content Area

CS101

PH232

Intro, to Microcomputer Applications
or
Survey of Computer Science
Physical Geology II
Calculus II*
Introduction to Psychology

3
4
4
4
15

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General Chemistry II
Physical Geography: Meteorology
&amp; Climatology
4
3
Aesthetics Elective
Fund, of Speech Communication
3
Student Diversity &amp; Schools
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General Zoology
General Botany
Structural Geology and Geologic
Graphics’**
Mineralogy &amp; Petrography
Elements of Physics II
or
Applied Physics for Engineers
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4
4
4
16

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3
4
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GE352
TE431
TE443

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Fifth Year (internship year; MSU graduate courses)
TE491
Internship: Teaching Diverse
6
Learners I
TE601
Professional Roles &amp; Teaching
3
Practice I
TE602 Reflection and Inquiry in Teaching
Practice I
3
12

TE492
TE603
TE604

Invertebrate Paleontology II
The Secondary Learner
Science Methods for Secondary
Teachers
Electives
Principles of Statistical Methods

Internship: Teaching Diverse
Learners II
Professional Roles &amp; Teaching
Practice II
Reflection and Inquiry in Teaching
Practice II

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Professional Education Minor
(22 credits)
TE150
Reflections on Learning and
Teaching
3
TE250
Student Diversity and Schools
3
TE301
Learning Theory and Teaching
Practice
4
TE430
General Methods for Secondary
Teachers
3
TE431
The Secondary Learner
3
TE440
Reading in the Content Area
3
TE443
Science Methods for Secondary
Teachers
3

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Geology
Environmental
Science and Geology
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Bachelor of Science,
Dual Major
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Degree Requirements
4
BL109
General Biology
2
BL110
General Zoology
2
BL111
General Botany
4
BL204
General Microbiology
3
BL230
Introduction to Soils
3
BL337
General Ecology
5
General Chemistry I
CH115
4
CH116
General Chemistry II
4
CH225
Organic Chemistry I
4
CH226
Organic Chemistry II
4
CH231
Quantitative Analysis
4
CH232
Instrumental Analysis
CH342
Environmental Chemistry II:
4
Air &amp; Solid Wastes
Intro, to Microcomputer Applications 3
CS101
3
EV311
Environmental Law
3
Solid &amp; Hazardous Waste
EV313
EV341
Environmental Chemistry I: Water
4
&amp; Water Pollution Control
1
EV395
Junior Seminar
EV425
Environmental Systems Analysis
3
2
EV499
Senior Thesis
4
GE111
Physical Geology I
4
GE112
Physical Geology II
4
GE215
Historical Geology
GE216
Structural Geology and
4
Geological Graphics
Crystallography &amp; Mineralogy
4
GE221
4
GE222
Mineralogy &amp; Petrography
3
GE311
Principles of Hydrology
3
GE312
Groundwater Hydrology
6
GE436
Field Geology
GE461
Stratigraphy &amp; Sedimentation
4
5
MA140
Precalculus Mathematics*
4
MA143
Calculus for Engineering I*
MA207
Principles of Statistical Methods
3
3
NS103
Environmental Science
PH221
Elements of Physics I
and
PH222
Elements of Physics II
8
or
Applied Physics for Engineers
r PH231
and Scientists I
or
PH232
Applied Physics for Engineers
and Scientists II
*Students with adequate preparation in
mathematics are advised to take MA151/152 in
place of MA140/143 and PH231/232 in place of
PH221/222.

FALL
First Year
CH115 General Chemistry I
GE111 Physical Geology I
MA40 Precalculus Mathematics
NS103 Environmental Science
Second
CH225
GE221
EN205
BL109

Year
Organic Chemistry I
Crystallography &amp; Mineralogy
Technical Report Writing
General Biology

SPRING
5
4
5
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17

CH116
GE112
EN110
MA143

General Chemistry II
Physical Geology II
Freshman Composition
Calculus for Engineering I*

4
4
3
_4
15

CH226
MA207
GE222
BS110
BL111

Organic Chemistry II
Principles of Statistical Methods
Mineralogy &amp; Petrography
General Zoology
General Botany

3
4
4

CH232

Third Year
BL337 General Ecology
CH231 Quantitative Analysis
GE215 Historical Geology
CS101 Intro, to Microcomputer Applications
EV311 Environmental Law**

Fourth Year
CH342 Environmental Chemistry II:
Air &amp; Solid Wastes
EV313 Solid and Hazardous Waste* *
PH221 Elements of Physics I
or
PH231 Applied Physics for Engineers
and Scientists I
Soc. Sci. Elective
Cultural Diversity

3
3
17

4
3
4
3
__2
17

Summer
GE436 Field Geology**

4
3
3
3

EV395
PH222

Junior Seminar
Elements of Physics II
or
PH232 Applied Physics for Engineers
and Scientists II
GE216 Structural Geology and Geologic
Graphics**
Soc. Sci. Elective
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GE461 Stratigraphy &amp; Sedimentation

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Environmental Systems Analysis
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Introduction to Geophysics**
Aesthetics Elective

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Fifth Year
BL204 General Microbiology
GE311 Principles of Hydrology**
Elective
SD101 Fund, of Speech Communication
HU251 Humanities I

Instrumental Analysis
Elective
EV341 Environmental Chemistry I:
Water &amp; Water Pollution
BL230 Introduction to Soils

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Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science
Elementary Teacher
Certification
Secondary Teacher
Certification

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ment as well as prepare you for
graduate or professional schools.

Elementary/Secondary Teacher —
teaches elementary, middle and
high school students; becomes
educational administrator.

Students may wish to co-enroll in
the Teacher Education Program
and complete the requirements for
elementary or secondary certifica­
tion.
Other Qualifications — Graduate
degrees may be necessary for some
of the positions shown. The Ph.D.
is essential for appointment to a
permanent teaching and research
position in colleges and universi­
ties.

Museum Archivist and Curator —
searches for, acquires, appraises,
analyzes, describes, arranges,
catalogs, restores, preserves,
exhibits, maintains and stores
items of lasting value for museums.
University Professor — teaches
undergraduate and graduate
courses; conducts research.
Government Worker — work for a
variety of local, state and federal
agencies as operational level
personnel and manager.
Other Opportunities — include
preparation for graduate or profes­
sional schools.

Are you...
interested in the past?
a critical thinker?
a good reader?
curious about how the past affects
the present?

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History
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science
FALL
First Year
EN110 Freshman Composition*
SD101 Fund, of Speech Communication
NS
Elective
HS101 History of World Civilization I
or
HS131 United States History I

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Requirements for the bachelor of arts: 1) the
general education requirements of the University;
2) one year of foreign language or its equivalent;
3) HS101,102 History of World Civilization
sequence; or HS131,132 United States History
sequence; 4) 16 semester hours of 300- and/or
400-level history courses; 5) HS496 Historical
Methods and HS497 Senior Seminar in History;
6) additional history electives to total 30
semester hours; 7) GG306 Cultural Geology and
GG201 World Regional Geography; 8) one
course from: GG321, 322, 323, 325, 360, or
EC201; and 9) one minor. Total department
credits required: 70 semester hours.

Second Year
GG306 Cultural Geography
History Elective
EN210 Research Paper Process*
or
EN215 Intro, to Literature &amp; Research*
Cognate** or Language Elective
Free Electives

Requirements for the bachelor of science: This
degree includes requirements 1,3,4,5,6,7,8 and 9
above but excludes 2. However, in place of the
foreign language the student must take a
minimum of eight semester hours of social
sciences, natural sciences or mathematics
beyond the general education and major
requirements. Total department credits required:
70 semester hours.

HU251

Humanities I
Minor
NS
Elective
HS102 History of World Civilization II
or
HS132 United States History II

Third Year
HS
300- or 400-Level History Elective 4
Minor
Geography Requirement 300-Level
or
3
EC201 Principles of Macroeconomics
4
Free Elective
15-16

4

Fourth Year
HS496 Historical Methods
HS
300- or 400-Level History Elective
Minor
Free Electives

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History Elective
Elective
HU
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degree should take eight semester hours (one year) of a foreign language to fulfill this requirement.
Students who want a bachelor of science degree should select eight semester hours of social
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Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science
Requirements: In addition to the general
education requirements, students must
complete:
1. 53 semester credit hours in the courses
specified below, or their equivalents;
2. The planned program for elementary teachers,
excluding the social sciences and history section;
and
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certified to teach.
Required Courses:
HS101
History of World Civilization I
and
HS102
History of World Civilization II
or
HS131
United States History I
and
United States History II
HS440 The Declaration of Independence
and the Constitution
HS496
Historical Methods
HS497
Senior Seminar in History

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2
2

Additional 300/400-level History Electives to
Total 30 Semester Hours
14
PS110
Intro, to American Government &amp;
Politics
4
PS130
Intro, to State and Local
Government
4
GG201
World Regional Geography
4
GG306 Cultural Geography
3
B.A.
B.S.

1st Year Foreign Language
or
Science Cognate from Planned
Program

SPRING

FALL
First Year
EN110 Freshman Composition*
3
4
NS110 Chemistry in Society
HS101 History of World Civilization I
4
or
HS131 United States History I
CS101 Intro, to Microcomputer Applications _3
14

8

Second Year
PS110 Intro, to American Government
and Politics
NS102 Introduction to Geology
TE250 Student Diversity and Schools
EN215 Intro, to Literature and Research
MA103 Number Systems and Problem
Solving

SD101
HU251
HS102
HS132
MA110
TE150

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3

Fund, of Speech Communication
Humanities I
History of World Civilization II
or
United States History II
Explorations in Mathematics
Reflections on Learning

PS130
GG201
MA104
TE301

Intro, to State and Local Government
World Regional Geography
Geometry and Measurement
Students and the Contexts of
Learning

HS440

The Declaration of Independence
and the Constitution
Planned Program - Science
Child &amp; Adolescent Development
Planned Program - English
Planned Program - English

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HS
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4
GG306 Cultural Geography
3
TE330 Reading in the Elementary Classroom 3
BL109 General Biology
4
Planned Program - English
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HS496 Historical Methods
2
HS
300/400-Level History Elective
4
TE410 Corrective Reading in the Classroom 3
TE411
Elementary Language Arts and
Methods Across the Curriculum
3
HU
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HS497
HS
TE420
TE421
TE422

Senior Seminar in History
300/400-Level History Elective
Math Methods for Elementary
Teachers
Science Methods for Elementary
Teachers
Social Studies Methods for
Elementary Teachers
Elective

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Fifth Year
TE491
Internship in Teaching Diverse
Learners I
TE601
Professional Roles &amp; Teaching
Practice I
TE602 Reflection and Inquiry in Teaching
Practice l

TE492
6

TE603

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6
Learners II
Professional Roles and Teaching
3
Practice II
Reflection and Inquiry in Teaching
Practice II
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degree should take eight semester hours (one year) of a foreign language to fulfill this requirement.
Students who want a bachelor of science degree should take eight semester hours of social sciences,
natural sciences or mathematics beyond the general education and major requirements.

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Secondary Teacher
Certification
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science

FALL
First Year
EN110 Freshman Composition*
NS
Elective
HS101 History of World Civilization I
or
HS131 United States History I
Minor

Requirements: In addition to general education
requirements, students must complete:
1. 53 semester credit hours in the courses
specified below, or their equivalents;
2. A minor approved for teacher certification;
and
3. 22 credits in teacher education courses
TE150, 250, 301, 430, 431,440 and 444.
You earn a bachelor’s degree and then participate
in a fifth-year teaching internship with accompa­
nying graduate course work in order to become
certified to teach.
Required Courses:
HS101
History of World Civilization I
and
HS102
History of World Civilization II
or
HS131
United States History I
and
HS132
United States History II
HS440
The Declaration of Independence
and the Constitution
HS496
Historical Methods
HS497
Senior Seminar in History
Additional 300/400-level history electives to
total 30 semester hours
PS110
Intro, to American Government
and Politics
PS130
Intro, to State and Local
Government
GG201
World Regional Geography
GG306
Cultural Geography
B.A.
B.S.

1st Year Foreign Language
or
Social Science Cognate

SPRING
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4

SD101
HU251
HS102

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TE150

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300/400-Level History Elective
HS
Minor
Minor

EN210
GG201
PS130

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PS110 Intro, to American Government
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And Politics
TE250 Student Diversity and Schools
3
3
GG306 Cultural Geography
3-4
HU
Elective
CS101 Intro, to Microcomputer Applications _2

TE301

8

Fund, of Speech Communication
Humanties I
History of World Civilization II
or
United States History II
Reflections on Learning and
Teaching
Elective

Fourth Year
HS496 Historical Methods
HS
300/400-Level History Elective
TE430 General Methods for Secondary
Teachers
TE440 Reading in the Content Area
Minor

HS497
HS
TE431
TE444

Nat Sci

Research Paper Process*
Cognate • *
World Regional Geography
Intro, to State and Local Government

The Declaration of Independence
and the Constitution
300/400-Level History Elective
Minor
Students and the Contexts of
Learning

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4
4
15

4
4
4
4
16

Senior Seminar in History
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The Secondary Learner
Social Studies Methods for
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arts degree should take eight semester hours (one year) of a foreign language to fulfill this
requirement. Students who want a bachelor of science degree will satisfy this requirement through
credits in English, social sciences, natural sciences or mathematics beyond the general education
and major requirements.

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Bachelor of Science

Career Choices:
Paraprofessional Worker
Child Welfare Worker
Case Manager
Administrator
Adult Services Worker
Substance Abuse Worker
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Career Description:

The human services major allows
you to combine functional compe­
tencies with an academic prepara­
tion in psychology or sociology.
Students complete three minors.
One of the three must be the
coordinating minor in either
psychology or sociology. The other
two are skill minors that require a
practicum or internship. A total of
9-16 credits of practicum must be
completed between the two skill
minors. No more than 16 credits of
practicum may be counted for the
degree. The general requirements
must also be completed.

Child Welfare Worker — works
with children and families in areas
of protective services. This can
occur in a variety of local govern­
ment and state agencies.

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advisor to set up a schedule that
meets your needs.

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Child Development
Corrections
Counseling
Gerontology
Human Services Administration
Legal Assistant Studies
Native American Studies
Social Work
Substance Abuse Counseling

Students should consult the
descriptions of the skill minors for
detailed information. Transfer
students who have completed the
equivalent of a skill minor at
another college or university may
request a waiver of one skill minor.
Students meed 24 credits of 300400 level courses across their three
minors, and all students must
complete a capstone course from
the following list:

Case Manager — monitors ser­
vices, assesses needs, coordinates
with other agencies, refers clients
to other agencies and provides like
services to clients.
Administrator — is responsible for
the delivery, resource develop­
ment, goal setting, supervision of
staff and general management of
agencies or programs within
agencies.
Adult Services Worker — provides
for the social, legal, residential,
medical and custodial needs of
those adults who are impaired and
unable to care for their own needs.
Substance Abuse Worker —
provides needed services for
persons suffering from a pathologi­
cal abuse of a variety of chemical
substances.
Elder Services Worker — helps to
introduce to the elderly a number
of programs focusing on their
needs.
Corrections Worker — operates as
parole/probation officer or works
within secure correctional facilities
to provide clients with methods of
changing criminal behavior.

CJ401 Senior Seminar
HM480 Grandwriting
LA450 Advanced Legal Writing
&amp; Interviewing Seminar
PY498 Senior Research I
SO401 Sociological Research I

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See any college dean

Program Description:

Career Description:

The individual studies degree may
be appropriate if you desire an
unusually specialized program.
The purpose of the degree is to
provide you an opportunity to
specialize in two or more academic
areas. You will meet with an
academic advisor to plan an
individualized studies academic
program that reflects your profes­
sional and personal goals.

You plan your career and with the
help of your advisor and dean, set
up your program to meet your
career goals.

Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science

Career Choices:
Your choice of career

Student Profile:
Do you ...
have a career choice in mind where
a regular degree will not give you
the background you need?
Guidelines for an individualized
studies degree are:
1. Contact a dean or regional site
director with a preliminary
plan for degree development.
2. The dean or regional site
director will identify possible
faculty advisor/s or another
dean to counsel you in degree
planning.
3. The advisor/s will assist you
in the development of the
proposal. The proposal must
include justification for special­
ization and a list of courses
which meet the individualized
studies degree requirement
including:
a. general education require­
ments.
b. minimum of 124 credits and
a minimum of 32 of the final 40
hours on campus or a mini­
mum of 32 hours at a regional
center.
c. 24 credits at 300/400 level in
addition to general education

requirements and a 2.00
cumulative GPA.
4. You need to contact the chair­
person of the Individualized
Studies Committee to schedule
a committee meeting.
5. You will present the degree
proposal to the committee for
review. It is recommended that
your advisor attend this
meeting.
6. The committee will approve
your original proposal, ap­
prove your proposal with
recommended changes, or not
approve your degree proposal.
7. You and your advisor will
submit an approved Degree
Audit Sheet to the chairperson
to be distributed to the com­
mittee.
8. You will process a Curriculum
Change Card.
9. Any course changes from the
approved program must be
submitted to the respective
dean for approval.

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Bachelor of Science

Program Description:

Career Descriptions:

Specialties in:

The legal assistant profession is
one of the occupations projected to
grow the fastest through the year
2005 according to the U.S. Depart­
ment of Labor. A legal assistant (or
paralegal) is a valued member of
the legal team and works under the
supervision of attorneys.

Litigation Legal Assistant —
conducts legal, factual and com­
puterized research; drafts legal
pleadings and documents; inter­
views clients and witnesses;
investigates, gathers and organizes
case information; assists at trial.

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Criminal Law
Personal Injury
Labor Law
Legislative/
Constitutional Law

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an interest in the law?
a desire and commitment
to help others?
a good work ethic?
good verbal and written
communication skills?
detail orientation
and good organization skills?
a well-established set of ethics?
self-motivation, initiative
and a positive outlook?
good human relations skills?
an ability to think logically?
a willingness to learn new skills
and to be challenged?

This program is designed to train
qualified legal assistants capable of
working in a variety of areas of the
law and in a variety of work
environments. Consequently, the
role and job duties of a legal
assistant vary depending on the
areas of law and work environ­
ment in which a legal assistant is
employed. Such diversity, varied
challenges, and employment
possibilities are what makes the
legal assistant profession so
interesting and rewarding.
There are four different degrees or
offerings in legal assistant studies.
They are as follows: (1) a four-year
baccalaureate degree in legal
assistant studies with an emphasis
in legal administration, criminal
law, personal injury, labor law,
legislative/constitutional law or a
selected minor as approved by the
legal assistant studies coordinator;
(2) a two-year associate's degree in
legal assistant studies; (3) a post­
baccalaureate (one-year) certificate
in legal assistant studies (which is
available to students who already
have a bachelor's degree in some
other discipline and wish to make
a career change or advancement);
or (4) a minor in legal assistant
studies which can complement
various majors (and may also be
helpful to students who are plan­
ning on attending law school). The
requirements for these programs
are based upon the guidelines of
the National Association of Legal
Assistants.

Corporate Legal Assistant —
drafts and/or analyzes various
legal documents; attends meetings,
negotiations or closings; performs
legal and factual research; monitors
compliance with applicable indus­
try regulations; assists attorneys
with preparation for collective
bargaining, contract negotiations,
administrative hearings or trials.
Criminal Law Legal Assistant —
conducts comprehensive inter­
views of defendants, law enforce­
ment, victims, and/or witnesses;
performs case and field investiga­
tions; locates and coordinates usage
of applicable experts; prepares
motions, briefs or other legal docu­
ments; acts as a litigation assistant
during trial and any appeal.
Governmental Legal Assistant —
works as an immigration specialist;
civil rights analyst; environmental
protection specialist; mediation
specialist; legislative analyst;
workers compensation claims
examiner, etc. (even the White
House has employed legal assis­
tants).
Real Estate Legal Assistant —
conducts title searches; drafts real
estate closing documents; monitors
compliance with title, survey,
disclosure and/or regulatory
requirements; schedules and
participates in real estate closings.
Note: The above career descriptions are
only a sampling of the numerous
avenues available to legal assistants.
See next page for additional employment listings.

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Legal Assistant
Studies
Bachelor of Science
For this degree, students must complete the
required courses in the majors that are listed
below, the general education requirements, plus
electives to total 124-128 credits. Students must
elect a specialty area (see next page) or a minor
as approved by the legal assistant studies
coordinator.
Required
BA254
BA255
CJ3I9
CJ409
LA102
LA125
LA140
LA150
LA202
LA250
LA299
LA320
LA321
LA322
LA401
LA450
LA
PS467

Major Courses
(58-60 credits)
Business Law I
3
Business Law II
3
3
Substantive Criminal Law
Procedural Criminal Law
3
Legal Research and Case Analysis 3
Civil Litigation and Procedure
4
Personal Injury Litigation and
3
Investigative Techniques
Legal Assistant Profession
and Ethical Considerations
3
Legal Writing and Analysis
3
Law Office Management,
Systems and Technology
3
Legal Assistant Internship and
Professional Development
Seminar
6-8
Real Estate Law
3
Family Law
2
Probate Law &amp; Procedure
3
3
Evidence &amp; Trial Practice
Advanced Legal Writing &amp;
Interviewing Seminar
3
Elective**
3
Constitutional Law and Civil
4
Liberties

General Education
(35-41 credits)*
EN110
3
Freshman Composition
HU251
4
Humanities I
***
3
Communication Skills
Oral Communication * * *
3
3-4
Statistics***
***
3-4
Aesthetics
3-4
Cultural Diversity * * *
Social Science***
6-8
8
Natural Science***
Computer Literacy
2-3
(Select from CS101 (3); DP151 (1-2);
DP160 (1-3); DP225 (2); and/or
DP241 (3)
Ethics
LA 150-LA major requirement
satisfies same
Communication Intensive
LA 125, 202, 250 and 450LA major requirements satisfy same)
Critical Thinking
(LA102; 125; 140; 150; 202; 250;
320; 321; 322; 401; 450; BA254;
and/or BA255 - any of these LA
major requirements satisfy same)

FALL
First Year
EN110 Freshman Composition*
LA102 Legal Research &amp; Case Analysis
LA150 Legal Assistant Profession
and Ethical Considerations
Oral Communication (Gen. Ed.)
0A119 Accounting Procedures
Second Year
Communication Skills (Gen. Ed.)
LA202 Legal Writing &amp; Analysis
LA320 Real Estate Law
LA321 Family Law
BA254 Business Law I
Social Science (Gen. Ed.)

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3

LA125
LA140

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3
3
3
2
3
3-4
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Third Year
LA401 Evidence &amp; Trial Practice
CJ319 Substantive Criminal Law
HU251 Humanities I
Specialty/Minor
LA
Elective

Civil Litigation &amp; Procedure
Personal Injury Litigation and
Investigative Techniques
Cultural Diversity (Gen. Ed.)
Social Science (Gen. Ed.)
Computer Literacy (Gen. Ed.)

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LA322
BA255
LA250

Probate Law and Procedure
3
Business Lav/ II
3
Law Office Management, Systems
&amp; Technology
3
4
Natural Science (Gen. Ed.)
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Statistics (Gen. Ed.)
16-17

CJ409

Procedural Criminal Law
Natural Science (Gen. Ed.)
Specialty/Minor
Aesthetics (Gen. Ed.)

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PS467 Constitutional Law and Civil
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Liberties
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LA450
LA299

Advanced Legal Writing and
3
Interviewing Seminar
6-8
Legal Assistant Internship
3
Specialty/Minor
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See next page.
Electives (8 credits or less)
Electives are to be chosen in consultation with
advisor.
‘The legal assistant B.S. degree requires eight
credits in social science, natural science or
mathematics beyond those for general
education. These requirements may be fulfilled
in part or in total through the specialty areas
section or the minor. Students should consult
their advisors.
* ‘See LA300, seminar in legal assistant studies;
also consult with legal assistant advisor.
“‘Student is to select course(s) from approved
list of courses contained in the University
Catalog that was in effect when student initially
commenced classes at LSSU.
* * * ‘ACI32 may be substituted for 0AII9.

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private law firms
corporations
financial institutions
government
(federal, tribal, state or local)
courts and mediation systems
real estate offices and title
companies
insurance companies
special interest groups
prosecutor or public defender
offices
educational institutions
financial service organizations
credit and collection agencies
service, consulting
or publishing companies

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Legal Assistant
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Specialties
A student shall obtain a minimum of 20 credits
in any one of the specialty areas listed below.
Specialty area courses should be selected in
consultation with your legal assistant studies
advisor. As an alternative to selecting a specialty
area within this program, a student may choose
a minor that must be approved by the legal
assistant studies advisor or dean.
Note: At least nine credit hours shall be at the
300-400 level.

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Intro, to Criminal Justice
Investigation
Correctional Law
Juvenile Justice
Criminalistics
Alternative Dispute Resolution
and Conflict Management
Introduction to Psychology
Abnormal Psychology
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MN451
MN464
MN469
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Principles of Macroeconomics
or
Principles of Microeconomics
Alternative Dispute Resolution
and Conflict
Worker's Disability
Compensation Law
Principles of Management
Human Resource Management
Labor Law
Organizational Behavior
Collective Bargaining
Organizational Behavior
Industrial Psychology
Work and Organization

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3
3
4
3
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3
3
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Legal Administration
Specialty
AC 132
AC133
AC232
AC233
AC332
AC334
AC421
AC422
BA226
EC302
FN341
FN443
LA301
MK281
MK387
MN360
MN365
MN461
MN464
PY228
SD320

Principles of Accounting I
Principles of Accounting II
Intermediate Accounting I
Intermediate Accounting II
Cost Accounting I
Accounting Information Systems
Federal Taxation Accounting I
Federal Taxation Accounting II
Records Management
Managerial Economics
Managerial Finance
insurance
Alternative Dispute Resolution
and Conflict Management
Marketing Principles and Strategy
Advertising Theory and Practice
Principles of Management
Human Resource Management
Management Simulation
Organizational Behavior
Organizational Behavior
Public Relations

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EC201
EC202
EC305
HS131
HS132
LA301
LA305
PS130
PS201
PS301
PS364
PS367
PS401

Principles of Macroeconomics
or
Principles of Microeconomics
Public Finance
United States History I
United States History II
Alternative Dispute Resolution
and Conflict and Management
Tribal Law and Government
Introduction to State and Local
Government
Intro, to Public Administration
Policy Analysis and Evaluation
Political Parties, Interest
Groups &amp; Public Opinion
Congress &amp; the Presidency
Prin. of Public Administration

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BL121
BL122
CH104
CH105
FN443
HE209
LA301
LA405
LA406
PY101
PY2I7
PY357
PY385
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Insurance
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Alternative Dispute Resolution
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No-Fault Automobile Law
Worker’s Disability Compensation
2
Law
4
Introduction to Psychology
3
Social Psychology
3
Personality Theory
3
Health Psychology
3
Construction I
3
Construction II

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apply to certain specialties and can be taken with
approval of legal assistant coordinator. In the
alternative, these special topics may be used as
the required legal assistant elective.
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Technology
See College of Engineering
and Mathematics, page 259.

Program Description:

Career Description:

Manufacturing engineering
technology (MfgET) is a multi­
disciplinary field that integrates
knowledge from areas of study
such as science, math, computers,
mechanical engineering, electronics
engineering, management and
economics. MfgET is a profession
that gives you the expertise to
develop tools, processes, machines
and equipment to make quality
products at a reasonable cost. The
profession also involves working
with and coordination of people
from several other fields.

Whether it be a single gear or a
complete automobile engine, the
complete set of events that results
in a finished product is planned
and implemented by a manufactur­
ing engineer. Once you graduate
from LSSU, you will have many
manufacturing career choices
ranging from applied technical
research to management of systems
and personnel. Typical graduates
have obtained engineering and
technology positions in design of
automated manufacturing systems,
computer-aided design and
manufacturing, quality control,
robotics applications, automotive
component manufacturing, design
of manufacturing processes and
equipment, maintenance, sales and
management of manufacturing
systems. Some graduates have also
transferred to graduate schools to
pursue master's and doctoral
degrees.

In addition to providing a strong
background in the fundamentals of
manufacturing engineering tech­
nology, the program places an
emphasis in the application of
computer systems to modern
manufacturing. This includes
topics such as robotics, computeraided design (CAD), program­
mable logic controllers (PLC), and
computer-aided manufacturing
(CAM). The classes and labs in the
curriculum average about 15
students and are taught by faculty
who are dedicated to undergradu­
ate teaching excellence.
Students pursuing the B.S. degree
in manufacturing at LSSU have the
option to specialize in robotics and
automation. LSSU is one of only
two universities in the U.S. to offer
the robotics specialization in the
ABET-accredited manufacturing
engineering technology B.S.
degree.
A scientific "high technology"
basis in the field of manufacturing
engineering technology is evolv­
ing. The MfgET program is
designed to place LSSU graduates
at the leading edge of this evolution.

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Options:

General
Robotics and
Automation

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science?
a desire to learn how
manufacturing processes are
designed and implemented?
a good work ethic?
a strong motivation to learn and
succeed in life?

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Manufacturing
Engineering
TechnologyBachelor of Science
Departmental Requirements:
MfgET B.S. degree - general option
(105 credits)
departmental requirements
(13 credits)
Mathematics
5
MA140 Precalculus Mathematics
4
MA143 Calculus for Engineering I
MA207 Principles of Statistical Methods
3
MA208 Statistical Applications for
Quality Control
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EE125
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EG101
Introduction to Engineering
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EG491
Engineering Design Project I
3
3
EG495
Engineering Design Project II
4
ET110
Applied Electricity
4
ET175
Applied Electronics
ME110 Manufacturing Processes I
3
ME115
Manufacturing Processes II
3
ME141,2,3 Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD)
and Geometric Dimensioning and
4
Tolerancing (GD&amp;T)
3
ME275
Engineering Materials
Design for Manufacturing
4
MT215
Statics and Strength of Materials 3
MT225
CNC Manufacturing Processes
3
MT315
3
RS280
Robotics Technology
RS365
Programmable Logic Controllers
3
RS480
Control Systems &amp; Automation
4
TC110
Industrial Safety
2
(28 credits)
Support Courses
CS101
Intro, to Microcomputer Applications 3
4
EG302
Managerial Economics
“C” Programming
EG265
3
MN360
Principles of Management
3
Cooperative Education
2
3
Math/Science Elective
7
Technical Electives
Free Electives
3
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You may choose to follow one of the following
degree options while studying manufacturing
engineering technology at LSSU. They are the
general option or the robotics and automation
option. In the general option, you will be given a
solid foundation in the fundamentals of
engineering technology and manufacturing.
Thereafter, you will have the ability to choose the
specific courses of study for the courses noted
as either free electives or technical electives in
the curriculum. In the robotics and automation
option, you will complete specified courses in
place of the elective courses noted in the
curriculum. The specified courses provide you
with a strong background in robotics, machine
vision, sensors, communications and automa­
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First Year
(4)1
MA092 Intermediate Algebra
or
3
Social Science Elective
3
ME110 Manufacturing Processes I
ME141,2,3 Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD)
and Geometric Dimensioning and
4
Tolerancing (GD&amp;T)
EN110 Freshman Composition
3
EG101 Introduction to Engineering
3
15-16
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PH221
CH115
ET110
MA208

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Elements of Physics I
General Chemistry I
Applied Electricity
Statistical Applications for Quality
Control2
RS280 Robotics Technology

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EN205
MA140
MA207
CS101

3
Manufacturing Processes II
3
Technical Report Writing
5
Precalculus Mathematics
3
Prin. of Statistical Methods
Intro, to Microcomputer Applications _3
17

MT225 Statics &amp; Strength of Materials
ME275 Engineering Materials
SD101 Fund, of Speech Communication
ET175 Applied Electronics
EE125 Digital Fundamentals

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3
4
4
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17
Total credits required for associate’s
Third Year
MT215
MA143 Calculus for Engineering I
4
RS365
MT315 CNC Manufacturing Processes
3
3
EG265 “C" Programming
EC302
2
TC110 Industrial Safety
3
MN360 Principles of Management
15

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Design for Manufacturing
Programmable Logic Controllers
Managerial Economics2
Technical Elective3
Humanities/Aesthetics Elective

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Cooperative Education4 - 2 credits
Fourth Year
EG491 Engineering Design Project I
RS480 Control Systems &amp; Automation
Math/Science Elective3
Technical Elective3

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3
4
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EG495

Engineering Design Project II
Cultural Diversity Elective
Humanities/Aesthetics Elective
Free Elective3

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3
4
3
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127 for general option or 126 for robotics and automation option
1 Students placed in MA092 should take the social science elective in a summer or later semester.
2 These courses may be offered only every other year.
3For Robotics and Automation Option: MA144 Calculus for Engineering II (4 credits), EG140
Numerical Applications for Engineers (1 credit), CS105 Introduction to Computer Programming (3
credits) and RS430 Systems Integration and Machine Vision (4 credits) are required in place of the
electives noted.
^For General Option: ME240 Solids Modeling and Animation (3 credits), EE250 Microcontroller
Fundamentals (4 credits), EG310 Advanced Quality Engineering (4 credits)2 orMN471 Production/
Operations Management (3 credits)2 are suggested technical electives. EV313 Solid and Hazardous
Waste (3 credits)2 or NS103/104 Environmental Science (4 credits) is suggested for the math/science
elective. Any University credit course can be taken for the free elective.
4lf co-op education opportunity is unavailable, a technical elective approved by department chair may
be substituted.

in the USA offer you this option to specialize in
robotics and automation in the manufacturing
program. LSSU is home to one of the best
robotics educational facilities in North America.
Graduates with this emphasis have had 100
percent job placement with high and competitive
starting salaries. Your emphasis of study in this
option will be identified on your transcripts.

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�Mathematics
See College of Engineering
and Mathematics, page 259.

Program Description:

Career Description:

Mathematics:

Operations Research Analyst —
helps organizations operate as
efficiently as possible through the
application of mathematical
principles to organizational
problems.

Many who major in the field of
mathematics combine those studies
with education courses and obtain
employment as teachers. People
with mathematics degrees are
found in a broad range of occupa­
tions where quantitative skills are
needed; one of the largest employ­
ers of mathematics is the National
Security Agency. Often a minor
field of study (such as computer
science) provides the supporting
credential for entry-level jobs.
Actuarial and Business Applications:
The actuarial and business applica­
tions option combines mathemati­
cal knowledge with quantitative
business applications. The result is
a very marketable degree that
provides many exciting career
opportunities for graduates. A
student should be prepared to take
the first actuarial examination in
the spring of his/her junior year
and the second examination the
following spring. A student
choosing this emphasis will
complete a minor in accountingfinance.
Teaching degrees — a completion
of a fifth-year internship and
graduate course work qualifies you
for elementary or secondary
teacher certification in Michigan
and Ontario, as well as reciprocity
with several other states.
Graduate school — an under­
graduate mathematics major with
emphasis on abstraction, together
with an analytical approach to
problem solving, continues to
provide strong preparation for
graduate work in diverse fields —
especially when combined with a
minor in the related field.

Statistician — government agen­
cies such as the Bureau of Labor
employ statisticians to monitor the
consumer price index, employment
statistics and the like. Industries
use statisticians in their efforts to
forecast future needs, to implement
quality control, and to design
information-gathering strategies.
Research Assistant — mathemati­
cians are sometimes needed as
members of a multi-discipline
research team, responsible for
creating a mathematical model of a
real-world process or context,
which then is used to help solve
problems of interest to the team's
efforts.
Actuary — assembles and analyzes
statistics to calculate probabilities
of sickness, death, injury, disability,
retirement, property loss and
unemployment for insurance
companies.
School Administrator or
Counselor — a valid teaching
certificate and teaching experience
are prerequisites. Further course
work and separate certification are
also required.
Educational Consultant or Trainer
— trains personnel in industry on
new procedures and/or equipment
needed.

Bachelor of Science
Mathematics
Mathematics —
Actuarial and
Business Applications
Elementary Teaching
Secondary Teaching

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Research Scientist
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have proficient skills in spoken
and written communication?
have proficient skills in reading,
mathematics, science and
liberal arts?

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Mathematics
Bachelor of Science
Departmental Requirements:
(55 credits)
4
MA151
Calculus I
4
MA152
Calculus II
4
MA251
Calculus III
MA215
Fundamental Concepts of
Mathematics
3
MA216 Discrete Mathematics and Problem
Solving
3
MA261
Intro, to Numerical Methods
3
MA305 Linear Algebra
3
MA308 Probability and Mathematical
4
Statistics
MA309
Applied Statistics
3
MA310
Differential Equations
3
MA341
Abstract Algebra I
3
Graph Theory
MA351
3
MA401
Mathematical Modeling
3
MA411
Advanced Calculus
3
MA490
Research Topics in Mathematics
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4
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must be completed so that at least 124 semester
credits have been earned.

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MA151 Calculus I
CS103 Survey of Computer Science
or
CS105 Intro, to Computer Programming
EN110 Freshman Composition
PY101 Introduction to Psychology
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MA152
CS105

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3
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or
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Fund, of Speech Communication
Cultural Diversity
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MA215
MA251
EN210
PH231

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Fund. Concepts of Mathematics
Calculus III
Research Paper Process
Applied Physics for Engineers and
Scientists I

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MA261 Numerical Methods
or
MA308 Probability and Mathematical
Statistics
MA305 Linear Algebra
or
MA401 Mathematical Modeling
HU251 Humanities I
Electives

3
4
3

MA216
MA310

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3
Differential Equations
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MA341

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HU252

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or
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Abstract Algebra
or
Graph Theory
Humanities II
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3
3
4
6

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MA261 Numerical Methods
or
MA308 Probability and Mathematical
Statistics
MA305 Linear Algebra
or
MA401 Mathematical Modeling
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3
4
3

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or
MA309 Mathematical Statistics
MA341 Abstract Algebra
or
MA351 Graph Theory
MA490 Senior Math Seminar
Electives

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Actuarial and
Business Applications
Bachelor of Science
Departmental Requirements:
(52 credits)
MA151
4
Calculus I
MA152
4
Calculus II
MA251
4
Calculus III
MA215
Fundamental Concepts of
Mathematics
3
MA216
Discrete Mathematics and Problem
Solving
3
MA305
Linear Algebra
3
MA308
Probability and Mathematical
Statistics
4
MA309
Applied Statistics
3
MA310
Differential Equations
3
MA341
Abstract Algebra I
3
MA351
Graph Theory
3
MA401
3
Mathematical Modeling
MA411
Advanced Calculus
3
MA490
Research Topics in Mathematics
3
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CS103
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or
CS105
Intro, to Computer Programming
CS121
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3

FALL
First Year
MA151 Calculus I
CS103 Survey of Computer Science
or
CS105 Intro, to Computer Programming
EN110 Freshman Composition
AC132 Principles of Accounting I
Elective
Second Year
MA215 Fund. Concepts of Mathematics
MA251 Calculus III
BA254 Business Law I
EN210 Research Paper Process
Science Elective

4

MA152
CS105

3
3
4
3

CS121
SD101
AC133
EC201

Third Year
MA308 Probability and Mathematical
Statistics
or
Elective
MA305 Linear Algebra
or
MA401 Mathematical Modeling
AC332 Cost Accounting I
HU251 Humanities I
Electives

Calculus II
Intro, to Computer Programming
or
Principles of Programming
Fund, of Speech Communication
Principles of Accounting II
Prin. of Macroeconomics

3
4
3
3

MA216
MA310
EC202

3

MA309

3-4

MA411
MA341

3
3
4

3
3
4

MA351
FN341
HU252

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3
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3
Differential Equations
3
Prin. of Microeconomics
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Abstract Algebra
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Managerial Finance
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or
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MA305 Linear Algebra
or
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FN448 Investment Strategies
Electives

4

17

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3

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(7 credits)
EC201
3
Principles of Macroeconomics
FN341
4
Managerial Finance
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the other three academic areas essential to
elementary school teaching: language arts,
natural science and social science. The planned
program is explained in the School of Education
section of this catalog.
The program also includes general education
requirements and a 10-credit professional
education component and a 15-credit elementary
component. Students take the first two teacher
education courses (TE150 and TE250) and then
apply for formal admission to the Teacher
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CS103 Survey of Computer Science
CS105
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MA103
Number Systems and Problem
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4
Geometry &amp; Measurement
4
MA104
4
MA151
Calculus I
4
MA152
Calculus II
MA215
Fundamental Concepts of Math
3
3
MA305 Computational Linear Algebra
MA308
Probability and Mathematical
4
Statistics
or
MA207 Principles of Statistical Methods
3
MA321
History of Mathematics
3
MA325
College Geometry
3
Teaching Minor

25

Professional Education Sequence
TE150
Reflections on Learning
and Teaching
TE250
Student Diversity and Schools
TE301
Learning Theory and Teaching
Practice

10

Elementary Education Sequence
TE330
Reading in the Elementary
Classroom
TE410
Corrective Reading in the
Classroom
TE411
Elementary Language Arts and
Methods
TE420
Math Methods for Elementary
Teachers
TE421
Science Methods for Elementary
Teachers
TE422
Social Science Methods for
Elementary Teachers

15

3
3
4

The remainder of the 124 credits for graduation
are gained through the general education
requirements and electives.

3
3

FALL
First Year
MA151 Calculus I
CS103 Survey of Computer Science
EN110 Freshman Composition
HS101 History of World Civilization I
TE150 Reflections on Learning and
Teaching

SPRING
4
3
3
4

Calculus II
Intro, to Computer Programming
Fund, of Speech Communication
History of World Civilization II
Elective

Third Year
MA321 History of Mathematics
or
MA308 Probability and Mathematical
Statistics
MA305 Linear Algebra
or
Elective
HU251 Humanities I
NS102 Introduction to Geology
Elective

MA104
EN232
PY265
NS110

MA325
TE301
NS101
HU252
BL109

Fourth Year
MA321 History of Mathematics
or
MA308 Probability and Mathematical
Statistics
MA305 Linear Algebra
or
Elective
TE330 Reading in the Elementary Classroom 3
TE411
Elementary Language Arts and
Methods Across the Curriculum
3
TE420 Math Methods for Elementary
Teachers
2
Elective
3
17-18

MA325
MA341
TE410
TE421
TE422
GG201

TE492
6
TE603
3
TE604
3
12

Geometry and Measurement
American Literature II
Child &amp; Adolescent Development
Elective
Chemistry in Society

College Geometry
or
Elective
Learning Theory and Teaching
Practice
Conceptual Physics
Humanities II
General Biology

College Geometry
or
Elective
Abstract Algebra
or
Elective (minor)
Corrective Reading in the
Classroom
Science Methods for Elementary
Teachers
Social Studies Methods for
Elementary Teachers
World Regional Geography

Internship in Teaching Diverse
Learners II
Professional Roles and Teaching
Practice II
Reflection and Inquiry in Teaching
Practice II

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3
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3
17

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MA103 Number Systems &amp; Problem Solving 4
MA215 Fundamental Concepts of Math
EN215 Intro, to Literature and Research
TE250 Student Diversity and Schools
PS110 Intro, to American Government
and Politics

Fifth Year
TE491
Internship in Teaching Diverse
Learners I
TE601
Professional Roles and Teaching
Practice I
TE602 Reflection and Inquiry in Teaching
Practice I

MA152
CS105
SD101
HS102

Fifth-Year Internship for Teacher
Certification
24
TE491
Internship in Teaching Diverse
Learners I
6
TE492
Internship in Teaching Diverse
Learners II
6
TE601
Professional Roles and Teaching
Practice I
3
TE602
Reflection and Inquiry in Teaching
Practice I
3
TE603
Professional Roles and Teaching
Practice II
3
TE604
Reflection and Inquiry in Teaching
Practice II
3

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�Mathematics
Mathematics
Secondary Teaching
Bachelor of Science
In this program, you will complete a major in
mathematics tailored to the needs of a secondary
teacher and a minor in a "teachable field."
Computer science courses are included and
during your methods classes, you will work
extensively with computer and calculator
technology as it applies to classroom teaching.
This program also includes general education
requirements, a 10-credit professional education
component and a 12-credit secondary compo­
nent. Students take the first two teacher
education courses (TE150 and TE250) and then
apply for formal admission to the Teacher
Education Program.
You earn a bachelor’s degree and then participate
in a fifth-year teaching internship with accompa­
nying graduate course work in order to become
certified to teach.
Degree Requirements:
Mathematics Requirements
(43 hours)
CS105
Intro, to Computer Programming
or
3
CS121
Prin. of Computer Programming
MA151
4
Calculus I
MA152
4
Calculus II
MA215
Fundamental Concepts of Math
3
MA216
Discrete Mathematics and
Problem Solving
3
MA251
Calculus III
4
MA305
Computational Linear Algebra
3
MA308
Probability and Mathematical
Statistics
4
MA310
Differential Equations
3
MA321
History of Mathematics
3
MA325
College Geometry
3
MA341
3
Abstract Algebra I
MA401
3
Mathematical Modeling
Teaching Minor

22

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TE150
Reflections on Learning
and Teaching
TE250
Student Diversity and Schools
TE301
Learning Theory and Teaching
Practice

10

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TE430
General Methods for Secondary

12

TE431
TE440
TE445

Teachers
The Secondary Learner
Reading in the Content Area
Teaching Computer Science

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24
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Learners I
6
TE492
Internship in Teaching Diverse
Learners II
6
TE601
Professional Roles and Teaching
Practice l
3
TE602
Reflection and Inquiry in Teaching
Practice I
3

FALL
First Year
MA151 Calculus I
CS103 Survey of Computer Science
EN110 Freshman Composition
TE150 Reflections on Learning and
Teaching
CH115* General Chemistry I
or
HS101 History of World Civilization I

SPRING
MA152 Calculus II
CS105 Intro, to Computer Programming
SD101 Fund, of Speech Communication
CH115 General Chemistry II
or
HS102 History of World Civilization II
Elective (minor)

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MA215
MA251
EN210
TE250
PH231 *

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Fundamental Concepts of Math
Calculus III
Research Paper Process
Student Diversity and Schools
Applied Physics for Engineers
and Scientists I
or
HS101 History of World Civilization I

MA216
MA310
PH232
HS102
EN232

Discrete Mathematics and Problem
Solving
3
Differential Equations
3
Applied Physics for Engineers
and Scientists II
4
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History of World Civilization II
American Literature II
3
Elective (minor)
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MA321 History of Mathematics
or
MA308 Probability and Mathematical
Statistics
MA305 Linear Algebra
or
MA401 Mathematical Modeling
HU251 Humanities I
Elective (minor)
Elective (minor)

MA325
MA341
HU252
TE301

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or
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Abstract Algebra
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TE442 Mathematical Methods for
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TE603
TE604

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Professional Roles and Teaching
Practice II
Reflection and Inquiry in Teaching
Practice II

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MA308 Probability and Mathematical
Statistics
MA305 Linear Algebra
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Elective (Gen. Ed. or minor)

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�Mechanical Engineering
See College of Engineering
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Bachelor of Science
Mechanical Design
Robotics and
Automation

Career Choices:
Design Engineer
Systems Engineer
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Process Engineer

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Research Engineer
Development Engineer

Mechanical engineering is a broadbased program that will prepare
you for a rewarding career in
mechanical and other related
engineering fields. Course work
includes 71 hours in technical
specialties, 32 hours in math and
sciences and 26 hours in general
education for a total of 129 hours in
the bachelor of science degree. You
will have the opportunity to work
with mechanical systems in the
laboratories and receive an excel­
lent mix of theory and application.

Once you graduate with a me­
chanical engineering degree, you
will have a wide variety of career
choices with small and large
companies. Typical graduates
obtain engineering positions in
manufacturing, product and/or
process design, product and/or
process development, research,
maintenance and sales.

Program Highlights:

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research-based senior engineer­
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emphasize teamwork, commu­
nications, project management,
customer relations and ethics.

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software packages for CAD,
CAM, finite element analysis,
programmable logic control­
lers, robots and technical
analysis.

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tunities are available.

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Do you ...
like problem solving?
like applying theories
in laboratories?
like working with mechanical
systems?

Opportunities are available as part
of this program for students who
are academically qualified. A
certificate that documents this
practical training is available.

Degree Options — You may
choose a design option or a robotics
and automation option while study­
ing mechanical engineering. The
design option will give you skills
through courses in finite element
methods, vibrations, advanced
machine design and programmable
logic controllers. The robotics and
automation option will give you
skills through courses in machine
vision, system integration, auto­
mated manufacturing and robotics.

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Mechanical
Engineering
Bachelor of Science
Departmental Requirements

(103 credits)

Mathematics
MA143
Calculus for Engineering I
MA144
Calculus for Engineering II
MA207
Prin. of Statistical Methods
MA243
Calculus and Linear Algebra
for Engineers
MA310
Differential Equations
Computer Science
EG265
“C" Programming
Sciences
CH115
General Chemistry I
PH231
Applied Physics for Engineers
and Scientists I
PH232
Applied Physics for Engineers
and Scientists II
Engineering
EE210
Circuits and Machines
EE305
Analog and Digital Electronics
EG101
Introduction to Engineering
EG140
Numerical Applications for
Engineers
EG340
Advanced Numerical Applications
for Engineers
EG491
Engineering Design Project I
EG495
Engineering Design Project II
EM220
Statics
EM320
Dynamics
ME110
Manufacturing Processes I
ME115
Manufacturing Processes II
MA141,2,3Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD)
and Geometric Dimensioning and
Tolerancing (GD&amp;T)
ME225
Strength of Materials
ME275
Engineering Materials
ME335
Fluid Mechanics
ME336
Thermodynamics I
ME350
Machine Design I
ME430
Thermo II and Heat Transfer
RS460
Control Systems

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First Year
MA143 Calculus for Engineering I
ME141,2,3 Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD)
and Geometric Dimensioning and
Tolerancing (GD&amp;T)
ME110 Manufacturing Processes I
EG101 Introduction to Engineering
EN110 Freshman Composition

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General Chemistry I
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MA243 Calculus &amp; Linear Algebra for
Engineers
PH231 Applied Physics for Engineers
and Scientists I*
EG265 “C" Programming
EM220 Statics
EN205 Technical Report Writing

4

MA207
PH232

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ME225
ME275
SD101

Principles of Statistical Methods
3
Applied Physics for Engineers and
4
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Strength of Materials
4
Engineering Materials
3
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MA310 Differential Equations
EG340 Advanced Numerical Applications
for Engineers
EM320 Dynamics*
ME350 Machine Design I
EE210 Circuits and Machines

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EG491 Engineering Design Project l*+
Engineering Elective
ME430 Thermodynamics II and Heat Transfer
RS460 Control Systems*

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ME336
EE305
HU251

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Analog and Digital Electronics
Engineering Elective
Humanities I

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Engineering Elective
Aesthetics
Cultural Diversity
Social Science

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ME425
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ME455
Machine Design II

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Electives
RS430
Systems Integration &amp; Machine
4
Vision
3
RS385
Robotics Engineering
RS435
Automated Manufacturing Systems 4
Suggested Optional Course
ME240
Assembly Modeling

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EN110
Freshman Composition
Social Science
HU251
Humanities I
Aesthetics
Cultural Diversity
SD101
Fund, of Speech Communication
EN205
Technical Report Writing

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Bachelor of Science
Pre-Licensure Program
Post-Licensure
Completion Program

Career Choices:
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Career Description:

The Department of Nursing offers
two curricular tracks to the bach­
elor of science degree in nursing:
the four-year, pre-licensure pro­
gram and the two-year, completion
program for the registered nurse.
The programs provide you with
the opportunity to acquire knowl­
edge, values and skills necessary
for the practice of professional
nursing.

Hospital Nursing — works in
interdisciplinary teams to restore
the health of clients of all ages in
acute care settings.

Course distribution requirements
facilitate development of liberal
backgrounds in physical science,
social science and humanities. The
generalist curriculum provides a
base for expanding roles in nursing
practice. The nursing curriculum
provides an interdisciplinary major
and does not require a minor to
meet graduation requirements.
Students interested in a minor
should refer to the appropriate
Catalog section. A total of 128
credits is required to complete a
bachelor of science degree in
nursing.

Home Care Nursing — works in
interdisciplinary teams to promote,
maintain and restore health in
client's homes.
School Nursing — promotes
health of the school age popula­
tion.
Public Health Nursing — pro­
motes and maintains health of
populations.

work well with people?
like flexibility and change?

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Nursing
Pre-Licensure Program
Curriculum: Health care is moving to a more
community-based system. To prepare nurses for
this change, the nursing curriculum has recently
been revised: students admitted to the University
fall 2000 or later will complete the following
curriculum for a bachelor of science in nursing:
Nursing
(60 credits)
NU211
3
Intro, to Professional Nursing
NU212 Health Appraisal
4
NU213 Fundamentals of Nursing
6
NU324 Junior Skills Lab
1
NU325 Nursing of Childbearing Families 5
NU326 Nursing of Children &amp; Families
6
NU327 Adult Nursing I
8
NU431 Adult Nursing II
8
NU432 Nursing of Populations
5
NU433
Community Mental Health Nursing 5
NU434
Nursing Research
3
NU435
Management in Nursing
4
NU436
Nursing Issues
2
Health Sciences
(15 credits)
HE185
Basic Pre-Nursing Skills
1
HE207
Applied Nutrition Lab
1
HE208
Nutrition
2
HE209
Pharmacology
3
HE232
Pathophysiology
3
HE235
Computer Applications in Health
Sciences
2
HE352
Health Issues of Aging Populations 3
Other Disciplines
(13 credits)
BL121
Human Anatomy &amp; Physiology I
4
BL223
Clinical Microbiology
3
CH104
Life Chemistry I
3
PY210
Statistics (preferred)
or
3
MA207
Principles of Statistical Methods
General Eduction
(37-38 credits)
BL122
Human Anatomy &amp; Physiology II
4
CH105
Life Chemistry II
4
EN110
Freshman Composition
3
EN210
3
Research Paper Process
HE228
Multicultural Approaches to
Health Care
3
HU251
Humanities I
4
Humanities Elective
3-4
PY101
Introduction to Psychology
4
PY155
Lifespan Development
3
SO101
3
Introduction to Sociology
SD101
Fund, of Speech Communication
3
General Electives
(3 credits)
Total Credits
128

FALL
First Year
EN110 Freshman Composition
PY101 Introduction to Psychology
S0101 Introduction to Sociology
SD101 Fund, of Speech Communication
BL121 Human Anatomy &amp; Physiology I

Second
EN210
NU211
CH105
NU212
BL223

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Research Paper Process
Intro, to Professional Nursing
Life Chemistry II
Health Appraisal
Clinical Microbiology
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CH104
BL122
PY155
HE208
HE207

Basic Pre-Nursing Skills
Life Chemistry I
Human Anatomy &amp; Physiology II
Lifespan Development
Nutrition
Applied Nutrition Lab
Elective

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HE232
NU213
HE209
' HE228
HE235

Pathophysiology
Fundamentals of Nursing Practice
Pharmacology
Multicultural Approach to Health Care
Computer Applications in Health
Science

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HE352 Health Issues of Aging Populations 3 •
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PY210 Statistics
3
or
MA207 Princ. of Statistical Methods
8
NU327 Adult Nursing I
NU324 Junior Skills Lab
15
Fourth Year
5
NU432 Nursing of Populations
NU433 Community Mental Health Nursing 5
NU434 Nursing Research
3
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16-17

NU325
NU326
HU251

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Parent/Child Nursing
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Nursing Management
Contemporary Issues in Nursing

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Prerequisite Courses for Entrance to Program:
Human Anatomy &amp; Physiology I
4
BL121
Human Anatomy &amp; Physiology II 4
BL122
Clinical Microbiology
3
BL223
Freshman Composition
3
EN110
3
EN210
Research Paper Process
Nutrition
2
HE208
3
Pharmacology
HE209
NU207
Applied Nutrition Lab
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Introduction to Psychology
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Introduction to Sociology
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NU433

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Parent/Child Nursing
Adult Nursing I
Adult Nursing II
Community Mental Health
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in nursing (RN completion program) are as
follows:
Nursing
(58 credits)
NU325
Nursing of Childbearing
Families
5
NU326
Nursing of Children &amp; Families
6
NU327
Adult Nursing I
8
NU360 Professional Nursing Concepts
4
Comprehensive Health Appraisal
3
NU363
NU365
Family Nursing Theory
3
NU431
Adult Nursing II
8
NU432
Nursing of Populations
5
Community Mental Health
NU433
Nursing
5
NU434 Nursing Research
3
NU435 Management in Nursing
4
NU436 Contemporary Issues in Nursing 2
NU437 Professional Nursing Leadership 2
Health Sciences
(14 credits)
HE207 Applied Nutrition Lab*
1
Nutrition*
HE208
2
HE209 Pharmacology’
3
HE232
Pathophysiology**
3
HE235 Computer Applications in Health
Sciences
2
HE352
Health Issues of Aging Populations 3

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First Year
NU360 Professional Nursing Concepts
4
HE235 Computer Applications in Nursing
2
4
HU251 Humanities I
SD101 Fund, of Speech Communication
3
HE352 Health Issues of Aging Populations _3

HE363
HE232
CH104
HE228

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Second Year
CH105 Life Chemistry II
NU365 Family Nursing Theory
PY210 Statistics (preferred)
or
MA207 Principles of Statistical Methods
NU432 Nursing of Populations
NU436 Contemporary Nursing Issues

Comprehensive Health Appraisal
Pathophysiology
Life Chemistry I
Multicultural Approach to
Health Care
Social Science Elective

General Electives

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NU434 Nursing Research
NU435 Nursing Management
NU437 Professional Nursing Leadership
Humanities Elective
Electives

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General Education
(38 credits)
4
Introduction to Psychology
PY101
4
Introduction to Sociology
S0101
BL122
Human Anatomy &amp; Physiology
4
4
CH105
Life Chemistry II
EN110
Freshman Composition
3
EN210
Research Paper Process
3
SD101
Fund, of Speech Communication
3
4
HU251
Humanities I
3*4
Humanities Electives
Social Science Elective
3
HE228
Multicultural Approach to Health
3
Care
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* Credit granted for University/college courses.
Students who completed a hospital diploma
program, an integrated curriculum program, or
took nutrition and/or pharmacology as part of an
LPN program may receive university credit by
taking the appropriate NLN examination, passing
it at 50 percentile or higher and applying for
course credit.
Departmental examination available.

Other Disciplines
(13 credits)
BL121
Human Anatomy &amp; Physiology I
4
BL223
Clinical Microbiology
3
CHI 04
Life Chemistry I
3
Statistics (preferred)
PY210
or
3
MA207
Principles of Statistical Methods

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�Political Science
See College of Arts, Letters
and Social Sciences, page 235.

Program Description:

Career Description:

Political science is the systematic
study of government, politics and
public policy. It is one of a number
of liberal arts majors that prepare
students for a broad range of career
opportunities.

With the skills they acquire in
writing, speaking, analysis, critical
thinking and leadership, political
science majors are able to pursue a
wide variety of career options
(some of which require additional
education).

Political science majors choose one
of three tracks or concentrations:
general political science, pre-law,
or public administration. Each
concentration provides a combina­
tion of knowledge and skills
especially appropriate for those
with particular career goals.
However, choosing one concentra­
tion over the others does not limit
you to a particular career path —
each of the tracks provides a solid
grounding in political science and
a broad liberal arts background.
General education requirements
and sufficient elective credits must
be completed so that at least 124
semester credits have been earned.
Other Qualifications — Graduate
degrees are required for some
positions; thus, a law degree is
required for work as an attorney
and a Ph.D. is required for appoint­
ment to permanent teaching and
research positions in colleges and
universities.

A sample of typical occupations
include:
Attorney — represents clients in
private practice, in small or large
law firms; represents corporations,
labor unions, trade associations or
governments as a salaried em­
ployee; serves as a prosecutor or
public defender; serves as a judge.
Requires the completion of a law
degree following college.

Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Arts
Tracks:

General
Pre-Law
Public Administration

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Political Professional

Journalist ™

Government Employee — works
for government agencies at the
federal, state or provincial, or local
level, or for international organiza­
tions, such as the United Nations.
Political Professional — works as
a campaign manager; staff assistant
to legislators; elected office holder;
or as a political liaison for profes­
sional, trade, business or other
interest groups.
Journalist— serves as reporter,
editorial writer, editor or news­
caster for newspapers, news
magazines, or on radio or television.
Teacher— teaches government and
politics at the high school or
college level.

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work well with people?

Business Executive — works in
management, human resources,
public relations or other areas in
business.
Other Opportunities— includes
preparation for graduate or profes­
sional schools in other fields such
as business.

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Political Science
General Track
Bachelor of Ails or
Bachelor of Science
The general political science concentration is
designed to provide a broad education in political
science. It is most appropriate for students who
plan to attend graduate school in political
science and for those with an interest in
government and politics who wish to get a
broad, liberal education. Students who continue
their education in graduate school most often
pursue careers as professors, researchers,
consultants or government officials. Students
who do not pursue graduate study choose from
a wide variety of career options in government,
politics, teaching, journalism and business.

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PS110
Introduction to American
Government and Politics
4
PS211
Political Science Research and
4
Statistics
A minimum of one course in each of four
political science fields, and two courses in one of
the fields:
American Politics
3-4
(PS325, 364,367,467)
Comparative Politics
3-4
(PS160, 331,334,340)
International Relations
3-4
(PS241.411.420)
Political Philosophy
4
(PS351,352)
PS491
Senior Seminar I
3
3
Senior Seminar II
PS492
Additional political science electives
6-10
to reach 40 credits
A minimum of 21 credits must be at the 300/400
level. Of these, at least nine must be at the 400
level.

FALL
First Year
EN110 Freshman Composition*
PS110 Intro, to American Government
and Politics
HS
History Sequence Elective
Nat Sci Elective
SA100 How to Succeed in College

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3
4
4
3

SD101
Pol Sci
HS
Nat Sci

Fund, of Speech Communication
Elective
History Sequence Elective
Elective

Nat Sci
HU252
Pol Sci
PS211

Elective
Humanities II
Elective
Political Science Research
and Statistics

3
4
4

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15
Second
EN210
HU251
Pol Sci
CS101

Year
Research Paper Process*
Humanities I
Elective
Intro, to Microcomputer Appl.
Elective

3
4
3
3
16

Third Year
Pol Sci Field Elective
PL204 Introduction to Philosophy
EC201 Principles of Macroeconomics
BA/BS Cognate
Elective

3
3
3
4

Pol Sci
Pol Sci
EN220
SD302
BA/BS

Field Elective
Elective

PS492
Pol Sci

Senior Seminar II
Field Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective

Advanced Composition
Argumentation and Advocacy
Cognate

16
Fourth Year
PS491 Senior Seminar I
Pol Sci Field Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective

3
4
3
3

_2
16

*May be taken in spring semester.

General Political Science Cognates
CS101
Intro, to Microcomputer Applications 3
EC201
Principles of Macroeconomics
3
EN220
Advanced Composition
or
3
Creative Writing
EN221
Full-year history sequence
8
HS
(usually HS101-102 or HS131-132)
PL204
Introduction to Philosophy
or
3
Logic
PL205
Argumentation and Advocacy
SD302
or
3-4
SD320
Public Relations
Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science Cognates
Bachelor of arts cognates:
One year of a foreign language
8
or
Bachelor of science cognates: A minimum of
nine credits from the following:
EC202
Principles of Microeconomics
3
4
PY101
Introduction to Psychology
3
SOI 01
Introduction to Sociology
S0213
Introduction to Anthropology
3

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Political Science
Pre-Law Track
Bachelor of Arts or
Bachelor of Science

FALL
First Year
EN110 Freshman Composition*
PS110 Intro, to American Gov’t. &amp; Politics
Nat Sci Elective
HS
History Sequence Elective
SA100 How to Succeed in College

SPRING
3
4
3
4

SD101
PS120
HS
Nat Sci

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Fund, of Speech Communication 3
3
Intro, to Legal Processes
4
History Sequence Elective
3
Elective
Elective

16

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The pre-law concentration is designed to provide
students interested in legal careers with a
planned curriculum that prepares them especially
well for law school and for careers in law.
Students who choose this option are often
interested in careers as attorneys, prosecutors or
judges. It should be noted that this is not a
mandatory pre-law curriculum; it is a curriculum
for pre-law students who have a special interest
in government and politics.
Political Science Courses
PS110
Introduction to American
4
Government and Politics
PS120
Introduction to Legal Processes
3
PS130
Introduction to State and Local
4
Government
PS211
Political Science Research
4
and Statistics
PS222
Introduction to the Legal Profession 2
A minimum of one course in each of three
political science fields:
Comparative Politics
3-4
(PS160.331.334, 340)
International Relations
3-4
(PS241.411.420)
Political Philosophy (PS351, 352) 4
PS467
Constitutional Law and Civil
4
Liberties
PS491
Senior Seminar I
3
PS492
3
Senior Seminar II
Additional political science electives
to reach 40 credits
1-3
A minimum of 21 credits must be at the 300/400
level. Of these, at least nine must be at the 400
level.
Pre-law Cognates
AC230
Fundamentals of Accounting
4
(or AC132 or 0A119)
CS101
Intro, to Microcomputer Applications 3
EN220
Advanced Composition
or
3
EN221
Creative Writing
HS
Full-year history sequence
8
(usually HS 101-102 or HS 131-132)
LA102
Legal Research and Case Analysis 3
LA202
3
Legal Writing and Analysis
PL205
3
Logic
SD302
Argumentation and Advocacy
3
Two law courses from the following:
LA
Any legal assistant courses
2-4
CJ202
3
Canadian Criminal Law
CJ319
3
Substantive Criminal Law
CJ406
Advanced Canadian Jurisprudence 3
CJ409
3
Procedural Criminal Law
BA254
3
Business Law I
BA255
3
Business Law II

Second Year
EN210 Research Paper Process*
HU251 Humanities I
PS222 Intro, to the Legal Profession
CS101 Intro, to Microcomputer Applications
BA/BS Cognate

BA/BS

Third Year
PS
Field Elective
LA102 Legal Research &amp; Case Analysis
EN220 Advanced Composition
AC230 Fundamentals of Accounting
Nat Sci Elective
Fourth Year
PS491 Senior Seminar I
LA202 Legal Writing &amp; Analysis
PS467 Constitutional Law and
Civil Liberties
Law Elective
Elective

3
4
2
3

3

3
4

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HU252
PS130

Humanities II
Intro, to State and Local
Government
Political ScienceResearch
and Statistics
Elective
Cognate

Pol Sci
Pol Sci
SD302
PL205
BA/BS

Field Elective
Elective
Argumentation &amp; Advocacy
Logic
Cognate

PS211

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Field Elective
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Elective

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*May be taken in spring semester.

Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science Cognates
Bachelor of arts cognates:
8
One year of a foreign language
or
Bachelor of science cognates: A minimum of
nine credits from the following:
EC201
Principles of Macroeconomics
3
EC202
Principles of Microeconomics
3
4
PY101
Introduction to Psychology
3
S0101
Introduction to Sociology
S0213
Introduction to Anthropology
3

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administrative capacity in public agencies or
nonprofit organizations with public missions.
Students who choose this option are preparing
for careers of public service. Such careers may
be pursued through positions in government
agencies at the local, state or provincial, and
national levels. Other positions may be found in
nonprofit organizations involved in public
concerns, such as Common Cause, the
Environmental Defense Fund, and the Michigan
Health Council. Some of these careers of public
service may be pursued with only a bachelor’s
degree. Others may require completion of a
master’s degree in public administration or a
related field.
Political Science Courses
PS110
Introduction to American
Government and Politics
4
PS130
Introduction to State and
Local Government
4
PS201
Intro, to Public Administration
3
PS211
Political Science Research and
Statistics
4
PS301
Policy Analysis and Evaluation
4
PS401
Principles of Public Administration 3
PS491
Senior Seminar I
3
PS492
Senior Seminar II
3
PS499
Public Administration Internship
3
A minimum of one course in each of three
political science fields:
Comparative Politics (PS160, 331,334, 340) 3-4
International Relations (PS241,411,420)
3-4
4
Political Philosophy (PS351,352)

FALL
First Year
EN110 Freshman Composition*
PS110 Intro, to American Government
and Politics
HS
History Sequence Elective
Nat Sci Natural Science Elective
SA100 How to Succeed in College

SPRING
3
4
4
4

SD101
PS130
HS
Nat Sci

16
Second
EN210
HU251
PS201
CS101

Year
Research Paper Process*
3
4
Humanities I
Intro, to Public Administration
3
Intro, to Microcomputer Applications 3
Elective
16

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Nat Sci
HU252
Pol Sci
PS211

Fund, of Speech Communication 3
Intro, to State and Local
4
Government
4
History Sequence Elective
4
Natural Science Elective
1
Elective
16

Natural Science Elective
Humanities II
Field Elective
Political Science Research
&amp; Statistics
Elective

3
4
4
4

i
16

Third Year
Pol Sci Field Elective
AC230 Fundamentals of Accounting
EC201
Intro, to Macroeconomics
PY228 Organizational Behavior
Elective

3
4
3
3

PS301
SD320
MN360

Policy Analysis &amp; Evaluation
Public Relations
Principles of Management
Elective
Elective

4
4
3
3
2
16

PS492
PS499

Senior Seminar II
Political Science/Public
Administration Internship
Field Elective
Elective
Elective

3

16
Fourth Year
PS491 Senior Seminar I
PS401 Prin. of Public Administration
EC305 Public Finance
MN365 Human Resource Management
Elective

3
3
3
3
15

Pol Sci

*May be taken in spring semester.

Public Administration Cognates
AC230
Fundamentals of Accounting
(or AC132 or 0A119)
4
CS101
Intro, to Microcomputer Applications 3
EC201
Principles of Macroeconomics
3
EC305
Public Finance
3
EN220 Advanced Composition
or
3
Creative Writing
EN221
Full-year history sequence
HS
8
(usually HS101-102 or HS131-132)
Principles of Management
3
MN360
Human Resource Management
3
MN365
Organizational Behavior
PY228
3
or
Work and Organization
S0313
Argumentation and Advocacy
SD302
3-4
or
Public Relations
S0320

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�Pre-Pharmacy (transfer program)
See College of Natural
and Health Sciences, page 273.

Program Description:

Career Description:

Most pharmacy schools require
students to take two years of pre­
pharmacy preparation prior to
being admitted to their four-year
professional program. Admission
into the professional pharmacy
programs is very competitive and
is based, to a large extent, on
grades in specific required courses.
Many pharmacy colleges also
require applicants to take the
Pharmacy College Admission Test
(P.C.A.T.). This exam is generally
taken mid-way through your
second pre-pharmacy year.

Community Pharmacist — prac­
tices in local pharmacies, profes­
sional health centers, hospitals,
nursing homes or neighborhood
health centers.

Pre-pharmacy requirements vary
greatly between different colleges
that offer professional programs in
pharmacy. In general, most require
a pre-pharmacy program that
emphasizes math and science as
well as strong communication
skills. Recently, a majority of the
nation's schools began to move
toward awarding the doctor of
pharmacy (Pharm.D.) as the only
professional degree in pharmacy.
Because many pharmacy curricula
are currently being modified, pre­
pharmacy requirements are also
subject to change.
The modifications in professional
pharmacy curricula, combined
with the variability in pre-phar­
macy requirements, make it
imperative for a pre-pharmacy
student to determine the require­
ments for admission at the schools
he or she desires to attend. A pre­
pharmacy curriculum at Lake
Superior State University can then
be designed to help you obtain
your goals. It is your responsibility
to contact the directors of admis­
sions at the pharmacy schools to
which you are planning to apply so
you can remain informed of their
most recent requirements for
admission.

Government Supervisory Posts —
USPHS, USDA, DVA employ
pharmacists for technical writing,
science reporting, directing manu­
facturing firms or overseeing
cultivation of medicinal plants.
Research Pharmacist — within the
pharmaceutical industry, conduct
research to develop prescription
and non-prescription drugs and
other health products.
University Faculty — teach
students, conduct research, act as
consultants for local, state, national
and international agencies and
organization.

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requirements for admission to many pharmacy
programs:
1 year
Biology (with lab)
1 year
General Chemistry (with lab)
1 year
Organic Chemistry (with lab)
1 year
Physics (with lab)
1 course
Economics
at least 1 course
Calculus
1 year
English composition
1 course
Speech
1 year
Social Science
In addition, several schools have specific pre­
pharmacy requirements that are not on this list.

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�Psychology
See College of Arts, Letters and
Social Sciences, page 235.

Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science
Elementary Teacher
Education
Secondary Teacher

Career Choices:
Psychologist
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University Professor

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Program Description:

Career Description:

A comprehensive four-year
program with emphasis on re­
search, experimentation, computer
applications and a senior-research
sequence. Excellent preparation
for graduate work at the master's
or Ph.D. level in a wide variety of
psychology disciplines.

Psychologist — studies human
behavior and mental processes to
understand, explain and change
people's behavior. Psychologists
conduct research or work in
applied fields as counselors,
industrial psychologists, trainers
and market researchers. Other
areas of concentration include
medical, surgical and mental
health.

Other Qualifications — A master's
degree in psychology usually is the
minimum requirement for the
sample careers shown. The Ph.D.
is essential for most senior-level
positions and is required for
appointment to permanent teach­
ing and research positions in
colleges and universities.

Research/Statistical Assistant —
assists researchers with their data
collection and analysis.

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undergraduate and graduate
courses; conducts research; pro­
vides consulting services to the
community and industry.

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teaches elementary, middle or high
school students; becomes educa­
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preparation for graduate or profes­
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law.

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interested in why people behave
the way they do?

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Psychology
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science
Required
PY101
PY210
PY212
PY311
PY357
PY396
PY456

PY457
PY459
PY498
PY499

Bachelor of Arts

(35 credits)
Psychology Credits
4
Introduction to Psychology
3
Statistics
4
Experimental Psychology
3
Learning and Motivation
3
Personality Theory
3
Tests and Measurements
History &amp; Systems of
3
Psychology
3
Cognition
3
Physiological Psychology
3
Senior Research I
4
Senior Research II

(6
Elective Psychology Credits
PY
Elective - any level
PY2I7
Social Psychology
or
PY259
Abnormal Psychology
or
PY265
Child &amp; Adolescent Behavior

credits)
3

SPRING

FALL
First Year
EN110 Freshman Composition*
Foreign Language
PY101 Introduction to Psychology
PY210 Statistics
BL105 Function of the Human Body

SD101
PY212

3
4
4
3

A

Fund, of Speech Communication
Experimental Psychology
Foreign Language
Physical Science
Elective

18

Second Year
EN210 Research Paper Process*
Minor Course
PY311 Learning &amp; Motivation
PY357 Personality Theory
NS
Elective

3
3
3
3

i

PY
PY396
PY

Elective
Minor Course
Tests &amp; Measurements
Minor Course
Designated Elective

16

Third Year
3
PY459 Physiological Psychology
4
HU or elective
6
Minor Courses
CS101 Intro, to Microcomputer Applications __2
16

PY457

Cognition
HU or Elective
Minor Courses
Elective

3
4
4
4

2

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3

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3
3

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4
6

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Cognate
Bachelor of Arts Degree
8
One Year of Foreign Language
Bachelor of Science Degree
Eight credits from the following: biology,
chemistry and physical science beyond those
used to fulfill general education requirements;
mathematics at the level of MA111 and above
(except MA207); any CS or DP courses; PL204,
PL205, HS235.
General Education and Electives
Students must complete all general education
requirements including BL105. Students must
take sufficient electives to total 124 semester
credits.
Acceptable Minors:
Psychology majors may select an approved
minor (21 credits) or may complete 21 credits in
courses approved in lieu of the minor by their
advisor. Nine credits must be at the 300-400
level.

Elementary Education*
Complete the planned program for elementary
teachers and complete 25 credits in teacher
education courses including TE150, TE250,
TE301, TE330, TE410, TE411,TE421 and TE422.

Secondary Education*
Complete a minor approved for teacher
education and complete 22 hours in teacher
education courses including TE150, TE250,
TE301, TE430, TE431,TE440 and TE444.

*You earn a bachelor’s degree and then
participate in a fifth-year teaching internship with
accompanying graduate course work in order to
become certified to teach.

Fourth Year
PY498 Senior Research I
PY456 History &amp; Systems of Psychology
Minor Course
Electives

3
3
3
6
15

PY499

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FALL
First Year
EN110 Freshman Composition*
PY101 Introduction to Psychology
PY210 Statistics
BL105 Function of the Human Body
MA
Elective 100+level

3
4
3
4

2A

SD101
PY
PY212
MA

16-18

Second Year
EN210 Research Paper Process*
Minor Course
PY311 Learning &amp; Motivation
PY357 Personality Theory
Cognate Course

PY
PY396

CQ

Fund, of Speech Communication 3
Elective
3
4
Experimental Psychology
4
Natural Science
3i4
Elective 100+level
17-18

Designated Elective
Minor Course
Tests &amp; Measurements
Electives
Physical Science

3
3
3
3
15

Third Year
PY459 Physiological Psychology
HU
Humanities
Minor Courses
CS101 Intro, to Microcomputer Applications _2
16
Fourth Year
PY498 Senior Research I
PY456 History &amp; System of Psychology
Minor Course
Electives

O

SPRING

3
3
3

PY457
HU

Cognition
Humanities
Minor Courses
Elective

3
4
6
16

PY499

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Electives

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15

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See College of Natural
and Health Sciences, page 273.

Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science
Concentration in

Parks and Recreation
Management (BS)

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Career Description:

The bachelor of arts/bachelor of
science in recreation management
is a professional degree which
focuses on leading, planning and
managing recreation leisure
opportunities for all ages in a
variety of settings. A business
minor is included in the degree,
and additional career specializa­
tions can be achieved with select
minors or concentrations.

Facility Manager — responsible
for the overall management of
public, private and commercial
sports/recreation facilities, includ­
ing program development, sched­
uling, marketing, budgeting,
public relations and human
resource management.

The bachelor of science degree in
recreation management, with a
concentration in parks and recre­
ation management, combines an
associate's degree in natural
resources technology with addi­
tional course work relative to
human resource management in
the outdoor environment.
A one-semester internship is
required for both degrees.

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a good communicator, with both
written and oral skills?
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a team leader and player?

Activity Leader— provides
recreation leisure services in the
form of activities to specific or
diverse age groups in public,
private and commercial settings.
Outdoor Educator — provides
information, instruction, presenta­
tions and interactive opportunities
relative to preserving, protecting
and enhancing the natural environ­
ment, ecosystems, habitats and
species which rely on those envi­
ronments.
Park Ranger — provides back
country or front country assistance
and information to visitors of the
park. Enforces rules and regula­
tions of the park.
Interpreter — provides informa­
tion to the visitor regarding natural
and cultural history and phenom­
enon of the area.
Recreation Technician — plans,
develops, implements/manages
recreation projects, programs and
facilities that are affiliated with the
natural resources.
Instructor/Guide — provides
outdoor recreation that is adven­
ture based. Serves as an instructor
for extreme sports.
Recreation Director — provides
the management expertise to plan,
implement and administer recre­
ation/leisure programs in public,
private and commercial recreation
settings.

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Recreation
Management
Bachelor of Science
Department Requirements
(33 credits)
RC101
Introduction to Recreation
&amp; Leisure Services
3
RC105
Program Development and
Leadership in Recreation and
Leisure Services
3
RC270 Sports Management
3
RC295 Practicum
1
RC375 Commercial Recreation
3
RC390
Recreation Leader Apprenticeship 1
RC435
Problems and Issues in
Therapeutic Recreation
3
RC436
Therapeutic Recreation and
2
Leisure Science Research
RC450
Philosophy of Leisure and Human
Performance
3
RC481
Professional Development Seminar 1
RC482
Administration of Recreation
4
and Leisure Services
RC492* Internship
6
*lt is recommended that RC492 be completed
during the summer of the student's senior year.
Business
AC230
BA231
BA254
EC201
EC202
FN245
MK281
MN360

Requirements
(25 credits)
4
Fundamentals of Accounting
Business Communications
3
Business Law I
3
Principles of Macroeconomics
3
Principles of Microeconomics
3
Principles of Finance
3
Marketing Principles and Strategy 3
Principles of Management
3

Cognate Requirements
(17-19 credits)
BL105
Function of the Human Body
4
CS101
Intro, to Microcomputer Application 3
HE181
First Aid
1
HM480
Grantwriting
3
PS130
Intro, to State and Local
Government
4
or
PS160
Intro, to Canadian Government
3
PY101
Introduction to Psychology
4
or
PY155
Lifespan Development
3
Department Electives
(12 credits)
ES140
Health and Fitness
3
ES141
Introduction to Movement
3
ES240
Techniques of Athletic Training
2
ES242
Sports Medicine
3
ES248
Psychology of Sport and
Performance and Coaching
3
RC212 Instructional Methods in
2
Adapted Aquatics
RC220 Methods of Arts &amp; Crafts
3
RC240 Found, of Therapeutic Recreation 3
RC262
Outdoor Recreation
3
RC280 Readiness in Games, Activities
and Sports
3
RC295
Practicum
1-3
RC320
Dance and Rhythmic Activities
for Recreation
3

FALL
First Year
BL105 Function of the Human Body
EN110 Freshman Composition
RC101 Introduction to Recreation and
Leisure Services
SD101 Fund, of Speech Communication
Computer Literacy Elective

SPRING
4
3

HE181
PS130

3
3

PY101
RC105

16
NS

1

First Aid
Introduction to State and Local
Government
Introduction to Psychology
Program Development and
Leadership in Recreation and
Leisure Services
Elective

4
4
3
16

Second Year
BA231 Business Communications
EC201
Principles of Macroeconomics
EN205 Technical Report Writing or
EN210 Research Paper Process
HU251 Humanities I
RC295 Practicum
i
RC
Elective

AC230
EC202
RC270

4
3
3
3-4

Fundamentals of Accounting
Principles of Microeconomics
General Elective
Aesthetics Elective
Sports Management

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16-17

Third Year
BA254 Business Law I
FN245 Principles of Finance
MK281 Marketing Principles and Strategy
3
3
RC
Elective
Cultural Diversity Elective '** 3
RC390 Recreation Leader Apprenticeship _i

MN360
RC375
RC

Principles of Management
Commercial Recreation
Elective
Statistics
General Elective

3
3
3
3
4
16

16
Fourth Year
RC435 Problems and Issues in
Therapeutic Recreation
RC481 Professional Development Seminar
RC482 Administration of Recreation and
Leisure Services
RC
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3
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4
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RC436 Therapeutic Recreation and Leisure
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RC362
RC365
RC367
RC370
RC390
RC496

Land Management for Recreation
3
Purposes
3
Expedition Management
National Parks, National Monuments
3
and National Culture
3
Recreation for Elderly
Recreation Leader Apprenticeship 1
1-3
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RC105 Program Development and
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3
3
RC270
Sports Management
RC295
Practicum
1
RC375
Commercial Recreation
3
RC390
Recreation Leader Apprenticeship 1
RC435
Problems and Issues in
Therapeutic Recreation
3
RC436
Therapeutic Recreation and
Leisure Science Research
2
RC450
Philosophy of Leisure and Human
Performance
3
RC481
Professional Development Seminar 1
RC482
Administration of Recreation
4
and Leisure Services
RC492* Internship
6
*lt is recommended that RC492 be completed
during the summer of the student’s senior year.
Business
AC230
BA231
BA254
EC201
EC202
FN245

Requirements (25 credits)
Fundamentals of Accounting
4
3
Business Communications
3
Business Law l
Principles of Macroeconomics
3
Principles of Microeconomics
3
3
Principles of Finance
MK281 Marketing Principles and Strategy 3
Principles of Management
3
MN360
Cognate Requirements (19 credits)
BL105
Functions of the Human Body
CS101
Intro, to Microcomputer Applications
HE181
First Aid
HM480
Grantwriting
Foreign Language

4
3

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First Year
BL105 Function of the Human Body
EN110 Freshman Composition
RC101 Introduction to Recreation and
SD101 Fund, of Speech Communication
Leisure Services
General Elective

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4
3
3
3
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BA231
EC201
EN205

Year
Business Communications
Principles of Macroeconomics
Technical Report Writing
or
EN210 Research Paper Process
RC295 Practicum
Foreign Language
Third Year
FN245 Principles of Finance
HU251 Humanities I
MK281 Marketing Principles and Strategy
RC390 Recreation Leader Apprenticeship
Statistics

3
3
3

NS

RC295
RC320

RC362
RC365
RC367
RC370
RC390
RC496

3
3
3
4
3

17
4
3
4
3
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EC202

Fundamentals of Accounting
Principles of Microeconomics
Foreign Language
RC270 Sports Management
REC
Restricted elective

17

1

3
4
3
1
3
14

BA254 Business Law I
MN360 Principles of Management
RC
Elective
Aesthetics Elective
RC375 Commercial Recreation

3
3
3
3-4
3
15-16

HM480 Grantwriting
RC436 Therapeutic Recreation and Leisure
Science Research
RC450 Philosophy of Leisure and Human
Performance
RC
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General Elective

6

3
8

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(12 credits)
Health and Fitness
ES140
3
ES141
Introduction to Movement
3
ES240
Techniques of Athletic Training
2
ES242
Sports Medicine
3
Psychology of Sport and
ES248
Performance and Coaching
3
Instructional Methods in
RC212
Adapted Aquatics
2
Methods in Arts &amp; Crafts
RC220
3
Found, of Therapeutic Recreation 3
RC240
3
RC262 Outdoor Recreation
Readiness in Games, Activities
RC280
and Sports
3

1

First Aid
Program Development and
Leadership in Recreation and
Leisure Services
Computer Literacy
Cultural Diversity
Elective
General Elective

4
14

Fourth Year
RC435 Problems and Issues in Therapeutic
Recreation
3
RC481 Professional Development Seminar 1
RC482 Administration of Recreation and
Leisure Services
4
General Elective
3
RC
Elective
_2
14
Summer
RC492 Internship

HE181
RC105

Practicum
1-3
Dance and Rhythmic
Activities for Recreation
3
Land Management for
Recreation Purposes
3
Expedition Management
3
National Parks, National Monuments
and National Culture
3
Recreation for Elderly
3
Recreation Leader Apprenticeship 1
Selected Research Topics
1-3

Elective credits (approximately nine) and general
education requirements must be completed so
that at least 124 semester credits have been
earned.

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Bachelor of Science
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126 credits have been earned.
Parks and Recreation
(57 credits)
Requirements
4
AC230
Fundamentals of Accounting
BL102
1
Careers in Natural Resources
BL130
Introduction to Remote Sensing
3
BL140
1
Intro, to Fish and Wildlife
4
BL230
Introduction to Soils
BL240
Natural History of Vertebrates
3
BL284
3
Principles of Forestry
BL286
3
Watershed Management
4
CH108 Applied Chemistry
CS101
Introduction to Microcomputer
3
Applications
EN205
Technical Report Writing
3
EV230
Intro, to Geographical Information
Systems, GIS
3
HE181
First Aid
1
HM480
Grantwriting
3
HU251
4
Humanities I
MA111
3
College Algebra
NS103
3
Environmental Science
NS104
1
Environmental Science Lab
PS130
Introduction to State and Local
4
Government
PY101
4
Introduction to Psychology
PY210
Statistics
or
MA207
Principles of Statistical Methods
3
MN360
Principles of Management
3
RC101
Introduction to Recreation
3
RC105
Program Development and
Leadership in Recreation and
Leisure Services
3
RC262
Outdoor Recreation
3
RC295
Recreation Practicum
1
RC362
Land Management for Recreation
Purposes
3
RC365
Expedition Management
3
RC390
Recreation Leader Apprenticeship 1
RC435
Problems and Issues in
Therapeutic Recreation
3
RC436
Therapeutic Recreation and
Leisure Science Research
2
RC481
Professional Development Seminar 1
RC482
Administration of Recreation and
4
Leisure Services
RC492* Recreation Internship
6
SD101
Fund, of Speech Communication
3
TC140
Outdoor Construction/Landscaping 3
TC111
Small Engine Mechanics
2
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of the student's junior or senior year, in
accordance with academic prerequisites.

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First Year
BL102 Careers in Natural Resources
EN110 Freshman Composition
NS103 Environmental Science
NS104 Environmental Science Lab
PY101 Introduction to Psychology
RC101 Introduction to Recreation and
Leisure Services

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BL140
CH108
HE181
MA111
RC105

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BL230
BL240
EN205
RC262
SD101

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Introduction to Soils
Natural History of Vertebrates
Technical Report Writing
Outdoor Recreation
Fund, of Speech Communication

4
3
3
3
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Introduction to Fish and Wildlife
Applied Chemistry
First Aid
College Algebra
Program Development and
Leadership in Recreation and
Leisure Services

3
1
4

1
3

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15

BL284
BL286
EV230
HU251
TC111

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Watershed Management
Introduction to Geographical
Information Systems, GIS
Humanities I
Small Engine Mechanics

4
3
3
4

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16

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CS101 Intro, to Microcomputer Applications 3
3
HM480 Grantwriting
TC140 Outdoor Construction/Landscaping 3
4
Aesthetic
Elective
_2
16

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RC390 Recreation Leader Apprenticeship
1
RC435 Problems and Issues in Therapeutic
3
Recreation
RC481 Professional Development Seminar 1
RC482 Administration of Recreation and
4
Leisure Services
3
Cultural Diversity
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15
Summer
RC492 Internship

AC230
MA207
PY210
PS130
RC295

MN360
RC362
RC365
RC436

4
Accounting
Principles of Statistical Methods
3
or
Statistics
Intro, to State and Local Government 4
1
Recreation Practicum
Elective
15
3
Principles of Management
Land Management for Recreation
3
Purposes
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Expedition Management
Therapeutic Recreation and Leisure
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Ethics
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Bachelor of Arts
Career Choices
Urban and Regional Planner
Government Worker

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Career Description:

The social science degree helps
prepare students to be effective
citizens and develops skills useful
in various employment areas, both
in the public and private sectors.
Both degree programs allow you to
take a large number of electives,
providing flexibility in accommo­
dating a number of career plans.

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programs for the use of land for
industrial and public sites.
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Introductory Sequences
Students must select four full-year introductory
sequence courses from the following six areas:
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Economics
8
Geography
History
8
Political Science
8
7
Psychology
6
Sociology
Lower-level Courses from
the Six Areas of the Major
9
Students must choose at least nine credits from
the 100-200 level in the six areas.
Upper-level Courses from
the Six Areas of the Major
21
Students must choose 21 credits from the 300400 level offerings in the six areas. No more
than 12 credits can be in any one discipline.
Methodology courses
5-7
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course from List B:
List A: Statistics (choose one)
S0302
Statistics for Social Science
PY210
Statistics
PS211
Political Science Research and
Statistics

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FALL
First Year
EN110 Freshman Composition*
Intro Sequence I
NS
Elective
Intro Sequence II
First Year Foreign Language
Second Year
EN210 Research Paper Process*
Intro Sequence III
Intro Sequence IV
NS
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Intro Sequence II
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Intro Sequence III
Intro Sequence IV
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degree, students must take eight credits of a
foreign language as well as an additional 12
approved credits from English, humanities,
speech, journalism or philosophy (beyond
general education requirements).
For a bachelor of science degree, students will
take an approved minor in natural science or
social science (20-28 credits).
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Intro Sequence III
Intro Sequence IV
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4
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Third Year
Cognate/Minor
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HU
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Soc Sci Elective

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3-4

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Methodology Course
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3
4
3
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middle, or secondary school lovel.
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and development of young people.
Teaching offers you the opportu­
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edge and skills.

If you are preparing for elementary
school teaching you will complete
course work in the areas of lan­
guage arts, mathematics and
natural sciences as well as courses
in Teacher Education.
Preparation for teaching at the
secondary level includes complet­
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meet the general education require­
ments for both elementary and
secondary education.
Basic knowledge in history, geogra­
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two or more of these areas, is
required for this major.
After successfully completing the
first two years of the Teacher
Education Program, you will apply
for admission to the Teacher
Education Program. There are a
number of requirements for
admission as a junior. These are
designed to assure that students
who wish to become teachers have
an intellecturally and profession­
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Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science
Elementary Education
(37 credits)

Planned Program

Language Arts:
EN215
Intro, to Literature and Research
EN231
American Literature I
or
EN232
American Literature II
EN320
Responding to Writing
EN335
Children’s Literature
Science:
BL109
NS102
NS101
NS110

Bachelor of Arts/Science

General Biology
Introduction to Geology
Conceptual Physics
Chemistry in Society

3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4

Mathematics:
MA103
Number Systems and Problem
4
Solving
4
MA104
Geometry and Measurement
MA110
Explorations in Mathemtics
3
or
MA111
College Algebra
General Education and Electives: Students must
complete all the general education requirements
and electives to total 124 semester credits.

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FALL
First Year
3
EN110 Freshman Composition
HS101 History of World Civilization I
4
or
HS131 United States History I
PS110 Intro, to American Government and
4
Politics
3
TE150 Reflection on Learning
14
Second
EN215
EN222
HU251
NS110
TE250

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Intro, to Literature and Research
English Grammar
Humanities I
Chemistry in Society
Student Diversity and Schools

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CS101
HS102
HS132
MA110
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MA103 Number Systems and Problem
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3
PS130 Intro, to State and Local Government 4
PY265 Child and Adolescent Psychology
3
Aesthetics for General Education 3-4
16-17

3
3
4
3
3
17

Summer
NS102 Introduction to Geology

General Biology
4
Intro, to Microcomputer Applications 3
History of World Civilization II
or
4
United States History 11
Exploration in Mathematics
3
Fund, of Speech Communication
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4

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EC201 Princ. of Macroeconomics
GG306 Cultural Geography
300/400-Level EC, GG, HS or PS
TE301
Learning Theory and Teaching
Practices
TE330 Reading in the Elementary
Classroom

3
3
4

EC202 Prin. of Microeconomics
EN335 Children’s Literature
GG201 World Regional Geography
or
GG302 Economic Geography
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NS101 Conceptual Physics

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TE411
Elementary Language Arts and
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300/400-Level EC, GG, HS or PS
Social Sciences Methods Course

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and Secondary Education
(29 credits)
Introductory Sequences
3
EC201
Principles of Macroeconomics
3
EC202
Principles of Microeconomics
GG201
World Regional Geography
4
or
GG302
Economic Geography
3
GG306
Cultural Geography
HS101
History of World Civilization I
8
and
HS102
History of World Civilization II
or
HS131
United States History I
8
and
HS132
United States History II
PS110
Intro, to American Goverment
4
and Politics
PS130
Intro, to State and Local
4
Government
(17 credits)
Upper-Level Courses
Students must choose five additional courses
from 300/400-level offerings in two or more of
these disciplines: economics, geography,
history, political science. No more than 12 of the
17 credits may be in any one discipline.

TE420

Math Methods for Elementary
Teachers
TE421
Science Methods for Elementary
Teachers
TE422 Social Studies Methods for
Elementary Teachers
300/400-Level EC, GG, HS or PS
Social Sciences Methods Course

3
3
7
2-4
15-17

Fifth Year
TE491
Internship in Teaching Diverse
Learners I
TE601
Professional Roles and Teaching
Practice I
TE602 Reflection and Inquiry in Teaching
Practice I

TE492
6

TE603

3

TE604

Internship in Teaching Diverse
Learners II
Professional Roles and Teaching
Practice II
Reflection and Inquiry in Teaching
Practice II

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Methodology Courses
Select one course from the following methods
classes'
HS496
Historical Methods
PY212
Experimental Psychology
S0202
Social Research Methods
Select one course from the following statistics
classes:
Political Science Research and
PS211
Statistics
PY210 Statistics
S0302 Statistics for Social Science

2
4
3

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3
4

Teacher Education Sequence
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Bachelor of Science
Secondary Education
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teaching minor in economics, geogprahy,
history, political science, psychology or
sociology. Courses counted for the major may
be counted for the minor.
General Education and Electives
Students must complete all the general
education requirements and electives to total 124
semester credits.

Bachelor of Arts/Science
FALL
First Year
EN110 Freshman Composition
HS101 History of World Civilization I
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HS131 United States History I
PS110 Intro, to American Government and
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6
Courses for Teaching Minor
3
Elective
Aesthetics for General Education 3-4
16-17

3
3

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GG201

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World Regional Geography
or
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Courses for Teaching Minor
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3
4
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TE444

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TE601
Professional Roles and Teaching
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Prin. of Macroeconomics
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Professional Roles and Teaching
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Reflection and Inquiry in Teaching
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Major Area Requirements for both Elementary
and Secondary Education
(29 credits)
Introductory Sequences
3
EC201
Principles of Macroeconomics
EC202
Principles of Microeconomics
3
GG201
World Regional Geography
4
or
GG302
Economic Geography
3
GG306
Cultural Geography
HS101
History of World Civilization I
8
and
HS102
History of World Civilization II
or
United States History I
HS131
8
and
HS132
United States History II
PS110
Intro, to American Goverment
4
and Politics
PS130
Intro, to State and Local
4
Government
(17 credits)
Upper-Level Courses
Students must choose five additional courses
from 300/400-level offerings in two or more of
these disciplines: economics, geography,
history, political science. No more than 12 of the
17 credits may be in any one discipline.

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PY212
S0202

Historical Methods
Experimental Psychology
Social Research Methods

2
4
3

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classes:
PS211
Political Science Research and
Statistics
4
PY210
Statistics
3
S0302
Statistics for Social Science
4
Teacher Education Sequence
To earn a bachelor of arts degree, students must
take eight credits of a foreign language.

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Program Description:

Career Description:

For students planning a career in
sociology, teaching or conducting
research, the bachelor of arts or
bachelor of science provides the
undergraduate preparation for
graduate work in sociology.

Social Service Worker — provides
counseling, administers programs,
coordinates services in public or
private agencies assisting individu­
als, families, groups or communi­
ties. You can best prepare for this
type of work by combining your
sociology major with a human
service minor or by seeking a dual
major in sociology and human
service.

Many other careers require a solid
foundation of knowledge about
social structure and human behav­
ior. The sociology program is
flexible, allowing you to combine
the Sociology major with a number
of other concentrations, enhancing
career preparations in a number of
fields. The broad liberal arts base
provided by the sociology degree
will help you prepare to negotiate
changes in career paths commonly
experienced over the course of a
work life.
Other Qualifications — an ad­
vanced degree may be required for
some of the positions shown.
Preparation for professions — you
can gain long-term advantage by
beginning your studies for a
professional career in such areas as
business, law or medicine with the
liberal arts foundation and under­
standing of people which the
sociology degree provides. With a
sociology major, you will have
ample room in your academic
schedule to take classes to prepare
for entrance exams for professional
school.
Other Opportunities— include
preparation for graduate or profes­
sional schools such as business or
law.

Public Relations Worker — assists
an institution or corporation in
presenting itself before the public,
often working with the media.
Human Resources Manager —
administers and helps develop
policies for hiring, training, promo­
tion and personnel management of
employees in private firms or
public agencies.

Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science
Double Major in
Sociology and
Human Services*
Elementary Education
Secondary Education

Career Choices:
Social Service Worker
Public Relations Worker
Human Resources Manager
Politician
Elementary/Secondary Teacher
College Professor
Survey Researcher

Politician — develops or adminis­
ters laws and policies through an
elected or appointed position.
Elementary/Secondary Teacher —
teaches elementary, middle or high
school students; becomes educa­
tional administrator.
College Professor — teaches
undergraduate and graduate
courses, conducts research, pro­
vides consulting services to the
community and industry. An
advanced degree, a master's or
Ph.D., is required for this work.
Survey Researcher — conducts
sociological studies for govern­
ment agencies, businesses or
political groups. An advanced
degree, usually the Ph.D., is
required.
Urban Planner — works with city
government to develop policies
and design programs. Academic
work beyond the bachelor's degree
is required for this work.

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services area vary with each student,
please see your advisor to set up a
schedule that meets your needs for the
double major in sociology and human
services.

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Sociology
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science
Required Sociology Credits
(35 hours)
The sociology major consists of 26 credit hours
of core courses and nine credit hours of
sociology electives.
Core
(26 hours)
Major courses required in sociology are:
S0101
Introduction to Sociology
3
4
S0238
Social Psychology
3
SO202
Social Research Methods
4
50302
Statistics for Social Science
Contemporary Sociological Theory 3
50303
50304
Development of Sociological Theory 3
50401
Sociological Research I
3
50402
Sociology Research II
3
Elective Sociology Credits
(9 hours)
Students must select an additional nine hours of
sociology courses. No more than three hours
hh may be SO/SW courses. At least three hours
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minor. This minor could be in sociology, giving
you a double concentration which provides a
solid background for graduate work in sociology.
Otherwise, the minor may be any approved
minor at the University.
or
An approved concentration: You may develop an
approved concentration in one or more
disciplines in consultation with your advisor.

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Cfl Elementary Education
Complete the planned program for elementary
teachers and complete 25 credits in teacher
education courses including TE150, TE250, TE301,
TE330, TE410, TE411, TE420, TE421 and TE422.

Secondary Education
Complete a minor approved for teacher
education and complete 22 hours in teacher
education courses including TE150, TE250,
TE301,TE430, TE431, TE440 and TE444.
You earn a bachelor's degree, and then
participate in a fifth-year teaching internship with
accompanying graduate course work in order to
become certified to teach.
General Education: All bachelor’s degree
students must complete the general education
requirements.
Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts
Requirements: The student selects one of the
following alternatives.
Bachelor of Science
No additional courses
or
Bachelor of Arts
The student must complete one year of a foreign
language (8 hours).
Students must take sufficient electives to total
124 semester credits.

Bachelor of Arts
SPRING

FALL
First Year
EN110 Freshman Composition*
S0101 Introduction to Sociology
NS
Elective
S0103 Cultural Diversity

3
S0102
3
NS
4
SD101
_2
13
CS101
(Complete math proficiency, if necessary, during first year.)
Second Year
EN210 Research Paper Process*
Sociology Course
Cognates or Electives
HU251 Humanities I

Social Problems
Elective
Fund, of Speech Communication
Cognate or Elective
Intro, to Microcomputer Applications

4
4
3
3
17
3
4
4
4
15

3
3
6
4
16

Sociological Research Methods
Social Psychology
Cognate or Elective
Aesthetics for Gen. Ed.

4

Third Year
S0302 Statistics for Social Sciences
S0304 Development of Sociological
Theory
Cognates or Electives
First Year Foreign Language I

S0202
S0238

SO303

Contemporary Sociological Theory 3
6
Cognates or Electives
4
First Year Foreign Language I
__2
Sociology Course
16

S0402

Sociological Research II
Cognates or Electives

3
5
4
16

Fourth Year
SO401 Sociological Research I
Cognates or Electives

3
14
17

3
14
17

*May be taken fall or spring semester.

Bachelor of Science
SPRING

FALL
First Year
EN110 Freshman Composition*
S0101 Introduction to Sociology
NS
Elective
SO103 Cultural Diversity

3
S0102
3
4
SD101
__i
CS101
13
(Complete math proficiency, if necessary, during first year.)
Second Year
EN210 Research Paper Process*
Sociology Course
Cognates or Electives
HU251 Humanities I

3
3
6
4
16

SO202
S0238

Sociological Research Methods
Social Psychology
Cognates or Electives
Aesthetics for Gen. Ed.

4
3
6
4
17

S0303

Contemporary Sociological Theory
Cognates or Electives
Sociology Course
Elective

3
_L4
17

S0402

Third Year
S0302 Statistics for Social Sciences
SO304 Development of Sociological Theory
Cognates or Electives
Electives
Fourth Year
S0401 Sociological Research I
Cognates or Electives

4
Social Problems
4
Elective
Fund, of Speech Communication
3
Intro, to Microcomputer Applications _2
14

Sociological Research II
Cognates or Electives

*May be taken fall or spring semester.

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See College of Natural
and Health Sciences, page 273.

Program Description:

Career Description:

A multi disciplinary degree pro­
gram which prepares graduates for
national certification. Theoretical
applications and practical experi­
ences prepare you for careers in
hospital clinical settings, commu­
nity placement and residential
treatment centers.

Therapeutic recreation specialists,
often referred to as recreational
therapists, work with individuals
who have mental, physical or
emotional disabilities. Select
activity modalities are utilized to
treat or maintain the physical,
mental and emotional well-being
of consumers served. These
interventions help individuals
remediate the effects of illness or
disability and achieve an optimal
level of personal independence.
The goals of interventions include
improving physical, cognitive and
social functioning.
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist —
with a degree in therapeutic
recreation, you can work in a wide
variety of organizations and jobs.
These are just a sample of the many
possible types of employment:
nursing homes, psychiatric facili­
ties, rehabilitation hospitals,
recovery centers, acute care hospi­
tals, health clubs, special Olympics,
community recreation, pediatrics,
group homes, adult day care
centers, centers for independent
living, non-profit recreational
facilities, private consulting, access
specialists, colleges/universities,
private schools/centers, correc­
tional facilities.

Bachelor of Science

Career Choices:
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
Activities Director

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recreation specialists are often
employed in long-term residential
settings, such as nursing/retire­
ment homes or long-term care
wards of general hospitals. In
many of these settings, the title
"activities director" is the standard
used for those who provide both
diversional recreational activities
and those with a therapeutic focus.

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Therapeutic
Recreation
Bachelor of Science
Therapeutic Recreation Requirements (43 credits)
3
ES140
Health and Fitness
3
ES141
Introduction to Movement
3
ES262
Exercise Physiology I
RC101
Introduction to Recreation and
3
Leisure Services
RC105
Program Development and
Leadership
3
RC240
Foundations of Therapeutic
Recreation
3
RC262
Outdoor Recreation
3
RC295
Practicum in Recreation
1
RC340
Program Development in
3
Therapeutic Recreation
RC342
Disabilities Seminar in Therapeutic
Recreation
3
RC344
Recreational Pursuits and
3
Disabling Conditions
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Clinical Issues and Practice in
3
Therapeutic Recreation
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RC435
Problems and Issues in
3
Therapeutic Recreation
RC436
Therapeutic Recreation and
2
Leisure Science Research
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RC450
Philosophy of Human Performance
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and Leisure
3
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Professional Development Seminar 1
RC492 Internship in Recreation
6
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(10 credits)
BL121
Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4
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Health Care
3
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Legal and Financial Issues in
Health Care
3
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NS110
Chemistry in Society
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First Year
BL121 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
EN110 Freshman Composition
CS101 Introduction to Microcomputer
Applications
NS110 Chemistry in Society
RC101 Introduction to Recreation and
Leisure Services

SPRING
4
3
3
4

Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4
3
Health and Fitness
4
Introduction to Psychology
Fund, of Speech Communication _3
14

ES141
PY155
PY201

3
Introduction to Movement
3
Lifespan Development
Communication Skills in Counseling 3
Program Development and Leadership
3
in Recreation Services
Aesthetics
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Second
EN210
HE228
HU251
RC240
RC295

Year
Research Paper Process
Multicultural Approach to Health Care
Humanities I
Found, of Therapeutic Recreation
Recreation Practicum
Social Science

3
3
4
3

RC105

1
3

15-16

17
Third Year
ES262 Exercise Physiology I
RC262 Outdoor Recreation
RC340 Program Development in
Therapeutic Recreation
RC342 Disabilities Seminar in
Therapeutic Recreation
Statistics

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Bachelor of Science Requirements (9 credits)
PY155
Life-span Development
3
PY201
Communication Skills in Counseling 3
PY245
Abnormal Psychology
(6 credits)
Departmental Electives
ES349
Orthopaedic Assessment
3
ES428
Psychological Aspects of Exercise
and Athletic Rehabilitation
3
2
RC212
Adapted Aquatics
3
RC220
Methods in Arts and Crafts
RC270
Sports Management
3
RC280
Readiness for Games, Activities
3
and Sports
1-2
RC295
Practicum in Recreation
3
RC320
Dance and Rhythmic Activity
RC370
Recreation for the Elderly
3
RC482
Administration of Recreation and
Leisure Services
4
1
RC496
Selected Research Topics

BL122
ES140
PY101
SD101

Fourth Year
RC435 Problems and Issues in Therapeutic
Recreation
RC481 Professional Development Seminar
Department Elective
Cognate Elective
Free Elective

3

3

PY259
RC344

3

RC346

3
3
15

3
1
3
3
3

13
Summer
RC492 Recreation Internship

3
Abnormal Psychology
Recreational Pursuits and Disabling
3
Conditions
Clinical Issues and Practice in
3
Therapeutic Recreation
3
Department Elective
3
Cognate Elective

15

ES/RC450 Philosophy of Leisure and
3
Human Performance
HE354 Legal and Financial Issues in Health
Care Administration
3
3
HM480 Grantwriting
RC436 Therapeutic Recreation and Leisure
Science Research
3
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Free Elective
14

6

Cognate Electives
(6 credits)
Pathophysiology
3
Experimental Psychology
3
Behavior Management
3
Group Counseling
3
Child and Adolescent Development 3
Learning and Motivation
3
Personality Theory
3
Health Psychology
3
Family Therapy
3
Sociology of Aging and Aged
3
Sociology of Death and Dying
3

HE232
PY212
PY240
PY291
PY301
PY311
PY357
PY385
PY391
S0326
S0327

Elective credits and general education require­
ments must be completed so that at least 124
semester credits have been earned.

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See College of Business
and Economics, page 257.

Associate’s Degree

Program Description:

Career Description:

This program prepares you for
entry-level positions in industry
and government requiring two
years of college-level business
preparation. The program is
oriented toward marketing and
should be of special interest to
individuals seeking careers in
marketing or as management
trainees in retail organizations. The
degree program is transferable into
a four-year program in business
administration. Please see page
258 regarding this program's
accreditation.

Marketing Manager — entry-level
positions, requiring a two-year
degree in a marketing manager
trainee program leading to retail or
wholesale management positions.

Career Choices:

Management Trainee — entrylevel position, requiring a two-year
degree, into a management trainee
position in manufacturing or the
retail trade.

Marketing Manager
Management Trainee

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EN110
EN210

FALL
First Year
AC132 Principles of Accounting I
or
AC230 Fundamentals of Accounting
EN110 Freshman Composition’
PY101
Introduction to Psychology
or
PY228 Organizational Behavior
BA105 Business Mathematics
DP120 Operating Systems, Trouble­
shooting and Internet Basics

Education Requirements
Principles of Microeconomics
Freshman Composition
Research Paper Process
or
EN215
Intro, to Literature &amp; Research
PY101
Introduction of Psychology
or
PY228
Organizational Behavior
SD101
Fundamentals of Speech

SPRING
4
3
3-4

SD101
MK283
MK285
EC202
DP121

Fund, of Speech Communication
Marketing Principles &amp; Strategy
Retail Management
Principles of Microeconomics
Word Processing, Database, Spread­
sheets, Graphic Presentations

3
3
3
3
3

15

3

_3

16-17
Second Year
MK283 Principles of Selling
BA254
EN210
EN215
EN245

Business Law I
Research Paper Process
or*
Intro, to Literature &amp; Research
Principles of Finance
Elective

3
3
3

MN365 Human Resource Management
MK387 Advertising Theory and Practice
BA255 Business Law II
BA231 Business Communications
Elective

3
15

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Departmental Requirements
4
AC132
Principles of Accounting I
or
4
Fundamentals of Accounting
AC230
3
Business Mathematics
BA105
3
Business Communications
BA231
3
BA254
Business Law I
3
BA255
Business Law II
Operating Systems, Trouble­
DP120
shooting and Internet Basics
3
DP121
Word Processing, Database,
Spreadsheets, Graphics
3
Presentations
FN245
Principles of Finance
3-4
or
FN341
Managerial Finance
MK281
Marketing Principles and Strategy 4
Principles of Selling
3
MK283
Retail Management
3
MK285
MK387
Advertising Theory and Practice
3
Human Resource Management
3
MN365
Sufficient elective credits must be completed so
that at least 62 semester credits have been
earned.

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Sec College of Natural
and Health Sciences, page 273.

Associate’s of Applied
Science

Program Description:
The associate of applied science
degree is an applied degree that
prepares students to work as
chemical technicians and also
easily fits within any of a number
of existing baccalaureate degrees
providing the student a stepping
stone to an advanced degree, as
well as increased marketability for
summer jobs and internships.

Career Choices:
Laboratory Chemist
Field Chemist
Physical Science Technician

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to variety of tasks?
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solving and teamwork?
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SPRING
5
3
5
16

Summer
D399
Internship in Chemistry
Second
3H225
CH231
CH450
3H221
EN205

Laboratory chemist — has knowl­
edge of EPA methods for volatile
and semi-volatile analysis; works
with other chemists to perform
laboratory analysis.

Chemical technicians and technolo­
gists conduct chemical and physi­
cal laboratory tests to assist scien­
tists in making qualitative and
quantitative analysis of solids,
liquids and gaseous materials for
purposes such as maintenance of
environmental standards, and
other work involving experimental,
theoretical or practical application
of chemistry and related sciences.
Nationally, the mean hourly wage
is $15.46 (National Occupational
Employment and Wage Estimates
http://stats.bls.gov). Chemical
technicians work in a variety of
jobs for manufacturing companies,
testing labs, government labs, for
public utilities, and for universities.

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First Year
CH115 General Chemistry I
-S111
Hazardous Materials
MA140 Precalculus Mathematics
SD101 Fund, of Speech Communication

Career Description:

CH116
MA207
EN110
EC202
CS101

General Chemistry II
4
Introduction to Statistics
3
3
Freshman Composition
Prin. of Microeconomics
3
Intro, to Microcomputer Applications__3
16

2-4

Year
Organic Chemistry I
Quantitative Analysis
Laboratory Apprentice
Elements of Physics I
Technical Report Writing

4
4
1
4
3
16

CH226
CH232
FS312
CH450
PH222

Organic Chemistry II
Instrumental Analysis
Hazardous Material Management
Laboratory Apprentice
Elements of Physics II

'English composition may be taken either fall or spring semester.

4
4
4

1
4
17

Field chemist — applies chemical
knowledge to environmental and
health issues; supervises field
technicians; and packages chemi­
cals for transport and disposal.
Customer relations skills are
essential.
Physical science technician —
performs the chemical analysis of
plant and animal tissues, soils
sediments, and waters for environ­
mental contamination, including
sample receipt, storage, extraction
cleanup and digestion analysis.

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Degree requirements
5
General Chemistry I
CH115
4
CH116
General Chemistry II
4
Organic Chemistry I
CH225
4
Organic Chemistry II
CH226
4
CH231
Quantitative Analysis
4
CH232
Instrumental Analysis
2
CH450
Laboratory Apprentice
3
FS111
Hazardous Materials
FS312
Hazardous Material Management 4
2-4
ID399
Internship in Chemistry
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Other Departments
Intro, to Microcomputer Applications 3
CS101
3
EC202
Prin. of Microeconomics
3
EN110
Freshman Composition
3
EN205 Technical Report Writing
3
MA207 Introduction to Statistics
5
MA140 Precalculus Mathematics
4
PH221
Elements of Physics I
4
PH222
Elements of Physics II
SD101
Fund, of Speech Communication
3

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See College of Natural
and Heath Sciences, page 273.

Associate’s Degree

Program Description:

Career Descriptions:

Graduates of the two-year
associate's degree in chemistry
may find employment as chemical
laboratory technicians or proceed
on to complete bachelor's degrees
in an area of chemistry. This
program transfers directly into the
bachelor's degree in environmental
chemistry.

Physical Science Technician —
performs a variety of technical
procedures related to the chemical
analyses of plant and animal
tissues, soils, sediments and waters
for environmental contaminants,
including sample receipt, storage,
homogenization, extraction,
cleanup, digestion analysis and
reporting; assists analytical chem­
ists in routine maintenance of
analytical instruments.

Career Choices:
Physical Science Technician
Laboratory Chemist
Field Chemist

Laboratory Chemist — knowledge
of EPA methods for volatile and
semi-volatile analysis. A.A.S.
(Flame/Graphite a plus) and/or
I.C.P., instrument maintenance.
Field Chemist — supervises field
technicians; packages chemicals for
transportation and disposal, loads
and unloads supply trucks; cus­
tomer relation skills are essential.

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Do you have...
an interest in the environment and
environmental protection?
an aptitude in natural sciences,
particularly chemistry and
mathematics?
skills in planning, organization
and problem solving?
an ability to communicate
effectively in writing?
an ability to effectively organize
and present information verbally?

Chemistry
CH115
CH116
CH225
CH226
CH231
CH232

General Chemistry I
General Chemistry II
Organic Chemistry I
Organic Chemistry II
Quantitative Analysis
Instrumental Analysis

(25 credits)
5
4
4
4
4
4

Other Departments
(35 credits)
CS101
Intro, to Microcomputer Applications 3
EN110
Freshman Composition
3
EN205
3
Technical Report Writing
MA151
Calculus I
4
MA152
Calculus II
4
MA251
Calculus III
4
PH231
Applied Physics for Engineers
4
and Scientists I
PH232
Applied Physics for Engineers
and Scientists II
4
SD101
Fund, of Speech Communication
3
3
Social Science Elective
Students are required to take a total of 63
semester credits.

an ability to communicate and
work with a broad array of people?

FALL
First Year
CH115 General Chemistry l
MA151 Calculus I
EN110 Freshman Composition
SD101 Fund, of Speech Communication
Free Elective

SPRING
5
4
3
3

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4
CH116 General Chemistry II
4
MA152 Calculus II
CS101 Intro, to Microcomputer Applications 3
SS or HU Elective
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14

18

Second
CH225
CH231
PH231

Year
Organic Chemistry I
Quantitative Analysis
Applied Physics for Engineers
and Scientists I
EN205 Technical Report Writing
Free Elective

4
4
4
3
2
17

CH226
CH232
PH232
MA251

Organic Chemistry II
Instrumental Analysis
Applied Physics for Engineers
and Scientists II
Calculus III

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Program Description:

Career Choices:
Entry-level Computer Programmer
Information Technology Assistant
Database Administrator

Career Description:

This degree provides an initial
framework in computer science
which allows you to branch into
many career paths. Students
complete a capstone "real-world"
project in their sophomore (CS290)
year. You will often choose a
project that relates to your specific
interests, such as Web page design,
database administration, and
applications or systems program­
ming.

Associate’s Degree

Entry-level Computer Program­
mer — designs, writes and tests
programs as part of a program­
ming team. Programs could be at
the application or system level.
Systems Analyst — works in an IT
group at a large company, research
institute or school.
Database Administrator —
analyzes, designs, and updates the
database needs of an organization.

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Survey of Computer Science
3
Intro, to Computer Programming 3
Survey of Computer Science
3
Data Structures and Algorithms
3
Computer Organization and
3
Architecture
3
CS211
Database Applications
3
CS221
Computer Networks
Independent Study in Computer
CS290
Science
4
Principles of Statistical Methods
3
MA207
(34 credits)
Support Courses
3
BA121
Introduction to Business
3
EN110
Freshman Composition
3
EN205
Technical Report Writing
4
PY101
Introduction to Psychology
SD101
Fund, of Speech Communication
3
6
General Education Courses

CS103
CS105
CS121
CS201
CS205
FALL
First Year
CS103 Survey of Computer Science
CS105 Intro, to Computer Programming
EN110 Freshman Composition
PY101 Introduction to Psychology
Free Elective

SPRING
3
3
3
4

CS121
MA207
BA121

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Survey of Computer Science
Principles of Statistical Methods
Introduction to Business
General Education Course
Free Elective

16

Second Year
CS201 Data Structures and Algorithms
CS205 Computer Organization and
Architecture
CS211 Database Applications
EN205 Technical Report Writing
Free Elective

3
3
3
3

3
3
3
3
15

CS221
CS290
SD101

Computer Networks
Computer Science Project
Fund, of Speech Communication
General Education Course
Free Elective

3
4
3
3

_2
16

15

Free Electives

12

Total Credits in Program

62

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�Construction Technology
See College of Engineering
and Mathematics, page 259.

Program Description:
The future looks very bright for the
construction industry throughout
the state of Michigan, the Midwest
and the entire nation. New home
construction and commercial
construction are both experiencing
a great deal of growth.

Associate of
Applied Science

Career Description:
Rough Carpenter/Foreman — cuts
and assembles floor joists, stud
walls, rafters; builds and installs
floor and roof trusses, beams and
headers; fastens floor, wall and
roof sheathings.

Laborers in the construction
industry may focus on a particular
specialty, but are also likely to
work in a broad range of activities.
Program graduates may find
themselves performing a variety of
home construction tasks, such as
remodeling, rough carpentry and
framing, roofing and internal
finishing. Commercial construc­
tion is also an option, offering more
experience with concrete and largescale construction techniques.

Career Choices:
Rough Carpenter/Foreman

Roofer — installs flashings for
vents, chimneys and valleys;
applies tarpaper, roll roofing,
shingles and shakes; works with
hot tar and elastomers.

Roofer
Finish Carpenter
General Laborer
Remodeling Carpenter

Finish Carpenter — performs fine
carpentry; hangs doors and installs
locksets; trims out windows and
doors; installs base and cove
moldings; hangs kitchen and bath
cabinets.

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materials and muscle as needed;
keeps worksite free of debris; sets
up safety barriers and scaffolding;
mixes mortar and supplies block
and brick to masons; strips form
from concrete work.

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TC192
TC118
CS101

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2
On-Site Internship
3
Drafting
Intro, to Microcomputer Applications _2

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12
Summer
TC192 On-Site Internship

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Second
TC101
TC121
TC132
TC210
SS
HE181

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Construction I
Construction Documents
Construction Drawing
Graphical Problem Solving
Social Science Elective
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Remodeling Carpenter — involves
demolition and rebuilding of
portions of existing structures; i.e.,
bathrooms, kitchens, basements.
Remodeling also deals with
retrofitting for energy efficiency
such as installing thermal win­
dows, doors and skylights.

FALL
First Year (common)
TC191 Class Internship
TC192 On-Site Internship
Industrial Math (or equivalency)
TC110 Industrial Safety

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TC103
TC125
EN110
TC102

Construction III
Surveying
Construction Estimating
Freshman Composition
Construction II

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�Criminal Justice
See College of Arts, Letters
and Social Sciences, page 235.

Associate’s Degree

Program Description:

Career Description:

Emphasis in:

The associate's degree in correc­
tions will prepare you to work in
correctional facilities as corrections
officers. The degree contains the
five courses required by the
Michigan Corrections Officers
Training Council (MCOTC).
Associate's degree graduates may
also find paraprofessional jobs in
other areas of corrections. This
degree is compatible with the
bachelor of science degree in
criminal justice/corrections.

Corrections Officer — works in
secure correctional facilities;
performs custodial services; acts as
assistant resident unit manager;
assists prisoners with their transi­
tion back to society.

Corrections
Law Enforcement

Career Choices:
Corrections Officer

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many of the same services that the
police do only in the private sector;
maintains perimeter security in
industrial settings; performs retail
shoplifting investigations.

curious about human behavior?

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The associate's degree in law
enforcement will prepare you for
work in local law enforcement
agencies provided you attend a
police academy after graduation.
This associate's degree is also
compatible with the bachelor of
science degree in criminal justice/
law enforcement. Graduates may
also find positions with private
security agencies.

Police Officer — works for local or
state agencies; has broad arrest
powers; is responsible for the
safety of his/her respective com­
munities; investigates crimes;
provides a variety of related
services.

able to work without supervision?

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Criminal Justice
Corrections Emphasis
Associate’s Degree
Basic Requirements
(9 credits)
Major Requirements
(30 credits)
CJ101
3
Intro, to Criminal Justice
CJ110
Introduction to Corrections
3
CJ130
Client Relations in Corrections
3
CJ140
Correctional Client Growth
3
&amp; Development
CJ220
Institutional Corrections
3
CJ240
Community Based Corrections
3
CJ250
Correctional Law
3
CJ319
Substantive Criminal Law
or
3
CJ202
Canadian Criminal Law
CJ330
Correctional Casework
3
CJ355
Juvenile Justice
3
Support Courses
(6 credits)
PS120
Introduction to Legal Process
or
3
PS160
Intro, to Canadian Government
and Politics
S0214
Criminology
3
Electives
(17 credits)

SPRING

FALL
First Year
CJ101 Intro, to Criminal Justice
CJ110 Introduction to Corrections
CJ140 Correctional Client Growth
and Development
EN110 Freshman Composition
Elective

3
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SD101
CJ130

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PS120

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3
3

CJ220
CJ330
S0214
CJ355

16

Second Year
CJ240 Community Based Corrections
CJ250 Correctional Law
CJ319 Substantive Criminal Law
or
CJ202 Canadian Criminal Law
EN210 Research Paper Process
Electives

3

Fund, of Speech Communication 3
Client Relations In Corrections
3
6
Electives
Introduction to Legal Process
3
or
Intro, to Canadian Government
and Politics
15
Institutional Corrections
Correctional Casework
Criminology
Juvenile Justice
Electives

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Associate’s Degree
Basic Requirements

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PS110
SD101
S0103

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Introduction to Psychology
Intro, to American Government
and Politics
Fundamentals of Speech
Cultural Diversity
Electives

(9 credits)

Major Requirements
(16 credits)
3
Intro, to Criminal Justice
3
Police Process
Firearms Training
1
Law Enforcement/Loss
3
Control Internship
CJ212
3
Loss Control
CJ243
3
Investigation
(17 credits)
Support Courses
PS110
Introduction to American
4
Government and Politics
PS120
3
Introduction to Legal Process
S0103
3
Cultural Diversity
S0214
3
Criminology
PY101
4
Introduction to Psychology

CJ101
CJ102
CJ201
CJ206

Electives

FALL
First Year
CJ101 Intro, to Criminal Justice
CJ102 Police Process
EN110 Freshman Composition
S0214 Criminology
Electives

Second Year
CJ201 Firearms Training
CJ212 Loss Control
CJ243 Investigation
Electives

1
3
3
15

CJ206
EN210
PS120

Law Enforcement/Loss Control
Internship
Research Paper Process
Introduction to Legal Process
Electives

4
4
3
3

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3
3
3

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Canadian students may substitute PS160 for
PS110.

(20 credits)

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�Early Childhood Education
See School of Education, page 240.

Associate’s Degree

Program Description:
This two-year program leads to an
associate's degree in early child­
hood education. It is for students
interested in working with young
children from birth through age
five. Students are expected to
acquire an understanding of
developmental patterns of the
preschool child in such areas as
condition, emotion, social interac­
tion and physical growth. This
understanding will be the basis of
working with groups of children
and will culminate in a practicum.

Career Choices:
Day Care Provider
Early Childhood Teacher/
Head Start Teacher
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mally seek position with day care
centers, day care homes, Head
Start programs, residential homes
and other facilities designed for the
care and development of the
preschool child.
Day Care Provider — involvement
with children in educational games
and learning activities; supervises
children at play; and provides
general care of children.
Early Childhood Teacher/Head
Start Teacher — involvement with
children in educational games and
learning activities; supervises
children at play; maintains records
or files.

Graduates also matriculate into the
four-year bachelor's degree pro­
gram in human services at the
University or pursue a degree in
early childhood education, human
services or elementary education.
A total of 62 credits is required.

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First Year
EN110 Freshman Composition
BL105 Function of the Human Body
PY155 Life-Span Development
or
PY265 Child &amp; Adolescent Development
ED101 Foundation of Early Childhood
Education
ED110 Curriculum Development
and Teaching Practice

Second Year
EN210 Research Paper Process
ED220 Early Childhood Literature
ED260 Practicum I
PY* or SO** Elective

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4
3
3

SD101
S0113
HE104
HE181
ED111
ED105

Fund, of Speech Communication
3
Sociology of the American Family
3
Nutrition for Early Childhood
3
First Aid
1
Infants &amp; Toddlers: Developmentally
Appropriate Practices
3
Child Guidance and Welfare
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16

3
3
4
2
15

ED270

Administration of Early Childhood
Programs
Electives
ED261 Practicum II
**
PY* or SO

*Choose one of the following:
PY301 Exceptional Child &amp; Adolescent or PY288 Organizational Behavior
-Choose one of the following:
S0225 Native Cultures of North America or S0103 Cultural Diversity

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Degree Requirements:
BL105
Function of the Human Body
ED101
Foundation of Early Childhood
Education
ED105
Child Guidance &amp; Welfare
ED110
Curriculum Development and
Teaching Practice
ED111
Infants &amp; Toddlers:
Developmentally Appropriate
Practices
ED220
Early Childhood Literature
ED260
Practicum I
ED261
Practicum II
ED270 Administration of Early
Childhood Programs
EN110 Freshman Composition
EN210 Research Paper Process
HE104 Nutrition for Early Childhood
HE181
First Aid
SD101
Fund, of Speech Communication
S0103 Cultural Diversity
S0225
Native Cultures of North America
or
S0113
Sociology of the American Family
Cognate Required:
PY155
Lifespan Development
or
PY265
Child &amp; Adolescent Development
PY288
Organizational Behavior
or
PY301
Exceptional Child &amp; Adolescent

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�Fire Science
See College of Arts, Letters
and Social Sciences, page 235.

Associate's Degree

Program Description:

Career Description:

The associate's degree in fire
science degree prepares you for
entry-level positions with fire
departments and some govern­
ment agencies. You may also be
eligible for Michigan Firefighter
Certification through the Michigan
Firefighters Training Council
(MFFTC). Students in this pro­
gram will have the opportunity to
experience a "hands-on" approach
by practicing with up-to-date
equipment and experiencing live
fire training in the burn training
center located adjacent to campus.
This degree is also compatible with
the bachelor of science degrees in
fire science and public safety.

Firefighter — works for local and
federal fire departments; works for
the armed forces; suppresses
structural and other types of fire
using a variety of methods; acts as
emergency medical technician or
paramedic.

Career Choices:
Firefighter

Fire Safety Officer — works in
industry and for the government as
fire inspector and safety officerconducts safety and fire surveys;
assists fire professionals in their
duties.

Fire Safety Officer

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Fire Cause &amp; Arson Investigation 3
Introduction to Fire Science
3
Hazardous Materials
3
Fire Protection Hydraulics &amp; Pumps 3
Fire Protection Systems Equipment 3
FS211
Tactics &amp; Strategy
3
FS321
Industrial Fire Protection
3
Support Courses
(22 credits)
HE190
Prehospital Emergency Care &amp;
Crisis Intervention I
4
HE191
Prehospital Emergency Care &amp;
3
Crisis Intervention II
SO, PY or PS Electives
9
TC101
3
Construction I
TC102
3
Construction II
Electives
(10 credits)

CJ341
FS101
FS111
FS204
FS205

(FS220 required for MFFTC certification)

FALL
First Year
FS101
Introduction to Fire Science
FS111
Hazardous Materials
EN110 Freshman Composition
TC101 Construction I
HE190 Prehospital Emergency Care
and Crisis Intervention I

Second Year
FS204 Fire Protection Hydraulics
and Pumps
EN205 Technical Report Writing
or
EN210 Research Paper Process
SO, PY or PS Electives
Electives

SPRING
3
3
3
3
4
16

HE191

Prehospital Emergency Care
and Crisis Intervention II
SD101
Fundamentals of Speech
TC102
Construction II
SO, PY or PS Electives
Electives

FS205

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3

3
3
3
3

FS211
FS321
CJ341

Fire Protection Systems
Equipment
3
Tactics &amp; Strategy
3
Industrial Fire Protection
3
Fire Cause &amp; Arson Investigation 3
Electives
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�General Engineering
See College of Engineering
and Mathematics, page 259.

Associate’s Degree

Program Description:

67-Hour Program

You should enroll in this program
if you want to major in engineering
but have not yet selected a specific
field. You also should enroll in this
program if you plan to transfer to
an engineering program at another
university after two years at Lake
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Engineering Courses
EG101
Introduction to Engineering
EG265
“C” Programming
ME141,2,3 Computer-Aided Drafting and
Geometric Dimensioning and
Tolerancing (CAD and GD&amp;T)

FALL
First Year
CH115 General Chemistry I
EN110 Freshman Composition
MA151 Calculus I
ME141,2,3 Computer-Aided Drafting and
Geometric Dimensioning and
Tolerancing (CAD and GD&amp;T)
EG101 Introduction to Engineering

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EG265
CH116
MA152
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General Chemistry II
Calculus II
Humanities/Aesthetics
Elective

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Second
EC201
EN210
MA207
PH231

Year
Principles of Macroeconomics
Research Paper Process
Principles of Statistical Methods
Applied Physics for Engineers
and Scientists I
Elective

3
3
3

EC202
MA251
MA310
PH232

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Mathematics and Science Courses
General Chemistry I
CH115
CH116
General Chemistry II
MA151
Calculus I
MA152
Calculus II
MA251
Calculus III
Differential Equations
MA310
Applied Physics for Engineers
PH231
and Scientists I
PH232
Applied Physics for Engineers

SD101

Principles of Microeconomics
3
Calculus III
4
Differential Equations
3
Applied Physics for Engineers
and Scientists II
4
Fund, of Speech Communication _2

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Support Courses
EC201
Principles of Macroeconomics
EC202
Principles of Microeconomics
Freshman Composition
EN110
EN210
Research Paper Process
RA
Elective
Electives
SD101
Fund, of Speech Communication
Humanities/Aesthetics

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See College of Engineering
and Mathematics, page 259.

Associate’s Degree

Program Description:

62-Hour Program

You should select this program if
you are interested in engineering
technology but have not decided
upon a specific program. You will
receive extra advising and sched­
ule courses in different areas to
assist in determining career inter­
ests. As soon as you choose an
engineering technology major, you
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2
EG101
Introduction to Engineering
4
ET110
Applied Electricity &amp; PLC
MT225
Statics and Strength of Materials 3
20
Technical Electives
Mathematics and Science Courses
MA140
Precalculus Mathematics
MA143
Calculus for Engineers I
PH221
Elements of Physics I
PH222
Elements of Physics II
Support Courses
CS101
Intro, to Microcomputer Applications
Freshman Composition
EN110
EN205
Technical Report Writing
SD101
Fund, of Speech Communication
Social Science Elective
Choose Tech Electives from:
CH108
Applied Chemistry
ET175
Applied Electronics
MA207
Statistics
MA208
Statistical Applications for
Quality Control
ME110
Manufacturing Processes I
ME115
Manufacturing Processes II
ME141,2,3 Computer-Aided Drafting and
Geometric Dimensioning
and Tolerancing (CAD &amp; GD&amp;T)
MT215
Design for Manufacturing

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4
4
4
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
3

SPRING

FALL
First Year
EG101 Intro, to Engineering
EN110 Freshman Composition
MA140 Precalculus Mathematics
Tech Elective

CS101
MA143

Intro, to Microcomputer Appl.
Calculus for Engineers I
Social Science
Tech Elective

3
4
3
13-14

1
3
3
4
4

Second
EN205
ET110
PH221

Year
Technical Report Writing
Applied Electricity &amp; PLC
Elements of Physics I
Tech Electives

3
4
4

SD101
MT225
PH222

Fund, of Speech Communication
Statics &amp; Strength of Materials
Elements of Physics II
Tech Electives

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�Health Fitness Specialist
See College of Natural
and Health Sciences, page 273.

Associate’s Degree

Program Description:
This degree prepares you for entrylevel positions in the health and
fitness industry. Specific course
work and experiences prepare you
to be certified by the American
College of Sports Medicine as an
Exercise Leader^1 or an Exercise
Test Technologist^, as well as
certification by the National
Strength and Conditioning Asso­
ciation as a Certified Personal
Trainer. Students develop fitness
assessment skills with current
technologies employed for anthro­
pometric, cardiovascular and
metabolic functioning.

Career Choices:
Personal Fitness Trainer
Exercise Test Technologist

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employed in the fitness industry to
assess fitness status of clients and
prescribe physical activity and
exercise to improve fitness param­
eters.
Exercise Test Technologist —
employed in clinical settings to
assist in administering fitness
testing activities with individuals
suffering from a medical condition
under the direction of medical
staff.

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First Year
EN110 Freshman Composition
BL121 Human Anatomy &amp; Physiology I
PY101 Introduction to Psychology
CS101 Intro, to Microcomputer Applications
ES140 Health Fitness

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4
4
3
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SD101
BL122
CH104
ES141
ES295
RA150
HE181

Fund, of Speech Communication
Human Anatomy &amp; Physiology II
Life Chemistry I
Introduction to Movement
Practicum
Individual Physical Fitness
First Aid

3
4
3
3

1
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Second Year
ES268 Fitness Evaluation I — Field Tests
2
ES248 Psychology of Sport and
Performance and Coaching
3
ES262 Exercise Physiology I
3
ES230 Athletic Training I
3
2
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RC280
EN210
ES295
ES275
RC105
ES390

Readiness in Games, Activities and
Sports
Research Paper Process
Practicum
Nutrition for Sport and Exercise
Performance
Program Development and
Leadership in Recreation
and Leisure Services
Recreation Leader Apprenticeship
Elective

3
3

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2
3
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General Education Requirements (19 credits)
CS101
Intro, to Microcomputer Applications 3
3
EN110
Freshman Composition
3
EN210
Research Paper Process
3
SD101
iFund, of Speech Communication
Introduction to Psychology
4
PY101
3
Elective
(31 credits)
Departmental Requirements
3
ES140
Health Fitness
3
ES141
Introduction to Movement
3
ES230
Athletic Training I
ES248
Psychology of Sport and
3
Performance and Coaching
3
ES262
Exercise Physiology I
ES268
Fitness Evaluation I - Field Tests
2
ES275
Nutrition for Sport and Exercise
2
Performance
1
Practicum
ES295
1
ES295
Practicum
Recreation Leader
ES390
1
Apprenticeship
1
Individual Physical Fitness
RA150
Program Development and
RC105
Leadership in Recreation
3
and Leisure Services
Readiness in Games,
RC280
3
Activities and Sports
2
ES
Elective
Required
BL121
BL122
CH104
HE181

Support
(12 credits)
Human Anatomy &amp; Physiology I
4
Human Anatomy &amp; Physiology N
4
Life Chemistry I
3
1
First Aid
62
Minimum Credits for Degree

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�Internet/Network Specialist
See College of Engineering
and Mathematics, page 259.

Associate’s Degree

Program Description:

Career Description:

This degree provides you with
knowledge in the use of computer
networks as they apply to commer­
cial and industrial enterprises.
You will be prepared to analyze
the needs of a user, to design a
computer network system to
satisfy those needs, and to modify
and maintain the network environ­
ment relative to both hardware
and software.

Information Technology Special­
ist — works in an IT group at a
large company, research institute
or school.

Most organizations make use of
the Internet and the World Wide
Web. You will use state-of-the art
software tools to prepare you to
meet the growing needs of the
business world.

Network Analyst— designs,
installs, maintains, troubleshoots
and administers local area network
systems.
Webmaster — designs and creates
Web pages, manages Web server
software and consults with clients
about WWW needs.

Career Choices:
Information Technology Specialist
Network Analyst
Webmaster

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Departmental Courses
CS103
Survey of Computer Science
3
CS105
Intro, to Computer Programming 3
CS106
Advanced Web Page Design and
3
Web Site Administration
CS211
3
Database Applications
CS221
3
Computer Networks
CS271
Network Hardware and Software
3
CS281
Network Design and Implementation 3
CS290
Independent Study in Computer
4
Science
Support Courses
(21 credits)
DP163
Troubleshooting and Repair of
3
Personal Computers
BA105
3
Business Math
EN110
3
Freshman Composition
EN205
3
Technical Report Writing
BA121
3
Introduction to Business
BA231
3
Business Communications
SD101
Fund, of Speech Communication
3
Free Electives
General Education Electives
Total Credits in Program

10
6

SPRING

FALL
First Year
CS103 Survey of Computer Science
CS105 Intro to Computer Programming
EN110 Freshman Composition
BA105 Business Math
Free Elective

3
3
3
4
3
16

Second Year
CS211 Database Applications
CS271 Network Hardware &amp; Software
CS281 Network Design and Implementation
EN205 Technical Report Writing
Free Elective

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3
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CS106

Advanced Web Page Design and
Web Site Administration
DP163 Troubleshooting and Repair of
Personal Computers
BA121
Introduction to Business
SD101 Fund, of Speech Communication
Gen. Ed. Elective
CS221
CS290
BA231

Computer Networks
Independent Studies in CS
Business Communications
Gen. Ed. Elective
Free Elective

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�Legal Assistant Studies
See College of Arts, Letters
and Social Sciences, page 235.

Associate’s Degree

Career Choices:
Litigation Legal Assistant
Corporate Legal Assistant
Criminal Law Legal Assistant
Governmental Legal Assistant
Real Estate Legal Assistant
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good verbal and written
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detail orientation and
good organizational skills?
a well-established set of ethics?
self-motivation, initiative and a
positive outlook?
good human relation skills?
an ability to think logically?
a willingness to learn new skills
and to be challenged?

Program Description:

Career Description:

The legal assistant profession is
one of the occupations projected to
grow the fastest through the year
2005 according to the U.S. Depart­
ment of Labor. A legal assistant (or
paralegal) is a valued member of
the legal team and works under the
supervision of attorneys.

Litigation Legal Assistant conducts legal, factual and com­
puterized research; drafts legal
pleadings and documents; inter­
views clients and witnesses;
investigates, gathers and organizes
case information; assists at trial.

This program is designed to train
qualified legal assistants capable of
working in a variety of areas of the
law and in a variety of work
environments. Consequently, the
role and job duties of a legal
assistant vary depending on the
areas of law and work environ­
ment in which a legal assistant is
employed. Such diversity, varied
challenges, and employment
possibilities are what makes the
legal assistant profession so
interesting and rewarding.
There are four different degrees or
offerings in legal assistant studies.
They are as follows: (1) a four-year
baccalaureate degree in legal
assistant studies with an emphasis
in legal administration, criminal
law, personal injury, labor law,
legislative/constitutional law or a
selected minor as approved by the
legal assistant studies coordinator;
(2) a two-year associate's degree in
legal assistant studies; (3) a post­
baccalaureate (one-year) certificate
in legal assistant studies (which is
available to students who already
have a bachelor's degree in some
other discipline and wish to make
a career change or advancement);
or (4) a minor in legal assistant
studies which can complement
various majors (and may also be
helpful to students who are plan­
ning on attending law school). The
requirements for these programs
are based upon the guidelines of
the National Association of Legal
Assistants.

Corporate Legal Assistant - drafts
and/or analyzes various legal
documents; attends meetings,
negotiations or closings; performs
legal and factual research; monitors
compliance with applicable indus­
try regulations; assists attorneys
with preparation for collective
bargaining, contract negotiations,
administrative hearings or trials.
Criminal Law Legal Assistant conducts comprehensive inter­
views of defendants, law enforce­
ment, victims, and/or witnesses;
performs case and field investiga­
tions; locates and coordinates
usage of applicable experts;
prepares motions, briefs or other
legal documents; acts as a litigation
assistant during trial and any appeal.
Governmental Legal Assistant works as an immigration specialist;
civil rights analyst; environmental
protection specialist; mediation
specialist; legislative analyst;
workers compensation claims
examiner, etc. (even the White
House has employed legal assis­
tants).
Real Estate Legal Assistant conducts title searches; drafts real
estate closing documents; monitors
compliance with title, survey,
disclosure and/or regulatory
requirements; schedules and
participates in real estate closings.
Note: The above career descriptions are
only a sampling of the numerous
avenues available to legal assistants.
See next page for additional employ­
ment listings.

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�Legal Assistant
Studies
Associate’s Degree
For this degree, students must complete the
courses below, the general education requirements
for associate’s degrees and electives to total 64
credits.
Students completing the associate’s degree in le­
gal assistant studies may conveniently continue
their education in a bachelor's degree in legal as­
sistant studies or other fields such as business
administration, human services or political sci­
ence. Those interested in this option should con­
sult the legal assistant studies advisor/coordinator.
Required
BA254
BA255
CJ319
EN110
EN210
EN205
EN215
LA102

LA125
LA140
LA150
LA202
LA250
LA320
LA321
LA322
0A119
PS110
SD101

Courses
(53 credits)
Business Law I
3
3
Business Law II
3
Substantive Criminal Law
3
Freshman Composition
Research Paper Process
or
3
3
Technical Report Writing
or
Intro, to Literature &amp; Research
3
Legal Research and Case
3
Analysis
Civil Litigation and Procedure
4
Personal Injury Litigation &amp;
3
Investigative Techniques
Legal Assistant Profession
3
&amp; Ethical Considerations
3
Legal Writing &amp; Analysis
Law Office Management,
3
Systems &amp; Technology
3
Real Estate Law
Family Law
2
3
Probate Law and Procedure
4
Accounting Procedures
Intro, to American
4
Government &amp; Politics
Fund, of Speech Communication
3

(2-3 credits)
Cognate Required
CSI01
Intro, to Microcomputer Applications
or
DP225
Word Processing Techniques
or
DP151
Applied Computer Applications
General Education
(6 credits)
General education courses are to be chosen from
approved lists as set forth in University Catalog at
the time student commenced enrollment and shall
be selected from the following areas: statistics,
aesthetics, cultural diversity, social science, and/
or natural science.
Electives
(2-3 credits)**
Electives are to be chosen in consultation with
advisor.
Mathematics Competency
See University Catalog as to how math competency
can be satisfied.

* » Note: Students may wish to apply some elec­

tive credits to the Legal Assistant Internship and
Professional Development Seminar (LA299) in
their sophomore year.

FALL
First Year
EN110 Freshman Composition*
LA102 Legal Research &amp; Case Analysis
LA150 Legal Assistant Profession &amp;
Ethical Considerations
SD101 Fund, of Speech Communication
0A119 Accounting Procedures

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LA125
LA140

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3

PS110

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Personal Injury Litigation
&amp; Investigative Techniques
Intro, to American Government
and Politics
Cognate
Gen. Ed.

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3
4
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Second Year
EN210 Research Paper Process
or
EN205 Technical Report Writing
or
EN215 Intro, to Literature &amp; Research
LA202 Legal Writing &amp; Analysis
LA320 Real Estate Law
LA321 Family Law
BA254 Business Law I
CJ319 Substantive Criminal Law

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3
3
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3

LA322
BA255
LA250

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Probate Law and Procedure
3
Business Law II
Law Office Management, Systems
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3
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government
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real estate offices and title
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insurance companies
special interest groups
prosecutor and public defender
offices
educational institutions
financial service organizations
credit and collection agencies
service, consulting
or publishing companies

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�Liberal Arts
See General Education
Requirements, page 71.

Associate of Arts

Career Choices:
Computer Operator
Manager

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Career Descriptions:

This degree is offered to students
who complete general education
requirements, any minor* presently
offered by the University, and free
electives for a total of 62 credits
hours (minimum). Consult depart­
mental offerings for requirements
of a minor and electives.

Computer Operator — oversees
operation of computer hardware
systems; anticipates problems
before they occur as well as repair
problems; maintains security;
troubleshoots; networks; and
maintains large databases.

Courses selected for credits toward
the general education requirements
may be, at the discretion of the
department offering the minor,
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for employment purposes?

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minor, contact the department
which offers it in order to be
assigned an advisor. The depart­
ment offering your minor will both
advise you and conduct your
degree audit before graduation.

Manager — maintains efficiency
and profitability; implements
programs for budgeting; sets goals
and objectives; and oversee general
managers and other staff.
Supervisor — performs adminis­
trative tasks; supervises staff; sets
standards; meets deadlines;
conducts performance evaluations;
and interviews prospective em­
ployees.

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�Liberal Arts
Liberal Arts
Associate of Arts
General education requirements
for the liberal arts associate's
degree include classes in commu­
nication skills, mathematics,
computer literacy, aesthetics,
cultural diversity, social science
and natural science.

General Education —
for new students entering
fall 1997 or later
Transfer students are under the
old general education require­
ments if they entered before fall,
2000.
Communication Skills
EN 110
Select one course from the folloiuing
three courses: EN205, EN210, EN215
SD101
Mathematics — Mathematics or
statistics course at 100 level or
higher with grade of C- or higher
— BA211, BL280, CJ345, MA110,
MA207, MA308, MA309, PS211,
PY210, SO302
Computer literacy — CS101
Aesthetics — HU251
Elective, including courses in
specialized areas, e.g., art, music,
world civilization and courses
representing non-western works
and/or women (3 or 4 credits):
AT250, AT251, FR360, FR370,
HU252, HU256, HU261, HU262,
HU490, MU110, MU111, MU112,
MU113, MU 140, MU141, MU160,
MU161, MU220, MU221, MU250,
MU251, NA240

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First Year
EN110 Freshman Composition
Social Science Elective
Mathematics or Statistics
Minor Course
Minor Course

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Social Science Elective
Natural Science Elective
Minor Course
Minor Course

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3

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16-18
Second Year
EN205 Technical Report Writing
or
EN210 Research Paper Process
or
EN215 Intro, to Literature and Research
HU251 Humanities
Natural Science Elective
Minor Course
Minor Course

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3-4
4
3

Intro, to Microcomputer Applications 3
3-4
Aesthetic
3-4
Cultural Diversity
3
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Elective
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Cultural Diversity — One course
from: BA308, ES450, EV285,
GG306, HE328, HS230, HS361,
HS371, HU255, ID300 - (compo­
nent) to be taken with one offering
of UN103; MU260, NA225, NA230,
NA235, PS160, PS331, PS334,
PS340, RC450, SO103, S0213,
S0225, S0226, S0321, TE250,
UN103 (to be taken with ID300.
Social Science — Two social
science courses (6 to 8 credits);
EC201, EC202, EC208, EC209,
EC302, GG201, GG302, GG321,
GG360, HS101, HS102, HS131,
HS132, HS235, HS301, HS302,
HS310, HS315, HS316, HS331,
HS332, NA320, PS110, PS160,
PY101, SO101, SOI02, S0113.
Natural Science — Two natural
science courses associated with
labs (8 Credits); BL105, BL109,
BL122, BL204, CH105, CH108,
CH115, CH116, GE111, GE112,
GG106, GG108, NS102, NS103/104,
NS110, NS119, PH221, PH231.

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and Mathematics, page 259.

Associate of
Applied Science

Program Description:
The machine tool technology
program prepares you for entrylevel positions in a wide range of
manufacturing fields. It combines
a strong hands-on component,
technical skills training, and
applied problem solving. In
addition, students develop the
writing and communication skills
necessary in the field. As a "1+1"
program, it allows you to complete
a significant proportion of your
course work while still enrolled at
the Sault Area Career Center.

Career Choices:
Tool Room Machinist
Shop Floor Machinist
Production Machinist
Job Shop Machinist
Machine Repair Mechanic
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Entry-level Quality Technician

Career Descriptions:
Tool Room Machinist — Special­
izes in sharpening cutters, operat­
ing drills, mills, and lathes and
building small fixtures and dies.

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Performs initial quality audits.

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TC192 On-Site Internship
Second Year
ME140 Computer-Aided Drafting and
Geometric Dimensioning and
Tolerancing (CAD and GD&amp;T)
ME110 Manufacturing Processes I
TC210 Graphical Problem
SS
Social Science Elective
HE181 First Aid
EN110 Freshman Composition

Job Shop Machinist — Makes
drawings from sketches, deter­
mines customer needs and pro­
duces parts for customers.

Entry-level CAD-CAM Operator
— Runs CNC equipment,

enjoy working with your hands?

FALL
First Year (common)
TC191
Class Internship
TC192 On-Site Internship
Industrial Math (or equivalency)
TC110 Industrial Safety

Production Machinist — Sets up
and operates specialized equip­
ment for mass production.

Machine Repair Mechanic — Sets
up and repairs broken equipment,
performs preventive and sched­
uled maintenance, and calibrates
equipment after repairs.

Student Profile:

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and operates drills, mills, lathes
shapers and other manufacturing
equipment.

SPRING
4
2
4
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12

TC191
TC192
TC118
CS101

Class Internship
4
On-Site Internship
2
Drafting
3
Intro, to Microcomputer Applications _2
12

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4
3
2
3

ME115
MT215
MT265
TC135

Manufacturing Processes II
Design for Manufacturing
Quality Engineering
Assembly Drawing
Elective

3
3
3
3
4

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�Manufacturing Engineering
Technology
See College of Engineering
and Mathematics, page 259.

Program Description:

Career Descriptions:

The manufacturing engineering
technology associate's degree
program prepares you to work
with traditional and modern
manufacturing equipment and
methods in today's high-tech
manufacturing environment.
Graduates will have theoretical
and practical knowledge in tradi­
tional manufacturing processes
such as turning, milling, foundry
and welding along with newer
technologies such as robotics, CAD
(computer-aided drafting), and
CAM (computer-aided manufac­
turing).

The manufacturing industry is
experiencing high growth while
becoming more scientific or "hightech." Both factors have resulted
in a high demand for individuals
with modern, computer-based
manufacturing skills. Typical job
categories for graduates of this
program are robot programmer,
manufacturing technician, systems
programmer, mechanical techni­
cian, CAD draftsman, CAM
programmer/operator, and electro­
mechanical maintenance engineer.

Throughout the program, students
acquire cross-discipline skills in
manufacturing, computer applica­
tions, electronics and mechanical
technology that are in high de­
mand in industry.

Associate’s Degree

Career Choices:
Robot Programmer
Manufacturing Technician
Systems Programmer
Mechanical Technician
CAD Draftsman
CAM Programmer/Operator

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and electrical-mechanical topics?
a willingness to learn
additional math topics?
verbal and written
communication skills?

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�Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Manufacturing
Engineering
Technology
Associate's Degree
Departmental Requirements

(64 Credits)

Engineering and Engineering Technology Courses
4
EE125
Digital Fundamentals
4
ET110
Applied Electricity &amp; PLC
4
ET175
Applied Electronics
Manufacturing Processes I
3
ME110
3
ME115
Manufacturing Processes II
ME141.2.3 Computer-Aided Drafting and
Geometric Dimensioning and
Tolerancing (CAD and GD&amp;T)
4
ME275
Engineering Materials
3
MT225
Statics and Strength of Materials 3
RS280
Robotics Technology
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MA140
Precalculus Mathematics
MA207
Principles of Statistical Methods
MA208
Statistical Applications for
Quality Control
PH221 Elements of Physics I
CH108 Applied Chemistry

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3

FALL
First Year
MA092 Intermediate Algebra*
(4)
or
3
Social Science Elective*
ME110 Manufacturing Processes I
3
ME141,2,3 Computer-Aided Drafting and
Geometric Dimensioning and
Tolerancing {CAD and GD&amp;T)
4
EN110 Freshman Composition
3
CS101 Intro, to Microcomputer Applications _J
16
Second
PH221
ET110
MA207
MA208

Year
Elements of Physics I
Applied Electricity &amp; PLC
Principles of Statistical Methods
Statistical Applications for
Quality Control
RS280 Robotics Technology

4
4
3
1

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SPRING
ME115
EN205
MA140
CH108

Manufacturing Processes II
Technical Report Writing
Precalculus Mathematics
Applied Chemistry

3
3
5

_4
15

MT225
ME275
SD101
ET175
EE125

Statics &amp; Strength of Materials
3
3
Engineering Materials
Fund, of Speech Communication 3
4
Applied Electronics
Digital Fundamentals
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Total credits required to complete associate degree = 64
*Students placed in MA092 should take the social science elective in the summer or later in the
curriculum.

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4

Support Courses
CS101
Intro, to Microcomputer Applications 3
EN110
Freshman Composition
3
EN205 Technical Report Writing
3
SD101
Fund, of Speech Communication
3
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�Natural Resources Technology
Sec College of Natural
and Health Sciences, page 273.

Program Description:

Career Description:

The natural resources technology
program stresses the acquisition of
field skills necessary for success in
a natural resources center, as well
as the theoretical foundations for
these skills. This practical knowl­
edge is enriched by course materi­
als which emphasize communica­
tion skills along with the links
between society, economics, policy
and the natural resource base. This
program can be taken as a stand
alone two-year program, can
constitute the first half of the
bachelor of science in parks and
recreation management, or it can
be used in conjunction with a
three-year criminal justice program
to prepare a student for a career in
conservation law. The natural
resource technology program can
also serve as a convenient stepping
stone into the Fisheries &amp; Wildlife
program.

Natural Resource Technician —
Forestry, wildlife, fisheries and
park technicians are responsible for
data collection and other hands-on
work in either the public or private
sector.

All natural resource technology
students are strongly encouraged
to participate in at least one
summer's worth of work or volun­
teer experience in the natural
resource field to gain the profes­
sional experience and contacts they
will need to begin their careers.
Continuing education to
bachelor's degree program — The
high degree of competition in the
natural resource field makes the
pursuit of a bachelor's degree
highly desirable. Programs which
join well with the NRT degree are
the parks and recreation manage­
ment degree, the fisheries &amp;
wildlife degree and the 2+3 crimi­
nal justice degree programs. These
programs lead to careers such as
conservation officer, park natural­
ist, expedition leader, guide or
recreation specialist.

Associate’s Degree

Career Choices:
Natural Resource Technician
Forestry, Wildlife, Parks

Students are required to take sufficient elective
credits to reach the minimum of 62 semester
credits needed for graduation.
Biology , Chemistry and Environmental
(29 Credits)
Science Requirements
1
BL102
Careers in Natural Resources
BL140
Introduction to Fisheries &amp; Wildlife 1
3
BL130
Remote Sensing
4
BL230
Introduction to Soils
BL240
Natural History of Vertebrates
3
4
BL284
Principles of Forestry
3
BL286
Watershed Management
4
CH108
Applied Chemistry
3
EV230
Introduction to GIS
3
NS103
Environmental Science

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Intro, to Microcomputer Applications 3
CS101
3
Freshman Composition
EN110
3
Technical Report Writing
EN205
1
HE 181 First Aid
3
MA111 College Algebra
Introduction to Recreation and
RC101
3
Leisure Services
SD101
Fund, of Speech Communication
3
TC140
Outdoor Construction/Landscaping 3
2
TC111
Small Engine Mechanic

FALL
First Year
1
BL140 Intro, to Fisheries &amp; Wildlife
3
EN110 Freshman Composition
3
NS103 Environmental Science
1
BL102 Careers in Natural Resources
CS101 Intro, to Microcomputer Applications 3
RC101 Intro, to Recreation &amp; Leisure
Services
_2
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Second
BL230
BL240
TC140
EN205

Year
4
Introduction to Soils
Natural History of Vertebrates
3
Outdoor Construction/Landscaping 3
3
Technical Report Writing
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written communication skills?

SPRING
BL130
CH108
SD101
HE181
MA111

Intro, to Remote Sensing
Applied Chemistry
Fund, of Speech Communication
First Aid
College Algebra
Elective

3
4
3

1
3

_2

17

BL286 Watershed Management
BL284 Principles of Forestry
Elective
TC111 Small Engine Mechanics
EV230 Intro to Geographical Information
Systems (GIS)

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4
3
2

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15

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See College of Business
and Economics, page 257.

Associate’s Degree

Program Description:
This program is designed for those
seeking careers in an office setting.

Career Choices:
Administrative Assistant
Secretary
Office Manager
Clerk

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Office Administrator/Administra­
tive Assistant — provides support
services in keyboarding, transcrib­
ing, collecting, preparing and
recording report information;
operating office business machines;
and a variety of office duties.

Students are trained on a variety of
computer application software
packages and formats. Strong
personal skills are emphasized.
Good basic writing skills are
required. The majority of com­
puter-based classes are taught in
the School of Business and Eco­
nomics computer lab using current
computer technology. See page 258
regarding the accreditation for this
program.

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Office Manager — maintains
efficiency and profitability; imple­
ments budgets; motivates workers;
sets goals and objectives.

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EN110
Freshman Composition
EN210
Research Paper Process
or
EN215
Intro, to Literature &amp; Research
SD101
Fund, of Speech Communication
General Education Electives
Departmental Requirements
BA226
Records Management
BA231
Business Communications
Introduction to Business
BA121
BA105
Business Mathematics
DP120
Operating Systems, Trouble­
shooting and Internet Basics
Word Processing, Database,
DP121
Spreadsheets, Graphics
Presentations
Spreadsheets
DP151
DataBase
DP151
Desktop Publishing
DP241
Word Processing Techniques
DP225
Keyboarding/Document Formatting
0A111
Keyboard Skillbuilding
0A112
Document Formatting II
0A113
Principles of Accounting I
AC132
or
Accounting Procedures
0A119
Automated Office Systems
OA235

Secretary — performs and coordi­
nate office duties; schedules
appointments; maintains files,
takes dictation; types letters; makes
travel arrangements; contacts
clients; and operates office equip­
ment.

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Clerk — performs many duties
including payroll, auditing,
accounts receivable and payable;
maintains files; types correspon­
dence; operates office equipment.
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MN365
MK281
BA261
FN245
BA254

Electives
Human Resource Management
Marketing Principles &amp; Strategy
Business Skills
Principles of Finance
Business Law I

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3
1-3
3
3

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that at least 64 semester credits have been earned.

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3
3
3
3

FALL
First Year
0A111 Keyboarding/Document Formatting I 3
DP160 Operating Systems
3
EN110 Freshman Composition
3
BA105 Business Mathematics
3
DP120 Operating systems, Troubleshooting
and Internet Basics
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3
2
2
3
2
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3
4
3

Second Year
EN210 Research Paper Process
or
EN215 Intro, to Literature &amp; Research
DP225 Word Processing Techniques
0A119 Accounting Procedures
or
AC132 Principles of Accounting I
DP250 Desktop Publishing and
Presentation Design
General Education Elective
Electives

SPRING
0A112
0A113
DP121
SD101
BA121

Keyboard Skillbuilding
Document Formatting II
Word Processing, Database
Spreadsheets, Graphics
Presentations
Fund, of Speech Communication
Introduction to Business
Designated Business Elective

3
2

BA231
0A235
BA226

4
DP151
DP151

Business Communications
Automated Office Systems
Records Management
General Education elective
Spreadsheets
DataBase

3
3

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�Paramedic Technology
See College of Natural
and Health Sciences, page 273.

Program Description:

Career Description:

Paramedics are trained to aggres­
sively manage all types of emer­
gency situations by providing
scene control, emergency medical
care and patient transport to a
medical facility or trauma center.
The paramedic is an integral part
of the health care team, serving as
an extension of the hospital emer­
gency department. Paramedics
provide a variety of skilled func­
tions in the pre-hospital phase of
patient care, often the most critical
period of care. The professional
paramedic is highly motivated and
qualified by education and certifi­
cation to provide pre-hospital care
under the supervision of a physi­
cian director of the Emergency
Medical Service System.

Emergency Paramedic — works in
the pre-hospital setting, providing
emergency care and scene manage­
ment in all types of emergency
situations.

Emergency Paramedic

Public Safety Officer — works in
the community, providing emer­
gency care, fire/rescue and law
enforcement services to the general
public.

Hospital Technician

Hospital Technician — works in
the hospital or trauma center
setting, providing staff support
services in critical care areas
including the emergency depart­
ment and critical care/intensive
care units.

Year
Emergency Pharmacology I
Advanced Emergency Care I
Emergency Cardiology I
Advanced Skills and Situations I
Paramedic Clinical I
Life Chemistry II

Firefighter-Paramedic
Public Safety Officer

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(26 credits)
Emergency Pharmacology I
2
HE211
Emergency Pharmacology II
2
HE212
Advanced Emergency Care I
4
HE251
Advanced Emergency Care II
4
HE252
2
Emergency Cardiology I
HE261
Emergency Cardiology II
2
HE262
HE284
Advanced Skills and Situations I
3
HE285
Advanced Skills and Situations II
3
HE297
2
Paramedic Clinical I
2
HE298
Paramedic Clinical II

SPRING
3
4
2
3
4

EN210
BL122
CH104
HE191

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Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4
3
Life Chemistry I
Prehospital Emergency Care II
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HE211
HE251
HE261
HE284
HE297
CH105

Career Choices

Firefighter-Paramedic — works in
civilian or private setting, provid­
ing fire suppression, rescue opera­
tions and emergency care.

This program is designed to allow
current fire science and public
safety students to earn a minor and
obtain their paramedic certifica­
tion; it also allows students to
obtain paramedic certification
without committing to a four-year
degree. Students can be certified as
an Emergency Medical TechnicianBasic after the first year with little
or no previous training; and as a
Paramedic at the end of the second
year. Graduates will be eligible to
challenge state and/or national
licensure examination for both
EMT-Basic and paramedic license.
FALL
First Year
EN110 Freshman Composition
BL121
Human Anatomy and Physiology I
HE101 Intro, to Medical Terminology
SD101 “
Fund, of Speech Communication
HE190 Prehospital Emergency Care I

Associate's Degree

2
4
2
3
2
4

17

HE212
HE252
HE262
HE285
HE298
HE232

Emergency Pharmacology II
Advanced Emergency Care II
Emergency Cardiology II
Advanced Skills and Situations
Paramedic Clinical II
Pathophysiology

2
4
2
3
2

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Health Science
(12 credits)
2
Intro, to Medical Terminology
HE101
4
HE190
Prehospital Emergency Care I
3
Prehospital Emergency Care II
HE191
3
HE232
Pathophysiology
General Education
(9 credits)
3
EN110
Freshman Composition
EN210
Research Paper Process
3
SD101
Fund, of Speech Communication
3
(15 credits)
Other Disciplines
BL121
Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4
BL122
Human Anatomy and Physiology il 4
CH104
Life Chemistry I
3
4
CH105
Life Chemistry II
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�Personal Computer Specialist
See College of Business
and Economics, page 257.

Program Description:

Career Choices
Computer Sales/Installer
Network Installer
and Maintenance Worker

Career Description:

Personal computers of today
outperform the mainframe com­
puters of a generation ago at a
fraction of the cost. This
associate's degree trains individu­
als to assist personal computer
users. They will be able to as­
semble, upgrade, maintain,
troubleshoot, and repair personal
computers. Computer skill courses
are combined with general educa­
tion business courses. See page 258
regarding this program's accredita­
tion.

Associate’s Degree

Computer professionals are in
demand by businesses of all sizes
to assemble, upgrade, maintain .
and repair the personal computers
which are on virtually on every
office desk. The PC specialist is
also working in the area of peer-topeer and client-server local area
networks as well as in configuring
systems for maximum efficiency of
the systems. PC specialists fre­
quently install and operate user
application software packages as
well as train individuals in the use
of these programs.

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DP250

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DP263
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BA254
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CS281
FN242
FN245
MK281
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Keyboarding/Document Formatting I
Word Processing Techniques
Desktop Publishing and
Presentation Design
Personal Computers
Network Operating Systems
Storage, Protection &amp; Recovery
of PC

3
2
3
3
3

or Computer Science Electives
9
Introduction to Business
3
Business Law I
3
Intro, to Computer Programming
3
Advanced Web Page Design and
Web Site Administration
3
Network Hardware and Software
3
Network Design and Implementations
Personal Finance
3
Principles of Finance
3
Marketing Principles and Strategy 3

Computer Sales/Installer — sells
and installs computers; maintains
current knowledge in advancement
of today's computers; installs
hardware and software.
Network Installer and Mainte­
nance Worker — installs hardware
and software; provides networking
capabilities; troubleshoots; main­
tains computers to prevent prob­
lems.

62 credits

General education requirements
15 credits
EN110
Freshman Composition
3
EN210
Research Paper Process
or
3
EN215 Intro, to Literature &amp; Research
SD101
Fund, of Speech Communication
3
General Education Electives
6
Department Requirements
37 credits
0A119 Accounting Procedures
4
(or AC132 and AC133)
BA231
Business Communications
3
DP120 Operating Systems, Trouble­
shooting and Internet Basics
3
DP121
Word Processing, Database,
Spreadsheets, Graphics
3
Presentations
2
DP151
Spreadsheets
2
DP151
DataBase
DP160
Personal Computers Workstation
3
Operating Systems
DP163
Troubleshooting &amp; Repair
of Personal Computers
3

FALL
First Year
0A111 Keyboarding/Document Formatting I
EN110 Freshman Composition
Gen. Ed. Electives
DP120 Operating Systems, Troubleshooting
and Internet Basics
BA/CS Elective

SPRING
3
3
3

DP163

3

DP121

15

SD101

DP160

Troubleshooting and Repair
3
of Personal Computers
Personal Computer Workstation
3
Operating Systems
Word Processing, Database, Spread­
sheets, Graphics Presentations
3
Fund, of Speech Communication
3
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Gen. Ed. Electives

15

Second Year
DP225 Word Processing Techniques
EN210 Research Paper Process
or
EN215 Intro, to Literature &amp; Research
0A119 Accounting Procedures
DP250 Desktop Publishing and
Presentation Design
DP151 Spreadsheets
BA/CS Elective

2

BA231
DP260

3
DP263
4
3
2

DP151
BA/CS

Business Communications
Personal Computer Network
Operating Systems
Storage, Protection and
Recovery of Personal Computer
DataBase
Elective
Elective

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�Substance Abuse Prevention
and Treatment
See College of Arts, Letters
and Social Sciences, page 235.

Program Description:

Career Description:

This associate's degree program
provides training in substance
abuse counseling to prepare you
for paraprofessional roles in
hospitals, treatment centers and
substance abuse prevention
programs. Students are required to
be good role models for the clients
they will serve.

Paraprofessional Worker — works
in hospitals, treatment centers and
prevention programs. Assists
professionals in outpatient pro­
grams, assessment centers, detoxi­
fication units and residential
programs. May develop educa­
tional presentations and materials.

This associate's degree can be
completed in two years of full-time
study and requires an extensive
practicum placement. Practicum
placements may be completed
outside the local area. Placements
are available in hospitals, out
patient programs, assessment
centers, detoxification units, long­
term treatment centers, prevention
programs and specialized pro­
grams in schools or in corrections
settings. All placements require
the Fundamentals of Substance
Abuse Counseling credential. The
test for this credential is offered
through the Michigan Office of
Substance Abuse Services.

Substance Abuse Worker —
provides needed services for
persons suffering from a pathologi­
cal abuse of a variety of chemical
substances.
Corrections Worker — operates as
corrections officer within secure
correctional facilities to provide
clients with methods of changing
criminal behavior.

Associate’s Degree

Career Choices:
Paraprofessional Worker
Substance Abuse Worker
Corrections Workers
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Students completing the associate's
degree may apply to continue in
the B.S. in human services program
to qualify for entry-level counsel­
ing positions.
Students completing the associate's
degree in substance abuse preven­
tion and treatment may conve­
niently continue their education in
the bachelor's degree in human
services or other fields such as
psychology, sociology or correc­
tions. Students interested in these
options should consult the chair of
the appropriate discipline.

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Associate’s Degree

Fall
First Year
EN110 Freshman Composition*
BL105 Function of the Human Body
HM204 Introduction to Drug Abuse
PY101 Introduction to Psychology
Elective

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PY101
PY201
PY259
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Function of the Human Body
Freshman Composition
Research Paper Process
Fundamentals of Drug Abuse
Human Services Practicum
Alcohol Abuse Prevention &amp;
Treatment
Introduction to Psychology
Communication Skills in Counseling
Abnormal Psychology
Fundamental of Speech
Sociology of Sex
Addiction
Social Welfare Systems

Cognate- Required
S0225
Native Cultures of North America
or
Cultural Diversity
S0103
PY291
Group Counseling
or
PY391
Family Therapy

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9
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
3

Second
EN210
SD101
S0225

Year
Research Paper Process*
Fundamentals of Speech
Native Cultures of North America
or
S0103 Cultural Diversity
Electives

PY201
PY259
HM292

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BL 105
EN 110
EN 210
HM 204
HM 250
HM 292

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4
3
4

S0242
S0341

3
3

HM250
PY291

3

PY391
S0344

Communication Skills in Counseling 3
3
Abnormal Psychology
Alcohol Abuse Prevention
3
and Treatment
3
Sociology of Sex
Addiction
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Human Services Practicum
Group Counseling
or
Family Therapy
Social Welfare System

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�Technical Accounting
See College of Business
and Economics, page 257.

Associate’s Degree

Program Description:

Career Description:

This program is designed for those
who do not plan to go to college
for four years but desire a working
knowledge in the field of account­
ing. The program provides stu­
dents with knowledge in the
accounting techniques used in
business as well as knowledge of
economics, business law, data
processing and business communi­
cation. After completing this
program, you may transfer to the
four-year program without loss of
credits. See page 258 regarding
this program's accreditation.

Accounts Receivable/Payable
Clerk — posts details of transac­
tions; totals accounts and computes
interest charge; monitors loans.

Career Choices

Payroll Clerk — distributes and
collects time sheets; computes pay
including calculations of taxes,
insurances or payroll deductions;
maintains backup files. Payroll
clerks keep up with changes in tax
and deduction laws.

Accounts Receivable/
Payable Clerk
Payroll Clerk
Bookkeeper
Accounting Data Entry

Bookkeeper — handles all aspects
of financial transactions; records
debits and credits; compares
current and past balance sheets;
summarizes details of separate
ledgers; and prepares reports for
supervisors and managers.

Cost Accounting Clerk
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Departmental requirements
AC132
Principles of Accounting I
AC133
Principles of Accounting II
AC232
Intermediate Accounting I
AC233
Intermediate Accounting II
AC332
Cost Accounting I
AC421
Federal Taxation Accounting I
BA231
Business Communication
BA254
Business Law I
DP120
Operating Systems, Trouble­
shooting and Internet Basics
DP121
Word Processing, Database,
Spreadsheets, Graphics
Presentations
FN245
Principles of Finance
or
FN341
Managerial Finance

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good interpersonal skills?

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details of transactions; maintains
ledgers; accounts payable and
receivable; total, reconcile and
compute interest charges.

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information?

Accounting Data Entry — enters
data into computer; edits current
information; proofreads new
entries.

General Education Requirements
EC201
Prin. of Macroeconomics
or
EC202
Prin. of Microeconomics
EN110
Freshman Composition
EN210
Research Paper Process
or
EN215
Intro, to Literature &amp; Research
MA092
Intermediate Algebra
or
MA111
College Algebra
SD101
Fundamentals of Speech
General Education Elective

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4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3-4

Sufficient elective credits must be completed so
that at least 64 semester credits have been
earned.

FALL
First Year
AC132 Principles Accounting I
EN110 Freshman Composition
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DP120

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College Algebra*
Operating Systems, Troubleshooting
and Internet Basics
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AC232 Intermediate Accounting I
AC332 Cost Accounting I
AC421 Federal Taxation Accounting I
EN210 Research Paper Process
or
EN215 Intro, to Literature &amp; Research
FN245 Principles of Finance

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AC133
SD101
DP121

3
Business Law I
4
Principles of Accounting II
3
Fund, of Speech Communication
Word Processing, Database, Spread­
sheets, Graphics Presentations _2

16

AC233 Intermediate Accounting II
BA231 Business Communications
EC201 Prin. of Macroeconomics
or
EC202 Prin. of Microeconomics
General Education Elective
Electives

'College Algebra recommended; intermediate algebra required; MA092 credit does not apply toward
64 credits for degree.

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�Telecommunications
Engineering Technology
See College of Engineering
and Mathematics, page 259.

Associate’s Degree

Program Description:

Career Description:

64-Hour Program

The telecommunications engineer­
ing technology program is a twoyear, associate of science degree
program. This program will
prepare you to work in electronic
and computer systems in the fast­
growing telecommunications field.
The program includes both techni­
cal lecture classes and "hands-on"
laboratory sessions. The technical
instruction includes specialized
courses in electronics, computer
programming, computer networks
and modern communications
systems.

This program prepares students for
employment in the installation,
operation and maintenance of
electronic and data communica­
tions systems. Throughout the
program, students gain practical
skills with modern electronics,
communications and computer
network systems that are in
demand in business and industry.

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laboratory sessions.

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with your faculty advisor to select
appropriate elective courses based
upon your career interests. Gradu­
ates of this program who are
interested in applications of
telecommunications in industry
can easily transfer into the B.S.
manufacturing engineering tech­
nology program. Graduates who
are interested in management
positions can pursue additional
education in the B.S. engineering
management program.

Departmental Requirements
Engineering Technology
ET110
Applied Electricity &amp; PLC
ET240
Communications I
EE125
Digital Fundamentals
ET 175
Applied Electronics
Computer Networks
ET255
ET245
Communications II
Quality Engineering
MT265
or
MA207 Principles of Statistical Methods
Technical Electives

4
4
4
4
4
4
2
3
10

Mathematics and Science Courses
MA140 Precalculus Mathematics
PH221
Elements of Physics I
MA143 Calculus for Engineering I

5
4
4

Support Courses
EN110
Freshman Composition
CS101
Intro, to Microcomputer Applications
EN205
Technical Report Writing
SD101
Fund, of Speech Communication
Natural/Social Science Elective

3
3
3
3
3

FALL
First Year
EN110 Freshman Composition
3
ET110 Applied Electricity &amp; PLC
4
MA140 Precalculus Mathematics
5
CS101 Intro, to Microcomputer Applications _2
15
Second Year
Technical Elective*
PH221 Elements of Physics I*
MA143 Calculus for Engineering I
ET240 Communications I

4
4
4
4
16

SPRING
EN205
EE125
SD101
ET175
17

ET255
ET245
MA207

Technical Report Writing
Digital Fundamentals
Tech Elective*
Fund, of Speech Communication
Applied Electronics

3
4
3
3

Natural/Social Science Elective
Technical Elective*
Computer Networks
Communications II
Prin. of Statistical Methods

3
3
4
4

16

*lf you are seeking the engineering or manufacturing engineering technology track, replace the second
year courses with appropriate courses for that degree.

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�Information Processing
See College of Business
and Economics, page 257.

Program Description:

Career Description:

This program prepares you for
entry-level positions as a word
processor or receptionist. The
program develops other funda­
mental skills in communications,
computer applications and records
management. Requires minimum
of 32 credits.

Data Entry Clerk - provides data
entry for any organization.
Word Processor — prepares
documents.
Receptionist — a business frontdesk position which involves
greeting the public and
performing routine office duties.

Certificate

Career Choices:
Data Entry Clerk
Word Processor
Receptionist

Secretary — performs routine
office duties.
Computer Applications Specialist
— installs, operates and upgrades
various software applications; i.e.,
spreadsheet, database, graphs,
word processing and special-use
programs.

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BA105
0A111
DP225
DP120
SD101

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Freshman Composition
Business Mathematics
Keyboarding/Document
Formatting I
Word Processing Techniques
Operating Systems, Trouble­
shooting and Internet Basics
Fund, of Speech Communication

3
3
3
2
3
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BA226
0A112
0A113
DP151
DP151
DP121

3
Records Management
2
Keyboard Skillbuilding
3
Document Formatting II
2
Spreadsheets
2
DataBase
Word Processing, Database, Spread­
sheets, Graphics Presentations _2
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�International Studies
See College of Art, Letters
and Social Sciences, page 235.

Program Description:

Career Description:

This program can be completed in
three ways:

Certificate

International Business Manager —
Negotiates contracts and joint
ventures with foreign supplies and
buyers; works as a manager in a
foreign plant/office or in establish­
ing an operation in a foreign
country.

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Career Choices:

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International Business Manager
International Sales Representative
Foreign Relations Officer

Choose at lease one course from six of the follow­
ing categories to total a minimum of 32 credits.
Category 7, Foreign Language is required.

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BA308
Managing Cultural Differences
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International Economics
EC408
MK486
International Marketing
BA400
Special Topics: International
Strategic Management
3. Geography
GG302
Economics Geography
GG306
Cultural Geography
4. Political Science
PS411
U.S. Foreign Policy
PS420
Politics of the World Economy
PS331
Comparative Politics of Western
Europe and Russia
PS334
Middle East Politics
5. History
HS310
Russia
HS316
Europe in the 20th Century
HS361
Latin America
HS371
Far East Civilization
HS442
Diplomatic History of the U.S.

3
3
3
3

4
3
3
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4

6. Humanities
HU261
3
World Literature I
HU262 World Literature II
3
FR353
Business French I
3
3
FR354
Business French II
FR360
French Cultural Perspectives
3-4
SP305
Spanish Literature in Translation I 3
SP306
Spanish Literature In Translation II 3
JS105
Intensive Introductory Japanese
Language I
10
JS106
Intensive Introductory Japanese
Language II
10
JS201
Culture and Society of Japan I
3
JS202
Culture and Society of Japan II
3
4
JS301
Japanese Art and Culture I
4
JS302
Japanese Art and Culture II
7. Foreign Language
A minimum of two semesters
of a modern foreign language

Concurrently with a B.S. or
B.A. degree program
Post-baccalaureate program
Minor

The purpose of the certificate
program is to better prepare a
person to work with a morediverse workforce. The program is
designed to begin preparing
students for potential foreign work
assignments and improved
multicultural relations.
The international studies certifi­
cate/ minor is an interdisciplinary
program. Course substitutions to
meet your objectives in interna­
tional studies may be approved by
your academic advisor. As an
example, Canadian or American
courses might be approved as a
substitute for students from
countries other than Canada or the
U.S. Also, special topics courses
listed in the certificate curriculum
may change with future develop­
ment and additional international
courses.

International Sales Representa­
tive — Represents suppliers and
buyers for the purpose of selling
products and/or services; may
involve importing and exporting,
joint ventures or foreign sales
operations.
Foreign Relations Officer —
Works in a variety of governmental
or private-sector positions; negoti­
ates international programs and
international agreements; promotes
organizational interests in foreign
countries.

The listed courses may be taken
throughout a student's baccalaure­
ate program or as a one-year, post
graduate certificate. This program
features opportunities for students
to study in foreign countries and in
classes at Lake Superior State
University with international
faculty.

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Special Topics: study in a foreign country may be
used for up to eight credits of the Humanities and/
or Foreign Language credits.

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�Personal Computer Specialist
See College of Business
and Economics, page 257.

Certificate

Program Description:

Career Description:

This program provides the skills
necessary to assist personal com­
puter users with the assembly,
upgrade, maintenance and repair­
ing of personal computers. With
the additional courses in general
education and business, holders of
this certificate can obtain the
associate's degree. Requires a
minimum of 32 credits.

A variety of entry-level technical
positions serve the personal
computer user.
Computer Repair Technician —
works on computers, peripheral
equipment and word processing
systems; installs equipment; works
closely with electricians.
Network Technician — assists in
installation of computers; provides
networking capabilities; trouble­
shoots.

Career Choices:
Computer Repair Technician
Network Technician
Applications Specialist

Applications Specialist — pro­
vides assistance with computer
programs/software; installs
software.

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station Operating Systems
Troubleshooting and Repair
of Personal Computers
Freshman Composition
Keyboarding/Document
Formatting I
or
Word Processing Techniques
Operating Systems, Troubleshooting
and Internet Basics

3
3
3
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2’3

SPRING
DP260 Personal Computers
Network Operating Systems
3
DP263 Storage, Protection and
Recovery of Personal Computers
3
0A119 Accounting Procedures
4
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sheets, Graphics Presentations
3
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At least six semester hours of the required courses must be taken at LSSUfor a student to obtain these minors. The grade
point average for minors must be a Cor better. Teaching minors must be a 2.70 or higher.

FR351

Accounting-Finance
Total Credits Required:

24

Required Courses:
AC132 Principles of Accounting I
AC133 Principles of Accounting II
FN341
Managerial Finance
AC and FN Electives

4
4
4
12

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5
4

b)
CH225
CH226
CH231

4
4
4

3

CH351

Organic Chemistry I
Organic Chemistry II
Quantitative Analysis
or
Introductory Biochemistry

4

c)
CH220
CH351
CH352
CH353

Survey of Organic Chemistry
Introductory Biochemistry
Biochemistry II
Introductory Toxicology

4
4
3
3

4
4
4
4

4

4

4

This is an approved secondary teaching minor.
20

Total Credits Required:
Required Courses:
AT110 Fundamentals of Drawing
and Composition
AT111
Painting Composition and Design
AT210 Drawing, Painting and Composition
AT211
Graphic Arts, Watercolor and
Mixed Media
AT250 Art History &amp; Appreciation I
AT251 Art History &amp; Appreciation II

3
3
3
3
4
4

Biology
21 credits

Required Courses:
BL109 General Biology
BL110 General Zoology
BL111 General Botany
BL204 General Microbiology
BL337 General Ecology
BL
Biology Electives (200+ level)

4
2
2
4
3
6

Child Development
Total Credits Required:
Required Courses:
ED101 Foundations of Early Childhood
Education
ED105 Child Guidance &amp; Welfare
ED110 Curriculum Development and
Teaching Practices
ED111 Infants and Toddlers:
Developmental^ Appropriate
Practices
ED220 Early Childhood Literature
ED260 Practicum I
PY155 Lifespan Development
PY301 Exceptional Child and Adolescent
HE104 Nutrition for Early Childhood
HE181 First Aid

Business French
28
4
4
4
4

29

Required Courses:
SD201 Small Group Communication
or
SD225 Interpersonal Communication
SD211 Advanced Public Speaking
or
SD210 Business &amp; Professional Speaking
SD302 Argumentation &amp; Advocacy

EN321
SD308
SD325
SD416

Classical/Contemporary Rhetoric
or
Rhetoric &amp; Composition Theory
Communication Theory
Organizational Communication
Communication in Leadership

3
3
3
3

Students must complete 21 semester hours of
credit in addition to basic requirements of
composition and speech (SD101). This is an
approved teaching minor.

Computer Science
Total Credits Required:

21

Courses Required:
CS121 Principles of Programming
CS201 Data Structures &amp; Algorithms
CS205 Computer Organization and
Architecture
CS312 File &amp; Database Management
Plus three additional CS courses at the
300- or 400-level

3
3
3
3
9

Computer Science —
Teaching
Total Credits Required:
Required Courses:
CS105 Intro, to Computer Programming
CS121 Principles of Programming
CS201 Data Structures and Algorithms
CS211 Database Applications
CS205 Computer Architecture and
Organization
CS221 Computer Networks
TE445 Teaching Computer Science

3
3
3

Total Credits Required:

21
3
3
3
3
3
3
3

Corrections

3
3
4
3
3
3
1

Communication
Total Required Courses:

This is an approved secondary teaching minor.

Required Courses:
FR151 First Year French I
FR151 First Year French II
FR251 Second Year French I
FR252 Second Year French II

Chemistry

4
4
4

Art

Total Credits Required:

3
3
3

3

Anishinaabemowin/Ojibwe I
Anishinaabemowin/Ojibwe II
Second Year Anishinaabemowin/
Ojibwe Conversation I
NA202 Second Year Anishinaabemowin/
Ojibwe Conversation II
NA301 Anishinabe Oral and Recorded
Literature I
NA302 Anishinabe Oral and Recorded
Literature II
NA401 Seminar in Advanced Language
Studies I
NA402 Seminar in Advanced Language
Studies II

Total Credits Required:

3

And complete one of the following options:
a)I
CH220 Survey of Organic Chemistry
CH231 Quantitative Analysis
CH351 Introductory Biochemistry
or
CH232 Instrumental Analysis

30

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NA142
NA201

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FR353
FR354

Minimum Total Credits Required:
CH115 General Chemistry I
CH116 General Chemistry II

Anishinaabemowin/Oj ibwe
Language and Literature
Total Credits Required:
Required Courses:

FR352

SD307

Advanced Conversation and
Composition I
Advanced Conversation and
Composition II
Business French I
Business French II

21

3

Required Courses:
CJ110 Introduction to Corrections
CJ220 Institutional Corrections
CJ240 Community Based Corrections
CJ319 Substantive Criminal Law
Minimum of nine hours from:
(At least one must be 300-400)
CJ130 Client Relations in Corrections
CJ140 Correctional Client Growth
&amp; Development
CJ250 Correctional Law
CJ330 Correctional Casework
CJ355 Juvenile Justice

3

3
3
3
3

3
3
3
3
3

Counseling
Total Credits Required:

3

21

Required Courses:
PY155 Lifespan Development
PY201 Communication Skills in Counseling
PY396 Tests and Measurements*
S0344 Social Welfare Systems

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3
3
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BL105
PY259
S0338
PY291
PY391
PY240
PY385

Human Services Practlcum
Function of the Human Body**
**
Abnormal Psychology*
or
***
Deviance
Group Counseling
or
Family Therapy
Behavioral Management
or
Health Psychology

3
4

Total Credits Required:
3
3
3

**May count toward general education.
***May count toward SO/PY minor.

Early Childhood
Education — Teaching
28

3
3
3
4
3
3
4
3

Economics
Total Credits Required:

21

Required Courses:
EC201
Prin. of Macroeconomics
EC202 Prin. of Microeconomics
EC308 Intermediate Microeconomics
EC309 Intermediate Macroeconomics
EC
Electives

Required Courses:
AC132 Principles of Accounting I
AC133 Principles of Accounting II
EC201 Prin. of Macroeconomics
EC202 Prin. of Microeconomics
FN341 Managerial Finance
EC or FN Electives

4
4
3
3
4
10

Total Credits Required:

Note: Students seeking a BS degree in human
services will notice that there is considerable
overlap in the requirements for some of the skill
minors. You must complete the minimum
number of hours in each minor without
counting a course twice. If additional courses
must be taken to meet this requirement, select
from the following:
HM480 Grantwriting
3
3
PY217 Social Psychology
3
PY228 Organizational Behavior
PY240 Behavior Management
3
3
PY259 Abnormal Psychology
3
PY311 Learning &amp; Motivation
3
PY357 Personality Theory
PY383 Industrial Psychology
3
3
PY385 Health Psychology
3
PY457 Cognition
3
PY459 Physiological Psychology
3
S0214 Criminology
SO103 Cultural Diversity
3
3
S0242 Sociology of Sex
3
S0321 Sociology of Women
S0327 Sociology of Dying &amp; Death
3
3
S0338 Deviance

Required Courses
ED101 Foundations of Early Childhood
Education
ED110 Curriculum Development &amp;
Teaching Practices
ED220 Early Childhood Literature
ED260 Practicum I
or
ED261 Practicum II
ED420 Emergent Literacy
ED430 Directed Studies — Early
Childhood Education
ED450 Internship in Teaching Infant/
Toddler Preprimary Ed.
HE104 Nutrition for Early Childhood

28

Economics Teaching

Note: PY396 has a prerequisite of one of these
statistics courses: MA207, PY210 or SO302

Total Credits Required:

Economics-Finance

3
3
3
3
9

Required Courses:
EC201 Principles of Macroeconomics
ED202 Principles of Microeconomics
EC408 International Economics
FN242 Personal Finance
Electives from list below
BA403 Business, Government &amp; Society
EC304 Money, Banking &amp; Monetary
Policy
EC305 Public Finance
EC308 Intermediate Microeconomics
EC309 Intermediate Macroeconomics
MN451 Labor Law
MN469 Collective Bargaining
FN443 Insurance
FN448 Investment Strategy

Required Courses:
EN233 English Literature I
EN234 English Literature II
Fifteen (15) additional credits from the
following courses:
EN220 Advanced Composition
EN221 Creative Writing
EN231 American Literature I
EN232 American Literature II
EN235 Survey of Native American
Literature
EN320 Responding to Writing
EN321 Rhetoric and Composition Theory
EN322 Structure of the English Language
EN330 Development of the Novel in
England &amp; America I
EN331 Development of the Novel in
England &amp; America II
EN332 The Short Story
EN333 Studies in the Drama: The Genre
and Theatre in Context
EN334 Approach to Poetry
EN335 Children’s Literature
EN420 History of the English Language
EN421 History of Literary Criticism
EN430 Chaucer
EN431 Milton and the Metaphysical Poets
EN432 Shakespeare
EN433 Seminar in Major American &amp;
English Writers
EN450 Directed Individual Study
HU256 Introduction to Film: Images of
Our Culture

21

Total Credits Required:
EN222
EN231
EN232
EN233
EN234
EN335

21

3

English Grammar
American Literature I
and
American Literature II
or
English Literature I
and
English Literature II
Children's Literature
Any three EN classes at 300or 400-level

3
3
3
3
9
3

Total Credits Required:

3
3
3
3
4
3
4
4

EN231

6

6
3
9

English Teaching —
Secondary

English Language and
Literature
Total Required Credits

English Teaching —
Elementary

21
3
3

3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3

21

Required Courses:

EN232
EN233
EN234
EN322
EN320

American Literature I
and
American Literature II
or
English Literature I
and
English Literature II
Structure of the English Language
Responding to Writing

Select one class (3 credits)
EN220 Advanced Composition
EN221 Creative Writing
EN321 Rhetoric and Composition Theory
EN420 History of the English Language
Select two classes (6 credits)
EN330 Development of the Novel in
England &amp; America I
EN331 Development of the Novel in
England &amp; America II
EN332 The Short Story
EN333 Studies in the Drama: The Genre
and Theatre in Context
EN334 Approach to Poetry

6

6
3
3
3
3
3
3

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Environmental Science
Total Credits Required:
Required Courses:
BL109 General Biology
BL110 General Zoology
BL111 General Botany
BL337 General Ecology
CH115 General Chemistry I
CH116 General Chemistry II
CH220 Survey of Organic Chemistry
CH231 Quantitative Analysis
NS103 Environmental Science
EV311
Environmental Law
or
EV313 Solid and Hazardous Waste
EV341
Environmental Chemistry I:
Water and Water Pollution Control
or
CH342 Environmental Chemistry II:
Air and Solid Wastes
Additional courses to total 45 credit hours:
BL204 General Microbiology
BL230 Introduction to Soils
CH341 Environmental Chemistry I: Water
and Water Pollution Control

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4
2
2
3
5
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4

�CH342
EV220
EV230
EV285
EV311
EV313
GE311

Environmental Chemistry II:
Air and Solid Wastes
GPS/GIS Techniques
Introduction to Geographical
Information Systems, GIS
Epidemiology
Environmental Law
Solid &amp; Hazardous Waste
Principles of Hydrology

4
3
3
3
3
3
3

Fire Science
21

Total Credits Required:
Required Courses:
FS101
Introduction to Fire Science
FS111 Hazardous Materials
FS204 Fire Protection Hydraulics and Pumps
FS205 Fire Protection Systems Equipment
Minimum of nine hours from:
FS211 Tactics and Strategy
FS301
Code Enforcement Inspection and
Fire Prevention
FS321 Industrial Fire Protection
CJ341 Fire Cause &amp; Arson Investigation
FS420 Fire Science Certification
TC101 Construction I
TC102 Construction II

3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
3

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21

3

Total Required Courses:

This minor may be used as a teaching minor.

General Business
22-23

Required Courses:
AC132 Principles of Accounting I
or
0A119 Accounting Procedures
MN360 Principles of Management
MK281 Marketing Principles &amp; Strategy
EC201
Principles of Macroeconomics
EC202 Principles of Microeconomics
FN245 Principles of Finance
or
FN341
Managerial Finance
BA231 Business Communication

4
4
4
4
3

Geology Minor

3
3
3

Required Courses:
FR151 First Year French I
FR152 First Year French II
FR251 Second Year French I
FR252 Second Year French II
FR351 Advanced Conversation and
Composition I
FR352 Advanced Conversation and
Composition II
FR355 Survey of French Literature I
FR356 Survey of French Literature II

Total Credits Required:

Total Required Courses:
Required Courses:
GGI06 Physical Geography: Landforms
or
GE111 Physical Geology I
GGI08 Physical Geography: Meteorology
and Climatology
GG201 World Regional Geography
GG306 Cultural Geography

4
4
4
4

28

Total Required Credits:

H-'•

Geography Teaching

At least two courses from:
GG302 Economic Geography
GG321 Geography of Europe and Great
Britain
GG322 Geography of South America,
Central America and the
Caribbean Region
GG323 Geography of East and Southeast Asia
GG325 Regional Geography of North
America

French Language and
Literature

jS*

Geography electives to total 20 credits:
4
GG20I World Regional Geography
GG32I Geography of Europe and Great
4
Britain
GG322 Geography of South America,
Central America and the
4
Caribbean Region
GG323 Geography of East and
4
Southeast Asia
GG325 Regional Geography of North
4
America
GG360 Historical Geography
4
of Eastern North America
It is strongly suggested that students pursuing
professional careers complete MA207 Principles
of Statistical Methods.

GE111
GE112
GE215
GE216

Physical Geology I
Physical Geology II
Historical Geology
Structural Geology and
Geologic Graphics
GE221 Crystallography &amp; Mineralogy
GE222 Mineralogy and Petrography
This minor may be used as a teaching minor.

4
4
4
4
4

24
4
4
4
4
4
4

RC295
RC370
50326
50327

Practicum
Recreation for the Elderly
The Sociology of Aging &amp; Aged
The Sociology of Dying &amp; Death

1
3
3
3

Group Science —
Elementary Teaching
This minor is limited to elementary
education students completing a dual
minor with education major or as a minor
to an approved teacher education major.
29
Total Credits Required:
Required Courses:
BL109 General Biology
BL110 General Zoology
BL111
General Botany
CH104 Life Chemistry I
CH105 Life Chemistry II
GE111 Physical Geology I
GE114 Field Excursion
NS101 Conceptual Physics
NS119 Astronomy

4
2
2
3
4
4
4
3
3

Group Science —
Secondary Teaching
This minor is limited to secondary
education students completing an ap­
proved teacher education major in one of
the four natural sciences: biology, chemis­
try, geology /earth science, or physics.
33
Total Credits Required:
Required Courses:
BL109 General Biology
BL110 General Zoology
BL111 General Botany
CH115 General Chemistry I
CH116 General Chemistry II
GE111 Physical Geology I
GE112 Physical Geology II
PH221 Elements of Physics I
PH222 Elements of Physics II

4
2
2
5
4
4
4
4
4

Health Care
Administration
30

Total Credits Required:

Geology Earth Science

This minor may be used as a teaching minor.

4

3-4
3

20

Geography (9-11 credits)
GGI06
Physical Geography: Landforms
or
GE111 Physical Geology I
GGI08 Physical Geography: Meteorology
and Climatology
GG302 Economic Geography
GG306 Cultural Geography
GG492 Individualized Studies in
Geography

Gerontology

History

Total Credits Required:
3
3
3
3

Geography
Total Credits Required:

Required Courses:
AC230 Fundamentals of Accounting
FN245 Principles of Finance
MN365 Human Resource Management
MN469 Collective Bargaining
ES140 Health &amp; Fitness
HE208 Nutrition
HE210 Intro, to Health Care Concepts
HE352 Health Issues of Aging Populations
BA354 Legal &amp; Financial Issues in Health
Care Administration
ID399
Internship

4
4
4
4
3
2-4

Required
GE111
GE112
GE215
GE351
GG108
NS119

Courses:
Physical Geology I
Physical Geology II
Historical Geology
Invertebrate Paleontology I
Physical Geography: Meteorology
&amp; Climatology
Descriptive Astronomy

Total Credits Required:
Required Courses:
BL105 Function of the Human Body
PY155 Lifespan Development
RC101 Intro, to Recreation and Leisure
Services
RC105 Program Development and
Leadership in Recreation
Leisure Services

22
4
4
4
3
4
3

23
4
3
3
3

Total Credits Required:
Required Courses:
HS101 History of World Civilization I
and
HS102 History of World Civilization II
or
HS131 United States History I
and
HS132 United States History II

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3
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
3

21-22
4
4
4
4

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HS

2
8

Historical Methods
300/400-Level History Elective

Total Credits Required:

One course from:
GG306 Cultural Geography
GG32I Geography of Europe and Great
Britain
GG322 Geography of South America,
Central America and the
Caribbean Region
GG323 Geography of East and Southeast Asia
GG325 Regional Geography of North
America
GG360 Historical Geography of Eastern
North America

3
4

4
4

22

Suggested Additional Courses:
HS202 Renaissance, Reformation and
Baroque Europe
HS230 Survey of American Indian History
HS310 Russia: From Underdeveloped
State to Superpower
HS346 Canadian History
HS361 Latin America
HS371 Far East Civilization 1850-present
GG306 Cultural Geography
GG106 Physical Geography: Land Forms
GG108 Physical Geography: Meteorology
&amp; Climatology
PS130 Intro, to State and Local Government

Total Credits Required:

4
2

4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
4

Human Resource
Management
31

Required Courses:
EC201
Prin. of Macroeconomics
EC202 Prin. of Microeconomics
BA254 Business Law I
MN360 Principles of Management
MN365 Human Resource Management
MN451 Labor Law
MN469 Collective Bargaining
PY228 Organizational Behavior
PY396 Tests and Measurements
PY201 Communication Skills in Counseling
or
PY383 Industrial Psychology

3
3
3
3
3
4
3
3
3

Required Courses:
CJ212 Loss Control
CJ306 Security Systems
CJ341
Fire Cause &amp; Arson Investigation
FS101
Introduction to Fire Science
FS111
Hazardous Materials
FS301
Code Enforcement Inspection
and Fire Prevention
FS321
industrial Fire Protection

3

5. History
HS310 Russia
HS316 Europe in the 20th Century
HS361 Latin America
HS371 Far East Civilization
HS442 Diplomatic History of the U.S.

3
3
3
3
3
4
4

21
3
3
3
3
3
3
3

8

Students must complete the full-year
program at the Japan Center for Michigan
Universities. Enrollment in the program is
based upon the requirement that the
student be a full-time, tuition-paying
student of LSSU. The center is located in
Hikone, Japan, and it is their staff and
resources that provide the courses for this
minor. The minor consists of the following
courses, totaling 24 semester hours: JS105JS302. This sequence shall fulfill the oneyear of foreign language required for a
bachelor of arts degree. Students are
strongly advised to take GG323.

Journalism

32
Total Credits Required:
Choose at least one course from six of the
following categories to total a minimum of 32
credits. Category 7, foreign language, is
required.

3. Geography
GG302 Economics Geography
GG306 Cultural Geography

10
3
3
4
4

Japanese Study

International Studies

2. Business and Economics
EC408 International Economics
MK486 International Marketing
BA400 Special Topics: International
Strategic Management

10

Special Topics — study in a foreign country may
be used for up to eight credits of the humanities
and foreign language credits.

Total Credits Required:

23

Required Courses:
S0344 Social Welfare Systems
MN365 Human Resource Management
DP
Elective
PS20I
Intro, to Public Administration
or
PY228 Organizational Behavior
HM250 Human Services Practicum
AC230 Fundamentals of Accounting
MK28I Marketing Principles and Strategy

Intensive Introductory Japanese
Language I
Intensive Introductory Japanese
Language II
Culture and Society of Japan I
Culture and Society of Japan II
Japanese Art and Culture I
Japanese Art and Culture II

7. Foreign Language
A minimum of two semesters of
a modern foreign language

This minor may not be used for fire science
majors.

4. Political Science
PS411 U.S. Foreign Policy
PS420 Politics of the World Economy
PS331 Comparative Politics of Western
Europe and Russia
PS334 Middle East Politics

Human Services
Administration
Total Credits Required:

4
4

Institutional Loss Control

4
4
4
4

1. Cultural Diversity
S0102 Cultural Diversity
BA308 Managing Cultural Differences

Total Credits Required:

JS201
JS202
JS301
JS302

Select 16 credits from the areas of study listed
below; at least six, but not more than eight
credits, must be taken in a single discipline,
with no more than three credits in studio or
performing classes. The remaining credits are
to be distributed among at least three of the
following areas: Spanish literature in
translation (class is taught in English), history
of drama, music, mythology, philosophy, art,
world literature, film, second year of a foreign
language (provided it is not used to satisfy any
other requirement).

4
4

Required Courses:
HS101 History of World Civilization I
HS102 History of World Civilization 11
HS131 United States History I
HS132 United States History II
HS440 The Declaration of Independence
and the Constitution
HS496 Historical Methods

JS106

24

Required Courses:
HU251 Humanities I
HU252 Humanities II

History Teaching
Total Required Credits:

JS105

Humanities

3
3
3
3

4
3
3
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4

6. Humanities
3
HU261 World Literature I
3
HU262 World Literature II
3
FR353 Business French I
3
FR354 Business French II
3-4
FR360 French Cultural Perspectives
SP305 Spanish Literature in Translation I
3
SP306 Spanish Literature in Translation II
3

Required Courses:
JR210 Writing for Mass Media
JR211
Print Newswriting
JR220 Photojournalism
DP250 Desktop Publishing and
Presentation Design
JR310 Editing and Production
Elective Courses (select two):
JR311 Supervising School Publications
(required for certification)
JR411
Broadcast Editing &amp; Production
JR413 Directed Individual Studies
JR410 Broadcast Newswriting
MK281 Marketing Principles &amp; Strategy
MK387 Advertising Theory &amp; Practice
PS325 Politics and Media
SD308 Communication Theory
SD320 Public Relations

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3
3
3
3
3
3
4

This minor may be used as a teaching minor.

Law Enforcement
Total Credits Required:
Required Courses:
CJ101 Intro, to Criminal Justice
CJ102 Police Process
Minimum of 15 hours from:
CJ202 Canadian Criminal Law
CJ206 Law Enforcement/Loss Control
Internship
CJ243 Investigation
CJ313 Crisis Intervention and Deviant
Behavior
CJ319 Substantive Criminal Law
CJ321 Ethical Issues in Public Safety
CJ406 Advanced Canadian Jurisprudence
CJ409 Procedural Criminal Law
CJ444 Criminalistics

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3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4

�Mathematics

Legal Assistant Studies

Total Credits Required:

26

Total Credits Required:
Required Core Courses:
LA102 Legal Research and
Case Analysis
LA202 Legal Writing &amp; Analysis
LA125 Civil Litigation and Procedure
LA150 Legal Assistant Profession
&amp; Ethical Considerations
0A119 Accounting Procedures
or
PS110 Intro, to American
Government and Politics

3
3
4
3
4

Electives: Minimum of nine credits from the
following courses (with six credits selected from
300-400 level courses):
LA140 Personal Injury Litigation
3
&amp; Investigative Techniques
LA250 Law Office Management, Systems
3
&amp; Technology
LA300 Seminar in Legal Assistant Studies 1-4
3
LA305 Tribal Law and Government
3
LA320 Real Estate Law
2
LA321 Family Law
3
LA322 Probate Law &amp; Procedure
3
LA401 Evidence &amp; Trial Practice
3
LA405 No-Fault Automobile Law
LA406 Worker's Disability Compensation
2
Law
3
CJ319 Substantive Criminal Law
3
CJ409 Procedural Criminal Law
3
BA254 Business Law I
3
BA255 Business Law II

S Loss Control
H-*•

22

8

3
4

Plus additional mathematics courses numbered
215 or higher for a minimum of 22 credits.

Mathematics Elementary
Teaching
Minimum Credits Required:
Courses Required:
MA103 Number Systems and Problem
Solving
MA104 Geometry &amp; Measurement
MA112 Calculus for Business and Life
Sciences
or
MA143 Calculus for Engineering I
or
MA151 Calculus I
MA207 Prin. of Statistical Methods
MA215 Fund. Concepts of Math
MA321 History of Mathematics

21

4
4
4

Total Credits Required:

O

Required Courses:
CJ212
Loss Control
CJ306
Security Systems

3
3

Minimum of six hours from:
CJ202
Canadian Criminal Law
CJ319
Substantive Criminal Law
CJ406
Advanced Canadian Jurisprudence
CJ409
Procedural Criminal Law

3
3
3
3

3
3
3

Minimum of nine hours from:
MN365 Human Resource Management
3
CS101
Intro, to Microcomputer Applications 3
4
MN451 Labor Law
MK281 Marketing Principles &amp; Strategy
3
3
MN360 Principles of Management

Marketing
21

Total Credits Required:
Required Courses:
MK281 Marketing Principles &amp; Strategy
MK283 Principles of Selling
MK387 Advertising Theory &amp; Practice
MK481 Marketing Management
MK486 International Marketing
Electives
MK
EC202 Principles of Microeconomics

3
3
3
3
3
3
3

Mathematics Secondary
Teaching
Minimum Credits Required:

23

Required Courses:
MA151 Calculus I
MA152 Calculus II
MA215 Fund. Concepts of Mathematics
MA216 Discrete Mathematics and Problem
Solving
MA207 Principles of Statistical Methods
or
MA308 Probability and Mathematical
Statistics
MA321 History of Mathematics
MA325 College Geometry

4
4
3

Electives from the following (13 credits)
(at least 3 credits must be 300 level)
Cultural Diversity
S0103
Ojibwe I, Anishinaabemowin
NA141
Ojibwe II, Anishinaabemowin
NA142
Second-Year Ojibwe I,
NA201
Anishinaabemowin
NA202
Second-Year Ojibwe II,
Anishinaabemowin
NA210
Indigenous Peoples of Central
and South America
NA/EN235 Survey of Native Literature
of North America
NA/HU240 Native Art and Culture
NA/LA/PS305 Tribal Law and Government
NA320
Contemporary Native Issues of
North America

3
4
3

3
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3

Office Administration
Required Courses:
DP120 Operating Systems, Trouble­
shooting and Internet Basics
DP121 Word Processing, Database, Spread­
sheets, Graphics Presentations
DP250 Desktop Publishing and
Presentation Design
BA226 Records Management
BA121 Introduction to Business
0A119 Accounting Procedures
DP151 Spreadsheets
or
DP151 DataBase
DP225 Word Processing Techniques

23

3
3
3
3
3
4
2
2
2

Paramedic Technology

3
3

Current licensure as a Michigan Basic EMT
and all course prerequisites must be met by the
student prior to beginning this program.

4
3
3

Total Credits Required:
Paramedic Technology (26)
HE211 Emergency Pharmacology I
HE212 Emergency Pharmacology II
HE251 Advanced Emergency Care I
HE252 Advanced Emergency Care II
HE261 Emergency Cardiology l
HE262 Emergency Cardiology II
HE284 Advanced Skills and Situations I
HE285 Advanced Skills and Situations II
HE297 Paramedic Clinical I
HE298 Paramedic Clinical II

Native Studies of the
Americas
Minimum Credits Required

Required Courses (10 credits)
NA/S0225 Native Cultures of North America
NA/HS230 Survey of Native History of
North America
NA310
Seminar in Native Studies of
the Americas

Total Credits Required:
4

21

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CO

Required Courses:
MA143 Calculus for Engineering I
and
MA144 Calculus for Engineering II
or
M151
Calculus I
and
MA152 Calculus II
MA207 Prin. of Statistical Methods
or
MA308 Probability and Mathematical
Statistics

a high Native population. Students who
are simply interested in and wish to explore
the Native cultures in our area will also
benefit from this program.

23

The Native Studies of the Americas minor
is designed to provide valuable historical
and contemporary information about
Native culture and society. The courses in
the Native Studies of the Americas minor
reflect the Native experience throughout
North and South America, but focus on
issues of importance to Native peoples in
the Great Lakes region.
The Native Studies of the Americas minor
is appropriate for students majoring in a
wide variety of subjects who may or may
not be Native themselves, but expect to
work in a Native setting or in an area with

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2
2
4
4
2
2
3
3
2
2

Health Science (3)
HE232 Pathophysiology

3

Other Disciplines (4)
CH105 Life Chemistry II

4

Prerequisites
CH104 Life Chemistry I
BL121
Human Anatomy &amp; Physiology I
BL122 Human Anatomy &amp; Physiology II

3
4
4

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�Personal Computer
Specialist

Psychology
Total Credits Required:
20

Total Credits Required:
Required Courses:
DP160 Personal Computer Workstation
Operating Systems
DP163 Troubleshooting and Repair of
Personal Computers
DP260 Personal Computers Network
Operating System
DP263 Storage, Protection &amp; Recovery of
Personal Computers
DP/CS/AM Electives

3
3
3
3
8

Political Science

22

Required Courses:
PY101 Introduction to Psychology
PY210 Statistics
PY212 Experimental Psychology
PY
Electives
PY
Elective at 300+ level
PY357 Personality Theory
or
PY396 Tests &amp; Measurements
or
PY457 Cognition
or
PY459 Physiological Psychology

4
3
4
6
3

3

This is an approved teaching minor.
28

Total Credits Required:
Required Courses:
PS110 Intro, to American Government &amp;
Politics
PS211 Political Science Research &amp;
Statistics

4
4

A minimum of one course in each of the
13-16
following four fields:
American Politics (PS325,364,367,467)
Comparative Politics (PS160,331,334,340)
International Relations (PS241,411,420)
Political Philosophy (PS351,352)
Additional political science electives must be
taken to reach 28 credits. A minimum of 12
4-7
credits must be at the 300/400 level.

Total Credits Required:

4

Minimum of one course from each of the
following four fields:
15-16
American Government:
3
PS120 Intro, to Legal Processes
PS130 Intro, to State and Local Government 4
PS201
3
Intro, to Public Administration
PS301
Policy Analysis &amp; Evaluation
4
PS325 Politics and Media
3
PS357 Politics of Violence
3
PS364 Political Parties, Interest Groups
3
and Public Opinion
PS367 Congress and the Presidency
4
PS401 Prin. of Public Administration
3
PS467 Constitutional Law and Civil Liberties 4
Political Philosophy:
PS351
Political Philosophy I
PS352 Political Philosophy II

4
4

Comparative Politics:
PS160 Intro, to Canadian Government &amp;
Politics
PS331 Comparative Politics of Western
Europe and Russia
PS334 Middle East Politics
PS340 Politics in Multicultural Societies
International Relations:
PS241
Intro, to International Relations
PS247 Model United Nations
PS411 U.S. Foreign Policy
PS420 Politics of the World Economy

Total Credits Required:

28

Required Courses:
PSII0
Intro, to American Government &amp;
Politics
PSI30
Intro, to State and Local Government
PS20I Intro, to Public Administration
PS301 Policy Analysis &amp; Evaluation
PS40I Prin. of Public Administration
PS499 Political Science/Public
Administration Internship
EC20I
Prin. of Macroeconomics
PS21I Political Science Research &amp;
Statistics

Total Credits Required:

21

Required Course:
PS110 Intro, to American Government &amp;
Politics

Public Administration

4
4
3
4
3
3
3
4

Public Relations

Political Science Teaching

Electives to Total:

RC482

3
4
3
3
4
1
3
4
22

A minimum of nine credits must be at the 300/
400 level.

Required Courses (13 credits):
SD320 Public Relations
SD210 Business and Professional Speaking
or
SD211 Advanced Public Speaking
SD302 Argumentation and Advocacy
SD308 Communication Theory

21
4
3
3
3

Elective Courses (8 credits):
ID399
Internship in Public Relations
1-4
SD307 Classical/Contemporary Rhetoric
3
or
EN321 Rhetoric and Composition Theory
3
SD325 Organizational Communications
3
EN220 Advanced Composition
3
JR210 Survey of Mass Media
3
JR211
Newswriting
3
JR220 Photojournalism
3
DP225 Word Processing Techniques
DP250 Desktop Publishing and
3
Presentation Design
3
BA231 Business Communications
MK281 Marketing Principles and Strategy
3
3
MK387 Advertising Theory and Practice
3
PS325 Politics and Media

Recreation Studies
Total Credits Required:
Required Courses (16):
ES140 Health and Fitness
RC101 Intro, to Recreation and Leisure
Services
RC105 Program Development and
Leadership in Recreation and
Leisure Services
RC295 Practicum
RC390 Recreation Leader Apprenticeship

24
3
3
3
2
1

Administration of Recreation and
Leisure Services

4

Departmental Electives (9):
(six credits from 300- and 400-level classes)
HM480 Grantwriting
RA210 Lifeguarding
RA211 Water Safety and Lifeguard Instructor
RC212 Instructional Methods in Adapted
Aquatics
RC220 Methods in Arts &amp; Crafts
RC240 Foundation of Therapeutic Recreation
RC262 Outdoor Recreation
RC270 Sports Management
RC280 Readiness in Games, Activities
and Sports
RC320 Dance &amp; Rhythmic Activities
for Recreation
RC342 Disabilities Seminar in
Therapeutic Recreation
RC344 Recreational Pursuits and
Disabling Conditions
RC346 Clinical Issues in Therapeutic
Recreation
RC362 Land Management for
Recreational Purposes
RC365 Expedition Management
RC370 Recreation for the Elderly
RC435 Problems &amp; Issues in
Therapeutic Recreation
RC496 Selected Research Topics

3
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
1

Recreation Studies Skill
Total Credits Required:
Required Courses:
RC101 Intro, to Recreation and Leisure
Services
RC105 Program Development and
Leadership in Recreation and
Leisure Services
RC295 Practicum
RC370 Recreation for the Elderly
Cognate Requirements:
ES140 Health and Fitness
PY155 Lifespan Development
S0326 Sociology of Aging &amp; Aged
HM250 Human Services Practicum

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4
2-4
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3
3
3
3
3-9

Social Work
Total Credits Required:

20

Required Courses:
3
SW110 Introduction to Social Work
SW201 Communication Skills in Counseling 3
6-9
SW250 Social Work Practicum
3
SW310 Clinical Practice and Diagnosis
3
SW344 Social Welfare Systems
One elective course from the following:
SW202 Social Research Methods
SW291 Group Counseling
SW301 Alternative Dispute Resolution
and Conflict Management
SW305 Tribal Law and Government
SW338 Deviance
SW341 Addiction
SW391 Family Therapy
SW480 Grantwriting

3
3
3
3
3
3
3

The practicum may be taken for six or nine
credits; nine credits are required when
application for social work technician registra­
tion with state of Michigan is desired.

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�Social Studies Teaching —
Elementary
Total Credits Required:
GG201 World Regional Geography
GG306 Cultural Geography
PS110 Intro, to American Government
and Politics
PS130 Intro, to State and Local
Government

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4
3
4

literature and a minor in speech and drama
must take additional credit in English for
any of the advanced courses that overlap
both programs.

TE421

Substance Abuse
Counseling

Teaching — Secondary

Total Credits Required:
4

Select one sequence:
HS101 History of World Civilization I
and
HS102 History of World Civilization II
or
HS131 United States History I
and
HS132 United States History II

4
4
4
4

Select one course:
EC201
Principles of Macroeconomics
or
EC202 Principles of Microeconomics

3

3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
3

**May count toward general education.

Total Credits Required:

***May count toward SO/PY minor.

20

Required Courses:
S0101 Introduction to Sociology
3
S0238 Social Psychology
3
Additional sociology courses to total a
minimum of 20 hours, among which at
least six hours are 300- or 400-level courses. 14

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21

Total Credits Required:
Required Courses:
S0101 Introduction to Sociology
S0103 Cultural Diversity
S0102 Social Problems
S0238 Social Psychology

3
3
4
4

Choose one of the following:
S0304 Development of Sociological Theory 3
3
S0325 Social Stratification
S0302 Statistics for Social Science
4
Additional sociology electives to total 21
semester hours. At least nine credits must
be at the 300/400 level.

Spanish Language,
Literature and Culture
28

Total Credits Required:
Required Courses:
SP161 First Year Spanish I
SP162 First Year Spanish II
SP261 Second Year Spanish I*
SP262 Second Year Spanish II*
SP361 Advanced Spanish I*
SP362 Advanced Spanish II*
SP365 Directed Study*

4
4
4
4
4
4
1-4

*With faculty approval, these courses may be
substituted with courses taken abroad.

Speech and Drama
Students must complete 21 semester hours
of credit in addition to Composition and
Speech (SD101) from speech and drama
offerings, or their equivalents. Those who
wish both a major in English language and

Students must obtain a Michigan Apprentice
Counseling Certificate by successfully
completing the Michigan Office of Substance
Abuse Counseling Examination before applying
for a practicum.
Note: PY396 has a prerequisite of one of these
statistics courses: MA207, PY210 or SO302.
Note: Students seeking a BS degree in human
services will notice that there is considerable
overlap in the requirements for some of the skill
minors. You must complete the minimum
number of hours in each minor without
counting a course twice. If additional courses
must be taken to meet this requirement, select
from the following:
HM480
PY217
PY228
PY240
PY259
PY311
PY357
PY383
PY385
PY457
PY459
S0214
S0103
S0242
S0321
S0327
S0338

Grantwriting
Social Psychology
Organizational Behavior
Behavior Management
Abnormal Psychology
Learning and Motivation
Personality Theory
Industrial Psychology
Health Psychology
Cognition
Physiological Psychology
Criminology
Cultural Diversity
Sociology of Sex
Sociology of Women
The Sociology of Dying and Death
Deviance

Choose one from:
TE441 Content Area Methods for
Secondary Teachers
TE442 Math Methods for Secondary
Teachers
TE443 Science Methods for Secondary
Teachers
TE444 Social Studies Methods for
Secondary Teachers

3
3
3
3

Theatre
Total Credits Required:
Required courses offered at LSSU
EN333 Studies in the Drama: The Genre
and Theatre in Context
SD161 Problems in Speech/Drama
SD251 History of Drama and Theatre I
or
SD252 History of Drama and Theatre II
SD309 Speech and Drama Production

24

3
3
3
3

Select one course from the following:
3
EN432
Shakespeare
ENGL3475 Modern and Contemporary Drama3
3
THEA2137 Theatre Movement
3
THEA2357 Canadian Theatre
3
THEA3115 Acting II
3
THEA3167 Basic Scene Design
3
THEA3187 Directing the Theatre
3
THEA3346 Theories of Drama

Teaching — Elementary
Total Credits Required:

2

Required courses offered at Algoma University
THEA2115 Acting I
3
3
THEA2167 Introduction to Stage Craft
3
THEA3417 Theatre Practicum

3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3

25

Required Courses:
TE150 Reflections on Learning
TE250 Human Diversity, Power and
Opportunity in Social Institutions
TE301
Learners, Learning, and Teaching
in Context
TE330 Reading in the Elementary Classroom
TE410 Corrective Reading in the Classroom
TE411
Elementary Language Arts and
Methods Across the Curriculum
TE420 Math Methods for Elementary
Teachers

2

22
Total Credits Required:
3
TE150 Reflections on Learning
TE250 Human Diversity, Power and
Opportunity in Social Institutions 3
TE301
Learners, Learning and Teaching
4
in Context
TE430 General Methods for Secondary
3
Teachers
3
TE431 The Secondary Learner
3
TE440 Reading in the Content Area

21

Required Courses:
HM204 Fundamentals of Drug Abuse
HM250 Human Services Practicum
HM292 Alcohol Abuse Prevention and
Treatment
S0341 Addiction
PY201 Communication Skills in Counseling
PY396 Tests and Measurements*
PY29I
Group Counseling
or
PY39I
Family Therapy
**
BL105 Function of the Human Body
PY259 Abnormal Psychology***
or
S0338 Deviance***

Sociology — General

TE422

Science Methods for Elementary
Teachers
Social Studies Methods for
Elementary Teachers

3
3
4
3
3
3
2

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�College of Arts, Letters
and Social Sciences
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
Legal Assistant Studies
Bachelor’s Degrees
Criminal Justice
Emphasis in Corrections, Criminalistics, Generalist,
Law Enforcement, Certification in Law Enforcement,
3-Year Planfor a BS Following NRT Degree, Loss
Control Public Safety

Early Childhood Education
Education
Elementary and Secondary Teaching

English Language and Literature
Elementary and Secondary Teaching

Fine Arts Studies
Fire Science
Emphasis in Engineering Technology,
Generalist, Hazardous Materials

French Studies
History
Elementary and Secondary Teaching

Human Services
Individual Studies
Legal Assistant Studies
Criminal Law, Labor Law, Legal Administration,
Legislative/Constitutional Law, Personal Injury

Political Science
Tracks in General Pre-law, Public Administration

Psychology
Elementary and Secondary Teaching

Social Science
Social Studies
Elementary and Secondary Teaching

Sociology
Elementary and Secondary Teaching
Double Major in Sociology &amp; Human Services

Associate’s Degrees
Criminal Justice
Concentrations in Corrections and Law Enforcement

Early Childhood Education
Fire Science
Legal Assistant Studies
Liberal Arts
Substance Abuse Prevention/Treatment

Certificate
International Studies
Minors
Anishinaabemowin/Ojibwe Lanaguge
and Literature
Art
Business French
Child Development
Communications
Corrections
Counseling
Early Childhood Education — Teaching
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature —
Teaching
Fire Science
French Language and Literature
Geography
Geography — Teaching
Gerontology
History
History — Teaching
Human Services Administration
Humanities
Institutional Loss Control
International Studies
Japanese Study
Journalism
Law Enforcement
Legal Assistant Studies
Loss Control
Native Studies of the Americas
Political Science
Political Science — Teaching
Psychology
Psychology — Teaching
Public Administration
Public Relations
Recreation Studies Skill
Social Studies — Elementary Teaching
Social Work
Sociology
Sociology — Teaching
Spanish Language, Literature and Culture
Speech and Drama
Substance Abuse Counseling
Teaching — Elementary and Secondary
Theatre

Lake Superior State University • 1-888-800-LSSU • 235

�College of Arts, Letters
and Social Sciences
Faculty
Mr. James Blashill, Dean
Associate Professor
Professors
Dr. Richard Conboy
Dr. Richard Crandall
Dr. John Cullen
Dr. Leslie Dobbertin
Dr. Terry Heyns
Dr. Gary Johnson
Mr. James Madden
Mr. Robert Money
Mr. James Moody
Mr. Marcel Pichot
Dr. Diana Pingatore
Dr. Susan Ratwik
Dr. Timothy Sawyer
Dr. Thomas Schirer
Mr. Gary Toffolo
Dr. John Wilkinson

Mission Statement:
The mission of the College of Arts,
Letters and Social Sciences is to
provide a quality educational
experience to our students. Al­
though the disciplines found
within the college are quite di­
verse, all of our programs are
concerned with the study of
human behavior from the perspec­
tive of the liberal arts, the social
sciences or from a professional
approach.

Associate Professors
Dr. Carol Andary
Dr. Polly Fields
Dr. Eric Gadzinski
Ms. Georgegeen Gaertner
Dr. Paige Gordier
Ms. Pamela Hayward
Ms. Shirley Schoenemann
Mr. Robert Willey
Assistant Professors
Dr. George Denger
Dr. Gerald Dobbertin
Ms. Elizabeth Foley
Dr. Virginia Hines
Mr. Philip Jones
Mr. Roger Land
Ms. Cary Miller
Mr. Ray Trouve
Dr. James Zukowski

236 • Lake Superior State University • 1-888-800-LSSU

�School of Criminal Justice and Fire Science
Mission Statement:
It is the mission of the criminal
justice/fire science program faculty
and staff to provide an atmosphere
where active learning may occur, to
provide students with the highest
quality educational experience, to
continue to support the "profes­
sional model" as currently utilized,
to become appropriate role models
for students, to support the educa­
tional program by acquiring the
appropriate equipment and
supplies, to fulfill the advising role,
and to assess the academic out­
comes of the program.

Program Objectives:
•

Provide students with a broadbased, liberal education.

•

Assistant Professors
Ms. Elizabeth Foley
Mr. Philip Jones
Mr. James Kobolt
Mr. Roger Land

Staff

Provide an educational atmo­
sphere where active learning
may occur.

•

Associate Professors
Dr. Paige Gordier

Assist students with the
development of their writing
skills.

•

Professors
Dr. Terry Heyns

Assist students in the develop­
ment of their critical thinking
skills.

•

Chair
Mr. James Madden,
Professor

Assist students with their
development of a set of profes­
sional ethics.

•

Faculty

Provide students with the skills
necessary to perform as 21st
century criminal justice practi­
tioners.

•

The criminal justice and fire science
programs allow you a unique
opportunity to receive state certifi­
cation in a number of areas. You
may obtain Firefighter I and II
Michigan certifiability, Wildland
Firefighting certification (USFS
S130, S190, and 1220), and
certifiability through the Michigan
Commission on Law Enforcement
Standards (MCOLES). The follow­
ing certificates may also be
awarded: the Michigan Corrections
Officer Certificate, Incident Com­
mand System, Hazardous Material
Awareness Level, Hazardous
Material Operations Level, and the
40 hour Emergency Response
Technician - HAZWOPER (29CFR
1910.120).

Assess the educational out­
comes of the program.

Ms. Jacqueline Perron, Secretary,
Criminal Justice and Fire Science

Lake Superior State University • 1-888-800-LSSU • 237

�School of Criminal Justice and Fire Science
Criminal Justice/
Fire Science

Faculty
Chair
Mr. James Madden
Professor
Professors
Dr. Terry Heyns
Associate Professor
Dr. Paige Gordier
Assistant Professors
Ms. Elizabeth Foley
Mr. Philip Jones
Mr. Roger Land

Program Description:
An option must be selected within
criminal justice to prepare you for
the career you have chosen.
General education requirements
and sufficient elective credits must
be completed so that at least 124
semester credits have been earned.

Public Safely — graduates com­
pete for jobs in local, state or
federal agencies as public safety
officers, police officers, sheriff
deputies, conservation officers or
fire fighters.

Corrections — probation, parole
and corrections officers operate
prison systems and help offenders
become contributing members of
society. This option has a four and
two-year degree.
Criminalistics — combines law
enforcement training with a
chemistry minor. Careers are
available in the science-based
fields of criminal justice, such as
laboratory or evidence technician.
Generalist — this program is ideal
for some transfer students or those
working in criminal justice agen­
cies who want a bachelor's degree.
Employment varies depending
upon your specialization.
Law Enforcement — MCOLEScertified students have the best
opportunities. Graduates are hired
by local, state and federal agencies
as police officers, sheriff deputies,
federal investigators, customs and
immigration inspectors, and
conservation officers. Canadian
graduates find careers with agen­
cies such as the Royal Canadian
Mounted Police and the Ontario
Provincial Police.
Loss Control — with a growing
private sector, job opportunities are
good. Graduates may find jobs in
security departments, in security
equipment sales or in private
security firms. Many graduates
begin their careers as manager
trainees.

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�School of Criminal Justice and Fire Science
Michigan Commission on
Law Enforcement
Standards (MCOLES)
Certification:
Students enrolled in the emphasis
in criminalistics, law enforcement
or public safety in the criminal
justice baccalaureate degree may
be eligible for MCOLES certifica­
tion. Upon graduation and the
completion of the mini-academy,
these students may be eligible for
employment with local law en­
forcement agencies in Michigan
without further training.

MCOLES Mini-Academy:
Students enrolled in the MCOLES
track will have to complete a
seven-week mini-academy held
after the end of the school year.
Contained within the mini-acad­
emy are skill hours such as fire­
arms, driving and defense tactics.
Only students who are enrolled in
the MCOLES track at the beginning
of their senior year will be eligible
for enrollment in the mini-acad­
emy.

Michigan Corrections
Officer Training Council
Certification:
Students enrolled in the associate's
or baccalaureate degree in correc­
tions will also take the five courses
necessary for this certification.
Canadian students may substitute
CJ202 Canadian Criminal Law and
CJ406 Advanced Canadian Juris­
prudence for CJ319 Substantive
Criminal Law and CJ409 Proce­
dural Law. PS160 Introduction to
Canadian Government may be
substituted for PS110 Introduction
to U.S. Government.

Michigan Fire Fighters
Training Council (FFTC)
Certification:
Students enrolled in the associate's
degree, bachelor's degree, or
minoring in fire science may be
eligible for certification as a
Firefighter I and II.

Entrance Requirements:
To qualify for admission as fresh­
men, applicants must meet the
minimum criteria of Lake Superior
State University. Criminalistics
and fire science students must have
completed two units of algebra and
at least one laboratory course,
preferably chemistry, in high
school.
Code of Conduct: Majors in
criminal justice and fire science
will be required to sign a code of
conduct. The code specifies certain
behavior on the part of students
and also states that violation of
criminal laws and/or University
regulations may end in the separa­
tion of the student from the crimi­
nal justice/fire science program.

Criminal Justice/
Fire Science
Advisory Committee
Law Enforcement Members:
Chief Louis Murray,
Sault Ste. Marie
Lt. Terry Harris,
Michigan State Police
Dan Frazier, Cheboygan
Ralph Boudreau,
Michigan State Police
Harris Miller, Sault Ste. Marie
Jeff Moran,
Chippewa County Sheriff
Michael Roy,
Alpena Community College
Patrick Wyman,
Mackinaw City Police Department
Ugo Capy, Sault College
Tim Matelski,
St. Ignace Police Department
Robert Davies, Sault Ste. Marie,
Ontario Police Department
Tim McKee, Kinross Police Dept.
Corrections Members:
Robert Kapture,
Kinross Correctional Facility
Steve Ewing, Wayne Fortin,
John Ferroni, Dave Jones,
Gary McLeod,
Sault Ste. Marie Probation/Parole
Doreen Howson, Peppier Shelter
Noreen Francescutti,
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario,
Probation/ Parole
Federal Members:
Mel Hendrickson,
U.S. Customs Port Director
Robert McNamara, U.S. Border Patrol
Bruce Wagner, U.S. Immigration
Judiciary Members:
Patrick Shannon, Marsha Teysen,
Prosecuting Attorney's Office
Security/Fire Science Members:
Kenneth Eagle,
Sault Ste. Marie Fire Chief
Wayne Francisco, Atlanta, Michigan
Lynn McCoy, Sault, Ont. Fire Chief
Pat McMahon, Fire Safety Inspector
Lou Schomberger, Michigan Fire
Fighters Training Council

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�School of Education
Requirements for Formal
Application

•

Grade point average

•

Passing score on the Michigan
Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC) - Basic Skills Test

•

Satisfactory two-page, typed
essay

•

Satisfactory extemporaneous
essay

•

Satisfactory faculty interview

•

The amount of prior experi­
ence related to teaching and/or
working with children

•

Absence of felony convictions
for moral turpitude or any
offense involving a minor.

Candidates:
•

•

Faculty

Will have earned 45 semester
credits the semester in which
they apply.
Are enrolled in or have suc­
cessfully completed TE150 and
TE250 with a grade of B- or
better with each course.

Dr. Warren Starr,
Director of Education
Mr. Phil Dansdill,
Director of Field Experience
Associate Professor
Ms. Shirley Schoenemann,
Child Development Lab
Assistant Professors
Dr. Gary Babiuk
Dr. Virginia Hines
Dr. Kristine Montis
Ms. Nina Rynberg

•

Will have successfully com­
pleted SD101, EN110 and
EN210/215.

•

Will have at least a 2.70 GPA in
their major(s), their minor(s),
and overall at the time of
application. This average
includes transfer credits.

•

Will have completed CS101 (or
its equivalent), with a C or
better grade.

•

Will have officially declared to
the Registrar's Office a major
and/or minor(s).

•

Will have passed the MTTC
(Michigan Test for Teacher
Certification) Basic Skills Test.

•

Will have no more than five
repeats, with no more than one
repeat in major and minor
areas, teacher education
courses, or the elementary
planned program.

•

Will have passed the Michigan
Test for Teacher Certification in
major and/or minor areas,
along with BS or BA degrees
that were completed at other
universities or colleges before
being admitted to the Teacher
Education Program.

Admission to LSSU
Teacher Education
Program
Admission to the program will be
competitive and is based upon the
following criteria:

In the event that more students
qualify for admission to the
program than University resources
can accommodate, a selection
system may be established. The
criteria to be used in selecting
students will include, by way of
example but not by way of limita­
tion, GPAs, faculty recommenda­
tions, representation from under­
represented populations, teaching
subject area demand, and availabil­
ity of adequate numbers of K-12
collaborating teachers.

Elementary Teaching
Elementary teachers need aca­
demic preparation to be able to
teach subjects in four areas:
•
•
•
•

Language Arts
Mathematics
Natural Science
Social Science

There are two options for comple­
tion of course work in these four
areas. With each, teachers are
certified to teach kindergarten
through eighth grade, all subjects,
in self-contained rooms. Also, they
are permitted to teach their aca­
demic major and/or minor(s) in
grades six through eight.

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�School of Education
Option I: a bachelor of arts or a
bachelor of science degree in a
major area.
1.
2.

One academic major from the
list below
All the courses in the three
remaining sections of the
planned program not related to
the student's major

2.

All courses in the two remain­
ing areas of the planned
program not related to the
minors

3.

Child and Adolescent Psychol­
ogy (PY 265) (TE 150 meets
prerequisite)

4.

Teacher education professional
component

3.

Child and Adolescent Develop­
ment (PY 265) (TE 150 meets
prerequisite)

5.

General education require­
ments not met through
planned program

4.

Teacher educational profes­
sional component

6.

5.

General education require­
ments not met through the
planned program

6.

Prior to August of the intern­
ship year students must receive
a passing score on the Michi­
gan Test for Teacher Certifica­
tion-Elementary Education. A
copy of the test results must be
filed with the School of Educa­
tion before the internship
begins.

Prior to August of the intern­
ship year the Michigan Test for
Teacher Certification Elemen­
tary Education Test and any
subject area tests need to be
satisfactorily completed. A
copy of the test results must be
filed with the School of Educa­
tion before the internship
begins.

Major: See requirements in this
catalog for each teaching option
major
a.
b.

Biology
English Language and Litera­
ture
c. Geology
d. History
e. Mathematics
f. Psychology
g. Sociology
h. Social Studies (Group)
i. Political Science
Option II: A bachelor of science
degree in elementary education.
1.

Two academic minors in
different planned program
areas:
a.
b.
c.
d.

Language Arts
Mathematics
Natural Science
Social Science

Minors: See requirements in this
catalog for each minor
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.

Communication
Computer
Economics
English
French
Geography
Geology
Group Science
History
Mathematics
k. Political Science
l. Psychology
m. Sociology

)■

Planned Program for Elementary
Teachers
Depending upon which option is
selected, students take all of the
courses in two or three of the
following planned program areas
not covered by their major or two
minors.
Language Arts:
EN215
Intro, to Literature and Research
EN222
English Grammar
EN335
Children’s Literature

3
3
3

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�School of Education
Choose one Literature Course:
EN231
American Literature I
EN232
American Literature II
EN233
English Literature I
EN234
English Literature II
EN236
Literature and Culture

3
3
3
3
3

Mathematics:
MA103
Number Systems &amp; Problem Solving 4
4
MA104
Geometry &amp; Measurement
and
MA110
Exploration in Mathematics
3
or
MA111
College Algebra
3
and a statistics course from
BA, MA, PY or SO
6-7
Natural Sciences:
NS110
Chemistry in Society
NS101
Conceptual Physics
BL109
General Biology
GE114
Field Excursions/Earth Science
or
NS102
Introduction to Geology
Social Science:
HS101
World Civilization I
and
HS102
World Civilization II
or
HS131
United States History I
and
HS132
United States History II
GG201
World Regional Geography
PS110
American Government
PS160
Canadian Government
(Canadian Students)
All Students:
PY265
Child and Adolescent Psychology
CS101
Intro, to Microcomputer Applications
(or its equivalent)
TE330
Reading in the Elementary
Classroom

Students can also complete any of
the following teaching option
minors and be certified to teach in
these areas. See requirements in
this catalog.
a.
b.
c.

d.
e.
f.

g4
4
4
4

8

h.
i.

J-

k.
l.
m.
n.
o.

p.
8
4
4

Biology
Chemistry
Communica tions
Computer Science
Economics
English
Environmental Chemistry
French
Geography
Geology/Earth Science
Group Science
History
Mathematics
Political Science
Psychology (not Ontario)
Sociology

General Programs for Secondary
Teachers
1.

One academic major from the
above list (see individual
school requirements)

2.

One academic minor from
above list (see individual
school requirements)

3.

Teacher education professional
component

Secondary teachers are certified to
teach in their academic major and
minor(s) in grades 7 through 12.
This program leads to a bachelor of
arts or a bachelor of science degree
in the student's major area.

4.

General education require­
ments not met through major
and minor

5.

Introduction to Microcomputer
Applications (CS101) or its
equivalent

Certifications available in the
following teaching option majors:
See requirements in this catalog.

6.

Prior to August of the intern­
ship year, students must
receive a passing score on the
Michigan Test for Teacher
Certification in their subject
areas. A copy of the test results
must be filed with the School
of Education before the intern­
ship begins.

3
3
3
3

Secondary Teaching:

a.
b.
c.
d.
e.

Biology
English Language &amp; Literature
Environmental Chemistry
Geology
Group Science (requires science
major)
f. History
g. Mathematics
h. Social Studies (group)
i. Psychology (not Ontario)
j. Sociology

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�School of Education
Teacher Educational Professional
Component

Spring:
TE492

Students seeking elementary or
secondary teacher certification are
required to complete 22 credits of
the Teacher Education Professional
component. Transfer credit may be
awarded towards TE150 and TE250
if not more than five years old. All
other course work (TE301 through
TE604) must be taken at LSSU.

TE603

Prior to formal admission: All Teacher
Education Students
TE150
Reflections on Learning and
Teaching
TE250
Student Diversity and Schools

3
3

After formal admission to the program:
TE301
Learning Theory and Teaching
Practice

4

Elementary Program:
TE410
Corrective Reading in the Classroom
TE411
Elementary Language Arts and
Methods Across the Curriculum
TE420
Math Methods for Elementary
Teachers
TE421
Science Methods for Elementary
Teachers
TE422
Social Studies Methods for
Elementary Teachers
Secondary Program:
TE430
General Methods for Secondary
Teachers
TE431
The Secondary Learner
TE440
Reading in the Content Area
Plus one of the following methods courses:
TE441
Language Arts Methods for
Secondary Teachers
TE442
Math Methods for Secondary
Teachers
TE443
Science Methods for Secondary
Teachers
TE444
Social Science Methods for
Secondary Teachers

3

TE604

Internship in Teaching Diverse
Learners II
Professional Roles and Teaching
Practice II
Reflection and Inquiry in Teaching
Practice II

6
3
3

Ontario Teacher
Certification
The LSSU Elementary Teaching
Program will give you the ability to
teach all subjects in self-contained
classrooms, grades K-6 (Primary/
Junior).
The LSSU Secondary Teaching
Program will give you the ability to
teach in your major/minor areas,
grades 7-0AC (intermediate/
senior).

3
2
2

Ontario certification information is
available in the School of Educa­
tion Office.

2

3
3
3

3
3
3
3

Fifth-Year Teaching
Internship
Following graduation, students
must successfully complete a fullyear intern teaching experience at
an elementary or secondary school,
and the following courses to be
recommended for Michigan
Teacher Certification.
Fall:
TE491
TE601
TE602

Internship in Teaching Diverse
Learners I
Professional Roles and Teaching
Practice I
Reflection and Inquiry in Teaching
Practice I

6
3
3

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�School of English and Speech
Course Grid:
Annual Offerings
Fall
EN215 Intro, to Literature and
Research
EN221 Creative Writing
EN222 English Grammar
EN231 American Literature I
EN233 English Literature I
EN236 Literature and Culture
EN320 Responding to Writing

Faculty
Chair
Dr. Eric Gadzinski
Associate Professor

Spring
EN215 Intro, to Literature and
Research
EN220 Advanced Composition
EN222 English Grammar
EN232 American Literature II
EN233 English Literature II
EN235 Survey of Native Literature
of North America
EN335 Children's Literature

Professors
Dr. Diana Pingatore
Associate Professors
Dr. Polly Fields
Ms. Georgegeen Gaertner
Ms. Pamela Hayward
Assistant Professors
Dr. George Denger
Dr. James Zukowski

Staff
Ms. Audrey Morley, Secretary

Courses taught odd!even years:
Fall of odd years
EN322 Structure of the English
Language
EN330 Development of the Novel
in England and America I
EN332 The Short Story
EN433 Seminar — Major Authors
Fall of even years
EN331 Development of the Novel
in England and America II
EN421 History of Literary Criticism
EN430 Chaucer

Spring of even years
EN333 Studies in the Drama
EN420 History of the English
Language
EN432 Shakespeare

Spring of odd years
EN321 Rhetoric and Composition
Theory
EN334 Approach to Poetry
EN431 Milton

Every year the English Department
holds the Osborn Poetry Contest
and the Fiction Short Story Con­
test. Submissions are due at the
beginning of February, with the
winners announced in March.

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�School of Humanities and History
Degree Requirements
Degree requirements, as defined
below, are subject to amendment.
Changes in program, courses,
prerequisites, scheduling and
availability at the partner institu­
tions are beyond the control of
Lake Superior State University. The
program is multi-disciplinary in
nature and flexible enough to
permit you to develop interests in
particular areas. The degree will be
of interest to those who wish to
prepare for teaching, writing/
journalism, and librarianship in the
arts, as well as to those who wish
to develop their interests and
experiences in various areas of the
fine arts.
Registration Procedures
At present, students of Lake
Superior State University (the
home institution) who wish to take
one or more courses from either
Algoma University College or
Sault College of Applied Arts and
Technology must request permis­
sion to do so through the Student
Service Center at Lake State. All
courses will be registered at Lake
State but a supplementary registra­
tion form will be required for
courses to be taken at a host
institution (Algoma or Sault
College). LSSU will record the
course equivalency on the
student's registration form and
student record after contacting the
host school to verify room and
enrollment in class(es). All fees
will be assessed by LSSU. Credit
and grades will be granted only
when the host institution provides
evidence that the course has been
successfully completed.

Bachelor of Arts in Fine
Arts Studies

Fine Arts Studies

To graduate with a B.A. in fine arts
studies, a student must:
1. satisfy all stated requirements
for a bachelor of arts degree;
2. complete 124 credits with an
overall grade point average of
at least 2.00;
3. complete at least 78 credits
from at least three fine arts
disciplines (minimum nine
credits in third discipline) as
defined below, with an average
GPA of at least 2.00;
4. complete two concentrations in
different fine arts disciplines.
A concentration is a sequence
of at least 21 credits and no
more than 36 credits, beyond
the first-year prerequisite, in
which related subject matter is
studied to develop a knowl­
edge of a particular discipline;

Faculty
Chair
Dr. Daniel Dorrity, Professor
Professors
Dr. Robert Arbuckle
Dr. John Cullen
Mr. Robert Money
Mr. James Moody
Dr. Marcel Pichot
Dr. Thomas Schirer
Mr. Gary Toffolo
Dr. John Wilkinson
Assistant Professors
Ms. Cary Miller

Staff
Ms. Audrey Morley, Secretary

5. complete no more than 30
credits in studio and/or
performance courses with no
more than 15 in any one
discipline;
6. complete all general education
requirements;
7. complete a student project,
which is intended to allow you,
with the approval of the
supervising professor, the
opportunity to integrate or
synthesize some aspects of the
fine arts into a single project.
Concentrations/Specializations
Your concentration or specializa­
tion in fine arts studies consists of
concentrations in two different fine
arts disciplines defined below, as
well as the required credits in a
third fine arts discipline.

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�School of Humanities and History
Fine Arts Studies
Classes at LSSU enclosed in [ ] are assigned numbers for classes at Sault College or Algotna University.
As classes are chosen from Sault College or Algoma University, numbers will be assigned at LSSU.

Pinal Project: FA405
LSSU

Course

Sault College

Algoma

Advertising Art and Graphic Design Concentration
Lettering
Graphic Design I
Graphic Design II
Typography
Introduction to Computer Graphics
Computer Graphics I
Computer Graphics II
Computer Graphics III

[FA100]
[ATI 04]
[FA113]
[AT230]
[AT231]
[AT235]
[AT236]
[AT237]

ADV100
ADVI04
ADV113
ADV230
ADV231
ADV235
ADV340
ADV346

AAGD1006
AAGD1046
AAGD1137
AAGD2306
AAGD2316
AAGD2357
AAGD3405
AAGD3465

MUSIC CONCENTRATION
Required Courses
Introduction to Music I
Introduction to Music II
History &amp; Appreciation of Music

MU120
MU121 or [FA102]
[FA220] MU220 &amp; MU221 [FA221]

MUSC1101
MUSC1102
MUSC1015

Select 21 additional credits in Music - no more than 12 credits at the first-year level including six credits from Group I and
six credits from Group II and/or III.
Group I: History/Theory/Appreciation — at least six credits from Group I
History
Music of the Baroque Period__________ _______________________________
Music of the Classical Period
Music in Popular Culture: Blues &amp; Jazz
Music in Popular Culture: Rock &amp; Roll
History &amp; Appreciation of Jazz
MU260
History of the Opera
Music of the Romantic Period
Music of the Twentieth Century

[FA316]

MUSC2006
MUSC2007
MUSC2056
MUSC2057
MUSC2606
MUSC3005
MUSC3016
MUSC3017
NAAC2026

Native Music
Theory
Materials of Music I: Theory
Materials of Music II: Theory

[MU115]
[MU215]

Appreciation
Music Appreciation: Listening Fundamentals
Music Appreciation: Cultural Survey

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MUSC1115
MUSC2115

MUSC1021
MUSC1022

�School of Humanities and History
Fine Arts Studies
Course

LSSU

Sault College

Group II: Applied/Studio — Select at least six credits from Group II and III
Applied Music Proficiency I
MU220
Applied Music Proficiency II
[MU402], MU220
Applied Music for Non-Concentration Students I [FA120], MU220
Applied Music for Non-Concentration Students II MU220
Applied Music for Non-Concentration Students IE MU220 [FA240]
Class Piano
MU170 &amp; MU171
Class Guitar
MU180 &amp; MU181
Group III: Ensemble
University Choir
Instrumental Chamber Ensemble

MU140 &amp; MU141
[FA161]
MU250 &amp; MU251

Sault Symphony Orchestra

MU110 &amp; MU111

Jazz Ensemble

MU160

Concert Band

MU161

Chamber Music

MU250 &amp; MU251

Algoma
MUSC1401
MUSC1402
MUSC1420
MUSC2420
MUSC3420
MUSC1701
MUSC1801

MUSC1611,2611,
3611
MUSC1621,2621,
3621
MUSC1631,2631,
3631
MUSC1651,2651,
3651
MUSC1671,2671,
3671
MUSC1621,2621,
3621

Native Arts and Culture Concentration
[FA105]

Introductory Ojibwe

NSA118 &amp; 120

OJIB1005

Complete at least 18 credits from Group I and six more from Group I or Group II.
Group I: Core Courses
Native Art History
Native Literature
Native Music
Arts &amp; Culture L Dgwaagi

NA235
[FA226]

Arts and Culture II: Biboon
Arts and Culture III: Minookmi/Niibin
Living Arts I: Dgwaagi
Living Arts II: Biboon_______________
Living Arts HI: Minookmi/Niibin

NSA126 &amp; 129

Intermediate Ojibwe
Advanced Ojibwe
Introduction to North American Native Art
Ojibwe Art and Culture

[FA207]

. i-888-SOO-LSSU
Lake Superior State University

, ext. 2265 • 247

NAAC2006
NAAC2016
NAAC2026
NAAC2036
NAAC2046
NAAC2056
NAAC2066
NAAC2076
NAAC2086
QJIB2005
OJIB3005
VISA2026
VISA2027

�School of Humanities and History
Fine Arts Studies
Classes at LSSU enclosed in [ ] are assigned numbers for classes at Sault College or Algoma University.
As classes are chosen from Sault College or Algoma University, numbers will be assigned at LSSU.

Pinal Project: FA405
Course

LSSU

Sault College

Algoma

Advertising Art and Graphic Design Concentration
Lettering
Graphic Design I
Graphic Design II
Typography
Introduction to Computer Graphics
Computer Graphics I
Computer Graphics II
Computer Graphics III

[FA 100]
[ATI 04]
[FA 113]
[AT230]
[AT231]
[AT235]
[AT236]
[AT237]

ADV100
ADV104
ADV113
ADV230
ADV231
ADV235
ADV340
ADV346

AAGD1006
AAGD1046
AAGD1137
AAGD2306
AAGD2316
AAGD2357
AAGD3405
AAGD3465

MUSIC CONCENTRATION
Required Courses
Introduction to Music I
Introduction to Music II
History &amp; Appreciation of Music

MU120
MU121 or [FA102]
[FA220] MU220 &amp; MU221 [FA221]

MUSC1101
MUSC1102
MUSC1015

Select 21 additional credits in Music - no more than 12 credits at thefirst-year level including six credits from Group I and
six credits from Group II and/or III.
Group I: History/Theory/Appreciation — at least six credits from Group I
History
Music of the Baroque Period______ ____________
Music of the Classical Period
Music in Popular Culture: Blues &amp; Jazz
Music in Popular Culture: Rock &amp; Roll
History &amp; Appreciation of Jazz
MU260
liistory of the Opera
Music of the Romantic Period
[FA316]
Music of the Twentieth Century
Native Music
Theory
Materials of Music I: Theory
Materials of Music II: Theory

[MU115]
[MU215]

Appreciation
Music Appreciation: Listening Fundamentals
Music Appreciation: Cultural Survey

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MUSC2006
MUSC2007
MUSC2056
MUSC2057
MUSC2606
MUSC3005
MUSC3016
MUSC3017
NAAC2026

MUSC1115
MUSC2115

MUSC1021
MUSC1022

�School of Humanities and History
Fine Arts Studies
Course

LSSU

Sault College

Group II: Applied/Studio — Select at least six credits from Group II and III
Applied Music Proficiency I
MU220
Applied Music Proficiency II
[MU402], MU220
Applied Music for Non-Concentration Students I
[FA120], MU220
Applied Music for Non-Concentration Students II MU220
Applied Music for Non-Concentration Students EH MU220 [FA240]
Class Piano
MU170 &amp; MU 171
Class Guitar
MU 180 &amp; MU181
Group III: Ensemble
University Choir
Instrumental Chamber Ensemble

MU140 &amp; MU141
[FA161]
MU250 &amp; MU251

Sault Symphony Orchestra

MU110 &amp; MU111

Jazz Ensemble

MU160

Concert Band

MU161

Chamber Music

MU250 &amp; MU251

Algoma
MUSC1401
MUSC1402
MUSC1420
MUSC2420
MUSC3420
MUSC1701
MUSC1801

MUSC1611, 2611,
3611
MUSC1621, 2621,
3621
MUSC1631,2631,
3631
MUSC1651, 2651,
3651
MUSC1671, 2671,
3671
MUSC1621, 2621,
3621

Native Arts and Culture Concentration
Introductory Ojibwe

[FA105]

NSA118 &amp; 120

OJIB1005

Complete at least 18 credits from Group I and six more from Group I or Group II.
Group I: Core Courses
NAAC2006
NAAC2016

Native Art History
Native Literature
Native Music

NA235
[FA226]

NAAC2026
NAAC2036
NAAC2046
NAAC2056

Arts &amp; Culture I: Dgwaagi
Arts and Culture II:Biboon
Arts and Culture III: Minookmi/Niibin
Living Arts I: Dgwaagi
Living Arts II: Biboon
Living Arts III: Minookmi/Niibin
Intermediate Ojibwe
Advanced Ojibwe
Introduction to North American Native Art
Ojibwe Art and Culture

NSA126 &amp; 129

[FA207]

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NAAC2066
NAAC2076
NAAC2086
OJIB2005
OJIB3005
VISA2026
VISA2027

�School of Humanities and History
Fine Arts Studies
LSSU

Course

Sault College

Approved Native Arts and Culture Elective Courses
Group II:
Ethnology of North American Native Peoples

ANTR2035
ANTR2055
NAAC1006
NAAC1016
NAAC1026
NAAC2256
NAAC3106
NAAC3206

Native Canadians: Heritage and Issues
The Art of Ribbon Making
The Art of Regalia Making
Cradle Boards and Bandolier Bags
Native Cultures of North America
Seminar in Native American Studies
Contemporary Native American Issues

Algoma

NA225
NA310
NA320

Theater Concentration
THEA1115

[FA115]
Introduction to Theater
Select 21 additional credits including at least six from each group
Group I: Theater History/Theory
Drama to 1642
Shakespeare I
Shakespeare II
Studies in Drama: The Genre &amp;
Theater in Context
Modem &amp; Contemporary Drama
Shakespeare
Contemporary Canadian Drama
Medieval English Drama
Le theatre classique
Le theatre franais modeme
Theater History I
Canadian Theatre
Theories of Drama
Group II: Practical/Performance Theater
Problems in Speech/Drama
Modem European Theater
Acting I
Theater Movement
Introduction to Stage Craft
Speech and Drama Production
Acting H
Basic Scenic Design
Directing in the Theater
Theater Practicum

ENGL2465
ENGL2536
ENGL2537
EN333

ENGL3336
ENGL3475
ENGL4326
ENGL4416
ENGL4426
FREN3006
FREN3326
THEA2245
THEA2357
THEA3346

EN432
[FA426]

SD251 &amp; SD252

SD161
[FA201]
[FA215]

THEA1616
THEA2015
THEA2115
THEA2137
THEA2167

SD309

THEA3096
THEA3115
THEA3167
THEA3187

[FA367]

THEA3417

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1-888-800-LS

SU, ext. 2265

�School of Humanities and History
Fine Arts Studies
Sault College

LSSU

Course

Algoma

FA153 &amp; 172
FA150
FA151
FA 152

VISA1005
VISA1506
VISA1516
VISA1526

Visual Arts Concentration
Art History and Appreciation
Drawing I
Design I
Color Theory
Select at least 12 credits from the classes below.
Medieval Art History
Aspects of Renaissance Art
Native Art History
Philosophy of Art and Literature
Painting, Composition and Design
Drawing, Painting, and Composition
Graphic Arts, Watercolor, Mixed Media
Modern Art

AT250 &amp; AT251
ATI 10
[FA151] AT210
[FA152]

[FA200]

Introduction to North American Native Art
Ojibwe Art and Culture_________________
Art of Canada
Special Topics I
Special Topics II
Design II
Drawing II
Drawing III
Drawing IV
Painting I
Painting II
Painting III

[FA171]
[FA251]
AT111
[FA174]

Photography I
Photography II
Photography III
Pottery I
Pottery II

[FA157]

Psychology of Art I
Psychology of Art II
Art History HI
Art History IV
Fabric Surface Design I
Fabric Surface Design II

[FA159]

Fabric Surface Design III
Printmaking I
Lrintmaking II

Lake Superior State University •

FA171
FA170
FA251
FA271
FA155
FA174
FA253
PHOIOO
PHO110
PHO200
FA157
FA176
FA 159
FA178
ART259
ART270
FA154
FA 173
FA252
FA 158
FA177

1-888-800-LSSU, ext. 2265 *249

HIST3826
HIST3836
NAAC2006
PHIL2245
VISA1116
VISA2107
VISA2126
VISA2005
VISA2026
VISA2027
VISA3005
VISA3026
VISA3027
VISA2716
VISA2706
VISA3516
VISA3716
VISA2556
VISA2746
VISA3536
VISA2006
VISA2106
VISA3006
VISA2576
VISA2766
VISA2596
VISA2786

�School of Humanities and History
Fine Arts Studies
Course

Sault College

LSSU

Algoma

Group II: Approved Native Arts and Culture Elective Courses
ANTR2035
ANTR2055
NAAC1006
NAAC1016
NAAC1026
NAAC2256
NAAC3106
NAAC3206

Ethnology of North American Native Peoples
Native Canadians: Heritage and Issues
The Art of Ribbon Making
The Art of Regalia Making
Cradle Boards and Bandolier Bags
Native Cultures of North America
Seminar in Native American Studies
Contemporary Native American Issues

NA225
NA310
NA320

Theater Concentration
[FA115]
Introduction to Theater
Select 21 additional credits including at least six from each group
Group I: Theater History/Theory
Drama to 1642
Shakespeare I
Shakespeare II
Studies in Drama: The Genre &amp;
Theater in Context
Modem &amp; Contemporary Drama
Shakespeare
Contemporary Canadian Drama
Medieval English Drama
Le theatre classique
Le theatre franais modeme
Theater History I
Canadian Theatre
Theories of Drama
Group II: Practical/Performance Theater
Problems in Speech/Drama
Modem European Theater
Acting I
Theater Movement
Introduction to Stage Craft
Speech and Drama Production
Acting 13
Basic Scenic Design
Directing in the Theater
Theater Practicum

THEA1115

ENGL2465
ENGL2536
ENGL2537
EN333
EN432
[FA426]

SD251 &amp; SD252

SD161
[FA201]
[FA215]

SD309
[FA367]

ENGL3336
ENGL3475
ENGL4326
ENGL4416
ENGL4426
FREN3006
FREN3326
THEA2245
THEA2357
THEA3346

THEA1616
THEA2015
THEA2115
THEA2137
THEA2167
THEA3096
THEA3U5
THEA3167
THEA3187
THEA3417

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ersity • 1-888-800-LSSU, ext. 2265

�School of Humanities and History
Fine Arts Studies
Course

LSSU

Sault College

Algoma

FA153 &amp; 172
FA150
FA151
FA152

VISA1005

Visual Arts Concentration
Art History and Appreciation
Drawing I
Design I a
Color Theory

AT250 &amp; AT251
AT110
[FA151] AT210
[FA152]

Select at least 12 credits from the classes below.
Medieval Art History
Aspects of Renaissance Art
Native Art History
Philosophy of Art and Literature
Painting, Composition and Design
Drawing, Painting, and Composition
Graphic Arts, Watercolor, Mixed Media
Modem Art
Introduction to North American Native Art
Ojibwe Art and Culture
Art of Canada
Special Topics I
Special Topics II
Design II
Drawing II
Drawing III
Drawing IV
Painting I
Painting II
Painting III
Photography I
Photography II
Photography III
Pottery I
Pottery II

[FA200]

[FA171]
[FA251]
AT111
[FA174]

[FA157]
[FA159]

Psychology of Art I
Psychology of Art II
Art History III
Art History IV
Fabric Surface Design I
Fabric Surface Design II
Fabric Surface Design III
Printmaking I
Printmaking II

FA171
FA170
FA251
FA271
FA155
FA 174
FA253
PHOIOO
PHO110
PHQ200
FA157
FA176
FA 159
FA178
ART259
ART270
FA154
FA173
FA252
FA 158
FA 177

. 1-888-800-LSSU, ext
Lake Superior State University

. 2265 • 249

VISA1506
VISA1516
VISA1526

HIST3826
HIST3836
NAAC2006
PHIL2245
VISA1116
VISA2107
VISA2126
VISA2005
VISA2026
VISA2027
VISA3005
VISA3026
VISA3027
VISA2716
VISA2706
VISA3516
VISA3716
VISA2556
VISA2746
VISA3536
VISA2006
VISA2106
VISA3006
VISA2576
VISA2766
VISA2596
VISA2786

�School of Humanities and History
Fine Arts Studies
LSSU

Course

Sault College

Algoma

Writing Concentration
Select six credits from the following three courses*.
British Literature from Chaucer to 20th Century EN233 &amp; EN234
Introduction to Canadian Literature
Introduction to Writing &amp; English Studies
*or equivalent introductory literature course

ENGL1005
ENGL1205
ENGL1705
M&gt;

Pick at least 18 additional credits in writing, including at least three credits from each of Groups I and II and additional
credits in writing from Group III. A minimum of nine credits in applied rhetoric or writing courses must be completed. If
writing is elected as a third discipline, ENGL1705 must be completed.
Approved Writing Courses
Group I: Practical Writing &amp; Production Courses
Advanced Composition
EN220
Practical Criticism
Stylistics
Basic Technical Report Writing
Writing for the Mass Media
Print Newswriting
Desktop Publishing
Reading and Writing for the Out-of-Doors
Electronic Editing and Production
Advanced Reading and Writing
Group II - Creative Writing Courses
Composition &amp; Rhetorical Theory
Responding to Writing
Rhetoric and Composition
Creative Writing
Studies in Creative Writing
The Writer's Voice I

EN205
JR210
JR211
DP241

ENG210, 300

ADV157
ENG305

JR310
ENG315

EN320
EN321
EN221

ENGL2206
ENGL2306
ENGL2902
WRIT2056
WRIT2107
WRIT2117
WRIT2416
WRIT3056
WRIT3107
WRIT3156

ENGL2515
ENGL3206
ENGL3216
ENGL3516*
ENGL3517
ENGL3806
ENGL3807

The Writer's Voice II
Group III - Senior Year Courses
History &amp; Structure of English Language
History of Literary Criticism

EN420
EN421

History of Literary Criticism
History of the English Language
Broadcast Newswriting
Broadcast Editing and Production

JR410
JR411

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ENGL4206
ENGL4216
ENGL4605
ENGL4925
WRIT4106
WRIT4116

�School of Social Sciences
Legal Assistant
(Paralegal) Profession:

Legal Assistant Program
Offerings:

The legal assistant profession is
one of the occupations projected to
grow the fastest through the year
2005 according to the U.S. Depart­
ment of Labor. A legal assistant (or
paralegal) is a valued member of
the legal team and works under the
supervision of attorneys. The legal
assistant profession is both chal­
lenging and offers many career
advancement opportunities.

There are four different degrees or
offerings in legal assistant studies.
They are as follows:

This program is designed to train
qualified legal assistants capable of
working in a variety of work
environments. Consequently, the
role and job duties of a legal
assistant vary depending on the
areas of law and work environ­
ment in which a legal assistant is
employed. Such diversity, varied
challenges and employment
possibilities are what makes the
legal assistant profession so
interesting and rewarding. For
instance, legal assistants are
employed in law firms; corpora­
tions; financial institutions; govern­
ment (federal, tribal, state or local);
courts and mediation systems; real
estate offices and title companies;
insurance companies; special
interest groups; prosecutor and
public defender offices; educa­
tional institutions; financial service
organizations; credit and collection
agencies; and service, consulting or
publishing companies.

1.

2.
3.

4.

a four-year baccalaureate
degree in legal assistant
studies with an emphasis in
legal administration, criminal
law, personal injury, labor law,
legislative/constitutional law
or a selected minor as ap­
proved by the legal assistant
studies coordinator;
a two-year associate's degree
in legal assistant studies;
a post-baccalaureate (one-year)
certificate in legal assistant
studies (which is available to
students who already have a
bachelor's degree in some
other discipline and wish to
make a career change or
advancement); or

Legal Assistant
Studies

Faculty
Program Coordinator
Carol S. Andary,
Associate Professor
Professor
Dr. Madan Saluja,
Business Law Professor
Adjunct Faculty
Anthony E. Andary
Elizabeth Bias
James Bias
Clayton Graham
Wm. Dyke Justin

Staff
Sheri Davie, Secretary

a minor in legal assistant
studies which can complement
various majors (and may also
be helpful to students who are
planning on attending law
school).

For further information on each of
these programs, please see the
appropriate curriculum descrip­
tion pages in this Catalog.

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�School of Social Sciences
Legal Assistant
Studies

Program Highlights:

•

the teaching emphasis is on
preparing legal assistants to
work within varied legal and
related environments and to
learn how to solve real-life
legal problems

•

an advisory committee consist­
ing of judges, lawyers, legal
assistants and various commu­
nity members throughout
northern Michigan (as well as
faculty) provide guidance on
curriculum, graduate place­
ment, and other matters
relating to the legal assistant
program at LSSU

•

LSSU is a member of the
American Association for
Paralegal Educators

•

the program coordinator (an
attorney) is on the Certifying
Board for the National Associa­
tion of Legal Assistants (and is
also a member of various
professional organizations,
such as the American Bar
Association, Legal Assistant
Association of Michigan,
Michigan Indian Judicial
Association, etc.)

The strengths or special features of
the legal assistant studies program
at LSSU include the following:

Legal Assistant Studies
Advisory Committee
Role: The advisory committee
provides guidance regarding
curriculum matters, program
needs and professional trends and
opportunities as it relates
to the legal assistant studies
program at LSSU.
Members:
Honorable Joanna Neale,
Cheboygan County
Probate Court
Honorable Michael MacDonald,
Chippewa County District Court
Michael Mulder, President,
First of America-Sault Branch
Jeffrey T. Rogg,
Alpena County Asst. Prosecutor
Paul Hill, DeTour Attorney,
former attorney with Dow
Chemical)
Gwen Worley, Michigan Works
Executive Director at Sault Branch
Patrick M. Shannon,
Assistant Superintendent of
Sault Schools and Former Prosecutor
James Blashill, Dean,
College of Arts, Letters
and Social Sciences
Dr. Leslie Dobbertin, Chair,
School of Social Sciences
Dr. Madan Saluja, Faculty
Vicki Voisin, CLAS
Charlevoix Legal Assistant
Renee Jent, Alumni
and Alpena Legal Assistant
Lynn M. Trozzo, Alumni
and Sault Area Legal Assistant
Amy Rose, Alumni
and Sault Area Legal Assistant
President, Student/Alumni
Legal Assistant Association
Carol S. Andary, Attorney and
Program Coordinator

•

numerous law courses are
offered so that students gain
substantial knowledge in
various areas of the law

•

law courses are practical "how
to" courses taught by attor­
neys, judges and others who
have expertise in the areas in
which they teach

•

an internship or practicum is
available in a law office or
other legal environment so that
students gain valuable on-thejob experience which can lead
to greater job opportunities (in
fact, a number of graduates
have obtained employment at
their internship site)

•

the program has been in
existence at LSSU since 1983
and adheres to high educa­
tional standards

•

the areas of ethics, legal
research and legal writing
(which are vital skills in the
legal environment) are given
particular emphasis

•

recent employer survey
(summer 1999) indicates that
61 percent of our alumni
exceeded employer expecta­
tions and that 31 percent of our
alumni met employer expecta­
tions

•

annual alumni surveys demon­
strate excellent job placement
throughout the United States

•

a legal assistant student/
alumni association enhances
the educational experience
through its various activities
(e.g., mock trials; guest speak­
ers from the legal community;
seminars; social events)

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�School of Social Sciences
The Political Science
Program:
LSSU's innovative political science
program is designed to contribute
leaders who will help meet the
challenges of the 21st century. The
program provides students with
both a broad liberal arts education
and the important skills they need
to begin a career or pursue addi­
tional education.
Since students of political science
follow diverse career paths,
political science majors at LSSU
choose from one of three tracks or
concentrations: general political
science, pre-law, and public adminis­
tration. Each concentration pro­
vides a combination of knowledge
and skills uniquely appropriate for
those with particular career goals.
One of the innovative features of
the program is the replacement of
the traditional minor field of study
with a set of cognate (related)
courses spread across several
disciplines. The cognate require­
ments for each concentration are
tailored to meet the specific needs
of those within the concentration.
The cognates complement a
student's courses in political
science by providing important
background (such as history,
philosophy and economics) and
valuable skills (such as computer,
research, writing and speaking
skills).

Internships — which involve
supervised practical work experi­
ence in an off-campus location —
are available and encouraged.
Internships may be carried out
with local, state (or provincial) or
federal agencies in the Sault Ste.
Marie area. Other internship
opportunities are available in
Washington, Lansing, Toronto and
Ottawa. One of the most exciting
of these opportunities is the
Washington Semester Program, a
cooperative arrangement with
American University in Washing­
ton, D.C. Students selected to
participate in this program spend a
semester taking classes and work­
ing in Washington.

Political Science

Faculty
Professors
Dr. Richard Conboy
Dr. Gary Johnson
Associate Professor
Ms. Carol Andary
Assistant Professor
Dr. James Heasley

Staff
Ms. Sheri Davie, Secretary

Student Organization:
The Political Science Club is a
nonpartisan student organization
that promotes discussion and
understanding of current political
issues. The club sponsors speak­
ers, arranges debates between
political candidates, hosts student
forums with the University presi­
dent ("Pizza with the President"),
participates in debates with
students from Algoma University
College in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
("CanAm Debates"), sponsors
voter registration and get-out-thevote drives, and participates in a
variety of other activities related to
contemporary politics. Member­
ship is open to all LSSU students.

A second innovative feature is a
required year-long senior seminar.
As part of this seminar, students
analyze their career goals, prepare
a resume and write a senior thesis.
Since writing a thesis requires
discipline, perseverance and the
ability to integrate, the senior
seminar serves as a capstone for
the student's education. Students
make public presentations of their
theses prior to graduation. Family,
friends and the University com­
munity are invited to these
presentations.
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�School of Social Sciences
Psychology

Faculty
Professors
Dr. Susan Ratwik
Dr. Timothy Sawyer
Assistant Professor
Mr. Raymond Trouv£

Psychology is the systematic study
of methods to understand, predict
and influence human behavior and
mental processes. The major
provides students with exposure to
the areas that define contemporary
scientific psychology. The psychol­
ogy major helps a student develop
analytical thinking and communi­
cation skills which are applicable
to a variety of careers. Many
psychology majors pursue gradu­
ate degrees. Psychology electives
enable students to construct a
program of study consistent with
their professional goals. The
bachelor of science and bachelor of
arts degrees differ only in the
nature of the cognate courses that
are selected. The bachelor of
science degree requires science
courses and the bachelor of arts
degree requires foreign language
courses.

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�School of Social Sciences
If you have a passion for the study
of history, geography, political
science or economics, and wish to
share this interest with young
people, you can prepare for a
career teaching at the elementary,
middle school, or secondary school
level through taking a major in
social studies. Basic knowledge in
each of these four areas, plus more
extensive study in two or more of
these areas, is required for this
major.
If you are preparing for elementary
school teaching, you will complete
course work in the areas of lan­
guage arts, mathematics and
natural sciences as well as courses
in teacher education. You will also
complete courses to meet the
general education requirements for
graduation. In the fifth year of
your program of study, you will
complete a teaching internship.
Preparation for teaching at the
secondary level includes complet­
ing the social studies major and
also a minor program of study in
one of many teaching areas. In the
secondary education program, you
will complete the sequence of
teacher education courses and
spend the fifth year in a student
internship. You will also complete
courses to meet the general educa­
tion requirements for graduation.

Upon completion of the program
of study, you will be well prepared
for a satisfying and demanding
career nurturing the intellectual
growth and development of young
people while you continue to
expand your own knowledge and
skills.

Social Studies

Faculty
Chairs
Dr. Leslie Arm Dobbertin,
School of Social Sciences
Dr. Daniel Dorrity,
School of Humanities and History
Professor
Dr. John Erkkila, Economics
Dr. Bruce Harger, Economics
Prof. James Moody,
History and Geography
Prof. Robert Money, History
Dr. Richard Conboy,
Political Science
Dr. Gary Johnson, Political Science

After successfully completing the
first two years of the Teacher
Education Program, you will apply
for admission to the Teacher
Education Program. There are a
number of requirements for
admission of juniors to the Teacher
Education Program. These are
designed to assure that students
who wish to become teachers have
an intellectually and professionally
sound preparation. Among these
requirements is an overall grade
point average of 2.70.

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�School of Social Sciences
Sociology

Faculty
Chair
Dr. Leslie Ann Dobbertin,
Professor
Professor
Dr. Richard Crandall
Assistant Professor
Dr. Gerald F. Dobbertin

Sociology is the scientific study of
human social groups, from families
to societies. Sociologists examine
how variables, such as culture,
laws and customs, influence
persons within society. Sociolo­
gists also investigate how people,
through interaction, sustain or
change society.
The knowledge acquired through
sociology is useful in a number of
careers, including human services,
law enforcement, corrections,
elementary and secondary teach­
ing, business administration,
public administration, law, and
medicine, among others.
For the student who is planning a
career as a professional sociologist,
who teaches and conducts re­
search; or a career as a consultant, a
manager, or a policy analyst: an
undergraduate major in sociology
provides a good background for
graduate work in sociology.

256 • Lake Superior State University • 1-888-800-LSSU, ext. 2217

�College of Business and
Economics
Master’s Degree

Minors

Business Administration

Accounting-Finance

(Phased out hy August 2003)

Bachelor’s Degrees
Accounting
Tracks in Public Accounting, Industrial/
Managerial, Data Processing and Accounting,
150-hour Program

Business Administration
Specialties in Management and Marketing

Finance and Economics
Individualized Studies

Economics
Economics-Finance
Economics Teaching
General Business
Health Care Administration
Human Resource Management
International Studies
Marketing
Office Administration
Personal Computer Specialist

Associate’s Degrees
Business Administration
Liberal Arts
Office Administration
Personal Computer Specialist
Technical Accounting

Certificates
Information Processing
International Studies
Personal Computer Specialist

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�College of Business and Economics
Mission Statement:

Faculty
Dean
Dr. Varkey Titus
Email: vtitus@gw.lssu.edu
Professors
Dr. John Erkkila
Email: jerkkila@gw.lssu.edu
Dr. Bruce T. Harger
Email: bharger@gw.lssu.edu
Dr. Ann Marinoni
Email: amarinoni@gw.lssu.edu
Dr. Madan Saluja
Associate Professors
Mr. Jack Hudson
Dr. Jean Lundin
Mr. Daniel Mugavero,
Email: dmugavero@lakers.lssu.edu
Assistant Professors
Prof. Valerie Filek
Email: vfilek@gw.lssu.edu
Mr. Robert Marsh
Email: rmarsh@lakers.lssu.edu
Ms. Linda Schmitigal
Email: lschmitigal@lakers.lssu.edu
Mr. Scott Suneson
ssuneson@gw.lssu.edu
Instructors
Ms. Donna Payment
Email: dpayment@gw.lssu.edu

Outcomes:

The faculty of the College of
Business and Economics at Lake
Superior State University will serve
our students by helping them to
identify and achieve their goals.
We will do this by offering a full
range of introductory and ad­
vanced courses, by making our­
selves available for individual
advising, and through the faculty's
dedication to excellence in teach­
ing, commitment to scholarship,
and determination to bring new
learning into the classroom.

•

Graduates will demonstrate
knowledge of business-core
subjects. Graduates will know
specific functional areas of
business and how these areas
are integrated. They will
understand the economic,
legal, political and global
environment of business.

•

Graduates will hold positions,
including graduate study, in a
field related to their educa­
tional goals.

We will provide these services to
traditional first time on campus
students and transfer students, as
well as non-traditional students, on
campus and at off-campus sites.

•

Graduates will demonstrate
skills in research, communica­
tion and critical thinking.

•

Graduates will demonstrate
personal growth: a desire for
lifelong learning, adaptation to
change and curiosity.

•

Graduates will demonstrate
involvement in professional
and community affairs.

•

Graduates will demonstrate
effective interpersonal skills.

•

Graduates will lead moral and
ethical lives.

•

Graduates will appreciate the
work ethic.

We will provide individual atten­
tion through academic advising
and small class size. We will teach
and demonstrate ethical conduct,
business foundations, and current
business concepts, technologies
and practices. Our students will
learn skills in research, communi­
cations and critical thinking. Our
faculty will promote continuing
professional development and
association with professional and
community organizations.

Accreditation:
Lake Superior State University,
through its College of Business and
Economics has the following
degree programs accredited by the
International Assembly for Colle­
giate Business Education:
•

bachelor of science degree in
accounting, business adminis­
tration, and finance and
economics

•

master of business administra­
tion degree

•

associate degrees in business
administration, office adminis­
tration, personal computer
specialist and technical
accounting.

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�College of Engineering
and Mathematics
Bachelor’s Degrees
Computer and Mathematical Sciences
Computer Engineering
Robotics and Automation

Associate of Applied Science
Construction Technology
Machine Tool Technology

Computer Science
Secondary Teaching Option

Electrical Engineering
Digital Systems
Electrical-Mechanical
Robotics and Automation

Engineering Management
Environmental Engineering Technology
Individualized Studies
Manufacturing Engineering Technology

Minors
Computer Science
Computer Science Teaching Option
Mathematics
Mathematics Elementary Teaching
Mathematics Secondary Teaching

General
Robotics and Automation

Mathematics
Pure Mathematics
Actuarial and Business Applications
Elementary Teaching Option
Secondary Teaching Option

Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Design Engineering
Robotics and Automation

Associate’s Degrees
Computer Science
General Engineering
General Engineering Technology
Internet/Network Specialist
Liberal Arts
Manufacturing Engineering
Technology
Telecommunications Engineering
Technology

Lake Superior State University • 1-888-800-LSSU • 259

�School of Engineering and Technology
Mission Statement:
The School of Engineering and
Technology provides a superior
learning experience with a vision
of the future educational needs of
society. The primary endeavor is
to offer a high-quality undergradu­
ate education that is relevant to the
future careers and lives of its
students.

Faculty
Mr. Ray Adams, Dean
Dr. David Baumann,
Associate Professor
Dr. Matthew Carroll,
Assistant Professor
Mr. James Devaprasad,
Associate Professor
Mr. Paul Duesing,
Associate Professor
Mr. Steven Gerrish,
Assistant Professor
Mr. John Madl,
Associate Professor
Mr. David McDonald,
Professor
Mr. Alan Niemi,
Assistant Professor
Dr. Kevin Schmaltz,
Associate Professor
Mr. Keith Schwiderson,
Assistant Professor
Mr. Morrie Walworth,
Assistant Professor
Dr. Marcellin Zahui,
Assistant Professor
Dr. Mohammad Zunoubi,
Assistant Professor

Goals:
Goal A:

The School incorporates a personal
approach to education that is
supportive of students and pro­
vides fundamental and applied
skills in computing, mathematics
and engineering. The programs
develop and integrate students'
interpersonal skills with a technical
and liberal education.
The School recognizes that faculty
and staff are essential in the
realization of its mission and seeks
to provide a working environment
that supports, nurtures and values
these individuals. A team atmo­
sphere is fostered whereby indi­
viduals are respected, the effort
and contributions of individuals
are valued, and the worth of the
engineering profession is instilled
in our students.
The School provides a learning
environment, including faculty,
staff and administration, focused
on the evolving needs of students,
graduates and society. This allows
individuals with diverse back­
grounds to enter, succeed and
continue the lifelong learning
process in their chosen careers.

Deliver a high-quality under­
graduate education that is
current and provides skills to
be successful in professional
careers or graduate school.
Goal B:
Provide an environment that
utilizes faculty, staff and
administration in a way that is
responsive to the needs of our
students and society.
Goal C:
Provide opportunities for
students of diverse back­
grounds to enhance their
personal and professional
growth.
Goal D:
Provide programs that focus
on the applications of funda­
mental technical principles and
non-technical skills directed
toward professional careers.
Goal E:
Provide high-quality programs
through ongoing external and
internal reviews.
Goal F:
Provide an exceptional faculty
and staff, state-of-the-art
facilities and equipment, and
other resources to fulfill and
enhance the School's viability,
productivity and effectiveness.

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Engineering and
Technology Industrial
Advisory Board
Members: Charles Snyder, Chair of
Advisory Board, Delco Electronics
Corporation; Frederick J. Berg,
Delphi Saginaw Steering Systems;
David Allison, Dura Automotive
Systems, Inc.; Bob Breclaw, Mead
Paper Company; Robert Byrum,
Sensor Manufacturing; James
Carter, Jacson Engineering Limited;
Thomas Chrapkiewicz, Philips
Semiconductors; Charles Feltner,
ret., Ford Motor Company; Dan
Goodrich, Secretary of Advisory
Board, Continental Teves; Gerry
Grosskopf, Industrial Magnetics;
Robert Guysky, Daimler-Chrysler
Corporation; Harland Hyatt, Delco
Corporation; William Kilponen,
Kilponen &amp; Associates; Ralph
Larsen, Michigan Scientific Corpo­
ration; James Lewis, General
Dynamics; Charles Litzner, Edison
Sault Electric Company; Ernest
Maas, Edison Sault Electric Com­
pany; Chris Maguire, Delphi
Energy Chassis Systems; Jeff
Menosky, Michigan Scientific
Corporation; Jeff Ptak, ADEPT
Technology; Michael E. Rasmussen,
Delphi-E; Russell Richmond,
Delphi-E; Ralph S. Shoberg, R.S.
Technologies; Meri Skiera, Maxon
Corporation; Brian Theriault,
Mercury Exploration; John Truckey,
Dura Automotive Systems, Inc.;
Lynnette Utecht, Johnson Controls;
Jim Vallanueva, Kieffer Paper
Company; Gary Walker, Tenneco
Automotive; Matt Witte, Ph.D.,
Daimler-Chrysler Corporation; Jim
Ziehl, Daimler-Chrysler Corpora­
tion; Marty Zoerner, Northern
Diecast.

Role Statement:
The Industrial Advisory Board
(IAB) is comprised of professional
men and women in engineering
positions who actively participate
in the development of and the
promotion of Lake Superior State
University engineering technology
programs, faculty members and
students.
IAB members guide, nurture and
assure that the engineering depart­
ment produces engineers with
skills that will not only fulfill
today's industrial needs, but will
foresee the requirements of tomor­
row in a global economy. IAB
members provide "real time"
interface with both faculty mem­
bers and students bringing today's
industrial technology to LSSU
"today."

Lake Superior State University •

IAB members
are expected to:
• Evaluate and critique engineer­
ing programs by providing
professional experience and
direction.
• Be able to provide technical
support such as teaching
materials, equipment informa­
tion, equipment donations and
funding.
• Promote LSSU engineering
curriculum to young people by
participating in regional
recruitment seminars and
invite students for industrial
tours.
• Attend IAB meetings.
• Support the senior project
program with ideas or equip­
ment and/or materials.
• Encourage professional develop­
ment of the faculty by provid­
ing summer employment and
sponsoring sabbaticals.
• Provide assistance with job
placement for students, both
full-time and summer intern­
ships.
• Participate on subcommittees.
• Vote during IAB meetings on
issues relative to the Role
Statement.

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Senior Design
Experience

Student
Organizations
Memberships in student chapters
of professional organizations are
available to further enhance the
educational opportunities for
students. Organizations include:
American Society of Mechanical
Engineers (ASME)
Institute for Electrical and
Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Society of Automotive Engineers
(SAE)
Society of Manufacturing
Engineers (SME)
Society of Women Engineers
(SWE)
Tau Alpha Pi Honor Society (TA7t)

Related Professional
Opportunities

Baccalaureate programs in engi­
neering and engineering technol­
ogy include a senior design experi­
ence that prepares students for the
transition from college to employ­
ment. These courses incorporate
lectures and laboratory exercises in
team-building skills, peer evalua­
tion, scheduling and time lines,
ethics, and creative problem
solving. Most involve multi­
disciplinary teams of students
working on large-scale industrial
projects which could be product or
process design and build, or
product or process research.
Students are required to develop
and manage a budget, establish
methods of purchasing items and
communicate regularly with an
industrial project contact.

Faculty/Student Applied Research

Cooperative Education
and Summer Internships
You are encouraged to participate
in the cooperative education
programs and summer internships.
Through these experiences, you
gain valuable industrial experience
which can lead to greater job
opportunities upon graduation and
higher starting salaries. Some
examples of participating employ­
ers include General Motors, Delco
Electronics, Ford, Mead Paper,
Michigan Scientific and Dura
Automotive.
Those students within the com­
puter engineering, electrical
engineering, manufacturing
engineering technology and
mechanical engineering programs
are eligible to receive a certificate
that documents this practical
training.

The Autonomous Systems Laboratory
(ASL)
The Autonomous Systems Labora­
tory serves as a research center as
well as an undergraduate labora­
tory for courses such as Dynamics,
Automatic Control and Sensor
Technology. The focus of the
laboratory is research in robotics,
controls and intelligent sensors, as
well as the integration of modem
technology in the undergraduate
curriculum. Student participation
in the applied research projects of
the ASL is encouraged.

Admission Requirements
Freshman — Please refer to the
section on Admissions for further
details.
The academic background of the
applicant must demonstrate an
ability to meet the requirements of
an engineering program at LSSU.
For those students entering directly
from high school, admission to the
engineering programs is based on
high school grade point average or
ACT or SAT scores.
Either a high school GPA of 2.75 or
above, an ACT composite score of
24 or above, or SAT score of at least
1110 is required for admittance
directly into computer, electrical or
mechanical engineering. Those
students with a high school GPA
between 2.5 and 2.75 may be
admitted into computer, electrical
or mechanical engineering if their
GPA in all English, mathematics
and science courses is at least 2.75.
Applicants not meeting this
requirement but meeting admis­
sion requirements for the Univer­
sity will be admitted into the
general engineering program.

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For those students not having met
the original GPA requirements for
entrance into computer, electrical
or mechanical engineering, they
may switch their majors after
successfully completing two
semesters of college-level engineer­
ing curriculum coursework with a
GPA of at least a 2.0.
Transfer Students — Official
university or college transcript(s)
should be sent to the Registrar's
Office. The results of any ad­
vanced placement or aptitude tests
taken in high school or college
should be sent to the Admissions
Office.
The academic background of the
applicant must demonstrate an
ability to meet the requirements of
an engineering program at LSSU.
A minimum GPA of 2.20 on all
college level coursework and
eligibility to return to the former
college are required for admittance
into an engineering program.
Students with grade point averages
of less than 2.20 will be admitted
into the general engineering
program. After completing 15
credits of LSSU engineering
curriculum coursework with at
least a GPA of 2.0, the student will
be allowed to change his/her
major to computer, electrical or
mechanical engineering.

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�School of Engineering and Technology
Computer
Engineering

Department of Electrical
&amp; Computer Engineering
Maurice Walworth, Chair
Office: 125B CASET
Telephone: 906-635-2727
Email: mwalworth@gw.lssu.edu
Judy Jones, Secretary
Office: 202 CASET
Telephone: 906-635-2207
Fax: 906-635-6663

Computer engineering and other
computer-related fields comprise
some of the fastest-growing job
markets today. Excellent job
opportunities are forecast beyond
2005. LSSU's computer engineering
program has been designed to put
you in that high-demand job
market with the potential for good
career growth. The program blends
practical computer science courses
in computer organization, data­
bases, operating systems and
networks with traditional handson electrical engineering courses in
digital circuits, digital system,
microcontrollers, computer pro­
gramming and digital signal
processing. This combination
provides a broad-based education
that ties software to hardware and
theory to application.
The computer engineering pro­
gram combines principles from
computer science and mathematics
and electrical engineering to
develop solutions to computerrelated problems. Professional
career opportunities cover a broad
spectrum of engineering in such
areas as hardware and software
design, analysis, testing and
development, robotics and re­
search. The program is especially
focussed to provide students with
an applications orientation to
computer engineering. The

curriculum offers strong fundamen­
tals in digital circuits, computer
programming, microcontroller
programming and interfacing,
databases and operating systems.
Students can then select upperlevel courses in robotics and
automation, digital systems or
mathematics to complete their
degree.
The curriculum contains a strong
laboratory emphasis that provides
you with practical design applica­
tions of theoretical concepts.
During the senior design courses,
computer engineering students
will work on cross-disciplinary
design teams with other engineer­
ing and technology students on
solicited projects from industry.
Computer applications, technical
problem solving, teamwork and
communication skills are rein­
forced throughout the course work.
Cooperative education and under­
graduate research opportunities
exist for those who wish to include
professional activities with their
engineering studies.
You will also have direct contact
with expert professors in both the
lecture and laboratory components
of your courses.

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Electrical engineering combines
principles from science and math­
ematics to develop solutions to
computer- and electrical-related
problems. Professional career
opportunities cover a broad
spectrum of engineering in such
areas as hardware and software
design, analysis, testing and
development, robotics, research
and manufacturing.
The electrical engineering program
at Lake Superior State University is
designed to prepare graduates
with knowledge and skills for a
rewarding engineering career. The
program is especially focused to
provide you with an applications
orientation to electrical engineer­
ing. The curriculum offers strong
fundamentals in electronic network
analysis, digital circuits, electronic
devices, electrical-mechanical
systems, control systems, and
microcontroller programming and
interfacing. You can select specific
options in Digital Systems Design,
Robotics and Automation or
Electrical/Mechanical Systems.
The Digital Systems Design Option
is structured to prepare you for
careers in digital electronics and
computer systems. The Robotics
and Automation Option is struc­
tured to prepare you for careers in
robotics, automated manufacturing
or control systems engineering.
The Electrical/Mechanical Option
combines electrical and mechanical
course work to prepare you for

Electrical
Engineering

careers in electrical/mechanical
systems and product design. All
three options provide students
with a strong foundation in funda­
mentals with an emphasis on the
application of engineering theory
to real-world problems.
The curriculum contains a strong
laboratory emphasis that provides
you with practical design applica­
tions of theoretical concepts.
During the senior design courses,
electrical engineering students will
work on cross-disciplinary design
teams with other engineering and
technology students on solicited
projects from industry. Computer
applications, technical problem
solving, teamwork and communi­
cation skills are reinforced
throughout the course work.

Department of Electrical
&amp; Computer Engineering
Maurice Walworth, Chair
Office: 125B CASET
Telephone: 906-635-2727
Email: mwalworth@gw.lssu.edu

Judy Jones, Secretary
Office: 202 CASET
Telephone: 906-635-2207
Fax: 906-635-6663

During your course of study, you
will work in modem, state-of-theart laboratories in electronics,
digital systems, robotics, auto­
mated manufacturing systems and
electrical-mechanical systems. You
will also have direct contact with
expert professors in both the
lecture and laboratory components
of your courses. Cooperative
education and undergraduate
research opportunities exist for
those who wish to include profes­
sional activities with their engi­
neering studies.

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�School of Engineering and Technology
Engineering
Management

The engineering management
degree program is designed to help
prepare technical students for
management opportunities. The
program prepares you for a variety
of management careers such as
business, accounting, management,
marketing, economics and manu­
facturing. This degree will not
only expand your technical educa­
tion, but also provide business

skills which could qualify you for
advancement in industry. Upon
receipt of this degree, you also
have the option of pursuing a
master's degree in business admin­
istration (MBA). Program entry
requires an approved technical
associate's degree of 62 semester
credits, minimum.

Environmental
Engineering
Technology

The environmental engineering
technology degree is a broad-based
program designed to build strong
foundations in environmental
science, chemistry, engineering and
engineering technology. The
program will prepare the engineer­
ing technologist to manage envi­
ronmental problems in air, water
and solid waste pollution. You will
be able to assist engineers in
designing products or processes
that generate less waste and
pollutants; plan and conduct
studies to measure the chemical
makeup and concentration of
pollutants and map out a strategy
for reducing them; assist compa-

nies with the growing maze of
federal and state laws; and assist
with municipal or industrial waste
management.

Department of General
Engineering/Engineering
Technology
David McDonald, Chair
Office: 306ACASET
Telephone: 906-635-2208
Email: dmcdonald@gw.lssu.edu

In addition to the engineering
technology components, both
mechanical and electrical, you will
complete a strong science curricu­
lum. By combining lecture classes
and laboratory instruction, you
will gain an understanding of
technical topics. There is a special
emphasis on developing written
and oral communication, team­
work and problem-solving skills.

Judy Jones, Secretary
Office: 202 CASET
Telephone: 906-635-2207
Fax: 906-635-6663

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�School of Engineering and Technology
This curriculum is for students
who plan to transfer to engineering
programs at other universities after
two years at Lake Superior State
University. Students who have not
decided on an engineering major
should also enroll in this program.

General Engineering

The associate's degree program in
general engineering technology is a
program intended for students
who have decided to major in
engineering technology but have
not decided on a specific area. You
will receive extra advising and
schedule courses in different areas
to assist in determining your career
interests. As soon as you choose an
engineering technology major, you
will transfer to that program.

General Engineering
Technology

Department of General
Engineering/Engineering
Technology
David McDonald, Chair
Office: 306ACASET
Telephone: 906-635-2208
Email: dmcdonald@gw.lssu.edu

Judy Jones, Secretary
Office: 202 CASET
Telephone: 906-635-2207
Fax: 906-635-6663

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�School of Engineering and Technology
Manufacturing
Engineering
Technology

Department of Manufacturing
Engineering Technology
Jim Devaprasad, Chair
Office: 125C CASET
Telephone: 906-625-2131
Email: jdevaprasad@gw.lssu.edu

Judy Jones, Secretary
Office: 202 CASET
Telephone: 906-635-2207
Fax: 906-635-6663

Manufacturing Engineering
Technology (MfgET) is a multi­
disciplinary field integrating basic
knowledge and skills from fields
such as mechanical engineering
technology electrical/electronics
engineering technology computer
science, management and econom­
ics. Whether it be a single gear or a
complete automobile engine, the
complete set of events that results
in a finished product is planned
and implemented by a manufactur­
ing engineering technologist.
As with all engineering technology
programs, the focus of the MfgET
program is in the application of
engineering principles. Therefore,
unlike accredited engineering
programs that require four or more
calculus courses (or advanced
math courses), the MfgET program
(general option) requires only one
calculus course and one statistics
course as necessary background
for applied engineering.
LSSU's School of Engineering and
Technology houses traditional
training facilities such as a manu­
facturing processes lab, materials
lab, electronics lab and digital/
microprocessor lab. Further, LSSU
is home for one of the best educa­
tional facilities in robotics and
automation in North America.
This lab has 15 industrial robots,
several programmable logic
controllers, machine vision systems
and material handling systems.
The program contains a strong
laboratory emphasis with plenty of
opportunities to work on these and
other real manufacturing systems.
Entrance requirements for the
program for students completing
high school are the same as LSSU's
general entrance policy (please
refer to the section on Admissions
for further details). Students from
other colleges and universities can
transfer to LSSU and apply appro­
priate credits towards the
bachelor's degree in MfgET.
Students who are completing their

associate's degree in a related field
from a community college can
typically complete the MfgET B.S.
degree in two additional years at
LSSU.
A scientific "high technology"
basis in the field of manufacturing
engineering technology is evolv­
ing. The MfgET program is de­
signed to place LSSU graduates at
the leading edge of this evolution.

Other Program
Highlights:
•

The program is nationally
accredited by the Technology
Accreditation Commission of
the Accreditation Board for
Engineering and Technology
111 Market Place, Suite 1050,
Baltimore, Maryland 21202 Telephone (410) 347-7700.

•

The teaching emphasis is on
preparing you to solve realworld manufacturing problems.

•

You have the option to special­
ize in Robotics and Automa­
tion using modern lab facilities
(LSSU being one of two
universities in the USA to offer
this option in MfgET). Past
graduates have had 100
percent job placement in
industry with high starting
salaries.

•

Emphasis on computer appli­
cations in manufacturing
including: CAD, CAM, PLC,
Robotics, and CNC manufac­
turing processes.

•

Cooperative education (co-op
work) opportunities exist for
those interested in combining
professional work experience
with their engineering technol­
ogy studies.

•

Small classes and labs averag­
ing 15 students.

•

You will receive instruction
from faculty who view teach­
ing as a priority.

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This degree offers a balanced
education with career opportuni­
ties in a wide range of positions in
mechanical and manufacturing
engineering.
Individuals who choose a career in
mechanical engineering will
typically learn to apply the prin­
ciples of science and mathematics
to develop solutions to mechani­
cally related challenges or prob­
lems. Career opportunities include
a broad spectrum in areas such as
manufacturing, design, analysis,
development, research, computeraided drafting, maintenance and
testing. Often, these career choices
move the individual toward
engineering management as the
time since graduation increases.
The mechanical engineering
program at Lake Superior State
University is designed to prepare
the graduates with knowledge and
skills for a rewarding lifelong
engineering career. Class and lab
sizes in the Mechanical Engineer­
ing Department are kept small to
allow effective interaction between
students and faculty. The faculty
place emphasis on, and are dedi­
cated to, undergraduate teaching
excellence. The curriculum offers
two options: Design or Robotics
and Automation. The Design
Option is structured to prepare
individuals for careers in product
and process design. The Robotics
and Automation Option is struc­
tured to prepare individuals for
careers in automated manufactur­
ing. Both programs emphasize
technical topics which are current
in the engineering market and
include a senior capstone design
project, where the students work in
multi-disciplinary teams The
projects can have a research or
industrial base.

The course work in both options is
designed to provide you with a
solid foundation in the fundamen­
tals and to provide an emphasis in
the applications of engineering
theory to real-world problems. In
the laboratories, you work with
manufacturing processes and
materials testing. In the state-ofthe-art automated manufacturing
laboratories, emphasis is placed on
the application of industrial robots,
computer systems, programmable
logic controllers and vision/sensor
systems for modem manufactur­
ing. Communication, teamwork
and interpersonal skills are rein­
forced throughout the curriculum.
Cooperative education opportuni­
ties exist for those who wish to
interlace professional work oppor­
tunities with their engineering
studies. Cooperative education
may be used to fulfill part of the
senior year project experience.

Mechanical
Engineering Program

Department of Mechanical
Engineering
Dr. Kevin Schmaltz, ChanOffice: 128 CASET
Telephone: 906-625-2031
Email: kschmaltz@gw.lssu.edu

Judy Jones, Secretary
Office: 202 CASET
Telephone: 906-635-2207
Fax: 906-635-6663

To complete the bachelor of science
degree in mechanical engineering,
you must complete the course
requirements, demonstrate writing
proficiency and achieve an overall
average grade of C (2.0) or better in
all courses listed as departmental
requirements.

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Telecommunications
Engineering
Technology
Associate's Degree

Department of General
Engineering/Engineering
Technology
David McDonald, Chair
Office: 306ACASET
Telephone: 906-635-2208
Email: dmcdonald@gw.lssu.edu

Judy Jones, Secretary
Office: 202 CASET
Telephone: 906-635-2207
Fax: 906-635-6663

The telecommunications engineer­
ing technology degree program
combines course work in electron­
ics, communications systems and
computer networking to prepare
graduates for the exciting and fast­
growing telecommunications field.
Telecommunications technicians
are involved in the installation,
testing and operation of various
communications network systems
including computer data systems,
telephone systems, and television
and radio systems.
The telecommunications engineer­
ing technology program combines
fundamental courses in English,
mathematics and science with
specialized technical courses. The
technical instruction includes
courses in electronics, computer
programming and networking, and
modem communication systems.
All engineering technology courses
combine technical analysis in the
lecture classes with "hands-on"
applications in the laboratory
sessions. You will have direct
contact with expert professors in
both the lecture and laboratory.

Cooperative education employ­
ment and intern opportunities exist
for students who wish to gain
related professional work experi­
ence. Telecommunications gradu­
ates who are interested in addi­
tional education should consult
with their faculty advisors to select
appropriate elective courses.
Graduates who are interested in
the application of electronics and
communications systems in an
industrial environment can easily
transfer into the B.S. manufactur­
ing engineering technology pro­
gram at LSSU. Those graduates
who are interested in management
positions within the telecommuni­
cations industry can pursue
additional education in the B.S.
engineering management program.
To complete the associate's degree
in telecommunications engineering
technology, you must complete the
course requirements and demon­
strate writing proficiency.

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�School of Mathematics and Computer Science
Mission Statement
The School of Mathematics and
Computer Science offers baccalau­
reate degree programs in math­
ematics and computer science that
are designed to prepare graduates
for professional careers, and also to
provide them with the background
needed to pursue further study in
graduate school.
The School also offers computerrelated associate's degrees, de­
signed to prepare graduates for
employment in technologically
challenging positions in business
and industry.
Finally, the School provides
important foundational support in
mathematics and computer science
to the various academic programs
offered within other units of the
University.

Computer Science
Our society is undergoing a
modem revolution — a revolution
driven by computer technology.
Computer scientists work at the
leading edge of that revolution,
developing the software systems
that allow us to effectively utilize
that technology. The work is
challenging, but immensely
rewarding.
The School of Mathematics and
Computer Science offers several
computer-related degree programs.
The bachelor of science in com­
puter and mathematical sciences
combines a strong foundation in
computer science with a significant
foundation in mathematics. The
resulting program provides
considerable versatility and
potential, both for advanced study
in graduate school, and also for
many numerically intensive
computer-related careers. The
bachelor of science program in
computer science combines that
same strong computer science

foundation with a complement of
mathematics and business courses.
Students who pursue this option
will be prepared for opportunities
as programmers, database admin­
istrators and systems analysts.
Finally, the new computer science
— secondary education program
provides students with the back­
ground needed to teach, as well as
to manage the computer environ­
ments in their schools.
The two-year program in computer
science provides students with the
skills needed to pursue entry-level
opportunities in programming and
data base management, while the
two-year Internet/network special­
ist program provides an excellent
starting point for those wanting to
pursue career options in this
rapidly growing area.

Faculty
Chair
Mr. Thomas Boger
Associate Professor
Professors
Mr. Thomas Mickewich
Associate Professors
Dr. Anthony Fabbri
Dr. Mieczyslaw Gutowski
Mr. Mark Terwilliger

Additionally, a minor program in
computer science provides excel­
lent support for virtually any other
major program at the University.
An approved teaching minor in
computer science is also available
for students in education pro­
grams.

Mathematics
Mathematics is the foundation of
the science and technology largely
responsible for our present stan­
dard of living. Mathematics is one
of the most productive tools yet
discovered for unraveling the
mysteries of our universe. Courses
offered in this discipline provide
the foundation for future work in
mathematics. Our teaching objec­
tives are twofold: to give you an
understanding of mathematics,
and to impart an understanding of
the many ways in which this tool
may be used.
Mathematicians are employed as
teachers in secondary schools,
colleges and universities. Many
work for government agencies
such as the Department of Defense,

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Assistant Professors
Ms. Sherilyn Duesing
Ms. Janina Gutowska
Dr. John Jaroma
Mr. Evan Schemm
Dr. Brian Snyder
Mr. Randall Suggitt

�School of Mathematics and Computer Science

School Offerings
B.S., Computer and Mathematical
Sciences
B.S., Computer Science
B.S., Computer Scieno
Secondary Teaching Option
B.S., Mathematics
B.S., Mathematics—Actuarial and
Business Applications
B.S., Mathematics, Elementary
Teaching Option
B.S., Mathematics, Secondary
Teaching Option
A.D., Computer Science
A.D., Internet/Network Specialist
Minor in Computer Science
Minor in Computer Science,
Teaching Option
Minor in Mathematics
Minor in Mathematics, Elementary
Teaching Option
Minor in Mathematics, Secondary
Teaching Option

National Aeronautics and Space
Administration and the Depart­
ment of Commerce. Companies
providing computer and data
processing services, educational
and testing services, and manage­
ment and actuarial services also
employ mathematicians.
The Actuarial and Business Appli­
cations Option of the mathematics
degree provides a unique combina­
tion of a strong mathematical
background with economics and
finance coursework. Students
graduating with this option can
find career opportunities as
actuaries, operations researchers,
financial planners and statisticians.
Graduate study improves opportu­
nities for mathematicians and
students are encouraged and
supported in their graduate school
plans and placement. Graduate
study in numerous fields related to
mathematics is possible.
The School also offers a minor in
mathematics to provide excellent
support and value to most majors
offered at the University. Separate
mathematics teaching minors are
also available for students pursu­
ing teacher education at either the
elementary or secondary level.

Program Highlights
•

•

Students majoring in math­
ematics and computer science
can participate in many
student group activities,
including competitions,
company tours, and confer­
ences at which you may speak
or help organize.
The bachelor's degrees in
computer and mathematical
sciences include both sopho­
more and senior projects. These
"real-world" projects involve
working with departments on
campus and organizations in
the community to serve their

computing needs. You gain
valuable experience in design­
ing systems, as well as working
with customers. Also, you can
select projects in a certain area
(applications programming,
web page development,
database administration, etc.)
to tailor the degree to your
specific interests. The
associate's degrees in computer
science and Internet/network
specialist include a final project
as well.
•

The bachelor's degree in
mathematics requires a
capstone senior project. You
will work with a faculty
advisor to research an area of
mathematics where you have a
specific interest. The year
concludes with a final presen­
tation of results.

Entrance Requirements
To qualify for admission to the
programs offered by the school,
applicants must satisfy University
admission requirements as de­
scribed in the Admissions section
of this Catalog.
Secondary school academic sub­
jects should include: Three units of
computer science and English, two
units of algebra and one unit of
geometry. It is strongly recom­
mended that applicants have a
fourth unit of college-preparatory
mathematics, which includes onehalf unit of trigonometry. A unit of
computers, as well as chemistry or
physics, is also recommended.
For incoming students with
college-level achievement, the
opportunity will be offered, by
means of examination, to obtain
course credit or placement into an
advanced course.

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�College of Natural
and Health Sciences
Bachelor’s Degrees

Associate’s Degrees

Biology

Chemistry

Chemistry
Health/Fitness Specialist
Liberal Arts
Natural Resources Technology

Clinical Laboratory Science

Paramedic Technology

Concentrations in Botany, Ecology, Elementary
Teaching, General Biology, Pre-professional,
Secondary Teaching, Zoology

Environmental Chemistry
Secondary Teaching Option

Environmental Health
Environmental Science
Secondary Teaching Option
Dual Major with Environmental Geology Option

Exercise Science
Concentration in Athletic Training

Fisheries and Wildlife Management
Concentrations in Fisheries Management,
Wildlife Management

Geology
Options in:
Environmental Geology
Elementary Teaching
Secondary Teaching
Dual Major with Environmental Science Option

Individualized Studies
Nursing

Associate’s of Applied Science
Chemical Technology

Minors
Biology
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Geology
Geology Earth Science Teaching
Group Science — Elementary and
Secondary Teaching (all subjects)
Health Care Administration
Paramedic Technology
Recreation Studies

Pre-Licensure Program
Post-Licensure Completion Program
Pre-Pharmacy (transfer program)

Recreation Management
Concentration in Parks and Recreation
Management

Therapeutic Recreation

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�College of Natural and Health Sciences
Mission:

Faculty
Dr. Donald McCrimmon, Dean
Professor
Crawford 236
Phone: 906-635-2267
Fax: 906-635-2266
email: dmccrimmon@gw.lssu.edu
Professors
Dr. Lewis Brown
Dr. Sally Childs
Dr. William Haag
Dr. Charles Jones
Dr. John Lehman
Dr. C. Randall Mullin
Dr. Steven Person
Dr. Richard Zabelka
Associate Professors
Dr. Thomas Allan
Ms. Carol Campagna
Dr. Barbara Evans
(sabbatical 2000-2001)
Dr. Randall Lee Gardiner
Dr. Paul Kelso
(sabbatical 2000-2001)
Dr. Dennis Merkel
Dr. David M. Myton
Dr. John Roese
Ms. MaryAnne Shannon
Dr. Deborah Stai
Dr. Gregory Zimmerman

The College of Natural and Health
Sciences encompasses the biologi­
cal and physical sciences, nursing,
allied health sciences and recre­
ation management. We seek to
provide a challenging educational
experience leading to competency
in the major, as well as preparation
for employment, admission to
clinical practice, or enrollment in a
graduate or professional school.
Our curricula engage students in a
continuum of active involvement,
both theoretical and applied,
culminating in student-scholars
and faculty-mentors working
together to address significant
unresolved problems, scholarly
issues and professional challenges.

Assistant Professors
Ms. Donna Anleitner
Dr. Richard Back
Ms. Margaret Hanson
Mr. Ron Hutchins
Ms. Lynn Kabke
Dr. Barbara Keller
Dr. Nancy Speer Kirkpatrick
Ms. Vicki McLeod
Ms. Debra McPherson
Mr. Joseph Susi II
Dr. Trent Sutton
Ms. Edith West
Mr. Stephen Yanni
Instructors
Mr. Brian King
Mr. Christopher Kirk

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�School of Natural Sciences
Mission:

Professional Staff
Ms. Michelle Ribant
Laboratory Technician
Crawford 315
Phone: 906-635-2075
Fax: 906-635-2266
email: mribant@gw.lssu.edu
Mr. Roger Greil, Manager
Aquatic Research Laboratory
Edison Sault Hydroelectric Plant
Phone: 906-635-1949
email: rgreil@gw.lssu.edu
Ms. Donna White, Secretary
Crawford 236
Phone: 906-635-2267
Fax: 906-635-2266
email: dwhite@gw.lssu.edu
Ms. Jacquey Pateman, Secretary
Crawford 236
Phone: 906-635-2441
Fax: 906-635-2266
email: jpateman@gw.lssu.edu

The School of Natural Sciences is
comprised of the Departments of
Biology, Chemistry and Geology/
Physics. The school's mission is to
work closely with students in
identifying and achieving their
academic, personal and profes­
sional objectives. We focus on
active involvement creating
powerful learning environments,
making special use of our proxim­
ity to natural features including
the biological and physical re­
sources of the region, the
confluence of the three largest
Great Lakes and the Canadian
Shield. We engage students in the
enterprise of science through
inquiry-based learning, critical
thinking, and progressive integra­
tion into its community of scholars.

Faculty
Professors
Dr. Lewis Brown
Dr. William Haag
Dr. Charles Jones
Dr. John Lehman
Dr. Donald A. McCrimmon
Dr. C. Randall Mullin
Dr. Steven Person
Dr. Richard Zabelka
Associate Professors
Dr. Thomas Allan
Dr. Barbara Evans
(sabbatical 2000-2001)
Dr. Paul Kelso
(sabbatical 2000-2001)
Dr. Dennis Merkel
Dr. David M. Myton
Dr. John Roese
Dr. Deborah Stai
Dr. Gregory Zimmerman
Assistant Professors
Dr. Richard Back, II
Dr. Barbara Keller
Dr. Nancy Speer Kirkpatrick
Dr. Trent Sutton
Instructor
Mr. Brian King

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�School of Natural Sciences
Department of Biology:

Biology
Faculty
Phone: 906-635-2267
Fax: 906-635-2266
email: biology@gw.lssu.edu
Professor
Dr. Donald A. McCrimmon
Dr. Steven Person
Associate Professors
Dr. Thomas Allan
Dr. Barbara Evans
(sabbatical 2000-2001)
Dr. Dennis Merkel
Dr. John Roese
Dr. Deborah Stai
Dr. Greg Zimmerman
Assistant Professors
Dr. Richard Back, II
Dr. Nancy Speer Kirkpatrick
Dr. Trent Sutton

The following programs in the
biological sciences prepare you for
careers in research or applied
aspects of life sciences. Lake
Superior State University is ideally
located for field studies of terres­
trial and aquatic resources. By
selecting your courses carefully,
you can qualify for state and
federal positions in fisheries
biology, wildlife biology and other
related fields. Laboratory courses,
many of which are field-oriented,
give you the knowledge, experi­
ence and techniques necessary for
technical positions with industry
and government agencies. The
department also provides many
opportunities for you to gain
hands-on experience via indepen­
dent and collaborative research.
Students interested in research
positions in aquatic ecology,
botany, microbiology, physiology,
fish and wildlife ecology and
numerous other life sciences,
receive a strong undergraduate
background at Lake State that will
enable them to either pursue a
career directly or go into graduate
education. Admission require­
ments for professional and gradu­
ate universities vary throughout
the United States and Canada.
Students planning post-baccalaure­
ate education should work with
their advisors to ensure these
requirements are met.

Recommended Minimum
Guidelines
To be successful in these science
programs, applicants should be
above average graduates of recog­
nized secondary schools. The
secondary school preparation
should include a four year curricu­
lum of the following subjects: one
unit of beginning algebra; one unit
of advanced algebra; one unit of
chemistry; and three units of
English. In addition, one unit of

biology and one unit of trigonom­
etry are highly recommended.

Degree Programs
Bachelor of Arts: Biology
Students wishing to combine a
strong biology curriculum with a
minor in another discipline should
consider this career track. For
example, those who have an
interest in social applications of the
life sciences could take a minor
course of study in a variety of
fields. Students interested in the
Bachelor of Arts: Biology- Elemen­
tary Education option should
contact the Teacher Education
Department for current courses
and entrance requirements.

Bachelor of Science: Biology
Botany Concentration — Students
interested in studying plants in
their natural setting and in the
laboratory should consider this
career track.
Ecology Concentration — Students
interested in the abundance,
distribution and interaction of
organisms with their natural
environment, and the effects of
human populations on these
ecosystems, should consider this
career track.
General Biology — Students
interested in a broad study of
living systems, allowing for
flexibility in curricular and career
pursuits, should consider this
career track.
Pre-professional — Students
wishing to pursue careers as
physicians, dentists, optometrists
or veterinarians should follow this
career track. It is highly recom­
mended that you work closely with
an advisor to ensure appropriate
entrance requirements are met.

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Zoology — Students interested in
pursuing an organismal approach
to study the habitat, behavior and
life history of animals should
follow this career track.

Bachelor of Science: BiologySecondary Education
This program provides you with
the basic concepts of biology as
well as developing an understand­
ing of the teacher/learning process
and the role of science in educa­
tion. The program leads to a DX
science endorsement which certi­
fies the graduate to teach a wide
range of science courses in Michi­
gan high schools. Those interested
in this course of study should
contact the Teacher Education
Department concerning entrance
requirements.

Bachelor of Science: Clinical
Laboratory Science
Clinical laboratory science is a
profession concerned with provid­
ing information to medical profes­
sionals based on analytical tests.
These tests are designed to detect,
provide evidence of, or prevent
disease or impairment, and to
promote and monitor good health.
Graduates of this program are
eligible to take national examina­
tions for certification as registered
clinical laboratory scientists and
medical technologists.

Bachelor of Science: Fisheries and
Wildlife Management
Fisheries Management Concentra­
tion — For students interested
primarily in aquatic organisms and
ecosystems, including fish and
shellfish, threatened and endan­
gered species, and hatchery-reared
fishes.

Wildlife Management Concentra­
tion — For students interested
primarily in terrestrial animals and
ecosystems, including game birds
and mammals, non-game animals,
and threatened and endangered
species.
Fisheries and Wildlife Manage­
ment — For students interested in
both aquatic and terrestrial organ­
isms and ecosystems, including
game and non-game fish and
wildlife species.
Most graduates are employed by
state or federal natural resource
agencies, environmental consulting
firms, private land management
companies or public utilities.
Because the more challenging and
rewarding jobs require a master's
degree, these programs emphasize
preparation for graduate study.
Students desiring membership
with American Fisheries Society
and/or The Wildlife Society should
consult with an advisor for details.
Because all students in this curricu­
lum must complete a senior thesis
research project, this rigorous
curriculum provides an extremely
competitive background for
admittance to graduate school. All
students majoring in fisheries and
wildlife management are strongly
encouraged to work at least one
summer or semester for a state or
federal management agency to
gain experience and further their
professional development.

Associate Degree: Nattiral
Resources Technology
This two-year program provides a
strong background of applied,
field-oriented knowledge and
acquisition of the technical skills
needed for natural resource
evaluation and management.
Graduates can continue their
studies with a bachelor of science
in parks and recreation manage-

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Biology

�School of Natural Sciences
Biology

merit; criminal justice; or fisheries
and wildlife management.

Honors Research
Sequence
This research sequence is open to
science majors with a minimum
overall GPA of 3.5 through the first
semester of the junior year. Majors
electing this sequence will select an
instructor as their supervisor. An
undergraduate research project
will be outlined in consultation
with the supervising instructor and
submitted to the department for
approval. The outline must be
approved before the first semester
of the senior year. At the end of
the seventh week of the spring
semester during the senior year,
you will forward an abstract of
your work to the department chair
and during the tenth week of the
same semester, submit the final
copy of your research papers in
publishable form for departmental
approval. All grades for this
sequence will be deferred until the
final semester. Eight credit hours
of honors credit will be substituted
for eight hours of electives upon
successful completion of the
research sequence. The special
problem sequence will not be open
to students electing the honors
program research sequence. The
completed research may be used
for your senior thesis.

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�School of Natural Sciences
A degree in environmental science
or environmental chemistry is ideal
for the student who has a concern
for and interest in the environment
and an aptitude in the natural
sciences. These challenging and
rewarding degree programs
offered through the Department of
Chemistry emphasize a solid
foundation of coursework in
biology, chemistry, geology and
physics as well as their application
to environmental issues. Our
degrees integrate the study of the
natural and physical sciences in
order to prepare you for interesting
and diverse employment opportu­
nities as environmental profession­
als, chemists, and for successful
entry into graduate school. Pro­
spective teachers also find the
cross-disciplinary approach of the
environmental/teaching degrees
provide a solid foundation for their
classroom teaching experience, and
increases your employment
options.
The Chemistry Department at Lake
Superior State University has
unique opportunities that enrich
and broaden the scope of our
environmental degree programs.
Natural settings surround the
university, which is strategically
located at the outlet of Lake
Superior and within an hour of
Lakes Huron and Michigan. This
proximity to the diverse natural
environment provides the basis for
our integration of environmental
issues and topics throughout our
courses and enriches a broad
variety of field and research
experiences available to you. We
emphasize active learning environ­
ments for the student, and stress
the hands-on experiences and
training required to develop the
skills and knowledge needed after
graduation. Graduates of the
program will apply chemical

methods to the study, amelioration,
and solution of environmental
problems. Depending on their
areas of specialization and certifi­
cation, graduates may find em­
ployment with federal and state or
provincial agencies, industries,
businesses, public and private
schools, or as environmental
specialists and as environmental
consultants.
The environment is the central
theme of the student/faculty
research conducted within the
department. Every student partici­
pates in an active and meaningful
research experience working
closely with the faculty to explore
and resolve significant issues and
problems. Student/faculty
research projects, which include a
wide diversity of subjects, often
serve to focus the student's career
interests and serve as a gateway to
their subsequent career goals. The
faculty work with you on research
projects in areas which include:
ground water and surface water
quality; the routes and effects of
water, soil and air pollution; the
physical and biological pathways
for the uptake of contaminants by
plants, animals and the soil; and
many other topics.

Chemistry

Faculty
Dr. David Myton, Chair
Associate Professor
Crawford 311
Phone: 906-635-2431
Fax: 906-635-2266
email: chemistry@gw.lssu.edu

Students planning to enroll in the
environmental chemistry/science
degrees or the teaching degree
tracks must satisfy the University
admission requirements. We
recommend that the following
courses be completed at an accred­
ited secondary school: two years
of algebra and geometry; three
years of English; and one year each
of biology, chemistry and physics.
Additional courses in trigonom­
etry, calculus and the physical
sciences are highly recommended.
Students should attain above
average standing in their high
school graduating class.

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Professors
Dr. William Haag
Dr. Charles Jones
Dr. John Lehman
Assistant Professor
Dr. Barbara Keller

�School of Natural Sciences
Geology and Physics

Faculty
Dr. Lewis Brown, Chair
Professor
Crawford 211
Phone: 906-635-2155
Fax: 906-635-2266
email: geology@gw.lssu.edu
Professors
Dr. C. Randall Mullin
Dr. Richard Zabelka •
Associate Professor
Dr. Paul Kelso
(sabbatical 2000-2001)
Instructor
Mr. Brian King

Study of the discipline of geology
at Lake Superior State University
prepares students for careers
involving energy fuels and mineral
exploration and production,
environmental cleanup and protec­
tion, and even extraterrestrial
exploration. Many students in
geology seek admission to ad­
vanced study following completion
of the bachelor's degree.

To qualify for admission to the
program in geology, you must
satisfy University admissions
requirements. Recommended high
school subjects include three years
of English, two years of algebra,
geometry, chemistry and physics.
One semester of trigonometry is
highly recommended.

The geological environment of
Lake Superior State University
provides unexcelled opportunities
for field study of classic outcrops
illustrating lava flows, intrusions,
structures and metamorphism
from the Canadian Shield and
relatively undisturbed fossil-rich
sedimentary formations from the
Michigan Basin. Proximity to
deposits of gold, iron, copper,
dolomite and other minerals as
well as oil and natural gas fields in
Michigan provide advantages to
study at Lake Superior State. In
addition to geology-related
courses, the department offers
courses in calculus-based and
general college physics, geophysics
and astronomy.
We use a variety of innovative,
hands-on teaching/learning
techniques that emphasize student
development of action-oriented
critical thinking and problem­
solving skills. You will experience
project-centered teamwork through
participation in designing studies;
gathering, processing and inter­
preting data; and drawing conclu­
sions to address real-world prob­
lems. You will refine necessary
communication skills by present­
ing findings of your studies in
professionally accepted written
and oral forms. We take particular
pride in providing the opportunity
for undergraduate students to
participate in our active research
programs, particularly those in
paleontology and geophysics.

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�School of Nursing and Health Sciences
Mission:

Professional Staff
Dr. Lynn Conklin
Associate Dean, Nursing
Crawford 236E
Phone: 906-635-2446
Fax: 906-635-2261
email: lconklin@gw.lssu.edu
Ms. Cheryl Howe
Exercise Physiology
Laboratory Technician
Norris 120-D
Phone: 906-635-2168
Fax: 906-635-2111
email: chowe@gw.lssu.edu
Mr. Ron Hutchins, Director
LSSU Health CARE Center
Phone: 906-635-2418
FAX: 906-635-6229
email: rhutchins@gw.lssu.edu
Ms. Marilyn King
Nursing Laboratory Supervisor
Crawford 359
Phone: 906-635-2288
Fax: 906-635-2261

To provide students with the
educational opportunities to
develop into competent profession­
als. We stress active learning,
through experiences requiring
students to engage in critical
thinking, apply theoretical con­
cepts, demonstrate skill competen­
cies, and model professional
values. We challenge students to
seek experiences that nurture and
validate their professional identi­
ties and community responsibili­
ties.
In our school, students develop the
ability to solve problems and
communicate effectively in a global
environment, and receive the
educational preparation necessary
to write the national certification or
licensure examinations in their
respective fields. Our educational
programs are based upon stan­
dards set forth by accrediting/
approval agencies.

Faculty
Professor
Dr. Sally Childs
Associate Professors
Ms. Carol Campagna
Dr. Randall Lee Gardiner
Ms. Mary Anne Shannon
Assistant Professors
Ms. Donna Anleitner
Ms. Margaret Hanson
Mr. Ron Hutchins
Ms. Lynn Kabke
Ms. Vicki MacLeod
Ms. Debra McPherson
Mr. Joseph Susi II
Ms. Edie West
Mr. Stephen Yanni

Ms. Ann MacLeod
Worksite Wellness Coordinator
LSSU Health CARE Center
Phone: (906)635-2033
FAX: (906) 635-6229
email: amacleod@gw.lssu.edu
Ms. Judy Flowers, Secretary
Norris 108-H
Phone: 906-635-2367
Fax: 906-635-2111
email: jflowers@gw.lssu.edu
Ms. Janine Murray, Secretary
Crawford 236F
Phone: 906-635-2288
Fax: 906-635-2261
email: jmurray@gw.lssu.edu

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Instructor
Mr. Christopher Kirk

�School of Nursing and Health Sciences

Faculty
Associate Dean
Dr. Lynn Conklin
email: nursing@gw.lssu.edu
Associate Professors
Carol A. Campagna
MaryAnne Shannon
Assistant Professors
Donna M. Anleitner
Margaret R. Hanson
Ron Hutchins
Lynn Kabke
Vicki MacLeod
Edith West

The Department of Nursing offers
a bachelor's degree in nursing
which is based on the belief that
nursing is goal-oriented, directed
toward assisting human beings in
health promotion, maintenance,
restoration and rehabilitation. The
program is based upon human
needs theory throughout the life
cycle and is built on a liberal arts
foundation in the belief that all
aspects of society must be consid­
ered influential factors in the
health of human beings.

Bachelor of Science in
Nursing:

Accreditation:

Nursing

Course distribution requirements
facilitate development of liberal
backgrounds in physical science,
social science and humanities. The
curriculum lays a scientific basis
for expanding roles in nursing
practice. The nursing curriculum
provides an interdisciplinary major
and does not require a minor to
meet graduation requirements.
Students interested in a minor
should refer to the appropriate
Catalog section. A total of 128
credits is required to complete a
bachelor of science degree in
nursing.

The bachelor of science in nursing
program is approved by the
Michigan Board of Nursing and is
accredited by the National League
for Nursing Accreditation Commis­
sion, 61 Broadway - 33rd Floor,
New York, NY 10006.

Courses:

Advisory Committee:
The Department of Nursing has an
advisory committee with local area
members representing health care
providers, health care administra­
tors, health education programs
and high school counselors. These
members represent a community
perspective to assist in providing
feedback into educating
bachelor's-prepared nursing
graduates, identification of poten­
tial student learning activities,
health care trends affecting the
delivery of nursing services, and
assist in ongoing evaluation of the
program.

Courses offered by the department
are in nursing and health sciences.
Nursing courses provide the core
content of the nursing major and
are limited to students accepted
into the nursing program. Health
science courses provide a wide
range of knowledge and skills
useful for preparation in related
health careers and in the delivery
of health services in the comrnunity.

The Department of Nursing offers
two curricular tracks to the bach­
elor of science degree in nursing:
the four-year program and the twoyear completion program for the
registered nurse.
The programs provide students
with the opportunity to acquire
knowledge, values and skills
necessary for the practice of
professional nursing.

Clinical Experiences:
The nursing program is unique in
its international affiliation. Clinical
nursing experience is obtained at
hospitals and community agencies
in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario as well
as at health care and community
agencies in Sault Ste. Marie,
Michigan and the surrounding
area. The LSSU Health CARE
Center provides opportunities for
practice in nurse-managed commu­
nity nursing centers.

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Pre-Nursing Entrance
Requirements:
To qualify as a pre-nursing major,
applications must satisfy Univer­
sity admission requirements
described in the admission section
of the Catalog. (This information is
also included in the Viewbook).

Nursing, B.S.
Four-Year Program
Pre-Licensure Track

For students with college-level
achievement, the opportunity will
be offered, by means of examina­
tion, to obtain course credit or
placement into an advanced
course.
High school academic subjects
include a minimum of one unit of
biology, one of chemistry, three of
English and two of algebra. Addi­
tional science and mathematics
courses are highly recommended.
Students complete one year in pre­
nursing before making application
to the Department of Nursing for
admission to the nursing major.
Admission is based upon 1) filing a
Declaration of Intent to enter the
nursing program by February 1 of
the spring prior to fall admission,
2) successful completion of selected
pre-nursing courses, and 3) aca­
demic achievement.

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�School of Nursing and Health Sciences
Nursing, B.S.
Four-Year Program
Pre-Licensure Track

It is recommended that students be
able to demonstrate computer
literacy — basic word processing,
library and Internet searches.
Mathematics competency is
required prior to the sophomore
year. Entrance into nursing
requires a cumulative grade point
average of 2.5 or above in nursing,
nursing support and English
courses. A maximum of 50 stu­
dents with the highest grade point
average will be accepted.
Required academic courses are
separated into three groups:
1.

Nursing support courses (basic
prenursing competency skills,
anatomy and physiology,
microbiology, life chemistry,
mathematics, psychology,
sociology, nutrition, pharma­
cology, pathophysiology,
computer applications in the
health sciences, health issues of
aging populations,
multicultural approach to
health care and statistics).

2.

General education require­
ments (English, humanities
and speech).

3.

Nursing courses

Progression
Requirements in
Nursing:
A grade of C or above is required
in all nursing, nursing support
courses and English courses. A
grade of D in other general educa­
tion or elective courses is accepted.

more than four years for students
who do not meet all entrance
requirements.
Progression and readmission
policies are detailed in the Nursing
Student Handbook.
Students are responsible for
transportation to and from clinical
agencies, as well as additional costs
incurred by enrollment in the
nursing program. Costs, academic
and general information are listed
in the Nursing Student Handbook.

Licensure:
Graduates of this program are
eligible to write the NCLEX-RN
examination administered by the
Michigan Board of Nursing for
licensure as a registered nurse
(R.N.). Canadian students must
pass the NCLEX-RN examination
prior to applying for licensure in
Ontario. The Michigan Board of
Nursing may deny a graduate the
opportunity to take the licensure
examination on the basis of convic­
tion for a crime or substance abuse.
The Immigration Service may deny
a visa for entry to Ontario on the
basis of a conviction for a crime or
for substance abuse. Applicants
with a history of a conviction or
substance abuse should consult
with the Department of Nursing
associate dean and direct questions
to the Michigan Board of Nursing
and the Immigration Service prior
to entry in the program.

Transfer credit will be granted on
an individual basis. Only those
courses with a grade of C or better
are transferrable. Credits for
baccalaureate nursing courses and
pharmacology are transferable for
five years.
Time requirements for program
completion is four academic years;
however, completion may require

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Entrance Requirements:
To qualify for admission to the RN
completion program, applicants
must satisfy University admission
requirements as described in the
admission section of the Catalog.
(This information is also included
in the Viewbook).
For students with college-level
achievement, the opportunity will
be offered, by means of examina­
tion, to obtain course credit or
placement into an advanced
course.
Applicants must be graduates of
state- or provincial-approved
associate's degree or diploma
nursing programs with a cumula­
tive grade point average of 2.5 in
all nursing, nursing support and
English courses. Nursing support
courses include: chemistry, math­
ematics, anatomy and physiology,
microbiology, statistics, nutrition,
pharmacology, pathophysiology,
computer applications in health
sciences, multicultural approaches
to health care, health of aging
populations, psychology and
sociology courses. Credit may be
granted for nutrition and pharma­
cology upon writing the required
NLN tests prior to admission and
achieving scores at the 50th percen­
tile or above. NLN tests may be
repeated once; students must enroll
in the course if not successful on
second writing. Psychomotor
skills validation is also required.
Students may be admitted to the
University at any point, but may
not be admitted to nursing core
until they have fulfilled the above
requirements.

college(s). Submit to Department
of Nursing: copy of current
Michigan or Ontario professional
nursing license. All credentials
must be on file preceding semester
of entry.

Nursing, B.S.
Completion Program
for RN Students
Post-Licensure Track

Transfer Credits:
Transfer credits may be granted on
an individual basis for equivalent
general education and support
courses. Only those courses with a
grade of C or better may be trans­
ferred. A maximum of 32 semester
hours credit in basic nursing
courses may be transferred. Credit
for baccalaureate nursing and
pharmacology courses is accept­
able for five years.
Time required for completion will
depend upon the number of
transfer credits and credits re­
ceived by examination. Most
registered nurses can complete the
program in two years.
Progression and readmission
policies are detailed in the Nursing
Student Handbook.
Students are responsible for
transportation to clinical agencies
and additional costs incurred by
enrollment in the nursing program.
Costs, academic and general
information are listed in the
Nursing Student Handbook.
The RN completion program is
offered on a part-time basis at the
LSSU Regional Centers in Petoskey,
Escanaba and Alpena. Contact the
Continuing Education Office at ext.
2802 for further information and
specific course offerings.

Required Admission
Credentials:
Submit to Admissions Office:
standard LSSU Application for
Admission; transcripts from
previous nursing school(s) and

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�School of Nursing and Health Sciences
Recreation Studies:
These curricula prepare students
for careers in the recreational and
leisure fields in positions requiring
thorough professional preparation
and sound management skills.
Bachelor degrees are offered in
recreation management and
therapeutic recreation.
Recreation Management:
A recreation management degree
focuses upon opportunities for
employment in commercial, resort,
industrial, military, governmental
and volunteer-based recreation
settings. A business minor is
included within this degree.
Parks and Recreation — The parks
and recreation concentration
within the recreation management
degree emphasizes knowledge and
skills related to managing natural
resources as providing opportuni­
ties for outdoor recreation enthusi­
asts. Within this curriculum,
opportunities are available to
acquire an associate's degree in
natural resources technology.
Therapeutic Recreation:

exercise in various populations and
applying this knowledge to fitness,
clinical and research settings.
Students are prepared for careers
in these areas, through a curricu­
lum emphasizing skill develop­
ment in the critical areas of exercise
testing and exercise prescription.
Course work involves the study of
physiology, pathophysiology,
sports medicine, laboratory proce­
dures, research methods, exercise
psychology and compute applica­
tions.
Athletic Training — The athletic
training concentration prepares
you for a career in athletic training
and to sit for the National Athletic
Trainer's Association (NATA)
Board of Certification Exam. To
become a NATA Certified Trainer
(ATC), you must fulfill specific
academic and clinical placement
requirements.

Recreation Studies
and Exercise Science

Faculty
Dr. Sally Childs, Chair
Professor
Norris 108
Phone: 906-635-2610
Fax: 906-635-2111
email:
exerdsescience@gw.lssu. edu
or
recstudies@gw.lssu.edu
Assistant Professors
Dr. Randall Lee Gardiner
Ms. Debra McPherson
Mr. Joseph Susi II
Mr. Stephen Yanni
Instructor
Mr. Christopher Kirk

Associate's Degree - Health Fitness
Specialist
A health fitness specialist is eligible
to become certified through the
American College of Sports Medi­
cine (ACSM) as a health fitness
instructor.

The therapeutic recreation degree
emphasizes principles of humanis­
tic and holistic approaches to
health care, improving the physical
social, mental and emotional
functioning of individuals with a
variety of limiting conditions. In
addition to employment in a
variety of settings ranging among
hospitals, homes for the aged,
prisons, and governmental instal­
lation, you will be eligible to sit for
the Therapeutic Recreation Na­
tional Certification Examination.

Exercise Science:
The bachelor of science in exercise
science focuses on developing an
understanding of the physiological
and psychological consequences of
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�Course Descriptions
Abbreviations

LA

Legal Assistant Studies

AC

Accounting

LS

Library

AT

Art

MA

Mathematics

BA

Business

MB

BL

Biology

Master Business
Administration

CH

Chemistry

ME

Mechanical Engineering

MK

Marketing

MN

Management

MT

Manufacturing
Engineering Technology

MU

Music

NA

Native American Studies

NS

Natural Science

NU

Nursing

OA

Office Administration

PH

Physics

PL

Philosophy

PS

Political Science

PY

Psychology

RA

Recreational Activities

RC

Recreation

RS

Robotics and Control
Systems

SA

Student Services

SD

Speech

SO

Sociology

SP

Spanish

SW

Social Work

TC

Construction Technology

TE

Teacher Education

UN

University Seminar

Each course description is pre­
ceded by the following type of
heading:

CJ

Criminal Justice

CS

Computer Science

DP

Data Processing

EC

Economics

ED

Education

EE

Electrical Engineering

EG

General Engineering

EM

Engineering Mechanics

EN

English

ES

Exercise Science

ET

Electrical Engineering
Technology

EV

Environmental Science

FA

Fine Arts

FN

Finance

FR

French

FS

Fire Science

GE

Geology

GG

Geography

GN
HE

German
Health Sciences

HM

Human Services

HP

Honors Program

HS

History

HU

Humanities

ID

Interdisciplinary

JR

Journalism

JS

CH999 Chemistry
(3-3)

5
or

CH999 Chemistry
(3-3) alternate yrs
5

The first line provides the code
number (CH999) and the course
name; see above for an explanation
of the abbreviations. The second
line includes several pieces of
information: The first two num­
bers are hours of lecture-lab per
week; and the number of credit
hours is the third number. Some­
times, no semester will be indi­
cated, or there will be the alternate
years or every third year notation.
Consult either the course schedule
booklet published each semester
prior to pre-registration; or your
department chair concerning
scheduling of such courses.

Students must satisfy prerequisites
and any other stated conditions
before enrolling in a course; or
have permission from the
instructor to waive the
prerequisites. Enrollment in a
course may be revoked (with an
N grade) if it is found during the
regular drop period that the
proper prerequisites have not been
met. Responsibility rests with
students to be certain that they
have the approved prerequisites.

Japanese Studies

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�ACCOUNTING
Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.

AC132 Principles of Accounting I
(4,0)
4
An introduction to the principles of accounting
as applied to proprietorships, partnerships and
corporations. Areas of study include the
accounting cycle for service and merchandising
enterprises, internal control and items included
in the asset section of the balance sheet.

AC133 Principles of Accounting II
(4,0)
4
This course includes a study of the equity
portion of the balance sheet as well as an
introduction to financial analysis and managerial
accounting. Prerequisite: Grade of C or higher in
AC132.

AC230 Fundamentals of Accounting
4
(4,)
This course is designed to give non-business
majors an understanding of the accounting
process and the knowledge to read, understand,
and use financial statements and reports in
making decisions. The emphasis is on the use,
rather than the generation, of accounting
information. This course is not open to business
majors.

AC232 Intermediate Accounting I
(4,0)
4
A review of the general theoretical framework
and process of accounting for use as a reference
in an intensive study of accounting doctrines and
procedures proposed by various authoritative
groups. Topics: Generally accepted accounting
principles; the accounting process; balance
sheet; income statement; present value
principles and application; cash and temporary
investments; receivables; inventories, plant and
intangible assets; and long term investments.
Prerequisites: AC132 and 133.

AC233 Intermediate Accounting II
(4,0)
4
Continuation of AC232 with reference to
accounting theory as applied to specific critical
areas of financial data accumulation and
presentation. Emphasis is placed on valuation
concepts and their influence on contemporary
practice. Topics: Liabilities; long term debt
securities; owner’s equity; earnings and revenue
recognition; income taxes; leases; pensions;
error correction; cash flows; and financial
statement analysis. Prerequisite: AC232.

AC332 Cost Accounting I
(4,0)
4
A study of the fundamentals of cost accounting:
The cost cycle, cost terminology, cost behavior,
cost-volume-profit analysis, budgeting, standard
cost, relevant costs, cost allocation, and cost
control. Emphasis is given to both product
costing and costing for control purposes.
Prerequisite: AC133.

AC333 Cost Accounting II
(4,0)
4
A continuation of AC332 encompassing process
costing, capital budgeting, inventory control,
performance measurement, accounting systems

and internal control, and cost accounting in
relation to the certified public accountant and
certified management accountant examinations.
A study of various quantitative techniques and
their applications are included in the course
content. Prerequisites: AC332 and DP151
(spreadsheet course).

AC334 Accounting Information
Systems
(3,0)
3
Elements that constitute an accounting system
and theories upon which a system should be
designed. Emphasis upon computerized
accounting systems with extensive use of
computers. Prerequisites: AC233, AC332 and
introductory data processing course.

AC335 Accounting Systems Theory
(1,0)
1
This course is designed to provide the student
with the theory of accounting information
systems. Together with computerized account­
ing applications, this course will substitute for
AC334, accounting information systems. This
course is designed for use only at the Regional
Centers, where AC334 may not be offered.
Prerequisites: Computerized accounting
applications course and spreadsheet course.

AC421 Federal Taxation Accounting I
(3,0)
3
Basic concepts of the theory and practice
applicable to the preparation of individual tax
returns. A comprehensive analysis of regula­
tions governing inclusions and exclusions of
income; capital gains and losses; and personal,
standard, and itemized deductions. Prerequi­
sites: AC133 and junior standing or approval of
the department.

AC422 Federal Taxation Accounting II
(3,0)
3
Theory and practice of income tax accounting as
applied to tax credits, partnerships, and
corporations. Includes some library tax
research. Prerequisite: AC421.

AC427 Auditing
(4,0)
4
A study of ethical, professional, and technical
standards for independent audits and auditing
procedures as they apply to internal controls. A
study of audit program applications as they
apply to elements of the financial statements.
Prerequisites: AC233 and AC333.

AC432 Advanced Accounting I
(3,0)
3
This course begins with a review of accounting
theory and income presentation followed by a
study of accounting for corporate combinations
and preparation of consolidated financial
statements. Prerequisite: AC233.

AC433 Advanced Accounting II
(3,0)
3
A study of special topics in accounting including
partnerships, governmental accounting,
accounting for non-profit organizations, fiduciary
accounting and insolvency. Prerequisite: AC233.

ART
Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.

AT110 Fundamentals of Drawing
(3,0)
3
This course will introduce the participant to basic
drawing techniques, focusing upon the use of
predominantly dry media such as graphite,
charcoal, colored clays and chalks. Students will
be required to work in-studio on a number of
projects (still life, object drawings, texture, tone
and line explorations), working toward the
creation of a portfolio of drawings for final
submission. Prerequisite: none. Equivalent to
FA 150+ VISA 1506 for BRIDGE.

AT111 Introduction to Painting
Media and Techniques
(3,0)
3
The course focuses on painting as a process of
self-expression. Participants will be introduced
to the use of acrylics, watercolors and watersoluble oils. An introduction to Itten’s color
theories and basic compositional styles will help
ground participants in their exploration of the
media offered. Brush handling, mixed-media
techniques, and the use of in-studio still-life
arrangements will be highlighted. Prerequisite:
none. Equivalent to FA 155 + VISA 2556 for
BRIDGE.

AT210 Principles of Design and Color
(3,0)
3
This course acquaints students with the various
possibilities of working with two-dimensional
design. Using graphite, marker, collage and
basic printmaking/stamping techniques,
participants will explore line, form, shape,
texture, color and the use of negative and
positive space. In addition to in-class assign­
ments, participants will be required to research,
complete and present a major piece in twodimension at the end of the semester. Prerequi­
site: none. Equivalent to FA151 + VISA 1516 for
BRIDGE.

AT211 Mixed Media Explorations
(3,0)
3
Students will be invited to work hands-on in an
open studio environment, examining the
development of their own visual language in
relation to the media and methodologies
presented. Participants will be invited to draw
from personal experiences as well as from their
environment as catalysts for art making. All will
be encouraged to work with acrylics, watercol­
ors, water-based oils, drawing media, photo­
graphs/laser copies, found materials, etc. At the
end of the course, participants will be required to
present a brief seminar with essay. Prerequi­
sites: none. Equivalent to FA178+ VISA 2786 for
BRIDGE.

AT212 Art for Elementary Teachers
(3,0)
3
This course is designed to provide an under­
standing of the philosophy, theories and
contemporary issues of art education in
kindergarten through sixth grade. Various art
media will be explored by the student, and
curriculum planning and evaluation will be
discussed.

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�AT250 Art History and Appreciation I
(4,0)
4
Study of arts exemplified in prehistoric and
primitive cultures, and in the Mesopotamian,
Egyptian, Aegean, Greek, Roman, early Christian,
Byzantine, Moslem, Roman and Gothic eras. The
course presents a development of historic, social
and aesthetic principles, including a study of
signs and symbols for students of art education,
science, letters, business and engineering. Art
history is taught in terms of visual experience
and knowledge with art films, slides and
demonstrations with art materials in addition to
class lectures. Universal standards that can be
applied to any work of art are studied. Counts as
humanities credit for general education
requirements.
AT251 Art History and Appreciation II
(4,0)
4
A study of European and American art from the
Renaissance to the 20th century, including
Renaissance, baroque, rococo, neoclassic,
romantic, realist and contemporary. The history
of art is presented from a technical, social and
aesthetic standpoint, along with a study of
rhythm, motion, and proportion. Works of art
are considered on their own merits and
development rather than on the basis of
preconceptions. Art films, color slide presenta­
tions and demonstrations using art materials
supplement class lectures. Counts as humani­
ties credit for general education requirements.

BUSINESS
Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.
BA105 Business Mathematics
(3,0)
3
Solution of business problems. Topics include
discounts, mark-ups, payroll, interest, financing
charges, depreciation methods, real estate taxes,
controlling cash, metric system conversion,
inventory evaluation, annuities and insurance.
Story problems. Prerequisite: MA086 or equivalent/
satisfactory score on ACT or Placement exam, or
satisfactory completion of LSSU’s departmental
arithmetic test during the first week of classes.
Course not available for credit for students who
have taken a full year of accounting.
BA121 Introduction to Business
(3.0)
3
Comprehensive coverage of the major activities
of business and the key institutions that facilitate
the business process. Topics covered include
the following: American business enterprise
system, international business, forms of
business ownership, management and
organization of human resources, production,
marketing, information management and
controls, business laws and ethics, finance,
accounting, contemporary economic issues and
business career opportunities. Contemporary
business cases may be used for decisionmaking simulations. Enrollment open to
freshman and sophomore business majors or
any non-business major.
BA131 Hospitality and Service
Management
(4.0)
4
An overview of the hospitality industry including
the operation and trends in restaurani/food

service management, lodging management and
travel/tourism. Introduction to destinations and
the following components of travel/tourism:
modes of travel, tour management, associations,
agencies, marketing and sales, career prepara­
tion and opportunities and travel publications.
(Formerly HT121).
BA211 Business Statistics
(3,0)
3
An introduction to business statistics. Topics
include collection and presentation of data,
measures of central tendency, variation and
skewness, probability, probability distributions,
Bayes’s Theorem, sampling, sampling distribu­
tions, estimation, hypothesis testing, simple
linear regression and correlation. Prerequisite:
MA111.
BA226 Records Management
(3,0)
3
Study and application of records control, forms
design, filing systems (manual and electronic),
microforms, and the records cycle. A computer
simulation is completed utilizing a program to
print, sort, and select records as reports or labels.
BA231 Business Communications
(3,0)
3
Business and management communications
problems. Direct, indirect, and persuasive
letters; memos, short reports and directives.
Some assignments must be typed. Extensive
writing practice. Prerequisite: Satisfactory
completion of LSSU’s English competency
examination.
BA254 Business Law I
(3,0)
3
This portion of business law covers the law
applicable to contracts, sales, personal property
and bailments.
BA255 Business Law II
(3.0)
3
This portion of business law covers the law
applicable to commercial paper, corporations,
partnerships, agency and employment.
BA261 Business Skills
(1.0)
1
A series of specific, business-skill classes. Each
course will provide 15 classroom hours of
instruction. A student may register for one or
more sections per term, for a maximum of three
credits earned in this course.
BA291 Students in Free Enterprise
(0,3)
1
Students work in teams to develop outreach
programs. They learn by means of “real-world"
experiences, then teach others how market
economies and businesses operate. Corporate
CEOs and senior executives judge these
programs annually in regional competitions, and
the winners of those contests then compete at
the international exposition. Outreach program
development enhances students’ creative and
communication skills by preparation of written
and oral presentations. May be repeated for
credit for a total of four credits.
BA299 Internship in (Discipline)
(4,0)
4
This course is designed to provide students with
an opportunity to earn credit while obtaining

meaningful discipline-related work experience
outside the classroom setting. Students are
expected to spend a minimum of 180 hours in an
appropriate work setting. The course may be
repeated once for a maximum of eight credits.
Prerequisites: 2.5 GPA, sophomore standing,
employer and instructor approval, and
submission to, and approval by, departmental
faculty of internship plan, including method of
evaluation.
BA308 Managing Cultural Differences
(3,0)
3
Study of differing cultural norms that impact
business decisions; designed for students
interested in international and cross-cultural
activities.
BA354 Legal and Financial Issues in
Health Care Administration
(3,0)
3
This course is intended for students preparing
for careers in management in health care fields
or as health care practitioners. Students will be
made aware of legal and financial issues and
problems including fault liability; institutional
liability; forms of organization; credentialing and
appointments; staffing issues; consent and
refusal of treatment; and health care financing.
The student will be more aware of the need to
seek professional counsel to minimize and
prevent litigation. Prerequisite: Junior standing.
Also listed as HE354.
BA399 Internship in (Discipline)
(4,0)
4
This course is designed to provide students with
an opportunity to earn credit while obtaining
meaningful discipline-related work experience
outside the classroom setting. Students are
expected to spend a minimum of 180 hours in an
appropriate work setting. The course may be
repeated once for a maximum of eight credits.
Prerequisite: 2.5 GPA, junior standing, employer
and instructor approval, and submission to, and
approval by, departmental faculty of internship
plan, including method of evaluation.
BA403 Business, Government and
Society
(3,0)
3
This course examines the relationships of the
business firm to government and to society. The
course focuses on the economic, legal, political,
social and ethical environment of business firms.
Topics include consumer protection, environ­
mental regulation, antitrust, constitutional and
administrative law, alternative dispute resolution,
and other topics of current concern. The
business firm is examined in the context of
market capitalism and the global economy. The
course is structured to meet communication­
intensive requirement of general education.
Prerequisites: EG202 and junior standing.
BA466 Business Policy
(3,0)
3
This course provides an opportunity for the
student to develop an understanding of the
interrelationship of the various divisions,
departments and functions of a business
organization from a top management perspec­
tive. Library research and case analysis are
utilized. Prerequisite: Senior status and
completion of business core.

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�BA491 Research Reading in Business
and Economics
(1-3,0) 1-3
Independent study and seminar; individual
student guidance by faculty for selected research
topics in business. Prerequisite; Senior status.

BIOLOGY
Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.
BL102 Careers in Natural Resources
(1,0)
1
A seminar course to present students with
strategies for successful job hunting. Presenta­
tions by natural resource professionals will give
students outlooks and insights into the natural
resource job market.
BL105 Function of the Human Body
(3,2)
4
Survey of the functional anatomy and the related
physiological processes needed for the
understanding of normal human activity. Not
open to biological majors or minors. Prerequi­
site: Reading ACT of 19 or equivalent.
BL109 General Biology
4
(3,2)
An introduction to general biology. This course
will provide an overview of biology and serve as
a framework for further biological studies.
Deliberations on the nature and philosophy of
science (especially biology) will provide a basis
for discussion of ecology, evolution, and cell
biology. Prerequisites: Reading ACT of 19 or
equivalent, MA086, EN091, or equivalent/
satisfactory scores on ACT or the math, reading
and English placement exams.
BL110 General Zoology
(1.5,1.5) 2
Introduction to the diversity of the animal
kingdom, invertebrates and vertebrates.
Adaptation and evolution are stressed as unifying
themes throughout the course. Prerequisite:
BL109. Note: “C” (2.0) or better is required to
use this course as a prerequisite for other BL/EV
courses.
BL111 General Botany
(1.5,1.5) 2
Introduction to the diversity of the plant
kingdom. Will include the morphology,
physiology, reproduction and general habitat of
organisms traditionally considered as plants but
with an organization reflecting modern concepts
of evolutionary relationships. Prerequisite:
BL109. Note: UC” (2.0) or better is required to
use this course as a prerequisite for other BL/EV
courses.
BL121 Human Anatomy &amp; Physiol­
ogy I
(3,3)
4
This is the first half of a two-course sequence.
This course covers organization of the human
body, basic principles of chemistry, the
integumentary system, the skeletal and muscular
systems, the nervous system and special senses.
Laboratory experiences are designed to
compliment the lecture topics. This course may
not be used as a general education natural

science elective nor does this sequence apply
toward a major or minor in biological science.
Prerequisites: High school chemistry and
Reading ACT of 19 or equivalent.
BL122 Human Anatomy &amp; Physiology II
4
(3,3)
The second half of the Human Anatomy and
Physiology sequence emphasizes the endocrine
system, cardiovascular system, lymphatics and
the immune response, respiratory system,
digestive system, urinary system and the
reproductive system. Laboratory experiences
are coordinated with the lecture discussions.
Prerequisite: BL121.
BL130 Introduction to Remote
Sensing
3
(2,3)
Students will develop practical skills in
measuring scale, distance, direction and area on
remotely sensed imagery such as aerial
photographs. Exercises in interpretation of black
and white, color, and color infrared imagery will
be covered in the laboratories. Basic map and
compass techniques will be used to complement
measurements and interpretations. One all-day
field trip is required. Prerequisites: Reading
ACT of 19 or equivalent, MA086 or equivalent/
satisfactory scores on ACT or Placement Exam.
BL140 Introduction to Fisheries &amp;
Wildlife
(1,0)
1
A discussion of the history, philosophy and
practice of fisheries and wildlife conservation.
An introduction to the role and professional
responsibilities of resource managers.
Prerequisite: Reading ACT of 19 or equivalent.
BL201 Plant Morphology
(2,3)
3
A survey of the principal groups of plants from
the standpoint of their structure, development
and reproduction. Emphasis is placed on
evolutionary relationships as revealed by
comparisons of the structural and reproductive
traits. Prerequisite: BL111.
BL202 Field Botany
(2,3)
3
A course whose main objective is to allow the
student to be able to recognize common families,
genera, and species, especially those in the local
flora. Prerequisite: BL111.
BL204 General Microbiology
4
(3,3)
This course will deal with the history and scope
of microbiology, a study of microbial structure,
growth, nutrition, metabolism, genetics,
taxonomy and control. A study of mycoplasma,
viruses and molds will be incorporated with
genetic engineering and recombinant DNA. Labs
will emphasize the identification and cultivation
of molds and bacteria. Prerequisites: CH104,
CH108 or CH116.
BL220 Genetics
(3,3)
4
A study of the nature, transmission, recombina­
tion and function of hereditary material in
animals, plants and microorganisms. The
lecture includes Mendelian, molecular and
population genetics. The laboratory includes
exercises in Mendelian genetics, cytogenetics,

recombinant DNA, and computer simulations of
population genetics. Meets ethics component of
general education requirements. Prerequisites:
BL110, BL111 and CH116. A statistics course is
strongly recommended.
BL223 Clinical Microbiology
(3,0)
3
A basic course in microbiology dealing with the
study of microorganisms and pathogens in
humans. A survey of viruses, molds and
bacteria. Their morphology and growth
characteristics will be discussed along with the
physical and chemical means to control
pathogenic microorganisms causing human
infections. Prerequisites: CH105 and BL122.
Does not apply towards a major or minor in
biology.
BL230 Introduction to Soil Science
4
(3,3)
A course dealing with the soil ecosystem as a
natural resource and as an environmental
medium. Beginning with factors involved in soil
formation the course will survey soil physical,
chemical, and organic properties and how they
respond to disturbance. Soil reactions to wastes
and wetland interactions will be discussed.
Laboratories will focus on description of local
soils and the use of soil survey information in
making soil interpretations. Prerequisites:
CH108 or above: NS103 or BL110 and BL111.
BL240 Natural History of the
Vertebrates
(3,0)
3
A survey course covering the taxonomy,
phylogeny and ecology of vertebrates with an
emphasis on North America taxa. Prerequisite:
SA091 or equivalent/satisfactory scores on the
ACT or Placement Exam.
BL243 Vertebrate Anatomy
(3,3)
4
A detailed study of the origin, phylogeny and
anatomy of the vertebrates. Laboratories
emphasize the thorough dissection of represen­
tatives of at least three classes of vertebrates.
Prerequisite: BL110 and sophomore standing.
BL280 Biometrics
(2,2)
3
The application of inferential statistical methods
to biological problems. The focus of the course
is a systematic method for determining an
appropriate statistical technique. Parametric and
nonparametric procedures will be covered.
Prerequisites: MA207 and MA111.
BL284 Principles of Forestry
4
(2,4)
A course introducing forest ecology, structure
and function with emphasis on impacts of
disturbance and outcomes of management on
forest ecosystems. Students will master
identification of tree and shrub species of the
Eastern Upper Peninsula and become proficient
with commonly used techniques to evaluate the
forest resource. The lab portion of the course is
in the field and proper dress is required. In
addition, one all-day field trip will be scheduled.
Prerequisite: BL130 or EV220.

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�BL286 Principles of Watersheds
(3,0)
3

BL330 Animal Physiology
(3,3)
4

Overview of the geomorphology, hydrology and
biota of various watersheds, with emphasis on
hydrographic methods, sampling techniques,
land use and management principles. Prerequi­
sites: MA111 and BL140.

The course examines the many ways animal
groups solve the problem of maintaining internal
homeostasis. Neural control, endocrine
systems, gas exchange, energy acquisition and
temperature regulation are a few of the topics
examined. The lab is closely tied to the lecture
material using non-invasive live animal
experiments, computer-interfaced data gathering
and analysis. Prerequisites: BL110 with a C
(2.00) or better and CH116 with a C (2.00) or
better.

BL290 Independent Study in Biology
(1-4,0) 1-4
Special studies and/or research in biology for
individuals or small seminar groups. Course
content to be arranged by student(s) and a
supervising professor with approval of
department and college dean. Prerequisites:
Students must have an overall GPA of at least
2.5, and no / grades on their transcript.
Independent study courses may be repeated for
a maximum of eight credits. Additional information
is available at the School of Natural Science.

BL302 Invertebrate Zoology
(3,2)
4

BL332 Embryology
(2,2) Alternate Years
3
A study of pattern formation and morphogenic
processes in animals, with an emphasis on
vertebrates. The laboratory portion of the course
emphasizes descriptive ontogeny of representa­
tive vertebrates. Prerequisites: BL110,
sophomore standing. (BL243 is highly
recommended.)

A study of the invertebrate groups with emphasis
on morphology, phylogeny and life cycles.
Prerequisites: BL110 and sophomore standing.

BL333
(3,0)

BL303 General Entomology
(2,3)
3
An introduction to the biology, ecology and
systematics of the insects. This course covers
fundamentals of insect taxonomy and classifica­
tion; insect anatomy and physiology; and the
varied roles insects play in the natural world and
in human history and culture. Prerequisites:
BL110, BL111 and MA111.

BL310 Ichthyology
(2,3)
3

Fish Ecology
3

A study of the relationship of fishes to their
physical, chemical and biological environments
in natural and perturbed aquatic ecosystems with
an emphasis on response and adaptation at the
organism, population and community levels.
Various types of aquatic ecosystems will be
examined with respect to habitat accommoda­
tions of fish and the impact of human activities.
Includes ecological principles as applied to
important sport, commercial and forage fish
species. Prerequisite: BL310.

BL337 General Ecology
(2,3)
3

Study of the anatomy, physiology, behavior,
taxonomy and natural history of fishes, with
emphasis on freshwater species. Prerequisites:
BL110 and BL240.

A survey of concepts of plant and animal
autecology, population ecology and community
ecology. Prerequisites: BL110, BL111 and MA111.

BL311 Mammalogy
(2,3)
3

BL339 Wildlife Ecology
(3,0)
3

An investigation of the natural history, biology
and taxonomy of mammals. Techniques for
measuring and monitoring mammalian
populations will be presented. The laboratory
will focus on field techniques and the identifica­
tion by skin, skull and track of mammals of the
Great Lakes region. Prerequisites: BLUOand
BL240.

A theoretical analysis of the distribution,
structure and dynamics of animal populations.
The influence of biotic and abiotic limiting
factors on wildlife populations. Community
interactions including competition, predation,
and herbivory are explored in detail. Prerequi­
sites: BL240, BL280 and BL337.

BL345 Limnology
(2,3)
3

BL312 Ornithology
(2,4)
3
The biology and taxonomy of birds. Labs will
focus upon bird anatomy and bird recognition
using video tapes and specimens. Prerequisites:
BLUOand BL240.

BL315 Plant Physiology
(3,3)
4
Organization of plants, plant replication,
photophysiology and photosynthesis, mineral
nutrition, water transport in higher plants, plant
growth substances, physiology of seeds, control
of plant growth and plant cell tissue culture.
Prerequisites: BL111 and CH116, both with
grade of Cor better.

An investigation of the principles of freshwater
ecosystems with an emphasis on lakes. The
physics and chemistry of natural systems are
presented, as well as a survey of the dominant
biota and their ecological interactions. Prerequi­
sites: BL110 and CH116.

BL372 Freshwater Fish Culture
(2,3)
3
Instruction in water quality monitoring,
production systems, feeding and nutrition,
disease identification and management, and
reproduction principles of freshwater fishes used
for recreational and commercial fisheries
management, bait and food products. Students
will learn propagation and rearing techniques for
important fishes, particularly those with
recreational or commercial value. Prerequisites:
BL280 and BL310.

BL380 Clinical Hematology and
Hemostasis
(3,3) Alternate Years
4
A study of the components of blood. Discus­
sions of the formed elements to include normal
and malignant states; anemias, leukemias,
lymphomas, hemostasis (coagulation) processes
and disease states. Laboratories will cover
routine and automated blood component
measurements. Offered even-numbered spring
semesters. Prerequisites: CH226 and BL330.

BL395 Junior Seminar
(0,2)
1
A course designed to prepare students to
conduct and present scientific research. Topics
covered include literature searches, scientific
writing and oral presentation of scientific data.
Students will be expected to listen to presenta­
tions of peers enrolled in BL499 and to develop a
topic for their senior thesis. Prerequisite:
MA207.

BL401 Honors Program I
4
(0,8)
Biological sciences honors program I. (Open to
students earning a bachelor of science degree in
biological sciences with a grade point of 3.5 or
higher). An undergraduate research project will
be outlined in consultation with the supervising
instructor and submitted to the department for
approval. Outline must be approved before the
first semester of the senior year. All grades for
this sequence will be deferred until the final
semester. Eight credit hours of honors credit
will be substituted for eight hours of electives
upon successful completion of the research
sequence. The independent study courses will
not be open to students electing the honors
program sequence. The completed research
may be used for senior thesis.

BL402 Honors Program II
4
(0,8)
Biological sciences honors program II. This is a
continuation of the honors research sequence.
Prerequisite: BL401.
BL405 Animal Behavior
(3,0) Alternate Years
3
A course designed to examine the proximate
mechanisms and the evolutionary development
of animal behavior. Important concepts are
explained by reference to illustrative studies. An
appreciation of the methods and theoretical
significance of current research is emphasized.
Prerequisites: Junior standing and BL330 or
BL337. Offered even-numbered fall semesters.

BL408 Vascular Plant Systematics
(3,0)
3
A course covering the principles of plant
systematics including the history of taxonomy,
systems and approaches to classification, rules
of nomenclature, and techniques used in modem
biosystematics. Prerequisites: BL202, BL220
and BL337.

BL420 Population Genetics and
Evolution
(3,0)
3
A course including historical and modern
concepts of evolutionary theory. Some coverage
of origin of life concepts will be included
Prerequisite: BL220.

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�BL421 Cell Biology
4
(3,3)

BL460 Clinical Laboratory Science
Internship

CH104 Life Chemistry I
(3,0)
3

Cellular structure and function with emphasis on
organelle ultrastructure, molecular organization
of the cell, cell membranes and permeability, the
cytoskeleton and cellular interactions. Prerequi­
sites: BL220 and CH351

An introduction to selected principles of
chemistry, including organic chemistry, with
emphasis on their physiological importance and
their applications to nursing and other health
related professions. This course does not apply
toward a major or minor in chemistry. Prerequi­
sites: Reading ACT of 19 or equivalent and preor corequisite of MA092.

A study of the morphology, taxonomy, habitats
and life cycles of parasites. Prerequisite: BL110.

30
(15 credits per semester for a maximum of 30
credits)
Practical and didactic training with certified
laboratory personnel. Branch training is
supplemented by informal lectures, oral quizzes
and written examinations. Offered only at
approved or affiliated hospital laboratories.
Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of required
college course work.

BL423 Immunology
(3,3)
4

BL475 Aquatic Entomology
(2,3)
3

A study of the basic elements of the immune
response system and the various ways in which
the immune system can fail, leading to
immunopathological reactions. Labs will include
current diagnostic methodologies. Prerequisites:
BL110, BL204 and CH226.

Survey and identification of regional lake and
stream insects, with additional emphasis on lifehistory strategies and community ecology.
Insect physiology, ecology, behavior, importance
as fish food organisms, and utility as indicators
of water quality is also presented. Prerequisites:
BL330 and BL337.

A continuation of organic chemistry presented in
CH104 as well as a presentation of the chemical
processes taking place in metabolism. The
interrelationships between the metabolic
processes of living systems are discussed along
with their underlying chemical reactions.
Prerequisite: CH104 or equivalent, with a grade
of C (2.00) or better.

BL422 Parasitology
(2,2)
3

BL430 Endocrinology
(2,0)
2
A study of the major vertebrate endocrine
systems with the greatest emphasis placed on
mammals. Prerequisite: a course in physiology.

BL432 Fisheries Management
(2,3)
3
A course covering the history, theory and
practice of fisheries management with an
emphasis on basic strategies used in effective
management of fish populations in freshwater
ecosystems. Students will learn methods of
ollection and synthesis of data regarding fish
opulation dynamics and manipulation, habitat
lodification, and human management to achieve
specific fisheries management goals and
objectives. Prerequisites: BL280 and BL333.
BL433 Histology
(2,2) Alternate Years
3
A systems approach is used to study the
microscopic anatomy of mammalian tissues and
organs. Related physiological processes are
integrated with the anatomical studies.
Prerequisites: BL110 and junior standing.

BL480 Advanced Clinical Microbiol­
ogy
(2,3) Alternate Years
3
An advanced course in clinical microbiology
concerning the role of bacteria, viruses, and
fungi as the cause of various human infections.
Standard modern clinical laboratory methodol­
ogy will be covered. Offered odd-numbered
spring semesters. Prerequisites: BL204 and
CH226.

BL490 Independent Study in Biology
(1-4,0) 1-4
Special studies and/or research in biology for
individuals or small seminar groups. Course
content to be arranged by student(s) and a
supervising professor with approval of
department and college dean. Prerequisites:
Students must have junior or senior standing,
have an overall GPA of at least 2.5, and no /
grades on their transcript. Independent study
courses may be repeated fora maximum of eight
credits. Additional information is available at the
School of Natural Science.

BL499 Senior Thesis
(1,3)
2

BL437 Plant Ecology
(2,3)
3
A study of the autecology, population ecology
and community ecology of plants, including
fundamental theory, field methods and data
analysis. Prerequisites: BL202, BL337 and
MA207.

BL439 Wildlife Management
3
(2,3)
The application of ecological principles to
develop practical wildlife management strategies
to preserve, enhance or create viable wildlife
habitats and populations. Students will have the
opportunity to observe and practice standard
field and laboratory techniques. Prerequisites:
BL311, BL312 and BL339.
BL450 Laboratory Apprenticeship
(0,3) per credit 1-2
Students will assist in laboratories, learning
instructional techniques, under direction of
faculty. Course may be repeated for a maximum
of two credits. Students must gain approval of
the faculty member in charge of the specific
laboratory, and the dean. Credits may be used
as BL electives. This is a credit/no credit course.

Required of seniors majoring in biology. Each
student will present a seminar detailing their
individual research project. A written paper and
poster presentation are also required. Students
must attend the presentations of all others
enrolled in this course. Prerequisite: BL395.

CHEMISTRY
Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.

CH091 Basic Chemistry
(3.0)
3
Thorough exposure to elementary chemistry for
students inadequately prepared for college-level
chemistry. Emphasis on drill to enhance
problem-solving skills. Pre- or corequisite of
MA092 or equivalent/satisfactory score on ACT
or Placement Exam. Students must receive a C
(2.0) or better in this course to qualify for
CH104, CH108 or CH115. Credit in this course
does not apply toward graduation.

CH105 Life Chemistry II
(3,2)
4

CH108 Applied Chemistry
(3,3)
4
An introduction to selected principles of
chemistry with emphasis on technological
applications. Credit in this course does not
apply toward a major or minor in chemistry.
Prerequisites: Reading ACT of 19 or equivalent
and pre- or corequisite of MA092.

CH115 General Chemistry I
(4,3)
5
Fundamental principles of chemistry with
emphasis on atomic structure, molecular
structure and stoichiometry. Prerequisites: High
school chemistry or equivalent and pre- or
corequisite of MA111 or higher, each with a
grade of C(2.0) or better. Reading ACT of 19 or
equivalent.

CH116 General Chemistry II
(3,3)
4
Continuation of CH115 with emphasis on
equilibrium. Prerequisite: CH115 with a grade of
C (2.0) or better.

CH220 Survey of Organic Chemistry
(3,3)
4
A brief course in organic chemistry covering the
nomenclature, structure, reactions and
preparations of the important classes of organic
compounds. It will also provide students with an
introduction to spectrometric analysis of organic
compounds and the chemistry of bio-organic
compounds. The laboratory includes experi­
ments in the isolation and preparation of typical
organic compounds using microscale apparatus.
Not open to students in chemistry or environ­
mental chemistry degree programs. Prerequi­
site: CH116.

CH225 Organic Chemistry I
(3,3)
4
Fundamental principles of organic chemistry,
covering the structures, reactions and properties
of aliphatic and alicyclic compounds. The course
will introduce the study of organic nomenclature,
functional group chemistry, stereochemistry,
reactive intermediates, organic synthesis,
reaction mechanisms and conjugated unsatur­
ated systems. The laboratory introduces basic
organic laboratory techniques and includes
experiments in organic separations, synthesis,
and analysis. Prerequisite: CH116 with a grade of
C(2.00) or better.

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�CH226 Organic Chemistry II
4
(3,3)
A continuation of CH225 covering the structures,
properties and reactions of aromatic com­
pounds, carbonyl compounds, carboxylic acids
and their functional derivatives, phenols, amines,
organometallics, carbohydrates, amino acids and
proteins. The course will introduce the study of
spectral methods of structure determination and
expand the study of organic synthesis and
mechanisms. The laboratory will include
experiments in spectroscopy, organic synthesis
and mechanisms, qualitative organic analysis,
and instrumental analysis. Prerequisite: CH225
with a grade of C(2.0) or better.

CH231 Quantitative Analysis
(3,3)
4
Evaluation of analytical data and study of
gravimetric and titrimetric methods of analysis.
Prerequisites: CH116 with a grade of C(2.0) or
better and MA151, MA143 or MA112.

CH232 Instrumental Analysis
(3,3)
4
Continuation of CH231. An instrumental analysis
course involving the theory and use of
spectrochemical, electroanalytical and separation
methods for the characterization and determina­
tion of selected chemical substances. Prerequi­
site: CH231.

CH290 Independent Study in
Chemistry
(1-4,0) 1-4
Special studies and/or research in chemistry for
individuals or small seminar groups. Course
content to be arranged by student(s) and a
supervising professor with approval of school
dean. Prerequisites: Students must have an
overall GPA of at least 2.5, and no I grades on
their transcript. Independent study courses may
be repeated for a maximum of eight credits.
Additional information is available at the School
of Science and Natural Resources office.

CH341 Environmental Chemistry I:
Water and Water Pollution Control
(3,3)
4
A study of the environmental chemistry of water,
the measurement and remediation of water
quality problems, the toxicology of water
pollutants, and the environmental aspects of
energy use. Prerequisites: CH220 or CH225 and
CH226, CH231, and NS103. Also listed as
EV341.

CH342 Environmental Chemistry II:
Air and Solid Wastes
(3,3)
4
A study of the environmental chemistry of the
atmosphere and the geosphere, including the
measurement and remediation of air pollution
and soil contamination problems. The nature
and handling of hazardous wastes will also be
covered. Prerequisites: CH220 orCH225 and
CH226, CH231 and NS103.

CH351 Introductory Biochemistry
(3,3)
4
Introduction to the chemistry of biological
molecules, including the general properties and
chemical transformation of amino acids,
proteins, carbohydrates, lipids and nucleic acids.
Emphasis will be on correlating chemical
reactions with biological function. An introduc-

tion to the Intermediary metabolism of the
carbohydrates, amino acids, lipids and nucleic
acids will also be presented. Prerequisite: CH220
or CH226.

CH352 Biochemistry II: Intermedi­
ary Metabolism
(3,0)
3

CJ101 Introduction to Criminal
Justice
(3,0)
3
A survey of the evolution of criminal justice with
particular emphasis on the development of
western models of justice. Included will be the
role of law enforcement, corrections, the courts
and loss control.

A continuation of introductory biochemistry with
a more-detailed study of the metabolism of
carbohydrates, lipids, and nitrogen containing
molecules such as amino acids and nucleotides.
Emphasis will be placed on the similarities and
differences among the various metabolic
pathways and cycles. The interrelationships that
exist among the various metabolic processes will
also be discussed. An introduction to the
genetic code and its relationship to nucleic acid
and protein biosynthesis will also be presented.
Prerequisite: CH351.

Basic principles and techniques of administration
which apply to criminal justice organizations.
Emphasis on decision making, authority, human
relations and communication within organiza­
tions.

CH353 Introductory Toxicology
3
(3,0) Alternate Years
An introduction to toxicology, including its
history, types of poisons, their mode of
operation and the biochemistry of detoxification.
Environmental problems caused by toxic
contaminants will be discussed. Offered evennumbered spring semesters. Prerequisite:
CH351.

CJ130 Client Relations in Corrections
(3,0)
3

CH361 Physical Chemistry I
(4,0)
4
Chemical thermodynamics with applications to
both phase and chemical equilibria. Prerequi­
sites: CH116, one year of calculus and one year
of physics.

CH362 Physical Chemistry II
4
(3,3)
Continuation of CH361 with emphasis on
chemical dynamics, quantum chemistry, and
structure. Laboratory experiments complement
the lecture. Prerequisite: CH361.
CH450 Laboratory Apprenticeship
1-2
per credit
(0,3)
Students will assist in laboratories, learning
instructional techniques, under direction of
faculty. Course may be repeated for a maximum
of two credits. Students must gain approval of
the faculty member in charge of the specific
laboratory, and the school dean. Credits may be
used as CH electives. This is a credit/no credit
course.

CH490 Independent Study in
Chemistry
(1-4,0) 1-4
Special studies and/or research in chemistry for
individuals or small seminar groups. Course
content to be arranged by student(s) and a
supervising professor with approval of school
dean. Prerequisites: Students must have junior
or senior standing, have an overall GPA of at
least 2.5, and no / grades on their transcript.
Independent study courses may be repeated for
a maximum of eight credits. Additional
information is available at the School of Science
and Natural Resources office.

CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.

CJ102 Police Process
(3,0)
3

CJ110 Introduction to Corrections
(3,0)
3
History and philosophy of correctional policy and
need for correctional reform; correctional system
from arrest through sentencing; correctional
personnel and clients.

Meaning and functions of culture and discrimina­
tion, minorities in Michigan, affirmative action
and attitude formation; ethics, values and
professional responsiveness.

CJ140 Correctional Client Growth
and Development
(3,0)
3
Emphasis on needs, identities and development
of recipients of correctional services; to assist
students in gaining insights into development of
sensitivity to behavior and motivations of
corrections clients. Specific problems of
prisoners and intervention strategies are
reviewed.

CJ201 Firearms Training
(0,2)
1
Emphasis on safe weapon handling, the
fundamentals of good marksmanship, proper
methods of cleaning and weapon nomenclature.
A variety of weapons will be used. Students will
have to provide their own targets and ammuni­
tion. Prerequisite: Criminal justice student,
sophomore standing or permission of depart­
ment chair.

CJ202 Canadian Criminal Law
(3,0)
3
Survey of Canadian substantive and procedural
criminal law including search and seizure, arrest,
evidence and statutory and case law.

CJ206 Law Enforcement/Loss Control
Internship
(3,0)
3
Field experience for correlation of theoretical
knowledge with practice in participating law
enforcement or loss control agencies. Prerequi­
site: Permission of the instructor or sophomore
standing. Course may be elected twice for credit
of six hours.

CJ212 Loss Control
(3,0)
3
Study of security, including historical, legal and
philosophical framework for various phases of
security operations in our society today.

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�CJ220 Institutional Corrections
(3,0)
3
A survey of the history and philosophy of
correctional institutions focusing on: The use of
imprisonment as a mechanism of social control,
custody versus treatment, rights of prisoners,
prison and jail management, institutional training
programs, examination of contemporary
correctional institutions, prison and jail
architecture, and prisoner society.
CJ240 Community-Based Corrections
(3,0)
3
A survey of the history, development, techniques
and fundamentals of non-institutional correc­
tional programs and services. Emphasis will be
placed on the necessity of correctional programs
to interact with other human service agencies
within the community.

the competencies and training required tor
effective casework are considered: and
correctional clients — probation and parole
selection and appraisal — are concentrated
upon. Prerequisites: CJ220, CJ240, junior or
senior standing.
CJ341 Fire Cause and Arson Investi­
gation
(3,0)
3
Determination of fire cause and origin and
explosion causes. Prevention, documentation
and legal aspects examined. Prerequisite: Junior
standing.

CJ243 Investigation
(3,0)
3
Introduction to investigation and the techniques
of forensic science with emphasis upon
gathering and documenting information for
determination of fact. Prerequisite: CJ101.

CJ345 Statistics and Design for
Public Safety
(4,0)
4
Introduction to research methodology and
designs utilized in public safety. Includes
sampling, descriptive statistics, inferential
statistics, sources of error in presenting findings,
and preparing and reading research reports.
Prerequisite: Junior standing in criminal justice
or fire science and MA086 or equivalent/
satisfactory score on ACT or Placement Exam.

CJ250 Correctional Law
(3,0)
3
Survey of substantive and procedural correc­
tional law including sentencing, probation,
parole, imprisonment, fines and restitution, and
prisoners rights. Case law method used, based
on appellate court decisions which evolve from
criminal defendant litigation and complex legal
issues concerning American corrections.

CJ355 Juvenile Justice
(3,0)
3
Criminological theories of the causes of juvenile
delinquency and prevention strategies. The
functions of the juvenile justice system
including: Police, courts, detention and legal
rights. The Canadian Young Offenders Act will
also be studied. Prerequisites: CJ101 and
S0214 (formerly CJ106).

CJ306 Security Systems
(3,0)
3
Overview of specialized areas of security in
specific facilities with special attention given to
management of security information. Prerequi­
sites: CJ212.

CJ401 Senior Seminar
(3,0)
3
Seminar and independent study course with
individual student guidance by faculty on
selected research topics in criminal justice.
Prerequisite: Senior standing.

CJ313 Crisis Intervention and
Deviant Behavior
(3,0)
3
Survey of philosophy, theory and practice
involved in the treatment of different crisis
situations most commonly confronting the law
enforcement officer in the performance of
regular duties. Prerequisites: CJ101 and 102.

CJ402 Criminal Justice Internship
3-9
Criminal justice internship with an agency.
Credit is based on 34 hours of field work per
credit hour. Students must make application by
the ninth week of the previous semester.
Prerequisite: Senior standing and permission of
instructor.

CJ319 Substantive Criminal Law
(3,0)
3
Survey of substantive criminal law as a means of
attaining socially desirable ends including
protection of life and property. Deals with
historical, philosophical concepts as well as case
law. Prerequisite: CJ101.

CJ406 Advanced Canadian Jurispru­
dence
(3,0)
3
Expands upon the material covered in CJ202,
Canadian criminal law, including trial tactics and
procedures, sentencing, jurors, invasion of
privacy and other current topics. Prerequisite:
CJ202.

CJ321 Ethical Issues in Public Safety
(3,0)
3
Consideration of selected issues in public safety
organizations. Emphasis on the role of
practitioners and relations with the various
publics. Students will be given moral dilemmas
and will consider their individual value system.
Prerequisites: CJ101 and 102.
CJ330 Correctional Casework
(3,0)
3
The history, standards and principles of
correctional casework are presented: the roles,
functions and goals of casework are discussed:

CJ409 Procedural Criminal Law
(3,0)
3
Principles, duties and mechanics of criminal
procedures as applied to important areas of
arrest, search and seizure. Prerequisite: CJ319.
CJ425 Women and Criminal Justice
(3,0)
3
An examination of theories of female criminality
and the treatment of women in criminal justice.
Various issues relating to women as profession­
als in criminal justice will be covered. The
unique issues which arise when females are

incarcerated will also be examined. Prerequi­
sites: CJ101, junior or senior standing.
CJ444 Criminalistics
(3,3)
4
Criminalistic methodology and practice including
crime scene techniques for specific offenses,
collection and preservation of evidence,
narcotics and dangerous drugs, fingerprinting,
presentations, and other related topics. Contains
MLEOTC mandated hours. Prerequisite: CJ243.
CJ484 Futures Research: Long-Range
Planning for Criminal Justice
(3,0)
3
This course will explore probable and possible
futures and the impact on crime, criminality and
the criminal justice system. It will explore
alternative methods and systems to deal with
projected change. Prerequisites: CJ101, CJ102.
CJ490 Independent Study for
Criminal Justice
(1-4)
1-4
This may take the form of either a research
project or a directed reading on a specific
subject. One to four credits over a period of one
or more semesters may be granted according to
the nature of the student's project. May be
repeated up to six credits. Prerequisite:
Permission of instructor.

COMPUTER SCIENCE
Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.
CS101 Introduction to Microcom­
puter Applications
(2,2)
3
The study of a selection of contemporary
microcomputer applications, including operating
systems concepts, word processing, spread­
sheets, database management systems, and the
Internet and World Wide Web. Brief survey of
other applications, such as presentation
graphics, multimedia usage and desktop
publishing. Does not apply toward credit in
computer science major or minor.
CS103 Survey of Computer Science
(2,2)
3
An introduction to the field of computer science
for computer science majors. Microcomputer
applications, history of computing, computer
networks and the Internet, programming,
hardware, theory of computation, artificial
intelligence. Students can not obtain credit in
both CS101 and CS103. CS101 does not apply
toward credit in computer science majors or
minor.
CS105 Introduction to Computer
Programming
(2,2)
3
An introductory course in computer program­
ming using the Pascal language, intended for
students with no prior computer programming
experience. Input, output and simple data types.
Arithmetic, control structures and simple data
structures. Sound, graphics and animation
techniques. Prerequisite: MA086 or equivalent/
satisfactory score on ACT or Placement Exam.

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�CS106 Advanced Web Page Design
and Web Site Administration
(2,2)
3
Web page creation using HTML, web authoring
tools, and scripting languages: Java program­
ming: graphics and page layout; web server
software installation and maintenance.
Prerequisites: CS101 and CS105 with grade of C
or better.

CS121 Principles of Programming
(3,0)
3
A broad-based introduction to computer
programming, using the C++ programming
language and basic operating system features as
vehicles. Basic programming principles,
including built-in and programmer-defined data,
operators, functions and control structures.
Applications will be drawn from across the
discipline of computer science. Prerequisite:
CS105 with minimum grade of C.

CS201 Data Structures and Algo­
rithms
(3,0)
3
An introductory course in data structures and
algorithms, with an emphasis on abstraction,
implementation and analysis. Pointers, lists,
stacks, queues, trees and binary trees, and
graphs. Application of various data structures to
problems selected from the spectrum of
computer science topics. Prerequisite: CS121
with a minimum grade of C.

CS205 Computer Organization and
Architecture
(3,0)
3
A hardware-oriented introduction to the structure
of modern computer systems, emphasizing the
role of, and interrelationships between, the
various components. The evolution of modern
computer systems. Memory organization,
peripheral devices and their connectivity.
Instruction sets, arithmetic and central
processing unit structure. Control unit
organization and operation. Alternative
computer architectures. Prerequisite: CS121 with
grade of Cor better. Corequisite: CS201.

CS211 Database Applications
(3,0)
3
An introductory course in database design and
implementation, using microcomputer-based
relational database software. Single and multi­
table databases, forms and reports, query
processing, data import and export, and
database-related programming. Prerequisite:
CS105 with a grade of Cor better.

CS221 Computer Networks
(3,0)
3
An introduction to the basic principles of
computer networks and communication,
exploring both the hardware necessary to
support computer networks and the software
needed to utilize those networks. Basic network
topologies, network protocols, and local and
wide-area networks. Prerequisites: CS103and
CS105 with a minimum grade of C.

CS271 Network Hardware and
Software
(2,2)
3
An introduction to network management
strategies, network security systems, and
network installation and maintenance. Topics on

linking users to the Internet and email are also
included. Prerequisites: CS101 and CS105 with
a grade of Cot better.

Communication, concurrency, deadlock and
protection. Prerequisite: CS333 with a minimum
grade of C.

CS281 Network Design and Imple­
mentation
(2,2)
3

CS418 Software Engineering
(1,4)
3

An introduction to network design and
implementation, network databases, and route
and bridge applications over LAN configurations
with emphasis in managing multiple networks,
remote servers, and client-server operations.
Topics in customizing LAN workstations, in how
to monitor network activity, and in performing
systems upgrades are included. Prerequisite:
CS271 with a grade of C or better.

CS290 Independent Study in Com­
puter Science
(1-4,0) 1-4
Special studies and/or research in computer
science for individuals or small seminar groups.
Course content to be arranged with instructor
and with approval of the department head. This
course may be repeated for a maximum of eight
credits. Prerequisites: Sophomore standing or
higher.

CS312 File and Database Management
(3,0)
3
An introduction to files and file processing, with
an emphasis on non-sequential organizations for
supporting multi-file databases. Direct file
structures and hashing, indexing, tree-structures
organizations. Expandable file structures.
Secondary key retrieval. Application to database
structures. Prerequisite: CS211 with a minimum
grade of C.
CS321 Computer Graphics
3
(3,0) alternate years
An introduction to the generation of graphical
images by computer. Survey of common
graphics devices. Generation of lines and
curves. Representation of two-dimensional
objects. Techniques for area filling. Scaling,
rotation and translation in two dimensions.
Rendering three-dimensional objects by
projections. Scaling, rotating and translating in
three dimensions. Hidden line and hidden
surface detection and removal. Prerequisites:
CS201, and either MA143 or MA251, all with a
minimum grade of C.

CS333 Systems Programming
(3,0)
3
An introduction to systems-level programming
using C and assembly language. Design and
development of specialized systems utilities,
such as window-management packages and
command interpreter shells. Overview of the
function and design of system utility programs,
such as text editors, language processors and
linkers. Prerequisite: CS205 with a minimum
grade of C.

CS334 Operating Systems Concepts
(3,0)
3
Definition and historical development of
operating systems. Characteristics of batch,
interactive and multiprogramming systems. File
systems, processor and memory management.

This course is an introduction to the design and
implementation of computer software. This
course includes topics on software specifica­
tions, design methodologies, design implemen­
tation, acceptance criteria, testing procedures
and project management. This course also
includes topics on the planning, organizing and
controlling of software projects. This course is
part one of a two-part sequence — CS418/
CS419. Students registered in CS418 must take
CS419 as a sequence course. Prerequisite:
CS312.

CS419 Senior Projects
3
(1/4)
A continuation of CS418. This course provides
students with the skills necessary for completion
of their project design from CS418. In this
course, the student will implement the design of
a software system created in Software
Engineering (CS418). The projects will vary each
year to allow students to implement their
knowledge to create a real-world software
system. In addition, the student will analyze
numerous ethical considerations associated with
being a computer professional. This course is
the second part of the two-semester course
sequence CS418/CS419. Prerequisite: CS418.

CS490 Research Topics in Computer
Science
(1-4,0) 1-4
Special studies and/or research in computer
science for individuals or small seminar groups.
Course content to be arranged with instructor
and with approval of the department head. This
course may be repeated for a maximum of eight
credits. Prerequisites: Junior standing or higher.

DATA PROCESSING
Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.

DP120 Operating Systems, Trouble­
shooting and Internet Basics
(3,0)
3
This course provides students with the tools to
use, set up, maintain and troubleshoot personal
computers using current Windows software,
virus and troubleshooting software, and the
Internet. Techniques to set up directories, install
software, scan for viruses, back up hard drives,
perform valid Internet searches and create
simple home pages will be covered. No
prerequisite.

DP121 Word Processing, Database,
Spreadsheets, Graphics Presentations
3
(3,0)
In this course, students will be exposed to
modules of computer software which will include
basic word processing, database, spreadsheet
and graphic presentation instruction applicable
to business scenarios. This course is the
introductory course to advanced computer skills
courses which students may take to gain
Microsoft certification. Prerequisite: DP120.

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�DP151 Computer Applications
(1-2,0) 1-2
A series of courses using computer applications
programs. Each course will provide 15
classroom hours of instruction per credit. A
student may register for one or more sections
per term for a maximum of five credits earned in
this course. Students without computer
experience are expected to take the introduction
to computers module as a prerequisite.

DP160 Personal Computers Work­
station Operating Systems
(1-3,0) 1-3
A series of courses covering popular personal
computer workstation operating systems. Each
course will provide 15 classroom hours of
instruction per credit hour. A student may repeat
this course covering a different workstation
operating system for a maximum of six credit
hours.

DP163 Troubleshooting and Repair
of Personal Computers
(2,2)
3
A basic introduction to the architecture,
installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and
repair of personal computers. The student will
learn elementary principles of electronics,
magnetism and logic. The disassembly and
upgrading of a personal computer will be
covered in the laboratory as well as the use of
diagnostic hardware and software. Prerequisite:
At least one credit hour of DP160.

DP225 Word Processing Techniques
2
(2,0)
Introduction to WordPerfect 6.1 for Windows
and Perfect Office. Students will cover basics of
word processing including document creating,
saving, printing, and some advanced features
such as table, merge, graphics and report
formatting. Hands-on experience is scheduled in
labs outside of classroom hours.

DP250 Desktop Publishing &amp;
Presentation Design
(3,0)
3
Introduction to document design and layout, use
of font, color and graphics to produce newslet­
ters, brochures and presentations. Concepts
included are presentation preparation and
delivery. Graphics software will be used.
Prerequisites: EN205 or 210 or 215 and a
working knowledge of word processing.

DP260 Personal Computers Network
Operating Systems
(1-3,0) 1-3
A series of courses covering popular personal
computer network operating systems. Each
course will provide 15 classroom hours of
instruction per credit hour. A student may repeat
this course covering a different network
operating system for a maximum of six credit
hours. Prerequisite: At least one credit hour of
DP160.

DP263 Storage, Protection and
Recovery of Personal Computer
(2,2)
3
Continues and expands upon DP163 with
emphasis on disk; drives, formatting disks,
editing, virus detection, prevention and
eradication. Prerequisite: DP163.

ECONOMICS
Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.

EC201 Principles of Macroeconomics
(3,0)
3
Nature and scope of economics; national income
accounting; problems of unemployment and
price instability; public revenues and expendi­
tures; money and banking; fiscal and monetary
policies to promote stability and economic
growth. Prerequisite: MA086 or equivalent/
satisfactory score on ACT or Placement Exam.

EC202 Principles of Microeconomics
(3,0)
3
Principles of economic reasoning; supply and
demand analysis; theories of production; price
and output determination under each of the four
market structures; factor returns and income
distribution theories; public policy implications.
Prerequisite: MA086 or equivalent/satisfactory
score on ACT or Placement Exam.

EC208 Honors Principles of Micro­
economics
(3,0)
3
This course employs algebra, geometry and
calculus intensively in the development of
principles of microeconomics. The topics
covered are nominally the same as in EC202;
however, there is more advanced coverage of
topics in which a knowledge of mathematics is
required. Prerequisites: MA151, MA141, or
MA112. Credit not allowed for both EC202 and
EC208.

EC209 Honors Principles of Macro­
economics
(3,0)
3
This course employs algebra, geometry and
calculus intensively in the development of
principles of macroeconomics. The topics
covered are nominally the same as in EC201;
however, there is more advanced coverage of
topics in which a knowledge of mathematics is
required. Prerequisites: MA151, MA141,orMA112.
Credit not allowed for both EC201 and EC209.

in a market system; distribution of tax burden;
income redistribution effects of taxation and
expenditure programs. Prerequisite: EC201 or
EC202.

EC308 Intermediate Microeconomics
(3,0)
3
Theory of demand; consumer choice and utility
analysis; production and cost analysis; priceoutput determination under the four market
structures; resource allocation; public policy and
managerial applications emphasized. Prerequi­
site: EC202.

EC309 Intermediate Macroeconomics
(3,0)
3
Determinants and measurement of national
income; theories of consumption and invest­
ment; aggregate economic analysis including ISLM and aggregate demand-aggregate supply
models; unemployment and inflation; stabiliza­
tion policies; economic growth. Prerequisite:
EC201.

EC407 Introductory Econometrics
3
(3,0)
This course provides an introduction to the
theory and use of regression analysis to solve
problems in economics. The classical regression
model is developed and extended to multiple
regression. Topics include data problems, model
specification, multicollinearity, goodness of fit,
qualitative independent variables,
hetroscedasticity, serial correlation, qualitative
and limited dependent variables, and forecasting.
Prerequisites: BA211 or MA207, EC201, EC202,
MA112 or MA143 or MA151.

EC408 International Economics
(3,0)
3
Pure theory of trade and comparative advantage;
free trade versus protectionism; trade problems
of developing nations; balance of payment
accounting; exchange rates; international
monetary systems. Prerequisites: EC201 and
EC202.

EC409 Seminar in Economics
(1-2,0) 1-2

EC302 Managerial Economics
(4,0)
4

Discussion of economic issues, theories and
their applications. May be repeated for credit
with the approval of the instructor for a total of
four credits.

A study of the application of economic analysis
to managerial decisions. Topics include the firm
and its environment, demand estimation,
production and cost analysis, optimization and
profit maximization, analysis of markets, pricing
strategy and analysis of project decisions.
Prerequisite: MA112 or MA141 or equivalent.

Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.

EC304 Money, Banking and
Monetary Policy
(3,0)
3

ED101 Foundations of Early Child­
hood Education
(3,0)
3

Monetary theory; study of financial institutions
and central bank authorities; monetary policy
and its limitations; changing structure of
financial markets and industry; relationships
between money, prices and national income.
Prerequisite: EC201.

EC305 Public Finance
(3,0)
3
The economics of public finance, including
taxation, public expenditures and fiscal policy.
Rationale and objectives of government activity

EDUCATION

An introduction to the field of early childhood.
Topics include its history, application of theories
to curriculum, types of programs and issues in
the field of child care. Observations of various
early childhood settings will be required.

ED105 Child Guidance and Welfare
(3,0)
3
Through readings, discussions, observations and
interactions with children, the student will learn
how to develop guidance strategies when
working with children in an early childhood
setting. Prerequisite: PY155 or PY265.

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�ED110 Curriculum Development and
Teaching Practices
(3,0)
3
Developing curriculum and teaching practices
based on the whole child’s development:
Cognitive, physical, social, emotional, and
creative. Emphasis on planning play activities
for learning centers. Observations of children in
an early childhood setting will be required.
ED111 Infants and Toddlers: Developmentally Appropriate Practices
3
(3,0)
Includes theories of emotional, physical, social
and cognitive stages of development of children
ages 0 to 36 months. The knowledge of these
stages will be applied to matching developmen­
tal^ appropriate teaching and caregiving
practices. Issues in administering infant/toddler
programs will also be discussed. Prerequisite:
PY155 or PY265.
ED220 Early Childhood Literature
(3,0)
3
Readings in developmental^ appropriate literature
and related activities across the curriculum for
young children, ages birth through kindergarten.
Prerequisites: EN110 and SD101.
ED260 Practicum I
(1/12) 4
The student will complete 12.5 hours weekly in
an early childhood laboratory setting. Atten­
dance at a weekly seminar is also required.
Prerequisites: ED101 and ED110 and permission
of instructor. Credit/no credit grade.
ED261 Practicum II
(1,12)
4
The student will complete 12.5 hours weekly in
an early childhood laboratory setting. Atten­
dance at a weekly seminar is also required.
Prerequisites: ED101 and EDUOand permission
of instructor. Credit/no credit grade.
ED270 Administration of Early
Childhood Programs
(3,0)
3
Knowledge of financial, legal, supervisory and
administrative procedures used in operating an
early childhood program will be gained through
lectures, discussions, readings and activities.
Prerequisite: ED260 or ED261.
ED340 Practicum III — Field Experiences
(1,12) 4
Students will gain hands-on experience and
observational skills in a K-3 classroom.
Students will attend individualized seminars, and
complete 100 contact hours in the classroom
with additional course requirements. Prerequi­
sites: Permission of instructor and completion
of ED260 and ED261.
ED420 Emergent Literacy
(3.0)
3
A methods class which facilitates understanding
of the reading, writing, oral and listening
development of the child from preschool to early
elementary. Prerequisite: ED220 or EN335.
ED430 Directed Studies in Early
Childhood Education
(4.0)
4
Individual research study of a relevant topic of
current trends and issues in early childhood.

Topic will be defined jointly by student and
instructor. Prerequisite: junior status.
ED450 Internship in Teaching:
Infant-Toddler/Preprimary Education
(CR/No CR grade)
4
Directed and evaluated internship in an approved
infant-toddler or preprimary classroom setting.
Students must plan for a full-time (as deter­
mined by the program) student teaching
experience for a total of 180 contact hours.
Open only to elementary education students who
are completing the early childhood endorsement
(ZA) as required by the State of Michigan
Department of Education. Prerequisites:
completion of ED260 and/or ED261, and ED340
and entrance into the Teacher Education
Program. The student must meet all the
requirements as determined by the internship
site. Instructor’s permission is required and
placement will be made with the instructor’s
approval.

ELECTRICAL
ENGINEERING
Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.
EE105 Fabrication Fundamentals
(0,2)
1
This course introduces students to the process
of the layout and construction of electronic
circuits. Students will develop basic skills in the
use of electrical CAD software, soldering,
construction techniques and circuit board
construction. Prerequisite: EG101.
EE125 Digital Fundamentals
(3,2)
4
A study of numbering systems and binary codes,
combinational and sequential digital logic (with
an emphasis on contemporary programmable
logic concepts), and microcomputer memory
devices systems. Prerequisites: MA140andone
of the following: CS101, CS103 or EG101.
EE210 Circuits and Machines
(3,2)
4
A study of simple electrical rules, theorems and
laws applicable to AC and DC circuits. Specifi­
cally, Kirchhoff’s laws, Thevenin’s and Norton’s
theorems, superposition, current and voltage
divider rules, etc. will be studied and applied to
circuit analysis. Further study in RL and RC
transient circuits, motors and generators will be
provided. Prerequisite: MA143 and one of the
following: CS101, CS103 or EG101.
EE250 Micro-Controller Fundamentals
(3.2)
4
An introduction to micro-controller architecture,
machine and assembly language program
development, and computer system hardware
and interfacing techniques. Prerequisite: EE125.
EE305 Analog and Digital Electronics
(2.3)
3
A study of digital electronics, electronic devices,
and circuits for non-electrical engineering
majors. Topics include discrete logic device,
diodes, and amplifiers. Prerequisite: EE210.

EE310 Network Analysis I
(4,3)
5
A study of simple linear electrical networks using
mesh, nodal and other analysis methods.
Additional circuit analysis work is performed
using vectors, phasors and linear algebra.
Networks will include series, parallel, seriesparallel, RLC and transformer systems.
Laboratory work will concentrate on verification
of the theory through circuit fabrication and
computer simulations. Prerequisites: MA243 and
EE210. Corequisite: EG340 and MA310.
EE315 Network Analysis II
(3,0)
3
A continuation of EE310 with emphasis on the
study of complex electrical networks using
differential equations, frequency response
techniques, filters, Laplace transforms, Fourier
series and computer simulation. Prerequisites:
EE310, EG340 and MA310.
EE330 Electro-Mechanical Systems
(3,2)
4
A study of AC and DC motors, motor controllers,
timing and sequencing circuits, transformers,
power, and power distribution systems. PLC are
utilized in the laboratory to integrate the power
systems to various electro-mechanical devices.
Prerequisites: EE210, EG140 and MA144.
EE345 Fundamentals of Engineering
Electromagnetics
(3,0)
3
This course provides an in-depth knowledge of
the fundamentals of electromagnetic theory.
Topics include vector analysis, electrostatic fields
and magnetostatic fields, while familiarizing
students with the applications of such fields,
Maxwell’s equations, and an introduction to the
concept of wave propagation and radiation.
Corequisite: EE315.
EE355 Microcontroller Systems
4
(3,3)
A study of microcontroller systems design based
on the MC68HC11. Assembly and C languages
are used for program development in the design
of embedded systems. Interfacing techniques,
real-time control, and microcontroller emulator
use are emphasized. Prerequisites: EE250and
one of the following: EG265 or CS121.
Corequisite: EE370.
EE370 Electronic Devices
(3,3)
4
A study of the operation and characteristics of
electronic devices including diodes and
transistors and thyristors. Emphasis will be
placed on the analysis and design of circuits
using these devices, including power supplies,
switching circuits, and the digital logic families.
The operational amplifier will also be introduced
as a “device". Prerequisites: EE210 and MA243.
Corequisite: EE310.
EE375 Electronic Circuits
4
(3,3)
A study of the analog application of electronic
devices including transistors and operational
amplifiers. Emphasis will be placed on the
analysis and design of circuits using these
devices, including bias circuits, frequency
response, multi-stage amplifiers, and operational
amplifier circuits. Prerequisite: EE370.
Corequisite: EE315.

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�EE420 Digital Design
(3,3)
4
A study of logical and electronic circuit design
techniques including combinational and
sequential circuits, programmable logic devices,
MSA and LSI devices. Synchronous state
machine design using computer-based tools is
emphasized for control applications. Prerequi­
sites: EE125 and EE370.

EE425 Digital Signal Processing
(2,2)
3
A study of the application of real-time digital
signal processing in analog and digital control
system design. The course emphasizes discrete
Fourier transforms, design of digital filters,
sampling theory, and process control using data
acquisition equipment and computer simulation
techniques. Additional emphasis is placed on
communication theory in relation to its utilization
of DSP technology. Prerequisites: EG265, EG340,
RS460 and one of the following: EE125 or
EE305.

EE441 Applied Engineering
Electromagnetics
(3,2)
4
This course is a technical elective course for
electrical engineering students. Topics include
propagation of plane waves, transmission lines,
brief coverage of the concept of wave-guides and
cavity resonators, an overview of fiber optics,
and the concept of antennas and radiation with
an emphasis on the design of practical
applications of the theoretical materials covered
in the course. Prerequisite: EE345.

EE470 Applications of Analog
Integrated Circuits
(3,3)
4
This course emphasizes the design of electronic
circuits using analog integrated circuits. Circuit
designs include applications of operational
amplifier circuits, instrumentation and isolation
amplifiers, active filters, signal generators,
voltage references and regulators, A-D/D-A
converters and non-linear circuits. Typical circuit
considerations include static and dynamic device
limitations, noise and stability. Prerequisites:
EE375.

will be taught the application of numerical
software to model and solve engineering
problems. Linear algebra and its engineering
applications will also be introduced. Can be
repeated for credit. Corequisite: MA144.

EG250 Cooperative Education
(2,0)
2
Supervised industrial experience with coopera­
tive industries. The student’s experience is
related to academic studies and contributes
significantly to professional development. Can be
repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Permission of
instructor.

EG260 Engineering Research Methods
(1,2)
2
This is an introductory course covering research
methods in engineering and engineering-related
fields. The student will be involved in facultysupervised and guided research activities such
as assisting with developing experiments,
gathering data and analyzing results. Much time
will be spent learning about the research project,
past experiments and future directions. Can be
repeated for credit. Prerequisite: permission of
instructor.

EG265 "C" Programming
(3,0)
3
An introductory course in “C” programming with
an emphasis on modular code development,
computer interfacing, computer control
architecture, control applications, graphics,
simulation and team code development.
Prerequisite: MA140 and one of the following:
EG101 or CS101 or CS103.

EG310 Advanced Quality Engineering
(4,0)
4
Provides an in-depth study of the use of quality
and quality testing in industrial settings. Topics
include probability, variance testing and control,
statistical process control methods, distribu­
tional sampling, experimental design and
analysis. Extensive work will be done with the
computer. Prerequisites: MA207/208 or MT265.
Familiarity with general computer usage is
required with experience in Excel spreadsheets
especially recommended.

EG340 Advanced Numerical
Applications for Engineers
(0,2)
1

GENERAL
ENGINEERING
Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.

EG101 Introduction to Engineering
(1,2)
2
An introduction to the different areas of study
within the fields of electrical and mechanical
engineering. Lecture topics and laboratory
activities will introduce computer programming,
computer simulation exercises, data-acquisition
systems, microcontroller systems, communica­
tions, robotic and manufacturing applications,
material science and dynamics. Prerequisite or
corequisite: MA092.

EG140 Numerical Applications for
Engineers
(0,2)
1
This is an introductory course covering
numerical methods in engineering. The student

This is the second course offering numerical
methods in engineering. The student will be
introduced to applications of differential
equations used to model and solve engineering
problems. Topics in Fourier analysis and
discrete mathematics and their engineering
applications will also be introduced. Can be
repeated for credit. Corequisite: MA310 or
MA343. Prerequisite: EG140and EG265.

EG345 Probability and Statistics for
Engineers
3
(3,0)
This course provides a calculus-based
introduction to the basic theory of probability
and statistics. Topics include counting
techniques, probability distributions and
densities, random variables, mathematical
expectations, conditional probability, correlation,
central limit theorem, sampling theory and
interval estimation. Prerequisite: MA243 or
MA251.

EG346 Probability and Statistics
Laboratory for Engineers
(0,2)
1
This laboratory accompanies EG345, a calculusbased introduction to the basic theory of
probability and statistics. Topics include
methods of data collection, experimental design,
interpretation of data and use of a statistical
software tool. Corequisite: MA207.

EG450 Cooperative Education
Project I
2
(2,0)
A course in which students work in a supervised
engineering capacity (on site) with industry.
This is the first of a two-course sequence that
can replace the senior year Engineering Design
Project II (EG495). The focus of this course is
the development of the co-op project proposal
and the initiation work on the co-op project.
Prerequisite: EG250 Cooperative Education.
Course may not be repeated for credit.
Permission of instructor is required.

EG451 Cooperative Education
Project II
(2,0)
2
A continuation of EG450 where students work in
a supervised engineering capacity (on site) with
industry on a technical project. This is the
second of a two-course sequence that can be
used as credit for EG495, Engineering Design
Project II. The focus of the course is the
completion and final report of the cooperative
education project. Course may be repeated once
for credit. Prerequisite: EG450 Cooperative
Education Project. Permission of instructor is
required.

EG460 Engineering Research Project I
(1,3)
2
This is a senior-level course in which students
are actively involved in a faculty-supervised and
guided research project. Students develop a
research plan for some portion of a project and
implement their plan in EG461 (EG460 &amp; EG461
replace EG495). Specifically, the students will
work to develop a proposal of the expected
research goals and create a project timeline and
budget. The student’s faculty advisor and the
director of the Lab for Undergraduate Research
In Engineering (LURE) must approve the plan.
Prerequisites: senior status, EG260 and
permission of instructor. Corequisite: EG491.

EG461 Engineering Research Project II
1/3)
2
This is a senior-level course in which students
are actively involved in a faculty-supervised and
guided research project. Students implement
their research plan developed in EG460 and lead
research efforts. Results and finding must be
reported in oral and/or written forms to
appropriate constituencies outside the LSSU
audience. EG460 &amp; EG461 replace EG495 in any
engineering plan-of-study. Prerequisites: EG460,
EG491 and permission of instructor.

EG490 Research Topics in Engineering
(1-4,0) 1-4
Special studies and/or research in engineering
for individuals for small seminar groups. Course
content to be arranged with instructor and with
approval of the department head. This course
may be repeated for a maximum of eight credits.

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�EG491 Engineering Design Project I
(2,2)
3

EN110 Freshman Composition
(3,0)
3

EN233 English Literature I
(3,0)
3

This course provides students with the skills
necessary for successful completion of their
design project. Topics include group dynamics,
ethics, timelines, resource allocation, project
management and performance evaluations. Skills
in oral and written communications, problem
conceptualization, creative problem solving and
technical presentations are developed.
Prerequisites: senior status and expected
graduation within the academic year and one of
the following: CH231 or EE370 or ME350 or
(RS365 and MT315).

Emphasis on writing, usage and rhetoric which
may include narration, process, description,
comparison/contrast, definition and classifica­
tion. Introduction to library resources and
documentation. Prerequisite: Appropriate score
on the English ACT examination or credit for
EN091.

Reading and discussion of selected works from
the Old English period to the beginning of the
eighteenth century. Emphasis on major writers
and works, evaluated in their historical context.
Prerequisite: EN110. Pre- or corequisite: EN215.

EN205 Technical Report Writing
(3,0)
3

Reading and discussion of selected works from
the eighteenth century to the twentieth century.
Emphasis on major writers and works, evaluated
in their historical context. Prerequisite: EN110.
Pre- or corequisite: EN215.

EG495 Engineering Design Project II
(1,6)
3
A continuation of EG491. This course provides
students with the skills necessary for successful
completion of their design project. Topics
include group dynamics, ethics, timelines,
resource allocation, project management and
performance evaluations. Skills in oral and
written communications, problem
conceptualization, creative problem solving, and
technical presentations are developed.
Prerequisite: EG491.

ENGINEERING
MECHANICS
Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.

EM220 Statics
(3,0)
3
A study of theory and application of principles of
statics with emphasis on problem solving, free
body diagrams and vector analysis. Principle of
equilibrium applied to particles and rigid bodies.
Prerequisite: MA143. Corequisite or prerequi­
site: PH231.

EM320 Dynamics
(3,2)
4
A study of theory and applications of dynamics
and problem-solving techniques. Topics include
position, velocity, and acceleration analysis of
particles and rigid bodies . Newton’s second law,
work and energy and impulse and momentum
are covered. Laboratory includes experiments
demonstrating laws of dynamics and has special
emphasis on creative problem-solving tech­
niques and technical report writing. Prerequi­
sites: MA144 and EM220.

ENGLISH
Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.

EN091 Basic English
(3,0)
3
Thorough review of basic language skills for
students who need preparation for freshman
composition; weekly vocabulary tests and writing
assignments. Credit/no credit final grade. Credit
in this course does not apply toward graduation.
All students whose English ACT scores do not
place them in EN110 must receive credit for
EN091 before taking EN110.

A course in research methods, critical readings
and written reports typical in technology,
including memos, short reports, articles,
resumes, and research processes and reporting
of results in a long project. Emphasis on critical
analysis and evaluation using APA style.
Prerequisite: EN110.

EN210 Research Paper Process
(3,0)
3
A course in research methods and critical
reading and writing. Includes introduction to
library resources and research protocols.
Emphasis on critical analysis and evaluation of
primary and secondary source materials.
Requires one short and one long research paper
using APA style. Prerequisite: EN110.

EN215 Introduction to Literature and
Research
(3,0)
3
A course in research methods and critical
reading and writing, including the study of
traditional and modern techniques of literary
interpretation. Requires one research paper and
critical essays using MLA style. Prerequisite:
EN110.

EN220 Advanced Composition
(3,0)
3
Study and practice of the various forms of
academic discourse. Library research paper
required. Prerequisite: EN210 or EN215.

EN221 Creative Writing
(3,0)
3
Writing and discussion of art forms such as
poetry, fiction and drama consistent with the
student’s individual interests. Prerequisite:
EN210 or EN215.

EN234 English Literature II
(3,0)
3

EN235 Survey of Native Literature of
North America
(3,0)
3
An overview of Native American Literature,
including myths, poetry, biographies, legends
and stories from recognized Indian and nonIndian authors. The significance of Indian
philosophy found in such literature will be
emphasized. Prerequisite: EN210 or EN215.
(Also listed as NA235).
EN236 Literature and Culture
3 Fall Semester
(3,0)
Reading novels, stories, plays and poetry of
American minorities and other cultures to
discover the world-view expressed. Prerequisite:
EN110.

EN320 Responding to Writing
(3,0)
3
A course in the theory and practice of effective
writing with emphasis on evaluating and
responding to writing across the disciplines.
Recommended for writing ombudsmen, tutors,
education students and other interested
students. Course includes rhetorical and
linguistic theory, current research on writing as
process, theory and practice of responding to
student writing, computer-assisted writing and
revision, tutorial strategies and characteristics of
writing in various disciplines. A strong
theoretical framework with student paper
examples from interdisciplinary fields.

EN321 Rhetoric and Composition
Theory

EN231 American Literature I
(3,0)
3

(3,0) Spring, even years 3
A course in the theory of rhetoric and composi­
tion. The course takes an historical approach,
tracing the growth, uses and transformations of
rhetoric from the classical period to the present
day, highlighting the major underlying cultural
forces which fostered change in rhetoric and
fueled the development of composition theory.
Emphasis is upon modern rhetoric and
composition theory. Prerequisite: EN110.

A chronological study of American literature
from the colonial writers through the Romantic
period, ending with the Civil War. Prerequisite:
EN110. Pre-or corequisite: EN215.

EN322 Structure of the English
Language
(3,0)
3

EN222 English Grammar
(3,0)
3
Introduction to the basic Standard English
grammar, its vocabulary and its principles as
these rules apply to the structure of the sentence
and the production of the meaning.

EN232 American Literature II
(3,0)
3
A chronological study of American literature
from the Civil War through the present, covering
the Age of Realism and the development of
twentieth century literature. Prerequisite: EN110.
Pre- or corequisite: EN215.

Description of the system of rules underlying the
grammar of English. Issues addressed will
include language developnfcnt, correctness,
usage, language change, syntax, morphology,
form classes and structure classes. Prerequisite’
EN222.

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�EN330 Development of the Novel in
England and America I
(3,0) Fall, even years
3
Study of the leading novelists — English and
American — of the eighteenth century and the
first half of the 19th century, beginning with
Defoe and ending with the works of the 1840s.
Prerequisites: EN231-232, or EN233-234.
EN331 Development of the Novel in
England and America II
(3,0) Fall odd years
3
Study of the background and art of the Anglo/
American novel from approximately 1850 to the
present. Intensive examination of characteristic
forms, techniques and themes in major works.
Prerequisites: EN231-232 or EN233-234.
EN332 The Short Story
3
(3,0) Fall, even years
A study of the background and development of
the short story. Readings will include selections
from Boccaccio, the French conte and the
German novella in addition to English and
American short stories. Prerequisite: EN210 or
EN215.
EN333 Studies in the Drama: the
Genre and Theatre in Context
(3,0) Spring, odd years
3
A study of major plays in the context of theatre
and literary history from the beginning to the
present, including European, British, and American
development. Prerequisite: EN210 or EN215.

EN334 Approach to Poetry
(3,0) Spring, even years 3
This is an introduction to the appreciation of
poetry for junior-senior students (not exclusively
English majors). Prerequisite: EN210 or EN215.

EN335 Children's Literature
(3,0)
3
A review of the rich and diverse field of literature
for children from infancy to adolescence.
Required for elementary teacher non-English
majors and an elective for English majors.
Prerequisites: EN210 or EN215 and SD101.

EN420 History of the English
Language
(3,0)
3
Origin and development of the English language,
including its relationship to other Indo-European
languages, the history and structure of Old and
Middle English, and the rise of modern English.
Prerequisites: EN222, 233, 234.
EN421 History of Literary Criticism
(3,0) Alternate Years
3
An investigation of the history of critical theory
to include classicism, neoclassicism, romanti­
cism, the New Critics and contemporary critical
trends. Prerequisite: EN233-234.

EN430 Chaucer
(3,0) Alternate Years
3
Intensive study of Chai
ucer’s life and times and
principal literary mifs: Canterbury Tales, Troilus
and Criseyde, and The Romaunt of the Rose.
Prerequisite: EN233.

EN431 Milton and the Metaphysical
Poets
(3,0) Alternate Years
3
Intensive study of Milton’s principal poetic works
including Paradise Lost and Samson Agonistes;
Donne’s poetry and prose, and the metaphysical
poets. Prerequisite: EN233.
EN432 Shakespeare
3
(3,0) Alternate Years
Intensive study of Shakespeare’s comedies,
tragedies and historical dramas. Prerequisite:
EN233.

EN433 Seminar in Major American
and English Writers
(3,0)
3
An intensive study of a single writer, or of two or
three writers who might be studied together
profitably along thematic, technical or other
lines. Prerequisite: Junior-senior standing. May
be repeated twice for credit.

EN450 Directed Individual Study
(3,0)
3
Individual study of an author, period, genre or
other related topic relevant to literary scholar­
ship. Each student will do extensive research
and prepare a paper. Prerequisite: Permission
of instructor.

EXERCISE SCIENCE
Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.

ES140 Health and Fitness
(3,0)
3
Introductory course: Theoretical basics of
exercise, diet and nutrition and the wellness
lifestyle. Topics include aerobic and musculosk­
eletal fitness, weight control, stress reduction,
alcohol and tobacco abuse and presents
principles for promoting a wellness lifestyle.

ES141 Introduction to Movement
(3,0)
3
This course reviews and applies the pertinent
aspects of the prerequisite disciplines of
anatomy and physiology. Specific attention will
be placed on muscles, bones, joint structures,
and functions as well as the fundamentals of
leverage, balance, and “the feel of the move­
ment”. A detailed understanding of movement
description is the most critical element in the
student’s mastery of the subject matter.

ES230 Athletic Training I
(3,0)
3
This is an introductory class to the field of
athletic training. It will provide an overview for
the student as to what an athletic trainer does.
Topics to be included will be a history of athletic
training, developing conditioning programs,
nutrition, protective equipment in sports, the
healing process, emergency plans, injury
assessment, psychology of injury, environmental
conditions and the use of drugs in sports.
Prerequisites: BL121 and ES141.

ES232 Athletic Training II
(3,0)
3
This class will be a continuation of ES230. After
establishing a general knowledge base in ES230

will elaborate on those concepts and extend
them to the various extremities of the body as
well as the spine and head. Prerequisites:
ES230 and BL122.

ES234 Preventative Taping Techniques
(0,2)
1
To present current and comprehensive taping
and wrapping techniques used in athletic
training. Prerequisite: ES232.

ES248 Psychology of Sport and
Performance and Coaching
(3,0)
3
A review of the psychological aspects related to
success in sport and athletics. Emphasis will be
placed on presenting techniques for improving
individual and team athletic performance, as well
as consideration of the psychological aspects of
coaching. Specific topics will include personality
and sport, attention/anxiety/arousal regulation,
motivational techniques, the aggressionperformance relationship, and the development
of team cohesion and leadership.

ES262 Exercise Physiology I
(3,0)
3
Introduction to biological energy systems and
support systems involved in physical activity and
exercise. Emphasis on energy system
recruitment dynamics, acute and chronic
adaptations to training, and applications to
programs employing physically based activities.
Prerequisites: BL121 andCH104.

ES268 Fitness Evaluation I — Field
Tests
(1,2)
2
Provides theoretical background and measure­
ment concepts specific to field tests employed in
exercise science settings. Emphasis on skill,
development and interpretation of results relative
to normative data. Prerequisite: BL121 and ES140.

ES275 Nutrition for Sport and
Exercise Performance
(2,0)
2
Extends the basic principles of nutrition
presented in ES262 and explicitly details the role
of the major nutrients in their application to
wellness and fitness settings, as well as athletic
performance. Specifically addresses the
interaction of diet and exercise in modifying the
condition of the individuals with metabolic
dysfunction (diabetes, obesity) or compromised
cardiovascular health (hypertension, coronary
heart disease). Also examines the special
nutritional needs of athletes and the effective­
ness of ergogenic aids in enhancing sport
performance. Prerequisite: BL121 and ES262.

ES295 Practicum
(1-2,0) 1-2
Practical experiences that explore various types
of work setting in exercise science, working
under specialist in the various chosen areas of
interest. May be repeated for a total of four
credits. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

ES301 Athletic Training Practicum I
(0,2)
1
To allow students to gain practical experience in
the athletic training setting and apply the
concepts they have learned in previous athletic
training classes. Prerequisite is admission to the
Athletic Training Program. Corequisite: ES345.

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�ES302 Athletic Training Practicum II
1
(0,2)
A practical experience in the field of athletic
training that applies to the concepts and
techniques taught in ES230, ES232, ES234,
ES344 and ES349. Prerequisites: Admission to
the Athletic Training Program and ES301.
Corequisite: ES349.
ES344 Kinesiology
(3,0)
3
Science of movement applied to muscle, joint
structure and function and application of
physical laws of gravity, leverage, motion and
balance to human performance. Video tape
motion analysis is used to apply these theories
into practical experience. Prerequisite: ES141.
ES345 Modalities and Therapeutic
Rehabilitation in Sports Medicine
(3,0)
3
This course is designed to help guide the student
in making decisions in the proper usage of
modalities and therapeutic rehabilitation in an
athletic setting. Students will be responsible for
modality and rehabilitation progressions starting
at the initial injury and progressing the athlete to
return to action status. Prerequisites: ES230
and ES232.
ES348 Fitness Evaluation II —
Laboratory Procedures
(2,2)
3
Provides theoretical background and technical
aspects specific to laboratory procedures
employed in clinical exercise science settings.
Emphasis on developing skills with instrumenta­
tion for assessing cardiac activity, respiratory
functioning, metabolic dynamics, anthropometer,
and administering exercise protocols for
diseased populations. Prerequisites: ES268 and
ES262.
ES349 Orthopedic Assessment in
Sports Medicine
(3,0)
3
Provides a clear, concise process of physical
examination of the spine and extremities which
would direct the student in a logical, efficient and
thorough search of anatomy relevant to the field
of sports medicine. This course will allow the
student to continue to build a solid foundation in
anatomy specific to orthopedic education.
Prerequisites: ES230 and ES232.
ES358 Research Methods in Exercise
Science
(3,0)
3
Introduction to research methods and related
statistical procedures for constructing and
analyzing research activities. Presentation of
statistical concepts including correlation, t-tests
and analysis of variance and their use in exercise
science. Introduction to measurement concepts
of validity and reliability and the facets of writing
a research report. Prerequisites: MA207 and
ES262.
ES362 Exercise Physiology II
(3,0,)
3
Extends the study of the physiological aspects of
exercise by examining advanced topic areas.
Specific topics covered are the endocrine system
and exercise, effects of exercise on the immune
system, exercise and altitude, exercise and
thermal stress, as well as exercise physiology

concerns of various clinical populations.
Prerequisites: BL122, CH105 and ES262.
ES390 Recreation Leader
Apprenticeship
(1,0)
1
Practical experience in learning to teach and lead
various recreation experiences. Students serve
with qualified instructors. Prerequisite: Basic
skills and knowledge of activity and instructor
permission. May be repeated for a total of three
credits.
ES401 Athletic Training Practicum
III
(0,2)
1
A practical experience in the field of athletic
training that applies the concepts and techniques
presented in ES230, ES232, ES234, ES345,
ES349 and ES344. Prerequisites: senior status
in the Athletic Training Program and ES302.
Corequisite: ES452.
ES402 Athletic Training Practicum
IV
(0,2)
1
A practical experience in the field of athletic
training allowing students to serve as a team
athletic trainer responsible for the health care of
an athletic team under supervision of the faculty/
staff athletic trainers. Prerequisites: senior in
the Athletic Training Program and ES401.
ES428 Psychological Aspects of
Exercise and Athletic Rehabilitation
3
(3,0)
The acute and chronic psychological conse­
quences that occur as a result of involvement in
physically based activities will be examined as
they apply to recreational exercisers and sport
enthusiasts, as well as individuals with health
problems. Emphasis will be placed on
developing an understanding of the theoretical
background for specific topic areas and
investigating the support for these theories by
examining original research reports on the
effects of exercise and rehabilitation on
adherence, chronic pain, anxiety, depression and
sport injury. Prerequisites: ES262 and ES358.
ES434 Neurological Basics of Motor
Learning
3
(3,0)
An overview of how the neurological system
integrates external stimuli and internal processes
in the effective control of movement. Introduced
are control systems, attention processes,
memory, and the role of feedback and practice
on motor learning. Prerequisites: BL122, ES344
and ES362.
ES440 Exercise Physiology Seminar
(2,0)
2
Examines current issues in the field and students
will prepare and present advanced physiological
concepts related to special topics.
ES442 Electrocardiography in
Exercise Science
(2,0)
2
Examines electrophysiological basis of EC6,
cardiac anatomy and metabolism responses to
rest and exercise. Prerequisite: ES262 with a C
grade or better.

ES444 Exercise Prescription
(2,0)
2
Provides experience in writing and developing
advanced training and conditioning programs for
a variety of populations. Process oriented;
considers needs analysis and cyclic training.
ES450 Philosophy of Human Perfor­
mance and Leisure
(3,0)
3
A study of the origins and development of leisure
behavior, sport, athletics and personal fitness
across cultures. Ethical issues such as violence,
opportunity, exploitation, role models and equity
will be examined. Prerequisites: ES262 or
RC101 and junior status.
ES452 Athletic Training Administra­
tion
(3,0)
3
This course will examine the administrative
duties that athletic trainers must perform
effectively and efficiently do their jobs. These
tasks involve organization tactics, job perfor­
mance evaluations, budgetary concerns, facility
design, record keeping, insurance concerns and
legal aspects. Prerequisites: senior in the
Athletic Training Program and ES349. Students
within the Athletic Training Program will take this
course concurrently with ES401.
ES481 Professional Development
Seminar
(1,0)
1
Opportunities for students to refine personal and
professional goals and initiate preparation of
resumes and interviewing skills. Career planning
and placement will be emphasized as well as
internship evaluation. Seminar format.
Prerequisite: Senior status required.
ES492 Internship
6
Comprehensive practical application of students
formal academic preparation. Prerequisite:
Junior status and instructor permission.
ES496 Selected Research Topics
(1-3,0)
1-3
Student carries out approved project(s) of his/
her own initiative. Prerequisite: Junior standing
and instructor permission.

ELECTRONICS
ENGINEERING
TECHNOLOGY
AND
TELECOMMUNICA­
TIONS ENGINEERING
TECHNOLOGY
Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.
ET110 Applied Electricity
(3,2)
4
This course covers basic principles of DC and AC
electricity. Topics include resistance, inductance,

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�capacitance, series and parallel circuits,
magnetic circuits, transformers and electrical
motors. Laboratory exercises will reinforce the
lecture material. Prerequisite: MA140 with a Cor
better.

trends. Students will gain practical experience in
the operation of a GIS system. Prerequisites:
CS101 and either BL130 or EV220.

ET175 Applied Electronics
(3,2)
4

Principles, purpose and methods of descriptive
and analytic epidemiology with emphasis on
environmental health. Prerequisite: MA207.

An introduction to the operation of basic
electronic devices including diodes, transistors
and operational amplifiers. Topics include:
Power supplies, amplifiers, frequency response
and filter circuits. Laboratory exercises will
reinforce the lecture material and introduce
computer circuit analysis. Prerequisite: ET110.

ET240 Communications I
(3,2)
4
An introduction to analog and digital communi­
cation with an emphasis on modulation
techniques. Topics include: Amplitude, angle
and pulse modulation, transmission and
reception circuitry and special techniques.
Prerequisite: ET175. Corequisite: MA143.

EV285 Principles of Epidemiology
(3,0)
3

EV290 Independent Study in Envi­
ronmental Science
(1-4,0) 1-4
Special studies and/or research in environmental
science for individuals or small seminar groups.
Course content to be arranged by student(s) and
a supervising professor with approval of school
dean. Prerequisites: Students must have an
overall GPA of at least 2.5, and no / (incomplete)
grades on their transcript. Independent study
courses may be repeated for a maximum of eight
credits. Additional information is available at the
School of Science and Natural Resources.

EV311 Environmental Law
(3,0)
3

ET245 Communications II
(3,2)
4
Continuation of communications I with emphasis
on transmission lines and wave propagation.
Topics include: Transmission lines characteris­
tics, Smith charts, wave propagation, antennas,
waveguides and fiber optics. Prerequisite: ET240
and MA143.

ET255 Computer Networks
(3,3)
4
Study and analysis of computer networks and
switching techniques. Topics include: Network
topologies, protocols, routing algorithms and
flow controls. Laboratory exercises will support
the lecture material and introduce the students to
local area and wide area networks. Prerequisites:
ET240 and EE125.

ENVIRONMENTAL
SCIENCE
Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.

EV220 GPS/GIS Techniques
(2,3)
3
An introduction to global positioning systems
and geographic information systems technology,
theory and applications. Course content
includes practical map and compass use,
triangulation, GPS receiver theory and operation,
GIS fundamentals and operation, and the
collection and integration of field positional data
into GIS applications. Special emphasis is given
to hands-on operation and practical applications
in science, natural resource management,
business, public health and safety, and public
administration. Prerequisites: MA086and
Reading ACT of 19 or equivalent.

Study of the fundamental concepts of environ­
mental law and ethics. Course includes a survey
of the field of environmental ethics and a
discussion of ethical issues, a review of the basic
legal systems and research techniques, state and
federal environmental statues and codes of
conduct for environmental professionals
Extensive use of case studies related to
application of environmental law are used to
illustrate ethical dilemmas and the approaches
for resolving them. Offered even-numbered fall
semesters. Prerequisite: junior standing.
EV313 Solid and Hazardous Waste
(3,0) Alternate Years
3
Identification and classification of solid and
hazardous wastes, including discussion of
storage and processing, collection and
transportation, resource recovery and recycling
and ultimate disposal. Topics on radiation,
decay, health effects and sources of hazardous
materials will also be covered. Offered oddnumbered fall semesters. Prerequisite: MA112
or equivalent.

EV341 Environmental Chemistry I:
Water and Water Pollution Control
(3,3)
4
A study of the environmental chemistry of water,
the measurement and remediation of water
quality problems, the toxicology of water
pollutants, and the environmental aspects of
energy use. Prerequisites: CH220 or CH225/
226, CH231 and NS103. Also listed as CH341.

EV395 Junior Seminar
(0,2)
1
Literature searching, scientific writing, and oral
presentation of scientific data. Students will be
expected to listen to presentations of peers
enrolled in EV499 and develop a topic for their
senior thesis. Prerequisite: Junior standing.

EV230 Introduction to Geographical
Information Systems, GIS
(2,3)
3

EV425 Environmental Systems
Analysis
(2,3)
3

An introduction to the concepts and applications
of geographical information systems (GIS).
Topics to include data acquisition, spatial
databases, vectors, applications, issues and

The basic approach and statistical concerns
associated with conducting an environmental
analysis, as required for an environmental
impact analysis will be integrated with interpreta-

tion of data from actual situations. Students will
learn how analysis of soil, water, air, plant
communities, animal communities and organic
tissue analysis can be combined to evaluate the
environmental health of a specific site.
Prerequisite: CH341 or CH342.
EV450 Laboratory Apprentice
(0,3) per credit 1-2
Students will assist in laboratories, learning
instructional techniques, under direction of
faculty. Course may be repeated fora maximum
of two credits. Students must gain approval of
the faculty member in charge of the specific
laboratory, and the school dean. Credits may be
used as EV electives. This is a credit/no credit
course.

EV490 Independent Study in Envi­
ronmental Science
(1-4,0) 1-4
Special studies and/or research in environmental
science for individuals or small seminar groups.
Course content to be arranged by student(s) and
a supervising professor with approval of school
dean. Prerequisites: Students must have junior
or senior standing, have an overall GPA of at
least 2.5, and no / (incomplete) grades on their
transcript. Independent study courses may be
repeated for a maximum of eight credits.
Additional information is available at the School
of Science and Natural Resources office.

EV499 Senior Thesis
(1,3)
2
Required of seniors majoring in environmental
science. Students present seminars and provide
an audience for fellow seniors. Each paper
presented will be critically analyzed by the
audience. Prerequisite: EV395.

FINE ARTS
FA405 Independent Project
(3,0)
3
Under the direction of an appropriate supervisor,
the fine arts studies student will prepare and
create a project within the scope of the student’s
principal continuations. The project will
normally integrate or synthesize aspects of the
fine arts; however, its precise nature will be a
matter for discussion and approval by the faculty
supervisor. The project will be concluded by an
appropriate presentation and written report.
Prerequisites: fine arts studies major and senior
standing. Must be taken both fall and spring
semesters for a total of six credits.

FINANCE
Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.

FN242 Personal Finance
(3,0)
3
An introduction to the principles of personal
financial planning. Topics include the financial
planning process, credit and borrowing
fundamentals, analysis of savings, investments
and taxes, individual insurance, retirement and
estate planning. Prerequisite: MA086 or
equivalent/satisfactory score on ACT or
Placement Exam.

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�FN245 Principles of Finance
(3,0)
3
An introduction to the principles of business
finance. Topics include math of finance, working
capital management, financial planning and
forecasting, debt and leasing, common and
preferred stock, leverage and capital structure,
capital budgeting, cost of capital. Students with
credit in FN341 may not enroll in this course.
Prerequisites: AC132, or AC230, or 0A119, and
MA086 or equivalent/satisfactory score on ACT
or Placement Exam.
FN248 Real Estate
(3,0)
3
A study of the basic principles of real estate
practice. Coverage includes broker-agent
relationships, real estate marketing, real estate
law, financing, appraising, taxation and math.
Prerequisite: MA086 or equivalent/satisfactory
score on ACT or Placement Exam.
FN341 Managerial Finance
(4,0)
4
The nature and scope of financial management
including math of finance, financing instruments,
leverage and capital structure, financial planning
and forecasting, risk and return analysis, capital
budgeting. Prerequisites: AC133 and BA211.
FN443 Insurance
(4,0)
4
A study of the financial, legal and social aspects
of the insurance industry with emphasis on risk
and actuarial analysis, insurance institutions and
operations, insurance contracts and policies
including life, annuity, health, property, liability,
group, business and governmental coverages.
Financial planning worksheets are utilized to
appropriate policy selection. Prerequisites:
BA254 and MA086 or equivalent/satisfactory
score on ACT or Placement Exam.
FN446 Financial Analysis and Policy
(4,0)
4
An analytical study of long- and short-term
financial policy and strategy through case
problems. Selected readings in financial theory
supplement the case studies. Prerequisite:
FN341.
FN448 Investment Strategy
(4,0)
4
A study of investment media and securities
markets, risk and return analysis, valuation
theory, portfolio construction and investment
mechanics. Prerequisite: FN341.

french
Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.
FR151 First Year French I
(4,1)
4
An introductory course designed to develop the
four basic language skills of understanding,
reading, speaking and writing, as well as the
fundamentals of grammar. A conversational and
cultural approach based on everyday life
situations from the Francophone world. Basic
information in English with progressive
emphasis put on the use of French in class.

FR152 First Year French II
(4,1)
4
Continuation of FR151 with further acquisition of
syntax, grammar and culture with increased
emphasis on speaking, reading and writing. As
course progresses and the use of French
becomes almost dominant in class, basic
conversation and composition practice based on
increased cultural awareness becomes more
elaborate and refined. Prerequisite: FR151 or
equivalent.
FR251 Second Year French I
(4,1)
4
A course designed to help students further and
complete their mastery of basic spoken and
written French. Review and completion of
grammar information. Systemic conversation
practice based on more-advanced readings
dealing with current social issues within a broad
historical and cultural context, as well as a moreelaborate practice of composition writing.
Course largely taught in French. Prerequisite:
FR152 or equivalent.
FR252 Second Year French II
(4,1)
4
Continuation of FR251 with further emphasis on
oral presentations, general conversation practice
and writing of compositions, essays, reports and
letters. Development of a more mature use of
syntax, grammar and idioms within a broader
cultural context which includes a first approach
to French literature. Initiation to the basic
principles of translation and interpretation.
Course almost completely taught in French.
Prerequisite: FR251 or equivalent.
FR351 Advanced Conversation and
Composition I
(3,0)
3
Extensive reading, debating and writing related
to contemporary issues within the Francophone
world as they are expressed in books, films,
newspapers and television. Further practice of
translation and interpretation. Preparation to the
examination for the DELF (Dilome Elementaire de
Langue Francaise) of the French Ministiy of
Education. Prerequisite: FR252 or equivalent.
FR352 Advanced Conversation and
Composition II
(3,0)
3
Continuation of FR351 and systemic practice to
the examination for the DELF. Prerequisite:
FR351 or equivalent.
FR353 Business French I
(3,0)
3
An initiation into the language skills for use in
business situations in a French-speaking
environment. A conversational approach is used
with systematic oral and written practice from
authentic documents. Preparation to the
examination leading to the Certificat Pratique
from the Chamber of Commerce of Paris. May
be taken concurrently with FR351. Prerequisite:
FR252 or equivalent.
FR354 Business French II
3
(3,0)
Continuation of FR353. Aims to bring students
to a level of proficiency in French business
communication that would enable them to
function in an internship situation. Visits to
French-speaking companies. Further preparation

to the examination leading to the Certificat
Pratique from the Chamber of Commerce of
Paris. May be taken concurrently with FR352.
Prerequisite: FR353 or equivalent.
FR355 Survey of French Literature I
(3,0)
3
A chronological study of French literature from
its origins to the 18th century. Emphasis on the
development and continuity of ideas and their
evaluation within the political, social and
religious framework of the time, their influence
on evolution of language and literature. Text
analysis and discussion. May be taken
concurrently with FR351. Prerequisite: FR252
or equivalent.
FR356 Survey of French Literature II
(3,0)
3
Continuation of FR355. Study of major works of
French literature of the 19th and 20th centuries.
Text analysis and discussion. May be taken
concurrently with FR352. Prerequisite: FR252
or equivalent.
FR360 French Cultural Perspectives
(3-4)
3-4
This course takes place in France as students
participate in a study tour with their instructor.
They discover Paris, its monuments, art
galleries, museums and libraries: visit ancient
Roman vestiges, cathedrals of the Middle Ages
and chateaux of the Renaissance. Students
actively participate in French daily life. Assign­
ments (in French or English) consist of detailed
daily reports of guided visits and a research
paper due one month after return. May be used
as humanities credit. Offered summers only. No
prerequisite.
FR370 The Francophone World I
(4,0)
4
This course conducted in English is designed to
provide information and help understand the
people of French-speaking Africa, French West
Indies, South-East Asia and Polynesian Islands.
It consists in a study of colonial and post­
colonial history, culture and society in these
different parts of the world. Participation of
native guest speakers with extensive use of
audio-visual materials will richly enhance
participation and discussion. Prerequisite:
junior standing.
FR460 Directed Academic and
Cultural Immersion
(6,1)
6
This multi-facets course, that takes place in a
French-speaking environment, allows students to
reach oral and written fluency in language as well
as advanced knowledge in a broad variety of
areas directly related to French life and
civilization. Upon completion of a specific
number of courses chosen in consultation with
their advisor, students will be granted upper
division credits towards completion of their
major requirements. Prerequisite: completion of
two 300-level courses at LSSU.

FIRE SCIENCE
Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.

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�FS101 Introduction to Fire Science
(3,0)
3
Survey of the history and philosophy of fire
protection. Examines present fire protection
problems and future challenges, public fire
protection agencies, firefighting equipment and
extinguishing agents. Special emphasis is
placed on emergency responders’ safety and
hazardous material recognition.
FS102 Wildland and Rural Fire
Control
(3,0)
3
Class will provide the theory and practical
instruction necessary to manage and control
wildland fires. Prevention, back burns, grid
references, fuels, firefighting methods and
tactics are covered in the course. Select
students may earn their “red card" which
provides United States Forest Service certifica­
tion. Prerequisite: enrollment in degree
programs in fire science, the natural sciences,
natural resource technology or conservation law.
FS111 Hazardous Materials
(3,0)
3
Principles of combustion; examination of
theoretical and practical aspects of combustion.
Investigation of physical and chemical properties
of substances which may harm responders, the
general public and the environment.
FS204 Fire Protection Hydraulics and
Pumps
(3,0)
3
The application of mathematics and physics laws
to properties of water, force, pressure and flow
velocities. Emphasis: Applying principles of
hydraulics to fire protection problems, use of
water supply sources and needs; examines fire
department apparatus testing, inspection and
maintenance; deals with apparatus specifications
and requirements. Prerequisite; MA086 or
equivalent/satisfactory score on ACT or
Placement Exam.
FS205 Fire Protection Systems
Equipment
(3,0)
3
Use and water supply needs of sprinkler and
stand pipe systems and devices, fixed extin­
guishing and detection systems and devices, fire
department testing, inspection and maintenance.
Alarm centers, warning devices and safety
considerations are covered along with fire flow
calculations and risk assessment. Prerequisites:
FS204 and MA086 or equivalent/satisfactory
score on ACT or Placement Exam.
FS211 Tactics and Strategy
(3,0)
3
Utilization of manpower, equipment and
apparatus on the fireground. Emphasis: Pre-fire
planning, fire ground decision making.
Implementing tactics and disaster planning.
Students will use fire simulation programs and
interactive technology to apply and implement
the principles covered in didactic instruction.
Prerequisite: FS101.
FS220 Fire Science Certification
(3,3)
4
An application of the principles of fire attack and
strategy through the use of exercises and
computer-generated simulations. Hazmat

incident analysis and other major disaster case
studies are used in this class. Prerequisites:
FS101, FS111 and FS204. Corequisites: FS205
and FS211.
FS301 Code Enforcement Inspection
and Fire Prevention
(3,0)
3
An introduction to fire inspection procedures and
inspection techniques as related to building
construction, fire load, fire protection systems,
plans and the storage of hazardous materials. A
study of safety code enactment, formulation and
its relation to fire prevention and public
education efforts and responsibilities of the fire
service. Prerequisite: FS101.
FS312 Hazardous Materials Manage­
ment
4
(3,3)
Covers requirements of federal law dealing with
hazardous incidents, waste management with
reference to OSHA, NIOSH, NFPA, and ACGIH
standards. This class can certify select students
at the level of general hazard awareness,
emergency response operations, and hazardous
waste worker. Prerequisites: FS101 and FS111
or CH115/116.
FS321 Industrial Fire Protection
(3,0)
3
Examination of fire and life-style hazards in
business and industry. Emphasis on managing
the codes process, fire prevention and training
private fire brigades. Prerequisite: FS101.
FS401 Senior Seminar
(3,0)
3
Seminar and independent study course with
individual student guidance by faculty on
selected research topics in fire science.
Prerequisite: Senior standing.
FS403 Fire Science Internship
3-9
Fire science internship with an agency. Credit is
based on 34 hours of field work per credit hour.
Students must make application by the ninth
week of the previous semester. Prerequisite:
Senior standing and permission of instructor.
FS490 Independent Study for Fire
Science
(1-4)
4
This may take the form of either a research
project or a program of directed reading on a
specific subject. One to four credits over a
period of one or two semesters may be granted
according to the nature of the student’s project.
May be repeated up to six credits. Prerequisite:
Permission of instructor.

GEOLOGY
Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.
GE111 Physical Geology I
(3,2)
4
The study of processes and features of the rocks
and surficial materials that form the earth’s
crust. Emphasis will be placed on the dynamic
earth including volcanoes, sea level change,
catastrophic surface processes such as flooding
and landslides, and energy fuels and waste

disposal as they impact on society. Laboratory
exercises involve minerals, rocks, topographic
maps, geologic maps, aerial photographs and
local field trips (as weather permits). SA091 or
equivalent/satisfactory score on ACT or
Placement Exam.
GE112 Physical Geology II
(3,2)
4
Surficial processes and landforms continued
from GE111. Geologic time, earthquakes, earth’s
interior, ocean basins, mountains, plate tectonics
and other aspects of our dynamic earth are also
studied, supplemented by appropriate laboratory
exercises and two field trips. Prerequisite: GE111
or NS102.
GE114 Field Excursions in Earth
Science
(1,4)
3
A field-based educational experience in which
aspects of geology, including environmental
geology and the interrelationships among
geology and other natural sciences, will be
addressed. Travel destinations will vary to
include regions with unique natural history. Trip
expenses are the responsibility of the student.
Prerequisite: SA091 or equivalent/satisfactory
score on ACT or Placement Exam.
GE215 Historical Geology
(3,2)
4
Summary review of the geologic record
concerning origin and evolution of earth through
geologic time. Emphasis upon stratigraphic
principles, depositional environments, the
tectonic framework of North America and
significant events in the history of plants and
animals. Laboratory exercises involve
stratigraphic maps and introductory paleontol­
ogy. Prerequisite: GE112.
GE216 Structural Geology and
Geologic Graphics
(3,3) alternate years
4
Study of stress, strain and deformation of rocks
and the structural features commonly occurring
in them. Laboratory exercises deal with
structures in three-dimensional space and
emphasize graphic methods of solving problems
and of communicating geologic data. Prerequi­
site: GE215.
GE221 Crystallography and Mineral­
ogy
(3,4)
4
A laboratory course initially emphasizing the
crystalline structure of minerals followed by
mineral identification techniques. Major topics
include symmetry, crystals, physical properties,
composition and related topics. Prerequisite:
GE112 or NS102. Pre or corequisite CH115.
GE222 Mineralogy and Petrography
(3,4)
4
A continuation of GE221 emphasizing mineral
identification leading to hand lens identification
of igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic and other
rocks. Related topics include chemical tests and
a student research project. Prerequisite: GE221.
GE290 Independent Study in
Geology
(1-4,0) 1-4
Special studies and/or research in geology for
individuals or small seminar groups. Course

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approval of the school dean. This course may be
repeated for a maximum of eight credits.
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or higher.

GE311 Principles of Hydrology
alternate years 3
(3,0)
Origin, movement and uses of water with
emphasis on water resources in relation to
human needs and environmental considerations.
Hydrologic principles, runoff analysis, flood
routing, urban hydrology, floodplain hydraulics,
groundwater hydrology. Prerequisite: PH221 or
PH231. Prior computer programming experi­
ence recommended.
GE312 Groundwater Hydrology
(3,0) alternate years
3
Uses, preservation and protection of ground
water. Physics and chemistry of ground water.
Influences of geological structures and ground
water exploration. Hydraulics and modeling
techniques for ground water and water wells.
Water well design, construction and testing.
Prerequisites: PH221,222 or PH231, PH232;
GE311; and a course in computer programming.
GE321 Optical Mineralogy
3
(2,3) alternate years
Optical properties of minerals and their
underlying principles studied by oil immersion
and thin section methods. Laboratory work
consists of measuring optical properties and
learning to identify unknown non-opaque
minerals. Prerequisite: GE221.
GE331 Introduction to Geophysics
(4,0) alternate years
4
This course will include an introduction to
gravity, magnetic, electric, seismic and
radiometric geophysical techniques and their
application to geophysical, geological and
environmental problems. Emphasis will be
placed on understanding the principles,
techniques and applications of each to solving
specific geologic/environmental problems and to
understanding the structure and history of the
earth. Prerequisite: GE112. Pre- or co­
requisites: MA112 or MA143 or MA151 and
PH222 or PH232.
GE351 Invertebrate Paleontology I
(3,1) alternate years
3
Common invertebrate fossils, their evolutionary
trends, anatomical features and geological
significance. Special emphasis upon use of
fossils for geologic dating and correlation, fossil
description and classification. Prerequisite: GE215.

GE352 Invertebrate Paleontology II
(3.1) alternate years
3
Common invertebrate fossils and microfossils,
their evolutionary trends, anatomical features
and geological significance. Special emphasis
upon use of fossils for geologic dating and
correlation and use of paleontologic data.
Prerequisite: GE351.

GE410 Engineering Geology
(3.2)
4
This course examines rock types and stratigra­
phy, geological structures, surface processes,
earth materials and methods of geological
investigation in the context of behavior of soils
and rocks as related to planning and construc­
tion. The course includes coverage of in-situ

investigations including shallow geophysical
methods and emphasizes environmental
applications and concerns. Prerequisites:
MA141 or MA151, CS100 or CS111, PH221 or
PH231.

GE422 Igneous and Metamorphic
Petrography
(2,3) alternate years
3
Description and classification of igneous and
metamorphic rocks including laboratory study of
rocks in thin section. Prerequisite: GE321.
GE423 Sedimentary Petrography
(2,2) alternate years
3
The study of the history of sedimentary rocks
with emphasis placed upon depositional models.
Major topics include lithology, facies and
microfacies recognition and relationships, and
diagenesis. Prerequisites: GE215 and GE321.
GE434 Geotectonics
(2,2) alternate years
3
A study of the general structure of the earth with
emphasis on the dynamics of continental and
oceanic crust. Includes a history of geologic
thought leading to plate tectonics, with
appropriate laboratory and student research
projects. Prerequisites: GE222 and GE216.

GE436 Field Geology
(0,16) alternate summers 6
Six weeks of training and field experience in the
observation, mapping, recording and interpreta­
tion of the great variety of geologic features in
the Sault Ste. Marie region. Some extended field
trips will be required. A supply and travel fee will
be charged. Prerequisites: GE216 and GE222
and senior status.

GE461 Stratigraphy and Sedimenta­
tion
(4,1) alternate years
4
The study and interpretation of sedimentary
processes and stratigraphic principles, emphasis
on sedimentary relationships and depositional
environments. Prerequisite: GE215.

GE471 Economic Geology I
4
(3.2) alternate years
A survey of major resource-forming processes,
including ore deposits, industrial minerals and
rocks, coal, crude oil and natural gas. Related
topics include land ownership and mineral
rights, exploration techniques, production
methods, marketing strategies and economic
aspects. Case studies related to resource
exploration and extraction, as well as environ­
mental impact of such activities, are incorpo­
rated to illustrate ethical dilemmas in the
geosciences and approaches for resolving them.
Laboratory exercises appropriate to the topics
and a student research project. Prerequisites:
GE112 and GE22 or equivalent.
GE472 Economic Geology II
3
(2.2) alternate years
A continuation of the resource forming
processes and deposits begun in GE471.
Coverage of minor metals, industrial minerals,
energy resources, and the economic, environ­
mental and political aspects of the demand for
limited resources are included as time permits.
Student research project and field trip.
Prerequisite: GE471.

GE490 Research Topics in Geology
(1-4,0) 1-4
Special studies and/or research in geology for
individuals or small seminar groups. Course
content to be arranged with instructor and with
approval of the school dean. This course may be
repeated for a maximum of eight credits.
Prerequisites: Junior standing or higher.

GEOGRAPHY
Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.

GG106 Physical Geography: Landforms
(3,2)
4
Introduction to the description and distribution
of landforms with emphasis on lithospheric,
hydrospheric and atmospheric relationships.
Natural (physical) science credit given.
Prerequisite: Completion of mathematics
competency graduation requirement. Credit for
both GG106 and NS107 not permitted.

GG108 Physical Geography: Meteo­
rology and Climatology
(3,2)
4
Introduction to earth-sun relationships, maps
and elementary principles of atmospheric
science. Natural (physical) science credit given.
Prerequisite: MA086 or equivalent/satisfactory
score on ACT or Placement Exam. Credit for
both GG108 and NS105 not permitted.
GG201 World Regional Geography
4
(4,0) alternate years
A study of the physical environment, resources,
past and present economic development,
population distribution and historical develop­
ment of Europe, Asia, the Islamic Middle East
and North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin
America and North America.
GG302 Economic Geography
(4,0) alternate years
4
A study of the internal and external interrelation­
ships of the various economic groupings of the
world; i.e. North America, Europe and the
emerging third world.

GG306 Cultural Geography
(3.0)
3
A study of the relationship of environment,
culture and adaptive patterns; i.e., socio­
economic development. A special emphasis will
be placed upon the current problems associated
with food supplies, shortages and third world
development.

GG321 Geography of Europe and
Great Britain
(4.0) alternate years
4
A study of the physical, cultural and economic
interdependence of the western European
community. Special emphasis will be placed
upon the role of the EEC in world economic
development. Prerequisite: Junior standing.

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�GG322 Geography of South America,
Central America and the Caribbean
Region
4
(4,0) alternate years
The study of the geographical features and
cultural history of the major regions in South
America, Central America and the Caribbean with
special concern for their 20th century develop­
ment. Prerequisite: Junior standing.

improving understanding of the language.
Prerequisite: GN141 or equivalent.

GN241 Second Year German I
(4,1)
4
Review of basic German grammar: study of
vocabulary, idiom, and word formation to
improve reading and conversational abilities.
Prerequisite: GN142 or equivalent.

GG323 Geography of East and
Southeast Asia
(4,0) alternate years
4
The study of the geography of Japan, China,
Korea, Southeast Asia and India with special
emphasis on the impact of the major religions,
regional rivalries and 20th century development.
Prerequisite: Junior standing.

GN242 Second Year German II
(4,1)
4

GG325 Regional Geography of North
America
4
(4,0) alternate years

Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.

The study of the physical, cultural and economic
development of various regions of Canada and
the United States with special emphasis on the
development of regional characteristics and
cultural traditions. Prerequisite: Junior standing.

HE101 Introduction to Medical
Terminology
(2,0)
2

GG360 Historical Geography of
Eastern North America
(4,0) alternate years
4
A study of the impact of the physical features
upon the historical development of eastern
Canada and the eastern regions of the United
States. Special attention will be given to the
western migration patterns. Prerequisite: Junior
standing.

GG490 Independent Study in
Geography
(1-4)
1-4
Special topics such as regional, historical,
economic, urban, cultural or physical geography.
Prerequisites: Junior standing and permission of
instructor.. May be repeated up to a total of 12
credits.

GG492 Individualized Studies in
Geography
(2-4,0) 2-4
This is designed to provide an opportunity for
specialized study of issues, problems and
selected topics in geography. Prerequisite:
Junior standing and permission of instructor.

Reading and discussion of more advanced
German literary materials: conducted as much as
possible in German. Emphasis on spoken
language. Prerequisite: GN241 or equivalent.

HEALTH

This course introduces the beginning student to
basic medical terminology related to all areas of
health care. The focus of this course is on
understanding and proper usage of medical
language.

HE104 Nutrition for Early Childhood
(3,0)
3
Introduction to the function and metabolism of
nutrients with special emphasis on the
relationship between nutrition and childhood
growth and development between 0-8. Lectures,
discussion and community-based assignments
will relate the body systems to the child’s
nutritional status, review recent developments in
nutrition as they relate to childhood develop­
ment, and provide basic nutrition education
principles for adaptation in community settings.

HE113 Introduction to Health
Services
(3,0)
3
This course provides the beginning student with
an overview of our health care delivery system
focusing on consumers, providers, services and
settings.

HE181 First Aid
(0.54.5) 1
Basic course in first aid. Theoretical and
practical experience in university laboratory.

GERMAN
Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.

GN141 First Year German I
(4,1)
4
Introduction to basic German grammar and
vocabulary, acquainting the students with
minimum essentials of oral and written German.
Reading of German texts.

GN142 First Year German II
(4,1)
4
Further study of German grammar and
vocabulary. Emphasis on oral expression.
Reading of various materials in German with aim
of enlarging the student’s vocabulary and

HE185 Basic Pre-Nursing
Competency Skills
(0,3)
1
The purpose of this course is to introduce the
beginning student to basic pre-nursing skills.
The student will learn handwashing, putting on
and removing gloves, linen changes, dependent
positioning, independent positioning, transfers,
total hygiene, ambulation, body mechanics and
patient safety.

HE189 Medical First Responder
(2,3)
3
This course is designed to teach students the
principles of basic life support and emergency
care. Topics include patient assessment and
handling, airway maintenance, cardiopulmonary

resuscitation, bandaging, splinting and spinal
immobilization. Management of common
environmental and medical emergencies will also
be addressed. Upon successful completion of
the course, students will be eligible to apply for a
Michigan Medical First Responder license.

HE190 Prehospital Emergency Care
and Crisis Intervention I
(3,3)
4
Techniques of emergency medical care needed
by the emergency medical technician-ambulance
attendant. Theoretical and practical experience in
administering preliminary emergency care and
transportation of sick and injured victims to
medical care centers.

HE191 Prehospital Emergency Care
and Crisis Intervention II
(2,3)
3
Simulated practice with some in-hospital
observation. Emphasis on laboratory practice of
skills needed for functions of an EMT-A.
Prerequisite: HE190.

HE207 Nutrition Application in
Health Care
(1,0)
1
This course is designed for students taking
HE208 Nutrition. In this class, exercises and
group discussion are utilized to assist the
student in the application of nutritional principles
with special emphasis on application in health
care. Corequisite: HE208.

HE208 Nutrition
2
(2,0)
Basic principles of normal nutrition with
emphasis on basic nutrients and food groups.
Nutrition throughout life cycle including
stressors impacting on nutritional requirements.
Social, biological and physical sciences
integrated throughout course. Prerequisite:
BL105 or BL121.

HE209 Pharmacology
3
(3,0)
Study of basic concepts of pharmacology and
their relationships to health care. Drug
metabolic processes are described providing
foundation for clinical judgments about drug
actions, reactions and interactions. Prerequi­
sites: BL122 or BL105 and CH105. Pre- or
corequisite: HE232.

HE210 Introduction to Health Care
Concepts
(3,0)
3
Introduction to the health care system with
analysis of the issues and trends affecting the
provision of health care services. Not open to
nursing majors. Prerequisite: Sophomore
standing.

HE211 Emergency Pharmacology I
(2,0)
2
Introduction to emergency pharmacology
including sources of drugs, drug laws and
regulation, routes of administration, pharmacoki­
netics and pharmacodynamics, dosage
calculations and the metric system. Emphasis
will be placed on drugs used in the management
of cardiovascular emergencies. Prerequisite:
math competency or MA103, and corequisite
HE251.

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�HE212 Emergency Pharmacology II
(2,0)
2
Continuation of HE211 with an overview of
emergency drugs frequently used in the
prehospital management of respiratory,
endocrine, toxicological, obstetrical and other
prehospital emergencies. Administration
procedures and dosages for adult and pediatric
patients will be covered. Prerequisite: HE211
with a B- or above.

HE228 Multicultural Approaches to
Health Care
3
(3,0)
This course explores values, beliefs and
practices related to health behaviors in a variety
of culturally diverse groups. Methods for
fostering culturally sensitive care are explored.
Content includes communication, biological and
nutritional considerations, assessment
techniques and alternative/complementary health
practices. Prerequisite: S0101.

HE232 Pathophysiology
(3,0)
3
Study of physiological alterations in the body
which disrupt homeostasis. Integrates anatomy,
physiology and biochemistry into framework for
studying disease. Core content provides
understanding of mechanism and principles of
disruptions of health. Emphasis on clinical
correlations and physiological basis for common
disorders. Prerequisite: BL122.

HE235 Computer Application in
Health Sciences
(1,2)
2
Introduces students to computers and
information technology, focusing its application
to education, research, administration and
practice in health care professions. Topics
include computer fundamentals, health care
information systems, overview of software
taxonomies, health care applications, ethical
security, and design considerations and
application of computer office software in health
care practice. Course meets general education
requirements for computer application.
Prerequisite: Enrollment in nursing or
permission of instructor.

HE251 Advanced Emergency Care I
(4,0)
4
Study of prehospital emergencies geared toward
rapid intervention and patient stabilization.
Introduction to the pre-hospital environment and
preparatory information will be covered including
medical-legal issues, airway management,
parenteral therapy and comprehensive patient
assessment. Management of traumatic injury
and multiple casualty incidents will be ad­
dressed. Prerequisite: admission to Paramedic
Technology Program.

HE252 Advanced Emergency Care II
(4,0)
4
Continuation of HE251 addressing treatment
modalities for environmental, medical,
obstetrical and behavioral emergencies in the
adult and pediatric patient. Prerequisite: HE251
with a B- or above.

HE261 Emergency Cardiology I
(2,0)
2
Introduction to basic cardiac monitoring and
dysrhythmia recognition. Review of the anatomy

and physiology of the cardiovascular system,
principles of electrophysiology, EKG interpreta­
tion and dysrhythmia management will be
covered. Sinoatrial, juncitonal and atrial
dysrhythmias will be addressed. Corequisite:
HE251.

HE262 Emergency Cardiology II
(2,0)
2
Continuation of HE261 with emphasis directed at
identification and management of life-threatening
dysrhythmias including ventricular dysrhythmias
and heart blocks. Coronary artery disease,
myocardial infarction and other cardiovascular
emergencies will be addressed, and the course
will conclude with ACLS certification. Prerequi­
site: HE261 with a B- or above.

HE284 Advanced Skills and
Situations I
(1,6)
3
Advanced skills and procedures discussed in
Advanced Emergency Care will be demonstrated
and practiced in a laboratory setting. Skills
covered will include advanced airway manage­
ment, parenteral therapy, cardiac monitoring and
advanced patient assessment. Simulated patient
scenarios will be designed to allow the student to
practice these advanced skills in a realistic
patient setting. Emphasis will be placed upon
strengthening new skills and providing critical
thinking opportunities which allow for the
integration of theory with practical applications.
Prerequisite: admission to the Paramedic
Technology Program and corequisite HE251.

HE285 Advanced Skills and
Situations II
(1,6)
3

HE330 Applied Nutrition
(2,0)
2
Application of nutrition principles in health care;
obesity, anorexia nervosa and bulimia; emphasis
on gathering information and relevant objective
measurements (anthropometric, biochemical) for
use in developing nutritional care plans.
Prerequisite: HE208.

HE352 Health Issues of Aging
Populations
3
(3,0)
This course is designed to assist students from a
variety of disciplines to gain a greater under­
standing of health-related issues that are
associated with advancing age. In addition to
exploring physiological and psychological
changes experienced by our elderly clients,
students will learn how they can adapt their work
strategies to work more effectively for the elderly
clients that they serve. Prerequisite: PY155.

HE354 Legal and Financial Issues in
Health Care Administration
(3,0)
3
This course is intended for students preparing
for careers in management in health care fields
or as health care practitioners. Students will be
made aware of legal and financial issues and
problems including fault liability; institutional
liability; forms of organization; credentialing and
appointments; staffing issues; consent and
refusal of treatment; and health care financing.
The student will be more aware of the need to
seek professional counsel to minimize and
prevent litigation. Prerequisite: Junior standing.
Also listed as BA354.

Continuation of HE284 with an emphasis placed
on ACLS and PALS procedures and algorithms.
Instructor and peer evaluation will enhance
learning, and working in groups will promote the
concepts of teamwork and individual leadership.
Prerequisite: HE284 with a B- or above and
corequisite HE252.

HUMAN SERVICES

HE297 Paramedic Clinical I
(0,12) 2
Clinical rotations in the hospital emergency
department, surgical suite, outpatient surgery
and with local EMS agencies designed to provide
the student with hands-on practical experience of
patient care. Corequisite: HE251 and permission
of the instructor.

Examines the pharmacology of commonly
abused psychoactive and high-use drugs.
Emphasizes the physiological effects of drug use
and abuse. Topics include stimulants, depres­
sants, opiates, hallucinogens, inhalants,
cannabis, over-the-counter drugs, alcohol, and
drug testing. Prerequisites or corequisites:
BL105 or equivalent.

HE298 Paramedic Clinical II
(0,12) 2

HM250 Human Services Practicum
(1,9-27) 3-9

Clinical rotations in the hospital emergency
department, intensive care unit, obstetrical unit,
pediatrics unit and local EMS agencies will
provide the student with a continuation of clinical
exposure. Additional clinical experience in other
areas may be included as the opportunity
permits. Prerequisite: HE297 with a B- or above
and concurrent with HE252.

HE329 Women's Health Issues
(2,0)
2
This course explores the diverse health needs of
women across the life span. Students are
encouraged to take an active participation in
identifying topics of interest. Social, cultural,
political, economic, legal and ethical issues are
analyzed for their influences on women’s health
and the health care women receive. Prerequisite:
S0101.

Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.

HM204 Fundamentals of Drug Abuse
(3,0)
3

This course provides a field placement
opportunity for students to practice skills and
use knowledge gained from courses in the skill
minors. Also listed as SW250.

HM292 Alcohol Abuse Prevention &amp;
Treatment
(3,0)
3
This course examines current prevention,
detection and treatment approaches for alcohol
abuse and alcoholism. Prerequisite: HM204.

HM480 Grantwriting
(3,0)
3
This course gives advanced students experience
in the research, writing and planning skills
involved in preparing grant proposals for human
service problems. Also listed as SW480

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HISTORY

HP101 Honors First-Year Seminar
(variable topics)

Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.

(1-2,0) 1-2 credits
An intensive reading/discussion seminar of
selected topics from any discipline of special
interest to first-years honors students. An
interdisciplinary focus is encouraged as well as
the inclusion of active learning strategies that
promote self-directed learning. Class size is
limited to 15 to promote student and faculty
interaction around the world of ideas. Prerequi­
sites: status as an Honors candidate (freshman)
or fully admitted University Honors Program
student, and/or permission of the Honors
coordinator. May be repeated for a maximum of
four credits.

HP202 Honors Contemporary Issues
(3,0)
3
An interdisciplinary sophomore-levei seminar for
University Honors Programs students. The
course is designed to accommodate a range of
specific topics: the particular topics, however,
will investigate some aspect of the history of
intellectual ideas, the nature of intellectual
inquiry, and/or the construction of knowledge.
The instructor serves as a facilitator in the
seminar format which is intended to encourage
student-directed learning. Prerequisites: formal
admission to the University Honors Program
and/or permission of the Honors Program
coordinator.

HP302 Honors Ideas Seminar
(3,0)
3
A junior-level seminar for University Honors
Program students. The course is designed to
accommodate a range of special topics to be
submitted by LSSU faculty under the general
provision for Special Topics: the topics may
evolve out of an interdisciplinary focus on some
aspect of traditional disciplinary subject matter,
or may be a reconfiguration of a regular course,
redesigned to meet the particular needs of
Honors Program students. The role of the
instructor, however, would be as a facilitator,
working within the seminar format to encourage
student-directed learning around a topic
requiring intellectual rigor. As this is a core
requirement for all junior Honors students, it is
expected that a given course proposal would not
require prerequisites beyond those for general
education. Prerequisites: formal admission to
the University Honors Program, junior status,
and/or permission of the Honors Program
coordinator. HP201 recommended.

HP401 Honors Thesis
(3,0)
3
A major written work based on independent
research or creative effort to be carried out under
the supervision of a full-time faculty member.
Research in intended to be widely interpreted
and may include, but is not limited to, experi­
ments, analysis of existing data, and a summary
and integration of already completed but
dispersed research. Students will make a formal
presentation of their findings to the Honors
Council, the thesis supervisor, junior/senior
Honors students, and others in the spring of
their senior year. Prerequisites: 3.5GPA, 15
Honors credits, HP201 and HP301. Students
must present a fully developed proposal to the
Honors Council for approval before enrolling in
HP401 or its equivalent in their major.

HS101 History of World Civilization I
(4,0) Fall
4
A study of world civilization from earliest time
through the baroque.

HS102 History of World Civilization
II
(4,0) Spring
4
A study of world civilization from the baroque to
the present.
HS131 United States History I
(4,0) Fall
4
A study of United States history from the
colonial settlement to the end of the American
Civil War in 1865.

HS132 United States History II
(4,0) Spring
4
A study of United States history from the end of
the Civil War to the present.

HS133 Labor History of the United
States

(4,0)

4

A survey of labor history from the colonial period
to the present: political, economics and social
impact of American labor and the American labor
movement on the development of the United
States.

HS201 Classical World and Medieval
Europe
(4,0) on demand 4
A survey of Mediterranean civilization from the
Bronze Age to the eve of the Renaissance.
HS202 Renaissance, Reformation and
Baroque Europe
(4,0) on demand 4
A study of the political, institutional, religious,
social, economic and cultural developments from
1400 to 1700.

HS230 Survey of Native History of
North America
(4,0)
4
A study of American Indian history from earliest
times to the present, with emphasis placed on
the historical development of Indian tribes
located in the Great Lakes region. Also listed as
NA230.
HS231 American Military History
(4,0) on demand 4
A general survey of American military history
with a specific emphasis on the Midwest and
Great Lakes regions. To utilize the unique
geographic location of LSSU, field trips to the
Straits of Mackinac and St. Joseph’s Island are a
part of the course.
HS235 History of Applied Science
and Technology
(4,0) on demand 4
An introductory study of the origins and
development of the applied sciences and
technology from 1790 to the present. This
survey will focus on the scientists, engineers and

inventors responsible for the rapid rise of
modern technology, industry, and business with
particular emphasis on the developments in
chemistry, metallurgy, electromagnetism,
thermodynamics and cybernetics. The impact of
these developments on the marketplace and
society in general will be a major concern.

HS301 History of England —1000
TO 1714
(4,0) on demand 4
These 700 years witness the formation and
maturing of most of the important political and
social institutions that have come to be the
Anglo-Saxon civilization and tradition. This
period is critical to understanding present-day
American culture and civilization.
HS302 England in the Modem World
(4,0) every third year
4
A history of England from 1715 to the present,
emphasizing the struggle for parliamentary
government, the Anglo-French conflict for
commercial and colonial empire, the Industrial
Revolution, the evolution of democracy and the
recession of the British Empire.
HS310 Russia: From Under­
developed State to Superpower
(4,0) Fall, odd-numbered years
4
A study of Russian history from Peter the Great
to the present.

HS315 Europe From Napoleon to
World War I
(4,0) Fall, even-numbered years 4
A study in the political and economic history of
Europe in the period 1789-1914.
HS316 Europe in the 20th Century
(4,0) Spring, odd-numbered years 4
A study of Europe in the age of Nazism,
Communism, World War I and II, and the
Common Market.

HS331 American Intellectual and
Cultural History I
(4,0) Fall, even-numbered years
4
A study of American cultural and intellectual
institutions as they developed from their
Elizabethan and European origins to the mid19th century. The emphasis will be placed upon
the emergence of the unique and variant
adaptations that arose in the first 250 years of
English settlement in America.
HS332 American Intellectual and
Cultural History II
(4,0) Spring, odd-numbered years 4
A study of American culture from the mid-19th
century until the present. Often considered our
finest century, the 19th century witnesses many
of America’s most unique, fascinating and
important contributions. The physical and
philosophical aspects of these years will be
surveyed. Particular attention will be given to
areas where America comes to exercise
important influences overseas.
HS335 American Political Parties
(4,0) on demand 4
A study of the rise and development of the
American party system and the large number of
major and minor parties that have participated in
this system in the years prior to 1945. These
parties will be treated in an historical fashion

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political science credit.

HS346 Canadian History
(4,0) on demand 4
A survey of Canadian history including the
moving frontier, relations with the United States,
British-French rivalry, the establishment of
democratic government and the changing
relationship to Great Britain.
HS361 Latin America
(4,0) Fall, even-numbered years 4
A study and analysis of Latin American history
from the end of the Colonial Period to the
present. This course will examine the basic
political, social and religious institutions of Latin
America and their evolution and role in the
change of problems of U.S.-Latin American
relations will be an important focus of this study.
Prerequisite: GG322 geography of South America.

HS371 Far East Civilization 1850Present
(4,0) Fall, odd-numbered years
4
A study of the history of China, Japan, India and
adjoining areas of Asia from 1850 to present.
HS420 Field Methods of Archaeology
(4,4) Summer
8
Field course in archaeological survey and
excavation methods and techniques, at various
sites in area including 1822 Fort Brady. Course
held on-site M-R for eight weeks. Only four
credit hours may count toward 300- and 400level courses for history majors. No prerequi­
sites.

HS425 The Politics of U.S. Labor
History
(3.0)
3
This course examines the role of organized labor
in U.S. history, from colonial times to contempo­
rary times. Attention will be given to the
development of policies affecting unions.
Prerequisite: upper-division student status.

HS440 The Declaration of Indepen­
dence and the Constitution
(4.0) spring
4

HS490 Individual Historical
Research
1-4
(0,1-4) on demand
Independent study under supervision of history
faculty. May be repeated up to a total of six
credits. Does not apply toward 300- or 400-level
requirements in history. Prerequisite: Permis­
sion of the supervising faculty.
HS496 Historical Methods
2
(2,0) Fall
Survey emphasizing research aids and
techniques and historical analysis. Readings,
discussions and written exercises introduce
students to problems, methods and techniques
of historical research. Discussion of and
practice in main techniques of historical method,
including bibliography and documentation.
Prerequisites: Senior standing and pursuit of a
major or a minor in history.
HS497 Senior Seminar in History
2
(0-6) Spring
Students will complete an historical research
project under the supervision of a faculty
member; at end of term participants make oral
presentation at seminar for other students and
invited guests, and submit the final paper.
Prerequisite: HS496 and instructor permission.

HUMANITIES
Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.

HU240 Native Art and Culture
(3,0)
3
An overview of traditional and contemporary
Native arts including visual art, music, literature,
storytelling, architecture, theater and dance
within their cultural context. Relationships
between historical and contemporary forms and
expression of Native identity and philosophy
through artistic mediums will be examined. Also
listed as NA240.

HU251 Humanities I
(4,0)
4

The events between 1763 and 1791 which
produce these documents are the United States
in the historical sense. Using original docu­
ments and contemporary comments, this critical
era will be studied in depth to determine whence
we came. Prerequisite: U.S. history sequence
desired.

The humanities in the life of mankind from
prehistory to the Medieval epoch. Emphasizes
significant values evolved in the Hebrew, Greek,
Roman and early Christian cultures. Includes
consideration of the origins of the arts, language,
religion, mythology, philosophy, and ancient
Chinese and Indian systems of religious thought.
Prerequisite: EN110.

HS441 Diplomatic History of the
United States I

HU252 Humanities II
(4,0)
4

(4,0) Fall, odd-numbered years
4
American diplomacy from 1775 through the 19th
century to U.S. entry into World War I in 1917.
May be used as political science credit.

HS442 Diplomatic History of the
United States II
(4,0) Spring, even-numbered years 4
American diplomacy from the entry of the U.S.
into World War I in 1917 up through the present
day. May be used as political science credit.

Continuation of HU251, the humanities in the age
of science, from the early Renaissance to the
present. Prerequisite: EN110.

HU255 World Mythology
(4,0)
4
A survey of world mythology from "Gilgamesh"
to “Finnegan’s Wake”. Prerequisite: EN110.

HU256 Introduction to Film: Images
of Our Culture
(2,2)
3
An exploration of film as an image of our culture
in both its technical sense and in its role as a
contemporary art form which conveys and

delimits our aesthetic and social values. Focus
on the visual elements of film, historical
development of the medium, and its narrative
modes through screening of significant films.
Applies toward humanities general education
requirement. Prerequisite: EN110.

HU261 World Literature I
(3,0)
3
The Ancient World to the Renaissance. Readings
in translation of significant, primarily Western
texts. Selection can include the Bible and works
by such authors as Homer, Virgil, Thucydides,
Tacitus, Boccaccio, Montaigne, Rabelais, and
others. Applies toward humanities general
education requirement. Prerequisite: EN110.

HU262 World Literature II
(3,0)
3
The Renaissance to modern times. Readings in
translation of significant, primarily Western,
texts. Selections can include works by Galileo,
Voltaire, Racine, Goethe, Ibsen, Dostoevksy,
Brecht, Kafka, Sartre and others. Applies toward
humanities general education requirement.
Prerequisite: EN110.

HU490 Directed Studies in Humanities
(1,0)
1
To provide students who need one credit of
general humanities with an opportunity to read
or explore material related to the content of that
term. Papers and tutorial session required.
Prerequisites: Seven hours of humanities credit;
evidence that students are capable of carrying
out independent study; approval of department
chair or dean.

INTER-DISCIPLINARY
Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.

ID300 The Human Environment
(3,0)
3
Designed to assist the participant in understand­
ing how the individual can become involved with
solving environmental problems. Prerequisite:
Junior status or permission of course coordinator.

ID301 TRECS Planning Semester
(1,0)
1
This course will function as a planning and
organizational course for students who intend to
be involved in the travel semester course which
will be offered the following fall semester.
Prerequisites: The student must be at least a
second semester sophomore and be planning to
enroll in the fall travel semester (TRECS).

ID310 Foreign Study
3-16 (graded)
Individual extension added based on student’s
program.

ID320 Foreign Study
3-16 credit/no credit
Individual extension added based on student’s
program.

ID380 TRECS Semester Seminar
(Travel, Research, Educational,
Cultural Semester)
(3,0)
3
This course will focus upon the educational
opportunities which will be available through the

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�specific sites that are visited during the travel
semester. These sites include but are not limited
to Washington D.C., New York City, St. Louis,
MO, San Francisco, CA. various national parks,
national monuments, national battlegrounds,
national museums, and other regions and cities
throughout the United States.

1D399 Internship in (Department)
(1-4,0) 1-4
This course is designed to provide students with
an opportunity to earn credit while obtaining
meaningful discipline-related work experience
outside the classroom setting. Students are
expected to spend a minimum of 45 hours in an
approved work setting for each credit hour
earned. The course may be repeated once for a
maximum of four credits. Prerequisite: 2.5 GPA
in major, junior standing and permission of
department head at least one semester in
advance of registering for the course.

ID410 Foreign Study
3-16 (graded)
Individual extension added based on student's
program.

ID420 Foreign Study
3-16 credit/no credit
Individual extension added based on student’s
program.

JR311 Supervising School Publica­
tions
(3,0)
3
Teaches the elements of supervising high school
publications including the high school newspa­
per or yearbook; methods of production;
problems of production; the elements of libel;
and good taste. Prerequisite: JR211.

JR410 Broadcast Newswriting
(2,3)
3
Designed to improve students’ broadcast
newswriting skills from the fundamental level of
those developed in JR210. Upon completion of
this course, the student will be familiar with the
process by which broadcast news is reported,
written and performed on the air. Prerequisite:
JR210.

JR411 Broadcast Editing and Produc­
tion
(2,3)
3
Designed to build upon the broadcast reporting,
writing and performing skills developed in
JR410. Students will become familiar with
production of newscasts, public affairs
documentaries, the role of the producer in
modern radio, the function and operation of the
console, tape recording and playback units,
microphones and sound, splicing and dubbing,
achieving effects and news-oriented talk shows.
Prerequisite: JR410.

JR413 Directed Individual Studies
(2,0)
2

JOURNALISM
Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.

JR210 Writing for the Mass Media
(3,0)
3
Acquaints students with the basic similarities
and differences in newswriting among the mass
media, particularly newspapers, radio and
television. Students will practice writing in the
various formats. Prerequisites: EN110 and ability
to type 40 words per minute.

JR211 Newswriting
(3,0)
3
Gathering, processing and writing news and
opinions on current matters using professional
standards and formats in print and broadcast
news and public relations. Prerequisites:
JR210.

JR220 Photojournalism
(3,0)
3
Fundamentals of 35mm camera operations with
emphasis on creative and professional
applications. Weekly assignments and critique.
Student required to have a camera with manual
controls (shutter speed and aperture setting).
Assignments in color negative film (color prints)
processed commercially. No prerequisites.

JR310 Editing and Production
(2,3)
3
Focuses on news editing, headline writing,
newspaper design and layout as well as
newsroom management. Prerequisite: JR211.

Shine Sundstrom journalism internship at Sault
Ste. Marie Evening News: Experience in
newsroom and on assignment; writing, rewriting;
use of word processor. Prerequisites: Junior
status; JR210 and JR211. File application with
the dean of the College of Arts, Letters and
Social Sciences by fifth week of previous
semester.

JAPANESE STUDIES
The Japan Center for Michigan Universities
provides staff and resources for the courses in
this minor. These courses are offered only at
the Japan Center in Hikone, Japan. All courses
require permission of coordinator.

JS105 Intensive Introductory
Japanese Language I
(10,2)
10
This course is designed as an intensive
introductory study of Japanese. The class meets
five hours per week and the laboratory/recitation/
practice sessions meet five hours each week.
The “New Jordan method" of Japanese language
studies for English speakers is used in both class
and lab sessions.

JS106 Intensive Introductory
Japanese Language II
(10,2)
10
This course is designed as a continuation of
JS105. It will stress uses of written Japanese
and a research project in which communication
with Japanese in the community will be vital.
The “New Jordan Method” will be the basis of
the instruction.

JS201 Culture and Society of Japan I
(3,0)
3
This is a very broad overview course which
examines the social and political development of
Japan from prehistoric times to 1300 A.D. It
combines written text materials with field work.
An emphasis will be placed on the social
organization of Japan and its relationships with
traditional religious values, economic structures,
socialization of children and political institutions.

JS202 Culture and Society in Japan II
(3,0)
3
This is an overview of Japanese history which
examines the political and social developments
of Japan from 1300 A.D. to the present. Special
emphasis will be placed on the Shogunate
Tradition, the Meiji Restoration and 20th century
political, economic and social developments.

JS301 Japanese Art and Culture I
(4,0)
4
This course is a broad overview of the develop­
ment of the painting, sculpturing, architecture
and literary traditions of Japan from earliest
times to 1300 A.D. Special emphasis will be
placed on the historic collections available in
Nara and Kyoto. Biweekly field trips to examine
and study local sites will be a regular portion of
the instruction.

JS302 Japanese Art and Culture II
(1300 to Present)
(4,0)
4
This course is designed as a study of the
development of Japanese art, architecture and
literature from the Ashikaga Shogunate to the
present. Special attention will be given to the
influences from Western civilization and its
impact on Japanese culture.

LEGAL ASSISTANT
STUDIES
Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.

LA102 Legal Research and Case
Analysis
(3,0)
3
Introduction to the law library and its use.
Students will develop research techniques and
skills in using encyclopedias, treatises, digests,
case reporters, looseleaf services, annotated
reports, legal periodicals, legislation, legislative
history, administrative materials, shepardization
and citation of legal authorities. Students will
also develop skills in analyzing, evaluating and
synthesizing court opinions and statutory law.

LA125 Civil Litigation and Procedure
(4.0)
4
Concentration on Federal and Michigan rules of
procedure prior to, during and after trial.
Detailed study of drafting pleadings, discovery
procedures and case preparation for trial and
appeal. Prerequisites: LA102 and LA150.

LA140 Personal Injury Litigation and
Investigative Techniques
(3.0)
3
The study of personal litigation shall include
principles of negligence, intentional torts, strict

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malpractice. Emphasis will be placed on
investigative techniques utilized in personal
injury cases; students will draft complaints and
other documents used in such litigation. The
course also covers interview techniques,
utilization of experts and documentary evidence.

LA150 Legal Assistant Profession
and Ethical Considerations
(3,0)
3
Overview of the legal assistant profession
including job qualifications and employment
opportunities. General legal principles and
terminology shall be discussed. The Code of
Professional Responsibility and its application to
legal assistants shall be studied in detail
including such areas as: confidentiality, conflict
of interest, legal advertising, competency
considerations and legal malpractice.

LA202 Legal Writing and Analysis
(3,0)
3
Introduction to legal writing styles and skills.
Through review and preparation of legal
documents, students will become acquainted
with basic principles, style, organization and
structure of certain legal documents which shall
include letter writing, preparation of memoran­
dum of law and an appellate brief. Research
skills and analysis of court opinions will be
further refined. Prerequisites: LA102 and LA125.

LA250 Law Office Management,
Systems and Technology
(3,0)
3
The management and organization of a law
office, including such areas as staffing,
timekeeping, equipment, legal systems, file
maintenance, public relations, and the utilization
of computer technology in law office organiza­
tion, litigation and case preparation shall be
discussed. Prerequisites: LA202 and LA125.

LA299 Legal Assistant Internship
and Professional Development
Seminar
(1,3-7) 4-8
A supervised work experience as a legal
assistant with a law firm, government agency,
court or business enterprise such as a bank,
corporation or insurance company. Personal and
professional goals shall be refined, including
resume preparation, interviewing skills, job
search plan and overall career planning.
Prerequisites: LA202 and LA125 and permission
of instructor.

LA300 Seminar in Legal Assistant
Studies
(variable)
1-4
A seminar dealing with selected topics in legal
assistant studies. The content of this course
may vary each time the course is offered. May
be repeated with permission of advisor.
Prerequisites: LA202, LA125, and/or permission
of legal assistant advisor.

LA301 Alternative Dispute Resolu­
tion and Conflict Management
(3,0)
3
This course explores non-judicial avenues of
dispute or conflict resolution such as negotia­
tion, mediation, arbitration, as well as courtannexed alternative dispute resolution mecha­
nisms. The procedural aspects, key elements,

ethical considerations and practical applications
of alternative dispute resolution are discussed as
part of the dispute resolution landscape. The
course will also include dispute resolution and
conflict management simulations and case
studies. Also listed as SW301.

procedures and worker's compensation case
preparation will be addressed. Prerequisites:
LA125, LA140 and LA202.

LA305 Tribal Law and Government
(3,0)
3

An advanced study of legal research and writing
including the preparation of complex pleadings,
legal documents, mediation summaries,
settlement brochures, and trial and appellate
briefs. Development of interviewing and
investigative skills and techniques with regard to
client and witnesses will also be discussed.
Prerequisites: LA125, LA150, LA202 and senior
standing.

A study of tribal law which will explore such
areas as the structure of tribal government; tribal
sovereignty; treaties; civil and criminal court
jurisdiction in Indian country; tribal resources;
tribal economic development; taxation and
regulation; rights of individual Indians; and
various federal laws and court cases concerning
and affecting tribes and their members.
Prerequisites: HS230 and NA230. Also listed as
NA305/SW305.

LA320 Real Estate Law
(3,0)
3
Various aspects of real estate law and proce­
dures will be studied, including conveyances,
mortgages, land contracts, titles, environmental
concerns, foreclosure proceedings and landlordtenant relationships. Emphasis will be placed on
preparation of legal documents and pleadings
regarding real estate law. Prerequisites: LA102
and LA125.

LA321 Family Law
(2,0)
2
Areas of family law including marriage contracts,
divorce, separation, child custody, juvenile law
and adoption will be explored. Prerequisites:
LA102 and LA125.

LA322 Probate Law and Procedure
(3,0)
3
The Probate Code will be discussed in detail
along with the major topics of wills, estates
trusts, guardianships, conservatorships and
other probate court procedures. Preparation of
probate documents and pleadings will be emphasized.
Prerequisites: LA202, LA125 and LA320.

LA401 Evidence and Trial Practice
(3,0)
3
An in-depth study of trial preparation and
practice including gathering and organization of
materials and information; discovery; deposi­
tions; voir dire; preparing trial witnesses and
exhibits; preparing trial motions and briefs; jury
instructions and forms; organizing the trial; and
post-trial procedures and documents. The
course also covers evidentiary rules as they
relate to trial practice and preparation.
Prerequisites: LA125, LA140, LA150 and LA202.

LA405 No-Fault Automobile Law
(3.0)
3
The study of the Michigan no-fault automobile
law, including Michigan statutory and case law
developments; first and third party cases;
recoverable benefits and damages; review of
insurance policies; and the preparation and
evaluation of such cases for settlement and trial.
Prerequisites: LA125, LA140, LA150 and LA202.

LA406 Worker's Disability
Compensation Law
(2.0)
2
A study of the Worker's Disability Compensation
Act, including both Michigan statutory and case
law developments. Also, the administrative

LA450 Advanced Legal Writing and
Interviewing Seminar
(3,0)
3

LA490 Independent Study in Legal
Assistant Studies
(1-4)
1-4
This may take the form of either a research
project or a program of directed reading on a
specific topic. One to four credits over a period
of one or two semesters may be granted
according to the nature of the student’s project.
May be repeated up to a total of eight credits.

LIBRARY
LS101 Information and Information
Technology Literacy
(1/0)
1
Introduces students to information tools and
their uses, including reference books, indexes,
periodicals, microforms, computer products and
the Internet. Students will learn to effectively
search information tools so they can more
efficiently meet their information needs.

MATHEMATICS
Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.
Based on a series of exams each student is
placed in the beginning mathematics course
judged most appropriate for successful
completion and mathematical progress. For
courses numbered 100 and above a student’s
curriculum major also affects course selection.
Courses numbered below 100 do not count
toward graduation.
The following six courses are offered in a fourweek, four meetings per week, format for one
credit each.

MA081 Pre-Algebra I
(1,0)
1
The first in the series of six modules addresses
basic operations and problem solving using
whole numbers and fractions. Credit in this
course does not apply toward graduation.
Prerequisite: none.

MA082 Pre-Algebra II
(1,0)
1
The second in the series of six modules
addresses basic operations and problem solving
using decimals, percents, and ratio &amp; proportion
Credit in this course does not apply toward
graduation. Prerequisite: MA081 or placement
by examination.

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�MA083 Pre-Algebra III
(1,0)
1
The third in the series of six modules addresses
solving problems related to measurement,
geometry and statistics. Credit in this course
does not apply toward graduation. Prerequisite:
MA082 or placement by examination.
MA084 Introductory Algebra I
(1,0)
1
The fourth in the series of six modules addresses
the introduction to algebra, real numbers,
algebraic expressions and solving of elementary
equations. Credit in this course does not apply
toward graduation. Prerequisite: MA083 or
placement by examination.
MA085 Introductory Algebra II
(1,0)
1
The fifth in the series of six modules addresses
application problems related to equations and
inequalities, and polynomial manipulations.
Credit in this course does not apply toward
graduation. Prerequisite: MA084 or placement
by examination.
MA086 Introductory Algebra III
1
(1,0)
The sixth in the series of six modules addresses
graphing and functions, solving systems of
equations, and radical expressions. Credit in this
course does not apply toward graduation.
Prerequisite: MA085 or placement by examination.
MA092 Intermediate Algebra
(4,0)
4
Algebra for students who have not had secondlevel high school algebra or who need a refresher
course in that level of algebra. Real numbers
and operations, solving and graphing first degree
equations and inequalities, solving systems of
equations and quadratic equations, algebra of
polynomials, radical and rational expressions
and equations, exponential and logarithmic
functions. Prerequisites: One year of high
school algebra and MA086 or equivalent/
satisfactory score on ACT or Placement Exam.
Credit in this course does not apply toward
graduation.
MA103 Number Systems and
Problem Solving
(3,2)
4
General notions of problem solving. Sets,
functions, numeration systems and number
theory. Properties and operations of whole
numbers, integers, fractions and decimals.
Prerequisite: Equivalent/satisfactory score on
ACT or Placement Exam or MA092 with a grade
of C (2.00) or better.
MA104 Geometry and Measurement
4
(3,2)
Basic notions of geometry. Constructions,
congruence and similarity. Motion geometry,
symmetry and Tessellations. Concepts of
measurement. Coordinate geometry. Prerequi­
site: Equivaient/satisfactory score on ACT or
Placement Exam or MA092 with a grade of C
(2.00) or better.

MA108 Trigonometry and Vectors for
Physics
(1,0)
1
Trigonometric functions, basic identities, inverse
trigonometric functions and vectors. Prerequi­
site: equivalent/satisfactory score on ACT or
Placement Exam or MA092 with a grade of Cor
better.
MA110 Explorations in Mathematics
(3,0)
3
A discovery course in mathematics which
explores the varied relationships of mathematics
to society and the natural world through
application and enrichment. A statistics
component is included, and a term project is
required. This course satisfies the general
education mathematics requirement. It will not
count toward a major or minor in mathematics.
Prerequisite: MA086 or equivalent/satisfactory
score on ACT or Placement Exam.
MA111 College Algebra
3
(3,0)
Algebra for business, life and social science
students. Inequalities, functions, graphs of
linear, polynomial and rational functions,
exponential and logarithmic functions,
mathematics of finance, systems of linear
equations and matrices, linear programming, and
introduction to probability. Prerequisite: Two
years of high school algebra equivalent/
satisfactory score on ACT or Placement Exam or
MA092 with a grade of Cor better. High school
plane geometry also recommended. This course
will not count toward a major or minor in
mathematics.
MA112 Calculus for Business and
Life Sciences
(4,0)
4
Limits, differentiation, applications of the
derivative, integration, application of the definite
integral, techniques of integration. Calculus of
exponential and logarithmic functions,
elementary differential equations, functions of
several variables. Prerequisite: MA111 with a
grade of C or better. This course will not count
toward a major or minor in mathematics.
MA140 Precalculus Mathematics
(5,0)
5
Basic theory of functions, including polynomial,
exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric
functions. Inequalities. Analytic geometry, plane
trigonometry and vectors. Complex numbers.
Systems of linear equations, matrices and
determinants. Prerequisites: two years of high
school algebra and equivalent/satisfactory score
on ACT or Placement Exam, or MA092 with a
grade of Cor better, and one-half year of high
school trigonometry or MA108 with a grade of C
or better is strongly recommended. This course
will not count toward a major or minor in
mathematics.
MA143 Calculus for Engineering I
(4,0)
4
Limits and continuity, differentiation, derivative
applications, integration. Analytical, graphical
and numerical approach with emphasis on
engineering applications. Prerequisites: two
years of high school algebra and one-half year of
high school trigonometry, and equivalent/
satisfactory score on ACT or Placement Test, or
MA140 with a grade of Cor better.

MA144 Calculus for Engineering II
(4,0)
4
Applications and techniques of integration,
calculus of transcendental functions, infinite
series. Emphasis on engineering applications.
Prerequisite: MA143 with a grade of Cor better.
MA151 Calculus I
(4,0)
4
Limits, continuity and inverse functions.
Logarithmic and exponential functions.
Differentiation and applications of the derivative.
L’Hopital’s rule. Inverse trigonometric functions.
Integration and the definite integral. Prerequi­
sites: high school mathematics that includes two
years of algebra, one year of plane geometry and
one-half year of trigonometry and equivalent/
satisfactory score on ACT or Placement Exam, or
MA140 with a grade of Cor better.
MA152 Calculus II
(4,0)
4
Applications of the definite integral. Techniques
of integration and improper integrals. Infinite
series. Conic sections, polar coordinates and
parametric equations. Prerequisite: MA151 with
a grade of C or better.
MA207 Principles of Statistical
Methods
(3,0)
3
Descriptive statistics, probability distributions
(including normal, binomial and chi-square),
techniques of statistical inference including tests
of hypotheses and selected nonparametric tests.
(This course is a survey of elementary statistical
concepts.) Prerequisite: MA086 or equivalent/
satisfactory score on ACT or Placement Exam.
This course will not count toward a major in
mathematics.
MA208 Statistics Applications for
Quality Control
(1,0)
1
A continuation of MA207, Principles of Statistics,
with a focus on the use of the principles of
statistics in engineering. Concepts of mean,
standard deviation, probability and statistical
process control through the use of control charts
will be examined for application to quality
control. This course normally meets the last
one-half of the semester. Co- or prerequisite:
MA207.
MA215 Fundamental Concepts of
Mathematics
(3,0)
3
Elements of set theory, set algebra, cardinality,
logic, mathematical induction, methods of proof,
functions, relations, equivalence relations.
Prerequisite: MA151 or MA144 or MA112 with a
grade of Cor better.
MA216 Discrete Mathematics and
Problem Solving
(3,0)
3
Selected topics from discrete mathematics
including fundamental counting principles,
recurrence relations and an introduction to graph
theory. A strong emphasis is placed on
fundamental problem-solving techniques.
Prerequisite: MA215 with a grade of Cor better.

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�MA243 Calculus and Linear Algebra
for Engineers
4
(4,0)
Conic sections, parametric equations, polar
coordinates, vectors, vector-valued functions,
functions of several variables, partial differentia­
tion and multiple integration. Matrix algebra and
determinants. Introduction to differential
equations. Emphasis throughout the course on
engineering applications. Prerequisite: MA144
with a grade of C or better.

MA251 Calculus III
(4,0)
4
Three-dimensional space, vectors, vector-valved
functions, partial differentiation, multiple
integration, topics in vector calculus. Prerequi­
site: MA152 with a grade of Cor better.

MA261 Introduction to Numerical
Methods
(3,0) alternate years
3
Floating point representation of numbers and
floating point arithmetic. Survey of numerical
methods for solving a wide variety of common
mathematical problems, including solution of a
single non-linear equation, solution of a system
of linear equations, matrix inversion, numerical
integration, function approximation, interpola­
tion. Emphasis will be on the actual computer
implementation of common algorithms for
solving these problems. Prerequisites: CS105 or
CS121 with a grade of Cor better and MA144 or
MA152 with a grade of Cor better.

MA290 Independent Study in
Mathematics
(1-4,0) 1-4
Special studies and/or research in mathematics
for individuals or small seminar groups. Course
content to be arranged with instructor and with
approval of the department head. This course
may be repeated for a maximum of eight credits.
Prerequisites: Sophomore standing or higher
and permission of instructor.
MA305 Linear Algebra
(3,0) alternate years
3
An introduction to matrix algebra, vector spaces
and linear transformation, including applications
to the natural and social sciences. Prerequi­
sites: MA112, MA143 or MA151 with a grade of
Cor better.

MA308 Probability and Mathemati­
cal Statistics
(4.0)
4
An introductory course in probability and
mathematical statistics. Probability, probability
distributions, mathematical expectation, moment
generating functions and the Central Limit
Theorem. Prerequisite: MA144 or MA152 with a
grade of Cor better.

MA309 Applied Statistics
(3.0)
3
A continuation of MA308 including estimation of
parameters, testing hypotheses, nonparametic
methods, analysis of variance, multiple
regression and an introduction to statistical
software packages. Prerequisite: MA308 with a
grade of Cor better.

MA310 Differential Equations
(3,0)
3
Differential equations of first order, linear
differential equations of second and higher
orders, including LaPlace transformation.
Introduction to power series methods,
applications. Prerequisite: MA144 or MA152
with a grade of C or better.
MA321 History of Mathematics
(3,0) alternate years
3
Selected topics in the development of mathemat­
ics from the time of the ancient Babylonians and
Egyptians to the 20th century. Prerequisites:
MA112, MA143 or MA151 with a grade of C or
better, and MA215 with a grade of Cor better.
MA325 College Geometry
3
(3,0) alternate years
Selected topics in geometry, including some or
all of the following: Modern elementary
geometry, transformations, Euclidean construc­
tions, dissection theory, projective geometry,
introduction to non-Euclidean geometry, and
problems in foundations of geometry. Prerequi­
sites: MA152 and MA215 with a grade of C or
better.
MA341 Abstract Algebra I
(3,0) alternate years
3
An introduction to congruencies, groups,
subgroups, quotient groups, fundamental
homomorphism theorems, Sylow theorems.
Prerequisite: MA215 with a grade of Cor better.

MA413 Introduction to Complex
Analysis
(3,0) on demand 3
The calculus of functions of a complex variable,
algebra and geometry of complex numbers,
elementary functions, limits, derivatives, CauchyRieman equations, integrals, Cauchy integral
theorem, series, singularities, residue theorem.
Prerequisite: MA251.
MA421 Real Analysis I
(3,0) on demand 3
An examination of some of the foundations of
the calculus, including basic topology of the real
line, limits, continuity, metric spaces, function
spaces, some uniformity concepts. Prerequi­
sites: MA215 and MA251 with a minimum grade
of C.

MA422 Real Analysis II
(3,0) on demand 3
Continuation of MA421 with emphasis on
measure and integration. Prerequisite: MA421.

MA490 Research Topics in Math­
ematics
(1-4,0) 1-4
Special studies and/or research in mathematics
for individuals or small seminar groups. Course
content to be arranged with instructor and with
approval of the department head. This course
may be repeated for a maximum of eight credits.
Prerequisite: Junior standing or higher and
permission of instructor.

MA342 Abstract Algebra II
(3,0) on demand 3
A continuation of MA341 including rings, integral
domains, ideals, quotient rings, the natural
homomorphism, fields and polynomial rings.
Prerequisite: MA341.
MA351 Graph Theory
(3,0) alternate years
3
Selected topics in graph theory, including
connectivity, matchings, edge and vertex
colorings, networks and tournaments. Prerequi­
site: MA216 with a grade of Cor better.
MA401 Mathematical Modeling
3
(3,0) alternate years
Selected applications of mathematics in such
areas as biology, economics, social science and
engineering are discussed. The construction of a
mathematical model used to study a real
situation will be stressed, as well as interpreta­
tion of mathematical results in that context.
Prerequisites: junior/senior standing, a course in
computer programming, and mathematical
maturity at the level of MA305, MA308 or MA310
with a minimum grade of C.
MA411 Advanced Calculus
3
(3,0) alternate years
An extension of the calculus in one, two, and
three dimensions leading to the formulation and
solution (in simple cases) of the partial
differential equations of mathematical physics.
Differential and integral calculus of vectors,
divergence, curl, line, surface and volume
integrals, Green's divergence and Stokes’
theorems, heat and wave equations, Fourier
series, orthogonal sets, boundary value
problems, separation of variables. Prerequisite:
MA251 and MA310 with a grade of Cor better.

MASTER OF BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION
MB503 Business Law
(3,0)
3
Basic principles of contract law and its
application to sale of goods, with emphasis on
legal aspects of product marketing. Law of
agency/employment; business organizations,
including partnerships and corporations.

MB508 Statistical Analysis
(3,0)
3
Overview of statistical analysis methods;
application to business analysis and decision
making. Emphasis: Development of problem­
solving and computational skills. Prerequisite:
MA086 or equivalent/satisfactory score on ACT
or Placement Test.

MB521 Financial Accounting
(3,0)
3
Basic accounting principles; their application in
business with emphasis on management uses of
accounting data in decision-making. Includes
discussions of accounting control systems and
ethical issues.

MB525 Business Finance
(3,0)
3
Mathematics of finance; risk-return analysis and
portfolio theory; financial markets and securities;
financial analysis; capital structure, leverage, and
financing alternatives; financial planning and
forecasting; capital budgeting; valuation and cost
of capital. Prerequisites: MB508 and MB521 or
equivalent.

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�MB561 Organizational Theory
3
Fundamental theories and concepts of manage­
ment and their application to organization theory
and management functions, and processes.
MB581 Marketing Concepts and
Applications
(3,0)
3
Planning, organizing, directing and controlling of
marketing sub-system in business organizations.
Focus on environment that influences marketing,
and decisions facing marketing managers such
as selection, target marketing, designing
marketing strategy, and organizing and
controlling marketing activities.
MB601 Decision Support Models
(3,0)
3
An introduction to managerial support methods
and analysis. Topics include statistical modeling
methods, optimization and decision support
tools, quantitative methods and process
modeling. Emphasis will be on the analysis and
development of tools to assist in managerial
decision making. Hands-on use of support
computer software will be required. Prerequi­
site: MB608 or statistics equivalent.
MB604 Managerial Economics
(3,0)
3
Application of economic theory and analysis to
managerial decision-making including demand
theory and estimation, production theory and
cost analysis, profit planning and optimization
techniques, consumer behavior, pricing strategy,
economic forecasting. Prerequisites: EC201,
EC202 and MB508.
MB605 International Economics
(3,0)
3
Classical, neoclassical and modern theories of
international trade; tariff and nontariff barriers to
trade; U.S. commercial policy; economic
integration and regional trading; currency
markets and exchange rates; balance-ofpayments accounts; international monetary
system. This course is offered on a concurrent
basis with EC408 and can be taken for graduate
or undergraduate credit, but not both. Graduate
students will have additional assignments.
Prerequisites: microeconomic and macroeco­
nomic principles.
MB608 Research Techniques
3
(3,0)
Survey of research methods used in business;
emphasis on development of a research design.
Survey techniques, experimental design, nonexperimental designs and case study method.
Prerequisite: MB508.
MB609 Advanced Research Topics
(3,0)
3
Provides an opportunity for students to pursue
in-depth and hands-on research on a topic of
their choice, subject to the approval of a faculty
advisor. The course is designed to build upon a
research proposal prepared in MB608. The
structure of the course will vary depending upon
the nature of the research and the requirements
made by the faculty advisor. The course is
designed to be conducted in research teams,
although individual research projects will be
considered. Students are encouraged to pursue
research projects with applicability to their

careers. The course may be conducted with a
format similar to an independent study and may
span more than a single semester. Prerequisite:
MB608.
MB610 Management Information
Systems
(3,0)
3
Deals with the theory and use of information
systems in business from a managerial
perspective. Topics include systems analysis
and database modeling, local and wide area
network applications, organizational information
integration, Internet applications and strategic
uses of information. Consists of lecture, case
discussions, presentations and “hands-on"
assignments. Prerequisite: DP151 or equivalent
experience with computer applications.
MB611 Operations Management
(3,0)
3
In-depth exposure to the management of
operational systems. Focus: Development and
implementation of realistic solutions to complex
problems related to operations management.
Prerequisites: An introductory data processing
course or equivalent experience, MB508 and
MB601.
MB612 Business Process Modeling
(3,0)
3
Provides theoretical and hands-on exposure to
the topic of simulation process modeling.
Course will consist of tools and techniques to
analyze and model processes within both
manufacturing and service companies. Heavy
emphasis will be placed on practical applications
of such techniques. Very user-friendly graphical
simulation software will be utilized during the
class. Topics will include process analysis,
model formulation and solution and statistical
analysis. Students will gain experience in
understanding and analyzing the flow of
products and/or information within the firm and
will learn specific modeling skills that will serve
them on the job. Prerequisites: MB508 or
probability/statistics equivalent and familiarity
with Windows environment.
MB621 Managerial Accounting and
Control
(3,0)
3
A study of accounting concepts, budgeting,
management planning and control, and elements
of cost accounting systems. Emphasis is placed
on analysis and interpretation of accounting
reports for management purposes: measuring
performance, controlling costs and evaluating
proposals. Prerequisite: MB521 or waiver of
MB521.
MB625 Financial Management
(3,0)
3
Advanced study of modern financial theory and
issues with emphasis on the utilization of current
analytical techniques in the decision-making
process. Case discussions and readings from
contemporary financial literature supplement the
text assignments. Prerequisite: MB525.
MB631 Revising Business Prose
(1,0)
1
Students will contribute documents from the
work place. Students will learn to edit such
documents for clarity, conciseness and appeal.
Prerequisite: BA231.

MB653 Business and Society
(3,0)
3
A course designed to explore the role of
business and society; U.S. government
regulation/deregulation, labor values and ethics,
social responsibility, the changing international
environment and the future of the corporation.
MB654 Canadian Business
Environment
(3,0)
3
For the foreseeable future Canada is likely to be
subject to a series of intense economic, fiscal
and political pressures. These stresses will
shape the environment within which business
will operate in Canada. This course examines
these pressures and their implications,
particularly for the business community.
MB659 Administrative Policy
(3,0)
3
Concepts and relationships between a firm and
its economic, social and political environment.
Focus: Position of general manager in formulat­
ing strategic policy and implications for
attainment of corporate objectives. Prerequisite:
Completion of common professional component.
MB660 Organizational Behavior
(3,0)
3
Study and analysis of characteristics common to
all organizations (behavior, structure and
process); application to the effective manage­
ment of organizational behavior. Prerequisite:
MB561.
MB678 Collective Bargaining and
Dispute Settlement
(3,0)
3
Introduction to theories and practices of
negotiating and administering collective
bargaining agreements; negotiation process,
legal constraints, subject matter of contracts,
grievance procedures, and arbitration. Prerequi­
site: MB561.
MB681 Marketing Management
(3,0)
3
Decision-making activities of marketing and
consumer selection; promotional sales force
management; pricing; distribution channels.
Emphasis is placed on the growing fields of
international marketing and behavioral science.
Prerequisite: MB581.
MB687 Advertising Management
(3,0)
3
An analysis of ways promotion techniques are
applied to marketing-related activities. The focus
is on the entire promotion mix and to include
areas associated with solving problems
regarding the mix and various media. The
course will examine how areas like consumer
behavior, the competitive climate and the legal
environment may have an impact on decision­
making. Prerequisite: MB581.
MB691 Independent Study
(1-3,0) 1-3
Independent study and seminar; individual
student guidance by faculty member for selected
research topics in business. Prerequisites:
Admission to graduate program and approval of
program coordinator.

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�ME335 Fluid Mechanics
(3,1)
3

MECHANICAL
ENGINEERING
Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.

ME110 Manufacturing Processes I
(2,3)
3
Capabilities and limitations of machines and
processes for production planning and designing
machinery, mechanical parts and systems.
Prerequisite: none.

ME115 Manufacturing Processes II
(2,3)
3
Continuation of ME110. Contains advanced
topics on capabilities and limitations of machines
and processes for production planning and
designing machinery, mechanical parts and
systems. Prerequisite: ME110. Corequisite:
ME141.

ME141 Parametric Modeling
(1,1)
1
The first in a series of three modules addresses
basic parametric modeling using commercial
engineering design software. This course will be
required of transfer students. Prerequisite:
none.

ME142 Descriptive Geometry
(2,1)
2
The second in a series of three modules
addresses basic descriptive geometry to include
points, lines, surfaces, revolutions, intersections,
developments and vector applications using
parametric modeling software as a drawing
media. Prerequisite: ME141.

ME143 Geometric Dimensioning and
Tolerancing (GD&amp;T)
(1,1)
1
The third in a series of three modules addresses
basic GD&amp;T using modern GD&amp;T principles to
dimension engineering drawings. Prerequisite:
ME141 and ME142.

ME225 Strength of Materials
(3.2)
4
A study of stress analysis and measurements.
Topics include axial, shear, torsion, bending
stresses, axial strains, shear strains, Poisson’s
ratio, Hooke’s law and the transformation of
stresses and strains. Deflection of beams and
buckling of columns are also treated. Prerequi­
site: EM220 with a grade of C or better. Pre- or
corequisite MA144.

ME240 Assembly Modeling
(3,0)
3
The course is a continuation of ME141.
Parametric modeling and design of assemblies
by the use of surfaces, shells and solid models.
Emphasis will be placed on animation of
assemblies to display the functionality of
assemblies. Prerequisite: ME141.

ME275 Engineering Materials
(2.3)
3
Physical structure of engineering materials,
properties, testing and applications. In the
laboratory, the student will prepare and analyze
the microstructure of various specimens.

MT225UiSite: CH115' Corequisite: ME225 °r

Theory and applications of principles of fluid
mechanics with emphasis on problem solving.
Fluid statics, kinematics, continuity, energy and
momentum problems are covered. Dimensional
analysis and pipe flow problems are treated.
Prerequisites: EM220 and MA144.

ME336 Thermodynamics I
(3,0)
3

MK281 Marketing Principles and
Strategy
(3,0)
3
A study of the marketing principles, variables,
institutions, target markets, marketing mix and
the development of marketing strategy.
Prerequisite: EN110

MK283 Principles of Selling
(3,0)
3

Theory and applications of thermodynamics.
First and second laws of thermodynamics,
energy conversion, properties of working
substance, processes and cycles. Corequisite:
ME335.

The study of personal selling and its require­
ments. Topics included are buyer behavior, sales
presentations from prospecting to closing the
sale, and overcoming objections. Sales
interviews by students are an integral part of the
course.

ME350 Machine Design I
(3,3)
4

MK285 Retail Management
3
(3,0)

Design and selection of machine components
and power transmission units. Topics covered
include curved beam theory, Catigliano’s theory,
static failure, impact and fatigue. Stress analysis
in the laboratory will include strain gages,
uniaxial testing machines, deflections and
buckling of beams and report writing. Prerequi­
sites: ME225, ME275 and EM220.

A study of the field of retailing. A survey of retail
institutions: store location and organization:
buying and merchandising techniques: retail
advertising, sales promotion and image; human
resource policies; and store protection.

ME425 Vibration
(3,2)
4
An introductory course to vibrations analysis,
including free, forced and damped vibrations of
one degree of freedom systems. Selected topics
on machine balancing, monitoring and noise
control will be covered. Prerequisites: EM320,
EG340 and MA310.

ME430 Thermodynamics II and Heat
Transfer
(3,3)
4
Continuation of ME336. In addition, fundamen­
tals of steady state, and transient heat conduc­
tion, convection and radiation are covered.
Design and analysis of heat exchangers are also
treated. Prerequisite : ME336 and MA343 or
MA310.

ME442 Finite Element Analysis
(3,3)
4
This course will cover the fundamentals of finite
element analysis. Topics include: modeling
elements, boundary conditions, loading,
convergence and an introduction to modal
analysis. Commercial software will be used in
the laboratory along with 3-D mesh generation.
Prerequisite: ME350 and MA343 or MA310.

ME455 Machine Design II
(3,2)
4
A continuation of ME350. Topics on design of
fasteners, welds, gears, bearings, brakes,
clutches, and shafts are covered. Lab material
includes experiments on photoelasticity, fatigue,
and computer simulations. Prerequisite: ME350.

MARKETING
Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.

MK381 Consumer Behavior
(3,0)
3
A study of behavioral concepts related to
consumer behavior. Attention is directed toward
understanding consumer needs, perceptions,
attitudes, intentions and behavior within a
strategic and managerial framework. Topics
include the differences of complex decision
making and habit and between high and low
involvement decision making. Emphasis is on
predicting and understanding purchase behavior
for best firm/consumer needs' match. Prerequi­
site: MK281.

MK387 Advertising Theory and
Practice
(3,0)
3
A study of the principles and practices in various
advertising media such as newspaper, radio,
television, outdoor and direct mail; consideration
of creative methods, consumer behavior,
measurement of effectiveness and coordination
with other aspects of the promotional program.
Prerequisite: MK281.

MK480 Marketing Research
(3,0)
3
Application of research methods to the field of
marketing. Methods of gathering and presenting
data, market analysis, consumer surveys and
sales forecasting. Students will participate in a
research project. Prerequisites: BA211 and
MK281.

MK481 Marketing Management
(3,0)
3
A study of the essential tasks of marketing
managers: (1) identifying marketing opportuni­
ties, (2) developing marketing plans, and (3)
implementing these plans by introducing
marketing strategies. Prerequisite: MK281.

MK483 Sales Force Management
(3,0)
3
Principles and policies of sales organization;
career opportunities; recruiting, selecting arid
training sales people; motivation, supervision
and evaluation of sales performance; compensa­
tion plans, quotes and expense accounts
Prerequisites: MK281 and MK283.

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�MK486 International Marketing
(3,0)
3
Principles and methods of international
marketing; strategies for foreign market entry
and operations. Analysis of the environment of
international marketing management with
emphasis on problems connected with social,
cultural, institutional and economic variables
found in foreign markets. Prerequisite: MK281.

MANAGEMENT
Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.
MN360 Principles of Management
(3,0)
3
Principles and techniques applicable to the
functions of management: Planning, organizing,
directing (staffing and leading) and controlling;
development of management thought and
decision-making; current issues and future
concerns in management. Foundation course for
study and understanding of management theory
and practice. Prerequisite: Junior standing.
MN365 Human Resource Management
(3,0)
3
An examination of current practices and
recommended techniques by which management
procures, develops, utilizes and maintains an
effective work force. The major areas studied
are: recruitment and selection, equal employ­
ment opportunity and affirmative action
programs, training and development, career
planning and performance appraisal, compensa­
tion and benefits, safety and health issues,
employee and labor relations, including
grievance handling, contract negotiation and
remaining union-free as an organization.
Prerequisite: Junior standing.
MN375 Introduction to Supply Chain
Management
(3,0)
3
This course provides an overview of the supply
chain function for an organization. The supply
chain for any company is described as the
continuous sequence of events and operations
that add value to the firm. Topics will include
purchasing and procurement, inbound and
outbound logistics and transportation,
operations and manufacturing planning and
control, forecasting, quality control, enterprise
resource planning and overall information
system design for the firm. Prerequisite: BA211
or statistics equivalent.
MN451 Labor Law
(4,0)
4
An analysis of labor laws pertaining to unionmanagement relations; emphasis on the private
sector as well as on laws relating to health care
institutions; legal aspects of relationships
between unions and their members; federal wage
and hour laws, including administration of the
statutes and their relationship; applicable
remedies for violations of federal labor laws.
Prerequisite: Junior standing.
MN461 Management Simulation
(1,4)
3
Realistic simulations of business operations with
an opportunity to practice the functions of

management by means of computerized models
and cases. Prerequisite or corequisite: FN341.
MN464 Organizational Behavior
(3,0)
3
An analysis of problems and cases relating to
management and organizational behavior
typically requiring decisions by an administrator.
Topics include leadership, motivation, communi­
cation, negotiation, problem solving, decision
making, conflict resolution, group dynamics,
stress management, job design and organization
structure. Prerequisite: MN360.
MN469 Collective Bargaining
(3,0)
3
An analysis of the process of collective
bargaining, the major subjects of negotiation,
including arbitration of grievances; process of
dispute settlements; and influence of larger
environment. The discussion includes theories
of bargaining, strategies and weapons available
to both parties. Also examines collective
employee-employer relationships in the public
sector and tactics of public employee groups and
agencies. Prerequisite: Junior standing.
MN471 Production/Operations
Management
(3,0)
3
An introduction to the design and analysis of
operational systems in manufacturing and
service industries. Topics include manufacturing
strategy, planning and control, forecasting, just
in time systems, inventory models, product/
process design, scheduling and simulation.
Some mathematical models will be used.
Emphasis will be on the role of operations within
an organization and the formulation and solution
of operational problems. Prerequisites: BA211
and MN360 or equivalents.

MANUFACTURING
ENGINEERING
TECHNOLOGY
Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.
MT215 Design for Manufacturing
(3,3)
4
A survey of design principles related to tooling
design for cutting tools, jigs, fixtures and dies.
An introduction to precision measurements and
design concepts for assembly. Prerequisite:
ME110. Corequisite: ME115.

distribution will be covered in detail. Manage­
ment methods will be discussed. Prerequisite:
MA086 or equivalent/satisfactory score on ACT
or Placement Exam.
MT315 CNC Manufacturing Process
(2,3)
3
Writing CNC programs in machine codes, and
the setup and trial runs to produce parts from
these programs. Computer software interfacing
between programming languages and various
industrial machines will be stressed. Computeraided manufacturing (CAM) topics and
applications of CAM software will also be
covered. Prerequisite: ME115. Pre/corequisite:
ME141.
MT432 Thermodynamics II/Heat
Transfer for Technologists
4
(3,3)
A continuation of ME336 that includes
refrigeration, gas mixtures, HVAC and combus­
tion reactions for one-third of the semester.
Then, the student is introduced to heat transfer
fundamentals including conduction, convection
and radiation, as well as design of heat
exchangers. This course will focus on the
application of thermodynamics and heat transfer
to practical problems, including lab experiences
involving refrigeration, conduction and
convection measurement, and computer
simulations in the design of actual systems. Can
be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: ME335 and
ME336

MUSIC
Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.
MU110 through MU161 (except MU120 and
MU121) and MU250 and MU251 count as
humanities for general education.
MU110 Orchestra
(0,3)
1
Perform regular series of concerts as a member
of the Sault Symphony Orchestra.
MU111 Orchestra
(0,3)
1
Perform regular series of concerts as a member
of the Sault Symphony Orchestra.
MU112 Band
(0,3)
1
Open to all University students. The concert
band performs representative band and wind
ensemble literature and provides a challenging
musical experience.

MT225 Statics and Strength of
Materials
(3,1)
3
Fundamental concepts of statics and strength of
materials. Solutions of problems introducing
forces, moments, normal stress, shear stress,
bending stress and torsional stress. Theory and
application of strain gages. Prerequisite:
MA140 with a Cor better grade.

MU113 Band
(0,3)
1
Open to all University students. The concert
band performs representative band and wind
ensemble literature and provides a challenging
musical experience.

MT265 Quality Engineering
(2,0)
2
An introduction to the philosophy, principles and
methods for the use of statistical process
controlling the manufacturing environment.
Numerous control charts and frequency

MU120 Introduction to Music I
(3,0)
3
An introduction to the basic vocabulary of music
and to basic musicianship skills. Topics include
notation, meter, rhythm, intervals, scales,
chords, etc. No prerequisite.

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�MU121 Introduction to Music II
(3,0)
3
The course expands upon the musical vocabu­
lary and skills developed in MU120. Topics
include C-clefs, seventh chord, non-harmonic
tones, cadences, etc. Prerequisite: MU120.
MU140 Chorus
(0,3)
1
Regular rehearsals and participation in various
campus activities.

MU235 Music for Elementary
Teachers
(3,0)
3
This course is designed to provide an under­
standing of the philosophy, theories and
contemporary issues in music education in the
kindergarten through sixth grade classrooms.
The student will develop a practical knowledge of
music skills and instructional techniques when
planning a music curriculum for the elementary
classroom.

MU141 Chorus
(0,3)
1
Regular rehearsals and participation in various
campus activities.

MU250 Chamber Music I
(0,2)
1
For advanced students interested in solo and
ensemble performance in a supervised program.

MU160 Jazz Ensemble
(0,3)
1
Regular rehearsals and performances during
school year.

MU251 Chamber Music II
(0,2)
1
For advanced students interested in solo and
ensemble performance in a supervised program.

MU161 Jazz Ensemble
(0,3)
3
Regular rehearsals and performances during the
school year.

MU260 History &amp; Appreciation of Jazz
(4,0)
4
The course explores the historical and stylistic
development of jazz and explains how to listen to
this type of music. Counts as humanities credit
for general education requirements.

MU170 Class Piano I
(0,2)
1
Beginning piano techniques. Music reading
ability helpful but not required.
MU171 Class Piano II
(0,2)
1
To improve proficiency and techniques gained in
MU170. Prerequisite: MU170.
MU180 Class Guitar I
1
(0,2)
Introduction to guitar playing including
knowledge of musical rudiments, left and right
hand techniques and ensemble performance.
MU181 Class Guitar II
1
(0,2)
Course emphasizes increasing technical
achievement, musicianship and the development
of individual musicality.
MU210 Applied Music I
(0,3)
1
Individual applied music instruction. For skilled
musicians with admission at the discretion of the
instructor. May be repeated to a maximum of
eight credits per instrument or for voice.
MU220 History and Appreciation of
Music I
(4,0)
4
A survey of music from the Middle Ages to the
early 19th century with emphasis on the music
of Bach, Handel, Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven.
Counts as humanities credit for general
education requirements.
MU221 History and Appreciation of
Music II
(4,0)
4
A survey of music of the 19th and 20th
centuries. Counts as humanities credit for
general education requirements.

MU403 Senior Recital
(0,3)
1
Public recital at conclusion of music major
program. Prerequisites: music major and senior
standing.

NATIVE AMERICAN
STUDIES
Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.
NA141,142, 201 and 202 taught at Algoma
University.
NA141 Ojibwe I, Aniishnaabemowin
(4,1)
4
Introduction to the Ojibwe language's vocabu­
lary, phonics and grammar. This course is
designed to acquaint the student with the
minimum essentials of oral and written Ojibwe.
This course serves as the foundation for further
study in the Ojibwe language and culture.
Students will begin to learn to read Ojibwe text.
Students will learn to express themselves orally
and gain the necessary knowledge and skill that
will prepare the student for Ojibwe conversation.
NA142 Ojibwe II, Aniishnaabemowin
(4,1)
4
Further study on Ojibwe language vocabulary,
phonics, grammar and elementary conversation.
This course is designed to further acquaint
students with the minimum essentials of oral and
written Ojibwe. This course rounds out the
foundation for further study in Ojibwe language
and culture. Students will continue to learn to
read Ojibwe text, express themselves orally; and
gain the necessary knowledge, skill and practice
which will prepare the student for Ojibwe
conversation and elementary writing. Prerequi­
site: NA141.

NA201 Second-Year Ojibwe Conver­
sation I, Aniishnaabemowin
4
(4,1)
Further study in Ojibwe language with particular
focus on Ojibwe conversation. This course will
equip students with the essentials of oral and
written Ojibwe. This course rounds out the
foundation for further study in the Ojibwe
language and culture. Students will continue to
learn to read Ojibwe text, express themselves
orally and gain the necessary knowledge, skill
and practice which will prepare the student for
Ojibwe conversation and elementary writing.
Prerequisites: NA141 and NA142.
NA202 Second-Year Ojibwe Conver­
sation II
(4,0)
4
This course is designed for those who wish to
further their understanding of the Anishinaabe
(Ojibwe) language. More attention will be given
to the written form, and conversation practice
will be more intensive. Students will learn about
the customs and culture of the Anishinaabe
people as they learn about the language.
Prerequisite: NA201.
NA210 Indigenous Peoples of
Central and South America
(3,0)
3
Course is an introduction to the native peoples of
the South and Central (Meso) Americas based on
archaeological and traditional information. The
course content will focus on the history of
cultural groups prior to the arrival of the
Spanish. No prerequisites.
NA225 Native Cultures of North
America
(3.0)
3
A study of the Native American Indian and Inuit
cultures of North America from earliest times to
the present, with emphasis on contrasting
patterns of cultures. Also listed as S0225.
NA230 Survey of Native History of
North America
(4.0)
4
A study of American Indian history from earliest
times to the present, with emphasis placed on
the historical development of Indian tribes
located in the Great Lakes region. Also listed as
HS230.
NA235 Survey of Native Literature of
North America
(3,0)
3
An overview of Native American literature
including myths, poetry, biographies, legends
and stories from recognized Indian and nonIndian authors. The significance of Indian
philosophy found in such literature will be
emphasized. Prerequisite: EN210 or EN215.
Also listed as EN235.
NA240 Native Art and Culture
(3,0)
3
An overview of traditional and contemporary
Native arts including visual art, music, literature,
storytelling, architecture, theater and dance
within their cultural context. Relationships
between historical and contemporary forms and
expression of Native identity and philosophy
through artistic mediums will be examined Also
listed as HU240.

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�NA301 Anishinabe Oral and
Recorded Literature I
3
(3,0)
Investigation of problems of reading and writing
associated with Anishnaabemowin. Regional
differences will be explored, compared and
analyzed. Several dictionaries will be used as
illustration of some of the problems associated
with writing. Students will review recorded
literature, write short stories/legends, record oral
literature using a writing system assigned by the
instructor. Oration in Anishnaabemowin
required. Prerequisite: NA202 with a grade of C
or better.
NA302 Anishinabe Oral and
Recorded Literature II
(3,0)
3
Advanced investigation of problems of reading
and writing associated with Anishnaabemowin.
Regional differences will be explored, compared
and analyzed in depth. Several dictionaries will
be used as illustration of some of the problems
associated with writing. Students will review
recorded literature, write short stories/legends,
record oral literature using a writing system
assigned by the instructor. Translation,
interpretation and oration in Anishnaabemowin
required. Prerequisite: NA301 with a grade of C
or better.
NA305 Tribal Law and Government
(3,0)
3
A study of tribal law which will explore such
areas as the structure of tribal government: tribal
sovereignty: treaties: civil and criminal court
jurisdiction in Indian country; tribal resources:
tribal economic development; taxation and
regulation; rights of individual Indians; and
various federal laws and court cases concerning
and affecting tribes and their members.
Prerequisites: NA230 and HS230. Also listed as
LA305/SW305.
NA310 Seminar in Native Studies of
the Americas
(3,0)
3
A seminar dealing with selected topics in Native
American studies. The content of this course
may vary each time the course is offered.
Prerequisites: NA225, S0226, NA230, NA235,
and NA305.
NA320 Contemporary Native Issues
of North America
(3,0)
3
A study of current Native American issues,
problems and concerns. Prerequisites: NA225,
S0226, NA230, NA235, and NA305.
NA401 Seminar in Advanced
Language Studies I
3
(3,0)
Advanced study in grammar of
Anishinaabemowin language. Oral histories,
humorous stories, general stories, legends and
narrative stories will be used to demonstrate the
complexities of the language. As verbs make up
80 percent of the language, the verb structure
will be further analyzed. Learners will compare
and contrast selected linguistic articles for their
accuracy and inaccuracy in representing how the
language works. Written and oral assignments
of various degrees of difficulty will enhance the
students’ command of the language. Prerequi­
site: NA302 with a grade of Cor better.

NA402 Seminar in Advanced
Language Studies II
3
(3,0)
Advanced study in grammar and conversation of
Anishinaabemowin language. Oral histories,
humorous stories, general stories, legends and
narrative stories will be used to demonstrate the
complexities of the language. As verbs make up
80 percent of the language, the verb structure
will be further analyzed. Learners will compare
and contrast selected linguistic articles for their
accuracy and inaccuracy in representing how the
language works. Written and oral assignments
of various degrees of difficulty will enhance the
students’ command of the language. Practical
application of language outside the campus
classroom. Prerequisite: NA401 with a grade of
Cor better.

with an emphasis on the underlying chemical
principles and theories. Attention will be given
to decision-making activities, to developing
critical thinking skills, and to addressing social
issues that relate to chemistry. Pre- or
corequisite of MA092 or equivalent/satisfactory
score on ACT or Placement Exam.

NATURAL SCIENCES

Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.

Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.
NS101 Conceptual Physics
(3,2)
4
A survey of basic physical science principles
emphasizing their applications in daily life.
Prerequisite: MA086 or equivalent/satisfactory
score on ACT or Placement Exam.
NS102 Introduction to Geology
(3,2)
4
A survey course to acquaint students with the
major concepts and phenomena inherent in a
study of geology. It will also provide sufficient
background for a better understanding of human
relationships to the physical environment.
Prerequisite: None.
NS103 Environmental Science
(3,0)
3
An introduction to environmental concepts and a
brief survey of environmental issues facing
society. Emphasis is placed on solutions and the
responsibility of the individual towards these
solutions.
NS104 Environmental Science
Laboratory
(0,2)
1
Laboratory component of environmental science.
Corequisite: NS103.
NS105 Physical Geography: Earth,
Sun and Weather
(3,1) alternate years
3
Study of the physical properties of the earth’s
surface as they relate to weather and climate.
Credit for both GG108 and NS105 not permitted.
Prerequisite: None.
NS107 Physical Geography: Landforms and Soils
(3,1) alternate years
3
Study of the physical properties of the earth’s
surface as they relate to landforms and soils.
Credit for both GG106 and NS107 not permitted.
Prerequisite: None.
NS110 Chemistry in Society
(3,2)
4
An applied topical course examining the issues,
problems and challenges facing modern society

NS119 Descriptive Astronomy
(3,2)
4
Introductory course with a balanced, compre­
hensive account of contemporary astronomy
with emphasis placed on the broad principles of
astronomy rather than on a chronological or
historical framework. Prerequisite: MA086 or
equivalent/satisfactory score on ACT or
Placement Exam.

NURSING

NU211 Introduction to Professional
Nursing
(3,0)
3
This course introduces the student to a
theoretical foundation for professional nursing
practice. It focuses on nursing’s historical
origin, and its development throughout the years
to present. Concepts discussed include nursing
and related theories, the nursing process, legal/
ethical issues and other topics relevant to the
practice of professional nursing.
NU212 Health Appraisal
(2,6)
4
This course serves as an introduction to the
nursing assessment and analysis component of
the nursing process as a method of determining
a well individual’s health potential and status
across the lifespan. Emphasis is on obtaining
and documenting a health history, performing a
nursing assessment and beginning to formulate
a nursing diagnosis. Prerequisites: BL122,
HE208, PY155. Corequisite: NU211.
NU213 Fundamentals of Nursing
(3,9)
6
This course provides a theoretical and clinical
foundation upon which science is applied to
clients experiencing common health stressors.
Emphasis is placed upon collecting relevant data,
formulating nursing diagnosis based on the data,
implementation of both appropriate nursing
interventions and related psychomotor nursing
skills. Responsibilities as a health team member
who displays caring behaviors and as a selfdirected learner are also considered. Prerequi­
sites: MA086 and pass departmental basic math
exam at 80 percent; NU211, NU212, HE208,
CENA. Co-requisite: HE232, NU210 if no CENA.
NU222 Transition Course: Nursing
Concepts
(1,0)
1
This course assists articulating students from
selected Ontario Diploma Nursing Colleges using
the Georgian Model (Cambrian College, Sault
College and Georgian College) who are enrolled
in the pre-licensure articulation program to
assimilate/integrate philosophical concepts,
issues and values inherent within professional
nursing and the nursing program at Lake

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philosophy development.

NU290 Directed Study in Nursing
(1-2,0) 1-2

NU363 Comprehensive Health
Appraisal
(2,3)
3

Special study of nursing topic tailored to student
interest and need. Prerequisite: minimal
sophomore status May be repeated for
maximum of four credits.

Application of theories from nursing and related
fields to appraise health of the individual
throughout the lifespan. Emphasis is on
comprehensive history taking, physical
assessment skills and assessment of findings.
Pre- or co-requisite: NU360.

NU324 Junior Skills Lab
(0,3)
1

NU365 Family Nursing Theory
3
(3,0)

This course is designed to provide junior-level
nursing students with advanced clinical skills
relating to the care of parent/newborn, pediatric
and adult clients with episodic health needs in a
controlled laboratory where students will
practice and perfect these skills prior to their
being utilized in the clinical setting. This lab is to
be taken concurrently with NU325, NU326 or
NU327. Prerequisites: BL223, NU211, NU212,
NU213, HE209 and HE232.

Theoretical concepts of family development,
structure and dynamics are presented. Factors
influencing family health care are examined.
Strategies are developed to enhance healthy
family functioning. Prerequisites: S0101;
acceptance into RN-BSN completion program.

NU325 Nursing of Childbearing
Families
(3.6)
5
Theoretical and clinical foundation for application
of the nursing process in caring for childbearing
families. Focus on: norms and complications of
the childbirth experience with application of
strategies to promote health and prevent
complications related to pregnancy and
childbirth. Prerequisites: BL223, NU213,
HE232, HE209 and PY155.

NU326 Nursing of Children and
Families
(4.6)
6
Theoretical and clinical foundation for application
of nursing process in caring for children and
their families. Emphasis: health promotion,
maintenance and restoration with application of
principles and concepts related to growth and
development, family theory, environmental
influences on health and the nursing process.
Prerequisite: BL223, NU213, HE232, HE209 and
PY155.

NU431 Adult Nursing II
(4,12)
8
This is a theory and clinical laboratory course
focusing on application of the nursing process in
care of the adult client with multiple health
stressors. Basic human needs theory and
concepts of stress/adaptation, health promotion,
health maintenance, health restoration and
teaching-learning are applied. The student
collaborates with the health team and applies
theory and principles of leadership and
management in providing care in secondary and
tertiary care settings. Prerequisites: HE352,
NU325, NU326 and NU327. Corequisite: NU435.

NU432 Nursing of Populations
(3,6)
5
This is a theory and clinical course applying the
nursing process to populations. Content
includes application of public health nursing
principles, levels of prevention, epidemiology
and health education. Expands the role of the
nurse as a teacher, collaborator and advocate.
Examines the effect of health care delivery trends
and issues on the health of populations.
Prerequisites: HE352 and all required juniorlevel courses.

NU433 Community Mental Health
Nursing
(3,6)
5

NU327 Adult Nursing I
(4,12)
8
Combined class and clinical experiences that
apply the concepts of nursing and related
theories to the care of the adult client with
common health alterations in each of the basic
human need areas. Nursing clinical experiences
are in primary, secondary and tertiary care
settings for adult clients. Prerequisites: BL223,
NU213, HE209, HE232 and PY155.

NU360 Professional Nursing
Concepts
(4,0)
4
This four-credit course is the transitional course
into professional nursing for the practicing
registered nurse. Course emphasis: concepts of
professional nursing, nursing and other related
theories, health promotion, using research in
nursing practice, impact of technology on
profession, and economics related to nursing
care. Includes: the history of nursing, ethics,
culture, and critical thinking are interwoven in
the exploration of concepts.

Theoretical and clinical foundation in mental
health nursing. Emphasis is on the use of the
therapeutic relationship and communication
skills to help clients cope with stressors of life
experiences. Nursing, human needs theory,
family theory, stress adaptation theory and
developmental theory are used to help the client
achieve optimum level of mental health. Clinical
experiences are provided in both the community
and in the acute care settings. Prerequisites:
HE352 and all required junior-level nursing
courses.

NU434 Nursing Research
(3,0)
3
This course develops appraisal skills of nursing
and related research. It will enable students to
think critically and ethically about providing the
best possible care to clients based on evidence.
Assignments and class discussion emphasize
application of current research to a variety of
dimensions including human beings, health,
nursing and environment. Prerequisites: PY210
or MA207 and all required junior nursing
courses, or NU360 for post-licensure students.

NU435 Management in Nursing
(3,0)
3
Analysis of the leadership and management roles
in professional nursing: focus Is leadership/
management theories basic to the planning,
organizing, directing and controlling of nursing
services in health care settings. Includes
concepts of nursing model integration in
management, communications, decision making
and conflict resolution, resource management,
legal and ethical responsibilities, employee
relations, health care system design, systems
appraisal, and case management. Students will
formulate a personal nursing management/
leadership philosophy. Prerequisite: NU360 for
pre-licensure students. Corequisite: NU431 for
four-year program.

NU436 Contemporary Issues in
Nursing
(2,0)
2
Course analyzes contemporary and future issues
involving the professional nurse. The course
further explores role socialization from nursing
student to BSN-prepared nurse. Course reviews
the legal responsibilities and professional
regulation of nursing practice. Selected social,
ethical, political, economic and legal issues will
be examined.

NU437 Professional Nursing
Leadership
(1,3)
2
This is a seminar and clinical course where the
student is expected to synthesize the roles of
professional nursing in a variety of settings.
Collaborative and leadership aspects of
professional nursing are emphasized by the
students planning their experience with the
faculty member and preceptor. Integration of
ethics, research, change, caring, advocacy, and
approaches to ensure quality care in nursing
practice are expected. Prerequisites: NU432,
NU434 and NU435. May take concurrently with
NU435 or NU436.

NU451 Critical Care Nursing
(3,0)
3
Assists student in developing nursing knowledge
essential to care of critically ill client/family.
Health promotion maintenance and restoration
interventions are stressed in care of clients with
severe alterations in basic human needs.
Prerequisite: NU431 or graduate nurse.

NU490 Independent Study
(1-4,0) 1-4
Individual investigation of topics tailored to
student interest and need. Prerequisites: Junior
or senior standing and instructor permission.

OFFICE
ADMINISTRATION
Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.

OA111 Keyboarding/Document
Formatting I
(3,0)
3
Introduction to typewriter and computer
keyboard; development of basic keyboarding
skill-alphabetic, numeric, and 10-key pad

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and more efficiently use computer terminals,
information processor and typewriter keyboards.
This course is intended for students with no
previous typing experience. Students will be
pretested by the instructor the first day of class
for placement in accordance with beginning skill
level. Also, formatting of business letters,
memos, tables, and reports (APA, MLA, and
Turabian formats), using word processing
software.
OA112 Keyboard Skillbuilding
(4,0) 7 1/2 weeks 2
Improvement of keyboarding speed and accuracy
(both alphabetic and numeric), using develop­
mental programs and keyboarding drills.
Student may take this course to accumulate two
to four credits. Once an office administration
student reaches 60 wpm skill on alpha/numeric
text (error rate -1 per minute) this course
becomes an elective. Prerequisite: 0A111 or 30
wpm keyboarding skill.
OA113 Document Formatting II
(3,0)
3
Formatting of legal documents, medical histories
and reports, governmental correspondence,
accounting statements and technical text/data,
using WordPerfect 6.1 for Windows. Advanced
WordPerfect features such as advanced merge,
graphics, and desktop publishing skills will be
used to produce letter quality documents.
Prerequisite: DP225.
OA119 Computerized Accounting
Procedures
(4,0)
4
Accounting experiences common to small
business or professional offices; development of
basic principles underlying accounting
procedures; techniques and records used in
analyzing, classifying, recording and summariz­
ing transactions; accounting procedures applied
to a computer simulation for small businesses.
May not be taken for credit following successful
completion of AC132.
OA235 Automated Office Systems
(3,0)
3
Lectures and discussions about effects of new
technology on the workplace and the role
students are expected to play in the office. Such
topics as technology, communications, human
relations and customer service techniques will be
covered. A practice simulation in either medical
office or legal office will also be covered.
Prerequisites: Word processing and a grade of C
or higher in EN210 or EN215.

PHYSICS

Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.
PH221 Elements of Physics I
(3,2)
4
General principles of rigid body mechanics
(kinematics, laws of motion, energy and
momentum), fluid mechanics and thermal
physics. Prerequisites: MA108 and MA111 or
MA140.

PH222 Elements of Physics II
(3,2)
4
Vibrations and waves, electricity and magnetism,
optics, relativity and modern physics. Prerequi­
site; PH221 with a grade of Cor better.
PH224 Topics in Physics for Electrical
Technology
(3,2)
4
Vibrations and waves, optics, relativity and
modern physics (identical to PH222). Electricity
and magnetism topics of particular relevance to
electronic engineering technology. Prerequisites:
PH221 with a grade of Cor better, sophomore
standing in EET coursework, and MA141 (which
may be taken concurrently).
PH231 Applied Physics for Engineers
and Scientists I
(3,2)
4
An introductory course in rigid body mechanics
and fluid mechanics using calculus with
emphasis on practical applications. Intended
primarily for students of engineering, physical
science and mathematics. Prerequisite: MA151
or MA143.
PH232 Applied Physics for Engineers
and Scientists II
(3,2)
4
Continuation of PH231. Introduction to thermal
physics, electricity, magnetism, electromagnetic
waves, and optics. Prerequisite: PH231 with a
grade of Cor better.
PH290 Independent Study in Physics
(1-4,0) 1-4
Special studies and/or research in physics for
individuals or small seminar groups. Course
content to be arranged with instructor and with
approval of the school dean. This course may be
repeated for a maximum of eight credits.
Prerequisites: Sophomore standing or higher
and permission of instructor.

PHILOSOPHY
Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.
PL204 Introduction to Philosophy
(3,0)
3
A study of selected philosophical problems and
of methods and ways to answer them. Counts as
humanities credit for general education
requirement. Prerequisite: EN210 or EN215.
PL205 Logic
(3,0)
3
An introductory course in logic; study of the role
of logical methods of the rational approach to
knowledge; consideration of such concepts as
definition, implication, inference, syllogism,
deduction. Counts as humanities credit for
general education requirement. Prerequisite:
EN210 or EN215.
PL302 Ancient Western Philosophy
(3,0)
3
A study of the origins and the development of
Greek and Roman philosophy from the preSocratics to the early Christians. Counts as
humanities credit for general education
requirement. Prerequisite: EN210 or EN215.

POLITICAL SCIENCE

Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.
PS110 Introduction to American
Government and Politics
(4,0)
4
An introductory survey of American national
government and politics.
PS120 Introduction to Legal Pro­
cesses
(3,0)
3
An introduction to the nature and characteristics
of law as it operates in the United States;
structure and function of the judiciary, process
of litigation, influences on law, and impact and
enforcement of judicial decisions.
PS130 Introduction to State and Local
Government
(4,0)
4
A study of the politics and organization of state
and local governments, with an emphasis on
specific policy issues such as education, criminal
justice and economic development.
PS160 Introduction to Canadian
Government and Politics
(3,0)
3
An introductory survey of Canadian government
and politics.
PS201 Introduction to Public Admin­
istration
(3,0)
3
This course provides an overview of the field of
public administration. It examines the types of
organizations, the relation of administration to
politics and public management.
PS211 Political Science Research and
Statistics
4
(4,0)
An introduction to research methods and
statistical applications in political science and
public administration. Among other research
methods, the course examines survey research,
content analysis, experimental design and
analysis of existing data. Introduces students to
the basics of descriptive and inferential statistics,
up through correlation and regression.
Prerequisite: MA086 or equivalent/satisfactory
score on ACT or Placement Exam.
PS222 Introduction to the Legal
Profession
(2,0)
2
Students will become familiar with how the law
functions, how the legal profession has evolved,
how to prepare for and apply to law school and
how law schools differ from college. Prerequi­
sites: PS110 and 120.
PS241 Introduction to International
Relations
(4,0)
4
An introductory study of the factors that
influence the conduct of international relations
and of the various methods by which those
relations are conducted. This material will then
be applied to an examination of some appropri­
ate current international controversies.

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�PS247 Model United Nations
(2,0)
2
This course includes required participation in the
model United Nations program, in which
students represent specific countries and
become familiar with their background and
politics. The goal is an understanding of how the
United Nations functions. May be repeated for
up to a total of four credits, but no more than
two credits may be counted toward a political
science major or minor. Prerequisite: Permis­
sion of instructor.
PS290 Research Topics in Political
Science
(1-4,0) 1-4
This may take the form of either a research
project or a program of directed reading on a
specific topic. One to four credits over a period
of one or two semesters may be granted
according to the nature of the student's project.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
PS301 Policy Analysis and Evalua­
tion
(4,0)
4
Examines how public issues and problems are
analyzed to assist in the development of public
policies. Considers the process of evaluating
public programs to determine whether they are
to be expanded, cut back or continued at the
current level. Prerequisite: Permission of
Instructor.
PS325 Politics and Media
(3.0)
3
Examines the impact of electronic and print
media on contemporary American politics.
Evaluates proposals for changing the method
and role of media coverage of government and
politics. Prerequisites: PS110 and junior
standing.
PS331 Comparative Politics of
Western Europe and Russia
(4.0)
4
Institutions and functioning of government in
major European states, such as Great Britain,
France, Germany and Russia. Prerequisite:
PS110.
PS334 Middle East Politics
(3,0)
3
An examination of government and politics in the
Middle East, with special emphasis on the
Influences of Islam and nationalism on both
international and domestic politics of the area.
Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing.
PS340 Politics in Multicultural
Societies
(3,0)
3
An examination of nationalism and other forms
of political conflict arising from ethnic, racial,
linguistic and religious differences in compara­
tive perspective. Prerequisites: PS110 or PS160
and junior standing.
PS342 International Environmental
Policy
(3,0)
3
This course is intended to familiarize students
with the efforts of the international community to
establish policy guidelines designed to begin the
regulation of the global environment. The course

covers basic concepts to international relations
necessary to understand the general workings of
the nation-state system. It then begins an
exploration of significant historical international
environmental issues and the ways in which
these have been dealt with by the international
community. The course further challenges
students by investigating various alternative
solutions for solving the myriad of global
environmental problems faced by all of
humankind in the coming millennium.
PS351 Political Philosophy I
(4,0)
4
An examination of political philosophy from the
ancient Greeks through the Reformation,
concentrating on Plato, Aristotle, Augustine,
Aquinas and Machiavelli. Prerequisites: PS110
and junior or senior standing.
PS352 Political Philosophy II
(4,0)
4
An examination of political philosophy from the
seventeenth century to the twentieth century,
concentrating on Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau,
Hume, Burke, Bentham, Mill, Hegel, and Marx.
The course includes analysis of the period's main
ideologies: Conservatism, liberalism, socialism,
communism, anarchism, fascism and national
socialism. Prerequisites: PS110 and junior or
senior standing.
PS357 Politics of Violence
(3,0)
3
An interdisciplinary examination of the origin,
nature and consequences of political violence,
including war, revolution and terrorism.
Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing. May
also be used for sociology credit.
PS364 Political Parties, Interest
Groups and Public Opinion
(3.0)
3
Examines the roles of political parties and
interest groups in the American political system,
especially in elections and lobbying activities.
The formation and uses of public opinion are
also analyzed. Prerequisite: PS110.
PS367 Congress and the Presidency
(4.0)
4
Examines the legislative and executive branches
of government as parts of the policy-making
process. Prerequisite: PS110.
PS401 Principles of Public
Administration
(3.0)
3
Examines major issues and methods in public
administration. Analysis of specific public policy
issues. Prerequisite: Advanced standing.
PS411 U.S. Foreign Policy
(3.0)
3
A study of the formulation and conduct of
American foreign policy. Analysis of relevant
factors, institutions which influence the
formulation and conduct of policy: and an
examination of selected foreign policies.
Prerequisite: PS110.
PS420 Politics of the World Economy
(4.0)
4
Power conflict at the international economic level
and its impact on the politics of various nations,
states, regions and interests. Prerequisites:

PS110 or PS160, and junior standing, as well as
either EC201 or EC202. PS241 recommended
but not required.
PS463 Seminar in Political Science
(1-3,0) 1-3
A reading and discussion seminar dealing with
selected topics in political science. Course may
be repeated with permission of instructor.
Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing.
PS467 Constitutional Law and Civil
Liberties
(4,0)
4
Principles of the American Constitution:
separation of powers, federalism, the powers of
the national and state governments, and
limitations on the exercise of these powers as
well as principles of the American Constitution
respecting civil rights and liberties, The Bill of
Rights, equal protection of the laws, citizenship
and suffrage, and limitations on the exercise of
those rights. Prerequisite: PS120 or its
equivalent..
PS490 Independent Study in Political
Science
(1-3)
1-3
Independent research or directed study under
the supervision of a faculty member. May be
repeated for a total of nine credits. Prerequisite:
Permission of instructor.
PS491 Senior Seminar I
(3,0)
3
The first course in a capstone sequence required
of all political science majors. The course
examines the history of political science and
public administration and reviews contemporary
approaches and recent research. Students
prepare a research proposal to be carried out in
PS492. Prerequisites: Political science major and
senior standing.
PS492 Senior Seminar II
(3,0)
3
Completion of the research project begun in
PS491. Students will make oral presentations of
their project results at the end of the course to
other students, faculty and invited guests.
Prerequisite: PS491.
PS499 Political Science/Public
Administration Internship
(1,9-27) 3-9
Students arrange, with the assistance and
approval of the instructor, a supervised work
experience in a governmental, community or
nonprofit organization. Students perform
professional tasks under the supervision of
agency personnel. The students' review and
evaluation of the work experience is under the
direction of the instructor. Permission of the
instructor required by the seventh week of the
preceding semester. Course may be repeated to
a maximum of nine credits.

PSYCHOLOGY
Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.

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�PY101 Introduction to Psychology
(4,0)
4
A general introduction to the systematic study of
behavior and mental processes in humans and
animals.

PY259 Abnormal Psychology
(3,0)
3
This course is a systematic investigation of the
identification, dynamics and treatment of deviant
and maladaptive behavior.

PY155 Lifespan Development
(3,0)
3
Human psychological development from birth to
death. This course covers social, emotional and
intellectual development across the lifespan.

PY265 Child and Adolescent Devel­
opment
(3,0)
3
Psychological development of the child through
adolescence. Social, emotional and intellectual
development are covered, with consideration of
genetic, prenatal and postnatal influences.
Prerequisite: PY101 or PY155 or TE150.

PY201 Communication Skills in
Counseling
(2,1)
3
This course covers the essential elements of
establishing a therapeutic relationship, including
active listening skills, empathy and confronta­
tion. Students both explore their potential to be
congruent and authentic as counselors and
demonstrate counseling skills with voluntary,
involuntary and crisis counselors. No prerequi­
site. Also listed as SW201.

PY291 Group Counseling
(3,0)
3
This course examines the theory, techniques and
practice of group counseling. Students will
become familiar with basic group process,
theoretical perspectives and their application to
group counseling. Prerequisite: PY201. Also
listed as SW291.

PY210 Statistics
(3,0)
3
Introduction to basic statistical methods of
analyzing psychological data. Emphasis is
placed on statistical inference, e.g., t-tests, Ftests and selected non-parametric tests. This
course provides students with basic statistical
concepts and skills necessary for laboratory and
survey work, and for understanding psychologi­
cal literature, and introduces them to statistical
analysis on the computer. MA207 may be used
in place of PY210 to meet the psychology major
and minor requirements. Prerequisite: MA086 or
equivalent/satisfactory score on ACT or
Placement Exam.

PY301 Exceptional Child and Adoles­
cent
(3,0)
3
The study of physically, intellectually and socially
exceptional children and adolescents, including
their characteristics and unique educational
needs. Prerequisite: PY155 or PY265.

PY212 Experimental Psychology
(3,2)
4
An examination of the basic research methods
employed in the social sciences with emphasis
on the experiment. Topics: Epistemology,
laboratory experiments, field experiments,
survey construction, correlational research.
Students will each participate as a subject and an
experimenter, collect data, analyze data, and
write a laboratory report according to the
editorial style of the American Psychological
Association. Laboratory assignments require use
of computer applications for experimental
purposes, including running experiments and
collecting data, analyzing results, creation of
appropriate figures, and communication of
results in text and oral presentations with slides.
Prerequisites: PY101 and PY210 or MA207.

PY357 Personality Theory
(3,0)
3
This course surveys the major psychological
theories used to conceptualize, treat and
research personality issues. Prerequisite: 12
hours of psychology.

PY217 Social Psychology
(3,0)
3
Topics include attitude formation and change,
interpersonal attraction, aggression, altruism,
conformity and environmental psychology.
PY228 Organizational Behavior
(3,0)
3
An introduction to the theories, principles and
practices of organizational behavior within the
workplace. May be used for sociology credit.
PY240 Behavior Management
(3,0)
3
Systematic introduction to behavioral concepts
and techniques. Self-management applications
and behavioral assessments in applied settings
serve as practical lab experiences.

PY311 Learning and Motivation
(3,0)
3
An introduction to the theory and research of
learning. Factors are examined that influence the
acquisition and performance of behaviors in
classical and instrumental learning paradigms.
Prerequisite: PY212.

PY383 Industrial Psychology
(3,0)
3
The principles of human behavior in the
industrial situation are studied with particular
emphasis given to scientific methods of
selecting, utilizing, and evaluating a work force in
ways consistent with the well-being of the
individual worker. Prerequisites: PY101 and
statistics.
PY385 Health Psychology
(3,0)
3
This course covers psychoneuroimmunology and
stress as they impact on human health and
disease as well as psychological interventions
which promote physical well being and healing.
Prerequisite: Junior standing.
PY391 Family Therapy
3
(3,0)
This course applies a systems framework to the
understanding of family dynamics and
introduces structural perspectives and modalities
for family intervention. Prerequisites: PY101
and junior standing. Also listed as SW391.

PY396 Tests and Measurements
(3,0)
3
This course has two parts. Part one covers
measurement theory, the properties of the
normal curve, reliability, validity and measure­
ment statistics. Part two reviews major tests
used by researchers, educators, clinicians,
counselors, addictions counselors and industrial
psychologists. Prerequisites: S0302, PY210,
MA207 or equivalent.
PY456 History and Systems of
Psychology
(3,0)
3
An examination of persons, events, theories,
schools and systems that influenced and define
contemporary psychology. Prerequisite: PY311.
PY457 Cognition
3
(3,0)
A survey of recent findings on cognition in
humans. Topics include learning, memory,
problem solving, language and complex
perceptual processes. Prerequisite: PY311.
PY459 Physiological Psychology
(3,0)
3
This course is an introduction to the neurophysi­
ological structures of the brain and their
functions as regulators of animal and human
behavior. Prerequisite: PY311.
PY490 Research Topics in Psychology
(1-4)
1-4
This may take the form of either a research
project or a program of directed reading on a
specific topic. One to four credits over a period
of one or two semesters may be granted
according to the nature of the student’s project.
May be repeated up to a total of six credits.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
PY498 Senior Research I
(3,0)
3
The study of methods employed in gathering
data for research purposes including direct
observational techniques and self-report
measures. Students will also learn to use the
computer to gather data, analyze data and
present data graphically; and will develop a
research prospectus. Prerequisites: PY210,
PY212 and PY311.
PY499 Senior Research II
(4,0)
4
Applications of the principles derived from
PY498 to the investigation of a research topic.
Also, presentations on recent developments and
approaches in psychology, including ethical
issues in research. Prerequisite: PY498.

RECREATIONAL
ACTIVITIES
Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.
Lake Superior State University does not offer
majors or minors in physical education.
However, there is a wide variety of activity
courses available that may be selected as free
electives.

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�The faculty encourage you to participate not only
in these activity courses, but athletics and
intramurals as well.
RA103 Badminton and Racquetball
(0,2)
1
This course will serve to introduce the student to
two racquet sports: Racquetball and badminton.
The course will offer each sport for 7.5 weeks
and then the student will rotate to the other
racquet sport.
RA105 Bowling
(0,2)
1
This course will emphasize delivery, scoring
etiquette, strategies for converting spares, spot
vs. pin bowling, and learning about handicap­
ping. The course will involve theory as well as
practical experience.
RA106 Backpacking
(0,2)
1
Introduction to equipment, safety precautions,
environmental concerns and skills needed to
successfully backpack. Class will experience a
weekend backpacking trip.
RA107 Canoe Techniques
(0,2)
1
This course will introduce the student to the
basic strokes and canoe safety associated with
flat water canoeing.
RA108 Outdoor Survival
(0,2)
1
This class will focus on the appropriate
strategies to employ to avoid a survival situation.
It will also expose the student to various
techniques and strategies to employ should they
find themselves “lost" or unexpectedly spending
several days and nights in the out-of-doors.

usually on a one-to-one basis to meet the needs
of the student.
RA125 Tennis
(0,2)
1
This course is intended to develop each student’s
present knowledge and skills in order that they
will be able to pursue tennis as a lifetime leisure
activity.
RA127 Volleyball
(0,2)
1
This course is designed to develop basic skills
and progression in power volleyball. Condition­
ing, drill, game tactics and rules will be
practically applied.
RA129 Basketball
(0,2)
1
This course is designed to expand each student’s
present knowledge and skill specific to skill
execution, game play, game strategy and rules.
May not be repeated for credit. Not available for
credit to any student/athlete playing intercolle­
giate basketball.
RA130 Intercollegiate Sports Skills
(0,2)
1
Will meet as directed by instructor. The course
is designed for student-athletes involved in
intercollegiate athletics. It provides the
opportunity to develop advanced skills in their
respective sports. The course may be taken two
times for a total of two credits. It may be taken
only once per academic year and only during the
term in which the student-athlete is participating
in an intercollegiate sport.

RA109 Rock Climbing and
Rappelling
(0,2)
1
This course will introduce the student to the
components associated with top rope climbing
and rappelling. The student will become familiar
with equipment, knots, setting up a safe site,
terminology and technique.

RA150 Individualized Physical
Fitness
(0,2)
1
This class is designed to enable the student to
discover his or her own level of fitness and
develop and implement an exercise program that
will address personal fitness concerns. Central
to this process is introducing the student to
various aspects of a balanced fitness program
and providing personal assistance to the student
in selecting beginning fitness goals and
appropriate progression of those goals.

RA110 Golf
(0,2)
1
This course is designed to provide the beginning
golfer with the fundamentals of the activity and
to further play as a lifetime recreational activity.

RA151 Jogging for Fitness
(0,2)
1
Introduction to jogging as a means of developing
physical and mental fitness. Development of an
activity ideal for lifetime leisure involvement.

RA114 Self Defense
(0,2)
1
This course is designed to introduce the student
to the philosophy, concepts and various
strategies associated with the martial arts.
Physical and mental conditioning and physical
techniques associated with the art of self defense
will be presented and practiced.

RA152 Orienteering
(0,2)
1
The focus of this class will be to introduce the
student to map and compass reading skills and
techniques associated with coordinating their
use. It will also introduce the student to the
competitive sport of orienteering.

RA119 Cross Country Skiing
(0,2)
1
This course will introduce the student to the
sport of cross country skiing. Emphasis will be
placed on basic skill development, equipment
selection, maintenance of equipment and the
enjoyment of winter and the beauty it has to
offer. The majority of class time will be spent
skiing; class instruction will occur during the ski,

RA153 Weight Training
(0,2)
1
This class is designed to familiarize each student
with basic weight training knowledge. The
student will become familiar with muscular
systems, functions, and safe and effective ways
to organize and implement a weight training
routine.

RA160 Adapted Activities
(0,2)
1
Leisure activities adapted to meet the needs of
students with disabilities. Emphasis on walking,
jogging and aquatics. (May be repeated for credit.)
RA173 Social Dance
(0,2)
1
This course is designed to provide participants
with a broad range of dancing patterns and
rhythmic skills. Through social interaction, the
following social dances will be learned: Mixers,
round dance, square dance and ballroom dance.
RA174 Aerobic Dance
(0,2)
1
This course will provide the student with an
opportunity to become involved in a structured
aerobic dance program. The purpose of this type
of programming is to improve an individual’s
physical fitness through rhythmic and dance
activities.
RA180 Beginning Skating
(0,2)
1
The students will be provided with an opportu­
nity to learn the basic fundamentals of skating
and to gain sufficient knowledge of the sport so
that they may continue to enjoy and improve for
the rest of their lives.
RA194 Scuba
(0,2)
1
This course is designed to introduce the student
to the appropriate and safe use of self-contained
underwater breathing apparatus.
RA195 Beginning and Advanced
Beginning Swimming
(0,2)
1
Course meets in pool two hours a week. Mostly
lab work but some lecture. Students cover
material in Red Cross beginner and advanced
beginner courses and receive certification in one
or both depending on skill level attained.
RA196 Intermediate and Advanced
Swimming
(0,2)
1
Course meets in pool two hours a week. Mostly
lab work but some lecture. Students cover
material in Red Cross Intermediate and Swimmer
courses and receive certification in one or both
depending on skill level attained. Prerequisite:
Red Cross advanced beginner certification or
equivalent skills.
RA197 Physical Fitness for Law
Enforcement
(0,3)
1
This course will provide senior criminal justice
students enrolled in the Michigan Law Enforce­
ment Officers Training Council certification track
with the opportunity to maintain their physical
prowess and to prepare for the state physical
ability test. Prerequisite: Senior criminal justice
students enrolled in the MLEOTC track.
RA210 Lifeguarding
(0,4)
2
Course meets in pool four hours a week. Mostly
lab work, some lecture. Students cover material
in Red Cross Basic and Emergency Water Safety
course and Red Cross Lifeguarding course
Students receive certification in one or both

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certificate qualifies students to take water safety
and lifeguarding Instructor course, RA211.
Prerequisite: Red Cross intermediate swimming
certificate or equivalent skills.

RA211 Water Safety and Lifeguard
Instructor
(0,4)
2
Course meets four hours a week, 70 percent of
the time in the pool and 30 percent of the time in
the classroom. All students cover material in
Red Cross water safety instructor course and do
a teaching practicum at the Lake Superior State
University pool. Those students entering with a
current lifeguarding card may also cover
lifeguarding instructor material. Prerequisites:
Current Emergency Water Safety or Lifeguarding
certificate.

RECREATION
Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.

RC101 Introduction to Recreation
and Leisure Services
(3,0)
3
Overview of philosophy, history, theory,
programs, professional leadership and
organizations, economics and leisure service
delivery systems.

RC105 Program Development and
Leadership in Recreation and Leisure
Services
(3,0)
3
Principles of leadership skills and styles are
applied to various recreation settings with
emphasis on group interaction and face-to-face
leading. Programming fundamentals for
effective leisure services delivery are explored
and implemented. Prerequisite: RC101.
RC212 Instructional Methods in
Adapted Aquatics
(1,2)
alternate years 2
Based on American Red Cross adapted aquatics
guidelines, the course is designed to help
students develop skills used when planning,
implementing, instructing, and evaluating water
activity programs for those with a disability.
Current water safety instructors (WSI) may
become American Red Cross certified as adapted
aquatics instructors. People who do not have a
WSI may become American Red Cross certified
adapted aquatics aides.

recreation specialists. The health care team and
the role of the therapeutic recreation specialist
will also be explored. Prerequisites: RC101 and
RC105.

RC262 Outdoor Recreation
(3,0)
3
This course will introduce the student to a variety
of topics and content areas related to outdoor
recreation. These topics will include outdoor
education, organized camping and adventure
education. Also included will be an opportunity
to become familiar with outdoor living skills.
Prerequisite: RC105.
RC270 Sports Management
(3,0)
3 Alternate Years
This course will provide philosophies, organiza­
tion techniques and administration principles for
youth sports, officiating, intramurals, organized
athletics and recreational sports. Issues on
assessment, design, implementation, and
evaluation for sports programs in today’s society
will be explored. Investigation of appropriate
resources, professional organization’s impact,
training methods, certification processes and
gender issues will be highlighted. Prerequisites:
RC101 and RC105.
RC280 Readiness in Games,
Activities and Sports
(3,0) alternate years
3
This course will focus on the selection and
implementation of games, activities and sports
which are age-appropriate for the clientele being
served. Psychological, sociological, emotional
and physiological readiness will be studied as it
relates to implementation, modification and
presentation of games, activities, and sports to
various age groups. Both positive and negative
outcomes will be identified.

RC295 Practicum
(1-2,0) 1-2
Practical experiences designed to provide the
student with various types of recreation
programs. The student will work under a site
supervisor specialized in that particular area of
the student’s interest. One credit hour for every
45 hours of practical experience. May be
repeated for up to four credits. Prerequisite:
Instructor permission.

RC220 Methods in Arts and Crafts
(3,0)
3

RC320 Dance and Rhythmic
Activities for Recreation
(3,0)
alternate years 3
Study of dance in social and therapeutic settings;
developing skills to lead programs and adapt a
variety of rhythmic activities for individuals and
groups: Creative movement, improvisation,
variety of social dance, historical significance to
actual implementation. Prerequisites: RC101 and
RC105.

A variety of arts and crafts media are studied and
applied to specific recreation settings with
concentration on leading and programming.
Prerequisites: RC101 and RC105.

RC340 Program Development in
Therapeutic Recreation
3
(3,0)

RC240 Foundations of Therapeutic
Recreation
(3,0)
3
An introduction to the profession of therapeutic
recreation. Students will be introduced to
history, philosophy, current professional trends,
professional organizations, professional
literature and career opportunities for therapeutic

Students will explore in detail the therapeutic
recreation service model which will include the
components of treatment, leisure education and
recreation participation. All aspects of
comprehensive and specific program planning
will be explored with a special concern for the
development of individualized behavioral
objectives. Prerequisite: RC240.

RC342 Disabilities Seminar in
Therapeutic Recreation
(3,0)
3
An extensive survey of disabling conditions
which the therapeutic recreation specialist may
encounter. Emphasis will be placed on
incidence, characteristics, etiology, restrictions
to involvement and most current research. Class
will be taken on a student research/presentation
format. Prerequisite: RC240.

RC344 Recreational Pursuits and
Disabling Conditions
(3,0)
3
A study of specialized recreational and athletic
opportunities available to individuals with
disabling conditions; such opportunities will be
presented as potential activities to be included as
part of comprehensive therapeutic recreation
services. Practical applications will be
encountered. Prerequisite: RC342.

RC346 Clinical Issues and Practice in
Therapeutic Recreation
(2,4)
3
Through a combination of directed fieldwork and
classroom instruction, students will begin to
apply therapeutic recreation theory and program
development to the clinical environment. Issues
of professional development, confidentiality,
assessment, documentation and evaluation will
be covered. Prerequisites: RC340 and RC 342.

RC362 Land Management for
Recreation Purposes
(3,0)
3
This course is designed to meet the needs of the
student pursuing a parks and recreation degree.
Provides insight and understanding for problems
inherent to managing recreation lands for
optimum use and minimum impact. Also, for
recreation majors in outdoor recreation option.
Prerequisites: RC101 and RC262.

RC365 Expedition Management
(2,2)
3
Intensive study of performance, programming,
leadership and management skills involved in
conducting wilderness and back country
recreation programming. The student will
become aware of various theoretical support
structures and paradigms associated with
adventure education and the values associated
with the use of outdoor programming as a
therapeutic intervention modality. Course
content includes: Initiating and programming
wilderness/back country experiences, group
dynamics and outdoor living skills. A ten-day
outing is required immediately upon completion
of the semester. Prerequisite: RC262.

RC367 National Parks, National
Monuments and National Culture
(3,0)
3
This course will focus on the historical
development of national parks and the affiliated
National Land Ethic. Included in the presentation
will be a study of the social, cultural, aesthetic
and economic history which fostered the
development of a national attitude that favored
the "national park" concept. The course will also
emphasize the emergence of national parks in
this country as a representative of our national
cultural history. The course will trace the
historical development of a land ethic. It will
also trace an emerging aesthetic awareness of
land among people who arrived to this continent

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Central European land ethic will be compared to
the land ethic of Native Americans. Both of these
will be traced through this country’s history and
will serve as a basis for anticipating future land
management trends and issues.
RC370 Recreation for the Elderly
(3,0) Alternate Years
3
Geared to individuals who will be working with
senior citizens in recreation programs, hospitals,
nursing homes and family members. The aging
process will be studied from the perspective that
sound principles will be applied to leading and
programming for this growing segment of our
population. Prerequisites: RC101, RC105 and
200-level recreation electives.

RC375 Commercial Recreation
alternate years 3
(3,0)
An introduction to the scope, characteristics and
management aspects of the commercial
recreation industry. Substantial coverage of
entrepreneurial strategies, economic concepts
applied to commercial recreation, steps for
creating feasibility studies, and operation
management. An in-depth study of specific
commercial recreation programs including travel,
tourism, hospitality, club, and the entertainment
industry will be included with emphasis on present
and future trends and career opportunities.
Prerequisite: RC105 or BA121, AC230, EC202 and
FN245.

will be examined. Prerequisites: ES262 or
RC101 and junior status. Also listed as ES450.

RC481 Professional Development
Seminar
(1,0)
1
Opportunities for students to refine personal and
professional goals and initiate preparation of
resumes and interviewing skills. Career planning
and placement will be emphasized as well as
internship evaluation. Seminar format.
Prerequisite: Senior status required.

RC482 Administration of Recreation
and Leisure Services
4
(4,0)
This course will emphasize organizational
patterns and administration problems encoun­
tered in operating various types of recreation
departments and agencies. Additional content
will include budgeting, fund raising, grant
writing, personnel management and public
relations. Prerequisites: RC105 and junior
standing.

RC492 Internship
2-6
This is a comprehensive practical application of
the student's formal academic preparation.
Prerequisites: Completion of 20 of the 25 hours
of departmental core requirements and junior or
senior standing and instructor permission.

RC496 Selected Research Topics
(1-3,0) 1-3

RC390 Recreation Leader
Apprenticeship
(1,0)
1
Practical experience in learning to teach and lead
various recreation experiences. Students serve
with qualified instructors. Prerequisite: Basic
skills and knowledge of activity and instructor
permission. May be repeated for a total of three
credits.

RC435 Problems and Issues in
Therapeutic Recreation
(3,0)
3
This course will serve as a culminating
educational component for the student majoring
in therapeutic recreation and recreation
management. The course will focus in part on
current problems and issues in therapeutic
recreation and will also have a major emphasis
on developing an original research project.
Prerequisites: RC346, PY210.

RC436 Therapeutic Recreation and
Leisure Science Research
(2,0)
2
This course is the second part of a two-part
research sequence required by therapeutic
recreation and recreation management majors.
This course will focus upon research methodol­
ogy associated with implementing a research
project, collecting data, data analysis and
presentation. Current state, national and global
issues and trends in the recreation field will also
be presented. Prerequisite: RC435.

RC450 Philosophy of Human
Performance and Leisure
(3,0)
3
A study of the origins and development of leisure
behavior, sport, athletics and personal fitness
across cultures. Ethical issues such as violence,
opportunity, exploitation, role models and equity

Student carries out approved project(s) of his/
her own initiative. Prerequisite: junior standing
and instructor permission.

ROBOTICS AND
CONTROL SYSTEMS
Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.

RS280 Robotics Technology
(2,3)
3
Introduction to the field of robotics technology.
Topics include: Robotics applications in the
manufacturing and service industries, classifica­
tion of robot systems, robot anatomy, robot
control systems, robot end effectors, robot
sensors, robot hardware and software, robot cell
design, and sociological, economical and
management issues in robotics. Laboratory
exercises involve programming industrial robots
and robot systems integration using program­
mable logic controllers. Prerequisite: MA140
with a C or better grade and CS101.

RS365 Programmable Logic
Controllers
(2,3)
3
An introduction to the use of programmable
logic controllers (PLC). Basic components of the
PLC along with the interface to hydraulic/
pneumatic systems and sensors will be
discussed. Some higher-level functions such as
zone control, master control and sequencers will
also be covered. Written business communica­
tions are an integral part of the course.
Prerequisites: EE210 or both ET110 and EE125.

RS366 Programmable Logic
Controllers
(2,2)
3
An introduction to the use of programmable
logic controllers (PLC). Basic components of the
PLC along with the interface to hydraulic/
pneumatic systems and sensors will be
discussed. Some higher-level functions such as
zone control, master control and sequencers will
also be covered. This course will only be offered
at the regional sites. It is not a communication­
intensive course. Prerequisite: electrical
fundamentals course.

RS385 Robotics Engineering
(2,3)
3
An introduction to the field of robotics
engineering. Topics include classification of
robot systems, robot anatomy, control systems,
end effectors, robot applications, robot sensors,
robot hardware and software, and robot cell
design. A detailed study of the orientation and
configuration coordinate transformations and
forward and inverse kinematics will be included.
Prerequisites: EM220, EG265 or CS105, and
MA243.

RS430 Systems Integration and
Machine Vision
(3,3)
4
A study of the theory and application of sensors
and machine vision in modern manufacturing
systems. Topics will include position senors,
encoders, interface electronics, force and torque
senors, LAN, PLC, electrical noise, machine
vision, lighting techniques, control software,
feature extraction techniques and robot
guidance. Prerequisites: MA144, EG140,
EG265, RS280 or RS385, and one of the
following: EE310, EE305, or (RS365, EE125 and
CS105).

RS435 Automated Manufacturing
Systems
(3,3)
4
A study and analysis of the components of an
automated manufacturing system. Topics
include analysis of flow lines, automated
assembly systems, MRP, materials requirement
planning, production economics and CIM.
Course work will include applications of
manufacturing systems software including
factoring simulation. Laboratory work will focus
on systems integration, advanced programming
of industrial robots, and flow line automation.
Prerequisites: RS385.

RS460 Control Systems
(3,3)
4
An introduction to the analysis and design of
linear feedback control systems. The course will
include a study of system modeling, block
diagrams, system response, stability, steady
state error, bode plots and root locus. Laboratory
exercises will develop a student's ability to
design feedback systems and quantify system
performance. Prerequisites: MA310, EG340,
EM220 and EE210.

RS461 Design of Control Systems
(3,3)
4
This course builds upon the fundamental control
system theory covered in RS460 and introduces
various control system design techniques.
General topics include Bode and root locus
design techniques, controllability and

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�observability, optimal control, state space
design, robust control and digital control system
design. Several classical design techniques such
as phase-lead, phase-lag, deadbeat, pole
placement and PID design are covered.
Prerequisite: RS460.

RS480 Control Systems and Automation
(3,3)
4
Introduction to the analysis of linear feedback
control systems. Analysis of electrical,
mechanical and electro-mechanical systems.
Study of system stability and output response.
Topics in automation include: analysis of
automated flow lines, automated assembly
systems and group technology. Laboratory work
in control systems will focus on the study of
system stability and response using position and
velocity feedback servo controlled systems.
Laboratory work in automation includes:
programming of industrial robots, systems
integration projects and manufacturing software
applications. Prerequisites: RS280, MA143 with
a grade of Cor better, MT225, and ET175.
EG265 for manufacturing students only.

SA105 Development of Reading
Abilities
(1,1)
1

Lectures, discussion, activities and labs provide
students with the information and experiences
needed to develop reading-rate flexibility,
vocabulary skills, critical reading/thinking skills
for reading in the context areas, and concentra­
tion and memory improvement. Labs are
individualized to fit each student’s needs, as
determined by a reading test given at the
beginning of the semester.

SA106 Advanced College and
Professional Reading
3
(3,1)
Emphasis will be placed on practical application
of critical reading and learning strategies toward
advanced college textbook and professional
material. Students will research, analyze and
evaluate relevant topics to enhance knowledge
within individually declared majors. A variety of
techniques will be used to improve reading rates,
comprehension and specialized vocabulary.
Prerequisite: satisfactory completion of SA090
or ACT reading score of 19.

STUDENT SERVICES

SA125 Career Planning and Decision

Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.

Making
(0,1.5) 1
Expanding awareness of personal strength and
career options, this course will help students
make realistic decisions relating to planning and
implementation of academic and life career
goals. Follows a student self-directed framework
utilizing video-tapes and career/self-exploration
to complete assignments. Prerequisites: student
must be fully admitted for enrollment at LSSU
and currently enrolled in six (6) credits.

SA090 College Reading Skills
(2,2)
3
A combination of lectures, activities and labs
provide information and experiences needed to
help eliminate inefficient reading habits and
'evelop better reading skills. Emphasis is placed
\ reading/study strategies, comprehension,
iding rate/flexibility, vocabulary, and
ncentration and memory improvement. Labs
e individualized to accommodate the student’s
ieeds based on assessment tests. This course
is required of those students who score below
the reading proficiency level on the ACT or
college placement test.

SA091 Developmental Reading II
(2,2)
3
This course is a sequel to SA090 for those
students who need additional work to meet the
minimal reading proficiency requirement.
Greater emphasis will be given to the application
and practice of critical reading/thinking skills,
textbook reading strategies, vocabulary in the
disciplines and comprehension. Individualized
labs will be based on personal needs. Prerequi­
site: SA090.

SA100 University Success Strategies
(1,0)
1
Based on assessment of student inventories,
students are provided the opportunity to improve
their study skills, methods of time management,
modes of memorization, note-taking techniques,
and university examination preparation.
Emphasis is placed on making the transition to
university life by focusing on various academic
strategies and exposing students to basic
information on LSSU programs, policies and
procedures.

SA150 Personal Growth Seminar
(0,1.5) 1
A seminar to help students make the transition to
university life, communicate effectively on an
interpersonal level, strengthen self-concept and
build positive relationships. Course content
addresses the personal, social, educational and
vocational aspects of individual development.

SA205 Group Interactions
3
(3,0)
This course is designed for the first-year resident
advisors to develop a better understanding of
self and others, particularly in regard to group
responsibilities. There will be a three-day pre­
fall orientation program. Group activities will be
aimed at developing cohesiveness. Curriculum
will increase awareness of group processes and
interaction skills including: Leadership, referral,
conflict resolution, assertiveness, crisis
intervention, programming, empathy and active
listening. Prerequisite: For first-year resident
advisors only.

SPEECH
Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.

SD101 Fundamentals of Speech
Communication
(3,0)
3

dyadic, small group, and public speaking
situations. Application will be in perceptual
analysis, dyadic encounters, small group
problem-solving and discussion, and public
speaking situations.

SD161 Problems in Speech/Drama
(1-3,0) 1-3
Practical problems in speech or theatre.
Requires participation in forensics, debate,
Reader's Theatre or theatre. May be repeated for
a maximum of three credits. Prerequisite: SD101.

SD201 Small Group Communication
(3,0)
3
Analysis of verbal communication in small
groups as related to information processing,
problem solving, agenda establishment, decision
making and policy formation. Prerequisite:
SD101.

SD210 Business and Professional
Speaking
(3,0)
3
An introduction to basic skills, principles and
contexts of communication in business and
professional settings. Application will be in
presentational, team-building and interviewing
skills. Prerequisite: SD101.

SD211 Advanced Public Speaking
(3,0)
3
A grounding in upper-level public address with
an emphasis on both informative and persuasive
strategies. It will be taught using a combination
of lecture, discussion, video analysis and
critiques, and speeches. Prerequisite: SD101.

SD225 Interpersonal Communication
3
(3,0)
An introduction to interpersonal communication
theory, with a focus on improved understanding
of relationships and an improved ability to
communicate more effectively with a variety of
people. Prerequisite: SD101.

SD251 History of Drama &amp; Theatre I
(3,0)
3
The study of the historical and esthetic drama
and theatre from the Greek period to the
European Renaissance. Counts as humanities
credit for general education requirement.
Prerequisite: EN110.

SD252 History of Drama &amp; Theatre II
(3,0)
3
The study of the historical and esthetic drama
and theatre from the Renaissance to current
theatre and drama. Counts as humanities credit
for general education requirement. Prerequisite:
EN110.

SD302 Argumentation and Advocacy
(3,0)
3
Provides a practical grounding in the methods of
public debate. Students are familiarized with
theoretical frameworks for testing propositions
through direct clash of evidence and arguments.
The emphasis is on practical experience gained
through experiences in oral argument.
Prerequisite: SD101.

A study of communication theory as it relates to
the oral sender and receiver in interpersonal,

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�SD307 Classical/Contemporary
Rhetoric
(3,0)
3
A study of the development of rhetoric beginning
with the Greeks and continuing to the present.
An emphasis will be placed on the influences of
past rhetoric to current theory. Prerequisite:
SD101.
SD308 Communication Theory
(3,0)
3
A study of the sources, dimensions and
applications of contemporary communication
theory, including the impact of mass communi­
cation in modern society. Prerequisite: SD101.
SD309 Speech and Drama Produc­
tions
(3,0)
3
Practical problems in the development and
production of dramatic works, forensics
workshops, tournaments and festivals.
Prerequisite: SD101 and permission of
instructor.
SD320 Public Relations
(4,0)
4
Public relations theory and practice will form the
two emphases of the course. Theory will be
explored and discussed as foundation for the
application of public relations concepts and
strategies. Students will be responsible for
working with organizations in order to develop
realistic PR campaigns which reflect the
awareness of the significant structures and
responsibilities involved in a professional
approach to public relations. Prerequisite: SD101.
SD325 Organizational Communication
(3,0)
3
Focus on oral communication as it impacts on
and permits coordination among people and thus
allows for organized behavior. Focus on
business and organizational contexts for
interpersonal transactions. Participant
involvement in simulation designed to generate
insights into the elements involved in coordi­
nated and competitive organizational communi­
cation. Selected topics for theory and practice:
Interpersonal transactions, communication rules,
conflict management, negotiations, trust, power
and influence. Prerequisite: SD101.

emphasizes human groups, institutions, social
change and social forces.
SO102 Social Problems
(4,0)
4
An introductory course providing data and
theory for a variety of contemporary social
problems such as poverty, unemployment,
teenage pregnancy, inequality, housing
shortages, violence and pollution.
SO103 Cultural Diversity
(3,0)
3
This course introduces the student to racial,
ethnic, gender and social class variation within
the United States and the global community to
enable the student to better understand, live
with, and appreciate diversity.
S0113 Sociology of the American
Family
(3,0)
3
A study of the development and change of the
American family since 1890. This study will
explore the impact of urbanization, industrializa­
tion, increased mobility, extended education and
the changing status of women on the American
family.
SO202 Social Research Methods
(3,0)
3
Introduction to basic methods of social research.
(Also listed as SW202.)
S0213 Introduction to Anthropology
(3,0)
3
A study of the evolution of humankind and the
evolution and development of culture and
society. Prerequisite: One introductory sociology
course.
S0214 Criminology
(3,0)
3
A study of the nature and causes of crime and
the results of various attempts to reduce crime.

structures upon behavior and the process by
which people create social structures: explains
symbolic interactionist theory: and introduces
qualitative research methods which are applied
in a field study conducted by the student.
Prerequisite: S0101.
S0242 Sociology of Sex
(3,0)
3
Socio-psychological study of the impact of
human sexuality upon human behavior.
S0299 Inuit Art and Culture
(3,0)
3
An examination of Inuit art and culture in the
prehistoric, historic and contemporary periods.
SO302 Statistics for Social Science
(4,0)
4
The social foundation of statistical inference is
discussed and elementary statistical concepts
are introduced through numerical problems: Z
scores, t-test, chi square, correlation, ANOVA,
etc. Prerequisite: MA086 or equivalent/
satisfactory score on ACT or Placement Exam.
SO303 Contemporary Sociological
Theory
3
(3,0)
Comparison and assessment of the models and
concepts used today by sociologists to explain
human behavior. Prerequisite: S0101.S0304.
SO304 Development of Sociological
Theory
(3,0)
3
A critical analysis of the contributions to
sociological theory by Comte, Spencer, Marx,
Durkheim, Pareto, Weber and others.
SO308 The Failure of Liberalism
(3,0)
3
A study of the impact of liberalism on issues
such as education, poverty and crime. The
course will focus on the United States.

SD416 Communication in Leadership
(3,0)
3
An advanced application of theory from the
speech communication field to issues in
organizational leadership. Leadership theory is
surveyed from the speech communication
perspective, with an eye toward building
applicable skills. Particular emphasis is laid
upon cultivating the ability to continue the
process following the conclusion of the course.
Prerequisite: SD101.

50225 Native Cultures of North
America
(3,0)
3
A study of the Native American Indian and Inuit
cultures of North America from earliest times to
the present with emphasis on contrasting
patterns of cultures. Also listed as NA225.

S0313 Work and Organization
(3,0)
3
Development and structure of the workplace:
includes contemporary trends in formal
organization and management styles, changing
career patterns, sources of conflict and some
cross-cultural comparisons. Prerequisite: Junior
standing or three hours of sociology.

50226 Races and Minorities
(3,0)
3
Study of various social and ethnic minorities in
the United States with an emphasis on Black/
White relations. Competition, conflict and
prejudice as they influence social and ethnic
minority group relations. Social movements and
their effects on majority, minority relations.
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.

S0314 Social Change
(3,0)
3
Study of trends in industrial societies, theories
explaining these changes, and the role of social
movements in social change; focusing primarily
on industrialized societies with some discussion
of developing countries. Prerequisite: Junior
standing or three hours of sociology.

SOCIOLOGY
Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.

50227 Population and Ecology
(3,0)
3
Study of the basic issue of the world’s population
increase and distribution in relation to natural
resources, standards of living, political systems,
changes in physical and cultural environments.

S0321 Sociology of Women
(3,0)
3
This analysis of the roles and status of women in
contemporary American society covers social
structure, social psychology and social
movements: also includes some cross-cultural
comparisons.

SOlOl Introduction to Sociology
(3,0)
3
An introduction to the basic concepts of
sociology. Explanation of human behavior which

S0238 Social Psychology
(3,2)
4
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�observability, optimal control, state space
design, robust control and digital control system
design. Several classical design techniques such
as phase-lead, phase-lag, deadbeat, pole
placement and PID design are covered.
Prerequisite: RS460.

RS480 Control Systems and Automation
(3,3)
4
Introduction to the analysis of linear feedback
control systems. Analysis of electrical,
mechanical and electro-mechanical systems.
Study of system stability and output response.
Topics in automation include: analysis of
automated flow lines, automated assembly
systems and group technology. Laboratory work
in control systems will focus on the study of
system stability and response using position and
velocity feedback servo controlled systems.
Laboratory work in automation includes:
programming of industrial robots, systems
integration projects and manufacturing software
applications. Prerequisites: RS280, MA143 with
a grade of Cor better, MT225, and ET175.
EG265 for manufacturing students only.

STUDENT SERVICES
Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.

SA090 College Reading Skills
(2,2)
3
A combination of lectures, activities and labs
provide information and experiences needed to
help eliminate inefficient reading habits and
develop better reading skills. Emphasis is placed
on reading/study strategies, comprehension,
reading rate/flexibility, vocabulary, and
concentration and memory improvement. Labs
are individualized to accommodate the student’s
needs based on assessment tests. This course
is required of those students who score below
the reading proficiency level on the ACT or
college placement test.

SA091 Developmental Reading II
(2,2)
3
This course is a sequel to SA090 for those
students who need additional work to meet the
minimal reading proficiency requirement.
Greater emphasis will be given to the application
and practice of critical reading/thinking skills,
textbook reading strategies, vocabulary in the
disciplines and comprehension. Individualized
labs will be based on personal needs. Prerequi­
site: SA090.

SA100 University Success Strategies
(1,0)
1
Based on assessment of student inventories,
students are provided the opportunity to improve
their study skills, methods of time management,
modes of memorization, note-taking techniques,
and university examination preparation.
Emphasis is placed on making the transition to
university life by focusing on various academic
strategies and exposing students to basic
information on LSSU programs, policies and
procedures.

SA105 Development of Reading
Abilities
(1,1)
1
Lectures, discussion, activities and labs provide
students with the information and experiences
needed to develop reading-rate flexibility,
vocabulary skills, critical reading/thinking skills
for reading in the context areas, and concentra­
tion and memory improvement. Labs are
individualized to fit each student’s needs, as
determined by a reading test given at the
beginning of the semester.

SA106 Advanced College and
Professional Reading
(3,1)
3
Emphasis will be placed on practical application
of critical reading and learning strategies toward
advanced college textbook and professional
material. Students will research, analyze and
evaluate relevant topics to enhance knowledge
within individually declared majors. A variety of
techniques will be used to improve reading rates,
comprehension and specialized vocabulary.
Prerequisite: satisfactory completion of SA090
or ACT reading score of 19.

SA125 Career Planning and Decision
Making
(0,1.5) 1
Expanding awareness of personal strength and
career options, this course will help students
make realistic decisions relating to planning and
implementation of academic and life career
goals. Follows a student self-directed framework
utilizing video-tapes and career/self-exploration
to complete assignments. Prerequisites: student
must be fully admitted for enrollment at LSSU
and currently enrolled in six (6) credits.

SA150 Personal Growth Seminar
(0,1.5) 1
A seminar to help students make the transition to
university life, communicate effectively on an
interpersonal level, strengthen self-concept and
build positive relationships. Course content
addresses the personal, social, educational and
vocational aspects of individual development.

SA205 Group Interactions
3
(3,0)
This course is designed for the first-year resident
advisors to develop a better understanding of
self and others, particularly in regard to group
responsibilities. There will be a three-day pre­
fall orientation program. Group activities will be
aimed at developing cohesiveness. Curriculum
will increase awareness of group processes and
interaction skills including: Leadership, referral,
conflict resolution, assertiveness, crisis
intervention, programming, empathy and active
listening. Prerequisite: For first-year resident
advisors only.

SPEECH
Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.

SD101 Fundamentals of Speech
Communication
(3,0)
3

dyadic, small group, and public speaking
situations. Application will be in perceptual
analysis, dyadic encounters, small group
problem-solving and discussion, and public
speaking situations.

SD161 Problems in Speech/Drama
(1-3,0) 1-3
Practical problems in speech or theatre.
Requires participation in forensics, debate,
Reader’s Theatre or theatre. May be repeated for
a maximum of three credits. Prerequisite: SD101.

SD201 Small Group Communication
(3,0)
3
Analysis of verbal communication in small
groups as related to information processing,
problem solving, agenda establishment, decision
making and policy formation. Prerequisite:
SD101.

SD210 Business and Professional
Speaking
(3,0)
3
An introduction to basic skills, principles and
contexts of communication in business and
professional settings. Application will be in
presentational, team-building and interviewing
skills. Prerequisite: SD101.

SD211 Advanced Public Speaking
(3,0)
3
A grounding in upper-level public address with
an emphasis on both informative and persuasive
strategies. It will be taught using a combination
of lecture, discussion, video analysis and
critiques, and speeches. Prerequisite: SD101.

SD225 Interpersonal Communication
(3,0)
3
An introduction to interpersonal communication
theory, with a focus on improved understanding
of relationships and an improved ability to
communicate more effectively with a variety of
people. Prerequisite: SD101.

SD251 History of Drama &amp; Theatre I
(3,0)
3
The study of the historical and esthetic drama
and theatre from the Greek period to the
European Renaissance. Counts as humanities
credit for general education requirement.
Prerequisite: EN110.

SD252 History of Drama &amp; Theatre II
(3,0)
3
The study of the historical and esthetic drama
and theatre from the Renaissance to current
theatre and drama. Counts as humanities credit
for general education requirement. Prerequisite:
EN110.

SD302 Argumentation and Advocacy
(3,0)
3
Provides a practical grounding in the methods of
public debate. Students are familiarized with
theoretical frameworks for testing propositions
through direct clash of evidence and arguments.
The emphasis is on practical experience gained
through experiences in oral argument.
Prerequisite: SD101,

A study of communication theory as it relates to
the oral sender and receiver in interpersonal,

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�SD307 Classical/Contemporary
Rhetoric
(3,0)
3
A study of the development of rhetoric beginning
with the Greeks and continuing to the present.
An emphasis will be placed on the influences of
past rhetoric to current theory. Prerequisite:
SD101.
SD308 Communication Theory
(3,0)
3
A study of the sources, dimensions and
applications of contemporary communication
theory, including the impact of mass communi­
cation in modern society. Prerequisite: SD101.
SD309 Speech and Drama Produc­
tions
(3,0)
3
Practical problems in the development and
production of dramatic works, forensics
workshops, tournaments and festivals.
Prerequisite: SD101 and permission of
instructor.
SD320 Public Relations
(4.0)
4
Public relations theory and practice will form the
two emphases of the course. Theory will be
explored and discussed as foundation for the
application of public relations concepts and
strategies. Students will be responsible for
working with organizations in order to develop
realistic PR campaigns which reflect the
awareness of the significant structures and
responsibilities involved in a professional
approach to public relations. Prerequisite: SD101.
SD325 Organizational Communication
(3.0)
3
Focus on oral communication as it impacts on
and permits coordination among people and thus
allows for organized behavior. Focus on
business and organizational contexts for
interpersonal transactions. Participant
involvement in simulation designed to generate
insights into the elements involved in coordi­
nated and competitive organizational communi­
cation. Selected topics for theory and practice:
Interpersonal transactions, communication rules,
conflict management, negotiations, trust, power
and influence. Prerequisite: SD101.

emphasizes human groups, institutions, social
change and social forces.
SO102 Social Problems
(4,0)
4
An introductory course providing data and
theory for a variety of contemporary social
problems such as poverty, unemployment,
teenage pregnancy, inequality, housing
shortages, violence and pollution.
SO103 Cultural Diversity
(3,0)
3
This course introduces the student to racial,
ethnic, gender and social class variation within
the United States and the global community to
enable the student to better understand, live
with, and appreciate diversity.
S0113 Sociology of the American
Family
(3,0)
3
A study of the development and change of the
American family since 1890. This study will
explore the impact of urbanization, industrializa­
tion, increased mobility, extended education and
the changing status of women on the American
family.
SO202 Social Research Methods
(3,0)
3
Introduction to basic methods of social research.
(Also listed as SW202.)
S0213 Introduction to Anthropology
(3,0)
3
A study of the evolution of humankind and the
evolution and development of culture and
society. Prerequisite: One introductory sociology
course.
S0214 Criminology
(3,0)
3
A study of the nature and causes of crime and
the results of various attempts to reduce crime.

structures upon behavior and the process by
which people create social structures; explains
symbolic interactionist theory; and introduces
qualitative research methods which are applied
in a field study conducted by the student.
Prerequisite: S0101.
S0242 Sociology of Sex
(3,0)
3
Socio-psychological study of the impact of
human sexuality upon human behavior.
S0299 Inuit Art and Culture
(3,0)
3
An examination of Inuit art and culture in the
prehistoric, historic and contemporary periods.
SO302 Statistics for Social Science
(4,0)
4
The social foundation of statistical inference is
discussed and elementary statistical concepts
are introduced through numerical problems: Z
scores, t-test, chi square, correlation, ANOVA,
etc. Prerequisite: MA086 or equivalent/
satisfactory score on ACT or Placement Exam.
SO303 Contemporary Sociological
Theory
(3,0)
3
Comparison and assessment of the models and
concepts used today by sociologists to explain
human behavior. Prerequisite: S0101, S0304.
SO304 Development of Sociological
Theory
(3,0)
3
A critical analysis of the contributions to
sociological theory by Comte, Spencer, Marx,
Durkheim, Pareto, Weber and others.
SO308 The Failure of Liberalism
(3,0)
3
A study of the impact of liberalism on issues
such as education, poverty and crime. The
course will focus on the United States.

50225 Native Cultures of North
America
(3,0)
3
A study of the Native American Indian and Inuit
cultures of North America from earliest times to
the present with emphasis on contrasting
patterns of cultures. Also listed as NA225.

S0313 Work and Organization
(3,0)
3
Development and structure of the workplace;
includes contemporary trends in formal
organization and management styles, changing
career patterns, sources of conflict and some
cross-cultural comparisons. Prerequisite: Junior
standing or three hours of sociology.

50226 Races and Minorities
(3,0)
3
Study of various social and ethnic minorities in
the United States with an emphasis on Black/
White relations. Competition, conflict and
prejudice as they influence social and ethnic
minority group relations. Social movements and
their effects on majority, minority relations.
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.

S0314 Social Change
(3,0)
3
Study of trends in industrial societies, theories
explaining these changes, and the role of social
movements in social change; focusing primarily
on industrialized societies with some discussion
of developing countries. Prerequisite: Junior
standing or three hours of sociology.

Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.

50227 Population and Ecology
(3,0)
3
Study of the basic issue of the world’s population
increase and distribution in relation to natural
resources, standards of living, political systems,
changes in physical and cultural environments.

S0321 Sociology of Women
(3,0)
3
This analysis of the roles and status of women in
contemporary American society covers social
structure, social psychology and social
movements; also includes some cross-cultural
comparisons.

SO101 Introduction to Sociology
(3,0)
3
An introduction to the basic concepts of
sociology. Explanation of human behavior which

S0238 Social Psychology
(3,2)
4
This course examines the social nature of
humans, exploring both the influence of social

SD416 Communication in Leadership
(3,0)
3
An advanced application of theory from the
speech communication field to issues in
organizational leadership. Leadership theory is
surveyed from the speech communication
perspective, with an eye toward building
applicable skills. Particular emphasis is laid
upon cultivating the ability to continue the
process following the conclusion of the course.
Prerequisite: SD101.

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�S0325 Social Stratification
(3,0)
3
Class, caste, status, power, general concept of
stratification and consequences of stratification
will be related to social institutions.
S0326 The Sociology of Aging and
the Aged
(3,0)
3
Examines aging and the aged in American
society from the sociological perspective.
S0327 The Sociology of Dying and
Death
(3,0)
3
Sociological examination of dying and death.
S0338 Deviance
(3,0)
3
Analysis of causes and consequences of
deviance and development of deviant subcul­
tures; examination of various societal responses
to control deviance and their effectiveness.
Included are alcoholism, crime, mental illness
and homosexuality among others. Prerequisite:
Junior standing or three hours of sociology and/
or human services. Also listed as SW338.
S0339 Culture and Personality
(3,0)
3
Analysis of the role of culture in shaping
personality using both contemporary industrial
society and also cross-culture material.
Prerequisite: Three hours of sociology or junior
standing.
S0341 Addiction
(3,0)
3
Study of the nature of chemical dependence with
emphasis on individual, social and cultural
variations of drug effects. Relationship of
chemical use to the family system. Comparisons
between chemical and non-chemical dependent
behaviors. Prerequisite: Six hours of sociology.
Also listed as SW341.
S0344 Social Welfare Systems
(3,0)
3
Development of social welfare systems including
changing programs and philosophy and
interrelationships with economic, political and
family institutions; cross-cultural comparisons;
current issues and problems in social welfare.
Prerequisites: Junior standing or three credits in
sociology. Also listed as SW344.
50401 Sociological Research I
(3,0)
3
Working under the guidance of a sociology
faculty member, the student develops and
conducts a sociological research project,
analyzes the data, prepares a written report in
journal format and gives a formal presentation of
the results. Prerequisites: S0202 and S0303.
50402 Sociological Research II
(3,0)
3
In the course, students completing a more
extensive research project will complete and
present the project which they initiated in S0401.
Prerequisites: S0401.

SO405 Seminar: Current Sociologi­
cal Issues
(3,0)
3
Contemporary issues in sociology, to vary from
year to year. Extensive reading, writing, and
discussion expected. Prerequisites: Junior
standing and 12 hours in sociology. This course
may be repeated when content varies.
SO490 Independent Research Topics
in Sociology
(1-4)
1-4
This may take the form of either a research
project or a program of directed reading on a
specific topic. One to four credits over a period
of one or two semesters may be granted
according to the nature of the student’s project.
May be repeated to a total of six credits.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

SPANISH
Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.
SP161 First Year Spanish I
(4,1)
4
Introduction to basic Spanish grammar and
vocabulary, designed to acquaint the student
with the essentials of oral and written Spanish.
SP162 First Year Spanish II
(4,1)
4
Further study of Spanish grammar and
vocabulary; emphasis on oral communication;
reading of various materials in Spanish with the
aim of understanding the meaning, enlarging the
vocabulary and using Spanish for communica­
tion. Prerequisite: SP161 or equivalent.
SP165 Spanish for Public Safety
(4,1)
4
A continuation of SP161, with emphasis on
vocabulary relevant to work in criminal justice.
Prerequisite: SP161 or equivalent.
SP261 Second Year Spanish I
(4,1)
4
Intensive review of grammar and further
vocabulary development. Emphasis on
composition and conversation based on the
reading of Spanish texts and newspapers.
Prerequisite: SP162 or equivalent.
SP262 Second Year Spanish II
(4,1)
4
Conducted as much as possible in Spanish with
the primary aim of dealing fluently with basic
conversation situations. Prerequisite: SP261 or
equivalent.
SP301 Study in Mexico
(12,0)
12
Students admitted by the departmental faculty
will take a variety of classes at an accredited
institution in a Spanish-speaking country.
Students will spend at least 30 hours per week in
class. They will also be required to visit sites for
archaeological, historical and cultural impor­
tance. The students’ work and progress will be
monitored and evaluated by the LSSU academic
department in cooperation with the foreign
institution and LSSU’s Department of Interna-

tional Studies. Prerequisite: permission of
instructor.
SP302 Study in Mexico
(16,0)
16
Students admitted by the departmental faculty
will take a variety of classes in an accredited
institution in a Spanish-speaking country.
Students will spend at least 30 hours per week in
class. They will spend an additional eight hours
in structured activities provided by the school.
They will also be required to visit for archaeo­
logical, historical and cultural importance. The
students’ work and progress will be monitored
and evaluated by the LSSU academic department
in cooperation with the foreign institution and
LSSU’s Department of International Studies.
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
SP305 Spanish Literature in Transla­
tion I
(3,0)
3
From the Medieval period through the works of
Miguel de Cervantes. The course is taught in
English and the readings are in English. This
course counts as humanities credit for general
education requirement.
SP306 Spanish Literature in Transla­
tion II
(3,0)
3
Representative 18th, 19th and 20th century
Spanish works and some representative Latin
American works. The course is taught in English
and the readings are in English. This course
counts as humanities credit for general
education requirement.
SP361 Advanced Spanish I
(4,1)
4
Acquisition of advanced skills in composition,
grammar, reading and conversation, using media
and readings related to the Hispanic world.
Prerequisite: SP262 or equivalent.
SP362 Advanced Spanish II
(4,1)
4
A continuation of SP361. Prerequisite: SP361
or equivalent.
SP365 Directed Study
1-4
(1/4)
Individual or small-group study of Hispanic
topics relevant to the student’s major academic
interest. Prerequisite: SP362. This directed
study course may not be repeated.

SOCIAL WORK
Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.
SW110 Introduction to Social Work
(3,0)
3
A general introduction and overview of the social
work profession including its philosophy, values,
professional roles, current trends and models in
different practice settings (i.e. public welfare,
child and family services, mental health, medical
settings, etc.).

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�SW201 Communication Skills in
Counseling
(2,1)
3

SW338 Deviance
(3,0)
3

TC103 Surveying
(2,4)
3

This course covers the essential elements of
establishing a therapeutic relationship including
active listening skills, empathy and confronta­
tion. Students both explore their potential to be
congruent and authentic as counselors and
demonstrate counseling skills with voluntary,
involuntary and crisis counselors. No prerequi­
site. Also listed as PY201.

Analysis of causes and consequences of
deviance and development of deviant subcul­
tures; examination of various societal responses
to control deviance and their effectiveness,
included are alcoholism, crime, mental illness
and homosexuality among others. Prerequisite:
Junior standing or three hours of sociology and/
or human services or social work. Also listed as
S0338.

Concepts and operation of distance and angular
measurement. Use of transit and level, land
description, traverse, construction and earth
work calculations.

SW202 Social Research Methods
(3,0)
3

SW341 Addiction
(3,0)
3

Introduction to basic methods of social research.
Also listed as S0202.

SW250 Social Work Practicum
(1,9-27) 3-9
This course provides a field placement
opportunity for students to practice skills and
use knowledge gained from courses in skill
minors. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Also listed as HM250.

SW291 Group Counseling
(3,0)
3
This course examines the theory, techniques and
practice of group counseling. Students will
become familiar with basic group process,
theoretical perspectives and their application to
group counseling. Prerequisite: PY201. Also
listed as PY291.

SW301 Alternative Dispute Resolu­
tion and Conflict Management
(3,0)
3
This course explores non-judicial avenues of
dispute or conflict resolution such as negotia­
tion, mediation, arbitration, as well as courtannexed alternative dispute resolution mecha­
nisms. The procedural aspects, key elements,
ethical considerations and practical applications
of alternative dispute resolution are discussed as
part of the dispute resolution landscape. The
course will also include dispute resolution and
conflict management simulations and case
studies. Prerequisite: LA202 or junior standing.
Also listed as LA301.

SW305 Tribal Law and Government
(3,0)
3
A study of tribal law which will explore such
areas as the structure of tribal government; tribal
sovereignty; treaties; civil and criminal court
jurisdiction in Indian country; tribal resources;
tribal economic development; taxation and
regulation; rights of individual Indians; and
various federal laws and court cases concerning
and affecting tribes and their members.
Prerequisites: HS230 and NA230,. Also listed
as LA305/NA305.

SW310 Clinical Practice and Diagnosis
(3,0)
3
Student will learn skills in developing psychoso­
cial history, treatment plans, becoming familiar
with diagnostic criteria and categories, and
appreciating the uses and limitations of various
diagnostic schemes. Prerequisite: Senior
standing. Completion of PY/SW201.

Study of the nature of chemical dependence with
emphasis on individual, social and cultural
variations of drug effects. Relationships of
chemical use to the family system. Comparisons
between chemical and non-chemical dependent
behaviors. Prerequisite: Six hours of sociology.
Also listed as S0341.

SW344 Social Welfare Systems
(3,0)
3
Development of social welfare systems including
changing programs and philosophy and
interrelationships with economic, political, and
family institutions; cross-cultural comparisons;
current issues and problems in social welfare.
Prerequisite: Junior standing or three credits in
sociology. (Also listed as S0344.)

SW391 Family Therapy
3
(3,0)
This course applies a systems framework to the
understanding of family dynamics and
introduces structural perspectives and modalities
for family intervention. Prerequisites: PY101
and junior standing. Also listed as PY391.

SW480 Grantwriting
(3,0)
3
This course gives advanced students experience
in the research, writing and planning skills
involved in preparing grant proposals for human
service problems. Also listed as HM480.

CONSTRUCTION
TECHNOLOGY
Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.

TC101 Construction I
(3,0)
3
An overview and analysis of properties,
processing and applications of conventional
construction materials. Wood, concrete,
masonry, ferrous and nonferrous metals, glass,
plastics and other materials are examined in
detail. The application of building codes as they
pertain to these materials will also be presented.

TC102 Construction II
(3,0)
3
Concepts in construction blueprint reading and
the development of skills in reading construction
drawings. The correlation of building codes and
specifications to the production of working
drawings. Prerequisite: TC101.

TC105 Construction III
(2,2)
3
The study and applications of concrete materials.
The laboratory will consist of material testing
procedures used in the construction industry and
according to ASTM procedures. Prerequisite:

TCI 01.
TC110 Industrial Safety
(2,0)
2
Study of occupational safety, occupational health
and industrial hazard control. Focus on basic
principles, concepts and techniques proven
useful in reducing industrial injuries and
occupational diseases. Prerequisite: None.

TC111 Small Engine Mechanics
(1/2)
2
Practical study of the operation and repair of
small engines.

TC118 Drafting
(2,3)
3
Technical drawings to include instruments,
lettering, geometrical construction, sketching,
multiview projection, sectioning, auxiliary views,
dimensioning, tolerancing, fasteners, design and
working drawings, reproduction and control
drawings, pictorial drawings, intersections,
graphical vector analysis and graphs. Prerequi­
site: none.

TC121 Construction Documents
(4,0)
4
This course involves the study and applications
of contract documents and specifications
currently used in the construction industry.
Prerequisite: None.

TC125 Construction Estimating
(3,2)
4
The determination of material quantities and
construction cost. A construction project will
have quantity surveying techniques and bidding
procedures applied. Prerequisite: TC101.
Corequisite: TC102.

TC132 Construction Sketching and
Drawing
(2,3)
3
Free hand and computer-aided drafting (CAD) of
orthographic and pictorial representations to
include the study and development of architec­
tural working drawing, plan views, elevations,
details and schedules.

TC135 Assembly Drawing
(2,2)
3
The study and development of drawings of
component assemblies. CAD is used to detail
components specific to major areas of
concentrations (mechanical and construction
related).

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�TC140 Outdoor Construction/
Landscaping
(2,3)
3
This course involves the study and application of
the safe use of hand and power tools to
construct outdoor structures and landscaping.
Prerequisites: none.
TC191 Technical Classroom Internship
4
A classroom internship for all associate of
applied science majors. This course may be
repeated for a total of eight credits. Internship
credits may not be applied to other University
programs as electives.
TC192 Technical On-Site Internship
2-6
An on-site internship for all students in the
associate of applied science programs. May be
repeated for a total of 10 credits. Internship
credits may not be applied to other University
programs.
TC210 Graphical Problem Solving
(1,3)
2
An introduction to technical drawing, machine
tool, construction and mathematics using
graphical problem-solving techniques.
Prerequisite: TC118.

TEACHER EDUCATION
Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.
TE150 Reflections on Learning and
Teaching
(3,0)
3
Students will examine their experiences and
assumptions about schooling in order to
understand the multiple roles of teachers,
characteristics of effective teaching practice, and
the roles of school in society. Human develop­
ment (physical, emotional and cognitive) is
studied in terms of teaching and learning.
Fieldwork required.
TE250 Student Diversity and Schools
(3,0)
3
This is a study of the forms of diversity found
among students and how these differences affect
students’ participation in school. History and
philosophy of American schools are also studied
as are the legal responsibilities and rights of
teachers and schools. Students study coopera­
tive learning, questioning techniques, make
school visits and plan and teach a short,
engaging lesson. Fieldwork required. Prerequi­
site: sophomore standing and TE150 or
concurrent enrollment in TE150.
TE301 Learning Theory and Teaching
Practice
4
(3,3)
A study of contemporary theories of human
learning: how they are generated, researched
and applied in teaching practices. Emphasis is
placed on analyzing the advantages and
disadvantages of various approaches to teaching
and learning and the decisions which teachers
make in applying theory to diverse classroom
situations. Includes extensive classroom
observations in K-12 schools. Fieldwork

required. Prerequisite: TE150, TE250 and
admission to teacher education program.
TE330 Reading in the Elementary
Classroom
(3,0)
3
Study of reading as a process of constructing
meaning through dynamic, interaction among
reader, the text, and the context of the reading
situation. Includes objectives, content,
materials, organization and methods of teaching
reading in the elementary school Fieldwork
required. Prerequisites: TE150, TE250 and
admission to the teacher education program.
TE410 Corrective Reading in the
Classroom
(3,0)
3
Study of classroom methods for the diagnosis of
students’ reading strengths and weaknesses.
Planning and implementing corrective and
remedial interventions based on diagnosis.
Fieldwork required. Prerequisites: TE150,
TE250, TE301, TE330 and admission to the
teacher education program.
TE411 Elementary Language Arts and
Methods Across the Curriculum
(3,0)
3
A study of general strategies and methodologies
to facilitate effective learning including the use of
language arts as a vehicle for integrated
curriculum. Classroom management and
organization for productive learning communities
are also studied. Integrated technology
component. Fieldwork required. Prerequisites:
TE150, TE250, TE301, TE330 and admission to
teacher eduction program.
TE420 Math Methods for Elementary
Teachers
2
(2,0)
A study of strategies and methodologies to
facilitate effective mathematics instruction.
Students learn to plan and present mathematics
lessons and units using contemporary methods.
Students use national and state standards and
bench marks in planning instruction and
assessment. Integrated technology component.
Fieldwork required. Prerequisites: TE150,
TE250, TE301 and admission to teacher
education program.
TE421 Science Methods for
Elementary Teachers
(2,0)
2
A study of strategies and methodologies to
facilitate effective science instruction. Students
learn to plan and present science lessons and
units using contemporary methods. Students
use national and state standards and bench­
marks in planning instruction and assessment.
Integrated technology component. Fieldwork
required. Prerequisites: TE150, TE250, TE301
and admission to the teacher education program.
TE422 Social Studies Methods for
Elementary Teachers
(2,0)
2
A study of strategies and methodologies to
facilitate effective social studies instruction.
Students learn to plan and present social studies
lessons and units using contemporary methods.
Students use national and state standards and
benchmarks in planning instruction and
assessment. Integrated technology component.

Fieldwork required. Prerequisites: TE150,
TE250, TE301 and admission to the teacher
education program.
TE430 General Methods for
Secondary Teachers
(3,0)
3
A study of strategies and methodologies to
facilitate learning at the secondary level including
classroom management and organization for
productive learning communities. The multiple
roles of the teacher in the secondary classroom
are examined including participant, colleague,
researcher, reflective practitioner, accountable
professional, counselor and mentor. Integrated
technology component. Fieldwork required.
Prerequisites: TE150, TE250, TE301 and
admission to the teacher education program.
TE431 The Secondary Learner
(3,0)
3
A study of the dilemmas of adolescents as they
affect students in secondary schools. The
course focuses on the special needs and
sensitivities of adolescents and implications for
instruction and classroom management.
Integrated technology component. Fieldwork
required. Prerequisites: TE150, TE250, TE301
and admission to the teacher education program.
TE440 Reading in the Content Area
3
(3,0)
A study of reading methods appropriate to use in
secondary classrooms. Includes formal and
informal assessment procedures for determining
students' abilities and the accompanying
strategies to enhance content area comprehen­
sion and concept development. Students use
national and state standards and benchmarks in
planning instruction and assessment. Integrated
technology component. Fieldwork required.
Prerequisites: TE150, TE250, TE301 and
admission to the teacher education program.
TE441 Content Area Methods for
Secondary Teachers
(3,0)
3
Curriculum, objectives, content, materials,
organization, methods and assessment of core
subject matter to diverse learners. Includes
integrated technology, laboratory and field
experiences. Students use national and state
standards and benchmarks in planning
instruction and assessment. Integrated
technology component. Fieldwork required.
Prerequisite: TE150, TE250, TE301 and
admission to the teacher education program.
TE442 Math Methods for Secondary
Teachers
(3,0)
3
Curriculum, objectives, content, materials,
organization, methods and assessment of
teaching mathematics to diverse secondary
learners. Students use national and state
standards and benchmarks in planning
instruction and assessment. Integrated
technology component. Fieldwork required.
TE443 Science Methods for Secondary
Teachers
(3,0)
3
Curriculum, objectives, content, materials,
organization, methods and assessment of
teaching science to diverse learners. Students
use national and state standards and bench-

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�marks in planning instruction and assessment.
Integrated technology component. Fieldwork
required. Prerequisites: TE150, TE250, TE301
and admission to teacher education program.
TE444 Social Studies Methods for
Secondary Teachers
(3,0)
3
Curriculum, objectives, content, materials,
organization, methods and assessment of
teaching social studies to diverse secondary
learners. Students use national and state
standards and benchmarks in planning
instruction and assessment. Integrated
technology component. Fieldwork required.
Prerequisites: TE150, TE250, TE301 and
admission to teacher education program.
TE445 Teaching Computer Science
(3,0)
3
Techniques, materials and models for computer
science teachers. Classroom and instructional
management. Hardware and software evaluation
and selection. Computer programming,
including a team software development project.
Web pages as an educational resource. Legal,
ethical, social, economic and personal issues.
Prerequisites: CS101 or CS103, and CS201.
TE491 Internship in Teaching
Diverse Learners I
6
Directed and evaluated internship in heteroge­
neous classrooms. Teaching worthwhile content
to students with varied learning needs.
Theoretical and field-based explorations of
common teaching dilemmas. Student will spend
at least 25 clock hours weekly with a teacher in a
school for field teaching experience. Prerequi­
sites: successful completion of baccalaureate
degree and all previous TE courses and field
experiences. Permission and availability of
participating schools. Co-requisites: TE601 and
TE602. May be repeated once.
TE492 Internship in Teaching
Diverse Learners II
6
Continuing internship in heterogeneous
classrooms at selected schools. Increased
emphasis on independent teaching. Maintaining
classroom communities that ensure equitable
access to important knowledge and skills.
Assessing academic and social outcomes.
Student will spend at least 25 clock hours weekly
with a teacher in a school for field teaching
experience. Prerequisites: completion of TE491
and permission and availability of participating
schools. Corequisites: TE603 and TE604. May
be repeated once.
TE601 Professional Roles and
Teaching Practices I
(3,0)
3
Examination of pedagogical roles and practices
in terms of teacher behaviors, learning
communities, school, culture and society.
Review and reform of ones own practice through
use of identification of problems, data analysis
and strategic planning. Prerequisite: baccalaure­
ate degree. Corequisites: TE602 and TE491 for
students enrolled in the certification program.

TE602 Reflection and Inquiry in
Teaching Practice I
(3,0)
3
Qualitative and quantitative research methods on
teaching and learning. Criteria forjudging the
validity and applicability of research-based
knowledge. Framing educational problems
worthy of inquiry. Designing and assessing
studies of teaching practice. Three class contact
hours of lecture, discussion, clinical work.
Prerequisite: TE402. Corequisites: TE491 and
TE601. May be repeated once.
TE603 Professional Roles and
Teaching Practices II
(3,0)
3
A critical examination of the multi-dimensional
aspects of teacher roles, pedagogical ethics,
philosophical applications and influences on
schools and learning communities. Corequisites:
TE604 and TE492 for students enrolled in the
certification program.
TE604 Reflection and Inquiry in
Teaching Practice II
3
(3,0)
Collecting, analyzing and interpreting data on
teaching, learning and education policy —
largely through action research in the classroom.
Dilemmas surrounding research on practice.
Appraising and reporting results of inquiry.
Three class contact hours of lecture, discussion
and clinical. Prerequisites: TE491, TE601 and
TE602. Corequisites: TE492 and TE603. May
be repeated once.

applications of critical thinking to the student’s
discipline. Each school selects a reading
anthology suitable for analysis and discussion by
its majors in order to examine such as current
critical issues, social responsibility, ethics and
cultural diversity from the perspective of the
student's discipline. Continuing the activities of
earlier seminars this course promotes ongoing
participation in community events, application of
academic success skills and writing in the
discipline.
UN104 University Seminar IV:
Professional Seminar
(1,0)
1
Seminar IV - Professional Seminar serves as the
fourth and final in the series and focuses on
introducing the student to their discipline with
special emphasis on interviews with profes­
sional, examinations of career options, and
overviews of the literature and research of their
discipline. This course focuses attention on the
skills and knowledge base of the profession,
features of the work environment, development
of resume and career developing activities.
Activities of earlier seminars continue as
students apply critical thinking skills to the
examination of the current literature of their field,
participate in written and oral presentations, and
hear presentations from working professionals.

UNIVERSITY SEMINAR
UN101 University Seminar I:
Foundations for Success
(1,0)
1
This course focuses on academic skills and
critical thinking, on knowledge of the institution
and the role of higher education, and on personal
skills for living, which together are requisite for
student success and lifelong learning. Seminar I
- Foundations for Success places emphasis on
incorporation into university culture, time
management, use of campus resources, written
and oral presentations, development of critical
thinking skills, and strengthening study skills for
academic success.
UN102 University Seminar II:
Developing Critical Thinking
(1,0)
1
Seminar II - Developing Critical Thinking
continues the goals of Seminar I while placing
emphasis on the application of critical thinking
skills to the academic setting. A reading
anthology is used as the basis for regular
written, and oral communication and a term
research paper. While continuing to apply skills
and techniques used in Seminar I, students
additionally develop cultural literacy and
incorporate greater computer usage, and explore
campus organizations, community events and
community service.
UN103 University Seminar III:
Thinking About the Discipline
(1,0)
1
Seminar III - Thinking about the Discipline
begins a more focused examination of the

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�Board of
Trustees
Lake Superior State University is
governed by an eight-member
Board of Trustees. Appointed by
the governor and confirmed by the
Michigan Senate, these volunteers
serve an eight-year term.
Meetings are open to the public
with times and locations posted by
LSSU.

Mr. Dean Altobelli
Lansing
Term expires: 1/27/OS

Mrs. Meg Brown
Mackinac Island, Second Vice Chair
Term expires: 1/27/06

t

Mr. C. Eugene Chang
Williamsburg
Term expires: 1/27/04

Mrs. Sue Harrison
Pickford
Term expires: 1/27/02

Mr. Devereaux Trepp
Traverse City, Chair
Term expires: 1/27/06

Mr. Gary Wolfram
Hillsdale
Term expires: 1/27/08

Mr. William R. Gregory,
Sault Ste. Marie
First Vice Chair
Term expires: 1/27/02

Mrs. Doris Galvin
Dearborn
Term expires: 1/27/04

Dr. Robert Arbuckle, President
(ex officio member)
Sault Ste. Marie

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�Distinguished Teachers
The Distinguished Teacher Award recognizes excellence in the classroom
and commitment to Lake Superior State University as a whole. Nomina­
tions for the award are submitted by campus faculty, staff and students. A
committee of graduating seniors with the highest grade point averages and
faculty who have previously received the award determine each year's
honoree. The following are recipients of this singular distinction.
1957-58

Raymond Chelberg

1985-86

Robert Money

1963-64

C. Ernest Kemp

1986-87

Rosa Kavanaugh

1971-72

Margaret Howe

1987-88

Dimitri Diliani

1972-73

David Blair

1988-89

David Behmer

1973-74

Gerald Samson

1989-90

Susan Ratwik

1974-75

Thomas Mickewich

1990-91

William Haag

1975-76

Arthur Duwe

1991-92

James Madden

1976-77

Thomas Kelly

1992-93

Sally Childs

1977-78

Larry Schneider

1993-94

Carol Campagna

1978-79

Steven Person

1994-95

Madan Saluja

1979-80

Bernard Arbic

1995-96

Carole Connaughton

1980-81

Edeltraute Vialpando

1996-97

Paul Duesing

1981-82

Timothy Sawyer

1997-98

Gary Johnson

1982-83

Paul Wilson

1998-99

John Erkkila

1983-84

Michael Flynn

1999-2000 Karl J. Sherman

1984-85

Margaret Malmberg

Employee of the Year
Each year, the University community honors one recipient for two awards:
Administrative/Professional Employee of the Year and Educational
Support Personnel Employee of the Year. Nominations are gathered from
the entire campus. The following individuals exemplify the best LSSU
offers to students and the community.

Administrative /
Professional

Educational
Support
Personnel

1990-91

Conrad A. Schmitigal

M. Kathy Person

1991-92

Beverly E. White

Trinda M. Pontus

1992-93

Margaret E. Olson

Jeanne E. Thompson

1993-94

Susan K. Camp

Terri D. Peller

1994-95

Robbin S. Manor

Donna M. Payment

1995-96

Karen Shackleton

Judy V. Jones

1996-97

Cheri Castner

Pauline Killips

1997-98

Roger Greil

Patricia Roe

1998-99

Suzette Olson

Donald S. Jones

1999-2000

Kahler Schuemann

Janine Murray

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�Faculty
Allan, Thomas A., Associate
Professor of Biology (1990,1996);
BS 1973, Central Michigan Univer­
sity; MS 1978, Michigan Techno­
logical University; PhD 1984,
University of Maine
Andary, Carol, Associate Professor
and Coordinator of Legal Assistant
Studies (1984,1993); BS 1977,
Western Michigan University; JD
1980, Wayne State University
Anleitner, Donna, Assistant
Professor of Nursing (1985); BSN
1971, Indiana State University;
MSN 1976, Northern Illinois State
University

Cornell College; MS 1967, Univer­
sity of Iowa; PhD 1973, University
of New Mexico
Buster, Donald, Associate Profes­
sor of Finance (2000)
Campagna, Carol A., Associate
Professor of Nursing (1984); BSN
1964, D'Youville College; MSN
1969, University of Colorado
Carroll, Matthew, Assistant
Professor of Mechanical Engineer­
ing (2000); MS 1982; PhD 1986,
University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign; Graduate Diploma
1991, Universiti Malaya

Babiuk, Gary E., Assistant Profes­
sor of Teacher Education (2000); BA
1971, Royal Military College; MEd
1987, University of Alberta

Castner, David G., Associate
Professor of Counseling and Chair
of Counseling Center (1978,1979,
1993); BS 1972, MS 1974, University
of Wisconsin-Stout

Back, Richard C., Assistant Profes­
sor of Biology and Co-Director of
the Aquatic Research Lab (1996);
BS 1982, Syracuse University; MS
1985, Clemson University; PhD
1993, University of WisconsinMilwaukee

Childs, Sally A., Professor and
Chair of the Department of Recre­
ation Studies and Exercise Science
(1981,1987,1994); BS 1971, Eastern
Michigan University; MS 1978,
Northern Michigan University;
PhD 1986, Ohio State University

Baumann, David, Associate
Professor Engineering and Tech­
nology; BS 1987, MS 1988, MS 1993,
PhD 1992, University of WisconsinMadison

Conboy, Richard T., Professor of
Political Science (1988,1993,1994,
1997); BA 1967, MPA 1969, Univer­
sity of Dayton; PhD 1984, The
American University

Beckon, Susan E., Assistant
Professor of Business and Econom­
ics (1996); BA 1985, MBA 1996,
Michigan State University

Crandall, Richard C., Professor of
Sociology (1969,1987); BS 1967,
MA 1969, Central Michigan Uni­
versity; PhD 1974, University of
Michigan

Boger, Thomas, Associate Profes­
sor of Computer Science and Chair
of School of Mathematics and
Computer Science(1981,1991); BS
1973, MS 1974, Michigan State
University
Boniferro, Eileen J., Native Ameri­
can Advisor and Instructor (1997);
BA 1989, Algoma University
College; MA 1994, University of
Guelph
Brown, Lewis M., Professor and
Chair of Department of Geology
and Physics (1979,1989); BA 1965,

Cullen, John C., Professor of
Spanish and English (1967,1985);
BA 1963, MA 1965, Michigan State
University; PhD 1973,
Interamerican University
Delaney-Lehman, Maureen,
Associate Professor and Librarian
(1989,1992); BM 1975, Western
Michigan University; MS 1980,
Michigan State University; MLS
1988, University of Kentucky
Denger, George, Assistant Profes­
sor of Speech (1995); BS 1980, MA

1986, Eastern Michigan University;
PhD 1997, Wayne State University
Devaprasad, James, Associate
Professor and Chair of Department
of Manufacturing Engineering
Technology (1986,1991,1994,
1996); BS 1983, University of
Madras, India; MS 1986, University
of New Mexico
Dobbertin, Gerald, Assistant
Professor of Sociology (1972,1982);
BS 1967, Wayne State University;
MA 1973, Central Michigan Uni­
versity; PhD 1981, Michigan State
University
Dobbertin, Leslie, Professor and
Chair of the School of Social
Sciences (1974,1982,1991,1999);
BA 1965, Central Michigan Univer­
sity; MA 1972, Iowa State Univer­
sity; PhD 1989, Michigan State
University
Dorrity, Daniel T., Professor of
History and Chair of the School of
Humanities and History (1970,
1990,1994); BA 1966, MA 1967,
Wayne State University; PhD 1973,
University of Michigan
Doughty, Amie A.; Assistant
Professor of English (2000); BA
1992, Ripon College; MA 1994,
Indiana State University
Doyle, Michal, Associate Professor
of Botany (2000)
Duesing, Paul R., Associate
Professor and Coordinator of
Cooperative Education (1984,1990,
1994); BSME 1971, MSME 1973,
University of Michigan. Licensed
professional engineer for Michigan
and Ohio
Duesing, Sherilyn R., Assistant
Professor of Mathematics (1994);
AS 1971, North Central Michigan
College; BS 1976, Central Michigan
University; MS 1998, Northern
Michigan University
Engel, Manfred, Instructor of
Geology (1990, 2000); Dipl.Ing.
1964, Technical University
Clausthal (Germany)

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�Erkkila, John, Professor of Eco­
nomics (1990,1996,1999,2000); BS
1970, Lake Superior State College;
MA1971, University of Windsor;
PhD 1988, University of Western
Ontario

Gerrish, Steven J., Assistant
Professor of Applied Science in
Engineering (1981,1988,1997); BS
1978, Lake Superior State College;
MA 1981, Michigan State University

Evans, Barbara I., Associate
Professor and Chair of Department
of Biology (1994,1997); BS 1980,
University of Ottawa, Canada; PhD
1986, University of Kansas

Gordier, Paige H., Associate
Professor (1993,1996); BS 1988,
Lake Superior State University;
MA 1989, PhD 1992, Sam Houston
State University

Fabbri, Anthony J., Associate
Professor of Mathematics (1996);
BS 1965, MS 1967, Indiana State
University; EdD 1995, University
of Louisville

Gutowska, Janina, Assistant
Professor of Mathematics (1988);
MS 1966, University of Lodz,
Poland

Hutchins, Ronald S., Assistant
Professor of Nursing (1997); ADN
1977, BSN 1978, Lake Superior
State University; MSN 1995,
Northern Michigan University

Gutowski, Mieczyslaw, Associate
Professor of Mathematics (1984,
1990); MS 1965, University of Lodz,
Poland; PhD 1973, University of
Gdansk, Poland

Jaroma, John H., Assistant Profes­
sor of Mathematics (2000); BS 1980
Providence College; MA 1988,
University of Rhode Island; PhD
1993, University of Rhode Island

Haag, William, Professor of
Chemistry (1984,1994); BS 1961,
Loras College; MS 1965, PhD 1971,
University of Nebraska

Johnson, Gary R., Professor of
Political Science and Editor, Politics
&amp; Life Science (1978,1990); BA 1972,
Augustana College; MA 1975, PhD
1979, University of Cincinnati

Field, J, Assistant Professor of
Marketing (2000); BS 1989, MBA
1991, Nicholls State University
Fields, Polly Stevens, Associate
Professor of English (1995,1998);
BA 1978, Vanderbilt University;
MA 1989, University of Missis­
sippi; PhD 1992, Louisiana State
University
Filek, Valerie, Assistant Professor
of Marketing (1999); Bachelor of
Commerce 1980, MBA 1994, McGill
University
Foley, Elizabeth A., Assistant
Professor of Criminal Justice and
Coordinator of Corrections (1981,
1987); BA 1969, Madonna College;
MA 1982, Northern Michigan
University
Gadzinski, Eric, Associate Profes­
sor of English and Chair of the
School of English and Speech
(1995,1998); BA 1977, Lafayette
College; MA 1990, PhD 1995,
Temple University

Hanson, Margaret R., Assistant
Professor of Nursing (1995); BSN
1974, Madonna College; MS 1979,
University of Michigan
Harger, Bruce T., Professor of
Economics (1967,1985,1996); BA
1966, MA 1967, PhD 1991, Michi­
gan State University
Hayward, Pamela A., Associate
Professor of Speech (1995, 2000);
BA 1981, Northeastern Illinois
University; MA 1990, University of
Illinois

Gaertner, Georgegeen P., Associate
Professor of English and Coordina­
tor of Writing in the Disciplines
(1965,1974); BA 1959, Michigan
State University; MA 1963, Univer­
sity of Michigan

Heyns, Terry L., Professor of Fire
Science (1989,1994); AB 1965, Saint
Louis University; MA 1967, Univer­
sity of Kansas; PhD 1989, Kansas
State University; National certifica­
tion as a fire service instructor,
Professional Fire Service Qualifica­
tions Board; Certified fire instruc­
tor in Michigan, Virginia and
Kansas

Gardiner, R. Lee, Associate Profes­
sor of Exercise Science (1988,1992,
1997); BS 1979, Grand Valley State
University; MS 1988, Northern
Michigan University; PhD 1997,
University of Wisconsin-Madison

Hines, Virginia, Assistant Profes­
sor of Teacher Education (1998);
BPh 1976, Thomas Jefferson
College; MA 1991, Salem-Teikyo
University; EdD 1994, West Vir­
ginia University

Hronek, Beth, Assistant Professor
and Librarian (1994,1999); BM
1983, University of Iowa; MM 1985,
University of Tennessee; MLS 1990,
University of Iowa
Hudson, John S., Associate Profes­
sor of Accounting (1970,1986); BA
1963, MA 1965, Michigan State
University; MBA 1967, Western
Michigan University

Jones, Charles W., Professor of
Chemistry and Faculty Athletics
Representative (1970,1981); AB
1954, Western State College of
Colorado; MS 1957, PhD 1973,
Oklahoma State University
Jones, Philip, Assistant Professor
of Criminal Justice (1998); BS 1979,
University of New Brunswick; MA
1992, San Houston State University
June, Mary M., Assistant Professor
and Librarian (1988,1993); BA
1978, MLS 1980, University of
Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Kabke, Lynn, Assistant Professor
of Nursing (1991); BSN 1989, Lake
Superior State University; MSN
1994, Northern Michigan Univer­
sity
Keller, Barbara, Assistant Profes­
sor of Chemistry (1999); BS 1977,
BS 1978, BS 1986, Idaho State
University; PhD 1995, Montana
State University
Kelso, Paul R., Associate Professor
of Geology (1993,1997); BS 1986,
Lake Superior State College- MA
1990, PhD 1993, University of
Minnesota

Lake Superior State University *1-888-800-LSSU • 335

�King, Brian C., Instructor of
Geology (1995); BS 1980, University
of Dayton; MS 1984, University of
Kentucky
Kirk, Christopher, Instructor and
Athletic Trainer (1997); BS 1995,
Indiana State University; MS 1997,
Miami University-Oxford Ohio
Kirkpatrick, Nancy, Assistant
Professor of Biology (1995); BS
1972, Miami University; MS 1979,
PhD 1993, Miami University
Land, Roger J., Assistant Professor
of Criminal Justice and Fire Science
(1996); BS 1972, Brigham Young
University; MS 1974, University of
Utah
Lehman, John W., Professor of
Chemistry (1966,1982); BS 1960,
McPherson College; PhD 1969,
University of Colorado
Lundin, Jean M., Associate Profes­
sor of Management, Marketing and
Finance (1991); BS 1975, University
of Wisconsin-Parkside; MBA 1977,
Roosevelt University; PhD 1988,
Southwest University.
Madden, James, Professor of
Criminal Justice and Chair of the
School of Criminal Justice and Fire
Science (1984,1989,1999); BA 1971,
William Carey College; MS 1975,
University of Southern Mississippi
Madl, John T., Associate Professor
of Mechanical Engineering (1967,
1981); BSME 1965, MSME 1967,
Michigan Technological University
Marinoni, Ann B., Professor of
Business (1976,1980,1993); BA
1975, Lake Superior State Univer­
sity; MS 1977, Central Michigan
University; PhD 1992, Michigan
State University
Marsh, Robert J., Assistant Profes­
sor of Business (1996,1998); BA
and BS 1977, University of Califor­
nia - Santa Barbara; MBA 1991,
Lake Superior State University;
PhD 1999, Michigan State University
McDonald, David M., Professor
and Chair of Department of
Engineering Technology and
General Engineering (1973,1986,

1994,1995); BSEE 1969, MSEE 1971,
Michigan Technological University
McLeod, Vicki A., Assistant
Professor of Nursing (1997); LPN
1973, Ferris State University; RN
1977, St. Luke's School of Nursing;
BN 1982, Northern Michigan; MN
1990, Northern Michigan; MSW
1998, Michigan State University
McPherson, Debra, Assistant
Professor of Recreation Studies,
Director of Elderhostel and Lake
Superior Elders (1976,1983); BS
1974, MS 1982, Northern Michigan
University
Meehan, Mary Jo, Assistant
Professor and Counselor (1983,
1987); BS 1977, MA 1981, Northern
Michigan University
Merkel, Dennis, Associate Profes­
sor of Biology (1988,1993); BS 1977,
MS 1983, State University of New
York-Syracuse; PhD 1988, Michigan
State University.
Mickewich, Thomas, Professor of
Mathematics (1967,1988); BA 1964,
MA 1967, University of Maine
Miller, Cary, Assistant Professor of
Native American Studies (1997);
BA 1993, University of Iowa; MA
1995, University of North CarolinaChapel Hill
Money, Robert M., Professor of
History (1969,1976,1993); AB 1953,
Northern Michigan University; MA
1958, University of Michigan
Montis, Kristine K., Assistant
Professor of Teacher Education
(1997); BS 1977, University of
Oklahoma; MA 1988, Western New
Mexico University; PhD 1997,
University of Oklahoma
Moody, James W. T., Professor of
Plistory (1971,1992); BA 1959,
Greenville College; MA 1960,
Michigan State University
Mugavero, Daniel C., Associate
Professor of Accounting (1976,
1991,1997); BA 1966, MBA 1967,
Michigan State University; CPA
1976, CTP 1992, DABFA 1997
Mullin, C. Randall, Professor of
Physics and Coordinator of the

Planetarium (1969,1986); BS, 1959,
St. Vincent College; PhD 1964,
University of Notre Dame
Myton, David M., Associate
Professor and Chair of the Depart­
ment of Chemistry (1993,1997); BS
1980, George Fox College; MST,
PhD 1991, Portland State University
Neveu, Ruth, Assistant Professor
and Librarian (1984,1988); BA
1977, Lake Superior State College;
MS 1984, University of Michigan
Niemi, Alan D., Assistant Profes­
sor of Electrical Engineering (1986);
BS 1981, Lake Superior State
College; MSEE 1985, Illinois
Institute of Technology
Payment, Donna M., Instructor of
Office Administration (1991,1997);
BS 1990, MBA 1993, Lake Superior
State University
Person, Steven J., Professor of
Biology (1974,1989); BS 1966, MS
1968, Iowa State University; PhD
1976, University of Alaska
Pichot, Marcel, Professor of French
(1989.1992.1999); BA 1967,
Andrews University; MA 1968,
Western Michigan University; PhD
1975, University of Michigan
Pingatore, Diana, Professor of
English and Director of Honors
Program (1988,1992,1999); BA
1977, Lake Superior State College;
MA 1981, PhD 1987, Michigan State
University
Ratwik, Susan H., Professor of
Psychology and Coordinator of the
Center for Social Research (1977,
1990); BA 1969, University of
Minnesota; MS 1975, PhD 1978,
University of Notre Dame
Roese, John H., Associate Profes­
sor of Wildlife Ecology and Man­
agement (1990,1995); BSF 1982,
Stephen F. Austin State University;
MS 1984, PhD 1989, Texas A &amp; M
University; associate certified
biologist
Rynberg, Nina L., Assistant
Professor of Teacher Education
(1992.1995.1999); BS 1969, MA

336 • Lake Superior State University • 1-888-800-LSSU

�1983, Central Michigan University;
Elementary and Secondary Certifi­
cation in Education; Developmen­
tal Education Specialist Certifica­
tion 1995, Appalachian State
University
Saluja, Madan, Professor of
Management (1969,1981); BA I960,
University of Delhi; LLB 1962, BA
1964, MA 1966, Macalester College;
PhD 1977, University of Minnesota
Sawyer, Timothy J., Professor of
Psychology (1976,1989); BA 1972,
Northern Michigan University; MA
1974, PhD 1976, University of
Nevada
Schemm, Evan L., Assistant
Professor of Computer Science
(2000); BS 1996, MS 1988 Michigan
Technological University
Schirer, Thomas., Professor of
Humanities (1984,1987,1993); BA
1973, MA 1976, University of
California; PhD 1983, FriedrichAlexander-University
Schmaltz, Kevin S., Associate
Professor of Mechanical Engineer­
ing and Chair of Mechanical
Engineering (1997); BS 1984,
Virginia Technical University; MS
1992, Tulane University; PhD 1997,
Carnegie Mellon University
Schmitigal, Linda, Assistant
Professor of Business (1989,1990,
1993,1997,1998); BS 1982, Lake
Superior State College; MBE 1990,
MBA 1993, Central Michigan
University
Schoenemann, Shirley, Associate
Professor of Early Childhood
Education, Supervisor of Child
Care Center, and Coordinator of
Early Childhood Education (1983,
1990,1996); BA 1966, Western
Michigan University; MAT 1986,
Oakland University

1979, Wayne State University; AD
1989, Lake Superior State Univer­
sity; ANA Certified Clinical Nurse
in Gerontological Nursing, 1981

sity; BA 1986, Lake Superior State
College; MA 1975, Boston Univer­
sity; MA 1988, Central Michigan
University

Smart, Shirley, Assistant Professor
of Great Lakes Academy; AS 1967,
St. Clair County Community
College; BA 1991, Northern Michi­
gan University; MA 1996, Central
Michigan University

Walworth, Maurice, Assistant
Professor and Chair of Electrical
and Computer Engineering (1991);
BSEE 1981, MSEE 1983, Michigan
Technological University

Snyder, Brian A., Assistant Profes­
sor of Mathematics (2000); BS 1992,
University of California at Santa
Barbara; MS 1994, PhD 1999, Ohio
State University
Stai, Deborah, Associate Professor
of Biology (1991,1995); BS 1974,
Mankato State University; MA
1980, PhD 1989, Union Institute
Suggitt, Randall G., Assistant
Professor of Mathematics (1983,
1988); BS 1976, Lake Superior State
College; MA 1979, University of
Montana
Suneson, Scott, Assistant Professor
of Business (1996); BS 1975, Eastern
Michigan University; BA 1981,
Walsh College; MBA 1993, Lake
Superior State University
Susi, Joseph D. II, Assistant
Professor of Exercise Science and
Athletic Trainer (1992,1998); BA
1988, Ohio Northern University;
MS 1989, Indiana University
Sutton, Trent M., Assistant Profes­
sor of Biology and Co-Director of
the Aquatic Research Lab (1996);
BS 1991, Michigan State University;
MS 1993, Michigan Technological
University; PhD 1997, Virginia
Polytechnic Institute and State
University
Terwilliger, Mark G., Associate
Professor of Computer Science
(1990,1994,1995); BS 1988, Lake
Superior State University; MS 1990,
Michigan State University

Schwiderson, Keith H., Assistant
Professor of Mechanical Engineer­
ing (1977,1985); BS 1976, Lake
Superior State College; MS 1981,
Northern Michigan University

Toffolo, E. Gary, Professor of
Humanities (1970,1990); BS 1958,
Northwestern University; MA
1961, University of Chicago

Shannon, MaryAnne P., Associate
Professor of Nursing (1991); BSN
1975, University of Michigan; MSN

Trouve, Raymond, Assistant
Professor of Psychology (1993,
1996); BS 1955, Seton Hall Univer-

West, Edith A., Assistant Professor
of Nursing (1997); BSN 1984, MSN
1995, Duquesne University
Wilkinson, John S., Professor of
Music and Coordinator of Cultural
Affairs and Fine Arts Academy
(1976,1989); BME 1969, University
of Nebraska; MM 1971, DMA 1974,
University of Michigan
Willey, Robert G., Associate
Professor of Social Work (1995); BA
1963, Southern Illinois University;
MSW 1968, Washington University
Yanni, Stephen R., Assistant
Professor of Therapeutic Recre­
ation (1987,1992); BS 1986, Lake
Superior State College; MS 1988,
Western Illinois University
Zabelka, Richard J., Professor of
Physics (1966,1984); BS 1956,
Michigan Technological University;
MS 1960, University of California
(LA); PhD 1964, Purdue University
Zahui, Marcellin, Assistant
Professor Engineering and Tech­
nology (1999); BS 1989, MS 1991,
The University of Mississippi; PhD
1996, Mississippi State University
Zimmerman, Gregory M., Associ­
ate Professor of Plant Ecology
(1995); BS 1977, Fort Hays State
University; MS 1981, Oklahoma
State University; MS 1983, North
Dakota State University; PhD 1987,
Colorado State University
Zukowski, James, Assistant
Professor of English (1999); BA
1986, Saint Vincent College; MA
1991; PhD 1998, University of
Pittsburgh
Zunoubi, Mohammad R., Assis­
tant Professor of Engineering and
Technology; BS 1989, MS 1991,
University of Mississippi; PhD
1996, Mississippi State University

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�Emeriti Faculty

MA 1958, Central Michigan Uni­
versity.

Anderson, Melvin L., Professor of
Chemistry (1969-1993); BS 1953,
MS 1955, Michigan Technological
University; PhD 1965, Michigan
State University.
Anderson, Roland A., Associate
Professor of Office Administration
(1969-1986); BA 1953, Wisconsin
State University-Whitewater; MA
1961, Northern Colorado University-Greeley.
Behmer, David J., Professor of
Biology (1967-1996); BS 1963,
Wisconsin State College; MS 1965,
PhD 1966, Iowa State University.
Bruce, Russell D., Professor of
Physical Education and Recreation
(1976-1987); BA 1953, Cornell
College; MA 1956, University of
Michigan; PhD 1966, University of
Wisconsin.
Carlson, Arthur F., Associate
Professor of Physics (1947-1970); BS
1935, University of Minnesota,
(deceased)
Castor, William N., Professor of
Political Science (1971-1994); BA
1951, Middlebury College; MA
1952, Columbia University; PhD
1975, University of Denver.
Carlson, Delphine, Associate
Professor of Mathematics (19471969); BA 1934, MA 1938, Univer­
sity of Michigan, (deceased)
Chandra, Puma, Professor of
Microbiology (1967-1994); BS 1949,
MS 1951, Agra University; PhD
1958, Oregon State University.
Chelberg, Raymond R., Professor
of Chemistry (1946-1970); BS 1926,
Gustavus Adolphus College; MS
1931, University of Minnesota,
(deceased)
Cole, Wallace, Associate Professor
of Mathematics (1955-1969); BS
1926, MA 1928, University of
Wisconsin, (deceased)
Cooper, Ronald R., Professor of
Physical Education (1956-1986);
Director of Intercollegiate Athletics
and James Norris Physical Educa­
tion Center (1976-1986); BS 1951,

Curtis, Robert W., Professor of
Engineering Technology (19551986); BSME 1948, Michigan
Technological University; BSEd
1950, Northern Michigan Univer­
sity; MA 1954, University of
Michigan, (deceased)
Dahlman, Marvin, Associate
Professor of Mechanical Engineer­
ing Technology (1952-1985); BS
1947, MS 1952, University of
Minnesota.
Duwe, Arthur E., Professor of
Biological Science (1968-1991); BS
1949, Alma College; MS 1950, PhD
1953, Ohio State University,
(deceased)
Flynn, Michael, Professor of
English (1961-1986); BA 1954,
Central Michigan University; MA
1964, Northern Michigan University.
Francisco, Wayne H., Assistant
Professor of Criminal Justice (19731983); BS 1950, Eastern Michigan
University; MA 1967, MS 1971,
Michigan State University.
Gleason, Gale R., Professor of
Biology and Department Head of
Biology and Chemistry (1965-1986);
BS 1950, Central Michigan Univer­
sity; MS 1951, PhD 1960 Michigan
State University.
Gleason, Gilbert J., Professor of
Biology (1961-1988); BS 1958, MA
1960, Central Michigan University,
(deceased)
Harris, Earle B., Associate Profes­
sor of English (1976-1987); AB 1946,
University of Michigan; BD 1947,
ThM 1964, Princeton Theological
Seminary.
Hatfield, Kenneth G., Instructor of
Geology (1983-1993); BS 1950,
Michigan Technological University.
Howe, Margaret, Associate Profes­
sor of Humanities (1969-1981); AB
1932, Northwestern University;
MA 1965, Northern Michigan
University.
Jemison, Eugene F., Associate
Professor of Humanities (1969-

1986); BA 1946, Washburn Univer­
sity; MFA 1948, Kansas City Art
Institute.
Jennings, Richard P., Professor of
Speech (1970-December 1998); BA
1950, University of Michigan;
Master of Divinity 1953, Virginia
Theological University; MA 1970,
Central Michigan University.
Kelly, Thomas M., Professor of
Sociology (1971-1992): BA 1952, St.
Mary of the Lake University; STL
1956, Gregorian University, Rome;
MA 1964, University of Notre
Dame; MEd 1979, Loyola University.
Kemp, C. Ernest, Associate Profes­
sor of Geology (1944-1980); Dean
Emeritus of Lake Superior State
University; BS 1949, Michigan
Technological University, (de­
ceased)
Knowles, David M., Professor of
Geology (1969-1994); BS 1954, MS
1955, Michigan Technological
University; PhD 1967, Columbia
University.
Knudson, Vemie A., Associate
Professor of Natural Resources
Technology (1971- 1994); BS 1954,
Bethany College; BS 1958, Univer­
sity of Kansas; MS 1959, Fort Hays
State College; PhD 1970, Oklahoma
State University.
Marken, Marzale, Associate
Professor of Engineering Technol­
ogy (1955-1984); BS 1948; MA 1956,
University of Minnesota, (deceased)
Matheson, John M., Professor of
Journalism and Secretary, Board of
Control (1969-1984); BA 1948,
Michigan State University; MA
1965, PhD 1967, Southern Illinois
University.
McCabe, John C. Ill, Professor of
English (1970-1987); PhB 1947,
University of Detroit; MFA 1948,
Fordham University; PhD 1954,
Shakespeare Institute, University
of Birmingham, England.
Poisson, Joseph A., Associate
Professor of Physical Education
(1963-1976); SS 1940, Northern
Michigan University; MA 1957,
University of Michigan.

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�Reilly, Raymond, E., Professor of
Biology and Chemistry, (19661990); BS 1951, MS 1951, MS 1963,
PhD 1970, Michigan State University.

Academic College
Deans

Sampson, Gerald, Professor of
Mathematics (1966-1990); BA 1952,
University of Michigan; MA 1955,
MS 1966, Texas A &amp; M University.

Arts, Letters and Social Sciences:
Blashill, James R., Associate
Professor (1975,1993,1995,1997);
BS 1973, Wayne State University;
MS 1976, Michigan State University.

Sawczak, George J., Assistant
Professor of English (1965-1982);
BA 1952, Alliance; MA 1954, Kent
State University.
Shouldice, Kenneth J., Professor of
Business Administration and
President (1965-1982); BS 1949,
Marquette; MS 1951, Northwest­
ern; PhD 1969, Iowa, (deceased)
Smith, Bernard M., Professor of
Behavioral Science (1966-1980); BA
1947, MA 1949, University of
Louisville; MA 1956, University of
Kentucky; PhD 1960, Iowa, (de­
ceased)
Smith, Bryce E., Professor of
Biology (1970-1995); BS 1952, MA
1957, University of Michigan; PhD
1965, University of Wisconsin.
Stough, Bessie, Associate Professor
of Mathematics (1947-1963); BA
1923, MA 1929, University of
Michigan, (deceased)

Business and Economics: Titus,
Varkey K., Professor (2000); BA
1967, University of Kerala; MA
1975, Washington State University;
Ph.D. 1980, Washington State
University.
Engineering and Mathematics:
Adams, Ray L., Associate Professor
(1986,1993,1994,1997); BS 1975,
MS 1978, Nicholls State University.
Great Lakes Academy: Waisanen,
Melvin L., (1999); AA 1966, Suomi
College; BA 1968, Northern Michi­
gan University; MA 1971, Western
Michigan University; PhD 1987,
University of Nebraska.
Natural and Health Sciences:
acting; Myton, David M., Associate
Professor; BS 1980, George Fox
College; MST, PhD 1991, Portland
State University

Truckey, John, Associate Professor
of Counseling (1966-1986); BS 1958,
MA 1964, Northern Michigan
University.
Vialpando, Edeltraute, Professor
of Foreign Languages (1967-1988);
PhD 1944, Charles University,
Prague, Czechoslovakia.
Ward, Louis R., Professor of
English (1961-1981); BA 1939, MA
1940, University of Colorado; PhD
1959, Purdue University.
Wentz, Elena, Assistant Professor
of Nursing (1971-1993); BA
Simpson College; MSN 1977,
Wayne State University.
Youngs, Stephen P., Professor and
Psychometrist (1947-1968); BS 1930,
Northern Michigan University;
MEd 1941, Colorado, (deceased)

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�Administrative Staff
Aho, David, Systems Analyst
(1999); BS 1986, Central Michigan
University
Aikens, Ann, Financial Aid Officer,
Financial Aid (1988,1999); BS 1988,
Lake Superior State University
Albrough, Katherine A., Accoun­
tant, Business Operations (1989);
BS 1989, MBA 1996, Lake Superior
State University
Alexander, Carol, Executive
Secretary, Student Programs and
Services/Board of Trustees (1978,
1981,1983,1991,1998); Lake
Superior State University (ex-1982),
Northern Michigan University (ex1970)
Anderson, Michele, Director of
Soo Township Daycare (1999); BS
1991, Lake Superior State Univer­
sity
Baars, Dennis, Head Men's and
Women's Cross Country Coach
and Men's and Women's Track
Coach (1996); BS 1992, MS 1996,
Northern Michigan University
Barr, Colleen, Baker, Food Service
(1999)
Barrett, M. Debra, Typist/Clerk,
Health CARE Center (1994); Lake
Superior State University (ex-1990)
Batho, Katherine M., Executive
Secretary, President's Office (1990,
1994.1997); Certificate 1986,
Muskegon Business College; AD
1995, BS 2000, Lake Superior State
University
Bawks, Janet, Data/Account Clerk
I, Norris Administration (1999)
Besteman, Paul A., Assistant
Director of Physical Plant, (1973,
1982.1983.1987.1995.1997); Lake
Superior State College (ex-1973)

1994, BS 1994, Lake Superior State
University
Bullock, Kris L., Head Women's
Basketball Coach/Senior Woman
Administrator (1997,1998); BA
1992, Lake Superior State Univer­
sity; MA 1997, Elmira College
Burdett, F. John, Information
Technology Specialist, Great Lakes
Academy (1996)
Camp, Susan K., Director of
Continuing Education (1977,1988,
1993,1994,1995); BS 1985, Lake
Superior State College; MBA 1992,
Lake Superior State University
Castner, Cheryl L., Textbook
Services Supervisor, Campus
Shoppe (1980); BS, University of
Wisconsin-Stout
Coates, Thomas W., Auxiliary
Marketing Specialist and Facilities
Manager, Norris (1995,1998); BS
1986, Lake Superior State Univer­
sity
Conklin, Lynn, Associate Dean of
Nursing (2000); ADN 1979, Phoe­
nix College; BSN 1985, University
of the State of New York; MSN
1991, University of Nevada, Las
Vegas; DNS 2000, Widener Univer­
sity
Cook, Deb Lv Director of Graphics
(1994); BSA 1989, Kendall College
of Art and Design
Coullard, Jon, Mechanical Lab
Engineer (1996,1997); BS 1990,
Lake Superior State University
Cox, Georgiana M., Accountant,
Business Operations (1979); BS
1979, Lake Superior State College;
MBA 1988, Lake Superior State
University

Bobiwash, Conrad, MICUP
Coordinator (1999); BS 1992, Lake
Superior State University; BEd
1995, Nipissing College University

Cox, Juliana L., Accountant,
Business Operations (1983); BS
1983, Lake Superior State College;
BS 1987, Lake Superior State
University

Borek, Scott G., Head Hockey
Coach (1995,1996); BA 1985,
Dartmouth College

Crawford, William J., Athletic
Director (1988,1993,1996); BS
1970, Western Michigan University

Bottrell, Lisa, Staff Accountant,
Business Operations (1999); AD

Dansdill, J. Phil, Field Placement/
Certification Director (1999); BA

1970, College of the Holy Cross;
MS 1978, MA 1984, Western
Connecticut State University
DePlonty, Stella R., Assistant to
the Provost for Academic Records
(1960,1987,1998)
Devaprasad, Sara, Information
Technology Specialist, Distributed
Computing Services (1996); BS
1990, Seattle Pacific University
Dorrity, Sharon, Administrative
Assistant, Foundation (1998); AD
1987, BS 1987, Lake Superior State
University
Dunbar, Alan, Assistant Hockey
Coach (1998); BS 1998, Lake
Superior State University
DuVall, Mary Jo, Director of Day
Care/Licensing Coordinator,
Continuing Education (1998,1999);
BS 1987, Lake Superior State
College
Engle, Mark W., Head Women's
Volleyball Coach (1995); BS 1974,
Grand Valley State University
Esch, Susan E., Computer Opera­
tor, Administrative Computing
(1998)
Faust, Deborah, Director of
Financial Aid (1979,1990,1994,
1998); AD 1985, Lake Superior State
College; BS 1997, Lake Superior
State University.
Fenlon, Paul T., Director of Career
and Employment Services (1981,
1987,1997); BA 1964, Western
Michigan University
Fitzner, Michael, Assistant Men's
Basketball Coach (1999); BS 1997,
Wayne State University
Fitzpatrick, Susan L., Database
Manager, Alumni Relations (1995,
1999); BS 1987, Lake Superior State
University
Flowers, Judy M., Secretary,
Recreation Studies/Exercise
Science (1995)
Floyd, Kay A., Director of Grants
and Contracts (1990,1994,1997);
AD 1995, Lake Superior State
University

340 • Lake Superior State University • 1-888-800-LSSU

�Forrest, Roy, Equipment Manager,
Athletics (1999)

vancement (1993,1999); BS 1980,
Black Hills State University

Gagliardi, Patrick, Director of
Corporate/Foundation Relations
(1999); BA 1974, Lake Superior
State College

Jenson, Krista, Acting Director of
Student &amp; Residential Life (1999,
2000); BS 1995, Northern Michigan
University; MEd 1998, Grand
Valley State University

Grant, Kristen, Assistant Women's
Basketball Coach (1998); BS 1997,
Oakland University
Gregg, Kathy M., Textbook Assis­
tant, Campus Shoppe (1998)
Greil, Roger W., Aquatic Lab
Manager, Natural and Health
Sciences (1989); AD 1988, Lake
Superior State University

Jerrard, Paul C. Associate Hockey
Coach (1999); BS 1987, Lake
Superior State University
Juda, Kristie M., Administrative
Assistant, Human Resources/
Business and Financial Operations
(1995,1996); BS 1996, Lake Supe­
rior State University

Gustafson, Charles J., Media
Specialist, Audio-Visual (1970); AD
1968, Lake Superior State College

Julian, Holly, Administrative
Assistant, Alumni Relations (1999);
BS 2000, Lake Superior State
University

Haag, Margaret, SI Coordinator,
Great Lakes Academy (1998); BA
1975, Hamline University; BS 1988,
Lake Superior State University; MS
1989, University of Minnesota

Juntunen, Darcy, Coordinator/
Office of Student Accommodations
and Support Services (1997); AD
1980, BS 1980, Lake Superior State
College; MS 1991, DePaul University

Hakala, Barbara, Sales Associate,
Campus Shoppe (1998)
Haupt, Georgiana, Admissions
Officer (2000); BS 1998, Central
Michigan University
Hendrickson, Judy, Services
Coordinator, Upward Bound
(1997); BA 1971, University of
Michigan Ann Arbor and
L'Universite d'Aix-en-Provence
France
Howe, Cheryl, Exercise Science
Laboratory Technician, Recreation
Studies and Exercise Science
(1995); BS 1991, Lake Superior State
University; MS 1994, Ball State
University
Huntz, Daretha M., Supervisor of
Inventory/Accounts Receivable/
Loans, Business Operations (1992);
BS 1990, Lake Superior State
University
Ignatowski, Virginia, International
Studies Research Assistant/English
as Second Language Director
(1999); BA 1995, Lake Superior
State University

Kaunisto, Gen, Typist/Clerk III,
Native American Center (1996,
1997,1998); Lake Superior State
University (ex-1988)
Kelderhouse, Michael, Building
Attendant, Norris Center (1999)
King, Jeff, Electronic/Computer
Lab Engineer (1997); BS 1996, Lake
Superior State University
Knuttila, Peggy, Coordinator of
Payroll (1996); AD 1987, Lake
Superior State University
Larke, Jennifer, Sports Information
Director/Marketing Director
(1999); BS 1994, Lake Superior State
University
Lawson, Troy D., Network Special­
ist, Academic Computing (1997);
BA 1991, Lake Superior State
University
Leach, Angela, Director of Wash­
ington Day Care (1999); BS 2000,
Lake Superior State University
MacPherson, Arlene, Registrar,
(1988,1992,1996,1997,2000); AD
1984, Davenport College of Business

Jastorff, Kari, Executive Secretary,
Executive Vice President and
Provost Office (1997); BSEd 1989,
Black Hills State University

Malmborg, Lila, Director of Public
School Academy Field Operations
(1998); BS 1971, MA 1978, North­
ern Michigan University

Jastorff, Mark A., Associate Vice
President for Institutional Ad-

Manor, Robbin S., Campus
Shoppe Manager (1990); Lansing
Community College (ex-1977)

Mansfield, Leisa A., Assistant
Director of Admissions (1995,
1998); AD 1990, BS 1991, Lake
Superior State University
Mattson, Scott L., Director of
Intramurals/Head Men's &amp;
Women's Tennis Coach (1997); BS,
Lake Superior State University
McAllister, Suzan L., PC Lab
Manager, Distributed Computing
Services (1997); AAS 1983, Michi­
gan Technological University
McCarthy, Jeannette E., Licensed
Practical Nurse, Health CARE
Center (1997); LPN 1968, Lake
Superior State College
McDermott, Martin, Men's Basket­
ball Coach (1996,1997); BBA 1993,
University of North Dakota; MEd
1995, Wayne State College
McDermott, Rachel, Admissions
Officer (1999); BS 1998, Lake
Superior State University
McDonald, Laurie, Secretary,
School of Engineering and Technol­
ogy (1998)
McGahey, Richard, Telephone
Technician, Distributed Computing
Services (1996)
Merkel, Cynthia F., Institutional
Research Analyst (1987,1988,1994,
1998); BA 1979, Syracuse University
Methner, Jamie, Catering Manager,
Food Services (1997)
Metro, Grace M., Hair Stylist, Style
Shop (1979)
Michels, Fredrick A., Professor
and Vice Provost for Information
Technology (1976,1981,1995); BS
1968, University of Wisconsin; MLS
1971, EdD 1976, Western Michigan
University
Middleton, Nancy, Systems
Analyst, Administrative Comput­
ing (1999); BS 1986, Lake Superior
State University
Neve, Nancy A., Administrative
Assistant, Registrar's Office (1998,
1999, 2000); BS 1983, Lake Superior
State College
Newburg, Heather T., Director of
Learning Center (1995); BA 1993,
Buena Vista College; MA1995
Northern Michigan University

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�Newman, Bradley E., Engineering
Assistant, Physical Plant (1995);
AD 1995, Lake Superior State
University
Noreus, Beth M., Regional Site
Director-Escanaba (1995); AD 1992,
Bay de Noc Community College;
BS 1993, MBA 1998, Lake Superior
State University
Olmstead, Wayne R., Budget and
Planning Analyst (1999); BS 1980,
Lake Superior State College; MBA
1991, Lake Superior State University
Olson, Scott A., Network Special­
ist, Distributed Computing Ser­
vices (1985,1990,1992); Lake
Superior State University (ex-1990)
Olson, Suzette M., Special Clerk I,
Student and Residential Life (1988,
1996,1998); AD 1986,1987, Lake
Superior State College
Paquette, Nancy L., Receptionist,
Athletics (1998)
Parry, Robert, Systems Analyst,
Administrative Computing (1999)
Pavloski, Sherri A., Non-Credit
Program Coordinator, Continuing
Education (1988,1997); Mohave
Community College (ex-1987)
Peterman, Jenny L., Director of
Purchasing/Risk Management
(1978,1991,1995,1997); BS 1988,
Lake Superior State University
Peterson, Cindy M., Personnel
Clerk, Human Resources Office
(1999)
Pink, Thomas A., Director of
Public Relations (1989,1993); BA
1984, Lake Superior State Univer­
sity
Pyle, Patricia, Nurse Practitioner
(1996); LPN 1984, Thief River Falls
Area Vocational Tech; ADN 1986,
North Country Community
College; BSN 1992, Weber State
University; MSN 1994, University
of Utah
Reinhardt, Martin, Coordinator of
Seven Generations Grant (2000);
AD 1992, Lansing Community
College; BS 1994, Lake Superior
State University; MA 1998, Central

Michigan University; ABD 2000,
Pennsylvania State University

Center (1989,1997); BS 1994, Lake
Superior State University

Ribant, Michelle M., Science Lab
Technician, Natural and Health
Sciences (1997); BS 1980, Oakland
University

Smith, Kelly L., Regional Site
Director-Alpena (1995); AD 1987,
Mitchell College; BS 1994, MBA
1998, Lake Superior State University

Rose, Fred, Steam Plant Operator,
Physical Plant (1993)

Smith, Scott P., Director of Devel­
opment/Planned Giving (1997,
1999); BS 1986, Saginaw Valley
State University; MM 1990,
Aquinas College

Rye, Colleen M., Buyer, Purchas­
ing (1997); Lansing Community
College (ex-1996)
Rye, George A., Director of Ad­
ministrative Computing (1991,
1999); BS 1968, Lake Superior State
College

Smith, Tom, Director of Food
Service and Manager of Cisler
Student and Conference Center
(1994); AD 1988, Lake Superior
State University

Rynberg, Deborah, Financial Aid
Officer, Financial Aid (1998); AD
1992, Lake Superior State Univer­
sity

Smith, Traci, Admissions Officer
(1999); BS 1999, Lake Superior State
University

Sabatine, Stephanie J., Program
Coordinator, College Day Program
(1995,1996,1997); AD 1995, Lake
Superior State University
Savage, Steve, Production Man­
ager, Food Services (1999)
Schacher, Susan M., Director,
River of History Museum (1990);
BS 1982, MA 1986, PhD 1990,
Michigan State University
Schebel, Ray, Food Service Man­
ager (1988); BS 1994, Lake Superior
State University
Scheelk, Rebecca, Regional Site
Director, Petoskey and Traverse
City (1997,1998); AS 1988, North
Central Michigan College; BS 1998,
Lake Superior State University
Schuemann, Kahler, Director of
Residential and Student Life (1996,
1997); BS 1996, Lake Superior State
University
Shibley, Jeanne M., Administra­
tive Assistant, School of Engineer­
ing and Technology (1998); BS
1982, Northern Michigan Univer­

sity
Shibley, John R., Photographer/
Staff Writer, Public Relations (1991,
1993,1997); Northern Michigan
University (ex-1984)

Soltys, Stephen E., Staff Accoun­
tant, Foundation (1998); BS 1998,
Lake Superior State University
Somsky-Miller, Carolyn, Admis­
sions Officer (1998); BS 1992, Ferris
State University
Starr, Warren W., Director of
Teacher Education (1998); BS 1966,
Youngstown State University; MA
1970, PhD 1974, Michigan State
University
Stephens, Jerry A., Computer
Operations Manager, Administra­
tive Computing (1986,1990,1995);
BS 1986, Lake Superior State
College
Storey, Karen, Office Manager,
Health CARE Center (1997)
Suggitt, Dennis K., Supervisor of
Pro Shop (1995); Ferris State
University (ex-1978)
Swanson, Stacey L., Assistant
Building Manager/Pool Director,
(1998); BS 1997, Lake Superior State
University
Tadgerson, Aaron W., Director of
Native American Center (1995,
1997); BS 1993, Lake Superior State
University
TenEyck, Cheryl, Food Service
Helper I, Food Service (1998)

Smart, Debra L., A.M. Lead
Teacher, Child Development

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�Thompson, William G., Manager
of Ice Arena and Grounds, Physical
Plant (1979,1987,1997,1999)

Officers of
Administration

Manufacturing Engineering
Technology
Mr. James Devaprasad

Weber, Brenda, IATV Technician,
Library (2000); BA 1999, Lake
Superior State University

Arbuckle, Robert Dv President,
(1992); BS 1964, Education, Clarion
State University; MA 1966, PhD
1972, Penn State University

Mathematics and Computer
Science
Mr. Thomas Boger

Weeks, Aaron, Technical Support
Specialist, Distributed Computing
Services (1998)
White, Beverly E., Director of
Human Resources/Affirmative
Action Officer (1976,1990,1994);
BS 1988, MBA 1996, Lake Superior
State University
Whyte, Patricia A., Director of
Housing (1978,1987); BS 1985,
Lake Superior State College
Willobee, Marilyn S., Director of
Business Operations (1998); BS
1989, Lake Superior State Univer­
sity; MBA 1997, Central Michigan
University
Wilson, Catherine, P.M. Lead
Teacher, Child Development
Center (2000)
Witucki, Heidi L., Director of
Upward Bound (1991); BA 1982,
Northern Michigan University

Smart, Scott W., Vice President for
Business and Financial Operations,
(1988,1993,1997,2000); BS 1986,
Lake Superior State College; MBA
1992, Lake Superior State University
Bugbee, Thomas R., Vice President
for Student Programs and Ser­
vices/Secretary to the Board of
Trustees, (1988,1993,1998); BA
1973, Michigan State University;
MA 1974, Eastern Michigan Uni­
versity
McCrimmon, Donald J., Executive
Vice President and Provost and
Professor, (1998,1999); BA 1964,
University of South Florida; MA
1967, Vanderbilt University; PhD
1975, North Carolina State University

Yackel, Carla, Assistant Pro Shop
Manager (2000)

Department Chairs

Emeriti Staff

Mechanical Engineering
Dr. Kevin Schmaltz
Recreation Studies and Exercise
Science
Dr. Sally Childs
Social Sciences
Dr. Leslie Dobbertin

Directors
Teacher Education
Dr. Warren Starr
Honors Program
Dr. Diana Pingatore
International Programs
Dr. Ann Marinoni
Corrections
Ms. Elizabeth Foley
Fire Science
Dr. Terry Heyns
Michigan Commission of Law
Enforcement Standards (MCOLES)
Vacant

Chemistry
Dr. David Myton

Markstrom, Mae E., Dean of the
School of Health and Human
Services (1968-1997); Nursing
Diploma 1959, Grace Hospital of
Nursing; BA 1970, Lake Superior
State University; MSN 1977, Wayne
State University; PhD 1991, Michi­
gan State University
Munsell, William T., Financial Aid
Director (1967-1998)
Pike, Harry E., Vice President for
Student Programs and Services
(1969-1997); BA 1957, University of
Washington; PhD 1969, Michigan
State University
Tomlinson, Earl C., Director of
Financial Planning and Invest­
ments (1972-1980; 1984-1997); BS,
Ferris State College; MA, Central
Michigan University

Biology
Vacant

Institute for Public Safety
Vacant

Criminal Justice /Fire Science
Prof. James Madden
Electrical and Computer
Engineering
Mr. Maurice Walworth
English and Speech
Dr. Eric Gadzinski
Environmental Science
General Engineering/Engineering
Technology
Prof. David McDonald
Geology and Physics
Dr. Lewis Brown
Humanities and History
Dr. Daniel Dorrity

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�University Calendar
2000-2001
Fall Semester • 2000
Classes Begin
Final Day to Add Classes
Canadian Thanksgiving
Final Day to Drop Classes
Thanksgiving Recess
Classes Resume
Classes End
Final Examinations
Semester Ends

SEPTEMBER
6, Wednesday, 8 a.m.
13, Wednesday, 5 p.m.
OCTOBER
9, Monday
31, Tuesday, 5 p.m.
NOVEMBER
21, Tuesday, 10 p.m.
27, Monday
DECEMBER
15, Friday
18-22, Monday-Friday
22, Friday, 6 p.m.

Spring Semester • 2001
Instruction Begins
Final Day to Add Classes

JANUARY
15, Monday, 8 a.m.
22, Monday, 5 p.m.

Spring Break Begins
Classes Resume
Final Day to Drop Classes

MARCH
2, Friday, 10 p.m.
12, Monday, 8 a.m.
16, Friday, 5 p.m.

Classes End
Final Examinations

APRIL
27, Friday
30, Monday

Final Examinations
Semester Ends
Commencement

MAY
1-4, Tuesday-Friday
4, Friday, 6 p.m.
5, Saturday

Summer Semester • 2001
Instruction Begins for 6-and 12-Week Classes

MAY
14, Monday

Instruction Begins for Second 6-Week Classes

JUNE
25, Monday

Semester Ends

AUGUST
7, Tuesday

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�University Calendar
2001-2002
Fall Semester • 2001
Classes Resume
Final Day to Add Classes
Canadian Thanksgiving
Final Day to Drop Classes
Thanksgiving Recess
Classes Resume
Classes End
Final Examinations
Semester Ends

SEPTEMBER
5, Wednescay, 8 a.m.
12, Wednesday, 5 p.m.
OCTOBER
8, Monday
30, Tuesday, 5 p.m.
NOVEMBER
20, Tuesday, 10 p.m.
26, Monday
DECEMBER
14, Friday
17-21, Monday-Friday
21, Friday, 6 p.m.

Spring Semester • 2002
Instruction Begins
Final Day to Add Classes

JANUARY
14, Monday, 8 a.m.
21, Monday, 5 p.m.

Spring Break Begins
Classes Resume
Final Day to Drop Classes

MARCH
I, Friday, 10 p.m.
II, Monday, 8 a.m.
15, Friday, 5 p.m.

Classes End
Final Examinations

APRIL
26, Friday
29-30, Monday-Tuesday

Final Examinations
Semester Ends
Commencement

MAY
1-3, Wednesday-Friday
3, Friday, 6 p.m.
4, Saturday

Summer Semester • 2002
Instruction Begins for 6-and 12-Week Classes

MAY
13, Monday

Instruction Begins for Second 6-Week Classes

JUNE
24, Monday

Semester Ends

AUGUST
6, Tuesday

Lake Superior State University •1-888-800-LSSU • 345

�Index
A
Abbreviations; 287
Absences; 12
Academic:
advising; 10
credit; 10
deans; 339
policies; 10
probation and dismissal; 13-14
progress, financial aid; 35-39
standing; 13
Accounting; 80-83, 288
Public/CPA; 80-81
Industrial/CMA; 80-81
Data Processing and Accounting; 80, 82
150-Hour Program; 80, 83
Accounting-Finance Minor; 228
Accreditation; 6, 258, 268, 282
ACT Placement Scores; 28
Additional Degree; 69
Administrative Staff; 340-343
Admissions; 22-29
Advanced Placement Program; 28
Advising; 10
Advisory Committees; 239,252,261, 282
American College Test; 22
American Indians; 57
Anishinaabemowin/Ojibwe Language and
Literature Minor; 228
Art; 288-289
Minor; 228
Associate's Degrees; 68,197-224
Athletic Training; 133,135, 286
Athletics; 60-61
Auditing Courses; 31

B
BA/BS Requirements; 68
Bachelor's Degrees; 68,80-196
Biology; 86-87,276-277
Botany; 86-87,276
Core Requirements; 86
Ecology; 86, 88,276
General Biology; 86, 88,276
Honors Program; 278
Minor; 228
Pre-Professional; 86, 89,276
Secondary Education; 86,90,277
Zoology; 86, 89,277

Board and Room; 33-34
Board of Trustees; 332
Business: 289-290
Business Administration; 91-92,197
Business French Minor; 228

c
Calendar; 344-345
Canadian Students; 25
Grading Scale for Admission; 25
Career Planning; 61
Catalog Terms; 9
Certificates; 225-227
Change of Grade; 13
Cheating and Plagiarism; 14
Chemical Technology; 198
Chemistry; 93-94,199,279, 292-293
Minor; 228
Child Development Center; 62
Child Development Minor; 228
Class Attendance; 11-12,33
Classification of Students; 10
CLEP; College Level Examination
Program; 28-29
Clinical Laboratory Science; 95, 277
Code of Conduct; 239
Code of Ethics; 5
Colleges:
Arts, Letters and Social Sciences; 235-256
Business and Economics; 257-258
Engineering and Mathematics; 259-272
Natural and Health Sciences; 273-286
Communication Minor; 228
Computer and Mathematical Sciences; 96-97
Computer Engineering; 98-99,264
Computer Science; 100-102, 200
Minor; 228
Secondary Education; 100,102
Teaching Minor; 228
Computer Services; 64
Construction Technology; 201, 329-330
Continuing Education; 65
Cooperative Education; 98, 262
Corrections; 103-104,203
Minor; 228
Costs; 30
Counseling Minor; 228-229
Counseling Service; 54
Counseling/Testing; 61

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�Course Selection; 10
Courses; 287-331
Credit/No Credit; 14
Credit:
By Examination; 14-15,28
Evaluation; 23
Hours; 10
Load; 11
Transfer; 22-23
Criminal Justice; 103, 111, 202-203, 293-294
3-Year Plan Following NRT Degree; 103-109
Corrections; 103-104, 202-203
Criminalistics; 103,105
Generalist; 103,106
Law Enforcement; 103,107, 202-203
Law Enforcement Certification; 103,108
Loss Control; 103-110
Public Safety; 103-111
Criminal Law Specialty; 160-162
Curricular Changes; 10

D
Damage Deposit; 34
Data Processing; 295-296
Dean's List; 13
Deferred Grades; 13
Degree Requirements; 68
Delinquent Accounts; 75
Dentistry-pre; 89
Department Chairs; 343
Department Examinations; 29
Digital Systems; 115-116
Dining; 66
Diplomas; 74
Directors; 343
Dismissal Policy; 13-14
Distinguished Teachers; 333
Dropping Classes; 11-12, 77
Dual Enrollment; 27

E
Early Admission Policy; 23
Early Childhood Education; 112-113, 204
Teaching Minor; 229
Economics; 296
Minor; 229
Teaching; 229
Economics/Finance Minor; 229
Education; 114, 240-243, 296-297
Elective Credit; 68
Electrical Engineering; 115-116,265,297-298
Electronics Engineering Technology; 301-302

Electrical/Mechanical Option; 115-116
Elementary Teaching; 114, 240-242
Emeriti Faculty; 338-339
Emeriti Staff; 343
Employee of the Year; 333
Employment, Student; 56-57
Engineering Management; 117-118, 266
Engineering Mechanics; 299
Engineering and Technology; 260-270
English Courses; 299-300
English Language &amp; Literature; 119-122
Elementary Teaching; 119-121
Minor; 229
Teaching Minor; 229
Secondary Teaching; 119,122, 229
Environmental Chemistry; 123-125
Secondary Teaching; 123,125
Environmental Engineering Technology;
126-127,266
Environmental Geology Option; 150,153
Environmental Health; 128-129
Environmental Science; 130-132,302
Minor; 229-230
Secondary Teaching; 130,132
Equal Opportunity; 20-21
Ethics; 5
Exception to Graduation Requirements; 73
Exercise Science; 133-135,286,300-301
Athletic Training; 133,135, 286
Expectations for Student Learning; 8

F
Faculty; 334-337
Failed Classes; 11, 73
Federal Pell Grants; 52-53
Fees;
Course; 31-32
Vehicles; 32
Credit by Exam; 32
Finance; 302-303
Finance and Economics; 136-137
Financial Aid; 32-33,35-58
Student Rights; 37
Student Responsibilities; 38-39
Financial Aid Quantitive Standards; 36
Financial Aid Suspension; 37
Fine Arts Studies; 138, 245-250, 302
Fire Science; 139-142,205,303-304
Engineering Technology; 139-140
Generalist; 139-141
Hazardous Materials; 139-142
Minor; 230

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�Fisheries/Wildlife Management; 143-145
Fisheries Management; 143-144; 277
Wildlife Management; 143-145, 277
Food; 60
Foreign Students; 26, 67
Foreign Study Programs; 67
Former Students; 25
French; 146-147, 303
French Language &amp; Literature Minor; 230

Honors Courses; 308
Honors Degree; 75
Honors, Graduation; 74
Housing; 34, 59
Human Resource Management Minor; 231
Human Services; 158-307
Human Services Administration Minor; 231
Humanities; 309
Minor; 231

I

G
General Business Minor; 230
General Education Requirement; 71-73
Mission Statement; 71
General Engineering; 206, 267, 298-299
General Engineering Technology; 207, 267
Geography; 305-306
Minor; 230
Teaching Minor; 230
Geology; 148-153, 280, 304-305
Elementary Teaching; 148,151
Environmental Geology; 148,150,153
Minor; 230
Secondary Teaching; 148,152
Geology Earth Science Minor; 230
German; 306
Gerontology Minor; 230
Goals of University; 4
Grade Changes; 13
Grade Point Averages; 12, 36
Grade Reports; 13
Grades and Grade Points; 12, 77
Graduation Procedures; 74
Grants and Scholarships; 40-53
Great Lakes Academy; 24
Grievance Officer; 20
Group Science;
Elementary Teaching Minor; 230
Secondary Teaching Minor; 230
Guest Student Admission; 25

H
Hazardous Materials; 139,142
Health; 306
Health Care Administration Minor; 230
Health/Fitness Specialist; 208,286
Health Records; 29
Health Services; 61
History; 154-157,308-309
Elementary Teaching; 154,156
Minor; 230-231
Secondary Teaching; 154,157
Teaching Minor; 231

Incomplete Grades; 12-13
Indians, American; 57
Individualized Studies Degree; 159
Information Processing; 225
Institutional Loss Control Minor; 231
Interdisciplinary; 309-310
International Studies; 67, 226, 231
Internet/Network Specialist; 209
Internships; 253

J
Japanese Studies; 310
Minor; 231
Journalism; 310
Minor; 231

L
Labor Law Specialty; 160,162
Late Adds; 11
Late Drops; 11-12
Law-pre; 177,179
Law Enforcement; 103,107
Minor; 231
Leaving Center; 24
Learning School; 33
Legal Administration Specialty; 160,162
Legal Assistant Studies; 160,162,210-211,251,
310-311
Minor; 232
Legal Assistant Studies Post-Baccalaureate
Certificate; 78-79
Legislative/Constitutional Law Specialty;
160,162
Liberal Arts; 212-213
Library; 66, 311
Limited English Proficiency; 26
Loans; 54-56
Loss Control; 103, 111
Minor; 232

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�M
MACRAO Agreement; 23
Machine Tool Technology; 214
Management; 92, 317
Manufacturing Engineering Technology;
163-164,215-216, 268,316
Map of Campus; 2
Marketing; 92,315-316
Minor; 232
Master's of Business Administration; 76-77,
313-314
Mathematics; 165-169,271,311-313
Actuarial and Business Applications; 165,167
Minor; 232
Elementary Teaching; 165-168
Elementary Teaching Minor; 232
Secondary Teaching; 165,169
Secondary Teaching Minor; 232
Mathematics Competency; 69-70
Maximum Student Credit Load; 11
MCOLES; 239
MCOLES Mini-Academy; 239
Mechanical Design; 170-171
Mechanical Engineering; 170-171, 269,315
Medicine-pre; 89
Memorials; 51
Michigan Corrections Officer Training
Council Certification; 239
Michigan Fire Fighters Training Council
Certification; 239
Minors; 68, 228-234
Mission Statement; 4, 65, 71,236,237,258,260,
271, 274, 275, 281
Multiple Degrees; 69
Multiple Majors; 68-69
Music; 316-317

N
Native American Studies; 317-318
Native Studies of the Americas
Minor; 232
Native American Tuition Waiver; 57
Natural Resources Technology; 217,277
Natural Sciences; 318
Non-attendance; 11
Non-credit; 14, 77
Nursing; 174-176, 282-285, 318-319

o
Office Administration; 218, 319-320
Minor; 232
Officers of Administration; 343

Ontario Grade; 25
Ontario Teacher Certification; 243
Organizations, Student; 59, 253, 262

p
Paramedic Technology; 219,232
Part-time Studies; 26-27
PELL Grants; 52-53
Personal Computer Specialist; 220, 227
Minor; 233
Personal Injury Specialty; 160-162
Pharmacy-pre; 181
Philosophy; 320
Physics; 280,320
Placement/Testing; 27
Political Science; 177-180, 253,320-321
General; 177-178
Minor; 233
Pre-Law; 177,179
Public Administration; 177,180
Teaching Minor; 233
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, 78-79
Prerequisites; 11, 287
President; 3
Privacy Act; 15
Probation, Academic; 13-14
Programs Offered; 7,235,257,259,273
Provisional Credit; 23
Psychology; 182-186,254, 321-322
Elementary and Secondary Teaching;
182-183
Minor; 233
Teaching Minor; 234
Public Administration Concentration;
177-180
Minor; 233
Public Relations Minor; 233
Public Safety; 103, 111
R
Readmission of Former Students; 25
Recreation; 324-325
Recreation Management; 184-187, 286
Parks Option; 184,187, 286
Recreational Activities; 322-324
Recreation Studies Minor; 233
Recreation Studies Skill Minor; 233
Refunds; 32-33
Registration and Scheduling; 10-11
Religious Organizations; 59
Remedial Courses; 11
Repeats; 11
Retention of Financial Aid; 35

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�Rights to Appeal; 12-13, 20-21, 34,55-56
Residency, Graduation Requirements;
23, 68
Residency, Michigan; 30
Robotics and Automation; 98-99,115-116,
163-164,170-171
Robotics and Control Systems; 325-326
Room and Board; 33-34

S
Satisfactory Academic Progress; 13-14
Schedule Changes; 10-11
Schedule of Subjects; 10-11
Scholarships, Grants and Loans; 40-53
Schools:
Criminal Justice and Fire Science; 237-239
Education; 240-243
Engineering and Technology; 260-270
English and Speech; 244
Humanities and History; 245-250
Math and Computer Science; 271-272
Natural Sciences; 275-280
Nursing and Health Sciences; 281-286
Social Science; 251-256
Senior Design; 262
Sexual Harassment; 20
Social Science; 188-189
Social Studies; 190-192, 255
Elementary Education; 190-191
Minor; 234
Secondary Education; 191-192
Social Work; 328-329
Minor; 233
Sociology; 193-194,256,327-328
Elementary and Secondary Education;
193-194
General Minor; 234
Teaching Minor; 234
Spanish; 328
Language, Literature and Culture
Minor; 234
Special Fees; 31-32
Speech; 326-327
Speech and Drama Minor; 234
Student:
Classification; 10
Faculty/Relations Committee; 62-63
Government; 59
Organizations; 59,253,262
Services; 59-63
Service Courses; 326

Support Services and Accommodations; 24-25
Substance Abuse Prevention &amp; Treatment;
221-222
Substance Abuse Counseling Minor; 234

T
Teacher Education; 240-243, 330-331
Teaching — Elementary Minor; 234
Teaching — Secondary Minor; 234
Tech Prep; 27
Technical Accounting; 223
Telecommunications Engineering Technology;
224, 270,301-302
Test Scores; 11
Testing Service; 61
Therapeutic Recreation; 195-196, 286
Theatre; 234
Transfer Students; 22-23,34, 263
Transcripts; 15, 33
Tuition; 31

u
University Seminar; 331
University Talk; 9
Upward Bound; 61-62

v
Veterans; 57-58
Veterinary Medicine-Pre; 89
Vision Statement; 4, 65
Vocational Rehabilitation; 57

w
Waiver of Competency Requirements; 70-71
Withdrawal; 12, 32-33, 77
Withdrawal Grades; 13
Work Study; 56-57
Writing Competency; 70

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2

Certificates

Message from the President ................

3

Minors ..............................................

233
238

College of Arts, Letters and Social
Sciences..........................................

246

Campus/Parking Map

Vision Statement, Mission Statement,
Goals of the University ....................

Continuing Education............................

4
5
6
7
8
9
10
21
23
31
36
41
59
64
65

The Kenneth J. Shouldice Library.......

66

International Studies ............................

67

International University College
Division..................................................

68

Degree Requirements ............................

70

Graduation Procedures ........................

74

Master's Degree ....................................

76

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

..........

78

Bachelor's Degrees ...............................

80

Associate's Degrees...............................

.....................................

204

Code of Ethics .........................................
A Look at LSSU

.....................................

Programs ..................................................
Expectations for Student Learning

...

University Talk.........................................
Academic Policies

.................................

Equal Opportunity Statement

............

Admissions ..............................................
Costs ...........................................................
Financial Aid

.........................................

Scholarships, Grants and Loans

.......

Student Services .....................................
Computer Services .................................

College of Business and Economics ... 266
College of Engineering
and Mathematics...........................
College of Natural and Health
Sciences...........................................
Course Descriptions

......................

Board of Trustees..............................
Distinguished Teachers/Employee
of the Year.......................................
Faculty .................................................
Administrative Staff

.......................

University Calendar

.......................

Index ........................................

268
281
295
344
345
346
353
357
358

How to use this Catalog ...
For further information on each degree offered,
please note the top of each degree page. There is a
page number annotated for further reference.

visit us at
www.lssu.edu

About this Catalog...
The Lake Superior State University Catalog does not constitute a contract between the University and its students
on either a collective or individual basis. Changes sometimes occur after the Catalog has been printed. Lake
Superior State University does not assume a contractual obligation with its students for the contents of this Catalog.
It is the policy of Lake Superior State University that no person shall be discriminated against, excluded from
participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination in employment, or in any
program or activity for which the University is responsible on the basis of race, color, national origin or ancestry,
gender, age, disability, religion, height, weight, sexual preference, marital status or veteran status.
Lake Superior State University • 1-888-800-LSSU • 1

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Superior
State
University
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Sauk Ste. Marie, Ml 49783

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Upperclass Commuter/Faculty-Staff
University Row Students
Easterday and Ryan House Residents
Brady Hall Residents
Faculty-Staff/Commuter Students
Upperclass Commuter/Faculty-Staff
Open Commuter Parking
Osborn and Village Residents
Moloney, Neveu and Marquette Hall Residents
Townhouse Residents
30-Minute Parking

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NO PARKING ON ANY UNIVERSITY DRIVE.
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Administration Building: Administrative Offices, Human
Resources, Payroll, Purchasing, Security, Vice President for
Student Services
Lukenda Alumni House: Institutional Advancement.
Foundation
Brady Hall: Housing, Student Residence. Upward Bound,
WLSO Radio Station
Brown Hall: Fine Arts Academy
Campus Shoppe: Bookstore, Post Office. UPS Station
Center for Applied Sciences and Engineering Technology:
Administrative Computing, Engineering, Graphics, Mathematics,
Public Relations
Central Heating Plant
Child Development Center
Chippewa House: Student Residence
Continuing Education
Crawford Hall of Science: Natural Science, Nursing,
Planetarium, Kemp Museum, Gleason Environmental Institute
East Hall: Music
Easterday House: Student Residence
Health CARE Center
Erie Hall: Student Residence
Eskoonwid Endaad: Native American Student Center
Fletcher Center for Student Services: Business Operations,
Financial Aid, International Programs, Registrar, Student
Service Center (Cashier, Scheduling)
Gate House
Hillside House: Admissions, Student Residence
Huron Hall: Student Residence
James Norris Center: Athletics, Criminal Justice/Fire Science,
Exercise Science/Recreation Studies, Gymnasium, Student and
Public Recreation, Taffy Abel Arena
Kenneth J. Shouldicc Library: Academic Computing, Arts and
Letters, Audio-Visual, Cappuccino Corner, Great Lakes
Academy, Interactive Television, Learning Center, Library, Social
Sciences, Student Accommodations and Support Services
Laker House: Student Residence
Marquette Hall: Student Apartments
Moloney Hall: Student Apartments
Neveu Hall: Student Residence
Newman Center
Ontario Hall: Honors Program, Student Residence
Osborn Hall: Student Residence
President's Residence
Ryan House: Student Residence
South Hall: Business and Economics, Career and Employment
Services/Cooperative Education Services, Counseling and
Testing, Education, Elementary and Secondary Education
Robert Arbuckle Student Activity Center: Track, Exercise
Center
The Village: Senter, Chelborg, Kemp and Youngs Houses —
Student Residence
Townhouses: Student Residence
Walker Cisler Student and Conference Center: Catering,
Compass (student newspaper), Conference Rooms, Corner
Pocket, Food Services, Galley, ID Office, Quarterdeck, Student
and Residential Life, Student Government, Student Lounge and
Game Room
Leno A. Pianosi Maintenance Center
Blair-Hastings Mobile Home Park

2 • Eake Superior State University • 1-888-800-LSSU

�Welcome to
Lake Superior State University
At Lake Superior State University, from the day
you enroll until the day you graduate, we will do
everything possible to ensure your success.
Individual support and personal attention are
hallmarks of a Lake State education. Here, you
will experience the excitement of learning by
interacting with your professors in and out of the
classroom. Student clubs, organizations, and a
variety of events and activities will continue your
learning, get you involved in the campus, and
sharpen your leadership skills. You can make a
difference at Lake State, and Lake State will make a
difference in you. Here, you can realize your full
potential.
We offer outstanding academic programs and the opportunity to work and
study with talented and dedicated faculty and staff. Laker athletic programs,
including NCAA Division I hockey, are always exciting. Our historic,
beautiful, and safe campus provides a wonderful environment in which to
live, learn, and prepare for your future.
Our graduates are successful engineers, teachers, lawyers, scientists and
doctors. Some work in business, criminal justice, fire sciences, fisheries and
wildlife management, and recreation. Many graduates pursue exciting
employment options in the liberal arts and sciences. All are well prepared to
meet the challenges of the decades ahead.
You and your future can come together at Lake Superior State University. We
look forward to helping you realize your dreams and achieve your goals.
When you are successful, then we have been, too.
Sincerely yours,

Betty J. Youngblood
President
Lake Superior State University • 1-888-800-LSSU • 3

�Lake Superior State University
Vision Statement

Mission Statement

The vision of Lake Superior State
University is to provide the highest
quality personal educational
experience for students in the State
of Michigan and beyond.

Lake Superior State University is a
co-educational, public institution
that recognizes as its primary
mission the offering of challenging
undergraduate programs and
services to students and other
constituencies from its region and
from the rest of Michigan, North­
ern Ontario and the near Midwest.

Our vision is to create and main­
tain a welcoming and personal
environment for students, employ­
ees, alumni, and visitors from
diverse backgrounds—to be a
catalyst for individual and profes­
sional growth within an interna­
tional setting.
Our vision is to effectively serve
the needs of the region while
fulfilling the University's funda­
mental educational mission.

Lake Superior State University
accomplishes its mission by
presenting a personal approach to
education through a small, colle­
gial and diverse community in
which all its constituencies share in
the teaching, research, and regional
service activities of the institution.
In this supportive environment,
students, staff, faculty and admin­
istrators demonstrate high regard
for one another as valued members
of the community, thus providing
opportunities for emotional and
social maturation as well as
intellectual growth.
Every educational program at Lake
Superior State University acknowl­
edges its commitment to an
integrated relationship between the
professional/technical and liberal
arts fields. That relationship
fosters the development of stu­
dents as contributing citizens,
viable professionals and fulfilled,
caring individuals. The
University's international setting
complements its efforts to present
unique educational experiences,
expand students' perspectives, and
foster their ability to critically
evaluate ideas and information.

Goals of the
University
Goal Number I
To develop and provide academic
programs in the liberal arts and in
technical and professional educa­
tion that demonstrate excellence
and relevance for the students
served by the University.

Goal Number II
To provide services and program­
ming for students that will comple­
ment their educational experiences
and prepare them to live and work
in the 21st century.

Goal Number III
To offer a holistic, caring, and
supportive environment for all
learners.

Goal Number IV
To enhance the University's
efficiency and effectiveness in
order to help fulfill its vision and
mission.

The Vision Statement, Mission Statement and Goals of the University were adopted by the Board of Trustees May 13,1994.
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�Code of Ethics
Preamble
We believe in a student-centered
educational environment which is
personal, natural and superior.
These themes permeate the vision
and mission statements of Lake
Superior State University and are
embodied in the principles of our
Code of Ethics.

Code of Ethics
•

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•

We value a personal approach
to education which provides
the student access to faculty
and staff — education provided
in a small collegial atmosphere.
We value our high quality
academic programs which
provide practical, technical
education with the liberal arts
tradition.
We value a supportive, caring
environment exemplified by
mutual trust and respect and
where each individual has
worth through a holistic,
student-centered focus. We
respect not only the rights but
the feelings of others.
We value the exploration of
new paradigms and the cre­
ative energy needed to stay at
the forefront of knowledge.
We value systematic assess­
ment of all aspects of the
University's operation and
constructive improvements
based on these evaluations.

•

We value our unique geo­
graphical setting with its
natural beauty and its interna­
tional focus. We value the
educational opportunities
which are provided in a safer
environment. We value the
University's physical plant
with its historical buildings
which are both state and
national treasures.
We value a work ethic which
emphasizes productive timeon-task, diligence, ethical
behavior and responsibility in
the student's personal develop­
ment.
We value our extracurricular,
co-curricular programs and
activities which contribute to
the students' personal and
professional growth.
We value an environment
which celebrates diversity and
focuses on the value of each
individual's contribution to the
general welfare.
We value the alumni and
friends of the University who
provide inspiration, loyalty
and support.
We value decisions which are
in the best interests of the
University and its students.

We value our public service
role. "Enter to learn, go forth
to serve" is a traditional motto
at Lake Superior State Univer­
sity.

•

institutions, community
organizations, regional con­
tacts and governmental
entities.

We value our collaborative
partnerships characterized by
high ethical standards with
international colleagues,
businesses, other educational
Lake Superior State University • 1-888-800-LSSU • 5

�A Look at LSSU
Accreditation
Lake Superior State University is
accredited by the following agencies:
•

North Central Association of
Colleges and Schools, Commis­
sion on Institutions of Higher
Education, 30 North LaSalle
Street, Suite 2400, Chicago,
Illinois 60602-2504. Phone:
312-263-0456; 800-621 -7440.
Fax: 312-263-7462; Internet:
lnfo@ncacihe.org
•

National League for Nursing
Accrediting Commission, 61
Broad wav - 33rd Floor, New
York. NY 10006. Phone: 212363-5555, ext. 153. Fax: 212812-0390. www.nlnac.org
•

Council on Medical Education
and 1 lospitals of the American
Medical Association, 2450
North Street NW. Washington,
DC 20037-1126. Phone: 202828-0400. Fax: 202-828-1123/
1125. www.aamc.org

•

The manufacturing engineering
technology bachelor's program
is accredited bv the Technology
Acored i ta t ion Commission
(TAC) of the Accreditation
Board for Engineering and
Technology (ABET), and the
electrical and mechanical
engineering bachelor's pro­
grams are accredited by the
Engineering Accreditation
Commission (EAC) arm of
ABET. EAC and TAC of ABET
are at 111 market Place, Suite
1050, Baltimore, Maryland.
Phone: 410-347-7700
•

Established in 1946 to address the
needs of returning World War II
veterans and to provide educa­
tional opportunities to the people
of the Eastern Upper Peninsula,
Lake Superior State University still
embodies the essence of the early
days. A personal education in a
safe and friendly environment
remains a hallmark of today's
LSSU.
Our beautiful 115-acre campus
overlooks the Michigan and
Ontario twin cities of Sault Ste.
Marie, the St. Mary's River, and the
world famous Soo Locks. The
school is located at the beginning
of Interstate 75 which ends in the
Florida Keys.
The campus served as Ft. Brady
starting in 1894 after the fort was
relocated from the banks of the St.
Mary's. The fort was deactivated in
1944 and, thanks to the efforts of
local volunteers and leadership at
Michigan College of Mining &amp;
Technology in Houghton, opened
in the fall of that year as the Sault
Ste. Marie Residence Center of
MCMT.
The Sault Branch was rechristened
Lake Superior State College of
Michigan Technical University in
1966. Autonomy arrived for LSSC

in 1970. University status was
granted in 1987 to the state's
smallest public institution of
higher learning. Enrollment has
grown from the original class of
272 to more than 3,400 students.
There are 14 buildings on the
National Historic Register contrib­
uting to the University's sense of
tradition. This unique architectural
blend is a reminder of the "weap­
ons to plowshares" history of the
setting.
Community: Sault Ste. Marie (pop.
18,000) is one of the oldest cities in
North America, having begun as a
fur trading center in the early 17th
century. A Jesuit mission was
established here in 1641, and
Father Marquette founded the first
permanent settlement 27 years
later, within the boundaries of
what was to become Michigan. The
Sault celebrated its 300th birthday
in 1968.
Our sister city, Sault Ste. Marie,
Ontario, is a cultural, recreational,
social and entertainment center.
The combined population of the
Twin Saults (98,000) allows for an
international flavor abounding
with the opportunities of a city,
and the safety and comfort of a
small town.

International Fire Service
Accreditation Congress, 1700
West Tyler, Oklahoma Stale
University, Stillwater, OK
74078. Phone: 405-744-8303,
in the bachelor of science for
fire science

6 • Lake Superior State University • 1-888-800-LSSU

�Programs
Master’s Degree
Business Administration (phased out by August 2003)

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
Legal Assistant Studies

Bachelor’s Degrees (four-year programs)
Accounting
Public Accounting • Industrial/Managerial
Data Processing and Accounting • 150-Hour Program
Athletic Training
Biology
Botany • Ecology • General
Pre-Professional
Pre-Dentistry • Pre-Medicine • Pre-Optometry
Pre-Pharmacy • Pre-Veterinary Medicine
Zoology
Business Administration-Business Education
Business Administration-International Business
Business Administration-Management
Business Administration-Marketing
Chemistry
Pre-professional
Clinical Laboratory Science
Computer and Mathematical Science
Computer Engineering
Robotics and Automation
Computer Networking
Computer Science
Criminal Justice
Corrections • Criminalistics (MCOLES certified)
Generalist • Law Enforcement (MCOLES certified)
Loss Control • Public Safety (MCOLES certified)
Early Childhood Education
Electrical Engineering
Digital Systems • Robotics and Automation • Electrical-Mechanical
Elementary Education*
Biology • English Language and Literature • French Studies
History • Mathematics • Psychology • Social Studies • Sociology
Engineering Management
English Language and Literature
Environmental Chemistry
Environmental Health
Environmental Science
Exercise Science
Finance and Economics
Fine Arts Studies
Fire Science
Engineering Technology • Generalist • Hazardous Materials
Fisheries and Wildlife Management
Fisheries Management • Wildlife Management
French Studies
Geology
Environmental Geology
History
Human Services
Individualized Studies
Legal Assistant Studies
Legal Administration • Criminal Law • Personal Injury
Labor Law • Legislative/Constitutional Law
Liberal Studies
Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Robotics and Automation

Mathematics
Actuarial and Business Applications
Mechanical Engineering
Chemistry and Environment • Mechanical Design
Robotics and Automation
Nursing
Pre-licensure Program • Post-licensure Completion Program
Political Science
General • Pre-Law • Public Administration
Psychology
Recreation Management
Parks and Recreation Management
Secondary Education*
Biology • Business Administration-Business Education
Chemistry • Computer Science
English Language and Literature • Environmental Science
French Studies • Geology • History • Mathematics
Political Science • Psychology • Social Studies • Sociology
Social Science
Sociology
Therapeutic Recreation

Associate’s Degrees
(two-year programs)
Business Administration
Chemical Technology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Construction Technology
Criminal Justice
Corrections • Law Enforcement
Early Childhood Education
Fire Science
General Engineering
General Engineering Technology
Health Care Provider
Health Fitness Specialist
Internet Network Specialist
Legal Assistant Studies
Liberal Arts
Machine Tool Technology
Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Natural Resources Technology
Office Administration
Paramedic Technology
Personal Computer Specialist
Skilled Trade Occupations
Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment
Technical Accounting
Telecommunications Engineering Technology

Certificates (one-year programs)
Information Processing
International Studies
Paramedic Training
Personal Computer Specialist
Practical Nursing
*Students in these programs complete an LSSU
academic major, requisite teacher education courses and
a fifth-year teaching internship.

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�Expectations
for Student Learning
Lake Superior State University
utilizes a Student Academic
Achievement Plan developed by
the faculty to enhance continuous
quality improvement and to meet
the Assessment Initiative of the
Commission on Institutions of
Higher Education, North Central
Association of Colleges and

Schools. The intent of this plan is
to document student learning at
Lake Superior State University
both in the major program and
across the general education
requirements. This continuous
evaluation process works to assure
high quality teaching and effective
student learning. The faculty at
Lake Superior State University
have collectively agreed upon the
characteristics of the educated
person the institution hopes to
graduate and have identified
outcomes that can be used to
document these attributes. The
following are areas that the faculty
have deemed essential to a liberal
education and have value for the
students in their lives as respon­
sible citizens: communication
skills, mathematics, computer
literacy, critical thinking, ethics,
aesthetics, cultural diversity, and
science and technology. Students
who complete the general educa­
tion courses at Lake Superior State
University will be able to demon­
strate attributes of the general
education outcomes.
Students attending Lake Superior
State University can expect com­
mitment by the University to
document and enhance student
learning. Through the assessment
process, the University demon­
strates its commitment to improv­
ing student learning and ensures
that when students graduate they
have attained specific attributes
and abilities.
Lake Superior State University
expects a commitment on the part
of its students to actively partici­
pate in the learning process.

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�University Talli
Terms &amp; phrases
you should know...

name, and the number of academic
credits shown at the right of the
column.
EN110 Freshmen Composition (3)

Academic Credit: (or credit hours
or credit): One academic credit is
generally earned for every 15
hours in lecture during a semester.
Academic Probation: The result of
a grade point average falling
below an acceptable level.
Academic Year: Two 15-week
semesters plus a summer semester.
Accredited: Quality of academic
programs has been approved by an
outside rating agency.
Admission: Your acceptance for
enrollment.
Advisor: Faculty member who
offers you academic advice,
explains requirements and assists
in scheduling. Ask your depart­
ment head for an advisor.
Associate's Degree: Awarded for
two-year programs.
Bachelor's Degree: or Baccalaure­
ate — awarded for a "four-year"
program.
Calendar: Important dates of the
academic year.
Certificate: Requires one year of
study.
Corequisite: Course you must
take during the same semester as
another course.
Cognate: A specified course,
generally in field other than your
major, which you must take for
your program.
Competency Requirements: You
must pass standard competency
tests in writing and mathematics
before receiving your degree.
Courses: Descriptions in this
catalog generally show a course
number, followed by the course

Major (curriculum): A concentra­
tion of courses in your specific
area of study.
Minor: A lesser concentration (20
credits or more).

Credit: See academic credit.
Curriculum: (major, program)
Courses required for specific
degree or certificate.
Departments: Academic units,
each administered by a "chair" and
offering courses in one or more
related disciplines.
Discipline: Group of related
courses, such as mathematics.
Elective: Course distinguished
from required course. You select it
from a number of specified
courses.
Field Placement: See practicum.
Financial Aid: Includes grants,
loans, scholarships or work-study.
Full-Time Student: If you enroll
for 12 or more credits in a semester
(nine credits for graduate stu­
dents).
General Education Requirements:
Courses you must take in addition
to your major to earn a bachelor's
or an associate's degree in liberal
arts; provides you with broadly
based education.
GED Examinations: (General
Education Development examina­
tion): If you didn't finish high
school, but believe you learned
enough in other ways to qualify for
university, this is the test for you.
Grade Point Average (GPA):
Number of points divided by the
hours of credit attempted. It figures
your grade for a class. Cumulative
grade point average is the average
for all your classes numbered 100
and above.
Internship: (practicum, field
placement or clinical): working in
a 'real life' setting for academic
credit.

Part-Time Student: You, if you
take less than 12 credits in a
semester (less than nine if you are a
graduate student).
Practicum: Another word for
internship.
Prerequisite: Certain courses you
must successfully complete before
enrolling in a specific course. You
must satisfy prerequisites, and
other stated conditions, before
enrolling in a course, or have
permission from an instructor to
waive the prerequisites. It is your
responsibility to be certain you
have the approved prerequisites.
Program (also curriculum): A
group of courses you must take in
order to earn a degree or certificate.
Registration: Each semester you
must request specific classes for the
next semester, pay tuition, etc.
Required Courses: You must take
these to earn your degree. Failed
courses must be repeated.
Semester: Sometimes called term:
See academic year.
Term: Sometimes called semester:
See academic year.
Transcript: Official record of your
coursework maintained by LSSU
Center for Student Services.
Transcript, Official: Mailed
directly from principal's or
registrar's office of issuing institu­
tion to LSSU Registrar's Office. It
must bear the seal of the institution
and signature or stamp of school
official.
Withdrawal: Procedure when you
drop a course or from school.

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�Student
Classifications
0 to 25 credits = freshman
26 to 55 credits = sophomore
56 to 87 credits = junior
88+ = senior

Please familiarize yourself with the
academic policies described in this
catalog. They will help you obtain
your educational objectives.
Faculty advisors, staff and admin­
istration will also help you negoti­
ate your way through these poli­
cies — seek their advice whenever
you have questions!

The Academic Year
Lake Superior State University
operates on a semester system.
There are two regular 15-week
semesters (fall and spring) which
begin in August or September and
end in April or May. The summer
semester consists of classes offered
in two six-week sessions, or one 12week session. Starting and ending
dates are listed on page 357 of this
catalog.

Academic Credit
One credit is earned after complet­
ing 15 hours of classroom instruc­
tion in lecture/recitation courses.
For example, a three-credit course
might be scheduled 9-9:50 a.m.
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
for 15 weeks plus one week for
exams. Laboratory classes, field
work or other non-lecture classes
meet for more than one hour a
week per credit.
You should expect to spend two
hours of study or class preparation
for each hour spent in class.
Sixteen credits are the average load
of full-time students. A minimum
of 124 credits is required for all
baccalaureate degrees; a minimum
of 62 hours is required for an
associate's degree.

Student Curriculum
Choice and Advising
When you apply for admission,
you are asked to declare a major.
The major you declare will deter-

mine which major department you
are in and the academic advisor
assigned to you. Please get to
know your advisor well and meet
with him/her often to get help in
class selection, degree progress and
career advice. You may change
your major curriculum by process­
ing a Curriculum Change Card
through the Registrar's Office. The
Registrar's Office, Counseling
Center and departmental offices
have the card and instructions.
Curriculum change cards must be
filed with the Registrar's Office for
each curriculum change.
If you are unsure of your major,
you will be assigned to the Liberal
Arts major and the advisor as­
signed to you will be a Liberal Arts
faculty member. The Learning
Center and the Counseling Center
can also provide you with major
advice and counseling.
If you are provisionally admitted
to Lake Superior State University,
an academic advisor from the
Learning Center is assigned. You
will keep this advisor until your
admission status changes and you
are admitted to your full-time
major program.

Semester Course
Selection
Before the end of each semester,
you must sign up for courses for
the next semester. One to two
weeks before scheduling, schedule
booklets listing the courses, times,
dates and locations will be avail­
able in departmental offices, the
Center for Student Services and
other locations around campus.
You need to pick up a schedule
booklet, read the instructions for
scheduling and meet with your
advisor to select courses for the
next semester.
You must sign up for classes for the
semester in which you will be
doing the actual work.

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�Please read the schedule booklet
carefully as it has dates for sched­
uling according to class level, dates
for tuition payments, and informa­
tion regarding prerequisites,
corequisites and other course
requirements.
It is your responsibility to ensure
that the classes you take count
toward your degree program. You
may, however, be required to take
remedial courses (course numbers
beginning with "0", such as
MA081), which will not count
toward graduation.
Test Scores: When you apply for
admission, you will send your ACT
score to Lake Superior State
University. Your score determines
the level of English, math and
reading classes into which you will
be placed. If you have been out of
high school more than 26 months
and have not taken the ACT, you
can take placement tests at the
Testing/Counseling Center at Lake
State to determine your placement
in English, math and reading.
Maximum credit load: You may
carry up to 20 credits per semester.
You may take more credits if you
have a 3.00 GPA or higher and
have written approval from the
dean of your school. Students on
academic probation should not
take more than 15 credits.
Prerequisites: Many courses
require that you complete English,
math, reading or other preliminary
classes before signing up to take
these courses. If you have not met
the prerequisite, you may be
dropped from the class during the
regular drop period with an N
grade or not allowed to sign up for
the class. Some courses require
that you earn a C or better in
prerequisite courses before sched­
uling for the next course. Excep­
tions may be made only by the
dean of your college or the instruc­
tor of the subsequent class.
Repeats: You may repeat a class in
which you earn a grade other than
"W" or "N" only twice without

special permission and only under the
following conditions:
1.

Courses transferred from other
institutions are included in this
policy.

2.

Both the original and repeat
grades will show on the
transcript, but hours earned
toward graduation will only
count once.

3.

For the purpose of calculating
the cumulative grade point
average, only the grade of the
last attempt will be used, if the
last class was taken at LSSU. If
you transfer in a class to repeat
a class from LSSU, the LSSU
grade will be removed from
your grade point average.

4.

To repeat a course more than
twice, the student must attain
the permission of the course
instructor and the dean of the
college offering that course.
Permission is granted only
under exceptional circum­
stances.

When repeating a course, you
should check the R (repeat) column
of the Course Registration Form.
This policy began fall 2001 for all
new students either as transfer or
new freshman.
Failed Classes: If you fail a class
required for your degree program,
you must repeat the class and
receive a passing grade. If the
failed class is no longer offered
because of program changes and/
or course deletions, the academic
dean can substitute another similar
class.
Drop/add period: You may change
your class schedule during the first
six (6) days of each semester.
Courses you drop during the
drop/add period will not appear
on your permanent record. You
must get an instructor's signature
to schedule a course that is full or
to waive a prerequisite require­
ment.
Your add or withdrawal from a
course is not officially complete

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�until the appropriate form is
completed in the Center for Stu­
dent Services. It's a good idea to
retain the official receipt upon
completion of any add or drop.

Grades
and Grade Points
Grade

Grade Points
per Credit

A+
A Excellent
AB+
B Good
BC+
C Average
CD+
D Inferior
DF Failure
I Incomplete
N No Grade
W Withdrawal
CR Credit
NCR No Credit

4
4
3.7
3.3
3
2.7
2.3
2
1.7
1.3
1
.7
0
0
0
0
0
0

Late adds: If you wish to add a
class after the six-day drop/add
period, you must first get a Late
Add Form from the Registrar's
Office, and then get the instructor's
signature. Return your Late Add
Form to the Registrar's Office.
Non-attendance of the first class:
Your instructor may drop you from
a course if you do not attend or if
you do not call the instructor
before classes begin. The course
instructor will fill out a drop form
and notify you if you are dropped
from the course.
Dropping after the add/delete
period: You may drop a course
during the first 40 days of a full
semester (the last day to drop a
class is shown in the schedule book
and in the calendar of this book).
Your record will show an "N"
grade and your GPA will not be
affected.
To drop a class after the eight-week
drop requires extenuating circum­
stances, and you must obtain a
Withdrawal Form. You must:
1.

Complete the form (including
listing a reason for the drop).

2.

Get the instructor's signature
and the instructor's recom­
mendation.

3.

Bring the completed form to
the dean (of the class they are
dropping), for their review and
decision.

4.

If the dean approves the drop,
the student must then bring
the form back to the registrar
for processing.

A W grade will appear on your
permanent record and will not
affect your GPA.
Class attendance: Regular class
attendance and active participation
in classes are important elements in
the learning process. You are at the

University primarily for the sake of
intellectual growth and develop­
ment. Attendance and participa­
tion provide appropriate opportu­
nities for the evaluation of your
progress.
You are personally responsible for
the satisfactory completion of the
course work prescribed by your
instructors. This means that you
are expected to attend classes
regularly, and that you are respon­
sible for the work assigned in class,
the material covered in class and
for participation in class activities
(including discussion and listen­
ing) designed by the instructor as
part of the learning experience.
However, mere physical atten­
dance should not be a criterion for
evaluation of your performance.
Participation in an official Univer­
sity function is an excused absence
when approved by the provost.
You will not be penalized for such
participation. You are responsible
for work missed and must confer
with your instructor on this matter.
Complete withdrawal: If you are a
full-time student and drop all of
your classes during the first eight
weeks of the semester, you may be
eligible for tuition refund. To
receive any refund, fill out a
Withdrawal Form at the Center for
Student Services. This office will
authorize your refund from the
Business Office. (Please check the
schedule book for the refund
policy.)
Before leaving, be sure you have
cleared any holds on your records
so you can return at a later date or
have transcripts of your academic
records sent out.

Grading System
Grade Point Average (GPA): To
calculate your GPA for a semester,
divide the total points earned by
the total credits carried. Credits
carried include those earned or
failed but not those classes taken
for credit/no credit. Cumulative
GPA is calculated by dividing total

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�points earned by the number of
credits carried in all semesters. If
you repeat a course, count only the
credits carried and the points of the
last grade earned. Just the grade of
your last attempt is calculated in
your GPA.
A cumulative GPA of 2.00 for all
credits is required for graduation.
Further, a 2.00 cumulative grade
point average for all credits in
major and minor(s) is required.
Some programs require a higher
GPA in the major curriculum.
Incomplete grades (I): An incom­
plete "I" grade can be issued in the
case of extenuating circumstances
beyond the control of the student
that prevent completion of course
requirements. Examples of extenu­
ating circumstances may include
health issues, death of a parent/
spouse/child, or military service.
Appropriate documentation is
required. An "I" grade can be
issued in a course, that by design,
cannot be completed in one semes­
ter. You must make up the work by
the date specified by the instructor.
If a date is not given, the student
will have a maximum of two
semesters (excluding summer
semesters) to complete the require­
ments for removing the "I" grades.
Two semesters after the issuance of
the "I" grade, if the professor has
not completed a Grade Change
Form or requested an extension,
the Registrar's Office will change
the "I" grade to an "F" grade.
N and W grades: These grades are
given to those classes that you
have officially dropped N or
withdrawn W.
Grade reports: Grades and credit
reports are mailed to your perma­
nent home address after each
semester.
Grade change: You may request
your instructor to review and
change a grade within two semes­
ters after completion. The instruc­
tor fills in and sends a Grade
Change Form to the Registrar's
Office.

Academic Standing Table
Full- and Part-time Students
Academic Probation and Dismissal Policy

Cumulative
Semester
Credits (QHRS)
Carried at LSSU

Cumulative Grade Point Average
Minimum
for Good
Standing
On Probation
Dismissal

1-18.99

1.81*

19-25.99
26-40.99
41-55.99
56-72.99
73-87.99
88+

1.81
1.86
1.91
1.93
1.95
1.97**

less than 1.81
1.41-1.80
1.51-1.85
1.61-1.90
1.71-1.92
1.81-1.94
1.91-1.96

Not subject
to dismissal
1.40 or less
1.50 or less
1.60 or less
1.70 or less
1.80 or less
1.90 or less

*Students will not be dismissed for academic deficiencies until they have
enrolled in at least 19 QHRS at Lake Superior State University. QHRS are the
cumulative hours used in figuring the grade point average. Classes not at the
100 level or above are not counted in the QHRS. Classes with grades ofCR/
NCR are not counted in the QHRS..
**A cumulative grade point average of 2.00 for all credits carried at Lake Superior
State University, and a cumulative grade point average of 2.00 for all courses
required in the student's major and minor is necessary for graduation.
Dean's List: Full-time students
carrying at least 12 graded credits
of college-level courses (100 level
or above) in a semester with a
grade point average of 3.5 or
higher, and not having any incom­
plete (I) grades, will earn Dean's
List honors, which acknowledge
outstanding academic achieve­
ment. If you have an incomplete (I)
grade, you may take steps to
resolve the grade. Once you
resolve the grade, notify the
Provost's Office if your grade point
average is 3.50 or higher for the
semester. Upon your notification,
the Provost's Office will verify
your record, send you a letter of
congratulations, and notify the
Public Relations Office for press
release purposes.
Academic probation: This is a
warning that scholastic perfor­
mance is below the University's
minimum requirements. During
this probationary period, you will
be allowed to carry only up to 15
credits each semester (band and

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�recreational activities are not
included in the 15 credits).
1.

Academic probation is in effect
if vour cumulative grade point
average is in the "on proba­
tion" category.

2.

If your cumulative GPA falls
into the dismissal range, you
will be dismissed.

3.

Summer may count for one
semester.

After a first or second dis­
missal, you have the following
options:
a. Sit out two semesters
(summer can be counted as
one semester) before re­
enrolling.
b. Petition the Scholastic
Standards Committee for
immediate readmittance.
This action is initiated with
the assistant to the provost
for academic records. Call
1-888-800-LSSU, ext. 2012
or 906-635-2012 The
committee can either
permit early readmittance
with specific conditions
required or deny the
request. Further appeal
can be made to the provost,
whose decision is final.

4.

5.

Students who continue after a
dismissal will be dismissed
again after any semester in
which their cumulative grade
point average falls in the
dismissal category. The
assistant to the provost for
academic records may allow
the student to continue "on
probation" with the record
showing "on probation"
instead of "dismissal", if the
student's record has shown
improvement during the
semester and the student has a
2.00 GPA in courses carried for
that semester.
A student dismissed for the
third time can not be reinstated
without permission of the
provost. Three semesters must
elapse from the time of dis­
missal before a petition for
readmittance is considered.

6.

The Scholastic Standards
Committee may, on the recom­
mendation of a college dean,
provost or vice president for
Student Programs and Ser­
vices, dismiss students from
the University if their academic
progress, conduct or attitude
toward their work is deemed
unsatisfactory.

Credit/No Credit
Courses
You may enroll in some courses on
a credit/no credit basis if you are
in good academic standing. The
following conditions exist:
1.

One course per semester may
be taken as credit/no credit.

2.

Only 12 credits of courses
taken as credit/no credit may
be applied toward a degree.

3.

Courses that are required by
your major, minor, or that are
general education courses, can
not be taken for credit/no
credit.

4.

You apply at the Registrar's
Office to enroll for a credit/no
credit course during the drop/
add period; cannot change to
regular grades after the drop/
add period ends.

5.

You maintain a 2.00 C average
in a course to receive a CR
grade.

6.

Instructors are not notified that
you are taking a course as
credit/no credit; the CR or
NCR credit is assigned based
on the grade your instructor
submits.

Certain courses are always offered
with a credit/no credit format.
These courses have this informa­
tion in the official course descrip­
tion and course syllabi. The policy
and limitations outlined above do
not apply to these courses.

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�Cheating and
Plagiarism:
The assumption of the academic
contract is that the student does his
or her own work: any breach of
the contract is considered cheating.
The faculty member who detects a
student cheating may take appro­
priate action, such as assigning a
failing grade for the entire course.
A student who cheats is subject to
dismissal from the University. If,
in the opinion of the faculty
member involved, such action is
warranted, he or she will notify the
chairman of the Scholastic Stan­
dards Committee and the student
in writing. The Scholastic Stan­
dards Committee will then conduct
a hearing in such a manner that the
student is given due process. If the
committee decides that dismissal is
warranted, the student shall have
five school days to appeal that
decision to the provost of the
University.

Credit by
Examination

departmental examinations. The
credits earned by examination
appear as transfer credits on your
transcript. Some universities may
not accept this type of credit for
transfer.

In accordance with provisions of
the Act and the regulations enacted
by the Department of Health,
Education and Welfare, Lake
Superior State University has
adopted the following policies and
procedures:

Transcripts

Section 1. General Policy on
Access and Disclosure

You may have an official copy of
your permanent records sent to
schools, companies and other
places or persons of your choice.
Send a written request with your
student ID number, name during
enrollment and dates of attendance
to Lake Superior State University,
Registrar's Office, 650 W.
Easterday Ave., Sault Ste. Marie,
MI 49783. There is a $5 charge for
each transcript. Student copy
transcripts are issued directly to
you and can be requested free of
charge at the Student Service
Center in the Fletcher Center. Any
financial or other obligations to the
University must be cleared before a
transcript is released.

The Privacy Act

There are three examination
processes you can take to earn
credit for individual courses or
general education requirements.
They include:
1.

Advanced placement

2.

CLEP examinations — Inquire
a the Center for Student
Services, Counseling Center or
with the assistant to the
provost for academic records
for information on the CLEP
examinations.

3.

Departmental examinations —
Inquire with the academic
department whether an
examination is available.

You must be admitted to a degree
program and in attendance at Lake
Superior State University to receive
credit by examination. An exami­
nation grade of 2.00 is required to
earn credit. There is a fee required
for both CLEP examination and

Section 438 of the General Educa­
tion Provisions Act, as amended,
sets forth the requirements to be
met by an educational institution
to protect the privacy of students.
This act is called the Family
Educational Rights and Privacy Act
and shall be referred to hereafter as
the Act. The Act generally governs
access to student educational
records and the release of such
records. The Act also requires that
institutions of higher education
must provide students access to
official records directly related to
the student and an opportunity for
a hearing to challenge such records
on the grounds that they are
inaccurate, misleading or inappro­
priate. Educational institutions
must also obtain written consent
before releasing personally identifi­
able data about students from
records to other than a specified
list of exceptions. In addition,
students must be notified of these
rights.

Lake Superior State University
shall not as a matter of policy or
practice:
1.

Deny or prevent students at
the University the right to
inspect or review the educa­
tional records of such students,
or

2.

Permit the release of educa­
tional records contrary to the
provisions of the Family
Educational Rights and Privacy
Act and the policies and
procedures set forth in the
following sections.

Section 2. Notification to Students
Under the provisions of the Act,
the University must annually
notify students of their rights and
the institution policies pertaining
to the Act. In addition, notice must
be given to the location where the
policy can be obtained as well as to
inform the students of the right to
file complaints with the Depart­
ment of Health, Education and
Welfare concerning alleged failures
by the University to comply with
the Act. In accordance with these
requirements the annual notice
regarding students' rights, the
location of copies of the
University's policies setting forth
these rights, as well as the right to
file complaints with the Family
Educational Rights and Privacy Act
Office, shall be published in the
University Catalog. The annual
letter to students will notify
students of directory information.
The registrar is the hearing officer
for the Act and is responsible for
implementing the notification
requirements and distribution of
copies of the policies and proce­
dures.

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�Section 3. Education Records
Defined

c. are not available for use for
any other purpose.

records subject to the limitations
set forth in Section 3 and 13.

"Education records" means those
records which:

d. This paragraph (3) does
not apply to records
relating to an individual in
attendance at the Univer­
sity who is employed as a
result of his or her status as
a student.

The educational record recorded by
the student will be provided within
a reasonable period of time defined
by availability of staff time and the
records. Records will be provided
no more than 45 days after the
request is made.

records relating to an eligible
student which are:

The right to review educational
records includes the right to a
response from Lake Superior State
University to reasonable requests
for explanation and interpretations
of the subject record.

1.

directly relate to a student or

2.

are maintained by the Univer­
sity or its agent.

The term does not include:
1.

records of institutional, super­
visory, and administrative
personnel which:

4.

a.

a. are in the sole possession
of the maker thereof, and
b. are not accessible or
revealed to any other
individual except a substi­
tute.
A substitute is defined as one who
performs, on a temporary basis, the
duties of the individual who made
the record. It does not refer to an
individual who permanently
succeeds the maker of the record in
his or her position.
2.

c. not disclosed to anyone
other than individuals
providing the treatment;
provided, that the records
can be personally reviewed
by a physician or other
appropriate paraprofes­
sional of the student's
choice. For the purpose of
this definition, "treatment"
does not include remedial
educational activities or
activities which are part of
programs of instruction at
the university.

maintained apart from the
University's educational
records;

b.

maintained solely for law
enforcement purposes; and

c.

3.

b. created, maintained, or
used only in connection
with the provision of
treatment to the student;
and

records of the law enforcement
unit of the University (Security
Department) which are:
a.

not disclosed to individu­
als other than law enforce­
ment officials of the same
jurisdiction, provided that
educational records
maintained by the Univer­
sity are not disclosed to the
personnel of the law
enforcement unit.

records relating to an indi­
vidual who is employed by the
University which:
a.

b.

created or maintained by a
physician, psychiatrist,
psychologist, or other
recognized professional or
paraprofessional acting in
a professional or parapro­
fessional capacity, or
assisting in that capacity;

5.

records of the university which
contain only information
relating to a person after that
person is no longer a student at
the University. An example of
these records would be infor­
mation collected by the Univer­
sity pertaining to the accom­
plishments of its alumni.

are made and maintained in
the normal course of
business;

Section 4. Rights to Inspect and
Review Education Records

relate exclusively to the
individual in that
individual's capacity as an
employee; and

A student who is enrolled at or has
attended Lake Superior State
University has the right to inspect
and review his/her educational

Section 5. Procedures for Inspec­
tion and Review of Records
A written request for the inspection
is required for review of educa­
tional records or release of records,
where permitted, to third parties.
See Section 10A for release of
records to third parties. The
request must be submitted to the
appropriate officer. See Section 7
for list of officials maintaining
educational records.
The written request under this
section must contain:
1.

a description of the informa­
tion requested,

2.

the date, if any, that the infor­
mation is required,

3.

the student's signature, and

4.

the date the request is filed.

Section 6. Copies of Records: Fees
for Copies
Copies of educational records will
be provided under the Act under
the following conditions:
1.

where failure to provide a copy
would effectively prevent a
student from exercising the
right to inspect and review the
educational record. (Examples
of when this provision would
be effective would be absence
from the state or a confining
illness.) If the student will
return to the residence occu­
pied while attending the
University or be within 30
miles of campus and is not

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�physically incapacitated
during the 45-day compliance
period, copies shall not be
provided but the right of
inspection may be exercised.
Under this provision, a written
request is required (see Section
10A) specifying the record to
be disclosed and the reason
that a personal inspection of
the record cannot be made
during the 45-day compliance
period. Requests are reviewed
on a case-by-case basis to
determine if copies are re­
quired as opposed to personal
inspection.
2.

3.

on request, under the provi­
sions of Section 10B regarding
records to officials of another
educational institution in
which the student is enrolled
or seeks or intends to enroll.
on request, or with the consent
of the student, under the
provisions of Section 10A,
regarding information released
with the approval of the
University to third parties.
The University shall not charge
a fee for copies of records
provided under the Act. There
is not a charge for search,
retrieval or inspection of the
record. Copies of grades
provided under these provi­
sions do not carry the Univer­
sity seal or official signature of
approval.

Section 7. Listing of Location of
Education Records
The following is a list of the
records considered educational in
nature under the Act and their
locations listed by Office, Type of
Record, Responsible Official, and
Location.
Admissions; Academic file, Finan­
cial; Director of Admissions;
Fletcher Center
Career Advising and Placement;
Academic, Personal, evalua­
tions; Director; Brown Hall
Continuing Education; Academic;
Director

Human Resources; Work Evalua­
tion, Employment; Director;
Administration Building
Financial Aid; Financial, Academic,
Personal evaluation, Employ­
ment; Director; Fletcher Center
Graduate Office; Academic,
Financial; Coordinator; South
Hall
Registrar's Office; Academic
(complete and official aca­
demic record) Personal,
Veterans Affairs; Registrar;
Fletcher Center
Residence Halls; Personal; Housing
Manager; Brady Hall
Residence Halls and Student Life;
Discipline; Vice-President for
Student Programs and Ser­
vices; Administration Building
Student Accounts; Financial;
Director Business Operation;
Fletcher Center
Academic Areas, Academic; School
Deans and Department Chairs.
Note: All academic records are
partial records with the exception
of the Registrar's Office as noted
above.

the University for the purpose for
which the disclosure was made.
Section 9. University Officials
For the purpose of these proce­
dures and policies, University
officials are those individuals who
have demonstrated a need for
access to student records consistent
with official University responsi­
bilities and professional practices.
University officials include:
Members of the faculty, profes­
sional, executive and administra­
tive staff, including all Department
of Security, departmental secretar­
ies, student employees who
manage student education record
information, students properly
appointed as members of a hearing
panel or screening committee,
representatives of the State Auditor
General when performing their
legally required duties, legal,
insurance, or collection representa­
tives of the University when
performing their university-related
duties requiring student record
information concerning a claim or
legal matter.
Section 10. Disclosure of Person­
ally Identifiable Information

Section 8. Disclosure of Restricted
Information to University Officials

A. Prior Consent for Disclosure
Required

Personally identifiable information
from the education records of a
student may be disclosed without
the prior consent of the student to
University officials who have a
legitimate educational interest in
the information. The University
officials must demonstrate a need
to obtain the information consis­
tent with their official functions
and the request must be consistent
with normal professional practices
and legal requirements.

The University shall obtain the
written consent of the student
before disclosing personally
identifiable information from their
education records to third parties
other than directory information.
Consent is not required where the
disclosure is to the student.

The disclosure of personally
identifiable student information
under the above conditions will
not be disclosed to any other party
without the prior written consent
of the student, except that such
information may be used by the
appropriate officials or agents of

If the University consents to the
release of personally identifiable
student information to third parties
under this section (10A) at the
written request of the student, the
University will also provide the
student with a copy.
The written consent required under
this section (10A) must be signed
and dated by the student and shall
include:
1.

a specification of the record to
be disclosed.

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�2.

the purpose of the disclosure.

3.

the party or class of parties to
whom disclosure may be made.

4.

a statement granting consent for
the release of the information.

organization. The information
must be destroyed when it is
no longer needed for the
purpose for which the study
was conducted.
4.

B. Prior Consent for Disclosure
Not Required
The University may transfer or
disclose the educational records of
a student, without prior written
consent, on request to the officials
of another educational institution
in which the student is enrolled or
intends to enroll.

to accrediting organizations in
order to carry out their accred­
iting functions.

5. to comply with a judicial order
or lawfully issued subpoena;
provided that Lake Superior
State University will make a
reasonable effort to notify the
student of the order or sub­
poena in advance of compli­
ance.

The University, upon request, will
provide the student with a copy of
the transferred educational records.

6.

Information from the educational
records of a student may be
disclosed, without prior written
consent, if the disclosure is:

Section 11. Directory Information

1.

to federal and state authorities
as provided by the Act or other
legal authority.

2.

in connection with financial aid
for which a student has ap­
plied or received; provided
that the information may be
disclosed only:
a.

to determine the eligibility
for financial aid,

b.

to determine the amount of
aid

c.

to determine the condi­
tions that will be imposed
regarding financial aid, or

d.

3.

to enforce the terms or
conditions of the financial
aid.

to organizations conducting
studies on behalf of educa­
tional agencies or institutions
for developing, validating, or
administering predictive tests,
administering student aid
programs; and improving
instruction; provided that the
studies are conducted in a
manner which does not permit
personal identification of
students by persons other than
the representatives of the

to appropriate parties in an
emergency to protect the health
or safety of the student or other
individuals.

The Family Educational Rights and
Privacy Act permits the disclosure
of certain personally identifiable
information from the educational
record of a student if that informa­
tion is designated as directory
information as defined by the Act.
In order to release such informa­
tion the University is required to
provide public notice of the
following:
1.

the categories of personally
identifiable information
designated as directory infor­
mation.

2. the right of the student to
refuse to permit the designa­
tion of any or all of the catego­
ries with respect to that stu­
dent.
3.

the time which the student
must inform the University in
writing that such directory
information is not to be re­
leased.

In compliance with these provi­
sions, the University will announce
its intention to release directory
information each fall in the annual
letter. Written requests to prohibit
or restrict the use of directory
information should be addressed

by the last day to add classes to the
Registrar's Office.
The University considers the
following as directory information:
name, address, telephone number,
date and place of birth, enrollment
status (e.g., undergraduate or
graduate, full time or part time)
major field of study, participation
in officially recognized activities
and sports, height and weight of
members of the athletic teams,
dates of attendance, degrees,
honors and awards received,
including scholarships, and most
recent previous educational agency
or institution attended by student.
In the event that this list is altered
or expanded, these provisions will
be amended in accordance with the
Act.
Section 12. Record of Disclosures
Required to be Maintained
Lake Superior State University
shall for each request and disclo­
sure of personally identifiable
information from a student's
education records maintain a
register within that file of the
education records which indicates:
1.

the parties who have requested
or obtained information.

2.

the legitimate educational
interests the parties have in
obtaining the information.

A record is not required for disclo­
sures to a student, disclosures
pursuant to the student's written
consent when consent is specific to
the party or parties, disclosures to
University officials as set forth in
Section 9, or disclosures of direc­
tory information as provided in
Section 11.
The record of disclosures may be
inspected by: the student, Univer­
sity officials and assistants respon­
sible for the custody of the records,
and university officials authorized
in Section 9 and persons outside
the University as authorized in
Section 10 for the purpose of
auditing the record keeping
procedures of the institution.
Section 13. Limitation on the Right
to Inspect and Review Records

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�tion to the University office
responsible for the content of
the record.

The University is not required to
permit a student to inspect or
review the following records:
1.

financial records and state­
ments of parents or any
information contained therein.

2.

confidential letters and state­
ments of recommendation
placed in the student record
prior to January 1,1975;
provided that such letters and
statements were solicited with
written assurance of confiden­
tiality or sent and retained
with a documented under­
standing of confidentiality.
The documents must be used
only for the purposes specifi­
cally intended.

3.

confidential letters and state­
ments of recommendation and
statements for which the
student has waived the right to
inspection as set forth in
Section 16 and placed in a
student's file after January 1,
1975 respecting:
a.

The written request should
also suggest the recommended
corrective action.

4.

The University official respon­
sible for establishing the
content of the record in ques­
tion within 14 calendar days
will inform, in writing, the
student that the record will be
amended or the request is
denied. If additional time is
required to make a decision,
the student will be advised of
that period required.

5.

Amendments and corrections
will be completed within 14
calendar days of the date of
notice to the students.

6.

If the University official
responsible for establishing the
content of the educational
record denies the request to
amend the record, the written
notice of this decision will
advise the student of the right
to a hearing.

receipt of an honor or
honorary recognition.

those records which are
defined not to be education
records as set forth in Section 3.

If the educational record of a
student contains information on
more than one student, the request­
ing student may review or inspect
or be informed of only the speci­
fied information which pertains to
the student making the inquiry.
Section 14. Request to Amend
Educational Records
A student who believes informa­
tion in the student's educational
records is inaccurate, misleading
or violates the privacy or other
rights of the student may request
the University amend such records.
The procedures regarding amend­
ment to a student record are:
1.

3.

application for employ­
ment, or

c.
4.

a written request specifying the
information to be amended
and the basis for requesting a
change in the record.

admission, or

b.

2.

submission of a written request
to amend the record in ques-

Section 15. Right to a Hearing
The Act provides an opportunity
for a hearing to challenge the
content of a student's educational
record to insure that the record
does not contain inaccurate or
misleading information or violates
the privacy or other rights of the
student. This procedure can not be
used to challenge grades. The
following procedure defines the
process after the decision of denial.
Procedure of Hearing
A student desiring a hearing on a
denial to amend the record by the
official establishing such records
must:
1.

submit a written request for a
hearing to the hearing officer
and the registrar.

2.

designate in the request: the
student's name and identifica­
tion number, date of request,
specific information on the
record challenged, basis for
amending record, summary
statement of previous action
taken to amend record includ­
ing names of individuals
contacted and from whom
communications have been
received.

The hearing officer will, within
seven calendar days of receipt of
the request for hearing, notify the
student of the hearing date, time
and location. At least 72 hours
notice prior to the hearing will be
provided to involved parties.
A full and fair opportunity is
available to present evidence
relevant to the question of whether
the record in question is inaccurate,
misleading or in violation of the
privacy or other rights of the
students.
The student may be assisted or
represented by any individual and
expense including an attorney.
The hearing officer will render a
decision on the appeal within
seven calendar days of hearing's
conclusion. The decision shall be
in writing and based solely upon
the evidence presented at the
hearing. The written decision to the
student shall include a summary of
the evidence and reasons for the
decision.
If, as a result of the hearing, the
hearing officer rules the informa­
tion is inaccurate, misleading or in
violation of any of the student's
rights, the record in question will
be amended within seven calendar
days of the decision.
If, as a result of the hearing, the
hearing officer determines that the
record should not be amended, the
student shall be informed of the
right to place in the education
record a statement commenting
upon the information and setting
forth the reasons for disagreeing
with the University's decision.

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�Any explanation placed in the
record of the student under this
provision shall:
1.

Be maintained as a part of the
record as long as the record or
the contested portion thereof is
retained by the University, and

2.

Be disclosed by the University,
along with the contested record
to any party receiving such
record.

Section 16. Waivers
A student may waive any right
under the Act. The waiver shall
not be valid unless it is in writing
and signed by the student. The
University may not require that a
student waive any right under the
Act. This requirement does not
preclude the University from
requesting such a waiver.
An applicant for admission or a
student in attendance may waive
the right to inspect and review
confidential letters and statements
of recommendation. The waiver
applies to letters or statements only
if it is in writing and designated by
the student and if:
1.

the applicant or student is
notified of the names of those
providing letters or statements.

2.

the documents are used only
for the purpose intended.

3.

the waiver is not required as a
condition of admission or
receipt of any service or benefit
from the University.

A waiver may be revoked, but that
action must be in writing and filed
with the office in possession of the
waiver.

Additional
Information
Lake Superior State University
complies with Section 113 of the
Carl D. Perkins Vocational and
Technical Education Act and
Section 122 of the Workforce
Investment Act of 1998. LSSU uses
the student's SSN in order to
compile required WIA and Perkins
Act reports.

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�Equal Opportunity
Notice of Lake Superior State
University's policy of compliance with
federal and state law

Policy
The University is an equal oppor­
tunity employer and educator and
prohibits discrimination, including
harassment, on the basis of race,
color, national origin or ancestry,
gender, age, disability, religion,
height, weight, sexual preference,
marital status, or veteran status.
In carrying out this policy, the
University complies with all
federal and state laws and regula­
tions prohibiting discrimination
including:
Executive Order 11246, the ElliottLarsen Civil Rights Act of 1976,
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of
1964, The Equal Pay Act of 1963,
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of
1964, as amended by the Equal
Employment Opportunity Act of
1972, and the Pregnancy Discrimi­
nation Act of 1978, Title IX of the
Education Amendments of 1972,
Titles VII and VIII of the Public
Health Service Act, Age Discrimi­
nation in Employment Act of 1967,
Sections 503 and 504 of the Reha­
bilitation Act of 1973, Veteran's
Assistance Act of 1972, and Title II
of the Americans with Disabilities
Act of 1990.

Sexual Harassment
The University is committed to a
policy of nondiscrimination on the
basis of gender. Discrimination
because of gender includes sexual
harassment, which means unwel­
come sexual advances, requests for
sexual favors, and other verbal or
physical conduct or communica­
tion of a sexual nature when:
i.

Submission to such conduct or
communication is made a term
or condition either explicitly or
implicitly to obtain employ­
ment, public accommodations
or public services, education, or
housing;

ii. Submission to or rejection of
such conduct or communica­
tion by an individual is used as
a factor in decisions affecting
such individual's employment,
public accommodations or
public services, education, or
housing; or

Process
1.

The University encourages all
individuals to promptly report
instances of discrimination and
discriminatory harassment.
Once the University has been
informed of such behavior, it
will take timely and appropri­
ate steps to investigate the
problem. At any step of the
grievance process, time sched­
ules as outlined in the process
may be extended by mutual
agreement in writing.

2.

With the Grievance Officer,
individuals may discuss
concerns they may have
regarding possible discrimina­
tion or harassment to learn
what options are available.

3.

Nonretaliation: The University
not only prohibits discrimina­
tion, including harassment, but
also strictly prohibits any
retaliation against any indi­
vidual, who, in good faith, has
registered a complaint under
this procedure. Any supervi­
sor, agent, or employee of the
University who, after investi­
gation, has been determined to
have retaliated against any
individual for using the
complaint procedure in this
policy; will be subject to
appropriate discipline up to
and including immediate
discharge. If an individual
believes he or she has been
retaliated against for exercising
his or her rights under this
policy, the individual should
use this complaint procedure.

4.

All matters discussed in this
process will be kept as confi­
dential as possible.

5.

If an individual is dissatisfied
with the University's investiga­
tion process or resolution, he
or she may file complaints of
illegal discrimination on the
basis of gender (Title IX and
Title VI) or disability (Section
504 and Title II of the ADA)
with the Office for Civil Rights,
U.S. Department of Education,

iii. Such conduct or communica­
tion has the purpose or effect
of substantially interfering
with an individual's employ­
ment, public accommodations
or public services, education,
or housing environment.
The University is committed to the
protection of the rights of all
individuals and to the elimination
of barriers that would prevent
individuals from realizing thenhighest potential of human excel­
lence. Sexual harassment is a
particularly noxious form of
discrimination that interferes with
these goals and commitments, and
is difficult to combat due to the
intimidation and destruction of self
esteem of its victims.

Grievance Officer
The Equal Employment Opportu­
nity Officer/Affirmative Action
Officer (EEO Officer) is the desig­
nated grievance officer for dis­
crimination complaints. If any
person believes that he or she has
been subjected to discrimination,
including harassment by unlawful
and unacceptable expressions, acts,
attitudes and/or behaviors based
on race, color, national origin or
ancestry, gender, age, disability,
religion, height, weight, sexual
preference, marital status, or
veteran status, he or she should
contact Ms. Beverly White, EEO
Officer, Lake Superior State Uni­
versity Administration Building,
Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan 49783
(906-635-2697) within sixty (60)
working days of the action of
which the person complains.

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�Chicago, 1L 60605. A Title IX,
Title VI, Section 504, or Title II
ADA complaint must be filed
in writing with the Office for
Civil Rights no later than 180
days after the occurrence of the
possible discrimination.
6.

Individuals have the right
under the law to seek remedies
from the Michigan Department
of Civil Rights, the Equal
Employment Opportunity
Commission, the Office for
Civil Rights, U.S. Department
of Education or by court action
at the same time a grievance is
filed under the University's
procedure, during or after the
use of the grievance process, or
without using the grievance
process at all.

STEP 1:
Informal Complaint
Any individual (complainant) with
a discrimination or harassment
complaint, may contact the Griev­
ance Officer in person.
The Grievance Officer will speak
with the complainant and try to
resolve the matter on an informal
basis. At Step 1, all information
will be kept confidential to the
extent possible.

STEP 2:
Formal Complaint
If the problem cannot be resolved
at Step 1 within five (5) working
days from the date of first contact
with the Grievance Officer, the
complainant may submit a written
complaint on a form provided by
the Grievance Officer. The Griev­
ance Officer will help the com­
plainant complete the form if the
complainant requests.
Within five (5) working days of the
receipt of the written complaint,
the Grievance Officer will send a
Notice of Complaint, a copy of the
complaint form, a response form
and a copy of this procedure to the
respondent. The respondent will
submit the completed response
form within five (5) working days

from the date the complaint is
received by the respondent.
The Grievance Officer will conduct
an investigation. The investigation
should be completed within
twenty (20) working days after
receipt of the response. If the
complaint is against the University
as the Employer, the Grievance
Officer will have thirty (30) days
from the receipt of the written
complaint to investigate the matter.
Within ten (10) working days of
completion of the investigation, the
Grievance Officer will issue to the
complainant and to the respondent
a written Determination stating
whether the allegations of the
complaint are true and any reme­
dial action recommended.
At Step 2, information will be kept
confidential to the extent possible.

STEP 3:
Hearing
If either the complainant or the
respondent is dissatisfied with the
Grievance Officer's determination,
he or she may request that the
matter be referred to a Hearing
Panel for a hearing by submitting
the form obtained from the Griev­
ance Officer. The request for
hearing must be submitted in
writing to the Grievance Officer
within five (5) working days after
receipt of the Determination.
The President will appoint a
permanent Hearing Panel com­
posed of three members including,
if possible, at least one female and
one minority member. The vice
president for business and financial
operations will be the chairperson
and will conduct the hearing.

the testimony of witnesses, docu­
mentary evidence or other evi­
dence relevant to the proceedings
and cross-examine the other
party's witnesses. The complain­
ant and respondent may have an
attorney or other advisor present.
The Grievance Officer will present
the findings of the investigation
conducted at Step 2 and may
present witnesses, if appropriate.
To ensure the privacy of those
involved, witnesses (other than the
complainant and respondent) will
be allowed in the hearing room
only during their testimony. At the
Chairperson's discretion, the
hearing may be recorded.
Within fifteen (15) working days
after completion of the hearing, the
Chairperson will issue the Decision
and recommended order of the
Hearing Panel. The Decision will
be mailed to the complainant and
respondent with a copy to the
Grievance Officer. The Chairper­
son will implement any action
recommended by the Panel.

STEP 4:
Appeal
The decision of the Hearing Panel
will be final and binding. If
grievants wish to pursue the
matter further, they may file with
the outside agencies listed in Policy
section, No. 5. and 6.
Section 5.02 of the by-laws of the
Board of Trustees, approved July
24,1989, will not be invoked for
grievances submitted for settle­
ment under this procedure.

The Grievance Officer will send a
Notice of Hearing and a copy of
the Request for Hearing to the
complainant, respondent (if any),
and Hearing Panel, scheduling the
hearing within fifteen (15) working
days, unless the Panel Chairperson
provides otherwise and so notifies
those involved.
At the hearing, the complainant
and respondent will be allowed to
give their own testimony, present

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�Freshmen
You may apply to Lake Superior
State University any time during
your final year of high school.
Applications are processed con­
tinuously and you will be notified
of a decision within two weeks. To
complete your admission file you
must submit a final high school
transcript and ACT scores (if you
graduated from high school within
26 months of entering LSSU). Final
high school transcript must verify
graduation from an accredited
school or passing on the GED. To
be considered official, all tran­
scripts must be mailed from your
high school guidance office directly
to Lake Superior State University.
Enter your social security number
on your Application for Admis­
sion. It serves as your permanent
student identification number. If
you do not wish to provide the
number, an alternate number will
be assigned. Financial aid applica­
tions will not be processed without
your social security number.
Canadian applicants should not
use their social insurance number.
An alternative number will be
assigned to Canadian and other
foreign students.
The primary factors in determining
admission are ACT* scores and
grade point average. LSSU uses an
overall grade point average (GPA).
The average overall GPA for the
2001 freshman class was 3.06 on a
scale of a 4.0. The average ACT
composite score was a 21.
Students whose ACT or GPA levels
approach but do not meet LSSU
standards may be admitted via the
University Studies program.
University Studies is an arm of the
Great Lakes Academy dedicated to
providing an educational opportu­
nity to students who meet certain
profiles. Students who are admit­
ted via University Studies receive
additional advising and support
services to ensure their success at
LSSU.

If you are admitted via University
Studies, you will be fully entered
into your chosen major after
meeting these three simple require­
ments:
*

earn 12 credits at the 100 level
or above,

*

earn a 2.00 GPA, and

*

be eligible for 100-level math,
reading and composition
courses.

Students denied regular admission
may reapply after attending
another accredited college and
earning at least 19 semester (29
quarter) hours of transferable
credit. Evaluation for admission is
then based upon the college record.
* Although LSSU prefers you take the
ACT, we will accept equivalent SAT
scores to determine admission.

ACT
The ACT is offered nationally five
times a year at many locations
including our campus. Registra­
tion forms are available in high
school counseling offices or by
contacting the LSSU Counseling
and Testing Center at 906-635- 2733.
United States residents applying
for academic scholarships must
have their ACT scores sent prior to
the April 1 scholarship deadline.

Transfer Students
Transfer students must possess a
2.0 cumulative college GPA and be
eligible to return to your former
college(s). If you have completed
fewer than 19 semester (29 quarter)
hours of credit, you must send an
official high school transcript or
GED scores in addition to your
college transcript (and ACT scores
if you graduated from high school
within 26 months of the semester
of entry).
Contact the Registrar's Office or
high school guidance office to have

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�an official transcript mailed to our
Registrar's Office. Transcripts sent
via facsimile or hand delivered are
not considered official. All tran­
scripts become the property of
Lake Superior State University and
are not returnable.
Your complete application should
be submitted at least 30 days prior
to the semester of entry. Transfer
students denied admission may
reapply after taking additional
courses that raise their overall GPA
to above a 2.0.

Credit Evaluations
Official evaluation of transfer
credit is made as quickly as pos­
sible after you are admitted. The
Admissions Office will help you
with an unofficial transcript review
at your request.
If a course taken at another institu­
tion is not offered at LSSU, elective
credit may be granted for that
course. Elective credits may be
applied toward degree require­
ments but may not be used to
satisfy any specific course require­
ment.
Grades less than C- will not transfer.
The Registrar's Office completes
transfer credit evaluations. The
decision on courses and transfer
credit granted may be appealed
first to the academic dean and then
to the provost.

Provisional Credit
Credit earned at an institution not
listed in the American Council of
Education's publication, Accredited
Institutions of Post-Secondary
Education is granted provisionally.
You must complete at least 15
semester hours of credit with a
cumulative GPA of 2.00 at LSSU
before provisional credits will
become part of your permanent
record.

MACRAO Agreement
Michigan community college
students admitted to Lake State

who have the MACRAO stamp on
their transcript are recognized as
having completed the general
education requirements at Lake
State.

Sault College
Agreement
Sault College of Applied Arts and
Technology students admitted to
Lake Superior State University
who have the GECERT stamp
(liberal studies degree) on their
transcript are recognized as having
completed the general education
requirements at Lake Superior
State University.

Early Admission
Policy
Students under the age of 18 that
apply for early admission to LSSU
that do not possess a high school
diploma or GED will be counseled
on an individual basis by a mem­
ber of the Admissions staff. Early
applicants to LSSU must provide
an official transcript of all high
school work and test scores from
either ACT or SAT.
If the applicant is unable to pro­
vide the necessary data he or she
will be required to take LSSU's
placement tests. The results of
these tests, along with the high
school record, will be used to
determine the applicant's eligibility
for admission. It is required that
the applicant meet with a represen­
tative of the Financial Aid Office as
early admission may affect finan­
cial aid eligibility.

Residency
Requirement
There is no limit to the number of
transfer credits allowed from other
institutions. Bachelor's degree
candidates must earn at least 32 of
their final 40 credits and at least 50
percent of their departmental
required 300/400-level credits in
LSSU courses.

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�Regional center students must earn
at least 32 credits and at least 50
percent of their departmental
required 300/400-level credits in
Lake State courses.
Associate's degree and certificate
candidates must earn 16 of their
final 20 credits in Lake State courses.

Learning Center
The Learning center (LC), located
in the KJS Library Building, offers
free academic support services to
all enrolled students at LSSU, at all
levels of learning (freshman
through senior).
•

Peer tutoring and supplemen­
tal instruction (also known as
organized study groups) are
available for many preparatory,
100- and 200-level courses
across the disciplines.

•

The LC's Writing Lab staff can
assist you with all types of
writing at all levels for all
disciplines.

•

You can enhance your aca­
demic performance by using
our state-of-the-art computers
equipped with tutorial and
instructional software for
many LSSU courses, as well as
various other programs such as
the Internet, Corel and MS
Office. With more than 80
programs to choose from, the
LC has something for every­
one.

•

Our student success seminars
(on topics such as study skills,
test preparation, test anxiety
and time management) are
available each semester on a
first-come, first-served basis.

•

Study space, tutorial video and
audio libraries, and a book­
lending library are also avail­
able.

Great Lakes Academy
Lake Superior State University has
a long-term commitment to the
academic and personal success of
all our students. The Great Lakes
Academy serves three functions
which assure students can enroll in
and complete the relevant coursework and programs.
Access to higher education is
offered via the University Studies
program. Students from the
Eastern Upper Peninsula whose
academic background approaches,
but does not meet Lake State
admission standards, can get their
start in higher education via the
University Studies program in the
Great lakes Academy. As a Univer­
sity Studies student you will be
assigned an academic advisor who
understands your situation. Your
advisor will work closely with you
to make sure you are enrolled in
appropriate courses.
The Great Lakes Academy pro­
vides academic support for the
entire Sault Ste. Marie campus. The
academy operates the Learning
Center as well as several other
tutoring and support programs.
Students enrolled in associate's
degrees have access to the Office of
Student Accommodation and
Support Services, which provides
tutoring, advising and supplemen­
tal instruction.
Occupational education is the goal
for many students. They seek
workplace-relevant programs
designed to open the door to good­
paying technical positions. Such
programs also promote the eco­
nomic growth of the entire commu­
nity. The Great Lakes Academy
oversees the development and
operation of academic programs at
the one- or two-year level.

Our friendly staff will be happy to
assist you in reaching your aca­
demic goals. Please contact us at
906-635-2849 with any questions.

Resource Center for
Students with
Disabilities (RCSD) formerly OSASS
The Resource Center for Students
with Disabilities is located in South
Hall. The center is responsible for
providing disability-related

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�services, and ensuring appropriate
accommodations for students are
met in the academic and university
environment. In order for students
to receive accommodations, they
must voluntarily provide current
documentation verifying their
disabling condition, and register
and meet with the RCSD coordina­
tor. The types of accommodations
vary depending on the disability
and are determined on a case-by­
case basis. If you have a disabling
condition (learning, mental,
physical) or you think you may
have a disabling condition, please
contact the RCSD.

Former Students
Former full-time Lake Superior
State University students who miss
one or more semesters (not includ­
ing summer) and attend another
college or university must apply
for readmission before the semester
of re-entry. There is no application
fee. You must submit official
transcripts from any college you
attended since leaving LSSU and
meet our transfer student admis­
sions policy.

Guest Students
Students enrolled at another
college or university may be
admitted to Lake State for one
semester as a guest student. An
extension of one additional semes­
ter may be granted for extenuating
circumstances. If you intend to
enroll full time for more than one
semester, you must submit an
Application for Admission as a
transfer student. Guest students
assume responsibility for deter­
mining if Lake State courses apply
to their program at the college from
which they intend to graduate.

Canadian Students
If you are an Ontario student
applying on the basis of high
school records, you are evaluated
on your ACT score and grade point
average.

Additional information for Ontario
secondary school students is
available in the Ontario Student
Handbook published by the
Admissions Office.
If you are a Canadian applicant
from a province other than On­
tario, your application is evaluated
based on the education system in
your province.
If you completed grade 13 or OAC
courses before September 1990,
you will receive transfer credit at
the University for each course in
which your final mark was at least
a 60 percent. Transfer credit is not
given for any OAC courses taken
after September 1990. However,
completion of OAC courses
prepares some students to earn
credit through testing. (See section
titled "Credit by Examination").
A notarized financial statement is
required before a Certificate of
Eligibility (Form 1-20) will be
issued. This statement must
include the amount of money
available per year and the
source(s). Inclusion of false infor­
mation in the financial statement is
grounds for dismissal. Beyond the
financial statement, the student's
sponsor or sponsoring agency
must provide a letter assuming
responsibility for all the student's
educational and living expenses
while studying in the United
States. Foreign student scholar­
ships are available. Employment
opportunities for foreign students
are restricted by U.S. Immigration
and Naturalization Service regula­
tions. Canadian students who
commute on a daily basis may be
exempt from providing financial
statements.
Canadian students are required to
purchase a health and accident
insurance policy unless they are
covered under a policy of their
own or a policy with their parents.

Foreign Students
Excluding Canadians

Applicants must satisfy entrance
requirements comparable to those
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�of United States students. All
student credentials must be
evaluated by the World Education
Services (WES). Information on
WES is available on-line at
www.WES.org, by phone at 212966-6311 or email at info@wes.org.
A notarized financial statement is
required before a Certificate of
Eligibility (Form 1-20) will be
issued. This statement must
include the amount of money
available per year and the
source(s). Inclusion of false
information in the financial state­
ment is grounds for dismissal.
Beyond the financial statement, the
student's sponsor or sponsoring
agency must provide a letter
assuming responsibility for all the
student's educational and living
expenses while studying in the
United States. Foreign student
scholarships are available. Em­
ployment opportunities for foreign
students are restricted by U.S.
Immigration and Naturalization
Service regulations.

or 213 on the computer-based
TOEFL. For information
regarding this test, write:
TOEFL, Box 6151, Princeton,
New Jersey, 08541-6151 U.S.A.
or any United States Informa­
tion Service Center. 609-7717100/ www.toefl.org.
2.

Score 80 or above on the
Michigan English Language
Assessment Battery (MELAB).
For information about this test,
write: English Language
Institute, MELAB Testing, 3020
North University Building,
University of Michigan, Ann
Arbor, Michigan 48109-1057
U.S.A.

3.

Complete Level 109 at any ELS
Language Center located in the
United States. For information
about ELS Centers, write: ELS
Language Centers, 400
Alexander Park, Suite 100,
Princeton, New Jersey 085406306 U.S.A. 1-609-750-3500/
www.els.com, info@els.com

4.

Complete two years of study at
a school, college or university
located in an English-speaking
country.

5.

Proficiency may be assessed
through participation in Lake
Superior State University's
English as a Second Language
Program.

The foreign student application
processing fee is $40.
Applicants should not consider
themselves admitted to the Univer­
sity until they have provided all
documents required by the Univer­
sity and have received an official
letter granting admission. Follow­
ing the letter granting admission,
the Form 1-20 is sent, as required
by the U.S. Immigration and
Naturalization Service.
Foreign students are required to
purchase a health and accident
insurance policy for each year in
residence.

Limited English
Proficiency
English language proficiency is
required to take courses at the
University and may be satisfied in
any of five ways:
1.

Score 550 or above on the
paper-based Test of English as
a Foreign Language (TOEFL)

Students not meeting Lake State's
English proficiency requirement
must enroll in English as a second
language program.

Part-time Enrollment
You may enroll as a part-time
student and take up to 11 credits
per semester in courses for which
you have sufficient academic
background. A part-time student
not seeking financial aid or a
degree or certificate does not have
to formally apply for admission.
As a non-admitted part-time
student, you are not assigned a
faculty advisor. You are encour­
aged to seek assistance in selecting
courses from the appropriate
academic schools.

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�Current high school students
should refer to the section regard­
ing dual enrollment.

Tech Prep
The national tech prep movement
is supported at LSSU. As a testi­
mony of its institutional support,
grades earned in applied high
school science and mathematics
courses contribute to the high
school GPA computed for univer­
sity admission. Tech prep, with its
emphasis upon curricular integra­
tion between secondary and post­
secondary educational institutions,
helps Lake State create a broader
array of educational options for
our students.
Lake Superior State University has
articulation agreements with area
high schools to enhance applied

LSSU Course Placement Chart
Test scores as indicated in the chart below determine your placement
into reading, English and mathematics courses. You may challenge
your course placement by taking LSSU's placement exams; tests must
be completed and scored prior to beginning course work at LSSU.
SA090
ACT=0-14
LSSU=1-18

SA106 &amp; 107
Recommended
ACT=19-21
LSSU=24-27

No Course Needed
ACT=22+
LSSU=28+

SA091
ACM 5-18
LSSU=19-23

English
Placement

Mathematics
Placement

EN091
ACT=0-17
SAT=0-440
LSSU=l-24

MA081-083
ACT=0-16
SAT=0-400
LSSU=1-14
MA084-086
ACM7-18
SAT=410-450
LSSU=15-16

Dual Enrollment for
High School Students
Knowing that some talented high
school students will benefit from
taking university courses while in
high school, qualified students are
challenged to take coursework at
LSSU. Before you register for any
class, be sure you meet the follow­
ing criteria:

EN110*
ACM 8-25
SAT=450-580
LSSU=25-33
'also requires ACT reading
score of 19 or higher

MA103,108, 111, 140
ACT=22-26
SAT=520-610
LSSU=26-35

complete the Dual Enrollment
Form (available at the LSSU
Center for Career and Employ­
ment Services or your high
school guidance office),

•

be at least a high school junior,

•

enroll in 100- or 200-level
courses;

•

300-400 courses are available
with department approval; and
be sure to take any required
placement tests or prerequisite
courses. (A prerequisite is a
course that must be completed
before the other course can be
taken.)

EN110 Honors
ACT=26+
SAT=590+
LSSU=34+

MA092,110 or 207
ACM 9-21
SAT=460-510
LSSU=17-25

•

•

ACT, SAT and LSSU Placement Exam Scores

Reading
Placement

and career educational opportuni­
ties at the post-secondary level. In
tandem with its regional secondary
education partners, LSSU has
created pathways to applied
education for specified curricula in
business and technology. Univer­
sity course credits count toward
degree requirements for high
school work if certain competen­
cies are met. Check with your high
school guidance counselor or an
LSSU admissions advisor to verify
whether a specific course may apply.

Placement Testing

MA112,143,151
ACT=27+
SAT=620+
LSSU=36+

For more information, please contact the University Studies Program
coordinator at 906-635-2874.

ACT and/or SAT scores will be
used to place students in freshman
English and mathematics courses
(see table). Students not required
to provide ACT scores would take
a placement test before scheduling
classes.
Students with high ACT or place­
ment scores are invited to enroll in
honors English. High scores in
mathematics will also allow

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�students to enroll in higher-level
math courses.
Students with low scores in En­
glish, reading and mathematics
will be required to take upgrading
courses. Students who do not
successfully meet reading require­
ments by their sophomore level (26
credits) will be limited to a 13credit load (including reading
courses) until they successfully
complete their reading courses.
Transfer students without appro­
priate course work in English and
mathematics (see degree require­
ments) are also required to take
placement tests. Transfer students
may meet placement requirements
by their ACT scores if they submit
ACT scores to LSSU.

Credit by
examination
You may earn university credit by
examination. The University
grants credit from Advanced
Placement, College Level Examina­
tion Program (CLEP) and depart­
mental exams. If you are already
attending Lake State, you may earn
credit through both CLEP and
departmental exams.
You must meet the following
criteria before credit by examina­
tion will be entered on your
transcript:
1.

be an admitted full-time
student, and

2.

be enrolled at Lake Superior
State University.

Advanced Placement
Program (AP)
Advanced Placement Exams are
administered at high schools each
May. LSSU grants credit in select
AP exams passed with a score of
three or higher. If an essay is part
of an individual exam, it must be
submitted to the University for
evaluation. To receive credit, the
essay must be satisfactory and you
must have a minimum score of
three on the test. A list of courses

for which Lake State grants credit
is available through the Admis­
sions Office.

College Level
Examination Program
(CLEP)
You may take CLEP exams at a
computer testing center, including
Lake State's Counseling and
Testing Center. Lake State offers
CLEP exams every month except
December. Credit for CLEP is
granted as shown on the table.
You may receive credit toward
specified courses that meet general
education requirements.
CLEP general and subject examina­
tion credit may not be used to
repeat courses previously taken
unless permission is granted from
the academic department offering
the course.
Grades for general examinations
are recorded as credit without
grade points.
Credit may be earned for indi­
vidual courses by passing CLEP
subject examinations.
CLEP subject examinations may
not be used to repeat courses
previously taken unless permission
is granted from the academic
department offering the course.
A listing of approved CLEP general
and subject examinations and
acceptable minimum scores is
shown below.

Departmental Exams
Departments may provide their
own examinations for certain
courses. You must have the
written approval of the appropriate
department chair to take the
examination. An application form
for credit by exam can be found
with the department chair. The fee
will be equivalent to CLEP exams
and you will not be charged tuition
for the credits earned. An exami­
nation grade of 2.00 or better is

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�required for credit to be earned.
Credit earned by exam is recorded
as transfer credit on the student's
transcript. Some universities may
not accept transfer credit earned by
departmental exam.

Note: Information in the admissions
section of the catalog is for information
only and not part of an enrollment
contract.

Health Record
Everyone entering Lake State for
the first time should complete an
Immunization Record and Health
History Questionnaire. The form is
mailed to admitted students.
These questionnaires are not
considered for admission to the
University. The information helps
the University's Health Service
better serve your needs.

Credit for CLEP General Exam
Test
Mathematics

Score Equiv. Reg.
500

Credit Hours
3

Course
MA Electives

Credit for CLEP Subject Exams
Essay
Required

Test

Principles of Accounting
General Biology
General Chemistry
Information Systems &amp; Computer Appl.
Principles of Macroeconomics
Principles of Microeconomics
Freshman College Composition
Analyzing and Interpreting Literature
American Literature
English Literature
History of U.S. I
History of U.S. II
Western Civilization I
Western Civilization II
College Algebra
College Algebra-Trigonometry
Calculus with Elementary Functions
Principles of Marketing
Principles of Management
American Government
Introductory Psychology
Human Growth and Development
Introductory Sociology
College-Level German I &amp; II
College-Level Spanish I &amp; II
College-Level French I &amp; II

No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No

Required
Score
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50

Course Equivalents
AC132,133
BL109,110, 111
CH115,116
CS101
EC201
EC202
EN110
EN111
EN231,232
EN233, 234
HS131
HS132
HS101
HS102
MA111
MAI 40
MA151
MK281
MN360
PS110
PY101
PY265
SO101
GN141,142
SP161,162
FR151,152

*based on local norms

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Credit
Hours
8
8
9
3
3
3
3
3
6
6
4
4
4
4
3
5
4
3
3
4
4
3
3
8
8
4

�An exact outline of University fees
and assessments can be found in
the Admissions Office. These costs
are determined by the Lake
Superior State University Board of
Trustees.

of Michigan or other accept­
able means.
3.

Non-resident students who
enter the state and immedi­
ately begin classes shall be
eligible for reclassification to
resident status after six
months, provided they can
provide evidence of a change
in their residency status. A
non-resident student can show
that they qualify for resident
tuition by presenting a valid
State of Michigan drivers
license or presenting a State of
Michigan voter registration
card or proving their motor
vehicle is registered in the state
of Michigan or other accept­
able means.

4.

A Michigan resident absent
from the state for periods of up
to one year shall not forfeit his
or her residence for tuition
purposes, provided that he or
she has taken no action to
become a resident of another
state.

5.

Initial decisions on classifica­
tion, and requests for reclassifi­
cation to become a resident
student, will be made by and
to the registrar. Students may
appeal these decisions to the
vice-president for Student
Affairs.

6.

The residence of a student
follows that of his or her
spouse, except that a student
who initially registers as a
resident student may continue
to register as a resident of
Michigan although subse­
quently marrying a non­
resident student or other non­
resident.

7.

Students on active duty in any
of the armed services and
stationed in the state of Michi­
gan are exempt from payment
of non-resident tuition.

A $20 fee (United States funds)
must accompany each Application
for Admission to Lake Superior
State University The fee is nonrefundable and does not apply
toward tuition or other fees.

Definition of
Michigan Residency
for Tuition Purposes
As a state-supported institution,
Lake Superior State University
complies with the following
definitions and regulations govern­
ing resident status:
1.

2.

The residence of a student who
is a minor follows that of
parents or legal guardians,
except that a minor student
who comes to the University
from another state or country
cannot be registered as a
resident of this state on the
basis of having a resident of
this state as a guardian, except
on permission of the Univer­
sity in each individual case.
A person who is at least 18
years of age at the time of
initial registration and who has
continuously resided in
Michigan for at least six
months immediately preceding
the first day of classes, is a
resident for tuition purposes
provided he/she can provide
evidence of Michigan resi­
dency. A non-resident student
can show that they qualify for
resident tuition by presenting a
valid State of Michigan drivers
license or presenting a State of
Michigan voter registration
card or proving their motor
vehicle is registered in the state

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9.

least a 3.00 overall grade point
average.

Aliens lawfully admitted for
permanent residence in the
United States who have a
permanent visa, their spouses
and minor children, may
register as residents of this
state provided they have met
the other requirements herein
for residency.

Any student who is in doubt of
residence status should contact the
registrar and have any questions
settled prior to registration.

Any full-time employee of the
University, and those members
of the teaching staff whose
appointments require at least
three contact hours of teaching
each week in regularly as­
signed formal classes, and their
dependents, may register as
residents.

All tuition and fees are payable
according to established due dates.
Students delinquent in payment of
a financial obligation are subject to
enrollment cancellation and/or late
fees until all amounts due the
University are paid or satisfactory
arrangements are made with the
Business Office.

10. Any dependent child of an
alumni parent who has earned
credit at Lake Superior State
University prior to the fall
quarter of 1968 or earned a
certificate or degree from this
University or completed a
minimum of 24 semester hours
of 36 quarter hours.
11. Any transfer student who was
accepted as a Michigan resi­
dent at a Michigan community
college with proof of the
community college tuition rate
and the student's tuition
status.
12. Any foreign exchange student
attending secondary schools in
Michigan or Ontario.
13. An out-of-state first time in
college freshman student who
has at least a 3.0 grade point
out of a possible 4.00 or a 24
composite on ACT or in the top
one-fifth of their graduating
class will receive a scholarship for
the difference of in-state and outof-state tuition. If the student does
not declare Michigan residency
after the first year in attendance,
the scholarship is renewable
provided the student meets
scholarship renewal requirements.
14. Any transfer student who has
earned at least 60 semester
credits from a United States
junior college or United States
community college with at

Policy: Tuition/Fees

Anyone who is delinquent in any
obligation to the University will
not be allowed to register for
classes. Additionally, University
services will not be provided until
financial obligations are met.
Registration is not complete until
fees are paid. A check or draft
returned to the University and not
honored by the bank constitutes
nonpayment and results in cancel­
lation of registration.
Auditing: Audits are designed for
someone who wishes to take a
particular course for its content but
not be graded for the course. An
LSSU student may register for any
course on an audit basis provided
all prerequisites have been satisfied.
The coursework for auditing a
course is determined in conjunc­
tion with the faculty member for
the course.
Auditing courses do not count as
part of a student's official class
load for determining financial aid
eligibility, veteran's benefits or any
other enrollment certification
requirements.
Students may change from an
audit to credit status during the
first week of classes and only with
the concurrence of the faculty
member for the course. This
change must be processed through
the Registrar's Office for grading
purposes.

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�Students are assessed full tuition
and fees for the course and an AU
grade is recorded on the student's
official transcript if the student
completes the course.

4.

If you have benefited from
federal financial aid, you may
be required to complete an Exit
Interview at the Financial Aid
Office — allow 25 minutes.

Michigan residents who are 60
years of age or older may audit
undergraduate courses compli­
ments of LSSU with no record kept
of their audits.

5.

Deliver the completed form to
the Registrar's Office. Your
withdrawal date will be
determined by the date the
completed form is submitted to
the Registrar's Office. Any
refunds will be calculated "as
of" that date.

Other courses: A few courses have
special fees. All registrations
(including payment of fees) must
be complete no later than six days
after the beginning of regular
instruction. Enrollment after the
six-day period has passed is
allowed, but not encouraged, and
requires special permission from
the instructor of the course.
Vehicles: If you park a motor
vehicle anywhere on campus, there
is an annual vehicle registration
fee. The fee is refunded only under
certain conditions.
Credit by exam: Credit by depart­
mental examination is available to
full-time students. If a 2.00 or
better is scored, the credit is
recorded on your transcript. The
fee charged is equivalent to CLEP
exams and there is no tuition
charged for credits earned.

Withdrawal/Refunds

All withdrawals should be done in
person. If you are unable to
complete the process in person, the
registrar is the only University
authority that can authorize the
process of your withdrawal over
the phone. Please contact the
registrar at 635-2682 or 1-888-800LSSU, ext. 2682 for assistance.
Refunds are made in accordance
with the above schedule.
After your completed Withdrawal
Form is accepted, your University
charges will be reduced according
to the schedule shown above. If
you have not received any form of
financial aid and there is a credit
balance on your account, you will
be sent a refund check. If you have
received aid, your aid may have to
be returned to the appropriate
source. You may owe money!

If you decide to drop your classes,
you must complete each step to
officially withdraw from the
University.
1.

Pick up an Official Withdrawal
Request Form at the Fletcher
Center for Student Services

2.

Clear any outstanding charges
or holds that may prevent
your return at a later date or
prevent the release of your
academic record.

3.

Complete the entire With­
drawal Form and obtain the
required signatures (shown on
the form).

Withdrawal and Refund Policy for
Fall and Spring Semesters
Courses Dropped

Time of Withdrawal

% of Refund

Any or all classes

Prior to class - 6th school day*

100%

Dropping all classes

7th-8th school day

90%

Dropping all classes

9th-19th school day

50%

Dropping all classes

20th-38th school day

25%

*There are no refunds for partial drops after the sixth day.

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�Financial Aid Return Policy:
Applies to students receiving
federal and state financial aid
including loans and scholarships,
and institutional and private aid.
•

First, your account will be
credited according to Lake
Superior State University's
Refund Policy (on or prior to
the 38-day withdrawal period).

•

Then, your financial aid will be
reduced in direct proportion to
the length of time you re­
mained enrolled, up to 60
percent of the semester.

•

•

•

PLEASE NOTE: If you have
received a payment for excess
financial aid and you with­
draw, you could owe the
University and/or the federal
government money.
If there is still a credit on your
account, the amount of the
credit will then be applied to
the remaining financial aid
funds until the credit has been
reduced to zero.
Any remaining refund due
you, after all funding sources
have received the appropriate
credit, will be refunded di­
rectly to you.

There may be an administrative fee
for early withdrawal.
For example: If there are 105 days in
the semester and you withdraw on
the 58th day, your federal aid
would be reduced to 55% (58/105).
If your total cost to attend was
$2200 and it was paid with federal
aid of $1200 and a personal pay­
ment of $1000, your federal aid
would be reduced to $660. You
could owe the University $540.
Attendance Policy for federal
financial aid recipients: Regular
class attendance is required for
students receiving federal financial
aid. If you are reported for nonattendance in any or all of your
courses, your financial aid may be
withdrawn.

Leaving school: For information
about leaving the University see
Withdrawal. Non-attendance of
classes or checking out of campus
housing does not constitute
withdrawal, nor does academic
dismissal. Students who leave but
do not withdraw are responsible
for full tuition and fees and will
receive failing grades on their
transcript unless an official With­
drawal Request Form is filed with
the Registrar's Office.
Transcript fee: One official tran­
script is provided to all students,
either before or after graduation.
There is a $5 fee for each additional
transcript.
Delinquent accounts: Students
with delinquent accounts may be
removed from class, have their
diploma withheld, and/or have
transcript requests denied.

Room and Board
Applications
Housing applications: Unmarried
students enrolled for 12 or more
credit hours and who are within 27
calendar months of their gradua­
tion from high school at the
beginning of the academic year (for
this purpose, high school gradua­
tion dates are assumed to be June
1st) must reside in a University
residence hall.
The exceptions are:
1.

if you live with parents within
a 60-mile radius, or the threecounty (Luce, Chippewa, and
Mackinac) service area of the
University campus. An
exception application, avail­
able in the Housing Office,
must be approved by the
Housing director.

2.

if you are exempted in writing
by the Housing director when
residence hall space is filled.

3.

if you face unusual financial or
health problems and are ex-

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�empted by the vice president for
Student Affairs.
Applications for housing must be
made to the Housing Office.
Students indicating interest in oncampus accommodations on the
University admissions application
are sent housing information.
Room assignments are made upon
receipt of the first room and board
payment. Applications are voided
if first room and board payment is
not received by June 15. If applica­
tion is canceled by notification to
the Housing director by June 15, all
monies paid will be refunded. If
cancellation is between June 15 and
the opening of the residence halls,
LSSU retains $100. Cancellation
after the halls open is subject to a
$300 penalty. You must be accepted
for admission and be enrolled in
and attending classes to live on
campus.

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Room and board: Students are
billed for room and board and
tuition each semester. A payment
plan may be set up with the
Business Office located in the
Fletcher Center. A cost sheet is
available from the Student Service
Center.
Housing deposit: If you are living
on campus, there is a $125 security
deposit prior to checking into the
hall. This deposit is refunded, less
monies owed to the University,
when you leave campus housing.
Regulations: Regulations and
expectations of your conduct as a
member of the LSSU community
will be provided when you take
residence.

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�Financial Aid

Notification of scholarship
awards begins October 1 for
students admitting for the
following fall semester.

Rewarding the scholar and meet­
ing the needs of those who apply
for financial assistance is a high
priority at Lake Superior State
University. The doors of opportu­
nity are seldom closed because of a
financial condition.
You may qualify for a combination
of University, state and federal
programs—a financial aid packwhich may include a combi­
ag&lt;
nation of scholarship, grant, loan,
and/or work assistance. Full-time
undergraduates take priority in aid
awards.
Carefully consider the full cost of
your education, parental support,
and savings — including summer
employment — to determine your
need for financial aid. If you
possess excellent high school or
community college grades, you are
encouraged to apply for scholar­
ships regardless of need. Those
with need are considered for
grants, loans and/or employment
based on need established from the
Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA).
You can obtain information on all
financial aid programs from the
Financial Aid staff. Staff are
available to advise you and your
parents about the costs of attend­
ing the University, availability of
financial aid and application
procedures.
Applying: You can apply for
financial aid by obtaining a FAFSA
form from your high school
counselor or contacting the Finan­
cial Aid Office, Lake Superior State
University, 650 W. Easterday Ave.,
Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783. You
may also file your FAFSA on-line
at www.fafsa.ed.gov.
Once your FAFSA is received by
LSSU and your admission is
complete, you will receive an
"Official Offer of Award" letter
from the Financial Aid Office.

Scholarship requirements: Incom­
ing freshmen must have a mini­
mum GPA of 3.0 and ACT of 19 to
qualify for an LSSU scholarship.
The recipient of any award must be
a full-time student carrying 12
academic hours or more each
semester (except regional center
recipients).
Scholarship recipients are usually
selected based on competitive
examinations, scholastic records
and/or financial need. The Ameri­
can College Test serves as the
University's primary test for
scholarship applicants. Test results
must be on file by April 1.
All freshmen who are Michigan
residents are encouraged to com­
plete the Michigan Educational
Assessment Program (MEAP) test
to determine eligibility for addi­
tional state aid.
You and your parents or guardian
must complete a Free Application
for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to
apply for federal aid. The form
must be received by the processor
before February 21 (incoming
freshmen) or March 21 (returning
students) to assure priority aid
consideration.

Satisfactory
Academic Progress
Requirements for the
Retention of
Financial Aid
If you are receiving any form of
financial aid, you must meet these
satisfactory academic progress require­
ments to retain your aid each semester.
Financial aid regulations require
that a student must make satisfac­
tory progress to remain eligible for
financial aid. Financial aid pro­
grams affected by this policy are
Federal Pell Grant, Federal Perkins
Loan, Federal Work-Study, Federal
Supplemental Educational Oppor-

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, ext. 2678

�tunity Grant, Federal Direct Loans,
Federal PLUS Loans, State of
Michigan and Institutional Scholar­
ships, Grants, Loan and Work
Programs. The Native American
Tuition Waiver is exempted from
this policy.
The following policy is the mini­
mum requirement for all types of
financial aid; however, there are
some types of aid with more
stringent requirements (see schol­
arship requirements):

Qualitative Standards
Every student must maintain, at
the end of each semester, a cumula­
tive grade point average (GPA) of
at least:
Cumulative
GPA
1.70
1.86
1.93
1.97

Credits
Attempted*
0-25 credits
26-55 credits
56-87 credits
88 or more credits
*Semester Hours (includes
transfer credit hours)

Probationary Semester: First-year
freshmen and new transfer stu­
dents not meeting the GPA require­
ment after their first semester at
LSSU will be placed on financial
aid probation for one semester.
The cumulative GPA after the
probationary semester must satisfy
the minimum GPA or the student
will have his/her financial aid
suspended. For example, a fresh­
man "attempting" 16 credits each
semester would need to have a
cumulative GPA of at least 1.86 to
receive aid the following year.
Current Students: Students that
have been enrolled for more than
one semester will not have a
probationary semester and must
meet the schedule above for each
semester.
Transfer Students: The require­
ments for transfer students are
based on the number of full-time
equivalent credits transferred to
LSSU. For example, a student with
68 transfer credits must earn a
GPA of 1.93 or higher.

Quantitative Standards
Each student's progress in credits
earned will be reviewed every
semester. The following credits
must be earned in relation to the
number of credits enrolled at the
end of the add period:
Undergraduate Students
Fall/Spring Semester
Credits to be
Enrolled
Earned
Credits
12+
9
11
10
9
8
7
6

5-1

8
7
6
6
5

4
100%

Graduate Students
Fall/Spring Semester
Enrolled
Credits to be
Earned
Credits
7
10+
9
8
7
6
5
4-1

6
6
5
4
4
100%

If a student does not satisfactorily
meet the quantitative standard,
he/she will be placed on financial
aid probation for the next semester.
If a student fails to meet the
standard for the second consecu­
tive semester enrolled, his/her
financial aid will be suspended.
Part-time students enrolled for less
than six credits must earn all
credits attempted.
Once financial aid is suspended,
both the GPA and credit hour
completion criteria must be met in
subsequent semesters of six credits
or more before reinstatement of aid
is possible.
If completion of "I" grades or other
record changes warrant a reinstate­
ment, a written notice from the
Registrar's Office must be pre­
sented to the Financial Aid Office
by the end of the semester follow­
ing cancellation of aid by the
student.
Financial Aid Suspension: No aid
will be granted once a student's

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�150% Completion Rule
Students are expected to com­
plete a two-year degree in six
semesters, a four-year degree
in 12 semesters and a master's
degree in four semesters of full­
time study. Eligibility for aid is
terminated after six semesters
(associate's), 12 semesters
(bachelor's degree), and four
semesters (master's), or after
attempting 150 percent of the
credits required for the degree.

eligibility is suspended, including
but not limited to the Federal
Direct Stafford Loan, Federal
Perkins Loan, Federal Direct PLUS
Loan, Federal Work-Study, Federal
Supplemental Educational Oppor­
tunity Grant, Federal Pell Grant,
Michigan Competitive Scholarship,
Michigan Adult Part-Time Grant,
Michigan Educational Opportunity
Grant, Michigan Work Study and
Institutional Scholarships and
Grants.
Financial Aid Reinstatement:
To remove financial aid suspension
status, a student must have at­
tained the minimum cumulative
grade point average and creditearned requirements (minimum six
credit hours) at Lake Superior State
University, while not receiving
financial aid. Students who
successfully complete 26 credits at
a community college after being
suspended at LSSU will be allowed
one probationary semester upon
readmission. Successful students
must advise the Financial Aid
Office in writing that they have met
the requirements for reinstatement.

SCHOLARSHIP RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS
In addition to the quantitative standards, scholarship winners
must meet the following GPA requirements to maintain their
awards:

BOARD OF TRUSTEES*
DISTINGUISHED

2.50 or better after two

semesters of study

2.60 or better after four

semesters of study

Student Rights:
You have the right to know:
1.

the available financial aid
programs. They are listed in
the Financial Aid section of this
Catalog.

2.

deadlines for submitting
applications for each available
financial aid program.

3.

how financial aid will be
distributed, how decisions on
that distribution are made and
the basis for these decisions.
(Contact Financial Aid Office.)

4.

how your financial need was
determined. This includes
how costs for tuition and fees,
room and board, travel, books
and supplies, personal and
miscellaneous expenses, etc.,
are considered in your budget.
(See Official Offer of Award
letter.)

2.70 or better after six

semesters of study

As an applicant and recipient of
federal financial student aid, you
have certain rights and responsi­
bilities. Knowing your rights and
responsibilities puts you in a better
position to make decisions about
your goals and how to best achieve
them.

semesters of study

3.20 or better after six

Consumer
Information

semesters of study

3.10 or better after four

Scholarships are awarded on
academic excellence and may not
be reinstated by appeal.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES**

3.00 or better after two

Right to Appeal: A student whose
aid is suspended may request
reinstatement through the Finan­
cial Aid Committee. To obtain
reinstatement, the student must
effectively demonstrate that their
poor performance was due to some
unusual circumstance. Such
requests should be in writing and
addressed to the Vice President for
Student Affairs. Appeal letters
should be received immediately
following the semester of the
suspension.

semesters of study

*Includes other renewable institutional scholarships with a value of
$4,000, full tuition or higher.
**Includes other renewable institutional scholarships with a value of less
than $4,000.
Note: Transfer credits are included when determining "semesters
of study."

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�5.

6.

what resources (such as
parental contribution, other
financial aid, your assets, etc.)
were considered in the calcula­
tion of your need. (Contact
Financial Aid Office.)
how much of your financial
need as determined by the
institution has been met. (See
Official Offer of Award letter.)

7.

request an explanation of the
various programs in your
student aid package. If you
believe you have been treated
unfairly, you may request
reconsideration of your award.

8.

the school's refund policy. (See
Costs section of this Catalog.)

9.

what portion of the financial
aid received must be repaid
and what portion is grant aid.
If the aid is a loan, you have
the right to know the interest
rate, the total amount that
must be repaid, the payback
procedure, the length of time
you have to repay the loan,
when repayment begins, the
terms, and schedules for the
repayment of student loans.
(See Promissory Note and
Entrance Counseling Booklet.)

10. how the school determines
satisfactory progress, what
happens if you are not meeting
the requirements, and how to
re-establish eligibility for
financial aid. (See Satisfactory
Progress Policy in this section
of the Catalog.)
11. that LSSU programs are
accessible to the handicapped.
Further information is avail­
able from the Resource Center
for Students with Disabilities
(RCSD), Lake Superior State
University, 650 W. Easterday
Ave., Sault Ste. Marie, MI
49783. The RCSD is located
within Counseling, Testing and
Disability Services in room 206
of South Hall.
12. how and when financial aid
will be disbursed.

13. that you are entitled by law to
examine records maintained in
the Financial Aid Office that
relate to your financial aid file.
14. the school's completion and
graduation rates and crime
statistics. (See Campus Security
Report.)
And finally, you have the right to
request:
15. the names of associations,
agencies or governmental
bodies that approve, accredit
or license the University
programs. Copies of the
accreditation documents are
available upon request. (See
Accreditation.)

Student
Responsibilities
1.

You are responsible for obtain­
ing all the forms required to
apply for the type of assistance
you wish to receive. You must
complete all application forms
accurately and submit them on
time to the right place.

2.

You must provide correct
information. In most instances,
misreporting information on
financial aid application forms
is a violation of law and may
be considered a criminal
offense that could result in
indictment under the United
States criminal code.

3.

You must return all additional
documentation, verification,
corrections, and/or new
information requested by
either the Financial Aid Office
or the agency to which you
submitted your application on
a timely basis.

4.

You are responsible for reading
and understanding all forms
you are asked to sign and for
keeping copies of them.

5.

You must accept responsibility
for all agreements you sign.

6.

You must do the work agreed
upon in accepting a workstudy award.

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�7.

You must be aware of and
comply with deadlines for
application or reapplication for
aid.

S.

You are responsible for report­
ing changes that might affect
your eligibility for financial aid
including:
a. change in address or type of
residency (e.g., dorm to
commuter)
b. changes in enrollment status
(e.g., dropping classes or
withdrawing)

your lender of changes in name
or address. You should also
know the name and address of
your lender.
10. Be aware of your school's
refund procedures.
11. All schools must provide
information to prospective
students about the school's
programs and performance.
You should consider this
information carefully before
deciding to attend.

c. changes in marital status
d. all non-LSSU aid received.
9.

If you have a loan, you are
required to repay it and notify

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�Scholarships and Grants
Scholarship criteria is reviewed
each year and subject to change.
Scholarships are described here as
awarded for 2002-2003.

Incoming Freshmen
(In-State)
Eligibility is determined by the
Financial Aid Office for all students
admitted by April 1st for the
following academic year.
All recipients in this section are
selected by the Financial Aid
Committee and may choose any
degree curriculum offered by the
University. Students must be U.S.
citizens and current graduates of
an accredited Michigan high school.
Scholarships are awarded based on
a point scale that is approved
annually by the Financial Aid
Committee. Fifty percent weight is
given to the overall high school
GPA and 50 percent is based on the
highest ACT composite score
received by April 1.
All renewable scholarships are
based on the recipient meeting
the University's scholarship
renewal criteria.
Board of Trustees Distinguished
Scholarship
Value: up to $6000 per year ($4000
+ $2000 if Room &amp; Board) —
renewable
Criteria: merit based; Michigan
resident; minimum points 185
(example: 3.80 GPA and 27 ACT)
Board of Trustees Academic
Excellence Scholarship
Value: up to $4000 per year ($2000
+ $2000 if Room &amp; Board) renewable
Criteria: merit based; Michigan
resident; 175-184.99 points
(example: 3.72 GPA and 25 ACT)
Board of Trustees Academic
Honors Scholarship
Value: up to $2000 per year ($1000
+$1000 if Room &amp; Board) —
renewable

Criteria: merit based; Michigan
resident; 165-174.99 points
(example: 3.56 GPA and 24
ACT)
Board of Trustees Academic
Achievement Scholarship
Value: up to $1000 per year ($500 +
$500 if Room &amp; Board) —
renewable
Criteria: merit based; Michigan
resident; 160-164.99 points
(example: 3.60 GPA and 23
ACT)
President's Academic Award
Value: $500 — non-renewable
Criteria: merit based; Michigan
resident; 150-159.99 points
(example: 3.20 GPA and 23
ACT)
President's Room &amp; Board Honors
Award
Value: $500 — non-renewable —
for students participating in
the campus Room &amp; Board
Program
Criteria: merit based; Michigan
resident; minimum 3.0 GPA
and 19 ACT
Note: This award is not available
with any other LSSU scholarship
Board of Trustees Michigan
Valedictorian Scholarship
Value: variable up to $1200 per year
— renewable
Criteria: merit based; selected as
valedictorian of a Michigan
high school and ranks first in
high school graduating class
Note: This scholarship may be
combined with other LSSU
scholarships

Incoming Freshmen
(Out-of-State and
Foreign)
Eligibility is determined by the
Financial Aid Office for all students
admitted by April 1st for the
following academic year.
All recipients in this section are
selected by the Financial Aid

Committee and may choose any
degree curriculum offered by the
University. Students must be
current graduates of non-Michigan
high schools.
All renewable scholarships are
based on the recipient meeting
the University's scholarship
renewal criteria.
Board of Trustees' Laker USA
Scholarship
Value: the difference between outstate and in-state tuition —
renewable
Criteria: merit based; U.S. students
scoring 24 or higher ACT or 3.0
GPA, or who graduate in the
top 20% of their graduating
class
Note: may be combined with other
LSSU scholarships
Board of Trustees United States
and Foreign Distinguished
Scholarship
Value: up to $4000 ($2000 + $2000 if
Room &amp; Board) — renewable
Criteria: merit based; based on
minimum 3.7 GPA and 28 ACT
Board of Trustees United States
and Foreign Academic Scholarship
Value: up to $2000 ($1000 + $1000 if
Room &amp; Board) — renewable
Criteria: merit based; based on
minimum 3.5 GPA and 26 ACT

Incoming Freshmen
(Ontario)
Board of Trustees Ontario
Distinguished Scholarship
Value: up to $4000 ($2000 + $2000 if
Room &amp; Board) — renewable
Criteria: merit based; Ontario
resident; graduate of an
Ontario high school; minimum
3.8 GPA (equated)
Board of Trustees Ontario Honors
Scholarship
Value: up to $2000 ($1000 + $1000 if
Room &amp; Board) — renewable
Criteria: merit based; Ontario

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�resident; graduate of an
Ontario high school; minimum
3.5 GPA (equated)
Board of Trustees Ontario
Achievement Award
Value: $1000 — renewable
Criteria: merit based; Ontario
resident; graduate of an
Ontario high school; minimum
3.3 GPA (equated)
Board of Trustees Ontario
Academic Award
Value: $1000 — non-renewable
Criteria: merit based; Ontario
resident; graduate of an
Ontario high school; minimum
3.0 GPA (equated)

Community College
Transfer Students
Eligibility is determined by the
Financial Aid Office for all students
admitted by April 1st for the
following academic year.
All recipients in this section are
selected by the Financial Aid
Committee and may choose any
degree curriculum offered by the
University. Students must earn an
associate's degree from a Michigan
or Ontario community college just
before attending Lake Superior
State University.
All renewable scholarships are
based on the recipient meeting
the University's scholarship
renewal criteria.
Board of Trustees Michigan Junior
and Community College
Scholarship - Distinguished
Value: up to full tuition per year —
renewable for senior year if the
recipient meets the
University's scholarship
renewal criteria
Criteria: merit based; Michigan
resident; graduated or intend
to graduate from a recognized
junior or community college in
Michigan prior to enrollment at
Lake Superior State University;
must have earned an associate's
degree and enroll as at least a
junior at LSSU; minimum
community college GPA of 3.9

Board of Trustees Michigan Junior
and Community College
Scholarship
Value: variable up to $2000 per year
— renewable for senior year if
the recipient meets the
University's scholarship
renewal criteria
Criteria: merit and need based;
Michigan resident; graduated
or intend to graduate from a
recognized junior or commu­
nity college in Michigan prior
to enrollment at Lake Superior
State University; must have
earned an associate's degree
and enroll as at least a junior at
LSSU; minimum community
college GPA of 3.3
Qualified regional center part-time student
may opt to receive the scholarship for a
minimum of $400 per semester. The
scholarship may be applied in any
semester, including summer, if the
recipient is taking one or more LSSU
courses at a regional center. Each
scholarship recipient has three calendar
years to use his/her six semesters of
scholarship eligibility of part-time
attendance only.
Board of Trustees Ontario
Community College Scholarship
Value: up to one-half tuition per
year — renewable for the
student's fourth year of study,
if the recipient meets the
University's scholarship
renewal criteria
Criteria: merit based; graduate of
Ontario community college
enrolled as at least a junior at
LSSU; minimum community
college GPA of 3.5

Additional
Scholarships for
Incoming Students
Eligibility is determined by the
Financial Aid Office for all students
admitted by April 1st for the
following academic year. These
scholarships typically replace and
upgrade other LSSU scholarships.
All recipients in this section are
selected by the Financial Aid
Committee (unless otherwise

stated) and may choose any degree
curriculum offered by the Univer­
sity (unless otherwise stated).
All renewable scholarships are
based on the recipient meeting
the University's scholarship
renewal criteria.
449th Bombardment Wing
Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit based; entering
freshmen that have graduated
from high schools in
Chippewa, Luce or Mackinac
County
Guy Adda Memorial Endowed
Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit and need based;
preference is given to appli­
cants from Southeastern Lower
Michigan; based on GPA and
ACT scores
Bill Ayers Memorial Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: must be a Sault Area High
School graduate
Selected by: Financial Aid Commit­
tee upon recommendation of
the Sault Area High School
Faculty Honor Committee
Richard Blankenbaker Memorial
Award
Value: variable up to full tuition —
renewable
Criteria: need based; preference is
given to graduates of DeTour
High School or a DeTour
mailing address
Leah Marie Bollin Memorial
Award
Value: variable — non-renewable
Criteria: This award is intended to
help a student who has epi­
lepsy and is making satisfac­
tory progress toward his/her
education goals. A minimum
cumulative 2.00 GPA is re­
quired. Preference will be
given to a student with demon­
strated financial need. Students
with other seizure disorders
will also be considered. Inter­
ested students must complete a
questionnaire and provide

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�three letters of recommenda­
tion.
Selected by: recommendation by a
committee of representatives
from the LSSU faculty, the
Office of Student Accommoda­
tions and Support Services, the
Counseling Center and the
Bollin family
Kurt and Mary Brammer
Scholarship
Value: full tuition — renewable
Criteria: merit and need based;
high school seniors, transfer
students or LSSU students who
apply after earning 26 LSSU
credits; awards to high school
seniors are based on ACT and
GPA scores
John E. Brown Memorial
Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit based; must be from
the Eastern Upper Peninsula of
Michigan; minimum 3.5 GPA
Note: If there is no eligible candi­
date from the E.U.P., a candi­
date from the Michigan Upper
Peninsula may be considered.
Curriculum: electrical engineering
Sam Cohodas Endowed
Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit and need based;
awarded annually to Michigan
Upper Peninsula high school
seniors based on GPA and ACT
scores, character and leadership
Michael Della-Moretta Memorial
Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit and need based;
preference given to Upper
Peninsula residents
Curriculum: biological science
Sam Dubow Memorial
Scholarship
Value: $300 — renewable
Criteria: merit and need based;
graduating Sault Area High
School senior; leadership
demonstration; community/
school involvement
Selected by: recommendation by the
Sault Area High School Faculty
Honors Committee

ESP Endowed Award
Value: variable — non-renewable
Criteria: full-time student in good
standing; minimum cumula­
tive 2.00 GPA is required. Must
be either the child or grand­
child of an ESP participating
employee or retiree or be
sponsored by a participating
employee. Preference will be
given to a student with demon­
strated financial need. Inter­
ested students must submit a
biographical essay
Selected by: recommendation by the
ESP Endowed Award Committee
Frank Fazi Endowed Scholarship
Value: variable — non-renewable
Criteria: Merit based; awarded to
incoming freshman with a
minimum 3.0 GPA and a
graduate of an Eastern Upper
Peninsula high school
Curriculum: business and/or
economics
First National Bank of St. Ignace
Endowed Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit based; preference is
given to graduates of LaSalle
High School of St. Ignace and
selection is based on GPA and
ACT scores
H. Thayer Fletcher Distinguished
Scholarship
Value: up to $6000 per year ($4000
+ $2000 if Room and Board)—
renewable if the recipient
meets the University^ scholar­
ship renewal criteria for
distinguished scholars
Criteria: merit and need based;
Michigan or Canadian resi­
dents; meet distinguished
scholarship criteria
Rosa Grout Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit based; selection
based on high school GPA and
ACT scores
Curriculum: engineering, engineer­
ing technology, mathematics,
computer and mathematical
science or lab science major

Gus Macker Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit based; recipient must
show demonstrated involve­
ment in civic, school and/or
other voluntary activities
within his/her community;
minimum 3.0 GPA; resident of
Eastern Upper Peninsula and a
graduate of a high school in
Chippewa, Mackinac or Luce
County
Dennis Hardt Memorial
Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit based; student's high
school GPA and ACT scores
will be the prime selection
criteria; current LSSU students
must have earned at least 26
LSSU credits with a minimum
3.0 GPA
Curriculum: electrical engineering
Philip Hart Memorial Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: seniors of Michigan high
schools or graduates of Michi­
gan community colleges
planning to attend LSSU for
the first time; minimum 3.0
cumulative GPA. Candidates
will be required to submit their
applications with formal essays
detailing their values, goals
and public service experience.
Essays should attempt to
answer this question: "How
have my activities thus far
related to the goals and the
ideals of Senator Hart?"
Candidates will also be re­
quired to submit two letters of
recommendation from indi­
viduals acquainted with their
leadership and/or public
service activities. Deadline for
receipt of all application
materials is April 1.
Frank and Gladys Hoholik
Scholarship
Value: variable up to full tuition —
renewable
Criteria: need based; may be
entering freshmen, transfer
students or currently enrolled
students who have completed
26 credits at LSSU

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�Hudson, Coates, Kline Scholarship
Value: variable - minimum $2500 —
renewable
Criteria: merit and need based;
graduating Sault Area High
School senior; based on high
school GPA and ACT scores. If
a graduating senior is not
available, it may be awarded to
a current LSSU student with at
least 26 earned LSSU credits
and minimum 3.2 GPA that
graduated from Sault Area
High School.
Robert M. Hunt Memorial
Scholarship
Value: one-half tuition and fees —
renewable
Criteria: merit and need based;
Sault Area High School gradu­
ate who is a well-rounded
student and demonstrates
leadership skills and dedica­
tion to his/her community;
minimum 2.0 GPA
Note: If an eligible high school
senior is not available, the
scholarship may be awarded to
an LSSU student that gradu­
ated from Sault Area High
School with at least 26 earned
LSSU credits and meets the
eligibility requirements. This
scholarship may not be
awarded in conjunction with or
in place of an athletic scholar­
ship.
Selected by: recommendation of the
Sault Area High School Faculty
Honors Committee
International Studies Grant
Value: variable up to $500 per year
— renewable
Criteria: must be in good academic
standing; minimum cumula­
tive 2.50 GPA is required. Not
available to U.S. or Canadian
citizens. Student must have
graduated from a foreign high
school and not be a recipient of
an LSSU scholarship.
John Kalesky Memorial Endowed
Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit and need based;
based on high school GPA and
ACT scores; may be granted to

current LSSU students with at
least 26 earned LSSU credits
and a minimum 3.0 GPA
Curriculum: geology
C. Ernest Kemp Endowed
Scholarship
Value: variable — minimum $600
— renewable
Criteria: merit based; based on high
school GPA and ACT scores;
may be granted to current
LSSU students with at least 26
earned LSSU credits and a
minimum 3.0 GPA
Curriculum: geology
George and Virginia Lahodny
Endowment Scholarship
Value: minimum $500 — renewable
Criteria: merit based; based on high
school GPA and ACT scores;
may also be granted to current
LSSU students or transfer
students
Laker Spirit Scholarship
Value: variable up to $1000 — non­
renewable
Criteria: merit based; based on
high school minimum 3.00
GPA and 21 ACT scores; by
invitation to the annual Aca­
demic Open House for newly
admitted students; interview
and essay required at the
event; leadership and extra­
curricular activities that
demonstrate involvement. This
scholarship will be combined
with any other scholarships.
Selected by: recommendation from
interview teams of faculty,
students and staff at the
Academic Open House (held
during the winter prior to first
fall semester of attendance)
Larson-Prohazka Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit and need based;
based on GPA and ACT scores;
preference will be given to
students from the Upper
Peninsula with a cumulative
GPA of 2.8 or higher; graduate
of an Upper Peninsula high
school that the student at­
tended for at least three years;
may be awarded to current

LSSU students with at least 26
earned LSSU credits if an
eligible high school student is
not available
LSSU Foundation Endowed
Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit and need based; for
Michigan resident or non­
resident students; available to
high school seniors, commu­
nity college graduates and
LSSU students who are en­
rolled full time with at least 26
earned LSSU credits; selection
is based on GPA and ACT scores
John Lehman Chemistry
Scholarship
Value: variable — non-renewable
Criteria: merit based; preference
given to student with demon­
strated financial need if two or
more applicants are judged to
have equal potential; special
application letter and essay
required; if incoming freshman
is not available, the award may
be given to sophomores or
juniors or to students who
previously received the award
Curriculum: chemistry or environ­
mental chemistry
Selected by: recommendation by the
LSSU Chemistry Department
School of Mathematics and
Computer Science Scholarship
Value: variable — non-renewable
Criteria: merit based; based on high
school GPA and ACT scores
Curriculum: computer and math
science, or math secondary
education
Bill Munsell Endowed
Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit and need based;
graduate of a Chippewa, Luce
or Mackinac County public
high school; based on GPA and
ACT scores
James C. and Melissa H. Myers
Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit and need based;
selection based on high school
GPA and ACT scores

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�Leslie O'Polka Memorial
Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: need based; graduate of
DeTour High School; may be
granted to current LSSU
student with at least 26 earned
LSSU credits if a high school
senior is not eligible
Chase and Stella Osborn
Endowed Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit and need based;
based on GPA and ACT scores
John D. Peacock Award
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit and need based;
must have part-time employ­
ment while attending LSSU;
minimum 2.0 GPA
Frank and Marion Pingatore
Memorial Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit and need based;
Sault Area High School gradu­
ate; based on GPA and ACT
scores; may be granted to
current LSSU students with at
least 26 earned LSSU credits
and a minimum 3.0 GPA, if a
Sault Area High School
graduate is not available.
Ross N. Roe Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit based; must be
enrolled at least half time (six
or more credits); incoming
freshmen students must have a
2.5 or higher GPA; continuing
students must have a cumula­
tive GPA of 3.0 or higher;
applicants must also be a
volunteer in regard to the 1-500
Snowmobile Race or a member
of the volunteer's family
Selected by: recommendation by the
1-500 Snowmobile Committee
C.G. "Sandy" Sanderson
Endowed Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit based; graduates of
an Upper Peninsula high
school; based on GPA and ACT
scores

Sault/Loretto High School
Memorial Scholarship
Value: $500 — renewable
Criteria: merit based; graduates of
Sault Area High School;
selection is based on GPA and
ACT scores; if a graduating
senior is not available, the
scholarship may be awarded to
a current LSSU student who is
a Sault High graduate.
Catherine M. Sherry Memorial
Scholarship
Value: $1,000 — non-renewable
Criteria: merit based; graduating
Sault Area High School senior
who is admitted to LSSU by
April 1 of his/her senior year;
minimum 3.25 GPA
Selected by: recommended by the
Sault Area High School Faculty
Honors Committee
Dr. Kenneth J. Shouldice
Memorial Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit based; enrolled at
least half time at the main
campus or regional location;
incoming freshmen must have
a 3.0 or higher high school
GPA; currently enrolled LSSU
students with at least 26 earned
LSSU credits and maintain a
3.0 or higher college GPA
Judson "Bucky" Swart Soo Lions
Club Memorial Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit based; graduate of a
Chippewa, Luce or Mackinac
County high school
Note: If there is not an eligible
candidate from Chippewa,
Luce or Mackinac County, a
candidate from the Eastern
Upper Peninsula may be
considered. In the event a
graduating senior is not
available for the scholarship, it
may be awarded to a current
LSSU student who is a gradu­
ate of a high school in
Chippewa, Luce or Mackinac
County
Curriculum: business and/or
economics

Earl and Minnie Walker
Endowment Scholarship
Value: variable — up to full tuition
— renewable
Criteria: merit and need based
Izaak Walton League of America
Lock City Chapter Endowed
Scholarship
Value: variable — non-renewable
Criteria: merit and need based;
graduate of Sault Area High
School
Curriculum: fisheries and wildlife
management
Lottie, Florence and Dorothy
Weinreich Memorial Scholarship
Value: $1000 — renewable
Criteria: merit based; preference
given to graduates of an EUP
high school
Harold Weiss Memorial
Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit and need based;
minimum 3.0 GPA; Michigan
resident
Curriculum: criminal justice
Eugene Welch Endowment
Scholarship
Value: variable — up to full tuition
and books; renewable
Criteria: merit and need based;
must be a resident of Michigan

Current Students
Students that did not receive a
scholarship upon entering LSSU
may compete for one of these
scholarships. Scholarship "sign
up" periods are held in October
and February each year for avail­
able scholarships. Students can
sign up for open scholarships in
the Financial Aid Office or in the
department making the selection.
All recipients in this section are
selected by the Financial Aid
Committee (unless otherwise
stated) and may choose any degree
curriculum offered by the Univer­
sity (unless otherwise stated).
All current student scholarships
require a minimum cumulative 3.0
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�(unless otherwise stated). Students
who are selected must be making
normal satisfactory progress
toward a degree and should not
exceed 124 earned credits, except
for fifth-year teaching internships.
Scholarships selected by academic
departments can usually be
combined with other LSSU scholar­
ships, provided the total award
does not exceed the cost of tuition
and fees. Academic department
scholarships are typically awarded
in the spring semester for the
following academic year. You
should check with your academic
department for sign-up require­
ments.
All renewable scholarships are
based on the recipient meeting
the University's scholarship
renewal criteria.
William R. Gregory Trust Fund
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit based; junior status;
minimum 3.0 GPA
Curriculum: engineering, math­
ematics, business, biology or
fisheries and wildlife manage­
ment
Thomas J. O'Neil Memorial
Scholarship
Value: $1000 — renewable
Criteria: merit and need based;
resident of the Eastern U.P.;
earned at least 26 LSSU credits;
minimum 3.0 GPA
Note: If there is not an eligible
candidate from the E.U.P.,
Michigan residents may be
considered
Curriculum: human services. If
there is not an eligible human
services major, a student
entering into the field of
teaching may be considered
Parker True Value Hardware
Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: need based; must be a full­
time student; earned at least 26
credits in a business adminis­
tration major; must have
graduated from a high school
in Chippewa, Mackinac or
Luce County

Curriculum: business administra­
tion

Arts and Letters
Department

Sault Ste. Marie Business and
Professional Women's Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: student who has returned
to college after at least a twoyear interruption and who has
established a college cumula­
tive GPA of 3.0 after two
semesters of study; restricted
to applicants from Chippewa,
Mackinac or Luce County

Fine and Performing Arts
Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit based; incoming
freshmen students must have a
minimum 3.0 GPA; current
students must have a mini­
mum 3.0 GPA
Curriculum: any degree curriculum
offered by the University with
preference given to students
majoring in one or more of the
Fine and Performing Arts
programs
Selected by: recommendation by the
Fine Arts Department

SMO Foundation Endowed
Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit and need based;
sophomore status; must be a
resident of Chippewa, Macki­
nac or Luce County; minimum
3.5 GPA
Curriculum: pre-medicine or pre­
pharmacy
Society of American Military
Engineers Scholarship
Value: variable — non-renewable
Criteria: merit based; applications
to be made to the dean of the
School of Engineering Technol­
ogy and Mathematics
Curriculum: engineering or engi­
neering technology
Selected by: recommendation of the
SAME Executive Committee
Edward and Hazel Stephenson
Foundation Scholarship
Value: variable — non-renewable
Criteria: merit based; minimum 3.0
GPA; must be a full-time
student; earned at least 26
LSSU credits
Tendercare Endowment
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit and need based;
minimum 3.0 GPA; earned at
least 26 LSSU credits
Curriculum: human services
Daune Weiss Memorial
Scholarship
Value: variable — non-renewable
Criteria: merit based; preference
given to students from Otsego
and Mackinac Counties
Curriculum: elementary/secondary
education or business

Milton Scherer Memorial
Endowed Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit based; awarded
annually to a sophomore;
minimum 3.0 GPA
Curriculum: major in history with
minor in geography
Selected by: recommendation by the
School of Arts, Letters and
Social Sciences

Athletic Department
Marian and Raymond Chelberg
Outstanding Science Athlete
Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: minimum 3.0 GPA, dem­
onstrated leadership abilities
and excel in at least one varsity
sport; awarded at end of junior
year; earned at least 30 LSSU
credits
Curriculum: natural science
Selected by: recommendation by the
Athletic Department
Ronald "Bud" Cooper
Endowment Scholarship
Value: variable — non-renewable
Criteria: The scholarship allocation
goes to women's sports on a
rotating basis if allowable by
NCAA regulations: softball,
tennis, volley ball and cross
country. The sports are listed
in priority order. In the event
that there is not an eligible
recipient according to the

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�rotation above, a student from
the sport next in line should be
selected. The displaced sport
reverts to the next year's top
priority.
Selected by: recommendation by the
Athletic Department
Jim Fallis Endowed Athletic Fund
Value: variable — non-renewable
Criteria: merit based; earned at
least 26 LSSU credits; have
been an All-American honoree
the previous academic year; be
an enrolled student athlete and
eligible per NCAA rules
covering participation in
varsity sports at LSSU; mini­
mum 2.5 GPA; due to NCAA
rules, an individual who is
receiving full equivalency
grant-in-aid is not eligible; in
the event that no student
athletes meet these guidelines,
the selection committee may
select an individual who has
excelled in his or her sport and
in the classroom
Selected by: recommendation by the
Athletic Department
Katherine E. Jackson Memorial
Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit based; resident of
Michigan or Ontario; member
of the LSSU hockey team at
time of selection
Selected by: recommendation by the
LSSU hockey coach
Dr. Harry Pike Award
Value: variable — non-renewable
Criteria: merit and need based; all
student athletes from Michigan
are encouraged to apply
Note: This annual scholarship will
be awarded on a rotating basis,
if allowable by NCAA regula­
tions, to a sport not fully
funded and not supplemented
by the "Bud" Cooper Endowed
Scholarship in a given year.
The sports will be listed by
priority to determine the
rotation basis. In the event
there is no eligible recipient
according to the rotation list, a
student from the sport next in
line will be selected. The

displaced sport will revert to
the next year's top priority.
Selected by: recommendation by the
Athletic Department
Gil Somes Endowed Award
Value: variable — non-renewable
Criteria: full-time student working
as a student equipment man­
ager or student athletic trainer
for the LSSU Athletic Depart­
ment; minimum cumulative
2.50 CPA; preference given to
student with demonstrated
financial need; if there is no
eligible candidate, a studentathlete working with the
Athletic Department may be
considered
Selected by: recommendation by the
Athletic Department
Chris Yanni Memorial Award
Value: variable — non-renewable
Criteria: merit based; recipient must
be one of the top-seven runners
of the LSSU men's cross
country team; made significant
contributions to the success of
the cross country program;
minimum 2.0 GPA; be a citizen
of Canada or the United States
(preference will be given to
those applicants from Northern
Ontario or Michigan); must
have run for the LSSU cross
country team for at least one
full season and be returning to
LSSU and competing for the
cross country team the follow­
ing year; must be a strong
advocate for athletics and the
virtues of clean, healthy living
Selected by: recommendation by the
Athletic Department

Biology and Chemistry
Department
Dr. Arthur Duwe Memorial
Scholarship
Value: variable — non-renewable
Criteria: merit based; may be a
Michigan resident or non­
resident, enrolled full time;
minimum 3.0 GPA
Curriculum: awarded in the spring
of his/her junior year to a

medical technology student for
his/her year of internship. If a
qualified medical technology
student is not available, the
award may be given to a senior
in biology, fisheries and
wildlife, or environmental
science
Selected by: recommendation by the
Biology and Chemistry Depart­
ment
Gilbert Gleason Fisheries and
Wildlife Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable for
senior year
Criteria: merit based; junior or
senior status; students who do
not qualify for federal grants;
earned at least 56 LSSU credits;
minimum 3.0 GPA prior to the
fall of the junior year
Curriculum: fisheries and wildlife;
biology major may be consid­
ered if there are no eligible
fisheries and wildlife majors
Selected by: recommendation by the
Biological Science Department

Business Department
Central Savings Bank Scholarship
Value: variable up to tuition and
books — renewable
Criteria: minimum 3.0 GPA after
two or more semesters of
study; applicants must submit
a resume and a transcript of
grades; preference to students
who have graduated from high
school in the Eastern Upper
Peninsula or the Algoma
District of Ontario who have
an interest in seeking full-time
employment in the field of
banking in the Eastern Upper
Peninsula. This scholarship
provides assistance to a
student who intends on
pursuing a career in banking in
the EUP. The bank also pro­
vides part-time employment
during the school year
Curriculum: finance and economics
College of Business &amp; Economics/
Lambda Scholarship
Value: $500 — non-renewable

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�Criteria: merit based; junior or
senior status; earned at least 26
LSSU credits; minimum 3.0
GPA; demonstrated campus/
community leadership and
dedication to working in the
business profession
Curriculum: business
Selected by: recommendation by the
Lambda/School of Business
Scholarship Committee

Criminal Justice
Department
Criminal Justice Scholarship
Value: $500 — non-renewable
Criteria: merit and need based;
junior or senior status; mini­
mum 3.0 GPA; enrolled full
time; involvement in extracur­
ricular college activities
Curriculum: criminal justice
Selected by: recommendation by the
Criminal Justice Department

Geology Department
Geology Club Scholarship
Value: variable — non-renewable
Criteria: merit based; junior or
senior status; active member­
ship in the Geology Club;
exceptionally good academic
record in geology; earned at
least 26 LSSU credits
Curriculum: geology
Selected by: recommendation by the
Geology Department

Math and Computer
Science Department
Franklin Otis Award
Value: variable — non-renewable
Criteria: earned at least 26 LSSU
credits; minimum 2.5 GPA
overall and minimum 3.0 GPA
in computer science and
mathematics courses; must be
a resident of Michigan, Wiscon­
sin or Ontario at time of
application. Applicants should
send letter of application
addressing their qualifications
to the designated mathematics
faculty member the first week
of October.

Curriculum: computer science or
math
Selected by: recommendation by the
Mathematics and Computer
Science Department
Gerald Samson Mathematics
Scholarship
Value: Variable — non-renewable
Criteria: merit based
Curriculum: computer and math­
ematical sciences
Selected by: recommendation by the
Mathematics Department
faculty

Natural Resource
Technology Department
Christopher W. Reinke
Endowment Award
Value: full tuition — non-renewable
Criteria: merit and need based;
sophomore status only; GPA
between 2.0 and 3.0; sincere
interest and dedication in the
natural resources technology
field
Curriculum: natural resources
technology
Selected by: recommendation by the
Natural Resource Technology
Department

Nursing Department
Chippewa County Hospice
Scholarship
Value: $500 — non-renewable
Criteria: merit based; minimum
GPA of 3.0; junior or senior
status in the nursing program;
at least six credits per semester;
must submit a typed short
letter (150 words or less)
indicating interest in Hospice
and area of focus
Curriculum: nursing
Selected by: recommendation by the
the Nursing Department
Chippewa County War Memorial
Hospital Auxiliary Nursing
Scholarship
Value: $500 — non-renewable
Criteria: merit based; full-time
nursing student; sophomore or
junior status; minimum 3.0
GPA; graduated from a
Chippewa County high school

Note: If there is no qualifying
candidate, a graduate from an
E.U.P. high school may be
considered
Curriculum: nursing
Selected by: recommendation by the
Nursing Department
Cunningham Nursing Scholarship
Value: $1000 per year — non­
renewable
Criteria: full-time nursing student;
sophomore or junior status;
minimum 3.00 GPA; preference
to student with demonstrated
financial need; essay required
Selected by: recommendation by the
Nursing Department
Vivian M. Day Endowed Nursing
Scholarship
Value: variable — non-renewable
Criteria: merit based; earned at
least 26 LSSU credits; demon­
strated leadership and dedica­
tion to the profession; gradu­
ated from an Upper Peninsula
high school; be enrolled as a
full-time nursing student;
minimum 3.0 GPA
Selected by: recommendation by the
Nursing Department
Tempie Dubow Memorial
Scholarship
Value: variable — non-renewable
Criteria: merit based; at least
sophomore status; minimum
2.75 GPA; demonstrated ability
to relate to others, including
patients; local applicants
receive top consideration
Curriculum: nursing
Selected by: recommendation by the
Nursing Department
Alana Eitrem Memorial
Endowment Award
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit and need based;
admitted to the nursing
program; graduated from a
Chippewa County high school;
minimum 2.0 GPA
Curriculum: nursing
Selected by: recommendation by the
Nursing Department

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�Gerontological Nursing
Scholarship
Value: $500 — non-renewable
Criteria: minimum 3.0 GPA; earned
at least 26 LSSU credits;
demonstrated interest in
serving elderly clients
Curriculum: nursing
Selected by: recommendation by the
Nursing Department
Dixie Stanley Light and Morton
Light Nursing Growth Scholarship
Value: variable up to $1,500 —
renewable
Criteria: merit and need based;
registered nurse of Michigan or
Ontario admitted to the LSSU
baccalaureate nursing post­
licensure track; enrolled in a
minimum of one LSSU nursing
or support course each semes­
ter during the academic year;
minimum 3.0 GPA; must
submit a 500-word essay to
explain their valuing of nurs­
ing as a service and a career
Curriculum: nursing post-licensure
track
Selected by: recommendation by the
Nursing Department
Mae Markstrom Nursing
Scholarship
Value: full tuition — non-renewable
Criteria: merit based; must be at
least sophomore status; mini­
mum 3.25 GPA; resident of
Michigan; must show demon­
strated leadership and commit­
ment to nursing; preference
will be given to members of the
Lake Superior State Nursing
Association or Michigan
Nurses' Association
Curriculum: nursing
Selected by: recommendation by the
Nursing Department
War Memorial Hospital Medical
Staff Nursing Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit and need based;
must be college sophomores or
juniors in the BSN or BSN
completion program as full- or
part-time students; must be
from the tri-county area;
minimum 3.0 GPA

Curriculum: nursing
Selected by: recommendation by the
Nursing Department and a
member of the War Memorial
Hospital staff

Political Science
Department
Patrick M. Gagliardi Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit based; must be a
permanent resident of Emmet,
Mackinac, Chippewa, Luce,
Schoolcraft or Alger Counties;
preference given to student
with demonstrated financial
need; may be incoming fresh­
man or student with 26 LSSU
earned credits
Curriculum: political science
Selected by: recommendation by the
Political Science Department

Psychology Department
Donald Hastings Memorial
Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit based; may be
Michigan residents or non­
residents; enrolled full time;
minimum 3.0 GPA
Curriculum: junior majoring in
psychology
Selected by: recommendation by the
Psychology Department

Memorials
Substantial funds have been contributed to the University's Endow­
ment Scholarship Fund in memory of the following individuals:
Milton Bays
David Blair
Beverly Brennen Booth
Matthew Howie
Maurice Hunt
Donald Lenick
Howard and Hollis MacDonald
Arvid Norlin
Mary Lou Peacock
Linda Pike

Orlando Pingatore
Dr. Thomas Robinson Sr.
Minnie Etta Shobbrook
Bernard M. Smith
Lynn Steppig
E.J. "Shine" Sundstrom
Viggo J. Thomsen
Christopher Yanni
Prof. Stephen P. Youngs

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�Recreation Department
Russell D. Bruce Recreation
Department Scholarship
Value: variable — non-renewable
Criteria: minimum 3.0 GPA; based
on leadership and service
contributions to the Recreation
Club and Lake Superior State
University; awarded at the
conclusion of the spring
semester of the junior year
Curriculum: recreation
Selected by: recommendation by the
Recreation Department

Social Sciences
Department
Osborn Scholarship in Political
Science &amp; History
Value: variable — non-renewable
Criteria: merit and need based;
resident of Michigan; mini­
mum of sophomore status;
academic performance and
potential for leadership in his
or her chosen field
Curriculum: political science or
history
Selected by: recommendation by a
committee of political science
and historians appointed by
the head of the Social Sciences
and Human Services Depart­
ment

The following scholarships may be
awarded to current students based
on availability:
Kurt and Mary Brammer
Scholarship
John E. Brown Memorial
Scholarship
ESP Endowed Award
Fine &amp; Performing Arts
Scholarship
H. Fletcher Distinguished
Scholarship
Dennis Hardt Memorial
Scholarship
Philip Hart Memorial Scholarship
Frank &amp; Gladys Hoholik
Scholarship
Hudson, Coates, Kline
Scholarship
Robert M. Hunt Memorial
Scholarship
John Kalesky Memorial Endowed
Scholarship
Ernest Kemp Endowed
Scholarship
George &amp; Virginia Lahodny
Endowment Scholarship
Larson/Prohazka Scholarship
LSSU Foundation Endowed
Scholarship
Bill Munsell Scholarship

Teaching Department

Leslie O'Polka Memorial
Scholarship

Robert O. Wallis C-MARSP
Memorial Scholarship
(formerly Chippewa-Mackinac Area
Retired School Personnel Scholarship)
Value: variable — non-renewable
Criteria: merit and need based;
resident from Chippewa or
Mackinac County; currently
enrolled LSSU students with at
least 26 earned LSSU credits
and a minimum 3.0 GPA
Curriculum: teaching (preference
will be given to fifth-year
teaching students)

Frank &amp; Marion Pingatore
Memorial Scholarship
Ross N. Roe Scholarship
Sault/Loretto High School
Memorial Scholarship
Dr. Kenneth J. Shouldice
Memorial Scholarship
Judson (Bucky) Swart Soo Lions
Club Memorial Scholarship
Izaak Walton League of America
Lock City Chapter Endowed
Scholarship
Harold Weiss Memorial
Scholarship
See Additional Scholarships for
Incoming Freshmen for more details.

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�Other Scholarships

3.

have scored at Level 1 (ex­
ceeded Michigan standards) or
Level 2 (met Michigan stan­
dards) on mathematics, read­
ing, science and writing, or
passed at least two of the
above-specified subject tests
and scored in the top 25
percent on the ACT or SAT.

4.

have graduated from a Michi­
gan high school or passed the
General Educational Develop­
ment (GED) test.

5.

never have been convicted of a
felony involving assault,
physical injury or death.

Michigan Competitive
Scholarship
These State scholarships range
from $100 to $1,300 at Lake Supe­
rior State University Applicants
must:
1.

have been continuous residents
of Michigan for a 12-month
period before July 1 of the
award year.

2.

be a high school graduate.

3.

participate in the National
American College Test (ACT)
and attain a qualifying score.

4.

not have engaged in any
university, normal school,
junior college or other ad­
vanced training following
graduation from high school
and prior to the qualifying
examination.

5.

have complied with all other
provisions of the law and rules
and regulations adopted by the
authority.

6.

demonstrate financial need.

Good academic standing with at
least a 2.00 grade point average
and meeting satisfactory progress
requirements is required to renew a
scholarship. High school seniors
must obtain ACT test registration
materials from their high school
counselor and mail them before the
deadline for the December ACT
examination.

Michigan Merit Award
Scholarship
Established in 1999, this program
rewards the students who meet
these eligibility requirements.
Recipient must:
1.

be a Michigan resident.

2.

have completed the Michigan
Educational Assessment
Program (MEAP) test in high
school.

The Michigan Merit Award is a
merit-based scholarship, based on
student achievement only. Finan­
cial need is not a consideration.
Students may receive up to $2,500
for academic year 2002-2003.
Beginning with the high school
graduating class of 2005, there will
be an additional award of up to
$500 for students who perform
well on the 7th and 8th grade
MEAP tests.

Grant Programs
Federal Pell Grants
All students filing the FAFSA are
automatically reviewed for Pell
Grant eligibility. Pell Grants
provide assistance to which other
forms of aid may be added. A
distinguishing feature of this
program is a central concept of
entitlement, guaranteeing those
who demonstrate financial need
will receive a grant based on that
need and on the cost of education
at the post-secondary school they
choose to attend.
Pell Grant amounts vary according
to the year. Check with the Finan­
cial Aid Office for details.
To be eligible for a Pell Grant,
students must:
1.

be determined to have finan­
cial need.

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�2.

be undergraduates accepted
for admission and enrolled in
eligible programs and meet
satisfactory progress standards.

3.

be U.S. citizens or permanent
residents or qualified Jay
Treaty students.

4.

not be in default on a Direct
Stafford or Perkins Loan, and
not owe a refund for a Pell
Grant or other federal aid.

5.

not be disqualified due to prior
drug offense convictions.

Although awards are made
through the University, the U.S.
Department of Education deter­
mines eligibility. The University
Financial Aid Office uses a stan­
dard procedure established by the
Department of Education to
calculate the award.
To apply, complete the Free Appli­
cation for Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA). Forms are available at
high schools, colleges and financial
aid offices or online at
www. fafsa. ed. gov.

Federal Supplemental
Educational Opportunity
Grant
The Higher Education Act of 1965
created this program of financial
assistance to help college students
with the greatest financial need.
Supplemental Educational Oppor­
tunity Grants may be used to meet
all or part of student financial need
(up to $4000 in any one year).
Financial need is the primary
consideration in the selection of
grant recipients. Priority is given
to the neediest Pell Grant recipi­
ents. Recipients are selected from
those applying for all forms of
financial aid by using the FAFSA.
Recipients of this award must
reapply each year and maintain the
regular satisfactory progress
standards to be considered for a
renewal award.

Federal Occupational
Education Program
The Perkins Grant Program
provides funding for students with
demonstrated financial need, as
determined by filing the Free
Application for Federal Student
Aid (FAFSA), who are enrolled in
certain associate's degree pro­
grams. Students who qualify for
the Federal Pell Grant and have
earned less than 72 credits will
automatically be considered if
enrolled in one of the following
associate's degrees:
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manufacturing engineering
technology
early childhood education
legal assistant studies
substance abuse prevention
and treatment
natural resource technology
corrections (criminal justice)
law enforcement (criminal
justice)
fire science
technical accounting
office administration
business administration
certification in information
processing

This grant provides supplemental
funding for qualified students and
may be pro-rated for less than full­
time attendance.

The Lake Superior State
Board of Trustees* Grant
Program
This program provides assistance
to incoming and currently enrolled
students based on financial need.
Preference is given to those whose
financial need is greater than onehalf the cost of education. Recipi­
ents must be Michigan residents
and enrolled full time in Lake
Superior State University classes.

Michigan Adult Part-time
Grant
Established in 1986 to aid indepen­
dent students with financial need
who are enrolled for three to 11

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�credit hours, self-supporting, out of
high school at least two years,
Michigan residents for prior 12
months, U.S. citizens and making
satisfactory academic progress.
Maximum grant is $600 a year and
limited to two years of study.

Michigan Educational
Opportunity Grant
Established in 1986, this grant
provides up to $1000 a year to
Michigan residents enrolled at least
half time. Recipients must be
Michigan residents for the prior 12
months, U.S. citizens making
satisfactory academic progress and
have demonstrated financial need.

Michigan Post-Secondary
Access Student
Scholarship (PASS)
This new grant program was
introduced in 2000 for Michigan
students pursuing associate's
degrees at eligible schools. The
program helps pay for tuition for
up to two years of full-time enroll­
ment at Lake Superior State
University for students who meet
the following conditions:
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have taken the high school
MEAP tests
Pell Grant eligible
enrolled for at least six credits
Michigan resident
not a current TIP recipient

Students must be admitted into an
eligible two-year program and file
their FAFSA to determine their
financial need. The State of Michi­
gan will determine which students
meet the above criteria and calcu­
late the amount of their PASS
award.

Michigan Tuition
Incentive Program (TIP)
The TIP Program pays tuition and
fees for students of lower-income
families. Eligible students must be
Michigan residents; be graduates
from high school or have obtained
a GED after May 1,1988 but before

reaching age 20; be accepted for
admission into an associate's
degree program; and accept TIP by
submitting certification while in
high school. Acceptance must be
filed before high school graduation.

Loans
Federal Perkins Loan
The Federal Carl Perkins Loan
program is for students enrolled at
least half time in an eligible pro­
gram who need a loan to meet
educational expenses.
Students may borrow up to $3,000
for each year of undergraduate
study. The maximum debt for
undergraduates is $15,000. The
amount awarded by the University
is generally less due to limited
funds.
Repayment begins nine months
after students graduate or leave
school for other reasons. There is a
10-year pay back period, at five
percent interest on the unpaid
balance of the loan principal.
The amount of the repayment
depends on the size of the debt and
ability to pay. In most cases,
students must pay at least $40 a
month. Any agreement for a lesser
amount must be attributable to
extraordinary circumstances such
as prolonged unemployment.
Default: If a student defaults on a
Perkins Loan and the school is
unable to collect, the federal
government will take action to
recover the loan. In cases of
bankruptcy, total or permanent
disability or death, loan obligations
are canceled.
Deferment of payment is available if:
1. you are enrolled and attending
as at least a half time student at
an institution of higher educa­
tion.
2.

for any period not to exceed
three (3) years
A. unable to find full-time
employment.

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�5.

death or disability of the
student,

Cancellation: Loans may be
canceled for:

6.

full-time staff of Head Start
Educational Program,

1.

certain types of teaching,

7.

2.

full-time qualified provider of
early intervention services for
the disabled,

full-time provider of services to
high-risk children at a child or
family service agency.

3.

full-time nurse or medical
technician,

4.

full-time law enforcement or
corrections officer,

B. experiencing economic
hardship.

Federal Direct Stafford
Loan (Student)
Qualified applicants must be a
United States citizen or eligible
alien. Students may borrow up to
$2,625 the first year of undergradu­
ate study, $3,500 as a sophomore
and $5,500 as a junior or senior.
The lifetime maximum amount is
$23,000. Eligibility is based on
financial need for subsidized loans.
Subsidized loans are eligible for
federal interest benefits. For
subsidized loans, the federal
government does not charge
interest while attending school at
least half time, during the sixmonth grace period, and during
deferments (postponements of
repayments). Financial need must
be shown to receive this type of
loan.
For students without financial
need, the Direct Loan Program
offers Direct Unsubsidized Loans.
The federal government charges
interest on these loans while
attending school, in the grace
period, or in deferment.
The student loan program is
administered through the Financial
Aid Office under the Direct Loan
Program. A three percent loan fee
is charged on all loans, under
federal law. Loans are disbursed in
two equal disbursements (one-half
in the fall semester; one-half in the
spring semester).

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Once enrolled at Lake Superior
State University, students must
meet the satisfactory progress
standards to be eligible for addi­
tional loans. Students must file a
Free Application for Federal
Student Aid each year to qualify
for a student loan.

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�Repayment begins six months after
graduation or the date the student
attends school less than half time.
Interest rates are variable, not to
exceed 8.25 percent.

Federal Direct PLUS
Loan (Parent)
Parents may borrow up to the
difference between the cost of
education and other financial aid
for which the student is eligible.
The interest rate varies and is
based on 91-day treasury bill rates.
Students must meet the satisfactory
progress standards to be eligible
and must file a Free Application for
Federal Student Aid each year to
obtain a Federal Direct PLUS loan.
A four percent origination fee is
deducted from each of two dis­
bursements made in a school year.
Repayment begins within 60 days
of disbursements. Interest rates are
variable but cannot exceed nine
percent.

Federal Nursing Student
Loan

credit standards. Students who
cannot pass the credit standards
must have a qualified cosigner.
The minimum loan is $500 and
maximum is $10,000 per academic
year. Interest is fixed or variable.
Repayment is a minimum of $50 a
month and must be repaid within
25 years. Forbearance, which
allows postponing payment of
principle and interest, is possible
for a maximum of five years.
Forbearance periods are approved
for up to 12 months per request.
Applications are available at the
Financial Aid Office or by calling
the Student Loan Authority at
1-888-643-7521.

Canada Student Loans
Canadian students who need
financial help to enable full-time
studies directed toward a degree at
an institution of higher education
may apply for aid through the
Ontario Student Assistance Program.
To qualify for a loan, the student
must:
be a Canadian citizen or have
landed immigrant status;

2.

be a resident of a province that
participates in the plan;

3.

have attained a satisfactory
scholastic standard;

4.

be enrolled, or qualified to
enroll in a post-secondary
course of studies;

5.

be taking at least 60 percent
course load (eight credits);

6.

The Nursing Education Loan
Program provides loans of up to
$2500 a year for bachelor's degree
or completion nursing programs.
Eligibility requirements include
United States citizenship, enroll­
ment of at least half time and
demonstrated financial need
greater than one-half the cost of
education. Apply at the Financial
Aid Office.

1.

complete an application for
OSAP and send to address
indicated in OSAP booklet
with proper documentation,
fee and copy of Social Insur­
ance Card;

7.

bring Program Information
Form to the LSSU Registrar's
Office to be completed and
mailed by LSSU.

MI-LOAN Program
The Michigan Higher Education
Student Loan Authority of the
Michigan Department of Education
established the MI-LOAN Program
to assist students and their families
in meeting the cost of post-second­
ary education.
Students must be certified as
eligible by the school, U.S. citizens
at least 18 years old, not in default
on any education loans and pass all

The loans are interest free for full­
time students and until six months
after graduation or termination of

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�full-time studies. After the inter­
est-free period has expired, stu­
dents are responsible for the
repayment of principal and the
interest on the outstanding balance
at a loan rate in effect when
repayment begins.
Application forms are available
from Student Awards Branch,
Ministry of Education and Train­
ing, P. O. Box 189 Red River Road,
4th Floor, Thunder Bay, Ontario
P7B 6G9. Telephone 1-807-343-7260.

Short-Term Loan Funds
Several short-term loan funds are
available. These funds provide
cash with a small loan to meet
immediate, temporary financial
problems.

Office of Human Resources. There
are more than 500 positions open
on campus for full-time students.
Every effort is made to employ
students in areas of study provid­
ing a "learn while you earn"
situation. On-campus jobs include
work in laboratories, libraries,
maintenance, offices, switchboard
and food service areas. You can
earn approximately $1,700 during
the school year and up to $4,000 in
the summer with an on-campus job.
It is recommended that students on
academic probation do not con­
tinue or seek employment until
probationary status has been
corrected.

Federal Work-Study

Generally, loans up to $200 are
allowed for no longer than 30 days
during the school year when
classes are in session. These loans
are signature loans and do not bear
interest if repaid when due. A
minimum $10 service charge is
assessed on all loans.

If you have demonstrated financial
need, you may be eligible for
employment by Lake Superior
State University under the feder­
ally supported Work-Study Pro­
gram. You must file a FAFSA to be
considered for this program and
have financial need.

Delinquent loans are subject to a 10
percent late penalty charge and
students are not eligible to borrow
for 12 months from the date the
loan is repaid. Loan applications
are obtained through the Financial
Aid Office.

Students may work up to 19 hours
weekly while attending classes
more than half time. During the
summer or other vacation periods
when you do not have classes, you
may work full time (40 hours per
week) under this program. In four
months of summer employment
under the Work Study Program, an
eligible student can earn up to
$3,500.

Student Emergency
Fund
Established in 2000 through the
Bud Mansfield Endowment, this
fund is used to assist students in
crisis. Application for funds is
made at the Financial Aid Office.
Students with insufficient re­
sources to meet textbook needs or
other obligations may apply for
one-time assistance through this
fund.

Campus Employment
How to Apply
If you are interested in working on
campus, you may apply at the

The basic starting rate tends to be
commensurate with the current
minimum wage. Higher rates are
paid for highly specialized work.
America Reads Program at Lake
Superior State University is an­
other work study opportunity for
students. Students work as reading
tutors in the local elementary
schools and are paid through the
Federal Work-Study Program.
Interested students should request
this unique employment experi­
ence when submitting their appli­
cations for employment at the
Office of Human Resources.

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�Michigan Work Study
Undergraduates who have been
Michigan residents for at least 12
months, have financial need, are
enrolled at least half time and
making satisfactory academic
progress may be eligible for
employment under the Michigan
Work-Study Program. You must
file a FAFSA to be considered for
this program and have financial
need.

Vocational Rehabilitation
The Michigan Jobs Commission
Rehabilitation Services provides
services and financial assistance to
persons with any disability that
has interfered with, or may inter­
fere with, the individual's job
performance. Students must apply
for financial aid and have need.
Further information may be
obtained by contacting your
nearest Michigan Rehabilitation
Services Office of Michigan Jobs
Commission.

Awards are based on financial
need. Applicants must complete a
Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA). Applica­
tions may be obtained by contact­
ing the Tribal Education Office.
Native American Tuition Waiver
— Value: full tuition waiver for
qualified North American Indian
students who have been residents
of Michigan 12 months prior to
enrollment.
Applicants must submit a certifica­
tion of one-quarter blood quantum
to their tribal chairperson or tribal
certification officer. The Intertribal
Council will attach a certification
letter to the tribal certification and
forward it to the Financial Aid
Office at the University. The
University will then issue a credit
for the tuition for eligible students
each semester. Students must be
accepted for admission into an
eligible program and submit their
certification of eligibility prior to
starting classes.

Veterans
Programs for Native
Americans
Bureau of Indian Affairs Scholar­
ship Grant: Members or those
eligible for membership in a
federally recognized tribe showing
need, may apply for Bureau of
Indian Affairs Scholarship Grants
by contacting their tribal education
office for an application. It is
possible to receive up to full
university expenses per year in
scholarship grants if financial need
is demonstrated. All applicants
must complete a Free Application
for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Bureau of Indian Affairs Voca­
tional Training Assistance: Native
students enrolled in certificate or
associate degree programs are
eligible for assistance to pay for
tuition, books and living expenses.
You must be a member or eligible
for membership in a federally
recognized tribe.

Veterans, Children of
Deceased, or Totally
Disabled Veterans
Michigan Public Act 245: Sons or
daughters of a veteran who died of
service-connected causes may be
eligible for benefits under the
Public Act 245. Those who believe
they are eligible should request an
application from the Michigan
Veterans' Trust Fund, 1225 Grand
Ave., Lansing, Michigan 48913.
Recipients may be full- or part-time
students. Any students who
believe they are eligible for educa­
tional assistance through any
veterans' law should contact their
area Veterans' office for informa­
tion and applications. Veterans
must be admitted into a degree
program approved by the State
Approving Agency.

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�Veterans’ Standards of
Progress
Grade point average requirements
are the same as the University
academic probation and dismissal
policy. If your grade point average
falls into the dismissal category, the
Registrar's Office will notify the
Veterans Administration of your
dismissal and benefits terminated.
Withdrawal or Dropping a Class
— You are required to notify the
Registrar's Office if you drop a
class or withdraw completely from
the University.
Credit for Previous Training: You
must obtain a degree audit from
your department head and submit
it to the Registrar's Office. They
will indicate the credit granted for
previous training and notify you.
The Registrar's Office will keep the
audit updated. You should avoid
classes not required for your
degree. However, you should
make sure you have the required
electives.

Graduate Program: Veterans and
other eligible persons enrolled in
any graduate program must meet
standards of progress. A maxi­
mum of six semester credits of C
grades in 600-level course are
allowed in your overall program.
Those failing to maintain a 3.0 (4.0
basis) average are referred to the
Master of Business Administration
Standards and Policy Committee to
determine whether they should be
allowed to continue in the pro­
gram. Veterans receiving D grades
in 500 or 600-level courses are
referred to Master of Business
Administration Standards and
Policy Committee immediately.
Veterans dismissed from the
master of business administration
(MBA) program may petition the
MBA Standards and Policy Com­
mittee for reconsideration. At the
time of dismissal, the Veterans
Administration will be notified of
the unsatisfactory progress.

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�Student life is an important part of
your Lake Superior State Univer­
sity experience. There are countless
opportunities to enhance your
educational experience. We encour­
age you to participate in student
activities and to get involved with
the campus. It is a great way to
meet people and gain invaluable
experiences and insights that will
help when you graduate.
There are more than 40 different
clubs and organizations at LSSU.
There is always something going
on so you can be a part of the
campus scene.
We have 11 sports at Lake State:
basketball, cross country and
tennis for men and women; ice
hockey, golf and track for men; and
volleyball and softball for women.
Women's track may be added for
spring 1999. In addition, the
University has an extensive
intramurals program including
sports such as broomball, basket­
ball, hockey and more.
Beyond the programs and services
on campus, you have the natural
splendor of the Upper Peninsula
and Canada. Good hunting and
excellent fishing are found within a
few miles of campus. Favorite
winter sports are skating, hockey,
snowshoeing, tobogganing, ice
fishing and skiing.

Student Government
Student Government is the govern­
ing arm of the LSSU student body.
All students are eligible for election
to Student Government member­
ship and are encouraged to partici­
pate.

Recognized Organizations
Student Athletic: Adventurers
Guild, Kuk Sool Won.
Student Professional: Alpha Phi
Sigma (CJ Honor Society), Ameri­
can Society of Mechanical Engi-

neers, Biology Club, Criminal
Justice Association, Criminal
Justice Student Alliance, Early
Childhood Education Club,
Environmental Science and Tech­
nology Club, Fisheries and Wildlife
Club, Geology Club, Institute of
Electrical Electronic Engineers,
LSSU Nurses Association, Lambda
Sigma Beta, Legal Assistant Stu­
dent Association, Political Science
Club, Pre-professional Club,
Psychology Club, Society of
Mechanical Engineers.
Student Religious: Anchor House,
His House, Inter-Varsity Christian
Fellowship, Lakers for the Savior,
Newman Center.
Special Student: Alpha Theta
Omega Sorority, Circle K Club,
Delta Phi Epsilon, Delta Sigma Phi,
Environmental Awareness Club,
Honors Club, Inter-Greek Council,
Japanese Animation Club, LSSU
Veterans' Association, Lake State
Theater Company, Lifeguard Club,
Men of Brady, Native American
Student Organization, Nontraditional Student Organization,
Osborn Hall Government, Paintball
Club, Republican Club, Resident
Assistants, Student Alumni In­
volved in Lake State (SAILS),
Sigma Lambda Sigma, Students in
Free Enterprise, Tau Alpha Pi, Tau
Kappa Epsilon, Theta Chi Rho, Theta
Xi, United Nations Association.
Student Music: Pep Band.
Communications: The Compass
(student newspaper), WLSO
(student radio station), and The
Campus Planner (available at the
Campus Shoppe and the Student
and Residential Life Office).

Housing
A variety of housing facilities are
available. If you are enrolled at
LSSU for 12 credit hours or more,
there are mandatory policies that
apply.

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�If you are unmarried and/or a
nonveteran enrolled in 12 hours or
more and are within 27 calendar
months of your high school gradu­
ation, you must reside in a Univer­
sity residence hall.
High school graduation dates are
assumed to be June 1 for this
purpose. The exceptions are:
1.

2.

3.

If you live with your parents
within a 60-mile radius or the
three-county (Chippewa, Luce
and Mackinac) service area of
the University. An exception
application is available in the
Housing Office and must be
approved by the Housing
director.
If you are exempted in writing
by the Housing director when
residence hall space is filled.
If you have unusual financial
or health problems. Permis­
sion must be granted by the
vice president for Student
Affairs.

The University reserves the right to
assign all students within the
residence halls. Housing prefer­
ences are considered according to
the dates of receipt of application.
Freshmen are usually accorded
priority in residence hall assign­
ments and upperclassmen hold
priority in apartment assignments.
The University recognizes that
exceptions to these policies may
arise. Requests for permission to
live off-campus will be considered
by the vice president for Student
Affairs, who shall apply the
following criteria to a request to
live off campus for financial
reasons:
"Financial hardship" is a situation
in which the total resources of the
student and family added to the
total financial aid available from
the University does not equal the
dollar amount budgeted by the
Financial Aid Office as the mini­
mum required for on-campus
residency. In such a situation, there
are two alternatives: a) withdrawal
from the dormitory or b) with-

drawal from the University. An
example is a student whose
financial situation changed sud­
denly during the year (perhaps due
to the death of a parent) and who
applies for assistance after the aid
program is depleted.

Dining
The Quarterdeck is a full-service
cafeteria offering three meals a day.
A complete and modern cafeteria,
the 'Deck is in the Walker Cisler
Student and Conference Center.
There are several options for meal
plans. These programs will be
explained at orientation sessions
and at the beginning of the aca­
demic year.
The Galley, a grill and snack shop,
is in the basement of the Cisler
Center.

Athletics
Lake Superior State University
sponsors varsity intercollegiate
athletics at the NCAA Division II
level in 11 sports; men's and
women's basketball, tennis, cross
country and track; men's golf; and
women's volleyball and softball.
Ice hockey is a Division I sport for
men.
The University is a member of the
Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic
Conference (GLIAC) in Division II
sports, and competes in the Central
Collegiate Hockey Association
(CCHA) in hockey.
Initial approval by the NCAA
Clearinghouse is required of all
freshmen athletes. Contact your
high school guidance counselor for
that information.
If you are interested in competing
as a Laker, contact the athletic
department. Student-athletes must
maintain a minimum grade point
average, carry a required number
of courses, and make satisfactory
progress towards a baccalaureate
degree.

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�Counseling/Testing
You are encouraged to take advan­
tage of our counseling and testing
services. Professional counselors
are available at the Counseling and
Testing Center (located in South
Hall) to help with personal or
vocational problems. Counseling
staff also serve as academic advi­
sors to those students who are not
certain about their major or career
choice.
Vocational testing and counseling
programs are invaluable in assess­
ing your interests and potential.
This service is available to you
throughout the year. The center
maintains a complete file of
individual test folders, which
include all orientation test results
for our students. If you wish to
have your scores interpreted,
simply make an appointment at the
center.
The center's services are free to
students and strict standards of
confidentiality are maintained.

Health Service
Basic health care services are
available at the LSSU Health CARE
Center. The center is staffed by
health care professionals. Full-time
staff include a certified nurse
practitioner and professional
nurses. Consultation and referral
to physicians is available through
the center. Services are available
from 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. Hours of
operation are reduced during
summer semester and University
breaks. You can drop in or phone
the center any time during office
hours to make an appointment.
A health care plan is available for
students who maintain three or
more credit hours and attend
classes on campus. Once enrolled,
you will receive information
outlining coverage. Plan informa­
tion is also available at the center.
You are encouraged to review this
plan and services. The majority of
onsite services are provided at no
additional charge to students.

All students from countries other
than the United States and Canada
are required to carry health insur­
ance as a condition of enrollment.
Students must furnish proof they
have purchased an equivalent
insurance plan that will cover their
health care while in the United
States. In either case, proof of
insurance shall be required before
registration is permitted.

Center for Career &amp;
Employment Services
Lake Superior State University
offers career planning and place­
ment service for students and
alumni.
Our staff will assist you in locating
suitable and desirable employment
as a student and as a graduate. We
can also help you make career
choices that suit your skills and
interests.
If you are seeking part- or full-time
work during the academic year or
summer, we also maintain a listing
of positions available for students.

Upward Bound
Upward Bound is a federally
funded TRIO program which LSSU
has successfully hosted since 1965.
This is a free college-preparatory
program for low income students
and/or students whose parents do
not have college degrees. The
program provides academic
support, career exploration and
advising, and cultural growth
experiences designed to enhance
educational success. Upward
Bound works with these students
year-round throughout high school
to prepare them to enter and
succeed in post-secondary educa­
tion. The programs serves about
70 students each year from six area
high schools within an hour's
drive from LSSU's campus.
Upward Bound hires at least 25
college students each year as tutors
and office workers during the
academic year and for residential

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�jobs during the summer. The
program is one of the few sites
offering paid summer internships
for students in human services,
psychology, sociology, teacher
education and criminal justice.

Child Development
Center
The campus Child Development
Center provides full- or part-time
care for children ages 2 1 / 2 to 5
years. Children of LSSU students
and employees are given priority
in admission; however, children
from the community can be
admitted as space allows. Children
must be near completion of their
toilet-training. The center, licensed
by the State of Michigan Family
Independence Agency, provides
developmentally appropriate
experiences for the child and
emphasizes social, emotional,
creative, physical and cognitive
growth. Each morning and after­
noon, under the guidance of
experienced staff, students enrolled
in the early childhood education
program plan and supervise large
and small group activities includ­
ing art, language arts, gross motor,
fine motor, and outdoor play. A
significant portion of each day is
devoted to exploratory play where
children move through the various
learning areas electing to partici­
pate in any one of a wide variety of
activities interacting with develop­
mentally appropriate learning
materials. The Child Development
Center is located at the southeast
end of campus.

Student-Faculty
Relations Committee
(Appeals)
Function. The Student-Faculty
Relations Committee provides a
forum for resolving conflicts
between students and faculty
members which may arise with
classroom or course-related activi­
ties, policies or procedures. The
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committee will not consider cases
involving ADA compliance or any
other matter it deems inappropri­
ate. This committee is strictly an
informal mediation body which
will forward recommendations for
resolution to the parties involved
(with a copy to the executive vice
president and provost).
Membership. The University
president appoints the committee
membership to two-year terms.
There are four faculty representa­
tives (at least one from each
college) and four student represen­
tatives. The chair is chosen by the
committee membership.
Procedures
1.

If a student (or group of
students) wishes to raise an
issue related to a course which
he/she is taking or has taken
(normally within one semes­
ter), the student should at­
tempt to resolve the issue at
the student/faculty, depart­
ment head or appropriate
college dean level. If the
matter cannot be resolved at
the lowest possible levels, the
student may appeal to the
Student-Faculty Relations
committee informing them of
the problem. In exceptional
cases, the student may ap­
proach the Student-Faculty
Relations Committee directly.

2.

To bring an issue before the
Student-Faculty Relations
committee, the student must
notify the Student-Faculty
Relations Committee in
writing. This document must
clearly explain the situation
and include the student's
name, current address, a
message telephone number
and times when the student is
available to meet with the
committee. Supporting
documentation may be in­
cluded as well. The written
appeal should be submitted
directly to the committee chair.
The Executive Vice President
and Provost's Office will know

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�the name of the committee
chair.
3.

Once the committee members
have had an opportunity to
review the student's concern,
they will conduct an informal
fact-finding process. As a part
of the process, the student will
be invited to meet with the
committee for further clarifica­
tion. This meeting will be 20
minutes in length with 10
minutes of question and
answer by the committee. The
other party will also be invited
to meet with the committee
following the same format.
Both parties will then be asked
to meet together with the

committee in an effort to foster
communication, clarification
and resolution. The most
desirable arrangement would
be for this step to occur at one
setting. The committee will
strive to be as expeditious as
possible. There may be extenu­
ating circumstances such as
semester break or summer
recess.
4.

If there is no resolution after
this joint meeting of the parties
involved, or if the outcome of
this process is not acceptable to
the student or the faculty
member, he/she may appeal to
the executive vice president
and provost of the University.

5.

The committee will keep no
permanent records.

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�Computer Services
LSSU Information Technology
offers a variety of services and
programs for students. Classroom
laboratories provide for instruction
that involves computers and/or
software. During non-class hours,
general access labs provide copies
of the software used in classes,
open Internet access to students, as
well as word processing software.
Help for students utilizing soft­
ware in the classroom or labs is
available in the Learning Center.
PCs enhance the research ability of
the KJS Library with access to the
Internet and many databases. Word
processing software is also avail­
able here. The University maintains
a student-to-computer ratio of 10-1
whenever possible. On enrollment,
a student is eligible for an Internet
email account. This account is free
to any enrolled student. Instruc­
tions and help for setting up and
using these accounts are available

at the Information Technology
HelpDesk in the Administration
Building. Internet access is also
available in student residences
both on and off campus. All
residence halls can provide Ether­
net connectivity to the Internet.
Dial-in connections are available
for off-campus use.
The Information Technology
HelpDesk is located in the Admin­
istration Building, room 107. The
HelpDesk assists students with
general computing problems
related to any of the above ser­
vices. Instruction manuals and
support appointments are also
offered to students who wish to
access the Internet from home.
Current information concerning
availability can also be obtained
from our Web Site at http://
it.lssu.edu.

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�Continuing Education
www.lssu.edu/conted
Continuing Education (CE)
provides educational opportunities
for non-traditional students in
LSSU's service region. In
cooperation with academic
departments, CE creates
opportunities to meet the
educational needs of adult students
through alternative delivery
options such as distance learning,
flexible schedules, evening and
weekend degree programs and offcampus degree programs.
Continuing Education provides a
focus for external and off-campus
degree programs, evening and
weekend courses and public
service programs. All are flexible
and accessible to learners whose
job, family and community
responsibilities conflict with
traditional academic schedules.
Continuing Education also
administers LSSU's summer
session.
Regional centers are located at
Alpena Community College in
Alpena, Bay de Noc Community
College in Escanaba and North
Central Michigan College in
Petoskey. Students may earn
bachelor of science degrees in
business administrationmanagement, accounting, nursing
(BSN completion program for
registered nurses), criminal justice/
generalists, individualized studies,
liberal studies and engineering
management. All degree
completion requirements may be
completed at the off-campus sites.
Courses are offered evenings and
weekends on a part-time basis. The
time required to complete the
degree varies according to each
student's individual schedule and
the number of college credits
already completed.

The Continuing Education Office
offers professional development
opportunities through non-credit
courses, seminars, workshops,
interactive television and video
conferences.
In addition, CE provides training
and development programs with
business, industry, government,
volunteer and social agencies to
deliver consulting and customized
training programs.
Community enrichment courses
(EdVentures) include courses and
activities for adults and children.
Adult enrichment courses include
computers, exercise, crafts, art,
language, personal finance and
gardening and more.
Elderhostel is a nonprofit
educational travel program for
participants 60 years or older. CE
has been successfully offering the
Elderhostel experience for over 20
years.
Lake Superior Elders (LSE)
addresses the needs of retired and
semi-retired adults through
continued educational pursuits.
This "learning in retirement
center", which is associated with
Elderhostel International, has a
monthly program featuring guest
speakers on various topics.
Participants take mini-courses
which are scheduled on a threemonth basis, vary in number of
sessions, and are designed by the
organization's curriculum
committee.
Location: Continuing Education is
located on the corner of Meridian
Street and Easterday Avenue
(across from the Norris Center).

Mission Statement:
Continuing Education delivers
educational opportunities to meet
the needs of non-traditional
students through degree programs,
professional development, per­
sonal enrichment and community
outreach.

Vision Statement:
Our vision is to create and main­
tain a welcoming and personal
environment by identifying and
meeting the unique goals and
educational needs of the nontraditional students and the
community we serve.

• Distance Education
• EdVentures
Professional Development
Community Enrichment
Lake Superior Elders &amp; Elderhostel
Customized Training

• Evening &amp; Weekend
Courses
Degree Completion Programs
Certificate Programs

• Regional Centers
Alpena
Escanaba
Petoskey

• Summer School

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�The Kenneth J. Shouldice Library
The newly remodeled and ex­
panded Kenneth J. Shouldice
Library provides a variety of
resources and services. It is the
heart of the University, and is
home to more than 132,000 vol­
umes of books, 17,500 bound
volumes of periodicals, 265,000
microforms, over 72,000 paper
government documents, and a

diverse collection of computerized
equipment and resources.
The current yearly subscription list
exceeds 900 individual titles, in
addition to subscriptions to elec­
tronic full-text journals and news­
papers. The library has been a
selective depository of U.S. govern­
ment publications since 1982. To
assist faculty and students in
obtaining materials from other
libraries, the library provides
interlibrary loan service through
OCLC, a computer service linked
to libraries with access to more
than 37 million books, periodicals
and other materials. The library is
a member of an Upper Peninsula
consortium of 105 libraries.
Library facilities include stacks
open to all faculty, students and
community members; study areas
and group study rooms; microform
readers and printers; audio-visual
equipment; black and white
photocopy machines; equipment
for making transparencies; and
other materials. Networked
computers provide Internet and
computerized catalog access, while
others provide access to the
library's CD-ROM collection and
word processors. The AudioVisual Center, on the main floor of
the library, maintains a diverse
collection of cassettes, filmstrips,
games, kits, slides and video tapes.
Reference librarians offer personal
guidance in the use of the comput­
erized catalog and databases,
paper indexes, abstracts and
bibliographies. Library instruction
is in the state-of-the-art library7
instruction room.

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�International Studies
Go Global!

The International Studies Office,
located in the Fletcher Center
upstairs loft, offers the following
services:

Foreign Study Programs
LSSU students may participate in
study-abroad programs to meet
their individual study objectives.
The International Studies Office
assists students by providing
information regarding foreign
study programs and coordinating
the academic credit through the
student's major academic depart­
ment and advisor. Students'
financial aid and scholarships
normally apply for programs
officially arranged through LSSU.
What do you think of ...
•

studying French in France?

•

studying English in England?

•

studying Spanish in Spain or
Mexico?

And how about studying ...
•

recreation management in
Australia?

•

business administration in
London?

•

engineering in Australia?

•

environmental science courses
and internships in Japan?

These are only a few of the options.
Please visit the International
Studies Office for more information.

International Studies
Certificate or Minor
The international studies certificate
or minor can be earned concur­
rently with a B.S. or B.A. degree

program or as a post-baccalaureate
program. Refer to the Certificate or
Minors section of this catalog — or
ask for the International Studies
brochure at the International
Studies Office.

English as a Second
Language Programs
The International Studies Office
offers ESL courses to foreign
students. Many of the ESL pro­
grams and opportunities are
designed for special-interest groups.

Foreign Student Services
and Recruitment
The International Studies Office
researches and maintains up-todate information regarding INS
(U.S. Immigration and Naturaliza­
tion Service) regulations and
procedures. Information bulletins
are available for international
students (including Canadian
students) regarding study and
authorized employment (full-time
students). Educating the campus
community of international issues
is of prime importance. Visit the
International Studies Office for
reference materials.

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�The International University
College Division
of Lake Superior State University and Sault College
Lake Superior State University, in
Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, and
Sault College, in Sault Ste. Marie,
Ontario, are just a 15-minute car
ride apart. In spite of being located
in different countries, our cities are
closer to each other than they are to
municipalities in their home state
or province. So, community
leaders encourage initiatives that
strengthen the ties between us and
take advantage of shared resources.
The belief is we have more to offer
by working together.
Lake Superior State University and
Sault College have enjoyed a good
working relationship for many
years. In 2001, some articulations
were revitalized, new ones were
struck and it was decided to
establish the International Univer­
sity College Division. The division
allows full-time students in some
program areas to be dual-enrolled.
In computer science/studies,
criminal justice or liberal studies/
teacher education, agreements
have been signed which encourage
students to take advantage of the
diverse faculty and resources
available at both schools as they
pursue their degrees and/or
diplomas.
Getting involved in the Interna­
tional Division is straightforward
— consult with the academic
department, fill in a Dual Enroll­
ment Form and submit it to the
Registrar's Office. As a dualenrolled student, you are permitted
to take one course per semester at
the other school. Through the
extra advising available to you,
you can fit these courses into your
overall academic plan and semes­
ter timetables. You register for all
courses through your home school
registrar and your academic
information is transferred auto­

matically at the conclusion of each
semester. As long as you meet the
required academic standards, you
will continue to enjoy these advan­
tages of attending both schools:
•

the combination of applied,
"hands-on" training and
theoretical understanding

•

more course choices

•

access to many of the student
services and academic re­
sources (e.g. wider selection of
equipment, libraries, student
centers, peer tutoring, etc.)
available at both institutions

•

accessible professors through
small classes, labs and office
hours

•

interaction with fellow stu­
dents from another country —
a good basis for a network of
contacts that can assist you in
your life’s work ahead

•

greater employment options
and advancement opportunities

Dual-enrolled students pursuing
the bachelor of science in computer
science or computer networking
gain these particular benefits:
•

professors with a wide variety
of computer-based qualifica­
tions and areas of expertise

•

exposure to, and opportunity
to work with, more types of
hardware and software than
would be available at either
institution on its own

•

plenty of equipment available
for hands-on experience

•

more than 70% of the major
courses with a lab component

•

opportunity to earn worldrecognized CISCO CCNA and
Microsoft MCSE certifications

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�•

Innovative, relevant programs
which adjust quickly to both
changing technology and
employers' needs

For more specific information
regarding computer-based degrees
and participation in the Interna­
tional University College Division,
please refer to page 108 of this
catalog.
Dual-enrolled students in the
criminal justice degree programs
benefit from the continuing educa­
tion opportunities developed by
both schools for people currently
working in public safety. LSSU
does this through its academy,

providing MCOLES (Michigan
Commission on Law Enforcement
Standards) and Michigan
Firefighter Training Council
certification. Sault College offers
advanced training and certification
for Ontario Provincial Police and
municipal police officers at its Law
Enforcement Training Centre.
Refer to www.saultc.on.ca for more
information about Sault College's
participation in the International
University College Division. You
can also visit LSSU's website at
www.lssu.edu/advantage.

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�Degree Requirements
Lake Superior State University
offers bachelor's (also called
baccalaureate) degrees, associate's
degrees and certificates, as well as
a master's degree in business
administration. These degrees are
offered in a wide variety of aca­
demic programs. Each academic
department has a set of specific
courses and other requirements for
each of its degree programs. These
are stated elsewhere in this Cata­
log — either by curriculum or in
one of the college sections. How­
ever, some requirements are of a
general nature, applying to all
such degrees. These are discussed
below.
•

Bachelor's degrees: A minimum
of 124 credits is required for a
bachelor's degree. Some programs
require more than this number of
credits. Requirement categories
are: general education, bachelor of
arts or bachelor of science and
departmental. Some programs
require support courses and/or a
minor, and free electives.
Associate's degrees and certifi­
cates: A minimum of 62 credits is
required for an associate's degree.
EN110, EN111, SD101, MA110 (or
higher) or PL205, plus six other
general education credits, are
required. There is also a residency
requirement.
Minors: Academic minor pro­
grams are also offered in a wide
variety of disciplines. A minimum
of 20 credits is required for a
minor, and some require more. A
minimum of six credits from LSSU
is required. There is a minors
section in this Catalog.

Electives
Elective courses are chosen to
obtain credit beyond that of
specified requirements. Free
electives refer to courses you may
select completely of your own
choice. Designated electives refer

to courses selected from a list
specified by the department.

BA and BS Requirements
(8 credits)
Bachelor of arts degree: One year
of a modern language other than
English (if taken at LSSU, this
would be FR151-2 or 251-2; GN1412; NA141-2; NA201-2; SP161-2 or
261-2). One-half year of two
different languages will not meet
this requirement.
Bachelor of science degree: At
least eight semester credits, in
addition to courses used for general
education requirements, from
categories of social science, natural
science or mathematics.

Residency Requirements
Bachelor's degree candidates must
earn at least 32 of their final 40
credits and at least 50 percent of
their departmental required 300/
400 level credits in courses offered
by Lake Superior State University.
Regional Center students must
earn at least 32 credits and at least
50 percent of their departmental
required 300/400 level credits in
courses offered by Lake Superior
State University. Associate's
degree and certificate candidates ‘
must earn 16 of their final 20
credits in such courses. For a
minor, you must earn at least six of
the required credits in such
courses.

Multiple Majors
You may earn more than one
major by completing all require­
ments of each desired major
program. Before graduation, you
must file a Degree Audit approved
by the appropriate college dean
and/or school chair for each major.
The double major must be granted
as one combined degree such as:

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�bachelor of science in accounting
and business administration.
Multiple Degrees: If you desire to
earn more than one baccalaureate
degree, you must complete all
program requirements for the
additional degree(s) as certified by
the appropriate dean, comprising a
minimum of 32 additional LSSU
credits for each additional bacca­
laureate degree from Lake Superior
State University.
Those earning a bachelor's degree
from LSSU and who desire an
associate's degree, must complete
all requirements for the associate's
degree program at the time they
are completing the bachelor's
degree requirements.

bachelor's degree at any United
States accredited university or an
honors bachelor's degree from an
accredited Canadian university.
If you earned a bachelor's degree
or associate's degree at another
accredited institution and desire an
associate's degree from Lake
Superior State University, you
must complete all requirements of
an approved degree schedule
including at least 16 additional
credits in courses offered by LSSU.

The degree schedule process is
identical to that described above
for an additional bachelor's degree.
The schedule elected shall consist
mainly of major and cognate
courses. Courses considered
essential to the degree but not
previously elected may, at the
option of the school and college, be
required even though the total may
exceed 16 credits.

Students earning an associate's
from LSSU who desire an addi­
tional associate's degree must
complete all requirements for the
additional degree, including 16
additional credits of which 12 must
be from courses offered by Lake
Superior State University.
Additional degrees for graduates
of other universities: Students
who hold a bachelor's degree at
another accredited institution, and
who desire a bachelor's degree
from LSSU, must complete all
requirements of an approved
degree schedule including at least
32 additional credits in courses
offered by LSSU. The degree
schedule must be approved by the
major school chair, college dean
and assistant to the provost for
academic records. You should
initiate the approval process with
the school chair at the time of or
before commencing study toward
the additional degree. The sched­
ule elected shall consist mainly of
minor, major and cognate courses.
Courses considered essential to the
degree but not previously elected
may, at the option of the school
chair and/or college dean, be
required even though the total may
exceed 32 credits. Lake Superior
State University general education
requirements are considered
complete if you earned a
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�General Education Mission Statement:
Lake Superior State University's curricular offerings integrate preparation for professional, technical and
disciplinary fields with study in general education to prepare students to lead lives as self-motivated indi­
viduals and full participants in society. The general education program is designed to enhance students'
skills and interests in order to foster life-long learning and thoughtful living. General education courses
integrate knowledge to assist students to make connections between the content of their courses and the
challenges they face as free and responsible citizens.
The outcomes of general education in which students are required to acquire proficiency are communication
skills, humanities, mathematics, and social and natural science.
Students Entering LSSU Before Fall 2002

Students Entering LSSU Fall 2002 or Later

Communication Skills

Communication Skills

EN110
One class from EN205, EN210, EN215
SD101

EN110
EN111
SD101

Aesthetics
HU251
Three or four credits from:
AT250, AT251, FR360, FR370, HU240, HU252, HU255,
HU256, HU261, HU262, HU490, MU110, MU111,
MU112, MU113, MU 140, MU141, MU160, MU161,
MU220, MU221, MU250, MU251, NA240, PL302

Humanities
HU251
One class from:
AT250, AT251, HU240, HU252, HU255, MU220,
MU221, NA240, PL302 or eight credits from second
year of foreign language

Mathematics or Statistics
• Mathematics or statistics course at 100-level or
higher with a grade of C- or higher
Statistics class from BA211, BL280, CJ345, MA110,
MA207, MA308, MA309, PS211, PY210, SO302

Mathematics
Three to five credits
MA110 or higher or PL205

Natural Science
Complete two natural science courses with labs
Eight credits from:
BL105, BL109, BL122, BL204, CH105, CH108 and 109,
CH115, CH116, GE111, GE112, GG106, GG108,
NS102, NS103 and NS104, NS110, NS116, NS119,
PH221, PH231

Natural Science
Complete two natural science courses (8 credits) from:
BL105, BL109, BL122, BL204, CH105, CHI 08 and
CHI 09, CH115, CH116, GE115, GE121, GE122, GG106,
GG108, NS101, NS102, NS103 and NS104, NS110
NS116, NS119, PH221, PH231

Social Science
Two courses (6-8 credits) from:
EC201, EC202, EC208, EC209, EC302
GG201, GG302, GG321, GG360
HS101, HS102, HS131, HS132, HS235, HS301, HS302,
HS310, HS315, HS316, HS331, HS332
NA320
PS110, PS160,
PY101,
SO101, SOI 02, S0113

Social Science
Two courses (6-8 credits). Must choose courses from
different disciplines.
EC201, EC202, EC208, EC209, EC302
GG201, GG302

HS101, HS102, HS131, HS132
PS110, PS160, PS241
PY101, PY155
SO101, SOI 02, S0113
One class (3-4 credits) from:
BA308, GG306, HE328, NA225, PS333, SO103, S0213,
S0225, S0226, S0321, TE250

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�Failed Classes
If you fail a class required for your
degree program, you must repeat
the class and receive a passing
grade. If the failed class is no
longer offered because of program
changes and/or course deletions,
the academic dean can substitute
another similar class.

Exceptions to
Graduation
Requirements
Exceptions to specific general
education requirements may be
granted only by the Scholastic
Standards Committee. Such
exceptions are infrequently made.
A petition for exceptions to general
education requirements is initiated
with the assistant to the provost for
academic records.
Course substitutions and waivers
of departmental degree program
requirements may be granted only
by the dean of the college offering
the program (major or minor).

Normally, you will graduate under
the program degree requirements
in effect and published in the
Catalog at the time you are admit­
ted into the given degree program,
provided enrollment at the Univer­
sity is continuous. If enrollment is
interrupted, or if you select a new
major, you must satisfy program
requirements in effect at the time
you reenter or officially change to
the new major. If program require­
ments are revised during your
enrollment, you will be allowed to
graduate under the new require­
ments providing you can meet
such requirements in their entirety.
The University reserves the right to
change the requirements for
graduation at any time as a means
of keeping pace with educational
developments affecting the various
curricula. As such changes are
made, they may, at the discretion of
the University, be applied to stu­
dents already enrolled. In such
cases, reasonable and prudent effort
will be made to provide the benefit
of the new educational program
without imposing undue hardship.

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�Graduation Procedures
Degree candidacy procedure: Two
semesters before students plan to
complete degree requirements and
graduate, they must submit an
appropriate departmental degree
audit for each major and minor,
and a Declaration of Candidacy for
Degree to the assistant to the
provost for Academic Records.
The necessary forms are available
at the student's major departmen­
tal office.
The departmental Degree Audit for
a student's major or minor speci­
fies all required courses that have
been or must be completed. The
audit must be signed by the school
chair and/or dean of the college
offering the major or minor pro­
gram. Course substitutions and
waivers of departmental degree
program requirements may be
granted only by the dean of the
college offering the major or minor
program. Exceptions to specific
general education requirements
may be granted only by the Scho­
lastic Standards Committee. Such
exceptions are infrequently made.
A petition for exceptions to general
education requirements is initiated
with the assistant to the provost for
academic records.
The assistant to the provost checks
students' Degree Audits, after
which a preliminary verification of
the Degree Audit is sent to each
student and respective school chair.
Students are responsible for
examining this verification and
requesting clarification of anything
that is not consistent with their
records or understanding.
From the Declaration of Candidacy
for Degree forms submitted by
students, a potential graduate list
is created for each semester.
Names for the commencement
program and diploma will be the
official, legal name as listed in the
records of the University. The
names of students who are listed in
the annual commencement pro­

gram are also compiled from
Declaration of Candidacy for
Degree forms. Students may not
be listed in the commencement
program unless their Degree
Candidacy Form is filed with the
assistant to the provost six weeks
prior to commencement. Students
are expected to attend commence­
ment exercises unless excused by
the assistant to the provost. Stu­
dents completing degree require­
ments during the summer may
participate in commencement the
previous semester if their degree
candidacy form is received six
weeks prior to commencement.
After grades are received at the
end of each semester, Degree
Audits will be updated for all
students completing credit and
who have a Degree Candidacy
Form on file. When all require­
ments specified on the Degree
Audit are fulfilled, the college dean
and/or school chair and assistant
to the provost give a final ap­
proval. Names of these graduates
are then sent to the president for
approval by the Board of Trustees.
Subsequently, a diploma is pro­
vided to each student.
Diploma charge: There is no
charge for the first diploma from
the University. A fee is charged for
replacement diplomas.
Students completing graduation
requirements in the fall semester or
summer, or who otherwise need
documentation of completion
before their diploma is available,
may request a letter certifying that
they have completed degree
requirements. Additionally, official
University transcripts will be sent
to any employer, graduate univer­
sity, or elsewhere, as requested by
the graduate. Official transcripts
will not be mailed to students.
Graduation with honors: Honors
graduates must earn at least 32
credits at Lake Superior State
University.

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�Students who earn 3.50 to 3.69 will
graduate cum laude; 3.70 to 3.89,
magna cum laude; 3.90 to 4.00,
summa cum laude.
Graduation diplomas with honors
will be awarded to baccalaureate
and associate's and certificate
recipients. Honors medallions will
be awarded only to baccalaureate
and associate's degree recipients
who graduate summa cum laude.

Delinquent Accounts
Students with delinquent accounts
may be removed from class, have
their diploma withheld, and/or
have transcript requests denied.

completed 21 honors credit hours
with an overall grade point aver­
age of 3.5 or better at graduation.
The 21 honors credit hours are to
be distributed among the
University's requirements for
general education, the student's
major and the University honors
program.
Upon graduation from the honors
program, the student will receive
an honors degree in his/her
program of study. The honors
degree designation is indicated on
the student's diploma and is
distinct from graduating with
honors (see Graduation with
Honors).

Honors Degree
The University Honors Program
offers highly motivated students
the opportunity to develop their
abilities and skills in exciting and
innovative ways. The central goal
of the University honors program
is to create a community of schol­
ars characterized by strong stu­
dent-faculty interaction around the
world of ideas. The honors pro­
gram fosters an approach to
education that incorporates the
qualities of active participation,
intellectual curiosity and an
interdisciplinary focus.
Selection is based upon a number
of factors, including: ACT scores,
high school grade point average,
application essay, personal inter­
view and Lake State faculty
nomination. Students invited to
participate in the program enroll in
courses designated for honors
credit. The courses are distributed
among the requirements for
general education, the student's
major, and the University honors
program and may include small
seminars or independent research
projects.
To graduate with an honors degree
in a program of study, the honors
student must have formal accep­
tance into the University honors
program and have successfully
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�Master of Business
Administration
See College of Business
and Economics, page 266.

The Board of Trustees of
Lake Superior State
University has phased
out the MBA program by
August 2003.

Outcomes:
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Graduates will demonstrate
knowledge of the common
professional component.
They will understand the
economic, legal, political,
cultural and global
environment of business.

•

Graduates will demonstrate
skills in research,
communication, teamwork
and critical thinking.

•

Graduates will advance in
their professions.

•

Graduates will demonstrate
involvement in professional
and community affairs.

•

Courses will be offered at
times convenient to students
and consistent with
program integrity.

Admission
Requirements
Applicants were no longer ac­
cepted after August 1, 1999.
The College of Business and Eco­
nomics is working closely with all
students who have been accepted to
ensure that they have the opportu­
nity to graduate by August 2003.

MBA Degree
Requirements
Students must complete prepara­
tory courses at the 500 level, or
their undergraduate equivalents,
and 36 semester credits at the 600
level to obtain the master's degree
in business administration. Con­
sult with the School of Business to
determine if an undergraduate
course will meet a preparatory
course requirement.
Preparatory Courses
Credits
EC201
Principles of Macroeconomics
3
EC202
Principles of Microeconomics
3
MB503
Business Law
3
3
MB508
Statistical Analysis
MB521
Financial Accounting
3
MB525
Business Finance
3
MB561
Organizational Theory
3
MB581
Marketing Concepts Applications_3
Total Preparatory Courses
24
600-Level Courses
Credits
MB604
Managerial Economics
3
MB608
Research Techniques
3
MB621
Managerial Accounting &amp; Control 3
MB625
Financial Management
3
MB659 Administrative Policy
3
MB660 Organizational Behavior
3
MB681
Marketing Management
1
Total Common Professional Component
21
600-Level Electives
15
Total 600-Level Requirement
36
Approved list of undergraduate courses
acceptable as substitutes for 600-level electives
up to a maximum of six credits.
EC304
Money &amp; Banking
3
EC408
International Economics
3
EC407
Introduction to Econometrics
3
MK381 Consumer Behavior
3
MN375
Supply Chain Management
3
MK486 International Marketing
3
MN365 Human Resource Management
3

Course substitutions, waivers,
transfer credit: Waivers of require­
ments and course substitutions can
only be granted by the dean of the
College of Business and Econom­
ics. You should retain copies of
waiver/substitution documenta­
tion for your records. Waivers of
preparatory courses are normally
granted at the time of admission to
the MBA program.
A maximum of 12 semester credits
may be transferred from other
institutions to meet 600-level
course requirements. The credits
must be at the graduate level, from
an accredited institution, with a
grade of 3.0 or higher, applicable to
the MBA program, and have been
earned within the six-year period
prior to your admission. The chair
of the MBA program must approve
the transfer of credit. Students
should provide course descriptions
or syllabi when requesting transfer
credit evaluations. Copies of
documentation should be retained
by students.

Program Length
All degree requirements must be
completed by August 2003.

Guest Students
Students who have not been
accepted formally into the MBA
program are classified as guest
students and may enroll in classes
provided they have the necessary
prerequisites.

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�Master of Business Administration
Registration and
Scheduling
Information
Course registration and scheduling
begins upon receipt of the schedul­
ing bulletin each semester. All
registration and scheduling is
processed through the Continuing
Education Office.

Grades
The following grades are awarded to MBA students:

A+

4.0

C-

1.7

A

4.0

D+

1.3

A-

3.7

D

1.0

B+

3.3

D-

0.7

3.0

F

0.0

B-

2.7

N

0.0

C+

2.3

I

0.0

C

2.0

B

Drop/Refund Policy
Withdrawal: Students withdraw­
ing from the University must
complete a Withdrawal Form in the
Fletcher Center to initiate a refund.
Authorized refunds apply only to
tuition and special course fees. For
students on approved University
financial aid, or aid through other
agencies that mandate recovery of
financial assistance, refunds will be
in accordance with related require­
ments. Withdrawing students
should check with the director of
Financial Aid. Refunds are made
according to the following: During
the first six days of the semester
100 percent refund on withdrawals.
Students withdrawing from all
classes between the end of the 100
percent refund period and the first
10 percent of the semester will
receive a 90 percent refund. Stu­
dents withdrawing from all classes
between the end of the 90 percent
refund period and the 25 percent
point of the semester will receive a
50 percent refund. Students
withdrawing from all classes
between the end of the 50 percent
period and the 50 percent point of
the semester will receive a 25
percent refund.

=:

A minimum overall grade point of 3.00 (4.00 basis) is required with no
more than six credits of "C" grades.

Non-Credit Option
If desired, students may sign up
for a course on a non-credit basis
(without letter grade). Tuition
remains at the same rate as the
credit basis. This option must be
selected at scheduling time and
cannot be changed once the course
has begun. Courses taken under
this option do not count toward the
MBA degree requirements. They .
do not affect the grade point
average.

A Drop Slip must be processed
through the Student Service Center.
Courses dropped by the end of the
eighth week of the semester will be
assigned an N grade on the aca­
demic transcript.

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�Legal Assistant Studies
See College of Arts, Letters
and Social Sciences, page 246.

Post-Baccalaureate
Certificate
(students must already possess
a bachelor’s degree: see
admission requirements on the
following page.)

^ Career Choices*:
^

Litigation Legal Assistant
Corporate Legal Assistant

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Criminal Law Legal Assistant

CD

Governmental Legal Assistant

P
P

Real Estate Legal Assistant

c

CD

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Student Profile:
Do you have ...
an interest in the law?
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a desire and commitment
to help others?

^

a good work ethic?
good verbal and written
communication skills?
detail orientation and good
organizational skills?
a well-established set of ethics?
self-motivation, initiative and a
positive outlook?
good human relation skills?
an ability to think logically?
a willingness to learn new skills
and to be challenged?

Program Description:

Career Description*:

The legal assistant profession is
one of the occupations projected to
grow the fastest through the year
2010 according to the U.S. Depart­
ment of Labor. A legal assistant (or
paralegal) is a valued member of
the legal team and works under the
supervision of attorneys.

Litigation Legal Assistant —
conducts research; drafts legal
pleadings and documents; inter­
views clients and witnesses;
investigates, gathers and organizes
case information; assists at trial.

This program is designed to train
qualified legal assistants capable of
working in a variety of areas of the
law and in a variety of work
environments. Consequently, the
role and job duties of a legal
assistant vary depending on the
areas of law and work environ­
ment in-which a legal assistant is
employed. Such diversity, varied
challenges, and employment
possibilities are what makes the
legal assistant profession so
interesting and rewarding.
There are four different degrees or
offerings in legal assistant studies.
They are as follows: (1) a four-year
baccalaureate degree in legal
assistant studies with an emphasis
in legal administration, criminal
law, personal injury, labor law,
legislative/constitutional law or a
selected minor as approved by the
legal assistant studies coordinator;
(2) a two-year associate's degree in
legal assistant studies; (3) a post­
baccalaureate (one-year) certificate
in legal assistant studies (which is
available to students who already
have a bachelor's degree in some
other discipline and wish to make
a career change or advancement);
or (4) a minor in legal assistant
studies which can complement
various majors (and may also be
helpful to students who are plan­
ning on attending law school). The
requirements for these programs
are based upon the guidelines of
the National Association of Legal
Assistants.

Corporate Legal Assistant —
drafts and/or analyzes various
legal documents; attends meetings,
negotiations or closings; performs
legal and factual research; monitors
compliance with applicable indus­
try regulations; assists attorneys
with preparation for collective
bargaining, contract negotiations,
administrative hearings or trials.
Criminal Law Legal Assistant —
conducts cpmprehensive inter­
views of defendants, law enforce­
ment, victims, and/or witnesses;
performs case and field investiga­
tions; locates and coordinates
usage of applicable experts;
prepares motions, briefs or other
legal documents; acts as a litigation
assistant during trial and any appeal.
Governmental Legal Assistant —
works as an immigration specialist;
civil rights analyst; environmental
protection specialist; mediation
specialist; legislative analyst;
workers compensation claims
examiner, etc. (even the White
House has employed legal assis­
tants).
Real Estate Legal Assistant —
conducts title searches; drafts real
estate closing documents; monitors
compliance with title, survey,
disclosure and/or regulatory
requirements; schedules and
participates in real estate closings.
*Note: The above career descrip­
tions are only a sampling of the
numerous avenues available to
legal assistants. See next page for
additional employment listings.

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�Legal Assistant Studies
Legal Assistant
Studies
Post-Baccalaureate
Certificate
Required courses
*(39-41 credits)
LA102
Legal Research and Case
3
Analysis
4
LA125
Civil Litigation and Procedure
LA140
Personal Injury Litigation
3
and Investigative Techniques
LA150
Legal Assistant Profession and
Ethical Considerations
3
LA202
Legal Writing and Analysis
or
LA450
Advanced Legal Writing and
3
Interviewing Seminar
Law Office Management, Systems
LA250
3
and Technology
LA320
Real Estate Law
3
LA321
2
Family Law
LA322
3
Probate Law and Procedure
LA299
Legal Assistant Internship and
6-8
Professional Seminar
BA254
3
Business Law I
CJ319
3
Substantive Criminal Law
*Note: Other courses may be substituted for one
or more of the required courses listed above de­
pending upon the student's undergraduate courses/
curriculum, work experience and/or career goals.
However, any such course substitution must be
done in consultation with the legal assistant stud­
ies advisor and must be in writing; also, any such
course substitution shall be limited to a maximum
of two courses. Such other law courses include
but are not limited to the following:
LA300
Seminar in Legal Assistant
1-4
Studies
LA301
Alternative Dispute Resolution
3
and Conflict Management
LA305
Tribal Law and Government
3
3
LA401
Evidence and Trial Practice
3
LA405
No-Fault Automobile Law
LA406
Worker’s Disability
2
Compensation Law
3
BA255
Business Law II
4
MN451
Labor Law
3
MN469
Collective Bargaining
3
CJ409
Procedural Criminal Law
PS467
Constitutional Law and
4
Civil Liberties
EV311
2
Environmental Law

FALL
LA102
LA150
LA320
LA321
BA254
CJ319

Legal Research and Case Analysis
Legal Assistant Profession
and Ethical Considerations
Real Estate Law
Family Law
Business Law I
Substantive Criminal Law

3
3
3
2
3
17

SPRING
LA125 Civil Litigation and Procedure
LA140 Personal Injury Litigation and
Investigative Techniques
LA202 Legal Writing and Analysis
or
LA450 Advanced Legal Writing and
Interviewing Seminar
LA250 Law Office Management, Systems
and Technology
LA322 Probate Law and Procedure

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prising a minimum of 120 semester credits
from an accredited college or university;
Submission of official transcripts of all previ­
ous post-secondary work (to be considered
official, the transcript(s) must be sent directly
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career goals and reasons seeking the post­
baccalaureate certificate in legal assistant stud­
ies. The writing sample questionnaire is avail­
able from the LSSU Admissions Office. (The
writing sample shall be reviewed by the dean
of the College of Arts, Letters and Social Sci­
ences or the coordinator for the Legal Assis­
tant Studies Program).

financial institutions
government
(federal, tribal, state or local)
courts and mediation systems
real estate offices and title
companies
insurance companies
special interest groups
prosecutor and public defender
offices
educational institutions
financial service organizations
credit and collection agencies
service, consulting
or publishing companies

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See College of Business
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Bachelor of Science

Program Description:

Career Descriptions:

Tracks

The discipline of accounting
provides financial and other
information essential to the effi­
cient conduct and evaluation of the
activities of any organization.
Accounting includes the develop­
ment and analysis of data, the
testing of its validity and rel­
evance, and the interpretation and
communication of the resulting
information to intended users. This
program is accredited by the
International Assembly for Colle­
giate Business Education. Students
completing the degree will be
eligible to sit for various profes­
sional certification examinations.
The program complies with current
educational requirements for the
CPA certification.

Public Accountant — works for a
variety of clients providing ser­
vices in the areas of financial
statement preparation, auditing
services, income tax planning and
preparation, estate planning and
financial forecasting, along with a
variety of other management
advisory services.

Public Accounting
Industrial/Managerial
Data Processing
and Accounting
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and enjoy data analysis?
like working with people
and solving problems?
have good communication skills?

Common Professional Components —
ALL Accounting Tracks
(67 credits)
AC132
Principles of Accounting I*
4
AC133
Principles of Accounting II*
4
AC232
Intermediate Accounting I
4
AC233
Intermediate Accounting II
4
AC332
Cost Accounting I
4
AC333 Cost Accounting II
4
AC334 Accounting Information Systems 3
BA211
Business Statistics*
3
BA231
Business Communications*
3
BA254
Business Law I
3
BA255
Business Law II
3
BA466 Business PolicyA
3
DP121
Computer Applications in Business 3
One course from:
DP225 Word Processing
3
DP231 Database
3
DP235 Spreadsheets
3
DP250 Desktop Publishing
3
EC201
Prjn. of Macroeconomics**
3
EC202
Prin. of Microeconomics*
3
FN341
Managerial Finance4
MA111
College Algebra*
3
MK281
Marketing Principles and Strategy* 3
MN365
Human Resource Management •
3
May count toward general education requirement.
•Part of the business core which must be taken
prior to taking BA466.
ACapstone course — take after completion of the
business core.
Students must complete an occupational focus
in one of the following tracks:
Public Accounting
Industrial/Managerial
Data Processing and Accounting
150-Hour Program

Auditor — checks accounting
documents and financial state­
ments within corporations and
government. This area of account­
ing, like all others, is becoming
increasingly computerized.
Management Accountant — works
for one company and participates
in a variety of accounting activities
such as financial statement prepa­
ration, product cost accumulation
and analysis, budgeting and
forecasting, asset acquisition
analysis, payroll accounting and
general ledger maintenance, and
financial planning for the company.
Tax Accountant — focus is on tax
planning and tax return prepara­
tion on the federal, state and local
levels. A tax specialist may work
for either a public accounting firm
or an individual company and will
aim to minimize the tax on the
employer while being in compli­
ance with all applicable tax laws. A
thorough knowledge of the tax
laws is required.
Government Accountant — works
for one of many government
agencies at the federal, state or
local level, or may work for gov­
ernment enforcement agencies
such as the FBI or the IRS.
Budget Analysis — responsible for
developing and managing an
organization's financial plans.
You'll need real people skills here
because of the constant negotiating
work involved.

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Accounting
Public Accounting
Track
Bachelor of Science

FALL
First Year
AC132 Principles of Accounting I
4
MA111 College Algebra
3
EN110 First-Year Composition I
3
DP121 Computer Applications for Business 3
NS
Life/Physical Science Elective
A

SPRING
AC133
SD101
NS
EN111

17
Public/CPA
(16 credits)
AC421
Federal Taxation I
3
Federal Taxation II
3
AC422
4
AC427
Auditing
AC432
Advanced Accounting I
3
Advanced Accounting II
3
AC433

Second Year
AC232 Intermediate Accounting I
BA254 Business Law I
EC201 Principles of Macroeconomics
One course from:
DP225 Word Processing
DP231 Database
DP235 Spreadsheets
DP250 Desktop Publishing
HU251 Humanities I

4
3
3
3

Principles of Accounting II
Fund, of Speech Communication
Life/Physical Science Elective
First-Year Composition II
Social Science Elective

4
3
4
3

AA

17-18

AC233
BA255
EC202
BA231
BA211

4

Intermediate Accounting II
Business Law II
Principles of Microeconomics
Business Communications
Business Statistics

3
3
3

_2
16

17
Third Year
4
AC332 Cost Accounting I
4
FN341
Managerial Finance
MK281 Marketing Principles and Strategies 3
NS
Life/Physical Science Elective
A

AC333
MN365
AC334

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Human Resource Management
Accounting Information Systems
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AC421 Federal Taxation Accounting I
AC432 Advanced Accounting I
AC427 Auditing
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AC433
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4
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MA111 College Algebra
EN110 First-Year Composition I
3
DP121 Computer Applications for Business 3
NS
Life/Physical Science Elective
A

SPRING
AC133
SD101
HU251
EN111

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Principles of Accounting II
Fund, of Speech Communication
Humanities I
First-Year Composition II

4
3
4

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17
(13 credits)
Industrial/CMA
AC421
3
Federal Taxation I
4
AC427
Auditing
BA403
Business, Government and Society 3
3
MN464
Organizational Behavior

Second Year
AC232 Intermediate Accounting I
BA254 Business Law I
EC201
Principles of Macroeconomics
Choose one from:
DP225 Word Processing
DP231 Database
DP235 Spreadsheets
DP250 Desktop Publishing
Aesthetics Elective

4
3
3
3

AC233
BA255
EC202
BA231
BA211

Intermediate Accounting II
Business Law II
Principles of Microeconomics
Business Communications
Business Statistics

4
3
3
3

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4
AC332 Cost Accounting I
4
FN341
Managerial Finance
MK281 Marketing Principles &amp; Strategies
3
NS
Life/Physical Science Elective
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AC333
MN365
AC334

Cost Accounting II
Human Resource Management
Accounting Information Systems
Electives

15
Fourth Year
AC421 Federal Taxation &amp; Accounting I
BA403 Business, Government &amp; Society
AC427 Auditing
Electives
BA308 Cultural Diversity

3
3
4
3

4
3
3

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MN464
BA466

Organizational Behavior
Business Policy
Electives

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Data Processing and
Accounting Track
Bachelor of Science
DP/Accounting
(24-25 credits)
DP160
Personal Computer Workstation
Operating System
3
Troubleshooting and Repair
DP163
3
of Personal Computers
DP250
Desktop Publishing and
Presentation Design
3
DP260
Personal Computers Network
Operating Systems
3
Storage, Protection &amp; Recovery
DP263
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MN464
Organizational Behavior
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First Year
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AC132 Principles of Accounting I
3
MA111 College Algebra
3
EN110 First-Year Composition I
DP121 Computer Applications for Business 3
DP160 Personal Computers Work­
station Operating Systems
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Second Year
AC232 Intermediate Accounting I
BA254 Business Law I
EC201 Principles of Macroeconomics
Choose one from:
DP225 Word Processing
DP231 Database
DP235 Spreadsheets
DP250 Desktop Publishing
DP260 Personal Computers Network
Operating Systems
Third Year
AC332 Cost Accounting I
FN341 Managerial Finance
MK281 Marketing Principles &amp; Strategy
DP250 Desktop Publishing and
Presentation Design

4
3
3
3

SPRING
AC133
SD101
EN111
DP163

Principles of Accounting II
Fund, of Speech Communication
Life/Physical Science Elective
First-Year Composition 11
Troubleshooting and Repair of
Personal Computers

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AC233
BA255
EC202
DP263
BA211

Intermediate Accounting II
Business Law II
Principles of Microeconomics
Storage, Protection &amp; Recovery
of Personal Computers
Business Statistics

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3
3
3

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AC333

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BA231

AC334

Cost Accounting II
Life/Physical Science Elective
Accounting Information Systems
Elective
Business Communications

4
4
3
3
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Organizational Behavior
Business Policy
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150-Hour Program
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Bachelor of Science
(34-35 credits)
150-Hour Program
AC421
Federal Taxation Accounting I
3
AC422
Federal Taxation Accounting II
3
4
AC427 Auditing
3
Advanced Accounting I
AC432
Advanced Accounting II
3
AC433
Government, Business &amp; Society 3
BA403
DP250 Desktop Publishing and
Presentation Design
3
MN360 Principles of Management
3
3
MN464 Organizational Behavior
General education requirements and sufficient
elective credits must be completed so that at
least 128 semester credits have been earned.

FALL
First Year
4
AC132 Principles of Accounting I
3
MA111 College Algebra
3
EN110 First-Year Composition I
DP121 Computer Applications for Business 3
NS
Life/Physical Science Elective
A

SPRING
AC133
SD101
EN111

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Fund, of Speech Communication
Life/Physical Science Elective
First-Year Composition II
Elective

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Second Year
AC232 Intermediate Accounting I
BA254 Business Law I
EC201 Principles of Macroeconomics
Choose one from:
DP225 Word Processing
DP231 Database
DP235 Spreadsheets
MK281 Marketing Principles &amp; Strategy
Third Year
AC332 Cost Accounting I
FN341 Managerial Finance
HU251 Humanities I
MN360 Principles of Management

4
3
3
3

AC233
BA255
EC202
BA231
BA211

Intermediate Accounting II
Business Law II
Principles of Microeconomics
Business Communications
Business Statistics

4
3
4
3

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AC334
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Human Resource Management
Accounting Information Systems
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BA403 Government, Business &amp; Society
AC432 Advanced Accounting I
MN464 Organizational Behavior
BA308 Cultural Diversity
DP250 Desktop and Presentation Design
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AC427 Auditing
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Bachelor of Science

Career Choices:
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Like the sciences and medicine?
Value a physically active life style?
Have good communication skills?
Like helping people?
Possess critical thinking skills?
For a copy of the Athletic Training
Education Program Student
Manual or if you have any further
questions please contact:
Christopher Kirk MS, ATC
Athletic Training Education
Program Director
(906) 635-2604
ckirk@lssu.edu

Program Description:

Career Descriptions:

LSSU's athletic training major is
currently in the second year of
candidacy for CAAHEP* accredita­
tion. Once accreditation is ob­
tained, graduates will be eligible to
sit for the NATABOC** examina­
tion.

Secondary Schools - Private and
public secondary schools offer
special job opportunities for ATCs.
Many ATCs teach classes as well as
providing health care services to
the student-athletes.

During their first two years,
students complete much of the
University's required core curricu­
lum. They also complete prerequi­
site athletic training course work
and engage in clinical observation
hours, in order to become eligible
to apply for admission to the
professional phase of the program.
Accepted students take advanced
coursework and engage in super­
vised clinical experiences that
include upper- and lower-body
intensive sports and equipment­
intensive sports, as well as a
general medical experience. The
clinical experiences take place at
private and university medical
practice sites and with university
athletic teams. Senior students are
assigned to a staff ATC to work
with one of the teams and con­
clude their training with a 15-week
internship selected in consultation
with their academic advisors.
Detailed program description,
competitive admission require­
ments and Technical Standards for
Admission are provided in the
Athletic Training Education
Program Student Manual.
Commission on Accreditation of
Allied Health Education Programs
**National Athletic Trainers Associa­
tion Board of Certification

Colleges and Universities - ATCs
in this setting may provide health
care services to student-athletes,
teach in an athletic training educa­
tion programs or a combination of
these duties.
Professional Sports - In this
setting, ATCs provide athletic
health care services for profes­
sional athletes involved with one
sports organization.
Sports Medicine Clinics - This
growing setting provides ATCs the
opportunity to work with a num­
ber of different health care profes­
sionals and a diverse patient
population. In addition to athletic
injury rehabilitation, many clinics
provide athletic training services
for secondary schools.
Other possible athletic training
employment opportunities include
corporate health programs, health
clubs, clinical and industrial health
care programs and athletic training
education programs

Other Information
Students interested in athletic
training should investigate the
following websites.
www.nata.org
www.caahep.org
www.cewl.com

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Athletic Training
Bachelor of Science
Departmental Requirements:

ES141
ES230
ES232
ES234
ES262
ES268
ES275
ES301
ES302
ES340
ES344
ES346
ES349
ES358
ES401
ES402
ES428

Intro, to Movement

(52 credits)

FALL
First Year
BL121
Human Anatomy &amp; Physiology I
EN110 First-Year Composition I
ES141
Introduction to Movement
Social Science Elective

3

Athletic Injury/lllness Prevention 3
Athletic Injury/lllness Recognition 3
Preventative Taping Techniques
1
3
Exercise Physiology I
2
Fitness Evaluation I
2
Nutrition for Sport
2
A.T. Clinical Experience I
2
A.T. Clinical Experience II
3
Therapeutic Modalities
Kinesiology
3
3
Therapeutic Exercise
3
Orthopedic Assessment
3
Research Methods
2
A.T. Clinical Experience III
2
A.T. Clinical Experience IV
Psychological Aspects of Exercise
and Athletic Rehabilitation
3
3
ES452
A.T. Administration
6
ES492
Exercise Science Internship
(31 credits)
Cognate Requirements:
3
HE189
Medical First Responder
MA207
3
Statistics
4
Anatomy &amp; Physiology I
BL121
4
BL122
Anatomy &amp; Physiology II
4
CH104
Life Chemistry I
4
CH105
Life Chemistry II
HE209
3
Pharmacology
3
HE232
Pathophysiology
4
NU212
Health Appraisal

SPRING
4
3
3
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BL122
EN111
ES230
HU251

Human Anatomy &amp; Physiology II
First-Year Composition I
Athletic Injury/Illness Prevention
Humanities I

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CH104
NU212
ES232
HE189
SD101

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4
Life Chemistry I
Health Appraisal
4
Athletic Injury/lllness Recognition
3
Medical First Responder
3
Fund, of Speech Communication _2
17

Third Year
3
ES262 Exercise Physiology I
2
ES268 Fitness Evaluation I
ES301 Athletic Training Clinical Experience I 2
3
ES346 Therapeutic Exercise in A.T.
3
HE232 Pathophysiology
Social Science Diversity
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ES234 Preventative Taping Techniques
ES444 Kinesiology
ES340 Therapeutic Modalities in A.T.
Humanities Elective

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3

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14

ES302
ES349
ES358
MA207
HE209
ES275

Athletic Training Clinical
Experience II
Orthopedic Assessment
Research Methods
Statistics
Pharmacology
Nutrition for Sport &amp; Exercise

3
3
3
3
3

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17

Summer Semester
ES492 Exercise Science Internship
Fourth Year
ES401 Athletic Training Clinical
Experience III
ES452 Athletic Training Administration
ES444 Exercise Prescription
Social Science Elective
General Elective

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ES428

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Exercise Physiology II
Psychological Aspects of Exercise
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General Electives

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Support Electives:
3
ES140
Health &amp; Fitness
ES248
Psychology of Sport and
3
Performance and Coaching
3
ES348
Fitness Evaluation II
ES362
3
Exercise Physiology II
2
ES442
Electrocardiology
2
ES444
Exercise Prescription
4
PH221
Elements of Physics I
HE328
Multicultural Approaches to
3
Health Care
(7 credits)
General Electives
General Education

4
3
3

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Bachelor of Arts
Elementary Education
Bachelor of Science
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General Biology
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good math and science skills?
a curious mind?
attention to detail?
self-motivation?
an interest in the social
application of life sciences?
an enjoyment of the
learning process?

Career Descriptions:

The bachelor of science degree in
biology emphasizes the basic
science disciplines throughout the
core curriculum. At the beginning
of your sophomore year, you have
a choice of five areas of concentra­
tion: botany, ecology, zoology, pre­
professional studies, or secondary
education. In addition, the general
biology track allows you to tailor
the program to suit your career
objectives. You will find that these
programs all offer a firm founda­
tion in basic biological concepts
and the opportunity to acquire
necessary technical skills. All BS
students earn a minor in chemistry,
except those in secondary educa­
tion who earn a group science
minor.

Research Biologist — conducts
research for government agencies;
local, state and national parks;
resource management agencies; or
private companies.

The bachelor of arts degree in
biology includes a strong core
program of science courses,
allowing students to obtain a
general background in both the
concepts and the technical skills of
modern biology. In addition, this
program allows students the
flexibility of completing minor
fields of study in other disciplines
such as art, political science,
marketing, social science, psychol­
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These programs require comple­
tion of general education require­
ments and electives so that at least
125 credits are earned.
Graduate and Professional School
— these curriculums prepare you
for continued study in graduate
and professional schools.

Teacher - Secondary Education —
teaches a wide range of science
courses in Michigan high schools.
Biological Illustrator — artists in
various areas of scientific or
naturalist illustration require an
understanding of life sciences to
augment their skills in illustration.
Consultant — numerous industries
have requirements for individuals
with a broad understanding of the
social implications of biological
factors.
Sales Representative — biologists
that also have marketing skills are
in demand as sales representatives
in several types of companies
ranging from text book publishers
to pharmaceutical firms.
Teacher - Elementary Education —
contact Teacher Education Depart­
ment for current course require­
ments and career options.

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BA/BS Biology Core Requirements
credits)
4
BL109
General Biology
2
BL110
General Zoology
2
BL111
General Botany
1
Freshman Seminar
BL199
1
BL299
Sophomore Seminar
4
BL204
General Microbiology
4
BL220
Genetics
3
BL280
Biometrics
1
BL399
Junior Seminar
1-3
BL495
Senior Project
1
Senior Seminar
BL499
5
CH115
General Chemistry I
4
General Chemistry II
CH116
3
First-Year Composition I
EN110
3
First-Year Composition II
EN111
MA112 Calculus for Business and
4
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MA207 Principles of Statistical Methods 3

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Biology
Bachelor of Arts
Students wishing to combine a strong biology
curriculum with a minor in another discipline
should consider this career track.
For a bachelor of arts in elementary education,
complete this curriculum and the planned
program for elementary teachers. See pages
125, 251 and 252.
In addition to the biology core requirements, the
following courses must be successfully
completed to obtain this degree:
BA Biology
(26 credits)
BL330
Animal Physiology
4
or
BL315
Plant Physiology
3
BL337
General Ecology
3
BL420
Population Genetics &amp; Evolution
4
CH225
Organic Chemistry I
4
CH226
Organic Chemistry II
8
Foreign Language*
‘All eight credits must be in one language.

SPRING

FALL
First Year
BL109 General Biology
BL199 Freshman Seminar
CH115 General Chemistry I
MA111 College Algebra
EN110 First-Year Composition I

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3
2
BL110 General Zoology
2
BL111 General Botany
4
CH116 General Chemistry II
MA112 Calculus for Business &amp; Life Sciences A

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16
Second Year
BL204 General Microbiology
MA207 Principles of Statistical Methods
CH225 Organic Chemistry I
SD101 Fund, of Speech Communication
Elective
BL

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Third Year
BL337 General Ecology
BL220 Genetics
Foreign Language I
Humanities Elective (Gen. Ed.)

4
3
4
3

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CH226
HU251
BL299

BL330
BL315

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BL420

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Bachelor of Science

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First Year
BL109 General Biology
CH115 General Chemistry I
EN110 First-Year Composition I
MA111 College Algebra

Botany
BL201
BL202
BL230
BL240
BL315
BL337
BL408
BL420
BL437
CH225
CH226
CH451

(52 credits)
3
Plant Morphology
3
Field Botany
4
Introduction to Soils
Natural History of the Vertebrates 3
4
Plant Physiology
3
General Ecology
3
Plant Systematics
Population Genetics &amp; Evolution
3
3
Plant Ecology
4
Organic Chemistry I
4
Organic Chemistry II
4
Introductory Biochemistry
8
Physical Science Electives*
‘Selected from CH, EZ, GE or PH course not
required above.

4
5
3

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Students interested in studying plants in their
natural setting and in the laboratory should
consider this career track.
In addition to the biology core requirements, the
following courses must be successfully
completed to obtain this degree:

SPRING
BL110 General Zoology
BL111 General Botany
BL199 Freshman Seminar
CH116 General Chemistry II
EN111 First-Year Composition II
MA112 Calculus for Business and
Life Sciences

2
2
1
4
3

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BL202
BL204
BL240
CH225
MA207

Year
Field Botany
General Microbiology
Natural History of Vertebrates
Organic Chemistry I
Principles of Statistical Methods

Third Year
BL220 Genetics
BL230 Introduction to Soil Science
BL337 General Ecology
BL399 Junior Seminar
CH451 Introductory Biochemistry

3
4
3
4
A
17

BL280
BL299
CH226

4
4
3
1

BL201

SD101

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Sophomore Seminar
Organic Chemistry II
Social Science Elective
Fund, of Speech Communication

Plant Morphology
Humanities Elective
Social Science Elective
Elective
Social Science Diversity

3
1
4
4

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3-4
3
3

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16

Fourth Year
BL437 Plant Ecology
BL495 Senior Project
Physical Science Elective
HU251 Humanities I
Elective

3
1
4
3-4
3
14-15

BL315
BL420
BL408
BL499

Plant Physiology
Population Genetics &amp; Evolution
Plant Systematics
Senior Seminar
Physical Science Elective

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Ecology Concentration
Bachelor of Science

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First Year
BL109 General Biology
CH115 General Chemistry I
EN110 First-year Composition I
MA111 College Algebra

SPRING
4
5
3

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Population Genetics &amp; Evolution
3
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3
4
Organic Chemistry I
Organic Chemistry II
4
Introductory Biochemistry
4
Physical Science Electives
8
Geospatial Basics
1
EV125
Air Photo Interpretation
EV126
1
EV127
Global Positioning Systems
1
Physical Science Electives*
8
*Selected from CH, EV, GE, or PH course not
listed above.

Ecology
BL202
BL230
BL240
BL337
BL345
BL420
BL437
CH225
CH226
CH451

EN111 First-year Composition II
BL110 General Zoology
BL111 General Botany
BL199 Freshman Seminar
CH116 General Chemistry II
MA112 Calculus for Business and
Life Sciences

3
2
2

1
4
4

16
Second Year
BL202 Field Botany
BL204 General Microbiology
CH225 Organic Chemistry I
EV125 Geospatial Basics
EV126 Air Photo Interpretation
MA207 Principles of Statistical Methods

3
4
4

1
1

BL280
EV127
BL299
CH226
SD101

Biometrics
Global Positioning Systems
Sophomore Seminar
Organic Chemistry II
Fund, of Speech Communication
Elective

3
1
1
4
3
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BL399

Junior Seminar
Humanities Elective
Soc. Sci. Diversity Elective
Social Science Elective
Elective

3-4
3
3-4

16
Third Year
BL220 Genetics
BL230 Introduction to Soils
BL240 Natural History of the Vertebrates
BL337 General Ecology

4
4
3
14

1

13-15
Fourth Year
BL345 Limnology
BL437 Plant Ecology
BL495 Senior Project
Physical Science Elective
CH451 Introductory Biochemistry

3
3

BL420

1
4
4
15

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following courses must be successfully
completed to obtain this degree:
(48 credits)
General Biology
Biology Electives*
25
BL420
Population Genetics &amp; Evolution
3
CH225
Organic Chemistry I
4
CH226
Organic Chemistry II
4
CH451
Introductory Biochemistry
4
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BL109 General Biology
CH115 General Chemistry I
EN110 First-year composition I
MA111 College Algebra

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5
3
15

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BL220
CH225
MA207
SD101

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Genetics
Organic Chemistry I
Prin. of Statistical Methods
Fund, of Speech Communication
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4
4
3
3

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BL110 General Zoology
BL111 General Botany
BL199 Freshman Seminar
CH116 General Chemistry 11
MA112 Calculus for Business and Life
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CH226
BL299

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Biometrics
Organic Chemistry II
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Third Year
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BL204 General Microbiology
BL399 Junior Seminar
CH451 Introductory Biochemistry
Physical Science Elective
Fourth Year
BL
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BL
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BL495 Senior Project
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Humanities Elective

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4
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Humanities I
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BL499 Senior Seminar
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FALL
First Year
BL109 General Biology
CH115 General Chemistry I
EN110 First-Year Composition I
MA111 College Algebra

SPRING
4
5
3

EN111
BL110
BL111
BL199
CH116
MA112

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15

First-Year Composition II
General Zoology
General Botany
Freshman Seminar
General Chemistry II
Calculus for Business and Life
Sciences

3
2
2

1
4

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16

Students wishing to pursue medical, dental,
optometry or veterinary careers should follow
this career track.
In addition to the biology core requirements, the
following courses must be successfully
completed to obtain this degree:
(48 credits)
Pre-professional Studies
4
BL243
Vertebrate Anatomy
4
BL320
Cell Biology
4
BL330
Animal Physiology
3
BL332
Embryology
BL420
Population Genetics &amp; Evolution
3
4
BL423
Immunology
3
BL433
Histology
BL480
Advanced Clinical Microbiology
3
4
CH225 Organic Chemistry I
4
CH226 Organic Chemistry II
4
CH451
Introductory Biochemistry
4
PH221
Elements of Physics I
4
PH222 Elements of Physics II

Second Year
BL204 General Microbiology
BL220 Genetics
BL299 Sophomore Seminar
CH225 Organic Chemistry I
MA207 Principles of Statistical Methods
Third Year
BL399 Junior Seminar
CH451 Introductory Biochemistry
PH221 Elements of Physics I
HU251 Humanities I
Social Science Elective

4
4
1
4

BL243
BL280
CH226
SD101

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4
3
4

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14

BL332
BL320
BL330
PH222

1
4
4
4
3-4
16-17

Fourth Year
BL423 Immunology
BL495 Senior Project
Social Science Diversity Elective
Humanities Elective
Social Science Elective

Vertebrate Anatomy
Biometrics
Organic Chemistry II
Fund, of Speech Communication

Embryology
Cell Biology
Animal Physiology
Elements of Physics II

3
4
4

_4
15

BL420
BL433
BL480
BL499

4
1
3
3

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BL109 General Biology
CH115 General Chemistry l
EN110 First-Year Composition I
MA111 College Algebra

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approach to the study of animals should follow
this career track.

Zoology
BL240
BL243
BL303

(52 credits)
Natural History of the Vertebrates 3
4
Vertebrate Anatomy
3
Entomology

Any two of the following three courses:
BL310
Ichthyology
BL311
Mammalogy
BL312
Ornithology
BL330
BL337
BL405
BL420
CH225
CH226
CH451
CS101

Animal Physiology
General Ecology
Animal Behavior
Population Genetics &amp; Evolution
Organic Chemistry I
Organic Chemistry II
Introductory Biochemistry
Intro, to Microcomputer Applications
Physical Science Electives*
* Selected from CH, EV, GE, or PH course not
listed above.

4
5
3

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In addition to the biology core requirements, the
following courses must be successfully
completed to obtain this degree:

3
3
3
4
3
3
3
4
4
4
3
8

Second Year
Social Science Elective
BL220 Genetics
BL240 Natural History of the Vertebrates
CH225 Organic Chemistry I
MA207 Principles of Statistical Methods

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BL111 General Botany
BL199 Freshman Seminar
CH116 General Chemistry II
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MA112 Calculus for Business and Life
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BL280
BL312
BL299
CH226
SD101

Biometrics
Ornithology
Sophomore Seminar
Organic Chemistry II
Fund, of Speech Communication
Soc. Sci. Diversity Elective

2
2
1
4
3
4
16
3
3

1
4
3

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17

Third Year
BL204 General Microbiology
BL310 Ichthyology
BL337 General Ecology
Physical Science Elective
Social Science Elective

4
3
3
4

BL243
BL330
BL399

Vertebrate Anatomy
Animal Physiology
Junior Seminar
Physical Science Elective
Humanities Elective

17-18
Fourth Year
BL303 Entomology
BL405 Animal Behavior
BL495 Senior Project
CH451 Introductory Biochemistry
HU251 Humanities I

3
3
1
4

4
4
1
4
16-17

BL420
BL499

Population Genetics &amp; Evolution
Senior Seminar
Elective

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Biology
Secondary Education
Bachelor of Science
This program includes a strong biology core
curriculum, a broad-field science minor and a
teaching minor. You will obtain a grounding in
the concepts and technical skills of modem
biology as well as develop an understanding of
the teaching/learning process and the role of
science in education. The program takes five
years, with the fifth year encompassing graduate
courses and an internship.
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FALL
First Year
BL109 General Biology
BL199 Freshman Seminar
CH115 General Chemistry I
MA111 College Algebra
EN110 First-Year Composition I

Third Year
BL204 General Microbiology
BL220 Genetics
BL337 General Ecology
CH225 Organic Chemistry I

Student Diversity and Schools
Biometrics
Social Science Elective (Gen. Ed.)
Sophomore Seminar
Fund, of Speech Communication

BL299
SD101

BL330
CH226
BL399
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Animal Physiology
Organic Chemistry II
Junior Seminar
Electives
Learning Theory and Teaching
Practice

3
3
3
1
_2
13
4
4
1
3
16

In addition to the biology core requirements, the
following courses must be successfully
completed to obtain this degree:

Fifth Year
TE491
Internship in Teaching Diverse
Learners I
TE601
Professional Roles and Teaching
Practice I
TE602 Reflection and Inquiry in Teaching
Practice I

Professional Component
TE150
Reflections on Teaching &amp; Learning 3
TE250
Student Diversity &amp; Schools
3
TE301
Learning Theory and Teaching
Practice
4
TE430
General Methods for Secondary
Teachers
3
TE431
The Secondary Learner
3
TE440
Reading in the Content Area
3

2
General Zoology
2
General Botany
4
General Chemistry II
Calculus for Business &amp; Life Sciences 4
First-Year Composition II
_2
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TE250
BL280

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16

4
4
3
4
15

Fourth Year
BL405 Animal Behavior
BL495 Senior Project
CH451 Introductory Biochemistry
TE430 General Methods for Secondary
Teachers
TE440 Reading in the Content Area
Social Science Elective

BL Electives
(13 credits)
Chemistry Minor
CH115 General Chemistry I
5
CH116 General Chemistry II
4
Organic Chemistry I
CH225
4
CH226 Organic Chemistry II
4
Introductory Biochemistry
CH451
4

BL110
BL111
CH116
MA112
EN111

4
1
5
3

Second Year
4
HU251 Humanities I
TE150 Reflections on Learning and Teaching 3
4
BL105 Functions of the Human Body
BL240 Natural History of the Vertebrates
3
MA207 Principles of Statistical Methods _2
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Secondary Education — The secondary
education program leads to a DX science
endorsement which certifies the graduate to
teach a wide range of science courses in
Michigan high schools.
You eam a bachelor’s degree, and then
participate in a fifth-year teaching internship with
accompanying graduate course work in order to
become certified to teach.

BS Biology Secondary Education (16 credits)
BL105
Function of Human Body
4
BL240
Natural History of Vertebrates
3
BL330
Animal Physiology
4
BL337
General Ecology
3
BL405
Animal Behavior
3

SPRING

3
1
4

BL499
BL
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TE443

3
3

Senior Seminar
Humanities Elective
Elective
The Secondary Learner
Science Methods for Secondary
Teachers

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3
2
3

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12

17

TE492
6
TE603
3
TE604

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Professional Roles and Teaching
Practice II
Reflection and Inquiry in Teaching
Practice II

12

TE443

TE491
TE492
TE601
TE602
TE603
TE604

Science Methods for Secondary
Teachers
Internship in Teaching Diverse
Learners I
Internship in Teaching Diverse
Learners II
Professional Roles and Teaching
Practice I
Reflection and Inquiry in Teaching
Practice I
Professional Roles and Teaching
Practice II
Reflection and Inquiry in Teaching
Practice II

3
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6
3
3
3
3

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Business Education
See College of Business
and Economics, page 266.

Program Description:

Career Descriptions:

The bachelor of science in business
administration - business educa­
tion prepares students for Michi­
gan certification to teach business
and office education courses at the
secondary level. The degree makes
students eligible for a secondary
provisional certificate. Certification
is available in accounting, market­
ing and office education. Refer to
the Minors section of this catalog
for a listing of the course require­
ments for these minor endorse­
ments.

Business Teacher — helps students
develop business and technology
skills that will make them more
marketable.
Teaching is the profession that
shapes America's future. As a
teacher, you:
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Accounting
Marketing
Office Education

make a positive difference in
the lives of young people.

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make an impact on the future
of America's business leaders
and workers.

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work force is important to improve
and maintain America as an
economic leader. The business
teaching profession needs commit­
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like working with people?
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and leadership?
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Bachelor of Science
Department Requirements
4
Principles of Accounting I
AC 132
4
Principles of Accounting II
AC133
3
BA211
Business Statistics
Business Communication
3
BA231
3
BA254
Business Law I
3
BA255
Business Law II
Business. Government &amp; Society 3
BA403
3
BA466
Business Policy
DP121
Computer Applications for Business 3
3
Choose one from:
DP225 Word Processing
DP231 Database
DP235 Spreadsheets
DP250 Desktop Publishing
3
EC201 Principles of Macroeconomics
3
EC202 Principles of Microeconomics
3
FN341 Managerial Finance
MK281 Marketing Principles and Strategy
3
3
MN360 Principles of Management
3
MN365 Human Resource Management
3
MN464 Organizational Behavior
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(23 credits)
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DP235 Spreadsheets
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BA105 Business Math
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MK283 Principles of Selling
3
MK285 Retail Management
3
MK381 Consumer Behavior
3
MK387 Advertising Theory and Practice
3
MK483 Sales Force Management
3
3
MK486 International Marketing
Secretarial Science
(24 credits)
BA226 Records Management
3
3
DP225 Word Processing Techniques
DP231 Database
3
3
DP235 Spreadsheets
DP250 Desktop Publishing and Presentation
Graphics
3
FN242 Personal Finance
3
OA113 Document Formatting II
3
OA235 Automated Office Systems
3
Teacher Education Secondary
Program
(22 credits)
TE150 Reflections on Learning
and Teaching
3
TE250 Student Diversity and Schools
3
TE301
Learning Theory and Teaching
Practice
4
TE430 General Methods for Secondary
Teachers
3
TE431
The Secondary Learner
3
TE440 Reading in the Content Area
3
TE446 Business Education Methods for
Secondary Teachers
3

SPRING

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First Year
4
AC 132 Principles of Accounting I
3
MA111 College Algebra
3
EN111 First-Year Composition I
TE150 Reflections on Learning and Teaching 3
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Life/Physical Science Elective
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AC 133
SD101
EN111
DP121
NS

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BA255
EC202
BA231
TE250

Humanities Elective
Business Law II
Principles of Microeconomics
Business Communications
Student Diversity and Schools

4
3
3
3
4

Principles of Accounting II
Fund, of Speech Communication
First-Year Composition II
Business Computer Applications
Life/Physical Science Elective

17

17
Second Year
MK281 Marketing Principles &amp; Strategy
BA211 Business Statistics
BA254 Business Law I
EC201 Principles of Macroeconomics
HU251 Humanities I

3
3
3
3
4

16
Third Year
BS
Elective
FN341 Managerial Finance
MN360 Principles of Management
TE301
Learning Theory &amp; Teaching Practice
Teachable Minor
Fourth Year
BA403 Business, Government &amp; Society
MN464 Organizational Behavior
TE430 General Methods for Secondary
Teachers
TE440 Reading in the Content Area
BS
Elective
Minor Elective

3-4
3
3
3
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16-17

3
4
3
4

MN365

Human Resources Management
3
13-14
Teachable Minor
15-16

3
3

BA466
TE431
TE446

Business Policy
The Secondary Learner
Business Education Methods
Teachable Minor

3
3
3

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3
3
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Fifth Year
TE491
Internship: Teaching Diverse
Learners I
TE601
Professional Roles and Teaching
Practice I
TE602 Reflection and Inquiry in Teaching
Practices

TE492
6
TE603
3
TE604

Internship: Teaching Diverse
Learners II
Professional Roles and Teaching
Practice II
Reflection and Inquiry in Teaching
Practices

12

General
EN110
EN111
SD101

Education
First-Year Composition I
First-Year Composition II
Fund, of Speech Communication

3
3
3

HU251 Humanities I
HU
Elective

4
3-4

Social Science
EC201 Principles of Macroeconomics
Elective
Diversity Elective

3
3-4
3-4

Natural Science with Lab
Elective
Elective

4
4

Mathematics
MA111 College Algebra

3

BS Degree Requirement
Credits from mathematics, natural science
or social science not used in general
education

8

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International Business
See College of Business
and Economics, page 266.

Program Description:

Career Description:

This degree requires successful
completion of a curriculum with a
minimum of 128 semester hours as
prescribed on the following page.

Large and small companies in the
United States and around the
world are seeking employees who
understand global business and
can successfully operate in the
international marketplace. Interna­
tional careers are available in the
business areas of management,
marketing, economics, accounting
and finance.

A major in international business is
intended to develop a student's
ability to meet the challenges of the
global business environment. In
addition to providing the funda­
mental foundations of all business
functional areas, the major teaches
the student to identify and develop
appropriate solutions to situations
that are unique to conducting
business in the global environ­
ment. The international business
major provides the student with an
understanding of international
business by providing upper-level
courses in international economics,
international marketing, cultural
differences, politics and foreign
languages. Students will also
participate in an approved interna­
tional experience which will
involve either study abroad, work
experiences, or internships.

Bachelor of Science

Career Choices:
Manager of International
Division(s)
CEO/CFO of International

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Student Profile:
Are you ...
a people person?
enthusiastic, flexible and decisive?
self-motivated, analytical and like
to see things get done?
a person who likes to travel, see
new places and diversified cultural
experiences?

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Business
Administration International
Business
Bachelor of Science
(28 Credits)
General Education
3
EN110
First-Year Composition I
3
EN111
First-Year Composition II
4
HU251
Humanities I
4
Humanities Elective
SD101
Fund, of Speech Communication
3
BA308
Managing Cultural Differences
3
8
Natural science laboratory courses
(8 credits)
BS Degree Requirements
Natural science, social science or
mathematics electives
Common Professional Component (60 credits)
4
AC132
Principles of Accounting I
4
Principles of Accounting II
,, AC133
3
Business Statistics
UJ BA211
Business Communications
3
Q) BA231
3
Business Law I
n BA254
Business Law II
3
BA255
Business, Government &amp; Society 3
BA403
3
BA466
Business Policy
q
DP121
Computer Applications for Business 3
3
m
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- DP225 Word Processing
p
DP231
Database
DP235 Spreadsheets
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Principles of Macroeconomics
3
CD
EC201
Principles of Microeconomics
3
QTQ EC202
FN341
Managerial Finance
4
College Algebra
3
CD
MA111
Marketing Principles and Strategy 3
CD
MK281
Principles of Management
3
C/5
MN360
MN365 Human Resource Management
3
MN375 Intro, to Supply Chain Management 3
MN464 Organizational Behavior
3
Major Requirement (26 credits)
International Business
3
EC408
International Economics#
MK486 International Marketing*
3
Modern foreign language
8
3
Approved international experience!
9
Three courses from List A
(6 credits)
Free Electives
•Meets a specific general education requirement.
#May be used toward BS degree requirement.
fExamples of approved international experiences
include study abroad, work experiences or
internships.

FALL
First Year
4
Modern Foreign Language
3
EN110 First-Year Composition I
3
MA111 College Algebra
4
Natural Science
DP121 Computer Applications for Business _2

SPRING
SD101
BA211
EN111

Modern Foreign Language
Fund, of Speech Communication
Natural Science
Business Statistics
First-Year Composition II

17

17
Second Year
4
AC 132 Principles of Accounting I
3
EC201 Principles of Macroeconomics
3
BA254 Business Law I
3
Choose one from:
DP225 Word Processing
DP231 Database
DP235 Spreadsheets
DP250 Desktop Publishing
MK281 Marketing Principles &amp; Strategies _3

4
3
4
3

AC133
EC202
BA255
BA231

Principles of Accounting II
Principles of Microeconomics
Business Law II
Business Communications
Marketing Elective

4
3
3
3

16

16
Third Year
HU251 Humanities I
MN360 Principles of Management
FN341 Managerial Finance
EC408 International Economics*
Elective

4
3
4
3

BA308
MN365
MK486

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Humanities Elective
Managing Cultural Differences
Human Resource Management
International Marketing
List A Elective*

17

Fourth Year
BA403 Business, Government &amp; Society
MN464 Organizational Behavior
List A Electives*
Elective

3
3
6

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BA466

Business Policy
International Experience*
Electives

4
3
3
3

_2
16

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3

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14

‘BS degree requirements may be met by electives from natural science, social science or mathematics.

List A Electives
FR353
Business French I
FR354
Business French II
FR360
French Cultural Perspectives
GG302 Economic Geography
GG306 Cultural Geography
HS310 Russia
HS316 Europe in the 20th Century
HS361
Latin America
HS371
Far East Civilization
HS442
Diplomatic History of the U.S.
HU261 World Literature I
HU262 World Literature II
JS201
Culture and Society of Japan I
JS202
Culture and Society of Japan II
JS301
Japanese Art and Culture I
JS302
Japanese Art and Culture II
PS331
Comparative Politics of Western
Europe and Russia
PS334
Middle East Politics
PS411
U.S. Foreign Policy
PS420
Politics of the World Economy
SP305
Spanish Literature in Translation I
SP306
Spanish Literature in Translation II

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�Management
See College of Business
and Economics, page 266.

Program Description:

Career Description:

This degree requires successful
completion of a curriculum with a
minimum of 128 semester hours as
prescribed on the following page.

Managers guide and direct the
organization. Managers set goals
and determine methods to achieve
those goals. Since managers must
achieve the organization's goals
through the efforts of other indi­
viduals, the practice of manage­
ment is concerned with human
behavior. Managers are involved
with designing effective organiza­
tion structures, controlling opera­
tions, making effective decisions,
and communicating, motivating
and leading personnel. Addition­
ally, an effective manager must
design programs to develop
people's abilities and talents,
understand the role and impact of
technology on the organization and
be aware of and respond to social
challenges both domestically and
internationally. A career in man­
agement is both challenging and
rewarding.

The management major is de­
signed to provide students with a
broad background in business by
presenting courses covering the
functional areas of business. This
management degree program
prepares students for leadership
positions in business and non­
profit organizations.

Bachelor of Science

Career Choices:
Manager
Chief Executive Officer
President
Human Resources Manager
Small Business Creation
and Management

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enthusiastic, flexible and decisive?
self-motivated, analytical and like
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Business
Administration Management
Bachelor of Science
(28 Credits)
General Education
EN110
First-Year Composition I
3
EN111
First-Year Composition II
3
4
HU251
Humanities I
4
Humanities Elective
SD101
Fund, of Speech Communication
3
BA308
Managing Cultural Differences
3
8
Natural science laboratory courses
BS Degree Requirements
Natural science, social science or
mathematics electives

(8 credits)

Common Professional Component (60 credits)
4
Principles of Accounting I
4
Principles of Accounting II
Business Statistics
3
Business Communications
3
Business Law I
3
3
Business Law II
BA403
Business. Government &amp; Society 3
BA466
Business Policy
3
DP121
Computer Applications for Business 3
Choose one from:
3
DP225 Word Processing
DP231 Database
DP235 Spreadsheets
DP250 Desktop Publishing
EC201
Principles of Macroeconomics
3
EC202
Principles of Microeconomics
3
Managerial Finance
4
FN341
MA111 College Algebra
3
MK281
Marketing Principles and Strategy 3
MN360
Principles of Management
3
MN365
Human Resource Management
3
MN375
Intro, to Supply Chain Management 3
MN464
Organizational Behavior
3

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BA211
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4
AC132 Principles of Accounting I
3
EN110 First-Year Composition I
3
MA111 College Algebra
4
Natural Science
DP121 Computer Applications for Business _2
17
Second Year
EC201 Principles of Macroeconomics
BA254 Business Law I
Choose one from:
DP225 Word Processing
DP231 Database
DP235 Spreadsheets
DP250 Desktop Publishing
HU251 Humanities I
MK281 Marketing Principles &amp; Strategies

3
3
3

SPRING
AC133
SD101
BA211
EN111

Principles of Accounting 11
Fund, of Speech Communication
Natural Science
Business Statistics
First-Year Composition II

_2
17

EC202
BA255
BA231

Principles of Microeconomics
Business Law II
Business Communications
Humanities Elective
Elective

3
3
3
4

_2
16

4
16

Third Year
MN360 Principles of Management
FN341 Managerial Finance
Business Elective
Electives

3
4
3

_5
15

Fourth Year
MN375 Intro, to Supply Chain Management 3
BA403 Business, Government &amp; Society
3
MN464 Organizational Behavior
3
MN451 Labor Law or Business Elective
4
Elective
_2
15

BA308 Managing Cultural Differences
3
MN365 Human Resource Management
3
MN469 Collective Bargaining or Bus. Elective 3
3
Business Elective
4
Electives
16

BA466

Business Policy
Business Electives
Electives

3
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not taken to meet general education requirements.

Major Requirement Management
(18-19 credits)
MN451
Labor Law
4
or
MN469
Collective Bargaining
3
Six business electives at the 300/400 level
15
Free Electives

4
3
4
3

(13-14 credits)

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�Marketing
See College of Business
and Economics, page 266.

Program Description:

Career Description:

This degree requires successful
completion of a curriculum with a
minimum of 128 semester hours as
prescribed on the following page.

Today, more than 20 million people
have careers in marketing. Few
other professional careers offer as
many career possibilities as the
field of marketing. Marketing, with
its varied career options and
considerable responsibilities within
the organization, is an excellent
preparation for management
positions in all types of organiza­
tions. Salaries for entry-level
positions are rising in excess of the
rate of inflation.

The marketing major is designed to
prepare students for the many
opportunities in the field of
marketing. The study of marketing
includes marketing principles,
principles of selling, retail manage­
ment, consumer behavior, advertis­
ing theory and practice, marketing
management, sales force manage­
ment, marketing research and
international marketing. These
courses, along with the common
professional business core courses,
are designed to provide our
students with the appropriate
knowledge and skills to under­
stand the function of marketing in
the firm and in society and to be
effective decision makers.

Bachelor of Science

Career Choices:
Account Executive/Manager
Professional Selling-Business to
Business
Sales Management

Nearly one-third of the civilian
work force in the United States is
employed in marketing-related
jobs. Marketing career opportuni­
ties include product development,
product management, distribution
management, advertising, public
relations, industrial buying, retail
management, sales, marketing
research and direct marketing.
Each area encompasses hundreds
of marketing jobs.

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a people person?
enthusiastic, flexible and decisive?
self-motivated, analytical and like
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Business
Administration Marketing
Bachelor of Science
Education
(28 Credits)
First-Year Composition I
3
First-Year Composition II
3
4
Humanities I
4
Humanities Elective
SD101
Fund, of Speech Communication
3
BA308 Managing Cultural Differences
3
Natural science laboratory courses
8

General
EN110
EN111
HU251

BS Degree Requirements
Natural science, social science or
mathematics electives

(8 credits)

Common Professional Component (60 credits)
AC132
Principles of Accounting I
4
4
AC133
Principles of Accounting II
BA211
Business Statistics
3
BA231
Business Communications
3
BA254
Business Law I
3
C:
BA255
Business Law II
3
P. BA403
Business, Government &amp; Society
3
BA466
Business Policy
3
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Computer Applications for Business 3
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3
DP225 Word Processing
DP231 Database
(/)
DP235 Spreadsheets
DP250 Desktop Publishing
U EC201
Principles of Macroeconomics
3
^ EC202
Principles of Microeconomics
3
4
ryn FN341
Managerial Finance
MA111
College Algebra
3
MK281 Marketing Principles and Strategy 3
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Principles of Management
3
™ MN365
Human Resource Management
3
MN375 Intro, to Supply Chain Management 3
MN464
Organizational Behavior
3

3

FALL
First Year
4
AC132 Principles of Accounting I
3
EN110 First-Year Composition I
3
MA111 College Algebra
4
Natural Science
DP121 Computer Applications for Business _2
17
Second Year
EC201 Principles of Macroeconomics
BA254 Business Law I
Choose one from:
DP225 Word Processing
DP231 Database
DP235 Spreadsheets
DP250 Desktop Publishing
HU251 Humanities I
MK281 Marketing Principles &amp; Strategies

3
3
3

SPRING
AC133
SD101
BA211
EN111

Principles of Accounting II
Fund, of Speech Communication
Natural Science
Business Statistics
First-Year Composition II

-J5
17

EC202
BA255
BA231

Principles of Microeconomics
Business Law II
Business Communications
Humanities Elective
Marketing Elective

3
3
3
4

_2
16

4
16

Third Year
MN360 Principles of Management
FN341 Managerial Finance
MK381 Consumer Behavior
Marketing Elective
Electives

3
4
3
3

BA308
MN365
MK480

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Managing Cultural Differences
Human Resource Management
Marketing Research
Marketing Elective
Electives

3
3
3
3

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16

15

Fourth Year
MN375 Intro, to Supply Chain Management 3
BA403 Business, Government &amp; Society
3
MN464 Organizational Behavior
3
MK481 Marketing Management
3
Elective
_2
15

BA466

Business Policy
Marketing Elective
Electives

3
3

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mathematics.

Major Requirement Marketing
(21 credits)
MK381
Consumer Behavior
3
3
MK480
Marketing Research
MK481
Marketing Management
3
Four Marketing Electives
12
Free Electives

4
3
4
3

(11 credits)

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�Chemistry
See College of Natural
and Health Sciences, page 281.

Program Description:

Career Descriptions:

Bachelor of Arts

According to the 2000 Occupational
Employment and Wage Estimator,
more people are employed as
chemists and chemical technicians
than in any other job classification
in the life, physical and social
science occupations (http://
stats.bls.gov). Chemistry-related
jobs also lead this category in
Michigan. With many free elec­
tives and a common general
education core, a chemistry degree
can also be used in combination
with other majors or minors such
as pre-law, engineering, literature,
business, biology, etc. to match
student interest and career plans.

Chemist — works in business and
industry, and environmental and
commercial laboratories conduct­
ing basic and applied chemical
analysis, research and product
development.

Pre-Professional

Graduates with a bachelor of arts
in chemistry work in many disci­
plines and industries, and many
proceed on to graduate school in
natural sciences, law, engineering
and medicine. Internships in
chemistry are encouraged where
students can gain valuable realworld work experience while
gaining college credit. In addition,
each student participates in an
applied research project in close
collaboration with faculty mem­
bers to address meaningful chemi­
cal-based problems. These
projects, through the excellent
preparation they provide our
students, are often cited as impor­
tant factors in successful job
searches and entry into graduate
programs.

Lawyer — applies basic chemical
knowledge to the practice of law
related to scientific and natural
resource issues.

Secondary Teaching
Bachelor of Science

Career Choices:
Chemist

Patent Specialist — works with
patent applications related to the
chemical industry, and the applica­
tion of chemistry to new and novel
problems.
Biologist — combines knowledge
of chemistry and biology to
address significant issues from the
perspective of each discipline,
particularly the chemical founda­
tions of biological processes.
Physician — uses chemistry as a
foundation for the practice of
medicine. A degree in chemistry is
a useful precursor to medical
school, the study of pharmacology,
and the development of drugs to
promote health and quality of life.
Science Teacher — responsible for
developing and implementing
science curriculum in grades 7-12;
daily classroom operations; and
developing professional relation­
ships with students, parents,
district faculty and staff.

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enjoy courses in math and science?
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enjoy helping others learn and
apply what they learn?

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Bachelor of Arts
Chemistry
CH115
CH116
CH225
CH226
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General Chemistry II
Organic Chemistry I
4
Organic Chemistry II
4
4
Quantitative Analysis
4
Instrumental Analysis
Introduction to Biochemistry
4
Introduction to Toxicology
3
Physical Chemistry
4
Junior Seminar
1
Senior Thesis
2

Directed Electives
(8 credits)
ID399
Internship in Chemistry
CH electives (300-level or higher beyond courses
listed above)
Other Departments
(27 credits)
BA211
Business Statistics
3
MA143
Calculus for Engineering I
or
4
MA151
Calculus I
MA144
Calculus for Engineering II
or
4
MA152
Calculus II
PH231
Applied Physics I
4
PH232
Applied Physics II
4
Foreign Language I
4
4
Foreign Language II

SPRING

FALL
First Year
CH115 General Chemistry I
MA143 Calculus for Engineering I
or
MA151 Calculus I
Foreign Language I
EN110 First-Year Composition I

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4
4
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CH225 Organic Chemistry I
BA211 Business Statistics
SD101 Fund, of Speech Communication
CH231 Quantitative Analysis
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CH451 Introduction to Biochemistry
Approved Social Science Diversity
PH231 Applied Physics I
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CH361 Physical Chemistry
Approved Humanities
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4
3
3
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14

CH116
MA144

General Chemistry II
Calculus for Engineering II
or
MA152 Calculus II
Foreign Language II
EN111 First-Year Composition II

4
4

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HU251 Humanities I
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Applied Physics II
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Electives
Introduction to Toxicology
Senior Thesis
Approved Social Science
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Other General Education
(25-28 credits)
Freshman Composition I
EN110
3
EN111
First-Year Composition II
3
HU251
4
Humanities I
SD101
Fund, of Speech Communication
3
3
Approved Humanities*
6-8
Approved Social Science*
Approved Soc. Sci. Diversity*
3-4
*consult list for appro ved courses
Free elective credits must be completed so that
at leat 124 credits have been earned.
Secondary Teaching Certification
To be recommended for secondary teacher
certification, students must complete an
approved minor in a second teachable subject
and the approved teacher education courses. You
earn a bachelor of arts degree, then participate in
a fifth-year teaching internship with accompany­
ing graduate-level course work.

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Chemistry Degree Requirements (39 credits)
5
CH115 General Chemistry I
4
CH116 General Chemistry II
4
CH225 Organic Chemistry I
4
CH226 Organic Chemistry II
4
CH231
Quantitative Analysis
4
CH332 Instrumental Analysis
4
CH451
Introduction to Biochemistry
3
CH453 Introduction to Toxicology
4
CH361
Physical Chemistry
Junior Seminar
1
EV395
2
EV499
Senior Thesis
(8 credits)
Directed Electives
Choose eight credits from the following:
2-4
ID399
Internship in Chemistry
CH electives (300-level or higher beyond courses
listed above)
Pre-Professional Courses
(16 credits)
4
BL109
General Biology
4
BL110/111 General Zoology/Botany
4
BL220
Genetics
BL421
4
Cell Biology
(27 credits)
Support Courses
4
PH231
Applied Physics I
4
PH232
Applied Physics II
4
Foreign Language I
4
Foreign Language II
BA211
3
Business Statistics
MA143
Calculus for Engineering
or
4
MA151
Calculus I
MA144
Calculus for Engineering
4
or
MA152
Calculus II

FALL
First Year
CH115 General Chemistry I
MA143 Calculus for Engineering I
or
MA151 Calculus I
EN110 First-Year Composition I
BL109 General Biology

SPRING
5
4
3

_4
16

Second Year
CH225 Organic Chemistry I
BA211 Business Statistics
SD101 Fund, of Speech Communication
PH231 Applied Physics I
Soc. Sci. Diversity

CH116
MA144

General Chemistry II
Calculus for Engineering II
or
MA152 Calculus II
BL110 General Zoology
BL111 General Botany
EN111 First-Year Composition II

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Humanities I
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Applied Physics II

4
3
2
2

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15

4
4
3

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15

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CH231 Quantitative Analysis
CH451 Introductory Biochemistry
CH
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BL220 Genetics

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4
4
4

CH332
EV395
BL421

16

instrumental Analysis
Junior Seminar
Approved Social Science
Cell Biology
Electives

4
1
3
4

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16

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CH361 Physical Chemist^
Approved Humanities
Electives
Foreign Language I
Approved Social Science

4
3
2
4

CH453
EV499
CH

Introductory Toxicology
Senior Thesis
Foreign Language II
Electives

_2
16

(25-28 credits)
Other General Education
3
EN110
Freshman Composition I
EN111
First-Year Composition II
3
4
HU251
Humanities I
SD101
Fund, of Speech Communication
3
3
Approved Humanities*
6-8
Approved Social Science*
Approved Soc. Sci. Diversity*
3-4
*consult list for approved courses
Free elective credits must be completed for a
minimum of 124 total credits.

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CH226
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General Chemistry I
General Chemistry II
4
4
Organic Chemistry I
Organic Chemistry II
4
4
Quantitative Analysis
4
Instrumental Analysis
4
Physical Chemistry I
4
Physical Chemistry II
4
Introduction to Biochemistry
Biochemistry II
4
Introduction to Toxicology
3
Junior Seminar
1
2
Senior Thesis
8
Electives 300 level or higher

(19 credits)
Support Courses
4
PH231
Applied Physics I
4
PH232
Applied Physics II
3
BA211
Business Statistics
MA143
Calculus for Engineering
4
or
MA151 Calculus I
Calculus for Engineering
MA144
or
4
MA152
Calculus II
Other General Education
(25-28 credits)
EN110
Freshman Composition I
3
3
EN111 First-Year Composition II
4
HU251
Humanities I
SD101
Fund, of Speech Communication
3
3
Approved Humanities*
Approved Social Science*
6-8
Approved Soc. Sci. Diversity*
3-4
* consult list for approved courses

FALL
First Year
CH115 General Chemistry I
MA143 Calculus for Engineering I
or
MA151 Calculus I
EN110 First-Year Composition I
Electives

SPRING
CH116
MA144

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MA152

General Chemistry II
Calculus for Engineering II
or
Calculus II
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CH225
CH231
BA211
PH231

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Organic Chemistry I
Quantitative Analysis
Business Statistics
Applied Physics I

CH226
CH332
PH232

Organic Chemistry II
Instrumental Analysis
Free Electives
Applied Physics II

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4
4

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Third Year
CH361 Physical Chemistry I
CH451 Introductory Biochemistry
CH
Electives
Electives
EV395 Junior Seminar

CH362
SD101
HU251
CH452

Physical Chemistry II
Fund, of Speech Communication
Humanities I
Biochemistry II

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CH
Electives
Approved Cultural Diversity
Approved Aesthetics
Social Science Electives
Free Electives

CH453
EV499

Introductory Toxicology
Senior Thesis
Social Science Elective
Free Electives

Free elective credits must be completed for a
minimum of 124 total credits.

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�Clinical Laboratory Science
See College of Natural
and Health Sciences, page 281.

Program Description:
Clinical laboratory scientists
perform most of the clinical tests
conducted in hospital, veterinary,
state, and health laboratories. You
may obtain the bachelor of science
degree in this area by completing
the specified three-year sequence at
the University followed by 12
months training at an NAACLSaccredited hospital. The Univer­
sity is affiliated with five such
hospitals, but you may elect any
accredited hospital whose program
is approved as satisfactory by the
University. Additionally, you may
choose to obtain a bachelor of
science in biology and then partici­
pate in the 12-month hospital
training. Lake Superior State
University does not assume
responsibility for obtaining an
affiliation at an approved hospital.
Graduates of this program are
eligible to take national examina­
tions for certification as registered
clinical laboratory scientists and/
or medical technologists.

Bachelor of Science

Career Descriptions:
Clinical Laboratory Scientist —
performs analytical tests on human
body substances to detect evidence
of, or prevent disease or impair­
ment, and to promote and monitor
good health.

The degree in clinical laboratory science includes
the following courses in addition to the biology
core (see page 86) in order to qualify to take the
national registry examinations. Note: BL199,
BL280, BL299, BL399, BL495 and BL499 are not
required.

BL330
BL380
BL422
BL423
BL460
BL480
CH225
CH226
CH231
CH232
CH451

Animal Physiology
Hematology
Parasitology
Immunology
Clinical Internship
Advanced Clinical Microbiology
Organic Chemistry I
Organic Chemistry II
Quantitative Analysis
Instrumental Analysis
Biochemistry

Additionally, a student is required to satisfy
general education requirements so that 128
semester credits are earned.

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Career Choices:
Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Laboratory Supervisor — man­
ages and supervises clinical
laboratory procedures, determines
usage of lab space, equipment and
budgetary resources.

Laboratory Supervisor
Specialty Research Scientist

Specialty Research Scientist —
clinical expertise in research areas
such as biochemical genetics,
cytogenetics, cell marker testing,
toxicology, epidemiology.

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BL109 General Biology
CH115 General Chemistry I
MA111 College Algebra
EN110 First-Year Composition I

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5
3
3
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8L110
BL111
CH116
MA112
EN111

General Zoology
General Botany
General Chemistry II
Calculus for Business &amp; Life Science
First-Year Composition II

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HU251
BL204
CH225

Year
4
Humanities I
4
General Microbiology
4
Organic Chemistry I
Social Science Elective (Gen. Ed.)
3
MA207 Principles of Statistical Methods __2
Third Year
BL422 Parasitology
BL220 Genetics
CH231 Quantitative Analysis
CH451 Biochemistry

BL380
BL330
CH226
SD101

BL423
CH232

BL480

Hematology*
Animal Physiology
Organic Chemistry II
Social Science Elective (Gen. Ed.)
Fund, of Speech Communication

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4
4
3
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Immunology
Instrumental Analysis
Soc. Sci. Diversity (Gen. Ed.)
Humanities
Advanced Clinical Microbiology*

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4
3
3
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�Computer and Mathematical
Sciences
See College of Engineering
and Mathematics, page 268.

Bachelor of Science

Career Choices:
Senior Programmer
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Systems Analyst
Database Administrator

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like working with computers?

Program Description:

Career Descriptions:

This degree provides a solid
background in both mathematics
and computer science. Many
graduates from this program who
work in the computer industry
have stressed that the mathematics
foundation gained from this degree
gave them a distinct advantage in
the work place.

Senior Programmer — designs,
writes and supervises the develop­
ment of large-scale software
projects.

Modeling and Simulation of Real
Systems — creates computer
models of environments and
processes in order to understand
how they work and how to
improve or alter them.

Systems Analyst — works with
customers to analyze organiza­
tions' needs; sets up systems for
company.
Database Administrator —
analyzes, designs and implements
the database needs of an organiza­
tion.

Graduate School — the back­
ground gained by this degree
provides a good preparation for
graduate study in computer
science, mathematics and other
related fields.

enjoy the challenge of
problem-solving?

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�Computer and Mathematical Sciences
Computer and
Mathematical
Sciences
Bachelor of Science
(72 credits)
Departmental Requirements
CS103
Survey of computer Science
3
CS105
Intro, to Computer Programming 3
CS121
3
Principles of Programming
CS201
Data Structures and Algorithms
3
CS205
Computer Organization and
3
Architecture
CS211
3
Database Applications
3
Computer Networks
CS221
CS290
Independent Study in Computer
3
Science
File and Database Management
3
CS312
3
CS321
Computer Graphics
3
CS333
Systems Programming
CS334
Operating Systems Concepts
3
3
CS418
Software Engineering
and
3
CS419
Senior Projects in CS
or
CS428
Computer Science Co-operative
Education I
3
and
CS429
Computer Science Co-operative
3
Education II
or
CS438
Computer Science Research
3
Projectl
and
CS439
Computer Science Research
3
Project II
4
MA151
Calculus I
4
MA152 Calculus II
MA215
Fundamental Concepts of
3
Mathematics
MA216
Discrete Mathematics and
3
Problem Solving
MA261
3
Intro, to Numerical Methods
MA305
3
Linear Algebra
MA308
Probability and Mathematical
Cfatictirc
3
4
MA309
Applied Statistics
3
MA351
Graph Theory
General Electives

Second Year
MA152 Calculus II
or
Elective
MA215 Fund. Concepts of Mathematics
CS201 Data Structures and Algorithms
CS211 Database Applications
Social Science Elective

SPRING
MA151
MA152
CS121
EN111

CS290
CS312
SD101

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Third Year
MA261 Numerical Methods
or
Elective
MA305 Linear Algebra
CS205 Computer Organization and
Architecture
CS333 Systems Programming
HU251 Humanities I

Discrete Mathematics
and Problem Solving
Independent Study in Computer
Science
File and Database Management
Fund, of Speech Communication
Science Elective

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3
3

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or
Elective
CS221
Computer Networks
CS334 Operating System Concepts
MA308 Probability and Mathematical
Statistics
Electives

3
3
3
3

_4
16

MA351

3

3
4
3
3

3
3
3
3

_3
15

16

Fourth Year
MA261 Numerical Methods
or
Elective
MA309 Applied Statistics
CS321 Computer Graphics
CS*
Senior Sequence
Electives

4

14

MA216
4
3
3
3

Calculus I
or
Calculus II
Principles of Programming
Science Elective
First-Year Composition II

CS*
S0103
HU252

Senior Sequence
Cultural Diversity
Humanities II
Electives

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*Choose CS418/419 or CS428/429 or CS438/439.

(33-37 credits)

Free Electives

FALL
First Year
MA140 Precalculus Mathematics (if needed) 5
or
4
MA151 Calculus I
3
CS103 Survey of Computer Science
CS105 Intro, to Computer Programming
3
3
EN110 First-Year Composition I
Social Science Elective
16-17

(15-19 credits)

Total Credits: 124
Elective credits and general education require­
ments must be completed so that at least 124
semester credits have been earned.

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Bachelor of Science
Robotics
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Career Titles:
Software Design Engineer
Hardware Design Engineer
Robotics Engineer
Controls Engineer
Systems Engineer
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Career Description:

LSSU's Computer Engineering
program has been designed to put
you in the high-demand computer
market with the potential for good
career growth. The program blends
practical computer science courses
in computer organization, data­
bases, operating systems, and
networks with traditionally handson electrical engineering courses in
digital circuits, digital system,
microcontrollers, computer pro­
gramming, and digital signal
processing. This combination gives
you a broad-based education that
ties software to hardware and
theory to application. Some of the
program highlights are:

Computer engineering graduates
will have many career choices. You
may choose engineering positions
in computer systems design,
software development, hardware
design, microcontroller systems
design, robotics, research and
development, applications, or
sales.

•

The program provides an
excellent mix of theory and
practical laboratory experi­
ences, preparing you to solve
real-world problems.

•

•

Engineering courses begin in
your freshman year.

wonder how computers control
and interact with hardware?

•

Opportunities exist for you to
work with faculty on current
undergraduate research
projects.

•

You will study assembly
language programming,
computer architecture,
microcontroller hardware and
software, databases, Rapid
Application Development
(RAD) tools, digital signals and
systems, and networking.

•

Opportunities are available as part
of this program for students who
are academically qualified. A
certificate that documents this
practical training is available.

For your senior year experi­
ence, choose from opportuni­
ties in cooperative education,
industry-based projects or
research projects.

like working with computer
hardware and software?

Cooperative
Education:

Elective programming courses
in robotics, "C" and industrial
systems are available.

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�Computer Engineering
Computer
Engineering
Bachelor of Science
103

Departmental Requirements
Mathematics
Probability and Statistics
EG345
MA143
Calculus for Engineering I
MA144
Calculus for Engineering II
MA243
Calculus and Linear Algebra
for Engineers
MA310
Differential Equations
Sciences
PH231
Applied Physics for Engineers
and Scientists I
PH232
Applied Physics for Engineers
and Scientists II

FALL
First Year
CS103 Introduction to Computer Science
CS105 Intro, to Computer Programming
EN110 First-Year Composition I
Humanities/Aesthetics Elective
MA143 Calculus for Engineering I

SPRING
CS121
EE125
EG140

Survey of Computer Science
Digital Fundamentals
Numerical Applications for
Engineers
EN111 First-Year Composition II
MA144 Calculus for Engineering II

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EE125
Digital Fundamentals
EE210
Circuits and Machines
EE250
Microcontroller Fundamentals
EE310
Network Analysis I
EE355
Microcontroller Systems
EE370
Electronic Devices
EE420
Digital Design
EG140
Numerical Applications for
Engineers
EG340
Advanced Numerical Applications
for Engineers
EG346
Probability and Statistics Lab for
Engineers
EG491
Engineering Design Project I
EG495
Engineering Design Project II
RS460
Control Systems
General Education Requirements
Lower-division Courses
EN110
First-Year Composition I
EN111
First-Year Composition II
HU251
Humanities I
SD101
Fund, of Speech Communication
Humanities Elective
Social Science Electives
Social Science Diversity

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3

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15

Second Year
CS201 Data Structures and Algorithms
CS205 Computer Organization and
Architecture
EE250 Microcontroller Fundamentals
MA243 Calculus and Linear Algebra
for Engineers
PH231 Applied Physics for Engineers
and Scientists I

EE210
EG345
EG346

3
3
4

PH232
4
SD101

Circuits and Machines
Probability and Statistics
Probability and Statistics Lab
for Engineers
Applied Physics for Engineers
and Scientists II
Fund, of Speech Communication

4
3
1
4

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Computer Science
CS103
Introduction to Computer Science
CS105
Intro, to Computer Programming
CS121
Survey of Computer Science
CS201
Data Structures and Algorithms
CS205
Computer Organization and
Architecture
CS221
Computer Networks
CS333
Systems Programming
CS334
Operating Systems Concepts

3
4

3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
5
4
4
4

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1

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3
3
4
25
3
3
4
3
3
6
3

Third Year
CS333 Systems Programming
EE310 Network Analysis I
EE370 Electronic Devices
EG340 Advanced Numerical Applications
for Engineers
MA310 Differential Equations

CS221
CS334
EE355

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Computer Networks
Operating Systems Concepts
Microcontroller Systems
General Technical Elective/
Engineering Option
Social Science Elective

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RS460 Control Systems
General Technical Elective/
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EG495
HU251

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Engineering Design Project II
Humanities I
Social Science Elective
General Technical Elective/
Engineering Option

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Electronic Circuits
EE345
Fund, of Engineering and
Electromagnetics
EE425
Digital &amp; Signal Processing
EM220 Statics
EM320 Dynamics
MA216 Discrete Mathematics
ME355 Thermal and Fluids Engineering I
RS461
Design of Control Systems

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3
3
4
3
5
4

Robotics and Automation tfption
3
RS385 Robotics Engineering
RS430 Systems Integration anc
4
Machine Vision
RS435
Automated Manufacturing Systems 4

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�Computer Networking
See College of Engineering
and Mathematics, page 268.

Bachelor of Science

Career Titles:
Network Administrators
Web Analyst/Designer/
Programmer
System Administrator

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Program Description:
This degree gives students the
knowledge and tools necessary to
be successful in the field of com­
puter networking. Courses cover a
range of networking topics, includ­
ing network operating systems,
hardware, web page design, and
system administration.
Through our International Univer­
sity College Division, six of the
courses required for the program
are taught at Sault College in Sault
Ste. Marie, Ontario. This collabora­
tion between LSSU and Sault
College exposes students to a
broader range of hardware, soft­
ware and networking topics. They
will have hands-on experience
with Linux, Novell and Windows
platforms, as well as networking
hardware and operating system
installation. By taking advantage of
the resources, as well as the faculty
expertise, from two schools,
students will benefit from an
enriched educational experience —
all within LSSU's regular tuition
structure.

Network Administrator — de­
signs, installs and maintains
networks; sets up and manages
accounts for users and resources.
Web Analyst/Designer/Program­
mer — manages a web site; designs
web pages, graphics and program
scripts to be implemented on the
World Wide Web.
System Administrator — sets up
and manages multi-user computer
systems; manages users, resources,
and handles security issues.

Some of the highlights of the
program are:
•

Students get hands-on training
in networking hardware and
software, and receive the
necessary concepts of hard­
ware, software and network
operating systems.

•

Students are prepared to take
industry-standard examina­
tions, such as those established
by Cisco, Novell and Microsoft.

•

enjoy the challenge of problem
solving?

Career Descriptions:

Students can choose software
design, research, or co-opera­
tive education as their senior
capstone experience.

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�Computer Networking
Computer
Networking
Bachelor of Science
(67 credits)
Departmental Requirements
CS103
Survey of Computer Science
3
CS105
Intro, to Computer Programming 3
CS106
Advanced Web Page Design
3
and Administration
3
CS121
Principles of Programming
CS202
Operating Systems Mgt. (SC)
3
CS203
System Integration &amp;
3
Maintenance (SC)
3
CS211
Database Applications
3
CS221
Computer Networks
Advanced Networking (SC)
3
CS223
CS271
Network Hardware and Software
3
Network Design and Implementation 3
CS281
CS290
Independent Study in Computer
4
Science
CS303
Network Operating Systems I (SC) 3
CS305
Network Operating Systems II (SC) 3
3
CS308
Network Security (SC)
Java Programming
3
CS319
3
CS333
Systems Programming
3
CS412
System Administration
3
Software Engineering
CS418
and
3
CS419
Senior Projects in CS
or
CS428
Computer Science Co-operative
3
Education I
and
CS429
Computer Science Co-operative
3
Education II
or
Computer Science Research
CS438
3
Project I
and
CS439
Computer Science Research
3
Project II
3
MA111
College Algebra
3
MA207
Princ. of Statistical Methods

FALL
First Year
CS103 Introduction to Computer Science
CS105 Intro, to Computer Programming
EN110 First-Year Composition I
MA111 College Algebra
S0103 Social Science Diversity

SPRING
3
3
3
3

CS106
CS221
CS121
EN111
BA121

Advanced Web Page Design
Computer Networks
Principles of Programming
First-Year Composition II
Introduction to Business

Free Electives

Second
CS211
DP163
CS271
BA231
CS202

Year
Database Applications
PC Troubleshooting/Repair
Network Hardware &amp; Software
Business Communications
Operating Systems Mgt. (SC)

15

3
3
3
3

CS281 Network Design &amp; Implementation 3
4
CS290 Independent Studies in CS
3
MA207 Prin. of Statistical Methods
CS223 Advanced Networking (SC)
3
SD101 Fund, in Speech Communication _2
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CS203 System Integration &amp; Maint. (SC)
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CS319 Java Programming
3
Humanities Elective
HU251 Humanities I
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Social Science Elective
3-4
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Fourth Year
CS303 Network Operating Systems I (SC)
CS333 Systems Programming
CS*
Senior Sequence
Natural Science Elective
Free Elective

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3
3
4

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CS305
CS412
CS*

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System Administration
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Senior Sequence
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(9 credits)
Support Courses
3
BA121
Introduction to Business
3
BA231
Business Communications
DP163
Troubleshooting and Repair of
3
Personal Computers
General Education

3
3
3
3

Elective credits and general education require­
ments must be completed so that at least 124
semester credits have been earned.
(SC) denotes course offered at Sault College.

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Computer Science
Secondary Teaching

Career Choices:
Computer Programmer
Systems Analyst
Information Technology Specialist

Program Description:

Career Descriptions:

This degree provides a solid
background in computer science
with supporting coursework in
applied mathematics and business.
Adding an appropriate minor field
of study can complement the
program, as well as give the
graduate a competitive edge in the
work force.

Computer Programmer — designs,
writes and tests computer pro­
grams; supervises large software
projects.
Systems Analyst — works with
customers to analyze organiza­
tions' needs; sets up systems for
the company.
Information Technology
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Bachelor of Science
Departmental Requirements
(56-57 credits)
CS103
Survey of Computer Science
3
CS105
Intro, to Computer Programming
3
3
CS121
Principles of Programming
CS201
Data Structures and Algorithms
3
CS205
Computer Organization and
3
Architecture
CS211
Database Applications
3
CS221
Computer Networks
3
CS290
Independent Study in Computer
3
Science
File and Database Management
3
CS312
3
CS321
Computer Graphics
Systems Programming
3
CS333
CS334
3
Operating Systems Concepts
3
CS418
Software Engineering
and
3
Senior Projects in CS
CS419
or
CS428
Computer Science Co-operative
3
Education I
and
CS429
Computer Science Co-operative
3
Education II
or
CS438
Computer Science Research
3
Project I
and
CS439
Computer Science Research
3
Project II
MA108
Trigonometry and Vectors for
1
Physics
and
MA111
College Algebra
3
or
5
MA140
Precalculus Mathematics
MA112
Calculus for Business and
Life Science
4
or
MA151
Calculus I (if satisfied MA 140)
3
MA207
Prin. of Statistical Methods
3
MA305
Linear Algebra

FALL
First Year
CS103 Survey of Computer Science
CS105 Intro, to Computer Programming
EN110 First-Year Composition I
MA*
Social Science Elective

SPRING
3
3
3
4-5

CS121
SD101
MA**
EN111

Principles of Programming
Fund, of Speech Communication
Science Elective
First-Year Composition II

3

CS290

3
3-4
4

CS312
AC133

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Science
File and Database Management
Principles of Accounting II
Science Elective

3
3
3

CS221
CS334
BA121

Computer Networks
Operating Systems Concepts
Introduction to Business
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HU252 Humanities II
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(11 credits)
Other Requirements
AC132
4
Principles of Accounting I
4
AC133
Principles of Accounting II
BA121
3
Introduction to Business
(33-37 credits)
General Education
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3

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16-17
Third Year
CS205 Computer Organization and
Architecture
CS333 Systems Programming
CS321 Computer Graphics
or
HU251 Humanities I
MA207 Prin. of Statistical Methods
or
MA305 Linear Algebra
Elective

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16-18
Second Year
CS201 Data Structures and Algorithms
CS211 Database Applications
Social Science Elective
AC132 Principles of Accounting I
Elective

3
3
3-4
4

(19-24 credits)
124

Elective credits and general education require­
ments must be completed so that at least 124
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Departmental Requirements
3
CS103
Survey of Computer Science
CS105
Intro, to Computer Programming
3
CS106
Advanced Web Page Design and
3
Web Site Administration
3
CS121
Principles of Programming
CS201
Data Structures and Algorithms
3
3
CS211
Database Applications
3
CS221
Computer Networks
CS271
Network Hardware and Software
3
CS281
Network Design and Implementation 3
3
CS312
File and Database Management
3
CS418
Software Engineering
and
3
Senior Projects in CS
CS419
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CS428
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CS439
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Calculus I
4
MA151
Prin. of Statistical Methods
3
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MA305
Linear Algebra
3

FALL
First Year
3
CS103 Survey of Computer Science
CS105 Intro, to Computer Programming
3
3
EN110 First-Year Composition I
MA140 Pre-calculus (if needed) or Elective 4-5
TE150 Reflections on Learning and Teaching_2
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3
TE301
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4
TE430
General Methods for Secondary
3
Teachers
TE431
The Secondary Learner
3
TE440
Reading in the Content Area
3
TE445
Teaching Computer Science
in the Secondary Classroom
3
General Education

(30-33 credits)

Total credits in program: 124
Elective credits and general education require­
ments must be completed so that at least 124
semester credits have been earned.

CS106
CS121
MA151
EN111

Advanced Web Page Design and
Web Site Administration
Principles of Programming
Calculus I
First-Year Composition II
Elective (minor)

3
3
3
3
15-16

Second
CS201
CS211
SD101

Year
Data Structures and Algorithms
Database Applications
Fund, of Speech Communication
Elective (minor)
TE250 Student Diversity &amp; Schools

3
3
3
3-4

CS221
CS312
MA207
TE301

15-16

3
3
3

Computer Networks
File and Database Management
Princ. of Statistical Methods
Learning Theory and Teaching
Practice
Elective (minor)

4

JH
16-17

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CS271 Network Hardware &amp; Software
DP163 Troubleshooting &amp; Repair of
Personal Computers
HU251 Humanities I
TE430 General Methods for Secondary
Teachers
Elective (minor)

3
3
4

CS281
MA305
HU252
TE431

Network Design and Implementation 3
3
Linear Algebra
4
Humanities II
3
The Secondary Learner
Elective (minor)
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16

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in the Secondary Classroom
Senior Sequence
Natural Science
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Social Science

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CS*
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Natural Science
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3
3
3-4
4

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3
3
4
3

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TE491
Internship in Teaching Diverse
Learners I
TE601
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Practice I
TE602 Reflection and Inquiry in Teaching
Practice I

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6
TE603
3
TE604

Internship in Teaching Diverse
Learners II
Professional Roles &amp; Teaching
Practice II
Reflection and Inquiry in Teaching
Practice II

12
*Choose CS418/419 or CS428/429 or CS438/439.

5th Year Internship for Teacher
Certification
(24 credits)
TE491
Internship in Teaching Diverse
Learners I
6
TE492
Internship in Teaching Diverse
Learners II
6
TE601
Professional Roles and Teaching
Practice I
3
TE602
Reflection and Inquiry in Teaching
Practice I
3
TE603
Professional Roles and Teaching
Practice II
3
TE604
Reflection and Inquiry in Teaching
Practice II
3
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Sec College of Arts, Letters
and Social Sciences, page 246.

Program Description:

Career Descriptions:

The bachelor of science degree in
criminal justice offers you the
opportunity to specialize in one of
six areas of concentration. This
integrated program requires
students to complete an internship
as well as a senior project. Stu­
dents selecting the law enforce­
ment, criminalistics or public
safety options may also be eligible
for police certification under the
Michigan Commission on Law
Enforcement Standards (MCOLES).
Students completing the associate's
or bachelor's degree in corrections
will also be eligible for certification
by the Michigan Corrections
Officer Training Council (MCOTC).

Police Officer — works for local,
state or federal agencies; works as
a conservation officer; has broad
arrest powers; is responsible for the
safety of his/her respective com­
munities; investigates crimes;
provides a variety of related
services.

The bachelor's degree option in
public safety may include
MCOLES certification as well as
Michigan Firefighter Training
Council certification.

Probation/Parole Officer—
manages caseloads of offenders;
assures that clients follow the
requirements of their probation;
helps clients in their transition
back to society.
Corrections Officer — works in
secure correctional facilities;
performs custodial services; acts as
resident unit manager; assists
prisoners with their transition back
to society.
Loss Control Officer — provides
many of the same services that the
police do only in the private sector;
maintains perimeter security in
industrial settings; manages loss
control programs in industrial and
retail organizations; performs
private investigative work.
Criminalist — works in a crime
laboratory; performs analysis of
materials and other lab functions;
works as a crime scene evidence
technician.
Public Safety Officer — works in a
public safety department as a law
enforcement officer and firefighter;
works as a private consultant in
industry.

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Emphasis in:

Corrections
Criminalistics
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Law Enforcement
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Criminal Justice
Corrections
Emphasis
Bachelor of Science

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First Year
CJ101
Intro, to Criminal Justice
CJ102 Police Process
CJ110 Introduction to Corrections
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General Education Math

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3
3
3

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PS110
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Intro, to American Government
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Client Relations in Corrections
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CJ140 Correctional Client Growth
and Development
CJ240 Community Based Corrections
SD101 Fund, of Speech Communication
PY101 Introduction to Psychology
Elective
Third Year
CJ250 Correctional Law
S0214 Criminology
Natural Science Elective
CJ
Elective (communication intensive)
Minor

PS120
CJ220
PY259
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Ethical Issues in Public Safety
4
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3
3

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(46 credits)
Ma]or Requirements
3
CJ101
Intro, to Criminal Justice
3
CJ102
Police Process
CJ110
Introduction to Corrections
3
3
CJ130
Client Relations in Corrections
CJ140
Correctional Client Growth
and Development
3
3
CJ220
Institutional Corrections
3
CJ240
Community Based Corrections
3
CJ250
Correctional Law
3
CJ319
Substantive Criminal Law
3
CJ321
Ethical Issues in Public Safety
CJ330
Correctional Casework
3
CJ345
Statistics and Design for Public
4
Safety
CJ355
Juvenile Justice
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(20 credits)
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Government &amp; Politics
4
PS120
Intro, to Legal Processes
3
PY101
Introduction to Psychology
4
PY259
Abnormal Psychology
3
3
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Cultural Diversity
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(10 credits)

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Criminalistics
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Bachelor of Science
General Education Requirements

FALL
First Year
CJ101
Intro, to Criminal Justice
CJ102 Police Process
CH115 Principles of Chemistry I
EN110 First-Year Composition I
MA111 College Algebra

(17 credits)

Major Requirements
(36 credits)
3
CJ101
Intro, to Criminal Justice
CJ102
Police Process
3
CJ197
Physical Fitness for Law
2
Enforcement*
CJ201
Firearms Training
1
3
Investigation
CJ243
CJ313
Crisis I ntervention and
Deviant Behavior
3
3
Substantive Criminal Law
CJ319
3
CJ321
Ethical Issues in Public Safety
CJ345
Statistics and Design for
4
Public Safety
CJ401
Senior Seminar
3
CJ402
3-9
Criminal Justice Internship
CJ409
Procedural Criminal Law
3
CJ444
4
Criminalistics
Support Courses
(74 credits)
BL109
4
General Biology
BL110
2
General Zoology
BL111
General Botany
2
CH115
General Chemistry I
5
4
CH116
General Chemistry II
CH225
4
Organic Chemistry I
CH226
Organic Chemistry II
4
4
CH231
Quantitative Analysis
CH232
4
Instrumental Analysis
CH351
4
Introductory Biochemistry
HE190
Prehospital Emergency Care
4
&amp; Crisis Intervention I
HE191
Prehospital Emergency Care
4
&amp; Crisis Intervention II
MA111
3
College Algebra
MA112
Calculus for Business &amp; Life
4
Sciences**
NS101
3
Conceptual Physics
PS110
Intro, to American Government
4
and Politics
PY101
4
Intro, to Psychology
PY259
3
Abnormal Psychology
S0103
3
Cultural Diversity
3
S0214
Criminology

Second
CH225
CH231
BL110
CJ201
CJ243

Year
Organic Chemistry I
Quantitative Analysis
Zoology
Firearms
Investigation

Third Year
HU251 Humanities
PS110 Intro, to American Government
and Politics
S0103 Cultural Diversity
PY101 Introduction to Psychology
Fourth Year
CH451 Biochemistry
CJ319 Substantive Criminal Law*
CJ401
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HE190 Prehospital Emergency Care
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CJ197 Physical Fitness for Law
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4
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Conceptual Physics
Abnormal Psychology
Fund, of Speech Communication

4

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CJ345
CJ402

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3
Criminology
Statistics &amp; Design for Public Safety 4
3
Criminal Justice Internship
Humanities Elective

4
3
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15
4
3
3
4
1
14

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BL109

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Calculus for Business &amp; Life
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First-Year Composition II
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3
5
3
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3

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4
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CJ409
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Crisis Intervention and Deviant
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Criminalistics*
Procedural Criminal Law*
Prehospital Emergency Care
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Physical Fitness for Law
Enforcement*

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Canadian students may substitute PS160 for
PS110.
Canadian students do not take CJ197, HE190 or
HE191. These are replaced by advisor-approved
electives. Canadian students may substitute
CJ202 and CJ406 for CJ319 and CJ409.

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Police Process
3
CJ110
Introduction to Corrections
3
CJ321
Ethical Issues in Public Safety
3
CJ345
Statistics and Design for
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Intro, to American Government
4
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Legal Processes
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Intro, to Criminal Justice
3
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Police Process
3
CJ110
Introduction to Corrections
CJ201
Firearms Training
1
CJ206
Law Enforcement/Loss Control
3
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3
CJ212
Loss Control
3
CJ243
Investigation
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Crisis Intervention and Deviant
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3
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3
3
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Ethical Issues in Public Safety
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Statistics for Design and Public
4
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3
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3
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4
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Introduction to Fire Science
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4
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3
PS120
Intro, to Legal Processes
4
PY101
Introduction to Psychology
3
PY259
Abnormal Psychology
3
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CJ101
Intro, to Criminal Justice
CJ102 Police Process
CJ110 Introduction to Corrections
EN110 First-Year Composition I
General Education Math

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Introduction to Legal Processes
First-Year Composition II
Cultural Diversity

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3

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3
4

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Ethical Issues in Public Safety
Stats for Design &amp; Public Safety
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3
4

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3
3
14

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CJ444

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Procedural Criminal Law
Criminalistics
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3

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3

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Prehospital Emergency Care &amp;
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Introduction to Psychology
PY259
Abnormal Psychology
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3
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CJ101
Intro, to Criminal Justice
CJ102 Police Process
CJ110 Introduction to Corrections
EN110 First-Year Composition I
General Education Math

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3
3
3
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Fund, of Speech Communication 3
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CJ212
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Fund, of Speech Communication
Introduction to Fire Science
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3
3
3
3

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Abnormal Psychology
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4
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3
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3
3
3
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CJ197

4
14

CJ409
HE191

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Criminal Justice
Three-Year Degree
for a BS in CJ
following the
NRT Degree
Bachelor of Science
See Department of
Biology
Students with a particular interest in state and
federal laws enacted to protect our natural
resources and federal restrictions on the use of
our renewable resources should consider
obtaining both an associate’s degree in natural
resources technology (two years) and a bachelor
of science degree in criminal justice (three
additional years). The NRT degree will provide
the student with a good general background in
natural resources and the criminal justice degree
will allow the student to be fully qualified for
many different law enforcement opportunities.
Jobs for conservation law officers are limited,
but the above configuration of degrees prepares
a student to be highly competitive for openings
that do occur. Students selecting this course of
study should work closely with their advisor in
order to complete both degrees in the five-year
span. After completing the two-year NRT
associate’s degree, students would complete the
following sequence of courses. This plan
assumes MCOLES certification and 92 additional
hours following the NRT degree.

SPRING

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Third Year
CJ101
Intro, to Criminal Justice
CJ102 Police Process
CJ110 Introduction to Corrections
PS110 Intro, to American Government
and Politics
HU251 Humanities

4
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Fourth Year
CJ201
Firearms Training
CJ212 Loss Control
CJ243 Investigation
FS101 Introduction to Fire Science
PY101 Introduction to Psychology

1
3
3
3
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CJ319 Substantive Criminal Law*
CJ401 Senior Seminar
HE190 Prehospital Emergency Care
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CJ197 Physical Fitness for Public
Safety**
Elective

3
3
3

CJ206
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Criminology
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CJ402
PS 120
PY259
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CJ313

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CJ321
CJ409
CJ444
HE191

15

CJ197

4

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3

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3
3
4
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Criminal Justice
Loss Control
Emphasis
Bachelor of Science
General Education Requirements

FALL
First Year
CJ101 Introduction to Criminal Justice
CJ102 Police Process
CJ212 Loss Control
EN110 First-Year Composition I
General Education Math

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(25 credits)

Ma|or Requirements
(64 credits)
Intro, to Criminal Justice
3
CJ101
3
CJ102
Police Process
Introduction to Corrections
3
CJ110
CJ201
Firearms Training
1
Law Enforcement/Loss Control
CJ206
Internship
3
3
CJ212
Loss Control
Investigation
3
CJ243
CJ306
Security Systems
3
3
CJ319
Substantive Criminal Law
Ethical Issues in Public Safety
3
CJ321
CJ341
Fire Cause &amp; Arson Investigation 3
4
CJ345
Statistics
Senior Seminar
3
hrt CJ401
Xz CJ402
Criminal Justice Internship
3
Jr CJ409
Procedural Criminal Law
3
4
CJ444
Criminalistics
Introduction to Fire Science
3
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FS101
Hazardous Materials
3
CD FS111
Code Enforcement Inspection
FS301
and Fire Prevention
3
FS312
Hazardous Materials Management 4
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Industrial Fire Protection
3

SPRING
FS111
PS110
PS120
EN111
S0214

Hazardous Materials
Intro, to American Government
and Politics
Introduction to Legal Process
First-Year Composition 11
Criminology

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4
3
3

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16

Second
CJ110
CJ201
FS101
SD101
TC110
PY101

Year
Introduction to Corrections
Firearms Training
Introduction to Fire Science
Fund, of Speech Communication
Industrial Safety
Introduction to Psychology

3

CJ206

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3
3
2

CS101
PY259
HU251

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Third Year
S0103 Cultural Diversity
Humanities Elective
Natural Science Elective
CJ243 Investigation
CJ319 Substantive Criminal Law

3
4
4
3

17

Law Enforcement/Loss
Control Internship
Intro, to Microcomputer Appl.
Abnormal Psychology
Humanities

Natural Science Elective

3
3
3
4

_4
17

FS301
CJ306
CJ341
FS321
CJ345

Code Enforcement Inspection &amp;
Fire Prevention
Security Systems
Fire Cause &amp; Arson Investigation
Industrial Fire Protection
Statistics &amp; Design for Public
Safety

3
3
3
3

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16

Fourth Year
CJ401
Senior Seminar
FS312
Hazardous Materials Management
MN365 Human Resource Management
Electives

3
4
3

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CJ402
CJ409
CJ444
MN451
CJ321

Criminal Justice Internship
Procedural Criminal Law
Criminalistics
Labor Law
Ethical Issues in Public Safety

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(32 credits)
W CS101
Intro, to Microcomputer Applications 3
CD MN365 Human Resource Management
3
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4
and Politics
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3
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Introduction to Psychology
4
PY259
Abnormal Psychology
3
SO103
Cultural Diversity
3
S0214
Criminology
3
TC110
Industrial Safety
2
Canadian students may substitute CJ202 and
CJ406 for CJ319 and CJ409, and PS160 for
PS110.

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Criminal Justice
Public Safety
Emphasis
Bachelor of Science
General Education Requirements

(28 credits)
Support Courses
HE190
Prehospital Emergency Care &amp;
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4
Crisis Intervention I
HE191
Prehospital Emergency Care &amp;
4
Crisis Intervention II**
PS110
Intro, to American Government
4
and Politics
3
PS120
Intro, to Legal Processes
4
PY101
Introduction to Psychology
3
PY259
Abnormal Psychology
3
S0103
Cultural Diversity
S0214
3
Criminology

3
3
3
3

PS110

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(25 credits)

(54 credits)
Ma|or Requirements
CJ101
Intro, to Criminal Justice
3
CJ102
Police Process
3
CJ197
Physical Fitness for Public Safety
1
CJ201
Firearms Training
1
CJ206
Law Enforcement/Loss Control
3
Internship
CJ243
Investigation
3
CJ313
Crisis Intervention and Deviant
3
Behavior**
CJ319
Substantive Criminal Law**
3
CJ321
Ethical Issues in Public Safety
3
CJ345
Statistics &amp; Design for Public
4
Safety
CJ401
Criminal Justice Senior Seminar
or
3
FS401
Fire Science Senior Seminar
CJ402
CJ Internship
3
or
FS403
Fire Science Internship
CJ409
3
Procedural Criminal Law**
4
CJ444
Criminalistics
3
FS101
Introduction to Fire Science
3
FS111
Hazardous Materials
FS204
Fire Protection Hydraulics
3
and Pumps
FS205
Fire Protection Systems
3
&amp; Equipment
FS211
3
Tactics &amp; Strategy

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First Year
CJ101
Intro, to Criminal Justice
CJ102 Police Process
EN110 First-Year Composition I
FS101
Introduction to Fire Science
General Education Math

FS111

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CJ206

Second Year
CJ201
Firearms Training
CJ243 Investigation
FS204 Fire Protection Hydraulics
and Pumps
PY101 Introduction to Psychology
SD101 Fund, of Speech Communication
Elective
Third Year
Humanities Elective
Natural Science Elective
S0103 Cultural Diversity
Electives

PS120
EN111

FS205
3
4

FS211
PY259
HU251

S0214
CJ402
FS403
CJ345

Intro, to American Government
and Politics
Intro, to Legal Process
First-Year Composition II
Natural Science Electives
Hazardous Materials

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Control Internship
Fire Protection Systems
Equipment
Tactics &amp; Strategy
Abnormal Psychology
Humanities

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Criminal Justice Internship
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Statistics &amp; Design for Public Safety 4
Electives
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Fourth Year
CJ319 Substantive Criminal Law’
CJ197 Physical Fitness for Public
Safety**
CJ401
Criminal Justice Senior Seminar
or
FS401
Fire Science Senior Seminar
Electives
HE190 Pre-hospital Emergency Care
and Crisis Intervention I
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Criminalistics*
Physical Fitness for Public
Safety**
Procedural Criminal Law*
Prehospital Emergency Care
and Crisis Intervention II

* *MCOLES students only

Electives (16 credits)
* Repeated twice
* *MCOLES courses
FS197 and FS220 are required if firefighter
certification is desired.

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See School of Education, page 251.

Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science

Career Choices:
Pre-school Administrative position
Pre-school Teaching position

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Career Descriptions:

This four-year program leads to a
bachelor of arts or bachelor of
science degree in early childhood
education. It is for students
interested in working with young
children from birth to age eight.
Students are expected to acquire an
understanding of the developmen­
tal pattern of the young child in
such areas as cognition, emotion,
social interaction and physical
growth. This understanding will be
the basis for working with groups
of children and will culminate in a
practicum.

Graduates of this program nor­
mally seek administrative or
teaching positions with day care
centers (private, public, and
military base centers), head start
programs, and in non-certified
public and private school pro­
grams, and other facilities designed
for the care and development of
young children.

A total of 124 credits is required.

Pre-school Administrative Posi­
tion — acts as a center's director or
assistant director.
Pre-school Teaching Position —
acts as lead teacher, assistant
teacher or Head Start teacher.

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Early Childhood
Education
Bachelor of Science
or Bachelor of Arts
Departmental Requirements
ED101
Foundations of Early Childhood
Education
3
ED105
Child Guidance &amp; Welfare
3
ED110
Curriculum Development and
3
Teaching Practices
ED111
Infants &amp; Toddlers: Develop­
mental^ Appropriate Practices
3
ED260
Practicum I
4
ED261
Practicum II
4
ED270
Administration of Early Childhood
3
Programs
ED340
Practicum Ill-Field Experiences
4
ED420
Emergent Literacy
3
ED430
Directed Studies in Early Childhood
Education
4
Support Courses
AT212
Art for Elementary Teachers
BL105
Function of the Human Body
HE104
Nutrition for Early Childhood
HE181
First Aid
MU235
Music for Elementary Teachers
PY155
Lifespan Development
or
PY265
Child &amp; Adolescent Development
PY301
Exceptional Child &amp; Adolescent
S0113
Sociology of the American Family

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General Education Requirements
EN110
3
First-Year Composition I
EN111
First-Year Composition II
3
SD110
Fund, of Speech Communication
3
HU251
4
Humanities I
HU
Elective
3-4
NS
Elective
4
6-8
Social Science
3-4
Social Science Diversity
MA110 (or higher) Explorations in Mathematics
or
3
PL205
Logic

FALL
First Year
EN110 First-Year Composition I
BL105 Function of the Human Body
PY155 Lifespan Development
or
PY265 Child &amp; Adolescent Development
ED101 Foundation of Early Childhood
Education
ED110 Curriculum Development and
Teaching Practice

SPRING

3
4
3
3

EN111
S0113
HE104
HE181
ED111
ED105

First-Year Composition II
3
Sociology of the American Family
3
Nutrition for Early Childhood
3
First Aid
1
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Appropriate Practices
3
Child Guidance and Welfare
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Second Year
SD101 Fund, of Speech Communication
ED220 Early Childhood Literature
ED260 Practicum I
PY* or SO** Elective

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Administration of Early Childhood
Programs
Electives
ED261 Practicum II
General Education Math
PY* or SO**
ED270

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AT212 Art for Classroom Teachers
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Social Science Elective
Minor
ED340 Practicum III Field Experience

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6

MU235
ED430

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MA110

16

PL205
NS

Music for Elementary Teachers
Directed Studies in Early
Childhood Education
(or higher) Explorations in Math
or
Logic
Elective
Minor

3

3
4
17

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HU251 Humanities I
BA/BS Degree Requirement
ED420 Emergent Literacy
Minor

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Elective
Degree Requirement
Minor

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PY301 Exceptional Child &amp; Adolescent or PY228 Organizational Behavior
* * Choose one of the following:
S0225 Native Cultural of North America or S0103 Cultural Diversity

Approved Minor
(20-24)
BA Requirement - one year of foreign language
or
8
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science, social science or
mathematics not used for general
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Secondary Teaching
See School of Education, page 251,
for a list of all teaching option degrees.

Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Arts
Career Choices:
Elementary Teacher
Secondary Teacher
School Administrator
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School Counselor
Educational Consultant or Trainer

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enthusiasm and intellectual
curiosity?
have proficiency in spoken
and written communication,
reading, mathematics,
science and liberal arts?

Program Description:

Career Descriptions:

The program is highlighted by indepth study in a subject major (or
dual minors for some elementary
candidates), extended teaching
communities of diverse learners
and scholarly inquiry. Students
earn a bachelor's degree and then
to become certified, participate in a
one-year teaching internship with
accompanying graduate course
work.

Elementary or Secondary Teacher
— completion of fifth-year intern­
ship and graduate course work
qualifies students for elementary or
secondary teacher certification in
Michigan and Ontario, as well as
reciprocity with many other states
in the U.S.

While working toward completion
of a major, students take the first
two teacher education courses and
then apply for formal admission to
the program during their sopho­
more year.
Details of current teaching certifi­
cates, program requirements,
policies and procedures are
available via the University
website.
You will find majors and minors
which are acceptable as teaching
options in the Minors section of
this catalog.

School Administrator or School
Counselor — a valid teaching
certificate and teaching experience
are recommended prerequisites to
becoming either a school adminis­
trator or counselor. Further course
work and separate certification are
also required.
Educational Consultant or Trainer
— trains personnel in industry on
new procedures and/or equipment
as needed. Also develops curricu­
lum for textbooks and/or special
programs for educational institu­
tions.

Program Completer
The Michigan Department of
Education identifies a "program
completer" as one who has accom­
plished both (a) all institutional
academic and other requirements
such as to establish eligibility for
recommendation for certification
and (b) taken/passed the mini­
mum number of state certification
tests for the field of teaching
desired.

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Education
Elementary Teaching
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science
Elementary Teaching
Elementary teachers need aca­
demic preparation to be able to
teach subjects in four areas:
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Language Arts
Mathematics
Natural Science
Social Science

Option I: a bachelor of arts or a
bachelor of science degree in a
major area.

2.

a.
b.
c.

Biology
Early Childhood Education
English Language and Litera­
ture
d. History
e. Mathematics
f. Psychology
g. Sociology
h. Social Studies
i. Political Science
Option II: A bachelor of science
degree in elementary education.

There are two options for comple­
tion of course work in these four
areas. With each, teachers are
certified to teach kindergarten
through eighth grade, all subjects,
in self-contained rooms. Also, they
are permitted to teach their aca­
demic major and/or minor(s) in
grades six through eight.

1.

Major: See requirements in this
catalog for each teaching option
major

One academic major from the
list below
All the courses in the three
remaining sections of the
planned program not related to
the student's major

3.

Child and Adolescent Develop­
ment (PY 265) (TE 150 meets
prerequisite)

4.

Two academic minors

2.

Students take all of the courses
in the remaining two or three
of the following planned
program areas not covered by
their major or two minors.
a.
b.
c.
d.

3.

Prior to August of the intern­
ship year students must receive
a passing score on the Michi­
gan Test for Teacher Certifica­
tion-Elementary Education. A
copy of the test results must be
filed with the School of Educa­
tion before the internship
begins.

Child and Adolescent Psychol­
ogy (PY 265) (TE 150 meets
prerequisite)
Teacher education professional
component

5.

General education require­
ments not met through
planned program

6.

Prior to August of the intern­
ship year the Michigan Test for
Teacher Certification Elemen­
tary Education Test and any
subject area tests need to be
satisfactorily completed. A
copy of the test results must be
filed with the School of Educa­
tion before the internship
begins.

General education require­
ments not met through the
planned program

6.

Language Arts
Mathematics
Natural Science
Social Science

4.

Teacher educational profes­
sional component

5.

1.

Minors: See requirements in this
catalog for each minor
a.

Anishinaabemowin/Ojibwe
Language and Literature
b. Communication
c. Computer
d. Early Childhood Education
e. Economics

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English
French Language and Literature
Geography
Group Science
History
Mathematics
Political Science
Psychology
Social Studies
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature

Planned Program for Elementary
Teachers
Depending upon which option is
selected, students take all of the
courses in two or three of the
following planned program areas
not covered by their major or two
minors.
Language Arts:
EN110
First*Year Composition I
EN111
First-Year Composition II
EN180
Introduction to Literary Studies
EN235
Survey of Native Literature
of North America
or
EN236
Literature and Culture
EN335
Children’s Literature in the
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MA103
Number Systems &amp; Problem Solving 4
4
MA104
Geometry &amp; Measurement
and
3
MA110
Exploration in Mathematics
or
MA111
College Algebra
3
and a statistics course from
BA, MA, PY or SO
6-7
Natural Sciences:
NS110
Chemistry in Society
Conceptual Physics
NS101
BL107
Field Biology
Introduction to Geology
NS102
Social Science:
HS101
World Civilization I
and
HS102
World Civilization II
or
HS131
United States History I
and
HS132
United States History II
GG201
World Regional Geography
PS110
American Government
PS160
Canadian Government
(Canadian Students)
All Students:
PY265
Child and Adolescent Psychology
CSf 01
Intro, to Microcomputer Applications
(or its equivalent)
TE330
Reading in the Elementary
Classroom

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Education
Secondary Teaching
Bachelor of Art s
Bachelor of Science
Secondary Teaching:
Secondary teachers are certified to
teach in their academic major and
minor(s) in grades 7 through 12.
This program leads to a bachelor of
arts or a bachelor of science degree
in the student's major area.
Certifications available in the
following teaching option majors:
See requirements in this catalog.
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b. Business Administration Business Education
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e. English Language &amp; Literature
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m. Social Studies (group)
n. Sociology
Students can also complete any of
the following teaching option
minors and be certified to teach in
these areas. See requirements in
this catalog.
a.

Anishinaabemowin/Ojibwe
Language and Literature
b. Accounting (Business Educa­
tion students only)
c. Biology
d. Chemistry
e. Communications
f. Computer Science
e. Economics
f. English
g. Distributive Education (Busi­
ness Education students only)
h. Economics
i. English

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French Language and Literature
Geology/Earth Science
History
Mathematics
Political Science
Psychology (not Ontario)
Secretarial Science (Business
Education students only)
q. Social Studies
r. Sociology
s. Spanish Language and Litera­
ture
General Programs for Secondary
Teachers
1.

One academic major from the
above list (see individual
school requirements)

2.

One academic minor from
above list (see individual
school requirements)

3.

Teacher education professional
component

4.

General education require­
ments not met through major
and minor

5.

Introduction to Microcomputer
Applications (CS101) or its
equivalent

6.

Prior to August of the intern­
ship year, students must
receive a passing score on the
Michigan Test for Teacher
Certification in their subject
areas. A copy of the test results
must be filed with the School
of Education before the intern­
ship begins.

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�Electrical Engineering
See College of Engineering
and Mathematics, page 268.

Program Description:

Career Description:

The electrical engineering pro­
gram, which is accredited by ABET,
combines topics from science, math
and engineering in order to study
and develop solutions to electrical
and computer problems. The
program contains a strong labora­
tory emphasis with plenty of
opportunities to work on real
electrical systems. Some of the
program highlights are:

Once you graduate from LSSU, you
will have many electrical engineer­
ing career choices. Typical gradu­
ates have obtained engineering
positions in electrical systems
design, microcontroller systems
design, robotics, automation,
product or process development,
research and development, appli­
cations, maintenance, or sales.

•

•

•

The teaching emphasis is on
preparing you to solve realworld problems.
You have three choices for
fulfillment of your senior year
experience. You may pursue
opportunities in cooperative
education, industry-based
projects or research projects.
You will study assembly
language, circuit design,
microcontroller hardware and
software, digital electronics,
and networks.

•

Options in:

Digital Systems
Robotics and
Automation
Electrical/Mechanical

Career Choices:
Design Engineer

Opportunities are available as part
of this program for students who
are qualified. A certificate that
documents this practical training is
available.

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Sales Engineering

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The program provides an
excellent mix of theory and
practical laboratory experiences.

Your Degree Options — You may
choose to follow one of the follow­
ing degree options while studying
electrical engineering at LSSU.
They are digital systems, robotics and
automation, or electrical/mechanical.
The digital systems option will give
you additional knowledge in
digital design, digital signal
processing and microcontroller
systems. The robotics and automation
option provides you with a strong
background in robotics, machine
vision, sensors, communications
and automation. If you plan to
pursue graduate study, then the
broader electrical/mechanical option
is designed for you.

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Engineering courses begin in
your freshman year.

•

Cooperative
Education:

Bachelor of Science

Student Profile:
Do you ...
like problem solving?
like applying theories
in laboratories?

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Electrical Engineering
Bachelor of Science
Departmental Requirements

(103 Credits)

Mathematics
EG345
Probability and Mathematical
Statistics
MA143 Calculus for Engineering I
MA144 Calculus for Engineering II
MA243 Calculus and Linear Algebra
for Engineering
MA310 Differential Equations
Sciences
CH115
General Chemistry I
PH231
Applied Physics for Engineers
and Scientists I
PH232 Applied Physics for Engineers
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EE105
Fabrication Fundamentals
Digital Fundamentals
EE125
Circuits and Machines
EE210
Microcontroller Fundamentals
EE250
EE310
Network Analysis I
EE315
Network Analysis II
Electro-Mechanical Systems
EE330
EE345
Fundamentals of Engineering
Electromagnetics
EE370
Electronic Devices
EE375
Electronic Circuits
EG101
Introduction to Engineering
EG 140
Numerical Applications for
Engineers
EG265
“C” Programming
EG340
Advanced Numerical Applications
for Engineers
EG346
Probability and Statistics Lab
for Engineers
EG491
Engineering Design Project I
EG495
Engineering Design Project II
EM220
Statics
RS460
Control Systems

SPRING
EE105
EE125
EG140

Fabrication Fundamentals
Digital Fundamentals
Numerical Applications for
Engineers
EN111 First-Year Composition II
MA144 Calculus for Engineering II
SD101 Fund, of Speech Communication

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4
4
4
3
5

EG265
EG345
EG346

4
4
4

EM220
4

16

PH232

5
4
4

EE315
EE345

1

EE375

4

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4
4
4
5
3
4
3
4
4
2

Third Year
EE310 Network Analysis
EE330 Electro-Mechanical Systems
EE370 Electronic Devices
EG340 Advanced Numerical Applications
for Engineers
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Network Analysis II
Fundamentals of Engineering
Electromagnetics
Electronic Circuits
Engineering Option Elective

Fourth Year
EG491 Engineering Design Project I
Engineering Option Elective
Focused Engineering Elective
RS460 Control Systems

EG495

3
4
4
4

HU251

Engineering Design Project II
Engineering Option Elective
Humanities I
Social Science Elective

15

3
1

General Education Requirements (25 Credits)
EN110
First-Year Composition I
3
3
EN111
First-Year Composition II
4
HU251
Humanities I
SD101
Fund, of Speech Communication
3
Social Science Diversity Elective
3
3
Humanities Elective
6
Social Science Electives

1
3
4

3
“C” Programming
Probability &amp; Mathematical Statistics 3
Probability and Statistics Lab
1
for Engineers
3
Statics
3
Humanities/Elective
Applied Physics for Engineers
and Scientists II
_4
17

17

1

1
3
3
3
4

1
4

16
Second Year
EE210 Circuits and Machines
EE250 Microcontroller Fundamentals
MA243 Calculus and Linear Algebra
for Engineering
PH231 Applied Physics for Engineers
and Scientists I

4

Focused Engineering Elective (select one of the
following):
EE441
Applied Engineering
Electromagnetics
4
EE470
Applications of Analog Integrated
Circuits
4
RS461
Design of Control Systems
4

Total Credits:

FALL
First Year
CH115 General Chemistry
EG101 Introduction to Engineering
EN110 First-Year Composition I
MA143 Calculus for Engineering I
Social Science Elective

Select one of the three options listed below to
complete the electrical engineering degree:
Digital Systems Option
EE355
Microcontroller Systems
EE420
Digital Design
EE425
Digital Signal Processing
Robotics and Automation Option
RS385
Robotics Engineering
RS430
Systems Integration &amp;
Machine Vision
RS435
Automated Manufacturing
Systems
Electrical/Mechanical Option
EM225
Strength of Materials
EM320
Dynamics (required)
ME355
Thermal and Fluids Engineering I

4
4
3
3
4
4
3
4
5

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�Engineering Management
See College of Engineering
and Mathematics, page 268.

Program Description:

Career Description:

The Engineering Management
program is designed for students
who already have a technical
associate's degree to complete a
management-oriented bachelor's
degree in two additional years.
The program will expand your
technical education in robotics and
automation. It will also provide
you with valuable business skills
that could qualify you for advance­
ment in industry.

Bachelor of Science

Once you graduate from LSSU, you
will be prepared for many middleto upper-management positions
within your technical field.

Technical associate's degree
transfer credits are accepted for a
wide range of technical programs.
Technical courses provide a focus
in modern robotics and automated
manufacturing methods.

130-Hour Program

Career Choices:
Engineering Supervisor
Operations Manager
Production Manager

Program Focus — Engineering
management combines technical
and business classes. Typical
business classes include account­
ing, finance and management. The
technical classes have a manufac­
turing flavor. Typical technical
classes include calculus, robotics
technology, advanced quality
methods, programmable logic
controllers and automated manu­
facturing systems.

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School of Business &amp; Economics (28-29 Credits)
4
AC132
Principles of Accounting I
4
AC 133
Principles of Accounting II
4
AC332
Cost Accounting
3
Elective**
BA
4
EC302
Managerial Economics
3
FN245
Principles of Finance
or
4
FN341
Managerial Finance
3
MN360
Principles of Management
MN471
Production Management
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(24-25 Credits)
Technology
3
EG310
Advanced Quality Engineering
4
MA143
Calculus for Engineering I
MA207 Principles of Statistical Methods
3
MA208
Statistical Applications for
Quality Control
1
MT225 Statics &amp; Strength of Materials
3
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or
Programmable Logic Controllers
(off campus)
Robotics Technology
Intro, to Robotics Programming
Control Systems and Automation
Automation and Simulation Lab
Technical Elective*

FALL
Third Year
AC 132 Principles of Accounting I
RS280 Robotics Technology
RS282 Intro, to Robotics Programming
MN360 Principles of Management
MA143 Calculus for Engineering I
Humanities Elective

SPRING
4
2
1
3
4

3A

18-19

AC133
MT225

Principles of Accounting II
Statics &amp; Strength of Materials
or
ET110 Applied Electricity
BA
Elective
MA207 Principles of Statistical Methods
Technical Elective

3-4
3
3

_4

17-18

Fourth Year
AC332 Cost Accounting
EG310 Advanced Quality Engineering
FN245 Principles of Finance
or
FN341 Managerial Finance
RS480 Control Systems and Automation
RS482 Automation and Simulation Lab
MA208 Statistics Applications for
Quality Control

4
4
3-4
3
1

BA308 Managing Cultural Differences
RS365 Programmable Logic Controllers
or
RS366 Programmable Logic Controllers
EC302 Managerial Economics
MN471 Production Management
HU251 Humanities I

3
3
4
3

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4
3
2

1
3
1
4

General Education*
(14 Credits)
Humanities
7-8
4
Natural Science Elective
BA308
Managing Cultural Differences
3
Students must satisfy all University general
education requirements.
*Elective must be approved by the chairA
**BA Elective (choose from):
AC333
Cost Accounting I
BA403
Business, Government &amp; Society
MK387
Advertising Theory &amp; Practice
MN451
Labor Law
Management Simulation
MN461
MN464
Organizational Behavior
MN469
Collective Bargaining

4

4
3
3
4
3
3
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�English Language and Literature
See College of Arts, Letters
and Social Sciences, page 246.

Program Description:

Career Descriptions:

Featuring small classes, lots of
reading, many opportunities for
writing and research, and supervi­
sion by faculty who know their
students, the English programs
emphasize the humane letters and
language study

A sound liberal arts education is a
satisfactory and sought-after
preparation for many vocational
and professional areas: communi­
cation, industry, government and
teaching.

Every year, the English Depart­
ment holds the Osborn Poetry
Contest and the Fiction Short Story
Contest. Submissions are due at the
beginning of February, with the
winners announced in March.

Editor — develops original fiction
and nonfiction for books, maga­
zines and trade journals, newspa­
pers, technical reports, company
newsletters, radio and television
broadcasts, movies and advertise­
ments.
Technical Writer — puts scientific
and technical information into
readily understandable language.
Prepares operating and mainte­
nance manuals, catalogs, parts lists,
assembly instructions, sales
promotion materials and project
proposals. Plans and edits techni­
cal reports and oversees prepara­
tion of illustrations, photographs,
diagrams and charts.
Public Relations Director —
handles media, community,
consumer and government rela­
tions; political campaigns; interestgroup representation; conflict
mediation; or employee and
investor relations.
Elementary or Secondary
Teacher — teaches subject matter
relevant to the English language
and literature to diverse learners,
grades K-12.

Bachelor of Arts
Elementary Teaching
Certification, BA
Secondary Teaching
Certification, BA

Career Choices:
Editor
Technical Writer
Public Relations Director
Elementary or Secondary Teacher
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English Language and
Literature
Bachelor of Arts
Requirements: Students must complete, in
addition to the general education requirements,
two years of foreign language, the courses
specified below (or their equivalents) plus
sufficient additional hours of free electives to
make up a required total of 124 hours. Majors in
English must complete one minor in an area to
be approved by the chair of the department.
Required
EN180
EN231
EN232
EN233
EN234
EN310
EN420
EN421
EN490

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Introduction to Literary Studies
American Literature I
American Literature II
English Literature I
English Literature II
Advanced Writing
History of the English Language
History of Literary Criticism
Senior Thesis
Second-Year Foreign Language

One course must be selected from:
EN235
Survey of Native Literature
of North America
EN236
Literature and Culture
EN340
Genre Studies
HU255
World Mythology
HU256
Introduction to Film: Images
of our Culture
HU261
World Literature I
HU262
World Literature II
SD309
Speech and Drama Productions
SD333
Studies in the Drama: the Genre
and Theater in Context

3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
8

3
3
3
4
3
3
3
3

FALL
First Year
EN110 First-Year Composition I
First-Year Foreign Language
General Education
General Education or Minor
General Education or Minor

SPRING
3
4
3
3-4

EN111
EN180
SD101

3A

First-Year Composition II
Intro, to Literary Studies
Fund, of Speech Communication
First-Year Foreign Language
General Education or Minor

16-17
Second Year
EN231 American Literature I
EN233 English Literature I
Second-Year Foreign Language
General Education or Minor
General Education or Minor
Third Year
EN
Genre/Diversity
or
Elective
EN421 History of Literary Criticism
or
EN
Period
General Education or Minor
General Education or Minor
General Education or Minor
Fourth Year
EN490 Senior Thesis
EN
Period
or
EN421 History of Literary Criticism
General Education or Minor
General Education or Minor
General Education or Minor

3
3
4
3
_2
16

3
3-4
3-4
3A
15-17
3

EN232
EN234

American Literature II
English Literature II
Second-Year Foreign Language
General Education or Minor
General Education or Minor

Genre/Diversity
or
Elective
Advanced Writing
History of the English Language
or
Period
General Education or Minor
General Education or Minor

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EN310
EN420
EN

EN
EN420
EN

2A

Period
History of the English Language
or
Period
General Education or Minor
General Education or Minor
General Education or Minor

15-17
3

One course must be selected from:
EN401
Medieval Literature
EN402
Renaissance Literature
Restoration Literature
EN403

3
3
3

One course must be selected from:
EN405
Romantic Literature
EN406
Nineteenth Century Literature
EN407
Twentieth Century Literature

3
3
3

One additional course must selected from
EN401, 402, 403, 405, 406, 407
One course must be selected from:
Creative Writing
Basic Grammar
Technical Writing
Responding to Writing
The Children’s Literary Tradition
Topics in Literature and
Composition
EN450
Directed Independent Study
SD307
Classical/Contemporary Rhetoric

EN221
EN222
EN306
EN320
EN410
EN433

3
3
4
3
3-4
16-17

3
3
3
3-4

JH

15-17

3
3-4
3-4

3A

16-17

EN

3

3
3
3
4

3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3

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�English Language and Literature
English Language and
Literature —
Elementary Teaching
Certification
Bachelor of Arts

1. The courses specified below or their
equivalents:
2. The planned program for elementary teachers,
excluding the English section; and
3. 25 credits in teacher education courses
TE150, 250, 301,330, 410, 411,420, 421 and
422.
Students earn a bachelor’s degree, and then
participate in a fifth-year teaching internship with
accompanying graduate course work in order to
become certified to teach.

One course must be selected from:
EN235
Survey of Native Literature
of North America
EN236
Literature and Culture
EN340
Genre Studies
HU255
World Mythology
HU256
Introduction to Film: Images
of our Culture
HU261
World Literature I
HU262
World Literature II
SD309
Speech and Drama Productions
SD333
Studies in the Drama: the Genre
and Theater in Context

3
3
3
3
8

3
3
3
4
3
3
3
3

EN111
EN180
CS101

First-Year Composition II
Introduction to Literary Studies
First-Year Foreign Language
Intro, to Microcomputer Appl.
Planned Program - Math

3
3
4
3
_2i4
16-17

EN232
EN234
TE330

American Literature I
3
3
English Literature II
Reading in the Elementary
Classroom
3
Second-Year Foreign Language
4
Planned Program - Social Science _4
17

EN310
EN222

Advanced Writing
3
English Grammar
3
Planned Program - Math
3-4
Child and Adolescent Development 3
4
World Regional Geography
16-17

Summer
HU251 Humanities I
Third Year
EN221 Creative Writing
EN335 Children’s Literature in the Classroom3
TE301
Students and the Contexts of
4
Learning
3-4
Planned Program - Math
4
Planned Program - Science

PY265
GG201

17-18

3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3

SPRING

17

Second Year
3
EN231 American Literature I
3
EN233 English Literature I
3
TE250 Student Diversity and Schools
Second-Year Foreign Language
4
Planned Program - Social Science _A

Requirements: In addition to general education
requirements, students must complete:

Required Courses
Introduction to Literary Studies
EN180
EN221
Creative Writing
EN222
English Grammar
EN231
American Literature I
EN232
American Literature II
English Literature I
EN233
EN234
English Literature II
EN310 Advanced Writing
EN335
Children’s Literature in the
Classroom
EN410
The Children’s Literary Tradition
EN421
History of Literary Criticism
EN490
Senior Thesis
Second-Year Foreign Language

FALL
First Year
EN110 First-Year Composition I
3
First-Year Foreign Language
4
SD101 Fund, of Speech Communication
3
TE150 Reflections on Learning &amp; Teaching 3
Planned Program - Science
_4

Planned Program - Social Science

4

Fourth Year
3
EN490 Senior Thesis
3
EN421 History of Literary Criticism
TE410 Corrective Reading in the Classroom 3
TE411
Elementary Language Arts and
Methods Across the Curriculum
3
Planned Program - Science
_4
16

EN410
EN
TE420
TE421
TE422

4

Children’s Literature in the Classroom3
3
Genre/Diversity
Math Methods for Elementary
2
Teachers
Science Methods for Elementary
2
Teachers
Social Studies Methods for
2
Elementary Teachers
Humanities General Education
_4
16

Graduate with bachelor's degree
Fifth Year
TE491
Internship in Teaching Diverse
Learners I
TE601
Professional Roles &amp; Teaching
Practice I
TE602 Reflection and Inquiry in Teaching
Practice I

TE492
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Professional Roles and Teaching
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Reflection and Inquiry in Teaching
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EN110 First-Year Composition I
First-Year Foreign Language
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or
General Education
General Education or Minor
General Education or Minor

3
4

EN111
EN180
SD101

3
TE150
3

3
3
3
4

First-Year Composition 11
Introduction to Literary Studies
Fund, of Speech Communication
First-Year Foreign Language
Reflections on Learning*
or
General Education

3
16

16-17
Requirements: In addition to general education
requirements, students must complete:

Second Year
EN231 American Literature I
EN233 English Literature I
Second-Year Foreign Language
TE250 Student Diversity and Schools
or
General Education or Minor
General Education or Minor

1. The courses specified below or their
equivalents;
2. A minor approved for teacher certification;
and
3. 22 credits in teacher education courses
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EN236
Literature and Culture
Genre Studies
EN340
HU255 World Mythology
HU256 Introduction to Film: Images
of our Culture
HU261
World Literature I
HU262 World Literature II
SD309 Speech and Drama Productions
SD333 Studies in the Drama: the Genre
and Theater in Context

EN232
EN234
TE250

3

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3
3
3
1
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
8

Third Year
EN
Period
EN320 Responding to Writing
EN
Genre/Diversity
or
General Education or Minor
General Education or Minor

3
3
3
3-4
3-4
15-17

3

One course must be selected from:
EN401
Medieval Literature
EN402
Renaissance Literature
EN403
Restoration Literature

EN
EN310
EN410
EN
TE301

Genre/Diversity
or
General Education
Advanced Writing
The Children’s Literary Tradition
or
Period
Students and the Contexts of
Learning
General Education or Minor

3
3
3
3
3-4
15-16

EN410

3
3
3
3-4

EN
EN420
TE431
TE441

The Children’s Literary Tradition
or
Period
History of the English Language
The Secondary Learner
Content Area Methods for
Secondary Teachers
General Education or Minor

Graduate with bachelor’s degree
Fifth Year
TE491
Internship in Teaching Diverse
Learners I
TE601
Professional Roles &amp; Teaching
Practice I
TE602 Reflection and Inquiry in Teaching
Practice I

TE492

6
TE603

3
TE604

_2

Internship in Teaching Diverse
Learners II
Professional Roles and Teaching
Practice II
Reflection and Inquiry in Teaching
Practice II

12

3
3
3

One course must be selected from:
EN405
Romantic Literature
EN406
Nineteenth Century Literature
EN407
Twentieth Century Literature

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16-17

3

3
3
3
3

3

3A

15-17
Fourth Year
EN490 Senior Seminar
EN421 History of Literary Criticism
TE430 General Methods for Secondary
Teachers
TE440 Reading in the Content Area
General Education or Minor

3
3
4

3
3
4

American Literature II
English Literature II
Second-Year Foreign Language
Student Diversity and Schools*
or
General Education or Minor
General Education or Minor

16

Students earn a bachelor’s degree and then
participate in a fifth-year teaching internship with
accompanying graduate course work in order to
become certified to teach.

Required Courses
Introduction to Literary Studies
EN180
EN231
American Literature I
EN232 American Literature II
EN233 English Literature I
EN234
English Literature II
EN310 Advanced Writing
Responding to Writing
EN320
EN410 The Children's Literary Tradition
History of the English Language
EN420

3
3
4

3
3
3

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Sec College of Natural
and Health Sciences, page 281.

Program Description:

Career Descriptions:

Environmental chemists seek to
understand and address environ­
mental problems within the context
of chemical systems. While
environmental chemistry is truly
an interdisciplinary field, the
particular emphasis on examining
natural systems through chemistry
and chemical analysis focuses the
graduate more firmly within the
physical sciences. Key features of
this program include course work
on environmental impact assess­
ment, air and water chemistry. By
seeking solutions for such chemi­
cally based environmental prob­
lems as water pollution, hazardous
wastes, and acid rain, environmen­
tal chemists help ensure a safe,
healthful environment for all living
things.

Environmental Chemist — collects
and analyzes samples; develops
remediation programs, changing
production processes to reduce
environmental impact; advises on
safety and emergency response.
Environmental Field Technician
— responsible for groundwater
sampling, soil sampling and other
field efforts.
Field Chemist — supervises field
technicians; packages chemicals for
transportation and disposal; loads
and unloads supply trucks. Cus­
tomer relation skills are essential.
Physical Science Technician —
performs technical procedures
related to chemical analyses of
plant and animal tissues, soils,
sediments and waters for environ­
mental contaminants, including
sample receipt, storage, homogeni­
zation, extraction, cleanup, diges­
tion analysis, and reporting.
Physical or Biological Scientist
(Research) — assists policy devel­
opment/ coordination with other
bureaus/government agencies;
coordinates research activities and
development of solutions to
extremely complex, obscure and
critical problems.
Laboratory Chemist — has knowl­
edge of EPA methods for volatile,
semi-volatile analysis and metals;
instrument proficiency, with
instrument troubleshooting a plus;
good organizational skills, atten­
tion to detail, and a will to succeed.

Bachelor of Science
Environmental
Chemistry

Career Choices:
Environmental Chemist
Environmental Field Technician
Field Chemist
Environmental Specialist
Physical Science Technician
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skills in planning, organization and
problem solving?
ability to communicate effectively
in writing?
ability to effectively organize and
present information verbally?
ability to communicate and work
with a broad array of people?

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First Year
CH115 Genera! Chemistry I
BL109 General Biology
MA151 Calculus!
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Biology
BL109
BL110
BL111
BL204
BL337

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General Biology
General Zoology
General Botany
General Microbiology
General Ecology

(15 credits)
4
2
2
4
3

Chemistry
(44 credits)
General Chemistry I
5
CH115
4
cm 16 General Chemistry II
4
Organic Chemistry I
CH225
4
CH226
Organic Chemistry II
4
CH231
Quantitative Analysis
4
CH332
Instrumental Analysis
CH341
Environmental Chemistry I:
Water and Water Pollution Control 4
Environmental Chemistry II:
CH342
4
Air and Solid Wastes
CH451
Introductory Biochemistry
4
Introductory Toxicology
3
CH453
4
Physical Chemistry
CH361
Environmental Science
(15 credits)
EV311
Environmental Law
3
EV313
Solid &amp; Hazardous Waste
3
Junior Seminar
EV395
1
EV425
Environmental Systems Analysis
3
2
EV499
Senior Thesis
NS103
Environmental Science
3

BL110
BL111
CH116
EN111
MA152

General Zoology
General Botany
General Chemistry II
First-Year Composition II
Calculus II

2
2
4
3

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15

Second
CH225
PH221
CH231
NS103

Year
Organic Chemistry I
Elements of Physics I
Quantitative Analysis
Environmental Science

4
4
4

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CH226
PH222
CH332
SD101

Organic Chemistry II
Elements of Physics II
Instrumental Analysis
Fund, of Speech Communication

4
4
4
_2
15

EV425
EV395
HU251
EV313

Environmental Systems Analysis
Junior Seminar
Humanities
Solid &amp; Hazardous Waste*
Social Science Elective

3

15

Third Year
3
BA211 Business Statistics
EV341 Environmental Chemistry I:
Water and Water Pollution Control 4
Directed Elective
Social Science Elective
BL204 General Microbiology
Fourth Year
BL337 General Ecology
CH451 Introductory Biochemistry
CH342 Environmental Chemistry II:
Air and Solid Wastes
CH361 Physical Chemistry
Soc. Sci. Diversity Elective

1
4
3

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14

EV499
CH453
EV311

Senior Thesis
Introduction to Toxicology
Environmental Law
Humanities Elective
Directed Elective

*Offered in alternate years.

Other Departments
(25-27 credits)
BA211
Business Statistics
3
MA151
Calculus I
4
MA152
4
Calculus II
PH221
Elements of Physics I
4
4
PH222
Elements of Physics II
Directed Elective
3-4
Directed Elective
3-4
Directed Electives
(included above)
BL230
4
Introduction to Soils
BL345
Limnology
3
EV125
Geospatial Basics
1
EV126
Air Photo Interpretation
1
EV127
Global Positioning Systems
1
EV128
Geographic Information Systems 1
EV226
Geospatial Analysis I
1
EV227
Geospatial Analysis II
1
EV285
Epidemiology
3
3
EV325
Geospatial Analysis ill
Independent Study in
EV490
Environmental Science
3-4
FS312
Hazardous Material Management 4
Physical and Historical Geology I 4
GE121
Physical and Historical Geology II 4
GE122
GE311
Principles of Hydrology
3
GE312
Groundwater Hydrology
3
ID399
Internship in Environmental
Chemistry
3-4
Students are required to satisfy general
education requirements (natural science
requirements are met by above classes) and free
electives so that 124 semester credits are
earned.

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�Environmental Health
See College of Natural
and Health Sciences, page 281.

Program Description:

Career Descriptions:

The B.S. in environmental health is
offered in response to strong
student, state and local govern­
ment demand for an academic
program to prepare students for
careers in public health, environ­
mental health and related fields.
Graduates of this program will be
prepared to seek employment in
jobs with titles like public health
officer, environmental technician,
and scientist, as well as many
others. After working in the field
for a period of time, graduates may
sit for the Registered Sanitarian
(RS) examination and achieve state
certification, or for the Registered
Environmental Health Specialist
(REHS) examination and achieve
national certification.

Bachelor of Science

Public Health Officer — works
with local public health offices to
protect citizens and the environ­
ment; develops and implements
public health initiatives and
enforces existing environmental
regulations.

This program is similar to the
successful environmental science
degree, but includes many required
elements that are specifically
directed to public health. These
include courses in Geographic
Information Systems and Global
Positioning Systems, Hydrology
and Groundwater, Toxicology and
Epidemiology, Public Health Care
and Public Administration. Stu­
dents participate in an applied
research project in close collabora­
tion with faculty members to
address meaningful environmental
health problems. These projects,
through the excellent preparation
they provide our students, are
often cited as important factors in
successful job searches and entry
into graduate programs.

Environmental Technician —
responsible for groundwater
sampling, soil sampling and other
field-based efforts; develops
reports.
Registered Sanitarian — through
experience and expertise, you can
sit for professional certification,
which provides enhanced employ­
ment and advancement opportuni­
ties for individuals working within
public health venues.

Career Choices:
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speaking skills?

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�Environmental Health
Environmental Health
Bachelor of Science
(92 credits)
Degree Requirements
4
General Biology
BL109
2
General Zoology
BL110
2
General Botany
BL111
4
General Microbiology
BL204
4
Soils
BL230
3
Biometrics
BL280
3
Parasitology
BL422
5
CH115 General Chemistry I
4
CH116 General Chemistry II
4
CH225 Organic Chemistry
4
CH226 Organic Chemistry II
4
Quantitative Analysis
CH231
4
Environmental Chemistry: Water
CH341
4
Intro, to Biochemistry
CH451
3
CH453 Intro, to Toxicology
Geospatial Basics
1
EV125
1
EV126 Air Photo Interpretation
Global Positioning Systems
1
EV127
Geographic Information Systems 1
UJ EV226
Geospatial Analysis I
1
Geospatial Analysis II
1
P EV227
Princ. of Epidemiology
3
O EV285
3
Environmental Law
tJ4 EV311
3
Solid &amp; Hazardous Waste
rk EV313
Junior Seminar
EV395
1
Senior Thesis
2
O EV499
Princ. of Hydrology
3
fl GE311
Groundwater Hydrology
3
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3
Intro, to Health Care Concepts
HE210
Multicultural Approach to Health
J HE328
Care
3
(J ID399
Internship in Environmental Health 4
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Elements of Physics I
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First Year
CH115 General Chemistry I
BL109 General Biology
EV125 Geospatial Basics
EV126 Air Photo Interpretation
PS201 Intro, to Public Administration
EN110 First-Year Composition I

SPRING
5
4

1
1
3

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CH116
BL110
BL111
EN111
EV127
EV128
MA140

General Chemistry II
General Zoology
General Botany
First-Year Composition II
Global Positioning Systems
Geographic Information Systems
Precalculus Mathematics

4
2
2
3
1
1

_5
18

Second Year
CH225 Organic Chemistry
CH231 Quantitative Analysis
EV226 Geospatial Analysis I
EV227 Geospatial Analysis II
PH221 Elements of Physics I
BL204 General Microbiology

4
4
1
1
4

CH226
SD101
BA211

Approved Social Science
Organic Chemistry II
Fund, of Speech Communication
Business Statistics
Approved Humanities

3
4
3
3

^2
16

_4
18

Third Year
HE328 Multicultural Approach to Health

Care
CH451
BL422
HU251
EV285

Introduction to Biochemistry
Parasitology
Humanities I
Principles of Epidemiology

Summer
ID399
Internship in Environmental Health

3
4
3
4

_a
17

CH453
EV395
EV311
BL280

Introduction to Toxicology
Junior Seminar
Environmental Law
Electives
Biometrics

3
1
3
4
14

4

Fourth Year
BL230 Soils
4
EV341 Environmental Chemistry I:
Water and Water Pollution Control 4
3
HE210 Intro, to Health Care Concepts
GE311 Principles of Hydrology
_2
14

EV313
EV499
GE312

Solid and Hazardous Waste
Senior Thesis
Approved Social Science
Groundwater Hydrology

(11 credits)
Other Departments
MA140
PrecalculusMathematics
5
BA211
BusinessStatistics
3
PS201
Intro, to Public Administration
3
Other General Education
(25 credits)
EN110 First-Year Composition I
3
3
EN111
First-Year Composition II
Approved Social Science*
3
Approved Social Science*
3
Social Science Diversity*
3
4
HU251
Humanities I
3
Approved Humanities*
SD101
Fund, of Speech Communication
3
'Consult list for approved courses
A minimum of 124 credits must be earned for
graduation.

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See College of Natural
and Health Sciences, page 281.

Program Description:

Career Descriptions:

Environmental science is the study
of human interaction with the
environment. By seeking solutions
for such environmental problems
as water pollution, hazardous
wastes and acid rain, environmen­
tal scientists help ensure a safe,
healthful environment for all living
things.

Biological Science Technician —
surveys, maps, and documents a
variety of environmental factors
including wildlife/fishery popula­
tion assessment, aquatic and
terrestrial habitat condition.

The secondary teaching major,
environmental science/second ary
education, combines an interdisci­
plinary preparation in the natural
sciences and a strong concern and
background in environmental
issues and solutions, with a
student's interest in a career as a
secondary teacher at the junior or
senior high level. Students com­
plete the requirements for an
interdisciplinary group science
major, leading to teacher certifica­
tion which enables the student to
teach multiple science subjects to
grades 7-12. Contact the Teacher
Education Department for addi­
tional information.

Physical Science Technician —
performs the chemical analyses of
plant and animal tissues, soils,
sediments, and waters for environ­
mental contaminants, including
sample receipt, storage, homogeni­
zation, extraction, cleanup and
digestion analysis.
Physical or Biological Scientist
(Research) — coordinates neces­
sary research activities and the
development of solutions to
extremely complex, obscure and
critical problems.
Natural Resource Specialist —
develops, schedules, budgets and
implements planning activities
including field work, document
preparation, data analysis, public
involvement and appropriate
public legal notices.
Laboratory Chemist — has knowl­
edge of EPA methods for volatile
and semi-volatile analysis. A.A.S.
(Flame/Graphite a plus) and/or
I.C.P., instrument maintenance.
Environmental Field Technician—
responsible for groundwater
sampling, soil sampling, and other
field efforts.
Field Chemist — supervises field
technicians; packages chemicals for
transportation and disposal, loads
and unloads supply trucks; cus­
tomer relation skills are essential.
Science Teacher — responsible for
developing and implementing
science curriculum in grades 7-12;
daily classroom operations; devel­
ops professional relationships with
students, parents, district faculty
and staff.

Bachelor of Science
Environmental Science
Secondary Teaching
Degree

Career Choices:
Biological Science Technician
Physical Science Technician
Physical or Biological Scientist
Natural Resource Specialist
Pollution Control Specialist

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aptitude in natural sciences?
skills in planning, organization and
problem solving?
ability to communicate effectively
in writing?
ability to effectively organize and
present information verbally?
ability to communicate and work
with a broad array of people?
interest in a career as teacher and
mentor to students
grades 7-12?

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�Environmental Science
Environmental
Science
Bachelor of Science
(125 credits)

Total Credits
Biology
BL109
BL110
BL111
BL230
BL337
BL204
Chemistry
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CH116
CH225
CH226
CH231
CH332
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First Year
CH115 General Chemistry I
BL109 General Biology
MA140 Precalculus Mathematics
EN110 First-Year Composition I

General Biology
General Zoology
General Botany
Introduction to Soils
General Ecology
General Microbiology

(19 credits)
4
2
2
4
3
4

General Chemistry I
General Chemistry II
Organic Chemistry I
Organic Chemistry II
Quantitative Analysis
Instrumental Analysis

(25 credits)
5
4
4
4
4
4

(23 credits)
Environmental Science
3
Environmental Science
NS103
Environmental Law
3
EV311
3
Solid &amp; Hazardous Waste
EV313
Environmental Chemistry I: Water
4
EV341
Environmental Chemistry II: Air
4
CH342
Junior Seminar
1
EV395
2
Senior Thesis
EV499
Environmental Systems Analysis
3
EV425
Other Departments
(27 credits)
MA140 Precalculus Mathematics
5
MA112 Calculus for Business and Life
4
Sciences
or
4
MA143 Calculus for Engineering I
or
4
MA151
Calculus I
3
Business Statistics
BA211
4
PH221 Elements of Physics I*
4
PH222
Elements of Physics II*
Hydrology
3
GE311
4
Physical &amp; Historical Geology I
GE121

Year
Organic Chemistry I
Quantitative Analysis
Elements of Physics I
Social Science Elective
NS103 Environmental Science

SPRING
5
4
5

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Second
CH225
CH231
PH221

4
4
4
3

_a

BL110
BL111
CH116
EN111
MA143

General Zoology
General Botany
General Chemistry II
First-Year Composition II
Calculus for Engineering I

CH226
CH332
PH222
BA211
SD101

Organic Chemistry II
Instrumental Analysis
Elements of Physics II
Business Statistics
Fund, of Speech Communication

EV395
HU251
EV313

Junior Seminar
Humanities
Solid and Hazardous Waste*
Social Science Elective

EV499
EV425

Senior Thesis
Environmental Systems Analysis
Humanities Elective
Environmental Law*

18

Third Year
GE121 Physical &amp; Historical Geology I
EV341 Environmental Chemistry I: Water
and Water Pollution Control
Soc. Sci. Diversity
BL204 General Microbiology

4
4
3

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4
4
4
3
_2
18

1
4
3
4
12

15

Fourth Year
GE311 Hydrology
BL230 Introduction to Soil Science
BL337 General Ecology
Directed Elective
CH342 Environmental Chemistry II:
Air &amp; Solid Wastes

3
4
3
3

EV311

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*Offered in alternate years.
Students may substitute MA151 or MA112.
A A

Directed Electives (select one of the following minimum three credits)
CH353
Intro, to Toxicology
3
Geospatial Basics
EV125
1
Air Photo Interpretation
1
EV126
EV127
Global Positioning Systems
1
Geographic Information Systems
1
EV128
Geospatial Analysis I
EV226
1
EV227
Geospatial Analysis II
1
Epidemiology
3
EV285
EV325
Geospatial Analysis III
3
EV490
Independent Study: Environ. Sci.
3-4
FS312
Hazardous Materials Management
4
4
GE112
Physical Geology II
ID399
Intern, in Environmental Science
3-4
Other General Electives
(25-28 credits)
EN 110
First-Year Composition I
3
3
EN111
First-Year Composition II
Approved Social Science
6-8
HU251
Humanities I
4
3
Approved Humanities
SD101
Fund, of Speech Communication
3
Approved Soc. Sci. Diversity
3-4

A A

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*Students with adequate preparation in
mathematics are advised to take MA151-152 in
place of MA 140-143 and PH231-232 in place of
PH221-222. See advisor for details. Additionally,
a student is required to satisfy general education
requirements (natural science requirements are
met by above classes) and free electives so that
124 semester credits are earned.

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�Environmental Science
Environmental
Science
Secondary
Teaching Degree
Total Credits Required

(124-127 credits)

A. Integrated Science Option
(74 credits)
Endorsement: Dl, DA, DC, DH
BL109
4
General Biology
BL110
General Zoology
2
2
BL111
General Botany
BL204
4
General Microbiology
BL337
General Ecology
3
cm 15 General Chemistry I
5
4
CH116
General Chemistry II
CH220
Survey of Organic Chemistry
4
CH231
4
Quantitative Analysis
4
CH332
Instrumental Analysis
CH361
4
Physical Chemistry I
EV395
Junior Seminar
1
EV499
2
Senior Seminar
NS103
Intro, to Environmental Science
3
PH231
4
Elements of Physics I
PH232
4
Elements of Physics II
NS116
4
Oceanography
NS119
4
Astronomy
GE121
Physical and Historical Geology I 4
GE122
Physical and Historical Geology II 4
GG108
Physical Geography: Meteorology
4
and Climatology
Other
(11 credits)
MA143
Calculus for Engineering I
or
4
MA151
Calculus I
MA144
Calculus for Engineering II
or
4
MA152
Calculus II
BA211
3
Business Statistics
B. Environmental Science Option
Endorsements: DL, DA, DH
(67 credits)
BL105
4
Function of Human Body
BL109
4
General Biology
BL110
2
General Zoology
BL111
2
General Botany
BL204
Introduction to Microbiology
4
BL220
4
Genetics
BL240
Natural History of the Vertebrates 3
«
BL337
General Ecology
u
CH115
4
General Chemistry I
CH116
4
General Chemistry II
EV395
1
Junior Seminar
?
EV499
Senior Seminar
GE121
Physical and Historical Geology I 4
GE122
Physical and Historical Geology II 4
5
GE218
Structural Geology Tectonics
5
GE223
Mineralogy and Petrology
GG108
Physical Geography: Meteorology
4
and Climatology
4
NS116
Oceanography
4
NS119
Astronomy
Other
(12 credits)
BA211
3
Business Statistics
,
MA140
Precalculus Mathematics
5
MA112
Calculus for Business and Life Sci. 4
or
,
MA144
Calculus for Engineering II
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MA152
Calculus II

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FALL
First Year
BL109 General Biology
CH115 General Chemistry I
MA140 Precalculus Mathematics
or
MA143 Calculus for Engineering
or
MA151 Calculus I (as specified)
EN110 First-Year Composition I
Second Year
TE150 Reflections on Learning and Teaching
CH225 Organic Chemistry I
Social Science Elective
PH221 Elements of Physics I
CS101 Intro, to Microcomputer Applications

SPRING
4
5
5
4
4
3
17

3
4
3
4

2
General Zoology
2
General Botany
4
Calculus for Engineering I
or
MA112 Calc, for Business &amp; Life Sciences 4
or
MA144 Calc for Engineering II (as specified) 4
4
CH116 General Chemistry II
EN111 First-Year Composition II
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BL110
BL111
MA143

CH226
NS103
PH222
MA207
TE250

4
3
4
3

Organic Chemistry II
Environmental Science
Elements of Physics II
Statistics
Student Diversity and Schools

17
Third Year
CH231 Quantitative Analysis
GE111 Physical Geology I
BL337 General Ecology
HU 251 Humanities I

EV395
NS119
CH232
GE112
TE301

Junior Seminar
Astronomy
Instrumental Analysis
Physical Geology II
Learning Theory and Teaching
Practice

1
4
4
4

_4
17

Fourth Year
GE215 Historical Geology
Social Science Elective
EV341 Environmental Chemistry I: Water
and Water Pollution Control
or
CH342 Environmental Chemistry II: Air
and Solid Wastes
TE430 General Methods for Secondary
Teachers
TE440 Reading in the Content Area

4
3
4

EV311
EV313
EV499
TE431
TE443

3-4

Humanities Elective
Environmental Law
or
Solid &amp; Hazardous Waste
Senior Thesis
The Secondary Learner
Science Methods for Secondary
Teachers

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TE491
Internship in Teaching Diverse
Learners I
TE601
Professional Roles and Teaching
Practice I
TE602 Reflection and Inquiry in Teaching
Practice I

TE492
6
TE603
3
TE604

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Internship in Teaching Diverse
Learners II
Professional Roles and Teaching
Practice II
Reflection and Inquiry in Teaching
Practice II

3

_2
12

12

C. Physical Science Option
(67 credits)
Endorsements: DP, DC
5
General Chemistry I
CH115
4
General Chemistry II
CH116
4
Organic Chemistry I
CH225
4
Organic Chemistry II
CH226
4
Quantitative Analysis
CH231
4
Instrumental Analysis
CH332
4
Physical Chemistry I
CH361
4
Physical Chemistry II
CH362
4
Biochemistry I
CH451
1
Junior Seminar
EV395
2
Senior Seminar
EV499
3
Intro, to Environmental Science
NS103
4
Elements of Physics I
PH231
4
Elements of Physics II
PH232
4
Independent Study in Physics
PH290
1
Geospatial Basics
EV125
1
Air Photo Interpretation
EV126
1
Global Positioning Systems
EV127
Geographic Information Systems 1
EV128
1
Geospatial Analysis I
EV226

6

EV227

Geospatial Analysis II
1
Science Electives (EV, BL, CH or GE) 6

Other
MA143

(11 credits)
Calculus for Engineering I
or
4
Calculus I
Calculus for Engineering II
or
4
Calculus II
Business Statistics
3
Education
(25 credits)
First-Year Composition I
3
First-Year Composition II
3
Approved Social Science
9
Humanities I
4
Approved Humanities
3
Fund, of Speech Communication
3

MA151
MA144
MA152
BA211
General
EN110
EN111
HU251
SD101

Professional Education Core

(21 credits)

Free Electives as needed to reach
124-credit minimum
(0-3 credits)

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�Exercise Science
See College of Natural
and Health Sciences, page 281.

Bachelor of Science

Rehabilitation Specialist
Stress Test Technologist
Sport/Fitness Program Director
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Career Descriptions:

A bachelor of science degree in
exercise science prepares you to
work in a variety of professional
settings, ranging from corporate
fitness to hospital clinical to
educator and trainer.

Career Choices:

Program Description:

A wide variety of entry level career
opportunities exist for the student
prepared in exercise science.

Upon graduation, students are
prepared and qualify to sit for both
American College of Sports Medi­
cine (ACSM) and National Strength
and Conditioning Association
(NSCA) certifications.
Graduate School Preparations:
Students progress to graduate
programs in exercise science, sport
psychology, physical therapy,
chiropractic medicine and other
allied health fields.

Rehabilitation Specialist — works
in conjunction with other medical
personnel to provide rehabilitation
services for cardiac patients,
pulmonary patients and other
clinical populations suffering from
life-style related illnesses,
Stress Test Technologist — em­
ployed in hospital, clinical and
university settings to administer
fitness testing activities with a
variety of populations and testing
conditions.
Sport/Fitness Program Director —
manages in fitness club settings,
either private or public.
Sport/Fitness Business Specialist
— markets and demonstrates new
sport and exercise equipment
within a commercial context.
Personal Fitness Trainer —
develops and provides individual­
ized exercise programs, either
privately or in fitness club settings.

value a physically active life-style?
have good communication skills?
possess critical thinking skills?
have a high level
of manual dexterity?

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�Exercise Science
Exercise Science
Bachelor of Science
Exercise Science Requirements
(49 credits)
3
ES141
Introduction to Movement
ES230
Athletic Injury and Illness Prevention 3
3
ES262
Exercise Physiology I
ES268
Fitness Evaluation I - Field Tests
3
ES275
Nutrition for Sport and Exercise
2
Performance
2
ES295
Practicum
3
ES344
Kinesiology
ES348
Fitness Evaluation II - Laboratory
Procedures
3
ES358
Research Methods in Exercise
3
Science
ES362
Exercise Physiology II
3
ES390
Recreation Leadership
Apprenticeship
2
ES428
Psychological Aspects of Exercise
and Athletic Rehabilitation
3
ES434
Neurological Basics of Motor
Learning
3
ES440
2
Exercise Physiology Seminar
ES444
2
Exercise Prescription
Internship
6
ES492
ES496
3
Selected Research Topics
(28)
Cognate Requirements
BL121
4
Anatomy &amp; Physiology I
BL122
4
Anatomy &amp; Physiology II
CH104
3
Life Chemistry I
CH105
Life Chemistry II
4
CS101
Intro, to Microcomputer Applications 3
MA207
Principles of Statistical Methods
3
PY101
4
Introduction to Psychology
PY385
Health Psychology
3

FALL
First Year
BL121 Anatomy &amp; Physiology I
EN110 First-Year Composition I
ES/RC Elective
General Electives
Social Science Elective

SPRING
4
3
3
5
_1
17

Second Year
4
CH105 Life Chemistry II
ES230 Athletic Injury and Illness Prevention 3
ES248 Psychology of Sport and
Performance and Coaching
3
3
ES262 Exercise Physiology I
Humanities
_4
17

BL122
CH104
CS101
ES141
EN111

4
Anatomy &amp; Physiology II
Lite Chemistry I
3
Intro, to Microcomputer Applications 3
3
Introduction to Movement
First-Year Composition II
_2

16

ES295
ES362
ES275
PY101

Practicum
Exercise Physiology II
General Electives
Nutrition for Sport and Exercise
Performance
Humanities
Introduction to Psychology

1
3
3
2
4

_4
17

Third Year
ES268 Fitness Evaluation I - Field Tests
MA207 Statistics
HE232 Pathophysiology
ES/RC Elective
SD101 Fund, of Speech Communication

3
3
3
3
15

Fourth Year
Cognate Elective
ES440 Exercise Physiology Seminar
ES444 Exercise Prescription
ES496 Selected Research Topics
PY385 Health Psychology

ES344
ES348
ES358
ES390
ES/RC

6
2
2
3

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ES390
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Kinesiology
Fitness Evaluation II - Laboratory
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Research Methods in Exercise Science 3
Recreation Leadership Apprenticeship 1
2
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General Electives
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Practicum
Recreation Leadership Apprenticeship
Elective
Social Science Elective

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ES492 Internship
(following either 3rd or 4th year)

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Department Electives
(10)
ES140
3
Health and Fitness
ES240
Techniques of Athletic Training
2
ES248
Psychology of Sport and
Performance and Coaching
3
ES295
Practicum
2
ES345
Modalities and Therapeutic
Rehabilitation in Sports Medicine 3
ES390
Recreation Leadership
Apprenticeship
1
ES442
Electrocardiography in Exercise
2
Science
ES481
Professional Development Seminar 1
RA211
Water Safety &amp; Lifeguard Instructor 2
Cognate Electives
(12 credits)
BL330
4
Animal Physiology
BL423
4
Immunology
HE190
Prehospital Emergency Care &amp;
3
Crisis Intervention I
HE191
Prehospital Emergency Care &amp;
Crisis Intervention II
3
HE209
3
Pharmacology
HE232
3
Pathophysiology
HM480
Grantwriting
3
PH221
4
Elements of Physics I
PH222
4
Elements of Physics II
PY459
3
Physiological Psychology
Elective credits (approximately 11) and general
education requirements must be completed so
that at least 125 semester credits have been
earned.

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Bachelor of Science

Career Choices:
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Marketing Researcher
Statistician
Financial Manager
Financial Services Professional

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like people?
enjoy travel?
have an interest in working for an
international organization?
have an interest in public policy?
have an interest in developing
your worldview?
find yourself attracted to the world
of finance?

Program Description:

Career Descriptions:

This degree requires successful
completion of a minimum of 124
semester credits as prescribed on
the following page. The study of
finance and economics develops
the capacity for analytical reason­
ing and critical thinking, the most
important decision making tools in
business, government, education,
and in your personal life. Organi­
zations need planners and prob­
lem-solvers, people who are logical
thinkers. Economists and finan­
ciers learn to develop accurate
information upon which to make
decisions from the vast quantities
of complex and often conflicting
data generated in today's global
economy. Employers hire these
professionals because of their
abilities for careful analysis,
planning and decision making.

Economist — develops forecasts of
the economy, industry and sales of
the firm. Monitors and assesses
economic events. Assesses the
effect of market developments and
government policy on the firm.
Conducts research such as esti­
mates of market demand and costs.

Graduate, Professional and
Continuing Education
This degree program is an excellent
preparation for graduate and
professional education in such
fields as finance, economics,
accounting, business administra­
tion and law. Graduates may seek
professional certification in related
professions such as Certified
Financial Planner (CFP), Certified
Financial Analyst (CFA), Chartered
Financial Consultant (ChFC),
Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU)
and Certified Management
Accountant (CMA).

Marketing Researcher — identifies
and analyzes potential markets.
Researches current markets.
Determines market potential
among current customers. Devel­
ops share analysis. Evaluates sales
promotion. Forecasts market
shares.
Statistician — develops ways to
measure organizational activity.
Uses statistical techniques to
determine if current operations
deviate from established standards.
Constructs tables and graphs to
communicate information effec­
tively.
Financial Manager — prepares
budgets and financial forecasts.
Manages cash and credit. Evalu­
ates projects. Procures funds.
Develops strategic plans.
Financial Services Professional —
manages banks and other financial
institutions. Prepares financial
plans. Works in investments, real
estate, insurance and tax and estate
planning.
These are just a few of the career
choices available to you.

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Finance and
Economics
Bachelor of Science
(69 credits)
Finance &amp; Economics Core
AC132
Principles of Accounting I**
4
Principles of Accounting II*
4
AC133
BA211
3
Business Statistics**
BA231
Business Communications**
3
3
BA254
Business Law I
Business Law II
3
BA255
BA403
Business, Government &amp; Society* 3
3
BA466
Business Policy**
3
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DP225 Word Processing
DP231 Database
DP235 Spreadsheets
DP250 Desktop Publishing
DP121 Computer Applications for Business 3
EC201
Principles of Macroeconomics**
3
EC202
Principles of Microeconomics**
3
EC308
Intermediate Microeconomics
3
EC309
Intermediate Macroeconomics
3
FN341
4
Managerial Finance*
FN**
8
400-Level Electives
MA111
College Algebra*
3
MA112
4
Calculus for Business
MK281
Marketing Principles &amp; Strategy* 3
MN365
Human Resource Management*
3
*May count toward general education require­
ment.
•Part of the business core which must be taken
prior to taking BA466.

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EN110 First-Year Composition I
MA111 College Algebra
Natural Science Elective
AC132 Principles of Accounting I
DP121 Computer Applications for Business
Second Year
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EC304
Money, Banking &amp; Monetary Policy 3
EC305
3
Public Finance
EC407
3
Introductory Econometrics
EC408
3
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FN341
Managerial Finance
EC309 Intermediate Macroeconomics
BA308 Managing Cultural Differences
HU251 Humanities I
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EC308 Intermediate Microeconomics
MN365 Human Resource Management
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Bachelor of Arts

Career Choices:
Fine Arts Professional —
Graphic Designer, Visual Artist,
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Teacher of Fine Arts
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This Fine Arts Studies program is
an integrated, bi-national program
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Algoma University, Lake Superior
State University, and Sault College
of Applied Arts and Technology.
The program is designed and
administered in such a way as to
serve the region as a whole, to
reflect the uniqueness of our
northern heritage, to be interna­
tional in scope and to integrate
courses of study at both the college
and university levels.

This degree will prepare you for
further studies in professional
schools specializing in fine arts
training; for employment in the
rapidly expanding arts, entertain­
ment and communication indus­
tries; or to apply your enhanced
talents as working artists.

The fine arts degree is for students
who have wide-ranging interests in
fine arts, and who wish to explore
and express their potential through
following a personalized course of
study. While students will invari­
ably participate in a broad range of
courses, they must select two main
areas of focus (concentrations) from
the following six: graphic design,
music, native arts and culture,
theater, visual arts and writing.
Fine arts have been an important
aspect of the human experience
since first recorded history; from
African cave paintings to Greek
dramas, from Beethoven sympho­
nies to the writings of Canadian
playwrights. From the study of fine
arts we can gain an understanding
of various cultures through their
own indigenous means of expres­
sion. Furthermore, we can deepen
our understanding of our own
culture by participation in various
contemporary art forms (drama,
music, painting, writing etc.). Most
important, by exploring our own
creative potential, we can develop
a better understanding of our­
selves.

Fine Arts Professional —prepares
you for working as a managing
director of a department of music,
arts, theater or performance.
Teacher of Fine Arts — develops
courses, maintains studios and
supplies, teaches in elementary or
secondary education fields or
community theaters.
Arts Entrepreneur — performs as a
musician; is active in the perform­
ing arts and theater; and creates
and sells crafts and paintings.
Arts Organization Staff — plans,
designs and implements programs
and services; assists with adminis­
tering programs, cultural events
and art galleries.
Marketing/Design — works on
publications, displays, annual
exhibitions, educational programs,
craft fairs, galleries, museums and
sales.

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Fine Arts Studies
Bachelor of Arts
Degree Requirements
Degree requirements, as defined
below, are subject to amendment.
Changes in program, courses,
prerequisites, scheduling and
availability at the partner institu­
tions are beyond the control of
Lake Superior State University The
program is multi-disciplinary in
nature and flexible enough to
permit you to develop interests in
particular areas. The degree will be
of interest to those who wish to
prepare for teaching, writing/
journalism, and librarianship in the
arts, as well as to those who wish
to develop their interests and
experiences in various areas of the
fine arts.

Bachelor of Arts in Fine
Arts Studies

well as the required credits in a
third fine arts discipline.

To graduate with a B.A. in fine arts
studies, a student must:

GraphicDesign
Music
Native Arts and Culture
Theater
Visual Arts
Writing

1.

satisfy all stated requirements
for a bachelor of arts degree;

2.

complete 124 credits with an
overall grade point average of
at least 2.00;

3.

4.

Registration Procedures
At present, students of Lake
Superior State University (the
home institution) who wish to take
one or more courses from either
Algoma University College or
Sault College of Applied Arts and
Technology must request permis­
sion to do so through the assistant
to the provost for academic records
at Lake State. All courses will be
registered at Lake State but a
supplementary registration form
will be required for courses to be
taken at a host institution (Algoma
or Sault College). LSSU will record
the course equivalency on the
student's registration form and
student record after contacting the
host school to verify room and
enrollment in class(es). All fees
will be assessed by LSSU. Credit
and grades will be granted only
when the host institution provides
evidence that the course has been
successfully completed.

See pages 255-260 for a list of courses
available for each concentration.

complete at least 78 credits
from at least three fine arts
disciplines (minimum nine
credits in third discipline) as
defined below, with an average
GPA of at least 2.00;
complete two concentrations in
different fine arts disciplines.
A concentration is a sequence
of at least 21 credits and no
more than 36 credits, beyond
the first-year prerequisite, in
which related subject matter is
studied to develop a knowl­
edge of a particular discipline;

5.

complete no more than 30
credits in studio and/or
performance courses with no
more than 15 in any one
discipline;

6.

complete all general education
requirements;

7.

complete a student project,
which is intended to allow you,
with the approval of the
supervising professor, the
opportunity to integrate or
synthesize some aspects of the
fine arts into a single project.

Concentrations/Specializations
Your concentration or specializa­
tion in fine arts studies consists of
concentrations in two different fine
arts disciplines defined below, as

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Bachelor of Science

Program Description:

Career Descriptions:

Emphasis in:

The bachelor of science degree in
fire science offers you the opportu­
nity to specialize in one of three
areas of concentration. This
program requires students to
complete an internship as well as a
senior project. You may also be
eligible for Michigan Firefighter
Certification through the Michigan
Firefighters Training Council
(MFFTC). The Lake State Fire
Science Program recently com­
pleted an external accreditation
review by the International Fire
Service Accreditation Congress
(IFSAC). LSSU is the first program
to be accredited by this organiza­
tion. Students will also have the
opportunity to receive their
Michigan Paramedic certification.

Firefighter — works for fire
departments at the local, state and
federal levels; works for the armed
forces and the U.S. Department of
the Interior; suppresses structural
and other types of fires using a
variety of methods; acts as emer­
gency medical technician or
paramedic.

You will experience a "hands on"
approach by practicing with up-todate equipment and experiencing
live fire training in the burn
training center located adjacent to
campus.

Hazardous Materials Specialist —
works in industry as a manager of
hazardous materials; safety officer;
consultant for industry in the area
of hazardous materials.

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Technology
Generalist
Hazardous Materials

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industry and for the government as
fire inspector and safety officer;
conducts safety and fire surveys;
plans for fire and other disasters.
Fire Protection Systems Designer —
designs fire protection systems for
industry; provides consulting
services for industry and other
organizations.

Fire Officer/Chief Officer — leads
and manages the fire department.
Provides command at the scene of
emergencies. Prepares budgets;
sets and administers department
policies; supervises training;
ensures compliance with local,
state and federal law; conducts fire
prevention/code enforcement
efforts; and manages day-to-day
operations. The chief also serves as
an advisor to local government and
keeps the community prepared for
emergency response.
Emergency Planner — works in
office of emergency service and
planning at the local, state and
federal levels. Responsibilities
include preparation of plans for
disaster response; coordination of
emergency response with other
agencies; and preparation of
emergency plans.

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Fire Science
Engineering
Technology Emphasis
Bachelor of Science

FALL
First Year
FS101
Introduction to Fire Science
EN110 First-Year Composition I
MA140 Algebra for Technologists
TC101 Construction I

General Education Requirements

Second Year
FS204 Fire Protection Hydraulics and Pumps 3
Elective
MA143 Calculus for Engineering I
Social Science Elective

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CS101
TC102
SD101
FS111

First Year Composition I
Intro, to Microcomputer Applications
Construction II
Fund, of Speech Communication
Hazardous Materials

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Major Requirements
(46 credits)
3
CJ321
Ethics
CJ341
Fire Cause and Arson Investigation 3
CJ345
Statistics and Design for Public
Safety
4
FS101
Introduction to Fire Science
3
FS111
Hazardous Materials
3
FS197
Physical Fitness for Public Safety 1
FS204
Fire Protection Hydraulics
3
and Pumps
FS205
Fire Protection Systems &amp;
Equipment
3
3
FS211
Tactics &amp; Strategy
4
FS220
Fire Science Certification
FS301
Code Enforcement Inspection
and Fire Prevention
3
FS312
Hazardous Materials Management 4
FS321
Industrial Fire Protection
3
FS401
Senior Seminar
3
FS403
Fire Science Internship
3
Support Courses
(42 credits)
CS101
Intro, to Microcomputer Applications 3
MA140 Algebra for Technologists
5
MA143
Calculus for Engineering I
4
MA144
Calculus for Engineering II
4
MT225
Statics &amp; Strength of
Materials
3
ME335
Fluid Mechanics
3
ME336
Thermodynamics I
3
MT432
Thermodynamics II and
4
Heat Transfer
PH221
4
Elements of Physics I
TC101
Construction I
3
TC102
3
Construction II
TC118
Drafting
3
Electives
(7 credits)

FS205
FS211
MA144
TC118

Fire Protection Systems &amp;
Equipment
Tactics and Strategy
Calculus for Engineering II
Drafting
Humanities Elective

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3
4
3

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FS301 Code Enforcement Inspection
3
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3
FS321
Industrial Rre Protection
4
PH221 Physics I
FS312 Hazardous Materials Management _A
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MT225 Statics &amp; Strength of Materials
NS
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ME335 Fluid Mechanics
CJ345 Statistics &amp; Design for Public
Safety
ME336 Thermodynamics

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3
4

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2
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FS197 Physical Fitness for Public Safety
1
3
FS401 Senior Seminar
MT432 Thermodynamics II and Heat Transfer 4
4
HU251 Humanities I
Social Science (Diversity)
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FS403
FS220
CJ321
CJ341

Fire Science Internship
Fire Certification
Social Science
Ethics
Fire Cause and Arson Investigation

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Ethics
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Fire Cause &amp; Arson Investigation
3
CJ345
Statistics and Design for Public
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4
FS101
Introduction to Fire Science
3
FS111
Hazardous Materials
3
FS197
Physical Fitness for Public Safety 1
FS204
Fire Protection Hydraulics &amp; Pumps 3
FS205
Fire Protection System Equipment 3
Tactics &amp; Strategy
FS211
3
Fire Science Certification
4
FS220
FS301
Code Enforcement Inspection
and Fire Prevention
3
FS312
Hazardous Materials Management 4
Industrial Fire Protection
3
FS321
Senior Seminar
FS401
3
FS403
Fire Science Internship
3

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First Year
FS101
Introduction to Fire Science
TC101 Construction I
EN110 First-Year Composition I
General Education Math
Elective

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HU251
EN111
TC102
FS111

Second Year
FS204 Fire Protection Hydraulics and Pumps 3
SD101 Fund, of Speech Communication
3
Social Science EL (Diversity)
4
Natural Science Elective
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FS211
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Hazardous Materials

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Tactics and Strategy
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3
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FS301 Code Enforcement Inspection
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BS
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Humanities Elective
FS321
Industrial Fire Protection

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4
4

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FS312 Hazardous Materials Management
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FS401
Senior Seminar
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3
6

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FS220
CJ321

Fire Science Internship
Fire Science Certification
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Bachelor of Science
General Education Requirements

FALL
First Year
Introduction to Fire Science
FS101
EN110 First-Year Composition I
MA111 College Algebra
TC101 Construction I
CH115 Principles of Chemistry I

Support Courses
(66 credits)
BL109
4
General Biology
BL110
2
General Zoology
BL111
2
General Botany
BL230
4
Introduction to Soils
5
CH115
General Chemistry I
CH116
General Chemistry II
4
CH225
4
Organic Chemistry I
CH226
4
Organic Chemistry II
CH231
4
Quantitative Analysis
CH232
4
Instrumental Analysis
CH351
4
Introductory Biochemistry
GG108
Physical Geography:
4
Meteorology &amp; Climatology
MA111
3
College Algebra
MA112
Calculus for Business &amp; Life
4
Sciences*
NS102
4
Introduction to Geology
NS103
3
Environmental Science
NS104
Environmental Science Lab
1
TC101
3
Construction I
TC102
3
Construction II

3
3
3
3
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(25 credits)

(42 credits)
Major Requirements
3
CJ321
Ethics
CJ345
Statistics and Design for Public
4
Safety
FS101
Introduction to Fire Science
3
FS111
Hazardous Materials
3
Physical Fitness for Public Safety 1
FS197
FS204
Fire Protection Hydraulics &amp; Pumps 3
FS205
Fire Protection System Equipment 3
FS211
Tactics &amp; Strategy
3
4
FS220
Fire Science Certification
FS301
Code Enforcement Inspection
and Fire Prevention
3
FS312
Hazardous Materials Management 4
3
FS321
Industrial Fire Protection
FS401
Senior Seminar
3
FS403
Fire Science Internship
3

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FS204 Fire Protection Hydraulics and
Pumps
CH225 Organic Chemistry I
CH231 Quantitative Analysis I
BL110 Zoology
SD101 Fund, of Speech Communication
Third Year
GG108 Physical Geology
BL230 Soils
FS321
Industrial Fire Protection
HU251 Humanities
FS301
Code Enforcement Inspection
and Fire Prevention

3
4
4
2
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4

EN111
CH116
BL109
MA112
TC102

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Principles of Chemistry II
General Biology
Calculus for Business &amp; Life Sciences
Construction II

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4
4

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FS111
Hazardous Materials
FS205 Fire Protection Systems Equipment 3
4
CH226 Organic Chemistry II
4
CH332 Instrumental Analysis
BL111
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FS211
CJ345

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FS197 Physical Fitness for Public Safety
FS312 Hazardous Materials Management
NS103 Environmental Science
NS104 Environmental Science Lab

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4
3

FS403
FS220
CJ321

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Fire Science Certification
Ethics
Social Science

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Program Description:

Career Descriptions:

Concentrations in

Fisheries and Wildlife Management
programs place a strong emphasis
on understanding the relationship
between organisms and their
habitats by blending a conceptual
understanding of fish and wildlife
ecology and population dynamics
with practical skills obtained
during laboratory and field exer­
cises. Students graduating from
this rigorous, applied curriculum
can meet the qualifications of state
and federal natural resource
management agencies as techni­
cians and biologists.

Fisheries &amp; Wildlife Biologist —
manages both fish and wildlife
populations. This option will
furnish a broad education for a
variety of state, federal or private
career opportunities.

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sport and commercial fisheries and
fish hatchery operations. This
option provides hands-on prepara­
tion for those interested in fisheries
and/or hatchery management.
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game and non-game wildlife
populations. This option offers an
aggressive preparation for those
interested in any aspect of wildlife
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understand quantitative data?
have good oral and written
communication skills?
want to consider pursuing a
graduate degree?

Fisheries &amp; Wildlife Core
Requirements
(61-64 credits)
BL109
General Biology
4
BL110
General Zoology
2
BL111
General Botany
2
BL140
Intro, to Fisheries &amp; Wildlife
1
BL199
Freshman Seminar
1
BL202
Field Botany
or
3-4
BL284
Forestry
BL220
Genetics
4
BL240
Natural History of the Vertebrates 3
BL243
Vertebrate Anatomy
4
BL280
Biometrics
3
BL299
Sophomore Seminar
1
BL330
Animal Physiology
4

BL337
BL399
BL495
BL499
CH115
CH116
CH220
EV125
EV126
EV127
MA112
MA207

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1-3
Senior Project
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Senior Seminar
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General Chemistry I
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Geospatial Basics
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Air Photo Interpretation
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Global Positioning Systems
Calculus for Business &amp; Life
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Fisheries and
Wildlife Management
Bachelor of Science
In addition to the fisheries and wildlife core
requirements, the following courses must be
successfully completed to obtain this degree:
Fisheries
BL310
BL311
BL312
BL333
BL339
BL345
BL432
BL439
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3
Ichthyology
3
Mammalogy
Ornithology
3
Fish Ecology
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Wildlife Ecology
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Limnology
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Fisheries Management
Wildlife Management
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BL140 Introduction to Fisheries &amp; Wildlife
CH115 General Chemistry I
EN110 First-Year Composition I
MA111 College Algebra

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BL199
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General Botany
Freshman Seminar
General Chemistry II
Calculus for Business &amp; Life Science
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BL202
BL240
SD101

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Natural History of the Vertebrates
Fund, of Speech Communication
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EV126 Air Photo Interpretation
MA207 Principles of Statistical Methods

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BL243 Vertebrate Anatomy
BL280 Biometrics
BL299 Sophomore Seminar
CH220 Survey of Organic Chemistry
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BL310 Ichthyology
BL311 Mammalogy
BL337 General Ecology
BL345 Limnology
HU251 Humanities I

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BL220 Genetics
BL432 Fisheries Management
BL439 Wildlife Management
Social Science Diversity Elective
BL495 Senior Project
Elective

3
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3
3
4
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3
3
3
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BL312
BL330
BL333
BL339
BL399

Ornithology
Animal Physiology
Fish Ecology
Wildlife Ecology
Junior Seminar

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Fisheries
BL310
BL333
BL345
BL372
BL432
BL475
BL

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(27 credits)
Ichthyology
3
Fish Ecology
3
Limnology
3
Freshwater Fish Culture
3
Fisheries Management
3
Aquatic Entomology
3
Biology Electives
9

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First Year
BL109 General Biology
BL140 Intro, to Fisheries &amp; Wildlife
CH115 General Chemistry I
EN110 First-Year Composition I
MA111 College Algebra

BL110
BL111
BL199
CH116
MA112
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Natural History of the Vertebrates
Geospatial Basics
Air Photo Interpretation
Fundamentals of Speech
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BL280
BL299
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Biometrics
Sophomore Seminar
Survey of Organic Chemistry
Global Positioning Systems
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BL372
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HU251

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BL310 Ichthyology
BL337 General Ecology
BL345 Limnology
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BL475 Aquatic Entomology
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Soc. Sci. Diversity Elective
BL495 Senior Project
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General Botany
Freshman Seminar
General Chemistry II
Calculus for Business and Life
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First-Year Composition II

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BL240
EV125
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SD101

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Wildlife Management
(27 credits)
Principles of Watersheds
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BL286
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BL311
Mammalogy
Ornithology
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BL312
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BL199
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BL240 Natural History of the Vertebrates
EV125 Geospatial Basics
EV126 Air Photo Interpretation
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SD101 Fund, of Speech Communication
MA207 Principles of Statistical Methods
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BL220 Genetics
BL311
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BL337 General Ecology
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General Chemistry II
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Vertebrate Anatomy
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Survey of Organic Chemistry
Social Science Elective

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BL339
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Program Description:

Career Descriptions:

The program of French Studies
offers students the possibility to
acquire not only a comprehensive
knowledge of modern spoken and
written French, but also the possi­
bility to participate in a rich
experience designed to enhance
their intellectual formation and to
qualify them for an increasing
number of professions at home and
abroad. One semester of directed
academic and cultural immersion
in a French-speaking university
completes the normal cycle of
studies for a bachelor of arts in
French Studies.

Elementary or Secondary Teacher
— teaches French from elementary
to university level in the U.S. and
Canada, as well as England and the
former British empire. There is an
increasing demand in the
francophone world for teachers of
English with knowledge of French.
International Business — works in
international business ventures,
mergers, etc. France alone counts
for over 1200 companies with
subsidiaries in the U.S. and is
presently the largest recipient of
U.S. investments. French-speaking
Canada, a member of NAFTA, is
the United States' most important
export market.

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French Studies
Elementary Teaching
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Secondary Teaching
Certification

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language in global information
networks. French is the second
language of the Internet. Trans­
lates from French to English and
English to French in areas of
science, technology, electronics and
literature.
Travel and Tourism — works in
airlines, travel agencies, hotels,
restaurants, museums and historic
sites. After the U.S., France is the
second-most visited tourist desti­
nation in the world and is known
as the language of cuisine, fashion,
personal care products, architec­
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Requirements: In addition to the general
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First Year French II
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FR152
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FR251
Second Year French I
4
FR252
Second Year French II
Advanced Conversation and
FR351
Composition I
3
FR352
Advanced Conversation and
Composition II
3
3
FR353
Business French I
3
FR354
Business French II
3
Survey of French Literature I
FR355
FR356
Survey of French Literature II
3
3-4
FR360
French Cultural Perspectives
The Francophone World I
4
FR370
Directed Academic and Cultural
FR460
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Europe From Napoleon to World
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Europe in the 20th Century
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FR151 First Year French I
EN110 First Year Composition I
SD101 Fund, of Speech Communication
General Education Math
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EN111
BL109

First Year French II
First Year Composition II
General Biology
Electives or Second Major

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4
FR251 Second Year French I
4
HU251 Humanities I
CS101 Intro, to Microcomputer Applications 3
Electives or Second Major

FR252 Second Year French II
MA207 Princ. of Statististical Methods
FR360* French Cultural Perspectives
Electives or Second Major

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FR353 Business French I '
FR355 Survey of French Literature I
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World War I
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FR354
FR356
NS102

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Composition II
Business French II
Survey of French Literature II
Introduction to Geology
Electives or Second Major

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FR370 The Francophone World I
HS316 Europe in the 20th Century
Electives or Second Major

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Immersion

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taken in the summer as students participate in a
study-tour of France.

To be recommended for elementary teacher
certification, students must complete the
elementary teaching minor and the elementary
planned program. You earn a bachelor’s degree,
then participate in a fifth-year teaching internship
with accompanying-level course work.

Secondary Teaching
Certification
To be recommended for secondary teacher
certficiation, students must complete an
approved minor in a second teachable subject
and the secondary teaching minor. You earn a
bachelor’s degree, then participate in a fifth-year
teaching internship with accompanying
graduate-level course work.

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See College of Natural
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Program Description:

Career Descriptions:

Geology examines the dynamic
Earth and its physical, chemical
and biologic history. It involves
the study of changes that are
taking and have taken place and
the forces that cause these changes.
For example, geologists interpret
the movements of the continents
over geologic time and the forma­
tion of mountains, volcanoes and
other features of the Earth's
surface. Geologists attempt to
understand our physical environ­
ment from which we derive most
of the natural resources essential to
civilization. They investigate the
processes that led to the formation
of mineral deposits, and oil, gas
and coal. They also study environ­
mental change throughout the
history of the Earth and how those
changes and the development of
life are related. Geologists attempt
to predict natural disasters such as
earthquakes, volcanic eruptions,
and landslides, and they are very
active in modeling groundwater
flow to develop water reserves for
municipalities and to protect
groundwater from contamination.
Geologists study the natural world
and apply their knowledge to
achieve harmony between the
human race and its environment.

Energy Fuels Exploration Geolo­
gist — searches worldwide for
petroleum, gas, coal. Career
opportunities are with integrated
energy fuels exploration companies
and government agencies.
Mineral Exploration and Produc­
tion Geologist — studies the
origin, occurrences and extraction
of metallic and non-metallic
mineral resources such as gold,
iron, uranium, diamonds, clay and
limestone. Career opportunities are
with many different kinds of
companies and government agencies.
Paleontologist — studies the
origin and evolution of life through
time and its applications to inter­
preting the geologic record. Career
opportunities are with energy
companies, museums, universities,
government agencies.
Geophysicist — uses non-destruc­
tive methods to determine the
electrical, magnetic, gravimetric
and seismic properties of earth
with applications to exploration
and environmental concerns.
Career opportunities are with
integrated energy, mineral and
environmental companies, consult­
ing firms and government agencies.
Environmental Geologist/
Hydrogeologist — studies surface
and groundwater supplies and
contamination; flooding and land
slide potential; and environmental
quality issues such as chemical
contamination of soils and solid
waste disposal. Career opportuni­
ties are with companies in many
industries, government agencies,
and consulting firms.
Teacher — teaches geology and
earth science in elementary and
secondary schools and many
specialized fields of geology at the
college level.

Bachelor’s Degree
Geology
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Environmental Geology
Secondary Teaching

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enjoy applying science and
mathematics to understanding
earth issues?
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history?
like the challenge of finding new
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Geology
Bachelor of Science
Geology
GE121
GE122
GE218
GE223
GE280
GE321
GE331
GE351
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Physical/Historical Geology I
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Physical/Historical Geology II
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Structural Geology and Tectonics 5
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Mineralogy and Petrology
Introduction to Field Geology
3
Optical Mineralogy
3
4
Introduction to Geophysics
Invertebrate Paleontology I
3
Invertebrate Paleontology II
3
Igneous and Metamorphic
Petrography
3
3
Sedimentary Petrography
Field Geology
6
Stratigraphy &amp; Sedimentation
4
4
Economic Geology I
Economic Geology II
3
Research Topics in Geology
3

(27-30 credits)
Support Courses
General Chemistry I
5
CH115
General Chemistry II
CH116
4
4
Elements of Physics I*
PH221
PH222
Elements of Physics II*
4
[MA111 College Algebra*
or
3-5
MA140
Precalculus Mathematics*]
and
MA112
Calculus for Business and Life
Sciences*
4
[MA207 Principles of Statistical Methods
or
MA308
Probability and Mathematical
Statistics
3-4
or
BA211
Business Statistics]
*Students with adequate preparation in
mathematics are advised to take MA151 and
MA152 in place of MA111 or MA140 and MA112
and to take PH231-PH232 in place of PH221PH222.

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First Year
GE121 Physical &amp; Historical Geology I
MA111 College Algebra*
EN110 First-Year Composition I
Social Science Elective
Second Year
CH115 General Chemistry I
GE218 Structural Geology and Tectonics
Social Science Diversity
Electives
Summer
GE280 Introduction to Field Geology
Third Year
GE351 Invertebrate Paleontology I .
GE471 Economic Geology I
HU251 Humanities i
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Calculus for Business &amp; Life Sci.*
Social Science Elective
First-Year Composition II

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Mineralogy &amp; Petrology
General Chemistry II
Fund, of Speech Communication
Prin. of Statistical Methods

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GE436 Field Geology

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GE331

Invertebrate Paleontology II
Economic Geology II
Introduction to Geophysics
Humanities Elective

15
Fourth Year
GE321 Optical Mineralogy
GE423 Sedimentary Petrography
PH221 Elements of Physics I*
Electives

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4
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GE422
GE461
PH222
GE490

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Stratigraphy &amp; Sedimentation
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Elements of Physics II*
Research Topics in Geology
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undergoing revision. See department chair of
geology/physics for updates.

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Free elective credits and general education
requirements must be completed so that at least
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Environmental
Geology Option
Bachelor of Science
Total Program Requirements Plus
(95 credits)
Distributed Electives
(75-83 credits)
Program Requirements
Physical &amp; Historical Geology I
4
GE121
GE122
Physical &amp; Historical Geology II
4
GE218
Structural Geology and Tectonics 5
5
Mineralogy and Petrology
GE223
Introduction to Field Geology
3
GE280
3
GE311
Principles of Hydrology
3
Groundwater Hydrology
GE312
4
Introduction to Geophysics
GE331
6
GE436
Field Geology
GE461
Stratigraphy &amp; Sedimentation
4
3
NS103
Environmental Science
General Chemistry I
5
CH115
4
CH116
General Chemistry II
[CH225 Organic Chemistry I
and
CH226
Organic Chemistry II
or
4-8
CH220
Survey of Organic Chemistry]
PH221
4
Elements of Physics I*
PH222
4
Elements of Physics II*
[MA111 College Algebra*
or
3-5
MA140 Precalculus Mathematics*]
and
MA112 Calculus for Business and Life
4
Sciences*
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or
MA308
Probability and Mathematical
3-4
Statistics
or
BA211
Business Statistics]
Distributed Electives
(13-20)
GE351
3
Invertebrate Paleontology I
GE352
3
Invertebrate Paleontology II
GE471
4
Economic Geology I
GE472
3
Economic Geology II
GE490
Research Topics in Geology
1 -4
CH231
4
Quantitative Analysis
CH332
4
Instrumental Analysis
CH341
4
Environmental Chemistry I
CH342
4
Environmental Chemistry II
FS312
Hazardous Material Management 4
BL230
Introduction to Soil Science
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MA111 College Algebra*
CH115 General Chemistry I
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GE218 Structural Geology and Tectonics
NS103 Environmental Science
FS312 Hazardous Material Management
Soc. Sci. Elective
Summer
GE280 Introduction to Field Geology
Third Year
GE311 Principles of Hydrology
GE471 Economic Geology I ft
CH231 Quantitative Analysis
HU251 Humanities I

GE122
MA112
CH116
EN111

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CH220
SD101
MA207

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Survey of Organic Chemistry
Fund, of Speech Communication
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Introduction to Geophysics
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Departmental Requirements
(45 credits)
GE121
Physical &amp; Historical Geology I
4
or
Field Excursions in Earth Science
GE115
GE122
Physical and Historical Geology II 4
GE218
Structural Geology and Tectonics 5
5
GE223
Mineralogy and Petrology
Introduction to Field Geology
3
GE280
minimum of 12
300-level or above GE credits
4
Oceanography
NS116
4
NS119
Astronomy
Physical Geography: Meteorology
GG108
4
and Climatology
(6-8 credits)
Required Support Courses
[MA111 College Algebra’
3-5
or
MA140 Precalculus*]
MA207 Prin. of Statistical Methods
3
Professional Component Minor
(22 credits)
^ TE150
Reflections on Learning and
Teaching
3
3
TE250
Student Diversity &amp; Schools
(0 TE301
Learning Theory and Teaching
Practice
4
TE430
General Methods for Secondary
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First-Year Composition II
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Fund, of Speech Communication
Soc. Sci. Elective
Soc. Sci. Diversity

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3
4
3
3
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First Year
3
EN110 First-Year Composition I
3
MA111 College Algebra
GE121 Physical &amp; Historical Geology I
4
or
GE115 Field Excursions in Earth Science
TE150 Reflections on Learning and Teaching_3

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CS101
EN111
GE122
PY101

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Physical and Historical Geology II
4
Introduction to Psychology
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GE223
GG108

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General Chemistry II
5
Mineralogy and Petrology
Physical Geography: Meteorology
4
&amp; Climatology
Student Diversity &amp; Schools
_2
16

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CH115
GE218
HU251
SD101

Year
General Chemistry I
Structural Geology and Tectonics
Humanities I
Fund, of Speech Communication

5
5
4
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TE250
Summer
GE280 Introduction to Field Geology
Third Year
GE311 Principles of Hydrology
TE301
Learning Theory and Teaching
Practice
Electives

GE312
NS116

3
4
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Oceanography
Humanities Elective
Electives

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GE351 Invertebrate Paleontology T*
NS119 Descriptive Astronomy
Soc. Sci. Elective
TE430 General Methods for Secondary
Teachers
TE440 Reading in the Content Area
Fifth Year (internship year)
TE491
Internship: Teaching Diverse
Learners I
TE601
Professional Roles &amp; Teaching
Practice I
TE602 Reflection and Inquiry in Teaching
Practice I

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GE352
TE431
TE443

Invertebrate Paleontology II
The Secondary Learner
Science Methods for Secondary
Teachers
Electives
MA207 Principles of Statistical Methods

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TE603
3
TE604

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Learners II
Professional Roles &amp; Teaching
Practice II
Reflection and Inquiry in Teaching
Practice II

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* *Alternate year courses.

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and Social Sciences, page 246.

Program Description:

Career Descriptions:

The bachelor of arts or science
degree will prepare you for entrylevel work in industry and govern­
ment as well as prepare you for
graduate or professional schools.

Elementary/Secondary Teacher —
teaches elementary, middle and
high school students; becomes
educational administrator.

Students may wish to co-enroll in
the Teacher Education Program
and complete the requirements for
elementary or secondary certifica­
tion.
Other Qualifications — Graduate
degrees may be necessary for some
of the positions shown. The Ph.D.
is essential for appointment to a
permanent teaching and research
position in colleges and universi­
ties.

Museum Archivist and Curator —
searches for, acquires, appraises,
analyzes, describes, arranges,
catalogs, restores, preserves,
exhibits, maintains and stores
items of lasting value for museums.
University Professor — teaches
undergraduate and graduate
courses; conducts research.
Government Worker — work for a
variety of local, state and federal
agencies as operational level
personnel and manager.
Other Opportunities — include
preparation for graduate or profes­
sional schools.

Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science
Elementary Teacher
Certification
Secondary Teacher
Certification

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History
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science
Required Courses
HS101
History of World Civilization I
and
HS102
History of World Civilization II
or
HS131
United States History I
and
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United States History II
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History of England - 1000-1714
HS301
England in the Modern World
HS310
Russia: From Underdeveloped
State to Superpower
HS315
Europe from Napoleon to
world War I
HS316
Europe in the 20th Century
HS331
American Intellectual and Cultural
History I
HS332
American Intellectual and Cultural
History II
HS335
American Political Parties

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Total Credits for Degree:

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4
4

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EN111
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HS102

Humanities I
First Year Composition II
Elective
History of World Civilization II
or
HS132 United States History II

8
2
2

4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4

Second Year
GG306 Cultural Geography
History Elective
General Education Math
Cognate** or Language Elective
Minor or Electives

3
4
3
4

4
3
4
4
15

14

Additional History Electives to Total 30 Semester
Hours
GG201
World Regional Geography
4
3
GG306
Cultural Geography
Choose one course from:
EC201
Principles of Macroeconomics
3
GG321
Geography of Europe and Great
Britain
4
GG322
Geography of South American,
Central American and Caribbean
Region
4
GG323
Geography of East and Southeast
Asia
4
GG325
Regional Geography of North
America
4
GG360
Historical Geography of Eastern
4
North America
Minor
General Education Requirements
BA Degree Requirements
One Year Foreign Language
or
BS Degree Degree Requirements
Natural Science, Mathematics,
or Social Science beyond
general education and major
requirements

FALL
First Year
EN110 First Year Composition I
SD101 Fund, of Speech Communication
Elective
NS
HS101 History of World Civilization I
or
HS131 United States History I

GG201 World Regional Geography
History Elective
Elective
HU
Cognate** or Language Elective

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4
4
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16

17
Third Year
HS
300- or 400-Level History Elective 4
Minor
4
Geography Requirement 300-Level
4
or
EC201 Principles of Macroeconomics
3
Free Elective
15-16
Fourth Year
HS496 Historical Methods
2
HS
300- or 400-Level History Elective 4
Minor
4
_5
Free Electives
15

HS

300- or 400-Level History Elective
Minor
Elective

4

8
16

HS497
HS

Senior Seminar in History
300- or 400-Level History Elective
Minor
Free Elective

2
4
4

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degree should take eight semester hours (one year) of a foreign language to fulfill this requirement
Students who want a bachelor of science degree should select eight semester hours of social
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Elementary Teacher
Certification
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science

FALL
First Year
3
EN110 First Year Composition I
4
NS110 Chemistry in Society
HS101 History of World Civilization I
or
4
HS131 United States History I
CS101 Intro, to Microcomputer Applications _2
14

1. 53 semester credit hours in the courses
specified below, or their equivalents:
2. The planned program for elementary teachers,
excluding the social sciences and history section;
and
3.25 credits in teacher education courses
TE150, 250, 301,330, 410,411, 420, 421,422.
You earn a bachelor's degree and then participate
in a fifth-year teaching internship with accompa­
nying graduate course work in order to become
certified to teach.

B.S.

1st Year Foreign Language
or
Science Cognate from Planned
Program

First Year Compositon II
Humanities I
History of World Civilization II
or
HS132 United States History II
MA110 Explorations in Mathematics
TE150 Reflections on Learning

3
4
4
3

_2

Second Year
PS110 Intro, to American Government
and Politics
NS102 Introduction to Geology
TE250 Student Diversity and Schools
SD101 Fund, of Speech Communication
MA103 Number Systems and Problem
Solving

PS130
GG201
MA104
TE301

Third Year
HS
300/400-Level History Elective
GG306 Cultural Geography
TE330 Reading in the Elementary Classroom 3
4
BL109 General Biology
Planned Program - English
17

Intro, to State and Local Government 4
4
World Regional Geography
4
Geometry and Measurement
Students and the Contexts of
Learning
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HS440

The Declaration of Independence
and the Constitution
Planned Program - Science
Child &amp; Adolescent Development
Planned Program - English
Planned Program - English

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14
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Intro, to American Government &amp;
Politics
4
PS130
Intro, to State and Local
4
Government
GG201
World Regional Geography
4
GG306
Cultural Geography
3
B.A.

EN111
HU251
HS102

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Requirements: In addition to the general
education requirements, students must
complete:

Required Courses:
HS101
History of World Civilization I
and
HS102
History of World Civilization II
or
HS131
United States History I
and
HS132
United States History II
HS440
The Declaration of Independence
and the Constitution
HS496
Historical Methods
HS497
Senior Seminar in History

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8

Fourth Year
2
HS496 Historical Methods
HS
300/400-Level History Elective
4
TE410 Corrective Reading in the Classroom 3
TE411
Elementary Language Arts and
Methods Across the Curriculum
3
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15

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HS
TE420
TE421
TE422

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Science Methods for Elementary
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Social Studies Methods for
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Internship in Teaching Diverse
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TE601
Professional Roles &amp; Teaching
Practice I
TE602 Reflection and Inquiry in Teaching
Practice I

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TE492
6
TE603
3

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TE604

Internship in Teaching Diverse
Learners II
Professional Roles and Teaching
Practice II
Reflection and Inquiry in Teaching
Practice II

6
3

_2

12

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degree should take eight semester hours (one year) of a foreign language to fulfill this requirement.
Students who want a bachelor of science degree should take eight semester hours of social sciences,
natural sciences or mathematics beyond the general education and major requirements.

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History
Secondary Teacher
Certification
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science

SPRING

FALL
First Year
EN110 First Year Composition I
NS
Elective
HS101 History of World Civilization I
or
HS131 United States History I
Minor

3
4

SD101
HU251
HS102

4
_4
15

HS132
TE150
EN111

Requirements: In addition to general education
requirements, students must complete:
1. 53 semester credit hours in the courses
specified below, or their equivalents:
2. A minor approved for teacher certification:
and
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4
GG201
World Regional Geography
4
GG306
Cultural Geography
3

B.S.

1st Year Foreign Language
or
Social Science Cognate

GG201
PS130

3
4
4
3
_2
17

3
General Education Math
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4
World Regional Geography
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in a fifth-year teaching internship with accompa­
nying graduate course work in order to become
certified to teach.
Required Courses:
HS101
History of World Civilization I
and
8
HS102
History of World Civilization II
or
HS131
United States History I
and
8
United States History II
HS132
The Declaration of Independence
HS440
and the Constitution
4
Historical Methods
2
HS496
HS497
Senior Seminar in History
2

B.A.

Second Year
PS110 Intro, to American Government
4
And Politics
TE250 Student Diversity and Schools
3
3
GG306 Cultural Geography
3-4
HU
Elective
CS101 Intro, to Microcomputer Applications _2

Fund, of Speech Communication
Humanties I
History of World Civilization II
or
United States History II
Reflections on Learning and
Teaching
First Year Compositon II

8

Third Year
HS
300/400-Level History Elective
Minor
Minor

8
4
4
16

HS440
HS
TE301

Fourth Year
HS496 Historical Methods
HS
300/400-Level History Elective
TE430 General Methods for Secondary
Teachers
TE440 Reading in the Content Area
Minor

2
4
3
3
4
16

The Declaration of Independence
and the Constitution
300/400-Level History Elective
Minor
Students and the Contexts of
Learning

Senior Seminar in History
300/400-Level History Elective
The Secondary Learner
Social Studies Methods for
Secondary Teachers
Nat Sci Elective

4
4
4
_4
16
2
4
3

HS497
HS
TE431
TE444

3

_A
16

Graduate with bachelor’s degree
Fifth Year
TE491
Internship in Teaching Diverse
Learners I
TE601
Professional Roles &amp; Teaching
Practice I
TE602 Reflection and Inquiry in Teaching
Practice I

TE492
6
3

_2

TE603
TE604

Internship in Teaching Diverse
Learners II
Professional Roles and Teaching
Practice II
Reflection and Inquiry in Teaching
Practice II

6
3

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arts degree should take eight semester hours (one year) of a foreign language to fulfill this
requirement. Students who want a bachelor of science degree will satisfy this requirement through
credits in English, social sciences, natural sciences or mathematics beyond the general education
and major requirements.

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�Human Services
Sec College of Arts, Letters
and Social Sciences, page 246.

Program Description:

Career Descriptions:

The human services major allows
you to combine functional compe­
tencies with an academic prepara­
tion in psychology or sociology.
Students complete three minors.
One of the three must be the
coordinating minor in either
psychology or sociology. The other
two are skill minors that require a
practicum or internship. A total of
9-16 credits of practicum must be
completed between the two skill
minors. No more than 16 credits of
practicum may be counted for the
degree. The general requirements
must also be completed.

Child Welfare Worker — works
with children and families in areas
of protective services. This can
occur in a variety of local govern­
ment and state agencies.

The acceptable skill minors are:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

Child Development
Corrections
Counseling
Gerontology
Human Services Administration
Legal Assistant Studies
Native American Studies
Social Work
Substance Abuse Counseling

Students should consult the
descriptions of the skill minors for
detailed information. Transfer
students who have completed the
equivalent of a skill minor at
another college or university may
request a waiver of one skill minor.
Students need 24 credits of 300-400
level courses across their three
minors, and all students must
complete a capstone course from
the following list:

Case Manager — monitors ser­
vices, assesses needs, coordinates
with other agencies, refers clients
to other agencies and provides like
services to clients.
Administrator — is responsible for
the delivery, resource develop­
ment, goal setting, supervision of
staff and general management of
agencies or programs within
agencies.
Adult Services Worker — provides
for the social, legal, residential,
medical and custodial needs of
those adults who are impaired and
unable to care for their own needs.
Substance Abuse Worker —
provides needed services for
persons suffering from a pathologi­
cal abuse of a variety of chemical
substances.

Bachelor of Science

Career Choices:
Paraprofessional Worker
Child Welfare Worker
Case Manager
Administrator
Adult Services Worker
Substance Abuse Worker
Elder Services Worker

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introduce to the elderly a number
of programs focusing on their
needs.
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parole/probation officer or works
within secure correctional facilities
to provide clients with methods of
changing criminal behavior.

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human services area vary with
each student, please see your
advisor to set up a schedule that
meets your needs.

Q401 Senior Seminar
HM480 Grantwriting
LA450 Advanced Legal Writing
&amp; Interviewing Seminar
PY498 Senior Research I
SO401 Sociological Research I

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Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science

Career Choices:
Your choice of career

Program Description:

Career Description:

The individual studies degree may
be appropriate if you desire an
unusually specialized program.
The purpose of the degree is to
provide you an opportunity to
specialize in two or more academic
areas. You will meet with an
academic advisor to plan an
individualized studies academic
program that reflects your profes­
sional and personal goals.

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help of your advisor and dean, set
up your program to meet your
career goals.

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proposal. The proposal must
include justification for special­
ization and a list of courses
which meet the individualized
studies degree requirement
including:

4.

You need to contact the chair­
person of the Individualized
Studies Committee to schedule
a committee meeting.

5.

You will present the degree
proposal to the committee for
review. It is recommended that
your advisor attend this
meeting.

6.

The committee will approve
your original proposal, ap­
prove your proposal with
recommended changes, or not
approve your degree proposal.

7.

You and your advisor will
submit an approved Degree
Audit Sheet to the chairperson
to be distributed to the com­
mittee.

8.

You will process a Curriculum
Change Card.

9.

Any course changes from the
approved program must be
submitted to the respective
dean for approval.

a. general education require­
ments.
b. minimum of 124 credits and
a minimum of 32 of the final 40
hours on campus or a mini­
mum of 32 hours at a regional
center.
c. 24 credits at 300/400 level in
addition to general education

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See College of Arts, Letters
and Social Sciences, page 246.

Program Description:

Career Descriptions*:

Bachelor of Science

The legal assistant profession is
one of the occupations projected to
grow the fastest through the year
2010 according to the U.S. Depart­
ment of Labor. A legal assistant (or
paralegal) is a valued member of
the legal team and works under the
supervision of attorneys.

Litigation Legal Assistant —
conducts legal, factual and com­
puterized research; drafts legal
pleadings and documents; inter­
views clients and witnesses;
investigates, gathers and organizes
case information; assists at trial.

Specialties in:

This program is designed to train
qualified legal assistants capable of
working in a variety of areas of the
law and in a variety of work
environments. Consequently, the
role and job duties of a legal
assistant vary depending on the
areas of law and work environ­
ment in which a legal assistant is
employed. Such diversity, varied
challenges, and employment
possibilities are what makes the
legal assistant profession so
interesting and rewarding.
There are four different degrees or
offerings in legal assistant studies.
They are as follows: (1) a four-year
baccalaureate degree in legal
assistant studies with an emphasis
in legal administration, criminal
law, personal injury, labor law,
legislative/constitutional law or a
selected minor as approved by the
legal assistant studies coordinator;
(2) a two-year associate's degree in
legal assistant studies; (3) a post­
baccalaureate (one-year) certificate
in legal assistant studies (which is
available to students who already
have a bachelor's degree in some
other discipline and wish to make
a career change or advancement);
or (4) a minor in legal assistant
studies which can complement
various majors (and may also be
helpful to students who are plan­
ning on attending law school). The
requirements for these programs
are based upon the guidelines of
the National Association of Legal
Assistants.

Corporate Legal Assistant —
drafts and/or analyzes various
legal documents; attends meetings,
negotiations or closings; performs
legal and factual research; monitors
compliance with applicable indus­
try regulations; assists attorneys
with preparation for collective
bargaining, contract negotiations,
administrative hearings or trials.
Criminal Law Legal Assistant —
conducts comprehensive inter­
views of defendants, law enforce­
ment, victims, and/or witnesses;
performs case and field investiga­
tions; locates and coordinates usage
of applicable experts; prepares
motions, briefs or other legal docu­
ments; acts as a litigation assistant
during trial and any appeal.
Governmental Legal Assistant —
works as an immigration specialist;
civil rights analyst; environmental
protection specialist; mediation
specialist; legislative analyst;
workers compensation claims
examiner, etc. (even the White
House has employed legal assis­
tants).
Real Estate Legal Assistant —
conducts title searches; drafts real
estate closing documents; monitors
compliance with title, survey,
disclosure and/or regulatory
requirements; schedules and
participates in real estate closings.
*Note: The above career descrip­
tions are only a sampling of the
numerous avenues available to
legal assistants. See next page for
additional employment listings.

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Criminal Law
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good verbal and written
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detail orientation
and good organization skills?
a well-established set of ethics?
self-motivation, initiative
and a positive outlook?
good human relations skills?
an ability to think logically?
a willingness to learn new skills
and to be challenged?

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Legal Assistant
Studies
Bachelor of Science
For this degree, students must complete the
required courses in the majors that are listed
below, the general education requirements, plus
electives to total 124-128 credits. Students must
elect a specialty area (see next page) or a minor
as approved by the legal assistant studies
coordinator.
Required
BA254
BA255
CJ319
CJ409
LA102
LA125
LA140
LA150

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Major Courses
(58-60 credits)
Business Law I
3
Business Law II
3
Substantive Criminal Law
3
Procedural Criminal Law
3
Legal Research and Case Analysis 3
Civil Litigation and Procedure
4
Personal Injury Litigation and
Investigative Techniques
3
Legal Assistant Profession
and Ethical Considerations
3
Legal Writing and Analysis
3
Law Office Management,
Systems and Technology
3
Legal Assistant Internship and
Professional Development
Seminar
6-8
Real Estate Law
3
Family Law
2
Probate Law &amp; Procedure
3
Evidence &amp; Trial Practice
3
Advanced Legal Writing &amp;
Interviewing Seminar
3
Elective**
3
Constitutional Law and Civil
Liberties
4

FALL
First Year
EN110 First-Year Composition I
LA102 Legal Research &amp; Case Analysis
LA150 Legal Assistant Profession
and Ethical Considerations
SD101 Fund, of Speech Communication
OA119 Accounting Procedures
UN101 University Seminar

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Second Year
Soc. Sci. Diversity
LA202 Legal Writing &amp; Analysis
LA320 Real Estate Law
LA321 Family Law
BA254 Business Law I "i
Social Science (Gen. Ed.)

LA125
LA140
EN111

3
LA322
3
BA255
3
LA250
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3

Elective
Social Science
Social Science Diversity
Natural Science
MA110 (or higher) Explorations in Math
or
PL205
Logic

3
4
4
4

Electives (8 credits or less)
Electives are to be chosen in consultation with
advisor.

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Probate Law and Procedure
3
Business Law II
3
Law Office Management, Systems
&amp; Technology
3
Natural Science (Gen. Ed.)
4
General Education Math
16-17

CJ409

Procedural Criminal Law
Natural Science (Gen. Ed.)
Specialty/Minor
Humanities Elective

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4
6
16-17

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Fourth Year
PS467 Constitutional Law and Civil
Liberties
4
Specialty/Minor
7
Elective or addt’l. BS requirement _A

LA450
LA299

15

Advanced Legal Writing and
Interviewing Seminar
3
6-8
Legal Assistant Internship
Specialty/Minor
3
Elective or addt’l. BS requirement _A
16-18

Employment:

3
6-8
3-4
8
3

Cognates - Required
(6-7 credits)
0A119
Accounting Procedures* * * *
4
and
CS101
Intro, to Microcomputer Appl.
3
or
DP160
Personal Computers Workstation
Operating Systems
2-3
or
DP225
Word Processing Techniques
3
or
DP250
Desktop Publishing &amp;
Presentation Design
3
Legal Specialty or Minor
(20+ credits)
See next page.

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General Education
(36-39 credits)*
EN110
First-Year Composition I
3
EN111
First-Year Composition II
3
SD101
Fund, of Speech Communication
3
HU251
Humanities I
4

HU

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17-18
Third Year
LA401 Evidence &amp; Trial Practice
CJ319 Substantive Criminal Law
HU251 Humanities I
Specialty/Minor
LA
Elective

Civil Litigation &amp; Procedure
Personal Injury Litigation and
Investigative Techniques
First-Year Composition II
Social Science (Gen. Ed.)
Computer Cognate

*The legal assistant B.S. degree requires eight
credits in social science, natural science or
mathematics beyond those for general
education. These requirements may be fulfilled
in part or in total through the specialty areas
section or the minor. Students should consult
their advisors.
* *See LA300, seminar in legal assistant studies;
also consult with legal assistant advisor.
* * * *AC132 may be substituted for 0AII9.

Legal assistants are employed with ...
private law firms
corporations
financial institutions
government
(federal, tribal, state or local)
courts and mediation systems
real estate offices and title
companies
insurance companies
special interest groups
prosecutor or public defender
offices
educational institutions
financial service organizations
credit and collection agencies
service, consulting
or publishing companies

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�Legal Assistant Studies
Legal Assistant
Studies
Specialties
A student shall obtain a minimum of 20 credits
in any one of the specialty areas listed below.
Specialty area courses should be selected in
consultation with your legal assistant studies
advisor. As an alternative to selecting a specialty
area within this program, a student may choose
a minor that must be approved by the legal
assistant studies advisor or dean.
Note: At least nine credit hours shall be at the
300-400 level.

Criminal Law Specialty
CJ101
CJ243
CJ250
CJ355
CJ444
LA301
PY101
PY259

SO101
S0103
S0214
S0338

Intro, to Criminal Justice
Investigation
Correctional Law
Juvenile Justice
Criminalistics
Alternative Dispute Resolution
and Conflict Management
Introduction to Psychology
Abnormal Psychology
Introduction to Sociology
Cultural Diversity
Criminology
Deviance

3
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
3

Personal Injury Specialty

Legal Administration
Specialty
AC132
AC133
AC232
AC233
AC332
AC334
AC421
AC422
BA226
EC302
FN341
FN443
LA301
MK281
MK387
MN360
MN365
MN461
MN464
PY228
SD320

Principles of Accounting I
Principles of Accounting II
Intermediate Accounting I
Intermediate Accounting II
Cost Accounting I
Accounting Information Systems
Federal Taxation Accounting I
Federal Taxation Accounting II
Records Management
Managerial Economics
Managerial Finance
Insurance
Alternative Dispute Resolution
and Conflict Management
Marketing Principles and Strategy
Advertising Theory and Practice
Principles of Management
Human Resource Management
Management Simulation
Organizational Behavior
Organizational Behavior
Public Relations

4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4

Labor Law Specialty

Legislative/Constitutional
Law Specialty

EC201

EC201

EC202
LA301
LA406
MN360
MN365
MN451
MN464
MN469
PY228
PY383
S0313

Principles of Macroeconomics
or
Principles of Microeconomics
Alternative Dispute Resolution
and Conflict
Worker’s Disability
Compensation Law
Principles of Management
Human Resource Management
Labor Law
Organizational Behavior
Collective Bargaining
Organizational Behavior
Industrial Psychology
Work and Organization

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3
2
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
3

EC202
EC305
HS131
HS132
LA301
LA305
PS130
PS201
PS301
PS364
PS367
PS401

Principles of Macroeconomics
or
Principles of Microeconomics
Public Finance
United States History I
United States History II
Alternative Dispute Resolution
and Conflict and Management
Tribal Law and Government
Introduction to State and Local
Government
Intro, to Public Administration
Policy Analysis and Evaluation
Political Parties, Interest
Groups &amp; Public Opinion
Congress &amp; the Presidency
Prin. of Public Administration

BL105
BL121
BL122
CH104
CH105
FN443
HE209
LA3Q1
LA405
LA406
PY101
PY217
PY357
PY385
TC101
TC102

Function of the Human Body
Human Anatomy &amp; Physiology I
Human Anatomy &amp; Physiology II
Life Chemistry I
Life Chemistry II
Insurance
Pharmacology * *
Alternative Dispute Resolution
and Conflict Management
No-Fault Automobile Law
Worker’s Disability Compensation
Law
Introduction to Psychology
Social Psychology
Personality Theory
Health Psychology
Construction I
Construction II

4
4
4
3
4
4
3
3
3
2
4
3
3
3
3
3

*LA300 seminar in legal assistant studies may
apply to certain specialties and can be taken with
approval of legal assistant coordinator. In the
alternative, these special topics may be used as
the required legal assistant elective.
**Prerequisites: BL122 or BL105 and CH105.

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Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science

Program and Career
Description:
The liberal studies program is
designed for those students who
either desire a specific set of
courses contained in particular
minors or who are planning on
attending graduate or professional
school.

Thus, the graduates of this pro­
gram will have a firm grounding in
the liberal arts as well as the
requisite communication skills
necessary for success in today's
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major:
1.

a. If needed, director consults
with faculty in the disci­
pline.
b. If needed, director consults
with the Liberal Studies
Degree Committee.
3. Student and director discuss
core requirements, general
education requirements, BA/
BS requirements and elective
choices.
4.

Major Requirements
Minimum of 60 credits must be completed which
include two academic minors having no more
than two courses in common.
Additional Major Requirements:
PL
Elective
S0103
Cultural Diversity
3
ID490
Senior Directed Study
3
A minimum of 24 of these 60 credits must be at
the 300/400 level.
General Education
EN110
First-Year Composition I
EN111
First-Year Composition II
SD101
Fund, of Speech Communication
Humanities (7-8 credits)
HU251
Humanities I
HU
Elective
Mathematics (3-5 credits)
MA110 (or higher) Exploration in Math
or
PL205
Logic

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3
4

3

Natural Science (8 credits)
Social Science (6-8 credits) from different
disciplines
Social Science (diversity; 3-4 credits)
Bachelor of Science
Social Science or Natural Science or
Mathematics
Bachelor of Arts
Foreign Language
Electives to total 124 credits

The student contacts the liberal
studies degree director.

2. Student and director agree on
choice of minors.

This program is quite rigorous in
that there are a minimum number
of upper division credits required
as well as a senior capstone experi­
ence.

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Student and director discuss
other requirements; i.e., upper
division minimum require­
ments.

5. Student is given an educational
plan including a Degree Audit
Sheet.
6. If necessary, student makes
formal request to change major.
a. Advisor(s) assigned after
consultation
7. Student matriculates.
8. Student meets with liberal
studies director spring of
junior year to set up senior
capstone experience (ID490).
Subsequent meeting with
advisor(s).
9. In senior year, student returns
to liberal studies director for
final review and signature.

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ext. 2275

�Manufacturing Engineering
Technology
See College of Engineering
and Mathematics, page 268.

Program Description:

Career Description:

Manufacturing engineering
technology (MfgET) is a multi­
disciplinary field that integrates
knowledge from areas of study
such as science, math, computers,
mechanical engineering, electronics
engineering, management and
economics. MfgET is a profession
that gives you the expertise to
develop tools, processes, machines
and equipment to make quality
products at a reasonable cost. The
profession also involves working
with and coordination of people
from several other fields.

Whether it be a single gear or a
complete automobile engine, the
complete set of events that results
in a finished product is planned
and implemented by a manufactur­
ing engineer. Once you graduate
from LSSU, you will have many
manufacturing career choices
ranging from applied technical
research to management of systems
and personnel. Typical graduates
have obtained engineering and
technology positions in design of
automated manufacturing systems,
computer-aided design and
manufacturing, quality control,
robotics applications, automotive
component manufacturing, design
of manufacturing processes and
equipment, maintenance, sales and
management of manufacturing
systems. Some graduates have also
transferred to graduate schools to
pursue master's and doctoral
degrees.

In addition to providing a strong
background in the fundamentals of
manufacturing engineering tech­
nology, the program places an
emphasis in the application of
computer systems to modern
manufacturing. This includes
topics such as robotics, computeraided design (CAD), program­
mable logic controllers (PLC), and
computer-aided manufacturing
(CAM). The classes and labs in the
curriculum average about 15
students and are taught by faculty
who are dedicated to undergradu­
ate teaching excellence.
Students pursuing the B.S. degree
in manufacturing at LSSU have the
option to specialize in robotics and
automation. LSSU is one of only
two universities in the U.S. to offer
the robotics specialization in the
ABET-accredited manufacturing
engineering technology B.S.
degree.
A scientific "high technology"
basis in the field of manufacturing
engineering technology is evolv­
ing. The MfgET program is
designed to place LSSU graduates
at the leading edge of this evolution.

Bachelor of Science
Options:

General
Robotics and
Automation

Career Choices
Process Control Engineer

Opportunities are available as part
of this program for students who
are academically qualified. A
certificate that documents this
practical training is available.

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Project Manager

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Service Engineer

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Consultant Engineer

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Automation Engineer

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Applications Engineer

Student Profile:
Do you have ...
an interest in math, computers and
science?
a desire to learn how
manufacturing processes are
designed and implemented?
a good work ethic?
a strong motivation to learn and
succeed in life?

Lake Superior State University • 1-888-800-LSSU, ext. 2207 * 171

�Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Manufacturing
Engineering
Technology
Bachelor of Science
Departmental Requirements:
MfgET B.S. degree - general option
(105 credits)
departmental requirements
(13 credits)
Mathematics
5
MA140 Precalculus Mathematics
4
MA143 Calculus for Engineering I
MA207 Principles of Statistical Methods
3
MA208 Statistical Applications for
Quality Control
1
Science
CH115
PH221

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Elements of Physics

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(55 credits)
Engineering Technology
4
Digital Fundamentals
EE125
2
Introduction to Engineering
EG101
3
Engineering Design Project I
EG491
Engineering Design Project II
3
EG495
4
Applied Electricity
ET110
4
Applied Electronics
ET175
3
Manufacturing Processes I
ME110
3
Manufacturing Processes II
ME115
2
Parametric Modeling
ME141
2
Descriptive Geometry
ME142
3
Engineering Materials
ME275
Design for Manufacturing
4
MT215
Statics and Strength of Materials 3
MT225
CNC Manufacturing Processes
3
MT315
2
Robotics Technology
RS280
RS281
Robotics Technology Lab
1
Programmable Logic Controllers
3
RS365
Control Systems &amp; Automation
3
RS480
Control Systems &amp; Automation Lab 1
RS481
Industrial Safety
2
TC110
Support Courses
(28 credits)
CS101
Intro, to Microcomputer Applications 3
4
EC302
Managerial Economics
EG265
“C" Programming
3
MN360
Principles of Management
3
2
Cooperative Education
Math/Science Elective
3
7
Technical Electives
Free Electives
3
Your degree options:
You may choose to follow one of the following
degree options while studying manufacturing
engineering technology at LSSU. They are the
general option or the robotics and automation
option. In the general option, you will be given a
solid foundation in the fundamentals of
engineering technology and manufacturing.
Thereafter, you will have the ability to choose the
specific courses of study for the courses noted
as either free electives or technical electives in
the curriculum. In the robotics and automation
option, you will complete specified courses in
place of the elective courses noted in the
curriculum. The specified courses provide you
with a strong background in robotics, machine
vision, sensors and automation. Only LSSU and

SPRING

FALL
First Year
MA092 Intermediate Algebra
or
Social Science Elective
ME110 Manufacturing Processes I
ME141 Parametric Modeling
ME142 Descriptive Geometry
EN110 First-Year Composition I
EG101 Introduction to Engineering

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2
3

ME115
EN111
MA140
MA207
CS101

3
Manufacturing Processes II
3
First-Year Composition II
5
Precalculus Mathematics
3
Prin. of Statistical Methods
Intro, to Microcomputer Applications 3

MT225
ME275
SD101
ET175
EE125

Statics &amp; Strength of Materials
Engineering Materials
Fund, of Speech Communication
Applied Electronics
Digital Fundamentals

17

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Year
Elements of Physics I
General Chemistry I
Applied Electricity
Statistical Applications for Quality
Control2
RS280 Robotics Technology
RS281 Robotics Technology Lab

Second
PH221
CH115
ET110
MA208

4
5
4
1
2

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3
3
4
4

17

17
Total credits required for associate’s degree = 66
Third Year
MA143 Calculus for Engineering I
MT315 CNC Manufacturing Processes
EG265 “C" Programming
TC110 Industrial Safety
MN360 Principles of Management

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MT215
RS365
EC302

Design for Manufacturing
Programmable Logic Controllers
Managerial Economics2
Technical Elective3
Humanities Elective

15

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3
4
3

17

Summer
Cooperative Education4 - 2 credits
Fourth Year
EG495 Engineering Design Project II
EG491 Engineering Design Project I
3
Social Science Diversity Elective
RS480 Control Systems &amp; Automation
3
RS481 Control Systems &amp; Automation Lab 1
HU251 Humanities I
Free Elective3
Math/Science Elective3
3
Technical Elective3
4
14
Total credits required to complete BS degree = 127 for general option
(126 for robotics and automation option)

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1 Students placed in MA092 should take the social science elective in a summer or later semester.
2These courses may be offered only every other year.
^For Robotics and Automation Option: MA144 Calculus for Engineering II (4 credits), EG140
Numerical Applications for Engineers (1 credit), CS105 Introduction to Computer Programming (3
credits) and RS430 Systems Integration and Machine Vision (4 credits) are required in place of the
electives noted.
^For General Option: ME240 Solids Modeling and Animation (3 credits), EE250 Microcontroller
Fundamentals (4 credits), EG310 Advanced Quality Engineering (4 credits)2 or MN471 Production/
Operations Management (3 creditsf are suggested technical electives. EV313 Solid and Hazardous
Waste (3 credits)2 or NS103/104 Environmental Science (4 credits) is suggested for the math/science
elective. Any University credit course can be taken for the free elective.
4If co-op education opportunity is unavailable, a technical elective approved by department chair may
be substituted.

one other major university in the USA offer you
this option to specialize in robotics and
automation in the manufacturing program.
LSSU is home to one of the best robotics
educational facilities in North America.
Graduates with this emphasis have had nearly
100 percent job placement with high and
competitive starting salaries. Your emphasis of
study in this option will be identified on your
transcripts.

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�Mathematics
See College of Engineering
and Mathematics, page 268.

Program Description:

Career Descriptions:

Mathematics:

Operations Research Analyst —
helps organizations operate as
efficiently as possible through the
application of mathematical
principles to organizational
problems.

Many who major in the field of
mathematics combine those studies
with education courses and obtain
employment as teachers. People
with mathematics degrees are
found in a broad range of occupa­
tions where quantitative skills are
needed; one of the largest employ­
ers of mathematics is the National
Security Agency. Often a minor
field of study (such as computer
science) provides the supporting
credential for entry-level jobs.
Actuarial and Business Applications:
The actuarial and business applica­
tions option combines mathemati­
cal knowledge with quantitative
business applications. The result is
a very marketable degree that
provides many exciting career
opportunities for graduates. A
student should be prepared to take
the first actuarial examination in
the spring of his/her junior year
and the second examination the
following spring. A student
choosing this emphasis will
complete a minor in accountingfinance.
Teaching degrees — a completion
of a fifth-year internship and
graduate course work qualifies you
for elementary or secondary
teacher certification in Michigan
and Ontario, as well as reciprocity
with several other states.
Graduate school — an under­
graduate mathematics major with
emphasis on abstraction, together
with an analytical approach to
problem solving, continues to
provide strong preparation for
graduate work in diverse fields —
especially when combined with a
nunor in the related field.

Statistician — government agen­
cies such as the Bureau of Labor
employ statisticians to monitor the
consumer price index, employment
statistics and the like. Industries
use statisticians in their efforts to
forecast future needs, to implement
quality control, and to design
information-gathering strategies.
Research Assistant — mathemati­
cians are sometimes needed as
members of a multi-discipline
research team, responsible for
creating a mathematical model of a
real-world process or context,
which then is used to help solve
problems of interest to the team's
efforts.
Actuary — assembles and analyzes
statistics to calculate probabilities
of sickness, death, injury, disability,
retirement, property loss and
unemployment for insurance
companies.
School Administrator or
Counselor — a valid teaching
certificate and teaching experience
are prerequisites. Further course
work and separate certification are
also required.
Educational Consultant or Trainer
— trains personnel in industry on
new procedures and/or equipment
needed.

Bachelor of Science
Mathematics
Mathematics —
Actuarial and
Business Applications
Elementary Teaching
Secondary Teaching

Career Choices
Actuary
Operations Research Analyst

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Do you ...
have intellectual curiosity?
enjoy the challenge of
problem-solving?
like to explore quantitative
problems in the world of business?
have proficient skills in spoken
and written communication?
have proficient skills in reading,
mathematics, science and
liberal arts?

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�Mathematics
Mathematics
Bachelor of Science

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(55 credits)
Departmental Requirements:
4
MA151
Calculus I
4
MA152 Calculus II
4
MA251 Calculus III
MA215
Fundamental Concepts of
Mathematics
3
MA216
Discrete Mathematics and Problem
Solving
3
MA261
Intro, to Numerical Methods
3
MA305 Linear Algebra
3
MA308 Probability and Mathematical
3
Statistics
MA309 Applied Statistics
4
MA310
Differential Equations
3
MA341
Abstract Algebra I
3
MA351
Graph Theory
3
Mathematical Modeling
MA401
3
MA411
Advanced Calculus
3
MA490
Research Topics in Mathematics
3
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Survey of Computer Science
Intro, to Computer Programming
Principles of Programming

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(4 credits)
PH231
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First Year
MA151 Calculus I
CS103 Survey of Computer Science
or
CS105 Intro, to Computer Programming
EN110 First-Year Composition I
PY101 Introduction to Psychology
Social Science Elective

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4
3
3
4

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MA152
CS105

Calculus II
Intro, to Computer Programming
or
CS121 Principles of Programming
EN111 First-Year Composition 11
SO103 Cultural Diversity
Elective

Year
Fund. Concepts of Mathematics
Calculus III
Fund, of Speech Communication
Applied Physics for Engineers and
Scientists I

3

MA216

4
3

MA310

MA308

MA305

MA341

MA401
HU251

Fourth Year
MA309 Applied Statistics
MA305 Linear Algebra
or
MA401 Mathematical Modeling
Electives

Discrete Mathematics and Problem
3
Solving
3
Differential Equations
4
Science Elective
3-4
Social Science elective
Elective
16-17

MA351
HU252

MA411
MA341
MA351
MA490

Probability and Mathematical
Statistics
Abstract Algebra
or
Graph Theory
Humanities II
Electives

Advanced Calculus
Abstract Algebra
or
Graph Theory
Senior Math Seminar
Electives

must be completed so that at least 124 semester
credits have been earned.

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MA261 Numerical Methods
Linear Algebra
or
Mathematical Modeling
Humanities I
Electives

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16

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Second
MA215
MA251
SD101
PH231

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Mathematics
Actuarial and
Business Applications
Bachelor of Science
Departmental Requirements:
(52 credits)
4
MA151 Calculus I
4
MA152 Calculus II
4
MA251 Calculus III
MA215
Fundamental Concepts of
Mathematics
3
MA216
Discrete Mathematics and Problem
Solving
3
MA305 Linear Algebra
3
MA308 Probability and Mathematical
3
Statistics
MA309
Applied Statistics
4
MA310
Differential Equations
3
MA341
Abstract Algebra I
3
MA351
Graph Theory
3
MA401
Mathematical Modeling
3
MA411
Advanced Calculus
3
MA490
Research Topics in Mathematics
3
Choose any two (2) of the following
CS103
Survey of Computer Science
CS105
Intro, to Computer Programming
CS121
Principles of Programming

6
3
3
3

Other Requirements
(7 credits)
EC201
3
Principles of Macroeconomics
FN341
4
Managerial Finance
A student choosing this emphasis will complete
a minor in accounting-finance (24 credits).
General Education
Free Electives
Total Credits

(33-37 credits)
(11-15 credits)

FALL
First Year
MA151 Calculus I
CS103 Survey of Computer Science
or
CS105 Intro, to Computer Programming
EN110 First-Year Composition I
AC132 Principles of Accounting I
Social Science Elective

SPRING
4

MA152
CS105

3
3
4

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CS121
EN111
AC133
EC201

Calculus II
Intro, to Computer Programming
or
Principles of Programming
First-Year Composition II
Principles of Accounting II
Prin. of Macroeconomics

17

Second Year
MA215 Fund. Concepts of Mathematics
MA251 Calculus III
BA254 Business Law I
SD101 Fund, of Speech Communication
Science Elective

3
4
3
3

MA216
MA310
EC202

A
3

MA308

3

MA411
MA341

3
4

_2
16

3
3
4

_2
17

17

Third Year
Elective
MA305 Linear Algebra
or
MA401 Mathematical Modeling
AC332 Cost Accounting I
HU251 Humanities I
Electives

4

MA351
FN341
HU252

Discrete Mathematics and Problem
Solving
3
Differential Equations
3
Prin. of Microeconomics
3
4
Science Elective
Social Science Diversity Elective 3-4
16-17
Probability and Mathematical
Statistics
Advanced Calculus
Abstract Algebra
or
Graph Theory
Managerial Finance
Humanities II
Elective

3
3
3
4
4

_2
17

Fourth Year
MA309 Applied Statistics
MA305 Linear Algebra
or
MA401 Mathematical Modeling
FN448 Investment Strategies
Electives

4

MA411
MA341

3
4

_6
17

MA351
MA490
FN443

Advanced Calculus
Abstract Algebra
or
Graph Theory
Senior Math Seminar
Insurance
Electives

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Mathematics
Elementary Teaching
Bachelor of Science
In this program, you will complete a teaching
major in mathematics and a planned program in
the other three academic areas essential to
elementary school teaching: language arts,
natural science and social science. The planned
program is explained in the School of Education
section of this catalog.
The program also includes genera! education
requirements and a 10-credit professional
education component and a 15-credit elementary
component. Students take the first two teacher
education courses (TE150 and TE250) and then
apply for formal admission to the Teacher
Education Program.
You earn a bachelor’s degree, and then
participate in a fifth-year teaching internship with
accompanying graduate course work in order to
become certified to teach.
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Mathematics Requirements
(37 hours)
Survey of Computer Science
3
Intro, to Computer Programming 3
CS105
MA103
Number Systems and Problem
Solving
4
MA104 Geometry &amp; Measurement
4
Calculus I
4
MA151
Calculus II
MA152
4
Fundamental Concepts of Math
3
MA215
MA305
Computational Linear Algebra
3
MA308
Probability and Mathematical
Statistics
3
or
MA207
Principles of Statistical Methods
3
MA321
History of Mathematics
3
MA325
College Geometry
3

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TE150
Reflections on Learning
and Teaching
3
TE250
Student Diversity and Schools
3
TE301
Learning Theory and Teaching
4
Practice
Elementary Education Sequence
(15 credits)
TE330
Reading in the Elementary
Classroom
3
TE410
Corrective Reading in the
Classroom
3
TE411
Elementary Language Arts and
Methods
3
TE420
Math Methods for Elementary
Teachers
2
TE421
Science Methods for Elementary
Teachers
2
TE422
Social Science Methods for
Elementary Teachers
2
The remainder of the 124 credits for graduation
are gained through the general education
requirements and electives.

FALL
First Year
MA151 Calculus I
CS103 Survey of Computer Science
EN110 First-Year Composition I
HS101 History of World Civilization I
TE150 Reflections on Learning and
Teaching

SPRING
4
3
3
4

MA152 Calculus II
CS105 Intro, to Computer Programming
SD101 Fund, of Speech Communication
HS102 History of World Civilization II
EN111 First-Year Composition II

4
3
3
4

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17

Second Year
MA103 Number Systems &amp; Problem Solving 4
MA215 Fundamental Concepts of Math
3
3
Elective
TE250 Student Diversity and Schools
3
PS110 Intro, to American Government
and Politics
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17

MA104
EN235
EN236
PY265
NS110

Geometry and Measurement
Survey of Native Literature of
North America
or
Literature and Culture
Child &amp; Adolescent Development
Elective
Chemistry in Society

4
3
3
3

-4
17

Third Year
MA321 History of Mathematics
or
MA308 Probability and Mathematical
Statistics
MA305 Linear Algebra
or
Elective
HU251 Humanities I
NS102 Introduction to Geology
EN335 Children’s Lit. in the Classroom

MA325
3
TE301
3
4
4
_2
17

Fourth Year
MA321 History of Mathematics
or
3
MA308 Probability and Mathematical
Statistics
MA305 Linear Algebra
or
3
Elective
TE330 Reading in the Elementary Classroom 3
TE411
Elementary Language Arts and
Methods Across the Curriculum
3
TE420 Math Methods for Elementary
Teachers
2
Elective
_2
17
Fifth Year
TE491
Internship in Teaching Diverse
Learners I
TE601
Professional Roles and Teaching
Practice I
TE602 Reflection and Inquiry in Teaching
Practice I

NS101
HU252
BL107

MA325
MA341
TE410
TE421
TE422
GG201

TE492
6
TE603
3
TE604

_2
12

College Geometry
or
Elective
Learning Theory and Teaching
Practice
Conceptual Physics
Humanities II
General Biology

College Geometry
or
Elective
Abstract Algebra
or
Elective (minor)
Corrective Reading in the
Classroom
Science Methods for Elementary
Teachers
Social Studies Methods for
Elementary Teachers
World Regional Geography

3
4
4
4

_2
18

3
3
3
3
2
2
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17

Internship in Teaching Diverse
6
Learners II
Professional Roles and Teaching
3
Practice II
Reflection and Inquiry in Teaching
_2
Practice II
12

Fifth-Year Internship for Teacher
Certification
24
TE491
Internship in Teaching Diverse
Learners I
6
TE492
Internship in Teaching Diverse
Learners II
6
TE601
Professional Roles and Teaching
Practice I
3
TE602
Reflection and Inquiry in Teaching
Practice I
3
TE603
Professional Roles and Teaching
Practice II
3
TE604
Reflection and Inquiry in Teaching
Practice II
3

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Mathematics
Secondary Teaching
Bachelor of Science
In this program, you will complete a major in
mathematics tailored to the needs of a secondary
teacher and a minor in a “teachable field."
Computer science courses are included and
during your methods classes, you will work
extensively with computer and calculator
technology as it applies to classroom teaching.
This program also includes general education
requirements, a 10-credit professional education
component and a 12-credit secondary compo­
nent. Students take the first two teacher
education courses (TE150 and TE250) and then
apply for formal admission to the Teacher
Education Program.
You earn a bachelor’s degree and then participate
in a fifth-year teaching internship with accompa­
nying graduate course work in order to become
certified to teach.
Degree Requirements:
Mathematics Requirements
(42 hours)
CS105
Intro, to Computer Programming
or
3
CS121
Prin. of Computer Programming
MA151
Calculus I
4
MA152
Calculus II
4
MA215
Fundamental Concepts of Math
3
MA216
Discrete Mathematics and
Problem Solving
3
MA251
Calculus III
4
MA305 Computational Linear Algebra
3
MA308 Probability and Mathematical
Statistics
3
MA310
Differential Equations
3
MA321
History of Mathematics
3
MA325
College Geometry
3
MA341
Abstract Algebra I
3
MA401
Mathematical Modeling
3
Teaching Minor

(21-22 credits)
Professional Education Sequence
22
TE150
Reflections on Learning
and Teaching
3
TE250
Student Diversity and Schools
3
TE301
Learning Theory and Teaching
Practice
4
TE430
General Methods for Secondary
Teachers
3
TE431
The Secondary Learner
3
TE440
Reading in the Content Area
3
TE442
Math Methods for Secondary
Teachers
3
Fifth-Year Internship for Teacher
Certification
(24 credits)
TE491
Internship in Teaching Diverse
Learners I
6
TE492
Internship in Teaching Diverse
Learners II
6
TE601
Professional Roles and Teaching
Practice I
3
TE602
Reflection and Inquiry in Teaching
Practice I
3
TE603
Professional Roles and Teaching
Practice II
3

FALL
First Year
MA151 Calculus I
CS103 Survey of Computer Science
EN110 First-Year Composition I
TE150 Reflections on Learning and
Teaching
Social Science Elective

SPRING
4
3
3

MA152
CS105
EN111

3

Calculus II
Intro, to Computer Programming
First-Year Composition II
Social Science Elective
Elective (minor)

4
3
3
3-4
16-17

16-17
Second Year
MA215 Fundamental Concepts of Math
MA251 Calculus III
SD101 Fund, of Speech Communication
TE250 Student Diversity and Schools
Natural Science Elective

3
4
3
3

MA216

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EN232

MA310

17

Discrete Mathematics and Problem
Solving
Differential Equations
Natural Science Elective
American Literature II
Elective (minor)

3
3
4
3

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Third Year
MA321 History of Mathematics
or
MA308 Probability and Mathematical
Statistics
MA305 Linear Algebra
or
MA401 Mathematical Modeling
HU251 Humanities I
Elective (minor)
Elective (minor)

MA325
3
MA341
3
4
3

HU252
TE301

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College Geometry
or
Elective (minor)
Abstract Algebra
or
Elective (minor)
Humanities II
Learning Theory and Teaching
Practice
Elective (minor)

3
4

3
4
4
17

16

Fourth Year
MA321 History of Mathematics
or
MA308 Probability and Mathematical
Statistics
MA305 Linear Algebra
or
Mathematical Modeling
TE430 General Methods for Secondary
Teachers
TE440 Reading in the Content Area
Elective (minor)

3

MA325
MA341

3
TE431
TE442
3
3

College Geometry
or
Elective (minor)
Abstract Algebra
or
Elective (minor)
The Secondary Learner
Mathematical Methods for
Secondary Teachers
Elective (minor)

3
3
3
3
15

_2
15

Fifth Year
TE491
Internship in Teaching Diverse
Learners I
TE601
Professional Roles and Teaching
Practice I
TE602 Reflection and Inquiry in Teaching
Practice I

TE492

6
TE603
3

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12

TE604

Internship in Teaching Diverse
Learners II
Professional Roles and Teaching
Practice II
Reflection and Inquiry in Teaching
Practice II

6
3
12

* Students take either CH115/116 or PH231/232.

TE604

Reflection and Inquiry in Teaching
3
Practice II
(30-34 credits)
General Education
Total Credits:

124

requirements and electives.
A post-baccalaureate fifth-year internship and
associated graduate-level classes are required
for LSSU recommendation for teacher certification.

The remainder of the 124 credits for graduation
are gained through the general education

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See College of Engineering
and Mathematics, page 268.

Bachelor of Science
Chemistry and
Environment
Mechanical Design
Robotics and
Automation

Design Engineer
Systems Engineer
® Plant Engineer

Career Description:

Mechanical engineering is a broadbased program that prepares you
for a rewarding career in mechani­
cal and related engineering fields.
Course work for this ABETaccredited program includes 71
hours in technical specialties, 32
hours in math and sciences and 26
hours in general education for a
total of 129 hours in the bachelor of
science degree. You will work with
mechanical systems in the labora­
tories and receive an excellent mix
of theory and application.

Once you graduate with a me­
chanical engineering degree, you
will have a wide variety of career
choices with small and large
companies. Typical graduates
obtain engineering positions in
manufacturing, product and/or
process design, product and/or
process development, research,
maintenance and sales.

Program Highlights:

Career Choices:

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like problem solving?
like applying theories
in laboratories?
like working with mechanical
systems?

Emphasis is on preparing you
to solve real-world engineering
problems.
You will participate in
multidisciplinary, industrial or
research-based senior engineer­
ing design projects which
emphasize teamwork, commu­
nications, project management,
customer relations and ethics.
You will learn numerous
software packages for CAD,
CAM, finite element analysis,
programmable logic controllers,
robots and technical analysis.
Cooperative education oppor­
tunities are available.

Opportunities are available as part
of this program for students who
are academically qualified. A
certificate that documents this
practical training is available.

Degree Options — You may
choose a design option, robotics and
automation option or chemistry and
environmental option while studying
mechanical engineering. The
design option will give you skills
through courses in finite element
methods, vibrations, advanced
machine design and programmable
logic controllers. The robotics and
automation option will give you
skills through courses in machine
vision, system integration, auto­
mated manufacturing and robotics.
The chemistry and environmental
option will give you skills through
courses in general, organic and
environmental chemistry and
environmental law.

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Mechanical
Engineering
Bachelor of Science
Departmental Requirements

(103 credits)

Mathematics
EG345
Probability and Mathematical
Statistics
MA143 Calculus for Engineering I
MA144 Calculus for Engineering II
MA243 Calculus and Linear Algebra
for Engineers
MA310 Differential Equations
Computer Science
EG265
“C" Programming
Sciences
CH115
General Chemistry I
PH231
Applied Physics for Engineers
and Scientists I
PH232
Applied Physics for Engineers
and Scientists II

Engineering
EE210
Circuits and Machines
EE305
Analog and Digital Electronics
EG101
Introduction to Engineering
EG 140
Numerical Applications for
Engineers
Advanced Numerical Applications
for Engineers
EG491
Engineering Design Project I
EG495
Engineering Design Project II
EM220 Statics
EM320 Dynamics
ME110 Manufacturing Processes I
ME115 Manufacturing Processes II
ME141
Parametric Modeling
ME142 Descriptive Geography
ME225 Strength of Materials
ME275 Engineering Materials
ME350 Machine Design I
ME355 Thermal and Fluids Engineering I
ME450 Thermal and Fluids Engineering II
RS460
Control Systems
General Education
EN110
First-Year Composition I
EN111
First-Year Composition II
HU251
Humanities I
Humanities

3
4
4
4
3
3

SD101

Fund, of Speech Communication

SPRING
4
2
2
3
2
3
16

Second Year
MA243 Calculus &amp; Linear Algebra for
Engineers
PH231 Applied Physics for Engineers
and Scientists I
EG265 "C" Programming
EM220 Statics
Soc. Sci. Elective

MA144
EG140

Calculus for Engineering II
Numerical Applications for
Engineers
CH115 General Chemistry I
ME115 Manufacturing Processes II
EN111 First-Year Composition II

4

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EG345
PH232
ME225
ME275
SD101

Probability and Mathematical
Statistics
Applied Physics for Engineers and
Scientists II
Strength of Materials
Engineering Materials
Fund, of Speech Communication

3
4
4
3

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17

5
4
4
4
3
2

1

EG340

Social Science
Social Science Diversity

FALL
First Year
MA143 Calculus for Engineering I
ME141 Parametric Modeling
ME142 Descriptive Geometry I
ME110 Manufacturing Processes I
EG101 Introduction to Engineering
EN110 First-Year Composition I

1
3
3
3
4
3
3
2
2
3
3
4
5
5
4
3
3
4
3
6
3
3

Third Year
MA310 Differential Equations
EG340 Advanced Numerical Applications
for Engineers
EM320 Dynamics
ME350 Machine Design I
EE210 Circuits and Machines

ME355
EE305
HU251

Thermal and Fluids Engineering I
Analog and Digital Electronics
Engineering Elective
Humanities I

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EG491 Engineering Design Project I
Engineering Elective
ME450 Thermal and Fluids Engineering II
RS460 Control Systems

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Engineering Elective
Social Science Diversity
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CH115
General Chemistry I
CH116
General Chemistry II
CH220
Survey of Organic Chemistry
CH341
Environmental Chemistry I: Water
and Water Pollution Control
EV425
Environment Systems Analysis
EV311
Environment Law
or
EV313
Solid and Hazardous Waste
or
CH232* Instrumental Analysis
CH361
Physical Chemistry I
* Selection of CH232 will lead to a chemistry
minor.

5
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
4

Mechanical Design Required Tech Electives
ME442
Finite Element Analysis
RS365
Programmable Logic Controllers
and
ME425
Vibration
or
ME455
Machine Design II

4
3
4
4

Robotics and Automation Required Tech
Electives
RS430
Systems Integration &amp; Machine
Vision
4
RS385
Robotics Engineering
3
RS435
Automated Manufacturing Systems 4
Suggested Optional Course
ME240
Assembly Modeling

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�Nursing
See College of Natural
and Health Sciences, page 281.

Bachelor of Science

Program Description:

Career Descriptions:

Pre-Licensure Program

Professional nursing blends a
unique body of knowledge from
the sciences, social sciences and
humanities with a compassionate
heart and a sensitive spirit to
provide holistic care to those in
need.

Hospital Nurse — provides
holistic nursing care to clients of all
ages in a hospital setting.

The Department of Nursing offers
two curricular tracks to the bach­
elor of science degree in nursing;
the four-year, pre-licensure pro­
gram and the two-year, completion
program for the registered nurse.
The programs provide you with
the opportunity to acquire knowl­
edge, values and skills necessary
for the practice of professional
nursing.

School Nurse — works with
administrators, teachers and
parents to safeguard the health of
school-age children.

Post-Licensure
Completion Program

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Hospital Nursing
Home Care Nursing
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like science, art and humanity?
want to help people?
work well with people?
like flexibility and change?

Home Care Nurse — works with
clients in their own homes to assist
them to optimal wellness.

Public Health Nurse — works
with and in the community to
promote and maintain the health of
the local population.

Course requirements provide
liberal backgrounds in physical
science, social science and humani­
ties. This curriculum provides a
solid basis for the variety of roles
in nursing practice. The nursing
curriculum provides an interdisci­
plinary major and therefore does
not require a minor to meet gradu­
ation requirements. This nursing
program is approved by the
Michigan Board of nursing and is
accredited by the National League
for Nursing Accrediting Commis­
sion.*

*National League for Nursing Accred­
iting Commission, 61 Broadway, New
York, NY 10006. Telephone: 212-3635555.

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Nursing
Pre-Licensure Program
Curriculum: Health care is moving to a more
community-based system. To prepare nurses for
this change, the nursing curriculum has recently
been revised; students admitted to the University
fall 2000 or later will complete the following
curriculum for a bachelor of science in nursing:
Nursing
NU211
NU212
NU213
NU325
NU326
NU327
NU431
NU432
NU433
NU434
NU435
NU436

(60 credits)
3
Intro, to Professional Nursing
4
Health Appraisal
6
Fundamentals of Nursing
Nursing of Childbearing Families 5
Nursing of Children &amp; Families
6
9
Adult Nursing I
8
Adult Nursing II
Nursing of Populations
5
Community Mental Health Nursing 5
3
Nursing Research
4
Management in Nursing
2
Nursing Issues

Health Sciences
(17 credits)
HE207
Nutrition Application in Health Care 1
HE208
2
Nutrition
HE209
Pharmacology
3
HE232
Pathophysiology
3
HE235
Computer Applications in Health
2
Sciences
HE328
Multicultural Approaches to
Health Care
3
HE352
Health Issues of Aging Populations 3
Other Disciplines
(13 credits)
BL121
Human Anatomy &amp; Physiology I
4
BL223
3
Clinical Microbiology
CH104
Life Chemistry I
3
MA207
Principles of Statistical Methods
3
General Eduction
(34-35 credits)
BL122
Human Anatomy &amp; Physiology II
4
CH105
4
Life Chemistry II
EN110
First-Year Composition I
3
EN111
First-Year Composition II
3
HU251
Humanities I
4
Humanities Elective
3-4
PY101
4
Introduction to Psychology
PY155
Lifespan Development
3
S0101
Introduction to Sociology
3
SD101
Fund, of Speech Communication
3
General Electives
(3 credits)
Total Credits

FALL
First Year
EN110 First*Year Composition I
PY101 Introduction to Psychology
S0101 Introduction to Sociology
SD101 Fund, of Speech Communication
BL121 Human Anatomy &amp; Physiology I

SPRING
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4
3
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CH104
BL122
PY155
EN111

Life Chemistry I
Human Anatomy &amp; Physiology II
Lifespan Development
First-Year Composition II
Elective

3
4
3
3

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16

17
Second Year
2
HE208 Nutrition
HE207 Nutrition Application in Health Care 1
NU211 Intro, to Professional Nursing
3
3
CH105 Life Chemistry II
4
NU212 Health Appraisal
HE232 Pathophysiology
_4

BL223
NU213
HE209
HE328
HE235

Third Year
HE352 Health Issues of Aging Population
MA207 Prin. of Statistical Methods
NU327 Adult Nursing I

_2

NU325
NU326
HU251

8
4
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NU432
NU433
NU434

3
Clinical Microbiology
Fundamentals of Nursing Practice
6
3
Pharmacology
Multicultural Approach to Health Care3
Computer Appl. in Health Science _2

17

17

3
3

5
6

Parent/Newborn Nursing
Parent/Childhood Nursing
Humanities I

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15

15

NU431
NU435
NU436

Adult Nursing II
Nursing Management
Contemporary Issues in Nursing

14

Nursing of Populations
Community Mental Health Nursing
Nursing Research
Humanities Elective

5
5
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Prerequisite Courses for Entrance to Program:
BL121
Human Anatomy &amp; Physiology I
4
BL122
Human Anatomy &amp; Physiology II
4
3
BL223
Clinical Microbiology
First-Year Composition I
3
EN110
First-Year Composition II
3
EN111
HE207
Nutrition Application in Health Care 1
2
Nutrition
HE208
Pharmacology
3
HE209
4
PY101
Introduction to Psychology
S0101
Introduction to Sociology
_2

NU325
NU326
NU327
NU431
NU433

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Parent/Newborn Nursing
Parent/Child Nursing
Adult Nursing I
Adult Nursing II
Community Mental Health
Nursing

FALL
First Year
NU360 Professional Nursing Concepts
4
HE235 Computer Applications in Nursing
2
4
HU251 Humanities I
SD101 Fund, of Speech Communication
3
HE352 Health Issues of Aging Populations _3

SPRING
NU363
HE232
CH104
HE328

Comprehensive Health Appraisal
Pathophysiology
Life Chemistry I
Multicultural Approach to
Health Care

4
3
3

NU434 Nursing Research
NU435 Nursing Management
NU437 Professional Nursing Leadership
Humanities Elective
Elective

5
2

17

30
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follows:
Nursing
(59 credits)
2 NU325 Parent/Newbom Nursing
5
Parent/Child Nursing
6
NU326
Adult Nursing I
9
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Professional Nursing Concepts
4
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Comprehensive Health Appraisal
3
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Family Nursing Theory
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NU365
3
8
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5
NU432
Nursing of Populations
Community Mental Health
NU433
Nursing
5
Hi NU434 Nursing Research
3
4
Management in Nursing
v
NU435
NU436
Contemporary Issues in Nursing
2
NU437
Professional Nursing Leadership
2

General Education
(32 credits)
4
PY101
Introduction to Psychology
S0101
Introduction to Sociology
3
BL122
Human Anatomy &amp; Physiology
4
4
CH105
Life Chemistry II
EN110
First-Year Composition I
3
EN111
First-Year Composition II
3
SD101
Fund, of Speech Communication
3
4
HU251
Humanities I
Humanities Electives
3-4
General Electives
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CH105 Life Chemistry II
NU365 Family Nursing Theory
MA207 Principles of Statistical Methods
NU432 Nursing of Populations
NU436 Contemporary Nursing Issues

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Students who completed a hospital diploma
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took nutrition and/or pharmacology as part ot an
LPN program may receive university credit by
taking the appropriate NLN examination, passing
it at 50 percentile or higher and applying for
course credit.
'* Departmental examination available.

Health Sciences
(17 credits)
HE207
Nutrition Application in Health
Care*
1
HE208
Nutrition*
2
HE209
Pharmacology*
3
HE232
Pathophysiology**
3
HE235
Computer Applications in Health
Sciences
2
HE328
Multicultural Approach to Health
Care
3
HE352
Health Issues of Aging Populations 3
Other Disciplines
(13 credits)
BL121
Human Anatomy &amp; Physiology I
4
BL223
Clinical Microbiology
3
CH104
Life Chemistry I
3
MA207
Principles of Statistical Methods
3

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�Political Science
See College of Arts, Letters
and Social Sciences, page 246.

Program Description:

Career Descriptions:

Political science is the systematic
study of government, politics and
public policy. It is one of a number
of liberal arts majors that prepare
students for a broad range of career
opportunities.

With the skills they acquire in
writing, speaking, analysis, critical
thinking and leadership, political
science majors are able to pursue a
wide variety of career options
(some of which require additional
education).

Political science majors choose one
of four tracks or concentrations:
general political science, pre-law,
public administration or secondary
teaching. Each concentration
provides a combination of knowl­
edge and skills especially appropri­
ate for those with particular career
goals. However, choosing one
concentration over the others does
not limit you to a particular career
path — each of the tracks provides
a solid grounding in political
science and a broad liberal arts
background.
General education requirements
and sufficient elective credits must
be completed so that at least 124
semester credits have been earned.
Other Qualifications — Graduate
degrees are required for some
positions; thus, a law degree is
required for work as an attorney
and a Ph.D. is required for appoint­
ment to permanent teaching and
research positions in colleges and
universities.

A sample of typical occupations
include:
Attorney — represents clients in
private practice, in small or large
law firms; represents corporations,
labor unions, trade associations or
governments as a salaried em­
ployee; serves as a prosecutor or
public defender; serves as a judge.
Requires the completion of a law
degree following college.
Government Employee — works
for government agencies at the
federal, state or provincial, or local
level, or for international organiza­
tions, such as the United Nations.
Political Professional — works as
a campaign manager; staff assistant
to legislators; elected office holder;
or as a political liaison for profes­
sional, trade, business or other
interest groups.
Journalist— serves as reporter,
editorial writer, editor or news­
caster for newspapers, news
magazines, or on radio or television.
Teacher— teaches government and
politics at the high school or
college level.

Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Arts
Tracks:

General
Pre-Law
Public Administration
Secondary Teaching

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Business Executive — works in
management, human resources,
public relations or other areas in
business.
Other Opportunities— includes
preparation for graduate or profes­
sional schools in other fields such
as business.

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Political Science
General Track
Bachelor of Arts or
Bachelor of Science
The general political science concentration is
designed to provide a broad education in political
science. It is most appropriate for students who
plan to attend graduate school in political
science and for those with an interest in
government and politics who wish to get a
broad, liberal education. Students who continue
their education in graduate school most often
pursue careers as professors, researchers,
consultants or government officials. Students
who do not pursue graduate study choose from
a wide variety of career options in government,
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PS110
Introduction to American
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4
PS211
Political Science Research and
4
Statistics
A minimum of one course in each of four
political science fields, and two courses in one of
the fields:
American Politics
(PS325, 364, 367, 467)
3-4
Comparative Politics (PS160,
331,333, 334,335,340)
3-4
International Relations
(PS241, 411,413, 420)
3-4
Political Philosophy
(PS351,352)
4
PS491
Senior Seminar I
4
PS492
Senior Seminar II
4
Additional political science electives
to reach 42 credits
6-10
A minimum of 21 credits must be at the 300/400
level. Of these, at least nine must be at the 400
level.

FAIL
First Year
EN110 First-Year Composition I
PS110 Intro, to American Government
and Politics
Nat Sci Elective
HS
History Sequence Elective
UN101 University Seminar

SPRING
3
4
4
4

EN111
Pol Sci
HS
Nat Sci

First-Year Composition II
Elective
History Sequence Elective
Elective

3
4
4
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15
Second Year
SD101 Fund, of Speech Communication
HU251 Humanities I
Pol Sci Elective
CS101 Intro, to Microcomputer Appl.
General Education Math

3
4
3
3

BA/BS
HU252
Pol Sci
PS211

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Humanities II
•3
Elective
Political Science Research and
Statistics

3
3
3
4

Pol Sci
Pol Sci
EN220
SD302
BA/BS

Field Elective
Field Elective
Advanced Composition
Argumentation and Advocacy
Cognate

4
4
4
4
16

3
3
3
3
15

16
Fourth Year
PS491 Senior Seminar I
Pol Sci Field Elective
Elective
Elective

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16

Third Year
Pol Sci Field Elective
PL204 Introduction to Philosophy
EC201 Principles of Macroeconomics
BA/BS Cognate
Elective

3
4
4

PS492
Pol Sci

Senior Seminar II
Field Elective
Elective
Elective

General Political Science Cognates
CS101
Intro, to Microcomputer Applications 3
EC201
Principles of Macroeconomics
3
EN220
Advanced Composition
or
3
EN221
Creative Writing
HS
Full-year history sequence
8
(usually HS101-102 or HS131-132)
PL204
Introduction to Philosophy
or
3
PL205
Logic
SD302
Argumentation and Advocacy
or
3-4
SD320
Public Relations
Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science Cognates
Bachelor of arts cognates:
One year of a foreign language
8
or
Bachelor of science cognates: A minimum of
nine credits from the following:
EC202
Principles of Microeconomics
3
PY101
Introduction to Psychology
4
SO101
Introduction to Sociology
3
S0213
Introduction to Anthropology
3

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Political Science
Pre-Law Track
Bachelor of Arts or
Bachelor of Science
The pre-law concentration is designed to provide
students interested in legal careers with a
planned curriculum that prepares them especially
well for law school and for careers in law.
Students who choose this option are often
interested in careers as attorneys, prosecutors or
judges. It should be noted that this is not a
mandatory pre-law curriculum; it is a curriculum
for pre-law students who have a special interest
in government and politics.
Political Science Courses
PS110
Introduction to American
Government and Politics
4
PS120
Introduction to Legal Processes
3
PS130
Introduction to State and Local
Government
4
PS211
Political Science Research
4
and Statistics
PS222
Introduction to the Legal Profession 2
A minimum of one course in each of three
political science fields:
Comparative Politics (PS160,
331,333.334, 335, 340)
3-4
International Relations
(PS241,411, 413, FALL
First Year
EN420) 3-4
Political Philosophy (PS351, 352) 4
PS467
Constitutional Law and Civil
4
Liberties
PS491
Senior Seminar I
4
PS492
Senior Seminar II
4
Additional political science electives
to reach 42 credits
1-3
A minimum of 21 credits must be at the 300/400
level. Of these, at least nine must be at the 400
level.
Pre-law Cognates
AC230
Fundamentals of Accounting
(or AC132 or OA119)
4
CS101
Intro, to Microcomputer Applications 3
EN220
Advanced Composition
or
3
EN221
Creative Writing
HS
Full-year history sequence
8
(usually HS 101 -102 or HS 131 -132)
LA102
Legal Research and Case Analysis 3
LA202
Legal Writing and Analysis
3
PL205
Logic
3
SD302
Argumentation and Advocacy
3
Two law courses from the following:
LA
Any legal assistant courses
2-4
CJ202
Canadian Criminal Law
3
CJ319
Substantive Criminal Law
3
CJ406
Advanced Canadian Jurisprudence 3
CJ409
Procedural Criminal Law
3

FALL
First Year
EN110 First-Year Composition I
PS110 Intro, to American Government
and Politics
Nat Sci Elective
HS
History Sequence Elective
UN101 University Seminar
Second
SD101
HU251
PS222
CS101
BA/BS

Year
Fund, of Speech Communication
Humanities I
Intro, to the Legal Profession
Intro, to Microcomputer Appl.
Cognate

SPRING
3
4
4
4

EN111 First-Year Composition II
PS120 Intro, to Legal Processes
HS
History Sequence Elective
Nat Sci Elective
Elective

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4
2
3

HU252
PS130
PS211
BA/BS

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Pol Sci
SD302
PL205
BA/BS

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Humanities II
Intro, to State and Local Government 4
Political Science Research and
4
Statistics
Cognate
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Elective
Argumentation &amp; Advocacy
Logic
Cognate

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3
3

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16

Fourth Year
PS491 Senior Seminar I
LA202 Legal Writing &amp; Analysis
PS467 Constitutional Law and Civil
Liberties
Law Elective

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15
Third Year
Field Elective
PS
LA102 Legal Research &amp; Case Analysis
EN220 Advanced Composition
AC230 Fundamentals of Accounting
General Education Math

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BA255
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Bachelor of arts cognates:
8
One year of a foreign language
or
Bachelor of science cognates: A minimum of
nine credits from the following:
3
EC201
Principles of Macroeconomics
3
EC202
Principles of Microeconomics
4
PY101
Introduction to Psychology
3
S0101
Introduction to Sociology
3
S0213
Introduction to Anthropology

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Public Administration
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appropriate tor students who plan to work in an
administrative capacity in public agencies or
nonprofit organizations with public missions.
Students who choose this option are preparing
for careers of public service. Such careers may
be pursued through positions in government
agencies at the local, state or provincial, and
national levels. Other positions may be found in
nonprofit organizations involved in public
concerns, such as Common Cause, the
Environmental Defense Fund, and the Michigan
Health Council. Some of these careers of public
service may be pursued with only a bachelor’s
degree. Others may require completion of a
master’s degree in public administration or a
related field.
Political Science Courses
PS110
Introduction to American
4
Government and Politics
PS130
Introduction to State and
4
Local Government
PS201
Intro, to Public Administration
3
PS211
Political Science Research and
4
Statistics
PS301
Policy Analysis andEvaluation
4
PS401
Principles of Public Administration 3
PS491
Senior Seminar I
4
PS492
Senior Seminar II
4
PS499
Public AdministrationInternship
3
A minimum of one course in each of three
political science fields:
Comparative Politics (PS160, 331,333,
334, 335, 340)
3-4
International Relations (PS241,411,
413,420)
3-4
Political Philosophy (PS351,352)
4

FALL
First Year
EN110 First-Year Composition I
PS110 Intro, to American Government
and Politics
HS
History Sequence Elective
Nat Sci Natural Science Elective
UN101 University Seminar

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3
4
4
4

EN111
PS130

First-Year Composition 11
Intro, to State and Local
Government
HS
History Sequence Elective
Nat Sci Natural Science Elective

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Second
SD101
HU251
PS201
CS101

Year
Fund, of Speech Communication
Humanities I
Intro, to Public Administration
Intro, to Microcomputer Appl.
General Elective Math

3
4
3
3

HU252
Pol Sci
PS211

Humanities II
Field Elective
Political Science Research and
Statistics
Elective

3
4
3
3

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15

16
Third Year
Pol Sci Field Elective
AC230 Fundamentals of Accounting
EC201 Intro, to Macroeconomics
PY228 Organizational Behavior
Elective

4
4

PS301
SD320
MN360

Policy Analysis &amp; Evaluation
Public Relations
Principles of Management
elective

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4
3

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PS491 Senior Seminar I
PS401 Prin. of Public Administration
EC305 Public Finance
MN365 Human Resource Management
Elective

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PS499
Pol Sci

Senior Seminar II
Political Science/Public
Administration Internship
Field Elective
Elective

16

Public Administration Cognates
AC230
Fundamentals of Accounting
(or AC132 or OA119)
4
CS101
Intro, to Microcomputer Applications 3
EC201
Principles of Macroeconomics
3
EC305
Public Finance
3
EN220
Advanced Composition
or
3
EN221
Creative Writing
HS
Full-year history sequence
8
(usually HS101-102 or HS131-132)
MN360
Principles of Management
3
MN365
Human Resource Management
3
PY228
Organizational Behavior
or
3
S0313
Work and Organization
SD302
Argumentation and Advocacy
or
3-4
SD320
Public Relations

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Political Science
Secondary Teaching
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science
The secondary teaching concentration in political
science is designed to provide a broad education
in political science that will prepare students to
teach high school courses in government and
politics.
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PS110
Introduction to American
Government and Politics
PS130
Intro, to State and Local
Government
PS160
Intro, to Canadian Government
and Politics
PS241
Intro, to International Relations
PS211
Political Science Research
and Statistics
A minimum of one course in each of the
following four political science fields:
American Politics (PS325, 364, 367,467)
Comparative Politics (PS331,333, 334,
335, 340)
International Relations (PS342,411,413,
420)
Political Philosophy (PS351,354)
PS491
Senior Seminar I
PS492
Senior Seminar II
Additional political science electives to
reach 42 credits:

42
4

FALL
First Year
EN110 First-Year Composition I
3
PS110 Intro, to American Government
4
and Politics
CS101 Intro, to Microcomputer Applications 3
HS101 History of World Civilization I
or
HS131 United States History I
UN101 University Seminar

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SD101
PS130
TE150
HS102
HS132
EN111

Second Year
Minor Requirement
HU251 Humanities I
PS160 Intro, to Canadian Government
and Politics
BA/BS Cognate
TE250 Student Diversity and Schools

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3
Intro, to State and Local Government 4
Reflections on Learning &amp; Teaching 3
History of World Civilization II
4
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Field Elective
General Education Math
Cognate
Minor Requirement

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4

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3
4
4

Third Year
PS
Field Elective
Nat Sci Natural Science Elective
EC201 Intro, to Macroeconomics
Minor Requirement
Minor Elective

PS211
TE301

3-4
3-4
3-4
4
4
4

Field Elective
Political Science Research and
Statistics
Humanities Elective
Learning Theory and Teaching
Practice

4
4

PS492
PS
TE431
TE441

Senior Seminar II
Minor Requirement
Elective
The Secondary Learner
Content Area Methods for
Secondary Teachers

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400 level. Of these, at least nine must be at the
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Minor Requirement
TE430 General Methods for Secondary
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TE440 Reading in the Content Area

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Cognates
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CS101
Intro, to Microcomputer Appl.
3
EC201
Principles of Macroeconomics
3
HS101-102 History of World Civilization I &amp; II
or
8
TE15Q-132
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Reflections on Learning and
Teaching
3
TE250
Student Diversity and Schools
3
TE301
Learning Theory and Teaching
Practice
4
TE430
General Methods for Secondary
3
Teachers
3
TE431
The Secondary Learner
TE440
3
Reading in the Content Area
TE444
Content Area Methods for
Secondary Teachers
3
Following graduation, students complete a fullyear intern teaching experience at an approved
secondary school. This experience is supported
by six required courses: TE491, 492, 601, 602,
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Bachelor of Arts Cognates
8
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Bachelor of Science Cognates
Three courses (minimum nine credits) from
the following:
EC202
Principles of Macroeconomics
3
4
PY101
Introduction to Psychology
3
SO101
Introduction to Sociology
S0213
Introduction to Anthropology
3
124-140
Total Required Credits
Depending upon minor chosen

Minor
20-28
Complete the requirements of a certifiable
teaching minor

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Program Description:

Career Choices
Community Pharmacist
Government Supervisory Posts
Research Pharmacist
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Most pharmacy schools require
students to take two years of pre­
pharmacy preparation prior to
being admitted to their four-year
professional program. Admission
into the professional pharmacy
programs is very competitive and
is based, to a large extent, on
grades in specific required courses.
Many pharmacy colleges also
require applicants to take the
Pharmacy College Admission Test
(P.C.A.T.). This exam is generally
taken mid-way through your
second pre-pharmacy year.

Community Pharmacist — prac­
tices in local pharmacies, profes­
sional health centers, hospitals,
nursing homes or neighborhood
health centers.

Pre-pharmacy requirements vary
greatly between different colleges
that offer professional programs in
pharmacy. In general, most require
a pre-pharmacy program that
emphasizes math and science as
well as strong communication
skills. Recently, a majority of the
nation's schools began to move
toward awarding the doctor of
pharmacy (Pharm.D.) as the only
professional degree in pharmacy.
Because many pharmacy curricula
are currently being modified, pre­
pharmacy requirements are also
subject to change.
The modifications in professional
pharmacy curricula, combined
with the variability in pre-phar­
macy requirements, make it
imperative for a pre-pharmacy
student to determine the require­
ments for admission at the schools
he or she desires to attend. A pre­
pharmacy curriculum at Lake
Superior State University can then
be designed to help you obtain
your goals. It is your responsibility
to contact the directors of admis­
sions at the pharmacy schools to
which you are planning to apply so
you can remain informed of their
most recent requirements for
admission.

Government Supervisory Posts —
USPHS, USDA, DVA employ
pharmacists for technical writing,
science reporting, directing manu­
facturing firms or overseeing
cultivation of medicinal plants.
Research Pharmacist — within the
pharmaceutical industry, conduct
research to develop prescription
and non-prescription drugs and
other health products.
University Faculty — teach
students, conduct research, act as
consultants for local, state, national
and international agencies and
organizations.

Following is an example of typical minimum
requirements for admission to many pharmacy
programs:

1 year
Biology (with lab)
1 year
General Chemistry (with lab)
1 year
Organic Chemistry (with lab)
1 year
Physics (with lab)
1 course
Economics
at least 1 course
Calculus
1 year
English Composition
1 course
Speech
1 year
Social Science
In addition, several schools have specific prepharmacy requirements that are not on this list.

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See College of Arts, Letters and
Social Sciences, page 246.

Program Description:

Career Descriptions:

A comprehensive four-year
program with emphasis on re­
search, experimentation, computer
applications and a senior-research
sequence. Excellent preparation
for graduate work at the master's
or Ph.D. level in a wide variety of
psychology disciplines.

Psychologist — studies human
behavior and mental processes to
understand, explain and change
people's behavior. Psychologists
conduct research or work in
applied fields as counselors,
industrial psychologists, trainers
and market researchers. Other
areas of concentration include
medical, surgical and mental
health.

Other Qualifications — A master's
degree in psychology usually is the
minimum requirement for the
sample careers shown. The Ph.D.
is essential for most senior-level
positions and is required for
appointment to permanent teach­
ing and research positions in
colleges and universities.

Research/Statistical Assistant —
assists researchers with their data
collection and analysis.
University Professor — teaches
undergraduate and graduate
courses; conducts research; pro­
vides consulting services to the
community and industry.

Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science
Elementary Teacher
Education
Secondary Teacher

Career Choices:
Psychologist
Research/Statistical Assistant
University Professor
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Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science
(36 credits)
Required Psychology Credits
4
Introduction to Psychology
3
Statistics
4
Experimental Psychology
3
Learning and Motivation
3
Personality Theory
3
Tests and Measurements
History &amp; Systems of
3
Psychology
3
PY457
Cognition
3
PY459
Physiological Psychology
PY498
Senior Research I
3
4
PY499
Senior Research II

PY101
PY210
PY212
PY311
PY357
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Social Psychology
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3
PY259
Abnormal Psychology
or
PY265
Child &amp; Adolescent Behavior
Cognate
Bachelor of Arts Degree
One Year of Foreign Language
8
Bachelor of Science Degree
Eight credits from the following: biology,
chemistry and physical science beyond those
used to fulfill general education requirements:
mathematics at the level of MA111 and above
(except MA207); any CS or DP courses; PL204,
PL205, HS235.
General Education and Electives
Students must complete all general education
requirements including BL105. Students must
take sufficient electives to total 124 semester
credits.
Acceptable Minors:
Psychology majors may select an approved
minor (21 credits) or may complete 21 credits in
courses approved in lieu of the minor by their
advisor. Nine credits must be at the 300-400
level.

Elementary Education*
Complete the planned program for elementary
teachers and complete 25 credits in teacher
education courses including TE150, TE250,
TE301, TE330, TE410, TE411, TE421 and TE422.

Secondary Education*
Complete a minor approved for teacher
education and complete 22 hours in teacher
education courses including TE150, TE250,
TE301, TE430, TE431, TE440 and TE444.

*You earn a bachelor’s degree and then
participate in a fifth-year teaching internship with
accompanying graduate course work in order to
become certified to teach.

Bachelor of Arts
FALL
First Year
EN110 First-Year Composition I
Foreign Language
PY101 Introduction to Psychology
PY210 Statistics
BL105 Function of the Human Body

SPRING
3
4
4

EN111
PY212

3

First-Year Composition II
Experimental Psychology
Foreign Language
Physical Science
Elective

3
3
3
3

PY

_4

PY

PY396

Elective
Minor Course
Tests &amp; Measurements
Minor Course
Designated Elective

Fourth Year
PY498 Senior Research I
PY456 History &amp; Systems of Psychology
Minor Course
General Elective Math
Elective

3
3
3
3

3
3
3
3

_2
15

16
Third Year
PY459 Physiological Psychology
3
4
HU or elective
Minor Courses
6
CS101 Intro, to Microcomputer Applications _2
16

4

2

17

18
Second Year
SD101 Fund, of Speech Communication
Minor Course
PY311 Learning &amp; Motivation
PY357 Personality Theory
NS
Elective

3
4
4

PY457

Cognition
HU or Elective
Minor Courses
Elective

3
4
6

_2
16

PY499

Senior Research II
Electives

4

12
14

_2
15

Bachelor of Science
FALL
First Year
EN110 First-Year Composition I
PY101 Introduction to Psychology
PY210 Statistics
BL105 Function of the Human Body
Psychology Elective

SPRING
3
4
3
4

_2

EN111
PY
PY212
MA

First-Year Composition II
Elective
Experimental Psychology
Natural Science
Elective 100+ level

17

Second Year
SD101 Fund, of Speech Communication
Minor Course
PY311 Learning &amp; Motivation
PY357 Personality Theory
Cognate Course

3
3
3
3

PY396

-2

Cognate Course
Minor Course
Tests &amp; Measurements
Electives
Physical Science

15

Third Year
PY459 Physiological Psychology
HU
Humanities
Minor Courses
Cognate Course

3
4
6

PY457
HU

-2

Cognition
Humanities
Minor Courses
Elective

16

Fourth Year
PY498 Senior Research I
PY456 History &amp; System of Psychology
Minor Course
Electives

3
3
3

PY499

Senior Research II
Electives

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*May be taken fall or spring semester.

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See College of Natural
and Health Sciences, page 281.

Program Description:

Career Descriptions:

The bachelor of science/bachelor
of arts in recreation management is
a professional degree which
focuses on leading, planning,
managing and directing athletic,
recreation and leisure opportuni­
ties for all ages of clientele, in a
variety of public, private and
commercial settings. A business
minor is included in the degree to
enhance management knowledge
and skills. Career specialization
can be achieved through additional
minors or concentrations. A
bachelor of arts includes eight
hours of foreign language require­
ments.

Recreation Management
Recreation Director — plans,
implements and administers
recreation/leisure programs.
Facility Manager — manages
sports/recreation facilities, includ­
ing program development, sched­
uling, marketing, budgeting,
public relations and human
resource management.
Sports Manager — manages youth
sports, school-sponsored athletic
programs, intramurals, sports
associations, recreational sports,
and semi- and professional sports.
Specializations in marketing,
public relations, and ticket and
merchandise sales.
Activity Programmers/Leaders —
plans and/or provides recreation
leisure services in the form of
activities to specific or diverse age
groups.
Entrepreneur — owns and man­
ages recreation/leisure business.

The bachelor of science degree in
recreation management, with a
concentration in parks and recre­
ation management, combines an
associate's degree in natural
resources technology with addi­
tional course work relative to
human resource management in
the outdoor environment. Many
jobs can be found in the public,
private and commercial settings.
A one-semester internship is
required for both degrees.

Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Arts
Recreation Management

Bachelor of Science
Recreation Management
concentration in
Parks and Recreation
Management

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Recreation Management-Parks
Park Ranger — provides back
country or front country assistance
and information to visitors. Enforces
rules and regulations of the park.
Outdoor Educator — provides
information, instruction, presenta­
tions and interactive opportunities
relative to preserving, protecting and
enhancing the natural environment.
Interpreter — provides informa­
tion to the visitor regarding natural
and cultural history and phenom­
ena of the area.
Recreation Technician — plans,
develops, implements/manages
recreation projects, programs and
facilities that are affiliated with the
natural resources.
Instructor/Guide — provides
outdoor recreation that is adven­
ture based. Serves as an instructor
for extreme sports.

Instructor/Guide
Interpreter

Student Profile:
Are you ...
people oriented?
a team leader and player?
a good communicator?
flexible and creative?
a decision maker/problem solver?
interested in athletic, recreation,
leisure, or park services?

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Recreation
Management
Bachelor of Science
(33 credits)
Department Requirements
RC101
Introduction to Recreation
3
&amp; Leisure Services
RC105
Program Development and
Leadership in Recreation and
3
Leisure Services
3
RC270 Sports Management
1
RC295 Practicum
3
RC375 Commercial Recreation
RC390 Recreation Leader Apprenticeship 1
Recreation Studies Junior
RC397
Research Seminar
1
Problems, Issues and Research
RC435
in Therapeutic Recreation and
Leisure Sciences
3
Recreation Studies Senior
RC437
Research Seminar
1
Philosophy of Leisure and Human
3
Performance
Professional Development Seminar 1
RC481
Administration of Recreation
RC482
4
and Leisure Services
6
RC492* Internship
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MK281
MN360

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Requirements
Fundamentals of Accounting
4
3
Business Communications
3
Business Law I
Principles of Macroeconomics
3
Principles of Microeconomics
3
3
Principles of Finance
Marketing Principles and Strategy 3
Principles of Management
3

(17-19 credits)
Cognate Requirements
4
BL105
Function of the Human Body
HE181
First Aid
1
HM480
Grantwriting
3
PS130
Intro, to State and Local
Government
4
or
PS160
Intro, to Canadian Government
3
4
PY101
Introduction to Psychology
or
PY155
Lifespan Development
3
PY210
Statistics
3
Department Electives
(12 credits)
Health and Fitness
3
Introduction to Movement
3
Techniques of Athletic Training
2
Sports Medicine
3
Psychology of Sport and
Performance and Coaching
3
RC212 Instructional Methods in
Adapted Aquatics
2
RC220 Methods of Arts &amp; Crafts
3
RC240 Found, of Therapeutic Recreation 3
RC262 Outdoor Recreation
3
RC280
Readiness in Games, Activities
and Sports
3

ES140
ES141
ES240
ES242
ES248

FALL
First Year
EN110 First-Year Composition I
RC101 Introduction to Recreation
&amp; Leisure Services
BL105 Functions of Human Body
SD101 Fund, of Speech Communication
General Education Math

SPRING
3
3
4
3

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EN111
RC105
NS
HE181
PY101

First-Year Composition I
Program Development and
Leadership
Natural Science
First Aid
Introduction to Psychology

AC230
PS130
RC270
EC202
RC295

Fundamentals of Accounting
Intro, to State &amp; Local Government
Sports Management
Principles of Microeconomics
Practicum

16

Second Year
MK281 Marketing Principles and Strategies 3
3
Social Science Diversity
3
BA231 Business Communications
3
EC201
Principles of Macroeconomics
RC
Department Elective
_2
15
Third Year
BA254 Business Law I
HU251 Humanities I
FN245 Principles of Finance
RC
Departmental Elective
PY210 Statistics

3
4
3
3
_2
16

MN360
RC397
RC375

RC437
3
1

RC450
RC

4
3

RC295
RC320
RC340
RC344
RC362

RC365
RC367
RC370
RC390
RC496

1
_4
15
4
4
3
3

HM480

3
Principles of Management
Recreation Studies Junior Research
1
Seminar
3
Commercial Recreation
3-4
Humanities Elective
3
General Elective
Recreation Leader Apprenticeship _1
14-15
Recreation Studies Senior
Research Seminar
Philosophy of Human Performance
and Leisure
Department Elective
General Elective
Grantwriting

14
Summer
RC492 Internship

3
4

15

RC390
Fourth Year
RC435 Problems, Issues and Research
in Therapeutic Recreation and
Leisure Sciences
RC481 Professional Development Seminar
RC482 Administration of Recreation and
Leisure Services
RC
Department Elective
General Elective

3

6

Practicum
1-3
Dance and Rhythmic Activities
for Recreation
3
Program Development in
Therapeutic Recreation
3
Adapted Sports and Recreation
3
Land Management for Recreation
Purposes
3
Expedition Management
3
National Parks, National Monuments
and National Culture
3
Recreation for Elderly
3
Recreation Leader Apprenticeship 1
Selected Research Topics
1-3

Elective credits and general education require­
ments (see page 72) must be completed so that
at least 124 semester credits have been earned.

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Recreation
Management
Bachelor of Arts
Department Requirements
(35 credits)
RC101
Introduction to Recreation
and Leisure Services
3
RC105
Program Development and
Leadership in Recreation
and Leisure Services
3
RC270 Sports Management
3
RC295
Practicum
1
RC375 Commercial Recreation
3
RC390 Recreation Leader Apprenticeship 1
RC397 Recreation Studies Junior Research
Seminar
1
RC435
Problems, Issues and Research in
Therapeutic Recreation and
Leisure Sciences
3
RC436
Therapeutic Recreation and
Leisure Science Research
2
RC437
Recreation Studies Senior Research
Seminar
1
RC450
Philosophy of Leisure and Human
Performance
3
RC481
Professional Development Seminar 1
RC482
Administration of Recreation
and Leisure Services
4
RC492* Internship
6
*it is recommended that RC492 be completed
during the summer of the student's senior year.
Business Requirements (25 credits)
AC230
Fundamentals of Accounting
BA231
Business Communications
BA254
Business Law I
EC201
Principles of Macroeconomics
EC202
Principles of Microeconomics
FN245
Principles of Finance
MK281
Marketing Principles and Strategy
MN360
Principles of Management
Cognate Requirements (19 credits)
BL105
Functions of the Human Body
HE181
First Aid
HM480
Grantwriting
Foreign Language
PY210
Statistics

4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4

1
3
8
3

Department Electives
(12 credits)
ES140
Health and Fitness
3
ES141
Introduction to Movement
3
ES240
Techniques of Athletic Training
2
ES242
Sports Medicine
3
ES248
Psychology of Sport and
Performance and Coaching
3
RC212
Instructional Methods in
Adapted Aquatics
2

FALL
First Year
EN110 First-Year Composition I
RC101 Introduction to Recreation and
Leisure Services
BL105 Function of the Human Body
SD101 Fund, of Speech Communication
Math/Philosophy Course
Second Year
MK281 Marketing Principles &amp; Strategies
BA231 Business Communication
EC201 Principles of Macroeconomics
RC
Department Elective
Foreign Language
RC295 Practicum

SPRING
3
3
4
3
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3
3
3
3
4

EN111
RC105
NS
PY101
HE181
AC230
RC
EC202
RC270

First-Year Composition II
Program Development and
Leadership in Recreation and
Leisure Services
Natural Science
Introduction to Psychology
First Aid
Fundamentals of Accounting
Department Elective
Principles of Microeconomics
Sports Management
Foreign Language

3
3
4
4

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15

4
3
3
3

_4
17

17
Third Year
4
Elective
3
PY210 Statistics
4
HU251 Humanities I
3
FN245 Principles of Finance
RC390 Recreation Leader Apprenticeship _J.
15

MN360
RC375
RC397

Elective
Principles of Management
Humanities Elective
Commercial Recreation
Recreation Studies
Junior Research Seminar

4
3
3-4
3
14-15

Fourth Year
RC435 Problems, Issues and Research
in Therapeutic Recreation and
3
Leisure Sciences
RC481 Professional Development Seminar 1
RC482 Administration of Recreation and
4
Leisure Services
3
RC
Department Elective
BA254 Business Law I
_2
14
Summer
RC492 Internship

RC220
RC240
RC262
RC280
RC295
RC320
RC340
RC344
RC362
RC365
RC367
RC370
RC390
RC496

RC437
RC450
HM480
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Research Seminar
1
Philosophy of Human Performance
3
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Grantwriting
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Dance and Rhythmic
3
Activities for Recreation
Program Development in
3
Therapeutic Recreation
Adapted Sports and Recreation
3
Land Management for
3
Recreation Purposes
3
Expedition Management
National Parks, National Monuments
3
and National Culture
3
Recreation for the Elderly
Recreation Leader Apprenticeship 1
1-3
Selected Research Topics

Elective credits and general education require­
ments (see page 72) must be completed so that
at least 124 semester credits have been earned.

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4
Fundamentals of Accounting
AC230
Careers in Natural Resources
1
BL102
Intro, to Fish and Wildlife
1
BL140
4
Introduction to Soils
BL230
3
Natural History of Vertebrates
BL240
3
Principles of Forestry
BL284
3
Watershed Management
BL286
4
Applied Chemistry
CH108
Introduction to Microcomputer
CS101
3
Applications
3
Technical Report Writing
EN205
1
Geospatial Basics
EV125
Air Photo Interpretation
1
EV126
Global Positioning Systems
1
EV127
Geographic Information
1
EV128
1
Geospatial Analysis I
EV226
EV227
1
Geospatial Analysis II
First Aid
1
HE181
3
Grantwriting
HM480
4
Humanities I
HU251
3
College Algebra
MA111
Environmental Science
3
NS103
Environmental Science Lab
1
NS104
Introduction to State and Local
PS130
4
Government
4
Introduction to Psychology
PY101
Statistics
PY210
or
MA207 Principles of Statistical Methods
3
MN360 Principles of Management
3
3
RC101
Introduction to Recreation
RC105
Program Development and
Leadership in Recreation and
Leisure Services
3
RC262
Outdoor Recreation
3
RC295
Recreation Practicum
1
RC362 Land Management for Recreation
3
Purposes
RC365
Expedition Management
3
RC390
Recreation Leader Apprenticeship 1
RC397 Recreation Studies Junior Research
1
Seminar
RC435
Problems and Issues in
3
Therapeutic Recreation
RC437 Recreation Studies Senior Research
Seminar
1
RC481
Professional Development Seminar 1
RC482
Administration of Recreation and
4
Leisure Services
6
RC492* Recreation Internship
SD101
Fund, of Speech Communication
3
TC140
Outdoor Construction/Landscaping 3
TC111
Small Engine Mechanics
2
'RC492 may be completed during the summer
of the student’s junior or senior year, in
accordance with academic prerequisites.

SPRING

FALL

First Year
BL102
EN110
EV125
EV126
NS103
NS104
PY101
RC101

Careers in Natural Resources
First-Year Composition I
Geospatial Basics
Air Photo Interpretation
Environmental Science
Environmental Science Lab
Introduction to Psychology
Introduction to Recreation and
Leisure Services

1
3

1
1
3
1
4

_a
17

EN111
BL140
CH108
EV127
EV128
HE181
MA111
RC105

First-Year Composition II
Introduction to Fish and Wildlife
Applied Chemistry
Global Positioning Systems
Geographic Information
First Aid
College Algebra
Program Development and
Leadership in Recreation and
Leisure Services

3

1
4
1
1
1
3

17
Second Year
BL230 Introduction to Soils
BL240 Natural History of Vertebrates
EV226 Geospatial Analysis I
EV227 Geospatial Analysis II
RC262 Outdoor Recreation
Elective

4
3

1
1
3

4
3
3
4
_2
16

BL284
BL286
SD101
HU251
TC111

Principles of Forestry
Watershed Management
Fund, of Speech Communication
Humanities I
Small Engine Mechanics

AC230
MA207

4
Accounting
Principles of Statistical Methods
3
or
Statistics
Intro, to State and Local Government 4
1
Recreation Practicum
Recreation Studies Junior
1
Research Seminar
_2
Elective
16

_a
15

Third Year
CS101 Intro, to Microcomputer Applications 3
3
HM480 Grantwriting
TC140 Outdoor Construction/Landscaping 3
4
Humanities
Elective
_3
16
Fourth Year
RC390 Recreation Leader Apprenticeship
1
RC435 Problems and Issues in Therapeutic
3
Recreation
RC481 Professional Development Seminar 1
RC482 Administration of Recreation and
4
Leisure Services
Social Science Diversity
3
Elective
_2
15
Summer
RC492 Internship

PY210
PS130
RC295
RC397

MN360
RC362
RC365
RC437

Principles of Management
Land Management for Recreation
Purposes
Expedition Management
Recreation Studies Senior
Research Seminar
Elective

6

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�Social Science
See College of Arts, Letters and
Social Sciences, page 246.

Program Description:

Career Descriptions:

The social science degree helps
prepare students to be effective
citizens and develops skills useful
in various employment areas, both
in the public and private sectors.
Both degree programs allow you to
take a large number of electives,
providing flexibility in accommo­
dating a number of career plans.

Urban and Regional Planner —
develops comprehensive plans and
programs for the use of land for
industrial and public sites.
Government Worker — works for
a variety of local, state and federal
agencies as operational-level
personnel and managers.

Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Arts
Career Choices
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Government Worker

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Social Science
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science
Major Area Requirements:
27-31
Introductory Sequences
Students must select four full-year introductory
sequence courses from the following six areas:
6
Economics
8
Geography
8
History
8
Political Science
7
Psychology
6
Sociology
Lower-level Courses from
9
the Six Areas of the Major
Students must choose at least nine credits from
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than 12 credits can be in any one discipline.
5-7
Methodology courses
Students choose one course from List A and one
course from List B:
List A: Statistics (choose one)
SO302 Statistics for Social Science
PY210
Statistics
PS211
Political Science Research and
Statistics

Bachelor of Arts
SPRING

FALL
First Year
EN110 First-Year Composition I
Intro Sequence I
NS
Elective
Intro Sequence II
First Year Foreign Language

3
3-4
3
3-4

EN111
NS

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First-Year Composition II
Intro Sequence I
Elective
Intro Sequence II
First Year Foreign Language

16-18
Second Year
SD101 Fund, of Speech Communication
Intro Sequence III
Intro Sequence IV
NS
Elective

Social Sci Electives
Intro Sequence III
Intro Sequence IV
General Education Math

3
3-4
3-4

_2

3
4
3
3

Cognate/Minor
Elective
Methodology Course
EN/HU/JR/SD Elective
Elective
HU

3

9

3
4
3
3
16-19

16
Fourth Year
Electives (if needed)
EN/HU/JR/SD Electives
Cognate/Minor

6
3-4
3-4
15-17

13-14
Third Year
Cognate/Minor
HU
Elective
Methodology Course
EN/HU/JR/SD Elective
Elective

3
3-4
3
3-4
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Electives
Cognate/Minor Course

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9

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List B: Methods (choose one)
S0202 Social Research Methods
PY212
Experimental Psychology
HS496 Historical Methods
Minor or Cognate: To earn a bachelor of arts
degree, students must take eight credits of a
foreign language as well as an additional 12
approved credits from English, humanities,
speech, journalism or philosophy (beyond
general education requirements).
For a bachelor of science degree, students will
take an approved minor in natural science or
social science (20-28 credits).
General Education and Electives: Students
must complete all the general education
requirements and electives to total 124 semester
credits.

Bachelor of Science
FALL
First Year
EN110 First-Year Composition I
Intro Sequence I
NS
Elective
Intro Sequence II
Cognate/Minor

SPRING
3
3-4
4
3-4

EN111
NS

First-Year Composition II
Intro Sequence I
Elective
Intro Sequence II
Cognate/Minor

16-19
Second Year
SD101 Fund, of Speech Communication
Intro Sequence III
Intro Sequence IV
Elective

3
3-4
3-4

Soc Sci

Electives
Intro Sequence III
Intro Sequence IV
General Education Math

13-14
Third Year
Cognate/Minor
HU
Elective
Methodology Course
Soc Sci Elective

3
4
3

HU

Soc Sci
16

Fourth Year
Electives (if needed)
Soc Sci Electives
Cognate/Minor

3

9

Soc Sci

Cognate/Minor
Elective
Methodology Course
Elective
Elective

Electives (if needed)
Elective
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�Social Studies
See College of Arts, Letters and
Social Sciences, page 246.

Program Description:

Career Description:

A passion for history, political
science or economics will help
enable you to successfully com­
plete a bachelor of arts or bachelor
of science in elementary or second­
ary education.

Elementary or Secondary Teacher
— teaches at the elementary,
middle, or secondary school level.
Nurtures the intellectual growth
and development of young people.
Teaching offers you the opportu­
nity to expand your own knowl­
edge and skills.

If you are preparing for elementary
school teaching you will complete
course work in the areas of lan­
guage arts, mathematics and
natural sciences as well as courses
in Teacher Education.
Preparation for teaching at the
secondary level includes complet­
ing the social studies major and
also a minor program of study in
one of many teaching areas.

Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Arts
Elementary Education
Secondary Education

Career Choices
Elementary or Secondary
Teacher

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Both the elementary and secondary
teaching degrees require comple­
tion of the sequence of teacher
education courses and a fifth-year
student internship.
You will also complete courses to
meet the general education require­
ments for both elementary and
secondary education.
Basic knowledge in history, geogra­
phy, political science and econom­
ics, plus more extensive study in
two or more of these areas, is
required for this major.
After successfully completing the
first two years of the Teacher
Education Program, you will apply
for admission to the Teacher
Education Program. There are a
number of requirements for
admission as a junior. These are
designed to assure that students
who wish to become teachers have
an intellectually and professionally
sound preparation. Among these
requirements is an overall grade
point average of 2.70.

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intellectual and personal growth?

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Social Studies
Bachelor of Ails
Bachelor of Science
Elementary Education
(37 credits)

Planned Program

Language Arts:
EN110
First-Year Composition I
EN111
First-Year Composition II
EN235
Survey of Native Literature of
North America
or
EN236
Literature and Culture
Science:
BL107
NS101
NS102
NS110

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First Year
3
EN110 First-Year Composition I
HS101 History of World Civilization I
4
or
HS131 United States History I
PS110 Intro, to American Government and
4
Politics
3
TE150 Reflection on Learning
MA110 Explorations in Mathematics
_2

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BL107
CS101
HS102
HS132
PS 130
SD101

Field Biology
3
Intro, to Microcomputer Applications 3
History of World Civilization II
or
4
United States History II
Intro, to State &amp; Local Government 4
3
Fund, of Speech Communication
17

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3

Field Biology
Conceptual Physics
Introduction to Geology
Chemistry in Society

Mathematics:
MA103
Number Systems and Problem
Solving
MA104 Geometry and Measurement
MA110 Explorations in Mathematics
or
MA111 College Algebra

3
4
4
4

Second Year
SD101 Fund, of Speech Communication
EN222 English Grammar
HU251 Humanities I
NS110 Chemistry in Society
TE250 Student Diversity and Schools

3
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4
4

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MA103
NS102
PY265
HU

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Literature Course
Number Systems and Problem
Solving
Introduction to Geology
Child and Adolescent Psychology
Humanities

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4
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4
4
3

General Education and Electives: Students must
complete all the general education requirements
and electives to total 124 semester credits.

Summer
NS102 Introduction to Geology

4

Third Year
EC201 Princ. of Macroeconomics
GG306 Cultural Geography
300/400-Level EC, GG, HS or PS
TE301
Learning Theory and Teaching
Practices
TE330 Reading in the Elementary
Classroom

3
3
4

EC202
EN335
GG201

4

GG302
MA104
NS101

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Children’s Literature in the Classroom
World Regional Geography
or
Economic Geography
Geometry and Measurement
Conceptual Physics

Fourth Year
TE410 Corrective Reading in the
Classroom
TE411
Elementary Language Arts and
Methods Across the Curriculum
300/400-Level EC, GG, HS or PS
Social Sciences Methods Course

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Introductory Sequences
(29 credits)
EC201
Principles of Macroeconomics
3
EC202
Principles of Microeconomics
3
GG201
World Regional Geography
or
4
GG302
Economic Geography
GG306
Cultural Geography
3
History of World Civilization I
HS101
8
and
History of World Civilization II
HS102
or
United States History I
HS131
8
and
HS132
United States History II
PS110
Intro, to American Government
and Politics
4
PS130
Intro, to State and Local
Government
4
Upper-Level Courses
(17 credits)
Students must choose five additional courses
from 300/400-level offerings in two or more of
these disciplines: economics, geography,
history, political science. No more than 12 of the
17 credits may be in any one discipline.

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3
3

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Fifth Year
TE491
Internship in Teaching Diverse
Learners I
TE601
Professional Roles and Teaching
Practice I
TE602 Reflection and Inquiry in Teaching
Practice I

Math Methods for Elementary
Teachers
TE421 . Science Methods for Elementary
Teachers
TE422 Social Studies Methods for
Elementary Teachers
300/400-Level EC, GG, HS or PS
Social Sciences Methods Course
TE492

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TE603

3

TE604

Internship in Teaching Diverse
Learners II
Professional Roles and Teaching
Practice II
Reflection and Inquiry in Teaching
Practice II

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Methodology Courses
Select one course from the following methods
classes:
HS496
Historical Methods
2
PY212
Experimental Psychology
4
S0202
Social Research Methods
3
Select one course from the following statistics
classes:
PS211
Political Science Research and
Statistics
4
PY210
Statistics
3
S0302
Statistics for Social Science
4
Teacher Educatjon s
To earn a bachelor of arts degree, students must
take eight credits of a foreign language.

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Social Studies
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science
Secondary Education
Minor
(21 credits)
Students are encouraged to select a 21-credit
teaching minor in economics, geography,
history, political science, psychology or
sociology. Courses counted for the major may
be counted for the minor.
General Education and Electives
Students must complete all the general
education requirements and electives to total 124
semester credits.

Bachelor of Arts/Science
FALL
First Year
EN110 First-Year Composition I
3
HS101 History of World Civilization I
or
4
HS131 United States History I
PS110 Intro, to American Government and
Politics
4
TE150 Reflection on Learning
3
General Education Math
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17
Second Year
CS101 Intro, to Microcomputer Applications 3
4
HU251 Humanities I
4
NS
General Education
TE250 Student Diversity and Schools
3
Course for Teaching Minor
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17
Third Year
EC201 Prin. of Macroeconomics
GG306 Cultural Geography
TE301 Learning Theory and Teaching
Practices
Course for Teaching Minor
300/400-Level EC, GG, HS or PS

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EN111
CS101
HS102
HS132
NS

First-Year Composition II
3
Intro, to Microcomputer Applications 3
History of World Civilization II
or
4
United States History II
General Education
4
Course for Teaching Minor
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PS130

Intro, to State and Local Government 4
Courses for Teaching Minor
6
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3
Humanities
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EC202
GG201

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GG302

Prin. of Microeconomics
World Regional Geography
or
Economic Geography
Courses for Teaching Minor
Elective

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Fifth Year
TE491
Internship in Teaching Diverse
Learners I
TE601
Professional Roles and Teaching
Practice I
TE602 Reflection and Inquiry in Teaching
Practice l

Introductory Sequences
(29 credits)
EC201
Principles of Macroeconomics
3
EC202
Principles of Microeconomics
3
GG201
World Regional Geography
or
4
GG302
Economic Geography
GG306
Cultural Geography
3
HS101
History of World Civilization I
and
8
HS102
History of World Civilization II
or
HS131
United States History I
and
8
HS132
United States History II
PS110
Intro, to American Government
and Politics
4
PS130
Intro, to State and Local
Government
4
Upper-Level Courses
(17 credits)
Students must choose five additional courses
from 300/400-level offerings in two or more of
these disciplines: economics, geography,
history, political science. No more than 12 of the
17 credits may be in any one discipline.

TE431
TE444

The Secondary Learner
Social Science Methods for
Secondary Teachers
300/400-Level EC, GG, HS or PS
Course for Teaching Minor
Social Sciences Methods Course
TE492

6
TE603
3
TE604

Internship in Teaching Diverse
Learners II
Professional Roles and Teaching
Practice II
Reflection and Inquiry in Teaching
Practice II

12

Major Area Requirements for both Elementary
and Secondary Education

Methodology Courses
Select one course from the following methods
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PY212
SO202

Historical Methods
Experimental Psychology
Social Research Methods

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7
17

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Fourth Year
TE430 General Methods for Secondary
3
Teachers
3
TE440 Reading in the Content Area
7
300/400-Level EC, GG, HS or PS
Social Sciences Methods Course _2A
15-17

3

2
4
3

Select one course from the following statistics
classes.'
PS211
Political Science Research and
4
Statistics
3
PY210
Statistics
4
S0302
Statistics for Social Science
Teacher Education Sequence
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and Social Sciences, page 246.

Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science
Double Major in
Sociology and
Human Services*
Elementary Education
Secondary Education

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Career Descriptions:

For students planning a career in
sociology, teaching or conducting
research, the bachelor of arts or
bachelor of science provides the
undergraduate preparation for
graduate work in sociology.

Social Service Worker — provides
counseling, administers programs,
coordinates services in public or
private agencies assisting individu­
als, families, groups or communi­
ties. You can best prepare for this
type of work by combining your
sociology major with a human
service minor or by seeking a dual
major in sociology and human
service.

Many other careers require a solid
foundation of knowledge about
social structure and human behav­
ior. The sociology program is
flexible, allowing you to combine
the Sociology major with a number
of other concentrations, enhancing
career preparations in a number of
fields. The broad liberal arts base
provided by the sociology degree
will help you prepare to negotiate
changes in career paths commonly
experienced over the course of a
work life.
Other Qualifications — an ad­
vanced degree may be required for
some of the positions shown.

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curious about people and how
social systems work?
a critical thinker?
imaginative?
ready to make things happen in
organizations?

Preparation for professions — you
can gain long-term advantage by
beginning your studies for a
professional career in such areas as
business, law or medicine with the
liberal arts foundation and under­
standing of people which the
sociology degree provides. With a
sociology major, you will have
ample room in your academic
schedule to take classes to prepare
for entrance exams for professional
school.
Other Opportunities— include
preparation for graduate or profes­
sional schools such as business or
law.

*Because curriculums in the human
services area vary with each student,
please see your advisor to set up a
schedule that meets your needs for the
double major in sociology and human
services.

Public Relations Worker — assists
an institution or corporation in
presenting itself before the public,
often working with the media.
Human Resources Manager —
administers and helps develop
policies for hiring, training, promo­
tion and personnel management of
employees in private firms or
public agencies.
Politician — develops or adminis­
ters laws and policies through an
elected or appointed position.
Elementary/Secondary Teacher —
teaches elementary, middle or high
school students; becomes educa­
tional administrator.
College Professor — teaches
undergraduate and graduate
courses, conducts research, pro­
vides consulting services to the
community and industry. An
advanced degree, a master's or
Ph.D., is required for this work.
Survey Researcher — conducts
sociological studies for govern­
ment agencies, businesses or
political groups. An advanced
degree, usually the Ph.D., is
required.
Urban Planner — works with city
government to develop policies
and design programs. Academic
work beyond the bachelor's degree
is required for this work.

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Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science
(35 hours)
Required Sociology Credits
The sociology major consists of 26 credit hours
of core courses and nine credit hours of
sociology electives.
(26 hours)
Core
Major courses required in sociology are:
3
S0101
Introduction to Sociology
4
S0238 Social Psychology
3
S0202 Social Research Methods
4
50302
Statistics for Social Science
50303
Contemporary Sociological Theory 3
50304
Development of Sociological Theory3
3
50401
Sociological Research l
3
50402
Sociology Research II
(9 hours)
Elective Sociology Credits
Students must select an additional nine hours of
sociology courses. No more than three hours
may be SO/SW courses. At least three hours
must be at the 300/400 level.
(20 hours)
Minor or other Cognate
Choose one of the following alternatives. At
least six credit hours must be at the 300/400
level.

Bachelor of Arts
SPRING

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First Year
EN110 First Year Composition I
S0101 Introduction to Sociology
NS
Elective
General Education Math
S0103 Cultural Diversity

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Second Year
SD101 Fund, of Speech Communication
Sociology Course
Cognates or Electives
HU251 Humanities I

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Social Problems
Elective
First-Year Composition II
Cognate or Elective
Elective

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S0302 Statistics for Social Sciences
S0304 Development of Sociological
Theory
Cognates or Electives
First Year Foreign Language I

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Social Psychology
Cognate or Elective
Humanities

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4
3
3

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5

Contemporary Sociological Theory 3
6
Cognates or Electives
4
First Year Foreign Language I
Sociology Course
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Fourth Year
SO401 Sociological Research I
Cognates or Electives

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minor. This minor could be in sociology, giving
you a double concentration which provides a
solid background for graduate work in sociology.
Otherwise, the minor may be any approved
minor at the University.
or
An approved concentration: You may develop an
approved concentration in one or more
disciplines in consultation with your advisor.

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Elementary Education
Complete the planned program for elementary
teachers and complete 25 credits in teacher
education courses including TE150, TE250, TE301,
TE330, TE410, TE411. TE420, TE421 and TE422.

Secondary Education
Complete a minor approved for teacher
education and complete 22 hours in teacher
education courses including TE150, TE250,
TE301, TE430, TE431.TE440 and TE444.
You earn a bachelor’s degree, and then
participate in a fifth-year teaching internship with
accompanying graduate course work in order to
become certified to teach.
General Education: All bachelor’s degree
students must complete the general education
requirements.
Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts
Requirements: The student selects one of the
following alternatives.
Bachelor of Science
No additional courses
or
Bachelor of Arts
The student must complete one year of a foreign
language (8 hours).

Bachelor of Science

SPRING

FALL
First Year
EN110 First-Year Composition I
S0101 Introduction to Sociology
NS
Elective
General Education Math
SO103 Cultural Diversity

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3
4
3

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Social Psychology
Cognates or Electives
Humanities

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Third Year
4
S0302 Statistics for Social Sciences
SO304 Development of Sociological Theory 3
Cognates or Electives
6
Electives
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Students must take sufficient electives to total
124 semester credits.

EN111
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Elective
First-Year Composition II
Elective
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Second Year
SD101 Fund, of Speech Communication
Sociology Course
Cognates or Electives
HU251 Humanities I

Fourth Year
S0401 Sociological Research I
Cognates or Electives

SO102

SO303

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6
3
16

SO402
3

Contemporary Sociological Theory
Cognates or Electives
Sociology Course
Elective

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See College of Natural
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Bachelor of Science

Career Choices:
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
Activities Director

Student Profile:
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organized?

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quality leisure life-style?

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and opportunities for those with
illness and disabilities in all facets
of society?

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Career Descriptions:

A multidisciplinary degree pro­
gram which prepares graduates for
national certification. Theoretical
applications and practical experi­
ences prepare you for careers in
hospital clinical settings, commu­
nity placement and residential
treatment centers.

Therapeutic recreation specialists,
often referred to as recreational
therapists, work with individuals
who have mental, physical or
emotional disabilities. Select
activity modalities are utilized to
treat or maintain the physical,
mental and emotional well-being
of consumers served. These
interventions help individuals
remediate the effects of illness or
disability and achieve an optimal
level of personal independence.
The goals of interventions include
improving physical, cognitive and
social functioning.
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist —
with a degree in therapeutic
recreation, you can work in a wide
variety of organizations and jobs.
These are just a sample of the many
possible types of employment:
nursing homes, psychiatric facili­
ties, rehabilitation hospitals,
recovery centers, acute care hospi­
tals, health clubs, Special Olym­
pics, community recreation,
pediatrics, group homes, adult day
care centers, centers for indepen­
dent living, non-profit recreational
facilities, private consulting, access
specialists, colleges/universities,
private schools/centers, correc­
tional facilities.
Activities Director — Therapeutic
recreation specialists are often
employed in long-term residential
settings, such as nursing/retire­
ment homes or long-term care
wards of general hospitals. In
many of these settings, the title
"activities director" is the standard
used for those who provide both
diversional recreational activities
and those with a therapeutic focus.

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Therapeutic
Recreation
Bachelor of Science
Therapeutic Recreation Requirements (49 credits)
3
ES140
Health and Fitness
3
ES141
Introduction to Movement
3
ES262
Exercise Physiology I
RC101
Introduction to Recreation and
3
Leisure Services
RC105
Program Development and
3
Leadership
RC240
Foundations of Therapeutic
3
Recreation
3
RC262
Outdoor Recreation
1
RC295
Practicum in Recreation
RC340
Program Development in
3
Therapeutic Recreation
RC344
Adapted Sports and Recreation
3
RC346
Clinical Issues and Practice in
3
Therapeutic Recreation
RC397
Recreation Studies Junior
Research Seminar
1
RC435
Problems and Issues in
3
Therapeutic Recreation
RC437
Recreation Studies Senior
Research Seminar
1
RC440
3
Disabilities Seminar
RC450
Philosophy of Human Performance
3
and Leisure
RC481
Professional Development Seminar 1
RC492
6
Internship in Recreation
(40 credits)
Cognate Requirements
BL121
Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4
BL122*
Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4
CS101
3
Intro, to Computer Science
HE101
2
Medical Terminology
HE185
Basic Pre-Nursing Competency
Skills
1
HE328* Multicultural Approaches to
Health Care
3
HM480
Grantwriting
3
4
NS110* Chemistry in Society
4
PY101 * Introduction to Psychology
PY210
3
Statistics
PY155
3
Lifespan Development
PY201
Communication Skills in Counseling 3
PY259
3
Abnormal Psychology
*also used as general education
Departmental Electives
(6 credits)
ES349
3
Orthopedic Assessment
ES428
Psychological Aspects of Exercise
3
and Athletic Rehabilitation
RC212
Adapted Aquatics
2
RC220
3
Methods in Arts and Crafts
RC270
Sports Management
3
RC280
Readiness for Games, Activities
and Sports
3
RC295
1-2
Practicum in Recreation
RC320
Dance and Rhythmic Activity
3

FALL
First Year
3
EN110 First-Year Composition I
RC101 Introduction to Recreation and
3
Leisure Services
PY101 Introduction to Psychology
3
3
Social Science
BL121 Human Anatomy and Physiology I _4
16
Second Year
HE185 Basic Pre-Nursing Competency
Skills
RC240 Found, of Therapeutic Recreation
NS110 Chemistry in Society
RC262 Outdoor Recreation
RC295 Recreation Practicum
HU251 Humanities I
Third Year
RC340 Program Development in
Therapeutic Recreation
Humanities
HE328 Multicultural Approaches to
Health Care
PY210 Statistics
ES262 Exercise Physiology I
Fourth Year
RC435 Problems and Issues in
Therapeutic Recreation
RC481 Professional Development Seminar
Department Elective
RC440 Disabilities Seminar
General Elective

1
3
3
3
1

SPRING
HE101
CS101
BL122
ES140
EN111

Introduction to Medical Terminology 2
3
Intro, to Computer Science
Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4
4
Health and Fitness
First-Year Composition II
_2

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SD101
ES141
RC105
MA110
PY155

Fund, of Speech Communication
3
3
Introduction to Movement
Program Development and
Leadership in Recreation Services 3
3
Explorations in Mathematics
Lifespan Development
_2
15

15

3
4

PY259
RC397
RC344

3
3
16

RC346
PY201

3
Abnormal Psychology
Recreation Studies Junior
1
Research Seminar
3
Adapted Sports and Recreation
3
Cognate Elective
Clinical Issues and Practice in
3
Therapeutic Recreation
Communication Skills in Counseling_2
16

RC437
3
1
3
3

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13

Recreation Studies Senior
Research Seminar
HM480 Grantwriting
ES/RC450 Philosophy of Leisure and
Human Performance
Department Elective
General Elective

1
3
3
3

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13

Summer
RC492 Internship

6

3
Recreation for the Elderly
Administration of Recreation and
4
Leisure Services
1
RC496 Selected Research Topics
(3 credits)
Cognate Electives
3
HE232 Pathophysiology
3
PY212 Experimental Psychology
3
PY240 Behavior Management
3
PY291
Group Counseling
PY301
Child and Adolescent Development 3
PY311
Learning and Motivation
3
3
PY357 Personality Theory
3
PY385 Health Psychology
3
PY391
Family Therapy
3
50326
Sociology of Aging and Aged
3
50327
Sociology of Death and Dying

RC370
RC482

Elective credits and general education require­
ments must be completed so that at least 126
semester credits have been earned.

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See College of Business
and Economics, page 266.

Program Description:

Career Choices:
Marketing Manager
Management Trainee

Career Descriptions:

This program prepares you for
entry-level positions in industry
and government requiring two
years of college-level business
preparation. The program is
oriented toward marketing and
should be of special interest to
individuals seeking careers in
marketing or as management
trainees in retail organizations. The
degree program is transferable into
a four-year program in business
administration.

Associate’s Degree

Marketing Manager — entry-level
positions, requiring a two-year
degree in a marketing manager
trainee program leading to retail or
wholesale management positions.
Management Trainee — entrylevel position, requiring a two-year
degree, into a management trainee
position in manufacturing or the
retail trade.

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General Education Requirements
EC202
Principles of Microeconomics
EN110
First-Year Composition I
EN111
First-Year Composition II
MA110
(or higher) Explorations in Math
or
PL205
Logic
PY101
Introduction of Psychology
SD101
Fundamentals of Speech

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4
3

Departmental Requirements
AC132
Principles of Accounting I
4
or
AC230
Fundamentals of Accounting
4
BA105
Business Mathematics
3
BA231
Business Communications
3
BA254
Business Law I
3
BA255
Business Law II
3
Choose one from:
3
DP225 Word Processing
DP231 Database
DP235 Spreadsheets
DP250 Desktop Publishing
DP121
Computer Applications for Business 3
FN245
Principles of Finance
or
3-4
FN341
Managerial Finance
MK281
Marketing Principles and Strategy 4
MK283
Principles of Selling
3
MK285
Retail Management
3
MK387
Advertising Theory and Practice
3
MN365 Human Resource Management
3
Sufficient elective credits must be completed so
that at least 62 semester credits have been
earned.

FALL
First Year
AC132 Principles of Accounting I
or
AC230 Fundamentals of Accounting
EN110 First-Year Composition I
PY101 Introduction to Psychology
BA105 Business Mathematics
DP121 Computer Applications for Business
Second Year
MK283 Principles of Selling
BA254 Business Law I
Choose one from:
DP225 Word Processing
DP231 Database
DP235 Spreadsheets
DP250 Desktop Publishing
FN245 Principles of Finance
Elective

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SD101 Fund, of Speech Communication
MK283 Marketing Principles &amp; Strategy
MK285 Retail Management
EC202 Principles of Microeconomics
EN111 First-Year Composition II

MN365
MK387
BA255
BA231

Human Resource Management
Advertising Theory and Practice
Business Law II
Business Communications
Elective

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�Cliemical Technology
See College of Natural
and Health Sciences, page 281.

Program Description:

Career Descriptions:

The associate of applied science
degree prepares students to work
as chemical technicians. It also
easily fits within any of a number
of existing baccalaureate degrees,
providing the student a stepping
stone to an advanced degree, as
well as increased marketability for
summer jobs and internships.

Laboratory Chemist — has knowl­
edge of EPA methods for volatile
and semi-volatile analysis; works
with other chemists to perform
laboratory analysis.

Second
CH225
CH231
PH221

Year
Organic Chemistry I
Quantitative Analysis
Elements of Physics I
Elective

Laboratory Chemist
Field Chemist
Physical Science Technician

Physical Science Technician —
performs the chemical analysis of
plant and animal tissues, soils,
sediments, and waters for environ­
mental contamination, including
sample receipt, storage, extraction
cleanup and digestion analysis.

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BA211 Business Statistics
EN111 First-Year Composition II
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Career Choices:

Field Chemist — applies chemical
knowledge to environmental and
health issues; supervises field
technicians; and packages chemi­
cals for transport and disposal.
Customer relations skills are
essential.

Chemical technicians and technolo­
gists conduct chemical and physi­
cal laboratory tests to assist scien­
tists in making qualitative and
quantitative analysis of solids,
liquids and gaseous materials for
purposes such as maintenance of
environmental standards, and
other work involving experimental,
theoretical or practical application
of chemistry and related sciences.
Nationally, the mean hourly wage
is $15.46 (National Occupational
Employment and Wage Estimates
http://stats.bls.gov). Chemical
technicians work in a variety of
jobs for manufacturing companies,
testing labs, government labs, for
public utilities, and for universities.

FALL
First Year
CH115 General Chemistry I
LN110 First-Year Composition I
MA140 Precalculus Mathematics
SD101 Fund, of Speech Communication

Associate of Applied
Science

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(31-33 credits)
Degree requirements
5
CH115
General Chemistry I
CH116
General Chemistry II
4
4
CH225
Organic Chemistry I
4
CH226
Organic Chemistry II
4
CH231
Quantitative Analysis
4
CH332
Instrumental Analysis
Hazardous Material Management 4
FS312
Internship in Chemistry
2-4
ID399
Other Departments
(11 credits)
BA211
Business Statistics
3
4
PH221
Elements of Physics I
PH222
Elements of Physics II
4
Free Electives

CH226
CH332
FS312
PH222

Organic Chemistry II
Instrumental Analysis
Hazardous Material Management
Elements of Physics II

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4
4
16

General
EN110
EN111
SD101
MA140

(4-6 credits)

Education
(14 credits)
First-Year Composition I
3
First-Year Composition II
3
Fund, of Speech Communication
3
Precalculus Mathematics
5

Total Credits: 62

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See College of Natural
and Heath Sciences, page 281.

Associate’s Degree

Program Description:

Career Descriptions:

Career Choices:

Graduates of the two-year
associate's degree in chemistry
may find employment as chemical
laboratory technicians or proceed
on to complete bachelor's degrees
in an area of chemistry. This
program transfers directly into the
bachelor's degree in environmental
chemistry.

Physical Science Technician —
performs a variety of technical
procedures related to the chemical
analyses of plant and animal
tissues, soils, sediments and waters
for environmental contaminants,
including sample receipt, storage,
homogenization, extraction,
cleanup, digestion analysis and
reporting; assists analytical chem­
ists in routine maintenance of
analytical instruments.

Physical Science Technician
Laboratory Chemist
Field Chemist

Laboratory Chemist — knowledge
of EPA methods for volatile and
semi-volatile analysis, A.A.S.
(Flame/Graphite a plus) and/or
I.C.P., instrument maintenance.

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technicians; packages chemicals for
transportation and disposal, loads
and unloads supply trucks; cus­
tomer relation skills are essential.

an aptitude in natural sciences,
particularly chemistry and
mathematics?
skills in planning, organization
and problem solving?

an ability to effectively organize
and present information verbally?
an ability to communicate and
work with a broad array of people?

Chemistry

CH115
CH116
CH225
CH226
CH231
CH332

General Chemistry I
General Chemistry II
Organic Chemistry I
Organic Chemistry II
Quantitative Analysis
Instrumental Analysis

Other Departments
BA211
Business Statistics
MA151
Calculus I
MA152
Calculus II
PH231
Applied Physics I
PH232
Applied Physics II

(25 credits)
5
4
4
4
4
4
(19 credits)
3
4
4
4
4

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(9 credits)
EN110
First-Year Composition I
3
EN111
First-Year Composition II
3
SD101
Fund, of Speech Communication
3
Free Electives

(9 credits)

FALL
First Year
CH115 General Chemistry I
MA151 Calculus I
EN110 First-Year Composition I
SD101 Fund, of Speech Communication
Free Elective
Second Year
CH225 Organic Chemistry I
CH231 Quantitative Analysis
PH231 Applied Physics for Engineers
and Scientists I
Free Elective

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CH116
MA152
EN111

General Chemistry II
Calculus II
First-Year Composition II
Free Elective

CH226 Organic Chemistry II
CH332 Instrumental Analysis
PH232 Applied Physics for Engineers
and Scientists II
BA211 Business Statistics

Students are required to take a total of 62
semester credits.

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�Computer Science
See College of Engineering
and Mathematics, page 268.

Associate’s Degree

Program Description:

Career Descriptions:

This degree provides an initial
framework in computer science
which allows you to branch into
many career paths. Students
complete a capstone "real-world"
project in their sophomore (CS290)
year. You will often choose a
project that relates to your specific
interests, such as Web page design,
database administration, and
applications or systems program­
ming.

Entry-level Computer Program­
mer — designs, writes and tests
programs as part of a program­
ming team. Programs could be at
the application or system level.

Career Choices:

Systems Analyst — works in an IT
group at a large company, research
institute or school.

Entry-level Computer Programmer
Information Technology Assistant
Database Administrator

Database Administrator —
analyzes, designs, and updates the
database needs of an organization.

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Departmental Courses
Survey of Computer Science
3
Intro, to Computer Programming 3
Survey of Computer Science
3
Data Structures and Algorithms
3
Computer Organization and
Architecture
3
CS211
Database Applications
3
CS221
Computer Networks
3
CS290
Independent Study in Computer
4
Science
MA207* Principles of Statistical Methods
3

CS103
CS105
CS121
CS201
CS205

FALL
First Year
CS103 Survey of Computer Science
CS105 Intro, to Computer Programming
EN110 First-Year Composition I
PY101
Introduction to Psychology
Free Elective

SPRING
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CS121
MA207
BA121

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CS221
CS290
SD101

Survey of Computer Science
Principles of Statistical Methods
Introduction to Business
General Education Course
First-Year Composition II

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16

Second Year
Data Structures and Algorithms
CS205 Computer Organization and
Architecture
CS211 Database Applications
General Education Elective
Free Elective

CS201

3
3
3
15

3
3
3
3

Computer Networks
Computer Science Project
Fund, of Speech Communication
General Education Course
Free Elective

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4
3
3

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Support Courses
(7 credits)
BA121
Introduction to Business
3
PY101 * Introduction to Psychology
4
General Education Requirements (18 credits)
EN110
First-Year Composition I
3
EN111
First-Year Composition II
3
SD101
Fund, of Speech Communication
3
MA110 (or higher) Explorations in Mathematics3
or
PL205
Logic
3
General Education Electives
6
Free Electives

16

Total Credits in Program

62

*May be used for general education credit.

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�Construction Technology
See College of Engineering
and Mathematics, page 268.

Associate of
Applied Science

Career Choices:
Rough Carpenter/Foreman
Roofer
Finish Carpenter
General Laborer
Remodeling Carpenter
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Program Description:

Career Descriptions:

The future looks very bright for the
construction industry throughout
the state of Michigan, the Midwest
and the entire nation. New home
construction and commercial
construction are both experiencing
a great deal of growth.

Rough Carpenter/Foreman — cuts
and assembles floor joists, stud
walls, rafters; builds and installs
floor and roof trusses, beams and
headers; fastens floor, wall and
roof sheathing.

Laborers in the construction
industry may focus on a particular
specialty, but are also likely to
work in a broad range of activities.
Program graduates may find
themselves performing a variety of
home construction tasks, such as
remodeling, rough carpentry and
framing, roofing and interior
finishing. Commercial construc­
tion is also an option, offering more
experience with concrete and largescale construction techniques.
As a "1 + 1" program, it allows you
to complete a significant propor­
tion of your course work while still
enrolled at the Sault Area Career
Center.

Roofer — installs flashing for
vents, chimneys and valleys;
applies tar paper, roll roofing,
shingles and shakes; works with
hot tar and elastomers.
Finish Carpenter — performs fine
carpentry; hangs doors and installs
locksets; trims out windows and
doors; installs base and cove
moldings; hangs kitchen and bath
cabinets.
General Laborer — provides
materials and muscle as needed;
keeps work site free of debris; sets
up safety barriers and scaffolding;
mixes mortar and supplies block
and brick to masons; strips form
from concrete work.
Remodeling Carpenter — involves
demolition and rebuilding of
portions of existing structures; i.e.,
bathrooms, kitchens, basements.
Remodeling also deals with
retrofitting for energy efficiency
such as installing thermal win­
dows, doors and skylights.

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First Year (common)
TC191 Class Internship
TC192 On-Site Internship
MA
Industrial Math (orequivalency)
TC110 Industrial Safety
Summer
TC192 On-Site Internship
Second Year
TC101 Construction I
TC121 Construction Documents
TC132 Construction Drawing
TC210 Graphical Problem Solving
SS
Social Science Elective
HE181 First Aid

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TC191
TC192
TC118
CS101

4
Class Internship
2
On-Site Internship
3
Drafting
Intro, to Microcomputer Applications _2
12

TC105
TC103
TC125
EN110
TC102

Construction III
Surveying
Construction Estimating
First-Year Composition I
Construction II

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�Criminal Justice
Sec College of Arts, Letters
and Social Sciences, page 246.

Program Description:

Career Descriptions:

The associate's degree in correc­
tions will prepare you to work in
correctional facilities as corrections
officers. The degree contains the
five courses required by the
Michigan Corrections Officers
Training Council (MCOTC).
Associate's degree graduates may
also find paraprofessional jobs in
other areas of corrections. This
degree is compatible with the
bachelor of science degree in
criminal justice/corrections.

Corrections Officer — works in
secure correctional facilities;
performs custodial services; acts as
assistant resident unit manager;
assists prisoners with their transi­
tion back to society.

The associate's degree in law
enforcement will prepare you for
work in local law enforcement
agencies provided you attend a
police academy after graduation.
This associate's degree is also
compatible with the bachelor of
science degree in criminal justice/
law enforcement. Graduates may
also find positions with private
security agencies.

Loss Control Officer — provides
many of the same services that the
police do only in the private sector;
maintains perimeter security in
industrial settings; performs retail
shoplifting investigations.

Police Officer — works for local or
state agencies; has broad arrest
powers; is responsible for the
safety of his/her respective com­
munities; investigates crimes;
provides a variety of related
services.

Associate’s Degree
Emphasis in:

Corrections
Law Enforcement

Career Choices:
Corrections Officer
Police Officer

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�Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice
Corrections Emphasis
Associate's Degree
General Education Requirements (18 credits)
EN110
First-Year Composition I
3
EN111
First-Year Composition II
3
SD101
Fund, of Speech Communication
3
MA110 (or higher) Explorations in Math
3
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PL205
Logic
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Major Requirements
3
Intro, to Criminal Justice
CJ101
CJ110
Introduction to Corrections
3
CJ130
Client Relations in Corrections
3
CJ140
Correctional Client Growth
3
&amp; Development
CJ220
Institutional Corrections
3
CJ240
Community Based Corrections
3
CJ250
Correctional Law
3
CJ319
Substantive Criminal Law
or
3
CJ202 Canadian Criminal Law
3
CJ330 Correctional Casework
3
CJ355 Juvenile Justice

FALL
First Year
CJ101
Intro, to Criminal Justice
CJ110 Introduction to Corrections
CJ140 Correctional Client Growth and
Development
EN110 First-Year Composition I
General Education Math

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CJ130
EN111
PS120

PS160

15

Fund, of Speech Communication
Client Relations in Corrections
First-Year Composition II
Introduction to Legal Process
or
Intro, to Canadian Government
and Politics
General Education Elective

3
3
3
3

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15

Second Year
CJ240 Community Based Corrections
CJ250 Correctional Law
CJ319 Substantive Criminal Law
or
CJ202 Canadian Criminal Law
General Education Elective
Electives

3
3
3

CJ220
CJ330
S0214
CJ355

Institutional Corrections
Correctional Casework
Criminology
Juvenile Justice
Electives

3
3
3
3

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16

3
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(6 credits)
Support Courses
PS120 Introduction to Legal Process
or
3
PS160
Intro, to Canadian Government
and Politics
Criminology
S0214
3
(8 credits)
Electives

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Associate’s Degree
General Education Requirements (18 credits)
3
EN110
First-Year Composition I
3
EN111
First-Year Composition II
SD101
Fund, of Speech Communication
3
MA110 (or higher) Explorations in Math
or
3
PL205
Logic
General Education Electives
6
(16 credits)
Major Requirements
CJ101
Intro, to Criminal Justice
3
CJ102
Police Process
3
CJ201
Firearms Training
1
CJ206
Law Enforcement/Loss
Control Internship
3
CJ212
Loss Control
3
CJ243
Investigation
3
Support Courses
(17 credits)
PS110
Introduction to American
Government and Politics
4
PS120
Introduction to Legal Process
3
SO103
Cultural Diversity
3
S0214
Criminology
3
PY101
Introduction to Psychology
4
Electives

FALL
First Year
CJ101
Intro, to Criminal Justice
CJ102 Police Process
EN110 First-Year Composition I
S0214 Criminology
General Education Math

SPRING
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3
3
3

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PY101
PS110
SD101
S0103

15

Second Year
CJ201
Firearms Training
CJ212 Loss Control
CJ243 Investigation
Electives

EN111

1

CJ206

3
3

PS120

Introduction to Psychology
Intro, to American Government
and Politics
Fund, of Speech Communication
Cultural Diversity
First-Year Composition II
Law Enforcement/Loss Control
Internship
Introduction to Legal Process
Electives

15

Canadian students may substitute PS 160 for
PS110.

(17 credits)

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�Early Childhood Education
See School of Education, page 251.

Program Description:

Career Descriptions:

Associate’s Degree

This two-year program leads to an
associate's degree in early child­
hood education. It is for students
interested in working with young
children from birth through age
five. Students are expected to
acquire an understanding of
developmental patterns of the
preschool child in such areas as
condition, emotion, social interac­
tion and physical growth. This
understanding will be the basis of
working with groups of children
and will culminate in a practicum.

Graduates of this program nor­
mally seek position with day care
centers, day care homes, Head
Start programs, residential homes
and other facilities designed for the
care and development of the
preschool child.
Child Care Provider — involve­
ment with children in educational
games and learning activities;
supervises children at play; and
provides general care of children.

Child Care Provider
Early Childhood Teacher/
Head Start Teacher
Administrative Position

Early Childhood Teacher/Head
Start Teacher — involvement with
children in educational games and
learning activities; supervises
children at play; maintains records
or files.

Graduates also matriculate into the
four-year bachelor's degree pro­
gram in early childhood education
at the University or pursue a
degree in human services or
elementary education. A total of 62
credits is required.

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oversees a center's operation
including budgetary, staffing and
equipment needs.

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patient and understanding?

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interested in helping to mold the
children of our future?

Education Requirements (18 credits)
3
First-Year Composition I
3
First-Year Composition II
Fund, of Speech Communication
3
(or higher) Explorations in Math
or
3
PL205
Logic
6
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EN110
EN111
SD101
MA110

FALL
First Year
EN110 First-Year Composition I
BL105 Function of the Human Body
PY155 Life-Span Development
or
PY265 Child &amp; Adolescent Development
ED101 Foundation of Early Childhood
Education
ED110 Curriculum Development
and Teaching Practice

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EN111 First-Year Composition II
S0113 Sociology of the American Family
3
HE104 Nutrition for Early Childhood
3
1
HE 181 First Aid
ED111 Infants &amp; Toddlers: Developmentally
3
Appropriate Practices
ED105 Child Guidance and Welfare
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3

16
Second Year
SD101 Fund, of Speech Communication
ED220 Early Childhood Literature
ED260 Practicum I
PY* or SO** Elective

3
3
4
3
16

ED270

Administration of Early Childhood
Programs
Electives
ED261 Practicum II
General Education Math
PY* or SO**

'Choose one of the following:
PY301 Exceptional Child &amp; Adolescent or PY228 Organizational Behavior
"Choose one of the following:
S0225 Native Cultures of North America or S0103 Cultural Diversity

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BL105
Function of the Human Body
ED101
Foundation of EarlyChildhood
Education
ED105
Child Guidance &amp; Welfare
ED110
Curriculum Development and
Teaching Practice
ED111
Infants &amp; Toddlers:
Developmentally Appropriate
Practices
ED220
Early Childhood Literature
ED260
Practicum I
ED261
Practicum II
ED270
Administration of Early
Childhood Programs
HE104
Nutrition for Early Childhood
HE181
First Aid
S0103 Cultural Diversity
or
S0225
Native Cultures of North America
S0113
Sociology of the American Family
Cognate Required:
PY155
Lifespan Development
or
PY265
Child &amp; Adolescent Development
PY228
Organizational Behavior
or
PY301
Exceptional Child &amp; Adolescent

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�Fire Science
See College of Arts, Letters
and Social Sciences, page 246.

Associate’s Degree

Career Choices:
Firefighter
Fire Safety Officer

Student Profile:
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physically fit?

Program Description:

Career Descriptions:

The associate's degree in fire
science degree prepares you for
entry-level positions with fire
departments and some govern­
ment agencies. You may also be
eligible for Michigan Firefighter
Certification through the Michigan
Firefighters Training Council
(MFFTC). Students in this pro­
gram will have the opportunity to
experience a "hands-on" approach
by practicing with up-to-date
equipment and experiencing live
fire training in the burn training
center located adjacent to campus.
This degree is also compatible with
the bachelor of science degrees in
fire science and public safety.

Firefighter — works for local and
federal fire departments; works for
the armed forces; suppresses
structural and other types of fire
using a variety of methods; acts as
emergency medical technician or
paramedic.

FALL
First Year
FS101
Introduction to Fire Science
FS111
Hazardous Materials
EN110 First-Year Composition I
TC101 Construction I
HE190 Prehospital Emergency Care
and Crisis Intervention I

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SD101
Fund, of Speech Communication
3
MA110
(or higher) Explorations in Math
or
3
PL205
Logic
General Education Electives
6
Major Requirements
(21 credits)
CJ341
Fire Cause &amp; Arson Investigation
3
FS101
Introduction to Fire Science
3
Hazardous Materials
FS111
3
FS204
Fire Protection Hydraulics &amp; Pumps 3
FS205
Fire Protection Systems Equipment 3
FS211
Tactics &amp; Strategy
3
FS321
Industrial Fire Protection
3
Support Courses
(23 credits)
HE190
Prehospital Emergency Care &amp;
Crisis Intervention I
4
HE191
Prehospital Emergency Care &amp;
Crisis Intervention II
4
SO, PY or PS Electives
9
TC101
Construction I
3
TC102
Construction II
3
Electives

(6 credits)

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Prehospital Emergency Care
and Crisis Intervention II
SD101 Fund, of Speech Communication
TC102 Construction II
SO, PY or PS Electives
EN111 First-Year Composition II

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Second Year
FS204 Fire Protection Hydraulics
and Pumps
SO, PY or PS General Education Electives
General Education Math
Electives

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FS211 Tactics &amp; Strategy
FS321 Industrial Fire Protection
CJ341 Fire Cause &amp; Arson investigation
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See College of Engineering
and Mathematics, page 268.

Program Description:

Associate’s Degree

You should enroll in this program
if you want to major in engineering
but have not yet selected a specific
field. You also should enroll in this
program if you plan to transfer to
an engineering program at another
university after two years at Lake
Superior State University.

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Engineering Courses
EE105
Fabrication Fundamentals
Intro, to Engineering
EG101
Numerical Applications for
EG140
Engineers
EG265
“C" Programming
EG340
Advanced Numerical Applications
for Engineers
ME141
Parametric Modeling
ME142
Descriptive Geology

FALL
First Year
CH115 General Chemistry I
EG101 Intro, to Engineering
EN110 First-Year Composition I
MA143 Calculus for Engineering I

Second
EG265
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“C" Programming
Fund- of sPeech Communication
Calculus &amp; Linear Algebra for
Engineers
PH231 Applied Physics for Engineers
and Scientists I
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EG140
MA144
EN111
ME141
ME142

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Numerical Applications for Engineers 1
4
Calculus for Engineering II
3
First-Year Composition II
2
Parametric Modeling
2
Descriptive Geology
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Approved Economics Elective
EG340 Advanced Numerical Applications
for Engineers
HU251 Humanities I
MA310 Differential Equations
PH232 Applied Physics for Engineers
and Scientists II

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CH115
General Chemistry I
MA143
Calculus for Engineering I
MA144
Calculus for Engineering II
MA243
Calculus &amp; Linear Algebra for
Engineers
MA310
Differential Equations
PH231
Applied Physics for Engineers
and Scientists I
PH232
Applied Physics for Engineers
and Scientists II
Support Courses
Approved Economics Elective*
HU251
Humanities I**
Designated Electives*

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General Education Requirements
EN110
First-Year Composition I
3
EN111
First-Year Composition II
3
SD110
Fund, of Speech Communication
3
MA110 (or higher) Explorations in Mathematics
or
3
PL205
Logic
General Education Electives
6

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See College of Engineering
and Mathematics, page 268.

Associate’s Degree

Program Description:

62-Hour Program

You should select this program if
you are interested in engineering
technology but have not decided
upon a specific program. You will
receive extra advising and sched­
ule courses in different areas to
assist in determining career inter­
ests. As soon as you choose an
engineering technology major, you
will transfer to that program.

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Engineering and Engineering Technology Courses
EG101
introduction to Engineering
2
ET110
Applied Electricity &amp; PLC
4
MT225
Statics and Strength of Materials 3
Technical Electives
20
Mathematics and Science Courses
MA140 Precalculus Mathematics
MA143 Calculus for Engineers I
PH221
Elements of Physics I
PH222
Elements of Physics II

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CS101
Intro, to Microcomputer Applications 3
Choose Tech Electives from:
CH108
Applied Chemistry
and
Applied Chemistry Lab
CH109
ET175
Applied Electronics
MA207
Statistics
Statistical Applications for
MA208
Quality Control
Manufacturing Processes I
ME110
Manufacturing Processes II
ME115
ME141
Parametric Modeling
ME142
Descriptive Geology
Design for Manufacturing
MT215

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General Education Requirements
EN110
First-Year Composition I
3
EN111
First-Year Composition II
3
SD110
Fund, of Speech Communication
3
MA110 (or higher) Explorations in Mathematics
or
3
PL205
Logic
General Education Electives
6

FALL
First Year
EG101 Intro, to Engineering
EN110 First-Year Composition I
MA140 Precalculus Mathematics
Tech Elective
Second Year
ET110 Applied Electricity &amp; PLC
PH221 Elements of Physics I
Tech Electives

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MA143

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SD101 Fund, of Speech Communication
MT225 Statics &amp; Strength of Materials
PH222 Elements of Physics II
Tech Electives

EN111

Intro, to Microcomputer Appl.
Calculus for Engineers I
Social Science
First-Year Composition II

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�Health Care Provider
See College of Natural
and Health Sciences, page 281.

Program Description:

Career Descriptions:

The associate of applied science
degree program serves the com­
munity by providing students with
the necessary skills and training to
provide safe and competent care to
patients. Students wishing to
obtain an associate of applied
science degree would be able to
complete the required course work
in four semesters. The general
education courses required for the
associate of applied science degree
would apply to the baccalaureate
degree in nursing, allowing for a
smooth articulation between the
two programs if students wish to
continue their education.

Hospital Nurse — works in
hospital settings providing direct
patient care to clients of all ages.

Associate
of Applied Science

Office Nurse — works in physi­
cian offices or outpatient clinics
assisting in the direct patient care
of clients.

Career Choices:
Hospital Nurse

Extended Care — works in long­
term care facilities providing care
to the elderly.

Extended Care Nurse
Office or Clinical Nurse
Mental Health Nurse

Mental Health Nurse — works in
community mental health centers
or group homes providing care for
the mentally ill.

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Nursing
PN101
PN102
PN103

FALL
First Year
EN110 First-Year Composition I
BL121 Anatomy and Physiology
SD101 Fund, of Speech Communication
PY101 Introduction to Psychology

Second
HE186
PN101
PN102
PN103

Year
Basic Nursing Skills
Practical Nursing I
Drugs and Dosages
Nursing Care Issues Across
the Lifespan

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4
3

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PN203 Practical Nursing III
PN204 Practical Nursing IV

PN201
PN202

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HE207 Nutrition Application in Health Care
HE208 Nutrition
BL122 Anatomy and Physiology
NS110 Chemistry in Society
or
CH104 Life Chemistry I
Elective
PN201
PN202

Practical Nursing II
Ethical/Legal Aspects of Practical
Nursing

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PN204

(32 credits)
4
Practical Nursing I
Drugs and Dosages
3
Nursing Care Issues Across
the Lifespan
3
Practical Nursing II
10
Ethical/Legal Issues Aspects
of Practical Nursing
2
Practical Nursing III
5
Practical Nursing IV
5

Health Science
(10 credits)
HE186
Basic Nursing Skills
7
HE207
Nutrition Application in Health Care 1
2
HE208
Nutrition
General Education
(6 credits)
EN110
First-Year Composition I
3
SD101
Fund, of Speech Communication
3
Other Disciplines
(15 credits)
Introduction to Psychology
4
PY101
Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4
BL121
Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4
BL122
NS110
Chemistry in Society
3
or
CH104
Life Chemistry
4
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Associate’s Degree

Program Description:
This degree prepares you for entrylevel positions in the health and
fitness industry. Specific course
work and experiences prepare you
to be certified by the American
College of Sports Medicine as an
Exercise Leader^ or an Exercise
Test Technologist^, as well as
certification by the National
Strength and Conditioning Asso­
ciation as a Certified Personal
Trainer. Students develop fitness
assessment skills with current
technologies employed for anthro­
pometric, cardiovascular and
metabolic functioning.

Career Choices:
Personal Fitness Trainer
Exercise Test Technologist

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Personal Fitness Trainer —
employed in the fitness industry to
assess fitness status of clients and
prescribe physical activity and
exercise to improve fitness param­
eters.
Exercise Test Technologist —
employed in clinical settings to
assist in administering fitness
testing activities with individuals
suffering from a medical condition
under the direction of medical
staff.

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EN110
First-Year Composition I
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3
EN111
First-Year Composition II
MA110 (or higher) Explorations in Math
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Fund, of Speech Communication
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Human Anatomy &amp; Physiology I
PY101 Introduction to Psychology
MA110 (or higher) Explorations in Math
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PL205 Logic
ES140 Health Fitness

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BL122
CH104
ES141
ES295
RA150
HE181

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ES268 Fitness Evaluation I — Field Tests
2
ES248 Psychology of Sport and
Performance and Coaching
3
ES262 Exercise Physiology I
3
ES230 Athletic Training I
3
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Human Anatomy &amp; Physiology II
Life Chemistry I
Introduction to Movement
Practicum
Individual Physical Fitness
First Aid

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4
3
3

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RC280
SD101
ES295
ES275
RC105
ES390

Readiness in Games, Activities and
Sports
3
Fund, of Speech Communication
3
Practicum
1
Nutrition for Sport and Exercise
Performance
2
Program Development and
Leadership in Recreation
and Leisure Services
3
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Departmental Requirements
3
ES140
Health Fitness
3
ES141
Introduction to Movement
3
ES230
Athletic Training I
ES248
Psychology of Sport and
3
Performance and Coaching
3
ES262
Exercise Physiology I
ES268
Fitness Evaluation I - Field Tests
2
Nutrition for Sport and Exercise
ES275
Performance
2
1
Practicum
ES295
1
Practicum
ES295
Recreation Leader
ES390
1
Apprenticeship
1
Individual Physical Fitness
RA150
Program Development and
RC105
Leadership in Recreation
3
and Leisure Services
Readiness in Games,
RC280
3
Activities and Sports
2
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(12 credits)
BL121
Human Anatomy &amp; Physiology I
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BL122
Human Anatomy &amp; Physiology II
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CH104
Life Chemistry I
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First Aid
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�Internet/Network Specialist
See College of Engineering
and Mathematics, page 268.

Program Description:

Career Descriptions:

This degree provides you with
knowledge in the use of computer
networks as they apply to commer­
cial and industrial enterprises.
You will be prepared to analyze
the needs of a user, to design a
computer network system to
satisfy those needs, and to modify
and maintain the network environ­
ment relative to both hardware
and software.

Information Technology Special­
ist — works in an IT group at a
large company, research institute
or school.

Most organizations make use of
the Internet and the World Wide
Web. You will use state-of-the art
software tools to prepare you to
meet the growing needs of the
business world.

Associate's Degree

Network Analyst — designs,
installs, maintains, troubleshoots
and administers local area network
systems.

Career Choices:
Information Technology Specialist
Network Analyst
Webmaster

Webmaster — designs and creates
Web pages, manages Web server
software and consults with clients
about WWW needs.

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CS103
Survey of Computer Science
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CS105
Intro, to Computer Programming 3
CS106
Advanced Web Page Design and
Web Site Administration
3
CS211
Database Applications
3
CS221
3
Computer Networks
CS271
Network Hardware and Software
3
CS281
Network Design and Implementation 3
CS290
Independent Study in Computer
Science
4
Support Courses
(12 credits)
DP163
Troubleshooting and Repair of
Personal Computers
3
BA105
Business Math
3
BA121
Introduction to Business
3
BA231
Business Communications
3
Free Electives
7
General Education Requirements (18 credits)
EN110
First-Year Composition I
3
LN111
First-Year Composition II
3
maV°
Fund. of Speech Communication
3
MA110 (or higher) Explorations in Mathematics
or
3
PL205
Logic
General Education Electives
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CS103 Survey of Computer Science
CS105 Intro, to Computer Programming
EN110 First-Year Composition I
BA105 Business Math
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CS106
DP163
BA121
SD101
EN111

Advanced Web Page Design and
Web Site Administration
Troubleshooting and Repair of
Personal Computers
Introduction to Business
Fund, of Speech Communication
First-Year Composition II

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Second
CS211
CS271
CS281

Year
Database Applications
Network Hardware &amp; Software
Network Design and Implementation
General Education Elective
MA110 (or higher) Explorations in Math
or
PL205 Logic

3
3
3
3

CS221
CS290
BA231

Computer Networks
Independent Studies in CS
Business Communications
Gen. Ed. Elective
Free Elective

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See College of Arts, Letters
and Social Sciences, page 235.

Associate’s Degree

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Litigation Legal Assistant
Corporate Legal Assistant
Criminal Law Legal Assistant
Governmental Legal Assistant
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good verbal and written
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detail orientation and
good organizational skills?
a well-established set of ethics?
self-motivation, initiative and a
positive outlook?
good human relation skills?
an ability to think logically?
a willingness to learn new skills
and to be challenged?

Program Description:

Career Descriptions*:

The legal assistant profession is
one of the occupations projected to
grow the fastest through the year
2010 according to the U.S. Depart­
ment of Labor. A legal assistant (or
paralegal) is a valued member of
the legal team and works under the
supervision of attorneys.

Litigation Legal Assistant conducts legal, factual and com­
puterized research; drafts legal
pleadings and documents; inter­
views clients and witnesses;
investigates, gathers and organizes
case information; assists at trial.

This program is designed to train
qualified legal assistants capable of
working in a variety of areas of the
law and in a variety of work
environments. Consequently, the
role and job duties of a legal
assistant vary depending on the
areas of law and work environ­
ment in which a legal assistant is
employed. Such diversity, varied
challenges, and employment
possibilities are what makes the
legal assistant profession so
interesting and rewarding.
There are four different degrees or
offerings in legal assistant studies.
They are as follows: (1) a four-year
baccalaureate degree in legal
assistant studies with an emphasis
in legal administration, criminal
law, personal injury, labor law,
legislative/constitutional law or a
selected minor as approved by the
legal assistant studies coordinator;
(2) a two-year associate's degree in
legal assistant studies; (3) a post­
baccalaureate (one-year) certificate
in legal assistant studies (which is
available to students who already
have a bachelor's degree in some
other discipline and wish to make
a career change or advancement);
or (4) a minor in legal assistant
studies which can complement
various majors (and may also be
helpful to students who are plan­
ning on attending law school). The
requirements for these programs
are based upon the guidelines of
the National Association of Legal
Assistants.

Corporate Legal Assistant - drafts
and/or analyzes various legal
documents; attends meetings,
negotiations or closings; performs
legal and factual research; monitors
compliance with applicable indus­
try regulations; assists attorneys
with preparation for collective
bargaining, contract negotiations,
administrative hearings or trials.
Criminal Law Legal Assistant conducts comprehensive inter­
views of defendants, law enforce­
ment, victims, and/or witnesses;
performs case and field investiga­
tions; locates and coordinates
usage of applicable experts;
prepares motions, briefs or other
legal documents; acts as a litigation
assistant during trial and any appeal.
Governmental Legal Assistant works as an immigration specialist;
civil rights analyst; environmental
protection specialist; mediation
specialist; legislative analyst;
workers compensation claims
examiner, etc. (even the White
House has employed legal assis­
tants).
Real Estate Legal Assistant conducts title searches; drafts real
estate closing documents; monitors
compliance with title, survey,
disclosure and/or regulatory
requirements; schedules and
participates in real estate closings.
*Note: The above career descrip­
tions are only a sampling of the
numerous avenues available to
legal assistants. See next page for
additional employment listings.

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Legal Assistant
Studies
Associate’s Degree
For this degree, students must complete the
courses below, the general education requirements
for associate’s degrees and electives to total 64
credits.
Students completing the associate’s degree in le­
gal assistant studies may conveniently continue
their education in a bachelor’s degree in legal as­
sistant studies or other fields such as business
administration, human services or political sci­
ence. Those interested in this option should con­
sult the legal assistant studies advisor/coordinator.
(47 credits)
Courses
3
Business Law l
3
Business Law II
3
Substantive Criminal Law
Legal Research and Case
3
Analysis
LA125
Civil Litigation and Procedure
4
LA140
Personal Injury Litigation &amp;
3
Investigative Techniques
LA150
Legal Assistant Profession
3
&amp; Ethical Considerations
LA202
3
Legal Writing &amp; Analysis
LA250
Law Office Management,
3
Systems &amp; Technology
LA320
3
Real Estate Law
LA321
2
Family Law
LA322
Probate Law and Procedure
3
OA119
4
Accounting Procedures
PS110* Intro, to American
4
Government &amp; Politics
SD101* Fund, of Speech Communication
3
Cognate Required
(2-3 credits)
Choose two to three credits from:
CS101
Intro, to Microcomputer Appl.
3
DP160
Personal Computers Work-Station
1-3
Operating Systems
DP225
Word Processing Techniques
3
DP231
3
Database
DP235
3
Spreadsheets
DP250
Desktop Publishing &amp; Presentation
Design
3

FALL
First Year
EN110 First-Year Composition I
LA102 Legal Research &amp; Case Analysis
LA150 Legal Assistant Profession &amp;
Ethical Considerations
SD101 Fund, of Speech Communication
0A119 Accounting Procedures
UN101 University Seminar

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LA125
LA140
PS110
EN111

Civil Litigation &amp; Procedure
Personal Injury Litigation
&amp; Investigative Techniques
Intro, to American Government
and Politics
Cognate - Computer
First-Year Composition II

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Second Year
General Education Math
LA202 Legal Writing &amp; Analysis
LA320 Real Estate Law
LA321 Family Law
BA254 • Business Law I
CJ319 Substantive Criminal Law

LA322
BA255
LA250

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Probate Law and Procedure
3
Business Law II
Law Office Management, Systems
3
and Technology
3
Gen. Ed.
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BA254
BA255
CJ319
LA102

General Education Requirements (15 credits)
EN110
3
First-Year Composition I
EN111
3
First-Year Composition II
MA110
(or higher) Explorations in Math
or
3
PL205
Logic
6
General Education Electives
Electives
(3-4 credits)**
Electives are to be chosen in consultation with
advisor.
‘PS110 and SD101 also meet general education
requirements.
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government
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insurance companies
special interest groups
prosecutor and public defender
offices
educational institutions
financial service organizations
credit and collection agencies
service, consulting
or publishing companies

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Requirements, page 72.

Associate of Arts

Career Choices:
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This degree is offered to students
who complete general education
requirements, any minor* presently
offered by the University, and free
electives for a total of 62 credits
hours (minimum). Consult depart­
mental offerings for requirements
of a minor and electives.

Computer Operator — oversees
operation of computer hardware
systems; anticipates problems
before they occur as well as repair
problems; maintains security;
troubleshoots; networks; and
maintains large databases.

Courses selected for credits toward
the general education requirements
may be, at the discretion of the
department offering the minor,
accepted for the minor.

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Note: Once you have chosen a
minor, contact the department
which offers it in order to be
assigned an advisor. The depart­
ment offering your minor will both
advise you and conduct your
degree audit before graduation.

Manager — maintains efficiency
and profitability; implements
programs for budgeting; sets goals
and objectives; and oversee general
managers and other staff.
Supervisor — performs adminis­
trative tasks; supervises staff; sets
standards; meets deadlines;
conducts performance evaluations;
and interviews prospective em­
ployees.

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�Liberal Arts
Liberal Arts
Associate of Arts
General education requirements
for the liberal arts associate's
degree include classes in communi­
cation skills, mathematics, humani­
ties, social science and natural
science.
Communication Skills
EN110
First-Year Composition I
EN111
First-year Composition II
SD101
Fund, of Speech Communication

FALL
First Year
EN110 First-Year Composition I
Social Science Elective
Mathematics or PL205
Minor Course
Minor Course
Second Year
HU251 Humanities
Natural Science Elective
Minor Course
Minor Course
Minor Course

3
3-4
3-5
3
4
16-18

SD101

EN111

Fund, of Speech Communication
Social Science Elective
Natural Science Elective
Minor Course
First-Year Composition II

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Humanities
Soc. Sci. Diversity
Minor
Elective

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13-15

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3

Humanities
HU251
Humanities I
4
Choose one from:
4
AT250 Art History and Appreciation I
4
AT251
Art History and Appreciation II
HU240 Native Art and Culture
3
4
HU252 Humanities II
4
HU255 World Mythology
MU220 History and Appreciation of Music I 4
MU221 History and Appreciation of Music II 4
NA240 Native Art and Culture
3
PL302 Ancient Western Philosophy
3
Second Year Foreign Language
8
Mathematics
i(3-5 credits)
MA110
(or higher) Explorations in Math
or
3
PL205
Logic
Natural Science
Choose two (8 credits) from:
BL105
Function of the Human Body
4
BL109
General Biology
4
BL122
Human Anatomy &amp; Physiology II
4
BL204
General Microbiology
4
CH105
Life Chemistry II
4
CH108/109 Applied Chemistry &amp; Lab
4
CH115
5
General Chemistry I
CH116
General Chemistry II
4
GE115
Field Excursions in Earth Science 4
GE121
Physical and Historical Geology I 4
GE122
Physical and Historical Geology II 4
GG106
Physical Geography: Landforms
4
GG108
Physical Geography: Meteorology
and Climatology
4
NS101
Conceptual Physics
4
NS102
4
Introduction to Geology
NS103/104 Environmental Science &amp; Lab
4
NS110
Chemistry in Society
4
NS116
Introduction to Oceanography
4
NS119
Descriptive Astronomy
4
PH221
Elements of Physics l
4
PH231
Applied Physics for Engineers

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Choose two from different disciplines (6-8 credits):
EC201
Principles of Macroeconomics
3
EC202
Principles of Microeconomics
3
EC208
Honors Prin. of Microeconomics
3
EC209
Honors Prin. of Macroeconomics
3
4
EC302
Managerial Economics
4
GG201
World Regional Geography
4
GG302
Economic Geography
4
HS101
History of World Civilization I
HS102
History of World Civilization II
4
4
HS131
United States History I
4
HS132
United States History II
PS110
Intro, to American Government
4
and Politics
PS160
Intro, to Canadian Government
4
and Politics
PS241
Intro, to International Relations
4
4
PY101
Introduction to Psychology
3
PY155
Lifespan Development
3
50101
Introduction to Sociology
4
50102
Social Problems
S0113
Sociology of the American Family 3
Social Science - Diversity
Choose one class (3-4 credits) from:
BA308
Managing Cultural Differences
GG306 Cultural Geography
HE328
Multicultural Approaches to
Health Care
Native Cultures of North America
NA225
Human Rights and World Politics
PS333
Cultural Diversity
S0103
Introduction to Anthropology
S0213
Native Cultures of North America
50225
50226
Races and Minorities
S0321
Sociology of Women
TE250
Student Diversity and Schools

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Sec College of Engineering
and Mathematics, page 259.

Associate of
Applied Science

Program Description:
The machine tool technology
program prepares you for entrylevel positions in a wide range of
manufacturing fields. It combines
a strong hands-on component,
technical skills training, and
applied problem solving. In
addition, students develop the
writing and communication skills
necessary in the field. As a "1+1"
program, it allows you to complete
a significant proportion of your
course work while still enrolled at
the Sault Area Career Center.

Career Choices:
Tool Room Machinist
Shop Floor Machinist
Production Machinist
Job Shop Machinist
Machine Repair Mechanic
^

Entry-level CAD-CAM Operator
Entry-level Quality Technician

Career Descriptions:
Tool Room Machinist — Special­
izes in sharpening cutters, operat­
ing drills, mills, and lathes and
building small fixtures and dies.

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and operates specialized equip­
ment for mass production.
Job Shop Machinist — Makes
drawings from sketches, deter­
mines customer needs and pro­
duces parts for customers.
Machine Repair Mechanic — Sets
up and repairs broken equipment,
performs preventive and sched­
uled maintenance, and calibrates
equipment after repairs.

Student Profile:

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and operates drills, mills, lathes,
shapers and other manufacturing
equipment.

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— Runs CNC equipment,

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First Year (common)
TC191 Class Internship
TC192 On-Site Internship
MA
Industrial Math (or equivalency)
TC110 Industrial Safety
Summer
TC192 On-Site Internship
Second Year
ME140 Computer-Aided Drafting and
Geometric Dimensioning and
Tolerancing (CAD and GD&amp;T)
ME110 Manufacturing Processes I
TC210 Graphical Problem
SS
Social Science Elective
HE181 First Aid
EN110 First-Year Composition I

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TC192
TC118
CS101

Class Internship
4
On-Site Internship
2
Drafting
3
Intro, to Microcomputer Applications __2
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MT215
MT265
TC135

Manufacturing Processes II
Design for Manufacturing
Quality Engineering
Assembly Drawing
Elective

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�Manufacturing Engineering
Technology
See College of Engineering
and Mathematics, page 259.

Associate’s Degree

Program Description:

Career Description:

The manufacturing engineering
technology associate's degree
program prepares you to work
with traditional and modem
manufacturing equipment and
methods in today's high-tech
manufacturing environment.
Graduates will have theoretical
and practical knowledge in tradi­
tional manufacturing processes
such as turning, milling, foundry
and welding along with newer
technologies such as robotics, CAD
(computer-aided drafting), and
CAM (computer-aided manufac­
turing).

The manufacturing industry is
experiencing high growth while
becoming more scientific or "hightech." Both factors have resulted
in a high demand for individuals
with modem, computer-based
manufacturing skills. Typical job
categories for graduates of this
program are robot programmer,
manufacturing technician, systems
programmer, mechanical techni­
cian, CAD draftsman, CAM
programmer/operator, and electro­
mechanical maintenance engineer.

FALL
First Year
MA092 Intermediate Algebra
or
Social Science Elective
ME110 Manufacturing Processes I
ME141 Parametric Modeling
ME142 Descriptive Geometry
EN110 First-Year Composition I
EG101 Introduction to Engineering

3
3
2
2
3

ME115
EN111
MA140
MA207
CS101

3
Manufacturing Processes II
3
First-Year Composition II
5
Precalculus Mathematics
3
Prin. of Statistical Methods
Intro, to Microcomputer Applications _3
17

MT225
ME275
SD101
ET175
EE125

Statics &amp; Strength of Materials
Engineering Materials
Fund, of Speech Communication
Applied Electronics
Digital Fundamentals

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PH221 Elements of Physics I
CH115 General Chemistry I
EJ110 Applied Electricity
MA208 Statistical Applications for Quality
Control2
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RS281 r
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5
4
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Systems Programmer
Mechanical Technician
CAD Draftsman
CAM Programmer/Operator
Electro-Mechanical
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Departmental Requirements
Engineering and Engineering Technology Courses
4
EE125 Digital Fundamentals
4
ET110 Applied Electricity
4
ET175 Applied Electronics
3
ME110 Manufacturing Processes I
3
ME115 Manufacturing Processes II
2
ME141 Parametric Modeling
2
ME142 Descriptive Geometry
3
ME275 Engineering Materials
MT225 Statics and Strength of Materials 3
2
RS280 Robotics Technology
1
RS281
Robotics Technology Lab

Throughout the program, students
acquire cross-discipline skills in
manufacturing, computer applica­
tions, electronics and mechanical
technology that are in high de­
mand in industry.

Career Choices:

17
Total credits required to complete associate's degree = 66.
Students placed in MA092 should take the social science elective in the summer or later in the
curriculum.

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verbal and written
communication skills?
Mathematics and Science Courses
CH115
General Chemistry I
5
5
MA140 Precalculus Mathematics*
MA207 Principles of Statistical Methods 3
MA208 Statistical Applications for
Quality Control
1
PH221 Elements of Physics I*
4
Support Course
CS101
Intro, to Microcomputer Applications 3
General Education Requirements (18 credits)
EN110 First-Year Composition l
3
EN111
First-Year Composition II
3
SD110
Fund, of Speech Communication 3
MA110 (or higher) Explorations in Mathematics
or
3
PL205
Logic
General Education Electives
6
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�Natural Resources Technology
See College of Natural
and Health Sciences, page 273.

Associate’s Degree

Career Choices:
Natural Resource Technician
Forestry, Wildlife, Parks

Student Profile:
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Students are required to take sufficient elective
credits to reach the minimum of 62 semester
credits needed for graduation.
Biology , Chemistry and Environmental
Science Requirements
(29 Credits)
BL102
Careers in Natural Resources
1
BL140
Introduction to Fisheries &amp; Wildlife 1
Introduction to Soils
BL230
4
BL240
Natural History of Vertebrates
3
BL284
Principles of Forestry
4
BL286
Watershed Management
3
CH108
Applied Chemistry
3
CH109
Applied Chemistry Lab
1
Geospatial Basics
EV125
1
EV126
Air Photo Interpretation
1
EV127
Global Positioning Systems
1
EV128
Geographic Information Systems 1
EV226
Geospatial Analysis I
1
EV227
Geospatial Analysis II
1
NS103
Environmental Science
3
Other Departments
(12 Credits)
CS101
Intro, to Microcomputer Applications 3
HE 181
First Aid
1
RC101
Introduction to Recreation and
Leisure Services
3
TC140
Outdoor Construction/Landscaping 3
TC111
Small Engine Mechanics
2
General Education
(18 credits)
EN110
First-Year Composition I
3
EN111
First-Year Composition II
3
SD101
Fund, of Speech Communication
3
General Education Electives
6
MA111
College Algebra
3

Program Description:
The natural resources technology
program stresses the acquisition of
field skills necessary for success in
a natural resources center, as well
as the theoretical foundations for
these skills. This practical knowl­
edge is enriched by course materi­
als which emphasize communica­
tion skills along with the links
between society, economics, policy
and the natural resource base. This
program can be taken as a stand
alone two-year program, can
constitute the first half of the
bachelor of science in parks and
recreation management, or it can
be used in conjunction with a
three-year criminal justice program
to prepare a student for a career in
conservation law. The natural
resource technology program can
also serve as a convenient stepping
stone into the Fisheries &amp; Wildlife
program.

All natural resource technology
students are strongly encouraged
to participate in at least one
summer of work or volunteer
experience in the natural resource
field to gain the professional
experience and contacts they will
need to begin their careers.
Continuing education to
bachelor's degree program — The
high degree of competition in the
natural resource field makes the
pursuit of a bachelor's degree
highly desirable. Programs which
join well with the NRT degree are
the parks and recreation manage­
ment degree, the fisheries &amp;
wildlife degree and the 2+3 crimi­
nal justice degree programs. These
programs lead to careers such as
conservation officer, park natural­
ist, expedition leader, guide or
recreation specialist.

Career Description:
Natural Resource Technician —
Forestry, wildlife, fisheries and
park technicians are responsible for
data collection and other hands-on
work in either the public or private
sector.

FALL
First Year
BL140 Intro, to Fisheries &amp; Wildlife
EN110 First-Year Composition I
EV125 Geospatial Basics
EV126 Air Photo Interpretation
NS103 Environmental Science
BL102 Careers in Natural Resources
CS101 Intro, to Microcomputer Applications
RC101 Intro, to Recreation &amp; Leisure
Services

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CH109
EV127
EV128
EN111
HE181
MA111

Applied Chemistry
Applied Chemistry Lab
Global Positioning Systems
Geographic Information Systems
First-Year Composition II
First Aid
College Algebra
Elective

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BL230
BL240
EV226
EV227
TC140
SD101

Year
Introduction to Soils
4
Natural History of Vertebrates
3
Geospatial Analysis I
1
Geospatial Analysis II
1
Outdoor Construction/Landscaping 3
Fund, of Speech Communication
_2
15

BL286
BL284
TC111

Watershed Management
Principles of Forestry
Elective
Small Engine Mechanics
Elective

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�Office Administration
See College of Business
and Economics, page 257.

Program Description:

Career Descriptions:

This program is designed for those
seeking careers in an office setting.

Office Administrator/Administra­
tive Assistant — provides support
services in keyboarding, transcrib­
ing, collecting, preparing and
recording report information;
operating office business machines;
and a variety of office duties.

Students are trained on a variety of
computer application software
packages and formats. Strong
personal skills are emphasized.
Good basic writing skills are
required. The majority of com­
puter-based classes are taught in
the School of Business and Eco­
nomics computer lab using current
computer technology.

Associate’s Degree
Career Choices:
Office Administrator
Administrative Assistant
Secretary

Secretary — performs and coordi­
nate office duties; schedules
appointments; maintains files,
takes dictation; types letters; makes
travel arrangements; contacts
clients; and operates office equip­
ment.

Office Manager
Clerk

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Office Manager — maintains
efficiency and profitability; imple­
ments budgets; motivates workers;
sets goals and objectives.

enjoy working with people?

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like to work in a fast- paced
environment ?

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enjoy performing routine
office duties?

(64 credits)

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like working with databases,
spreadsheets and word processing?

General Et*-Ca,i0n Re(luiremen,s (18 credits)
First-Year Composition I
3
EN111
First-Year Composition II
3
SD101
Fund, of Speech Communication
3
General Education Electives
6
MA110
(or higher) Explorations in Math
or
3-5
PL205
Logic
Departmental Requirements
(42-44 credits)
BA226
Records Management
3
BA231
Business Communications
3
BA121
Introduction to Business
3
BA105
Business Mathematics
3
DP121
Computer Applications for Business 3
DP231
DataBase
3
DP235
Spreadsheets
3
DP250
Desktop Publishing
3
DP225
Word Processing Techniques
3
SaIII
Keyboarding/Document Formatting I 3
0A112
Keyboard Skillbuilding
2-4
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Document Formatting II
3
AC132
Principles of Accounting I
or
4
0A119
Accounting Procedures
OA235
Automated Office Systems
3
Business Electives
(4-6 credits)
MN365
Human Resource Management
3
MK281
Marketing Principles &amp; Strategy
3
BA261
Business Skills
1-3
FN245
Principles of Finance
3
BA254
Business Law I
3

FALL
First Year
0A111 Keyboarding/Document Formatting I 3
EN110 First-Year Composition I
3
3
BA105 Business Mathematics
DP121 Computer Applications for Business 3
General Education Elective
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Second Year
DP225 Word Processing Techniques
0A119 Accounting Procedures
or
AC132 Principles of Accounting I
DP250 Desktop Publishing and
Presentation Design
MA110 Explorations in Mathematics
Designated Business Elective

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have detail orientation
and flexibility?

Clerk — performs many duties
including payroll, auditing,
accounts receivable and payable;
maintains files; types correspon­
dence; operates office equipment.
Degree Requirements

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0A113
EN111
SD101
BA121

Keyboard Skillbuilding
Document Formatting II
First-Year Composition II
Fund, of Speech Communication
Introduction to Business
Designated Business Elective

BA231
0A235
BA226

Business Communications
Automated Office Systems
Records Management
General Education elective
Spreadsheets
DataBase

DP235
DP231

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See College of Natural
and Health Sciences, page 281.

Associate’s Degree

Program Description:

Career Choices
Emergency Paramedic
Firefighter-Paramedic
Public Safety Officer
Hospital Technician

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(26 credits)
Emergency Pharmacology I
HE211
2
HE212
Emergency Pharmacology II
2
HE251
Advanced Emergency Care I
4
HE252
Advanced Emergency Care II
4
HE261
Emergency Cardiology I
2
HE262
Emergency Cardiology II
2
HE284
Advanced Skills and Situations I
3
HE285
Advanced Skills and Situations II
3
HE297
2
Paramedic Clinical I
HE298
Paramedic Clinical II
2
Health Science
(13 credits)
HE101
Intro, to Medical Terminology
2
HE190
Prehospital Emergency Care I
4
HE191
Prehospital Emergency Care II
4
HE232
Pathophysiology
3
General Education
(16-17 credits)
EN110
First-Year Composition I
3
EN111
First-Year Composition II
3
SD101
Fund, of Speech Communication
3
MA110
(or higher) Explorations in Math
or
3
PL105
Logic
NS110
Chemistry in Society
3
General Education Electives
3
Other Disciplines
(8 credits)
BL121
Human Anatomy and Physiology i 4
BL122
Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4
Total Degree Credits

63

Career Descriptions:

Paramedics are trained to aggres­
sively manage all types of emer­
gency situations by providing
scene control, emergency medical
care and patient transport to a
medical facility or trauma center.
The paramedic is an integral part
of the health care team, serving as
an extension of the hospital emer­
gency department. Paramedics
provide a variety of skilled func­
tions in the pre-hospital phase of
patient care, often the most critical
period of care. The professional
paramedic is highly motivated and
qualified by education and certifi­
cation to provide pre-hospital care
under the supervision of a physi­
cian director of the Emergency
Medical Service System.

Emergency Paramedic — works in
the pre-hospital setting, providing
emergency care and scene manage­
ment in all types of emergency
situations.

This program is designed to allow
current fire science and public
safety students to earn a minor and
obtain their paramedic certifica­
tion; it also allows students to
obtain paramedic certification
without committing to a four-year
degree. Students can be certified as
an Emergency Medical TechnicianBasic after the first year with little
or no previous training; and as a
Paramedic at the end of the second
year. Graduates will be eligible to
challenge state and/or national
licensure examination for both
EMT-Basic and paramedic license.
FALL
First Year
3
EN110 First-Year Composition I
4
BL121
Human Anatomy and Physiology I
4
2
HE101 Intro, to Medical Terminology
4
NS110 Chemistry in Society
4
HE190 Prehospital Emergency Care I
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Second
HE211
HE251
HE261
HE284
HE297
HE232

Year
Emergency Pharmacology I
Advanced Emergency Care I
Emergency Cardiology I
Advanced Skills and Situations I
Paramedic Clinical I
Pathophysiology

2
4
2
3
2

Firefighter-Paramedic — works in
civilian or private setting, provid­
ing fire suppression, rescue opera­
tions and emergency care.
Public Safety Officer — works in
the community, providing emer­
gency care, fire /rescue and law
enforcement services to the general
public.
Hospital Technician — works in
the hospital or trauma center
setting, providing staff support
services in critical care areas
including the emergency depart­
ment and critical care/intensive
care units.

SPRING
EN111 First-Year Composition II
3
BL122 Human Anatomy and Physiology II
4
SD101 Fund, of Speech Communication
3
MA110 Explorations in Mathematics
3
HE191 Prehospital Emergency Care II
_4
17

HE212
HE252
HE262
HE285
HE298

Emergency Pharmacology II
Advanced Emergency Care II
Emergency Cardiology II
Advanced Skills and Situations
Paramedic Clinical II
General Education Elective

16

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�Personal Computer Specialist
See College of Business
and Economics, page 266.

Program Description:

Career Descriptions:

Associate’s Degree

Personal computers of today
outperform the mainframe com­
puters of a generation ago at a
fraction of the cost. This
associate's degree trains individu­
als to assist personal computer
users. They will be able to as­
semble, upgrade, maintain,
troubleshoot, and repair personal
computers. Computer skill courses
are combined with general educa­
tion business courses.

Computer professionals are in
demand by businesses of all sizes
to assemble, upgrade, maintain
and repair the personal computers
which are on virtually on every
office desk. The PC specialist is
also working in the area of peer-topeer and client-server local area
networks as well as in configuring
systems for maximum efficiency of
the systems. PC specialists fre­
quently install and operate user
application software packages as
well as train individuals in the use
of these programs.
Computer Sales/Installer — sells
and installs computers; maintains
current knowledge in advancement
of today's computers; installs
hardware and software.
Network Installer and Mainte­
nance Worker — installs hardware
and software; provides networking
capabilities; troubleshoots; main­
tains computers to prevent prob­
lems.

Career Choices
Computer Sales/Installer
Network Installer
and Maintenance Worker

Student Profile
Are you...
a people person?
enthusiastic and eager to learn
about business from the roots up?

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Required for Degree

18 credits
General Education Requirements
3
EN110
First-Year Composition I
EN111
First-Year Composition II
3
MA110
(or higher) Explorations in Math
3
or
PL205
Logic
SD101
Fund, of Speech Communication
6
General Education Electives
37 credits
Department Requirements
BA231
DP121
DP231
DP235
DP160
DP163

Second Year
0A119 Accounting Procedures
OP250 Desktop Publishing and
Presentation Design
DP235 Spreadsheets
BA/CS Elective
MA110 Explorations in Math

4
3
3
3
3
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SPRING
Troubleshooting and Repair
of Personal Computers
DP160 Personal Computer Workstation
Operating Systems
EN111 First-Year Composition II
SD101 Fund, of Speech Communication
Gen. Ed. Electives

0A111

DP163

BA231 Business Communications
DP260 Personal Computer Network
Operating Systems
DP263 Storage, Protection and
Recovery of Personal Computer
DP231 DataBase
BA/CS Elective
Elective

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DP225
DP250

3
3
3

DP260
DP263

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0A111 Keyboarding/Document Formatting I 3
EN110 First-Year Composition I
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DP121 Computer Applications for Business 3
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BA121
BA254
CS105
CS106
CS271
CS281
FN242
FN245
MK281

Accounting Procedures
(or AC132 and AC133)
Business Communications
Computer Applications in Business
DataBase
Spreadsheets
Personal Computers Workstation
Operating Systems
Troubleshooting &amp; Repair
of Personal Computers
Keyboarding/Document Formatting I
or
Word Processing Techniques
Desktop Publishing and
Presentation Design
Personal Computers
Network Operating Systems
Storage, Protection &amp; Recovery
of PC

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3
3
3
3

or Computer Science Electives
9
Introduction to Business
3
3
Business Law I
Intro, to Computer Programming
3
Advanced Web Page Design and
Web Site Administration
3
Network Hardware and Software
3
Network Design and Implementations
Personal Finance
3
3
Principles of Finance
Marketing Principles and Strategy 3

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Contact the Great Lakes Academy
for additional information.

Associate of Applied
Science

Program Description:
The skilled trades occupations
program prepares apprentices and
journeymen for a variety of posi­
tions within labor unions and
enhances their skill levels in key
subject areas. The program pro­
vides a solid core of general
education courses supplemented
by electives pertinent to their
respective union.

Career Choices:
Career Journeyman

Career Description:
The skilled trades industry has
experienced unprecedented
growth for the past 10 years and
the need for skilled craftsmen will
increase due to extensive retire­
ments of current employees.
Typical careers focus on the
application of an individual's
particular skilled trade and other
positions within the labor arena.

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machines?
like an active work environment?

Departmental Requirements
Apprenticeship Training I
Apprenticeship Training II
Apprenticeship Training III
Apprenticeship Training IV
Apprenticeship Training V
Apprenticeship Training VI
Apprenticeship Training VII
Apprenticeship Training VIII

(40 credits)
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5

General Education/Support Courses
CS101
Intro, to Microcomputer Appl.
EN105
Technical Writing for Skilled Trades
HS133
Labor History in the United States
MA101
Technical Mathematics for
Skilled Trades
Electives
Total Credits

3
3
4
3
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�Substance Abuse Prevention
and Treatment
See College of Arts, Letters
and Social Sciences, page 246.

Program Description:

Career Descriptions:

This associate's degree program
provides training in substance
abuse counseling to prepare you
for paraprofessional roles in
hospitals, treatment centers and
substance abuse prevention
programs. Students are required to
be good role models for the clients
they will serve.

Paraprofessional Worker — works
in hospitals, treatment centers and
prevention programs. Assists
professionals in outpatient pro­
grams, assessment centers, detoxi­
fication units and residential
programs. May develop educa­
tional presentations and materials.

This associate's degree can be
completed in two years of full-time
study and requires an extensive
practicum placement. Practicum
placements may be completed
outside the local area. Placements
are available in hospitals, out
patient programs, assessment
centers, detoxification units, long­
term treatment centers, prevention
programs and specialized pro­
grams in schools or in corrections
settings. All placements require
the Fundamentals of Substance
Abuse Counseling credential. The
test for this credential is offered
through the Michigan Office of
Substance Abuse Services.

Substance Abuse Worker —
provides needed services for
persons suffering from a pathologi­
cal abuse of a variety of chemical
substances.
Corrections Worker — operates as
corrections officer within secure
correctional facilities to provide
clients with methods of changing
criminal behavior.

Associate’s Degree

Career Choices:
Paraprofessional Worker
Substance Abuse Worker
Corrections Workers
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have patience?
understand people in trouble?
want to be a good role model?
view yourself as ethical

Students completing the associate's
degree may apply to continue in
the B.S. in human services program
to qualify for entry-level counsel­
ing positions.
Students completing the associate's
degree in substance abuse preven­
tion and treatment may conve­
niently continue their education in
the bachelor's degree in human
services or other fields such as
psychology, sociology or correc­
tions. Students interested in these
options should consult the chair of
the appropriate discipline.

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Substance Abuse
Prevention and
Treatment
Associate’s Degree
Required
BL105
HM204
HM250
HM292
PY101
PY201
PY259
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Function of the Human Body
3
Fundamentals of Drug Abuse
9
Human Services Practicum
Alcohol Abuse Prevention &amp;
Treatment
3
4
Introduction to Psychology
Communication Skills in Counseling 3
3
Abnormal Psychology
Sociology of Sex
3
Addiction
3
3
Social Welfare Systems

Fall
First Year
EN110 First-Year Composition I
BL105 Function of the Human Body
HM204 Introduction to Drug Abuse
PY101 Introduction to Psychology
General Education Math
Second Year
S0242 Sociology of Sex
SD101 Fundamentals of Speech
S0225 Native Cultures of North America
or
S0103 Cultural Diversity
Electives

Spring
PY201
PY259
HM292
EN111
S0341
HM250
PY291
PY391
S0344

Communication Skills in Counseling 3
Abnormal Psychology
3
Alcohol Abuse Prevention
and Treatment
3
First-Year Composition I
3
Addiction
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Human Services Practicum
Group Counseling
or
Family Therapy
Social Welfare System

General
EN110
EN111
SD101
MA110

Education Requirements (18 credits)
First-Year Composition I
3
First-Year Composition II
3
Fund, of Speech Communication
3
(or higher) Explorations in Math
or
3
PL205
Logic
6
General Education Electives*
*met by BL105 and PY101
Cognates- Required
(6 credits)
S0225
Native Cultures of North America
or
3
Cultural Diversity
S0103
Group Counseling
PY291
or
PY391
Family Therapy
3

Electives
(8 credits)
General education requirements and sufficient
electives must be completed to total a minimum
of 64 semester credits.
Total Credits Required:
64

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�Technical Accounting
See College of Business
and Economics, page 266.

Associate's Degree

Program Description:

Career Descriptions:

This program is designed for those
who do not plan to go to college
for four years but desire a working
knowledge in the field of account­
ing. The program provides stu­
dents with knowledge in the
accounting techniques used in
business as well as knowledge of
economics, business law, data
processing and business communi­
cation. After completing this
program, you may transfer to the
four-year program without loss of
credits.

Accounts Receivable/Payable
Clerk — posts details of transac­
tions; totals accounts and computes
interest charge; monitors loans.

General Education Requirements (18 credits)
EC201
Prin. of Macroeconomics
3
or
EC202
Prin. of Microeconomics
EN110
3
First-Year Composition I
EN111
3
First-Year Composition II
MA111
3
College Algebra
SD101
3
Fundamentals of Speech
3
General Education Elective
Departmental requirements
AC 132
4
Principles of Accounting I
AC133
4
Principles of Accounting II
AC232
4
Intermediate Accounting I
AC233
4
Intermediate Accounting II
AC332 Cost Accounting I
3
AC421
Federal Taxation Accounting I
3
BA231
3
Business Communication
BA254
3
Business Law I
DP121
Computer Applications for Business 3
Choose one from:
3
DP225 Word Processing
DP231 Database
DP235 Spreadsheets
DP250 Desktop Publishing
FN245
Principles of Finance
or
3-4
FN341
Managerial Finance
Sufficient elective credits must be completed so
that at least 64 semester credits have been
earned.

Career Choices

Payroll Clerk — distributes and
collects time sheets; computes pay
including calculations of taxes,
insurances or payroll deductions;
maintains backup files. Payroll
clerks keep up with changes in tax
and deduction laws.
Bookkeeper — handles all aspects
of financial transactions; records
debits and credits; compares
current and past balance sheets;
summarizes details of separate
ledgers; and prepares reports for
supervisors and managers.

Accounts Receivable/
Payable Clerk
Payroll Clerk
Bookkeeper
Accounting Data Entry
Cost Accounting Clerk
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FALL
First Year
AC132 Principles Accounting I
EN110 First-Year Composition I
Electives
MA111 College Algebra*
DP121 Computer Applications for Business
Second Year
AC232 Intermediate Accounting I
AC332 Cost Accounting I
AC421 Federal Taxation Accounting I
Choose one from:
DP225 Word Processing
DP231 Database
DP235 Spreadsheets
DP250 Desktop Publishing
FN245 Principles of Finance

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information?

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good interpersonal skills?

Accounting Data Entry — enters
data into computer; edits current
information; proofreads new
entries.
Cost Accounting Clerk — posts
details of transactions; maintains
ledgers; accounts payable and
receivable; total, reconcile and
compute interest charges.

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BA254
AC133
SD101
EN111

Business Law I
Principles of Accounting II
Fund, of Speech Communication
First-Year Composition II

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4
3
16

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4
4
3
3

AC233 Intermediate Accounting II
BA231 Business Communications
EC201 Prin. of Macroeconomics
or
EC202 Prin. of Microeconomics
General Education Elective
Electives

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�Telecommunications
Engineering Technology
See College of Engineering
and Mathematics, page 268.

Associate’s Degree

Program Description:

Career Description:

64-Hour Program

The telecommunications engineer­
ing technology program is a twoyear, associate of science degree
program. This program will
prepare you to work in electronic
and computer systems in the fast­
growing telecommunications field.
The program includes both techni­
cal lecture classes and "hands-on"
laboratory sessions. The technical
instruction includes specialized
courses in electronics, computer
programming, computer networks
and modern communications
systems.

This program prepares students for
employment in the installation,
operation and maintenance of
electronic and data communica­
tions systems. Throughout the
program, students gain practical
skills with modern electronics,
communications and computer
network systems that are in
demand in business and industry.

Career Choices:
Computer technician
Electronics technician
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courses combine lecture
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Engineering Technology
ET110
Applied Electricity &amp; PLC
ET240
Communications I
EE125
Digital Fundamentals
ET175
Applied Electronics
Computer Networks
ET255
ET245
Communications II
MT265
Quality Engineering
or
MA207 Principles of Statistical Methods
Technical Electives
Mathematics and Science Courses
MA140 Precalculus Mathematics
PH221
Elements of Physics I
MA143 Calculus for Engineering I

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4
4
4
4
4
2
3
10
5
4
4

Support Course
CS101
Intro, to Microcomputer Applications 3
General Education Requirements
EN110
First-Year Composition I
3
EN111
First-Year Composition II
3
SD110
Fund, of Speech Communication 3
MA110 (or higher) Explorations in Mathematics
or
3
PL205 Logic
General Education Electives
6

FALL
First Year
EN110 First-Year Composition I
ET110 Applied Electricity &amp; PLC
MA140 Precalculus Mathematics
CS101 Intro, to Microcomputer Applications

Second Year
Technical Elective*
PH221 Elements of Physics I *
MA143 Calculus for Engineering I
ET240 Communications I

Program Focus — You will work
with your faculty advisor to select
appropriate elective courses based
upon your career interests. Gradu­
ates of this program who are
interested in applications of
telecommunications in industry
can easily transfer into the B.S.
manufacturing engineering tech­
nology program. Graduates who
are interested in management
positions can pursue additional
education in the B.S. engineering
management program.

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EN111
EE125
SD101
ET175
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ET255
ET245
MA207

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First-Year Composition II
4
Digital Fundamentals
3
Tech Elective*
Fund, of Speech Communication 3
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Applied Electronics
—

Natural/Social Science Elective
Technical Elective*
Computer Networks
Communications II
Prin. of Statistical Methods

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*lf you are seeking the engineering or manufacturing engineering technology track, replace the second
year courses with appropriate courses for that degree.

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�Information Processing
See College of Business
and Economics, page 266.

Program Description:

Career Descriptions:

This program prepares you for
entry-level positions as a word
processor or receptionist. The
program develops other funda­
mental skills in communications,
computer applications and records
management. Requires minimum
of 32 credits.

Data Entry Clerk - provides data
entry for any organization.
Word Processor — prepares
documents.
Receptionist — a business frontdesk position which involves
greeting the public and
performing routine office duties.

Certificate

Career Choices:
Data Entry Clerk
Word Processor
Receptionist

Secretary — performs routine
office duties.
Computer Applications Specialist
— installs, operates and upgrades
various software applications; i.e.,
spreadsheet, database, graphs,
word processing and special-use
programs.

Secretary
Computer Applications Specialist

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EN110 First-Year Composition I
BA105 Business Mathematics
0A111 Keyboarding/Document
Formatting I
OP225 Word Processing Techniques
SD101 Fund, of Speech Communication

3
3
3
3
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BA226
0A112
0A113
DP231
DP235
DP121

3
Records Management
2
Keyboard Skillbuilding
3
Document Formatting II
3
Database
3
Spreadsheets
.
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�International Studies
See College of Art, Letters
and Social Sciences, page 246.

Program Description:

Career Descriptions:

This program can be completed in
three ways:

Certificate

International Business Manager —
Negotiates contracts and joint
ventures with foreign supplies and
buyers; works as a manager in a
foreign plant /office or in establish­
ing an operation in a foreign
country.

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International Business Manager
International Sales Representative
Foreign Relations Officer

Choose at least one course from six of the follow­
ing categories to total a minimum of 32 credits.
Category 7, Foreign Language is required.

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1. Cultural Diversity
S0103
Cultural Diversity
BA308
Managing Cultural Differences
2. Business and Economics
EC408
International Economics
MK486
International Marketing
BA400
Special Topics: International
Strategic Management
3- Geography
GG302
Economics Geography
GG306
Cultural Geography
4. Political Science
PS411
U.S. Foreign Policy
PS420
Politics of the World Economy
PS331
Comparative Politics of Western
Europe and Russia
PS334
Middle East Politics
5. History
HS310
Russia
HS316
Europe in the 20th Century
HS361
Latin America
HS371
Far East Civilization
HS442
Diplomatic History of the U.S.

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3
3
3

4
3
3
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4

6. Humanities
HU261
World Literature I
3
3
HU262
World Literature II
FR353
Business French I
3
3
FR354
Business French II
FR360
French Cultural Perspectives
3-4
SP305
Spanish Literature in Translation I 3
SP306
Spanish Literature In Translation II 3
JS105
Intensive Introductory Japanese
Language I
10
JS106
Intensive Introductory Japanese
Language II
10
JS201
Culture and Society of Japan I
3
JS202
Culture and Society of Japan II
3
JS301
Japanese Art and Culture I
4
4
JS302
Japanese Art and Culture II
7. Foreign Language
A minimum of two semesters
of a modern foreign language

Concurrently with a B.S. or
B.A. degree program
Post-baccalaureate program
Minor

The purpose of the certificate
program is to better prepare a
person to work with a morediverse work force. The program
is designed to begin preparing
students for potential foreign work
assignments and improved
multicultural relations.
The international studies certificate/minor is an interdisciplinary
program. Course substitutions to
meet your objectives in interna­
tional studies may be approved by
your academic advisor. As an
example, Canadian or American
courses might be approved as a
substitute for students from
countries other than Canada or the
U.S. Also, special topics courses
listed in the certificate curriculum
may change with future develop­
ment and additional international
courses.

International Sales Representa­
tive — Represents suppliers and
buyers for the purpose of selling
products and/or services; may
involve importing and exporting,
joint ventures or foreign sales
operations.
Foreign Relations Officer —
Works in a variety of governmental
or private-sector positions; negoti­
ates international programs and
international agreements; promotes
organizational interests in foreign
countries.

The listed courses may be taken
throughout a student's baccalaure­
ate program or as a one-year, post
graduate certificate. This program
features opportunities for students
to study in foreign countries and in
classes at Lake Superior State
University with international
faculty.

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Special Topics: study in a foreign country may be
used for up to eight credits of the Humanities and/
or Foreign Language credits.

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�Paramedic Training
Sec College of Natural
and Health Sciences, page 281.

Certificate

Program Description:

Career Descriptions:

This program provides advanced
life support skills to assess and
treat the sick and injured. It will
allow graduates to qualify to write
the state licensing examination for
paramedic and possess advanced
life support skills to assess and
treat the sick and injured.

Emergency Paramedic — works in
the pre-hospital setting, providing
emergency care and scene manage­
ment in all types of emergency
situations.

Admission requirements are:
•

18 years of age by September
of year entering program.

•

evidence of high school
diploma or equivalent.

•

evidence of valid, current
Michigan driver's license.

•

evidence of valid, current
Michigan EMT-basic certifica­
tion or National Registry EMT
certification.

•

evidence of current CPR or
CPR instructor certification.

•

evidence of completion of
EN110 Freshman Composition
I, three credits.

Firefighter-Paramedic — works in
civilian or private setting, provid­
ing fire suppression, rescue opera­
tions and emergency care.
Public Safety Officer — works in
the community, providing emer­
gency care, fire/rescue and law
enforcement services to the general
public.

Career Choices:
Emergency Paramedic
Firefighter-Paramedic

Hospital Technician — works in
the hospital or trauma center
setting, providing staff support
services in critical care areas
including the emergency depart­
ment and critical care/intensive
care units.

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HE211
Emergency Pharmacology I
HE212
Emergency Pharmacology II
HE251
Advanced Emergency Care I
HE252
Advanced Emergency Care II
HE261
Advanced Cardiology I
HE262
Advanced Cardiology II
HE284
Advanced Skills and Situations I
HE285
Advanced Skills and Situations II
HE297
Paramedic Clinical I
HE298
Paramedic Clinical II

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2
4
4
2
2
3
3
2
2

Support Courses
BL121
Human Anatomy &amp; Physiology I
BL122
Human Anatomy &amp; Physiology II

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4

FALL
BL121 Anatomy and Physiology I
HE211 Emergency Pharmacology I
HE251 Advanced Emergency Care I
HE261 Emergency Cardiology I
HE284 Advanced Skills and Situations I
HE297 Paramedic Clinical I

SPRING
BL122
HE212
HE252
HE262
HE285
HE298

Anatomy and Physiology II
Emergency Pharmacology
Advanced Emergency Care II
Emergency Cardiology II
Advanced Skills &amp; Situations II
Paramedic Practicum II

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�Personal Computer Specialist
See College of Business
and Economics, page 266.

Certificate

Program Description:

Career Descriptions:
A variety of entry-level technical
positions serve the personal
computer user.

Career Choices:

This program provides the skills
necessary to assist personal com­
puter users with the assembly,
upgrade, maintenance and repair­
ing of personal computers. With
the additional courses in general
education and business, holders of
this certificate can obtain the
associate's degree. Requires a
minimum of 32 credits.

Computer Repair Technician
Network Technician
Applications Specialist

Computer Repair Technician —
works on computers, peripheral
equipment and word processing
systems; installs equipment; works
closely with electricians.
Network Technician — assists in
installation of computers; provides
networking capabilities; trouble­
shoots.
Applications Specialist — pro­
vides assistance with computer
programs/software; installs
software.

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DP160

Personal Computers Work­
station Operating Systems
3
DP163 Troubleshooting and Repair
3
of Personal Computers
EN110 First-Year Composition I
3
0A111 Keyboarding/Document
Formatting I
or
2-3
DP225 Word Processing Techniques
DP121 Computer Applications for Business 3
Elective
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SPRING
DP260 Personal Computers
Network Operating Systems
DP263 Storage, Protection and
Recovery of Personal Computers
0A119 Accounting Procedures
DP231 Database
DP235 Spreadsheets

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�Practical Nursing
See College of Natural
and Health Sciences, page 281.

Program Description:

Career Descriptions:

The certificate of practical nursing
provides students with the neces­
sary skills and training to provide
safe and competent care to patients
and qualifies students to write the
required licensure examinations for
practical nursing. Course work can
be completed in 12 months of full­
time study, or in 24 months of parttime study.

Hospital Nurse — works in a
hospital setting providing direct
patient care to clients of all ages.
Office Nurse — works in a
physician's office or outpatient
clinic assisting in the direct patient
care of clients.
Extended Care — works in a long­
term care facility providing care to
the elderly.
Mental Health Nurse — works in
community mental health centers
or group homes providing care for
the mentally ill.

Certificate

Career Choices:
Hospital Nurse
Extended Care Nurse
Office or Clinical Nurse
Mental Health Nurse

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Students wishing to acquire this certificate must
first have successfully completed these prerequi­
sites: MA083 Pre-Algebra'; and BL105 Function
of the Human Body or comparable course(s) within
the past three years.

FALL
HE186
PN101
PN102
PN103

Basic Nursing Skills
Practical Nursing i
Drugs and Dosages
Nursing Care Issues Across the
Lifespan

SUMMER
PN203 Practical Nursing III
PN204 Practical Nursing IV

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PN201 Practical Nursing II
PN202 Ethical/Legal Aspects of Practical
Nursing
2
HE207 Nutrition Application in Health Care 1
HE208 Nutrition
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�Minors
At least six semester hours of the required courses must be taken at LSSU for a student to obtain these minors. The grade
point average for minors must be a C or better. Teaching minors must be a 2.70 or higher.
BL337
BL

Accounting — Finance

General Ecology
Biology Electives (200+ level)

Total Credits Required:

24
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4
4
12

Business French

Accounting — Teaching
23

Total Credits Required:
Required Courses:
AC232 Intermediate Accounting I
AC233 Intermediate Accounting II
AC334 Accounting Information Systems
AC431 Federal Taxation I
DP231 Database
DP235 Spreadsheets
FN242 Personal Finance

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4
3
3
3
3
3

Only business education majors are eligible to
take this teachable minor endorsement.

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Total Credits Required:

Required Courses:
FR151 First Year French I
FR152 First Year French II
FR251 Second Year French l
FR252 Second Year French II
FR351 Advanced Conversation and
Composition I
FR352 Advanced Conversation and
Composition II
FR353 Business French I
FR354 Business French II

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4
4
4

General Chemistry I
General Chemistry II

b)
CH225
CH226
CH231
CH451

4

Art
20

3
3
3
3
4
4

Total Credits Required:

21 credits
4
2
2
4

Total Credits Required:

21
5
4

4
4
4

4
4
4

Child Development

Required Courses:
SD201 Small Group Communication
or
SD225 Interpersonal Communication

3
3
3
3

Courses Required:
CS105 Intro, to Computer Programming
CS121 Principles of Programming
CS201 Data Structures and Algorithms
CS205 Computer Organization and
Architecture
CS211 Database Applications
CS221 Computer Networks
Plus three additional CS credits at the
300- or 400-level

21
3
3
3
3
3
3

Computer Science —
Teaching
Required Courses:
CS105 Intro, to Computer Programming
CS121 Principles of Programming
CS201 Data Structures and Algorithms
CS211 Database Applications
CS205 Computer Architecture and
Organization
CS221 Computer Networks
TE445 Teaching Computer Science
in the Secondary Classroom

21
3
3
3
3
3
3
3

29

Corrections
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
1

Communication
Total Required Courses:

3

Computer Science

3
3
3

This is an approved secondary teaching minor.

Required Courses:
ED101 Foundations of Early Childhood
Education
ED105 Child Guidance &amp; Welfare
ED110 Curriculum Development and
Teaching Practices
ED111 Infants and Toddlers:
Developmental^ Appropriate
Practices
ED220 Early Childhood Literature
ED260 Practicum I
PY155 Lifespan Development
PY301 Exceptional Child and Adolescent
HE104 Nutrition for Early Childhood
HE181 First Aid

3

3

Total Credits Required:

Biology
Required Courses:
BL109 General Biology
BL110 General Zoology
BL111
General Botany
BL204 General Microbiology

Advanced Public Speaking
or
Business &amp; Professional Speaking
Argumentation &amp; Advocacy
Classical/Contemporary Rhetoric
or
Rhetoric &amp; Composition Theory
Communication Theory
Organizational Communication
Communication in Leadership

Students must complete 21 semester hours of
credit in addition to basic requirements of
composition and speech (SD101). This is an
approved teaching minor.

4

This is an approved teaching minor.

Required Courses:
AT110 Fundamentals of Drawing
and Composition
AT111
Introduction to Painting Media
and Techniques
AT210 Principles of Design and Color
AT211 Mixed Media Explorations
AT250 Art History &amp; Appreciation I
AT251 Art History &amp; Appreciation II

4
4
4
4

Organic Chemistry I
Organic Chemistry II
Quantitative Analysis
or
Introductory Biochemistry

Total Credits Required:

Total Credits Required:

28

And complete one of the following options:
)
a)
CH220 Survey of Organic Chemistry
CH231 Quantitative Analysis
CH332 Instrumental Analysis
or
CH361 Physical Chemistry I

3
3

EN321
SD308
SD325
SD416

Chemistry
CH115
CH116

30

Required Courses:
NA141 Anishinaabemowin/Ojibwe I
NA142 Anishinaabemowin/Ojibwe II
NA201 Second Year Anishinaabemowin/
Ojibwe Conversation I
NA202 Second Year Anishinaabemowin/
Ojibwe Conversation II
NA301 Anishinabe Oral and Recorded
Literature I
NA302 Anishinabe Oral and Recorded
Literature II
NA401 Seminar in Advanced Language
Studies I
NA402 Seminar in Advanced Language
Studies II

Total Credits Required:

Minimum Total Credits Required:

Anishinaabemowin/Oj ibwe
Language and Literature
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SD210
SD302
SD307

This is an approved secondary teaching minor.

Required Courses:
AC132 Principles of Accounting I
AC133 Principles of Accounting II
FN341 Managerial Finance
AC and FN Electives

S

SD211

3
6

21

Total Credits Required:
Required Courses:
CJ110 Introduction to Corrections
CJ220 Institutional Corrections
CJ240 Community Based Corrections
CJ319 Substantive Criminal Law
Minimum of nine hours from:
(At least one must be 300-400)
CJ130 Client Relations in Corrections
CJ140 Correctional Client Growth
&amp; Development
CJ250 Correctional Law
CJ330 Correctional Casework
CJ355 Juvenile Justice

3
3
3
3

3
3
3
3
3

Counseling
Total Credits Required:

3

21

21

Required Courses:
3
PY155 Lifespan Development
PY201 Communication Skills in Counseling d

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PY396 Tests and Measurements*
S0344 Social Welfare Systems
HM250 Human Services Practicum
BL105 Function of the Human Body**
PY259 Abnormal Psychology***
or
S0338 Deviance * * *
PY291 Group Counseling
or
PY391 Family Therapy
PY240 Behavioral Management
or
PY385 Health Psychology

3

***May count toward SOfPY minor.

Note: Students seeking a BS degree in human
services will notice that there is considerable
overlap in the requirements for some of the skill
minors. You must complete the minimum
number of hours in each minor without
counting a course twice. If additional courses
must be taken to meet this requirement, select
from the following:
3
HM480 Grantwriting
PY217 Social Psychology
3
3
PY228 Organizational Behavior
PY240 Behavior Management
3
3
PY259 Abnormal Psychology
PY311 Learning &amp; Motivation
3
3
PY357 Personality Theory
PY383 Industrial Psychology
3
PY385 Health Psychology
3
PY457 Cognition
3
PY459 Physiological Psychology
3
3
S0214 Criminology
S0103 Cultural Diversity
3
S0242 Sociology of Sex
3
S0321 Sociology of Women
3
S0327 Sociology of Dying &amp; Death
3
S0338 Deviance
3

Distributive Education —
Teaching
21

Required Courses:
BA105 Business Math
MK283 Principles of Selling
MK285 Retail Management
MK381 Consumer Behavior
MK387 Advertising Theory and Practice
MK483 Sales Force Management
MK486 International Marketing

3
3
3
3
3
3
3

Only business education majors are eligible to
take this teachable minor endorsement.

Early Childhood
Education — Teaching
28

Required Courses:
ED101 Foundations of Early Childhood
Education
ED110 Curriculum Development &amp;
Teaching Practices
ED220 Early Childhood Literature
ED260 Practicum I
or
ED261 Practicum II
ED270 Administration of Early Childhood
Programs

3
3
4

Economics
3

Note: PY396 has a prerequisite of one of these
statistics courses: MA207, PY210 or SO302

Total Credits Required:

ED450

Emergent Literacy
Directed Studies — Early
Childhood Education
Internship in Teaching Infant/
Toddler Preprimary Ed.

3

**May count toward general education.

Total Credits Required:

ED420
ED430

3
3
3
4
3

Total Credits Required:
Required Courses:
EC201 Prin. of Macroeconomics
EC202 Prin. of Microeconomics
EC308 Intermediate Microeconomics
EC309 Intermediate Macroeconomics
EC
Electives

21
3
3
3
3
9

English Teaching —
Elementary

Economics — Finance
Total Credits Required:

28

Required Courses:
AC 132 Principles of Accounting I
AC133 Principles of Accounting II
EC201 Prin. of Macroeconomics
EC202 Prin. of Microeconomics
FN341
Managerial Finance
EC or FN Electives

4
4
3
3
4
10

Economics Teaching
Total Credits Required:
Required Courses:
EC201 Principles of Macroeconomics
ED202 Principles of Microeconomics
EC408 International Economics
FN242 Personal Finance
Electives from list below
BA403 Business, Government &amp; Society
EC304 Money, Banking &amp; Monetary
Policy
EC305 Public Finance
EC308 Intermediate Microeconomics
EC309 Intermediate Macroeconomics
MN451 Labor Law
MN469 Collective Bargaining
FN443 Insurance
FN448 Investment Strategy

21
3
3
3
3
9
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
4
4

English Language and
Literature
Total Required Credits
Required Courses:
EN180 Introduction to Literary Studies
EN231 American Literature I
and
EN232 American Literature II
or
EN233 English Literature I
and
EN234 English Literature II
One course (3-4 credits) from the following:
EN235 Survey of Native Literature of
North America
EN236 Literature and Culture
EN340 Genre Studies
HU255 World Mythology
HU256 Introduction to Film: Images of
Our Culture
HU261 World Literature I
HU262 World Literature II
SD309 Speech and Drama Productions
SD333 Studies in the Drama: the Genre
and Theater in Context

Three courses (9 credits) from the following:
3
EN306 Technical Writing
3
EN310 Advanced Writing
3
EN340 Genre Studies
3
EN401 Medieval Literature
3
EN402 Renaissance Literature
3
EN403 Restoration Literature
3
EN405 Romantic Literature
EN406 Nineteenth Century Literature
3
3
EN407 Twentieth Century Literature
EN410 The Children’s Literary Tradition
3
EN420 History of the English Language
3
3
EN421 History of Literary Criticism
EN433 Topics in Literature and Composition 3
3
EN450 Directed Individual Study

Total Credits Required:
EN180 Introduction to Literary Studies
EN222 English Grammar
EN335 Children’s Literature in the
Classroom
EN410 The Children’s Literary Tradition
EN231 American Literature I
and
EN232 American Literature II
or
EN233 English Literature I
and
EN234 English Literature II
One course (3-4 credits) from the following:
EN235 Survey of Native Literature
of North America
EN236 Literature and Culture
EN340 Genre Studies
HU255 World M\rthology
HU256 Introduction to Film: Images of
Our Culture
HU261 World Literature I
HU262 World Literature II
SD309 Speech and Drama Productions
SD333 Studies in the Drama: the Genre
and Theater in Context

3
6

6

3
3
3
4
3
3
3
3

3
3
6

6

3
3
3

Required Courses:
EN180 Introduction to Literary Studies
EN222 English Grammar
EN320 Responding to Writing
EN231 American Literature I
and
EN232 American Literature II
or
EN233 English Literature I
and
EN234 English Literature II
One course (3-4 credits) from the following:
EN235 Survey of Native Literature of
North America
EN236 Literature and Culture
EN340 Genre Studies
HU255 World Mythology
HU256 Introduction to Film: Images of
Our Culture
HU261 World Literature I
HU262 World Literature II
SD309 Speech and Drama Productions
SD333 Studies in the Drama: the Genre
and Theater in Context

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English Teaching —
Secondary
Total Credits Required:

21

21
3
3

21
3
3
3
6

6

3
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
3

�Three courses (9 credits) from the following:
EN306 Technical Writing
EN310 Advanced Writing
EN340 Genre Studies
EN401 Medieval Literature
EN402 Renaissance Literature
EN403 Restoration Literature
EN405 Romantic Literature
EN406 Nineteenth Century Literature
EN407 Twentieth Century Literature
EN410 The Children’s Literary Tradition
EN420 History of the English Language
EN421 History of Literary Criticism
EN433 Topics in Literature and Composition
EN450 Directed Individual Study

3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3

Environmental Science

EV313
EV341
CH342
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Geology

3
3
3

Total Required Courses:

28

Total Required Credits:
Required Courses:
FR151 First Year French I
FR152 First Year French II
FR251 Second Year French I
FR252 Second Year French II
FR351 Advanced Conversation and
Composition I
FR352 Advanced Conversation and
Composition II
FR355 Survey of French Literature I
FR356 Survey of French Literature II
This minor may be used as a teaching minor.

45

Total Credits Required:
Required
BL109
BL110
BL111
BL337
CH115
CH116
CH220
CH231
NS103
EV311

4
4
4
4

At least two courses from:
GG302 Economic Geography
GG321 Geography of Europe and Great
Britain
GG322 Geography of South America,
Central America and the
Caribbean Region
GG323 Geography of East and Southeast Asia
GG325 Regional Geography of North
America

French Language and
Literature

Courses:
General Biology
General Zoology
General Botany
General Ecology
General Chemistry I
General Chemistry II
Survey of Organic Chemistry
Quantitative Analysis
Environmental Science
Environmental Law
or
Solid and Hazardous Waste
Environmental Chemistry I:
Water and Water Pollution Control
or
Environmental Chemistry II:
Air and Solid Wastes

Additional courses to total 45 credit hours:
BL204 General Microbiology
BL230 Introduction to Soils
CH341 Environmental Chemistry I: Water
and Water Pollution Control
CH342 Environmental Chemistry II:
Air and Solid Wastes
EV125 Geospatial Basics
EV126 Air Photo Interpretation
EV127 Global Positioning Systems
EV128 Geographic Information Systems
EV226 Geospatial Analysis I
EV227 Geospatial Analysis II
EV285 Principles of Epidemiology
EV311 Environmental Law
EV313 Solid &amp; Hazardous Waste
GE311 Principles of Hydrology

General Business
4
2
2
3
5
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
4

4
4
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
3
3
3

21

Required Courses:
FS101
Introduction to Fire Science
FS111 Hazardous Materials
FS204 Fire Protection Hydraulics and Pumps
FS205 Fire Protection Systems Equipment
Minimum of nine hours from:
FS211 Tactics and Strategy
FS301
Code Enforcement Inspection and
Fire Prevention
FS321 Industrial Fire Protection
CJ341 Fire Cause &amp; Arson Investigation
FS420 Fire Science Certification
TC101 Construction I
TC102 Construction II

22-23

Required Courses:
AC132 Principles of Accounting I
or
0A119 Accounting Procedures
MN360 Principles of Management
MK281 Marketing Principles &amp; Strategy
EC201
Principles of Macroeconomics
EC202 Principles of Microeconomics
FN245 Principles of Finance
or
FN341
Managerial Finance
BA231 Business Communication

3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
3

4
3
3
3
3
3-4
3

Geography
Total Credits Required:

4
4

Fire Science
Total Credits Required:

Total Credits Required:

20

Geography (9-11 credits)
GGI06 Physical Geography: Landforms
4
or
GE121 Physical and Historical Geology I
4
GGI08 Physical Geography: Meteorology
4
and Climatology
GG302 Economic Geography
4
GG306 Cultural Geography
3
GG492 Individualized Studies in
Geography
2-4
Geography electives to total 20 credits:
GG20I World Regional Geography
4
GG32I Geography of Europe and Great
Britain
4
GG322 Geography of South America,
Central America and the
Caribbean Region
4
GG323 Geography of East and
Southeast Asia
4
GG325 Regional Geography of North
America
4
GG360 Historical Geography
of Eastern North America
4
It is strongly suggested that students pursuing
professional careers complete MA207 Principles
of Statistical Methods.

Geography Teaching
Total Required Courses:
Required Courses:
GGI06
Physical Geography: Landforms
or
GE121 Physical and Historical Geology I
GGI08 Physical Geography: Meteorology
and Climatology
GG201 World Regional Geography
GG306 Cultural Geography

21
4
4
4
4
3

Required Courses:
GE121 Physical/Historical Geology I
or
GE115 Field Excursions in Earth Science
GE122 Physical/Historical Geology II
GE218 Structural Geology and Tectonics
GE223 Mineralogy and Petrology
GE280 Introduction to Field Geology

4
4
4
4
4

21

4
4
5
5
3

Geology Earth Science
Total Credits Required:

23

Required Courses:
GE121 Physical/Historical Geology I
4
or
GE115 Field Excursions in Earth Science
4
GE122 Physical/Historical Geology II
GG108 Physical Geography: Meteorology
&amp; Climatology
4
4
NS116 Introduction to Oceanography
4
NS119 Descriptive Astronomy
3
GE
Elective at 200 or above
This minor may be used as a secondary teaching
minor.

Gerontology
Total Credits Required:
Required Courses:
BL105 Function of the Human Body
PY155 Lifespan Development
RC101 Intro, to Recreation and Leisure
Services
RC105 Program Development and
Leadership in Recreation
Leisure Services
RC295 Practicum
RC370 Recreation for the Elderly
50326 The Sociology of Aging &amp; Aged
50327 The Sociology of Dying &amp; Death

23
4
3
3
3
1
3
3
3

Group Science —
Elementary Education
This minor is limited to elementary
education students completing a dual
minor with education major or as a minor
to an approved teacher education major.
32
Total Credits Required:
Required Courses:
BL109 General Biology
BL110 General Zoology
BL111
General Botany
CH108/109 Survey of General Chemistry
CH220 Survey of Organic Chemistry
GE121 Physical/Historical Geology I
or
GE115 Field Excursions in Earth Science
NS101 Conceptual Physics
NS119 Astronomy

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4
4
4
4
4

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NS116

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Meteorology &amp; Climatology
or
Oceanography

Total Credits Required:
Required Courses:

Health Care
Administration

EC201
EC202
BA254
MN360
MN365
MN451
MN469
PY228
PY396
PY201

30

Total Credits Required:
Required Courses:
AC230 Fundamentals of Accounting
FN245 Principles of Finance
MN365 Human Resource Management
MN469 Collective Bargaining
ES140 Health &amp; Fitness
HE208 Nutrition
HE210 Intro, to Health Care Concepts
HE352 Health Issues of Aging Populations
BA354 Legal &amp; Financial Issues in Health
Care Administration
ID399
Internship

4
3
3
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3
2
3
3

PY383

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HS101

Total Credits Required:
Required Courses:

21-22

HS102
HS131
HS132
HS496
HS

History of World Civilization I
and
History of World Civilization II
or
United States History I
and
United States History II
Historical Methods
300/400-Level History Elective

One course from:
GG306
GG32I

Cultural Geography
Geography of Europe and Great
Britain
GG322 Geography of South America,
Central America and the
Caribbean Region
GG323 Geography of East and Southeast Asia
GG325 Regional Geography of North
America
GG360 Historical Geography of Eastern
North America

S0344 Social Welfare Systems
MN365 Human Resource Management
DP
Elective
PS20I
Intro, to Public Administration
or
PY228 Organizational Behavior
HM250 Human Services Practicum
AC230 Fundamentals of Accounting
MK28I Marketing Principles and Strategy

4
4
4
4
2
8

HS101
HS102
HS131
HS132
HS440
HS496

4. Political Science
PS411 U.S. Foreign Policy
PS420 Politics of the World Economy
PS331 Comparative Politics of Western
Europe and Russia
PS334 Middle East Politics
5. History
HS310 Russia
HS316 Europe in the 20th Century
HS361 Latin America
HS371 Far East Civilization
HS442 Diplomatic History of the U.S.

23
3
3
3
3
3
4
4

24

Total Credits Required:
Required Courses:

4

HU251 Humanities I
HU252 Humanities II

4

Select 16 credits from the areas of study listed
below; at least six, but not more than eight
credits, must be taken in a single discipline,
with no more than three credits in studio or
performing classes. The remaining credits are
to be distributed among at least three of the
following areas: Spanish literature in
translation (class is taught in English), history
of drama, music, mythology, philosophy, art,
world literature, film, second year of a foreign
language (provided it is not used to satisfy any
other requirement).

4
4

4

4
4

4

Total Credits Required:
Required Courses:

2

CJ212
CJ306
CJ341
FS101
FS111
FS301

HS202

4
4

FS321
4
4

4

Loss Control
Security Systems
Fire Cause &amp; Arson Investigation
Introduction to Fire Science
Hazardous Materials
Code Enforcement Inspection
and Fire Prevention
Industrial Fire Protection

3
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4

JS105

21
3
3
3
3
3
3
3

This minor may not be used for fire science
majors.

International Studies

4

32
Total Credits Required:
Choose at least one course from six of the
following categories to total a minimum of 32

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Required Courses:

3
4

4
3

8

Japanese Study

4
4

3
3

Special Topics — study in a foreign country may
be used for up to eight credits of the humanities
and foreign language credits.

Institutional Loss Control

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4

3
3

6. Humanities
3
HU261 World Literature I
3
HU262 World Literature II
3
FR353 Business French I
3
FR354 Business French II
3-4
FR360 French Cultural Perspectives
SP305 Spanish Literature in Translation I
3
SP306 Spanish Literature in Translation II
3
JS105 Intensive Introductory Japanese
10
Language I
JS106 Intensive Introductory Japanese
10
Language II
3
JS201
Culture and Society of Japan I
JS202 Culture and Society of Japan II
JS301
Japanese Art and Culture I
4
JS302 Japanese Art and Culture II
7. Foreign Language
A minimum of two semesters of
a modern foreign language

4

Suggested Additional Courses:
Renaissance, Reformation and
Baroque Europe
HS230 Survey of American Indian History
HS310 Russia: From Underdeveloped
State to Superpower
HS346 Canadian History
HS361 Latin America
HS371 Far East Civilization 1850-present
GG306 Cultural Geography
GG106 Physical Geography: Land Forms
GG108 Physical Geography: Meteorology
&amp; Climatology
PS130 Intro, to State and Local Government

3. Geography
GG302 Economics Geography
GG306 Cultural Geography

3

3

22

History of World Civilization I
History of World Civilization II
United States History l
United States History II
The Declaration of Independence
and the Constitution
Historical Methods

2. Business and Economics
EC408 International Economics
MK486 International Marketing
BA400 Special Topics: International
Strategic Management

3
3
3
3
3
4
3
3
3

Humanities

History Teaching
Total Required Credits:
Required Courses:

Prin. of Macroeconomics
Prin. of Microeconomics
Business Law I
Principles of Management
Human Resource Management
Labor Law
Collective Bargaining
Organizational Behavior
Tests and Measurements
Communication Skills in Counseling
or
Industrial Psychology

1. Cultural Diversity
S0103 Cultural Diversity
BA308 Managing Cultural Differences

31

Human Services
Administration

History
Total Credits Required:
Required Courses:

credits. Category 7, foreign language, is
required.

Human Resource
Management

4

JS106

Intensive Introductory Japanese
Language I
Intensive Introductory Japanese
Language II

Two courses from:
JS201
JS202
JS301
JS302

Culture and Society of Japan I
Culture and Society of Japan II
Japanese Art and Culture I
Japanese Art and Culture II

26-28

10
10
3
3
4
4

Students must complete the full-year
program at the Japan Center for Michigan
Universities. Enrollment in the program is
based upon the requirement that the
student be a full-time, tuition-paying
student of LSSU. The center is located in
Hikone, Japan, and it is their staff and
resources that provide the courses for this
minor. Completion of this minor shall
fulfill the one-year foreign language
required for a bachelor of arts degree.
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Total Credits Required:
Required Courses:
CJ101
Intro, to Criminal Justice
CJ102 Police Process

3
3

Minimum of 15 hours from:
CJ202 Canadian Criminal Law
CJ206 Law Enforcement/Loss Control
Internship
CJ243 Investigation
CJ313 Crisis Intervention and Deviant
Behavior
CJ319 Substantive Criminal Law
CJ321
Ethical Issues in Public Safety
CJ406 Advanced Canadian Jurisprudence
CJ409 Procedural Criminal Law
CJ444 Criminalistics

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3
3
3
3
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3
3
3
3
3
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Mathematics
Total Credits Required:

22

3

Plus additional mathematics courses numbered
215 or higher for a minimum of 22 credits.

4

Electives: Minimum of nine credits from the
following courses (with six credits selected from
300-400 level courses):
LA140 Personal Injury Litigation
&amp; Investigative Techniques
3
LA250 Law Office Management, Systems
&amp; Technology
3
LA300 Seminar in Legal Assistant Studies 1-4
LA301 Alternative Resolutions and
Conflict Management
3
LA305 Tribal Law and Government
3
LA320 Real Estate Law
3
LA321
Family Law
2
LA322 Probate Law &amp; Procedure
3
LA401 Evidence &amp; Trial Practice
3
LA405 No-Fault Automobile Law
3
LA406 Worker’s Disability Compensation
2
Law
3
CJ319 Substantive Criminal Law
CJ409 Procedural Criminal Law
3
3
BA254 Business Law I
3
BA255 Business Law II

Loss Control
Total Credits Required:

21

Required Courses:
CJ212
Loss Control
CJ306
Security Systems

3
3

Minimum of six hours from:
CJ202
Canadian Criminal Law
CJ319
Substantive Criminal Law
CJ406
Advanced Canadian Jurisprudence
CJ409
Procedural Criminal Law

21

3
3
4

26

Required Core Courses:
LA 102 Legal Research and
Case Analysis
LA202 Legal Writing &amp; Analysis
LA125 Civil Litigation and Procedure
LA150 Legal Assistant Profession
&amp; Ethical Considerations
0A119 Accounting Procedures
or
PS110 Intro, to American
Government and Politics

Required Courses:
MK281 Marketing Principles &amp; Strategy
MK283 Principles of Selling
MK387 Advertising Theory &amp; Practice
MK481 Marketing Management
MK486 International Marketing
MK
Electives
EC202 Principles of Microeconomics

Required Courses:
MA143 Calculus for Engineering I
and
MA144 Calculus for Engineering II
or
M151
Calculus I
and
MA152 Calculus II
MA207 Prin. of Statistical Methods
or
MA308 Probability and Mathematical
Statistics

Legal Assistant Studies
Total Credits Required:

Total Credits Required:

3
3
3
3

Minimum of nine hours from:
MN365 Human Resource Management
3
CS101
Intro, to Microcomputer Applications 3
4
MN451 Labor Law
MK281 Marketing Principles &amp; Strategy
3
3
MN360 Principles of Management

8

3

Mathematics Elementary
Teaching
Minimum Credits Required:
Courses Required:
MA103 Number Systems and Problem
Solving
MA104 Geometry &amp; Measurement
MA112 Calculus for Business and Life
Sciences
or
MA143 Calculus for Engineering I
or
MA151 Calculus I
MA207 Prin. of Statistical Methods
MA215 Fund. Concepts of Math
MA321 History of Mathematics

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4
4

Required Courses:
MA151 Calculus I
MA152 Calculus II
MA215 Fund. Concepts of Mathematics
MA216 Discrete Mathematics and Problem
Solving
MA207 Principles of Statistical Methods
or
MA308 Probability and Mathematical
Statistics
MA321 History of Mathematics
MA325 College Geometry

The Native Studies of the Americas minor
is appropriate for students majoring in a
wide variety of subjects who may or may
not be Native themselves, but expect to
work in a Native setting or in an area with
a high Native population. Students who
are simply interested in and wish to explore
the Native cultures in our area will also
benefit from this program.
Required Courses (10 credits)
NA/S0225 Native Cultures of North America
NA/HS230 Survey of Native History of
North America
NA 310 Seminar in Native Studies of
the Americas
Electives from the following (13 credits)
(at least 3 credits must be 300 level)
Cultural Diversity
S0103
Ojibwe I, Anishinaabemowin
NA141
Ojibwe II, Anishinaabemowin
NA142
Second-Year Ojibwe i,
NA201
Anishinaabemowin
NA202
Second-Year Ojibwe II,
Anishinaabemowin
NA210
Indigenous Peoples of Central
and South America
NA/EN235 Survey of Native Literature
of North America
NA/HU240 Native Art and Culture
NA/LA/PS305 Tribal Law and Government
NA320
Contemporary Native Issues of
North America

3
4
3

3
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3

Office Administration
Total Credits Required:
4
3
3
3

Mathematics Secondary
Teaching
Minimum Credits Required:

and contemporary information about
Native culture and society. The courses in
the Native Studies of the Americas minor
reflect the Native experience throughout
North and South America, but focus on
issues of importance to Native peoples in
the Great Lakes region.

23
4
4
3
3
3
3
3

Native Studies of the
Americas
Minimum Credits Required
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The Native Studies of the Americas minor
is designed to provide valuable historical

Required Courses:
DPI 21 Computer Applications for Business
DP250 Desktop Publishing and
Presentation Design
BA226 Records Management
BA121 Introduction to Business
0A119 Accounting Procedures
DP235 Spreadsheets
or
DP231 DataBase
DP225 Word Processing Techniques

22
3
3
3
3
4
3
3

Paramedic Technology
Current licensure as a Michigan Basic EMT
and all course prerequisites must be met by the
student prior to beginning this program.
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Total Credits Required:
Paramedic Technology (26)
HE211 Emergency Pharmacology I
HE212 Emergency Pharmacology II
HE251 Advanced Emergency Care I
HE252 Advanced Emergency Care II
HE261 Emergency Cardiology I
HE262 Emergency Cardiology II
HE284 Advanced Skills and Situations I
HE285 Advanced Skills and Situations II
HE297 Paramedic Clinical I
HE298 Paramedic Clinical II

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4
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2
2

Co-requisites
BL121 Human Anatomy &amp; Physiology
BL122 Human Anatomy &amp; Physiology II

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Personal Computer
Specialist

22

A Minimum of nine credits must be at the 300/
400 level.

Total Credits Required:

20

Required Courses:
DP160 Personal Computer Workstation
Operating Systems
DP163 Troubleshooting and Repair of
Personal Computers
DP260 Personal Computers Network
Operating System
DP263 Storage, Protection &amp; Recovery of
Personal Computers
DP/CS/AM Electives

3
3
3
3
8

Political Science
Total Credits Required:

28

Required Courses:
PS110 Intro, to American Government &amp;
Politics
PS211 Political Science Research &amp;
Statistics

4

4

A minimum of one course in each of the
following four fields:
13-16
American Politics (PS325,364, 367,467)
Comparative Politics (PS160,331,333,
334, 335, 340)
International Relations (PS241,411,413,420)
Political Philosophy (PS351,352)
Additional political science electives must be
taken to reach 28 credits. A minimum of 12
credits must be at the 300/400 level.
4-7

21

Required Course:
PS110 Intro, to American Government &amp;
Politics

4

Minimum of one course from each of the
following four fields:
15-16
American Government:
PS120 Intro, to Legal Processes
3
PS130 Intro, to State and Local Government 4
PS201
Intro, to Public Administration
3
PS301 Policy Analysis &amp; Evaluation
4
PS325 Politics and Media
3
PS357 Politics of Violence
3
PS364 Political Parties, Interest Groups
and Public Opinion
3
PS367 Congress and the Presidency
4
PS401 Prin. of Public Administration
3
PS467 Constitutional Law and Civil Liberties 4
Political Philosophy:
PS351 Political Philosophy I
PS352 Political Philosophy II

4
4

Comparative Politics:
PS160 Intro, to Canadian Government &amp;
Politics
PS331 Comparative Politics of Western
Europe and Russia
PS334 Middle East Politics
PS333 Human Rights and World Politics
PS335 European Union Politics
PS340 Politics in Multicultural Societies
International Relations:
PS241
Intro, to International Relations
PS247 Model United Nations
PS411 U.S. Foreign Policy
PS413 The International Legal Order
PS420 Politics of the World Economy

Total Credits Required:

3
4
3
4
4
3
4
1
3
4
4

21-22

Required Courses:
DP250 Desktop Publishing and
Presentation Design
EN222 English Grammar
EN306 Technical Writing
ID399
Internship
SD308 Communication Theory
Elective Courses (6-7 credits)
EN221 Creative Writing
or
JR220 Photojournalism
EN310 Advanced Writing
EN320 Responding to Writing
HM480 Grantwriting
MK281 Marketing Principles &amp; Strategy
MK387 Advertising Theory and Practice
SD210 Business and Professional Speaking
or
BA231 Business Communications
SD211 Advanced Public Speaking
SD302 Argumentation and Advocacy
SD320 Public Relations
SD325 Organizational Communication

3
3
3
3
3

3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3

Psychology
Total Credits Required:

Political Science Teaching
Total Credits Required:

Professional
Communication

Required Courses:
PY101 Introduction to Psychology
PY210 Statistics
PY212 Experimental Psychology
PY
Electives
PY
Elective at 300+ level
PY357 Personality Theory
or
PY396 Tests &amp; Measurements
or
PY457 Cognition
or
PY459 Physiological Psychology

22

4
3
4
6
3

3

This is an approved teaching minor.

Public Administration
Total Credits Required:

28

Required Courses:
PSII0
Intro, to American Government &amp;
4
Politics
PSI30
Intro, to State and Local Government 4
3
PS20I
Intro, to Public Administration
4
PS301 Policy Analysis &amp; Evaluation
3
PS40I
Prin. of Public Administration
PS499 Political Science/Public
3
Administration Internship
3
EC20I
Prin. of Macroeconomics
PS211
Political Science Research &amp;
4
Statistics

Public Relations
Total Credits Required:
Required Courses (13 credits):
SD320 Public Relations

21
4

SD210
SD211
SD302
SD308

Business and Professional Speaking
or
3
Advanced Public Speaking
Argumentation and Advocacy
3
Communication Theory
3

Elective Courses (8 credits):
ID399
Internship in Public Relations
SD307 Classical/Contemporary Rhetoric
or
EN321 Rhetoric and Composition Theory
SD325 Organizational Communications
EN220 Advanced Composition
JR210 Survey of Mass Media
JR211 Newswriting
JR220 Photojournalism
DP225 Word Processing Techniques
DP250 Desktop Publishing and
Presentation Design
BA231 Business Communications
MK281 Marketing Principles and Strategy
MK387 Advertising Theory and Practice
PS325 Politics and Media

1-4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3

Recreation Studies
Total Credits Required:

24

Required Courses (16):
ES140 Health and Fitness
RC101 Intro, to Recreation and Leisure
Services
RC105 Program Development and
Leadership in Recreation and
Leisure Services
RC295 Practicum
RC390 Recreation Leader Apprenticeship
RC482 Administration of Recreation and
Leisure Services
Departmental Electives (8):
(six credits from 300- and 400-level classes)
HM480 Grantwriting
RA210 Lifeguarding
RA211 Water Safety and Lifeguard Instructor
RC212 Instructional Methods in Adapted
Aquatics
RC220 Methods in Arts &amp; Crafts
RC240 Foundation of Therapeutic Recreation
RC262 Outdoor Recreation
RC270 Sports Management
RC280 Readiness in Games, Activities
and Sports
RC320 Dance &amp; Rhythmic Activities
for Recreation
RC340 Program Development in
Therapeutic Recreation
RC344 Recreational Pursuits and
Disabling Conditions
RC346 Clinical Issues in Therapeutic
Recreation
RC362 Land Management for
Recreational Purposes
RC365 Expedition Management
RC367 National Parks, National Monuments
and National Culture
RC370 Recreation for the Elderly
RC375 Commercial Recreation
RC397 Recreation Studies Junior Research
Seminar
RC437 Recreation Studies Senior Research
Seminar
RC435 Problems &amp; Issues in
Therapeutic Recreation
RC440 Disabilities Seminar
RC450 Philosophy of Human Performance
and Leisure
RC496 Selected Research Topics

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Total Credits Required:
Required Courses:
BA226 Records Management
DP225 Word Processing Techniques
DP231 Database
DP235 Spreadsheets
DP250 Desktop Publishing and
Presentation Graphics
FN242 Personal Finance
0A113 Document Formatting II
0A235 Automated Office Systems

3
3
2
2
3
3
3
3

Only business education majors are eligible to
take this teachable minor endorsement.

Social Work
20

Total Credits Required:

Required Courses:
3
SW110 Introduction to Social Work
SW201 Communication Skills in Counseling 3
SW250 Social Work Practicum
6-9
SW310 Clinical Practice and Diagnosis
3
3
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SW202 Social Research Methods
SW291 Group Counseling
SW301 Alternative Dispute Resolution
and Conflict Management
SW305 Tribal Law and Government
SW338 Deviance
SW341 Addiction
SW391 Family Therapy
SW480 Grantwriting

3
3
3
3
3
3
3

The practicum may be taken for six or nine
credits; nine credits are required when
application for social work technician registra­
tion with state of Michigan is desired.

Select one sequence:
HS101 History of World Civilization I
and
HS102 History of World Civilization II
or
HS131 United States History I
and
HS132 United States History II

3
3
4
3
4
4

3
3
4
4

Choose one of the following:
S0304 Development of Sociological Theory 3
S0325 Social Stratification
3
4
S0302 Statistics for Social Science
Additional sociology electives to total 23-24
semester hours. At least nine credits must
be at the 300/400 level.

Spanish Language,
Literature and Culture
Total Credits Required:

28

Required Courses:
SP161 First Year Spanish I
SP162 First Year Spanish II
SP261 Second Year Spanish I*
SP262 Second Year Spanish II*
SP361 Advanced Spanish I*
SP362 Advanced Spanish II*
SP365 Directed Study*

4
4
4
4
4
4
1-4

4
4

Speech and Drama
Students must complete 21 semester hours
of credit in addition to Composition and
Speech (SD101) from speech and drama
offerings, or their equivalents. Those who
wish both a major in English language and
literature and a minor in speech and drama
must take additional credit in English for
any of the advanced courses that overlap
both programs.

4

Substance Abuse
Counseling
Total Credits Required:
Required Courses:
HM204 Fundamentals of Drug Abuse
HM250 Human Services Practicum
HM292 Alcohol Abuse Prevention and
Treatment
S0341 Addiction
PY201 Communication Skills in Counseling
PY396 Tests and Measurements*
PY29I
Group Counseling
or
PY39I
Family Therapy
BL105 Function of the Human Body * *

Note: Students seeking a BS degree in hianan
services will notice that there is considerable
overlap in the requirements for some of the skill
minors. You must complete the minimum
number of hours in each minor without
counting a course twice. If additional courses
must be taken to meet this requirement, select
from the following:
3
HM480 Grantwriting
3
PY217 Social Psychology
3
PY228 Organizational Behavior
3
PY240 Behavior Management
3
PY259 Abnormal Psychology
3
PY311 Learning and Motivation
3
PY357 Personality Theory
3
PY383 Industrial Psychology
3
PY385 Health Psychology
3
PY457 Cognition
3
PY459 Physiological Psychology
3
S0214 Criminology
3
S0103 Cultural Diversity
3
S0242 Sociology of Sex
3
S0321 Sociology of Women
S0327 The Sociology of Dying and Death
3
S0338 Deviance
3

Teaching — Elementary
Total Credits Required:

4

Students in the elementary teaching program
may take this minor in combination with any
other elementary teaching minor(s) or major(s).
Students in the secondary teaching program
must be completing a major in history or
political science to select the social studies
minor.

Students must obtain a Michigan Apprentice
Counseling Certificate by successfully
completing the Michigan Office of Substance
Abuse Counseling Examination before applying
for a practician.
Note: PY396 has a prerequisite of one of these
statistics courses: MA207, PY210 or SO302.

23-24

Required Courses:
50101 Introduction to Sociology
S0103 Cultural Diversity
50102 Social Problems
S0238 Social Psychology

3

***May count toward SO/PY minor.

Sociology Teaching
Total Credits Required:

Abnormal Psychology***
or
Deviance***

**May count tozuard general education.

Required Courses:
3
S0101 Introduction to Sociology
4
S0238 Social Psychology
Additional sociology courses to total a
minimum of 20 hours, among which at
least six hours are 300- or 400-level courses. 13

This is an approved teaching minor.
29

Required Courses:
EC201 Principles of Macroeconomics
EC202 Principles of Microeconomics
GG201 World Regional Geography
GG306 Cultural Geography
PS110 Intro, to American Government
and Politics
PS130 Intro, to State and Local
Government

S0338

20

*With faculty approval, these courses may be
substituted with courses taken abroad.

Social Studies Teaching
Total Credits Required:

PY259

Sociology — General

Secretarial Science —
Teaching

Required Courses:
TE150 Reflections on Learning
TE250 Human Diversity, Power and
Opportunity in Social Institutions
Learners, Learning, and Teaching
TE301
in Context
TE330 Reading in the Elementary Classroom
TE410 Corrective Reading in the Classroom
TE411 Elementary Language Arts and
Methods Across the Curriculum
TE420 Math Methods for Elementary
Teachers
TE421 Science Methods for Elementary
Teachers
TE422 Social Studies Methods for
Elementary Teachers

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2
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3
3
3
3
3
3
4

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Total Credits Required:
3
TE150 Reflections on Learning
TE250 Human Diversity, Power and
Opportunity in Social Institutions 3
TE301
Learners, Learning and Teaching
4
in Context
TE430 General Methods for Secondary
3
Teachers
3
TE431 The Secondary Learner
3
TE440 Reading in the Content Area
Choose one from:
TE441 Language Arts Methods for
Secondary Teachers

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TE443
TE444

Math Methods for Secondary
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Science Methods for Secondary
Teachers
Social Studies Methods for
Secondary Teachers

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3
3

Theatre
24

Total Credits Required:
Required courses offered at LSSU
SD161 Problems in Speech/Drama
SD251 History of Drama and Theatre I
or
SD252 History of Drama and Theatre II
SD309 Speech and Drama Production
SD333 Studies in the Drama: The Genre
and Theatre in Context

3
3
3
3

Required courses offered at Algoma University
3
THEA2115 Acting I
3
THEA2167 Introduction to Stage Craft
3
THEA3417 Theatre Practicum
Select one course from the following:
3
EN402
Renaissance Literature
ENGL3475 Modern and Contemporary Drama3
3
THEA2137 Theatre Movement
3
THEA2357 Canadian Theatre
3
THEA3115 Acting II
3
THEA3167 Basic Scene Design
3
THEA3187 Directing the Theatre
3
THEA3346 Theories of Drama

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Legal Assistant Studies
Bachelor’s Degrees
Criminal Justice
Emphasis in Corrections, Criminalistics. Generalist.
Law Enforcement. Certification in Law Enforcement.
3-Year Plan for a BS Following NRT Degree. Loss
Control Public Safety

Early Childhood Education
Education
Elementary and Secondary Teaching

English Language and Literature
Elementary and Secondary Teaching

Fine Arts Studies
Fire Science
Emphasis in Engineering Technology.
Generalist. Hazardous Materials

French Studies
Elementary and Secondary Teaching

History
Elementary and Secondary Teaching

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Individualized Studies
Legal Assistant Studies
Criminal Law. Labor Law, Legal Administration,
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Political Science
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Teaching

Psychology
Elementary and Secondary Teaching

Social Science
Social Studies
Elementary and Secondary Teaching

Sociology
Elementary and Secondary Teaching
Double Major in Sociology &amp; Human Services

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Criminal Justice
Concentrations in Corrections and Law Enforcement

Early Childhood Education
Fire Science
Legal Assistant Studies
Liberal Arts
Substance Abuse Prevention/Treatment

Certificate
International Studies
Minors
Anishinaabemowin/Ojibwe Language
and Literature
Art
Business French
Child Development
Communication
Corrections
Counseling
Early Childhood Education — Teaching
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature —
Elementary Teaching
English Language and Literature —
Secondary Teaching
Fire Science
French Language and Literature
Geography
Geography — Teaching
Gerontology
History
History — Teaching
Human Services Administration
Humanities
Institutional Loss Control
International Studies
Japanese Study
Law Enforcement
Legal Assistant Studies
Loss Control
Native Studies of the Americas
Political Science
Political Science — Teaching
Professional Communication
Psychology
Psychology — Teaching
Public Administration
Public Relations
Social Studies — Teaching
Social Work
Sociology
Sociology — Teaching
Spanish Language, Literature and Culture
Speech and Drama
Substance Abuse Counseling
Teaching — Elementary and Secondary
Theatre

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and Social Sciences
Faculty
Mission Statement:
The mission of the College of Arts,
Letters and Social Sciences is to
provide a quality educational
experience to our students. Al­
though the disciplines found
within the college are quite di­
verse, all of our programs are
concerned with the study of
human behavior from the perspec­
tive of the liberal arts, the social
sciences or from a professional
approach.

Mr. James Blashill, Dean
Associate Professor
Professors
Dr. Richard Conboy
Dr. Richard Crandall
Dr. Leslie Dobbertin
Dr. Terry Heyns
Dr. Gary Johnson
Mr. James Madden
Mr. Robert Money
Mr. James Moody
Dr. Marcel Pichot
Dr. Diana Pingatore
Dr. Susan Ratwik
Dr. Timothy Sawyer
Dr. Thomas Schirer
Dr. John Wilkinson
Associate Professors
Dr. Carol Andary
Dr. Gary Balfantz
Dr. George Denger
Dr. Polly Fields
Dr. Eric Gadzinski
Dr. Paige Gordier
Dr. Virginia Hines
Ms. Shirley Schoenemann
Mr. Robert Willey
Assistant Professors
Dr. Charlotte Amaro
Dr. Paulette Attie
Dr. Gerald Dobbertin
Dr. Amie Doughty
Ms. Elizabeth Foley
Mr. Philip Jones
Mr. Roger Land
Dr. Lillian Muofhe
Dr. Anthony Ndungu
Dr. Matthew Pifer
Dr. Lance Rivers
Mr. Ray Trouv£
Dr. James Zukowski

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�School of Criminal Justice and Fire Science
Mission Statement:
It is the mission of the criminal
justice /fire science program faculty
and staff to provide an atmosphere
where active learning may occur, to
provide students with the highest
quality educational experience, to
continue to support the "profes­
sional model" as currently utilized,
to become appropriate role models
for students, to support the educa­
tional program by acquiring the
appropriate equipment and
supplies, to fulfill the advising role,
and to assess the academic out­
comes of the program.

Faculty
Chair
Mr. Roger Land,
Asst. Professor
Professors
Dr. Terry Heyns
Mr. James Madden
Associate Professors
Dr. Paige Gordier
Assistant Professors
Ms. Elizabeth Foley

Staff
Ms. Janine Murray, Secretary,
Criminal Justice and Fire Science

Program Objectives:
•

Provide students with a broadbased, liberal education.

•

Provide students with the skills
necessary to perform as 21st
century criminal justice practi­
tioners.

•

Assist students with their
development of a set of profes­
sional ethics.

•

Assist students in the develop­
ment of their critical thinking
skills.

•

Assist students with the
development of their writing
skills.

•

Provide an educational atmo­
sphere where active learning
may occur.

•

The criminal justice and fire science
programs allow you a unique
opportunity to receive state certifi­
cation in a number of areas. You
may obtain Firefighter I and II
Michigan certifiability, Wildland
Firefighting certification (USFS
SI 30, SI 90, and 1220), and
certifiability through the Michigan
Commission on Law Enforcement
Standards (MCOLES). The follow­
ing certificates may also be
awarded: the Michigan Corrections
Officer Certificate, Incident Com­
mand System, Hazardous Material
Awareness Level, Hazardous
Material Operations Level, and the
40 hour Emergency Response
Technician - HAZWOPER (29CFR
1910.120).

Assess the educational out­
comes of the program.

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Program Description:
An option must be selected within
criminal justice to prepare you for
the career you have chosen.
General education requirements
and sufficient elective credits must
be completed so that at least 124
semester credits have been earned.

Public Safety — graduates com­
pete for jobs in local, state or
federal agencies as public safety
officers, police officers, sheriff
deputies, conservation officers or
fire fighters.

Criminal Justice/
Fire Science

Corrections — probation, parole
and corrections officers operate
prison systems and help offenders
become contributing members of
society. This option has a four and
two-year degree.
Criminalistics — combines law
enforcement training with a
chemistry minor. Careers are
available in the science-based
fields of criminal justice, such as
laboratory or evidence technician.
Generalist — this program is ideal
for some transfer students or those
working in criminal justice agen­
cies who want a bachelor's degree.
Employment varies depending
upon your specialization.
Law Enforcement — MCOLEScertified students have the best
opportunities. Graduates are hired
by local, state and federal agencies
as police officers, sheriff deputies,
federal investigators, customs and
immigration inspectors, and
conservation officers. Canadian
graduates find careers with agen­
cies such as the Royal Canadian
Mounted Police and the Ontario
Provincial Police.
Loss Control — with a growing
private sector, job opportunities are
good. Graduates may find jobs in
security departments, in security
equipment sales or in private
security firms. Many graduates
begin their careers as manager
trainees.

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Faculty
Chair
Mr. Roger Land
Asst. Professor
Professors
Dr. Terry Heyns
Mr. James Madden
Associate Professor
Dr. Paige Gordier
Assistant Professors
Ms. Elizabeth Foley

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Criminal Justice/
Fire Science
Advisory Committee
Law Enforcement Members:
Chief Louis Murray,
Sault Ste. Marie
Lt. John Matchulat,
Michigan State Police
Dan Frazier, Cheboygan
Ralph Boudreau,
Michigan State Police
Harris Miller, Sault Ste. Marie
Jeff Moran,
Chippewa County Sheriff
Michael Roy,
Alpena Community College
Patrick Wyman,
Mackinaw City Police Department
Tim Matelski,
St. Ignace Police Department
Robert Davies, Sault Ste. Marie,
Ontario Police Department
Corrections Members:
Robert Kapture,
Kinross Correctional Facility
Steve Ewing, Wayne Fortin,
John Ferroni, Dave Jones,
Gary McLeod,
Sault Ste. Marie Probation/Parole
Doreen Howson, Peppier Shelter
Noreen Francescutti,
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario,
Probation / Parole
Federal Members:
Robert McNamara, U.S. Border Patrol
Bruce Wagner, U.S. Immigration
Judiciary Members:
Brian Peppier, Marsha Teysen,
Prosecuting Attorney's Office
Susan Short,
Sault Ste. Marie Court Administrator
Security/Fire Science Members:
Kenneth Eagle,
Sault Ste. Marie Fire Chief
Wayne Francisco, Atlanta, Michigan
Lynn McCoy, Sault, Ont. Fire Chief
Pat McMahon, Fire Safety Inspector
Lou Schomberger, Michigan Fire
Fighters Training Council
Mr. Tim McKee, 911 Director

Michigan Commission on
Law Enforcement
Standards (MCOLES)
Certification:
Students enrolled in the emphasis
in criminalistics, law enforcement
or public safety in the criminal
justice baccalaureate degree may
be eligible for MCOLES certifica­
tion. Upon graduation and the
completion of the mini-academy,
these students may be eligible for
employment with local law en­
forcement agencies in Michigan
without further training.

MCOLES Mini-Academy:
Students enrolled in the MCOLES
track will have to complete a
seven-week mini-academy held
after the end of the school year.
Contained within the mini-acad­
emy are skill hours such as fire­
arms, driving and defense tactics.
Only students who are enrolled in
the MCOLES track at the beginning
of their senior year will be eligible
for enrollment in the mini-acad­
emy.

Michigan Fire Fighters
Training Council (FFTC)
Certification:
Students enrolled in the associate's
degree, bachelor's degree, or
minoring in fire science may be
eligible for certification as a
Firefighter I and II.

Entrance Requirements:
To qualify for admission as fresh­
men, applicants must meet the
minimum criteria of Lake Superior
State University. Criminalistics
and fire science students must have
completed two units of algebra and
at least one laboratory course,
preferably chemistry, in high
school.
Code of Conduct: Majors in
criminal justice and fire science
will be required to sign a code of
conduct. The code specifies certain
behavior on the part of students
and also states that violation of
criminal laws and/or University
regulations may end in the separa­
tion of the student from the crimi­
nal justice/fire science program.

Michigan Corrections
Officer Training Council
Certification:
Students enrolled in the associate's
or baccalaureate degree in correc­
tions will also take the five courses
necessary for this certification.
Canadian students may substitute
CJ202 Canadian Criminal Law and
CJ406 Advanced Canadian Juris­
prudence for CJ319 Substantive
Criminal Law and CJ409 Proce­
dural Law. PS160 Introduction to
Canadian Government may be
substituted for PS110 Introduction
to U.S. Government.

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�School of Education
Requirements for Formal
Application

•

Grade point average

•

Passing score on the Michigan
Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC) - Basic Skills Test

•

Satisfactory two-page, typed
essay

Candidates:
•

•

Will have earned 45 semester
credits the semester in which
they apply.
Are enrolled in or have suc­
cessfully completed TE150 and
TE250 with a grade of B- or
better with each course.

•

Will have successfully com­
pleted SD101, EN110 and
EN111.

•

Will have at least a 2.70 GPA in
their major(s), their minor(s),
and overall at the time of
application. This average
includes transfer credits.

•

Will have completed CS101 (or
its equivalent), with a C or
better grade.

•

Will have officially declared to
the Registrar's Office a major
and/or minor(s).

•

Will have passed the MTTC
(Michigan Test for Teacher
Certification) Basic Skills Test.

•

Will have no more than five
repeats, with no more than one
repeat in major and minor
areas, teacher education
courses, or the elementary
planned program.

•

Will have passed the Michigan
Test for Teacher Certification in
major and/or minor areas,
along with BS or BA degrees
that were completed at other
universities or colleges before
being admitted to the Teacher
Education Program.

Admission to LSSU
Teacher Education
Program
Admission to the program will be
competitive and is based upon the
following criteria:

Faculty
Dr. Virginia Hines,
Chair, School of Education
Asst. Professor

•

Satisfactory extemporaneous
essay

•

Satisfactory faculty interview

•

The amount of prior experi­
ence related to teaching and/or
working with children

•

Absence of felony convictions
for moral turpitude or any
offense involving a minor.

Associate Professor
Ms. Shirley Schoenemann,
Child Development Lab
Assistant Professors
Dr. Paulette Attie
Dr. Lillian Muofhe

Staff

In the event that more students
qualify for admission to the
program than University resources
can accommodate, a selection
system may be established. The
criteria to be used in selecting
students will include, by way of
example but not by way of limita­
tion, GPAs, faculty recommenda­
tions, representation from under­
represented populations, teaching
subject area demand, and availabil­
ity of adequate numbers of K-12
collaborating teachers.

Vacant
Director of Field Experience
Ms. Donna White, secretary

Teacher Educational Professional
Component
Students seeking elementary or
secondary teacher certification are
required to complete 22 credits of
the Teacher Education Professional
component. Transfer credit may be
awarded towards TE150 and TE250
if not more than five years old. All
other course work (TE301 through
TE604) must be taken at LSSU.
Prior to formal admission: All Teacher
Education Students
TE150
Reflections on Learning and
Teaching
TE250
Student Diversity and Schools

3
3

After formal admission to the program:
TE301
Learning Theory and Teaching
Practice

4

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�School of Education
Elementary Program:
TE330
Teaching Reading in the
Elementary Classroom
TE410
Corrective Reading in the Classroom 3
TE411
Elementary Language Arts and
Methods Across the Curriculum
3
TE420
Math Methods for Elementary
2
Teachers
TE421
Science Methods for Elementary
Teachers
2
TE422
Social Studies Methods for
Elementary Teachers
2

3

Secondary Program:
TE430
General Methods for Secondary
Teachers
TE431
The Secondary Learner
Reading in the Content Area
TE440
Plus one of the following methods courses:
TE441
Language Arts Methods for
Secondary Teachers
TE442
Math Methods for Secondary
Teachers
TE443
Science Methods for Secondary
Teachers
TE444
Social Science Methods for
Secondary Teachers
TE445
Teaching Computer Science in
the Secondary Classroom
TE446
Business Education Methods
for Secondary Teachers

3
3
3
3
3
3

Ontario Teacher
Certification
The LSSU Elementary Teaching
Program will give you the ability to
teach all subjects in self-contained
classrooms, grades K-6 (Primary/
Junior).
The LSSU Secondary Teaching
Program will give you the ability to
teach in your major /minor areas,
grades 7-0AC (intermediate/
senior).
Ontario certification information is
available in the School of Educa­
tion Office.

3
3
3

Fifth-Year Teaching
Internship
Following graduation, students
must successfully complete a fullyear intern teaching experience at
an elementary or secondary school,
and the following courses to be
recommended for Michigan
Teacher Certification.
Fall:
TE491
TE601
TE602
Spring:
TE492
TE603
TE604

Internship in Teaching Diverse
Learners I
Professional Roles and Teaching
Practice I
Reflection and Inquiry in Teaching
Practice I
Internship in Teaching Diverse
Learners II
Professional Roles and Teaching
Practice II
Reflection and Inquiry in Teaching
Practice II

6
3
3

6
3
3

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�School of English and Speech
Course Grid:
Annual Offerings in English (Tentative
Fall
EN180
EN221
EN222
EN231
EN233
EN236
EN306
EN320
EN335
EN421
EN433
EN490

Intro, to Literary Studies
Creative Writing
English Grammar
American Literature I
English Literature I
Literature and Culture
Technical Writing
Responding to Writing
Children’s Literature in the Classroom
History of Criticism
Topics in Literature and Composition
Senior Thesis

EN401

Medieval Literature
or
Renaissance Literature
or
Restoration Literature

EN402
EN403

Spring
EN180
EN222
EN232
EN234
EN235

EN306
EN310
EN340
EN410
EN420
EN405
EN406
EN407

Intro, to Literary Studies
English Grammar
American Literature II
English Literature II
Survey of Native Literature of North
America
Technical Writing
Advanced Writing
Genre Studies
The Children’s Literary Tradition
History of English
Romantic Literature
or
19th Century Literature
or
20th Century Literature

Course Rotations for Speech Courses (Tentative)
Fall 2002
SD251
History of Drama &amp; Theater I
SD302
Argumentation &amp; Advocacy
SD307
Classical and Contemporary
Rhetoric

Spring 2002
SD225 Interpersonal Communication
SD252 History of Drama &amp; Theater II
SD308
Communication Theory
SD309
Speech &amp; Drama Productions
SD320
Public Relations

Fall 2003
SD201
SD210
SD302
SD325

Faculty
Chair
Dr. Eric Gadzinski
Associate Professor
Professors
Dr. Diana Pingatore
Associate Professors
Dr. Gary Balfantz
Dr. George Denger
Dr. Polly Fields
Assistant Professors
Dr. Charloltte Amaro
Dr. Amie Doughty
Dr. Matthew Pifer
Dr. Lance Rivers
Dr. James Zukowski

Spring 2004
SD211
Advanced Public Speaking
SD309
Speech &amp; Drama Productions
SD416
Communication in Leadership
SD320
Public Relations

Small Group Communication
Business and Professional Speaking
Argumentation &amp; Advocacy
Organizational Communication

Fall 2004
SD251
History of Drama &amp; Theater I
SD302
Argumentation &amp; Advocacy
SD307
Classical and Contemporary
Rhetoric

Staff
Ms. Laurie DeNeve-Ewing,
Secretary

Spring 2005
SD252
History of Drama &amp; Theater II
SD308
Communication Theory
SD320
Public Relations

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�School of Humanities and History
Fine Arts Studies

Faculty
Chair
Dr. Daniel Dorrity, Professor
Professors
Mr. Robert Money
Mr. James Moody
Dr. Marcel Pichot
Dr. Thomas Schirer
Dr. John Wilkinson

^

1

Staff
Ms. Laurie DeNeve-Ewing,
Secretary

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�School of Humanities and History
Fine Arts Studies
Classes at LSSU enclosed in [ ] are assigned numbers for classes at Sault College or Algoma University.
As classes are chosen from Sault College or Algoma University, numbers will be assigned at LSSU.

Final Project: FA405
LSSU

Course

Sault College

Algoma

[FA100]
[ATI 04]

ADVI00
ADVI04
ADV113
ADV230
ADVI22
ADV237
ADV241
ADV315
ADV215

AAGD1006
AAGD1046
AAGD2137
AAGD2306
AAGD2316
AAGD2357
AAGD3406
AAGD3465
AAGD2156

Graphic Design Concentration
Lettering
Graphic Design I
Graphic Design II
Typography
Introduction to Computer Graphics
Computer Graphics I
Computer Graphics II
Computer Graphics III
Computer Layout

[FA113]
[AT230]
[AT231]
[AT235]
[AT236]
[AT237]
[FA216]

MUSIC CONCENTRATION
Required Courses
Introduction to Music I
Introduction to Music II
History &amp; Appreciation of Music

MU120
MU121 or [FA102]
[FA220] MU220 &amp; MU221 [FA221]

MUSC1101
MUSC1102
MUSC1015

Select 21 additional credits in Music - no more than 12 credits at the first-year level including six credits from Group I and
six credits from Group II and/or III.
Group I: History/Theory/Appreciation — at least six credits from Group I
History
Music of the Baroque Period_________
Music of the Classical Period________
Music in Popular Culture: Blues &amp; Jazz
Music in Popular Culture: Rock &amp; Roll
History &amp; Appreciation of Jazz
History of the Opera_________
Music of the Romantic Period
Music of the Twentieth Century
Native Music
________
Music as Culture I - World Music
Music as Culture II - Native Music

MUSC2006
MUSC2007
MUSC2056
MUSC2057
MU260
[FA305}
[FA316]

MUSC2606
MUSC3005
MUSC3016
MUSC3017
NAAC2026
MUSC2066
MUSC2067

Theory
Materials of Music I: Theory
Materials of Music II: Theory

[MU115]
[MU215]

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MUSC1115
MUSC2115

�School of Humanities and History
Fine Arts Studies
LSSU

Course

Sault College

Appreciation
Music Appreciation: Listening Fundamentals
Music Appreciation: Cultural Survey

Algoma

MUSC1021
MUSC1022

Group II: Applied/Studio — Select at least six credits from Group II and III
Applied Music Proficiency I
MU210
[MU402], MU210
Applied Music Proficiency II
Applied Music for Non-Concentration Students I
1FA1201. MU210
Applied Music for Non-Concentration Students II MU210
Applied Music for Non-Concentration Students HI MU210 [FA240]
MU170
Class Piano

MUSC1401
MUSC1402
MUSC142Q
MUSC2420
MUSC3420
MUSC1701
MUSC2701
MUSC1801
MUSC2801

Class Piano II
Class Guitar
Class Guitar II

MU171
MU180
MU181

Group III: Ensemble
University Choir

MU140 &amp; MU141

Instrumental Chamber Ensemble

[FA161]
MU250 &amp; MU251

MUSC1611,2611,
3611
MUSC1621, 2621,

MU110 &amp; MU111

3621
MUSC1631, 2631,

Jazz Ensemble

MU160

3631
MUSC1651,2651,

Concert Band

MU161

3651
MUSC1671,2671,

Sault Symphony Orchestra

3671
Chamber Music

MU250 &amp; MU251
MUSC 1641, 2641,

Vocal Chamber Ensemble

3641

Native Arts and Culture Concentration
Introductory Ojibwe

[FA105]

NSA118 &amp; 120

OJIB1005

Complete at least 18 credits from Group I and six more from Group 1 or Group II.
Group I: Core Courses
Native Art History
Native Literature
Native Music

NA235
[FA226]

Arts &amp; Culture I: Dgwaagi
Arts and Culture ILBiboon
Arts and Culture III: Minookmi/Niibin

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NAAC2006
NAAC2016
NAAC2026
NAAC2036
NAAC2046
NAAC2056

�School of Humanities and History
Fine Arts Studies
Course
Living Arts I: Dgwaagi
Living Arts II: Biboon
Living Arts III: Minookmi/Niibin
Intermediate Ojibwe
Advanced Ojibwe
Introduction to North American Native Art
Ojibwe Art and Culture
Music as Culture I: World Music
Anishinaabe Culture and Civilization
Seminar in Advanced Language Studies
Anishinaabe Oral Literature

LSSU

Sault College

NSA126 &amp; 129

[FA207]

Group II: Approved Native Arts and Culture Elective Courses
Ethnology of North American Native Peoples
Native Canadians: Heritage and Issues
The Art of Ribbon Making
The Art of Regalia Making
Cradle Boards and Bandolier Bags
Native Cultures of North America
NA225
Seminar in Native American Studies
NA310
Contemporary Native American Issues
NA320

Algoma
NAAC2066
NAAC2076
NAAC2086
OJIB2005
OJIB3005
VISA2026
VISA2027
MUSC2067
OJIB2015
OJIB3Q15
OJIB3105

ANTR2035
ANTR2055
NAAC1001
NAAC1011
NAAC1021
NAAC2256
NAAC3106
NAAC3206

Theater Concentration
Introduction to Theater
[FA115]
Select 21 additional credits including at least six from each group
Group I: Theater History/Theory
Drama to 1642
Shakespeare I
Shakespeare II
Studies in Drama: The Genre &amp;
Theater in Context
Modem &amp; Contemporary Drama
Shakespeare
Contemporary Canadian Drama
Medieval English Drama
Le theatre classique
Le theatre franais moderne
Theater History I

THEA1115

ENGL2465
ENGL2536
ENGL2537
SD333
EN432
[FA426]

SD251 &amp; SD252

ENGL3336
ENGL3475
ENGL4326
ENGL4416
ENGL4426
FREN3006
FREN3326
THEA2245
THEA2357

Canadian Theatre
Theories of Drama

THEA3346

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�School of Humanities and History
Fine Arts Studies
Course

Sault College

LSSU

Group II: Practical/Performance Theater
Problems in Speech/Drama
Modern European Theater
Acting I
Theater Movement
Introduction to Stage Craft
Speech and Drama Production
Acting II
Basic Scenic Design
Directing in the Theater
Theater Practicum

Algoma

THEA1616
THEA2015
THEA2115
THEA2137
THEA2167
THEA3096
THEA3115
THEA3167
THEA3187
THEA3417

SD161
[FA201]
[FA215]

SD309
[FA367]

Visual Arts Concentration
Art History and Appreciation

AT250 &amp; AT251

Drawing I
Design I
Color Theory

AT110
[FA151] AT210
[FA152]

Select at least 12 credits from the classes below.
Medieval Art History
Aspects of Renaissance Art
Native Art History
Philosophy of Art and Literature
Painting, Composition and Design
Drawing, Painting, and Composition
Graphic Arts, Watercolor, Mixed Media
Modern Art
Introduction to North American Native Art
Ojibwe Art and Culture
Art of Canada
Special Topics I
Special Topics II
Design II
Drawing II
Drawing III
Drawing IV
Painting I
Painting II
Painting III
Painting IV
Photography I
Photography II

ART125 &amp; 129
ART259 &amp; 279
FA150
FA151
FA152

VISA1005
VISA1506
VISA1516
VISA1526

HIST3826
HIST3836
NAAC2006
PHIL2245
VISA1116
VISA2107
AT211
[FA200]

[FA171]

FA171

[FA251]

FA170
FA251
FA271

AT111
[FA174]

258 • Lake Superior State University

FA155
FA 174
FA253

VISA2116
VISA2005
VISA2026
VISA2027
VISA3005
VISA3026
VISA3027
VISA2716
VISA2706
VISA3516
VISA3716
VISA2556
VISA2746
VISA3536

FA278
PHOIOO
PH0115
• 1-888-800-LSSU, ext. 2265

VISA2056
VISA2156

�School of Humanities and History
Fine Arts Studies
Course
Photography III
Pottery I
Pottery II
Psychology of Art I
Psychology of Art II
Fabric Surface Design I
Printmaking I
Children's Illustrated Books
Understanding Comics
Textiles
Sculpture I
Sculpture II

LSSU
[FA157]
[FA159]

Sault College
PHQ215
FA 157
FA 176
FA159
FA178
FA154
FA158

FA160

Algoma
VISA30Q6
VISA2576
VISA2766
VISA2596
VISA2786
VISA2546
VISA2586
ENGL2166
ENGL2167
VISA2606
VISA2206
VISA2207

Writing Concentration
Select six credits from the following three courses*._____________ _—
British Literature from Chaucer to 20th Century EN233 &amp; EN234

ENGL1005
ENGL1205
ENGL1705

Introduction to Canadian Literature________________________
Introduction to Writing &amp; English Studies
*or equivalent introductory literature course______ _____________ -

Pick at least 18 additional credits in writing, including at least three credits from
u
credits in writing from Group III. A minimum of nine credits in applied rhetoric or writing courses must be completed. 1/
writing is elected as a third discipline, ENGL1705 must be completed.
Approved Writing Courses
Group I: Practical Writing &amp; Production Courses
EN310
Advanced Writing

ENGL2206
ENGL2306
ENGL2902

Practical Criticism
Stylistics ______
Technical Writing
Writing for the Mass Media____________
Print Newswriting____________________
Desktop Publishing___________________
Reading and Writing for the Out-of-Doors
Electronic Editing and Production______
Advanced Reading and Writing_________
Group II - Creative Writing Courses
Composition &amp; Rhetorical Theory
Responding to Writing____________
Rhetoric and Composition

ENG210, 300

WRIT2056
WRIT2107
WRIT2117
WRIT2416
WRIT3056
WRIT3107

ENG315

EN306

WRIT3156

TR210
JR211
DP250
JR310

EN320
EN321

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ENGL2515
ENGL3206
ENGL3216

�School of Humanities and History
Course
Creative Writing
Studies in Creative Writing
The Writer's Voice I
The Writer's Voice II
Introduction to Creative Writing
Group III - Senior Year Courses
History &amp; Structure of English Language
History of Literary Criticism
History of Literary Criticism
History of the English Language
Broadcast Newswriting
Broadcast Editing and Production

LSSU
EN221

Sault College

Algoma
ENGL3516
ENGL3517
ENGL3806
ENGL3807
ENGL2546

EN420
EN421

ENGL4206
ENGL4216
ENGL4605
ENGL4925
WRIT4106
WRIT4116

JR410
JR411

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2

�School of Social Sciences
Legal Assistant
(Paralegal) Profession:

Legal Assistant Program
Offerings:

The legal assistant profession is
one of the occupations projected to
grow the fastest through the year
2010 according to the U.S. Depart­
ment of Labor. A legal assistant (or
paralegal) is a valued member of
the legal team and works under the
supervision of attorneys. The legal
assistant profession is both chal­
lenging and offers many career
advancement opportunities.

Legal Assistant
Studies

There are four different degrees or
offerings in legal assistant studies.
They are as follows:

This program is designed to train
qualified legal assistants capable of
working in a variety of work
environments. Consequently, the
role and job duties of a legal
assistant vary depending on the
areas of law and work environ­
ment in which a legal assistant is
employed. Such diversity, varied
challenges and employment
possibilities are what makes the
legal assistant profession so
interesting and rewarding. For
instance, legal assistants are
employed in law firms; corpora­
tions; financial institutions; govern­
ment (federal, tribal, state or local);
courts and mediation systems; real
estate offices and title companies;
insurance companies; special
interest groups; prosecutor and
public defender offices; educa­
tional institutions; financial service
organizations; credit and collection
agencies; and service, consulting or
publishing companies.

1.

2.

a four-year baccalaureate
degree in legal assistant
studies with an emphasis in
legal administration, criminal
law, personal injury, labor law,
legislative/constitutional law
or a selected minor as ap­
proved by the legal assistant
studies coordinator;
a two-year associate's degree
in legal assistant studies;

3.

a minor in legal assistant
studies which can complement
various majors (and may also
be helpful to students who are
planning on attending law
school).

Program Coordinator
Carol S. Andary,
Associate Professor
Professor
Dr. Madan Saluja,
Business Law Professor
Adjunct Faculty
Anthony E. Andary
Elizabeth Bias
Eric G. Blubaugh
Elizabeth Church
Clayton Graham
Wm. Dyke Justin
Jennifer Miller

a post-baccalaureate (one-year)
certificate in legal assistant
studies (which is available to
students who already have a
bachelor's degree in some
other discipline and wish to
make a career change or
advancement); or

4.

Faculty

Staff
Ms. Jackie Perron, Secretary

For further information on each of
these programs, please see the
appropriate curriculum descrip­
tion pages in this Catalog.

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�School of Social Sciences
Legal Assistant
Studies

Program Highlights:

•

the teaching emphasis is on
preparing legal assistants to
work within varied legal and
related environments and to
learn how to solve real-life
legal problems

•

an advisory committee consist­
ing of judges, lawyers, legal
assistants and various commu­
nity members throughout
northern Michigan (as well as
faculty) provide guidance on
curriculum, graduate place­
ment, and other matters
relating to the legal assistant
program at LSSU

•

LSSU is a member of the
American Association for
Paralegal Educators

•

the program coordinator (an
attorney) was on the Certifying
Board for the National Associa­
tion of Legal Assistants (and is
also a member of various
professional organizations,
such as the American Bar
Association, Legal Assistant
Association of Michigan, etc.)

The strengths or special features of
the legal assistant studies program
at LSSU include the following:

Legal Assistant Studies
Advisory Committee
Role: The advisory committee
provides guidance regarding
curriculum matters, program
needs and professional trends and
opportunities as it relates
to the legal assistant studies
program at LSSU.
Members:
Honorable Michael MacDonald,
Chippewa County District Court
Earl Kay, Chippewa County
Commissioner and Sault Business
Owner
Jeffrey T. Rogg,
Alpena County Asst. Prosecutor
Paul Hill, Dow Chemical Attorney
Gwen Worley, Michigan Works
Executive Director at Sault Branch
Patrick M. Shannon,
Assistant Superintendent of
Sault Schools and Former Prosecutor
James Blashill, Dean,
College of Arts, Letters and Social
Sciences
Dr. Leslie Dobbertin, Chair,
School of Social Sciences
Dr. Madan Saluja, Faculty
Vicki Voisin, CLAS, Charlevoix
Legal Assistant
Renee Jent, Alumni and Alpena
Legal Assistant
Lynn M. Trozzo, Alumni and Sault
Area Legal Assistant
Amy Perron, Alumni and Brimley/
Bay Mills Area Legal Assistant
Janice M. Van'tZelfde, Cheboygan
Legal Assistant
President, Student/Alumni
Legal Assistant Association
Carol S. Andary, Attorney and
Program Coordinator
University President and Provost,
ex-officio

•

numerous law courses are
offered so that students gain
substantial knowledge in
various areas of the law
law courses are practical "how
to" courses taught by attor­
neys, judges and others who
have expertise in the areas in
which they teach
an internship or practicum is
available in a law office or
other legal environment so that
students gain valuable on-thejob experience which can lead
to greater job opportunities (in
fact, a number of graduates
have obtained employment at
their internship site)
the program has been in
existence at LSSU since 1983
and adheres to high educa­
tional standards
the areas of ethics, legal
research and legal writing
(which are vital skills in the
legal environment) are given
particular emphasis
recent employer survey
(summer 1999) indicates that
61 percent of our alumni
exceeded employer expecta­
tions and that 31 percent of our
alumni met employer expecta­
tions
annual alumni surveys demon­
strate excellent job placement
throughout the United States
a legal assistant student/
alumni association enhances
the educational experience
through its various activities
(e.g., mock trials; guest speak­
ers from the legal community;
seminars; social events)

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�School of Social Sciences
The Political Science
Program:
LSSU's innovative political science
program is designed to contribute
leaders who will help meet the
challenges of the 21st century. The
program provides students with
both a broad liberal arts education
and the important skills they need
to begin a career or pursue addi­
tional education.
Since students of political science
follow diverse career paths,
political science majors at LSSU
choose from one of four tracks or
concentrations: general political
science, pre-law, public administration
and secondary teaching. Each
concentration provides a combina­
tion of knowledge and skills
uniquely appropriate for those
with particular career goals.
One of the innovative features of
the program is the replacement of
the traditional minor field of study
with a set of cognate (related)
courses spread across several
disciplines. The cognate require­
ments for each concentration are
tailored to meet the specific needs
of those within the concentration.
The cognates complement a
student's courses in political
science by providing important
background (such as history,
philosophy and economics) and
valuable skills (such as computer,
research, writing and speaking
skills).
A second innovative feature is a
required year-long senior seminar.
As part of this seminar, students
analyze their career goals, prepare
a resume and write a senior thesis.
Since writing a thesis requires
discipline, perseverance and the
ability to integrate, the senior
seminar serves as a capstone for
the student's education. Students
make public presentations of their
theses prior to graduation. Family,
friends and the University com-

munity are invited to these
presentations.
Internships — which involve
supervised practical work experi­
ence in an off-campus location —
are available and encouraged.
Internships may be carried out
with local, state (or provincial) or
federal agencies in the Sault Ste.
Marie area. Other internship
opportunities are available in
Washington, Lansing, Toronto and
Ottawa. One of the most exciting
of these opportunities is the
Washington Semester Program, a
cooperative arrangement with
American University in Washing­
ton, D.C. Students selected to
participate in this program spend a
semester taking classes and work­
ing in Washington.

Political Science

Faculty
Professors
Dr. Richard Conboy
Dr. Gary Johnson
Associate Professor
Ms. Carol And ary
Assistant Professor
Dr. Anthony Ndungu

Staff
Ms. Jackie Perron, Secretary

Student Organization:
The Political Science Club is a
nonpartisan student organization
that promotes discussion and
understanding of current political
issues. The club sponsors speak­
ers, arranges debates between
political candidates, hosts student
forums with the University presi­
dent ("Pizza with the President"),
participates in debates with
students from Algoma University
College in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
("CanAm Debates"), sponsors
voter registration and get-out-thevote drives, and participates in a
variety of other activities related to
contemporary politics. Member­
ship is open to all LSSU students.

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�School of Social Sciences
Psychology
Faculty
Professors
Dr. Susan Ratwik
Dr. Timothy Sawyer
Assistant Professor
Mr. Raymond Trouve

Social Studies
Faculty
Chairs
Dr. Leslie Ann Dobbertin,
School of Social Sciences
Dr. Daniel Dorrity,
School of Humanities and History
Professor
Dr. John Erkkila, Economics
Dr. Bruce Harger, Economics
Prof. James Moody,
History and Geography
Prof. Robert Money, History
Dr. Richard Conboy,
Political Science
Dr. Gary Johnson, Political Science
Assistant Professor
Dr. Anthony Ndungu,
Political Science

Psychology is the systematic study
of methods to understand, predict
and influence human behavior and
mental processes. The major
provides students with exposure to
the areas that define contemporary
scientific psychology. The psychol­
ogy major helps a student develop
analytical thinking and communi­
cation skills which are applicable
to a variety of careers. Many
psychology majors pursue gradu­

ate degrees. Psychology electives
enable students to construct a
program of study consistent with
their professional goals. The
bachelor of science and bachelor of
arts degrees differ only in the
nature of the cognate courses that
are selected. The bachelor of
science degree requires science
courses and the bachelor of arts
degree requires foreign language
courses.

If you have a passion for the study
of history, geography, political
science or economics, and wish to
share this interest with young
people, you can prepare for a
career teaching at the elementary,
middle school, or secondary school
level through taking a major in
social studies. Basic knowledge in
each of these four areas, plus more
extensive study in two or more of
these areas, is required for this
major.

secondary education program, you
will complete the sequence of
teacher education courses and
spend the fifth year in a student
internship. You will also complete
courses to meet the general educa­
tion requirements for graduation.

If you are preparing for elementary
school teaching, you will complete
course work in the areas of lan­
guage arts, mathematics and
natural sciences as well as courses
in teacher education. You will also
complete courses to meet the
general education requirements for
graduation. In the fifth year of
your program of study, you will
complete a teaching internship.
Preparation for teaching at the
secondary level includes complet­
ing the social studies major and
also a minor program of study in
one of many teaching areas. In the

After successfully completing the
first two years of the Teacher
Education Program, you will apply
for admission to the Teacher
Education Program. There are a
number of requirements for
admission of juniors to the Teacher
Education Program. These are
designed to assure that students
who wish to become teachers have
an intellectually and professionally
sound preparation. Among these
requirements is an overall grade
point average of 2.70.
Upon completion of the program
of study, you will be well prepared
for a satisfying and demanding
career nurturing the intellectual
growth and development of young
people while you continue to
expand your own knowledge and
skills.

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�School of Social Sciences
Sociology is the scientific study of
human social groups, from families
to societies. Sociologists examine
how variables, such as culture,
laws and customs, influence
persons within society. Sociolo­
gists also investigate how people,
through interaction, sustain or
change society.
The knowledge acquired through
sociology is useful in a number of
careers, including human services,
law enforcement, corrections,
elementary and secondary teach­
ing, business administration,
public administration, law, and
medicine, among others.

For the student who is planning a
career as a professional sociologist,
who teaches and conducts re­
search; or a career as a consultant, a
manager, or a policy analyst: an
undergraduate major in sociology
provides a good background for
graduate work in sociology.

Sociology

Faculty
Chair
Dr. Leslie Ann Dobbertin,
Professor
Professor
Dr. Richard Crandall
Assistant Professor
Dr. Gerald F. Dobbertin

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�College of Business and
Economics
Master’s Degree

Minors

Business Administration

Accounting - Finance

(Phased out by August 2003)

Bachelor’s Degrees
Accounting
Tracks in:
• Public Accounting
• Industrial/Managerial
• Data Processing and Accounting
• 150-hour Program

Business Administration
•
•
•
•

Business Education
International Business
Management
Marketing

Finance and Economics
Individualized Studies

Accounting - Teaching
Distributive Education - Teaching
Economics
Economics-Finance
Economics Teaching
General Business
Health Care Administration
Human Resource Management
International Studies
Marketing
Office Administration
Personal Computer Specialist
Secretarial Science - Teaching

Associate’s Degrees
Business Administration
Liberal Arts
Office Administration
Personal Computer Specialist
Technical Accounting

Certificates
Information Processing
International Studies
Personal Computer Specialist

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�College of Business and Economics
Mission Statement:

Outcomes:

The faculty of the College of
Business and Economics at Lake
Superior State University will serve
our students by helping them to
identify and achieve their goals.
We will do this by offering a full
range of introductory and ad­
vanced courses, by making our­
selves available for individual
advising, and through the faculty's
dedication to excellence in teach­
ing, commitment to scholarship,
and determination to bring new
learning into the classroom.

•

•

Graduates will hold positions,
including graduate study, in a
field related to their educa­
tional goals.

We will provide these services to
traditional first time on campus
students and transfer students, as
well as non-traditional students, on
campus and at off-campus sites.

•

Graduates will demonstrate
skills in research, communica­
tion and critical thinking.

•

Graduates will demonstrate
personal growth: a desire for
lifelong learning, adaptation to
change and curiosity.

We will provide individual atten­
tion through academic advising
and small class size. We will teach
and demonstrate ethical conduct,
business foundations, and current
business concepts, technologies
and practices. Our students will
learn skills in research, communi­
cations and critical thinking. Our
faculty will promote continuing
professional development and
association with professional and
community organizations.

Graduates will demonstrate
knowledge of business-core
subjects. Graduates will know
specific functional areas of
business and how these areas
are integrated. They will
understand the economic,
legal, political and global
environment of business.

•

Graduates will demonstrate
involvement in professional
and community affairs.

•

Graduates will demonstrate
effective interpersonal skills.

•

Graduates will lead moral and
ethical lives.

•

Graduates will appreciate the
work ethic.

Faculty
Dean
vacant
Professors
Dr. John E. Erkkila
Email: jerkkila@lssu.edu
Dr. Bruce T. Harger
Email: bharger@lssu.edu
Dr. Ann B. Marinoni
Email: amarinoni@lssu.edu
Dr. Mad an Saluja
Associate Professors
Mr. Jack S. Hudson
Dr. Jean M. Lund in
Mr. Daniel D. Mugavero,
Email: dmugavero@lssu.edu
Assistant Professors
Dr. J Robert Field
Email: jfield@lssu.edu
Prof. Valerie C. Filek
Email: vfilek@lssu.edu
Ms. Donna M. Payment
Email: dpayment@lssu.edu
Ms. Linda S. Schmitigal
Email: lschmitigal@lssu.edu
Mr. Scott Suneson
Email: ssuneson@lssu.edu

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�College of Engineering
and Mathematics
Bachelor’s Degrees
Computer and Mathematical Sciences
Computer Engineering
Robotics and Automation

Associate of Applied Science
Construction Technology
Machine Tool Technology

Computer Networking
Computer Science
Secondary Teaching Option

Electrical Engineering
Digital Systems
Electrical-Mechanical
Robotics and Automation

Engineering Management
Individualized Studies

Minors
Computer Science
Computer Science Teaching
Mathematics
Mathematics Elementary Teaching
Mathematics Secondary Teaching

Manufacturing Engineering Technology
General
Robotics and Automation

Mathematics
Pure Mathematics
Actuarial and Business Applications
Elementary Teaching Option
Secondary Teaching Option

Mechanical Engineering
Chemistry and Environmental
Mechanical Design Engineering
Robotics and Automation

Associate’s Degrees
Computer Science
General Engineering
General Engineering Technology
Internet/Network Specialist
Liberal Arts
Manufacturing Engineering
Technology
Telecommunications Engineering
Technology

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�School of Engineering and Technology
Mission Statement:

Goals:

The School of Engineering and
Technology provides a superior
learning experience with a vision
of the future educational needs of
society. The primary endeavor is
to offer a high-quality undergradu­
ate education that is relevant to the
future careers and lives of its
students.

Goal A:

The School incorporates a personal
approach to education that is
supportive of students and pro­
vides fundamental and applied
skills in computing, mathematics
and engineering. The programs
develop and integrate students'
interpersonal skills with a technical
and liberal education.
The School recognizes that faculty
and staff are essential in the
realization of its mission and seeks
to provide a working environment
that supports, nurtures and values
these individuals. A team atmo­
sphere is fostered whereby indi­
viduals are respected, the effort
and contributions of individuals
are valued, and the worth of the
engineering profession is instilled
in our students.
The School provides a learning
environment, including faculty,
staff and administration, focused
on the evolving needs of students,
graduates and society. This allows
individuals with diverse back­
grounds to enter, succeed and
continue the lifelong learning
process in their chosen careers.

Deliver a high-quality under­
graduate education that is
current and provides skills to
be successful in professional
careers or graduate school.

Faculty
Mr. Ray Adams, Dean
Dr. Amer Alshawa
Assistant Professor

Goal B:
Provide an environment that
utilizes faculty, staff and
administration in a way that is
responsive to the needs of our
students and society.
Goal C:
Provide opportunities for
students of diverse back­
grounds to enhance their
personal and professional
growth.

Dr. Nael Barakat,
Assistant Professor
Dr. David Baumann,
Associate Professor
Dr. Matthew Carroll,
Assistant Professor
Mr. James Devaprasad,
Associate Professor
Mr. Paul Duesing,
Associate Professor

Goal D:
Provide programs that focus
on the applications of funda­
mental technical principles and
non-technical skills directed
toward professional careers.

Mr. Steven Gerrish,
Assistant Professor
Dr. Wendy He,
Assistant Professor

Goal E:
Provide high-quality programs
through ongoing external and
internal reviews.

Mr. David McDonald,
Professor

Goal F:
Provide an exceptional faculty
and staff, state-of-the-art
facilities and equipment, and
other resources to fulfill and
enhance the School's viability,
productivity and effectiveness.

Dr. Kevin Schmaltz,
Associate Professor

Mr. Alan Niemi,
Assistant Professor

Mr. Keith Schwiderson,
Assistant Professor
Mr. Morrie Walworth,
Assistant Professor
School Secretary
906-635-2207
1-888-800-LSSU, ext. 2207
Fax: 906-635-6663
email: engtech@lssu.edu
Web Site: engineering.lssu.edu

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�School of Engineering and Technology
Engineering and
Technology Industrial
Advisory Board

IAB members
are expected to:
• Evaluate and critique engineer­
ing programs by providing
professional experience and
direction.
• Be able to provide technical
support such as teaching
materials, equipment informa­
tion, equipment donations and
funding.
• Promote LSSU engineering
curriculum to young people by
participating in regional
recruitment seminars and
invite students for industrial
tours.
• Attend IAB meetings.
• Support the senior project
program with ideas or equip­
ment and/or materials.
• Encourage professional develop­
ment of the faculty by provid­
ing summer employment and
sponsoring sabbaticals.
• Provide assistance with job
placement for students, both
full-time and summer
internships.
• Participate on subcommittees.
• Vote during IAB meetings on
issues relative to the Role
Statement.

Members: Frederick J. Berg, Chair
of Advisory Board, Delphi Saginaw
Steering Systems; David Allison,
Dura Automotive Systems, Inc.;
Bob Andersen, Continental Teves;
George Bielis, DANA Corporation;
Robert Byrum Sr., Sensor Manufac­
turing; Chris Conklin, Dow Corn­
ing Corporation; Thomas
Chrapkiewicz, Philips Semicon­
ductors; Charles Feltner, ret., Ford
Motor Company; Jim Gibbs,
Visteon Corporation; Dan
Goodrich, Secretary of Advisory
Board, Continental Teves; Gerry
Grosskopf, Industrial Magnetics;
Robert Guysky, Daimler Chrysler
Corporation; Harland Hyatt, ret.,
Delco Corporation; Ralph Larson,
Michigan Scientific Corporation;
James Lewis, General Dynamics;
Charles Litzner, Edison Sault
Electric Company; Adam Lyon,
Dura Automotive Systems, Inc.;
Ernest Maas, Edison Sault Electric
Company; Chris Maguire, Federal
Screw Works; Jeff Menosky,
Michigan Scientific Corporation;
Michael E. Rasmussen, Delphi-E;
Russell Richmond, Delphi-E; Ralph
S. Shoberg, R.S. Technologies; Meri
Skiera, Maxon Corporation; Don
Stephanie, Applied Manufacturing
Technologies; Wendy Stibitz,
Harbour and Associates; Brian
Theriault, Quicksilver Resources;
John Truckey, Dura Automotive
Systems, Inc., Lynnette Utecht,
Johnson Controls; Matt Witte,
Ph.D., Water Quality Systems; Jim
Ziehl, Daimler Chrysler Corpora­
tion; Marty Zoerner, Northern
Diecast.

Role Statement:
The Industrial Advisory Board
(IAB) is comprised of professional
men and women in engineering
positions who actively participate
in the development of and the
promotion of Lake Superior State
University engineering technology
programs, faculty members and
students.
IAB members guide, nurture and
assure that the engineering depart­
ment produces engineers with
skills that will not only fulfill
today's industrial needs, but will
foresee the requirements of tomor­
row in a global economy IAB
members provide "real time"
interface with both faculty mem­
bers and students bringing today's
industrial technology to LSSU
"today."

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�School of Engineering and Technology
Senior Design
Experience
Baccalaureate programs in engi­
neering and engineering technol­
ogy include a senior design experi­
ence that prepares students for the
transition from college to employ­
ment. These courses incorporate
lectures and laboratory exercises in
team-building skills, peer evalua­
tion, scheduling and time lines,
ethics, and creative problem
solving. Most involve multi­
disciplinary teams of students
working on large-scale industrial
projects which could be product or
process design and build, or
product or process research.
Two other options available to
students for their senior experience
are an on-site cooperative educa­
tion project or a research project in
the LURE under the direction of a
faculty member.
Students are required to develop
and manage a budget, establish
methods of purchasing items and
communicate regularly with an
industrial project customer contact.

Cooperative Education
and Summer Internships
You are encouraged to participate
in the cooperative education
programs and summer internships.
Through these experiences, you
gain valuable industrial experience
which can lead to greater job
opportunities upon graduation and
higher starting salaries. Some
examples of participating employ­
ers include General Motors, Delco
Electronics, Ford, Mead Paper,
Michigan Scientific and Dura
Automotive.
Those students within the com­
puter engineering, electrical
engineering, manufacturing

engineering technology and
mechanical engineering programs
are eligible to receive a certificate
that documents this practical
training.

Related Professional
Opportunities
Faculty/Student Applied Research
The Laboratory for Undergraduate
Research in Engineering (LURE) is
a facility that houses and monitors
all research activities. Students
participate in externally funded,
faculty-driven, research projects —
most of which are long term in
nature. The facility houses work­
stations, personal computers,
robots, electronic test equipment,
and an area for group meetings,
providing an avenue for entrepre­
neurial experiences.

Admission Requirements
Freshman — Please refer to the
section on Admissions for further
details.
The academic background of the
applicant must demonstrate an
ability to meet the requirements of
an engineering program at LSSU.
For those students entering directly
from high school, admission to the
engineering programs is based on
high school grade point average or
ACT or SAT scores.
Either a high school GPA of 2.75 or
above, an ACT composite score of
24 or above, or SAT score of at least
1110 is required for admittance
directly into computer, electrical or
mechanical engineering. Those
students with a high school GPA
between 2.5 and 2.75 may be
admitted into computer, electrical
or mechanical engineering if their
GPA in all English, mathematics
and science courses is at least 2.75.
Applicants not meeting this

Student
Organizations
Memberships in student chapters
of professional organizations are
available to further enhance the
educational opportunities for
students. Organizations include:
American Society of Mechanical
Engineers (ASME)
Institute for Electrical and
Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Society of Automotive Engineers
(SAE)
Society of Manufacturing
Engineers (SME)
Society of Women Engineers
(SWE)
Engineering Honor Society

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�School of Engineering and Technology
requirement but meeting admis­
sion requirements for the Univer­
sity will be admitted into the
general engineering program.

Accreditation
The manufacturing engineering
technology bachelor's program is
accredited by the Technology
Accreditation Commission (TAC)
of the Accreditation Board for
Engineering and Technology
(ABET), and the electrical and
mechanical engineering bachelor's
programs are accredited by the
Engineering Accreditation Com­
mission (EAC) arm of ABET. EAC
and TAC of ABET are at 111 Market
Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD.
Phone: 410-347-7700

For those students not having met
the original GPA requirements for
entrance into computer, electrical
or mechanical engineering, they
may switch their majors after
successfully completing two
semesters of college-level engineer­
ing curriculum course work with a
GPA of at least a 2.0.
Transfer Students — Official
university or college transcript(s)
should be sent to the Registrar's
Office. The results of any ad­
vanced placement or aptitude tests
taken in high school or college
should be sent to the Admissions
Office.
The academic background of the
applicant must demonstrate an
ability to meet the requirements of
an engineering program at LSSU.
A minimum GPA of 2.20 on all
college level course work and
eligibility to return to the former
college are required for admittance
into an engineering program.
Students with grade point averages
of less than 2.20 will be admitted
into the general engineering
program. After completing 15
credits of LSSU engineering
curriculum course work with at
least a GPA of 2.0, the student will
be allowed to change his/her
major to computer, electrical or
mechanical engineering.

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�School of Engineering and Technology
Computer engineering and other
computer-related fields comprise
some of the fastest-growing job
markets today. Excellent job
opportunities are forecast beyond
2005. LSSU's computer engineering
program has been designed to put
you in that high-demand job
market with the potential for good
career growth. The program blends
practical computer science courses
in computer organization, data­
bases, operating systems and
networks with traditional handson electrical engineering courses in
digital circuits, digital system,
microcontrollers, computer pro­
gramming and digital signal
processing. This combination
provides a broad-based education
that ties software to hardware and
theory to application.
The computer engineering pro­
gram combines principles from
computer science and mathematics
and electrical engineering to
develop solutions to computerrelated problems. Professional
career opportunities cover a broad
spectrum of engineering in such
areas as hardware and software
design, analysis, testing and
development, robotics and re­
search. The program is especially
focussed to provide students with
an applications orientation to
computer engineering. The

curriculum offers strong fundamen­
tals in digital circuits, computer
programming, microcontroller
programming and interfacing,
databases and operating systems.
Students can then select upperlevel courses in robotics and
automation, digital systems or
mathematics to complete their
degree.
The curriculum contains a strong
laboratory emphasis that provides
you with practical design applica­
tions of theoretical concepts.
During the senior design courses,
computer engineering students
will work on cross-disciplinary
design teams with other engineer­
ing and technology students on
solicited projects from industry.
Computer applications, technical
problem solving, teamwork and
communication skills are rein­
forced throughout the course work.
Cooperative education and under­
graduate research opportunities
exist for those who wish to include
professional activities with their
engineering studies.

Computer
Engineering

Department of Electrical
&amp; Computer Engineering
Maurice Walworth, Chair
Office: 125B CASET
Telephone: 906-635-2727
Email: mwalworth@lssu.edu
School Secretary
Office: 202 CASET
Telephone: 906-635-2207
Fax: 906-635-6663

You will also have direct contact
with expert professors in both the
lecture and laboratory components
of your courses.

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�School of Engineering and Technology
Electrical
Engineering

Department of Electrical
&amp; Computer Engineering
Maurice Walworth, Chair
Office: 125B CASET
Telephone: 906-635-2727
Email: mwalworth@lssu.edu

School Secretary
Office: 202 CASET
Telephone: 906-635-2207
Fax: 906-635-6663

Electrical engineering combines
principles from science and math­
ematics to develop solutions to
computer- and electrical-related
problems. Professional career
opportunities cover a broad
spectrum of engineering in such
areas as hardware and software
design, analysis, testing and
development, robotics, research
and manufacturing.
The electrical engineering program
at Lake Superior State University is
designed to prepare graduates
with knowledge and skills for a
rewarding engineering career. The
program is especially focused to
provide you with an applications
orientation to electrical engineer­
ing. The curriculum offers strong
fundamentals in electronic network
analysis, digital circuits, electronic
devices, electrical-mechanical
systems, control systems, and
microcontroller programming and
interfacing.
You can select specific options in
Digital Systems Design, Robotics
and Automation or Electrical/
Mechanical Systems.
•

The Digital Systems Design
Option is structured to prepare
you for careers in digital
electronics and computer
systems.

•

The Robotics and Automation
Option is structured to prepare
you for careers in robotics,
automated manufacturing or
control systems engineering.

•

The Electrical/Mechanical
Option combines electrical and
mechanical course work to
prepare you for careers in
electrical/mechanical systems
and product design.

All three options provide students
with a strong foundation in funda­
mentals with an emphasis on the
application of engineering theory
to real-world problems.
The curriculum contains a strong
laboratory emphasis that provides
you with practical design applica­
tions of theoretical concepts.
During the senior design courses,
electrical engineering students will
work on cross-disciplinary design
teams with other engineering and
technology students on solicited
projects from industry. Computer
applications, technical problem
solving, teamwork and communi­
cation skills are reinforced
throughout the course work.
During your course of study, you
will work in modern, state-of-theart laboratories in electronics,
digital systems, robotics, auto­
mated manufacturing systems and
electrical-mechanical systems. You
will also have direct contact with
expert professors in both the
lecture and laboratory components
of your courses. Cooperative
education and undergraduate
research opportunities exist for
those who wish to include profes­
sional activities with their engi­
neering studies.

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�School of Engineering and Technology
The engineering management
degree program is designed to help
prepare technical students for
management opportunities. The
program prepares you for a variety
of management careers such as
business, accounting, management,
marketing, economics and manu­
facturing. This degree will not
only expand your technical educa­
tion, but also provide business

skills which could qualify you for
advancement in industry. Upon
receipt of this degree, you also
have the option of pursuing a
master's degree in business admin­
istration (MBA). Program entry
requires an approved technical
associate's degree of 62 semester
credits, minimum.

This curriculum is for students
who have not decided on an
engineering major.

The associate's degree program in
general engineering technology is a
program intended for students
who have decided to major in
engineering technology but have
not decided on a specific area. You
will receive extra advising and
schedule courses in different areas
to assist in determining your career
interests. As soon as you choose an
engineering technology major, you
will transfer to that program.

Engineering
Management

General Engineering

General Engineering
Technology

Department of General
Engineering/Engineering
Technology
David McDonald, Chair
Office: 306A CASET
Telephone: 906-635-2208
Email: dmcdonald@lssu.edu
School Secretary
Office: 202 CASET
Telephone: 906-635-2207
Fax: 906-635-6663

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�School of Engineering and Technology
Manufacturing
Engineering
Technology

Department of Manufacturing
Engineering Technology
Jim Devaprasad, Chair
Office: 125C CASET
Telephone: 906-625-2131
Email: jdevaprasad@lssu.edu

School Secretary
Office: 202 CASET
Telephone: 906-635-2207
Fax: 906-635-6663

Manufacturing Engineering
Technology (MfgET) is a multi­
disciplinary field integrating basic
knowledge and skills from fields
such as mechanical engineering
technology, electrical/electronics
engineering technology, computer
science, management and econom­
ics. Whether it be a single gear or a
complete automobile engine, the
complete set of events that results
in a finished product is planned
and implemented by a manufactur­
ing engineering technologist.
As with all engineering technology
programs, the focus of the MfgET
program is in the application of
engineering principles. Therefore,
unlike accredited engineering
programs that require four or more
calculus courses (or advanced
math courses), the MfgET program
(general option) requires only one
calculus course and one statistics
course as necessary background
for applied engineering.
LSSU's School of Engineering and
Technology houses traditional
training facilities such as a manu­
facturing processes lab, materials
lab, electronics lab and digital/
microprocessor lab. Further, LSSU
is home for one of the best educa­
tional facilities in robotics and
automation in North America.
This lab has 12 industrial robots,
several programmable logic
controllers, machine vision systems
and material handling systems.
The program contains a strong
laboratory emphasis with plenty of
opportunities to work on these and
other real manufacturing systems.
Entrance requirements for the
program for students completing
high school are the same as LSSU's
general entrance policy (please
refer to the section on Admissions
for further details). Students from
other colleges and universities can
transfer to LSSU and apply appro­
priate credits towards the
bachelor's degree in MfgET.
Students who are completing their
associate's degree in a related field

from a community college can
typically complete the MfgET B.S.
degree in two additional years at
LSSU.
A scientific "high technology"
basis in the field of manufacturing
engineering technology is evolv­
ing. The MfgET program is de­
signed to place LSSU graduates at
the leading edge of this evolution.

Other Program
Highlights:
The program is nationally
accredited by the Technology
Accreditation Commission
(TAC) of the Accreditation
Board for Engineering and
Technology (ABET), 111
Market Place, Suite 1050,
Baltimore, MD 21202 - Tele­
phone (410) 347-7700.
The teaching emphasis is on
preparing you to solve realworld manufacturing problems.
You have the option to special­
ize in Robotics and Automa­
tion using modern lab facilities
(LSSU being one of two
universities in the USA to offer
this option in MfgET). Past
graduates have had nearly 100
percent job placement in
industry with high starting
salaries.
Emphasis on computer appli­
cations in manufacturing
including: CAD, CAM, PLC,
Robotics, and CNC manufac­
turing processes.
Cooperative education (co-op
work) opportunities exist for
those interested in combining
professional work experience
with their engineering technol­
ogy studies.
Small classes and labs averag­
ing 15 students.
You will receive instruction
from faculty who view teach­
ing as a priority.

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�School of Engineering and Technology
This degree offers a balanced
education with career opportuni­
ties in a wide range of positions in
mechanical and manufacturing
engineering.

market and include a senior
capstone design project, where the
students work in multi-disciplinary
teams. The projects can have a
research or industrial base.

Individuals who choose a career in
mechanical engineering will
typically learn to apply the prin­
ciples of science and mathematics
to develop solutions to mechani­
cally related challenges or prob­
lems. Career opportunities include
a broad spectrum in areas such as
manufacturing, design, analysis,
development, research, computeraided drafting, maintenance and
testing. Often, these career choices
move the individual toward
engineering management as the
time since graduation increases.

The course work in all of the
options is designed to provide you
with a solid foundation in the
fundamentals and to provide an
emphasis in the applications of
engineering theory to real-world
problems. In the laboratories, you
work with manufacturing pro­
cesses and materials testing. In the
state-of-the-art automated manu­
facturing laboratories, emphasis is
placed on the application of
industrial robots, computer sys­
tems, programmable logic control­
lers and vision/sensor systems for
modern manufacturing. Commu­
nication, teamwork and interper­
sonal skills are reinforced through­
out the curriculum.

The mechanical engineering
program at Lake Superior State
University is designed to prepare
the graduates with knowledge and
skills for a rewarding lifelong
engineering career. Class and lab
sizes in the Mechanical Engineer­
ing Department are kept small to
allow effective interaction between
students and faculty. The faculty
place emphasis on, and are dedi­
cated to, undergraduate teaching
excellence. The curriculum offers
three options: design, robotics and
automation, or chemistry and
environmental. The design option
is structured to prepare individuals
for careers in product and process
design. The robotics and automa­
tion option is structured to prepare
individuals for careers in auto­
mated manufacturing. The envi­
ronmental option is structured to
provide individuals with strong
science and engineering skills for a
career in an environmental engi­
neering field. All three programs
emphasize technical topics which
are current in the engineering

Mechanical
Engineering Program

Department of Mechanical
Engineering
Dr. Kevin Schmaltz, Chair
Office: 128 CASET
Telephone: 906-625-2031
Email: kschmaltz@lssu.edu
School Secretary
Office: 202 CASET
Telephone: 906-635-2207
Fax: 906-635-6663

Cooperative education opportuni­
ties exist for those who wish to
interlace professional work oppor­
tunities with their engineering
studies. Cooperative education
may be used to fulfill part of the
senior year project experience.
To complete the bachelor of science
degree in mechanical engineering,
you must complete the course
requirements, demonstrate writing
proficiency and achieve an overall
average grade of C (2.0) or better in
all courses listed as departmental
requirements.

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�School of Engineering and Technology
Telecommunications
Engineering
TechnologyAssociate's Degree

Department of General
Engineering/Engineering
Technology
David McDonald, Chair
Office: 306AC ASET
Telephone: 906-635-2208
Email: dmcdonald@lssu.edu

School Secretary
Office: 202 CASET
Telephone: 906-635-2207
Fax: 906-635-6663

The telecommunications engineer­
ing technology degree program
combines course work in electron­
ics, communications systems and
computer networking to prepare
graduates for the exciting and fast­
growing telecommunications field.
Telecommunications technicians
are involved in the installation,
testing and operation of various
communications network systems
including computer data systems,
telephone systems, and television
and radio systems.
The telecommunications engineer­
ing technology program combines
fundamental courses in English,
mathematics and science with
specialized technical courses. The
technical instruction includes
courses in electronics, computer
programming and networking, and
modern communication systems.
All engineering technology courses
combine technical analysis in the
lecture classes with "hands-on"
applications in the laboratory
sessions. You will have direct
contact with expert professors in
both the lecture and laboratory.

Cooperative education employ­
ment and intern opportunities exist
for students who wish to gain
related professional work experi­
ence. Telecommunications gradu­
ates who are interested in addi­
tional education should consult
with their faculty advisors to select
appropriate elective courses.
Graduates who are interested in
the application of electronics and
communications systems in an
industrial environment can easily
transfer into the B.S. manufactur­
ing engineering technology pro­
gram at LSSU. Those graduates
who are interested in management
positions within the telecommuni­
cations industry can pursue
additional education in the B.S.
engineering management program.
To complete the associate's degree
in telecommunications engineering
technology, you must complete the
course requirements and demon­
strate writing proficiency.

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�School of Mathematics and Computer Science
Mission Statement
The School of Mathematics and
Computer Science offers baccalau­
reate degree programs in math­
ematics, computer science and
computer networking that are
designed to prepare graduates for
professional careers, and also to
provide them with the background
needed to pursue further study in
graduate school.
The School also offers computerrelated associate's degrees, de­
signed to prepare graduates for
employment in technologically
challenging positions in business
and industry.
Finally, the School provides
important foundational support in
mathematics and computer science
to the various academic programs
offered within other units of the
University.

Computer Science
Our society is undergoing a
modern revolution — a revolution
driven by computer technology.
Computer scientists work at the
leading edge of that revolution,
developing the software systems
that allow us to effectively utilize
that technology. The work is
challenging, but immensely
rewarding.
The School of Mathematics and
Computer Science offers several
computer-related degree programs.
The bachelor of science in com­
puter and mathematical sciences
combines a strong foundation in
computer science with a significant
foundation in mathematics. The
resulting program provides
considerable versatility and
potential, both for advanced study
in graduate school, and also for
many numerically intensive
computer-related careers. The
bachelor of science program in
computer science combines that

same strong computer science
foundation with a complement of
mathematics and business courses.
Students who pursue this option
will be prepared for opportunities
as programmers, database admin­
istrators and systems analysts. The
computer science — secondary
education program provides
students with the background
needed to teach, as well as to
manage the computer environ­
ments in their schools.
Finally, the new computer net­
working degree gives students the
knowledge and tools to be success­
ful in a very exciting field.
The two-year program in computer
science provides students with the
skills needed to pursue entry-level
opportunities in programming and
data base management, while the
two-year Internet/network special­
ist program provides an excellent
starting point for those wanting to
pursue career options in this
rapidly growing area.
Additionally, a minor program in
computer science provides excel­
lent support for virtually any other
major program at the University.
An approved teaching minor in
computer science is also available
for students in education programs.

Faculty
Chair
Mr. Mark Terwilliger
Associate Professor
Associate Professors
Mr. Thomas Boger
Dr. Anthony Fabbri
Dr. Mieczyslaw Gutowski
Assistant Professors
Ms. Sherilyn Duesing
Ms. Janina Gutowska
Dr. Scott Lewis
Mr. Evan Schemm
Dr. Brian Snyder
Mr. Randall Suggitt

Mathematics
Mathematics is the foundation of
the science and technology largely
responsible for our present stan­
dard of living. Mathematics is one
of the most productive tools yet
discovered for unraveling the
mysteries of our universe. Courses
offered in this discipline provide
the foundation for future work in
mathematics. Our teaching objec­
tives are twofold: to give you an
understanding of mathematics,
and to impart an understanding of
the many ways in which this tool
may be used.

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�School of Engineering and Technology
Telecommunications
Engineering
TechnologyAssociate's Degree

Department of General
Engineering/Engineering
Technology
David McDonald, Chair
Office: 306A CASET
Telephone: 906-635-2208
Email: dmcdonald@lssu.edu

School Secretary
Office: 202 CASET
Telephone: 906-635-2207
Fax: 906-635-6663

The telecommunications engineer­
ing technology degree program
combines course work in electron­
ics, communications systems and
computer networking to prepare
graduates for the exciting and fast­
growing telecommunications field.
Telecommunications technicians
are involved in the installation,
testing and operation of various
communications network systems
including computer data systems,
telephone systems, and television
and radio systems.
The telecommunications engineer­
ing technology program combines
fundamental courses in English,
mathematics and science with
specialized technical courses. The
technical instruction includes
courses in electronics, computer
programming and networking, and
modem communication systems.
All engineering technology courses
combine technical analysis in the
lecture classes with "hands-on"
applications in the laboratory
sessions. You will have direct
contact with expert professors in
both the lecture and laboratory.

Cooperative education employ­
ment and intern opportunities exist
for students who wish to gain
related professional work experi­
ence. Telecommunications gradu­
ates who are interested in addi­
tional education should consult
with their faculty advisors to select
appropriate elective courses.
Graduates who are interested in
the application of electronics and
communications systems in an
industrial environment can easily
transfer into the B.S. manufactur­
ing engineering technology pro­
gram at LSSU. Those graduates
who are interested in management
positions within the telecommuni­
cations industry can pursue
additional education in the B.S.
engineering management program.
To complete the associate's degree
in telecommunications engineering
technology, you must complete the
course requirements and demon­
strate writing proficiency.

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�School of Mathematics and Computer Science
Mission Statement
The School of Mathematics and
Computer Science offers baccalau­
reate degree programs in math­
ematics, computer science and
computer networking that are
designed to prepare graduates for
professional careers, and also to
provide them with the background
needed to pursue further study in
graduate school.
The School also offers computerrelated associate's degrees, de­
signed to prepare graduates for
employment in technologically
challenging positions in business
and industry.
Finally, the School provides
important foundational support in
mathematics and computer science
to the various academic programs
offered within other units of the
University.

Computer Science
Our society is undergoing a
modern revolution — a revolution
driven by computer technology.
Computer scientists work at the
leading edge of that revolution,
developing the software systems
that allow us to effectively utilize
that technology. The work is
challenging, but immensely
rewarding.
The School of Mathematics and
Computer Science offers several
computer-related degree programs.
The bachelor of science in com­
puter and mathematical sciences
combines a strong foundation in
computer science with a significant
foundation in mathematics. The
resulting program provides
considerable versatility and
potential, both for advanced study
in graduate school, and also for
many numerically intensive
computer-related careers. The
bachelor of science program in
computer science combines that

same strong computer science
foundation with a complement of
mathematics and business courses.
Students who pursue this option
will be prepared for opportunities
as programmers, database admin­
istrators and systems analysts. The
computer science — secondary
education program provides
students with the background
needed to teach, as well as to
manage the computer environ­
ments in their schools.

Faculty
Chair
Mr. Mark Terwilliger
Associate Professor
Associate Professors
Mr. Thomas Boger
Dr. Anthony Fabbri
Dr. Mieczyslaw Gutowski

Finally, the new computer net­
working degree gives students the
knowledge and tools to be success­
ful in a very exciting field.
The two-year program in computer
science provides students with the
skills needed to pursue entry-level
opportunities in programming and
data base management, while the
two-year Internet /network special­
ist program provides an excellent
starting point for those wanting to
pursue career options in this
rapidly growing area.
Additionally, a minor program in
computer science provides excel­
lent support for virtually any other
major program at the University.
An approved teaching minor in
computer science is also available
for students in education programs.

Mathematics
Mathematics is the foundation of
the science and technology largely
responsible for our present stan­
dard of living. Mathematics is one
of the most productive tools yet
discovered for unraveling the
mysteries of our universe. Courses
offered in this discipline provide
the foundation for future work in
mathematics. Our teaching objec­
tives are twofold: to give you an
understanding of mathematics,
and to impart an understanding of
the many ways in which this tool
may be used.

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Assistant Professors
Ms. Sherilyn Duesing
Ms. Janina Gutowska
Dr. Scott Lewis
Mr. Evan Schemm
Dr. Brian Snyder
Mr. Randall Suggitt

�School of Mathematics and Computer Science
Mathematicians are employed as
teachers in secondary schools,
colleges and universities. Many
work for government agencies
such as the Department of Defense,
National Aeronautics and Space
Administration and the Depart­
ment of Commerce. Companies
providing computer and data
processing services, educational
and testing services, and manage­
ment and actuarial services also
employ mathematicians.
The Actuarial and Business Appli­
cations Option of the mathematics
degree provides a unique combina­
tion of a strong mathematical
background with economics and
finance course work. Students
graduating with this option can
find career opportunities as
actuaries, operations researchers,
financial planners and statisticians.
Graduate study improves opportu­
nities for mathematicians and
students are encouraged and
supported in their graduate school
plans and placement. Graduate
study in numerous fields related to
mathematics is possible.
The School also offers a minor in
mathematics to provide excellent
support and value to most majors
offered at the University. Separate
mathematics teaching minors are
also available for students pursu­
ing teacher education at either the
elementary or secondary level.

Program Highlights
•

•

Students majoring in math­
ematics and computer science
can participate in many
student group activities,
including competitions,
company tours, and confer­
ences at which you may speak
or help organize.
All of the computer-related
bachelor's degrees include
both sophomore and senior

projects. These "real-world"
projects involve working with
departments on campus and
organizations in the commu­
nity to serve their computing
needs. You gain valuable
experience in designing
systems, as well as working
with customers. Also, you can
select projects in a certain area
(applications programming,
web page development,
database administration, etc.)
to tailor the degree to your
specific interests. The associate's
degrees in computer science
and Internet/network special­
ist include a final project as well.
•

The bachelor's degree in
mathematics requires a
capstone senior project. You
will work with a faculty
advisor to research an area of
mathematics where you have a
specific interest. The year
concludes with a final presen­
tation of results.

Entrance Requirements
To qualify for admission to the
programs offered by the school,
applicants must satisfy University
admission requirements as de­
scribed in the Admissions section
of this Catalog.

School Offerings
B.S., Computer and Mathematical
Sciences
B.S., Computer Networking
B.S., Computer Science
B.S., Computer Scienci
Secondary Teaching Option
B.S., Mathematics
B.S., Mathematics—Actuarial and
Business Applications
B.S., Mathematics, Elementary
Teaching Option
B.S., Mathematics, Secondary
Teaching Option
A.D., Computer Science
A.D., Internet/Network Specialist
Minor in Computer Science
Minor in Computer Science,
Teaching Option
Minor in Mathematics
Minor in Mathematics, Elementary
Teaching Option
Minor in Mathematics, Secondary
Teaching Option

Secondary school academic sub­
jects should include: Three units of
computer science and English, two
units of algebra and one unit of
geometry. It is strongly recom­
mended that applicants have a
fourth unit of college-preparatory
mathematics, which includes onehalf unit of trigonometry. A unit of
computers, as well as chemistry or
physics, is also recommended.
For incoming students with
college-level achievement, the
opportunity will be offered, by
means of examination, to obtain
course credit or placement into an
advanced course.

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�College of Natural
and Health Sciences
Bachelor’s Degrees

Associate’s Degrees

Athletic Training
Biology

Chemistry
Health/Fitness Specialist
Liberal Arts
Natural Resources Technology

Concentrations in Botany, Ecology, Elementary
Teaching, General Biology, Pre-professionaL,
Secondary Teaching, Zoology
Chemistry
Pre-Professional
Secondary Teaching Option

Paramedic Technology
Associate of Applied Science

Clinical Laboratory Science

Chemical Technology

Environmental Chemistry

Health Care Provider

Environmental Health
Environmental Science

Certificates

Secondary Teaching Option

Exercise Science
Fisheries and Wildlife Management
Concentrations in Fisheries Management,
Wildlife Management

Geology
Options in:
Environmental Geology
Secondary Teaching
Individualized Studies

Paramedic Training
Practical Nursing

Minors
Biology
Chemistry
Environmental Science

Nursing
Pre-Licensure Program
Post-Licensure Completion Program

Geology
Geology Earth Science Teaching
Group Science — Elementary

Pre-Pharmacy (transfer program)

Health Care Administration

Recreation Management

Paramedic Technology

Concentration in Parks and Recreation
Management

Recreation Studies

Therapeutic Recreation

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�College of Natural and Health Sciences
Mission:

Faculty
Dr. Michael Donovan, Dean
Professor of Biology
Crawford 236
Phone: 906-635-2267
Fax: 906-635-2266
email: mdonovan@lssu.edu
Dr. Lynn Conklin,
Associate Dean for Nursing
Crawford 236
Phone: 906-635-2446
Fax: 906-635-2266
email: lconklin@lssu.edu
Professors
Dr. Lewis Brown
Dr. Sally Childs
Dr. Donald McCrimmon
Dr. C. Randall Mullin
Dr. Steven Person
Associate Professors
Dr. Thomas Allan
Dr. Richard Back
Dr. Michael Doyle
Dr. Barbara Evans
Dr. R. Lee Gardiner
Dr. Paul Kelso
Dr. Dennis Merkel
Dr. David M. Myton
(sabbatical 2002-2003)
Dr. John Roese
(sabbatical 2002-2003)
Ms. MaryAnne Shannon
Dr. Deborah Stai
Dr. Gregory Zimmerman

The College of Natural and Health
Sciences encompasses the biologi­
cal and physical sciences, nursing,
allied health sciences and recre­
ation management. We seek to
provide a challenging educational
experience leading to competency
in the major, as well as preparation
for employment, admission to
clinical practice, or enrollment in a
graduate or professional school.
Our curricula engage students in a
continuum of active involvement,
both theoretical and applied,
culminating in student-scholars
and faculty-mentors working
together to address significant
unresolved problems, scholarly
issues and professional challenges.

Assistant Professors
Ms. Donna Anleitner
Mr. Ron Hutchins
Ms. Lynn Kabke
Dr. Barbara Keller
Dr. Nancy Speer Kirkpatrick
Dr. John Lenters
Dr. Alexander Litvinov
Ms. Vicki McLeod
Ms. Debra McPherson
Ms. Debra Roslund-Young
Dr. Ronald Schott
Mr. Joseph Susi II
Dr. David Szlag
Dr. R. Marshall Werner
Ms. Edith West
Dr. Judy Westrick
Dr. Stephen Yanni
Instructors
Mr. Darold Borowiak
Mr. Christopher Kirk

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�School of Natural Sciences
Mission:

Professional Staff
Ms. Mary St. Antoine
Laboratory Technician
Crawford 315
Phone: 906-635-2075
Fax: 906-635-2266
email: mstantoine@lssu.edu
Mr. Roger Greil, Manager
Aquatic Research Laboratory
Edison Sault Hydroelectric Plant
Phone: 906-635-1949
email: rgreil@lssu.edu
Ms. Susan Henderlite, Secretary
Crawford 236
Phone: 906-635-2267
Fax: 906-635-2266
email: shenderlite@lssu.edu

The School of Natural Sciences is
comprised of the Departments of
Biology, Chemistry and Geology/
Physics. The school's mission is to
work closely with students in
identifying and achieving their
academic, personal and profes­
sional objectives. We focus on
active involvement creating
powerful learning environments,
making special use of our proxim­
ity to natural features including
the biological and physical re­
sources of the region, the
confluence of the three largest
Great Lakes and the Canadian
Shield. We engage students in the
enterprise of science through
inquiry-based learning, critical
thinking, and progressive integra­
tion into its community of scholars.

Faculty
Professors
Dr. Lewis Brown
Dr. Michael Donovan
Dr. Donald A. McCrimmon
Dr. C. Randall Mullin
Dr. Steven Person
Associate Professors
Dr. Thomas Allan
Dr. Richard Back
Dr. Michael Doyle
Dr. Barbara Evans
Dr. Paul Kelso
Dr. Dennis Merkel
Dr. David M. My ton
(sabbatical 2002-2003)
Dr. John Roese
(sabbatical 2002-2003)
Dr. Deborah Stai
Dr. Gregory Zimmerman
Assistant Professors
Dr. Barbara Keller
Dr. Nancy Speer Kirkpatrick
Dr. John Lenters
Dr. Alexandre Litvinov
Dr. Ronald Schott
Dr. David Szlag
Dr. R. Marshall Werner
Dr. Judy Westrick

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�School of Natural Sciences
Department of Biology:

Biology
Faculty
Dr. Greg Zimmerman, Chair
Associate Professor
Crawford 213
Phone: 906-635-2470
Fax: 906-635-2266
email: biology@lssu.edu
Professors
Dr. Michael Donovan
Dr. Donald A. McCrimmon
Dr. Steven Person
Associate Professors
Dr. Thomas Allan
Dr. Richard Back
Dr. Michael Doyle
Dr. Barbara Evans
Dr. Dennis Merkel
Dr. John Roese
(sabbatical 2002-2003)
Dr. Deborah Stai
Assistant Professors
Dr. Nancy Speer Kirkpatrick
Dr. Alexandre Litvinov

The following programs in the
biological sciences prepare you for
careers in research or applied
aspects of life sciences. Lake
Superior State University is ideally
located for field studies of terres­
trial and aquatic resources. By
selecting your courses carefully,
you can qualify for state and
federal positions in fisheries
biology, wildlife biology and other
related fields. Laboratory courses,
many of which are field-oriented,
give you the knowledge, experi­
ence and techniques necessary for
technical positions with industry
and government agencies. The
department also provides many
opportunities for you to gain
hands-on experience via indepen­
dent and collaborative research.
Students interested in research
positions in aquatic ecology,
botany, microbiology, physiology,
fish and wildlife ecology and
numerous other life sciences,
receive a strong undergraduate
background at Lake State that will
enable them to either pursue a
career directly or go into graduate
education. Admission require­
ments for professional and gradu­
ate universities vary throughout
the United States and Canada.
Students planning post-baccalaure­
ate education should work with
their advisors to ensure these
requirements are met.

Recommended Minimum
Guidelines
To be successful in these science
programs, applicants should be
above average graduates of recog­
nized secondary schools. The
secondary school preparation
should include a four year curricu­
lum of the following subjects: one
unit of beginning algebra; one unit
of advanced algebra; one unit of
chemistry; and three units of
English. In addition, one unit of

biology and one unit of trigonom­
etry are highly recommended.

Degree Programs
Bachelor of Arts: Biology
Students wishing to combine a
strong biology curriculum with a
minor in another discipline should
consider this career track. For
example, those who have an
interest in social applications of the
life sciences could take a minor
course of study in a variety of
fields. Students interested in the
Bachelor of Arts: Biology- Elemen­
tary Education option should
contact the Teacher Education
Department for current courses
and entrance requirements.

Bachelor of Science: Biology
Botany Concentration — Students
interested in studying plants in
their natural setting and in the
laboratory should consider this
career track.
Ecology Concentration — Students
interested in the abundance,
distribution and interaction of
organisms with their natural
environment, and the effects of
human populations on these
ecosystems, should consider this
career track.
General Biology — Students
interested in a broad study of
living systems, allowing for
flexibility in curricular and career
pursuits, should consider this
career track.
Pre-professional — Students
wishing to pursue careers as
physicians, dentists, optometrists
or veterinarians should follow this
career track. It is highly recom­
mended that you work closely with
an advisor to ensure appropriate
entrance requirements are met.

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Zoology — Students interested in
pursuing an organismal approach
to study the habitat, behavior and
life history of animals should
follow this career track.

Bachelor of Science: BiologySecondary Education
This program provides you with
the basic concepts of biology as
well as developing an understand­
ing of the teacher/learning process
and the role of science in educa­
tion. The program leads to a DX
science endorsement which certi­
fies the graduate to teach a wide
range of science courses in Michi­
gan high schools. Those interested
in this course of study should
contact the Teacher Education
Department concerning entrance
requirements.

Bachelor of Science: Clinical
Laboratory Science
Clinical laboratory science is a
profession concerned with provid­
ing information to medical profes­
sionals based on analytical tests.
These tests are designed to detect,
provide evidence of, or prevent
disease or impairment, and to
promote and monitor good health.
Graduates of this program are
eligible to take national examina­
tions for certification as registered
clinical laboratory scientists and
medical technologists.

Bachelor of Science: Fisheries and
Wildlife Management
Fisheries Management Concentra­
tion — For students interested
primarily in aquatic organisms and
ecosystems, including fish and
shellfish, threatened and endan­
gered species, and hatchery-reared
fishes.

Wildlife Management Concentra­
tion — For students interested
primarily in terrestrial animals and
ecosystems, including game birds
and mammals, non-game animals,
and threatened and endangered
species.
Fisheries and Wildlife Manage­
ment — For students interested in
both aquatic and terrestrial organ­
isms and ecosystems, including
game and non-game fish and
wildlife species.
Most graduates are employed by
state or federal natural resource
agencies, environmental consulting
firms, private land management
companies or public utilities.
Because the more challenging and
rewarding jobs require a master's
degree, these programs emphasize
preparation for graduate study.
Students desiring membership
with American Fisheries Society
and/or The Wildlife Society should
consult with an advisor for details.
Because all students in this curricu­
lum must complete a senior thesis
research project, this rigorous
curriculum provides an extremely
competitive background for
admittance to graduate school. All
students majoring in fisheries and
wildlife management are strongly
encouraged to work at least one
summer or semester for a state or
federal management agency to
gain experience and further their
professional development.

Associate Degree: Natural
Resources Technology
This two-year program provides a
strong background of applied,
field-oriented knowledge and
acquisition of the technical skills
needed for natural resource
evaluation and management.
Graduates can continue their
studies with a bachelor of science
in parks and recreation manage-

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Biology

merit; criminal justice; or fisheries
and wildlife management.

Honors Research
Sequence
This research sequence is open to
science majors with a minimum
overall GPA of 3.5 through the first
semester of the junior year. Majors
electing this sequence will select an
instructor as their supervisor. An
undergraduate research project
will be outlined in consultation
with the supervising instructor and
submitted to the department for
approval. The outline must be
approved before the first semester
of the senior year. At the end of
the seventh week of the spring
semester during the senior year,
you will forward an abstract of
your work to the department chair
and during the tenth week of the
same semester, submit the final
copy of your research papers in
publishable form for departmental
approval. All grades for this
sequence will be deferred until the
final semester. Eight credit hours
of honors credit will be substituted
for eight hours of electives upon
successful completion of the
research sequence. The special
problem sequence will not be open
to students electing the honors
program research sequence. The
completed research may be used
for your senior thesis.

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A degree in chemistry, environ­
mental health, environmental
science or environmental chemistry
is ideal for the student who has a
concern for and interest in the
environment and an aptitude in the
natural sciences. These challeng­
ing and rewarding degree pro­
grams offered through the Depart­
ment of Chemistry emphasize a
solid foundation of course work in
biology, chemistry, geology and
physics as well as their application
to environmental issues. Our
degrees integrate the study of the
natural and physical sciences in
order to prepare you for interesting
and diverse employment opportu­
nities as environmental profession­
als, chemists, and for successful
entry into graduate school. Pro­
spective teachers also find the
cross-disciplinary approach of the
environmental/teaching degrees
provides a solid foundation for
their classroom teaching experi­
ence, and increases their employ­
ment options.
The Chemistry Department at Lake
Superior State University has
unique opportunities that enrich
and broaden the scope of our
environmental degree programs.
Natural settings surround the
university, which is strategically
located at the outlet of Lake
Superior and within an hour of
Lakes Huron and Michigan. This
proximity to the diverse natural
environment provides the basis for
our integration of environmental
issues and topics throughout our
courses and enriches a broad
variety of field and research
experiences available to you. We
emphasize active learning environ­
ments for the student, and stress
the hands-on experiences and
training required to develop the
skills and knowledge needed after
graduation. Graduates of the
program will apply chemical
methods to the study, amelioration,

and solution of environmental
problems. Depending on their
areas of specialization and certifi­
cation, graduates may find em­
ployment with federal and state or
provincial agencies, industries,
businesses, public and private
schools, or as environmental
specialists and as environmental
consultants.
The environment is the central
theme of the student/faculty
research conducted within the
department. Every student partici­
pates in an active and meaningful
research experience working
closely with the faculty to explore
and resolve significant issues and
problems. Student/faculty
research projects, which include a
wide diversity of subjects, often
serve to focus the student's career
interests and serve as a gateway to
their subsequent career goals. The
faculty work with you on research
projects in areas which include:
ground water and surface water
quality; the routes and effects of
water, soil and air pollution; the
physical and biological pathways
for the uptake of contaminants by
plants, animals and the soil; and
many other topics.

Chemistry

Faculty
Dr. David Myton, Chair
Associate Professor
Crawford 311
Phone: 906-635-2431
Fax: 906-635-2266
email: chemistry@lssu.edu
Assistant Professors
Dr. Barbara Keller
Dr. David Szlag
Dr. R. Marshall Werner
Dr. Judy Westrick

Students planning to enroll in the
chemistry, environmental health or
environmental chemistry/science
degrees or the teaching degree
tracks must satisfy the University
admission requirements. We
recommend that the following
courses be completed at an accred­
ited secondary school: two years
of algebra and geometry; three
years of English; and one year each
of biology, chemistry and physics.
Additional courses in trigonom­
etry, calculus and the physical
sciences are highly recommended.
Students should attain above
average standing in their high
school graduating class.

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Geology and Physics

Faculty
Dr. Lewis Brown, Chair
Professor
Crawford 211
Phone: 906-635-2155
Fax: 906-635-2266
email: geology@lssu.edu
Professor
Dr. C. Randall Mullin
Associate Professor
Dr. Paul Kelso
Assistant Professors
Dr. John Lenters
Dr. Ronald Schott

Study of the discipline of geology
at Lake Superior State University
prepares students for careers
involving energy fuels and mineral
exploration and production,
environmental cleanup and protec­
tion, and even extraterrestrial
exploration. Many students in
geology seek admission to ad­
vanced study following completion
of the bachelor's degree.

To qualify for admission to the
program in geology, you must
satisfy University admission
requirements. Recommended high
school subjects include three years
of English, two years of algebra,
and one year of geometry, chemis­
try and physics. One semester of
trigonometry is highly recom­
mended.

The geological environment of
Lake Superior State University
provides unexcelled opportunities
for field study of classic outcrops
illustrating lava flows, intrusions,
structures and metamorphism
from the Canadian Shield and
relatively undisturbed fossil-rich
sedimentary formations from the
Michigan Basin. Proximity to
deposits of gold, iron, copper,
dolomite and other minerals as
well as oil and natural gas fields in
Michigan provides advantages to
study at Lake Superior State
University. In addition to geologyrelated courses, the department
offers courses in calculus-based
and general college physics,
geophysics and astronomy.
We use a variety of innovative,
hands-on teaching /learning
techniques that emphasize student
development of action-oriented
critical thinking and problem­
solving skills. You will experience
project-centered teamwork through
participation in designing studies;
gathering, processing and inter­
preting data; and drawing conclu­
sions to address real-world prob­
lems. You will refine necessary
communication skills by present­
ing findings of your studies in
professionally accepted written
and oral forms. We take particular
pride in providing the opportunity
for undergraduate students to
participate in our active research
programs, particularly those in
paleontology and geophysics.

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Mission:

Professional Staff
Dr. Lynn Conklin
Associate Dean, Nursing
Crawford 236E
Phone: 906-635-2446
Fax: 906-635-2266
email: lconklin@lssu.edu
Mr. Ron Hutchins, Director
LSSU Health CARE Center
Phone: 906-635-2418
FAX: 906-635-6229
email: rhutchins@lssu.edu
Ms. Vicky Jean
Nursing Laboratory Supervisor
Crawford 359
Phone: 906-635-6688
Fax: 906-635-2261
Ms. Jodi Susi
Worksite Wellness Coordinator
LSSU Health CARE Center
Phone: (906)635-2033
FAX: (906) 635-6229
email: jasusi@lssu.edu

To provide students with the
educational opportunities to
develop into competent profession­
als. We stress active learning,
through experiences requiring
students to engage in critical
thinking, apply theoretical con­
cepts, demonstrate skill competen­
cies, and model professional
values. We challenge students to
seek experiences that nurture and
validate their professional identi­
ties and community responsibili­
ties.
In our school, students develop the
ability to solve problems and
communicate effectively in a global
environment, and receive the
educational preparation necessary
to write the national certification or
licensure examinations in their
respective fields. Our educational
programs are based upon stan­
dards set forth by accrediting/
approval agencies.

Faculty
Professor
Dr. Sally Childs
Associate Professors
Dr. Randall Lee Gardiner
Ms. Mary Anne Shannon
Assistant Professors
Ms. Donna Anleitner
Mr. Ron Hutchins
Ms. Lynn Kabke
Ms. Vicki MacLeod
Ms. Debra McPherson
Ms. Debra Roslund-Young
Mr. Joseph Susi II
Ms. Hdie West
Dr. Stephen Yanni
Instructors
Mr. Darold Borowiak
Mr. Christopher Kirk

Ms. Marie Linhart, Secretary
Norris 108-H
Phone: 906-635-2367
Fax: 906-635-2111
email: mlinhart@lssu.edu
Ms. Nancy LeGreve, Secretary
Crawford 236F
Phone: 906-635-2288
Fax: 906-635-2266
email: nlegreve@lssu.edu

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Nursing

Faculty
Associate Dean
Dr. Lynn Conklin
email: nursing@lssu.edu
Associate Professors
MaryAnne Shannon
Assistant Professors
Donna M. Anleitner
Ron Hutchins
Lynn Kabke
Vicki MacLeod
Debra Roslund-Young
Edith West
Instructor
Darold Borowiak

The Department of Nursing offers
a bachelor's degree in nursing
which is based on the belief that
nursing is goal-oriented, directed
toward assisting human beings in
health promotion, maintenance,
restoration and rehabilitation. The
program is based upon human
needs theory throughout the life
cycle and is built on a liberal arts
foundation in the belief that all
aspects of society must be consid­
ered influential factors in the
health of human beings.

Bachelor of Science in
Nursing:

Accreditation:

Course distribution requirements
facilitate development of liberal
backgrounds in physical science,
social science and humanities. The
curriculum lays a scientific basis
for expanding roles in nursing
practice. The nursing curriculum
provides an interdisciplinary major
and does not require a minor to
meet graduation requirements.
Students interested in a minor
should refer to the appropriate
Catalog section. A total of 128
credits is required to complete a
bachelor of science degree in
nursing.

The bachelor of science in nursing
program is approved by the
Michigan Board of Nursing and is
accredited by the National League
for Nursing Accreditation Commis­
sion, 61 Broadway - 33rd Floor,
New York, NY 10006.

Courses:

Advisory Committee:
The Department of Nursing has an
advisory committee with local area
members representing health care
providers, health care administra­
tors, health education programs
and high school counselors. These
members represent a community
perspective to assist in providing
feedback into educating
bachelor's-prepared nursing
graduates, identification of poten­
tial student learning activities,
health care trends affecting the
delivery of nursing services, and
assist in ongoing evaluation of the
program.

Courses offered by the department
are in nursing and health sciences.
Nursing courses provide the core
content of the nursing major and
are limited to students accepted
into the nursing program. Health
science courses provide a wide
range of knowledge and skills
useful for preparation in related
health careers and in the delivery
of health services in the commu­
nity.

The Department of Nursing offers
two curricular tracks to the bach­
elor of science degree in nursing:
the four-year program and the twoyear completion program for the
registered nurse.
The programs provide students
with the opportunity to acquire
knowledge, values and skills
necessary for the practice of
professional nursing.

Clinical Experiences:
The nursing program is unique in
its international affiliation. Clinical
nursing experience is obtained at
hospitals and community agencies
in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario as well
as at health care and community
agencies in Sault Ste. Marie,
Michigan and the surrounding
area. The LSSU Health CARE
Center provides opportunities for
practice in nurse-managed commu­
nity nursing centers.

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Pre-Nursing Entrance
Requirements:
To qualify as a pre-nursing major,
applicants must satisfy University
admission requirements described
in the admission section of the
Catalog. (This information is also
included in the Viewbook).

Nursing, B.S.
Four-Year Program
Pre-Licensure Track

For students with college-level
achievement, the opportunity will
be offered, by means of examina­
tion, to obtain course credit or
placement into an advanced
course.
High school academic subjects
include a minimum of one unit of
biology, one of chemistry, three of
English and two of algebra. Addi­
tional science and mathematics
courses are highly recommended.
Students complete one year in pre­
nursing before making application
to the Department of Nursing for
admission to the nursing major.
Admission is based upon 1) filing a
Declaration of Intent to enter the
nursing program by February 1 of
the spring prior to fall admission,
2) successful completion of selected
pre-nursing courses, and 3) aca­
demic achievement.

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Nursing, B.S.
Four-Year Program
Pre-Licensure Track

It is recommended that students be
able to demonstrate computer
literacy — basic word processing,
library and Internet searches.
Mathematics competency is
required prior to the sophomore
year. Entrance into nursing
requires a cumulative grade point
average of 2.5 or above in nursing,
nursing support and English
courses. A maximum of 50 stu­
dents with the highest grade point
average will be accepted.
Required academic courses are
separated into three groups:
1.

Nursing support courses (basic
prenursing competency skills,
anatomy and physiology,
microbiology, life chemistry,
mathematics, psychology,
sociology, nutrition, pharma­
cology, pathophysiology,
computer applications in the
health sciences, health issues of
aging populations,
multicultural approach to
health care and statistics).

2.

General education require­
ments (English, humanities
and speech).

3.

Nursing courses

Progression
Requirements in
Nursing:
A grade of C or above is required
in all nursing, nursing support
courses and English courses. A
grade of D in other general educa­
tion or elective courses is accepted.

more than four years for students
who do not meet all entrance
requirements.
Progression and readmission
policies are detailed in the Nursing
Student Handbook.
Students are responsible for
transportation to and from clinical
agencies, as well as additional costs
incurred by enrollment in the
nursing program. Costs, academic
and general information are listed
in the Nursing Student Handbook.

Licensure:
Graduates of this program are
eligible to write the NCLEX-RN
examination administered by the
Michigan Board of Nursing for
licensure as a registered nurse
(R.N.). Canadian students must
pass the NCLEX-RN examination
prior to applying for licensure in
Ontario. The Michigan Board of
Nursing may deny a graduate the
opportunity to take the licensure
examination on the basis of convic­
tion for a crime or substance abuse.
The Immigration Service may deny
a visa for entry to Ontario on the
basis of a conviction for a crime or
for substance abuse. Applicants
with a history of a conviction or
substance abuse should consult
with the Department of Nursing
associate dean and direct questions
to the Michigan Board of Nursing
and the Immigration Service prior
to entry in the program.

Transfer credit will be granted on
an individual basis. Only those
courses with a grade of C or better
are transferable. Credits for
baccalaureate nursing courses and
pharmacology are transferable for
five years.
Time requirement for program
completion is four academic years;
however, completion may require
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Entrance Requirements:
To qualify for admission to the RN
completion program, applicants
must satisfy University admission
requirements as described in the
admission section of the Catalog.
(This information is also included
in the Viewbook).
For students with college-level
achievement, the opportunity will
be offered, by means of examina­
tion, to obtain course credit or
placement into an advanced
course.
Applicants must be graduates of
state- or provincial-approved
associate's degree or diploma
nursing programs with a cumula­
tive grade point average of 2.5 in
all nursing, nursing support and
English courses. Nursing support
courses include: chemistry, math­
ematics, anatomy and physiology,
microbiology, statistics, nutrition,
pharmacology, pathophysiology,
computer applications in health
sciences, multicultural approaches
to health care, health of aging
populations, psychology and
sociology courses. Credit may be
granted for nutrition and pharma­
cology upon writing the required
NLN tests prior to admission and
achieving scores at the 50th percen­
tile or above. NLN tests may be
repeated once; students must enroll
in the course if not successful on
second writing. Psychomotor
skills validation is also required.
Students may be admitted to the
University at any point, but may
not be admitted to nursing core
until they have fulfilled the above
requirements.

college(s). Submit to Department
of Nursing: copy of current
Michigan or Ontario professional
nursing license. All credentials
must be on file preceding semester
of entry.

Nursing, B.S.
Completion Program
for RN Students
Post-Licensure Track

Transfer Credits:
Transfer credits may be granted on
an individual basis for equivalent
general education and support
courses. Only those courses with a
grade of C or better may be trans­
ferred. A maximum of 32 semester
hours credit in basic nursing
courses may be transferred. Credit
for baccalaureate nursing and
pharmacology courses is accept­
able for five years.
Time required for completion will
depend upon the number of
transfer credits and credits re­
ceived by examination. Most
registered nurses can complete the
program in two years.
Progression and readmission
policies are detailed in the Nursing
Student Handbook.
Students are responsible for
transportation to clinical agencies
and additional costs incurred by
enrollment in the nursing program.
Costs, academic and general
information are listed in the
Nursing Student Handbook.
The RN completion program is
offered on a part-time basis at the
LSSU Regional Centers in Petoskey,
Escanaba and Alpena. Contact the
Continuing Education Office at ext.
2802 for further information and
specific course offerings.

Required Admission
Credentials:
Submit to Admissions Office:
standard LSSU Application for
Admission; transcripts from
previous nursing school(s) and

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Recreation Studies:
These curricula prepare students
for careers in the recreational and
leisure fields in positions requiring
thorough professional preparation
and sound management skills.
Bachelor degrees are offered in
recreation management and
therapeutic recreation.
Recreation Management:
A recreation management degree
focuses upon opportunities for
employment in commercial, resort,
industrial, military, governmental
and volunteer-based recreation
settings. A business minor is
included within this degree.
Parks and Recreation — The parks
and recreation concentration
within the recreation management
degree emphasizes knowledge and
skills related to managing natural
resources as providing opportuni­
ties for outdoor recreation enthusi­
asts. Within this curriculum,
opportunities are available to
acquire an associate's degree in
natural resources technology.
Therapeutic Recreation:
The therapeutic recreation degree
emphasizes principles of humanis­
tic and holistic approaches to
health care, improving the physical
social, mental and emotional
functioning of individuals with a
variety of limiting conditions. In
addition to employment in a
variety of settings ranging among
hospitals, homes for the aged,
prisons, and governmental instal­
lations, you will be eligible to sit
for the Therapeutic Recreation
National Certification Examina­
tion.

and psychological consequences of
exercise in various populations and
applying this knowledge to fitness,
clinical and research settings.
Students are prepared for careers
in these areas, through a curricu­
lum emphasizing skill develop­
ment in the critical areas of exercise
testing and exercise prescription.
Course work involves the study of
physiology, pathophysiology,
sports medicine, laboratory proce­
dures, research methods, exercise
psychology and computer applica­
tions.
Associate's Degree - Health Fitness
Specialist
A health fitness specialist is eligible
to become certified through the
American College of Sports Medi­
cine (ACSM) as a health fitness
instructor.

Athletic Training

Recreation Studies
and Exercise Science

Faculty
Dr. Sally Childs, Chair
Professor
Norris 108
Phone: 906-635-2610
Fax: 906-635-2111
email: exercisescience@lssu.edu
or
recstudies@lssu.edu
Associate Professor
Dr. Randall Lee Gardiner
Assistant Professors
Ms. Debra McPherson
Mr. Joseph Susi II
Dr. Stephen Yanni
Instructor
Mr. Christopher Kirk

The athletic training degree
prepares you for a career in athletic
training and to sit for the National
Athletic Trainers' Association
(NATA) Board of Certification
Exam. To become a NATA Certi­
fied Trainer (ATC), you must fulfill
specific academic and clinical
placement requirements.

Exercise Science:
The bachelor of science in exercise
science focuses on developing an
understanding of the physiological
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�Course Descriptions
Abbreviations
AC

Accounting

LA

AT

Art

LS

BA

Business

MA

Mathematics

BL

Biology

MB

CH

Chemistry

Master Business
Administration

CJ

Criminal Justice

ME

Mechanical Engineering

CS

Computer Science

MK

Marketing

DP

Data Processing

MN

Management

EC

Economics

MT

ED

Education

Manufacturing
Engineering Technology

EE

Electrical Engineering

MU

Music

EG
EM

General Engineering

NA

Native American Studies

NS

Natural Science

EN

English

NU

Nursing

ES

Exercise Science

OA

Office Administration

ET

Electrical Engineering
Technology

PH

Physics

PL

Philosophy

EV

Environmental Science

PN

Practical Nursing

FA

Fine Arts

PS

Political Science

FN

Finance

PY

Psychology

FR

French

RA

Recreational Activities

FS

Fire Science

RC

Recreation

GE

Geology

RS

Robotics and Control
Systems

GG
GN

Geography

HE
HM

Health Sciences

HP

Honors Program

HS

History

HU

Humanities

ID

Interdisciplinary

JR

Journalism

JS

Each course description is pre­
ceded by the following type of
heading:

Japanese Studies

Engineering Mechanics

German
Human Services

Legal Assistant Studies
Library

SA

Student Services

SD

Speech

SO

Sociology

SP

Spanish

ST

Skill Trades

SW

Social Work

TC

Construction Technology

TE

Teacher Education

UN

CH999 Chemistry
(3-3)

5

or
CH999 Chemistry
(3-3) alternate yrs
5
The first line provides the code
number (CH999) and the course
name; see above for an explanation
of the abbreviations. The second
line includes several pieces of
information: The first two num­
bers are hours of lecture-lab per
week; and the number of credit
hours is the third number. Some­
times, no semester will be indi­
cated, or there will be the alternate
years or every third year notation.
Consult either the course schedule
booklet published each semester
prior to pre-registration or your
department chair concerning
scheduling of such courses.

Students must satisfy prerequisites
and any other stated conditions
before enrolling in a course; or
have permission from the
instructor to waive the
prerequisites. Enrollment in a
course may be revoked (with an N
grade) if it is found during the
regular drop period that the
proper prerequisites have not been
met. Responsibility rests with
students to be certain that they
have the approved prerequisites.

University Seminar

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�ACCOUNTING
Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.

AC132 Principles of Accounting I
(4,0)
4
An introduction to the principles of accounting
as applied to proprietorships, partnerships and
corporations. Areas of study include the
accounting cycle for service and merchandising
enterprises, internal control and items included
in the asset section of the balance sheet.

AC133 Principles of Accounting II
(4,0)
4
This course includes a study of the equity
portion of the balance sheet as well as an
introduction to financial analysis and managerial
accounting. Prerequisite: Grade of C or higher in
AC132.

AC230 Fundamentals of Accounting
4
(4,)
This course is designed to give non-business
majors an understanding of the accounting
process and the knowledge to read, understand,
and use financial statements and reports in
making decisions. The emphasis is on the use,
rather than the generation, of accounting
information. This course is not open to business
majors.

AC232 Intermediate Accounting I
(4,0)
4
A review of the general theoretical framework
and process of accounting for use as a reference
in an intensive study of accounting doctrines and
procedures proposed by various authoritative
groups. Topics: Generally accepted accounting
principles: the accounting process: balance
sheet: income statement; present value
principles and application; cash and temporary
investments; receivables; inventories, plant and
intangible assets; and long term investments.
Prerequisites: AC132 and 133.

AC233 Intermediate Accounting II
(4,0)
4
Continuation of AC232 with reference to
accounting theory as applied to specific critical
areas of financial data accumulation and
presentation. Emphasis is placed on valuation
concepts and their influence on contemporary
practice. Topics: Liabilities; long term debt
securities; owner's equity; earnings and revenue
recognition; income taxes; leases; pensions;
error correction; cash flows; and financial
statement analysis. Prerequisite: AC232.

AC332 Cost Accounting I
(4,0)
4
A study of the fundamentals of cost accounting:
The cost cycle, cost terminology, cost behavior,
cost-volume-profit analysis, budgeting, standard
cost, relevant costs, cost allocation, and cost
control. Emphasis is given to both product
costing and costing for control purposes.
Prerequisite: AC 133.

AC333 Cost Accounting II
(4,0)
4
A continuation of AC332 encompassing process
costing, capital budgeting, inventory control,
performance measurement, accounting systems

and internal control, and cost accounting in
relation to the certified public accountant and
certified management accountant examinations.
A study of various quantitative techniques and
their applications are included in the course
content. Prerequisites: AC332 and DP235.

AC334 Accounting Information
Systems
(3.0)
3
Elements that constitute an accounting system
and theories upon which a system should be
designed. Emphasis upon computerized
accounting systems with extensive use of
computers. Prerequisites: AC233, AC332 and
introductory data processing course.

AC335 Accounting Systems Theory
(1.0)
1
This course is designed to provide the student
with the theory of accounting information
systems. Together with computerized account­
ing applications, this course will substitute for
AC334, accounting information systems. This
course is designed for use only at the Regional
Centers, where AC334 may not be offered.
Prerequisites: Computerized accounting
applications course and spreadsheet course.

AC421 Federal Taxation Accounting I
(3,0)
3
Basic concepts of the theory and practice
applicable to the preparation of individual tax
returns. A comprehensive analysis of regula­
tions governing inclusions and exclusions of
income: capital gains and losses; and personal,
standard, and itemized deductions. Prerequi­
sites: AC133 and junior standing or approval of
the department.

AC422 Federal Taxation Accounting II
(3,0)
3
Theory and practice of income tax accounting as
applied to tax credits, partnerships, and
corporations. Includes some library tax
research. Prerequisite: AC421.

AC427 Auditing
(4,0)
4
A study of ethical, professional, and technical
standards for independent audits and auditing
procedures as they apply to internal controls. A
study of audit program applications as they
apply to elements of the financial statements.
Prerequisites: AC233 and AC333.

AC432 Advanced Accounting I
(3,0)
3
This course begins with a review of accounting
theory and income presentation followed by a
study of accounting for corporate combinations
and preparation of consolidated financial
statements. Prerequisite: AC233.

AC433 Advanced Accounting II
(3,0)
3
A study of special topics in accounting including
partnerships, governmental accounting,
accounting for non-profit organizations, fiduciary
accounting and insolvency. Prerequisite: AC233.

ART
Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.

AT110 Fundamentals of Drawing
(3,0)
3
This course will introduce the participant to basic
drawing techniques, focusing upon the use of
predominantly dry media such as graphite,
charcoal, colored clays and chalks. Students will
be required to work in-studio on a number of
projects (still life, object drawings, texture, tone
and line explorations), working toward the
creation of a portfolio of drawings for final
submission. Prerequisite: none. Equivalent to
FA150+ VISA 1506 for BRIDGE.

AT111 Introduction to Painting
Media and Techniques
(3,0)
3
The course focuses on painting as a process of
self-expression. Participants will be introduced
to the use of acrylics, watercolors and watersoluble oils. An introduction to Itten’s color
theories and basic compositional styles will help
ground participants in their exploration of the
media offered. Brush handling, mixed-media
techniques, and the use of in-studio still-life
arrangements will be highlighted. Prerequisite:
none. Equivalent to FA 155 + VISA 2556 for
BRIDGE.

AT210 Principles of Design and Color
(3,0)
3
This course acquaints students with the various
possibilities of working with two-dimensional
design. Using graphite, marker, collage and
basic printmaking/stamping techniques,
participants will explore line, form, shape,
texture, color and the use of negative and
positive space. In addition to in-class assign­
ments, participants will be required to research,
complete and present a major piece in twodimension at the end of the semester. Prerequi­
site: none. Equivalent to FA151 + VISA 1516 for
BRIDGE.

AT211 Mixed Media Explorations
(3,0)
3
Students will be invited to work hands-on in an
open studio environment, examining the
development of their own visual language in
relation to the media and methodologies
presented. Participants will be invited to draw
from personal experiences as well as from their
environment as catalysts for art making. All will
be encouraged to work with acrylics, watercol­
ors, water-based oils, drawing media, photo­
graphs/laser copies, found materials, etc. At the
end of the course, participants will be required to
present a brief seminar with essay. Prerequi­
sites: none. Equivalent to FA178+ VISA 2786 for
BRIDGE.

AT212 Art for Elementary Teachers
(3,0)
3
This course is designed to provide an under­
standing of the philosophy, theories and
contemporary issues of art education in
kindergarten through sixth grade. Various art
media will be explored by the student, and
curriculum planning and evaluation will be
discussed.

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�AT250 Art History and Appreciation I
(4,0)
4
Study of arts exemplified in prehistoric and
primitive cultures, and in the Mesopotamian,
Egyptian, Aegean, Greek, Roman, early Christian,
Byzantine, Moslem, Roman and Gothic eras. The
course presents a development of historic, social
and aesthetic principles, including a study of
signs and symbols for students of art education,
science, letters, business and engineering. Art
history is taught in terms of visual experience
and knowledge with art films, slides and
demonstrations with art materials in addition to
class lectures. Universal standards that can be
applied to any work of art are studied. Counts as
humanities credit for general education
requirements.
AT251 Art History and Appreciation II
(4,0)
4
A study of European and American art from the
Renaissance to the 20th century, including
Renaissance, baroque, rococo, neoclassic,
romantic, realist and contemporary. The history
of art is presented from a technical, social and
aesthetic standpoint, along with a study of
rhythm, motion, and proportion. Works of art
are considered on their own merits and
development rather than on the basis of
preconceptions. Art films, color slide presenta­
tions and demonstrations using art materials
supplement class lectures. Counts as humani­
ties credit for general education requirements.

business
Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.
BA105 Business Mathematics
(3,0)
3
Solution of business problems. Topics include
discounts, mark-ups, payroll, interest, financing
charges, depreciation methods, real estate taxes,
controlling cash, metric system conversion,
inventory evaluation, annuities and insurance.
Story problems. Prerequisite: MA086 or equivalent/
satisfactory score on ACT or Placement exam, or
satisfactory completion of LSSU’s departmental
arithmetic test during the first week of classes.
Course not available for credit for students who
have taken a full year of accounting.
BA121 Introduction to Business
(3.0)
3
Comprehensive coverage of the major activities
of business and the key institutions that facilitate
the business process. Topics covered include
the following: American business enterprise
system, international business, forms of
business ownership, management and
organization of human resources, production,
marketing, information management and
controls, business laws and ethics, finance,
accounting, contemporary economic issues and
business career opportunities. Contemporary
business cases may be used for decision­
making simulations. Enrollment open to
freshman and sophomore business majors or
any non-business major.
J3A131 Hospitality and Service
Management
(4.0)
4
An overview of the hospitality industry including
the operation and trends in restaurant/food

service management, lodging management and
travel/tourism. Introduction to destinations and
the following components of travel/tourism:
modes of travel, tour management, associations,
agencies, marketing and sales, career prepara­
tion and opportunities and travel publications.
BA211 Business Statistics
(3,0)
3
An introduction to business statistics. Topics
include collection and presentation of data,
measures of central tendency, variation and
skewness, probability, probability distributions,
Bayes’s Theorem, sampling, sampling distribu­
tions, estimation, hypothesis testing, simple
linear regression and correlation. Prerequisite:
MA111.
BA226 Records Management
(3,0)
3
Study and application of records control, forms
design, filing systems (manual and electronic),
microforms, and the records cycle. A computer
simulation is completed utilizing a program to
print, sort, and select records as reports or labels.
BA231 Business Communications
(3,0)
3
Business and management communications
problems. Direct, indirect, and persuasive
letters; memos, short reports and directives.
Some assignments must be typed. Extensive
writing practice. Prerequisite: EN111.
BA254 Business Law I
(3,0)
3
This portion of business law covers the law
applicable to contracts, sales, personal property
and bailments.
BA255 Business Law II
(3.0)
3
This portion of business law covers the law
applicable to commercial paper, corporations,
partnerships, agency and employment.
BA261 Business Skills
(1.0)
1
A series of specific, business-skill classes. Each
course will provide 15 classroom hours of
instruction. A student may register for one or
more sections per term, for a maximum of three
credits earned in this course.
BA291 Students in Free Enterprise
(0,3)
1
Students work in teams to develop outreach
programs. They learn by means of “real-world”
experiences, then teach others how market
economies and businesses operate. Corporate
CEOs and senior executives judge these
programs annually in regional competitions, and
the winners of those contests then compete at
the international exposition. Outreach program
development enhances students’ creative and
communication skills by preparation of written
and oral presentations. May be repeated for
credit for a total of four credits.
BA299 Internship in (Discipline)
(4,0)
4
This course is designed to provide students with
an opportunity to earn credit while obtaining
meaningful discipline-related work experience
outside the classroom setting. Students are
expected to spend a minimum of 180 hours in an

appropriate work setting. The course may be
repeated once for a maximum of eight credits.
Prerequisites: 2.5 GPA, sophomore standing,
employer and instructor approval, and
submission to, and approval by, departmental
faculty of internship plan, including method of
evaluation.
BA308 Managing Cultural Differences
(3,0)
3
Study of differing cultural norms that impact
business decisions; designed for students
interested in international and cross-cultural
activities.
BA354 Legal and Financial Issues in
Health Care Administration
(3,0)
3
This course is intended for students preparing
for careers in management in health care fields
or as health care practitioners. Students will be
made aware of legal and financial issues and
problems including fault liability: institutional
liability: forms of organization: credentialing and
appointments; staffing issues: consent and
refusal of treatment; and health care financing.
The student will be more aware of the need to
seek professional counsel to minimize and
prevent litigation. Prerequisite: Junior standing.
Also listed as HE354.
BA399 Internship in (Discipline)
(4.0)
4
This course is designed to provide students with
an opportunity to earn credit while obtaining
meaningful discipline-related work experience
outside the classroom setting. Students are
expected to spend a minimum of 180 hours in an
appropriate work setting. The course may be
repeated once for a maximum of eight credits.
Prerequisite: 2.5 GPA, junior standing, employer
and instructor approval, and submission to, and
approval by, departmental faculty of internship
plan, including method of evaluation.
BA403 Business, Government and
Society
(3.0)
3
This course examines the relationships of the
business firm to government and to society. The
course focuses on the economic, legal, political,
social and ethical environment of business firms.
Topics include consumer protection, environ­
mental regulation, antitrust, constitutional and
administrative law, alternative dispute resolution,
and other topics of current concern. The
business firm is examined in the context of
market capitalism and the global economy. The
course is structured to meet communication­
intensive requirement of general education.
Prerequisites: EC202 and junior standing.
BA405 Business Ethics and Social
Responsibility
(3,0)
3
Business ethics in organizations requires valuebased leadership and purposeful actions that
include planning and implementation of
standards of appropriate conduct. This course
will prepare students to be good corporate
citizens through the study of business ethics,
social responsibility, ethical decision making,
corporate codes of ethical conduct, and how
ethical behavior relates to organizational
performance. Prerequisite: MN360 or MN365.

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�BA466 Business Policy
(3,0)
3

BL111 General Botany
(1.5,1.5) 2

BL204 General Microbiology
4
(3,3)

This course provides an opportunity for the
student to develop an understanding of the
interrelationship of the various divisions,
departments and functions of a business
organization from a top management perspec­
tive. Library research and case analysis are
utilized. Prerequisite: Senior status and
completion of business core.

Introduction to the diversity of the plant
kingdom. Will include the morphology,
physiology, reproduction and general habitat of
organisms traditionally considered as plants but
with an organization reflecting modern concepts
of evolutionary relationships. Prerequisite:
BL109. Note: “C" (2.0) or better is required to
use this course as a prerequisite for other BL/EV
courses.

This course will deal with the history and scope
of microbiology, a study of microbial structure,
growth, nutrition, metabolism, genetics,
taxonomy and control. A study of mycoplasma,
viruses and molds will be incorporated with
genetic engineering and recombinant DNA. Labs
will emphasize the identification and cultivation
of molds and bacteria. Prerequisites: CH104,
CH108 or CH116.

BL121 Human Anatomy &amp; Physiol­
ogy I
(3,3)
4

BL220 Genetics
(3,3)
4

BA491 Research Reading in Business
and Economics
(1-3,0) 1-3
Independent study and seminar; individual
student guidance by faculty for selected research
topics in business. Prerequisite: Senior status.

BIOLOGY
Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.

BL102 Careers in Natural Resources
(1,0)
1
A seminar course to present students with
strategies for successful job hunting. Presenta­
tions by natural resource professionals will give
students outlooks and insights into the natural
resource job market.

BL105 Function of the Human Body
(3,2)
4
Survey of the functional anatomy and the related
physiological processes needed for the
understanding of normal human activity. Not
open to biological majors or minors. Prerequi­
site: Reading ACT of 19 or equivalent.

BL107 Field Biology
3
(2,3)
Introduction to organisms and their environmen­
tal interactions and conservation concerns with
emphasis on Eastern UP. Lab consists primarily
of field experiences. Not open to biology majors.
Prerequisite: Reading proficiency (SA091 or
satisfactory score on ACT or Placement Exam).

BL109 General Biology
(3,2)
4
An introduction to general biology. This course
will provide an overview of biology and serve as
a framework for further biological studies.
Deliberations on the nature and philosophy of
science (especially biology) will provide a basis
for discussion of ecology, evolution, and cell
biology. Prerequisites: Reading ACT of 19 or
equivalent, MA086, EN091, or equivalent/
satisfactory scores on ACT or the math, reading
and English placement exams.

BL110 General Zoology
(1.5,1.5) 2
Introduction to the diversity of the animal
kingdom, invertebrates and vertebrates.
Adaptation and evolution are stressed as unifying
themes throughout the course. Prerequisite:
BL109. Note: “C” (2.0) or better is required to
use this course as a prerequisite for other BL/EV
courses.

This is the first half of a two-course sequence.
This course covers organization of the human
body, basic principles of chemistry, the
integumentary system, the skeletal and muscular
systems, the nervous system and special senses.
Laboratory experiences are designed to
compliment the lecture topics. This course may
not be used as a general education natural
science elective nor does this sequence apply
toward a major or minor in biological science.
Prerequisites: High school chemistry and
Reading ACT of 19 or equivalent.

BL122 Human Anatomy &amp; Physiology II
(3,3)
4
The second half of the Human Anatomy and
Physiology sequence emphasizes the endocrine
system, cardiovascular system, lymphatics and
the immune response, respiratory system,
digestive system, urinary system and the
reproductive system. Laboratory experiences
are coordinated with the lecture discussions.
Prerequisite: BL121.

BL140 Introduction to Fisheries &amp;
Wildlife
(1,0)
1
A discussion of the history, philosophy and
practice of fisheries and wildlife conservation.
An introduction to the role and professional
responsibilities of resource managers.
Prerequisite: Reading ACT of 19 or equivalent.

BL199 Freshman Seminar
(1,0)
1

A study of the nature, transmission, recombina­
tion and function of hereditary material in
animals, plants and microorganisms. The
lecture includes Mendelian, molecular and
population genetics. The laboratory includes
exercises in Mendelian genetics, cytogenetics,
recombinant DNA, and computer simulations of
population genetics. Meets ethics component of
general education requirements. Prerequisites:
BL110, BL111 and CH116. A statistics course is
strongly recommended.

BL223 Clinical Microbiology
(3,0)
3
A basic course in microbiology dealing with the
study of microorganisms and pathogens in
humans. A survey of viruses, molds and
bacteria. Their morphology and growth
characteristics will be discussed along with the
physical and chemical means to control
pathogenic microorganisms causing human
infections. Prerequisites: CH105 and BL122.
Does not apply towards a major or minor in
biology.

BL230 Introduction to Soil Science
(3,3)
4
A course dealing with the soil ecosystem as a
natural resource and as an environmental
medium. Beginning with factors involved in soil
formation the course will survey soil physical,
chemical, and organic properties and how they
respond to disturbance. Soil reactions to wastes
and wetland interactions will be discussed.
Laboratories will focus on description of local
soils and the use of soil survey information in
making soil interpretations. Prerequisites:
CH108 or above; NS103 orBL110and BL111.

Students meet in discipline-based, studentfaculty groups in conjunction with BL299, BL399
and BL499. Weekly meetings will include
discussion of literature relevant to the discipline
and progress reports from upperclass students
engaged in scholarly projects. Freshmen will
assist with ongoing projects and will be guided
by faculty and seniors enrolled in BL499 to
generate and interpret data from these projects.
Prerequisite: MA092. Pre- or corequisite: BL109.

A survey course covering the taxonomy,
phylogeny and ecology of vertebrates with an
emphasis on North American taxa. Prerequisite:
BL107 or BL110.

BL201 Plant Morphology
(2,3)
3

BL243 Vertebrate Anatomy
(3,3)
4

A survey of the principal groups of plants from
the standpoint of their structure, development
and reproduction. Emphasis is placed on
evolutionary relationships as revealed by
comparisons of the structural and reproductive
traits. Prerequisite: BL111.

A detailed study of the origin, phylogeny and
anatomy of the vertebrates. Laboratories
emphasize the thorough dissection of represen­
tatives of at least three classes of vertebrates.
Prerequisite: BL110 and sophomore standing.

BL202 Field Botany
(2,3)
3
A course whose main objective is to allow the
student to be able to recognize common families,
genera, and species, especially those in the local
flora. Prerequisite: BL111.

BL240 Natural History of the
Vertebrates
(3,0)
3

BL280 Biometrics
(2,2)
3
The application of inferential statistical methods
to biological problems. The focus of the course
is a systematic method for determining an
appropriate statistical technique. Parametric and

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Prerequisites: MA207 and MA111.
BL284 Principles of Forestry
4
(2,4)
A course introducing forest ecology, structure
and function with emphasis on impacts of
disturbance and outcomes of management on
forest ecosystems. Students will master
identification of tree and shrub species of the
Eastern Upper Peninsula and become proficient
with commonly used techniques to evaluate the
forest resource. The lab portion of the course is
in the field and proper dress is required. In
addition, one all-day field trip will be scheduled.
Prerequisite: EV125/126.
BL286 Principles of Watersheds
(3.0)
3
Overview of the geomorphology, hydrology and
biota of various watersheds, with emphasis on
hydrographic methods, sampling techniques,
land use and management principles. Prerequi­
sites: MA111 and BL140.
BL290 Independent Study in Biology
(1-4,0) 1-4
Special studies and/or research in biology for
individuals or small seminar groups. Course
content to be arranged by student(s) and a
supervising professor with approval of
department and college dean. Prerequisites:
Students must have an overall GPA of at least
2.5, and no / grades on their transcript.
Independent study courses may be repeated for
a maximum of eight credits. Additional information
is available at the School of Natural Science.
BL299 Sophomore Seminar
(1.0)
1
Students meet in discipline-based, studentfaculty groups in conjunction with BL199, BL399
and BL499. Weekly meetings will include
discussion of literature relevant to the discipline
and progress reports from upperclass students
engaged in scholarly projects. Sophomores will
assist with ongoing projects and will be guided
by faculty and juniors enrolled in BL399 to
conduct a comprehensive, annotated literature
search in their area of interest. Prerequisite:
BL199 and EN111.
BL302 Invertebrate Zoology
(3.2)
4
A study of the invertebrate groups with emphasis
on morphology, phylogeny and life cycles.
Prerequisites: BL110 and sophomore standing.
BL303 General Entomology
(2.3)
3
An introduction to the biology, ecology and
systematics of the insects. This course covers
fundamentals of insect taxonomy and classifica­
tion; insect anatomy and physiology; and the
varied roles insects play in the natural world and
in human history and culture. Prerequisites:
BL110. BL111 and MA111.
BL310 Ichthyology
(2,3)
3
Study of the anatomy, physiology, behavior,
taxonomy and natural history of fishes, with
emphasis on freshwater species. Prerequisites:
BLUOand BL240.

BL311 Mammalogy
(2,3)
3
An investigation of the natural history, biology
and taxonomy of mammals. Techniques for
measuring and monitoring mammalian
populations will be presented. The laboratory
will focus on field techniques and the identifica­
tion by skin, skull and track of mammals of the
Great Lakes region. Prerequisites: BLUOand
BL240.
BL312 Ornithology
(2,4)
3
The biology and taxonomy of birds. Labs will
focus upon bird anatomy and bird recognition
using video tapes and specimens. Prerequisites:
BLUOand BL240.
BL315 Plant Physiology
4
(3,3)
Organization of plants, plant replication,
photophysiology and photosynthesis, mineral
nutrition, water transport in higher plants, plant
growth substances, physiology of seeds, control
of plant growth and plant cell tissue culture.
Prerequisites: BL111 and CH116, both with
grade of Cor better.
BL330 Animal Physiology
4
(3,3)
The course examines the many ways animal
groups solve the problem of maintaining internal
homeostasis. Neural control, endocrine
systems, gas exchange, energy acquisition and
temperature regulation are a few of the topics
examined. The lab is closely tied to the lecture
material using non-invasive live animal
experiments, computer-interfaced data gathering
and analysis. Prerequisites: BL110 with a C
(2.00) or better and CH116 with a C (2.00) or
better.
BL332 Embryology
3
(2.2) Alternate Years
A study of pattern formation and morphogenic
processes in animals, with an emphasis on
vertebrates. The laboratory portion of the course
emphasizes descriptive ontogeny of representa­
tive vertebrates. Prerequisites: BL110,
sophomore standing. (BL243 is highly
recommended.)
BL333 Fish Ecology
(3,0)
3
A study of the relationship of fishes to their
physical, chemical and biological environments
in natural and perturbed aquatic ecosystems with
an emphasis on response and adaptation at the
organism, population and community levels.
Various types of aquatic ecosystems will be
examined with respect to habitat accommoda­
tions of fish and the impact of human activities.
Includes ecological principles as applied to
important sport, commercial and forage fish
species. Prerequisite: BL310.
BL337 General Ecology
(2.3)
3
A survey of concepts of plant and animal
autecology, population ecology and community
ecology. Prerequisites: BL110, BL111 and MA111.

The influence of biotic and abiotic limiting
factors on wildlife populations. Community
interactions including competition, predation,
and herbivory are explored in detail. Prerequi­
sites: BL240, BL280 and BL337.
BL345 Limnology
(2,3)
3
An investigation of the principles of freshwater
ecosystems with an emphasis on lakes. The
physics and chemistry of natural systems are
presented, as well as a survey of the dominant
biota and their ecological interactions. Prerequi­
sites: BLUOand CH116.
BL372 Freshwater Fish Culture
(2,3)
3
Instruction in water quality monitoring,
production systems, feeding and nutrition,
disease identification and management, and
reproduction principles of freshwater fishes used
for recreational and commercial fisheries
management, bait and food products. Students
will learn propagation and rearing techniques for
important fishes, particularly those with
recreational or commercial value. Prerequisites:
BL280 and BL310.
BL380 Clinical Hematology and
Hemostasis
4
(3,3) Alternate Years
A study of the components of blood. Discus­
sions of the formed elements to include normal
and malignant states; anemias, leukemias,
lymphomas, hemostasis (coagulation) processes
and disease states. Laboratories will cover
routine and automated blood component
measurements. Offered even-numbered spring
semesters. Prerequisites: CH226 and BL330.
BL399 Junior Seminar
1
(1,0)
Students meet in discipline-based, studentfaculty groups in conjunction with BL199, BL299
and BL499. Weekly meetings will include
discussion of literature relevant to the discipline
and progress reports from upperclass students
engaged in scholarly projects. Juniors will serve
as mentors to sophomores in the group and will
develop and present a proposal for a scholarly
project. Prerequisites: BL280, BL299 and
SD101.
BL401 Honors Program I
(0,8)
4
Biological sciences honors program I. (Open to
students earning a bachelor of science degree in
biological sciences with a grade point of 3.5 or
higher). An undergraduate research project will
be outlined in consultation with the supervising
instructor and submitted to the department for
approval. Outline must be approved before the
first semester of the senior year. All grades for
this sequence will be deferred until the final
semester. Eight credit hours of honors credit
will be substituted for eight hours of electives
upon successful completion of the research
sequence. The independent study courses will
not be open to students electing the honors
program sequence. The completed research
may be used for senior thesis.

BL339 Wildlife Ecology
(3,0)
3
A theoretical analysis of the distribution,
structure and dynamics of animal populations.

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�BL402 Honors Program II
(0,8)
4
Biological sciences honors program II. This is a
continuation of the honors research sequence.
Prerequisite: BL401.
BL405 Animal Behavior
(3,0) Alternate Years
3
A course designed to examine the proximate
mechanisms and the evolutionary development
of animal behavior. Important concepts are
explained by reference to illustrative studies. An
appreciation of the methods and theoretical
significance of current research is emphasized.
Prerequisites: Junior standing and BL330 or
BL337. Offered even-numbered fall semesters.

BL408 Vascular Plant Systematics
(3,0)
3
A course covering the principles of plant
systematics including the history of taxonomy,
systems and approaches to classification, rules
of nomenclature, and techniques used in modem
biosystematics. Prerequisites: BL202, BL220
and BL337.

BL420 Population Genetics and
Evolution
(3,0)
3
A course including historical and modern
concepts of evolutionary theory. Some coverage
of origin of life concepts will be included.
Prerequisite: BL220.

BL421 Cell Biology
(3,3)
4
Cellular structure and function with emphasis on
organelle ultrastructure, molecular organization
of the cell, cell membranes and permeability, the
cytoskeleton and cellular interactions. Prerequi­
sites: BL220 and CH451.

BL422 Parasitology
(2,2)
3
A study of the morphology, taxonomy, habitats
and life cycles of parasites. Prerequisite: BL110.

BL423 Immunology
4
(3,3)
A study of the basic elements of the immune
response system and the various ways in which
the immune system can fail, leading to
immunopathological reactions. Labs will include
current diagnostic methodologies. Prerequisites:
BL110, BL204 and CH226.

BL430 Endocrinology
(2,0)
2
A study of the major vertebrate endocrine
systems with the greatest emphasis placed on
mammals. Prerequisite: a course in physiology.

BL432 Fisheries Management
(2,3)
3
A course covering the history, theory and
practice of fisheries management with an
emphasis on basic strategies used in effective
management of fish populations in freshwater
ecosystems. Students will learn methods of
collection and synthesis of data regarding fish
population dynamics and manipulation, habitat
modification, and human management to achieve
specific fisheries management goals and
objectives. Prerequisites: BL280 and BL333.

BL433 Histology
(2,2) Alternate Years
3
A systems approach is used to study the
microscopic anatomy of mammalian tissues and
organs. Related physiological processes are
integrated with the anatomical studies.
Prerequisites: BL110 and junior standing.

BL437 Plant Ecology
3
(2,3)
A study of the autecology, population ecology
and community ecology of plants, including
fundamental theory, field methods and data
analysis. Prerequisites: BL202, BL337 and
MA207.

BL439 Wildlife Management
(2,3)
3
The application of ecological principles to
develop practical wildlife management strategies
to preserve, enhance or create viable wildlife
habitats and populations. Students will have the
opportunity to observe and practice standard
field and laboratory techniques. Prerequisites:
BL311, BL312 and BL339.
BL450 Laboratory Apprenticeship
(0,3) per credit 1-2
Students will assist in laboratories, learning
instructional techniques, under direction of
faculty. Course may be repeated for a maximum
of two credits. Students must gain approval of
the faculty member in charge of the specific
laboratory, and the dean. Credits may be used
as BL electives. This is a credit/no credit course.

BL460 Clinical Laboratory Science
Internship
30
(15 credits per semester for a maximum of 30
credits)
Practical and didactic training with certified
laboratory personnel. Branch training is
supplemented by informal lectures, oral quizzes
and written examinations. Offered only at
approved or affiliated hospital laboratories.
Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of required
college course work.

BL475 Aquatic Entomology
3
(2,3)
Survey and identification of regional lake and
stream insects, with additional emphasis on lifehistory strategies and community ecology.
Insect physiology, ecology, behavior, importance
as fish food organisms, and utility as indicators
of water quality is also presented. Prerequisites:
BL330 and BL337.

BL480 Advanced Clinical Microbiol­
ogy
(2,3) Alternate Years
3
An advanced course in clinical microbiology
concerning the role of bacteria, viruses, and
fungi as the cause of various human infections.
Standard modern clinical laboratory methodol­
ogy will be covered. Offered odd-numbered
spring semesters. Prerequisites: BL204 and
CH226.

BL490 Independent Study in Biology
(1-4,0) 1-4

supervising professor with approval of
department and college dean. Prerequisites:
Students must have junior or senior standing,
have an overall GPA of at least 2.5, and no /
grades on their transcript. Independent study
courses may be repeated for a maximum of eight
credits. Additional information is available at the
School of Natural Science.

BL495 Senior Project
(0,3-9) 1-3
A variable-credit practicum. Students, under the
guidance of a faculty mentor, conduct a scholarly
project based on the proposal submitted by the
student in BL399 (or an appropriate substitute).
Credit for the course is based on the scope of the
proposed project. May be repeated once for a
maximum of six credits. Prerequisite: BL399.

BL499 Senior Seminar
(1,0)
1
Students meet in discipline-based, studentfaculty groups in conjunction with BL199, BL299
and BL399. Weekly meetings will include
discussion of literature relevant to the discipline
and progress reports from upperclass students
engaged in scholarly projects. Seniors will serve
as mentors to freshmen in the group. Seniors
will also produce a manuscript describing the
results of their project and will be required to
give poster and oral presentations to the
University community. Prerequisite BL399. Preor corequisite: BL495.

CHEMISTRY
Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.

CH091 Basic Chemistry
(2,0)
2
Thorough exposure to elementary chemistry
designed to prepare students for college-level
chemistry. Emphasis on drill to enhance
problem-solving skills. Prerequisite: MA084 or
equivalent. Students must receive a C(2.0) or
better in this course to qualify for CH104, CH108
or CH115. Credit in this course does not apply
toward graduation.

CH104 Life Chemistry I
(3,0)
3
An introduction to selected principles of
chemistry, including organic chemistry, with
emphasis on their physiological importance and
their applications to nursing and other health
related professions. This course does not apply
toward a major or minor in chemistry. Prerequi­
sites: Reading ACT of 19 or equivalent and preor corequisite of MA092.

CH105 Life Chemistry II
(3,2)
4
A continuation of organic chemistry presented in
CH104 as well as a presentation of the chemical
processes taking place in metabolism. The
interrelationships between the metabolic
processes of living systems are discussed along
with their underlying chemical reactions.
Prerequisite: CH104 or equivalent, with a grade
of C(2.00) or better.

Special studies and/or research in biology for
individuals or small seminar groups. Course
content to be arranged by student(s) and a

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3
(3,0)
An introduction to selected principles of
chemistry with emphasis on technological
applications. Credit in this course does not
apply toward a major or minor in chemistry.
Prerequisites: Reading ACT of 19 or equivalent
and pre- or corequisite of MA092.
CH109 Applied Chemistry Lab
(0,3)
1
Laboratory experience for CH108 Applied
Chemistry (must complete both lecture and
laboratory to qualify for general education
credit). Corequisite: CH108.
CH115 General Chemistry I
(4,3)
5
Fundamental principles of chemistry with
emphasis on atomic structure, molecular
structure and stoichiometry. Pre- or corequisite
of MA111 or higher with a grade of C (2.0) or
better. Reading ACT of 19 or equivalent. One
year of high school chemistry is strongly
recommended.
CH116 General Chemistry II
(3,3)
4
Continuation of CH115 with emphasis on
equilibrium. Prerequisite: CH115 with a grade of
C (2.0) or better.
CH220 Survey of Organic Chemistry
(3,3)
4
A brief course in organic chemistry covering the
nomenclature, structure, reactions and
preparations of the important classes of organic
compounds. It will also provide students with an
introduction to spectrometric analysis of organic
compounds and the chemistry of bio-organic
compounds. The laboratory includes experi­
ments in the isolation and preparation of typical
organic compounds using microscale apparatus.
Not open to students in chemistry or environ­
mental chemistry degree programs. Prerequi­
site: CH116.
CH225 Organic Chemistry I
(3,3)
4
Fundamental principles of organic chemistry,
covering the structures, reactions and properties
of aliphatic and alicyclic compounds. The course
will introduce the study of organic nomenclature,
functional group chemistry, stereochemistry,
reactive intermediates, organic synthesis,
reaction mechanisms and conjugated unsatur­
ated systems. The laboratory introduces basic
organic laboratory techniques and includes
experiments in organic separations, synthesis,
and analysis. Prerequisite: CH116 with a grade of
C (2.00) or better.
CH226 Organic Chemistry II
(3,3)
4
A continuation of CH225 covering the structures,
properties and reactions of aromatic com­
pounds, carbonyl compounds, carboxylic acids
and their functional derivatives, phenols, amines,
organometallics, carbohydrates, amino acids and
proteins. The course will introduce the study of
spectral methods of structure determination and
expand the study of organic synthesis and
mechanisms. The laboratory will include
experiments in spectroscopy, organic synthesis
and mechanisms, qualitative organic analysis,

and instrumental analysis. Prerequisite: CH225
with a grade of C (2.0) or better.
CH231 Quantitative Analysis
(3,3)
4
Evaluation of analytical data and study of
gravimetric and titrimetric methods of analysis.
Prerequisites: CH116 with a grade of C (2.0) or
better and MA151, MA143 or MA112.
CH290 Independent Study in
Chemistry
(1-4,0) 1-4
Special studies and/or research in chemistry for
individuals or small seminar groups. Course
content to be arranged by student(s) and a
supervising professor with approval of school
dean. Prerequisites: Students must have an
overall GPA of at least 2.5, and no I grades on
their transcript. Independent study courses may
be repeated for a maximum of eight credits.
Additional information is available at the School
of Science and Natural Resources office.
CH332 Instrumental Analysis
(3,3)
4
Continuation of CH231. An instrumental analysis
course involving the theory and use of
spectrochemical, electroanalytical and separation
methods for the characterization and determina­
tion of selected chemical substances. Prerequi­
site: CH231.
CH341 Environmental Chemistry I:
Water and Water Pollution Control
4
(3,3)
A study of the environmental chemistry of water,
the measurement and remediation of water
quality problems, the toxicology of water
pollutants, and the environmental aspects of
energy use. Prerequisites: CH220 or CH225 and
CH226, CH231, and NS103. Also listed as
EV341.
CH342 Environmental Chemistry II:
Air and Solid Wastes
(3,3)
4
A study of the environmental chemistry of the
atmosphere and the geosphere, including the
measurement and remediation of air pollution
and soil contamination problems. The nature
and handling of hazardous wastes will also be
covered. Prerequisites: CH220 or CH225 and
CH226, CH231 and NS103.
CH361 Physical Chemistry I
(4,0)
4
Chemical thermodynamics with applications to
both phase and chemical equilibria. Prerequi­
sites: CH116, one year of calculus and one year
of physics.
CH362 Physical Chemistry II
(3,3)
4
Continuation of CH361 with emphasis on
chemical dynamics, quantum chemistry, and
structure. Laboratory experiments complement
the lecture. Prerequisite: CH361.
CH450 Laboratory Apprenticeship
(0,3)
per credit
1-2
Students will assist in laboratories, learning
instructional techniques, under direction of
faculty. Course may be repeated for a maximum
of two credits. Students must gain approval of

the faculty member in charge of the specific
laboratory, and the school dean. Credits may be
used as CH electives. This is a credit/no credit
course.
CH451 Introductory Biochemistry
(3,3)
4
Introduction to the chemistry of biological
molecules, including the general properties and
chemical transformation of amino acids,
proteins, carbohydrates, lipids and nucleic acids.
Emphasis v/ill be on correlating chemical
reactions with biological function. An introduc­
tion to the intermediary metabolism of the
carbohydrates, amino acids, lipids and nucleic
acids v/ill also be presented. Prerequisite:
CH226.
CH452 Biochemistry II: Intermedi­
ary Metabolism
(3,0)
3
A continuation of introductory biochemistry with
a more-detailed study of the metabolism of
carbohydrates, lipids, and nitrogen containing
molecules such as amino acids and nucleotides.
Emphasis will be placed on the similarities and
differences among the various metabolic
pathways and cycles. The interrelationships that
exist among the various metabolic processes will
also be discussed. An introduction to the
genetic code and its relationship to nucleic acid
and protein biosynthesis will also be presented.
Prerequisite: CH451.
CH453 Introductory Toxicology
3
(3,0) Alternate Years
An introduction to toxicology, including its
history, types of poisons, their mode of
operation and the biochemistry of detoxification.
Environmental problems caused by toxic
contaminants will be discussed. Prerequisite:
CH451.
CH490 Independent Study in
Chemistry
(1-4,0) 1-4
Special studies and/or research in chemistry for
individuals or small seminar groups. Course
content to be arranged by student(s) and a
supervising professor with approval of school
dean. Prerequisites: Students must have junior
or senior standing, have an overall GPA of at
least 2.5, and no / grades on their transcript.
Independent study courses may be repeated for
a maximum of eight credits. Additional
information is available at the School of Science
and Natural Resources office.

CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.
CJ101 Introduction to Criminal
Justice
(3,0)
3
A survey of the evolution of criminal justice with
particular emphasis on the development of
western models of justice. Included will be the
role of law enforcement, corrections, the courts
and loss control.

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�CJ102 Police Process
(3,0)
3

CJ220 Institutional Corrections
(3,0)
3

Basic principles and techniques of administration
which apply to criminal justice organizations.
Emphasis on decision making, authority, human
relations and communication within organiza­
tions.

A survey of the history and philosophy of
correctional institutions focusing on: The use of
imprisonment as a mechanism of social control,
custody versus treatment, rights of prisoners,
prison and jail management, institutional training
programs, examination of contemporary
correctional institutions, prison and jail
architecture, and prisoner society.

CJ110 Introduction to Corrections
(3,0)
3
History and philosophy of correctional policy and
need for correctional reform; correctional system
from arrest through sentencing; correctional
personnel and clients.

CJ130 Client Relations in Corrections
(3,0)
3
Meaning and functions of culture and discrimina­
tion, minorities in Michigan, affirmative action
and attitude formation; ethics, values and
professional responsiveness.

CJ240 Community-Based Corrections
(3,0)
3
A survey of the history, development, techniques
and fundamentals of non-institutional correc­
tional programs and services. Emphasis will be
placed on the necessity of correctional programs
to interact with other human service agencies
within the community.

the competencies and training required for
effective casework are considered; and
correctional clients — probation and parole
selection and appraisal — are concentrated
upon. Prerequisites: CJ220, CJ240, junior or
senior standing.

CJ341 Fire Cause and Arson Investi­
gation
3
(3,0)
Determination of fire cause and origin and
explosion causes. Prevention, documentation
and legal aspects examined. Prerequisite: Junior
standing.

CJ345 Statistics and Design for
Public Safety
(4,0)
4

Introduction to investigation and the techniques
of forensic science with emphasis upon
gathering and documenting information for
determination of fact. Prerequisite: CJ101.

Introduction to research methodology and
designs utilized in public safety. Includes
sampling, descriptive statistics, inferential
statistics, sources of error in presenting findings,
and preparing and reading research reports.
Prerequisite: Junior standing in criminal justice
or fire science and MA086 or equivalent/
satisfactory score on ACT or Placement Exam.

CJ250 Correctional Law
(3,0)
3

CJ355 Juvenile Justice
(3,0)
3

Survey of substantive and procedural correc­
tional law including sentencing, probation,
parole, imprisonment, fines and restitution, and
prisoners rights. Case law method used, based
on appellate court decisions which evolve from
criminal defendant litigation and complex legal
issues concerning American corrections.

Criminological theories of the causes of juvenile
delinquency and prevention strategies. The
functions of the juvenile justice system
including: Police, courts, detention and legal
rights. The Canadian Young Offenders Act will
also be studied. Prerequisites: CJ101 and
S0214.

CJ306 Security Systems
(3,0)
3

CJ401 Senior Seminar
(3,0)
3

Overview of specialized areas of security in
specific facilities with special attention given to
management of security information. Prerequi­
sites: CJ212.

Seminar and independent study course with
individual student guidance by faculty on
selected research topics in criminal justice.
Prerequisite: Senior standing.

Emphasis on safe weapon handling, the
fundamentals of good marksmanship, proper
methods of cleaning and weapon nomenclature.
A variety of weapons will be used. Students will
have to provide their own targets and ammuni­
tion. Prerequisite: Criminal justice student,
sophomore standing or permission of depart­
ment chair.

CJ313 Crisis Intervention and
Deviant Behavior
(3,0)
3

CJ402 Criminal Justice Internship
3-9

CJ202 Canadian Criminal Law
(3,0)
3

CJ319 Substantive Criminal Law
(3,0)
3

Survey of Canadian substantive and procedural
criminal law including search and seizure, arrest,
evidence and statutory and case law.

Survey of substantive criminal law as a means of
attaining socially desirable ends including
protection of life and property. Deals with
historical, philosophical concepts as well as case
law. Prerequisite: CJ101.

CJ140 Correctional Client Growth
and Development
(3,0)
3
Emphasis on needs, identities and development
of recipients of correctional services; to assist
students in gaining insights into development of
sensitivity to behavior and motivations of
corrections clients. Specific problems of
prisoners and intervention strategies are
reviewed.

CJ197 Physical Fitness for Public
Safety
(0,3)
1
This course provides physical fitness and skills
necessary for the law enforcement and fire
science certification students. Law enforcement
students (MCOLES) take course both semesters
of their senior year.

CJ201 Firearms Training
(0,2)
1

CJ206 Law Enforcement/Loss Control
Internship
(3,0)
3
Field experience for correlation of theoretical
knowledge with practice in participating law
enforcement or loss control agencies. Prerequi­
site: Permission of the instructor or sophomore
standing. Course may be elected twice for credit
of six hours.

CJ212 Loss Control
(3,0)
3
Study of security, including historical, legal and
philosophical framework for various phases of
security operations in our society today.

CJ243 Investigation
(3,0)
3

Survey of philosophy, theory and practice
involved in the treatment of different crisis
situations most commonly confronting the law
enforcement officer in the performance of
regular duties. Prerequisites: CJ101 and 102.

CJ321 Ethical Issues in Public Safety
(3,0)
3
Consideration of selected issues in public safety
organizations. Emphasis on the role of
practitioners and relations with the various
publics. Students will be given moral dilemmas
and will consider their individual value system.
Prerequisites: CJ101 and 102.

CJ330 Correctional Casework
(3,0)
3
The history, standards and principles of
correctional casework are presented; the roles,
functions and goals of casework are discussed;

Criminal justice internship with an agency.
Credit is based on 34 hours of field work per
credit hour. Students must make application by
the ninth week of the previous semester.
Prerequisite: Senior standing and permission of
instructor.

CJ406 Advanced Canadian Jurispru­
dence
(3,0)
3
Expands upon the material covered in CJ202,
Canadian criminal law, including trial tactics and
procedures, sentencing, jurors, invasion of
privacy and other current topics. Prerequisite:
CJ202.

CJ409 Procedural Criminal Law
(3,0)
3
Principles, duties and mechanics of criminal
procedures as applied to important areas of
arrest, search and seizure. Prerequisite: CJ319.

CJ425 Women and Criminal Justice
(3,0)
3
An examination of theories of female criminality
and the treatment of women in criminal justice.
Various issues relating to women as profession­
als in criminal justice will be covered. The
unique issues which arise when females are

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sites: CJ101, junior or senior standing.

CJ444 Criminalistics
4
(3,3)
Criminalistic methodology and practice including
crime scene techniques for specific offenses,
collection and preservation of evidence,
narcotics and dangerous drugs, fingerprinting,
presentations, and other related topics. Contains
MLEOTC mandated hours. Prerequisite: CJ243.

CJ484 Futures Research: Long-Range
Planning for Criminal Justice
(3,0)
3
This course will explore probable and possible
futures and the impact on crime, criminality and
the criminal justice system. It will explore
alternative methods and systems to deal with
projected change. Prerequisites: CJ101, CJ102.

CJ490 Independent Study for
Criminal Justice
(1-4)
1-4
This may take the form of either a research
project or a directed reading on a specific
subject. One to four credits over a period of one
or more semesters may be granted according to
the nature of the student’s project. May be
repeated up to six credits. Prerequisite:
Permission of instructor.

COMPUTER SCIENCE
Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.

CS101 Introduction to Microcom­
puter Applications
(2,2)
3
The study of a selection of contemporary
microcomputer applications, including operating
systems concepts, word processing, spread­
sheets, database management systems, and the
Internet and World Wide Web. Brief survey of
other applications, such as presentation
graphics, multimedia usage and desktop
publishing. Does not apply toward credit in
computer science major or minor.

CS103 Survey of Computer Science
(2,2)
3
An introduction to the field of computer science
for computer science majors. Microcomputer
applications, history of computing, computer
networks and the Internet, programming,
hardware, theory of computation, artificial
intelligence.

CS105 Introduction to Computer
Programming
(2,2)
3
An introductory course in computer program­
ming using the Pascal language, intended for
students with no prior computer programming
experience. Input, output and simple data types.
Arithmetic, control structures and simple data
structures. Sound, graphics and animation
techniques. Prerequisite: MA086 or equivalent/
satisfactory score on ACT or Placement Exam.

CS106 Advanced Web Page Design
and Web Site Administration
(2,2)
3
Web page creation using HTML, web authoring
tools, and scripting languages; Java program­
ming; graphics and page layout; v/eb server
softv/are installation and maintenance.
Prerequisites: CS101 and CS105 v/ith grade of C
or better.

CS121 Principles of Programming
(3,0)
3
A broad-based introduction to computer
programming, using the C++ programming
language and basic operating system features as
vehicles. Basic programming principles,
including built-in and programmer-defined data,
operators, functions and control structures.
Applications will be drawn from across the
discipline of computer science. Prerequisite:
CS105 with minimum grade of C.

CS2ffi
Sifcrtnctawes arid
Algorithm
(3,0)
3
An introductory-courseiff isrs STTictinsianc
algorithms, with an emphasis q/r aorecior
implementation and analysis. Pjinters. iss.
stacks, queues, trees and binary trees and
graphs. Application of various data szrjourss®
problems selected from the spectrum of
computer science topics. Prerequisite: CST2T
with a minimum grade of C.

CS202 Operating Systems
Management
(2,2)
3
Installation and configuration of operating
systems; Microsoft operating systems and Linux;
advanced script v/riting and X-Windows; system
maintenance, such as security, auditing, backups
and restores. Prerequisite: CS103 with a grade of
Cor better.

CS203 System Integration and
Maintenance
(2,2)
3
PC system configuration and troubleshooting
skills. Hard drives, monitors, sound cards, CDROM drives and other peripherals. Issues
involved in integrating and configuring hardware
and software system components. Prerequisite:
DP163 with grade of Cor better.

CS205 Computer Organization and
Architecture
(3,0)
3
A hardware-oriented introduction to the structure
of modern computer systems, emphasizing the
role of, and interrelationships between, the
various components. The evolution of modern
computer systems. Memory organization,
peripheral devices and their connectivity.
Instruction sets, arithmetic and central
processing unit structure. Control unit
organization and operation. Alternative
computer architectures. Prerequisite: CS121 with
grade of Cor better. Corequisite: CS201.

CS211 Database Applications
3
(3,0)
An introductory course in database design and
implementation, using microcomputer-based
relational database software. Single and multi­
table databases, forms and reports, query
processing, data import and export, and

CS221 Computer Networks
(3,0)
3
An introduction to the basic crincioies of
computer networks and communication,
exploring both the hardware necessary to
support computer networks and me software
needed to utilize those networks. Basic network
topologies, network protocols and iccai and
wide-area networks. Prerequisites: CSiGBand
CS105 with a minimum grade Gf C.

CS223 Advanced Networking
(2,2)
3
Continuation of the CCNA, CISCO Certified
Networking Associate curriculum. Principles of
Wide Area Networks, IQs, routers, routing
protocols and configuration; hands-on training
trfs CISCO routers. Prerequisite: CS221 with a
prase of Cor better.

C5271 Network Hardware and
Software
021
3
Ar mwouctryT; tc network management
siraiegss network secirrty systems, and
Tetwqrf msalatior anc maintenance. Topics on
imam; ussn t: the interne: and email are also
rcixec ^•'e'eousiies: CS1D1 and CS105 with
a grades* Car skse.

CS281 Network Design and Imple­
mentation
(2,2)
3
An introduction to network design and
implementation, network databases, and route
and bridge applications over LAN configurations
with emphasis in managing multiple networks,
remote servers, and client-server operations.
Topics in customizing LAN workstations, in how
to monitor network activity, and in performing
systems upgrades are included. Prerequisite:
CS271 with a grade of Cor better.

CS290 Independent Study in Com­
puter Science
(1-4,0) 1-4
Special studies and/or research in computer
science tor individuals or small seminar groups.
Course content to be arranged with instructor
and with approval of the department head. This
course may be repeated for a maximum of eight
credits. Prerequisites: Sophomore standing or
higher.

CS303 Network Operating Systems I
(2,2)
3
Installation, configuration and troubleshooting of
network operating systems server software;
hardware devices and drivers; system perfor­
mance, reliability and availability; storage use
and security. Prerequisite: CS202 with a grade of
Cor better.

CS305 Networking Operating
Systems II
(2,2)
3
Installation, configuration and troubleshooting of
network operating systems client software;
managing file systems and storage; network
protocols, remote access, printing and disaster
recovery. Prerequisite: CS303 with a grade of C
or better.

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�CS308 Network Security
(2,2)
3

CS418 Software Engineering
(1,4)
3

Networking and security overview: identifying
network threats and operating system vulner­
abilities; security tools, such as firewalls, secure
connections, authentication and passwords;
planning networks and implementation
strategies. Prerequisite: CS223 with a grade of C
or better.

This course is an introduction to the design and
implementation of computer software. This
course includes topics on software specifica­
tions. design methodologies, design implemen­
tation, acceptance criteria, testing procedures
and project management. This course also
includes topics on the planning, organizing and
controlling of software projects. This course is
part one of a two-part sequence — CS418/
CS419. Students registered in CS418 must take
CS419 as a sequence course. Prerequisite:
CS312.

CS312 File and Database Management
(3,0)
3
An introduction to files and file processing, with
an emphasis on non-sequential organizations for
supporting multi-file databases. Direct file
structures and hashing, indexing, tree-structures
organizations. Expandable file structures.
Secondary key retrieval. Application to database
structures. Prerequisite: CS211 with a minimum
grade of C.
CS319 Java Programming
(3,0) alternate years
3
Java applications and applets; control structures,
methods, arrays and object-oriented program­
ming; graphics, files, networking and data
structures. Prerequisite: CS121 with a grade of C
or better.
CS321 Computer Graphics
3
(3,0) alternate years
An introduction to the generation of graphical
images by computer. Survey of common
graphics devices. Generation of lines and
curves. Representation of two-dimensional
objects. Techniques for area filling. Scaling,
rotation and translation in two dimensions.
Rendering three-dimensional objects by
projections. Scaling, rotating and translating in
three dimensions. Hidden line and hidden
surface detection and removal. Prerequisites:
CS201, and either MA143 or MA251, all with a
minimum grade of C.

CS333 Systems Programming
(3,0)
3
An introduction to systems-level programming
using C and assembly language. Design and
development of specialized systems utilities,
such as window-management packages and
command interpreter shells. Overview of the
function and design of system utility programs,
such as text editors, language processors and
linkers. Prerequisite: CS205 with a minimum
grade of C.

CS334 Operating Systems Concepts
(3,0)
3
Definition and historical development of
operating systems. Characteristics of batch,
interactive and multiprogramming systems. File
systems, processor and memory management.
Communication, concurrency, deadlock and
protection. Prerequisite: CS333 with a minimum
grade of C.
CS412 Unix Network Administration
(2,2) alternate years
3
Network administration how to and issues for
Linux. Installation of a Linux networked system,
maintenance and upgrade of a Linux installation,
security issues, common scripting languages,
system admin tasks, NFS, and mail systems;
other UNIXes. Prerequisites: CS221 and CS281,
both with a grade of C or better.

CS419 Senior Projects
3
(1/4)
A continuation of CS418. This course provides
students with the skills necessary for completion
of their project design from CS418. In this
course, the student will implement the design of
a software system created in Software
Engineering (CS418). The projects will vary each
year to allow students to implement their
knowledge to create a real-world software
system. In addition, the student will analyze
numerous ethical considerations associated with
being a computer professional. This course is
the second part of the two-semester course
sequence CS418/CS419. Prerequisite: CS418.

CS428 Computer Science
Cooperative Education I
3
(3,0)
A practicum in which students work in a
supervised capacity (one-site) with industry. The
student will spend a semester in a co-op position
in some field of computer science (networks,
application development, database administra­
tion, etc.). The student will develop a co-op
project proposal that must be submitted to and
approved by the computer science faculty. The
co-op experience must be of a significant nature
such that it serves as capstone computer science
experience for the student. This is the first of a
two-course sequence. Prerequisites: CS290 and
permission of the computer science faculty.

CS429 Computer Science
Cooperative Education II
(3,0)
3
A continuation of CS428 where students work in
a supervised capacity in industry in a field of
computer science. This is the second of a twocourse sequence. The focus of this course is to
finish the cooperative experience in industry and
prepare a final report on the two-semester
experience. The student will write a final report
on the co-op experience and defend that report
to the computer science faculty in open forum.
Prerequisite: CS428.

CS438 Computer Science Research
Project I
(3,0)
3
This is a senior-level course in which students
are actively involved in a faculty-supervised and
guided research project. Students develop a
research plan for some portion of the project and
implement that plan. In particular, the student
will work to develop a proposal of the expected
research goals and create a project timeline and
budget. The student’s faculty advisor and the
computer science faculty must approve the plan.
This is the first of a two-course sequence.

Prerequisite: Senior status and permission ot the
computer science faculty.

CS439 Computer Science Research
Project II
(3,0)
3
This is a continuation of CS438 Computer
Research Project I. Prerequisite: CS438.

CS490 Research Topics in Computer
Science
(1-4,0) 1-4
Special studies and/or research in computer
science for individuals or small seminar groups.
Course content to be arranged with instructor
and with approval of the department head. This
course may be repeated for a maximum of eight
credits. Prerequisites: Junior standing or higher.

DATA PROCESSING
Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.

DP121 Computer Applications
for Business
(3,0)
3
In this course, students will be exposed to
modules of computer software which will include
basic word processing, database, spreadsheet
and graphic presentation instruction applicable
to business scenarios. This course is the
introductory course to advanced computer skills
courses which students may take to gain
Microsoft certification.

DP160 Personal Computers Work­
station Operating Systems
(1-3,0) 1-3
A series of courses covering popular personal
computer workstation operating systems. Each
course will provide 15 classroom hours of
instruction per credit hour. A student may repeat
this course covering a different workstation
operating system for a maximum of six credit
hours.

DP163 Troubleshooting and Repair
of Personal Computers
(2,2)
3
A basic introduction to the architecture,
installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and
repair of personal computers. The student will
learn elementary principles of electronics,
magnetism and logic. The disassembly and
upgrading of a personal computer will be
covered in the laboratory as well as the use of
diagnostic hardware and software. Prerequisite:
At least one credit hour of DP160.

DP225 Word Processing Techniques
(3,0)
3
Students will cover basics of word processing
including document creating, saving, printing,
and some advanced features such as table,
merge, graphics and report formatting. Handson experience is scheduled in labs outside of
classroom hours.

DP231 Database
(3,0)
3
In this course, students will cover advanced
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labels and charts; creating relationships between
database tables; using database wizards; and
performing queries and filtering records. A
student may repeat this course covering a
different database management system for a
maximum of six credit hours. Prerequisite:
DP121 or permission of instructor.

DP235 Spreadsheets
(3,0)
3
In this course, students will cover advanced
spreadsheet applications in business including
writing and working with formulas; creating
templates; finding and organizing information by
filtering, sorting and subtotaling; working with
multiple worksheets; creating charts; working
with data tables and scenario management; and
importing data into spreadsheet software. A
student may repeat this course covering a
different spreadsheet software program for a
maximum of six credit hour. Prerequisite: DP121
or permission of instructor.

DP250 Desktop Publishing &amp;
Presentation Design
(3,0)
3
Introduction to document design and layout, use
of font, color and graphics to produce newslet­
ters, brochures and presentations. Concepts
included are presentation preparation and
delivery. Graphics software will be used.
Prerequisites: EN111 and a working knowledge
of word processing.

DP260 Personal Computers Network
Operating Systems
(1-3,0) 1-3
A series of courses covering popular personal
computer network operating systems. Each
course will provide 15 classroom hours of
instruction per credit hour. A student may repeat
this course covering a different network
operating system for a maximum of six credit
hours. Prerequisite: At least one credit hour of
DP160.

DP263 Storage, Protection and
Recovery of Personal Computer
(2,2)
3
Continues and expands upon DP163 with
emphasis on disk; drives, formatting disks,
editing, virus detection, prevention and
eradication. Prerequisite: DP163.

EC202 Principles of Microeconomics
(3,0)
3

EC309 Intermediate Macroeconomics
(3,0)
3

Principles of economic reasoning; supply and
demand analysis; theories of production; price
and output determination under each of the four
market structures; factor returns and income
distribution theories; public policy implications.
Prerequisite: MA086 or equivalent/satisfactory
score on ACT or Placement Exam.

Determinants and measurement of national
income; theories of consumption and invest­
ment; aggregate economic analysis including ISLM and aggregate demand-aggregate supply
models; unemployment and inflation; stabiliza­
tion policies; economic growth. Prerequisite:
EC201.

EC208 Honors Principles of Micro­
economics
3
(3,0)

EC407 Introductory Econometrics
(3,0)
3

This course employs algebra, geometry and
calculus intensively in the development of
principles of microeconomics. The topics
covered are nominally the same as in EC202;
however, there is more advanced coverage of
topics in which a knowledge of mathematics is
required. Prerequisites: MA151 orMA112.
Credit not allowed for both EC202 and EC208.

EC209 Honors Principles of Macro­
economics
(3,0)
3
This course employs algebra, geometry and
calculus intensively in the development of
principles of macroeconomics. The topics
covered are nominally the same as in EC201;
however, there is more advanced coverage of
topics in which a knowledge of mathematics is
required. Prerequisites: MA151 orMA112. Credit
not allowed for both EC201 and EC209.

EC302 Managerial Economics
(4.0)
4
A study of the application of economic analysis
to managerial decisions. Topics include the firm
and its environment, demand estimation,
production and cost analysis, optimization and
profit maximization, analysis of markets, pricing
strategy and analysis of project decisions.
Prerequisite: MA112 or equivalent.

EC304 Money, Banking and
Monetary Policy
(3.0)
3
Monetary theory; study of financial institutions
and central bank authorities; monetary policy
and its limitations; changing structure of
financial markets and industry; relationships
between money, prices and national income.
Prerequisite: EC201.

EC305 Public Finance
(3,0)
3

ECONOMICS
Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.

EC201 Principles of Macroeconomics
(3,0)
3
Nature and scope of economics; national income
accounting; problems of unemployment and
price instability; public revenues and expendi­
tures; money and banking; fiscal and monetary
policies to promote stability and economic
growth. Prerequisite: MA086 or equivalent/
satisfactory score on ACT or Placement Exam.

The economics of public finance, including
taxation, public expenditures and fiscal policy.
Rationale and objectives of government activity
in a market system; distribution of tax burden;
income redistribution effects of taxation and
expenditure programs. Prerequisite: EC201 or
EC202.

EC308 Intermediate Microeconomics
(3,0)
3
Theory of demand; consumer choice and utility
analysis; production and cost analysis; priceoutput determination under the four market
structures; resource allocation; public policy and
managerial applications emphasized. Prerequi­
site; EC202.

This course provides an introduction to the
theory and use of regression analysis to solve
problems in economics. The classical regression
model is developed and extended to multiple
regression. Topics include data problems, model
specification, multicollinearity, goodness of fit,
qualitative independent variables,
hetroscedasticity, serial correlation, qualitative
and limited dependent variables, and forecasting.
Prerequisites: BA211 or MA207, EC201, EC202,
MA112 or MA143 or MA151.

EC408 International Economics
(3,0)
3
Pure theory of trade and comparative advantage;
free trade versus protectionism; trade problems
of developing nations; balance of payment
accounting; exchange rates; international
monetary systems. Prerequisites: EC201 and
EC202.

EC409 Seminar in Economics
(1-2,0) 1-2
Discussion of economic issues, theories and
their applications. May be repeated for credit
with the approval of the instructor for a total of
four credits.

EDUCATION
Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.

ED101 Foundations of Early Child­
hood Education
(3,0)
3
An introduction to the field of early childhood.
Topics include its history, application of theories
to curriculum, types of programs and issues in
the field of child care. Observations of various
early childhood settings will be required.

ED105 Child Guidance and Welfare
(3,0)
3
Through readings, discussions, observations and
interactions with children, the student will learn
how to develop guidance strategies when
working with children in an early childhood
setting. Prerequisite: PY155 or PY265.

ED110 Curriculum Development and
Teaching Practices
3
(3,0)
Developing curriculum and teaching practices
based on the whole child's development:
Cognitive, physical, social, emotional, and
creative. Emphasis on planning play activities
for learning centers. Observations of children in
an early childhood setting will be required.

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�ED111 Infants and Toddlers: Developmentally Appropriate Practices
3
(3,0)
Includes theories of emotional, physical, social
and cognitive stages of development of children
ages 0 to 36 months. The knowledge of these
stages will be applied to matching developmentally appropriate teaching and caregiving
practices. Issues in administering infant/toddler
programs will also be discussed. Prerequisite:
PY155 or PY265.
ED220 Early Childhood Literature
(3,0)
3
Readings in developmental^ appropriate literature
and related activities across the curriculum for
young children, ages birth through kindergarten.
Prerequisites: EN110 and SD101.
ED260 Practicum I
(1,12)
4
The student will complete 12.5 hours weekly in
an early childhood laboratory setting. Atten­
dance at a weekly seminar is also required.
Prerequisites: ED101 and ED110 and permission
of instructor. Credit/no credit grade.
ED261 Practicum II
(1,12)
4
The student will complete 12.5 hours weekly in
an early childhood laboratory setting. Atten­
dance at a weekly seminar is also required.
Prerequisites: ED101 and ED110 and permission
of instructor. Credit/no credit grade.
ED270 Administration of Early
Childhood Programs
(3,0)
3
Knowledge of financial, legal, supervisory and
administrative procedures used in operating an
early childhood program will be gained through
lectures, discussions, readings and activities.
Prerequisite: ED260 or ED261.

mined by the program) student teaching
experience for a total of 180 contact hours.
Open only to elementary education students who
are completing the early childhood endorsement
(ZA) as required by the State of Michigan
Department of Education. Prerequisites:
completion of ED260 and/or ED261, and
entrance into the Teacher Education Program.
The student must meet all the requirements as
determined by the internship site. Instructor’s
permission is required and placement will be
made with the instructor’s approval.

ELECTRICAL
ENGINEERING
Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.
EE105 Fabrication Fundamentals
(0,2)
1
This course introduces students to the process
of the layout and construction of electronic
circuits. Students will develop basic skills in the
use of electrical CAD software, soldering,
construction techniques and circuit board
construction. Prerequisite: EG101.
EE125 Digital Fundamentals
4
(3,2)
A study of numbering systems and binary codes,
combinational and sequential digital logic (with
an emphasis on contemporary programmable
logic concepts), and microcomputer memory
devices systems. Prerequisites: MA140andone
of the following: CS101, CS103 or EG101.

ED340 Practicum III — Field Experiences
(1,12)
4
Students will gain hands-on experience and
observational skills in a K-3 classroom.
Students will attend individualized seminars, and
complete 100 contact hours in the classroom
with additional course requirements. Prerequi­
sites: Permission of instructor and completion
of ED260 and ED261.

EE210 Circuit Analysis
(3,2)
4
A study of simple electrical components, rules,
theorems and laws applicable to AC and DC
circuits. Specifically, Kirchhoff’s laws,
Thevenin’s and Norton’s theorems, superposi­
tion, current and voltage divider rules, etc. will
be studied and applied to circuit analysis. Circuit
design techniques are introduced and further
study in transient circuits and three-phase power
systems will be provided. Prerequisite: MA143
and one of the following: CS101, CS103 or
EG101.

ED420 Emergent Literacy
(3,0)
3
A methods class which facilitates understanding
of the reading, writing, oral and listening
development of the child from preschool to early
elementary. Prerequisite: ED220 or EN335.

EE250 Micro-Controller Fundamentals
(3,2)
4
An introduction to micro-controller architecture,
machine and assembly language program
development, and computer system hardware
and interfacing techniques. Prerequisite: EE125.

ED430 Directed Studies in Early
Childhood Education
(4,0)
4
Individual research study of a relevant topic of
current trends and issues in early childhood.
Topic will be defined jointly by student and
instructor. Prerequisite: junior status.

EE305 Analog and Digital Electronics
(2,3)
3
A study of digital electronics, electronic devices,
and circuits for non-electrical engineering
majors. Topics include discrete logic device,
diodes, and amplifiers. Prerequisite: EE210.

ED450 Internship in Teaching:
Infant-Toddler/Preprimary Education
(CR/No CR grade)
4
Directed and evaluated internship in an approved
infant-toddler or preprimary classroom setting.
Students must plan for a full-time (as deter-

EE310 Network Analysis I
5
(4,3)
A study of simple linear electrical networks using
mesh, nodal and other analysis methods.
Additional circuit analysis work is performed
using vectors, phasors and linear algebra.
Networks will include series, parallel, seriesparallel, RLC and transformer systems.

Laboratory work will concentrate on verification
of the theory through circuit fabrication and
computer simulations. Prerequisites: MA243 and
EE210. Corequisite: EG340 and MA310.
EE315 Network Analysis II
(3,0)
3
A continuation of EE310 with emphasis on the
study of complex electrical networks using
differential equations, frequency response
techniques, filters, Laplace transforms, Fourier
series and computer simulation. Prerequisites:
EE310, EG340 and MA310.
EE330 Electro-Mechanical Systems
(3,2)
4
A study of AC and DC motors, motor controllers,
timing and sequencing circuits, transformers,
power, and power distribution systems. PLC are
utilized in the laboratory to integrate the power
systems to various electro-mechanical devices.
Prerequisites: EE210, EG140 and MA144.
EE345 Fundamentals of Engineering
Electromagnetics
(3,0)
3
This course provides an in-depth knowledge of
the fundamentals of electromagnetic theory.
Topics include vector analysis, electrostatic fields
and magnetostatic fields, while familiarizing
students with the applications of such fields,
Maxwell’s equations, and an introduction to the
concept of wave propagation and radiation.
Prerequisite: PH232. Corequisite: EE315.
EE355 Microcontroller Systems
(3,3)
4
A study of microcontroller systems design based
on the 8/16/32-bit microcontrollers. Assembly
and C languages are used for program
development in the design of embedded
systems. Interfacing techniques, real-time
control, and microcontroller emulator use are
emphasized. Prerequisites: EE250 and one of
the following: EG265 or CS121.
EE370 Electronic Devices
(3,3)
4
A study of the operation and characteristics of
electronic devices including diodes and
transistors and thyristors. Emphasis will be
placed on the analysis and design of circuits
using these devices, including power supplies,
switching circuits, and the digital logic families.
The operational amplifier will also be introduced
as a “device". Prerequisites: EE210 and MA243.
Corequisite: EE310.
EE375 Electronic Circuits
(3,3)
4
A study of the analog application of electronic
devices including transistors and operational
amplifiers. Emphasis will be placed on the
analysis and design of circuits using these
devices, including bias circuits, frequency
response, multi-stage amplifiers, and operational
amplifier circuits. Prerequisite: EE370.
Corequisite: EE315.
EE420 Digital Design
(3,3)
4
A study of logical and electronic circuit design
techniques including combinational and
sequential circuits, programmable logic devices,
MSA and LSI devices. Synchronous state
machine design using computer-based tools is

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sites: EE125 and either EG265 or CS121.
EE425 Digital Signal Processing
(2,2)
3
A study of the application of real-time digital
signal processing in analog and digital control
system design. The course emphasizes discrete
Fourier transforms, design of digital filters,
sampling theory, and process control using data
acquisition equipment and computer simulation
techniques. Additional emphasis is placed on
communication theory in relation to its utilization
of DSP technology. Prerequisites: EG265, EG340,
RS460 and one of the following: EE125 or
EE305.
EE441 Applied Engineering Electro­
magnetics
(3,2)
4
This course is a technical elective course for
electrical engineering students. Topics include
propagation of plane waves, transmission lines,
brief coverage of the concept of wave-guides and
cavity resonators, an overview of fiber optics,
and the concept of antennas and radiation with
an emphasis on the design of practical
applications of the theoretical materials covered
in the course. Prerequisite: EE345.
EE470 Applications of Analog
Integrated Circuits
(3,3)
4
This course emphasizes the design of electronic
circuits using analog integrated circuits. Circuit
designs include applications of operational
amplifier circuits, instrumentation and isolation
amplifiers, active filters, signal generators,
voltage references and regulators, A-D/D-A
converters and non-linear circuits. Typical circuit
considerations include static and dynamic device
limitations, noise and stability. Prerequisites:
EE375.

GENERAL
ENGINEERING
Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.
EG101 Introduction to Engineering
(1,2)
2
An introduction to the different areas of study
within the fields of electrical and mechanical
engineering. Lecture topics and laboratory
activities will introduce computer programming,
computer simulation exercises, data-acquisition
systems, microcontroller systems, communica­
tions, robotic and manufacturing applications,
material science and dynamics. Prerequisite or
corequisite: MA092.
EG140 Numerical Applications for
Engineers
(0,2)
1
This is an introductory course covering
numerical methods in engineering. The student
will be taught the application of numerical
software to model and solve engineering
problems. Linear algebra and its engineering
applications will also be introduced. Can be
repeated for credit. Corequisite: MA144.

EG250 Cooperative Education
(2,0)
2
Supervised industrial experience with coopera­
tive industries. The student’s experience is
related to academic studies and contributes
significantly to professional development. Can be
repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Permission of
instructor.
EG260 Engineering Research Methods
2
(1/3)
This is an introductory course covering research
methods in engineering and engineering-related
fields. The student will be involved in facultysupervised and guided research activities such
as assisting with developing experiments,
gathering data and analyzing results. Much time
will be spent learning about the research project,
past experiments and future directions. Can be
repeated for credit. Prerequisite: permission of
instructor.
EG265 "C" Programming
3
(3,0)
An introductory course in “C” programming with
an emphasis on structured programming
techniques and on utilizing “C” to solve
engineering-related problems. Topics include
looping techniques, input and output to files,
conditional flow of control, writing and utilizing
functions, pointers, 1D and 2D arrays, and data
storage. Prerequisites: MA140 and sophomore
standing.
EG310 Advanced Quality Engineering
4
(4,0)
Provides an in-depth study of the use of quality
and quality testing in industrial settings. Topics
include probability, variance testing and control,
statistical process control methods, distribu­
tional sampling, experimental design and
analysis. Extensive work will be done with the
computer. Prerequisites: MA207/208 or MT265.
Familiarity with general computer usage is
required with experience in Excel spreadsheets
especially recommended.
EG340 Advanced Numerical
Applications for Engineers
(0,2)
1
This is the second course offering numerical
methods in engineering. The student will be
introduced to applications of differential
equations used to model and solve engineering
problems. Topics in Fourier analysis and
discrete mathematics and their engineering
applications will also be introduced. Can be
repeated for credit. Corequisite: MA310 or
MA343. Prerequisite: EG140 and EG265.
EG345 Probability and Statistics for
Engineers
3
(3,0)
This course provides a calculus-based
introduction to the basic theory of probability
and statistics. Topics include counting
techniques, probability distributions and
densities, random variables, mathematical
expectations, conditional probability, correlation,
central limit theorem, sampling theory and
interval estimation. Prerequisite: MA243 or
MA251.

EG346 Probability and Statistics
Laboratory for Engineers
(0,2)
1
This laboratory accompanies EG345, a calculusbased introduction to the basic theory of
probability and statistics. Topics include
methods of data collection, experimental design,
interpretation of data and use of a statistical
software tool. Corequisite: MA207.
EG450 Cooperative Education
Project I
(2,0)
2
A course in which students work in a supervised
engineering capacity (on site) with industry.
This is the first of a two-course sequence that
can replace the senior year Engineering Design
Project II (EG495). The focus of this course is
the development of the co-op project proposal
and the initiation work on the co-op project.
Prerequisite: EG250 Cooperative Education.
Course may not be repeated for credit.
Permission of instructor is required.
EG451 Cooperative Education
Project II
(2,0)
2
A continuation of EG450 where students work in
a supervised engineering capacity (on site) with
industry on a technical project. This is the
second of a two-course sequence that can be
used as credit for EG495, Engineering Design
Project II. The focus of the course is the
completion and final report of the cooperative
education project. Course may be repeated once
for credit. Prerequisite: EG450 Cooperative
Education Project. Permission of instructor is
required.
EG460 Engineering Research Project I
(2,6)
4
This is a senior-level course in which students
are actively involved in a faculty-supervised and
guided research project. Students will acquire
the skills listed under EG491 and develop a
research plan for some portion of a project. The
plan will be implemented in EG461. Specifically,
the students will work to develop a proposal of
the expected research goals and create a project
timeline and budget. The student’s faculty
advisor and the director of the Lab for Under­
graduate Research in Engineering (LURE) must
approve the plan. Prerequisites: senior status,
EG260 and permission of instructor.
EG461 Engineering Research Project II
2
1,3)
This is a senior-level course in which students
are actively involved in a faculty-supervised and
guided research project. Students implement
their research plan developed in EG460 and lead
research efforts. Results and finding must be
reported in oral and/or written forms to
appropriate constituencies outside the LSSU
audience. Prerequisites: EG460 and permission
of instructor.
EG490 Research Topics in Engineering
(1-4,0) 1-4
Special studies and/or research in engineering
for individuals for small seminar groups. Course
content to be arranged with instructor and with
approval of the department head. This course
may be repeated for a maximum of eight credits.

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�EG491 Engineering Design Project I
3
(2,3)
This course provides students with the skills
necessary for successful completion of their
design project. Topics include group dynamics,
ethics, timelines, resource allocation, project
management and performance evaluations. Skills
in oral and written communications, problem
conceptualization, creative problem solving and
technical presentations are developed.
Prerequisites: senior status and expected
graduation within the academic year and one of
the following: CH231 or EE370 or ME350 or
(RS365 and MT315).

EG495 Engineering Design Project II
(1,6)
3
A continuation of EG491. This course provides
students with the skills necessary for successful
completion of their design project. Topics
include group dynamics, ethics, timelines,
resource allocation, project management and
performance evaluations. Skills in oral and
written communications, problem
conceptualization, creative problem solving, and
technical presentations are developed.
Prerequisite: EG491.

ENGINEERING
MECHANICS
Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.

EM220 Statics
(3,0)
3
A study of theory and application of principles of
statics with emphasis on problem solving, free
body diagrams and vector analysis. Principle of
equilibrium applied to particles and rigid bodies.
Prerequisite: MA143. Corequisite or prerequi­
site: PH231.

EM320 Dynamics
(3,2)
4
A study of theory and applications of dynamics
and problem-solving techniques. Topics include
position, velocity, and acceleration analysis of
particles and rigid bodies . Newton's second law,
work and energy and impulse and momentum
are covered. Laboratory includes experiments
demonstrating laws of dynamics and has special
emphasis on creative problem-solving tech­
niques and technical report writing. Prerequi­
sites: MA144 and EM220.

ENGLISH
Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.

EN091 Preparation for College Writing
(3,0)
3
EN091 is designed to give students who have
limited experience with writing an opportunity to
increase their confidence as writers, and to
improve their command of the written language.
The course is appropriate for students who find
writing to be difficult or confusing. Students
write weekly, with much of the instruction taking
place as students learn to revise and edit their
own work. Students completing the course will

be able to write successful essays that represent
complex approaches to different topics. A grade
of C or higher is required to pass the course.
Credit in this course does not apply toward
graduation. All students whose English ACT
scores do not place them in EN110 must receive
credit for EN091 before taking EN110.

EN105 Technical Writing for Skilled
Trades
(3,0)
3
This course is a technical communications
course designed for individuals in the skilled
trade. The course content will vary based on the
needs of the specific skilled trade. The content
will include the fundamentals of writing
appropriate types of memos, proposal, manuals,
reports and other forms of technical communica­
tion associated with the specific trade. This
course is not intended as meeting general
education credit in the bachelor of science,
bachelor of arts, or other associate’s degree
programs at LSSU. Prerequisite: admission into
the skilled trade program and CS101 or
equivalent.

EN110 First-Year Composition I
(3,0)
3
EN110 provides students with an introduction to
the discipline of writing through an exploration
of their own writing processes and products.
Emphasis is placed on students learning to think
critically about their own writing in order to
address issues of coherence, grammar,
mechanics, organization, clarity and content.
Other material covered includes the role of
literacy in society, the ways in which readers
engage text, and the role of writing at the college
level. Prerequisites: English ACT score of 18, and
Reading ACT score of 19 (or equivalent) or a C
or higher in EN091 and SA091.

EN111 First-Year Composition II
(3,0)
3
First-Year Composition II prepares students for
the complex demands of academic literacy and
research. These require students to be able to
critically observe personal and public knowledge:
ask questions of reading and research: formulate
hypotheses: design and conduct research
projects, both in the library and in the field; and
identify further avenues of inquiry. To help
students develop these abilities, the course also
teaches students the basic skills of analysis,
interpretation, critical thinking and documenta­
tion. Required course work includes completion
of an extended research project. Prerequisite: a
grade of C or higher in EN110.

EN180 Introduction to Literary
Studies
3
(3,0)
This course introduces students to the theory
and methodology of literary study, focusing on
three questions: What is a literary text? How do
we read a literary text? How do we write about a
literary text? Addressing these questions
requires students to examine the social and
cultural contexts of literature and its aesthetic,
rhetorical and ideological aspects. These
considerations will help students judge literary
value and examine their own literary assump­
tions. Requires one research project and critical
essays using MLA style. Prerequisite: EN111.

EN221 Creative Writing
(3,0)
3
Writing and discussion of art forms such as
poetry, fiction and drama consistent with the
student's individual interests. Prerequisite:
EN111.

EN222 English Grammar
(3,0)
3
Introduction to the basic Standard English
grammar, its vocabulary and its principles as
these rules apply to the structure of the sentence
and the production of the meaning.

EN231 American Literature I
(3,0)
3
A chronological study of American literature
from the colonial writers through the Romantic
period, ending with the Civil War. Prerequisite:
EN110. Pre- or corequisite: EN111.

EN232 American Literature II
(3,0)
3
A chronological study of American literature
from the Civil War through the present, covering
the Age of Realism and the development of
twentieth century literature. Prerequisite: EN110.
Pre- or corequisite: EN111.

EN233 English Literature I
(3,0)
3
Reading and discussion of selected works from
the Old English period to the beginning of the
eighteenth century. Emphasis on major writers
and works, evaluated in their historical context.
Prerequisite: EN110. Pre- or corequisite: EN111.

EN234 English Literature II
(3,0)
3
Reading and discussion of selected works from
the eighteenth century to the twentieth century.
Emphasis on major writers and works, evaluated
in their historical context. Prerequisite: EN110.
Pre- or corequisite: EN111.

EN235 Survey of Native Literature of
North America
(3,0)
3
Students will examine various types of Native
American literatures, including traditional
stories, non-fiction, fiction and poetry from
authors of numerous different nations. A variety
of themes, including Native American identity
and the role of culture in literature, will be
covered. Corequisite: EN111 (also listed as
NA235).

EN236 Literature and Culture
(3,0)
3
Students will examine English-language texts
from a variety of cultures, including American
minorities and other underrepresented cultures.
Students will observe the way in which culture is
presented in the texts and how culture can help
to shape the texts. Corequisite EN111.

EN306 Technical Writing
(3,0)
3
Technical writing is designed to introduce
students to the theory and practice of technical
communication. This course incorporates a
broad approach, addressing the issues of critical
thinking, collaboration, ethics, and the
persuasive presentation of technical information
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�tions. The specific documents that will be
covered include memos, formal business letters,
technical descriptions, short and analytic
reports, proposals and formal oral presentations.
The central focus of the course will be the
completion of a discipline-specific final project,
in which the technical communication skills
learned during the course will be enhanced. A
major goal of this project, and the class, is to
introduce students to the demands of their
chosen professions, and thereby prepare them
for the kinds of disciplined intellectual and
practical work they will be required to complete.
Prerequisite: EN111.

genre, including but not limited to the novel, the
short story, drama or poetry. Pre-/corequisites:
EN231/2 or EN233/4. Variable topics: may be
repeated twice for credit.

EN310 Advanced Writing
(3,0)
3

This course focuses on an understanding of the
formal characteristics, critical interpretation, and
the history and development of Renaissance
English literature between the 16th and 17th
centuries. Prerequisite: EN233.

An exploration of the theory and practice of
writing as it relates to the production of text,
EN310 places emphasis on developing a
conscious approach to writing. The course is
designed to assist students in gaining control
over the choices that create a coherent, precise,
cohesive and professional text. This course may
be taught on a tutorial basis. Prerequisites: a
grade of Cor higher in EN111 and junior
standing.

EN320 Responding to Writing
(3,0)
3
A course in the theory and practice of effective
writing with emphasis on evaluating and
responding to writing across the disciplines.
Recommended for writing ombudsmen, tutors,
education students and other interested
students. Course includes rhetorical and
linguistic theory, current research on writing as
process, theory and practice of responding to
student writing, computer-assisted writing and
revision, tutorial strategies and characteristics of
writing in various disciplines. A strong
theoretical framework with student paper
examples from interdisciplinary fields.

EN321 Rhetoric and Composition
Theory
(3,0) Spring, even years 3
A course in the theory of rhetoric and composi­
tion. The course takes an historical approach,
tracing the growth, uses and transformations of
rhetoric from the classical period to the present
day, highlighting the major underlying cultural
forces which fostered change in rhetoric and
fueled the development of composition theory.
Emphasis is upon modern rhetoric and
composition theory. Prerequisite: EN110.

EN335 Children's Literature in the
Classroom
(3,0)
3
This course focuses on understanding the
genres of children’s literature for ages birth
through adolescence and applying this
knowledge, using various teaching strategies, to
create a literature-based classroom for grades
kindergarten through middle school. Required
for elementary teacher non-English majors and
an elective for elementary teacher English
majors. Co-/prerequisites: EN111 and SD101.

EN340 Genre Studies
(3,0)
3
This course focuses on an understanding of the
formal characteristics, critical interpretation, and
the history and development of a single literary

EN401 Medieval Literature
(3,0)
3
This course focuses on an understanding of the
formal characteristics, critical interpretation, and
the history and development of Medieval English
literature between the Anglo-Saxon period and
the 15th century. Prerequisite: EN233.

EN402 Renaissance Literature
(3,0)
3

EN403 Restoration Literature
(3,0)
3
This course focuses on an understanding of the
formal characteristics, critical interpretation, and
the history and development of English literature
and early American literature between the late
17th and 18th centuries. Prerequisites: EN231
and EN233.

EN405 Romantic Literature
(3,0)
3
This course focuses on an understanding of the
formal characteristics, critical interpretation, and
the history and development of English and
American literature in the period between 1780
and 1860. Prerequisites: EN231 and EN234.

EN406 19th Century Literature
(3,0)
3
This course focuses on an understanding of the
formal characteristics, critical interpretation, and
the history and development of English and
American literature in the period between 1860
and 1900. Prerequisites: EN232 and EN234.

EN407 20th Century Literature
(3,0)
3
This course focuses on an understanding of the
formal characteristics, critical interpretation, and
the history and development of English and
American literature in the 20th century.
Prerequisites: EN232 and EN234.

EN410 The Children's Literary
Tradition
(3,0)
3
Surveys the history of children’s literature and its
relationship to the development of cultural and
societal conceptions of childhood. Emphasis is
on critical reading and in-depth analysis of the
various forms of this literary tradition. Prerequi­
site: EN231-232 or EN233-234, or permission of
instructor.

EN420 History of the English
Language
(3,0)
3

Origin and development of the English language,
including its relationship to other Indo-European
languages, the history and structure of Old and
Middle English, and the rise of modern English.
Prerequisites: EN222, 233, 234.

EN421 History of Literary Criticism
(3,0) Alternate Years
3
An investigation of the history of critical theory
to include classicism, neoclassicism, romanti­
cism, the New Critics and contemporary critical
trends. Prerequisite: EN233-234.

EN433 Topics in Literature and
Composition
(3,0)
3
Study of various specialized topics in literature
and composition not offered as part of the core
classes. Topics may include studies of specific
authors, theorists, and movements in literature
and composition. Prerequisite: junior/senior
standing. May be taken twice for credit (total of
six credits).

EN450 Directed Individual Study
(3,0)
3
Individual study of an author, period, genre or
other related topic relevant to literary scholar­
ship. Each student will do extensive research
and prepare a paper. Prerequisite: Permission
of instructor.

EN490 Senior Thesis
(3,0)
3
Senior thesis is a sustained exploration of a
literary, composition or language topic. Students
will undertake an independent research project
and develop it into a major paper. Prerequisites:
English major and senior standing.

EXERCISE SCIENCE
Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.

ES140 Health and Fitness
(3,0)
3
Introductory course: Theoretical basics of
exercise, diet and nutrition and the wellness
lifestyle. Topics include aerobic and musculosk­
eletal fitness, weight control, stress reduction,
alcohol and tobacco abuse and presents
principles for promoting a wellness lifestyle.

ES141 Introduction to Movement
(3,0)
3
This course reviews and applies the pertinent
aspects of the prerequisite disciplines of
anatomy and physiology. Specific attention will
be placed on muscles, bones, joint structures,
and functions as well as the fundamentals of
leverage, balance, and “the feel of the move­
ment”. A detailed understanding of movement
description is the most critical element in the
student's mastery of the subject matter.

ES230 Athletic Injury and Illness
Prevention
(3,0)
3
This is an introductory class to the field of
athletic training. It will provide an overview for
the student as to what an athletic trainer does.
Topics to be included will be a history of athletic
training, developing conditioning programs,
nutrition, protective equipment in sports, the
healing process, emergency plans, injury
assessment, psychology of injury, environmental
conditions and the use of drugs in sports.
Prerequisites: BL121 and ES141.

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�ES232 Athletic Injury and Illness
Recognition and Evaluation
(3,0)
3

ES301 Athletic Training Clinical
Experience I
(0,4)
2

This class will be a continuation of ES230. After
a general knowledge base is established in
ES230, ES232 will elaborate on those concepts
and extend them to the various extremities of the
body as well as the spine and head. Prerequi­
sites: ES230 and BL122.

This course requires athletic training students to
acquire, practice and demonstrate competency in
basic clinical skills necessary to provide
healthcare to a physically active population in a
variety of clinical settings. Prerequisites: junior
status and admission to the Athletic Training
Education Program.

ES234 Preventative Taping Techniques
(0,2)
1
To present current and comprehensive taping
and wrapping techniques used in athletic
training. Prerequisite: ES232.

ES248 Psychology of Sport and
Performance and Coaching
(3,0)
3
A review of the psychological aspects related to
success in sport and athletics. Emphasis will be
placed on presenting techniques for improving
individual and team athletic performance, as well
as consideration of the psychological aspects of
coaching. Specific topics will include personality
and sport, attention/anxiety/arousal regulation,
motivational techniques, the aggressionperformance relationship, and the development
of team cohesion and leadership.

ES262 Exercise Physiology I
(3,0)
3
Introduction to biological energy systems and
support systems involved in physical activity and
exercise. Emphasis on energy system
recruitment dynamics, acute and chronic
adaptations to training, and applications to
programs employing physically based activities.
Prerequisites: BL121 andCH104.

ES268 Fitness Evaluation I — Field
Tests
(1,2)
2
Provides theoretical background and measure­
ment concepts specific to field tests employed in
exercise science settings. Emphasis on skill,
development and interpretation of results relative
to normative data. Prerequisite: BL121 andES140.

ES275 Nutrition for Sport and
Exercise Performance
2
(2,0)
Extends the basic principles of nutrition
presented in ES262 and explicitly details the role
of the major nutrients in their application to
wellness and fitness settings, as well as athletic
performance. Specifically addresses the
interaction of diet and exercise in modifying the
condition of the individuals with metabolic
dysfunction (diabetes, obesity) or compromised
cardiovascular health (hypertension, coronary
heart disease). Also examines the special
nutritional needs of athletes and the effective­
ness of ergogenic aids in enhancing sport
performance. Prerequisite: BL121 and ES262.

ES295 Practicum
(1-2,0) 1-2
Practical experiences that explore various types
of work setting in exercise science, working
under specialist in the various chosen areas of
interest. May be repeated for a total of four
credits. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

ES302 Athletic Training Clinical
Experience II
(0,4)
2
In this course, athletic training students are
required to continue acquiring, practicing and
demonstrating competency of the basic clinical
skills necessary to provide healthcare to a
physically active population in a variety of clinical
settings. Prerequisites: ES301 with a grade of C
or better.

ES340 Therapeutic Modalities in
Athletic Training
(2,2)
3
This course will introduce the student to the
theory and application of physical medicine
devices commonly used in athletic training and
sports medicine settings. Specific attention will
be placed on the use of cryotherapy, thermo­
therapy, electrotherapy, ultrasound, traction,
intermittent compression, and therapeutic
massage in caring for physical injuries and
illness. This course will focus on determining the
most effective therapeutic modality for a given
situation and the correct application of the
selected therapeutic modality. This course is
designed to present the knowledge, skills and
values an entry-level certified athletic trainer
must possess to plan, implement, document and
assess the efficacy of therapeutic modalities in
the care of physical injuries and illnesses.
Prerequisites: ES232 and BL122.

ES344 Kinesiology
(3,0)
3
Science of movement applied to muscle, joint
structure and function and application of
physical laws of gravity, leverage, motion and
balance to human performance. Video tape
motion analysis is used to apply these theories
into practical experience. Prerequisite: ES141.

ES346 Therapeutic Exercise in
Athletic Training
(2,2)
3
ES346 will introduce the student to the theory
and application of commonly used rehabilitative
exercises in the field of athletic training. Students
will be introduced to the “10 Goals of Rehabilita­
tion,” and will then study the relationship that
therapeutic exercise plays in the attainment of
each goal. Students will then develop a
comprehensive rehabilitation plan that will
enable a physically active person to return to
activity as safely as possible. Students will be
exposed to current surgical techniques and the
rehabilitation that is involved. Prerequisite:
ES262.

ES348 Fitness Evaluation II —
Laboratory Procedures
(2,2)
3
Provides theoretical background and technical
aspects specific to laboratory procedures

employed in clinical exercise science settings.
Emphasis on developing skills with instrumenta­
tion for assessing cardiac activity, respiratory
functioning, metabolic dynamics, anthropometer,
and administering exercise protocols for
diseased populations. Prerequisites: ES268 and
ES262.

ES349 Orthopedic Assessment in
Sports Medicine
(3,0)
3
Provides a clear, concise process of physical
examination of the spine and extremities which
would direct the student in a logical, efficient and
thorough search of anatomy relevant to the field
of sports medicine. This course will allow the
student to continue to build a solid foundation in
anatomy specific to orthopedic education.
Prerequisites: ES230 and ES232.

ES358 Research Methods in Exercise
Science
(3,0)
3
Introduction to research methods and related
statistical procedures for constructing and
analyzing research activities. Presentation of
statistical concepts including correlation, t-tests
and analysis of variance and their use in exercise
science. Introduction to measurement concepts
of validity and reliability and the facets of writing
a research report. Prerequisites: MA207 and
ES262.

ES362 Exercise Physiology II
(3,0,)
3
Extends the study of the physiological aspects of
exercise by examining advanced topic areas.
Specific topics covered are the endocrine system
and exercise, effects of exercise on the immune
system, exercise and altitude, exercise and
thermal stress, as well as exercise physiology
concerns of various clinical populations.
Prerequisites: BL122, CH105 and ES262.

ES390 Recreation Leader
Apprenticeship
(1,0)
1
Practical experience in learning to teach and lead
various recreation experiences. Students serve
with qualified instructors. Prerequisite: Basic
skills and knowledge of activity and instructor
permission. May be repeated for a total of three
credits.

ES401 Athletic Training Clinical
Experience III
(0,4)
2
In this course, athletic training students continue
to demonstrate an integration of risk manage­
ment skills, assessment skills, and therapeutic
rehabilitation skills into the health care of a
physically active population in a variety of clinical
settings. Prerequisite: ES302 with a grade of C or
better.

ES402 Athletic Training Clinical
Experience IV
(0,4)
2
In this course, athletic training students continue
to demonstrate an integration of risk manage­
ment skills, assessment skills, therapeutic
rehabilitation skills and administrative skills into
the heatlhcare of a physically active population in
a variety of clinical settings. Prerequisite: ES401
with a grade of C or better.

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�ES428 Psychological Aspects of
Exercise and Athletic Rehabilitation
(3,0)
3

ES481 Professional Development
Seminar
(1,0)
1

The acute and chronic psychological conse­
quences that occur as a result of involvement in
physically based activities will be examined as
they apply to recreational exercisers and sport
enthusiasts, as well as individuals with health
problems. Emphasis will be placed on
developing an understanding of the theoretical
background for specific topic areas and
investigating the support for these theories by
examining original research reports on the
effects of exercise and rehabilitation on
adherence, chronic pain, anxiety, depression and
sport injury. Prerequisites: ES262 and ES358.

Opportunities for students to refine personal and
professional goals and initiate preparation of
resumes and interviewing skills. Career planning
and placement will be emphasized as well as
internship evaluation. Seminar format.
Prerequisite: Senior status required.

ES434 Neurological Basics of Motor
Learning
(3,0)
3
An overview of how the neurological system
integrates external stimuli and internal processes
in the effective control of movement. Introduced
are control systems, attention processes,
memory, and the role of feedback and practice
on motor learning. Prerequisites: BL122, ES344
and ES362.

ES440 Exercise Physiology Seminar
(2,0)
2
Examines current issues in the field and students
will prepare and present advanced physiological
concepts related to special topics.

ES442 Electrocardiography in
Exercise Science
(2,0)
2
Examines electrophysiological basis of ECG,
cardiac anatomy and metabolism responses to
rest and exercise. Prerequisite: ES262 with a C
grade or better.

ES444 Exercise Prescription
(2,0)
2
Provides experience in writing and developing
advanced training and conditioning programs for
a variety of populations. Process oriented;
considers needs analysis and cyclic training.

ES450 Philosophy of Human Perfor­
mance and Leisure
(3,0)
3
A study of the origins and development of leisure
behavior, sport, athletics and personal fitness
across cultures. Ethical issues such as violence,
opportunity, exploitation, role models and equity
will be examined. Prerequisites: ES262 or
RC101 and junior status.

ES452 Athletic Training Administra­
tion
(3,0)
3
This course will examine the administrative
duties that athletic trainers must perform
effectively and efficiently do their jobs. These
tasks involve organization tactics, job perfor­
mance evaluations, budgetary concerns, facility
design, record keeping, insurance concerns and
legal aspects. Prerequisites: senior in the
Athletic Training Program and ES349. Students
within the Athletic Training Program will take this
course concurrently with ES401.

ES492 Internship
6
Comprehensive practical application of students
formal academic preparation. Prerequisite:
Junior status and instructor permission.

ES496 Selected Research Topics
(1-3,0)
1-3
Student carries out approved project(s) of his/
her own initiative. Prerequisite: Junior standing
and instructor permission.

ELECTRONICS
ENGINEERING
TECHNOLOGY AND
TELECOMMUNICA­
TIONS ENGINEERING
TECHNOLOGY
Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.

ET110 Applied Electricity
(3,2)
4
This course covers basic principles of DC and AC
electricity. Topics include resistance, inductance,
capacitance, series and parallel circuits,
magnetic circuits, transformers and electrical
motors. Laboratory exercises will reinforce the
lecture material. Prerequisite: MA140 with a Cor
better.

ET175 Applied Electronics
(3,2)
4
An introduction to the operation of basic
electronic devices including diodes, transistors
and operational amplifiers. Topics include:
Power supplies, amplifiers, frequency response
and filter circuits. Laboratory exercises will
reinforce the lecture material and introduce
computer circuit analysis. Prerequisite: ET110.

ET240 Communications I
(3,2)
4
An introduction to analog and digital communi­
cation with an emphasis on modulation
techniques. Topics include: Amplitude, angle
and pulse modulation, transmission and
reception circuitry and special techniques.
Prerequisite: ET175. Corequisite: MA143.

ET245 Communications II
(3,2)
4
Continuation of communications I with emphasis
on transmission lines and wave propagation.
Topics include: Transmission lines characteris­
tics, Smith charts, wave propagation, antennas,
waveguides and fiber optics. Prerequisite: ET240
and MA143.

ET255 Computer Networks
(3,3)
4
Study and analysis of computer networks and
switching techniques. Topics include: Network
topologies, protocols, routing algorithms and
flow controls. Laboratory exercises will support
the lecture material and introduce the students to
local area and wide area networks. Prerequisites:
ET240 and EE125.

ENVIRONMENTAL
SCIENCE
Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.

EV125 Geospatial Basics
1
(0.5,1.5) (7 weeks)
Introduction to map and compass work,
introduction to aerial photos, concepts of scale,
cartography, surveying, orienteering, map
coordinate systems and projections. Pre- or
corequisite: MA092.

EV126 Air Photo Interpretation
l
(0.5,1.5) (7 weeks)
Fundamentals of remote sensing for geospatial
analysis, air and satellite photos, color IR
photography, land cover and land use maps, map
construction and analysis. Prerequisite: EV125
or equivalent.

EV127 Global Positioning Systems
1
(0.5,1.5) (7 weeks)
Basic theory and operation of GPS receivers,
navigation, post-processed and real-time DGPS,
data dictionaries, collecting attribute data,
import/export of GPS data into mapping
systems, coordinate systems and datum
conversions. Prerequisite: EV125 or equivalent.

EV128 Geographic Information
Systems
(0.5,1.5) (7 weeks)
1
Introduction to the concepts and application of
geographic information systems (GIS). Topics to
include data acquisition, spatial databases,
applications, issues and trends. Students will
gain practical experience in the operation of GIS
systems. Prerequisite: EV125 or equivalent.
EV226 Geospatial Analysis I
(0,2) (7 weeks) 1
Development of intermediate geographic
information systems concepts and applications
including import of GPS data, attribute tables,
images and spatial databases into GIS. Also
includes using GPS for problem solving and
project design, GIS extensions for coordinate/
projection/datum conversions. Project required
integrating student-gathered data with existing
GIS databases. Prerequisites: EV126 and EV128.
EV227 Geospatial Analysis II
(0,2) (7 weeks) 1
Developing advanced geographic information
systems concepts and applications conversions
between coordinate systems and projections,
GIS extensions including Spatial and Image
analyst for rastor and vector analysis. Project
required integrating student-gathered data with
existing GIS databases. Prerequisites: EV226 and
MA207.

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�EV285 Principles of Epidemiology
(3,0)
3
Principles, purpose and methods of descriptive
and analytic epidemiology with emphasis on
environmental health. Prerequisite: MA207.

EV290 Independent Study in Envi­
ronmental Science
(1-4,0) 1-4
Special studies and/or research in environmental
science for individuals or small seminar groups.
Course content to be arranged by student(s) and
a supervising professor with approval of school
dean. Prerequisites: Students must have an
overall GPA of at least 2.5, and no / (incomplete)
grades on their transcript. Independent study
courses may be repeated for a maximum of eight
credits. Additional information is available at the
School of Science and Natural Resources.

EV311 Environmental Law
(3,0)
3
Study of the fundamental concepts of environ­
mental law and ethics. Course includes a survey
of the field of environmental ethics and a
discussion of ethical issues, a review of the basic
legal systems and research techniques, state and
federal environmental statutes and codes of
conduct for environmental professionals
Extensive use of case studies related to
application of environmental law are used to
illustrate ethical dilemmas and the approaches
for resolving them. Prerequisite: junior
standing.
EV313 Solid and Hazardous Waste
(3,0) Alternate Years
3
Identification and classification of solid and
hazardous wastes, including discussion of
storage and processing, collection and
transportation, resource recovery and recycling
and ultimate disposal. Topics on radiation,
decay, health effects and sources of hazardous
materials will also be covered. Prerequisite:
MA112 or equivalent.

EV325 Geospatial Analysis III
(1,6)
3
A project-centered course incorporating
advanced GIS tools and data sources for
geospatial analysis. Course topics include
computer systems analysis and design, project
management, and the integration of information
from multiple sources for the creation and
analysis of georeferenced data. Project required,
course may be repeated once with permission of
instructor. Prerequisites: EV227 and MA207.

EV341 Environmental Chemistry I:
Water and Water Pollution Control
(3,3)
4
A study of the environmental chemistry of water,
the measurement and remediation of water
quality problems, the toxicology of water
pollutants, and the environmental aspects of
energy use. Prerequisites: CH220 or CH225/
226, CH231 and NS103. Also listed as CH341.

EV395 Junior Seminar
(0,2)
1
Literature searching, scientific writing, and oral
presentation of scientific data. Students will be
expected to listen to presentations of peers
enrolled in EV499 and develop a topic for their
senior thesis. Prerequisite: Junior standing.

EV425 Environmental Systems
Analysis
(2,3)
3
The basic approach and statistical concerns
associated with conducting an environmental
analysis, as required for an environmental
impact analysis will be integrated with interpreta­
tion of data from actual situations. Students will
learn how analysis of soil, water, air, plant
communities, animal communities and organic
tissue analysis can be combined to evaluate the
environmental health of a specific site.
Prerequisite: CH341 or CH342.
EV450 Laboratory Apprentice
(0,3) per credit
1-2
Students will assist in laboratories, learning
instructional techniques, under direction of
faculty. Course may be repeated for a maximum
of two credits. Students must gain approval of
the faculty member in charge of the specific
laboratory, and the school dean. Credits may be
used as EV electives. This is a credit/no credit
course.

EV490 Independent Study in Envi­
ronmental Science
(1-4,0) 1-4
Special studies and/or research in environmental
science for individuals or small seminar groups.
Course content to be arranged by student(s) and
a supervising professor with approval of school
dean. Prerequisites: Students must have junior
or senior standing, have an overall GPA of at
least 2.5, and no / (incomplete) grades on their
transcript. Independent study courses may be
repeated for a maximum of eight credits.
Additional information is available at the School
of Science and Natural Resources office.

EV499 Senior Thesis
(1,3)
2
Required of seniors majoring in environmental
science. Students present seminars and provide
an audience for fellow seniors. Each paper
presented will be critically analyzed by the
audience. Prerequisite: EV395.

FINE ARTS
FA405 Independent Project
3
(3,0)
Under the direction of an appropriate supervisor,
the fine arts studies student will prepare and
create a project within the scope of the student’s
principal continuations. The project will
normally integrate or synthesize aspects of the
fine arts: however, its precise nature will be a
matter for discussion and approval by the faculty
supervisor. The project will be concluded by an
appropriate presentation and written report.
Prerequisites: fine arts studies major and senior
standing. Must be taken both fall and spring
semesters for a total of six credits.

FINANCE
Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.

FN242 Personal Finance
(3,0)
3
An introduction to the principles of personal
financial planning. Topics include the financial

planning process, credit and borrowing
fundamentals, analysis of savings, investments
and taxes, individual insurance, retirement and
estate planning. Prerequisite: MA086 or
equivalent/satisfactory score on ACT or
Placement Exam.

FN245 Principles of Finance
(3,0)
3
An introduction to the principles of business
finance. Topics include math of finance, working
capital management, financial planning and
forecasting, debt and leasing, common and
preferred stock, leverage and capital structure,
capital budgeting, cost of capital. Students with
credit in FN341 may not enroll in this course.
Prerequisites: AC132, or AC230, or 0A119, and
MA086 or equivalent/satisfactory score on ACT
or Placement Exam.

FN248 Real Estate
(3,0)
3
A study of the basic principles of real estate
practice. Coverage includes broker-agent
relationships, real estate marketing, real estate
law, financing, appraising, taxation and math.
Prerequisite: MA086 or equivalent/satisfactory
score on ACT or Placement Exam.

FN341 Managerial Finance
4
(4,0)
The nature and scope of financial management
including math of finance, financing instruments,
leverage and capital structure, financial planning
and forecasting, risk and return analysis, capital
budgeting. Prerequisites: AC133 and BA211.

FN443 Insurance
(4,0)
4
A study of the financial, legal and social aspects
of the insurance industry with emphasis on risk
and actuarial analysis, insurance institutions and
operations, insurance contracts and policies
including life, annuity, health, property, liability,
group, business and governmental coverages.
Financial planning worksheets are utilized to
appropriate policy selection. Prerequisites:
BA254 and MA086 or equivalent/satisfactory
score on ACT or Placement Exam.

FN446 Financial Analysis and Policy
(4,0)
4
An analytical study of long- and short-term
financial policy and strategy through case
problems. Selected readings in financial theory
supplement the case studies. Prerequisite:
FN341.

FN448 Investment Strategy
(4,0)
4
A study of investment media and securities
markets, risk and return analysis, valuation
theory, portfolio construction and investment
mechanics. Prerequisite: FN341.

FRENCH
Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.

FR151 First Year French I
(4,1)
4
An introductory course designed to develop the
four basic language skills of understanding,

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fundamentals of grammar. A conversational and
cultural approach based on everyday life
situations from the Francophone world. Basic
information in English with progressive
emphasis put on the use of French in class.

FR152 First Year French II
(4,1)
4
Continuation of FR151 with further acquisition of
syntax, grammar and culture with increased
emphasis on speaking, reading and writing. As
course progresses and the use of French
becomes almost dominant in class, basic
conversation and composition practice based on
increased cultural awareness becomes more
elaborate and refined. Prerequisite: FR151 or
equivalent.

FR251 Second Year French I
(4,1)
4
A course designed to help students further and
complete their mastery of basic spoken and
written French. Review and completion of
grammar information. Systemic conversation
practice based on more-advanced readings
dealing with current social issues within a broad
historical and cultural context, as well as a moreelaborate practice of composition writing.
Course largely taught in French. Prerequisite:
FR152 or equivalent.

FR252 Second Year French II
(4,1)
4
Continuation of FR251 with further emphasis on
oral presentations, general conversation practice
and writing of compositions, essays, reports and
letters. Development of a more mature use of
syntax, grammar and idioms within a broader
cultural context which includes a first approach
to French literature. Initiation to the basic
principles of translation and interpretation.
Course almost completely taught in French.
Prerequisite: FR251 or equivalent.

FR351 Advanced Conversation and
Composition I
3
(3,0)
Extensive reading, debating and writing related
to contemporary issues within the Francophone
world as they are expressed in books, films,
newspapers and television. Further practice of
translation and interpretation. Preparation to the
examination for the DELF (Dilome Elementaire de
Langue Francaise) of the French Ministry of
Education. Prerequisite: FR252 or equivalent.

FR352 Advanced Conversation and
Composition II
(3,0)
3
Continuation of FR351 and systemic practice to
the examination for the DELF. Prerequisite:
FR351 or equivalent.

FR353 Business French I
(3,0)
3
An initiation into the language skills for use in
business situations in a French-speaking
environment. A conversational approach is used
with systematic oral and written practice from
authentic documents. Preparation to the
examination leading to the Certificat Pratique
from the Chamber of Commerce of Paris. May
be taken concurrently with FR351. Prerequisite:
FR252 or equivalent.

FR354 Business French II
(3,0)
3

FR490 Independent Study in French
(1-4)

Continuation of FR353. Aims to bring students
to a level of proficiency in French business
communication that would enable them to
function in an internship situation. Visits to
French-speaking companies. Further preparation
to the examination leading to the Certificat
Pratique from the Chamber of Commerce of
Paris. May be taken concurrently with FR352.
Prerequisite: FR353 or equivalent.

Independent research or directed study under
the supervision of a faculty member. May be
repeated for a total of eight credits. Prerequisite:
permission of instructor.

FR355 Survey of French Literature I
(3,0)
3

FIRE SCIENCE
Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.

A chronological study of French literature from
its origins to the 18th century. Emphasis on the
development and continuity of ideas and their
evaluation within the political, social and
religious framework of the time, their influence
on evolution of language and literature. Text
analysis and discussion. May be taken
concurrently with FR351. Prerequisite: FR252
or equivalent.

FS101 Introduction to Fire Science
(3,0)
3

FR356 Survey of French Literature II
3
(3,0)

FS102 Wildland and Rural Fire
Control

Continuation of FR355. Study of major works of
French literature of the 19th and 20th centuries.
Text analysis and discussion. May be taken
concurrently with FR352. Prerequisite: FR252
or equivalent.

(3,0)
3
Class will provide the theory and practical
instruction necessary to manage and control
wildland fires. Prevention, back burns, grid
references, fuels, firefighting methods and
tactics are covered in the course. Select
students may earn their “red card" which
provides United States Forest Service certification.

FR360 French Cultural Perspectives
(3-4)
3-4
This course takes place in France as students
participate in a study tour with their instructor.
They discover Paris, its monuments, art
galleries, museums and libraries; visit ancient
Roman vestiges, cathedrals of the Middle Ages
and chateaux of the Renaissance. Students
actively participate in French daily life. Assign­
ments (in French or English) consist of detailed
daily reports of guided visits and a research
paper due one month after return. May be used
as humanities credit. Offered summers only. No
prerequisite.

FR370 The Francophone World I
(4.0)
4
This course conducted in English is designed to
provide information and help understand the
people of French-speaking Africa, French West
Indies, South-East Asia and Polynesian Islands.
It consists in a study of colonial and post­
colonial history, culture and society in these
different parts of the world. Participation of
native guest speakers with extensive use of
audio-visual materials will richly enhance
participation and discussion. Prerequisite:
junior standing.

FR460 Directed Academic and
Cultural Immersion
(6.1)
6
This multi-facets course, that takes place in a
French-speaking environment, allows students to
reach oral and written fluency in language as well
as advanced knowledge in a broad variety of
areas directly related to French life and
civilization. Upon completion of a specific
number of courses chosen in consultation with
their advisor, students will be granted upper
division credits towards completion of their
major requirements. Prerequisite: completion of
two 300-level courses at LSSU.

Survey of the history and philosophy of fire
protection. Examines present fire protection
problems and future challenges, public fire
protection agencies, firefighting equipment and
extinguishing agents. Special emphasis is
placed on emergency responders' safety and
hazardous material recognition.

FSlll Hazardous Materials
3
(3,0)
Principles of combustion; examination of
theoretical and practical aspects of combustion.
Investigation of physical and chemical properties
of substances which may harm responders, the
general public and the environment.

FS197 Physical Fitness for Public
Safety
(0,3)
1
This course provides physical fitness and skills
necessary for the law enforcement and fire
science certification students. Fire science
students take the course semester before FS220.

FS204 Fire Protection Hydraulics and
Pumps
(3,0)
3
The application of mathematics and physics laws
to properties of water, force, pressure and flow
velocities. Emphasis: Applying principles of
hydraulics to fire protection problems, use of
water supply sources and needs; examines fire
department apparatus testing, inspection and
maintenance; deals with apparatus specifications
and requirements. Prerequisite: MA086 or
equivalent/satisfactory score on ACT or
placement exam and FS101 or FS 102, or BL102
or BL140 or BL286 as a pre- or corequisite.

FS205 Fire Protection Systems
Equipment
(3,0)
3
Use and water supply needs of sprinkler and
stand pipe systems and devices, fixed extin­
guishing and detection systems and devices, fire
department testing, inspection and maintenance.
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calculations and risk assessment. Prerequisites:
FS101 and FS204.
FS211 Tactics and Strategy
(3,0)
3
Utilization of manpower, equipment and
apparatus on the fireground. Emphasis: Pre-fire
planning, fire ground decision making.
Implementing tactics and disaster planning.
Students will use fire simulation programs and
interactive technology to apply and implement
the principles covered in didactic instruction.
Prerequisite: Either FS101 or FS102 and FS204
as a pre- or corequisite.
FS220 Fire Science Certification
4
(3,3)
An application of the principles of fire attack and
strategy through the use of exercises and
computer-generated simulations. Hazmat
incident analysis and other major disaster case
studies are used in this class. Prerequisites:
FS101, FS111, FS197 and FS204. Corequisites:
FS205 and FS211. Completion of specialized
medical examination.
FS301 Code Enforcement Inspection
and Fire Prevention
(3,0)
3
An introduction to fire inspection procedures and
inspection techniques as related to building
construction, fire load, fire protection systems,
plans and the storage of hazardous materials. A
study of safety code enactment, formulation and
its relation to fire prevention and public
education efforts and responsibilities of the fire
service. Prerequisite: FS111 and either FS205 or
TC110 and junior standing.
FS312 Hazardous Materials
Management
(3,3)
4
Covers requirements of federal law dealing with
hazardous incidents, waste management with
reference to OSHA, NIOSH, NFPA, and ACGIH
standards. This class can certify select students
at the level of general hazard awareness,
emergency response operations, and hazardous
waste worker. Prerequisites: FS111 or CH116
and junior standing.
FS321 Industrial Fire Protection
(3,0)
3
Examination of fire and life-style hazards in
business and industry. Emphasis on managing
the codes process, fire prevention and training
private fire brigades. Prerequisites: FS101, FS
111 and junior standing.
FS401 Senior Seminar
(3,0)
3
Seminar and independent study course with
individual student guidance by faculty on
selected research topics in fire science.
Prerequisite: Senior standing.
FS403 Fire Science Internship
3-9
Fire science internship with an agency. Credit is
based on 34 hours of field work per credit hour.
Students must make application by the ninth
week of the previous semester. Prerequisite:
Senior standing and FS220.

FS490 Independent Study for Fire
Science
(1-4)
4
This may take the form of either a research
project or a program of directed reading on a
specific subject. One to four credits over a
period of one or two semesters may be granted
according to the nature of the student’s project.
May be repeated up to six credits. Prerequisite:
Permission of instructor.

GEOLOGY
Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.
GE115 Field Excursions in Earth
Science
4
(2,4)
A field- and project-based educational experience
in which aspects of geology, including environ­
mental geology, earth resources, tectonic
processes and the interrelationships among
geology and other natural sciences, will be
addressed. Travel destinations will include
regions with unique natural history. Prerequisite:
SA091 or equivalent satisfactory score on ACT or
Placement Exam. Credit can be earned for only
one of NS102, GE115 and GE121.
GE121 Physical and Historical
Geology I
4
(3,2)
The study of processes and features of the rocks
and surficial materials that form the Earth’s
crust. Emphasis will be placed on the dynamic
earth including volcanoes, plate tectonics,
geologic time, catastrophic events such as
earthquakes, and natural resources and their
impact on society. The class requires student
projects and emphasizes active problem-solving.
Laboratory exercises involve minerals, rocks,
topographic and geologic maps. Prerequisites:
SA091 or equivalent/satisfactory score on ACT or
placement exam. Credit can be earned for only
one of NS102, GE115, and GE121.
GE122 Physical and Historical
Geology II
(3,2)
4
The study of surficial processes and landforms
in the context of their historical perspective.
Emphasis will be placed on evolution of the
earth; stratigraphic principles, tectonic
framework of North America; landforms and
depositional environments; climate, weathering,
surficial processes, and sea level changes; and
significant events in the history of plants and
animals. Laboratory exercises involve geologic
maps, invertebrate paleontology, and surficial
processes including environmental applications.
Prerequisite: GE121 or NS 102 or GE115.
GE218 Structural Geology and
Tectonics
(3,6) 5
A study of the deformation of the Earth through a
project-centered approach that focuses on actual
tectonic problems. Emphasis will be placed on
descriptive, kinematic and dynamic analysis of
geologic structures, deformation mechanisms
and the evolution of each in the context of the
regional and global geology. Prerequisite: GE122.

GE223 Mineralogy and Petrology
(3,6)
5
A laboratory course emphasizing hand-sample
techniques for identification of minerals and
rocks. Major topics include: physical properties,
crystalline structure, and chemical composition
of minerals; classification of minerals and rocks;
origins of igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks; plate tectonic occurrence of minerals
and rock assemblages; and societal and
economic significance of minerals and rocks.
Prerequisite: GE122 or NS102. Pre- or
corequisite: CH115.
GE280 Introduction to Field Geology
3
(0,9)
Introduction to field methods in geology
including measurement of sections, mapping
techniques, and field interpretation of outcrops.
A variety of geologic provinces and environ­
ments will be examined. A supply and travel fee
will be charged. Prerequisites: GE218 and
GE223.
GE290 Independent Study in
Geology
(1-4,0) 1-4
Special studies and/or research in geology for
individuals or small seminar groups. Course
content to be arranged with instructor and with
approval of the school dean. This course may be
repeated for a maximum of eight credits.
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or higher.
GE311 Principles of Hydrology
(3,0)
alternate years 3
Origin, movement and uses of water with
emphasis on water resources in relation to
human needs and environmental considerations.
Hydrologic principles, runoff analysis, flood
routing, urban hydrology, floodplain hydraulics,
groundwater hydrology. Prerequisite: PH221 or
PH231. Prior computer programming experi­
ence recommended.
GE312 Groundwater Hydrology
3
(3,0) alternate years
Uses, preservation and protection of ground
water. Physics and chemistry of ground water.
Influences of geological structures and ground
water exploration. Hydraulics and modeling
techniques for ground water and water wells.
Water well design, construction and testing.
Prerequisites: PH221,222 or PH231, PH232;
GE311; and a course in computer programming.
GE321 Optical Mineralogy
(2,3) alternate years
3
Optical properties of minerals and their
underlying principles studied by oil immersion
and thin section methods. Laboratory work
consists of measuring optical properties and
learning to identify unknown non-opaque
minerals. Prerequisite: GE221.
GE331 Introduction to Geophysics
4
(4,0) alternate years
This course will include an introduction to
gravity, magnetic, electric, seismic and
radiometric geophysical techniques and their
application to geophysical, geological and
environmental problems. Emphasis will be
placed on understanding the principles,
techniques and applications of each to solving
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earth. Prerequisite: GE112. Pre-or co­
requisites: MA112 or MA143 or MA151 and
PH222 or PH232.
GE351 Invertebrate Paleontology I
(3,1) alternate years
3
Common invertebrate fossils, their evolutionary
trends, anatomical features and geological
significance. Special emphasis upon use of
fossils for geologic dating and correlation, fossil
description and classification. Prerequisite: GE215.
GE352 Invertebrate Paleontology II
(3,1) alternate years
3
Common invertebrate fossils and microfossils,
their evolutionary trends, anatomical features
and geological significance. Special emphasis
upon use of fossils for geologic dating and
correlation and use of paleontologic data.
Prerequisite: GE351.

GE410 Engineering Geology
(3,2)
4
This course examines rock types and stratigra­
phy, geological structures, surface processes,
earth materials and methods of geological
investigation in the context of behavior of soils
and rocks as related to planning and construc­
tion. The course includes coverage of in-situ
investigations including shallow geophysical
methods and emphasizes environmental
applications and concerns. Prerequisites:
MA141 or MA151, CS100 or CS111, PH221 or
PH231.
GE422 Igneous and Metamorphic
Petrography
(2,3) alternate years
3
Description and classification of igneous and
metamorphic rocks including laboratory study of
rocks in thin section. Prerequisite: GE321.
GE423 Sedimentary Petrography
(2,2) alternate years
3
The study of the history of sedimentary rocks
with emphasis placed upon depositional models.
Major topics include lithology, facies and
microfacies recognition and relationships, and
diagenesis. Prerequisites: GE215 and GE321.
GE434 Geotectonics
(2,2) alternate years
3
A study of the general structure of the earth with
emphasis on the dynamics of continental and
oceanic crust. Includes a history of geologic
thought leading to plate tectonics, with
appropriate laboratory and student research
projects. Prerequisites: GE222 and GE216.
GE436 Field Geology
(0,16) alternate summers 6
Six weeks of training and field experience in the
observation, mapping, recording and interpreta­
tion of the great variety of geologic features in
the Sault Ste. Marie region. Some extended field
trips will be required. A supply and travel fee will
be charged. Prerequisites: GE216 and GE222
and senior status.

GE461 Stratigraphy and Sedimenta­
tion
(4,1) alternate years
4
The study and interpretation of sedimentary
processes and stratigraphic principles, emphasis

on sedimentary relationships and depositional
environments. Prerequisite: GE215.

and North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin
America and North America.

GE471 Economic Geology I
(3,2) alternate years
4
A survey of major resource-forming processes,
including ore deposits, industrial minerals and
rocks, coal, crude oil and natural gas. Related
topics include land ownership and mineral
rights, exploration techniques, production
methods, marketing strategies and economic
aspects. Case studies related to resource
exploration and extraction, as well as environ­
mental impact of such activities, are incorpo­
rated to illustrate ethical dilemmas in the
geosciences and approaches for resolving them.
Laboratory exercises appropriate to the topics
and a student research project. Prerequisites:
GE112 and GE22 or equivalent.

GG302 Economic Geography
(4,0) alternate years
4
A study of the internal and external interrelation­
ships of the various economic groupings of the
world: i.e. North America, Europe and the
emerging third world.

GE472 Economic Geology II
(2,2) alternate years
3
A continuation of the resource forming
processes and deposits begun in GE471.
Coverage of minor metals, industrial minerals,
energy resources, and the economic, environ­
mental and political aspects of the demand for
limited resources are included as time permits.
Student research project and field trip.
Prerequisite: GE471.

GE490 Research Topics in Geology
(1-4,0) 1-4
Special studies and/or research in geology for
individuals or small seminar groups. Course
content to be arranged with instructor and with
approval of the school dean. This course may be
repeated for a maximum of eight credits.
Prerequisites: Junior standing or higher.

GEOGRAPHY
Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.

GG106 Physical Geography: Landforms
(3,2)
4
Introduction to the description and distribution
of landforms with emphasis on lithospheric,
hydrospheric and atmospheric relationships.
Natural (physical) science credit given.
Prerequisite: Completion of mathematics
competency graduation requirement. Credit for
both GG106 and NS107 not permitted.

GG108 Physical Geography: Meteo­
rology and Climatology
(3,2)
4
Introduction to earth-sun relationships, maps
and elementary principles of atmospheric
science. Natural (physical) science credit given.
Prerequisite: MA086 or equivalent/satisfactory
score on ACT or Placement Exam. Credit for
both GG108 and NS105 not permitted.
GG201 World Regional Geography
4
(4,0) alternate years
A study of the physical environment, resources,
past and present economic development,
population distribution and historical develop­
ment of Europe, Asia, the Islamic Middle East

GG306 Cultural Geography
(3,0)
3
A study of the relationship of environment,
culture and adaptive patterns; i.e., socio­
economic development. A special emphasis will
be placed upon the current problems associated
with food supplies, shortages and third world
development.

GG321 Geography of Europe and
Great Britain
(4,0) alternate years
4
A study of the physical, cultural and economic
interdependence of the western European
community. Special emphasis will be placed
upon the role of the EEC in world economic
development. Prerequisite: Junior standing.

GG322 Geography of South America,
Central America and the Caribbean
Region
(4,0) alternate years
4
The study of the geographical features and
cultural history of the major regions in South
America, Central America and the Caribbean with
special concern for their 20th century develop­
ment. Prerequisite: Junior standing.
GG323 Geography of East and
Southeast Asia
(4,0) alternate years
4
The study of the geography of Japan, China,
Korea, Southeast Asia and India with special
emphasis on the impact of the major religions,
regional rivalries and 20th century development.
Prerequisite: Junior standing.

GG325 Regional Geography of North
America
(4,0) alternate years
4
The study of the physical, cultural and economic
development of various regions of Canada and
the United States with special emphasis on the
development of regional characteristics and
cultural traditions. Prerequisite: Junior standing.
GG360 Historical Geography of
Eastern North America
4
(4,0) alternate years
A study of the impact of the physical features
upon the historical development of eastern
Canada and the eastern regions of the United
States. Special attention will be given to the
western migration patterns. Prerequisite: Junior
standing.

GG490 Independent Study in
Geography
(1-4)
1-4
Special topics such as regional, historical,
economic, urban, cultural or physical geography.
Prerequisites: Junior standing and permission of
instructor. May be repeated up to a total of 12
credits.

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�GG492 Individualized Studies in
Geography
(2-4,0) 2-4

HE113 Introduction to Health
Services
(3,0)
3

This is designed to provide an opportunity for
specialized study of issues, problems and
selected topics in geography. Prerequisite:
Junior standing and permission of instructor.

This course provides the beginning student with
an overview of our health care delivery system
focusing on consumers, providers, services and
settings.

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GERMAN
Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.

GN141 First Year German I
(4,1)
4
Introduction to basic German grammar and
vocabulary, acquainting the students with
minimum essentials of oral and written German.
Reading of German texts.

GN142 First Year German II
(4,1)
4
Further study of German grammar and
vocabulary. Emphasis on oral expression.
Reading of various materials in German with aim
of enlarging the student’s vocabulary and
improving understanding of the language.
Prerequisite: GN141 or equivalent.

GN241 Second Year German I
(4,1)
4
Review of basic German grammar; study of
vocabulary, idiom, and word formation to
improve reading and conversational abilities.
Prerequisite: GN142 or equivalent.

GN242 Second Year German II
(4,1)
4
Reading and discussion of more advanced
German literary materials; conducted as much as
possible in German. Emphasis on spoken
language. Prerequisite: GN241 or equivalent.

HEALTH
Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.

HE101 Introduction to Medical
Terminology
(2,0)
2
This course introduces the beginning student to
basic medical terminology related to all areas of
health care. The focus of this course is on
understanding and proper usage of medical
language.

HE104 Nutrition for Early Childhood
(3,0)
3
Introduction to the function and metabolism of
nutrients with special emphasis on the
relationship between nutrition and childhood
growth and development between 0-8. Lectures,
discussion and community-based assignments
will relate the body systems to the child’s
nutritional status, review recent developments in
nutrition as they relate to childhood develop­
ment, and provide basic nutrition education
principles for adaptation in community settings.

Basic course in first aid. Theoretical and
practical experience in university laboratory.

HE185 Basic Pre-Nursing
Competency Skills
(0,3)
1

group discussion are utilized to assist the
student in the application of nutritional principles
with special emphasis on application in health
care. Corequisite: HE208.

HE208 Nutrition
(2,0)
2
Basic principles of normal nutrition with
emphasis on basic nutrients and food groups.
Nutrition throughout life cycle including
stressors impacting on nutritional requirements.
Social, biological and physical sciences
integrated throughout course. Prerequisite:
BL105 or BL121.

HE209 Pharmacology
(3,0)
3

The purpose of this course is to introduce the
beginning student to basic pre-nursing skills.
The student will learn hand washing, putting on
and removing gloves, linen changes, dependent
positioning, independent positioning, transfers,
total hygiene, ambulation, body mechanics and
patient safety.

Study of basic concepts of pharmacology and
their relationships to health care. Drug
metabolic processes are described providing
foundation for clinical judgments about drug
actions, reactions and interactions. Prerequi­
sites: BL122 or BL105 and CH105.

HE186 Fundamental Health Care
Skills
(4,9)
7

HE210 Introduction to Health Care
Concepts
(3,0)
3

Students will learn the basic skills necessary to
provide safe, competent care of the acute and
chronically ill client in a variety of health care
settings (acute care/long term care/home care &amp;
subacute care settings). The expanded role of the
nursing assistant will also be addressed
(rehabilitative, obstetric, neonate and pediatric
care roles). Focus will be on the care of the
elderly. Successful completion of this course will
qualify the student to write the certification
examination for nursing assistants.

HE189 Medical First Responder
(2,3)
3
This course is designed to teach students the
principles of basic life support and emergency
care. Topics include patient assessment and
handling, airway maintenance, cardiopulmonary
resuscitation, bandaging, splinting and spinal
immobilization. Management of common
environmental and medical emergencies will also
be addressed. Upon successful completion of
the course, students will be eligible to apply for a
Michigan Medical First Responder license.

HE190 Prehospital Emergency Care
and Crisis Intervention I
(3,3)
4
Techniques of emergency medical care needed
by the emergency medical technician-ambulance
attendant. Theoretical and practical experience in
administering preliminary emergency care and
transportation of sick and injured victims to
medical care centers.

HE191 Prehospital Emergency Care
and Crisis Intervention II
(2,6)
4
Simulated practice with some in-hospital
observation. Emphasis on laboratory practice of
skills needed for functions of an EMT-A.
Prerequisite: HE190.

HE207 Nutrition Application in
Health Care
(1,0)
1
This course is designed for students taking
HE208 Nutrition. In this class, exercises and

Introduction to the health care system with
analysis of the issues and trends affecting the
provision of health care services. Not open to
nursing majors. Prerequisite: Sophomore
standing.

HE211 Emergency Pharmacology I
2
(2,0)
Introduction to emergency pharmacology
including sources of drugs, drug laws and
regulation, routes of administration, pharmacoki­
netics and pharmacodynamics, dosage
calculations and the metric system. Emphasis
will be placed on drugs used in the management
of cardiovascular emergencies. Prerequisite:
math competency or MA103, and corequisite
HE251.

HE212 Emergency Pharmacology II
2
(2,0)
Continuation of HE211 with an overview of
emergency drugs frequently used in the
prehospital management of respiratory,
endocrine, toxicological, obstetrical and other
prehospital emergencies. Administration
procedures and dosages for adult and pediatric
patients will be covered. Prerequisite: HE211
with a fl-or above.

HE232 Pathophysiology
(3,0)
3
Study of physiological alterations in the body
which disrupt homeostasis. Integrates anatomy,
physiology and biochemistry into framework for
studying disease. Core content provides
understanding of mechanism and principles of
disruptions of health. Emphasis on clinical
correlations and physiological basis for common
disorders. Prerequisite: BL122.

HE235 Computer Application in
Health Sciences
(1,2)
2
Introduces students to computers and
information technology, focusing its application
to education, research, administration and
practice in health care professions. Topics
include computer fundamentals, health care

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�information systems, overview of software
taxonomies, health care applications, ethical
security, and design considerations and
application of computer office software in health
care practice. Course meets general education
requirements for computer application.
Corequisite: NU213 for pre-licensure students.
HE251 Advanced Emergency Care I
(4,0)
4
Study of prehospital emergencies geared toward
rapid intervention and patient stabilization.
Introduction to the pre-hospital environment and
preparatory information will be covered including
medical-legal issues, airway management,
parenteral therapy and comprehensive patient
assessment. Management of traumatic injury
and multiple casualty incidents will be ad­
dressed. Prerequisite: admission to Paramedic
Technology Program.
HE252 Advanced Emergency Care II
(4,0)
4
Continuation of HE251 addressing treatment
modalities for environmental, medical,
obstetrical and behavioral emergencies in the
adult and pediatric patient. Prerequisite: HE251
with a B- or above.
HE261 Emergency Cardiology I
(2,0)
2
Introduction to basic cardiac monitoring and
dysrhythmia recognition. Review of the anatomy
and physiology of the cardiovascular system,
principles of electrophysiology, EK6 interpreta­
tion and dysrhythmia management will be
covered. Sinoatrial, juncitonal and atrial
dysrhythmias will be addressed. Corequisite:
HE251.
HE262 Emergency Cardiology II
(2,0)
2
Continuation of HE261 with emphasis directed at
identification and management of life-threatening
dysrhythmias including ventricular dysrhythmias
and heart blocks. Coronary artery disease,
myocardial infarction and other cardiovascular
emergencies will be addressed, and the course
will conclude with ACLS certification. Prerequi­
site: HE261 with a B- or above.
HE284 Advanced Skills and
Situations I
(1,6)
3
Advanced skills and procedures discussed in
Advanced Emergency Care will be demonstrated
and practiced in a laboratory setting. Skills
covered will include advanced airway manage­
ment, parenteral therapy, cardiac monitoring and
advanced patient assessment. Simulated patient
scenarios will be designed to allow the student to
practice these advanced skills in a realistic
patient setting. Emphasis will be placed upon
strengthening new skills and providing critical
thinking opportunities which allow for the
integration of theory with practical applications.
Prerequisite: admission to the Paramedic
Technology Program and corequisite HE251.
HE285 Advanced Skills and
Situations II
(1,6)
3
Continuation of HE284 with an emphasis placed
on ACLS and PALS procedures and algorithms.
Instructor and peer evaluation will enhance
■earning, and working in groups will promote the

concepts of teamwork and individual leadership.
Prerequisite: HE284 with a B- or above and
corequisite HE252.
HE297 Paramedic Clinical I
(0,12)
2
Clinical rotations in the hospital emergency
department, surgical suite, outpatient surgery
and with local EMS agencies designed to provide
the student with hands-on practical experience of
patient care. Corequisite: HE251 and permission
of the instructor.
HE298 Paramedic Clinical II
(0,12)
2
Clinical rotations in the hospital emergency
department, intensive care unit, obstetrical unit,
pediatrics unit and local EMS agencies will
provide the student with a continuation of clinical
exposure. Additional clinical experience in other
areas may be included as the opportunity
permits. Prerequisite: HE297 with a B- or above
and concurrent with HE252.
HE328 Multicultural Approaches to
Health Care
(3,0)
3
This course explores values, beliefs and
practices related to health behaviors in a variety
of culturally diverse groups. Methods for
fostering culturally sensitive care are explored.
Content includes communication, biological and
nutritional considerations, assessment
techniques and alternative/complementary health
practices. Prerequisite: S0101.
HE329 Women's Health Issues
(2,0)
2
This course explores the diverse health needs of
women across the life span. Students are
encouraged to take an active participation in
identifying topics of interest. Social, cultural,
political, economic, legal and ethical issues are
analyzed for their influences on women’s health
and the health care women receive. Prerequisite:
SO101.
HE330 Applied Nutrition
(2,0)
2
Application of nutrition principles in health care;
obesity, anorexia nervosa and bulimia; emphasis
on gathering information and relevant objective
measurements (anthropometric, biochemical) for
use in developing nutritional care plans.
Prerequisite: HE208.
HE352 Health Issues of Aging
Populations
(3,0)
3
This course is designed to assist students from a
variety of disciplines to gain a greater under­
standing of health-related issues that are
associated with advancing age. In addition to
exploring physiological and psychological
changes experienced by our elderly clients,
students will learn how they can adapt their work
strategies to work more effectively for the elderly
clients that they serve. Prerequisite: PY155.
HE354 Legal and Financial Issues in
Health Care Administration
This course is intended for students preparing
for careers in management in health care fields
or as health care practitioners. Students will be
made aware of legal and financial issues and

problems including fault liability; institutional
liability; forms of organization; credentialing and
appointments; staffing issues; consent and
refusal of treatment; and health care financing.
The student will be more aware of the need to
seek professional counsel to minimize and
prevent litigation. Prerequisite: Junior standing.
Also listed as BA354.

HUMAN SERVICES
Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.
HM204 Fundamentals of Drug Abuse
3
(3,0)
Examines the pharmacology of commonly
abused psychoactive and high-use drugs.
Emphasizes the physiological effects of drug use
and abuse. Topics include stimulants, depres­
sants, opiates, hallucinogens, inhalants,
cannabis, over-the-counter drugs, alcohol, and
drug testing. Prerequisites or corequisites:
BL105 or equivalent.
HM250 Human Services Practicum
(1,9-27)3-9
This course provides a field placement
opportunity for students to practice skills and
use knowledge gained from courses in the skill
minors. Also listed as SW250.
HM292 Alcohol Abuse Prevention &amp;
Treatment
(3,0)
3
This course examines current prevention,
detection and treatment approaches for alcohol
abuse and alcoholism. Prerequisite: HM204.
HM480 Grantwriting
(3,0)
3
This course gives advanced students experience
in the research, writing and planning skills
involved in preparing grant proposals for human
service problems. Also listed as SW480.

HONORS PROGRAM
HP101 Honors First-Year Seminar
(variable topics)
(1-2,0) 1-2 credits
An intensive reading/discussion seminar of
selected topics from any discipline of special
interest to first-years honors students. An
interdisciplinary focus is encouraged as well as
the inclusion of active learning strategies that
promote self-directed learning. Class size is
limited to 15 to promote student and faculty
interaction around the world of ideas. Prerequi­
sites: status as an Honors candidate (freshman)
or fully admitted University Honors Program
student, and/or permission of the Honors
coordinator. May be repeated for a maximum of
four credits.
HP202 Honors Contemporary Issues
(3,0)
3
An interdisciplinary sophomore-level seminar for
University Honors Programs students. The
course is designed to accommodate a range of
specific topics; the particular topics, however,
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�intellectual ideas, the nature of intellectual
inquiry, and/or the construction of knowledge.
The instructor serves as a facilitator in the
seminar format which is intended to encourage
student-directed learning. Prerequisites: formal
admission to the University Honors Program
and/or permission of the Honors Program
coordinator.

HP302 Honors Ideas Seminar
(3,0)
3
A junior-level seminar for University Honors
Program students. The course is designed to
accommodate a range of special topics to be
submitted by LSSU faculty under the general
provision for Special Topics; the topics may
evolve out of an interdisciplinary focus on some
aspect of traditional disciplinary subject matter,
or may be a reconfiguration of a regular course,
redesigned to meet the particular needs of
Honors Program students. The role of the
instructor, however, would be as a facilitator,
working within the seminar format to encourage
student-directed learning around a topic
requiring intellectual rigor. As this is a core
requirement for all junior Honors students, it is
expected that a given course proposal would not
require prerequisites beyond those for general
education. Prerequisites: formal admission to
the University Honors Program, junior status,
and/or permission of the Honors Program
coordinator. HP201 recommended.

HP401 Honors Thesis
(3,0)
3
A major written work based on independent
research or creative effort to be carried out under
the supervision of a full-time faculty member.
Research in intended to be widely interpreted
and may include, but is not limited to, experi­
ments, analysis of existing data, and a summary
and integration of already completed but
dispersed research. Students will make a formal
presentation of their findings to the Honors
Council, the thesis supervisor, junior/senior
Honors students, and others in the spring of
their senior year. Prerequisites: 3.5GPA, 15
Honors credits, HP201 and HP301. Students
must present a fully developed proposal to the
Honors Council for approval before enrolling in
HP401 or its equivalent in their major.

HISTORY
Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.
HS101 History of World Civilization I
(4,0) Fall
4
A study of world civilization from earliest time
through the baroque.

HS102 History of World Civilization
II
(4,0) Spring
4
A study of world civilization from the baroque to
the present.
HS131 United States History I
(4,0) Fall
4
A study of United States history from the
colonial settlement to the end of the American
Civil War in 1865.

HS132 United States History II
(4,0) Spring
4
A study of United States history from the end of
the Civil War to the present.

HS133 Labor History of the United
States
(4,0) (on demand)
4
A survey of labor history from the colonial period
to the present: political, economics and social
impact of American labor and the American labor
movement on the development of the United
States.

HS201 Classical World and Medieval
Europe
(4,0) on demand 4
A survey of Mediterranean civilization from the
Bronze Age to the eve of the Renaissance.
HS202 Renaissance, Reformation and
Baroque Europe
(4,0) on demand 4
A study of the political, institutional, religious,
social, economic and cultural developments from
1400 to 1700.

HS230 Survey of Native History of
North America
4
(4,0) (on demand)
A study of American Indian history from earliest
times to the present, with emphasis placed on
the historical development of Indian tribes
located in the Great Lakes region. Also listed as
NA230.
HS231 American Military History
(4,0) on demand 4
A general survey of American military history
with a specific emphasis on the Midwest and
Great Lakes regions. To utilize the unique
geographic location of LSSU, field trips to the
Straits of Mackinac and St. Joseph’s Island are a
part of the course.
HS235 History of Applied Science
and Technology
(4,0) on demand 4
An introductory study of the origins and
development of the applied sciences and
technology from 1790 to the present. This
survey will focus on the scientists, engineers and
inventors responsible for the rapid rise of
modern technology, industry, and business with
particular emphasis on the developments in
chemistry, metallurgy, electromagnetism,
thermodynamics and cybernetics. The impact of
these developments on the marketplace and
society in general will be a major concern.

HS301 History of England —1000
TO 1714
(4,0) on demand 4
These 700 years witness the formation and
maturing of most of the important political and
social institutions that have come to be the
Anglo-Saxon civilization and tradition. This
period is critical to understanding present-day
American culture and civilization.
HS302 England in the Modern World
(4,0) Spring, even-numbered years 4
A history of England from 1715 to the present,
emphasizing the struggle for parliamentary

government, the Anglo-French conflict for
commercial and colonial empire, the Industrial
Revolution, the evolution of democracy and the
recession of the British Empire.
HS310 Russia: From Under­
developed State to Superpower
(4,0) Fall, odd-numbered years
4
A study of Russian history from Peter the Great
to the present.

HS315 Europe From Napoleon to
World War I
(4,0) Fall, even-numbered years 4
A study in the political and economic history of
Europe in the period 1789-1914.
HS316 Europe in the 20th Century
(4,0) Spring, odd-numbered years 4
A study of Europe in the age of Nazism,
Communism, World War I and II, and the
Common Market.

HS331 American Intellectual and
Cultural History I
(4,0) Fall, even-numbered years
4
A study of American cultural and intellectual
institutions as they developed from their
Elizabethan and European origins to the mid19th century. The emphasis will be placed upon
the emergence of the unique and variant
adaptations that arose in the first 250 years of
English settlement in America.
HS332 American Intellectual and
Cultural History II
(4,0) Spring, odd-numbered years 4
A study of American culture from the mid-19th
century until the present. Often considered our
finest century, the 19th century witnesses many
of America’s most unique, fascinating and
important contributions. The physical and
philosophical aspects of these years will be
surveyed. Particular attention will be given to
areas where America comes to exercise
important influences overseas.
HS335 American Political Parties
(4,0) on demand 4
A study of the rise and development of the
American party system and the large number of
major and minor parties that have participated in
this system in the years prior to 1945. These
parties will be treated in an historical fashion
rather than structurally. May be taken for
political science credit.
HS346 Canadian History
(4,0) on demand 4
A survey of Canadian history including the
moving frontier, relations with the United States,
British-French rivalry, the establishment of
democratic government and the changing
relationship to Great Britain.
HS361 Latin America
(4,0) Fall, even-numbered years 4
A study and analysis of Latin American history
from the end of the Colonial Period to the
present. This course will examine the basic
political, social and religious institutions of Latin
America and their evolution and role in the
change of problems of U.S.-Latin American
relations will be an important focus of this study.
Prerequisite: GG322 geography of South America.

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�HS371 Far East Civilization 1850Present
(4,0) Fall, odd-numbered years
4
A study of the history of China, Japan, India and
adjoining areas of Asia from 1850 to present.
HS420 Field Methods of Archaeology
(4,4) Summer
8
Field course in archaeological survey and
excavation methods and techniques, at various
sites in area including 1822 Fort Brady. Course
held on-site M-R for eight weeks. Only four
credit hours may count toward 300- and 400level courses for history majors. No prerequi­
sites.

HS425 The Politics of U.S. Labor
History
(3,0)
3
This course examines the role of organized labor
in U.S. history, from colonial times to contempo­
rary times. Attention will be given to the
development of policies affecting unions.
Prerequisite: upper-division student status.
HS440 The Declaration of Indepen­
dence and the Constitution
(4,0) spring
4
The events between 1763 and 1791 which
produce these documents are the United States
in the historical sense. Using original docu­
ments and contemporary comments, this critical
era will be studied in depth to determine whence
we came. Prerequisite: U.S. history sequence
desired.

HS441 Diplomatic History of the
United States I
(4,0) Fall, odd-numbered years
4
American diplomacy from 1775 through the 19th
century to U.S. entry into World War I in 1917.
May be used as political science credit.

HS442 Diplomatic History of the
United States II
(4.0) Spring, even-numbered years4
American diplomacy from the entry of the U.S.
into World War I in 1917 up through the present
day. May be used as political science credit.

HS490 Individual Historical
Research
(0,1-4) on demand
1-4
Independent study under supervision of history
faculty. May be repeated up to a total of six
credits. Does not apply toward 300- or 400-level
requirements in history. Prerequisite: Permis­
sion of the supervising faculty.

HS496 Historical Methods
(2.0) Fall
2
Survey emphasizing research aids and
techniques and historical analysis. Readings,
discussions and written exercises introduce
students to problems, methods and techniques
of historical research. Discussion of and
practice in main techniques of historical method,
including bibliography and documentation.
Prerequisites: Senior standing and pursuit of a
major or a minor in history.
HS497 Senior Seminar in History
(0-6) Spring
2
Students will complete an historical research
project under the supervision of a faculty

member; at end of term participants make oral
presentation at seminar for other students and
invited guests, and submit the final paper.
Prerequisite: HS496 and instructor permission.

HUMANITIES
Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.

HU240 Native Art and Culture
(3,0)
3
An overview of traditional and contemporary
Native arts including visual art, music, literature,
storytelling, architecture, theater and dance
within their cultural context. Relationships
between historical and contemporary forms and
expression of Native identity and philosophy
through artistic mediums will be examined. Also
listed as NA240.
HU251 Humanities I
4
(4,0) Fall, spring, summer
The humanities in the life of mankind from
prehistory to the Medieval epoch. Emphasizes
significant values evolved in the Hebrew, Greek,
Roman and early Christian cultures. Includes
consideration of the origins of the arts, language,
religion, mythology, philosophy, and ancient
Chinese and Indian systems of religious thought.
Prerequisite: EN110.
HU252 Humanities II
4
(4,0) Fall, spring, summer
Continuation of HU251, the humanities in the age
of science, from the early Renaissance to the
present. Prerequisite: EN110.

HU255 World Mythology
(4.0)
4
A survey of world mythology from “Gilgamesh"
to "Finnegan’s Wake". Prerequisite: EN110.
HU256 Introduction to Film: Images
of Our Culture
3
(2,2) Fall, spring
An exploration of film as an image of our culture
in both its technical sense and in its role as a
contemporary art form which conveys and
delimits our aesthetic and social values. Focus
on the visual elements of film, historical
development of the medium, and its narrative
modes through screening of significant films.
Prerequisite: EN110.

HU261 World Literature I
3
(3.0) (on demand)
The Ancient World to the Renaissance. Readings
in translation of significant, primarily Western
texts. Selection can include the Bible and works
by such authors as Homer, Virgil, Thucydides,
Tacitus, Boccaccio, Montaigne, Rabelais, and
others. Prerequisite: EN110.

HU262 World Literature II
3
(3,0) (on demand)
The Renaissance to modern times. Readings in
translation of significant, primarily Western,
texts. Selections can include works by Galileo,
Voltaire, Racine, Goethe, Ibsen, Dostoevksy,
Brecht, Kafka, Sartre and others. Prerequisite:
EN110.

HU490 Directed Studies in Humanities
1
(1,0) (on demand)
To provide students who need one credit of
general humanities with an opportunity to read
or explore material related to the content of that
term. Papers and tutorial session required.
Prerequisites: Seven hours of humanities credit;
evidence that students are capable of carrying
out independent study; approval of department
chair or dean.

INTER-DISCIPLINARY
Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.

ID300 The Human Environment
(3,0)
3
Designed to assist the participant in understand­
ing how the individual can become involved with
solving environmental problems. Prerequisite:
Junior status or permission of course coordinator.

ID301 TRECS Planning Semester
(1,0)
1
This course will function as a planning and
organizational course for students who intend to
be involved in the travel semester course which
will be offered the following fall semester.
Prerequisites: The student must be at least a
second semester sophomore and be planning to
enroll in the fall travel semester (TRECS).

ID310 Foreign Study
3-16 (graded)
Individual extension added based on student’s
program.

ID320 Foreign Study
3-16 credit/no credit
Individual extension added based on student's
program.

ID333 The Origins of Human Nature
(4.0)
4
An integrated, interdisciplinary examination of
the origins of human nature from the perspective
of contemporary evolutionary theory, ethology
and biological anthropology. The course
examines the origins of — among other
phenomena — sexual behavior, marriage and
family life, crime, social stratification, leadership,
government, politics, patriotism, nationalism,
racism, ethnocentrism, aggression, genocide,
war, ideology and morality. Prerequisites: a
college biology course or PY101, one college
course from each of two social science
disciplines (anthropology, economics, political
science, psychology, sociology), and junior
standing.

ID380 TRECS Semester Seminar
(Travel, Research, Educational,
Cultural Semester)
(3.0)
3
This course will focus upon the educational
opportunities which will be available through the
specific sites that are visited during the travel
semester. These sites include but are not limited
to Washington D.C., New York City, St. Louis,
MO, San Francisco, CA. various national park's,
national monuments, national battlegrounds,
national museums, and other regions and cities
throughout the United States.

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�ID399 Internship in (Department)
(1-4,0) 1-4

JR311 Supervising School Publications
(3,0)
3

JS201 Culture and Society of Japan I
(3,0)
3

This course is designed to provide students with
an opportunity to earn credit while obtaining
meaningful discipline-related work experience
outside the classroom setting. Students are
expected to spend a minimum of 45 hours in an
approved work setting for each credit hour
earned. The course may be repeated once for a
maximum of four credits. Prerequisite: 2.5 GPA
in major, junior standing and permission of
department head at least one semester in
advance of registering for the course.

Teaches the elements of supervising high school
publications including the high school newspa­
per or yearbook; methods of production;
problems of production; the elements of libel;
and good taste. Prerequisite: JR211.

This is a very broad overview course which
examines the social and political development of
Japan from prehistoric times to 1300 A.D. It
combines written text materials with field work.
An emphasis will be placed on the social
organization of Japan and its relationships with
traditional religious values, economic structures,
socialization of children and political institutions.

ID410 Foreign Study
3-16 (graded)
Individual extension added based on student’s
program.

JR410 Broadcast Newswriting
(2,3)
3
Designed to improve students' broadcast
newswriting skills from the fundamental level of
those developed in JR210. Upon completion of
this course, the student will be familiar with the
process by which broadcast news is reported,
written and performed on the air. Prerequisite:
JR210.

JR411 Broadcast Editing and Produc­
tion
(2,3)
3

ID420 Foreign Study
3-16 credit/no credit
Individual extension added based on student's
program.

ID490 Senior Directed Study
(3-4,0) 3-4
This course is designed to allow liberal studies
majors the opportunity to develop and
implement a project/paper using the skills and
knowledge from their previous course work.
Projects/papers should relate to the student's
individual areas of study, and represent a
synthesis of their previous learning under the
supervision of an appropriate faculty member.
Prerequisites: senior status and approval of the
appropriate dean(s).

JOURNALISM
Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.

JR210 Writing for the Mass Media
(3,0)
3
Acquaints students with the basic similarities
and differences in newswriting among the mass
media, particularly newspapers, radio and
television. Students will practice writing in the
various formats. Prerequisites: EN110 and ability
to type 40 words per minute.

JR211 Newswriting
(3,0)
3
Gathering, processing and writing news and
opinions on current matters using professional
standards and formats in print and broadcast
news and public relations. Prerequisites:
JR210.

JR220 Photojournalism
(3,0)
3
Fundamentals of 35mm camera operations with
emphasis on creative and professional
applications. Weekly assignments and critique.
Student required to have a camera with manual
controls (shutter speed and aperture setting).
Assignments in color negative film (color prints)
processed commercially. No prerequisites.

JR310 Editing and Production
(3,0)
3
Focuses on news editing, headline writing,
newspaper design and layout as well as
newsroom management. Prerequisite: JR211.

Designed to build upon the broadcast reporting,
writing and performing skills developed in
JR410. Students will become familiar with
production of newscasts, public affairs
documentaries, the role of the producer in
modern radio, the function and operation of the
console, tape recording and playback units,
microphones and sound, splicing and dubbing,
achieving effects and news-oriented talk shows.
Prerequisite: JR410.

JR413 Directed Individual Studies
(2,0)
2
Shine Sundstrom journalism internship at Sault
Ste. Marie Evening News: Experience in
newsroom and on assignment; writing, rewriting;
use of word processor. Prerequisites: Junior
status; JR210 and JR211. File application with
the dean of the College of Arts, Letters and
Social Sciences by fifth week of previous
semester.

JAPANESE STUDIES
The Japan Center for Michigan Universities
provides staff and resources for the courses in
this minor. These courses are offered only at
the Japan Center in Hikone, Japan. All courses
require permission of coordinator.

JS105 Intensive Introductory
Japanese Language I
(10,2)
10
This course is designed as an intensive
introductory study of Japanese. The class meets
five hours per week and the laboratory/recitation/
practice sessions meet five hours each week.
The “New Jordan method" of Japanese language
studies for English speakers is used in both class
and lab sessions.

JS106 Intensive Introductory
Japanese Language II
(10,2)
10
This course is designed as a continuation of
JS105. It will stress uses of written Japanese
and a research project in which communication
with Japanese in the community will be vital.
The “New Jordan Method” will be the basis of
the instruction.

JS202 Culture and Society in Japan II
(3,0)
3
This is an overview of Japanese history which
examines the political and social developments
of Japan from 1300 A.D. to the present. Special
emphasis will be placed on the Shogunate
Tradition, the Meiji Restoration and 20th century
political, economic and social developments.

JS301 Japanese Art and Culture I
(4,0)
4
This course is a broad overview of the develop­
ment of the painting, sculpturing, architecture
and literary traditions of Japan from earliest
times to 1300 A.D. Special emphasis will be
placed on the historic collections available in
Nara and Kyoto. Biweekly field trips to examine
and study local sites will be a regular portion of
the instruction.

JS302 Japanese Art and Culture II
(1300 to Present)
(4,0)
4
This course is designed as a study of the
development of Japanese art, architecture and
literature from the Ashikaga Shogunate to the
present. Special attention will be given to the
influences from Western civilization and its
impact on Japanese culture.

LEGAL ASSISTANT
STUDIES
Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.

LA102 Legal Research and Case
Analysis
(3.0)
3
Introduction to the law library and its use.
Students will develop research techniques and
skills in using encyclopedias, treatises, digests,
case reporters, looseleaf services, annotated
reports, legal periodicals, legislation, legislative
history, administrative materials, shepardization
and citation of legal authorities. Students will
also develop skills in analyzing, evaluating and
synthesizing court opinions and statutory law.

LA125 Civil Litigation and Procedure
(4.0)
4
Concentration on Federal and Michigan rules of
procedure prior to, during and after trial.
Detailed study of drafting pleadings, discovery
procedures and case preparation for trial and
appeal. Prerequisites: LA102 and LA150.

LA140 Personal Injury Litigation and
Investigative Techniques
(3.0)
3
The study of personal litigation shall include
principles of negligence, intentional torts, strict

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malpractice. Emphasis will be placed on
investigative techniques utilized in personal
injury cases; students will draft complaints and
other documents used in such litigation. The
course also covers interview techniques,
utilization of experts and documentary evidence.

LA150 Legal Assistant Profession
and Ethical Considerations
(3,0)
3
Overview of the legal assistant profession
including job qualifications and employment
opportunities. General legal principles and
terminology shall be discussed. The Code of
Professional Responsibility and its application to
legal assistants shall be studied in detail
including such areas as: confidentiality, conflict
of interest, legal advertising, competency
considerations and legal malpractice.

LA202 Legal Writing and Analysis
(3,0)
3
Introduction to legal writing styles and skills.
Through review and preparation of legal
documents, students will become acquainted
with basic principles, style, organization and
structure of certain legal documents which shall
include letter writing, preparation of memoran­
dum of law and an appellate brief. Research
skills and analysis of court opinions will be
further refined. Prerequisites: LA102 and LA125.

LA250 Law Office Management,
Systems and Technology
(3,0)
3
The management and organization of a law
office, including such areas as staffing,
timekeeping, equipment, legal systems, file
maintenance, public relations, and the utilization
of computer technology in law office organiza­
tion, litigation and case preparation shall be
discussed. Prerequisites: LA202 and LA125.

LA299 Legal Assistant Internship
and Professional Development
Seminar
(1,3-7) 4-8
A supervised work experience as a legal
assistant with a law firm, government agency,
court or business enterprise such as a bank,
corporation or insurance company. Personal and
professional goals shall be refined, including
resume preparation, interviewing skills, job
search plan and overall career planning.
Prerequisites: LA202 and LA125 and permission
of instructor.

LA300 Seminar in Legal Assistant
Studies
(variable)
1-4
A seminar dealing with selected topics in legal
assistant studies. The content of this course
may vary each time the course is offered. May
be repeated with permission of advisor.
Prerequisites: LA202, LA125, and/or permission
of legal assistant advisor.

LA301 Alternative Dispute Resolu(30)an&lt;*
Management
This course explores non-judicial avenues of
aispute or conflict resolution such as negotia­
tion, mediation, arbitration, as well as courtannexed alternative dispute resolution mecha­
nisms. The procedural aspects, key elements,

ethical considerations and practical applications
of alternative dispute resolution are discussed as
part of the dispute resolution landscape. The
course will also include dispute resolution and
conflict management simulations and case
studies. Also listed as SW301.

LA305 Tribal Law and Government
(3,0)
3

Act, including both Michigan statutory and case
law developments. Also, the administrative
procedures and worker’s compensation case
preparation will be addressed. Prerequisites:
LA125, LA140 and LA202.

LA450 Advanced Legal Writing and
Interviewing Seminar
(3,0)
3

A study of tribal law which will explore such
areas as the structure of tribal government; tribal
sovereignty; treaties; civil and criminal court
jurisdiction in Indian country; tribal resources;
tribal economic development; taxation and
regulation; rights of individual Indians; and
various federal laws and court cases concerning
and affecting tribes and their members.
Prerequisites: HS230 and NA230. Also listed as
NA305/SW305.

An advanced study of legal research and writing
including the preparation of complex pleadings,
legal documents, mediation summaries,
settlement brochures, and trial and appellate
briefs. Development of interviewing and
investigative skills and techniques with regard to
client and witnesses will also be discussed.
Prerequisites: LA125, LA150, LA202 and senior
standing.

LA320 Real Estate Law
(3,0)
3

LA490 Independent Study in Legal
Assistant Studies
(1-4)
1-4

Various aspects of real estate law and proce­
dures will be studied, including conveyances,
mortgages, land contracts, titles, environmental
concerns, foreclosure proceedings and landlordtenant relationships. Emphasis will be placed on
preparation of legal documents and pleadings
regarding real estate law. Prerequisites: LA102
and LA125.

LA321 Family Law
(2,0)
2
Areas of family law including marriage contracts,
divorce, separation, child custody, juvenile law
and adoption will be explored. Prerequisites:
LA102 and LA125.

LA322 Probate Law and Procedure
(3,0)
3
The Probate Code will be discussed in detail
along with the major topics of wills, estates
trusts, guardianships, conservatorships and
other probate court procedures. Preparation of
probate documents and pleadings will be emphasized.
Prerequisites: LA202, LA125 and LA320.

LA401 Evidence and Trial Practice
(3,0)
3
.
„
An in-depth study of trial preparation and
practice including gathering and organization of
materials and information; discovery; deposi­
tions; voir dire; preparing trial witnesses and
exhibits; preparing trial motions and briefs; jury
instructions and forms; organizing the trial; and
post-trial procedures and documents. The
course also covers evidentiary rules as they
relate to trial practice and preparation.
Prerequisites: LA125, LA140, LA150 and LA202.

LA405 No-Fault Automobile Law
(3.0)
3
The study of the Michigan no-fault automobile
law, including Michigan statutory and case law
developments; first and third party cases;
recoverable benefits and damages; review of
Insurance policies; and the preparation and
evaluation of such cases for settlement and trial.
Prerequisites: LA125, LA140, LA150 and LA202.

LA406 Worker's Disability
Compensation Law
(2.0)
2

A study of the Worker’s Disability Compensation

This may take the form of either a research
project or a program of directed reading on a
specific topic. One to four credits over a period
of one or two semesters may be granted
according to the nature of the student’s project.
May be repeated up to a total of eight credits.

LIBRARY
LS101 Information and Information
Technology Literacy
(1,0)
1
Introduces students to information tools and
their uses, including reference books, indexes,
periodicals, microforms, computer products and
the Internet. Students will learn to effectively
search information tools so they can more
efficiently meet their information needs.

MATHEMATICS
Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.
Based on a series of exams each student is
placed in the beginning mathematics course
judged most appropriate for successful
completion and mathematical progress. For
courses numbered 100 and above a student’s
curriculum major also affects course selection.
Courses numbered below 100 do not count
toward graduation.
The following six courses are offered in a fourweek, four meetings per week, format for one
credit each.

MA081 Pre-Algebra I
(1,0)
1
The first in the series of six modules addresses
basic operations and problem solving using
whole numbers and fractions. Credit in this
course does not apply toward graduation.
Prerequisite: none.

MA082 Pre-Algebra II
(1,0)
1
The second in the series of six modules
addresses basic operations and problem solving
using decimals, percents, and ratio &amp; proportion.
Credit in this course does not apply toward

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by examination.

MA083 Pre-Algebra III
(1,0)
1

MA103 Number Systems and
Problem Solving
(3,2)
4

The third in the series of six modules addresses
solving problems related to measurement,
geometry and statistics. Credit in this course
does not apply toward graduation. Prerequisite:
MA082 or placement by examination.

General notions of problem solving. Sets,
functions, numeration systems and number
theory. Properties and operations of whole
numbers, integers, fractions and decimals.
Prerequisite: Equivalent/satisfactory score on
ACT or Placement Exam or MA092 with a grade
of C(2.00) or better.

MA084 Introductory Algebra I
(1,0)
1

MA104 Geometry and Measurement
(3,2)
4

The fourth in the series of six modules addresses
the introduction to algebra, real numbers,
algebraic expressions and solving of elementary
equations. Credit in this course does not apply
toward graduation. Prerequisite: MA083 or
placement by examination.

Basic notions of geometry. Constructions,
congruence and similarity. Motion geometry,
symmetry and Tessellations. Concepts of
measurement. Coordinate geometry. Prerequi­
site: Equivalent/satisfactory score on ACT or
Placement Exam or MA092 with a grade of C
(2.00) or better.

MA085 Introductory Algebra II
(1,0)
1
The fifth in the series of six modules addresses
application problems related to equations and
inequalities, and polynomial manipulations.
Credit in this course does not apply toward
graduation. Prerequisite: MA084 or placement
by examination.

MA086 Introductory Algebra III
(1,0)
1
The sixth in the series of six modules addresses
graphing and functions, solving systems of
equations, and radical expressions. Credit in this
course does not apply toward graduation.
Prerequisite: MA085 or placement by examination.

MA092 Intermediate Algebra
4
(4,0)
Algebra for students who have not had secondlevel high school algebra or who need a refresher
course in that level of algebra. Real numbers
and operations, solving and graphing first degree
equations and inequalities, solving systems of
equations and quadratic equations, algebra of
polynomials, radical and rational expressions
and equations, exponential and logarithmic
functions. Prerequisites: One year of high
school algebra and MA086 or equivalent/
satisfactory score on ACT or Placement Exam.
Credit in this course does not apply toward
graduation.

MA101 Technical Mathematics
(3,0)
3
This course is an introduction to mathematical
concepts used by individuals in the skills trade.
The course content will vary based on the needs
of the specific skilled trade offering the course in
its apprenticeship and journeyman program. The
content will include the discussion and use of
various mathematical equations as they apply to
a specific skilled trade and will include both
theory and application of the mathematical
concepts associated with the particular skilled
trade. Topics may include, but not be limited to,
basic mathematical concepts, algebraic and
geometric concepts, trigonometric and other
transcendental functions, and other mathemati­
cal concepts needed by the particular skilled
trade. This course is not intended to count
toward the general education credit in the
bachelor of arts, bachelor of science, or other
associate’s degree programs at LSSU.

MA108 Trigonometry and Vectors for
Physics
(1,0)
1
Trigonometric functions, basic identities, inverse
trigonometric functions and vectors. Prerequi­
site: equivalent/satisfactory score on ACT or
Placement Exam or MA092 with a grade of Cor
better.

MA110 Explorations in Mathematics
(3,0)
3
A discovery course in mathematics which
explores the varied relationships of mathematics
to society and the natural world through
application and enrichment. A statistics
component is included, and a term project is
required. This course satisfies the general
education mathematics requirement. It will not
count toward a major or minor in mathematics.
Prerequisite: MA086 or equivalent/satisfactory
score on ACT or Placement Exam.

MA111 College Algebra
(3,0)
3
Algebra for business, life and social science
students. Inequalities, functions, graphs of
linear, polynomial and rational functions,
exponential and logarithmic functions,
mathematics of finance, systems of linear
equations and matrices, linear programming, and
introduction to probability. Prerequisite: Two
years of high school algebra equivalent/
satisfactory score on ACT or Placement Exam or
MA092 with a grade of Cor better. High school
plane geometry also recommended. This course
will not count toward a major or minor in
mathematics.

MA112 Calculus for Business and
Life Sciences
(4.0)
4
Limits, differentiation, applications of the
derivative, integration, application of the definite
integral, techniques of integration. Calculus of
exponential and logarithmic functions,
elementary differential equations, functions of
several variables. Prerequisite: MA111 with a
grade of C or better. This course will not count
toward a major or minor in mathematics.

MA140 Precalculus Mathematics
(5.0)
5
Basic theory of functions, including polynomial,
exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric

functions. Inequalities. Analytic geometry, plane
trigonometry and vectors. Complex numbers.
Systems of linear equations, matrices and
determinants. Prerequisites: two years of high
school algebra and equivalent/satisfactory score
on ACT or Placement Exam, or MA092 with a
grade of C or better, and one-half year of high
school trigonometry or MA108 with a grade of C
or better is strongly recommended. This course
will not count toward a major or minor in
mathematics.

MA143 Calculus for Engineering I
(4,0)
4
Limits and continuity, differentiation, derivative
applications, integration. Analytical, graphical
and numerical approach with emphasis on
engineering applications. Prerequisites: two
years of high school algebra and one-half year of
high school trigonometry, and equivalent/
satisfactory score on ACT or Placement Test, or
MA140 with a grade of Cor better.

MA144 Calculus for Engineering II
(4,0)
4
Applications and techniques of integration,
calculus of transcendental functions, infinite
series. Emphasis on engineering applications.
Prerequisite: MA143 with a grade of Cor better.

MA151 Calculus I
(4,0)
4
Limits, continuity and inverse functions.
Logarithmic and exponential functions.
Differentiation and applications of the derivative.
L’Hopital’s rule. Inverse trigonometric functions.
Integration and the definite integral. Prerequi­
sites: high school mathematics that includes two
years of algebra, one year of plane geometry and
one-half year of trigonometry and equivalent/
satisfactory score on ACT or Placement Exam, or
MA140 with a grade of Cor better.

MA152 Calculus II
(4,0)
4
Applications of the definite integral. Techniques
of integration and improper integrals. Infinite
series. Conic sections, polar coordinates and
parametric equations. Prerequisite: MA151 with
a grade of Cor better.

MA207 Principles of Statistical
Methods
(3,0)
3
Descriptive statistics, probability distributions
(including normal, binomial and chi-square),
techniques of statistical inference including tests
of hypotheses and selected nonparametric tests.
(This course is a survey of elementary statistical
concepts.) Prerequisite: MA086 or equivalent/
satisfactory score on ACT or Placement Exam.
This course will not count toward a major in
mathematics.

MA208 Statistics Applications for
Quality Control
(1,0)
1
A continuation of MA207, Principles of Statistics,
with a focus on the use of the principles of
statistics in engineering. Concepts of mean,
standard deviation, probability and statistical
process control through the use of control charts
will be examined for application to quality
control. This course normally meets the last
one-half of the semester. Co- or prerequisite:
MA207.

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�M A215 Fundamental Concepts of
Mathematics
13,0)
3

MA308 Probability and Mathemati­
cal Statistics
(3.0)
3

Elements of set theory, set algebra, cardinality,
logic, mathematical induction, methods of proof,
functions, relations, equivalence relations.
Prerequisite: MA151 or MA144 or MA112 with a
grade of Cor better.

An introductory course in probability and
mathematical statistics. Probability, probability
distributions, mathematical expectation, moment
generating functions and the Central Limit
Theorem. Prerequisite: MA144 or MA152 with a
grade of Cor better.

MA216 Discrete Mathematics and
Problem Solving
(3.0)
3

MA309 Applied Statistics
(4.0)
4

Selected topics from discrete mathematics
including fundamental counting principles,
recurrence relations and an introduction to graph
theory. A strong emphasis is placed on
fundamental problem-solving techniques.
Prerequisite: MA215 with a grade of C or better.

MA243 Calculus and Linear Algebra
for Engineers
(4.0)
4
Conic sections, parametric equations, polar
coordinates, vectors, vector-valued functions,
functions of several variables, partial differentia­
tion and multiple integration. Matrix algebra and
determinants. Introduction to differential
equations. Emphasis throughout the course on
engineering applications. Prerequisite: MA144
with a grade of Cor better.

MA251 Calculus III
(4.0)
4
Three-dimensional space, vectors, vector-valved
functions, partial differentiation, multiple
integration, topics in vector calculus. Prerequi­
site: MA152 with a grade of C or better.

MA261 Introduction to Numerical
Methods
(3.0) alternate years
3
Floating point representation of numbers and
floating point arithmetic. Survey of numerical
methods for solving a wide variety of common
mathematical problems, including solution of a
single non-linear equation, solution of a system
of linear equations, matrix inversion, numerical
integration, function approximation, interpola­
tion. Emphasis will be on the actual computer
implementation of common algorithms for
solving these problems. Prerequisites: CS105 or
CS121 with a grade of Cor better and MA144 or
MA152 with a grade of C or better.

MA290 Independent Study in
Mathematics
(1-4,0) 1-4
Special studies and/or research in mathematics
for individuals or small seminar groups. Course
content to be arranged with instructor and with
approval of the department head. This course
may be repeated for a maximum of eight credits.
Prerequisites: Sophomore standing or higher
and permission of instructor.
MA305 Linear Algebra
(3,0) alternate years
3
An introduction to matrix algebra, vector spaces
and linear transformation, including applications
to the natural and social sciences. Prerequi­
sites: MA112, MA143 or MA151 with a grade of
C or better.

A continuation of MA308 including estimation of
parameters, testing hypotheses, nonparametric
methods, analysis of variance, multiple
regression and an introduction to statistical
software packages. Prerequisite: MA308 with a
grade of Cor better.

MA310 Differential Equations
(3.0)
3
Differential equations of first order, linear
differential equations of second and higher
orders, including LaPlace transformation.
Introduction to power series methods,
applications. Prerequisite: MA144 or MA152
with a grade of Cor better.
MA321 History of Mathematics
3
(3,0) alternate years
Selected topics in the development of mathemat­
ics from the time of the ancient Babylonians and
Egyptians to the 20th century. Prerequisites:
MA112, MA143 or MA151 with a grade of C or
better, and MA215 with a grade of Cor better.
MA325 College Geometry
3
(3,0) alternate years
Selected topics in geometry, including some or
all of the following: Modern elementary
geometry, transformations, Euclidean construc­
tions, dissection theory, projective geometry,
introduction to non-Euclidean geometry, and
problems in foundations of geometry. Prerequi­
sites: MA152 and MA215 with a grade of Cor
better.
MA341 Abstract Algebra I
3
(3,0) alternate years
An introduction to congruencies, groups,
subgroups, quotient groups, fundamental
homomorphism theorems, Sylow theorems.
Prerequisite: MA215 with a grade of C or better.

MA342 Abstract Algebra II
(3,0) on demand 3
A continuation of MA341 including rings, integral
domains, ideals, quotient rings, the natural
homomorphism, fields and polynomial rings.
Prerequisite: MA341.
MA351 Graph Theory
(3,0) alternate years
3
Selected topics in graph theory, including
connectivity, matchings, edge and vertex
colorings, networks and tournaments. Prerequi­
site: MA216 with a grade of Cor better.
MA401 Mathematical Modeling
3
(3,0) alternate years
Selected applications of mathematics in such
areas as biology, economics, social science and
engineering are discussed. The construction of a
mathematical model used to study a real

situation will be stressed, as well as interpreta­
tion of mathematical results in that context.
Prerequisites: junior/senior standing, a course In
computer programming, and mathematical
maturity at the level of MA305, MA308 or MA310
with a minimum grade of C.
MA411 Advanced Calculus
3
(3,0) alternate years
An extension of the calculus in one, two, and
three dimensions leading to the formulation and
solution (in simple cases) of the partial
differential equations of mathematical physics.
Differential and integral calculus of vectors,
divergence, curl, line, surface and volume
integrals, Green's divergence and Stokes'
theorems, heat and wave equations, Fourier
series, orthogonal sets, boundary value
problems, separation of variables. Prerequisite:
MA251 and MA310 with a grade of C or better.

MA413 Introduction to Complex
Analysis
(3,0) on demand 3
The calculus of functions of a complex variable,
algebra and geometry of complex numbers,
elementary functions, limits, derivatives, CauchyRieman equations, integrals, Cauchy integral
theorem, series, singularities, residue theorem.
Prerequisite: MA251.
MA421 Real Analysis I
(3,0) on demand 3
An examination of some of the foundations of
the calculus, including basic topology of the real
line, limits, continuity, metric spaces, function
spaces, some uniformity concepts. Prerequi­
sites: MA215 and MA251 with a minimum grade
of C.

MA422 Real Analysis II
(3,0) on demand 3
Continuation of MA421 with emphasis on
measure and integration. Prerequisite: MA421.

MA490 Research Topics in Math­
ematics
(1-4,0) 1-4
Special studies and/or research in mathematics
for individuals or small seminar groups. Course
content to be arranged with instructor and with
approval of the department head. This course
may be repeated for a maximum of eight credits.
Prerequisite: Junior standing or higher and
permission of instructor.

MASTER OF BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION
MB503 Business Law
(3,0)
3
Basic principles of contract law and its
application to sale of goods, with emphasis on
legal aspects of product marketing. Law of
agency/employment; business organizations,
including partnerships and corporations.

MB508 Statistical Analysis
(3,0)
3
Overview of statistical analysis methods;
application to business analysis and decision
making. Emphasis: Development of problem-

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�MK480 Marketing Research
(3,0)
3
Application of research methods to the field of
marketing. Methods of gathering and presenting
data, market analysis, consumer surveys and
sales forecasting. Students will participate in a
research project. Prerequisites: BA211, MK281
and MK381.
MK481 Marketing Management
(3,0)
3
A study of the essential tasks of marketing
managers: (1) identifying marketing opportuni­
ties, (2) developing marketing plans, and (3)
implementing these plans by introducing
marketing strategies. Prerequisite: MK281,
MK381, MK480 and senior status.
MK483 Sales Force Management
(3,0)
3
Principles and policies of sales organization;
career opportunities; recruiting, selecting and
training sales people; motivation, supervision
and evaluation of sales performance; compensa­
tion plans, quotes and expense accounts.
Prerequisites: MK281 and MK283.
MK486 International Marketing
(3,0)
3
Principles and methods of international
marketing; strategies for foreign market entry
and operations. Analysis of the environment of
international marketing management with
emphasis on problems connected with social,
cultural, institutional and economic variables
found in foreign markets. Prerequisite: MK281.

MANAGEMENT
Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.
MN360 Principles of Management
(3,0)
3
Principles and techniques applicable to the
functions of management: Planning, organizing,
directing (staffing and leading) and controlling;
development of management thought and
decision-making; current issues and future
concerns in management. Foundation course for
study and understanding of management theory
and practice. Prerequisite: Junior standing.
MN365 Human Resource Management
(3,0)
3
An examination of current practices and
recommended techniques by which management
procures, develops, utilizes and maintains an
effective work force. The major areas studied
are: recruitment and selection, equal employ­
ment opportunity and affirmative action
programs, training and development, career
planning and performance appraisal, compensa­
tion and benefits, safety and health issues,
employee and labor relations, including
grievance handling, contract negotiation and
remaining union-free as an organization.
Prerequisite: Junior standing.
MN375 Introduction to Supply Chain
Management
(3,0)
3
This course provides an overview of the supply
chain function for an organization. The supply
chain for any company is described as the
continuous sequence of events and operations
that add value to the firm. Topics will include

purchasing and procurement, inbound and
outbound logistics and transportation,
operations and manufacturing planning and
control, forecasting, quality control, enterprise
resource planning and overall information
system design for the firm. Prerequisite: BA211
or statistics equivalent.

MT215 Design for Manufacturing
(3,3)
4
A survey of design principles related to tooling
design for cutting tools, jigs, fixtures and dies.
An introduction to precision measurements and
design concepts for assembly. Prerequisite:
ME110. Corequisite: ME115.

MN451 Labor Law
(4.0)
4
An analysis of labor laws pertaining to unionmanagement relations; emphasis on the private
sector as well as on laws relating to health care
institutions; legal aspects of relationships
between unions and their members; federal wage
and hour laws, including administration of the
statutes and their relationship; applicable
remedies for violations of federal labor laws.
Prerequisite: Junior standing.

MT225 Statics and Strength of
Materials
(3,1)
3
Fundamental concepts of statics and strength of
materials. Solutions of problems introducing
forces, moments, normal stress, shear stress,
bending stress and torsional stress. Theory and
application of strain gages. Prerequisites:
MA140 with a C or better grade and PH221.

MN461 Management Simulation
(1,4)
3
Realistic simulations of business operations with
an opportunity to practice the functions of
management by means of computerized models
and cases. Prerequisite or corequisite: FN341.
MN464 Organizational Behavior
(3.0)
3
An analysis of problems and cases relating to
management and organizational behavior
typically requiring decisions by an administrator.
Topics include leadership, motivation, communi­
cation, negotiation, problem solving, decision
making, conflict resolution, group dynamics,
stress management, job design and organization
structure. Prerequisite: MN360.
MN469 Collective Bargaining
(3,0)
3
An analysis of the process of collective
bargaining, the major subjects of negotiation,
including arbitration of grievances; process of
dispute settlements; and influence of larger
environment. The discussion includes theories
of bargaining, strategies and weapons available
to both parties. Also examines collective
employee-employer relationships in the public
sector and tactics of public employee groups and
agencies. Prerequisite: Junior standing.
MN471 Production/Operations
Management
(3,0)
3
An introduction to the design and analysis of
operational systems in manufacturing and
service industries. Topics include manufacturing
strategy, planning and control, forecasting, just
in time systems, inventory models, product/
process design, scheduling and simulation.
Some mathematical models will be used.
Emphasis will be on the role of operations within
an organization and the formulation and solution
of operational problems. Prerequisites: BA211
and MN360 or equivalents.

MANUFACTURING
ENGINEERING
TECHNOLOGY
Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.

MT265 Quality Engineering
(2,0)
2
An introduction to the philosophy, principles and
methods for the use of statistical process
controlling the manufacturing environment.
Numerous control charts and frequency
distribution will be covered in detail. Manage­
ment methods will be discussed. Prerequisite:
MA086 or equivalent/satisfactory score on ACT
or Placement Exam.
MT315 CNC Manufacturing Process
3
(2,3)
Writing CNC programs in machine codes, and
the setup and trial runs to produce parts from
these programs. Computer software interfacing
between programming languages and various
industrial machines will be stressed. Computeraided manufacturing (CAM) topics and
applications of CAM software will also be
covered. Prerequisite: ME115, ME141 and
ME142, all with a grade of Cor better.
MT432 Thermodynamics 11/Heat
Transfer for Technologists
(4,0)
4
A continuation of ME355 that includes
refrigeration, gas mixtures, HVAC and combus­
tion reactions for one-third of the semester.
Then, the student is introduced to heat transfer
fundamentals including conduction, convection
and radiation, as well as design of heat
exchangers. This course will focus on the
application of thermodynamics and heat transfer
to practical problems, including lab experiences
involving refrigeration, conduction and
convection measurement, and computer
simulations in the design of actual systems.
Prerequisites: ME355 or ME335 and ME336.

MUSIC
Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.
MU110 Orchestra
(0,3)
1
Perform regular series of concerts as a member
of the Sault Symphony Orchestra.
MU111 Orchestra
(0,3)
1
Perform regular series of concerts as a member
of the Sault Symphony Orchestra.

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�MU112 Band
(0,3)
1

instructor. May be repeated to a maximum of
eight credits per instrument or for voice.

and gain the necessary knowledge and skill that
will prepare the student for Ojibwe conversation.

Open to all University students. The concert
band performs representative band and wind
ensemble literature and provides a challenging
musical experience.

MU220 History and Appreciation of
Music I
(4,0)
4

NA142 Ojibwe II, Anishnaabemowin
(4,1)
4

MU113 Band
(0,3)
1
Open to all University students. The concert
band performs representative band and wind
ensemble literature and provides a challenging
musical experience.

MU120 Introduction to Music I
(3,0)
3
An introduction to the basic vocabulary of music
and to basic musicianship skills. Topics include
notation, meter, rhythm, intervals, scales,
chords, etc. No prerequisite.

MU121 Introduction to Music II
(3,0)
3
The course expands upon the musical vocabu­
lary and skills developed in MU120. Topics
include C-clefs, seventh chord, non-harmonic
tones, cadences, etc. Prerequisite: MU120.

MU140 Chorus
(0,3)
1
Regular rehearsals and participation in various
campus activities.

A survey of music from the Middle Ages to the
early 19th century with emphasis on the music
of Bach, Handel, Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven.
Counts as humanities credit for general
education requirements.

MU221 History and Appreciation of
Music II
(4,0)
4
A survey of music of the 19th and 20th
centuries. Counts as humanities credit for
general education requirements.

MU235 Music for Elementary
Teachers
(3,0)
3
This course is designed to provide an under­
standing of the philosophy, theories and
contemporary issues in music education in the
kindergarten through sixth grade classrooms.
The student will develop a practical knowledge of
music skills and instructional techniques when
planning a music curriculum for the elementary
classroom.

MU250 Chamber Music I
(0,2)
1
For advanced students interested in solo and
ensemble performance in a supervised program.

MU141 Chorus
(0,3)
1
Regular rehearsals and participation in various
campus activities.

MU251 Chamber Music II
(0,2)
1
For advanced students interested in solo and
ensemble performance in a supervised program.

MU160 Jazz Ensemble
(0,3)
1
Regular rehearsals and performances during
school year.

MU161 Jazz Ensemble
(0,3)
3
Regular rehearsals and performances during the
school year.

MU260 History &amp; Appreciation of Jazz
(4,0)
4
The course explores the historical and stylistic
development of jazz and explains how to listen to
this type of music.

MU403 Senior Recital
(0,3)
1

MU170 Class Piano I
(0,2)
1
Beginning piano techniques. Music reading
ability helpful but not required.

MU171 Class Piano II
(0,2)
1
To improve proficiency and techniques gained in
MU170. Prerequisite: MU170.

MU180 Class Guitar I
(0,2)
1
Introduction to guitar playing including
knowledge of musical rudiments, left and right
hand techniques and ensemble performance.

Course emphasizes increasing technical
achievement, musicianship and the development
of individual musicality.

MU210 Applied Music I
(0,3)
1
Individual applied music instruction. For skilled
musicians with admission at the discretion of the

NA201 Second-Year Ojibwe Conver­
sation I, Anishnaabemowin
(4,1)
4
Further study in Ojibwe language with particular
focus on Ojibwe conversation. This course will
equip students with the essentials of oral and
written Ojibwe. This course rounds out the
foundation for further study in the Ojibwe
language and culture. Students will continue to
learn to read Ojibwe text, express themselves
orally and gain the necessary knowledge, skill
and practice which will prepare the student for
Ojibwe conversation and elementary writing.
Prerequisites: NA141 and NA142.

NA202 Second-Year Ojibwe Conver­
sation II
(4,0) 4
This course is designed for those who wish to
further their understanding of the Anishinaabe
(Ojibwe) language. More attention will be given
to the written form, and conversation practice
will be more intensive. Students will learn about
the customs and culture of the Anishinaabe
people as they learn about the language.
Prerequisite: NA201.

NA210 Indigenous Peoples of
Central and South America
(3,0)
3

Public recital at conclusion of music major
program. Prerequisites: music major and senior
standing.

Course is an introduction to the native peoples of
the South and Central (Meso) Americas based on
archaeological and traditional information. The
course content will focus on the history of
cultural groups prior to the arrival of the
Spanish. No prerequisites.

NATIVE AMERICAN
STUDIES

NA225 Native Cultures of North
America
(3.0)
3

Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.
NA141,142, 201 and 202 taught at Algoma
University.

NA141 Ojibwe I, Anishnaabemowin
MU181 Class Guitar II
(0,2)
1

Further study on Ojibwe language vocabulary,
phonics, grammar and elementary conversation.
This course is designed to further acquaint
students with the minimum essentials of oral and
written Ojibwe. This course rounds out the
foundation for further study in Ojibwe language
and culture. Students will continue to learn to
read Ojibwe text, express themselves orally; and
gain the necessary knowledge, skill and practice
which will prepare the student for Ojibwe
conversation and elementary writing. Prerequi­
site: NA141.

Introduction to the Ojibwe language’s vocabu­
lary, phonics and grammar. This course is
designed to acquaint the student with the
minimum essentials of oral and written Ojibwe.
This course serves as the foundation for further
study in the Ojibwe language and culture.
Students will begin to learn to read Ojibwe text.
Students will learn to express themselves orally

A study of the Native American Indian and Inuit
cultures of North America from earliest times to
the present, with emphasis on contrasting
patterns of cultures. Also listed as S0225.

NA230 Survey of Native History of
North America
(4.0)
4
A study of American Indian history from earliest
times to the present, with emphasis placed on
the historical development of Indian tribes
located in the Great Lakes region. Also listed as
HS230.

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�NA235 Survey of Native Literature of
North America
(3,0)
3

NA320 Contemporary Native Issues
of North America
(3,0)
3

NS104 Environmental Science
Laboratory
(0,2)
1

Students will examine various types of Native
American literatures, including traditional
stories, non-fiction, fiction and poetry, from
authors of numerous different nations. A variety
of themes, including Native American identity
and the role of culture in literature, will be
covered. Corequisite EN111 (also listed an
EN235).

A study of current Native American issues,
problems and concerns. Prerequisites: NA225,
S0226, NA230, NA235, and NA305.

Laboratory component of environmental science.
Corequisite: NS103.

NA240 Native Art and Culture
(3,0)
3
An overview of traditional and contemporary
Native arts including visual art, music, literature,
storytelling, architecture, theater and dance
within their cultural context. Relationships
between historical and contemporary forms and
expression of Native identity and philosophy
through artistic mediums will be examined. Also
listed as HU240.

NA301 Anishinabe Oral and
Recorded Literature I
(3,0)
3
Investigation of problems of reading and writing
associated with Anishnaabemowin. Regional
differences will be explored, compared and
analyzed. Several dictionaries will be used as
illustration of some of the problems associated
with writing. Students will review recorded
literature, write short stories/legends, record oral
literature using a writing system assigned by the
instructor. Oration in Anishnaabemowin
required. Prerequisite: NA202 with a grade of C
or better.

NA302 Anishinabe Oral and
Recorded Literature II
(3,0)
3
Advanced investigation of problems of reading
and writing associated with Anishnaabemowin.
Regional differences will be explored, compared
and analyzed in depth. Several dictionaries will
be used as illustration of some of the problems
associated with writing. Students will review
recorded literature, write short stories/legends,
record oral literature using a writing system
assigned by the instructor. Translation,
interpretation and oration in Anishnaabemowin
required. Prerequisite: NA301 with a grade of C
or better.

NA305 Tribal Law and Government
(3,0)
3
A study of tribal law which will explore such
areas as the structure of tribal government: tribal
sovereignty: treaties: civil and criminal court
jurisdiction in Indian country: tribal resources;
tribal economic development: taxation and
regulation: rights of individual Indians; and
various federal laws and court cases concerning
and affecting tribes and their members.
Prerequisites: NA230 and HS230. Also listed as
LA305/SW305.

NA310 Seminar in Native Studies of
the Americas
(3,0)
3
A seminar dealing with selected topics in Native
American studies. The content of this course
may vary each time the course is offered.
Prerequisites: NA225, S0226, NA230, NA235,
and NA305.

NA401 Seminar in Advanced
Language Studies I
(3,0)
3
Advanced study in grammar of Anishnaabemowin language. Oral histories, humorous
stories, general stories, legends and narrative
stories will be used to demonstrate the
complexities of the language. As verbs make up
80 percent of the language, the verb structure
will be further analyzed. Learners will compare
and contrast selected linguistic articles for their
accuracy and inaccuracy in representing how the
language works. Written and oral assignments
of various degrees of difficulty will enhance the
students’ command of the language. Prerequi­
site: NA302 with a grade of Cor better.

NA402 Seminar in Advanced
Language Studies II
(3,0)
3
Advanced study in grammar and conversation of
Anishnaabemowin language. Oral histories,
humorous stories, general stories, legends and
narrative stories will be used to demonstrate the
complexities of the language. As verbs make up
80 percent of the language, the verb structure
will be further analyzed. Learners will compare
and contrast selected linguistic articles for their
accuracy and inaccuracy in representing how the
language works. Written and oral assignments
of various degrees of difficulty will enhance the
students' command of the language. Practical
application of language outside the campus
classroom. Prerequisite: NA401 with a grade of
C or better.

NATURAL SCIENCES
Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.

NS101 Conceptual Physics
(3,2)
4
A survey of basic physical science principles
emphasizing their applications in daily life.
Prerequisite: MA086 or equivalent/satisfactory
score on ACT or Placement Exam.

NS102 Introduction to Geology
(3,2)
4
A survey course to acquaint students with the
major concepts and phenomena inherent in a
study of geology. It will also provide sufficient
background for a better understanding of human
relationships to the physical environment. Credit
can be earned for only one of NS102, GE115 and
GE121. Prerequisite: None.

NS103 Environmental Science
(3,0)
3
An introduction to environmental concepts and a
brief survey of environmental issues facing
society. Emphasis is placed on solutions and the
responsibility of the individual towards these
solutions.

NS105 Physical Geography: Earth,
Sun and Weather
(3,1) alternate years
3
Study of the physical properties of the earth’s
surface as they relate to weather and climate.
Credit for both GG108 and NS105 not permitted.
Prerequisite: None.

NS107 Physical Geography: Landforms and Soils
(3,1) alternate years
3
Study of the physical properties of the earth's
surface as they relate to landforms and soils.
Credit for both GG106 and NS107 not permitted.
Prerequisite: None.

NS110 Chemistry in Society
4
(3,2)
An applied topical course examining the issues,
problems and challenges facing modern society
with an emphasis on the underlying chemical
principles and theories. Attention will be given
to decision-making activities, to developing
critical thinking skills, and to addressing social
issues that relate to chemistry. Pre- or
corequisite of MA092 or equivalent/satisfactory
score on ACT or Placement Exam.

NS116 Introduction to Oceanography
(3,2)
4
A survey of the features, processes and evolution
of Earth's ocean basins. The course will examine
geological, physical, chemical and ecological
aspects of oceanography with an emphasis on
their interrelationships and their impact on
humanity. Prerequisite: none.

NS119 Descriptive Astronomy
(3,2)
4
Introductory course with a balanced, compre­
hensive account of contemporary astronomy
with emphasis placed on the broad principles of
astronomy rather than on a chronological or
historical framework. Prerequisite: MA086 or
equivalent/satisfactory score on ACT or
Placement Exam.

NURSING
Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.

NU211 Introduction to Professional
Nursing
(3,0)
3
This course introduces the student to a
theoretical foundation for professional nursing
practice. It focuses on nursing’s historical
origin, and its development throughout the years
to present. Concepts discussed include nursing
and related theories, the nursing process, legal/
ethical issues and other topics relevant to the
practice of professional nursing. Prerequisite:
admission into the nursing program.

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�NU212 Health Appraisal
(2.6)
4
This course serves as an introduction to the
nursing assessment and analysis component of
the nursing process as a method of determining
a well individual’s health potential and status
across the lifespan. Emphasis is on obtaining
and documenting a health history, performing a
nursing assessment and beginning to formulate
a nursing diagnosis. Prerequisite: admission
into the nursing program or permission of
instructor for non-nursing major.

NU213 Fundamentals of Nursing
(3,9)
6
This course provides a theoretical and clinical
foundation upon which science is applied to
clients experiencing common health stressors.
Emphasis is placed upon collecting relevant data,
formulating nursing diagnosis based on the data,
implementation of both appropriate nursing
interventions and related psychomotor nursing
skills. Responsibilities as a health team member
who displays caring behaviors and as a selfdirected learner are also considered. Prerequi­
sites: NU211, NU212, HE207 and HE208. Preor corequisites: HE232, BL223 and HE209.

NU222 Transition Course: Nursing
Concepts
(1,0)
1
This course assists articulating students from
selected Ontario Diploma Nursing Colleges using
the Georgian Model (Cambrian College, Sault
College and Georgian College) who are enrolled
in the pre-licensure articulation program to
assimilate/integrate philosophical concepts,
issues and values inherent within professional
nursing and the nursing program at Lake
Superior State University into their personal
philosophy development.

NU290 Directed Study in Nursing
(1-2,0) 1-2
Special study of nursing topic tailored to student
interest and need. Prerequisite: minimal
sophomore status May be repeated for
maximum of four credits.

NU325 Nursing of Childbearing
Families
(3.6)
5
Theoretical and clinical foundation for application
of the nursing process in caring for childbearing
families. Focus on: norms and complications of
the childbirth experience with application of
strategies to promote health and prevent
complications related to pregnancy and
childbirth. Prerequisite: NU327

NU326 Nursing of Children and
Families
(4.6)
6
Theoretical and clinical foundation for application
of nursing process in caring for children and
their families. Emphasis: health promotion,
maintenance and restoration with application of
principles and concepts related to growth and
development, family theory, environmental
influences on health and the nursing process.
Prerequisite: NU327.

NU327 Adult Nursing I
(4,15) 9
Combined class and clinical experiences that
apply the concepts of nursing and related

theories to the care of the adult client with
common health alterations in each of the basic
human need areas. Nursing clinical experiences
are in primary, secondary and tertiary care
settings for adult clients. NU213 and HE209.
Corequisite: HE352.

NU360 Professional Nursing
Concepts
(4,0)
4
This four-credit course is the transitional course
into professional nursing for the practicing
registered nurse. Course emphasis: concepts of
professional nursing, nursing and other related
theories, health promotion, using research in
nursing practice, impact of technology on
profession, and economics related to nursing
care. Includes: the history of nursing, ethics,
culture, and critical thinking are interwoven in
the exploration of concepts.

NU363 Comprehensive Health
Appraisal
(2,3)
3
Application of theories from nursing and related
fields to appraise health of the individual
throughout the lifespan. Emphasis is on
comprehensive history taking, physical
assessment skills and assessment of findings.
Pre- or co-requisite: NU360.

NU365 Family Nursing Theory
(3,0)
3
Theoretical concepts of family development,
structure and dynamics are presented. Factors
influencing family health care are examined.
Strategies are developed to enhance healthy
family functioning. Prerequisite: S0101.Pre-or
corequisite: NU360.

NU431 Adult Nursing II
(4,12) 8
This is a theory and clinical laboratory course
focusing on application of the nursing process in
care of the adult client with multiple health
stressors. Basic human needs theory and
concepts of stress/adaptation, health promotion,
health maintenance, health restoration and
teaching-learning are applied. The student
collaborates with the health team and applies
theory and principles of leadership and
management in providing care in secondary and
tertiary care settings. Prerequisites: All required
junior-level courses. Corequisite: NU435.

NU432 Nursing of Populations
5
(3,6)
This is a theory and clinical course applying the
nursing process to populations. Content
includes application of public health nursing
principles, levels of prevention, epidemiology
and health education. Expands the role of the
nurse as a teacher, collaborator and advocate.
Examines the effect of health care delivery trends
and issues on the health of populations.
Prerequisites: HE352, all required junior-level
courses and NU431. Post-licensure student:
NU363 and NU365.

NU433 Community Mental Health
Nursing
(3,6)
5
Theoretical and clinical foundation in mental
health nursing. Emphasis is on the use of the
therapeutic relationship and communication
skills to help clients cope with stressors of life

experiences. Nursing, human needs theory,
family theory, stress adaptation theory and
developmental theory are used to help the client
achieve optimum level of mental health. Clinical
experiences are provided in both the community
and in the acute care settings. Prerequisites:
HE352, all required junior-level nursing courses
and NU431.

NU434 Nursing Research
(3,0)
3
This course develops appraisal skills of nursing
and related research. It will enable students to
think critically and ethically about providing the
best possible care to clients based on evidence.
Assignments and class discussion emphasize
application of current research to a variety of
dimensions including human beings, health,
nursing and environment. Prerequisites: PY210
or MA207 and all required junior nursing
courses, or NU360 for post-licensure students.

NU435 Management in Nursing
(3,0)
3
Analysis of the leadership and management roles
in professional nursing; focus is leadership/
management theories basic to the planning,
organizing, directing and controlling of nursing
services in health care settings. Includes
concepts of nursing model integration in
management, communications, decision making
and conflict resolution, resource management,
legal and ethical responsibilities, employee
relations, health care system design, systems
appraisal, and case management. Students will
formulate a personal nursing management/
leadership philosophy. Prerequisite: NU360 for
post-licensure student. Corequisite: NU431 for
pre-licensure student.

NU436 Contemporary Issues in
Nursing
2
(2,0)
Course analyzes contemporary and future issues
involving the professional nurse. The course
further explores role socialization from nursing
student to BSN-prepared nurse. Course reviews
the legal responsibilities and professional
regulation of nursing practice. Selected social,
ethical, political, economic and legal issues will
be examined. Prerequisite: all junior-level
nursing courses for pre-licensure students and
NU360 for post-licensure students.

NU437 Professional Nursing
Leadership
2
(1,3)
This is a seminar and clinical course where the
student is expected to synthesize the roles of
professional nursing in a variety of settings.
Collaborative and leadership aspects of
professional nursing are emphasized by the
students planning their experience with the
faculty member and preceptor. Integration of
ethics, research, change, caring, advocacy, and
approaches to ensure quality care in nursing
practice are expected. Prerequisites: NU432,
NU434 and NU435. May take concurrently with
NU435 or NU436.

NU451 Critical Care Nursing
(3,0)
3
Assists student in developing nursing knowledge
essential to care of critically ill client/family.
Health promotion maintenance and restoration
interventions are stressed in care of clients with

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�severe alterations in basic human needs.
Prerequisite: NU431 or graduate nurse.

NU490 Independent Study
(1-4,0) 1-4
Individual investigation of topics tailored to
student interest and need. Prerequisites: Junior
or senior standing and instructor permission.

topics as technology, communications, human
relations and customer service techniques will be
covered. A practice simulation in either medical
office or legal office will also be covered.
Prerequisites: Word processing and a grade of C
or higher in EN111.

Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.

OA111 Keyboarding/Document
Formatting I
(3,0)
3
Introduction to typewriter and computer
keyboard; development of basic keyboarding
skill-alphabetic, numeric, and 10-key pad
numeric; to assist student to reach optimal skill
and more efficiently use computer terminals,
information processor and typewriter keyboards.
This course is intended for students with no
previous typing experience. Students will be
pretested by the instructor the first day of class
for placement in accordance with beginning skill
level. Also, formatting of business letters,
memos, tables, and reports (APA, MLA, and
Turabian formats), using word processing
software.

OA112 Keyboard Skillbuilding
(4,0) 7 1/2 weeks 2
Improvement of keyboarding speed and accuracy
(both alphabetic and numeric), using develop­
mental programs and keyboarding drills.
Student may take this course to accumulate two
to four credits. Once an office administration
student reaches 60 wpm skill on alpha/numeric
text (error rate -1 per minute) this course
becomes an elective. Prerequisite: 0A111 or 30
wpm keyboarding skill.

OA113 Document Formatting II
(3,0)
3
Formatting of legal documents, medical histories
and reports, governmental correspondence,
accounting statements and technical text/data,
using WordPerfect 6.1 for Windows. Advanced
WordPerfect features such as advanced merge,
graphics, and desktop publishing skills will be
used to produce letter quality documents.
Prerequisite: DP225.

OA119 Computerized Accounting
Procedures
(4,0)
4

A study of selected philosophical problems and
of methods and ways to answer them. Prerequi­
site: EN111.

PL205 Logic
(3,0)
3

PHYSICS
OFFICE
ADMINISTRATION

PL204 Introduction to Philosophy
(3,0)
3

Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.

PH221 Elements of Physics I
4
(3,2)
General principles of rigid body mechanics
(kinematics, laws of motion, energy and
momentum), fluid mechanics and thermal
physics. Prerequisites: MA108 and MA111 or
MA140.

PH222 Elements of Physics II
(3,2)
4
Vibrations and waves, electricity and magnetism,
optics, relativity and modern physics. Prerequi­
site: PH221 with a grade of C or better.

PH224 Topics in Physics for Electrical
Technology
(3,2)
4
Vibrations and waves, optics, relativity and
modern physics (identical to PH222). Electricity
and magnetism topics of particular relevance to
electronic engineering technology. Prerequisites:
PH221 with a grade of C or better, sophomore
standing in EET course work, and MA141 (which
may be taken concurrently).

PH231 Applied Physics for Engineers
and Scientists I
4
(3,2)
An introductory course in rigid body mechanics
and fluid mechanics using calculus with
emphasis on practical applications. Intended
primarily for students of engineering, physical
science and mathematics. Prerequisite: MA151
or MA143.

PH232 Applied Physics for Engineers
and Scientists II
(3,2)
4
Continuation of PH231. Introduction to thermal
physics, electricity, magnetism, electromagnetic
waves, and optics. Prerequisite: PH231 with a
grade of Cor better.

PH290 Independent Study in Physics
(1-4,0) 1-4
Special studies and/or research in physics for
individuals or small seminar groups. Course
content to be arranged with instructor and with
approval of the school dean. This course may be
repeated for a maximum of eight credits.
Prerequisites: Sophomore standing or higher
and permission of instructor.

Accounting experiences common to small
business or professional offices; development of
basic principles underlying accounting
procedures; techniques and records used in
analyzing, classifying, recording and summariz­
ing transactions; accounting procedures applied
to a computer simulation for small businesses.
May not be taken for credit following successful
completion of AC132.

PHILOSOPHY

OA235 Automated Office Systems
(3,0)
3

Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.

An introductory course in logic; study of the role
of logical methods of the rational approach to
knowledge; consideration of such concepts as
definition, implication, inference, syllogism,
deduction. Prerequisite: EN111.

PL210 Existentialism
(3,0)
3
Survey of existentialist literature from a variety
of authors, periods and genres: Dostoevsky,
Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, Heidegger, Jaspers,
Sartre, Camus, de Beavoir, Rilke, and others.
Texts include philosophical prose, biblical
exegesis, fiction, drama and poetry, containing
many of the definitive expressions of such
current literary, philosophical and artistic themes
as the varieties and sources of alienation, the
creation and definition of the self, the nature and
rationality of religious faith, moral responses to
insoluble dilemmas, and potential individual
responses to an absurd and inhuman world.
Prerequisite: EN111.

PL220 Biomedical Ethics
(3,0)
3
Survey of contemporary issues in medical and
research ethics. Topics could include abortion,
euthanasia, genetic testing, reproductive
technologies, doctor-patient relationships,
conflicting imperatives on confidentiality and
disclosure, social consequences or drug
development and widespread use, concepts of
health and disease, gender and medical practice,
the distribution of medical resources, and the
medicalization of various forms of social
deviance. Prerequisite: EN111.

PL302 Ancient Western Philosophy
(3,0)
3
A study of the origins and the development of
Greek and Roman philosophy from the preSocratics to the early Christians. Counts as
humanities credit for general education
requirement. Prerequisite: EN111.

PRACTICAL NURSING
Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.

PN101 Practical Nursing I
(4,0)
4
This course introduces the student to the basic
scientific principles and concepts germane to
nursing including health care systems, nursing
process, nursing diagnosis, holistic health care
and patient rights. The philosophy and
conceptual framework of the practical nurse
program are presented. Communication skills,
and charting techniques are introduced. Cultural
sensitivity and special needs of the elderly client
are emphasized. Prerequisite: admission to the
Practical Nurse Program.

Lectures and discussions about effects of new
technology on the workplace and the role
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(2,2)
3
This course introduces the practical nurse
student to dosage calculations and medication
administration. Calculations for conversion
between systems of measurement is covered.
The five rights of medication administration is
emphasized. Categories of drugs, their actions,
side effects and nursing implications are
covered. Prerequisite: admission to the Practical
Nursing Program.
PN103 Nursing Care Issues Across
the Lifespan
(3.0)
3
This course looks at nursing care issues for
individual clients from infancy to older adulthood
using a holistic perspective to care.
PN201 Practical Nursing II
(6,12) 10
This course focuses on nursing care of the adult
client experiencing common stressors affecting
health. Emphasis is placed on the administration
of medications, collection and communication of
relevant data, and implementation of basic
nursing interventions. Prerequisites: HE186,
PN101, PN102 and PN103.
PN202 Legal/Ethical Issues in
Practical Nursing
(2.0)
2
This course focuses on the ethical and legal
responsibilities and issues related to the safe
practice of practical nursing. The role of the
practical nurse and within the health care
community is emphasized. Licensure responsi­
bilities, career advancement and lifelong learning
needs are incorporated. Prerequisites: HE186,
PN101 and PN102.
PN203 Practical Nursing III
(3,6)
5
This course explores the cycles of life, beginning
with the reproductive cycle, conception, fetal
development, labor, birth, the postpartum
woman, and needs and care of the newborn. At
risk pregnancies and complications are
identified. Emphasis is placed on the family as
the client. Prerequisites: HE186, PN101, PN102,
PN103 and PN201.
PN204 Practical Nursing IV
(3,6)
5
In this course, the nursing process is used to
address well-defined health problems common
to children. Normal child growth and develop­
ment, immunization needs and health risk factors
for children are emphasized. Children’s
responses to illness and methods of evaluating
children's needs are covered. Prerequisites:
HE186, PN101, PN102, PN103 and PN201.

POLITICAL SCIENCE
Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.
PS110 Introduction to American
Government and Politics
(4,0)
4
An introductory survey of American national
government and politics.

PS120 Introduction to Legal Pro­
cesses
(3,0)
3
An introduction to the nature and characteristics
of law as it operates in the United States:
structure and function of the judiciary, process
of litigation, influences on law, and impact and
enforcement of judicial decisions.
PS130 Introduction to State and Local
Government
(4,0)
4
A study of the politics and organization of state
and local governments, with an emphasis on
specific policy issues such as education, criminal
justice and economic development.
PS160 Introduction to Canadian
Government and Politics
(3,0)
3
An introductory survey of Canadian government
and politics.
PS201 Introduction to Public Admin­
istration
(3.0)
3
This course provides an overview of the field of
public administration. It examines the types of
organizations, the relation of administration to
politics and public management.
PS211 Political Science Research and
Statistics
(4.0)
4
An introduction to research methods and
statistical applications in political science and
public administration. Among other research
methods, the course examines survey research,
content analysis, experimental design and
analysis of existing data. Introduces students to
the basics of descriptive and inferential statistics,
up through correlation and regression.
Prerequisite: MA086 or equivalent/satisfactory
score on ACT or Placement Exam.
PS222 Introduction to the Legal
Profession
(2,0)
2
Students will become familiar with how the law
functions, how the legal profession has evolved,
how to prepare for and apply to law school and
how law schools differ from college. Prerequi­
sites: PS110 and 120.
PS241 Introduction to International
Relations
(4.0)
4
An introductory study of the factors that
influence the conduct of international relations
and of the various methods by which those
relations are conducted. This material will then
be applied to an examination of some appropri­
ate current international controversies.
PS247 Model United Nations
(2.0)
2
. . ,
This course includes required participation in the
model United Nations program, in which
students represent specific countries and
become familiar with their background and
politics. The goal is an understanding of how the
United Nations functions. May be repeated for
up to a total of four credits, but no more than
two credits may be counted toward a political

science major or minor. Prerequisite: Permis­
sion of instructor.
PS290 Research Topics in Political
Science
(1-4,0) 1-4
This may take the form of either a research
project or a program of directed reading on a
specific topic. One to four credits over a period
of one or two semesters may be granted
according to the nature of the student’s project.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
PS301 Policy Analysis and Evalua­
tion
4
(4,0)
Examines how public issues and problems are
analyzed to assist in the development of public
policies. Considers the process of evaluating
public programs to determine v/hether they are
to be expanded, cut back or continued at the
current level. Prerequisite: Permission of
Instructor.
PS325 Politics and Media
(3.0)
3
Examines the impact of electronic and print
media on contemporary American politics.
Evaluates proposals for changing the method
and role of media coverage of government and
politics. Prerequisites: PS110 and junior
standing.
PS331 Comparative Politics of
Western Europe and Russia
(4.0)
4
Institutions and functioning of government in
major European states, such as Great Britain,
France, Germany and Russia. Prerequisite:
PS110.
PS333 Human Rights and World
Politics
(4.0)
4
This course provides an introduction to the
international regime for the protection of
individual human rights. This course covers the
basic philosophy, principles, instruments and
institutions that undergird the regime, along with
an overview of several current issues and
debates in the literature related to the crosscultural conflicts over domestic compliance with
the relevant treaties. Prerequisite: PS110.
PS334 Middle East Politics
(3.0)
3
An examination of government and politics in the
Middle East, with special emphasis on the .
influences of Islam and nationalism on both
international and domestic politics of the area.
Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing.
PS335 European Union Politics
(4.0)
4
The primary aim of this course is to provide indepth knowledge of the institutions and politics
of the European Union. The course provides a
general overview of the "State of the Union"
from an empirical (rather than theoretical)
perspective. We shall use articles from the
comparative and international politics literature,
along with some legal materials to make sense of
the institutional and policy issues facing the
European Union. It should be emphasized that no
knowledge of international legal processes is
needed for the course. Prerequisite: PS110.

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�PS340 Politics in Multicultural
Societies
(3,0)
3
An examination of nationalism and other forms
of political conflict arising from ethnic, racial,
linguistic and religious differences in compara­
tive perspective. Prerequisites: PS110 or PS160
and junior standing.

PS411 U.S. Foreign Policy
(3,0)
3
A study of the formulation and conduct of
American foreign policy. Analysis of relevant
factors, institutions which influence the
formulation and conduct of policy; and an
examination of selected foreign policies.
Prerequisite: PS110.

PS342 International Environmental
Policy
(3,0)
3
This course is intended to familiarize students
with the efforts of the international community to
establish policy guidelines designed to begin the
regulation of the global environment. The course
covers basic concepts to international relations
necessary to understand the general workings of
the nation-state system. It then begins an
exploration of significant historical international
environmental issues and the ways in which
these have been dealt with by the international
community. The course further challenges
students by investigating various alternative
solutions for solving the myriad of global
environmental problems faced by all of
humankind in the new century.

PS413 The International Legal Order
(4,0)
4
The primary objective of this course is to explore
the reasons for the emergence of the interna­
tional legal order as a crucial constraint on the
freedom of action of national governments: that
is, to understand the impact of the international
legal order on contemporary international
relations. It also seeks to introduce the
substance of international law in selected issueareas, and to provide an overview of the nature
of international legal reasoning. Throughout the
course, we shall emphasize the interaction of law
and politics, and of national and transnational
legal processes. Prerequisite: PS110.

PS351 Political Philosophy I
4
(4,0)
An examination of political philosophy from the
ancient Greeks through the Reformation,
concentrating on Plato, Aristotle, Augustine,
Aquinas and Machiavelli. Prerequisites: PS110
and junior or senior standing.
PS352 Political Philosophy II
(4.0)
4
An examination of political philosophy from the
seventeenth century to the twentieth century,
concentrating on Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau,
Hume, Burke, Bentham, Mill, Hegel, and Marx.
The course includes analysis of the period’s main
ideologies: Conservatism, liberalism, socialism,
communism, anarchism, fascism and national
socialism. Prerequisites: PS110 and junior or
senior standing.

PS420 Politics of the World Economy
(4,0)
4
Power conflict at the international economic level
and its impact on the politics of various nations,
states, regions and interests. Prerequisites:
PS110 or PS160, and junior standing, as well as
either EC201 or EC202. PS241 recommended
but not required.
PS463 Seminar in Political Science
(1-3,0) 1-3
A reading and discussion seminar dealing with
selected topics in political science. Course may
be repeated with permission of instructor.
Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing.

PS357 Politics of Violence
(3.0)
3
An interdisciplinary examination of the origin,
nature and consequences of political violence,
including war, revolution and terrorism.
Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing. May
also be used for sociology credit.

PS467 Constitutional Law and Civil
Liberties
(4,0)
4
Principles of the American Constitution:
separation of powers, federalism, the powers of
the national and state governments, and
limitations on the exercise of these powers as
well as principles of the American Constitution
respecting civil rights and liberties, The Bill of
Rights, equal protection of the laws, citizenship
and suffrage, and limitations on the exercise of
those rights. Prerequisite: PS120 or its
equivalent..

PS364 Political Parties, Interest
Groups and Public Opinion
(3.0)
3
Examines the roles of political parties and
interest groups in the American political system,
especially in elections and lobbying activities.
The formation and uses of public opinion are
also analyzed. Prerequisite: PS110.

PS490 Independent Study in Political
Science
(1-3)
1-3
Independent research or directed study under
the supervision of a faculty member. May be
repeated for a total of nine credits. Prerequisite:
Permission of instructor.

PS367 Congress and the Presidency
(4.0)
4
Examines the legislative and executive branches
of government as parts of the policy-making
process. Prerequisite: PS110.

PS491 Senior Seminar I
(4,0)
4
The first course in a capstone sequence required
of all political science majors. The course
examines the history of political science and
public administration and reviews contemporary
approaches and recent research. Students
prepare a research proposal to be carried out in
PS492. Prerequisites: Political science major and
senior standing.

PS401 Principles of Public
Administration
(3.0)
3
Examines major issues and methods in public
administration. Analysis of specific public policy
issues. Prerequisite: Advanced standing.

PS492 Senior Seminar II
(4,0)
4
Completion of the research project begun in
PS491. Students will make oral presentations of
their project results at the end of the course to
other students, faculty and invited guests.
Prerequisite: PS491.
PS499 Political Science/Public
Administration Internship
(1,9-27) 3-9
Students arrange, with the assistance and
approval of the instructor, a supervised work
experience in a governmental, community or
nonprofit organization. Students perform
professional tasks under the supervision of
agency personnel. The students’ review and
evaluation of the work experience is under the
direction of the instructor. Permission of the
instructor required by the seventh week of the
preceding semester. Course may be repeated to
a maximum of nine credits.

PSYCHOLOGY
Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.
PY101 Introduction to Psychology
(4,0)
4
A general introduction to the systematic study of
behavior and mental processes in humans and
animals.
PY155 Lifespan Development
(3,0)
3
Human psychological development from birth to
death. This course covers social, emotional and
intellectual development across the lifespan.
PY201 Communication Skills in
Counseling
(2,1)
3
This course covers the essential elements of
establishing a therapeutic relationship, including
active listening skills, empathy and confronta­
tion. Students both explore their potential to be
congruent and authentic as counselors and
demonstrate counseling skills with voluntary,
involuntary and crisis counselors. No prerequi­
site. Also listed as SW201.
PY210 Statistics
(3,0)
3
Introduction to basic statistical methods of
analyzing psychological data. Emphasis is
placed on statistical inference, e.g., t-tests, Ftests and selected non-parametric tests. This
course provides students with basic statistical
concepts and skills necessary for laboratory and
survey work, and for understanding psychologi­
cal literature, and introduces them to statistical
analysis on the computer. MA207 may be used
in place of PY210 to meet the psychology major
and minor requirements. Prerequisite: MA086 or
equivalent/satisfactory score on ACT or
Placement Exam.
PY212 Experimental Psychology
(3,2)
4
An examination of the basic research methods
employed in the social sciences with emphasis
on the experiment. Topics: Epistemology,

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survey construction, correlational research.
Students will each participate as a subject and an
experimenter, collect data, analyze data, and
write a laboratory report according to the
editorial style of the American Psychological
Association. Laboratory assignments require use
of computer applications for experimental
purposes, including running experiments and
collecting data, analyzing results, creation of
appropriate figures, and communication of
results in text and oral presentations with slides.
Prerequisites: PY101 and PY210 or MA207.

PY217 Social Psychology
(3,0)
3
Topics include attitude formation and change,
interpersonal attraction, aggression, altruism,
conformity and environmental psychology.

PY357 Personality Theory
(3,0)
3

PY498 Senior Research I
(3,0)
3

This course surveys the major psychological
theories used to conceptualize, treat and
research personality issues. Prerequisite: 12
hours of psychology.

The study of methods employed in gathering
data for research purposes including direct
observational techniques and self-report
measures. Students will also learn to use the
computer to gather data, analyze data and
present data graphically: and will develop a
research prospectus. Prerequisites: PY210,
PY212 and PY311.

PY383 Industrial Psychology
(3,0)
3
The principles of human behavior in the
industrial situation are studied with particular
emphasis given to scientific methods of
selecting, utilizing, and evaluating a work force in
ways consistent with the well-being of the
individual worker. Prerequisites: PY101 and
statistics.

PY385 Health Psychology
(3,0)
3

An introduction to the theories, principles and
practices of organizational behavior within the
workplace. May be used for sociology credit.

This course covers psychoneuroimmunology and
stress as they impact on human health and
disease as well as psychological interventions
which promote physical well being and healing.
Prerequisite: Junior standing.

PY240 Behavior Management
(3,0)
3

PY391 Family Therapy
(3,0)
3

PY228 Organizational Behavior
(3,0)
3

Systematic introduction to behavioral concepts
and techniques. Self-management applications
and behavioral assessments in applied settings
serve as practical lab experiences.

PY259 Abnormal Psychology
(3,0)
3
This course is a systematic investigation of the
identification, dynamics and treatment of deviant
and maladaptive behavior.

PY265 Child and Adolescent Devel­
opment
(3,0)
3
Psychological development of the child through
adolescence. Social, emotional and intellectual
development are covered, with consideration of
genetic, prenatal and postnatal influences.
Prerequisite: PY101 or PY155 or TE150.

PY291 Group Counseling
(3,0)
3
This course examines the theory, techniques and
practice of group counseling. Students will
become familiar with basic group process,
theoretical perspectives and their application to
group counseling. Prerequisite: PY201. Also
listed as SW291.

PY301 Exceptional Child and Adoles­
cent
(3,0)
3

This course applies a systems framework to the
understanding of family dynamics and
introduces structural perspectives and modalities
for family intervention. Prerequisites: PY101
and junior standing. Also listed as SW391.

PY396 Tests and Measurements
(3,0)
3
This course has two parts. Part one covers
measurement theory, the properties of the
normal curve, reliability, validity and measure­
ment statistics. Part two reviews major tests
used by researchers, educators, clinicians,
counselors, addictions counselors and industrial
psychologists. Prerequisites: S0302, PY210,
MA207 or equivalent.

PY456 History and Systems of
Psychology
(3,0)
3
An examination of persons, events, theories,
schools and systems that influenced and define
contemporary psychology. Prerequisite: PY311.

PY457 Cognition
(3,0)
3

Applications of the principles derived from
PY498 to the investigation of a research topic.
Also, presentations on recent developments and
approaches in psychology, including ethical
issues in research. Prerequisite: PY498.

RECREATIONAL
ACTIVITIES
Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.
Lake Superior State University does not offer
majors or minors in physical education.
However, there is a wide variety of activity
courses available that may be selected as free
electives.
The faculty encourage you to participate not only
in these activity courses, but athletics and
intramurals as well.

RA103 Badminton and Racquetball
(0,2)
1
This course will serve to introduce the student to
two racquet sports: Racquetball and badminton.
The course will offer each sport for 7.5 weeks
and then the student will rotate to the other
racquet sport.

RA105 Bowling
(0,2)
1
This course will emphasize delivery, scoring
etiquette, strategies for converting spares, spot
vs. pin bowling, and learning about handicap­
ping. The course will involve theory as well as
practical experience.

RA106 Backpacking
(0,2)
1

A survey of recent findings on cognition in
humans. Topics include learning, memory,
problem solving, language and complex
perceptual processes. Prerequisite: PY311.

Introduction to equipment, safety precautions,
environmental concerns and skills needed to
successfully backpack. Class will experience a
weekend backpacking trip.

PY459 Physiological Psychology
(3,0)
3

RA107 Canoe Techniques
(0,2)
1

The study of physically, intellectually and socially
exceptional children and adolescents, including
their characteristics and unique educational
needs. Prerequisite: PY155 or PY265.

This course is an introduction to the neurophysi­
ological structures of the brain and their
functions as regulators of animal and human
behavior. Prerequisite: PY311.

PY311 Learning and Motivation
(3,0)
3

PY490 Research Topics in Psychology
(1-4)
1-4

An introduction to the theory and research of
learning. Factors are examined that influence the
acquisition and performance of behaviors in
classical and instrumental learning paradigms.
Prerequisite: PY212.

PY499 Senior Research II
(4,0)
4

This may take the form of either a research
project or a program of directed reading on a
specific topic. One to four credits over a period
of one or two semesters may be granted
according to the nature of the students project.
May be repeated up to a total of six credits.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

This course will introduce the student to the
basic strokes and canoe safety associated with
flat water canoeing.

RA108 Outdoor Survival
(0,2)
1
This class will focus on the appropriate
strategies to employ to avoid a survival situation.
It will also expose the student to various
techniques and strategies to employ should they
find themselves ‘'lost" or unexpectedly spending
several days and nights in the out-of-doors.

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�RA109 Rock Climbing and
Rappelling
(0,2)
1
This course will introduce the student to the
components associated with top rope climbing
and rappelling. The student will become familiar
with equipment, knots, setting up a safe site,
terminology and technique.

RA110 Golf
(0,2)
1
This course is designed to provide the beginning
golfer with the fundamentals of the activity and
to further play as a lifetime recreational activity.

RA114 Self Defense
(0,2)
1

develop and implement an exercise program that
will address personal fitness concerns. Central
to this process is introducing the student to
various aspects of a balanced fitness program
and providing personal assistance to the student
in selecting beginning fitness goals and
appropriate progression of those goals.

RA151 Jogging and Walking for
Fitness
(0,2)
1
Introduction to jogging and walking as means of
developing physical and mental fitness.
Development of an activity ideal for lifetime
leisure involvement.

RA152 Orienteering
(0,2)
1

This course is designed to introduce the student
to the philosophy, concepts and various
strategies associated with the martial arts.
Physical and mental conditioning and physical
techniques associated with the art of self defense
will be presented and practiced.

The focus of this class will be to introduce the
student to map and compass reading skills and
techniques associated with coordinating their
use. It will also introduce the student to the
competitive sport of orienteering.

RA119 Cross Country Skiing
(0,2)
1

RA153 Weight Training
(0,2)
1

This course will introduce the student to the
sport of cross country skiing. Emphasis will be
placed on basic skill development, equipment
selection, maintenance of equipment and the
enjoyment of winter and the beauty it has to
offer. The majority of class time will be spent
skiing: class instruction will occur during the ski,
usually on a one-to-one basis to meet the needs
of the student.

This class is designed to familiarize each student
with basic weight training knowledge. The
student will become familiar with muscular
systems, functions, and safe and effective ways
to organize and implement a weight training
routine.

RA160 Adapted Activities
(0,2)
1
Leisure activities adapted to meet the needs of
students with disabilities. Emphasis on walking,
jogging and aquatics. (May be repeated for credit.)

RA125 Tennis
(0,2)
1
This course is intended to develop each student’s
present knowledge and skills in order that they
will be able to pursue tennis as a lifetime leisure
activity.

RA127 Volleyball
(0,2)
1
This course is designed to develop basic skills
and progression in power volleyball. Condition­
ing, drill, game tactics and rules will be
practically applied.

RA129 Basketball
(0,2)
1
This course is designed to expand each student’s
present knowledge and skill specific to skill
execution, game play, game strategy and rules.
May not be repeated for credit. Not available for
credit to any student/athlete playing intercolle­
giate basketball.

RA130 Intercollegiate Sports Skills
(0,2)
1
Will meet as directed by instructor. The course
is designed for student-athletes involved in
intercollegiate athletics. It provides the
opportunity to develop advanced skills in their
respective sports. The course may be taken two
times for a total of two credits. It may be taken
only once per academic year and only during the
term in which the student-athlete is participating
in an intercollegiate sport.

RA150 Individualized Physical
Fitness
(0,2)
1
This class is designed to enable the student to
discover his or her own level of fitness and

RA173 Social Dance
(0,2)
1
This course is designed to provide participants
with a broad range of dancing patterns and
rhythmic skills. Through social interaction, the
following social dances will be learned: Mixers,
round dance, square dance and ballroom dance.

RA174 Aerobic Dance
(0,2)
1
This course will provide the student with an
opportunity to become involved in a structured
aerobic dance program. The purpose of this type
of programming is to improve an individual’s
physical fitness through rhythmic and dance
activities.

RA175 Step Aerobics
(0,2)
1
A step workout is a high-intensity, low-impact
aerobic workout for all fitness levels. The
principle is to step up and down on a platform
while simultaneously performing upper-body
exercises. The program will work every major
muscle group in the lower body, while training
the upper body.

RA194 Scuba
(0,2)
1
This course is designed to introduce the student
to the appropriate and safe use of self-contained
underwater breathing apparatus.

RA195 Beginning and Advanced
Beginning Swimming
(0,2)
1
Course meets in pool two hours a week. Mostly
lab work but some lecture. Students cover
material in Red Cross beginner and advanced
beginner courses and receive certification in one
or both depending on skill level attained.

RA196 Intermediate and Advanced
Swimming
(0,2)
1
Course meets in pool two hours a week. Mostly
lab work but some lecture. Students cover
material in Red Cross Intermediate and Swimmer
courses and receive certification in one or both
depending on skill level attained. Prerequisite:
Red Cross advanced beginner certification or
equivalent skills.

RA210 Lifeguarding
(0,4)
2
Course meets in pool four hours a week. Mostly
lab work, some lecture. Students cover material
in Red Cross Basic and Emergency Water Safety
course and Red Cross Lifeguarding course.
Students receive certification in one or both
depending on skill level attained. Either
certificate qualifies students to take water safety
and lifeguarding Instructor course, RA211.
Prerequisite: Red Cross intermediate swimming
certificate or equivalent skills.

RA211 Water Safety and Lifeguard
Instructor
(0,4)
2
Course meets four hours a week, 70 percent of
the time in the pool and 30 percent of the time in
the classroom. All students cover material in
Red Cross water safety instructor course and do
a teaching practicum at the Lake Superior State
University pool. Those students entering with a
current lifeguarding card may also cover
lifeguarding instructor material. Prerequisites:
Current Emergency Water Safety or Lifeguarding
certificate.

RECREATION
Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.

RC101 Introduction to Recreation
and Leisure Services
(3,0)
3

RA180 Beginning Skating
(0,2)
1

Overview of philosophy, history, theory,
programs, professional leadership and
organizations, economics and leisure service
delivery systems.

The students will be provided with an opportu­
nity to learn the basic fundamentals of skating
and to gain sufficient knowledge of the sport so
that they may continue to enjoy and improve for
the rest of their lives.

RC105 Program Development and
Leadership in Recreation and Leisure
Services
(3,0)
3
Principles of leadership skills and styles are
applied to various recreation settings with

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leading. Programming fundamentals for
effective leisure services delivery are explored
and implemented. Prerequisite: RC101.
RC212 Instructional Methods in
Adapted Aquatics
(1,2)
alternate years 2
Based on American Red Cross adapted aquatics
guidelines, the course is designed to help
students develop skills used when planning,
implementing, instructing, and evaluating water
activity programs for those with a disability.
Current water safety instructors (WSI) may
become American Red Cross certified as adapted
aquatics instructors. People who do not have a
WSI may become American Red Cross certified
adapted aquatics aides.

RC295 Praclicum
(1-2,0) 1-2
Practical experiences designed to provide the
student with various types of recreation
programs. The student will work under a site
supervisor specialized in that particular area of
the student’s interest. One credit hour for every
45 hours of practical experience. May be
repeated for up to four credits. Prerequisite:
Instructor permission.

RC220 Methods in Arts and Crafts
(3,0)
3

RC320 Dance and Rhythmic
Activities for Recreation
(3,0)
alternate years 3
Study of dance in social and therapeutic settings;
developing skills to lead programs and adapt a
variety of rhythmic activities for individuals and
groups: Creative movement, improvisation,
variety of social dance, historical significance to
actual implementation. Prerequisites: RC101 and
RC105.

A variety of arts and crafts media are studied and
applied to specific recreation settings with
concentration on leading and programming.
Prerequisites: RC101 and RC105.

RC340 Program Development in
Therapeutic Recreation
(3,0)
3

RC240 Foundations of Therapeutic
Recreation
(3,0)
3
An introduction to the profession of therapeutic
recreation. Students will be introduced to
history, philosophy, current professional trends,
professional organizations, professional
literature and career opportunities for therapeutic
recreation specialists. The health care team and
the role of the therapeutic recreation specialist
will also be explored. Prerequisites: RC101 and
RC105.

RC262 Outdoor Recreation
(3,0)
3
This course will introduce the student to a variety
of topics and content areas related to outdoor
recreation. These topics will include outdoor
education, organized camping and adventure
education. Also included will be an opportunity
to become familiar with outdoor living skills.
Prerequisite: RC105.
RC270 Sports Management
(3,0)
3 Alternate Years
This course will provide philosophies, organiza­
tion techniques and administration principles for
youth sports, officiating, intramurals, organized
athletics and recreational sports. Issues on
assessment, design, implementation, and
evaluation for sports programs in today’s society
will be explored. Investigation of appropriate
resources, professional organization's impact,
training methods, certification processes and
gender issues will be highlighted. Prerequisites:
RC101 and RC105.

RC280 Readiness in Games,
Activities and Sports
(3,0) alternate years
3
This course will focus on the selection and
implementation of games, activities and sports
which are age-appropriate for the clientele being
served. Psychological, sociological, emotional
and physiological readiness will be studied as it
relates to implementation, modification and
presentation of games, activities, and sports to
various age groups. Both positive and negative
outcomes will be identified.

Students will explore in detail the therapeutic
recreation service model which will include the
components of treatment, leisure education and
recreation participation. All aspects of
comprehensive and specific program planning
will be explored with a special concern for the
development of individualized behavioral
objectives. Prerequisite: RC240.

RC344 Adapted Sports and Recreation
(3,0)
3
A study of specialized recreational and athletic
opportunities available to individuals with
illnesses and disabilities. Related associations,
equipment, rules and classifications, resources
and research will be encountered for a wide
range of activities and conditions. When
available, practical opportunities will be included
as part of the learning process. Prerequisite:
junior standing.

RC346 Clinical Issues and Practice in
Therapeutic Recreation
(2,4)
3
Through a combination of directed fieldwork and
classroom instruction, students will begin to
apply therapeutic recreation theory and program
development to the clinical environment. Issues
of professional development, confidentiality,
assessment, documentation and evaluation will
be covered. Prerequisites: RC340 and RC 342.

RC362 Land Management for
Recreation Purposes
(3,0)
3
This course is designed to meet the needs of the
student pursuing a parks and recreation degree.
Provides insight and understanding for problems
inherent to managing recreation lands for
optimum use and minimum impact. Also, for
recreation majors in outdoor recreation option.
Prerequisites: RC101 and RC262.

RC365 Expedition Management
(2,2)
3

Intensive study of performance, programming,
leadership and management skills involved in
conducting wilderness and back country
recreation programming. The student will
become aware of various theoretical support
structures and paradigms associated with

adventure education and the values associated
with the use of outdoor programming as a
therapeutic intervention modality. Course
content includes: Initiating and programming
wilderness/back country experiences, group
dynamics and outdoor living skills. A ten-day
outing is required immediately upon completion
of the semester. Prerequisite: RC262.

RC367 National Parks, National
Monuments and National Culture
3
(3,0)
This course will focus on the historical
development of national parks and the affiliated
National Land Ethic. Included in the presentation
will be a study of the social, cultural, aesthetic
and economic history which fostered the
development of a national attitude that favored
the "national park" concept. The course will also
emphasize the emergence of national parks in
this country as a representative of our national
cultural history. The course will trace the
historical development of a land ethic. It will
also trace an emerging aesthetic av/areness of
land among people who arrived to this continent
from Central Europe during the 1600s. This
Central European land ethic will be compared to
the land ethic of Native Americans. Both of these
will be traced through this country’s history and
will serve as a basis for anticipating future land
management trends and issues.
RC370 Recreation for the Elderly
3
(3,0) Alternate Years
Geared to individuals who will be working with
senior citizens in recreation programs, hospitals,
nursing homes and family members. The aging
process will be studied from the perspective that
sound principles will be applied to leading and
programming for this growing segment of our
population. Prerequisites: RC101, RC105 and
200-level recreation electives.

RC375 Commercial Recreation
(3.0)
alternate years 3
An introduction to the scope, characteristics and
management aspects of the commercial
recreation industry. Substantial coverage of
entrepreneurial strategies, economic concepts
applied to commercial recreation, steps for
creating feasibility studies, and operation
management. An in-depth study of specific
commercial recreation programs including travel,
tourism, hospitality, club, and the entertainment
industry will be included with emphasis on present
and future trends and career opportunities.
Prerequisite: RC105 or BA121, AC230, EC202 and
FN245.

RC390 Recreation Leader
Apprenticeship
(1.0)
1
Practical experience in learning to teach and lead
various recreation experiences. Students serve
with qualified instructors. Prerequisite: Basic
skills and knowledge of activity and instructor
permission. May be repeated for a total of three
credits.

RC397 Recreation Studies Junior
Research Seminar
(1,0)
1
Introduces the concepts, purpose, methods and
function of scholarly research and scientific
inquiry. Prerequisites: junior standing, and
majoring in recreation management or parks and
recreation.

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�RC435 Problems, Issues and Research
in Therapeutic Recreation and
Leisure Sciences
(3,0)
3
This course will serve as a culminating
educational component for the student majoring
in therapeutic recreation and recreation
management. The course will focus in part on
current problems and issues in therapeutic
recreation and will also have a major emphasis
on developing an original research project.
Prerequisites: RC397and MA207, or PY210 or
comparable statistics course.

RC437 Recreation Studies Senior
Research Seminar
(1,0)
1

RC496 Selected Research Topics
(1-3,0) 1-3
Student carries out approved project(s) of his/
her own initiative. Prerequisite: junior standing
and instructor permission.

ROBOTICS AND
CONTROL SYSTEMS
Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.

RS280 Robotics Technology
2
(2,0)

The focus of this course is to provide instruction
and experience relative to data analysis and
presentation methodologies affiliated with
conducting research. The students will apply the
procedures and methodologies discussed in
class directly to their research projects.
Prerequisite: RC435.

Introduction to the field of robotics technology.
Topics include: Robotics applications in the
manufacturing and service industries, classifica­
tion of robot systems, robot anatomy, robot
control systems, robot end effectors, robot
sensors, robot hardware and software, robot cell
design, and sociological, economical and
management issues in robotics. Prerequisite:
MA140 with a C or better grade and CS101.

RC440 Disabilities Seminar
(3,0)
3

RS281 Robotics Technology Lab
(0,3)
1

This class provides students with the opportunity
to become familiar with a wide range of disabling
conditions and illnesses. Emphasis will be placed
on trends/issues, incidence, characteristics,
etiology, restrictions to involvement, and most
current research. The student researchpresentation format will be used extensively in
this class. Prerequisite: junior standing.

The laboratory work will provide an introduction
to the use of an industrial robot. There will be a
focus on programming Adept and Staubli robots
using the V+ programming language. Industry­
like applications and system integration projects
will be assigned. Corequisite: RS280.

RC450 Philosophy of Human
Performance and Leisure
(3,0)
3
A study of the origins and development of leisure
behavior, sport, athletics and personal fitness
across cultures. Ethical issues such as violence,
opportunity, exploitation, role models and equity
will be examined. Prerequisites: ES262 or
RC101 and junior status. Also listed as ES450.

RC481 Professional Development
Seminar
(1,0)
1
Opportunities for students to refine personal and
professional goals and initiate preparation of
resumes and interviewing skills. Career planning
and placement will be emphasized as well as
internship evaluation. Seminar format.
Prerequisite: Senior status required.

RC482 Administration of Recreation
and Leisure Services
(4,0)
4
This course will emphasize organizational
patterns and administration problems encoun­
tered in operating various types of recreation
departments and agencies. Additional content
will include budgeting, fund raising, grant
writing, personnel management and public
relations. Prerequisites: RC105 and junior
standing.

RC492 Internship
2-6
This is a comprehensive practical application of
the student’s formal academic preparation.
Prerequisites: Completion of 20 of the 25 hours
of departmental core requirements and junior or
senior standing and instructor permission.

RS282 Introduction to Robotics
Programming
(0,3)
1
The laboratory work will provide an introduction
to the use and application of an industrial robot.
Programming concepts and structures in the V+
programming language as used in Adept and
Staubli robots will be studied. Industry-like
applications and system integration projects will
be assigned. Prerequisite: RS280.

RS365 Programmable Logic
Controllers
3
(2,3)
An introduction to the use of programmable
logic controllers (PLC). Basic components of the
PLC along with the interface to hydraulic/
pneumatic systems and sensors will be
discussed. Some higher-level functions such as
zone control, master control and sequencers will
also be covered. Written business communica­
tions are an integral part of the course.
Prerequisites: EE210 or both ET110 and EE125.

RS366 Programmable Logic
Controllers
(2,2)
3
An introduction to the use of programmable
logic controllers (PLC). Basic components of the
PLC along with the interface to hydraulic/
pneumatic systems and sensors will be
discussed. Some higher-level functions such as
zone control, master control and sequencers will
also be covered. This course will only be offered
at the regional sites. It is not a communication­
intensive course. Prerequisite: electrical
fundamentals course.

RS385 Robotics Engineering
(2,3)
3
An introduction to the field of robotics
engineering. Topics include classification of

robot systems, robot anatomy, control systems,
end effectors, robot applications, robot sensors,
robot hardware and software, and robot cell
design. A detailed study of the orientation and
configuration coordinate transformations and
forward and inverse kinematics will be included.
Prerequisites: EM220, EG265 or CS105, and
MA243.

RS430 Systems Integration and
Machine Vision
(3,3)
4
A study of the theory and application of sensors
and machine vision in modern manufacturing
systems. Topics will include position senors,
encoders, interface electronics, force and torque
senors, LAN, PLC, electrical noise, machine
vision, lighting techniques, control software,
feature extraction techniques and robot
guidance. Prerequisites: MA144, EG140,
EG265, RS280 or RS385, and one of the
following: EE310, EE305, or (RS365, EE125 and
CS105).

RS435 Automated Manufacturing
Systems
(3,3)
4
A study and analysis of the components of an
automated manufacturing system. Topics
include analysis of flow lines, automated
assembly systems, MRP, materials requirement
planning, production economics and CIM.
Course work will include applications of
manufacturing systems software including
factory simulation. Laboratory work will focus
on systems integration, advanced programming
of industrial robots, and flow line automation.
Prerequisites: RS385.

RS460 Control Systems
(3,3)
4
An introduction to the analysis and design of
linear feedback control systems. The course will
include a study of system modeling, block
diagrams, system response, stability, steady
state error, bode plots and root locus. Laboratory
exercises will develop a student’s ability to
design feedback systems and quantify system
performance. Prerequisites: MA310, EG340,
EM220 and EE210.

RS461 Design of Control Systems
(3,3)
4
This course builds upon the fundamental control
system theory covered in RS460 and introduces
various control system design techniques.
General topics include Bode and root locus
design techniques, controllability and
observability, optimal control, state space
design, robust control and digital control system
design. Several classical design techniques such
as phase-lead, phase-lag, deadbeat, pole
placement and PID design are covered.
Prerequisite: RS460.

RS480 Control Systems and Automation
(3,0)
3
Introduction to the analysis of linear feedback
control systems. Analysis of electrical,
mechanical and electro-mechanical systems.
Study of system stability and output response.
Topics in automation include: analysis of
automated flow lines, automated assembly
systems and group technology. Prerequisites:
RS280, RS281, MA143 with a grade of C or
better, MT225, and ET175.

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�RS481 Control Systems and
Automation Lab
(0,3)
1

Prerequisite or corequisite: SA100 or UN101 or
specified seminars.

addresses the personal, social, educational and
vocational aspects of individual development.

Laboratory work in control systems will involve
the study of position and velocity feedback servo
controlled systems. Laboratory work in
automation will focus on programming Fanuc
robots using the Karel programming language.
Industry-like applications and system integration
projects will be assigned. Lab work in automa­
tion will also include the application of a
discrete-event simulation software package to
study manufacturing systems. Prerequisite:
EG265 with a grade of C or better. Corequisite:
RS480.

SA100 University Success Strategies
(1/0)
1

SA205 Group Interactions
(3,0)
3

Based on assessment of student inventories,
students are provided the opportunity to improve
their study skills, methods of time management,
modes of memorization, note-taking techniques,
and university examination preparation.
Emphasis is placed on making the transition to
university life by focusing on various academic
strategies and exposing students to basic
information on LSSU programs, policies and
procedures.

RS482 Automation and Simulation
Lab
(0,3)
1

SA105 Development of Reading
Abilities
(1,1)
1

This course is designed for the first-year resident
advisors to develop a better understanding of
self and others, particularly in regard to group
responsibilities. There will be a three-day pre­
fall orientation program. Group activities will be
aimed at developing cohesiveness. Curriculum
v/ill increase awareness of group processes and
interaction skills including: Leadership, referral,
conflict resolution, assertiveness, crisis
intervention, programming, empathy and active
listening. Prerequisite: For first-year resident
advisors only.

Laboratory work in automation will focus on
programming Fanuc robots using the Karel
programming language. Industry-like applica­
tions and system integration projects will be
assigned. Lab work in simulation will include the
introduction to a discrete-event manufacturing
simulation software package. Several manufac­
turing systems will be modeled, verified,
validated and optimized using the simulation
software package. Prerequisite: RS480.

Lectures, discussion, activities and labs provide
students with the information and experiences
needed to develop reading-rate flexibility,
vocabulary skills, critical reading/thinking skills
for reading in the context areas, and concentra­
tion and memory improvement. Labs are
individualized to fit each student’s needs, as
determined by a reading test given at the
beginning of the semester.

STUDENT SERVICES
Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.

SA090 Basic College Reading Skills
(2,2)
3
A combination of lectures, activities and labs
provide information and experiences needed to
help eliminate inefficient reading habits and
develop better reading skills. Emphasis is placed
on reading/study strategies, comprehension,
reading rate/flexibility, vocabulary, and
concentration and memory improvement. Labs
are individualized to accommodate the student’s
needs based on assessment. This course is
required of those students who score at 14 or
below in the reading ACT or the equivalent on the
college Placement Test. Students placed in this
class must successfully complete both SA090
and SA091 and pass the proficiency test at the
end of SA091 in order to meet reading
proficiency. Credit in this course does not apply
toward graduation. Corequisite: SA100 or
specified seminars.

SA091 Intermediate College Reading
Skills
(2,2)
3
This course is a sequel to SA090 for those
students who need additional work to meet the
minimal reading proficiency requirement or as an
entry-level class for those with higher reading
skills. Greater emphasis will be given to the
application and practice of critical reading/
thinking skills, textbook reading strategies,
vocabulary in the disciplines, and comprehen­
sion. Individualized labs will be based on
personal needs. Students placed in this class
must successfully complete SA091 and pass the
proficiency test at the end of the class in order to
meet reading proficiency. Credit in this course
does not apply toward graduation. Prerequisite:
SA090 or Reading ACT of 15 to 18 or equivalent.

SA106 Advanced College and
Professional Reading
(3,0)
3
Emphasis will be placed on practical application
of critical reading and learning strategies toward
advanced college textbook and professional
material. Students will research, analyze and
evaluate relevant topics to enhance knowledge
within individually declared majors. A variety of
techniques will be used to improve comprehen­
sion and critical thinking. Prerequisite:
satisfactory completion of SA091 or ACT
Reading score of 19. Corequisites: SA107 and
LS101.

SA107 Improving Reading Speed
and Vocabulary Laboratory
(0,2)
1
Open to all student desiring to improve their
levels of speed and vocabulary. Classes will
begin the fourth week of the semester and run
for seven to nine weeks, until a total of 28 hours
have been successfully completed. Appropriate
computer software will be utilized, with
individualized instruction given as needed. May
be repeated for a maximum of three credits.

SA125 Career Planning and Decision
Making
(0,1.5) 1
Expanding awareness of personal strength and
career options, this course will help students
make realistic decisions relating to planning and
implementation of academic and life career
goals. Follows a student self-directed framework
utilizing video-tapes and career/self-exploration
to complete assignments. Prerequisites: student
must be fully admitted for enrollment at LSSU
and currently enrolled in six (6) credits.

SA150 Personal Growth Seminar
(0,1.5) 1

(

A seminar to help students make the transition to
university life, communicate effectively on an
interpersonal level, strengthen self-concept and
build positive relationships. Course content

SPEECH
Special topics courses v/ill be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.

SD101 Fundamentals of Speech
Communication
(3,0)
3
A study of communication theoiy as it relates to
the oral sender and receiver in interpersonal,
dyadic, small group, and public speaking
situations. Application will be in perceptual
analysis, dyadic encounters, small group
problem-solving and discussion, and public
speaking situations.

SD161 Problems in Speech/Drama
(1-3,0) 1-3
Practical problems in speech or theatre.
Requires participation in forensics, debate,
Reader's Theatre or theatre. May be repeated for
a maximum of three credits. Prerequisite: SD101.

SD201 Small Group Communication
(3,0)
3
Analysis of verbal communication in small
groups as related to information processing,
problem solving, agenda establishment, decision
making and policy formation. Prerequisite:
SD101.

SD210 Business and Professional
Speaking
(3,0)
3
An introduction to basic skills, principles and
contexts of communication in business and
professional settings. Application will be in
presentational, team-building and interviewing
skills. Prerequisite: SD101.

SD211 Advanced Public Speaking
(3,0)
3
A grounding in upper-level public address with
an emphasis on both informative and persuasive
strategies. It will be taught using a combination
of lecture, discussion, video analysis and
critiques, and speeches. Prerequisite: SD101.

SD225 Interpersonal Communication
(3,0)
3
An introduction to interpersonal communication
theory, with a focus on improved understanding
of relationships and an improved ability to
communicate more effectively with a variety of
people. Prerequisite: SD101.

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�SD251 History of Drama &amp; Theatre I
(3,0)
3
The study of the historical and esthetic drama
and theatre from the Greek period to the
European Renaissance. Counts as humanities
credit for general education requirement.
Prerequisite: EN110.

SD252 History of Drama &amp; Theatre II
(3,0)
3
The study of the historical and esthetic drama
and theatre from the Renaissance to current
theatre and drama. Counts as humanities credit
for general education requirement. Prerequisite:
EN110.

SD302 Argumentation and Advocacy
(3,0)
3
Provides a practical grounding in the methods of
public debate. Students are familiarized with
theoretical frameworks for testing propositions
through direct clash of evidence and arguments.
The emphasis is on practical experience gained
through experiences in oral argument.
Prerequisite: SD101.

SD307 Classical/Contemporary
Rhetoric
(3,0)
3
A study of the development of rhetoric beginning
with the Greeks and continuing to the present.
An emphasis will be placed on the influences of
past rhetoric to current theory. Prerequisite:
SD101.

SD308 Communication Theory
3
(3,0)
A study of the sources, dimensions and
applications of contemporary communication
theory, including the impact of mass communi­
cation in modern society. Prerequisite: SD101.

SD309 Speech and Drama Produc­
tions
(3,0)
3
Practical problems in the development and
production of dramatic works, forensics
workshops, tournaments and festivals.
Prerequisite: SD101 and permission of
instructor.

SD320 Public Relations
(4,0)
4

Interpersonal transactions, communication rules,
conflict management, negotiations, trust, power
and influence. Prerequisite: SD101.

SD333 Studies in the Drama: The
Genre and Theater in Context
(3,0)
3
Students will examine major plays in the context
of theater and literary history from the beginning
to the present, including European, British and
American development. Prerequisite: EN180.

SD416 Communication in Leadership
(3,0)
3
An advanced application of theory from the
speech communication field to issues in
organizational leadership. Leadership theory is
surveyed from the speech communication
perspective, with an eye toward building
applicable skills. Particular emphasis is laid
upon cultivating the ability to continue the
process following the conclusion of the course.
Prerequisite: SD1Q1.

SOCIOLOGY

A study of the nature and causes of crime and
the results of various attempts to reduce crime.

S0225 Native Cultures of North
America
(3,0)
3
A study of the Native American Indian and Inuit
cultures of North America from earliest times to
the present with emphasis on contrasting
patterns of cultures. Also listed as NA225.

S0226 Races and Minorities
(3,0)
3
Study of various social and ethnic minorities in
the United States with an emphasis on Black/
White relations. Competition, conflict and
prejudice as they influence social and ethnic
minority group relations. Social movements and
their effects on majority, minority relations.
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.

S0227 Population and Ecology
(3,0)
3

Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.

Study of the basic issue of the world’s population
increase and distribution in relation to natural
resources, standards of living, political systems,
changes in physical and cultural environments.

SO101 Introduction to Sociology
(3,0)
3

S0238 Social Psychology
(3,2)
4

An introduction to the basic concepts of
sociology. Explanation of human behavior which
emphasizes human groups, institutions, social
change and social forces.

SO102 Social Problems
(4,0)
4
An introductory course providing data and
theory for a variety of contemporary social
problems such as poverty, unemployment,
teenage pregnancy, inequality, housing
shortages, violence and pollution.

SO103 Cultural Diversity
3
(3,0)
This course introduces the student to racial,
ethnic, gender and social class variation within
the United States and the global community to
enable the student to better understand, live
with, and appreciate diversity.

Public relations theory and practice will form the
two emphases of the course. Theory will be
explored and discussed as foundation for the
application of public relations concepts and
strategies. Students will be responsible for
working with organizations in order to develop
realistic PR campaigns which reflect the
awareness of the significant structures and
responsibilities involved in a professional
approach to public relations. Prerequisite: SD101.

A study of the development and change of the
American family since 1890. This study will
explore the impact of urbanization, industrializa­
tion, increased mobility, extended education and
the changing status of women on the American
family.

SD325 Organizational Communication
(3,0)
3

SO202 Social Research Methods
(3,0)
3

Focus on oral communication as it impacts on
and permits coordination among people and thus
allows for organized behavior. Focus on
business and organizational contexts for
interpersonal transactions. Participant
involvement in simulation designed to generate
insights into the elements involved in coordi­
nated and competitive organizational communi­
cation. Selected topics for theory and practice:

S0214 Criminology
(3,0)
3

SOH3 Sociology of the American
Family
(3,0)
3

Introduction to basic methods of social research.
(Also listed as SW202.)

S0213 Introduction to Anthropology
(3,0)
3
A study of the evolution of humankind and the
evolution and development of culture and
society. Prerequisite: One introductory sociology
course.

This course examines the social nature of
humans, exploring both the influence of social
structures upon behavior and the process by
which people create social structures; explains
symbolic interactionist theory; and introduces
qualitative research methods which are applied
in a field study conducted by the student.
Prerequisite: S0101.

S0242 Sociology of Sex
(3,0)
3
Socio-psychological study of the impact of
human sexuality upon human behavior.

S0299 Inuit Art and Culture
(3,0)
3
An examination of Inuit art and culture in the
prehistoric, historic and contemporary periods.

SO302 Statistics for Social Science
4
(4,0)
The social foundation of statistical inference is
discussed and elementary statistical concepts
are introduced through numerical problems; Z
scores, t-test, chi square, correlation, ANOVA,
etc. Prerequisite: MA086 or equivalent/
satisfactory score on ACT or Placement Exam.

SO303 Contemporary Sociological
Theory
(3,0)
3
Comparison and assessment of the models and
concepts used today by sociologists to explain
human behavior. Prerequisite: S0101.S0304.

SO304 Development of Sociological
Theory
(3,0)
3
A critical analysis of the contributions to
sociological theory by Comte, Spencer, Marx,
Durkheim, Pareto, Weber and others.

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�SO308 The Failure of Liberalism
(3,0)
3

behaviors. Prerequisite: Six hours of sociology.
Also listed as SW341.

A study of the impact of liberalism on issues
such as education, poverty and crime. The
course will focus on the United States.

S0344 Social Welfare Systems
(3,0)
3

50313 Work and Organization
(3,0)
3
Development and structure of the workplace;
includes contemporary trends in formal
organization and management styles, changing
career patterns, sources of conflict and some
cross-cultural comparisons. Prerequisite: Junior
standing or three hours of sociology.

50314 Social Change
(3,0)
3
Study of trends in industrial societies, theories
explaining these changes, and the role of social
movements in social change; focusing primarily
on industrialized societies with some discussion
of developing countries. Prerequisite: Junior
standing or three hours of sociology.

S0321 Sociology of Women
(3,0)
3
This analysis of the roles and status of women in
contemporary American society covers social
structure, social psychology and social
movements; also includes some cross-cultural
comparisons.

50325 Social Stratification
(3,0)
3
Class, caste, status, power, general concept of
stratification and consequences of stratification
will be related to social institutions.

50326 The Sociology of Aging and
the Aged
(3,0)
3
Examines aging and the aged in American
society from the sociological perspective.

50327 The Sociology of Dying and
Death
(3,0)
3
Sociological examination of dying and death.

50338 Deviance
(3,0)
3

Development of social welfare systems including
changing programs and philosophy and
interrelationships with economic, political and
family institutions; cross-cultural comparisons;
current issues and problems in social welfare.
Prerequisites: Junior standing or three credits in
sociology. Also listed as SW344.

50401 Sociological Research I
(3,0)
3
Working under the guidance of a sociology
faculty member, the student develops and
conducts a sociological research project,
analyzes the data, prepares a written report in
journal format and gives a formal presentation of
the results. Prerequisites: S0202 and S0303.

50402 Sociological Research II
(3,0)
3
In the course, students completing a more
extensive research project will complete and
present the project which they initiated in S0401.
Prerequisites: S0401.

SO405 Seminar: Current Sociologi­
cal Issues
(3,0)
3
Contemporary issues in sociology, to vary from
year to year. Extensive reading, writing, and
discussion expected. Prerequisites: Junior
standing and 12 hours in sociology. This course
may be repeated when content varies.

SO490 Independent Research Topics
in Sociology
(1-4)
1-4
This may take the form of either a research
project or a program of directed reading on a
specific topic. One to four credits over a period
of one or two semesters may be granted
according to the nature of the student’s project.
May be repeated to a total of six credits.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

SPANISH

Analysis of causes and consequences of
deviance and development of deviant subcul­
tures; examination of various societal responses
to control deviance and their effectiveness.
Included are alcoholism, crime, mental illness
and homosexuality among others. Prerequisite:
Junior standing or three hours of sociology and/
or human services. Also listed as SW338.

50339 Culture and Personality
(3,0)
3
Analysis of the role of culture in shaping
personality using both contemporary industrial
society and also cross-culture material.
Prerequisite: Three hours of sociology or junior
standing.

S0341 Addiction
3
(3,0)
Study of the nature of chemical dependence with
emphasis on individual, social and cultural
variations of drug effects. Relationship of
chemical use to the family system. Comparisons
between chemical and non-chemical dependent

Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.

SP161 First Year Spanish I
4
(4,1) Fall
Introduction to basic Spanish grammar and
vocabulary, designed to acquaint the student
with the essentials of oral and written Spanish.
SP162 First Year Spanish II
(4,1) Spring
4
Further study of Spanish grammar and
vocabulary; emphasis on oral communication;
reading of various materials in Spanish with the
aim of understanding the meaning, enlarging the
vocabulary and using Spanish for communica­
tion. Prerequisite: SP161 or equivalent.
SP165 Spanish for Public Safety
(4,1) (on demand)
4
A continuation of SP161, with emphasis on
vocabulary relevant to work in criminal justice.
Prerequisite: SP161 or equivalent.

SP261 Second Year Spanish I
4
(4,1) Fall
Intensive review of grammar and further
vocabulary development. Emphasis on
composition and conversation based on the
reading of Spanish texts and newspapers.
Prerequisite: SP162 or equivalent.
SP262 Second Year Spanish II
4
(4,1) Spring
Conducted as much as possible in Spanish with
the primary aim of dealing fluently v/ith basic
conversation situations. Prerequisite: SP261 or
equivalent.
SP301 Study in Mexico
(12,0) Spring
12
Students admitted by the departmental faculty
will take a variety of classes at an accredited
institution in a Spanish-speaking country.
Students will spend at least 30 hours per week in
class. They will also be required to visit sites for
archaeological, historical and cultural impor­
tance. The students’ work and progress will be
monitored and evaluated by the LSSU academic
department in cooperation v/ith the foreign
institution and LSSU’s Department of Interna­
tional Studies. Prerequisite: permission of
instructor.

SP302 Study in Mexico
(16.0) Spring
16
Students admitted by the departmental faculty
will take a variety of classes in an accredited
institution in a Spanish-speaking country.
Students will spend at least 30 hours per week in
class. They will spend an additional eight hours
in structured activities provided by the school.
They will also be required to visit for archaeo­
logical, historical and cultural importance. The
students' work and progress will be monitored
and evaluated by the LSSU academic department
in cooperation with the foreign institution and
LSSU’s Department of International Studies.
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

SP305 Spanish Literature in
Translation I
(3.0)
3
From the Medieval period through the works of
Miguel de Cervantes. The course is taught in
English and the readings are in English. This
course counts as humanities credit for general
education requirement.

SP306 Spanish Literature in
Translation II
(3,0)
3
Representative 18th, 19th and 20th century
Spanish works and some representative Latin
American works. The course is taught in English
and the readings are in English. This course
counts as humanities credit for general
education requirement.

SP361 Advanced Spanish I
4
(4,1) Fall
Acquisition of advanced skills in composition,
grammar, reading and conversation, using media
and readings related to the Hispanic world.
Prerequisite: SP262 or equivalent.

SP362 Advanced Spanish II
(4,1) Spring
4
A continuation of SP361. Prerequisite: SP361
or equivalent.

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�SP365 Directed Study
(1,4) (on demand)

1-4

Individual or small-group study of Hispanic
topics relevant to the student’s major academic
interest. Prerequisite: SP362. This directed
study course may not be repeated.

SKILL TRADES
Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.

STBLIOl through STBL108
(8 sections)
Skill Trades Bricklayer Apprenticeship
Training
(4,40)
5
Classroom instruction and on-the-job training
will produce qualified personnel for skilled trades
operational fields. Over four (4) years, bricklayer
apprentices will attend 610 hours of classroom
instruction along with an additional 4500 hours
of on-the-job training. Topics of instruction vary
with the particular skill trade. There are eight
options for specialization within this trade. The
objective is completion of eight (8) units —
STBL101 to STBL108 — over four (4) years for a
total of 40 credit hours.

STCPIOl through STCP108
(8 sections)
Skill Trades Carpentry Apprentice­
ship Training
(4,40)
5
Classroom instruction and on-the-job training
will produce qualified personnel for skilled trades
operational fields. Over four (4) years, carpentry
apprentices will attend 768 hours of classroom
instruction along with an additional 6000 hours
of on-the-job training. Topics of instruction vary
with the particular skilled trade. The objective is
completion of eight (8) units — STCP101 to
STCP108 — over four (4) years for a total of 40
credit hours.

STEL101 through STEL108
(8 sections)
Skill Trades Electrical Apprenticeship
Training
(4,40)
5
Classroom instruction and on-the-job training
will produce qualified personnel for skilled trades
operational fields. Over five (5) years, electrical
apprentices will attend 960 hours of classroom
instruction along with 8000 hours of on-the-job
training. Topics of instruction vary with the
particular skilled trade. The objective is
completion of ten (10) units — STEL101 STEL108 — over five years for a total of 40
credit hours.

STPR101 through STPR108
(8 sections)
Skill Trades Pipefitters, Refrigeration
and Air Conditioning Apprenticeship
Training
(4,40)
5
Classroom instruction and on-the-job training to
produce qualified personnel for skilled trades
operational fields. Over five (5) years, pipefitter
apprentices will attend 350 clock hours of lecture
with an addition 413 hours (626 x 2/3) of on-thejob training for a total of 763 hours of instruc­
tion. Refrigeration/air conditioning apprentices

will attend 738 clock hours of lecture with an
additional 157 hours (238 x 2/3) of on-the-job
training for a total of 895 hours of instruction.
Topics of instruction vary with the particular
skilled trade. The objective is completion of ten
(10) units — STPR101 to STPR108 — over five
(5) years for a total of 40 credit hours.

STSE101 through STSE108
(8 sections)
Skill Trades Stationary Engineers
Apprenticeship Training
5
(4,40)
Classroom instruction and on-the-job training to
produce qualified personnel for skilled trades
operational fields. Over four (4) years, appren­
tices attend 1,144 clock hours of instruction and
a minimum of 7000 hours of on-the-job training.
Each year is comprised of 44 weeks of
instruction with classes meeting every week.
Topics of instruction vary with the particular
skilled trade. The objective is completion of eight
(8) units — STSE101 to STSE108 — over four
(4) years for a total of 40 credit hours.

SW301 Alternative Dispute Resolu­
tion and Conflict Management
3
(3,0)
This course explores non-judicial avenues of
dispute or conflict resolution such as negotia­
tion, mediation, arbitration, as well as courtannexed alternative dispute resolution mecha­
nisms. The procedural aspects, key elements,
ethical considerations and practical applications
of alternative dispute resolution are discussed as
part of the dispute resolution landscape. The
course will also include dispute resolution and
conflict management simulations and case
studies. Prerequisite: LA202 or junior standing.
Also listed as LA301.

SW305 Tribal Law and Government
(3,0)
3

SOCIAL WORK

A study of tribal law which will explore such
areas as the structure of tribal government; tribal
sovereignty; treaties; civil and criminal court
jurisdiction in Indian country; tribal resources;
tribal economic development; taxation and
regulation; rights of individual Indians; and
various federal laws and court cases concerning
and affecting tribes and their members.
Prerequisites: HS230 and NA230. Also listed as
LA305/NA305.

Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.

SW310 Clinical Practice and Diagno­
sis

SW110 Introduction to Social Work
(3,0)
3
A general introduction and overview of the social
work profession including its philosophy, values,
professional roles, current trends and models in
different practice settings (i.e. public welfare,
child and family services, mental health, medical
settings, etc.).

SW201 Communication Skills in
Counseling
(2,1)
3
This course covers the essential elements of
establishing a therapeutic relationship including
active listening skills, empathy and confronta­
tion. Students both explore their potential to be
congruent and authentic as counselors and
demonstrate counseling skills with voluntary,
involuntary and crisis counselors. No prerequi­
site. Also listed as PY201.

SW202 Social Research Methods
(3,0)
3
Introduction to basic methods of social research.
Also listed as S0202.

SW250 Social Work Practicum
(1,9-27) 3-9
This course provides a field placement
opportunity for students to practice skills and
use knowledge gained from courses in skill
minors. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Also listed as HM250.

SW291 Group Counseling
(3,0)
3
This course examines the theory, techniques and
practice of group counseling. Students will
become familiar with basic group process,
theoretical perspectives and their application to
group counseling. Prerequisite: PY201. Also
listed as PY291.

3
(3,0)
Student will learn skills in developing psychoso­
cial history, treatment plans, becoming familiar
with diagnostic criteria and categories, and
appreciating the uses and limitations of various
diagnostic schemes. Prerequisite: Senior
standing. Completion of PY/SW201.

SW338 Deviance
(3,0)
3
Analysis of causes and consequences of
deviance and development of deviant subcul­
tures; examination of various societal responses
to control deviance and their effectiveness.
Included are alcoholism, crime, mental illness
and homosexuality among others. Prerequisite:
Junior standing or three hours of sociology and/
or human services or social work. Also listed as
S0338.

SW341 Addiction
(3,0)
3
Study of the nature of chemical dependence with
emphasis on individual, social and cultural
variations of drug effects. Relationships of
chemical use to the family system. Comparisons
between chemical and non-chemical dependent
behaviors. Prerequisite: Six hours of sociology.
Also listed as S0341.

SW344 Social Welfare Systems
(3,0)
3
Development of social welfare systems including
changing programs and philosophy and
interrelationships with economic, political, and
family institutions; cross-cultural comparisons;
current issues and problems in social welfare.
Prerequisite: Junior standing or three credits in
sociology. (Also listed as S0344.)

SW391 Family Therapy
(3,0)
3
This course applies a systems framework to the
understanding of family dynamics and
introduces structural perspectives and modalities

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�for family intervention. Prerequisites: PY101
and junior standing. Also listed as PY391.
SW480 Grantwriting
(3,0)
3
This course gives advanced students experience
in the research, writing and planning skills
involved in preparing grant proposals for human
service problems. Also listed as HM480.

CONSTRUCTION
TECHNOLOGY
Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.
TC101 Construction I
(3,0)
3
An overview and analysis of properties,
processing and applications of conventional
construction materials. Wood, concrete,
masonry, ferrous and nonferrous metals, glass,
plastics and other materials are examined in
detail. The application of building codes as they
pertain to these materials will also be presented.
TC102 Construction II
(3,0)
3
Concepts in construction blueprint reading and
the development of skills in reading construction
drawings. The correlation of building codes and
specifications to the production of working
drawings. Prerequisite: TC101.
TC103 Surveying
(2,4)
3
Concepts and operation of distance, angular
measurement and elevations. Use of transit and
level, land description, traverse, construction and
earth work calculations.
TC105 Construction III
(2,2)
3
The study and applications of concrete materials.
The laboratory will consist of material testing
procedures used in the construction industry and
according to ASTM procedures. Prerequisite:
TC101.
TC110 Industrial Safety
(2,0)
2
Study of occupational safety, occupational health
and industrial hazard control. Focus on basic
principles, concepts and techniques proven
useful in reducing industrial injuries and
occupational diseases. Prerequisite: None.
TClll Small Engine Mechanics
(1/2)
2
Practical study of the operation of small gas
engines including: disassembly, cleaning,
specing-out, assembly and trouble shooting.
TC118 Drafting
(2,3)
3
Technical drawings to include instruments,
lettering, geometrical construction, sketching,
multiview projection, sectioning, auxiliary views,
dimensioning, tolerancing, fasteners, design and
working drawings, reproduction and control
drawings, pictorial drawings, intersections,
graphical vector analysis and graphs. Prerequi­
site: none.

TC121 Construction Documents
(4,0)
4
This course involves the study and applications
of contract documents and specifications
currently used in the construction industry.
Prerequisite: None.
TC125 Construction Estimating
(3.2)
4
The determination of material quantities and
construction cost. A construction project will
have quantity surveying techniques and bidding
procedures applied. Prerequisite: TCI01.
Corequisite: TC102.
TC132 Construction Sketching and
Drawing
(2.3)
3
Free hand and computer-aided drafting (CAD) of
orthographic and pictorial representations to
include the study and development of architec­
tural working drawing, plan views, elevations,
details and schedules.
TC135 Assembly Drawing
(2.2)
3
The study and development of drawings of
component assemblies. CAD is used to detail
components specific to major areas of
concentrations (mechanical and construction
related).
TC140 Outdoor Construction/
Landscaping
(2.3)
3
This course involves the study and application of
the safe use of hand and power tools to
construct outdoor structures and landscaping.
Prerequisites: none.
TC191 Technical Classroom Internship
4
A classroom internship for all associate of
applied science majors. This course may be
repeated for a total of eight credits. Internship
credits may not be applied to other University
programs as electives.
TC192 Technical On-Site Internship
2-6
An on-site internship for all students in the
associate of applied science programs. May be
repeated for a total of 10 credits. Internship
credits may not be applied to other University
programs.
TC210 Graphical Problem Solving
(1,3)
2
An introduction to technical drawing, machine
tool, construction and mathematics using
graphical problem-solving techniques.
Prerequisite: TC118.

TEACHER EDUCATION
Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule tor these.
TE150 Reflections on Learning and
Teaching
(3,0)
3
Students will examine their experiences and
assumptions about schooling in order to

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understand the multiple roles of teachers,
characteristics of effective teaching practice, and
the roles of school in society. Human develop­
ment (physical, emotional and cognitive) is
studied in terms of teaching and learning.
Fieldwork required.
TE250 Student Diversity and Schools
(3.0)
3
This is a study of the forms of diversity found
among students and how these differences affect
students' participation in school. History and
philosophy of American schools are also studied
as are the legal responsibilities and rights of
teachers and schools. Students study coopera­
tive learning, questioning techniques, make
school visits and plan and teach a short,
engaging lesson. Fieldwork required. Prerequi­
site: sophomore standing and TE150 or
concurrent enrollment in TE150.
TE301 Learning Theory and Teaching
Practice
(4.0)
4
A study of contemporary theories of human
learning: how they are generated, researched
and applied in teaching practices. Emphasis is
placed on analyzing the advantages and
disadvantages of various approaches to teaching
and learning and the decisions which teachers
make in applying theory to diverse classroom
situations. Includes extensive classroom
observations in K-12 schools. Fieldv/ork
required. Prerequisite: TE150, TE250 and
admission to teacher education program.
TE330 Reading in the Elementary
Classroom
(3.0)
3
Study of reading as a process of constructing
meaning through dynamic, interaction among
reader, the text, and the context of the reading
situation. Includes objectives, content,
materials, organization and methods of teaching
reading in the elementary school Fieldwork
required. Prerequisites: TE150, TE250 and
admission to the teacher education program.
Pre- or corequisite TE301.
TE410 Corrective Reading in the
Classroom
3
(3,0)
Study of classroom methods for the diagnosis of
students' reading strengths and weaknesses.
Planning and implementing corrective and
remedial interventions based on diagnosis.
Fieldwork required. Prerequisites: TE150,
TE250. TE301. TE330 and admission to the
teacher education program.
TE411 Elementary Language Arts and
Methods Across the Curriculum
3
(3,0)
A study of general strategies and methodologies
to facilitate effective learning including the use of
language arts as a vehicle for integrated
curriculum. Classroom management and
organization for productive learning communities
are also studied. Integrated technology
component. Fieldwork required. Prerequisites:
TE150, TE250. TE301, TE330 and admission to
teacher eduction program.

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�TE420 Math Methods for Elementary
Teachers
2
(2,0)
A study of strategies and methodologies to
facilitate effective mathematics instruction.
Students learn to plan and present mathematics
lessons and units using contemporary methods.
Students use national and state standards and
bench marks in planning instruction and
assessment. Integrated technology component.
Fieldwork required. Prerequisites: TE150,
TE250, TE301 and admission to teacher
education program.

TE421 Science Methods for
Elementary Teachers
2
(2,0)
A study of strategies and methodologies to
facilitate effective science instruction. Students
learn to plan and present science lessons and
units using contemporary methods. Students
use national and state standards and bench­
marks in planning instruction and assessment.
Integrated technology component. Fieldwork
required. Prerequisites: TE150, TE250, TE301
and admission to the teacher education program.

TE422 Social Studies Methods for
Elementary Teachers
(2,0)
2
A study of strategies and methodologies to
facilitate effective social studies instruction.
Students learn to plan and present social studies
lessons and units using contemporary methods.
Students use national and state standards and
benchmarks in planning instruction and
assessment. Integrated technology component.
Fieldwork required. Prerequisites: TE150,
TE250, TE301 and admission to the teacher
education program.

TE430 General Methods for
Secondary Teachers
(3,0)
3
A study of strategies and methodologies to
facilitate learning at the secondary level including
classroom management and organization for
productive learning communities. The multiple
roles of the teacher in the secondary classroom
are examined including participant, colleague,
researcher, reflective practitioner, accountable
professional, counselor and mentor. Integrated
technology component. Fieldwork required.
Prerequisites: TE150, TE250, TE301 and
admission to the teacher education program.

TE431 The Secondary Learner
(3,0)
3
A study of the dilemmas of adolescents as they
affect students in secondary schools. The
course focuses on the special needs and
sensitivities of adolescents and implications for
instruction and classroom management.
Integrated technology component. Fieldwork
required. Prerequisites: TE150, TE250, TE301
and admission to the teacher education program.

TE440 Reading in the Content Area
(3,0)
3
A study of reading methods appropriate to use in
secondary classrooms. Includes formal and
informal assessment procedures for determining
students’ abilities and the accompanying
strategies to enhance content area comprehen­
sion and concept development. Students use

national and state standards and benchmarks in
planning instruction and assessment. Integrated
technology component. Fieldwork required.
Prerequisites: TE150, TE250. TE301 and
admission to the teacher education program.

TE441 Language Arts Methods for
Secondary Teachers
(3,0)
3
Curriculum, objectives, content, materials,
organization, methods and assessment of core
subject matter to diverse learners. Includes
integrated technology, laboratory and field
experiences. Students use national and state
standards and benchmarks in planning
instruction and assessment. Integrated
technology component. Fieldwork required.
Prerequisite: TE150, TE250, TE301 and
admission to the teacher education program.

TE442 Math Methods for Secondary
Teachers
(3,0)
3
Curriculum, objectives, content, materials,
organization, methods and assessment of
teaching mathematics to diverse secondary
learners. Students use national and state
standards and benchmarks in planning
instruction and assessment. Integrated
technology component. Fieldwork required.

TE443 Science Methods for Secondary
Teachers
(3,0)
3
Curriculum, objectives, content, materials,
organization, methods and assessment of
teaching science to diverse learners. Students
use national and state standards and bench­
marks in planning instruction and assessment.
Integrated technology component. Fieldwork
required. Prerequisites: TE150, TE250, TE301
and admission to teacher education program.

TE444 Social Studies Methods for
Secondary Teachers
(3,0)
3
Curriculum, objectives, content, materials,
organization, methods and assessment of
teaching social studies to diverse secondary
learners. Students use national and state
standards and benchmarks in planning
instruction and assessment. Integrated
technology component. Fieldwork required.
Prerequisites: TE150, TE250, TE301 and
admission to teacher education program.

TE445 Teaching Computer Science
in the Secondary Classroom
(3,0)
3
Techniques, materials and models for computer
science teachers. Classroom and instructional
management. Hardware and software evaluation
and selection. Computer programming,
including a team software development project.
Web pages as an educational resource. Legal,
ethical, social, economic and personal issues.
Prerequisites: CS101 or CS103, CS201, TE150,
TE250, TE301, and admission to the teacher
education program.

TE446 Business Education Methods
for Secondary Teachers
(3,0)
3
A study of strategies and methodologies to
facilitate effective business course instruction.

Students learn to plan and present office cluster,
accounting, marketing and computer software
lessons and units using contemporary methods.
Students use national and state standards and
benchmarks in planning instruction and
assessment. Integrated technology component.
Field work required. Prerequisites: TE150,
TE250, TE301 and admission to the teacher
education program.

TE490 Research Topics in Education
(1-4)
1-4
Individual study under supervision of teacher
education faculty member. May be repeated to a
maximum of four credits. Prerequisites:
admission to the teacher education program,
senior status and permission of instructor.

TE491 Internship in Teaching
Diverse Learners I
6
Directed and evaluated internship in heteroge­
neous classrooms. Teaching worthwhile content
to students with varied learning needs.
Theoretical and field-based explorations of
common teaching dilemmas. Student will spend
at least 25 clock hours weekly with a teacher in a
school for field teaching experience. Prerequi­
sites: successful completion of baccalaureate
degree and all previous TE courses and field
experiences. Permission and availability of
participating schools. Co-requisites: TE601 and
TE602. May be repeated once.

TE492 Internship in Teaching
Diverse Learners II
6
Continuing internship in heterogeneous
classrooms at selected schools. Increased
emphasis on independent teaching. Maintaining
classroom communities that ensure equitable
access to important knowledge and skills.
Assessing academic and social outcomes.
Student will spend at least 25 clock hours weekly
with a teacher in a school for field teaching
experience. Prerequisites: completion of TE491
and permission and availability of participating
schools. Corequisites: TE603 and TE604. May
be repeated once.

TE601 Professional Roles and
Teaching Practices I
(3,0)
3
Examination of pedagogical roles and practices
in terms of teacher behaviors, learning
communities, school, culture and society.
Review and reform of ones own practice through
use of identification of problems, data analysis
and strategic planning. Prerequisite: baccalaure­
ate degree. Corequisites: TE602 and TE491 for
students enrolled in the certification program.

TE602 Reflection and Inquiry in
Teaching Practice I
(3,0)
3
Qualitative and quantitative research methods on
teaching and learning. Criteria for judging the
validity and applicability of research-based
knowledge. Framing educational problems
worthy of inquiry. Designing and assessing
studies of teaching practice. Three class contact
hours of lecture, discussion, clinical work.
Prerequisite: TE402. Corequisites: TE491 and
TE601. May be repeated once.

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�TE603 Professional Roles and
Teaching Practices II
(3,0)
3
A critical examination of the multi-dimensional
aspects of teacher roles, pedagogical ethics,
philosophical applications and influences on
schools and learning communities. Corequisites:
TE604 and TE492 for students enrolled in the
certification program.
TE604 Reflection and Inquiry in
Teaching Practice II
(3,0)
3
Collecting, analyzing and interpreting data on
teaching, learning and education policy —
largely through action research in the classroom.
Dilemmas surrounding research on practice.
Appraising and reporting results of inquiry.
Three class contact hours of lecture, discussion
and clinical. Prerequisites: TE491, TE601 and
TE602. Corequisites: TE492 and TE603. May
be repeated once.

UN104 University Seminar IV:
Professional Seminar
1
(1,0)
Seminar IV - Professional Seminar serves as the
fourth and final in the series and focuses on
introducing the student to their discipline with
special emphasis on interviews with profes­
sional, examinations of career options, and
overviews of the literature and research of their
discipline. This course focuses attention on the
skills and knowledge base of the profession,
features of the work environment, development
of resume and career developing activities.
Activities of earlier seminars continue as
students apply critical thinking skills to the
examination of the current literature of their field,
participate in written and oral presentations, and
hear presentations from working professionals.

UNIVERSITY SEMINAR
UN101 University Seminar I:
Foundations for Success
(1,0)
1
This course focuses on academic skills and
critical thinking, on knowledge of the institution
and the role of higher education, and on personal
skills for living, which together are requisite for
student success and lifelong learning. Seminar I
- Foundations for Success places emphasis on
incorporation into university culture, time
management, use of campus resources, written
and oral presentations, development of critical
thinking skills, and strengthening study skills for
academic success.
UN102 University Seminar II:
Developing Critical Thinking
(1,0)
1
Seminar II - Developing Critical Thinking
continues the goals of Seminar I while placing
emphasis on the application of critical thinking
skills to the academic setting. A reading
anthology is used as the basis for regular
written, and oral communication and a term
research paper. While continuing to apply skills
and techniques used in Seminar I, students
additionally develop cultural literacy and
incorporate greater computer usage, and explore
campus organizations, community events and
community service.
UN103 University Seminar III:
Thinking About the Discipline
1
(1,0)
Seminar III - Thinking about the Discipline
begins a more focused examination of the
applications of critical thinking to the student’s
discipline. Each school selects a reading
anthology suitable for analysis and discussion by
its majors in order to examine such as current
critical issues, social responsibility, ethics and
cultural diversity from the perspective of the
. student’s discipline. Continuing the activities of
earlier seminars this course promotes ongoing
participation in community events, application of
academic success skills and writing in the
discipline.

Lake Superior State University •

1 -888-800-LSSU • 343

�Lake Superior State University is
governed by an eight-member
Board of Trustees. Appointed by
the governor and confirmed by the
Michigan Senate, these volunteers
serve an eight-year term.
Meetings are open to the public
with times and locations posted by
LSSU.

Mr. Dean Altobelli
Escanaba
Term expires: 1/27/08

Mr. Gary Benjamin
Iron Mountain
Term expires: 1/27/04:

Ms. Meg Brown
Mackinac Island
Term expires: 1/27/06

Mrs. Barbara Cliff
Birmingham
Term expires: 1/27/10

Mrs. Doris Galvin
Chelsea
Term expires: 1/27/04

Mr. Charles Schmidt
Bloomfield Hills
Term expires: 1/27/10

Mr. Devereaux Trepp
Traverse City
Term expires: 1/27/06

Dr. Gary Wolfram
Hillsdale
Term expires: 1/27/08

Dr. Betty Youngblood, President
(ex officio member)
Sault Ste. Marie

344 • Lake Superior State University • 1-888-800-LSSU, ext. 2273

�Distinguished Teachers
The Distinguished Teacher Award recognizes excellence in the classroom and commitment to Lake Superior State
University as a whole. Nominations for the award are submitted by campus faculty, staff and students. A commit­
tee of graduating seniors with the highest grade point averages and faculty who have previously received the
award determine each year's honoree. The following are recipients of this singular distinction.

1957-58

Raymond Chelberg

1980-81

Edeltraute Vialpando

1963-64

C. Ernest Kemp

1981-82

1971-72

Margaret Howe

1982-83

1972-73
1973-74

David Blair

1991-92

James Madden

Timothy Sawyer

1992-93

Sally Childs

Paul Wilson

1993-94

Carol Campagna

1983-84

Michael Flynn

1994-95

Madan Saluja

Gerald Samson

1984-85

Margaret Malmberg

1995-96

Carole Connaughton

1974-75

Thomas Mickewich

1985-86

Robert Money

1975-76

Arthur Duwe

1986-87

1976-77

Thomas Kelly

1987-88

' 1996-97

Paul Duesing

Rosa Kavanaugh

1997-98

Gary Johnson

Dimitri Diliani

1998-99

John Erkkila

Larry Schneider

1988-89

David Behmer

1999-2000 Karl J. Sherman

1978-79

Steven Person

1989-90

Susan Ratwik

2000-2001 Kevin Schmaltz

1979-80

Bernard Arbic

1990-91

William Haag

2001-2002 Barbara Keller

1977-78

Employee of the Year
Each year, the University community honors one recipient for two awards: Administrative/Professional Em­
ployee of the Year and Educational Support Personnel Employee of the Year. Nominations are gathered from the
entire campus. The following individuals exemplify the best LSSU offers to students and the community.

Year

Administrative/Professional

Educational Support Personnel
M. Kathy Person

1990-91

Conrad A. Schmitigal

1991-92

Beverly E. White

Trinda M. Pontus

1992-93

Margaret E. Olson

Jeanne E. Thompson

1993-94

Susan K. Camp

Terri D. Peller

1994-95

Robbin S. Manor

Donna M. Payment

1995-96

Karen Shackleton

Judy V. Jones

1996-97

Cheri Castner

Pauline Killips

1997-98

Roger Greil

Patricia Roe

1998-99

Suzette Olson

Donald S. Jones

1999-2000

Kahler Schuemann

Janine Murray

2000-2001

Kari Jastorff

Theresa Weaver

2001-2002

Holly Johnson

Laurie DeNeve-Ewing

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�Faculty
Allan, Thomas A., Associate
Professor, Biology; BS 1973, Central
Michigan University; MS 1978,
Michigan Technological University;
PhD 1984, University of Maine
Amaro, Charlotte A., Assistant
Professor, Arts and Letters; AA
1988, Delta College; BA 1991,
Saginaw Valley State University;
MA 1993, Central Michigan Uni­
versity; PhD 2000, Wayne State
University
Andary, Carol S., Associate Profes­
sor; Coordinator of Legal Assistant
Studies, Social Sciences; BS 1977,
Western Michigan University; JD
1980, Wayne State University
Anleitner, Donna M., Assistant
Professor, Nursing; BSN 1971,
Indiana State University; MSN
1976, Northern Illinois State
University
Attie, Paulette Z., Assistant
Professor, Education; BS 1972, MEd
1987, PhD 1990, University of
Toledo
Back, Richard C., Associate
Professor; Director of Aquatic
Research Laboratory, Biology; BS
1982, Syracuse University; MS
1985, Clemson University; PhD
1993, University of WisconsinMilwaukee.
Balfantz, Gary L., Associate
Professor, Arts and Letters; BEd
1973, Southeastern Louisiana
University; MA 1975, Western
Kentucky University; PhD 1987,
Wayne State University
Barakat, Nael, Assistant Professor,
Engineering and Technology;
BSME 1989, Kuwait University;
MASc 1996, Concordia University,
Canada; PhD 1999, McMaster
University, Canada
Baumann, David C., Associate
Professor, Engineering and Tech­
nology; BS 1987, MS 1989, PhD
1991, MS 1992, University of
Wisconsin - Madison

Beckon, Susan E., Assistant
Professor, Business and Economics;
BA 1985, MBA 1996, Michigan State
University
Boger, Thomas M., Associate
Professor, Mathematics and
Computer Science; BS 1973, MS
1974, Michigan State University
Borowiak, Darold E., Instructor,
Nursing; AD 1981, North Central
Michigan College; BS 2000, Lake
Superior State University
Brown, Lewis M., Professor, Chair
of Department of Geology and
Physics, Geology and Physics; BA
1965, Cornell College; MS 1967,
University of Iowa; PhD 1973,
University of New Mexico
Carroll, Matthew C., Assistant
Professor, Engineering and Tech­
nology; MS 1982, PhD 1986;
University of Illinois
Castner, David H., Associate
Professor, Chair of Counseling and
Testing Services, Counseling
Center; BS 1972, MS 1974, Univer­
sity of Wisconsin-Stout; Licensed
Professional Counselor
Childs, Sally A., Professor, Chair
of Department of Recreation
Studies and Exercise Science,
Recreation Studies and Exercise
Science; BS 1971, Eastern Michigan
University; MS 1978, Northern
Michigan University; PhD 1986,
Ohio State University
Conboy, Richard T., Professor,
Social Sciences; BA 1967, MPA
1969, University of Dayton; PhD
1984, The American University
Crandall, Richard C., Professor,
Social Sciences; BS 1967, MA 1969,
Central Michigan University; PhD
1974, University of Michigan
Delaney-Lehman, Maureen J.,
Associate Professor/Librarian,
Library; BM 1975, Western Michi­
gan University; MS 1980, Michigan
State University; MLS 1988,
University of Kentucky

Denger, George H., Associate
Professor, Arts and Letters; BS
1980, MA 1986, Eastern Michigan
University; PhD 1998, Wayne State
University
Devaprasad, James, Associate
Professor, Chair of Department of
Manufacturing Engineering
Technology, Engineering and
Technology; BS 1983, University of
Madras, India; MS 1986, University
of New Mexico
Dobbertin, Gerald F., Assistant
Professor, Social Sciences; BS 1967,
Wayne State University; MA 1973,
Central Michigan University; PhD
1981, Michigan State University
Dobbertin, Leslie A., Professor,
Chair of Department of Social
Sciences, Social Sciences; BA 1965,
Central Michigan University; MA
1972, Iowa State University; PhD
1989, Michigan State University
Dorrity, Daniel T., Professor, Chair
of Department of Humanities and
History, Arts and Letters; BA 1966,
MA 1967, Wayne State University;
PhD 1973, University of Michigan
Doughty, Amie A., Assistant
Professor, Arts and Letters; BA
1992, Ripon College; MA 1994,
Indiana State University; PhD 2000,
University of Oklahoma
Doyle, Michael, Associate Profes­
sor, Biology; BS 1982, Evergreen
State College; MS 1985, Southern
Illinois University; PhD 1990,
Claremont Graduate School
Duesing, Paul R., Associate
Professor, Engineering and Tech­
nology; BSME 1971, MSME 1973,
University of Michigan; licensed
professional engineer for Michigan
and Ohio
Duesing, Sherilyn R., Assistant
Professor, Mathematics and
Computer Science; AS 1971, North
Central Michigan College; BS 1976,
Central Michigan University; MS
1998, Northern Michigan University

346 • Lake Superior State University • 1-888-800-LSSU

�Erkkila, John E., Professor, Busi­
ness and Economics; BS 1970, Lake
Superior State College; MA 1971,
University of Windsor; PhD 1988,
University of Western Ontario
Evans, Barbara I., Associate
Professor, Biology; BS 1980, Uni­
versity of Ottawa, Canada; PhD
1986, University of Kansas
Fabbri, Tony J., Associate Profes­
sor, Mathematics and Computer
Science; BS 1965, MS 1967, Indiana
State University; EdD 1995, Uni­
versity of Louisville
Field, J Robert B., Assistant
Professor, Business and Economics;
BS 1988, MBA 1991, Nicholls State
University; PhD 2000, Mississippi
State University
Fields, Polly S., Associate Profes­
sor, Arts and Letters; BA 1978,
Vanderbilt University; MA 1989,
University of Mississippi; PhD
1992, Louisiana State University
Filek, Valerie Cv Assistant Profes­
sor, Business and Economics;
B.Comm 1980, MBA 1984, McGill
University
Foley, Elizabeth A., Assistant
Professor, Criminal Justice and Fire
Science; BA 1969, Madonna Col­
lege; MA 1982, Northern Michigan
University; ABD 1995, Michigan
State University
Gadzinski, Eric, Associate Profes­
sor, Chair of Department of English
and Speech, Arts and Letters; BA
1977, Lafayette College; MA 1990,
PhD 1995, Temple University
Gardiner, Randall L., Associate
Professor, Recreation Studies and
Exercise Science; BS 1979, Grand
Valley State University; MS 1988,
Northern Michigan University;
PhD 1997, University of Wisconsin
Gerrish, Steven J., Assistant
Professor, Engineering and Tech­
nology; BS 1978, Lake Superior
State College; MA 1981, Michigan
State University
Gordier, Paige H., Associate
Professor, Criminal Justice and Fire
Science; BS 1988, Lake Superior

State University; MA 1989, PhD
1992, Sam Houston State University
Gutowska, Janina E., Assistant
Professor, Mathematics and
Computer Science; MS 1966,
University of Lodz, Poland
Gutowski, Mieczyslaw, Associate
Professor, Mathematics and
Computer Science; MS 1965,
University of Lodz, Poland; PhD
1973, University of Gdansk, Poland
Harger, Bruce T., Professor, Busi­
ness and Economics; BA 1966, MA
1967, PhD 1991, Michigan State
University
He, Wendy, Assistant Professor,
Engineering and Technology; BS
1985, National University of
Defense Technology, China; MS
1993, PhD 2001, University of
Maryland
Heyns, Terry L., Professor, Crimi­
nal Justice and Fire Science; AB
1965, Saint Louis University; MA
1967, University of Kansas; PhD
1989, Kansas State University;
National Certification as a Fire
Service Instructor; Professional Fire
Service Qualifications Board;
Certified Fire Instructor in Michigan
Hines, Virginia E., Associate
Professor, Education; BPh 1976,
Grand Valley State University; MA
1991, Salem-Teikyo University;
EdD 1994, West Virginia University
Hronek, Beth C., Assistant Profes­
sor/Public Services Librarian,
Library; BA 1983, University of
Iowa; MM 1985, University of
Tennessee; MLS 1990, University of
Iowa
Hutchins, Ronald S., Assistant
Professor; Director of Health CARE
Center, Nursing; AND 1977, BSN
1978, Lake Superior State College;
MSN 1995, Northern Michigan
University
Irtski, Alexei, Assistant Professor,
Chemistry; MS 1981, PhD 1984,
Institute of Technology, Russia
Johnson, Gary R., Professor, Social
Sciences; BA 1972, Augustana
College; MA 1975, PhD 1979,
University of Cincinnati

June, Mary M., Assistant Profes­
sor/Librarian, Library; BA 1978,
MLS 1980, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Kabke, Lynn M., Assistant Profes­
sor, Nursing; BSN 1989, Lake
Superior State University; MSN
1994, Northern Michigan Univer­
sity
Keenlance, Paul W., Assistant
Professor, Biology; BS 1992, MS
1998, University of WisconsinStevens Point; PhD 2002, Michigan
State University
Keller, Barbara J., Assistant
Professor, Chemistry; BS 1977, BS
1978, BS 1986, Idaho State Univer­
sity; PhD 1995, Montana State
University
Kelm, Kathryn M., Associate
Professor, Business and Economics;
BA 1973, Avila College; MBA 1978,
University of Missouri; PhD 1992,
University of Kansas
Kelso, Paul R., Associate Professor,
Geology and Physics; BS 1986,
Lake Superior State College; MA
1990, PhD 1993, University of
Minnesota
Kirk, Christopher T., Instructor/
Athletic Trainer, Recreation Studies
and Exercise Science; BS 1995,
Indiana State University; MS 1997,
Miami University-Oxford, OH
Kirkpatrick, Nancy S., Assistant
Professor, Biology; BS 1972, Miami
University; MS 1979, PhD 1993,
Miami University-Oxford, OH
Land, Roger J., Assistant Professor;
Chair of Department of Criminal
Justice and Fire Science, Criminal
Justice and Fire Science; BS 1972,
Brigham Young University; MS
1974, University of Utah
Lenters, John D., Assistant Profes­
sor, Geology and Physics; BS 1991,
Hope College; MS 1995, PhD 1997
Cornell University
Lewis, Scott C., Assistant Profes­
sor, Mathematics and Computer
Science; BS 1991, MS 1993, Brigham
Young University; PhD 2000,
Montana State University

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�Litvinov, Alexandre Gv Assistant
Professor, Biology; MS 1985,
Astrakhan Technical Institute,
Russia; PhD 1993, State Research
Institute, Russia
Lundin, Jean M., Associate Profes­
sor, Business and Economics; BS
1975, University of WisconsinParkside; MBA 1977, Rosevelt
University; PhD 1988, Southwest
University; PhD 1992, University of
Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Madden, James P., Professor,
Criminal Justice and Fire Science;
BA 1971, William Carey College;
MS 1975, University of Southern
Mississippi
Marinoni, Ann B., Professor,
Business and Economics; BS 1975,
Lake Superior State College; MBA
1977, Central Michigan University;
PhD 1992, Michigan State Univer­
sity
McDonald, David M., Professor,
Chair of Department of General
Engineering and Engineering
Technology, Engineering and
Technology; BS 1969, MS 1970,
Michigan Technological University
McLeod-Youngblood, Vicki A.,
Assistant Professor, Nursing; LPN
1973, Ferris State University; RN
1977, St. Lukes School of Nursing;
BSN 1982, MSN 1990, Northern
Michigan University
McPherson, Debra K., Assistant
Professor; Lake Superior Elders
Coordinator, Recreation Studies
and Exercise Science; BS 1974, MA
1982, Northern Michigan Univer­
sity
Meehan, Mary Jo, Assistant
Professor/Counselor, Counseling
Center; BA 1977, MA 1981, North­
ern Michigan University; LPC
(Licensed Professional Counselor)
Merkel, Dennis M., Associate
Professor, Biology; BS 1977, MS
1983, State University of New
York-Syracuse; PhD 1988, Michigan
State University
Money, Robert M., Professor, Arts
and Letters; BA 1953, Northern

Michigan University; MA 1958,
University of Michigan
Moody, James W., Professor, Arts
and Letters; BA 1959, Greenville
College; MA 1960, Michigan State
University
Mugavero, Daniel C., Associate
Professor, Business and Economics;
BA 1966, MBA 1967, Michigan State
University; CPA 1976, CTP 1992,
DABFA 1997
Mullin, C. Randy, Professor;
Coordinator of the Planetarium,
Geology and Physics; BS 1959, St.
Vincent College; PhD 1964, Univer­
sity of Notre Dame
Muofhe, Lillian T., Assistant
Professor, Education; BA 1979, BEd
1984, University of the North,
South Africa; MEd 1986, University
of the Witwatersrand, South Africa;
PhD 2001, Michigan State Univer­
sity
Myton, David M., Associate
Professor, Chair of Department of
Chemistry and Environmental
Science, Chemistry; BS 1980,
George Fox College; MST, PhD
1991, Portland State University
Ndungu, Anthony M., Assistant
Professor, Social Sciences; BA 1991,
Bates College; MPA 1993, Princeton
University; MA 1996, PhD 2000,
Cornell University
Neveu, Ruth A., Assistant Profes­
sor/Librarian, Library; BA 1977,
Lake Superior State College; MLS
1983, University of Michigan
Niemi, Alan D., Assistant Profes­
sor, Engineering and Technology;
BS 1981, Lake Superior State
College; MS 1985, Illinois Institute
of Technology
Payment, Donna M., Assistant
Professor, Business and Economics;
BS 1990, MBA 1993, Lake Superior
State University
Person, Steven J., Professor,
Biology; BS 1966, MS 1968, Iowa
State University; PhD 1976, Univer­
sity of Alaska
Pichot, Marcel E., Professor, Arts
and Letters; BA 1967, Andrews

University; MA 1969, Western
Michigan University; PhD 1975,
University of Michigan; MA 1998,
Hartford Seminary
Pifer, Matthew T., Assistant
Professor, Arts and Letters; BA
1992, Alma College; MA 1996, PhD
2000, University of Oklahoma
Pingatore, Diana R., Professor;
Honors Director, Arts and Letters;
BA 1977, Lake Superior State
College; MA 1981, PhD 1987,
Michigan State University
Ratwik, Susan H., Professor;
Coordinator of the Center for
Social Research, Social Sciences; BA
1969, University of Minnesota; MS
1975, PhD 1978, University of
Notre Dame
Rivers, Lance, Assistant Professor,
Arts and Letters; BS 1985, Univer­
sity of Illinois; MA 1995, PhD 2000,
Southern Illinois University
Roese, John H., Associate Profes­
sor, Biology; BSF 1982, MS 1984,
Stephen F. Austin State University;
PhD 1989, Texas A &amp; M University;
Certified Wildlife Biologist
Roslund-Young, Debra J., Assis­
tant Professor, Nursing; BSN 1979,
Northern Michigan University;
FPNP 1988, NT/WA Family
Planning Association; MSN 2001
Andrews University
Saluja, Madan, Professor, Business
and Economics; BA 1960, Univer­
sity of Delhi, India; LLB 1962, BA
1964, MA 1966, Macalester College;
PhD 1977, University of Minnesota
Sawyer, Timothy J., Professor,
Social Sciences; BS 1972, Northern
Michigan University; MS 1974,
PhD 1976, University of NevadaReno
Schemm, Evan L., Assistant
Professor, Mathematics and
Computer Science; BS 1995, MS
1998, Michigan Technological
University
Schirer, Thomas E., Professor, Arts
and Letters; BA 1973, MA 1976,
University of California; PhD 1983,
Friedrich-Alexander-University

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�Schmaltz, Kevin S., Associate
Professor; Chair of Department of
Mechanical Engineering, Engineer­
ing and Technology; BS 1984,
Virginia Technical University; MS
1992, Tulane University; PhD 1997,
Carnegie Mellon University

Mankato State University; MA
1980, PhD 1989, Union Institute

Schmitigal, Linda S., Assistant
Professor, Business and Economics;
BS 1982, Lake Superior State
College; MBE 1990, MBA 1993,
Central Michigan University

Suneson, Scott, Assistant Profes­
sor, Business and Economics; BS
1975, Eastern Michigan University;
BA 1981, Walsh College; MBA 1993,
Lake Superior State University

Schoenemann, Shirley A., Associ­
ate Professor; Supervisor of Child
Development Center; Coordinator
of Early Childhood Ed, Education;
BA 1966, Western Michigan Uni­
versity; MAT 1986, Oakland
University; Elementary Teaching
Certificate with Early Childhood
Endorsement and Secondary
Teaching Certificate in English

Susi, Joseph D., Assistant Profes­
sor/ Athletic Trainer, Recreation
Studies and Exercise Science; BA
1988, Ohio Northern University;
MS 1989, Indiana University

Schott, Ronald C., Assistant
Professor, Geology and Physics; BA
1991, Colgate University; MS 1993,
PhD 2000, University of Wisconsin
- Madison
Schwiderson, Keith E., Assistant
Professor, Engineering and Tech­
nology; BS 1976, Lake Superior
State College; MS 1981, Northern
Michigan University
Shannon, MaryAnne P., Associate
Professor, Nursing; BSN 1975,
University of Michigan; MSN 1979,
Wayne State University; AD 1989,
Lake Superior State University;
1991 ANA Certified Clinical Nurse
Specialist in Gerontological Nurs­
ing; Health Occupations Second­
ary Teaching Certificate 1995,
Ferris State University
Smart, Shirley, Assistant Professor,
Great Lakes Academy; ADN 1967,
St. Clair County Community
College; BA 1991, Northern Michi­
gan University; MA 1996, Central
Michigan University
Snyder, Brian A., Assistant Profes­
sor, Mathematics and Computer
Science; BS 1992, University of
California, Santa Barbara; MS 1994,
PhD 1999, Ohio State University
Stai, Deborah K., Associate
Professor, Biology; BS 1974,

Suggitt, Randall G., Assistant
Professor, Mathematics and
Computer Science; BS 1976, Lake
Superior State College; MA 1979,
University of Montana

Swedene, Jason K., Assistant
Professor, Arts and Letters
Szlag, David, Assistant Professor,
Chemistry; BS 1985, Wayne State
University; MS 1987, PhD 1997,
University of Colorado
Terwilliger, Mark G., Associate
Professor; Chair of the Department
of Mathematics and Computer
Science, Mathematics and Com­
puter Science; BS 1988, Lake
Superior State University; MS 1990,
Michigan State University
Trouve', Raymond J., Assistant
Professor, Social Sciences; BS 1955,
Seton Hall University; BA 1986,
Lake Superior State College; MSBA
1975, Boston University; MA 1988,
Central Michigan University
Walworth, Morrie E., Assistant
Professor; Chair of Department of
Electrical and Computer Engineer­
ing, Engineering and Technology;
BSEE 1981, MSEE 1983, Michigan
Technological University
Werner, R. Marshall, Assistant
Professor, Chemistry; BS 1993,
Cornell University; PhD 1998,
University of Maryland College
Park
West, Edith A., Assistant Professor,
Nursing; BSN 1984, MSN 1995,
Duquesne University
Westrick, Judy, Assistant Professor,
Chemistry; BS 1985, Wayne State
University; PhD 1989, University of
Colorado

Lake Superior State University •

Wilkinson, John S., Professor;
Coordinator of Fine Arts Studies,
Arts and Letters; BME 1969,
University of Nebraska; MM 1971,
DMA 1974, University of Michigan
Willey, Robert G., Associate
Professor, Social Sciences; BA 1963,
Southern Illinois University; MSW
1968, Washington University
Yanni, Stephen R., Assistant
Professor, Recreation Studies and
Exercise Science; BS 1986, Lake
Superior State College; MS 1988,
Western Illinois University; Certi­
fied Therapeutic Recreation
Specialist; PhD 2001, Michigan
State University
Zimmerman, Gregory M., Associ­
ate Professor; Chair of Department
of Biology, Biology; BS 1977, Fort
Hays State University; MS 1981,
Oklahoma State University; MS
1983, North Dakota State Univer­
sity; PhD 1987, Colorado State
University
Zukowski, James, Assistant
Professor, Arts and Letters; BA
1986, Saint Vincent College; MA
1991, PhD 1998, University of
Pittsburgh

Department Chairs
Biology
Dr. Gregory Zimmerman
Chemistry
Dr. David Myton
Counseling
Mr. Dave Castner
Criminal Justice/Fire Science
Mr. Roger Land
Education
Dr. Virginia Hines
Electrical and Computer
Engineering
Mr. Maurice Walworth
English and Speech
Dr. Eric Gadzinski
General Engineering/Engineering
Technology
Mr. David McDonald
Geology and Physics
Dr. Lewis Brown

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�Humanities and History
Dr. Daniel Dorrity
Manufacturing Engineering
Technology
Mr. James Devaprasad
Mathematics and Computer
Science
Mr. Mark Terwilliger
Mechanical Engineering
Dr. Kevin Schmaltz
Recreation Studies and Exercise
Science
Dr. Sally Childs
Social Sciences
Dr. Leslie Dobbertin

Engineering and Mathematics:
Adams, Ray L., Associate Profes­
sor; BS 1975, MS 1978, Nicholls
State University

Carlson, Delphine, Associate
Professor of Mathematics (19471969); BA 1934, MA 1938, Univer­
sity of Michigan, (deceased)

Great Lakes Academy: Waisanen,
Melvin L., Associate Professor; AA
1966, Suomi College; BA 1968,
Northern Michigan University; MA
1971, Western Michigan University;
PhD 1987, University of Nebraska

Campagna, Carol A., Associate
Professor of Nursing (1984-2001);
BSN 1964, D'Youville College;
MSN 1969, University of Colorado

Kenneth J. Shouldice Library:
Michels, Fredrick A., Vice Provost
and Dean of University Library; BS
1968, University of Wisconsin; MLS
1971, EdD 1976, Western Michigan
University
Natural and Health Sciences:
Donovan, Michael P, Professor; BA
1963, University of California,
Berkeley; PhD 1980, West Virginia
University

Directors
Honors Program
Dr. Diana Pingatore
International Programs
Mr. Stephen Henderson

Emeriti Faculty

Corrections
Ms. Elizabeth Foley
Fire Science
Dr. Terry Heyns
Michigan Commission of Law
Enforcement Standards (MCOLES)
Dr. Paige Gordier
Institute for Public Safety
Dr. Paige Gordier

Coordinators
Early Childhood Education Pro­
gram
Ms. Shirley Schoenemann
Fine Arts Academy, Fine Arts
Studies and Cultural Events
Dr. John Wilkinson

Academic College
Deans
Arts, Letters and Social Sciences:
Blashill, James R., Associate
Professor; BS 1973, Wayne State
University; MS 1976, Michigan State
University
Business and Economics:
vacant

Anderson, Melvin L., Professor of
Chemistry (1969-1993); BS 1953,
MS 1955, Michigan Technological
University; PhD 1965, Michigan
State University
Anderson, Roland A., Associate
Professor of Office Administration
(1969-1986); BA 1953, Wisconsin
State University-Whitewater; MA
1961, Northern Colorado University-Greeley
Arbic, Bernard J., Professor of
Mathematics (1967-2000); BS 1962,
Massachusetts Institute of Technol­
ogy; MA 1967, Bowdoin College;
PhD 1972, University of Wyoming
Behmer, David J., Professor of
Biology (1967-1996); BS 1963,
Wisconsin State College; MS 1965,
PhD 1966, Iowa State University
Bruce, Russell D., Professor of
Physical Education and Recreation
(1976-1987); BA 1953, Cornell
College; MA 1956, University of
Michigan; PhD 1966, University of
Wisconsin
Carlson, Arthur F., Associate
Professor of Physics (1947-1970); BS
1935, University of Minnesota,
(deceased)

Castor, William N., Professor of
Political Science (1971-1994); BA
1951, Middlebury College; MA
1952, Columbia University; PhD
1975, University of Denver
Chandra, Purna, Professor of
Microbiology (1967-1994); BS 1949,
MS 1951, Agra University; PhD
1958, Oregon State University
Chelberg, Raymond R., Professor
of Chemistry (1946-1970); BS 1926,
Gustavus Adolphus College; MS
1931, University of Minnesota,
(deceased)
Cole, Wallace, Associate Professor
of Mathematics (1955-1969); BS
1926, MA 1928, University of
Wisconsin, (deceased)
Connaughton, M. Carole, Profes­
sor of Nursing (1984-1999); BSN
1956, Saint Mary's College; MSN
1967 and PhD 1974, Indiana
University
Cooper, Ronald R., Professor of
Physical Education (1956-1986);
Director of Intercollegiate Athletics
and James Norris Physical Educa­
tion Center (1976-1986); BS 1951,
MA 1958, Central Michigan Uni­
versity
Cullen, John C., Professor of
Spanish (1967-2001); BA 1963, MA
1965, Michigan State University;
PhD 1973, Interamerican University
Curtis, Robert W., Professor of
Engineering Technology (19551986); BSME 1948, Michigan
Technological University; BSEd
1950, Northern Michigan Univer­
sity; MA 1954, University of
Michigan, (deceased)
Dahlman, Marvin, Associate
Professor of Mechanical Engineer­
ing Technology (1952-1985); BS
1947, MS 1952, University of
Minnesota

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�Duwe, Arthur E., Professor of
Biological Science (1968-1991); BS
1949, Alma College; MS 1950, PhD
1953, Ohio State University,
(deceased)

Jemison, Eugene F., Associate
Professor of Humanities (19691986); BA 1946, Washburn Univer­
sity; MFA 1948, Kansas City Art
Institute.

Flynn, Michael, Professor of
English (1961-1986); BA 1954,
Central Michigan University; MA
1964, Northern Michigan University

Jennings, Richard P., Professor of
Speech (1970-December 1998); BA
1950, University of Michigan;
Master of Divinity 1953, Virginia
Theological University; MA 1970,
Central Michigan University

Francisco, Wayne H., Assistant
Professor of Criminal Justice (19731983); BS 1950, Eastern Michigan
University; MA 1967, MS 1971,
Michigan State University
Gaertner, Georgegeen P., Associate
Professor of English (1965-2000);
BA 1959, Michigan State Univer­
sity; MA 1963, University of
Michigan
Gaertner, Robert C., Associate
Professor of Finance (1965-2000);
BBA 1964, University of Notre
Dame; MBA 1965, Michigan State
University
Gleason, Gale R., Professor of
Biology and Department Head of
Biology and Chemistry (1965-1986);
BS 1950, Central Michigan Univer­
sity; MS 1951, PhD 1960 Michigan
State University
Gleason, Gilbert J., Professor of
Biology (1961-1988); BS 1958, MA
1960, Central Michigan University,
(deceased)
Haag, William L., Professor of
Chemistry (1984-2001); BS 1961,
Loras College; MS 1965, PhD 1971,
University of Nebraska
Halsey, Alice I., Associate Profes­
sor of Nursing (1963-2000), BSN
1962, University of Michigan; MSN
1977, Wayne State University
Harris, Earle B., Associate Profes­
sor of English (1976-1987); AB 1946,
University of Michigan; BD 1947,
ThM 1964, Princeton Theological
Seminary
Howe, Margaret, Associate Profes­
sor of Humanities (1969-1981); AB
1932, Northwestern University;
MA 1965, Northern Michigan
University

Jones, Charles W., Professor of
Chemistry (1970-2001); AB 1954,
Western State College of Colorado;
MS 1957, PhD 1973, Oklahoma
State University
Kelly, Thomas M., Professor of
Sociology (1971-1992): BA 1952, St.
Mary of the Lake University; STL
1956, Gregorian University, Rome;
MA 1964, University of Notre
Dame; MEd 1979, Loyola University
Kemp, C. Ernest, Associate Profes­
sor of Geology (1944-1980); Honor­
ary Title "Dean Emeritus" of Lake
Superior State University; BS 1949,
Michigan Technological University,
(deceased)
Kennedy, Robert E., Associate
Professor of Engineering (19481971); BS 1932, MS 1939, University
of Michigan (deceased)
Knowles, David M., Professor of
Geology (1969-1994); BS 1954, MS
1955, Michigan Technological
University; PhD 1967, Columbia
University

Marken, Marzale, Associate
Professor of Engineering Technol­
ogy (1955-1984); BS 1948; MA 1956,
University of Minnesota, (deceased)
Matheson, John M., Professor of
Journalism and Secretary, Board of
Control (1969-1984); BA 1948,
Michigan State University; MA
1965, PhD 1967, Southern Illinois
University
McCabe, John C. Ill, Professor of
English (1970-1987); PhB 1947,
University of Detroit; MFA 1948,
Fordham University; PhD 1954,
Shakespeare Institute, University
of Birmingham, England
Poisson, Joseph A., Associate
Professor of Physical Education
(1963-1976); SS 1940, Northern
Michigan University; MA 1957,
University of Michigan, (deceased)
Reilly, Raymond, E., Professor of
Biology and Chemistry, (19661990); BS 1951, MS 1951, MS 1963,
PhD 1970, Michigan State University
Sampson, Gerald, Professor of
Mathematics (1966-1990); BA 1952,
University of Michigan; MA 1955,
MS 1966, Texas A &amp; M University
Sawczak, George J., Assistant
Professor of English (1965-1982);
BA 1952, Alliance; MA 1954, Kent
State University
Shouldice, Kenneth J., Professor of
Business Administration and
President (1965-1982); BS 1949,
Marquette; MS 1951, Northwest­
ern; PhD 1969, Iowa, (deceased)

Knudson, Vernie A., Associate
Professor of Natural Resources
Technology (1971-1994); BS 1954,
Bethany College; BS 1958, Univer­
sity of Kansas; MS 1959, Fort Hays
State College; PhD 1970, Oklahoma
State University

Smith, Bernard M., Professor of
Behavioral Science (1966-1980); BA
1947, MA 1949, University of
Louisville; MA 1956, University of
Kentucky; PhD 1960, Iowa, (de­
ceased)

Lehman, John W., Professor of
Chemistry (1966-2001); BS 1960,
McPherson College; PhD 1969,
University of Colorado

Smith, Bryce E., Professor of
Biology (1970-1995); BS 1952, MA
1957, University of Michigan; PhD
1965, University of Wisconsin

Linderoth, Leon W., Professor of
English (1968-2000), BA/BS 1958,
Central Michigan University; MA
1960 and PhD 1966, Florida State
University

Stough, Bessie, Associate Professor
of Mathematics (1947-1963); BA
1923, MA 1929, University of
Michigan, (deceased)

Lake Superior State University

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�Thesing, Gary L., Professor of
Mathematics (1971-1999), BA 1969,
Saint Mary of the Plains College;
MS 1964, University of Notre
Dame; EdD 1971, Oklahoma State
University
Thomsen, Viggo, Associate Profes­
sor of Biological Sciences (19471973); BA 1932, University of
Michigan, (deceased)
Toffolo, E. Gary, Professor of
Humanities (1970-2001); BS 1958,
Northwestern University; MA
1961, University of Chicago
Truckey, John, Associate Professor
of Counseling (1966-1986); BS 1958,
MA 1964, Northern Michigan
University
Vialpando, Edeltraute, Professor
of Foreign Languages (1967-1988);
PhD 1944, Charles University,
Prague, Czechoslovakia
Ward, Louis R., Professor of
English (1961-1981); BA 1939, MA
1940, University of Colorado; PhD
1959, Purdue University
Weber, Charles L., Associate
Professor of Electrical Engineering
(1970-1999), BS 1964 and MSEE
1970, Michigan Technological
University
Wilson, Paul W., Professor of
Mathematics (1963-2000), BS 19621
and MA 1963, Central Michigan
University
Youngs, Stephen P., Professor and
Psychometrist (1947-1968); BS 1930,
Northern Michigan University;
MEd 1941, Colorado, (deceased)

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�Administrative Staff
Aho, David R., Business Analyst,
Admissions; BS 1986, Central
Michigan University

Administrator, Athletics; BA 1992,
Lake Superior State University;
MA 1997, Elmira College

Crawford, William J., Director,
Athletics; BS 1969, Western Michi­
gan University

Albrough, Kathy A., Accountant,
Business Operations; BS 1989, MBA
1996, Lake Superior State University

Burdett, F. John, Information
Technology Specialist, Information
Technology

Alexander, Carol A., Executive
Secretary, Board of Trustees/Vice
President for Student Affairs

Camp, Susan K., Director, Con­
tinuing Education; BS 1985, Lake
Superior State College; MBA 1992,
Lake Superior State University;
CPP (Certified Program Planner)

Dansdill, Dorothy N., Field
Experience Director, Education; BA
1969, MA 1970, University of
Michigan

Anzalone, Frank N., Head Hockey
Coach, Athletics; BS 1978, State
University of NY at Buffalo
Aslett, Kimberley G., Research
Assistant for On-line Learning
Systems, Great Lakes Academy; BA
1987, Algoma University College;
MA 1991, University of Guelph;
MLS 1993, University of Toronto
Baker, Jill M., Admissions Advisor,
Admissions; BS 1999, Lake Supe­
rior State University
Barrett, Debra M., Typist/Clerk I,
Health CARE Center
Bateman, Richard A., Telephone
Technician, Information Technol­
ogy; AS 1972, Milwaukee School of
Engineering
Batho, Kaye M., Executive Secre­
tary, President's Office; AD 1995,
BS 2000, Lake Superior State
University
Bernal, John A., Athletic Trainer,
Athletics; BS 1999, Central Michi­
gan University; MEd 2001, Arizona
State University
Besteman, Paul A., Assistant
Director, Physical Plant
Bottrell, Lisa D., Accountant I,
Business Operations; AD 1994, BS
1994, Lake Superior State University
Bowden, Tiffany S., Services
Coordinator, Upward Bound; BS
2000, Lake Superior State University
Bruning, Charlotte J., Line Server,
Food Service
Bullock, Kristin L., Head Women's
Basketball Coach/Senior Women's

Capers, Eric, Instructional Tech­
nologist, Information Technology;
BA, San Francisco State University;
MEd, University of Hawaii-Manoa
Castner, Cheri L., Textbook Ser­
vices Supervisor, Campus Shoppe;
BS 1974, University of WisconsinStout; CSP 1993, National Associa­
tion of College Stores
Coates, Thomas W., Norris Center
Facility Manager, Norris Adminis­
tration; BS 1986, Lake Superior
State College
Coles, Jon L., Director of Intramu­
rals/Tennis Coach, Athletics; BA
1999, Valparaiso University
Colvin, Michele A., Day Care
Director, Continuing Education; BS
1991, Lake Superior State Univer­
sity
Cook, Deb L., Director, Graphics;
BFA1989, Kendall College of Arts
and Design
Coullard, Jon M., Mechanical
Laboratory Engineer, Engineering
and Technology; BS 1990, Lake
Superior State University
Cox, Georgiana M., Accountant,
Business Operations; BS 1979, Lake
Superior State College; MBA 1988,
Lake Superior State University
Cox, Juliana L., Accountant,
Business Operations; AS 1983, BS
1983, Lake Superior State College;
BS 1987, Lake Superior State
University

Lake Superior State University

Decker, Roxanne M., Baker, Food
Service
DePlonty, Stella R., Special
Assistant to the Provost and to the
Registrar, Provost7s Office
Devaprasad, Sara, Information
Technology Specialist, Information
Technology; BS 1990, Seattle Pacific
University
Dorrity, Sharon L., Administrative
Assistant, Foundation; AD 1987, BS
1987, Lake Superior State University
DuVail, Mary Jo, Day Care Direc­
tor and Licensing Coordinator,
Continuing Education; BA 1987,
Lake Superior State University
Eitland, David W., Executive
Director of Development and
Planned Giving, Foundation; BA
1976, Augustana College
Engle, Mark W., Head Women's
Volleyball Coach, Athletics; BS
1974, Grand Valley State University
Failor, Michelle A., Admissions
Advisor, Admissions; BS 1998,
Ohio University
Faust, Deborah J., Director, Finan­
cial Aid; AD 1985, Lake Superior
State College; BS 1997, MBA 2001,
Lake Superior State University
Fenlon, Paul T., Director, Career
and Employment Services; BS 1964,
Western Michigan University
Ferguson, Heather T., Director of
Academic Support Programs,
Learning Center; BA 1993, Buena
Vista College; MA 1995, Northern
Michigan University
Fitzner, Michael J., Assistant
Men's Basketball Coach, Men's

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�Golf Coach, Athletics; BS 1997,
Wayne State College (NE)
Fitzpatrick, Susan L., Advance­
ment Analyst, Alumni Relations;
BA 1987, Lake Superior State
University
Floyd, Kay A., Director, Grants and
Contracts; AD 1995, Lake Superior
State University
Forrest, Roy A., Equipment
Manager, Norris Administration
Gagliardi, Pat M., Director of
Corporate and Foundation Rela­
tions, Foundation; BA 1974, Lake
Superior State College

Johnson, Holly M., Director,
Student Life; BS 2000, Lake Supe­
rior State University
Juda, Kristie M., Administrative
Assistant, Human Resources/
Business and Financial Operations,
Human Resources; BS 1996, Lake
Superior State University
Juntunen, Darcy, Coordinator,
Perkins/Occupational Education
Services, Great Lakes Academy;
AD 1980, BS 1980, Lake Superior
State College; MS 1991, DePaul
University
Kaunisto, Gen M., Typist/Clerk
III, Native American Center

Greil, Roger W., Aquatic Labora­
tory Manager, Natural Sciences;
AD 1988, Lake Superior State
University

Kellerman, Jackie L., Financial Aid
Officer, Financial Aid; BS 1988,
Lake Superior State University

Gustafson, Charles J., Media
Specialist, Audio Visual; AD 1968,
Lake Superior State College

King, Jeff H., Electronic/Com­
puter Engineer, Engineering and
Technology; BS 1996, Lake Superior
State University

Hansen, Stephen E., Director of
Operations, Research and Educa­
tion -Vermilion Station, Provost's
Office; BS 1978, University of
Toronto; MS 1987, Laurentian
University; PhD 1995, University of
Guelph

Kinghom, Colleen, Cashier/
Checker, Food Service
Kitzmiller, Jennifer M., Admis­
sions Advisor, Admissions; AD
1999, BS 1999, Lake Superior State
University

Herbig, Joseph F., Director, Busi­
ness Operations; BS 1977, Eastern
Illinois University; MBA 1987,
Keller Grad School of Management

Knuttila, Peggy L., Coordinator of
Payroll, Human Resources; AD
1987, Lake Superior State Univer­
sity

Hill, Gary L., Manager of Custo­
dial Operations, Physical Plant

Lake, Erin M., Research and
Events Coordinator, Foundation;
BA 1987, Michigan State University

Himes, Kathy K., Regional Site
Director-Alpena, Continuing
Education; BA 2000, Spring Arbor
College
Hope, Sandra G., Cappuccino
Corner Supervisor, Food Service
Huntz, Daretha M., Supervisor of
Loans/Accounts Receivable,
Business Operations; BS 1990, Lake
Superior State University
Jastorff, Kari K., Executive Secre­
tary, Provost's Office; BS 1989,
Black Hills State University; MPA
2001, Northern Michigan University
Jezewski, Sara K., Admissions
Advisor, Admissions; BS 2001,
Lake Superior State University

LaMantia, Carol A., Administra­
tive Assistant, Athletics
Lawson, Troy D., Network Special­
ist, Information Technology; BS
1991, BA 1991, Lake Superior State
University; Certified Network
Administrator

Malmborg, Lila, Director of Public
School Academy Operations,
Provost's Office; BS 1971, MA1978,
Northern Michigan University
Manor, Robbin S., Manager, and
Licensing Manager, Campus
Shoppe; CSP 1992, National
Association of College Stores; AD
2001, Lake Superior State University
Mansfield, Leisa A., Director,
Admissions; AD 1990, BS 1991,
Lake Superior State University
McAllister, Suzan L., PC Labora­
tory Manager, Information Tech­
nology; AAS 1983, Michigan
Technological University
McCarthy, Jeanette E., Licensed
Practical Nurse, Health CARE
Center; LPN 1968, Lake Superior
State College
McDermott, Marty A., Men's
Basketball Coach, Athletics; BBA
1993, University of North Dakota;
MSC 1995, MSE 1995, Wayne State
College
McLeod, Mary C., Nurse Practitio­
ner, Health CARE Center; AD 1978,
BSN 1999, Lake Superior State
University; NP Planned Parent­
hood 1985, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Merkel, Cynthia F., Institutional
Research Analyst, President's
Office; BS 1979, Syracuse University
Michels, Fredrick A., Vice Provost
and Dean of University Library,
Library; BS 1968, University of
Wisconsin; MLS 1971, EdD 1976,
Western Michigan University
Myers, Donald H., Women's
Softball Coach, Athletics; BS 1987,
University of Tulsa

Leigh, Debra A., Food Service
Supervisor, Food Service

Nethery, Nancy J., Analyst/
Programmer, Information Technol­
ogy; BS 1986, Lake Superior State
College

Ludwick,Vicki A., Registered
Nurse, Health CARE Center; BSN
1979, Madonna College

Neve, Nancy A., Administrative
Assistant, Registrar's Office; BS
1983, Lake Superior State College

MacPherson, Arlene K., Registrar,
Registrar's Office; AD 1984,
Davenport College of Business

Newman, Bradley E., Engineering
Assistant, Physical Plant; Certifi­
cate 1994, AD 1995, BS 2000, Lake
Superior State University

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�Noreus, Beth M., Regional Site
Director-Escanaba, Continuing
Education; AD 1992, Bay de Noc
Community College; BS 1993, MBA
1998, Lake Superior State University
Olmstead, Wayne R., Budget and
Planning Analyst, Budget and
Planning; BS 1980, Lake Superior
State College; MBA 1991, Lake
Superior State University

Rynberg, Deborah L., Financial
Aid Officer, Financial Aid; AD
1992, BS 1998, Lake Superior State
University
Sabatine, Stephanie J., Coordina­
tor, KCP Program, Native Ameri­
can Center; AD 1996,1998, 2000, BS
2000, Lake Superior State University

Storey, Karen C., Administrative
Assistant Director, Health CARE
Center
Suggitt, Dennis K., Supervisor, Pro
Shop
Swanson, Stacey L., Assistant
Facility Director/Pool Director,
Norris Administration; BS 1997,
Lake Superior State University

Olson, Scott A., Network Special­
ist, Information Technology

Schacher, Susan M., Director of
River of History Museum, Arts and
Letters; BS 1982, MA 1986, PhD
1990, Michigan State University

Olson, Suzette M., Special Clerk I,
Student and Residential Life; AD
1986, Lake Superior State College;
AD 1987, Lake Superior State
University

Scheelk, Rebecca L., Regional Site
Director-Petoskey and Traverse
City, Continuing Education; BS
1998, MBA 2000, Lake Superior
State University

TenEyck, Robert W., Building
Attendant/Norris, Physical Plant

Paquette, Nancy L., Receptionist,
Athletics

Schuemann, Kahler B., Director of
Housing and Residential Life,
Housing; BS 1996, Lake Superior
State University; MA 2001, Michi­
gan State University

Thompson, Darlene M., Data/
Account Clerk I, Norris Adminis­
tration

Parry, Robert L., Systems Analyst,
Information Technology
Pavloski, Sherri A., Administra­
tive Assistant, Information Tech­
nology
Peterman, Jenny L., Director of
Purchasing/Risk Management,
Purchasing; BS 1988, Lake Superior
State University
Peterson, Cindy M., Special Clerk
I, Public Relations/Graphics
Pewinski, Jamie L., Assistant
Women's Basketball Coach, Athlet­
ics; BS 1997, Saginaw Valley State
University
Pink, Thomas A., Director, Public
Relations; BA 1984, Lake Superior
State College
Politowicz, Quigley, Food Service
Supervisor, Food Service; BA 2001,
Lake Superior State University
Rajewski, Carolyn S., SI Coordina­
tor, Great Lakes Academy; BS 1986,
Fort Hays State University
Roque, James D., Assistant
Hockey Coach, Athletics; BS 1987,
Lake Superior State University
Rye, Colleen M., Buyer, Purchasing
Rye, George A., Senior Systems
Analyst, Information Technology;
BS 1968, Lake Superior State
College

Schupp, Jay D., Personal Com­
puter Services Manager, Informa­
tion Technology; AD 1988, BS 1990,
Lake Superior State University
Shibley, Jeanne M., Administra­
tive Assistant, Engineering and
Technology; BS 1982, Northern
Michigan University
Shibley, John R., Photographer/
Staff Writer, Public Relations
Smart, Debra L., A.M. Lead
Teacher, Child Development
Center; AS, BS 1994, Lake Superior
State University
Soltys, Stephen E., Accountant I,
Foundation; BS 1998, Lake Supe­
rior State University

Tadgerson, Aaron W., Director,
Native American Center; BS 1993,
Lake Superior State University

Terwilliger, Kelly S., Administra­
tive Assistant, Great Lakes Academy

Thompson, William G., Manager
of Ice Arena and Grounds, Physical
Plant
Waligora, Richard J., Director,
Physical Plant; BS 1988, MS 1990,
Michigan Technological University
Warner, Candace L., Personnel
Clerk/Typist, Human Resources
Weber, Brenda L., Interactive
Television Technician, Audio
Visual; BA 1999, Lake Superior
State University
Weeks, Aaron J., Technical Support
Specialist, Information Technology
Welcher, Meta, Sales Associate,
Campus Shoppe; AS 1988, ICS
Center for Degree Studies; AS 1994,
Washtenaw Community College

Spencer, Kathleen, Computer
Operator, Information Technology;
BS 1994, Lake Superior State
University

White, Beverly E., Director of
Human Resources/Affirmative
Action Officer, Human Resources;
BS 1988, MBA 1996, Lake Superior
State University

St. Antoine, Mary A., Science
Laboratory Technician, Natural
Sciences; AD 1987, BS 1990, Lake
Superior State University

Wicks, Gene E., Academic Advisor,
Upward Bound; BS 1980, Central
Michigan University; PhD 1985,
University of Florida

Stephens, Jerry A., Computer
Operations Manager, Information
Technology; BS 1986, Lake Superior
State College

Wilson, Catherine, PM. Lead
Teacher, Child Development
Center; BS 1999, BS 2000, Lake
Superior State University

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�Witucki, Heidi L., Director, Up­
ward Bound; BA 1982, Secondary
Teaching Certificate 1983, Northern
Michigan University; Compliance
Assistance Trainer, Region V,
Department of Education

Officers of
Administration
Bugbee, Thomas R., Vice President
for Student Affairs/Secretary to the
Board of Trustees; BA 1973, Michi­
gan State University; MA 1974,
Eastern Michigan University

Munsell, William T., Financial Aid
Director (1967-1998)
Pike, Harry E., Vice President for
Student Programs and Services
(1969-1997); BA 1957, University of
Washington; PhD 1969, Michigan
State University
Tomlinson, Earl C., Director of
Financial Planning and Invest­
ments (1972-1980; 1984-1997); BS,
Ferris State College; MA, Central
Michigan University

Jastorff, Mark A., Vice President
for Institutional Advancement; BS
1979, Black Hills State University
McCrimmon, Donald J., Executive
Vice President and Provost and
Professor; BA 1964, University of
South Florida; MA 1967, Vanderbilt
University; PhD 1975, North
Carolina State University
Prewett, Omer E., Vice President
for Information Technology; BS
1961, Massachusetts Institute of
Technology; MSE 1963, PhD 1970,
University of Michigan
Smart, Scott W., Vice President for
Business and Financial Operations;
BS 1986, Lake Superior State
College; CPA 1988; MBA 1992, Lake
Superior State University
Youngblood, Betty J., President;
BA 1965, Oakland University; MA
1966, PhD 1969, University of
Michigan

Emeriti Staff
Arbuckle, Robert D., President,
Professor of History (1992-2002);
BS 1964, Clarion State University;
MA 1966, PhD 1972, Penn State
University
Markstrom, Mae E., Dean of the
School of Health and Human
Services (1968-1997); Nursing
Diploma 1959, Grace Hospital of
Nursing; BA 1970, Lake Superior
State University; MSN 1977, Wayne
State University; PhD 1991, Michi­
gan State University
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�University Calendar
2002-2003
Fall Semester • 2002
Classes Begin
Final Day to Add Classes
Canadian Thanksgiving
Final Day to Drop Classes
Thanksgiving Recess
Classes Resume
Classes End
Final Examinations
Semester Ends

SEPTEMBER
4, Wednesday, 8 a.m.
11, Wednesday, 5 p.m.
OCTOBER
7, Monday
29, Tuesday, 5 p.m.
NOVEMBER
26, Tuesday, 10 p.m.
DECEMBER
2, Monday
13, Friday
16-20, Monday-Friday
20, Friday, 6 p.m.

Spring Semester • 2003
Instruction Begins
Final Day to Add Classes

JANUARY
13, Monday, 8 a.m.
20, Monday, 5 p.m.

Spring Break Begins

FEBRUARY
28, Friday, 10 p.m.

Classes Resume
Final Day to Drop Classes

MARCH
10, Monday, 8 a.m.
14, Friday, 5 p.m.

Classes End
Final Examinations

APRIL
25, Friday
28-30, Monday-Wednesday

Final Examinations
Semester Ends
Commencement

MAY
1-2, Thursday-Friday
2, Friday, 6 p.m.
3, Saturday

Summer Semester • 2003
Instruction Begins for 6- and 12-Week Classes
Memorial Day (no classes)

MAY
12, Monday
26, Monday

Instruction Ends for First 6-Week Classes
Instruction Begins for Second 6-Week Classes

JUNE
23, Monday
24, Tuesday

Independence Day (no classes)
Classes End for Second 6-Week and 12-Week Classes
Semester Ends

JULY
4, Friday
AUGUST
5, Tuesday
5, Tuesday

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�Index

International Business; 93-94
Management; 95-96
Marketing; 97-98
Business French Minor; 238

A
Abbreviations; 295
Absences; 12
Academic:
advising; 10
credit; 10
deans; 349-350
policies; 10
probation and dismissal; 13-14
progress, financial aid; 36-40
standing; 13
Accounting; 80-83, 296
Public/CPA; 80-81
Industrial/CMA; 80-81
Data Processing and Accounting; 80,82
150-Hour Program; 80,83
Teaching Minor; 238
Accounting-Finance Minor; 238
Accreditation; 6, 272,276, 290
ACT Placement Scores; 23,28
Additional Degree; 71
Administrative Staff; 353-356
Admissions; 23-30,271,293
Advanced Placement Program; 29
Advising; 10
Advisory Committees; 250, 262,269,290
American College Test; 23
American Indians; 57
Anishinaabemowin/Ojibwe Language and
Literature Minor; 238
Art; 296-297
Art Minor; 238
Associate's Degrees; 70, 204-232
Athletic Training; 84-85,294
Athletics; 60
Auditing Courses; 32-33

B
BA/BS Requirements; 70
Bachelor's Degrees; 70, 80-203
Biology; 86-90,284-286,298-300
Botany; 86-87,284
Core Requirements; 86
Ecology; 86, 88,284
General Biology; 86, 88, 284
Honors Program; 286
Minor; 238
Pre-Professional; 86, 89,284
Secondary Education; 86, 90,285
Zoology; 86, 89, 285
Board and Room; 35
Board of Trustees; 344
Business: 297-298
Business Administration; 91-98,204
Business Education; 91-92

C
Calendar; 357
Canadian Students; 26
Career Planning; 61
Catalog Terms; 9
Certificates; 70, 233-237
Change of Grade; 13
Cheating and Plagiarism; 15
Chemical Technology; 205
Chemistry; 99-102, 206, 287, 300-301
Minor; 238
Chemistry, BA; 99-100
Chemistry, BS; 99,102
Pre-Professional; 99,101
Secondary Teaching; 99-100
Child Development Center; 62
Child Development Minor; 238
Class Attendance; 12, 34
Classification of Students; 10
CLEP; College Level Examination Program;
29-30
Clinical Laboratory Science; 103, 285
Code of Conduct; 250
Code of Ethics; 5
Colleges:
Arts, Letters and Social Sciences; 246-265
Business and Economics; 266-267
Engineering and Mathematics; 268-280
Natural and Health Sciences; 281-294
Communication Minor; 238
Computer and Mathematical Sciences; 104-105
Computer Engineering; 106-107,273
Computer Networking; 108,109
Computer Science; 110-112,207,279,303-304
Minor; 238
Secondary Education; 110,112
Teaching Minor; 238
Computer Services; 64
Construction Technology; 208, 341
Continuing Education; 65
Cooperative Education; 106,271
Corrections; 113-114,209-210
Minor; 238
Costs; 31
Counseling Minor; 238-239
Counseling Service; 61
Counseling/Testing; 61
Course Selection; 10
Courses; 295-343
Credit/No Credit; 14
Credit:
By Examination; 15, 29, 33
Evaluation; 24
Hours; 10

Load; 11
Transfer; 24
Criminal Justice; 113-121,301,303
3-Year Plan Following NRT Degree;
113,119
Corrections; 113-114,209, 210
Criminalistics; 113,115
Generalist; 113,116
Law Enforcement; 113,117
Law Enforcement Certification; 113,118
Loss Control; 113,120
Public Safety; 113,121
Criminal Law Specialty; 167,169
Curricular Changes; 10

D
Damage Deposit; 35
Data Processing; 304-305
Dean's List; 13
Degree Requirements; 70
Delinquent Accounts; 34
Dentistry-pre; 89
Department Chairs; 349-350
Department Examinations; 29
Digital Systems; 127-128
Dining; 60
Diplomas; 74
Directors; 350
Disabilities Resources Center; 25-26
Dismissal Policy; 13-14
Distinguished Teachers; 345
Distributive Ed Minor; 239
Dropping Classes; 11-12, 77
Dual Enrollment; 28

E
Early Admission Policy; 24
Early Childhood Education; 122-123,211
Teaching Minor; 239
Economics; 305
Minor; 239
Teaching; 239
Economics/Finance Minor; 239
Education; 124-126,251-252, 305-306
Elective Credit; 70
Electrical Engineering; 127-128,274,306-307
Electronics Engineering Technology; 311
Electrical/Mechanical Option; 127-128
Elementary Teaching; 124-125, 251-252
Emeriti Faculty; 350-351
Emeriti Staff; 356
Employee of the Year; 345
Employment, Student; 56-57
Engineering Management; 129-130, 275
Engineering Mechanics; 308
Engineering and Technology; 272-278
English Courses; 308-309
English Language &amp; Literature; 131-134
Elementary Teaching; 131,133

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�Minor; 239
Secondary Teaching; 131,134
English Minor
Elementary Teaching; 239
Secondary Teaching;; 239
Environmental Chemistry; 135-136
Environmental Health; 137-138
Environmental Science; 139-141,311-312
Minor; 240
Secondary Teaching; 139,141
Equal Opportunity; 21
Ethics; 5
Exception to Graduation Requirements; 73
Exercise Science; 142-143,294,309-311
Expectations for Student Learning; 8

F
Faculty; 346-349
Failed Classes; 11,73
Federal Pell Grants; 51-52
Fees;
Course; 33
Vehicles; 33
Credit by Exam; 33
Finance; 312
Finance and Economics; 144-145
Financial Aid; 36-58
Student Rights; 38
Student Responsibilities; 39-40
Financial Aid Qualitative Standards; 37
Financial Aid Quantitive Standards; 37
Financial Aid Suspension; 37
Fine Arts Studies; 146-147, 254-260,312
Fire Science; 148-151,212,313-314
Engineering Technology; 148-149
Generalist; 148-150
Hazardous Materials; 148,151
Minor; 240
Fisheries/Wildlife Management; 152-154,285

Minor; 240
Secondary Teaching; 157,160
Geology Earth Science Minor; 240
German; 316
Gerontology Minor; 240
Goals of University; 4
Grade Changes; 13
Grade Point Average; 12-13,37
Grade Reports; 13
Grades and Grade Points; 12,77
Graduation Procedures; 74
Grants and Scholarships; 41-56
Great Lakes Academy; 25
Grievance Officer; 21
Group Science;
Elementary Teaching Minor; 240
Guest Student Admission; 26

H
Hazardous Materials; 148,151
Health; 316-317
Health and Accident Insurance; 26-27
Health Care Administration Minor; 241
Health Care Provider; 215
Health/Fitness Specialist; 216
Health Records; 30
Health Services; 61
History; 161-164, 318-319
Elementary Teaching; 161,163
Minor; 241
Secondary Teaching; 161,164
Teaching Minor; 241
Honors Courses; 317-318
Honors Degree; 75
Honors, Graduation; 74-75
Housing; 34-35,59
Human Resource Management Minor; 241
Human Services; 165,317
Human Services Administration Minor; 241

Fisheries Management; 152-153, 285
Wildlife Management; 152-154,285
Food; 60

Humanities; 319
Minor; 241

Foreign Students; 26-27,68-69
Foreign Study Programs; 67-69
Former Students; 26

I

L
Labor Law Specialty; 167,169
Late Adds; 12
Late Drops; 12
Law-pre; 183,185
Law Enforcement; 113,117, 209-210
Minor; 242
Learning Center; 25
Leaving School; 34
Legal Administration Specialty; 167,169
Legal Assistant Studies; 167-169, 218-219,
261,320-321
Minor; 242
Legal Assistant Studies Post-Baccalaureate
Certificate; 78-79
Legislative/Constitutional Law Specialty;
167,169
Liberal Arts; 220-221
Liberal Studies; 170
Library; 66,321
Limited English Proficiency; 27
Loans; 53-56
Loss Control; 113,120
Minor; 242

M
MACRAO Agreement; 24
Machine Tool Technology; 222
Management; 95-96,326
Manufacturing Engineering Technology;
171-172,223,276,326
Map of Campus; 2
Marketing; 97-98,325-326
Minor; 242
Master's of Business Administration; 76-77,
323-325
Mathematics; 173-177,279-280,321-323
Actuarial and Business Applications;
173,175
Minor; 242
Elementary Teaching; 173-176
Elementary Teaching Minor; 242
Secondary Teaching; 173-177
Secondary Teaching Minor; 242

Incomplete Grades; 13

Maximum Student Credit Load; 11

French; 155-156,312-313

Indians, American; 57
Individualized Studies Degree; 166

MCOLES; 250
MCOLES Mini-Academy; 250

French Language &amp; Literature Minor; 240

Information Processing; 233

G
General Business Minor; 240

International University College Division;
68-69
Institutional Loss Control Minor; 241

Mechanical Design; 178-179
Mechanical Engineering; 178-179,277,325

General Education Requirement; 72

Interdisciplinary; 319-320

Mission Statement; 72
General Engineering; 213,275,307-308
General Engineering Technology; 214,275

International Studies; 67,234,241

Memorials; 49
Michigan Corrections Officer Training
Council Certification; 250

Internet/Network Specialist; 217

Michigan Fire Fighters Training Council

Internships; 263

J

Teaching Minor; 240
Geology; 157-160,288,314-315
Enviro^mental Geology; 157,159

Certification; 250
Minors; 70,238-245
Mission Statement; 4, 65,72,247-248,269,
279,282-283,289

Geography; 315-316
Minor; 240

Medicine-pre; 89

Japanese Studies; 320
Minor; 241

Multiple Degrees; 71
Multiple Majors; 70-71

Journalism; 320

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�Music; 326-327

Public Safety; 113,121

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R

Native American Studies; 327-328
Native Studies of the Americas
Minor; 242
Native American Tuition Waiver; 57
Natural Resources Technology; 224,285
Natural Sciences; 328
Non-attendance; 12
Non-credit; 14, 77
Nursing; 180-182, 290,328-330

Readmission of Former Students; 26
Recreation; 334-336
Recreation Management; 191-194, 294
Parks Option; 191,194
Recreational Activities; 333-334
Recreation Studies Minor; 243
Refunds; 33-34
Registration and Scheduling; 10-11
Religious Organizations; 59
Remedial Courses; 11
Repeats; 11
Retention of Financial Aid; 36
Rights to Appeal; 13,19,21-22,38
Residency, Graduation Requirements; 24, 70
Residency, Michigan; 31
Robotics and Automation; 107,127-128,
171-172,178-179
Robotics and Control Systems; 336-337
Room and Board; 35

o
Office Administration; 225,330
Minor; 242
Officers of Administration; 356
Ontario Grade; 26
Ontario Teacher Certification; 252
Organizations, Student; 59,263, 271

P
Paramedic Technology; 226
Minor; 242
Paramedic Training; 235
Part-time Studies; 27-28
PELL Grants; 51-52
Personal Computer Specialist; 227,236
Minor; 243
Personal Injury Specialty; 167,169
Pharmacy-pre; 188
Philosophy; 330
Physics; 288,330
Placement/Testing; 28-29
Political Science; 183-187,331-332
General; 183-184
Minor; 243
Pre-Law; 183,185
Public Administration; 183,186
Secondary Teaching; 183,187
Teaching Minor; 243
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, 78-79
Practical Nursing; 237,330-331
Prerequisites; 11,295
President; 3
Privacy Act; 15
Probation, Academic; 13-14
Professional Communication; 243
Programs Offered; 7,246,266,268, 281
Provisional Credit; 24
Psychology; 189-190,264, 332-333
Elementary and Secondary Teaching;
189-190
Minor; 243
Teaching Minor; 243
Public Administration Concentration;
183,186
Minor; 243
Public Relations Minor; 243

s
Satisfactory Academic Progress; 13-14
Sault College Agreement; 24
Schedule Changes; 10-11
Schedule of Subjects; 10-11
Scholarships, Grants and Loans; 41-56
Schools:
Criminal Justice and Fire Science;
248-250
Education; 251-252
Engineering and Technology; 269-278
English and Speech; 253
Humanities and History; 254-260
Math and Computer Science; 279-280
Natural Sciences; 283-288
Nursing and Health Sciences; 289-294
Social Science; 261-265
Secretarial Science Teaching Minor; 244
Senior Design; 271
Sexual Harassment; 21
Skilled Trades Courses; 340
Skilled Trades Occupations; 228
Social Science; 195-196
Social Studies; 197-199,264
Elementary Education; 197-198

Special Fees; 33
Speech; 337-338
Speech and Drama Minor; 244
Student:
Classification; 10
Faculty/Relations Committee; 62-63
Government; 59
Organizations; 59,263, 271
Services; 59-63
Service Courses; 337
Support Services and Accommodations;
25-26
Substance Abuse Prevention &amp; Treatment;
229-230
Substance Abuse Counseling Minor; 244

T
Teacher Education; 124-126, 251-252,305306,341-343
Teaching — Elementary Minor; 244
Teaching — Secondary Minor; 244-245
Tech Prep; 28
Technical Accounting; 231
Telecommunications Engineering
Technology; 232,278,311
Test Scores; 11
Testing Service; 61
Therapeutic Recreation; 202-203,294
Theatre Minor; 245
Transfer Students; 23-24,37-42,272,293
Transcripts; 15, 34
Tuition; 32

U
University Seminar; 343
University Talk; 9
Upward Bound; 61-62

V
Veterans; 57-58
Veterinary Medicine-Pre; 89
Vision Statement; 4, 65
Vocational Rehabilitation; 57

w
Withdrawal; 12,33-34. 58
Withdrawal Grades; 13
Work Study; 56-57

Minor; 244
Secondary Education; 197,199
Social Work; 340-341
Minor; 244
Sociology; 200-201,265,338-339
Elementary and Secondary Education;
200-201
General Minor; 244
Teaching Minor; 244
Spanish; 339-340
Language, Literature and Culture
Minor; 244

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�Contents
Campus / Parking Map......................

2

Message from the President..............

3

College of Arts and Sciences
Faculty and Programs..........

71

College of Professional Studies
Faculty and Programs..........

74

Vision Statement, Mission Statement
and Goals of the University...........

,4

Code of Ethics......................................

.5

Division of Academic Services Departments,
Staff and Administration..............
78

A Look at LSSU....................................

,6

Programs listing...............................

79

Expectations for Student Learning....

7

Minors listing....................................

.80

University Talk....................................

,8

Master of Arts Degree......................

81

Academic Policies......... .....................

9

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate.........

83

Equal Opportunity Statement...........

20

Bachelor Degrees..............................

85

Admissions..........................................

.22

Associate Degrees............................

,228

Costs......................................................

.28

Certificates.........................................

.253

Financial Aid.........................................

,32

Minors........................................... ....

,258

Scholarships, Grants and Loans.........

36

Course Descriptions..........................

.266

Division of Academic Services...........

.52

Board of Trustees..............................

,317

Student Services..................................

,58

Computer Services..............................

.62

Distinguished Teachers / Employee
of the Year......................................

.318

International Studies............................

63

Faculty...............................................

.319

Administrative Staff..........................

.325

International University College
Division............................................

64

University Calendar.........................

,328

Degree Requirements..........................

,65

Index..........................................

,330

Graduation Procedures.......................

69

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About this catalog...
The Lake Superior State University Catalog does not constitute a contract between the University and its students
on either a collective or individual basis. Changes sometimes occur after the Catalog has been printed. Lake Supe­
rior State University does not assume a contractual obligation with its students for the contents of this Catalog.
It is the policy of Lake Superior State University that no person shall be discriminated against, excluded from par­
ticipation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination in employment, or in any program
or activity for which the University is responsible on the basis of race, color, national origin or ancestry, gender, age,
disability, religion, height, weight, sexual preference, marital status or veteran status.
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Administration Building
Robert Arbuckle Student Activity Center
Blair-Hastings Annex
Brady Hall
Brown Hall
Campus Shoppe
Center for Applied Sciences
and Engineering Technology (CASET)
Central Heating Plant
Child Development Center
Chippewa House
Walker Cisler Student and Conference Center
Crawford Hall of Science
East Hall
Easterday House
Health CARE Center
Erie Hall
Eskoonwid Endaad
Fine Arts Center
Fletcher Center for Student Services
Gate House
Hillside House
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Lukenda Alumni House
Marquette Hall
Moloney Hall
Neveu Hall
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Education
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�Welcome to
Lake Superior State University
At Lake Superior State University, from the day
you enroll until the day you graduate, we will do
everything possible to ensure your success.
Individual support and personal attention are
hallmarks of a Lake State education. Here, you will
experience the excitement of learning by interacting
with your professors in and out of the classroom.
Student clubs, organizations, and a variety of events
and activities will continue your learning, get you
involved in the campus, and sharpen your leadership
skills. You can make a difference at Lake State, and
Lake State will make a difference in you. Here, you
can realize your full potential.
We offer outstanding academic programs and the opportunity to work and study
with talented and dedicated faculty and staff. Laker athletic programs, including
NCAA Division I hockey, are always exciting. Our historic, beautiful and safe
campus provides a wonderful environment in which to live, learn, and prepare for
your future.
Our graduates are successful engineers, teachers, lawyers, scientists, and doctors.
Some work in business, criminal justice, fire sciences, fisheries and wildlife
management, and recreation. Many graduates pursue exciting employment
options in the liberal arts and sciences. All are well-prepared to meet the
challenges of the decades ahead.
You and your future can come together at Lake Superior State University. We look
forward to helping you realize your dreams and achieve your goals. When you are
successful, then we have been, too.
Sincerely yours,

Betty J. Youngblood
President

Lake Superior State University • 3

�Lake Superior State University
Vision Statement

Goals and Objectives

•

Achieve an institutional niche
through pillar programs.

Lake Superior State University as­
pires to be tire university of choice
in Michigan, Ontario, and beyond
for students seeking high quality
academic programs and services in
a personal and supportive learn­
ing environment. The university
is committed to meeting regional
needs, serving a diverse and grow­
ing student population, enhancing
institutional resources, and main­
taining accountability to all con­
stituents.

Revitalize the institution through
mission-based allocation of
resources.

•

Assess all academic programs
and services.

•

Develop a sound fiscal strategy
for the university's future.

•

Resolve community college
role.

•

Develop and implement annual
and three- to five-year enroll­
ment plans.

Capitalize on LSSU's location
in the natural and human
environments of the upper Great
Lakes region.

•

Provide academic programs
that reflect institutional unique­
ness and market as well as
student preparation.

•

Provide organizational, physi­
cal, and informational infra­
structure that supports the
academic enterprise.

Mission Statement
Lake Superior State University
empowers capable and responsible
students in the pursuit of aca­
demic excellence. Faculty, staff, and
students value rigorous education,
collaborative learning, flexible and
innovative programs, and a safe
and supportive environment. Hon­
oring the history and tradition of
the people of Michigan and Ontar­
io, LSSU offers a balanced educa­
tion in arts, sciences, and profes­
sional studies. LSSU graduates are
broadly educated for personal and
professional success in a diverse
and rapidly changing world.

•

•

Manage fiscal stability by
recognizing economies of scale,
establishing multiple sources of
income, and using cost-benefit
analysis.
Provide a supportive and cul­
turally rich environment that
encourages student participa­
tion in academic and extra-cur­
ricular activities.

Provide academic programs in
the arts, sciences, and professions
which demonstrate excellence and
relevance for students.
•

Support institutional excel­
lence.

•

Increase institutional effective­
ness through interdisciplinary
initiatives.

•

Integrate diverse cultural
perspectives, with emphasis on
the cultures of the region.

•

Respond to the challenges and
opportunities of the region's
rural setting.

•

Emphasize programs and
experiential learning that
provide an understanding of
the unique natural resources of
the upper Great Lakes region.

•

Promote responsible awareness
of the relationship between
society and the environment.

•

Improve and develop
associations with Canadian
enterprises.

Improve institutional outreach and
collaboration with internal and
external constituencies.
•

Facilitate collaboration within
the university community.

•

Strengthen and further develop
the relationship between the
university and its external con­
stituents.

The Vision Statement, Mission Statement and Goals of the University were adopted by the Board of Trustees November 4,2003.
4 • Lake Superior State University

�Code of Ethics
Code of Ethics
•

We value a personal approach
to education which provides the
student access to faculty and
staff — education provided in a
small collegial atmosphere.

•

We value our high quality aca­
demic programs which provide
practical, technical education
with the liberal arts tradition.

•

We value a supportive, car­
ing environment exemplified
by mutual trust and respect
and where each individual has
worth through a holistic, stu­
dent-centered focus. We respect
not only the rights but the feel­
ings of others.

•

We value the exploration of
new paradigms and the creative
energy needed to stay at the
forefront of knowledge.

•

We value the alumni and friends
of the University who provide
inspiration, loyalty and support.
We value decisions which are in
the best interests of the Univer­
sity and its students.

We value our collaborative part­
nerships characterized by high
ethical standards with interna­
tional colleagues, businesses,
other educational institutions,
community organizations, re­
gional contacts and governmen­
tal entities.

•

We value an environment which
celebrates diversity and focuses
on the value of each individual's
contribution to the general wel­
fare.

We value our public service
role. "Enter to learn, go forth to
serve" is a traditional motto at
Lake Superior State University.

•

We value our extracurricular,
co-curricular programs and
activities which contribute to the
students' personal and profes­
sional growth.

We value systematic assessment
of all aspects of the University's
operation and constructive
improvements based on these
evaluations.

•

We value a work ethic which
emphasizes productive time-ontask, diligence, ethical behavior
and responsibility in the stu­
dent's personal development.

We value our unique geographi­
cal setting with its natural beauty
and its international focus. We
value the educational opportu­
nities which are provided in a
safer environment. We value the
University's physical plant with
its historical buildings which are
both state and national treasures.

Lake Superior State University • 5

�A Look at LSSU
Established in 1946 to address the
needs of returning World War II
veterans and to provide educa­
tional opportunities to the people
of the Eastern Upper Peninsula,
Lake Superior State University still
embodies the essence of the early
days. A personal education in a safe
and friendly environment remains a
hallmark of today's LSSU.
Our beautiful 115-acre campus
overlooks the Michigan and Ontario
twin cities of Sault Ste. Marie, the St.
Mary's River, and the world famous
Soo Locks. The school is located at
the beginning of Interstate 75 which
ends in the Horida Keys.
The campus served as Ft. Brady
starting in 1894 after the fort was
relocated from the banks of the St.
Mary's. The fort was deactivated
in 1944 and, thanks to the efforts

of local volunteers and leadership
at Michigan College of Mining &amp;
Technology in Houghton, opened in
the fall of that year as the Sault Ste.
Marie Residence Center of MCMT.
The Sault Branch was rechristened
Lake Superior State College of
Michigan Technical University
in 1966. Autonomy arrived for
LSSC in 1970. University status
was granted in 1987 to the state's
smallest public institution of higher
learning. Enrollment has grown
from the original class of 272 to
more than 3,400 students.
There are 14 buildings on the Na­
tional Historic Register contributing
to the University's sense of tradi­
tion. This unique architectural blend
is a reminder of the "weapons to
plowshares" history of the setting.

Community: Sault Ste. Marie (pop.
18,000) is one of the oldest cities in
North America, having begun as a
fur trading center in the early 17th
century. A Jesuit mission was estab­
lished here in 1641, and Father Mar­
quette founded the first permanent
settlement 27 years later, within the
boundaries of what was to become
Michigan. The Sault celebrated its
300th birthday in 1968.
Our sister city, Sault Ste. Marie,
Ontario, is a cultural, recreational,
social and entertainment center.
The combined population of the
Twin Saults (98,000) allows for an
international flavor abounding with
the opportunities of a city, and the
safety and comfort of a small town.

Accreditation
Lake Superior State University
is accredited by the following
agencies:
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•

The Higher Learning Com­
mission (a commission of the
North Central Association
of Colleges and Schools), 30
North LaSalle Street, Suite
2400, Chicago, Illinois 606022504. Phone: 312-263-0456;
800-621-7440. Fax: 312-2637462; Internet: http://www.
ncahigherleaming
commission.org/
The bachelor of science in
nursing is approved by the
Michigan Board of Nurs­
ing and is accredited by the
National League for Nursing
Accreditation Commission, 61
Broadway - 33rd Floor, New
York, NY 10006. Phone: 212-

363-5555, ext. 153. Fax: 212812-0390. www.nlnac.org
Council on Medical Education
and Hospitals of the Ameri­
can Medical Association, 2450
North Street NW, Washing­
ton, DC 20037-1126. Phone:
202-828-0400. Fax: 202-8281123/1125. www.aamc.org
The manufacturing engineering
technology bachelor's program
is accredited by the Technol­
ogy Accreditation Commission
(TAC) of the Accreditation
Board for Engineering and
Technology (ABET), and the
electrical and mechanical en­
gineering bachelor's programs
are accredited by the Engineer­
ing Accreditation Commission
(EAC) arm of ABET. EAC and
TAC of ABET are at 111 Market

6 • Lake Superior State University

Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore,
MD 21202-4012. Phone: 410347-7700
International Fire Service
Accreditation Congress, 1700
West Tyler, Oklahoma State
University, Stillwater, OK
74078. Phone: 405-744-8303,
in the bachelor of science for
fire science
The legal assistant studies
program has been approved
by the American Bar Asso­
ciation, Standing Commit­
tee on Paralegals, 541 North
Fairbanks Court, Chicago, IL
60611. Phone: 312-988-5617;
fax: 312-988-5710; Internet:
http://www.abanet.org/legalservices / legalassis tants /
home.html

�Expectations
for Student Learning
Lake Superior State Univer­
sity utilizes a Student Academic
Achievement Plan developed by the
faculty to enhance continuous qual­
ity improvement and to meet the
Assessment Initiative of the Higher
Learning Commission of the North
Central Association of Colleges and
Schools. The intent of this plan is to
document student learning at Lake
Superior State University both in
the major program and across the
general education requirements.
This continuous evaluation process
works to assure high quality teach­
ing and effective student learn­
ing. The faculty at Lake Superior
State University have collectively
agreed upon the characteristics of
the educated person the institution
hopes to graduate and have identi­
fied outcomes that can be used to
document these attributes. The
following are areas that the faculty
have deemed essential to a liberal
education and have value for the
students in their lives as responsible
citizens: communication skills,
mathematics, computer literacy,
critical thinking, ethics, aesthetics,
cultural diversity, and science and
technology. Students who complete
the general education courses at
Lake Superior State University will
be able to demonstrate attributes of
the general education outcomes.
Students attending Lake Superior
State University can expect commit­
ment by the University to docu­
ment and enhance student learning.
Through the assessment process, the
University demonstrates its commit­
ment to improving student learning
and ensures that when students
graduate they have attained specific
attributes and abilities.
Lake Superior State University
expects a commitment on the part of
its students to actively participate in
the learning process.
Lake Superior State University • 7

�University Talk
Terms &amp; phrases
you should know...

shown at the right of the column.
EN110 Freshmen Composition (3)
Credit: See academic credit.

Academic Credit: (or credit hours
or credit): One academic credit is
generally earned for every 14 hours
in lecture during a semester.

Curriculum: (major, program)
Courses required for specific degree
or certificate.

Academic Probation: The result of
a grade point average falling below
an acceptable level.

Departments: Academic units,
each administered by a "chair" or
"dean" and offering courses in one
or more related disciplines.

Academic Year: Two 14-week
semesters.

Discipline: Group of related
courses, such as mathematics.

Accredited: Quality of academic
programs has been approved by an
outside rating agency.

Elective: Course distinguished
from required course. You select it
from a number of specified courses.

Admission: Your acceptance for
enrollment.

Field Placement: See practicum.

Advisor: Faculty member who of­
fers you academic advice, explains
requirements and assists in sched­
uling. Ask your department chair
or dean for an advisor.
Associate Degree: Awarded for
two-year programs.
Bachelor Degree: or Baccalaure­
ate — awarded for a "four-year"
program.
Calendar: Important dates of the
academic year.
Certificate: Requires one year of
study.
Corequisite: Course you must
take during the same semester as
another course.
Cognate: A specified course,
generally in field other than your
major, which you must take for
your program.
Competency Requirements: You
must pass standard competency
tests in writing and mathematics
before receiving your degree.
Courses: Descriptions in this cata­
log generally show a course num­
ber, followed by the course name,
and the number of academic credits

Financial Aid: Includes grants,
loans, scholarships or work-study.
Full-Time Student: If you enroll
for 12 or more credits in a semester
(nine credits for graduate students).
General Education Requirements:
Courses you must take in addition
to your major to earn a bachelor's
or an associate's degree in liberal
arts; provides you with broadly
based education.
GED Examinations: (General Edu­
cation Development examination):
If you didn't finish high school,
but believe you learned enough in
other ways to qualify for university,
this is the test for you.
Grade Point Average (GPA):
Number of points divided by the
hours of credit attempted. It figures
your grade for a class. Cumulative
grade point average is the average
for all your classes numbered 100
and above.
Internship: (practicum, field place­
ment or clinical): working in a 'real
life' setting for academic credit.
Major (curriculum): A concentra­
tion of courses in your specific area
of study.
8 • Lake Superior State University

Minor: A lesser concentration (20
credits or more).
Part-Time Student: You, if you
take fewer than 12 credits in a se­
mester (fewer than nine if you are a
graduate student).
Practicum: Another word for
internship.
Prerequisite: Certain courses you
must successfully complete before
enrolling in a specific course. You
must satisfy prerequisites, and
other stated conditions, before
enrolling in a course, or have per­
mission from an instructor to waive
the prerequisites. It is your respon­
sibility to be certain you have the
approved prerequisites.
Program (also curriculum): A
group of courses you must take in
order to earn a degree or certificate.
Registration: Each semester you
must request specific classes for the
next semester, pay tuition, etc.
Required Courses: You must take
these to earn your degree. Failed
courses must be repeated.
Semester: Sometimes called term:
See academic year.
Term: Sometimes called semester:
See academic year.
Transcript: Official record of your
coursework maintained by LSSU
Center for Student Services.
Transcript, Official: Mailed di­
rectly from principal's or registrar's
office of issuing institution to LSSU
Registrar's Office. It must bear the
seal of the institution and signature
or stamp of school official.
Withdrawal: Procedure when you
drop a course or from school.

�Please familiarize yourself with the
academic policies described in this
catalog. They will help you obtain
your educational objectives. Fac­
ulty advisors, staff and administive
personnel will also help you negoti­
ate your way through these policies
— seek their advice whenever you
have questions!

The Academic Year
Lake Superior State University op­
erates on a semester system. There
are two regular 14-week semesters
(fall and spring) which begin in
August or September and end in
April or May. The summer semes­
ter consists of classes offered in two
six-week sessions, or one 12-week
session. Starting and ending dates
are listed in the Academic Calendar
in the back of this catalog.

Academic Credit
One credit is equal to 14 hours of
classroom instruction in lecture/
recitation courses. For example, a
three-credit course might be sched­
uled 9-9:50 a.m. Monday, Wednes­
day and Friday for 14 weeks plus
one week for exams. Laboratory
classes, field work or other non-lec­
ture classes meet for more than one
hour a week per credit.

mine which major department you
are in and the academic advisor as­
signed to you. Please get to know
your advisor well and meet with
him/her often to get help in class
selection, degree progress and ca­
reer advice. You may change your
major curriculum by processing a
Curriculum Change Card through
the Registrar's Office. The Regis­
trar's Office, Counseling Center
and departmental offices have the
card and instructions. Curriculum
change cards must be filed with the
Registrar's Office for each curricu­
lum change.
If you are unsure of your major,
you will be assigned to the Liberal
Arts major and the advisor as­
signed to you will be a Learning
Center member.
If you are provisionally admitted to
Lake Superior State University, an
academic advisor from the Coun­
seling Center is assigned. You will
keep this advisor until your admis­
sion status changes and you are
admitted to your full-time major
program.

You should expect to spend two
hours of study or class preparation
for each hour spent in class.
The average credit-hour load for
full-time students is 16 credits. A
minimum of 124 credits is required
for all baccalaureate degrees; a
minimum of 62 hours is required
for an associate's degree.

Student Curriculum
Choice and Advising
When you apply for admission,
you are asked to declare a major.
The major you declare will deterLake Superior State University • 9

Student
Classifications
0 to 25 credits = freshman
26 to 55 credits = sophomore
56 to 87 credits = junior
88+ = senior

�Semester Course
Selection
Scheduling for the next semester
takes place near the end of your
current semester.

Grades
and Grade Points
Grade

Grade Points
per Credit

A+
A Excellent
AB+
B Good
BC+
C Average
CD+
D Inferior
DF Failure
I Incomplete
N No Grade
W Withdrawal
CR Credit
NCR No Credit

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3
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0
0
0
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Three weeks before scheduling,
course schedules listing times,
dates and locations will be avail­
able online at: http://www.lssu.
edu/scheduling, and on Web for
students at: https: //web4students.
Review the class offerings, read the
instructions for scheduling, and
meet with your advisor to select
courses for the next semester.
You must sign up for classes for the
semester in which you will be doing
the actual work.
Please review all the scheduling
information carefully as it has dates
for scheduling according to class
level, dates for tuition payments,
and information regarding pre­
requisites, corequisites and other
course requirements.
It is your responsibility to ensure
that the classes you take count
toward your degree program.
You may, however, be required
to take remedial courses (course
numbers beginning with "0", such
as MA081), which will not count
toward graduation.
Test Scores: When you apply for
admission, you will send your ACT
score to Lake Superior State Univer­
sity. Your score determines the level
of English, math and reading classes
into which you will be placed. If
you have been out of high school
more than 26 months and have not
taken the ACT, you can take place­
ment tests at the Testing/Counsel­
ing Center at Lake State to deter­
mine your placement in English,
math and reading.
Maximum credit load: You may
carry up to 20 credits per semester.
You may take more credits if you
have a 3.00 GPA or higher and have
written approval from the associate
provost. Students on academic pro­
bation should not take more than 15
credits.
10 • Lake Superior State University

Prerequisites: Many courses require
that you complete English, math,
reading or other preliminary classes
before signing up to take these
courses. If you have not met the
prerequisite, you not be allowed to
sign up for the class. If yor regis­
tered into a course, and later found
not to have the necessary prereq­
uisite, the instructor may drop you
from the class with an N grade.
Some courses require that you earn
a C or better in prerequisite courses
before scheduling for the next
course. Exceptions may be made
only by the dean of your college
or the instructor of the subsequent
class.
Repeats: You may repeat a class in
which you earn a grade other than
"VI" or "N" only twice without special
permission and only under thefollow­
ing conditions:
1.

Courses transferred from other
institutions are included in this
policy.

2.

Both the original and repeat
grades will show on the tran­
script, but hours earned toward
graduation will only count once.

3.

For the purpose of calculating
the cumulative grade point
average, only the grade of the
last attempt will be used, if the
last class was taken at LSSU. If
you transfer in a class to repeat
a class from LSSU, the LSSU
grade will be removed from
your grade point average.

4.

To repeat a course more than
twice, the student must attain
the permission of the course
instructor and the associate
provost. Permission is granted
only under exceptional circum­
stances.

This policy began fall 2001 for all
new students either as transfer or
new freshman. When repeating
a course, you should check the R
(repeat) column of the Course Reg­
istration Form.
Failed Classes: If you fail a class
required for your degree program,
you must repeat the class and re-

�ceive a passing grade. If the failed
class is no longer offered because
of program changes and/or course
deletions, the academic chair can
substitute a similar class.
Drop/add period: You may change
your class schedule during the first
six (6) days of each 14-week semes­
ter. Courses you drop during the
drop/add period will not appear on
your permanent record. You must
get an instructor's permission to
schedule a course that is full or to
waive a prerequisite requirement.
Your add or withdrawal from a
course is not officially complete until
the appropriate form is completed
and submitted to the Student Service
Center. It's a good idea to retain the
official receipt upon completion of
any add or drop.
Late adds: If you wish to add a class
after the six-day drop/add period,
you must first get a Schedule Ad­
justment Form from the Registrar's
Office, and then get the instructor's
signature. Return your Schedule
Adjustment Form to the Student
Service Center.
Non-attendance of the first class:
Your instructor may drop you from
a course if you do not attend or if
you do not call the instructor before
classes begin. The course instructor
will fill out a drop form and notify
you if you are dropped from the
course.
Dropping after the add/delete
period: You may drop a course
during the first 40 days of a full
semester (the last day to drop a
class listed online at: http://www.
lssu.edu/scheduling). Your record
will show an "N" grade and your
GPA will not be affected.
To drop a class after the eight-week
drop requires extenuating circum­
stances, and you must obtain a
Withdrawal Form. You must:
1.

Complete the form (including
listing a reason for the drop).

2.

Get the instructor's signature
and the instructor's recommen­
dation.

3.

Take the completed form to the
associate provost (of the class
being dropped), for his review
and decision.

4.

If the associate provost ap­
proves the drop, the student
must then take the form back to
the Student Service Center for
processing.

A W grade will appear on your per­
manent record and will not affect
your GPA.
Class attendance: Regular class
attendance and active participation
in classes are important elements
in the learning process. You are
at the University primarily for the
sake of intellectual growth and
development. Attendance and
participation provide appropriate
opportunities for the evaluation of
your progress.
You are personally responsible for
the satisfactory completion of the
course work prescribed by your in­
structors. This means that you are
expected to attend classes regularly,
and that you are responsible for the
work assigned in class, the material
covered in class, and for participa­
tion in class activities (including
discussion and listening) designed
by the instructor as part of the
learning experience. However,
mere physical attendance should
not be a criterion for evaluation of
your performance.
Participation in an official Univer­
sity function is an excused absence
when approved by the provost.
You will not be penalized for such
participation. You are responsible
for work missed and must confer
with your instructor on this matter.
Complete withdrawal: If you are
a full-time student and drop all of
your classes during the first eight
weeks of the semester, you may
be eligible for tuition refund. To
receive any refund, fill out a With­
drawal Form at the Student Service
Center. This office will authorize
your refund from the Business Of­
fice. (Please check online for the
refund policy.)
Lake Superior State University *11

Before leaving, be sure you have
cleared any holds on your records
so you can return at a later date or
have transcripts of your academic
records sent out.

Grading System
Grade Point Average (GPA): To
calculate your GPA for a semester,
divide the total points earned by
the total credits carried. Credits
carried include those earned or
failed but not those classes taken
for credit/no credit. Cumulative
GPA is calculated by dividing total
points earned by the number of
credits carried in all semesters. If
you repeat a course, count only the
credits carried and the points of the
last grade earned. Just the grade
of your last attempt is calculated in
your GPA.
A cumulative GPA of 2.00 for all
credits is required for graduation.
Further, a 2.00 cumulative grade
point average for all credits in ma­
jor and minor(s) is required. Some
programs require a higher GPA in
the major curriculum.
Incomplete grades (I): An incom­
plete "I" grade can be issued in the
case of extenuating circumstances
beyond the control of the student
that prevent completion of course
requirements. Examples of extenu­
ating circumstances may include
health issues, death of a parent/
spouse/child, or military service.
Appropriate documentation is re­
quired. An "I" grade can be issued
in a course, that by design, cannot
be completed in one semester. You
must make up the work by the date
specified by the instructor. If a date
is not given, the student will have a
maximum of two semesters (ex­
cluding summer semesters) to com­
plete the requirements for remov­
ing the "I" grades. Two semesters
after the issuance of the "I" grade,
if the professor has not completed
a Grade Change Form or requested
an extension, the Registrar's Office
will change the "I" grade to an "F"
grade.

�Academic Standing Table
Full- and Part-Time Students
Academic Probation and Dismissal Policy
effective Summer 2005
Cumulative
Quality (QHRS)
Credits Carried
at LSSU

Minimum
for Good
Standing*

On Probation

Dismissal

1 -18.99

2.00

less than 2.00

two consecutive
semesters on probation

19 - or more

2.00

less than 2.00

two consecutive
semesters on probation
or 1.60 or less gpa

QHRS are the hours used in
figuring the grade point aver­
age. Classes not at the 100 level
or above are not counted in the
QHRS. Classes with grades of
CR/NCR are not counted in the
QHRS.

3.

2.

b. Petition the Scholastic
Standards Committee for
immediate readmission
should extenuating circum­
stances exist. This action is
initiated with the Assistant
to the Provost for Academ­
ic Records. The Committee
can either permit early
readmission with specific
conditions required of you
or deny your request. Sub­
sequent to the Committee's
denial, you can further ap­
peal to the Provost, whose
decision is final.

You will be on academic
probation if your cumula­
tive grade point average
falls below 2.000. Academic
Probation limits you to 15
credits. You must contact
your advisor to adjust your
schedule before classes start
for the next semester.
If you are on probation for
more than two consecutive
semesters (summer semester

After a first or second dismissal
you may choose one of the fol­
lowing options:
a. Allow two semesters (sum­
mer may be counted for
one semester) to elapse
before re-enrollment, or

*A cumulative grade point aver­
age of 2.00 for all credits carried
at Lake Superior State University
and a cumulative grade point
average of 2.00 for all courses
required in your major and minor
is necessary for graduation.
1.

which your cumulative grade
point average falls below a
2.00. The Assistant to the Pro­
vost for Academic Records
may allow you to continue
"on probation," with the
record showing "on proba­
tion" instead of "academic
dismissal" if your record has
shown improvement during
the semester and you have
a 2.00 grade point average
in courses carried for that
semester.

included if you are enrolled in
summer classes), you will be
academically dismissed or, if
your cumulative QHRS are 19
or more and your grade point
average is 1.60 or less, you will
be academically dismissed.
Your classes for the next semes­
ter will be deleted.

You will be dismissed for
academic deficiencies if you are
on probation for two consecutive
semesters at Lake Superior State
University. If your cumulative
quality hours (QHRS as shown
on your transcript) are 19 or more
and your grade point average is
1.60 or less, you will be dismissed.

4.

If you continue after a dis­
missal, you will be dismissed
again after any semester in

12 • Lake Superior State University

5.

If you are dismissed a third
time, you will not be rein­
stated without the permission
of the Provost. Three semes­
ters must elapse from the
time of dismissal before you
may petition for readmission.
Summer may be counted for
one semester.

6.

If you are currently enrolled
under the University Studies
Program and your require­
ments are not completed
within four consecutive en­
rolled semesters, you will be
dismissed from the university.

7.

The Scholastic Standards
Committee may dismiss you
from the university for dem­
onstrated academic dishon­
esty.

�N and W grades: These grades
are given to those classes that you
have officially dropped N or with­
drawn W.
Grade change: You may request
your instructor to review and
change a grade within two semes­
ters after completion. The instructor
fills in and sends a Grade Change
Form to the Registrar's Office.
Dean's List: Full-time students
carrying at least 12 graded credits
of college-level courses (100 level or
above) in a semester with a grade
point average of 3.5 or higher,
and not having any incomplete (I)
grades, will earn Dean's List hon­
ors, which acknowledge outstand­
ing academic achievement. If you
have an incomplete (I) grade, you
may take steps to resolve the grade.
Once you resolve the grade, notify
the Provost's Office if your grade
point average is 3.50 or higher for
the semester. Upon your notifica­
tion, the Provost's Office will verify
your record, send you a letter of
congratulations, and notify the
Public Relations Office for press
release purposes.

Credit/No Credit
Courses
You may enroll in some courses on
a credit/no credit basis if you are in
good academic standing. The fol­
lowing conditions exist:
1.

One course per semester may be
taken as credit/no credit.

2.

Only 12 credits of courses taken
as credit/no credit may be ap­
plied toward a degree.

3.

4.

Courses that are required by
your major, minor, or that are
general education courses,
can not be taken for credit/no
credit.
You apply at the Registrar's
Office to enroll for a credit/no
credit course during the drop/
add period; cannot change to
regular grades after the drop/
add period ends.

5.

You maintain a 2.00 C aver­
age in a course to receive a CR
grade.

6.

Instructors are not notified
that you are taking a course as
credit/no credit; the CR or NCR
credit is assigned based on the
grade your instructor submits.

Certain courses are always offered
with a credit/no credit format.
These courses have this information
in the official course description
and course syllabi. The policy and
limitations outlined above do not
apply to these courses.

Cheating and
Plagiarism:
The assumption of the academic
contract is that the student does his
or her own work: any breach of
the contract is considered cheating.
The faculty member who detects a
student cheating may take appro­
priate action, such as assigning a
failing grade for the entire course.
A student who cheats is subject to
dismissal from the University. If, in
the opinion of the faculty member
involved, such action is warranted,
he or she will notify the chairman
of the Scholastic Standards Com­
mittee and the student in writing.
The Scholastic Standards Commit­
tee will then conduct a hearing in
such a manner that the student is
given due process. If the committee
decides that dismissal is warranted,
the student shall have five school
days to appeal that decision to the
provost of the University.

Credit by
Examination
There are three examination pro­
cesses you can take to earn credit
for individual courses or general
education requirements. They
include:
1.

Advanced placement

2.

CLEP examinations — Inquire
at the Student Services Center,

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Counseling Center or with the
assistant to the provost for aca­
demic records for information
on the CLEP examinations.
3.

Departmental examinations
— Inquire with the academic
department whether an exami­
nation is available.

You must be admitted to a degree
program and in attendance at Lake
Superior State University to receive
credit by examination. An exami­
nation grade of 2.00 is required to
earn credit. There is a fee required
for both CLEP examination and
departmental examinations. The
credits earned by examination
appear as transfer credits on your
transcript. Some universities may
not accept this type of credit for
transfer.

Auditing a Class
Audits are designed for someone
who wishes to take aparticular
course for its content but not be
graded for the course. An LSSU
student may register for any
course on an audit basis pro­
vided all prerequisites have been
satisfied.
The coursework for auditing a
course is determined in conjunc­
tion with the faculty member for
the course.
Auditing courses does not count
as part of a student's official class
load for determining financial aid
eligibility, veteran's benefits or
any other enrollment certification
requirements.
Students may change from an au­
dit to credit status during the first
week of classes and only with the
concurrence of the faculty member
for the course. This change must
be processed through the Regis­
trar's Office for grading purposes.

Transcripts
You may have an official copy of
your permanent records sent to
schools, companies and other plac­
es or persons of your choice. Send

�a written request with your student
ID number, name during enrollment
and dates of attendance to Lake Su­
perior State University, Registrar's
Office, 650 W. Easterday Ave., Sault
Ste. Marie, MI 49783. Your first offi­
cial transcript is free, after that there
is a $5 charge for each transcript.
Student copy transcripts are issued
directly to you and can be requested
free of charge at the Student Ser­
vice Center in the Fletcher Center.
You must show a picture I.D. Any
financial or other obligations to the
University must be cleared before a
transcript is released. You may also
print an unofficial transcript on-line
using Web for Students at https://
web4students.lssu.edu

The Privacy Act
Section 438 of the General Educa­
tion Provisions Act, as amended,
sets forth the requirements to be
met by an educational institution
to protect the privacy of students.
This act is called the Family Edu­
cational Rights and Privacy Act
and shall be referred to hereafter as
the Act. The Act generally gov­
erns access to student educational
records and the release of such
records. The Act also requires that
institutions of higher education
must provide students access to
official records directly related to
the student and an opportunity for
a hearing to challenge such records
on the grounds that they are inac­
curate, misleading or inappropri­
ate. Educational institutions must
also obtain written consent before
releasing personally identifiable
data about students from records to
other than a specified list of excep­
tions. In addition, students must be
notified of these rights.
In accordance with provisions
of the Act and the regulations
enacted by the Department of
Health, Education and Welfare,
Lake Superior State University has
adopted the following policies and
procedures:
Section 1. General Policy on Ac­
cess and Disclosure

Lake Superior State University
shall not as a matter of policy or
practice:
1.

The term does not include:
1.

Deny or prevent students at the
University the right to inspect
or review the educational re­
cords of such students,

a. are in the sole possession
of the maker thereof, and
b. are not accessible or re­
vealed to any other indi­
vidual except a substitute.

or
2.

Permit the release of educa­
tional records contrary to the
provisions of the Family Edu­
cational Rights and Privacy
Act and the policies and proce­
dures set forth in the following
sections.

Section 2. Notification to Students
Under the provisions of the Act, the
University must annually notify
students of their rights and the
institution policies pertaining to
the Act. In addition, notice must
be given to the location where the
policy can be obtained as well as
to inform the students of the right
to file complaints with the Depart­
ment of Health, Education and
Welfare concerning alleged failures
by the University to comply with
the Act. In accordance with these
requirements the annual notice
regarding students' rights, the loca­
tion of copies of the University's
policies setting forth these rights, as
well as the right to file complaints
with the Family Educational Rights
and Privacy Act Office, shall be
published in the University Cata­
log. The annual letter to students
will notify students of directory
information.
The registrar is the hearing officer
for the Act and is responsible for
implementing the notification re­
quirements and distribution of cop­
ies of the policies and procedures.

records of institutional, su­
pervisory, and administrative
personnel which:

A substitute is defined as one who
performs, on a temporary basis,
the duties of the individual who
made the record. It does not refer
to an individual who permanently
succeeds the maker of the record
in his or her position.
2.

records of the law enforcement
unit of the University (Security
Department) which are:
a.

b.

maintained solely for law
enforcement purposes; and

c.

3.

maintained apart from the
University's educational
records;

not disclosed to individu­
als other than law enforce­
ment officials of the same
jurisdiction, provided that
educational records main­
tained by the University are
not disclosed to the person­
nel of the law enforcement
unit.

records relating to an indi­
vidual who is employed by the
University which:
a.

are made and maintained
in the normal course of
business;

b.

relate exclusively to the
individual in that individu­
al's capacity as an employ­
ee; and

Section 3. Education Records
Defined

c. are not available for use for
any other purpose.

"Education records" means those
records which:

d.

1.

directly relate to a student or

2.

are maintained by the Univer­
sity or its agent.

14 • Lake Superior State University

This paragraph (3) does not
apply to records relating to
an individual in attendance
at the University who is
employed as a result of his
or her status as a student.

�4.

records relating to an eligible
student which are:
a.

created or maintained by
a physician, psychiatrist,
psychologist, or other
recognized professional or
paraprofessional acting in a
professional or paraprofes­
sional capacity, or assisting
in that capacity;

b. created, maintained, or
used only in connection
with the provision of treat­
ment to the student; and
c. not disclosed to anyone
other than individuals
providing the treatmentprovided, that the records
can be personally re­
viewed by a physician or
other appropriate parapro­
fessional of the student's
choice. For the purpose of
this definition, "treatment"
does not include remedial
educational activities or
activities which are part of
programs of instruction at
the university.
5.

The right to review educational
records includes the right to a
response from Lake Superior State
University to reasonable requests
for explanation and interpretations
of the subject record.
Section 5. Procedures for
Inspection and Review of Records
A written request for the inspection
is required for review of educational
records or release of records, where
permitted, to third parties. See Sec­
tion 10A for release of records to
third parties. The request must be
submitted to the appropriate officer.
See Section 7 for list of officials
maintaining educational records.
The written request under this
section must contain:
1.

a description of the information
requested,

2.

the date, if any, that the infor­
mation is required,

3.

the student's signature, and

4.

the date the request is filed.

records of the university which
contain only information relat­
ing to a person after that person
is no longer a student at the
University. An example of these
records would be information
collected by the University per­
taining to the accomplishments
of its alumni.

Section 4. Rights to Inspect and
Review Education Records
A student who is enrolled at or has
attended Lake Superior State Uni­
versity has the right to inspect and
review his/her educational records
subject to the limitations set forth in
Section 3 and 13.
The educational record recorded by
the student will be provided within
a reasonable period of time defined
by availability of staff time and the
records. Records will be provided
no more than 45 days after the
request is made.
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Section 6. Copies of Records: Fees
for Copies
Copies of educational records will
be provided under the Act under
the following conditions:
1.

where failure to provide a copy
would effectively prevent a
student from exercising the
right to inspect and review the
educational record. (Examples
of when this provision would
be effective would be absence
from the state or a confining ill­
ness.) If the student will return
to the residence occupied while
attending the University or be
within 30 miles of campus and
is not physically incapacitated
during the 45-day compliance
period, copies shall not be pro­
vided but the right of inspec­
tion may be exercised.
Under this provision, a written
request is required (see Section
10A) specifying the record to be
disclosed and the reason that
a personal inspection of the

�record cannot be made during
the 45-day compliance period.
Requests are reviewed on a
case-by-case basis to determine
if copies are required as op­
posed to personal inspection.
2.

3.

on request, under the provi­
sions of Section 10B regarding
records to officials of another
educational institution in
which the student is enrolled
or seeks or intends to enroll.
on request, or with the consent
of the student, under the provi­
sions of Section 10A, regarding
information released with the
approval of the University to
third parties.
The University shall not charge
a fee for copies of records pro­
vided under the Act. There is
not a charge for search, retriev­
al or inspection of the record.
Copies of grades provided
under these provisions do not
carry the University seal or of­
ficial signature of approval.

Section 7. Listing of Location of
Education Records
The following is a list of the records
considered educational in nature
under the Act and their locations
listed by Office, Type of Record,
Responsible Officii, and Location.
Admissions; Academic file, Finan­
cial; Director of Admissions;
Hillside House
Career Advising and Placement;
Academic, Personal, evalua­
tions; Director; Library
Continuing Education; Academic;
Director; Library
Human Resources; Work Evalua­
tion, Employment; Director;
Administration Building
Financial Aid; Financial, Academic,
Personal evaluation,
Employment;
Director; Fletcher Center
Graduate Office; Academic,
Financial; Coordinator;
South Hall

Academic Areas, Academic;
School/Department Chairs.

University officials include: Mem­
bers of the faculty, professional,
executive and administrative staff,
including the Public Safety Depart­
ment, departmental secretaries,
student employees who manage
student education record informa­
tion, students properly appointed
as members of a hearing panel or
screening committee, representa­
tives of the State Auditor General
when performing their legally
required duties, legal, insurance,
or collection representatives of the
University when performing their
university-related duties requiring
student record information con­
cerning a claim or legal matter.

Note: All academic records are par­
tial records with the exception of the
Registrar's Office as noted above.

Section 10. Disclosure of
Personally Identifiable Information

Registrar's Office; Academic
(complete and official
academic record), Personal,
Veterans Affairs; Registrar;
Fletcher Center
Residence Halls; Personal; Housing
Manager; Brady Hall
Residence Halls and Student Life;
Discipline; Director for Student
Programs and Services;
Brady Hall
Student Accounts; Financial;
Director Business Operation;
Fletcher Center

Section 8. Disclosure of Restricted
Information to University Officials
Personally identifiable information
from the education records of a
student may be disclosed without
the prior consent of the student
to University officials who have a
legitimate educational interest in
the information. The University
officials must demonstrate a need
to obtain the information consis­
tent with their official functions
and the request must be consistent
with normal professional practices
and legal requirements.
The disclosure of personally
identifiable student information
under the above conditions will
not be disclosed to any other party
without the prior written consent
of the student, except that such
information may be used by the
appropriate officials or agents of
the University for the purpose for
which the disclosure was made.

A. Prior Consent for Disclosure
Required
The University shall obtain the writ­
ten consent of the student before
disclosing personally identifiable
information from their education
records to third parties other than
directory information. Consent is
not required where the disclosure is
to the student.
If the University consents to the
release of personally identifiable
student information to third par­
ties under this section (10A) at the
written request of the student, the
University will also provide the
student with a copy.
The written consent required under
this section (10A) must be signed
and dated by the student and shall
include:
1.

a specification of the record to
be disclosed.

2.

the purpose of the disclosure.

3.

the party or class of parties to
whom disclosure may be made.

4.

a statement granting consent for
the release of the information.

Section 9. University Officials
For the purpose of these procedures
and policies, University officials
are those individuals who have
demonstrated a need for access to
student records consistent with
official University responsibilities
and professional practices.
16 • Lake Superior State University

B. Prior Consent for Disclosure
Not Required
The University may transfer or
disclose the educational records

�of a student, without prior written
consent, on request to the officials
of another educational institution
in which the student is enrolled or
intends to enroll.
The University, upon request, will
provide the student with a copy of
the transferred educational records.
Information from the educational re­
cords of a student may be disclosed,
without prior written consent, if the
disclosure is:
1.

to federal and state authorities
as provided by the Act or other
legal authority.

2.

in connection with financial aid
for which a student has applied
or received; provided that the
information may be disclosed
only:
a.
b.

d.

4.

to determine the condi­
tions that will be imposed
regarding financial aid, or
to enforce the terms or
conditions of the financial
aid.

6.

to organizations conducting
studies on behalf of educational
agencies or institutions for de­
veloping, validating, or admin­
istering predictive tests, admin­
istering student aid programs;
and improving instruction;
provided that the studies are
conducted in a manner which
does not permit personal iden­
tification of students by persons
other than the representatives
of the organization. The in­
formation must be destroyed
when it is no longer needed for
the purpose for which the study
was conducted.
to accrediting organizations in
order to carry out their accred­
iting functions.

5. to comply with a judicial order
or lawfully issued subpoena;

to appropriate parties in an
emergency to protect the health
or safety of the student or other
individuals.

student, participation in officially
recognized activities and sports,
and height and weight of members
of the athletic teams.
In the event that this list is altered
or expanded, these provisions will
be amended in accordance with the
Act.

Section 11. Directory Information

Section 12. Record of Disclosures
Required to be Maintained

The Family Educational Rights and
Privacy Act permits the disclosure
of certain personally identifiable
information from the educational
record of a student if that infor­
mation is designated as directory
information as defined by the Act.

Lake Superior State University shall
for each request and disclosure of
personally identifiable information
from a student's education records
maintain a register within that file
of the education records which
indicates:

In order to release such informa­
tion the University is required to
provide public notice of the fol­
lowing:

1.

the parties who have requested
or obtained information.

2.

the legitimate educational inter­
ests the parties have in obtain­
ing the information.

to determine the amount of
aid

c.

3.

to determine the eligibility
for financial aid,

provided that Lake Superior
State University will make a
reasonable effort to notify the
student of the order or subpoe­
na in advance of compliance.

1.

the categories of personally
identifiable information desig­
nated as directory information.

2. the right of the student to re­
fuse to permit the designation
of any or all of the categories
with respect to that student.
3.

the time which the student
must inform the University in
writing that such directory in­
formation is not to be released.

In compliance with these provi­
sions, the University will an­
nounce its intention to release
directory information each fall in
the annual letter. Written requests
to prohibit or restrict the use of
directory information should be
addressed by the last day to add
classes to the Registrar's Office.
The University considers the
following as directory informa­
tion: name, address, telephone
number, e-mail address, date and
place of birth, enrollment status
(e.g., undergraduate or gradu­
ate, full time or part time) major
field of study, dates of attendance,
degrees, honors and awards
received, including scholarships,
most recent previous educational
agency or institution attended by
Lake Superior State University *17

A record is not required for dis­
closures to a student, disclosures
pursuant to the student's written
consent when consent is specific to
the party or parties, disclosures to
University officials as set forth in
Section 9, or disclosures of direc­
tory information as provided in
Section 11.
The record of disclosures may be
inspected by: the student, Univer­
sity officials and assistants respon­
sible for the custody of the records,
and university officials authorized
in Section 9 and persons outside the
University as authorized in Section
10 for the purpose of auditing the
record keeping procedures of the
institution.
Section 13. Limitation on the Right
to Inspect and Review Records
The University is not required
to permit a student to inspect or
review the following records:
1.

financial records and state­
ments of parents or any infor­
mation contained therein.

2.

confidential letters and state­
ments of recommendation
placed in the student record

�prior to January 1,1975;
provided that such letters and
statements were solicited with
written assurance of confi­
dentiality or sent and retained
with a documented under­
standing of confidentiality.
The documents must be used
only for the purposes specifi­
cally intended.
3.

confidential letters and state­
ments of recommendation
and statements for which the
student has waived the right
to inspection as set forth in
Section 16 and placed in a
student's file after January 1,
1975 respecting:
a.
b.

those records which are
defined not to be education
records as set forth in Section
3.

Section 14. Request to Amend
Educational Records
A student who believes informa­
tion in the student's educational
records is inaccurate, misleading or
violates the privacy or other rights
of the student may request the Uni­
versity amend such records.
The procedures regarding amend­
ment to a student record are:

2.

5.

receipt of an honor or hon­
orary recognition.

If the educational record of a stu­
dent contains information on more
than one student, the requesting
student may review or inspect or
be informed of only the specified
information which pertains to the
student making the inquiry.

1.

4.

application for employ­
ment, or

c.
4.

admission, or

3.

submission of a written request
to amend the record in ques­
tion to the University office
responsible for the content of
the record.
a written request specifying
the information to be amended
and the basis for requesting a
change in the record.

6.

The written request should also
suggest the recommended cor­
rective action.
The University official respon­
sible for establishing the con­
tent of the record in question
within 14 calendar days will
inform, in writing, the student
that the record will be amended
or the request is denied. If
additional time is required to
make a decision, the student
will be advised of that period
required.
Amendments and corrections
will be completed within 14
calendar days of the date of
notice to the students.
If the University official respon­
sible for establishing the con­
tent of the educational record
denies the request to amend the
record, the written notice of this
decision will advise the student
of the right to a hearing.

Section 15. Right to a Hearing
The Act provides an opportunity
for a hearing to challenge the con­
tent of a student's educational re­
cord to insure that the record does
not contain inaccurate or mislead­
ing information or violates the pri­
vacy or other rights of the student.
This procedure can not be used to
challenge grades. The following
procedure defines the process after
the decision of denial.
Procedure of Hearing
A student desiring a hearing on a
denial to amend the record by the
official establishing such records
must:
1.

submit a written request for a
hearing to the hearing officer
and the registrar.

2.

designate in the request: the
student's name and identifica­
tion number, date of request,
specific information on the
record challenged, basis for
amending record, summary
statement of previous action
taken to amend record includ­
ing names of individuals con-

18 • Lake Superior State University

tacted and from whom commu­
nications have been received.
The hearing officer will, within
seven calendar days of receipt of
the request for hearing, notify the
student of the hearing date, time
and location. At least 72 hours
notice prior to the hearing will be
provided to involved parties.
A full and fair opportunity is avail­
able to present evidence relevant to
the question of whether the record
in question is inaccurate, mislead­
ing or in violation of the privacy or
other rights of the students.
The student may be assisted or
represented by any individual and
expense including an attorney.
The hearing officer will render
a decision on the appeal within
seven calendar days of hearing's
conclusion. The decision shall be in
writing and based solely upon the
evidence presented at the hearing.
The written decision to the student
shall include a summary of the evi­
dence and reasons for the decision.
If, as a result of the hearing, the
hearing officer rules the informa­
tion is inaccurate, misleading or
in violation of any of the student's
rights, the record in question will
be amended within seven calendar
days of the decision.
If, as a result of the hearing, the
hearing officer determines that the
record should not be amended, the
student shall be informed of the
right to place in the education re­
cord a statement commenting upon
the information and setting forth
the reasons for disagreeing with the
University's decision.
Any explanation placed in the
record of the student under this
provision shall:
1.

Be maintained as a part of the
record as long as the record or
the contested portion thereof is
retained by the University, and

2.

Be disclosed by the University,
along with the contested record
to any party receiving such
record.

�Section 16. Waivers
A student may waive any right
under the Act. The waiver shall not
be valid unless it is in writing and
signed by the student. The Univer­
sity may not require that a student
waive any right under the Act.
This requirement does not preclude
the University from requesting
such a waiver.
An applicant for admission or a
student in attendance may waive
the right to inspect and review
confidential letters and statements
of recommendation. The waiver
applies to letters or statements only
if it is in writing and designated by
the student and if:

1.

the applicant or student is
notified of the names of those
providing letters or statements.

2.

the documents are used only for
the purpose intended.

3.

the waiver is not required as
a condition of admission or
receipt of any sendee or benefit
from the University.

A waiver may be revoked, but that
action must be in writing and filed
with the office in possession of the
waiver.
Students have the right to file a
complaint with the U.S. Department
of Education concerning alleged
failures by Lake Superior State Uni­
versity to comply with the require­

Lake Superior State University • 19

ments of FERPA. The name and the
address of the office that adminis­
ters FERPA is:
Family Policy Compliance Office
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20202-5901

Additional
Information
Lake Superior State University complies with Section 113 of the Carl D.
Perkins Vocational and Technical
Education Act and Section 122 of
the Workforce Investment Act of
1998. LSSU uses the student's SSN
in order to compile required WIA
and Perkins Act reports.

�Equal Opportunity
Notice of Lake Superior State Univer­
sity's policy of compliance with federal
and state law

Policy
The University is an equal oppor­
tunity employer and educator and
prohibits discrimination, including
harassment, on the basis of race,
color, national origin or ancestry,
gender, age, disability, religion,
height, weight, sexual preference,
marital status, or veteran status.
In carrying out this policy, the
University complies with all federal
and state laws and regulations pro­
hibiting discrimination including:
Executive Order 11246, the ElliottLarsen Civil Rights Act of 1976,
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of
1964, The Equal Pay Act of 1963,
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of
1964, as amended by the Equal Em­
ployment Opportunity Act of 1972,
and the Pregnancy Discrimination
Act of 1978, Title IX of the Educa­
tion Amendments of 1972, Titles VII
and VIII of the Public Health Ser­
vice Act, Age Discrimination in Em­
ployment Act of 1967, Sections 503
and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
of 1973, Veteran's Assistance Act of
1972, and Title II of the Americans
with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Sexual Harassment
The University is committed to a
policy of nondiscrimination on the
basis of gender. Discrimination
because of gender includes sexual
harassment, which means unwel­
come sexual advances, requests for
sexual favors, and other verbal or
physical conduct or communication
of a sexual nature when:
i.

Submission to such conduct or
communication is made a term
or condition either explicitly
or implicitly to obtain employ­
ment, public accommodations
or public services, education, or
housing;

instances of discrimination and
discriminatory harassment.
Once the University has been
informed of such behavior, it
will take timely and appropri­
ate steps to investigate the
problem. At any step of the
grievance process, time sched­
ules as outlined in the process
may be extended by mutual
agreement in writing.

ii. Submission to or rejection of
such conduct or communica­
tion by an individual is used as
a factor in decisions affecting
such individual's employment,
public accommodations or
public services, education, or
housing; or
iii. Such conduct or communica­
tion has the purpose or effect of
substantially interfering with
an individual's employment,
public accommodations or
public services, education, or
housing environment.
The University is committed to the
protection of the rights of all indi­
viduals and to the elimination of
barriers that would prevent indi­
viduals from realizing their high­
est potential of human excellence.
Sexual harassment is a particularly
noxious form of discrimination that
interferes with these goals and com­
mitments, and is difficult to combat
due to the intimidation and destruc­
tion of self esteem of its victims.

2.

With the Grievance Officer, in­
dividuals may discuss concerns
they may have regarding pos­
sible discrimination or harass­
ment to learn what options are
available.

3.

Nonretaliation: The University
not only prohibits discrimina­
tion, including harassment,
but also strictly prohibits any
retaliation against any indi­
vidual, who, in good faith, has
registered a complaint under
this procedure. Any supervi­
sor, agent, or employee of the
University who, after investi­
gation, has been determined
to have retaliated against any
individual for using the com­
plaint procedure in this policy,
will be subject to appropriate
discipline up to and includ­
ing immediate discharge. If
an individual believes he or
she has been retaliated against
for exercising his or her rights
under this policy, the individ­
ual should use this complaint
procedure.

4.

All matters discussed in this
process will be kept as confi­
dential as possible.

5.

If an individual is dissatisfied
with the University's investiga­
tion process or resolution, he
or she may file complaints of
illegal discrimination on the
basis of gender (Title IX and
Title VI) or disability (Section
504 and Title II of the ADA)
with the Office for Civil Rights,
U.S. Department of Education,
Chicago, IL 60605. A Title IX,
Title VI, Section 504, or Title II
ADA complaint must be filed

Grievance Officer
The Equal Employment Opportu­
nity Officer/Affirmative Action Of­
ficer (EEO Officer) is the designated
grievance officer for discrimination
complaints. If any person believes
that he or she has been subjected to
discrimination, including harass­
ment by unlawful and unacceptable
expressions, acts, attitudes and/or
behaviors based on race, color,
national origin or ancestry, gender,
age, disability, religion, height,
weight, sexual preference, marital
status, or veteran status, he or she
should contact Ms. Beverly White,
EEO Officer, Lake Superior State
University Administration Build­
ing, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan
49783 (906-635-2697) within sixty
(60) working days of the action of
which the person complains.

Process
1.

The University encourages all
individuals to promptly report

20 • Lake Superior State University

�in writing with the Office for
Civil Rights no later than 180
days after the occurrence of
the possible discrimination.
6.

Individuals have the right
under the law to seek remedies
from the Michigan Depart­
ment of Civil Rights, the Equal
Employment Opportunity
Commission, the Office for
Civil Rights, U.S. Department
of Education or by court action
at the same time a grievance
is filed under the University's
procedure, during or after the
use of the grievance process,
or without using the grievance
process at all.

STEP 1:
Informal Complaint
Any individual (complainant) with
a discrimination or harassment
complaint, may contact the Griev­
ance Officer in person.
The Grievance Officer will speak
with the complainant and try to
resolve the matter on an informal
basis. At Step 1, all information
will be kept confidential to the
extent possible.

STEP 2:
Formal Complaint
If the problem cannot be resolved
at Step 1 within five (5) working
days from the date of first contact
with the Grievance Officer, the
complainant may submit a written
complaint on a form provided by
the Grievance Officer. The Griev­
ance Officer will help the com­
plainant complete the form if the
complainant requests.
Within five (5) working days of the
receipt of the written complaint,
the Grievance Officer will send a
Notice of Complaint, a copy of the
complaint form, a response form
and a copy of this procedure to the
respondent. The respondent will
submit the completed response
form within five (5) working days
from the date the complaint is
received by the respondent.
The Grievance Officer will conduct
an investigation. The investigation

should be completed within twenty
(20) working days after receipt
of the response. If the complaint
is against the University as the
Employer, the Grievance Officer
will have thirty (30) days from the
receipt of the written complaint to
investigate the matter.
Within ten (10) working days of
completion of the investigation, the
Grievance Officer will issue to the
complainant and to the respondent
a written Determination stating
whether the allegations of the com­
plaint are true and any remedial
action recommended.
At Step 2, information will be kept
confidential to the extent possible.

STEP 3:
Hearing
If either the complainant or the
respondent is dissatisfied with the
Grievance Officer's determination,
he or she may request that the mat­
ter be referred to a Hearing Panel
for a hearing by submitting the
form obtained from the Grievance
Officer. The request for hearing
must be submitted in writing to the
Grievance Officer within five (5)
working days after receipt of the
Determination.
The President will appoint a per­
manent Hearing Panel composed
of three members including, if
possible, at least one female and
one minority member. The vice
president for business and financial
operations will be the chairperson
and will conduct the hearing.
The Grievance Officer will send
a Notice of Hearing and a copy
of the Request for Hearing to the
complainant, respondent (if any),
and Hearing Panel, scheduling the
hearing within fifteen (15) working
days, unless the Panel Chairperson
provides otherwise and so notifies
those involved.
At the hearing, the complainant
and respondent will be allowed to
give their own testimony, present
the testimony of witnesses, docu­
mentary evidence or other evidence
relevant to the proceedings and
cross-examine the other party's
witnesses. The complainant and
Lake Superior State University *21

respondent may have an attor­
ney or other advisor present. The
Grievance Officer will present the
findings of the investigation con­
ducted at Step 2 and may present
witnesses, if appropriate. To ensure
the privacy of those involved, wit­
nesses (other than the complainant
and respondent) will be allowed in
the hearing room only during their
testimony. At the Chairperson's
discretion, the hearing may be
recorded.
Within fifteen (15) working days
after completion of the hearing, the
Chairperson will issue the Deci­
sion and recommended order of
the Hearing Panel. The Decision
will be mailed to the complainant
and respondent with a copy to the
Grievance Officer. The Chairperson
will implement any action recom­
mended by the Panel.

STEP 4:
Appeal
The decision of the Hearing Panel
will be final and binding. If grievants wish to pursue the matter fur­
ther, they may file with the outside
agencies listed in Policy section,
No. 5. and 6.
Section 5.02 of the by-laws of the
Board of Trustees, approved July
24,1989, will not be invoked for
grievances submitted for settlement
under this procedure.

�Admissions
Freshmen
You may apply to Lake Superior
State University any time during
your filial year of high school. Ap­
plications are processed continu­
ously and you will be notified of
a decision within two weeks. To
complete your admission file you

must submit a final high school
transcript and ACT scores (if you
graduated from high school within
26 months of entering LSSU). Final
high school transcript must verify
graduation from an accredited
school or passing on the GED. To
be considered official, all tran­
scripts must be mailed from your

high school guidance office directly
to Lake Superior State University.
LSSU assigns each student an
individual student identification
number. Your student number
will be provided to you after your
application is complete. While we
do not use social security numbers
as your student identification, we
do use it to match your application
record with your other permanent
records. Financial aid applications
will not be processed without your
social security number. Social se­
curity numbers should be included
on your application for admission.
Canadian applicants should not use
their social insurance number. An
alternative number will be assigned
to Canadian and other foreign
students.
The primary factors in determin­
ing admission are ACT* scores and
grade point average. LSSU uses an
overall grade point average (GPA).
The average overall GPA for the
2003 freshman class was 3.00 on
a scale of a 4.0. The average ACT
composite score was a 21.
Students whose ACT or GPA levels
approach but do not meet LSSU
standards may be admitted via
the University Studies program.
University Studies is dedicated to
providing an educational opportu­
nity to students who meet certain
profiles. Students who are admitted
via University Studies receive addi­
tional advising and support services
to ensure their success at LSSU.
If you are admitted via University
Studies, you will be fully entered
into your chosen major after meet­
ing these three simple require­
ments:
*
*

earn a 2.00 GPA, and

*

22 • Lake Superior State University

earn 12 credits at the 100 level
or above,

be eligible for 100-level math,
reading and composition
courses.

�Students denied regular admis­
sion may reapply after attending
another accredited college and
earning at least 19 semester (29
quarter) hours of transferable
credit. Evaluation for admission
is then based upon the college
record.
*Although LSSU prefers you take the
ACT, we will accept equivalent SAT
scores to determine admission.

ACT
The ACT is offered nationally five
times a year at many locations in­
cluding our campus. Registration
forms are available in high school
counseling offices or by contact­
ing the LSSU Counseling and
Testing Center at 906-635- 2733.
United States residents applying
for academic scholarships must
have their ACT scores sent prior
to the April 1 scholarship dead­
line.

Transfer Students
Transfer students must possess a
2.0 cumulative college GPA and
be eligible to return to your for­
mer college(s). If you have com­
pleted fewer than 19 semester (29
quarter) hours of credit, you must
send an official high school tran­
script or GED scores in addition
to your college transcript (and
ACT scores if you graduated from
high school within 26 months of
the semester of entry).

Credit Evaluations
Official evaluation of transfer
credit is made as quickly as pos­
sible after you are admitted. The
Admissions Office will help you
with an unofficial transcript re­
view at your request.
If a course taken at another institu­
tion is not offered at LSSU, elec­
tive credit may be granted for that
course. Elective credits may be ap­
plied toward degree requirements
but may not be used to satisfy any
specific course requirement.
Grades less than C- will not transfer.
The Admissions Office completes
transfer credit evaluations. The
decision on courses and transfer
credit granted may be appealed
first to the academic dean and
then to the provost.

requirements at Lake Superior
State University.

Residency
Requirement
There is no limit to the number of
transfer credits allowed from other
institutions. Bachelor's degree can­
didates must earn at least 32 cred­
its and at least 50 percent of their
departmental required 300/400level credits in LSSU courses.
Regional center students must
earn at least 32 credits and at least
50 percent of their departmental
required 300/400-level credits in
Lake State courses.
Associate degree and certificate
candidates must earn 16 of their fi­
nal 20 credits in Lake State courses.

Provisional Credit

Early Admission
Policy

Credit earned at an institution not
listed in the American Council of
Education's publication, Accredited
Institutions of Post-Secondary Educa­
tion is granted provisionally. You
must complete at least 15 semester
hours of credit with a cumulative
GPA of 2.00 at LSSU before provi­
sional credits will become part of
your permanent record.

Students under the age of 18 that
apply for early admission to LSSU
that do not possess a high school
diploma or GED will be counseled
on an individual basis by a mem­
ber of the Admissions staff. Early
applicants to LSSU must provide
an official transcript of all high
school work and test scores from
either ACT or SAT.

MACRAO Agreement
Michigan community college stu­
dents admitted to Lake State who
have the MACRAO stamp on their
transcript are recognized as having
completed the general education
requirements at Lake State.

Contact the Registrar's Office or
high school guidance office to
have an official transcript mailed
to our Admissions Office. Tran­
scripts sent via facsimile or hand
delivered are not considered of­
ficial. All transcripts become the
property of Lake Superior State
University and are not returnable.

Sault College
Agreement

Your complete application should
be submitted at least 30 days prior
to the semester of entry. Transfer
students denied admission may
reapply after taking additional
courses that raise their overall
GPA to above a 2.0.

Sault College of Applied Arts and
Technology students admitted to
Lake Superior State University
who have the GECERT stamp
(liberal studies degree) on their
transcript are recognized as having
completed the general education
Lake Superior State University • 23

If the applicant is unable to pro­
vide the necessary data he or she
will be required to take LSSU's
placement tests. The results of
these tests, along with the high
school record, will be used to de­
termine the applicant's eligibility
for admission. It is required that
the applicant meet with a repre­
sentative of the Financial Aid Of­
fice as early admission may affect
financial aid eligibility.

Former Students
Former full-time Lake Superior
State University students who
miss one or more semesters (not
including summer) and attend
another college or university must

�apply for readmission before the
semester of re-entry. There is no
application fee. You must sub­
mit official transcripts from any
college you attended since leaving
LSSU and meet our transfer student
admissions policy.

Guest Students
Students enrolled at another college
or university may be admitted to
Lake State for one semester as a
guest student. An extension of one
additional semester may be granted
for extenuating circumstances. If
you intend to enroll full time for
more than one semester, you must
submit an Application for Admis­
sion as a transfer student. Guest
students assume responsibility for
determining if Lake State courses
apply to their program at the col­
lege from which they intend to
graduate.

Canadian Students
If you are an Ontario student ap­
plying on the basis of high school
records, you are evaluated on your
ACT score and grade point average.
If you are a Canadian applicant
from a province other than Ontario,
your application is evaluated based
on the education system in your
province.
If you completed grade 13 or OAC
courses before September 1990, you
will receive transfer credit at the
University for each course in which
your final mark was at least a 60
percent. Transfer credit is not given
for any OAC courses taken after
September 1990. However, comple­
tion of OAC courses prepares some
students to earn credit through
testing. (See section titled "Credit
by Examination").
A notarized financial statement
is required before a Certificate of
Eligibility (Form 1-20) will be is­
sued. This statement must include
the amount of money available
per year and the source(s). Inclu­
sion of false information in the
financial statement is grounds for

dismissal. Beyond the financial
statement, the student's sponsor or
sponsoring agency must provide a
letter assuming responsibility for
all the student's educational and
living expenses while studying in
the United States. Foreign student
scholarships are available. Em­
ployment opportunities for foreign
students are restricted by U.S.
Immigration and Naturalization
Service regulations.
Canadian students are required
to purchase a health and accident
insurance policy unless they are
covered under a policy of their
own or a policy with their parents.

letter granting admission. Follow­
ing the letter granting admission,
the Form 1-20 is sent, as required by
the U.S. Immigration and Natural­
ization Service.
Foreign students are required to
purchase a health and accident
insurance policy for each year in
residence.

Limited English
Proficiency
English language proficiency is
required to take courses at the Uni­
versity and may be satisfied in any
of five ways:
1.

Score 550 or above on the
paper-based Test of English as
a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
or 213 on the computer-based
TOEFL. For information
regarding this test, write:
TOEFL, Box 6151, Princeton,
New Jersey, 08541-6151 U.S.A.
or any United States Informa­
tion Service Center. 609-7717100/www.toefl.org.

2.

Score 80 or above on the
Michigan English Language
Assessment Battery (MELAB).
For information about this
test, write: English Language
Institute, MELAB Testing, 3020
North University Building,
University of Michigan, Ann
Arbor, Michigan 48109-1057
U.S.A.

3.

Complete Level 109 at any ELS
Language Center located in the
United States. For information
about ELS Centers, write: ELS
Language Centers, 400 Alexan­
der Park, Suite 100, Princeton,
New Jersey 08540-6306 U.S.A.
1-609-750-3500/www.els.com,
info@els.com

4.

Complete two years of study
at a school, college or universi­
ty located in an English-speak­
ing country.

Foreign Students
Excluding Canadians
Applicants must satisfy entrance
requirements comparable to those
of United States students. All stu­
dent credentials must be evaluated
by the World Education Services
(WES). Information on WES is
available on-line at www.WES.org,
by phone at 212-966-6311 or email
at info@wes.org.
A notarized financial statement
is required before a Certificate of
Eligibility (Form 1-20) will be is­
sued. This statement must include
the amount of money available per
year and the source(s). Inclusion
of false information in the financial
statement is grounds for dismissal.
Beyond the financial statement,
the student's sponsor or sponsor­
ing agency must provide a letter
assuming responsibility for all the
student's educational and living ex­
penses while studying in the United
States. Employment opportunities
for foreign students are restricted by
U.S. Immigration and Naturaliza­
tion Service regulations.
The foreign student application
processing fee is $40.
Applicants should not consider
themselves admitted to the Uni­
versity until they have provided all
documents required by the Univer­
sity and have received an official
24 • Lake Superior State University

Students not meeting Lake State's
English proficiency requirement
must enroll in English as a second
language program.

�Part-time Enrollment
You may enroll as a part-time stu­
dent and take up to 11 credits per
semester in courses for which you
have sufficient academic back­
ground. United States students
attending part-time who are not
seeking financial aid or a degree or
certificate does not have to formally
apply for admission.
Canadian students wishing to
attend part-time must apply for
admission and be accepted into a
degree program.
As a non-admitted part-time stu­
dent, you are not assigned a faculty
advisor. You are encouraged to seek
assistance in selecting courses from
the appropriate academic schools.
Current high school students
should refer to the section regard­
ing dual enrollment.

Tech Prep
The national tech prep movement
is supported at LSSU. As a testi­
mony of its institutional support,
grades earned in applied high
school science and mathemat­
ics courses contribute to the high
school GPA computed for univer­
sity admission. Tech prep, with its
emphasis upon curricular integra­
tion between secondary and post­
secondary educational institutions,
helps Lake State create a broader
array of educational options for
our students.

Dual Enrollment for
High School Students
Knowing that some talented high
school students will benefit from
taking university courses while in
high school, qualified students are
challenged to take coursework at
LSSU. Before you register for any
class, be sure you meet the follow­
ing criteria:
•

complete the Dual Enrollment
Form (available at the LSSU
Center for Career and Employ­
ment Services or your high
school guidance office),

•

be at least a high school junior,

•

enroll in 100- or 200-level
courses;

•

300-400 courses are available
with department approval; and

•

be sure to take any required
placement tests or prerequisite
courses. (A prerequisite is a
course that must be completed
before the other course can be
taken.)

Lake Superior State University has
articulation agreements with area
high schools to enhance applied
and career educational opportuni­
ties at the post-secondary level. In
tandem with its regional secondary
education partners, LSSU has cre­
ated pathways to applied education
for specified curricula in busi­
ness and technology. University
course credits count toward degree
requirements for high school work
if certain competencies are met.
Check with your high school guid­
ance counselor or an LSSU admis­
sions advisor to verify whether a
specific course may apply.
Lake Superior State University • 25

Placement Testing
ACT and/or SAT scores will be
used to place students in freshman
English and mathematics courses
(see table). Students not required
to provide ACT scores would take
a placement test before scheduling
classes.
Students with high ACT or place­
ment scores are invited to enroll
in honors English. High scores in
mathematics will also allow stu­
dents to enroll in higher-level math
courses.
Students with low scores in Eng­
lish, reading and mathematics
will be required to take upgrad­
ing courses. Students who do not
successfully meet reading require­
ments by their sophomore level (26
credits) will be limited to a 13-cred­
it load (including reading courses)
until they successfully complete
their reading courses.
Transfer students without appro­
priate course work in English and
mathematics (see degree require­
ments) are also required to take

�will be entered on your transcript:

placement tests. Transfer students
may meet placement requirements
by their ACT scores if they submit
ACT scores to LSSU.

1.
2.

Credit by
examination

be an admitted full-time stu­
dent, and
be enrolled at Lake Superior
State University.

Advanced Placement
Program (AP)

You may earn university credit
by examination. The Univer­
sity grants credit from Advanced
Placement, College Level Examina­
tion Program (CLEP) and depart­
mental exams. If you are already
attending Lake State, you may
earn credit through both CLEP and
departmental exams.

Advanced Placement Exams are
administered at high schools each
May. LSSU grants credit in select
AP exams passed with a score of
three or higher. If an essay is part
of an individual exam, it must be
submitted to the University for
evaluation. To receive credit, the
essay must be satisfactory and you

You must meet the following cri­
teria before credit by examination

Credit for CLEP General Exam
Test
Mathematics

Score Equiv. Reg.
500

Credit Hours
3

Course
MA Electives

Credit for CLEP Subject Exams
Test

Essay
Required

Required
Score

No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No

50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50

Principles of Accounting
General Biology
General Chemistry
Information Systems &amp; Computer Appl.
Principles of Macroeconomics
Principles of Microeconomics
Freshman College Composition
American Literature
English Literature
History of U.S. I
History of U.S. II
Western Civilization I
Western Civilization II
College Algebra
College Algebra-Trigonometry
Calculus with Elementary Functions
Principles of Marketing
Principles of Management
American Government
Introductory Psychology
Human Growth and Development
Introductory Sociology
College-Level German I &amp; II
College-Level Spanish I &amp; II
College-Level French I &amp; II

Course Equivalents

*based on local norms

26 • Lake Superior State University

AC132,133
BL131,132
CH115,116
CS101
EC201
EC202
EN110
EN231, 232
EN233,234
HS131
HS132
HS101
HS102
MA111
MA140
MA151
MK281
MN360
PS110
PY101
PY265
SO101
GN141,142
SP161,162
FR151,152

Credit
Hours
8
8
9
3
3
3
3
6
6
4
4
4
4
3
5
4
3
3
4
4
3
3
8
8
8

�must have a minimum score of
three on the test. A list of courses
for which Lake State grants credit
is available through the Admis­
sions Office.

College Level
Examination
Program (CLEP)
You may take CLEP exams at a
computer testing center, including
Lake State's Counseling and Test­
ing Center. Lake State offers CLEP
exams every month except Decem­
ber. Credit for CLEP is granted as
shown on the table.

of 2.00 or better is required for
credit to be earned. Credit earned
by exam is recorded as transfer
credit on the student's transcript.
Some universities may not accept
transfer credit earned by depart­
mental exam.

Immunization Record and Health
History Questionnaire. The form is
mailed to admitted students. These
questionnaires are not considered
for admission to the University.
The information helps the Univer­
sity's Health Service better serve
your needs.

Health Record

Note: Information in the admissions
section of the catalog is for informa­
tion only and not part of an enrollment
contract.

Everyone entering Lake State for
the first time should complete an

You may receive credit toward
specified courses that meet general
education requirements.
CLEP general and subject exami­
nation credit may not be used to
repeat courses previously taken
unless permission is granted from
the academic department offering
the course.
Grades for general examinations
are recorded as credit without
grade points.
Credit may be earned for individu­
al courses by passing CLEP subject
examinations.
CLEP subject examinations may not
be used to repeat courses previ­
ously taken unless permission is
granted from the academic depart­
ment offering the course.
A listing of approved CLEP general
and subject examinations and ac­
ceptable minimum scores is shown
on the previous page.

Departmental Exams
Departments may provide their
own examinations for certain
courses. You must have the written
approval of the appropriate depart­
ment chair to take the examination.
An application form for credit by
exam can be found with the depart­
ment chair. The fee is $50.00 per
credit hour. An examination grade
Lake Superior State University • 27

�Costs
begin classes shall be eligible
for reclassification to resident
status after six months, provid­
ed they can provide evidence
of a change in their residency
status. A non-resident student
can show that they qualify for
resident tuition by presenting a
valid State of Michigan drivers
license or presenting a State
of Michigan voter registration
card or proving their motor
vehicle is registered in the state
of Michigan or other acceptable
means.

An exact outline of University fees
and assessments can be found in the
Admissions Office. These costs are
determined by the Lake Superior
State University Board of Trustees.
A $20 fee (United States funds)
must accompany each Application
for Admission to Lake Superior
State University. The fee is nonrefundable and does not apply
toward tuition or other fees.

Definition of
Michigan Residency
for Tuition Purposes

4.

As a state-supported institution,
Lake Superior State University com­
plies with the following definitions
and regulations governing resident
status:
1.

2.

3.

The residence of a student who
is a minor follows that of par­
ents or legal guardians, except
that a minor student who comes
to the University from an­
other state or country cannot be
registered as a resident of this
state on the basis of having a
resident of this state as a guard­
ian, except on permission of the
University in each individual
case.
A person who is at least 18
years of age at the time of
initial registration and who
has continuously resided in
Michigan for at least six months
immediately preceding the first
day of classes, may be eligible
for paying resident tuition.
He/she must provide evidence
of Michigan residency, i.e. a
valid State of Michigan drivers
license or presenting a State of
Michigan voter registration card
or proving their motor vehicle is
registered in the state of Michi­
gan or other acceptable means.
Non-resident students who
enter the state and immediately

5.

A Michigan resident absent
from the state for periods of
up to one year shall not forfeit
his or her residence for tuition
purposes, provided that he
or she has taken no action to
become a resident of another
state.
Initial decisions on classifica­
tion, and requests for reclas­
sification to become a resident
student, will be made by and
to the registrar. Students may
appeal these decisions to the
Dean of Enrollment Services.

residency. Their spouse and
minor children also qualify.
9.

Any full-time employee of the
University, and those members
of the teaching staff whose
appointments require at least
three contact hours of teaching
each week in regularly as­
signed formal classes, and their
dependents, may register as
residents.

10. Any dependent child of an
alumni parent who has earned
credit at Lake Superior State
University prior to the fall
quarter of 1968 or earned a
certificate or degree from this
University or completed a
minimum of 24 semester hours
of 36 quarter hours.
11. Any transfer student who was
accepted as a Michigan resident
at a Michigan community col­
lege with proof of the commu­
nity college tuition rate and the
student's tuition status.
12. Any foreign exchange student
attending secondary schools in
Michigan or Ontario.

6.

The residence of a student fol­
lows that of his or her spouse,
except that a student who
initially registers as a resident
student may continue to reg­
ister as a resident of Michigan
although subsequently marry­
ing a non-resident student or
other non-resident.

7.

Students on active duty in any
of the armed services and sta­
tioned in the state of Michigan
are exempt from payment of
non-resident tuition.

13. An out-of-state first time in
college freshman student who
has at least a 3.0 grade point
out of a possible 4.00 or a 24
composite on ACT or in the top
one-fifth of their graduating
class will receive a scholarship for
the difference of in-state and outof-state tuition. If the student does
not declare Michigan residency af­
ter the first year in attendance, the
scholarship is renewable provided
the student meets scholarship
renewal requirements.

8.

Aliens lawfully admitted for
permanent residence in the
United States who have a
permanent visa, may regis­
ter as residents of this state
provided they have met the
other requirements herein for

14. Any transfer student who has
earned at least 60 semester
credits from a United States
junior college or United States
community college with at least
a 3.00 overall grade point aver­
age.

28 • Lake Superior State University

�Any student who is in doubt of
residence status should contact the
registrar and have any questions
settled prior to registration.

Enrollment Fee: The enrollment fee
is a one-time fee established to par­
tially cover the costs associated with
the orientation of new students.

Policy: Tuition/Fees

The enrollment fee is assessed on all
new and transfer students when they
are admitted to a degree program.

All tuition and fees are payable
according to established due dates.
Students delinquent in payment
of a financial obligation are subject
to enrollment cancellation and/or
late fees until all amounts due the
University are paid or satisfactory
arrangements are made with the
Business Office.
Anyone who is delinquent in any
obligation to the University will not
be allowed to register for classes.
Additionally, University services
will not be provided until financial
obligations are met. Registration is
not complete until fees are paid. A
check or draft returned to the Uni­
versity and not honored by the bank
constitutes nonpayment and results
in cancellation of registration.
Students auditing a class are as­
sessed full tuition and fees for the
course and an AU grade is recorded
on the student's official transcript if
the student completes the course.
Michigan residents who are 60
years of age or older may audit
undergraduate courses compli­
ments of LSSU. No records are kept
of their audits.
In addition to tuition, there are
various fees assessed to students in
specific situations.
Activity Course Fee: The activity
course fee is an additional charge
applied to onc-credit courses in
music and recreation. These courses
are elective.
This activity fee is assessed on all
students enrolling in one-credit music
(one-credit activity and performance
courses with and MU prefix, except
MUS210) or one-credit recreation
(one-credit activity courses with an RA
prefix) classes.
Administrative Fee: Administra­
tive fees will be charged for PLATO
software and departmental exams.

Program Fees: The program fee is
an additional charge per credit for
courses in engineering, nursing and
paramedic technology.
Distance Education Fees: These
fees are charged for courses deliv­
ered to regional center students and
other distance education students
other than in a face-to-face format
with instructors. There will be a fee
for courses delivered via Interactive
TV, via the Internet, and via CD/
WebCT.
Regional Center Fee: The regional
center fee is an additional charge
per credit, charged for courses de­
livered by instructors at the regional
centers.
The regional centerfee is assessed on
all students registeringfor a course at
an LSSU Regional Center (Alpena,
Escanaba and Petoskey).
Special Course Fee: Special course
fees are charged to cover costs of
supplies, equipment, maintenance,
and student transportation over
and above the normal costs for all
courses. These fees become part of
the department supply and equip­
ment budget.
Special coursefees are assessed on
students taking the coursefor which the
fee is charged.
Credit by exam: Credit by depart­
mental examination is available to
full-time students. If a 2.00 or better
is scored, the credit is recorded on
your transcript. The fee charged is
$50 per credit hour.
Student Activity and Media Fee:
This fee was requested by the
Student Government and approved
by the Board of Trustees on June 30,
2003, to support Student Govern­
Lake Superior State University • 29

ment, student activities, the student
radio station WLSO, and the stu­
dent newspaper, The Compass.
The student activitiy and media fee is a
flat fee assessed on all enrolled students
except those registered for internship
classes, for classes at a regional center,
or dually-enrolled at LSSU and a high
school.
Student Activity Center Fee: This
fee is used to pay a portion of the
debt service on the bonds issued to
construct the Student Activity Cen­
ter. This fee was voted upon and ap­
proved by the student body in the
spring of 1998 prior to the design
and construction of the facility.
The student activity fee is a flat fee
assessed on all enrolled students
except those registeredfor internship
classes, for classes at a regional center
or dually-enrolled at LSSU and a high
school.
Technology Fee: The technology
fee is assessed to partially support
instructional and non-instructional
technology applications.
The technologyfee is assessed on all
students enrolledfor LSSU classes.
Parking Registration Fee: Fee pay­
ment entitles a student to register
one student vehicle to be parked in
a campus parking lot.
Vehicles: If you park a motor
vehicle anywhere on campus, there
is an annual vehicle registration
fee. The fee is refunded only under
certain conditions.

Withdrawal/Refunds
If you decide to drop your classes,
you must complete each step to offi­
cially withdraw from the University.
1.

Pick up an Official Withdrawal
Request Form at the Fletcher
Student Service Center.

2.

Clear any outstanding charges
or holds that may prevent your

�return at a later date or prevent
the release of your academic
record.
3.

Complete the entire Withdraw­
al Form and obtain the required
signatures (shown on the form).

4.

If you have benefited from
federal financial aid, you may
be required to complete an Exit
Interview at the Financial Aid
Office — allow 25 minutes.

5.

Deliver the completed form
to the Student Service Center.
Your withdrawal date will be
determined by the date the
completed form is submitted
to the Student Service Center.
Any refunds will be calculated
"as of" that date.

All withdrawals should be done
in person. If you are unable to
complete the process in person,
the registrar is the only University
authority that can authorize the
process of your withdrawal over the
phone. Please contact the registrar
at 635-2682 or 1-888-800-LSSU, ext.
2682 for assistance.
After your completed Withdrawal
Form is accepted, your University
charges will be reduced according to
the withdrawal and refund policy.
If you have not received any form
of financial aid and there is a credit
balance on your account, you will
be sent a refund check. If you have
received aid, your aid may have

Withdrawal and Refund Policy for
Fall and Spring Semesters
Courses Dropped

Time of Withdrawal

% of Refund

Any or all classes

Prior to class - 6th school day*

100%

Dropping all classes

7th-8th school day

90%

Dropping all classes

9th-19th school day

50%

Dropping all classes

20th-38th school day

25%

*There are no refunds for partial withdrawals after the sixth day.

30 • Lake Superior State University

to be returned to the appropriate
source. You may owe money!
Financial Aid Return Policy: Ap­
plies to students receiving federal
and state financial aid including
loans and scholarships, and institu­
tional and private aid.
•

First, your account will be cred­
ited according to Lake Superior
State University's Refund Policy
(on or prior to the 38-day with­
drawal period).

•

Then, your financial aid will be
reduced in direct proportion to
the length of time you remained
enrolled, up to 60 percent of the
semester.

•

PLEASE NOTE: If you have re­
ceived a payment for excess fi­
nancial aid and you withdraw;
you could owe the University
and!or the federal government
money.

•

If there is still a credit on your
account, the amount of the
credit will then be applied to
the remaining financial aid
funds until the credit has been
reduced to zero.

•

Any remaining refund due you,
after all funding sources have
received the appropriate credit,
will be refunded directly to you.

There may be an administrative fee
for early withdrawal.
For example: If there are 105 days
in the semester and you withdraw
on the 58th day, your federal aid
would be reduced to 55% (58/105).
If your total cost to attend was
$2200 and it was paid with federal
aid of $1200 and a personal pay­
ment of $1000, your federal aid
would be reduced to $660. You
could owe the University $540.
Attendance Policy for federal
financial aid recipients: Regular
class attendance is required for
students receiving federal financial
aid. If you are reported for nonattendance in any or all of your

�courses, your financial aid may be
withdrawn.
Leaving school: For information
about leaving the University see
Withdrawal. Non-attendance of
classes or checking out of cam­
pus housing does not constitute
withdrawal, nor does academic
dismissal. Students who leave
but do not withdraw are respon­
sible for full tuition and fees and
will receive failing grades on their
transcript unless an official With­
drawal Request Form is filed with
the Registrar's Office.

Room and Board
Applications
Housing applications: Unmarried
students enrolled for 12 or more
credit hours and who are within 27
calendar months of their gradua­
tion from high school at the begin­
ning of the academic year (for this
purpose, high school graduation
dates are assumed to be June 1st)
must reside in a University resi­
dence hall.
The exceptions are:
1.

if you live with parents within
a 60-mile radius, or the threecounty (Luce, Chippewa, and
Mackinac) service area of the
University campus. An excep­
tion application, available in
the Housing Office, must be ap­
proved by the Housing director.

2.

if you are exempted in writing
by the Housing director when
residence hall space is filled.

Transcript fee: One official tran­
script is provided to all students,
either before or after graduation.
There is a $5 fee for each additional
transcript.
Delinquent accounts: Students
with delinquent accounts may be
removed from class, have their
diploma withheld, and/or have
transcript requests denied.

3.

if you face unusual financial
or health problems and are
exempted by the Director of
Housing and Residential Life.

Applications for housing must
be made to the Housing Office.
Students indicating interest in
on-campus accommodations on
the University admissions applica­
tion are sent housing information.
Room assignments are made upon
receipt of the first room and board
payment. Applications are voided
if first room and board payment is
not received by June 15. If applica­
tion is canceled by notification to
the Housing director by June 15, all
monies paid will be refunded. If
cancellation is between June 15 and
the opening of the residence halls,
LSSU retains $100. Cancellation
after the halls open is subject to a
$300 penalty. You must be accepted
for admission and be enrolled in
and attending classes to live on
campus.
Room and board: Students are
billed for room and board and
tuition each semester. A payment
plan may be set up with the Busi­
ness Office located in the Fletcher
Center. A cost sheet is available
from the Student Service Center.
Housing deposit: If you are living
on campus, there is a $125 damage
deposit prior to checking into the
hall. This deposit is refunded, less
monies owed to the University,
when you leave campus housing.
Regulations: Regulations and
expectations of your conduct as a
member of the LSSU community
will be provided when you take
residence.

Lake Superior State University *31

�Financial Aid
Students are automatically
considered for Board of Trustees
Scholarships upon completing
application to LSSU by April 1st for
the following fall semester.

Rewarding the scholar and meeting
the needs of those who apply for
financial assistance is a high prior­
ity at Lake Superior State Univer­
sity. The doors of opportunity are
seldom closed because of a financial
condition.
You may qualify for a combina­
tion of University, state and federal
programs—a financial aid pack­
age— which may include a combi­
nation of scholarship, grant, loan,
and/or work assistance. Full-time
undergraduates take priority in aid
awards.
Carefully consider the full cost of
your education, parental support,
and savings — including summer
employment — to determine your
need for financial aid. If you possess
excellent high school or community
college grades, you are encouraged
to apply for scholarships regard­
less of need. Those with need are
considered for grants, loans and/or
employment based on need estab­
lished from the Free Application for
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
You can obtain information on all
financial aid programs from the
Financial Aid staff. Staff are avail­
able to advise you and your parents
about the costs of attending the
University, availability of financial
aid and application procedures.
Applying: You can apply for finan­
cial aid by obtaining a FAFSA form
from your high school counselor or
contacting the Financial Aid Office,
Lake Superior State University, 650
W. Easterday Ave., Sault Ste. Marie,
MI 49783. You may also file your
FAFSA on-line at www.fafsa.ed.gov.
Once your FAFSA is received by
LSSU and your admission is com­
plete, you will receive an "Official
Offer of Award" letter from the
Financial Aid Office.
Scholarship requirements: Incom­
ing freshmen must have a minimum
32 • Lake Superior State University

GPA of 3.0 and ACT of 19 to qualify
for an LSSU scholarship. The recipi­
ent of any award must be a full-time
student carrying 12 academic hours
or more each semester (except re­
gional center recipients).
Scholarship recipients are usually
selected based on competitive exam­
inations, scholastic records and/or
financial need. The American Col­
lege Test serves as the University's
primary test for scholarship appli­
cants. Test results must be on file by
April 1.
All freshmen who are Michigan
residents are encouraged to com­
plete the Michigan Educational
Assessment Program (MEAP) test to
determine eligibility for additional
state aid.
You and your parents or guardian
must complete a Free Application
for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
to apply for federal aid. The form
must be received by the processor
before March 1 to assure priority
aid consideration.

Satisfactory
Academic Progress
Requirements for
the Retention of
Financial Aid
Ifyou are receiving any form offinan­
cial aid, you must meet these satisfac­
tory academic progress requirements to
retain your aid each semester.
Financial aid regulations require
that a student must make satisfac­
tory progress to remain eligible for
financial aid. Financial aid pro­
grams affected by this policy are
Federal Pell Grant, Federal Perkins
Loan, Federal Work-Study, Federal
Supplemental Educational Oppor­
tunity Grant, Federal Direct Loans,
Federal PLUS Loans, State of Michi­
gan and Institutional Scholarships,
Grants, Loan and Work Programs.

�The following policy is the
minimum requirement for all types
of financial aid; however, there
are some types of aid with more
stringent requirements
(see scholarship requirements):

Qualitative Standards
Every student must maintain,
at the end of each semester, a
cumulative grade point average
(GPA) of at least:
Cumulative
GPA

Credits
Attempted*

1.70
1.86
1.93
1.97

0-25 credits
26-55 credits
56-87 credits
88 or more credits
*Semester Hours
(includes transfer
credit hours)

Probationary Semester: First-year
freshmen and new transfer students
not meeting the GPA requirement
after their first semester at LSSU will
be placed on financial aid probation
for one semester. The cumulative
GPA after the probationary semester
must satisfy the minimum GPA or
the student will have his/her finan­
cial aid suspended. For example, a
freshman "attempting" 16 credits
each semester would need to have
a cumulative GPA of at least 1.86 to
receive aid the following year.
Current Students: Students that
have been enrolled for more than
one semester will not have a proba­
tionary semester and must meet the
schedule above for each semester.
Transfer Students: The require­
ments for transfer students are
based on the number of full-time
equivalent credits transferred to
LSSU. For example, a student with
68 transfer credits must earn a GPA
of 1.93 or higher.

Quantitative Standards
Each student's progress in credits
earned will be reviewed every se­
mester. The following credits must
be earned in relation to the number

of credits enrolled at the end of the
add period:
Undergraduate Students
Fall/Spring/Summer Semester
Enrolled
Credits to be
Credits
Earned
12+
11
10
9
8
7
6
5-1

9
8
7
6
6
5
4
100%

Graduate Students
Fall/Spring Semester
Enrolled
Credits to be
Credits
Earned
10+
9
8
7
6
5

7
6
6
5
4
4

4-1

100%

If a student does not satisfactorily
meet the quantitative standard, he/
she will be placed on financial aid
probation for the next semester. If
a student fails to meet the standard
for the second consecutive semester
enrolled, his/her financial aid will
be suspended.
Part-time students enrolled for less
than six credits must earn all credits
attempted.
Once financial aid is suspended,
both the GPA and credit hour
completion criteria must be met in
subsequent semesters of six credits
or more before reinstatement of aid
is possible.
If completion of "I" grades or other
record changes warrant a reinstate­
ment, a written notice from the
Registrar's Office must be presented
to the Financial Aid Office by the
end of the semester following can­
cellation of aid by the student.
Financial Aid Suspension: No aid
will be granted once a student's eligi­
bility is suspended, including but not
limited to the Federal Direct Stafford
Loan, Federal Perkins Loan, Federal
Lake Superior State University • 33

�150% Completion Rule
To qualify for federal financial
aid, students must complete
a program within 150% of the
timeframe required for the pro­
gram. For example, a student
working on an associate (twoyear) degree must complete the
degree within six semesters of
full-time study.
Students may not "attempt"
more than 150% of the credits
required for the degree. The
average baccaulaureate pro­
gram requires 124 credits, so the
maximum number of attempted
credits is 186.
Appeals to this general rule
must include an advisor's
signed copy of your degree au­
dit with your anticipated gradu­
ation date.

Direct PLUS Loan, Federal WorkStudy, Federal Supplemental Edu­
cational Opportunity Grant, Federal
Pell Grant, Michigan Competitive
Scholarship, Michigan Adult PartTime Grant, Michigan Educational
Opportunity Grant, Michigan Work
Study and Institutional Scholarships
and Grants.
Financial Aid Reinstatement:
To remove financial aid suspen­
sion status for qualitative reasons,
a student must have attained the
minimum cumulative grade point
average and credit-earned require­
ments (minimum six credit hours)
at Lake Superior State University,
while not receiving financial aid.
In additiona, students who suc­
cessfully complete 26 credits at
a community college after being
suspended at LSSU will be allowed
one probationary semester upon
readmission.
Successful students must advise
the Financial Aid Office in writing
that they have met the requirements
for reinstatement of the qualitative
standard.

Right to Appeal: A student whose
aid is suspended may request
reinstatement through the Financial
Aid Committee. To obtain reinstate­
ment, the student must effectively
demonstrate that their poor perfor­
mance was due to some unusual
circumstance. Such requests should
be in writing and be received im­
mediately following the semester of
the suspension.
Scholarships are awarded on aca­
demic excellence and may not be
reinstated by appeal.

Consumer
Information
As an applicant and recipient of fed­
eral financial student aid, you have
certain rights and responsibilities.
Knowing your rights and responsi­
bilities puts you in a better position
to make decisions about your goals
and how to best achieve them.

Student Rights:
You have the right to know:
1.

the available financial aid
programs. They are listed in
the Financial Aid section of
this Catalog and on the Web at
www.lssu.edu/finaid.

2.

deadlines for submitting ap­
plications for each available
financial aid program.

3.

how financial aid will be dis­
tributed, how decisions on that
distribution are made and the
basis for these decisions. (Con­
tact Financial Aid Office.)

4.

how your financial need was
determined. This includes how
costs for tuition and fees, room
and board, travel, books and
supplies, personal and miscel­
laneous expenses, etc., are con­
sidered in your budget. (See
Official Offer of Award letter.)

5.

what resources (such as paren­
tal contribution, other financial
aid, your assets, etc.) were con­
sidered in the calculation of
your need.

Scholarship Renewal Requirements
Scholarships that are reneivable requirefull-time attendance each fall and spring semester.
In addition to the quantitative standards, scholarship winners
must meet the following GPA requirements to maintain their
awards:

BOARD OF TRUSTEES*
DISTINGUISHED

BOARD OF TRUSTEES**

3.00 or better after two
semesters of study

2.50 or better after two
semesters of study

3.10 or better after four
semesters of study

2.60 or better after four
semesters of study

3.20 or better after six
semesters of study

2.70 or better after six
semesters of study

*Includes other renewable institutional scholarships with a value of
$4,000, full tuition or higher.
**Includes other renewable institutional scholarships with a value of less
than $4,000.
Note: Transfer credits are included when determining "semesters
of study."

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�6.

7.

8.

9.

how much of your financial
need as determined by the
institution has been met. (See
Official Offer of Award letter.)

14. the school's completion and
graduation rates and crime
statistics. (See LSSU Campus
Security Website for report.)

request an explanation of the
various programs in your
student aid package. If you
believe you have been treated
unfairly, you may request
reconsideration of your award.
(Contact Financial Aid Office.)

And finally, you have the right to
request:

the school's refund policy.
(See Costs section of this Cata­
log-)
what portion of the financial
aid received must be repaid
and what portion is grant aid.
If the aid is a loan, you have
the right to know the inter­
est rate, the total amount that
must be repaid, the payback
procedure, the length of time
you have to repay the loan,
when repayment begins, the
terms, and schedules for the
repayment of student loans.
(See Promissory Note and En­
trance Counseling Booklet.)

10. how the school determines
satisfactory progress, what
happens if you are not meet­
ing the requirements, and
how to re-establish eligibility
for financial aid. (See Satisfac­
tory Progress Policy in this
section of the Catalog.)

8.

You are responsible for report­
ing changes that might affect
your eligibility for financial aid
including:
a. change in address or type
of residency (e.g., dorm to
commuter)

15. the names of associations, agen­
cies or governmental bodies that
approve, accredit or license the
University programs. Copies
of the accreditation documents
are available upon request.
(See Accreditation.)

b. changes in enrollment sta­
tus (e.g., dropping classes
or withdrawing)
c. changes in marital status
d. all non-LSSU aid received.

Student
Responsibilities
1.

You are responsible for ob­
taining all the forms required
to apply for the type of as­
sistance you wish to receive.
You must complete all appli­
cation forms accurately and
submit them on time to the
right place.

2.

You must provide correct in­
formation. In most instances,
misreporting information
on financial aid application
forms is a violation of law and
may be considered a criminal
offense that could result in
indictment under the United
States criminal code.

3.

You must return all additional
documentation, verification,
corrections, and/or new in­
formation requested by either
the Financial Aid Office or the
agency to which you submit­
ted your application on a
timely basis.

11. that LSSU programs are ac­
cessible to the handicapped.
Further information is avail­
able from the Resource Center
for Students with Disabilities
(RCSD), Lake Superior State
University, 650 W. Easterday
Ave., Sault Ste. Marie, MI
49783. The RCSD is located
within Counseling, Testing
and Disability Services in
room 206 of South Hall.

4.

You are responsible for reading
and understanding all forms
you are asked to sign and for
keeping copies of them.

5.

12. how and when financial aid
will be disbursed.

You must accept responsibility
for all agreements you sign.

6.

You must do the work agreed
upon in accepting a workstudy award.

7.

You must be aware of and
comply with deadlines for ap-

13. that you are entitled by law to
examine records maintained
in the Financial Aid Office that
relate to your financial aid file.

plication or reapplication for
aid.

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9.

If you have a loan, you are
required to repay it and no­
tify your lender of changes in
name or address. You should
also know the name and ad­
dress of your lender.

10. Be aware of your school's
refund procedures.
11. All schools must provide infor­
mation to prospective students
about the school's programs
and performance. You should
consider this information care­
fully before deciding to attend.

�Scholarships and Grants
Scholarship criteria is reviewed
each year and subject to change.
Scholarships are described here as
awarded for 2005-06.

Incoming Freshmen
(In-State)
Eligibility is automatically evalu­
ated by the Financial Aid Office for
all students admitted by April 1st
for the following academic year.
All recipients in this section are
selected by the Financial Aid Com­
mittee and may choose any degree
curriculum offered by the Univer­
sity. Students must be U.S. citizens
and current graduates of an accred­
ited Michigan high school.
Scholarships are awarded based
on a point scale that is approved
annually by the Financial Aid Com­
mittee. Fifty percent weight is given
to the overall high school GPA and
50 percent is based on the highest
ACT composite score received by
April 1.
All renewable scholarships are
based on the recipient meeting the
University's scholarship renewal
criteria.
Board of Trustees Distinguished
Scholarship
Value: up to $6000 per year ($4000 +
$2000 if Room &amp; Board)
— renewable
Criteria: merit based; Michigan
resident; minimum points 185
(example: 3.80 GPA and 27
ACT)
Board of Trustees Academic
Excellence Scholarship
Value: up to $4000 per year ($2000 +
$2000 if Room &amp; Board)
— renewable
Criteria: merit based; Michigan resi­
dent; 174.5-184.99 points (ex­
ample: 3.70 GPA and 25 ACT)
Board of Trustees Academic
Honors Scholarship
Value: up to $2000 per year ($1000

+$1000 if Room &amp; Board)
— renewable
Criteria: merit based; Michigan
resident; 164.50-174.49 points
(example: 3.50 GPA and 24
ACT)
Board of Trustees Academic
Achievement Scholarship
Value: up to $1500 per year ($1000
+ $500 if Room &amp; Board)
— renewable
Criteria: merit based; Michigan
resident; 117-164.49 points (ex­
ample: 3.00 GPA and 19 ACT)
Board of Trustees Michigan
Valedictorian Scholarship
Value: up to $1,200 per year
— renewable
Criteria: merit based; first in gradu­
ating class ranking, selected as
valedictorian of a Michigan
high school; proof of award
from high school submitted by
July 1st.
Note: This scholarship may be com­
bined with other LSSU awards

Incoming Freshmen
(Out-of-State and
Foreign)
Eligibility is determined by the
Financial Aid Office for all students
admitted by April 1st for the follow­
ing academic year.
All recipients in this section are se­
lected by the Financial Aid Commit­
tee and may choose any degree cur­
riculum offered by the University.
Students must be current graduates
of high schools outside of Michigan
and Ontario.
All renewable scholarships are
based on the recipient meeting the
University's scholarship renewal
criteria.
Board of Trustees' Laker USA
Scholarship
Value: the difference between
out-state and in-state tuition
— renewable
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Criteria: merit based; U.S. students
scoring 24 or higher ACT or
3.0 GPA, or who graduate in
the top 20% of their graduating
class
Note: this scholarship may be com­
bined with other LSSU scholar­
ships.
Board of Trustees United States
and Foreign Distinguished Schol­
arship
Value: up to $4,000 per year ($2000
+ $2000 if Room &amp; Board)
— renewable
Criteria: merit based; minimum 3.7
GPA and 28 ACT
Board of Trustees United States
and Foreign Academic
Scholarship
Value: up to $2000 per year ($1000
+ $1000 if Room &amp; Board)
— renewable
Criteria: merit based; minimum 3.5
GPA and 26 ACT

Incoming Freshmen
(Ontario)
Board of Trustees Ontario
Distinguished Scholarship
Value: up to $4000 per year ($2000
+ $2000 if Room &amp; Board)
— renewable
Criteria: merit based; Ontario resi­
dent; graduate of an Ontario
high school; minimum 3.8 GPA
(equated)
Board of Trustees Ontario Honors
Scholarship
Value: up to $2000 per year ($1000
+ $1000 if Room &amp; Board)
— renewable
Criteria: merit based; Ontario resi­
dent; graduate of an Ontario
high school; minimum 3.5 GPA
(equated)
Board of Trustees Ontario
Achievement Award
Value: $1000 per year — renewable
Criteria: merit based; Ontario resi­
dent; graduate of an Ontario
high school; minimum 3.3 GPA
(equated)

�Board of Trustees Ontario
Academic Award
Value: $1000 — non-renewable
Criteria: merit based; Ontario resi­
dent; graduate of an Ontario
high school; minimum 3.0 GPA
(equated)

Transfer Students
Eligibility is determined by the
Financial Aid Office for all students
admitted by April 1st for the follow­
ing academic year.
All recipients in this section are
selected by the Financial Aid Com­
mittee and may choose any degree
curriculum offered by the Univer­
sity.
All transfer scholarships are renew­
able for a second year, provided
the recipient meets the university's
scholarship renewal criteria.
The eligible student must be enter­
ing LSSU for the first time directly
from another college (students
sitting out more than one semester
are not eligible for scholarship con­
sideration) as a full-time student.
Awards are based on the cumu­
lative GPA earned at all schools
prior to start of the first LSSU
semester, with a minimum of 24
earned college credits.
If the transfer student has less than
24 earned credits at time of admis­
sion (prior to April 1st), official
transcripts are required by July 1st
for scholarship consideration for
the following academic year.
^Students who have taken LSSU
classes prior to admission as a full­
time student (such as transfer students
from Sault College), must have earned
a minimum LSSU cumulative GPA
comparable to the minimum needed
for the transfer scholarship.
For example, a student with a cumula­
tive GPA of 3.5 from another college,
must have earned a minimum cu­
mulative GPA of 3.5 from LSSU for
any credits taken as a dually-enrolled
student to quality for the Academic
Excellence Transfer Scholarship.

Board of Trustees Distinguished
Transfer Scholarship
Value: up to $4,500 per year ($3,000
+ $1,500 if Room &amp; Board)
— renewable for second year
Criteria: merit based; earned cumu­
lative GPA of 3.8 or higher
Board of Trustees Academic
Excellence Transfer Scholarship
Value: up to $3,000 per year ($2,000
+ $1,000 if Room &amp; Board)
— renewable for second year
Criteria: merit based; earned cumu­
lative GPA of 3.5-3.79
Board of Trustees Academic
Honors Transfer Scholarship
Value: up to $1,500 per year ($1,000
+ $500 if Room &amp; Board) — re­
newable for second year
Criteria: merit based; earned cumu­
lative GPA of 3.3-3.49

Additional
Scholarships for
Incoming Students
Eligibility is determined by the
Financial Aid Office for all students
admitted by April 1st for the follow­
ing academic year. These scholar­
ships typically replace and upgrade
other LSSU scholarships.
All recipients in this section are
selected by the Financial Aid Com­
mittee (unless otherwise stated) and
may choose any degree curriculum
offered by the University (unless
otherwise stated).
All renewable scholarships are
based on the recipient meeting the
University's scholarship renewal
criteria.
449th Bombardment Wing
Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit based; entering fresh­
men that have graduated from
high schools in Chippewa, Luce
or Mackinac County
Guy Adda Memorial Endowed
Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit and need based;
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preference is given to appli­
cants from Southeastern Lower
Michigan; based on GPA and
ACT scores
William Ayers Memorial
Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: must be a Sault Area High
School graduate
Selected by: Financial Aid Committee
upon recommendation of the
Sault Area High School Faculty
Honor Committee
Richard Blankenbaker Memorial
Award
Value: variable up to full tuition
— renewable
Criteria: need based; preference is
given to graduates of DeTour
High School or a DeTour mail­
ing address
Leah Marie Bollin Memorial
Award
Value: variable — non-renewable
Criteria: This award is intended to
help a student who has epilepsy
and is making satisfactory prog­
ress toward his/her education
goals. A minimum cumulative
2.00 GPA is required. Preference
will be given to a student with
demonstrated financial need.
Students with other seizure
disorders will also be consid­
ered. Interested students must
complete a questionnaire and
provide three letters of recom­
mendation.
Selected by: recommendation by a
committee of representatives
from the LSSU faculty, the
Office of Student Accommoda­
tions and Support Services,
the Counseling Center and the
Bollin family
Kurt and Mary Brammer
Scholarship
Value: full tuition — renewable
Criteria: merit and need based; high
school seniors, transfer students
or LSSU students who apply
after earning 26 LSSU credits;
awards to high school seniors
are based on ACT and GPA
scores

�Sam Cohodas Endowed
Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit and need based;
awarded annually to Michigan
Upper Peninsula high school
seniors based on GPA and ACT
scores, character and leadership
Michael Della-Moretta Memorial
Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit and need based; pref­
erence given to Upper Penin­
sula residents
Curriculum: biological science
Sam Dubow Memorial
Scholarship
Value: $300 — renewable
Criteria: merit and need based;
graduating Sault Area High
School senior; leadership dem­
onstration; community/school
involvement
Selected by: recommendation by the
Sault Area High School Faculty
Honors Committee
ESP Endowed Award
Value: variable — non-renewable
Criteria: full-time student in good
standing; minimum cumulative
2.00 GPA is required. Must be
either the child or grandchild of
an ESP participating employee
or retiree or be sponsored by a
participating employee. Prefer­
ence will be given to a student
with demonstrated financial
need. Interested students must
submit a biographical essay
Selected by: recommendation by
the ESP Endowed Award
Committee
Frank Fazi Endowed Scholarship
Value: variable — non-renewable
Criteria: merit based; awarded to
incoming freshman with a
minimum 3.0 GPA and a gradu­
ate of an Eastern Upper Penin­
sula high school
Curriculum: business and/or
economics
First National Bank of St. Ignace
Endowed Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit based; preference is

given to graduates of LaSalle
High School of St. Ignace and
selection is based on GPA and
ACT scores
H. Thayer Fletcher Distinguished
Scholarship
Value: up to $6000 per year ($4000 +
$2000 if Room &amp; Board) —
renewable
Criteria: merit and need based;
Michigan or Canadian resi­
dents; meet distinguished
scholarship criteria
Rosa Grout Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit based; selection
based on high school GPA and
ACT scores
Curriculum: engineering, engineer­
ing technology, mathematics,
computer and mathematical
science or lab science major
Gus Macker Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit based; recipient must
show demonstrated involve­
ment in civic, school and/or
other voluntary activities
within his/her community;
minimum 3.0 GPA; resident of
Eastern Upper Peninsula and
a graduate of a high school in
Chippewa, Mackinac or Luce
County
Dennis Hardt Memorial
Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit based; student's high
school GPA and ACT scores
will be the prime selection
criteria; current LSSU students
must have earned at least 26
LSSU credits with a minimum
3.0 GPA
Curriculum: electrical engineering
Philip Hart Memorial Scholarship
Value: $1000 — renewable
Criteria: seniors of Michigan
high schools or graduates of
Michigan community colleges
planning to attend LSSU for
the first time; minimum 3.0
cumulative GPA. Candidates
will be required to submit their
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applications with formal essays
detailing their values, goals
and public service experience.
Essays should attempt to an­
swer this question: "How have
my activities thus far related
to the goals and the ideals of
Senator Hart?" Candidates will
also be required to submit two
letters of recommendation from
individuals acquainted with
their leader-ship and/or public
service activities. Deadline for
receipt of all application mate­
rials is April 1
Frank and Gladys Hoholik
Scholarship
Value: variable up to full tuition
— renewable
Criteria: need based; may be enter­
ing freshmen, transfer students
or currently enrolled students
who have completed 26 credits
atLSSU
Hudson, Coates, Kline
Scholarship
Value: variable - minimum $2500
— renewable
Criteria: merit and need based;
graduating Sault Area High
School senior; based on high
school GPA and ACT scores.
If a graduating senior is not
available, it may be awarded
to a current LSSU student with
at least 26 earned LSSU credits
and minimum 3.2 GPA that
graduated from Sault Area
High School.
Robert M. Hunt Memorial
Scholarship
Value: one-half tuition and fees
— renewable
Criteria: merit and need based; Sault
Area High School graduate who
is a well-rounded student and
demonstrates leadership skills
and dedication to his/her com­
munity; minimum 2.0 GPA
Note: If an eligible high school
senior is not available, the
scholarship may be awarded to
an LSSU student that graduat­
ed from Sault Area High School
with at least 26 earned LSSU
credits and meets the eligibility

�requirements. This scholarship
may not be awarded in con­
junction with or in place of an
athletic scholarship.
Selected by: recommendation of the
Sault Area High School Faculty
Honors Committee
International Studies Grant
Value: variable — non-renewable
Criteria: must be in good academic
standing; minimum cumula­
tive 2.50 GPA is required. Not
available to U.S. or Canadian
citizens. Student must have
graduated from a foreign high
school and not be a recipient of
an LSSU scholarship.
John Kalesky Memorial Endowed
Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit and need based;
based on high school GPA and
ACT scores; may be granted
to current LSSU students with
at least 26 earned LSSU credits
and a minimum 3.0 GPA
Curriculum: geology
C. Ernest Kemp Endowed
Scholarship
Value: variable — minimum $600
— renewable
Criteria: merit based; based on high
school GPA and ACT scores;
may be granted to current
LSSU students with at least
26 earned LSSU credits and a
minimum 3.0 GPA
Curriculum: geology
George and Virginia Lahodny
Endowment Scholarship
Value: minimum $500 — renewable
Criteria: merit based; based on high
school GPA and ACT scores;
may also be granted to cur­
rent LSSU students or transfer
students
Larson-Prohazka Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit and need based;
based on GPA and ACT scores;
preference will be given to stu­
dents from the Upper Peninsula
with a cumulative GPA of 2.8
or higher; graduate of an Upper
Peninsula high school that the
student attended for at least

three years; may be awarded to
current LSSU students with at
least 26 earned LSSU credits if
an eligible high school student
is not available
LSSU Foundation Endowed
Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit and need based; for
Michigan resident or non-resi­
dent students; available to high
school seniors, community
college graduates and LSSU
students who are enrolled full
time with at least 26 earned
LSSU credits; selection is based
on GPA and ACT scores
John Lehman Chemistry
Scholarship
Value: variable — non-renewable
Criteria: merit based; preference
given to student with demon­
strated financial need if two or
more applicants are judged to
have equal potential; special
application letter and essay re­
quired; if incoming freshman is
not available, the award may be
given to sophomores or juniors
or to students who previously
received the award
Curriculum: chemistry or environ­
mental chemistry
Selected by: recommendation by the
LSSU Chemistry Department
School of Mathematics and Com­
puter Science Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit based; based on high
school GPA and ACT scores
Curriculum: computer and math
science, or math secondary
education
Robert J. McEnroe Science Award
Value: variable — non-renewable
Criteria: merit based; based on high
school GPA and ACT scores.
Curriculum: biology preferred,
chemistry or other sciences
considered
Bill Munsell Endowed
Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit and need based;
graduate of a Chippewa, Luce
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or Mackinac County public
high school; based on GPA and
ACT scores
James C. and Melissa H. Myers
Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit and need based;
selection based on high school
GPA and ACT scores; minimum
3.0 GPA
Leslie O'Polka Memorial
Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: need based; graduate of
DeTour High School; may
be granted to current LSSU
student with at least 26 earned
LSSU credits if a high school
senior is not eligible
Chase and Stella Osborn
Endowed Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit and need based;
based on GPA and ACT scores
John D. Peacock Award
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit and need based;
must have part-time employ­
ment while attending LSSU;
minimum 2.0 GPA
Frank and Marion Pingatore
Memorial Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit and need based;
Sault Area High School gradu­
ate; based on GPA and ACT
scores; may be granted to cur­
rent LSSU students with at least
26 earned LSSU credits and a
minimum 3.0 GPA, if a Sault
Area High School graduate is
not available.
Ross N. Roe Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit based; must be en­
rolled at least half time (six or
more credits); incoming fresh­
men students must have a 2.5
or higher GPA; continuing stu­
dents must have a cumulative
GPA of 3.0 or higher; applicants
must also be a volunteer in
regard to the 1-500 Snowmo-

�bile Race or a member of the
volunteer's family
Selected by: recommendation by the
1-500 Snowmobile Committee
Society of American Military
Engineers (SAME) Scholarship
Value: minimum $500 — non­
renewable
Criteria: merit based; must have
earned 26 LSSU credits, mini­
mum 3.0 GPA, essay submitted
by May 1st outlining career
goals and accomplishments
Curriculum: engineering or
engineering technology
Selected by: SAME Scholarship Com­
mittee and Engineering Depart­
ment
C.G. "Sandy" Sanderson
Endowed Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit based; graduates
of an Upper Peninsula high
school; based on GPA and ACT
scores
Sault/Loretto High School
Scholarship
Value: $500 — renewable
Criteria: merit based; graduates of
Sault Area High School; selec­
tion is based on GPA and ACT
scores; if a graduating senior is
not available, the scholarship
may be awarded to a current
LSSU student who is a Sault
High graduate.
Catherine M. Sherry Memorial
Scholarship
Value: $1000 — non-renewable
Criteria: merit based; graduating
Sault Area High School senior
who is admitted to LSSU by
April 1 of his/her senior year;
minimum 3.25 GPA
Selected by: recommended by the
Sault Area High School Faculty
Honors Committee
Dr. Kenneth J. Shouldice
Memorial Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit based; enrolled at
least half time at the main
campus or regional location;
incoming freshmen must have
a 3.0 or higher high school

GPA; currently enrolled LSSU
students with at least 26 earned
LSSU credits and maintain a 3.0
or higher college GPA
Charles Snyder Engineering &amp;
Technology Memorial Scholarship
Value: variable — non-renewable
Criteria: merit based; minimum 3.0
GPA and 22 ACT for freshmen
or transfer.
Curriculum: engineering or
engineering technology
Judson "Bucky" Swart Soo Lions
Club Memorial Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit based; graduate of a
Chippewa, Luce or Mackinac
County high school
Note: If there is not an eligible candi­
date from Chippewa, Luce or
Mackinac County, a candidate
from the Eastern Upper Penin­
sula may be considered. In the
event a graduating senior is not
available for the scholarship, it
may be awarded to a current
LSSU student who is a graduate
of a high school in Chippewa,
Luce or Mackinac County
Curriculum: business and/or
economics
Earl and Minnie Walker
Endowment Scholarship
Value: variable — up to full tuition
— renewable
Criteria: merit and need based
Izaak Walton League of America
Lock City Chapter Endowed
Scholarship
Value: variable — non-renewable
Criteria: merit and need based; grad­
uate of Sault Area High School;
minimum 3.0 GPA
Curriculum: fisheries and wildlife
management
Lottie, Florence and Dorothy
Weinreich Memorial Scholarship
Value: $1000 — renewable
Criteria: merit based; preference
given to graduates of an EUP
high school
Harold Weiss Memorial
Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit and need based;
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minimum 3.0 GPA; Michigan
resident
Curriculum: criminal justice
Eugene Welch Endowment
Scholarship
Value: variable — up to full tuition
and books; renewable
Criteria: merit and need based; must
be a resident of Michigan

Current Students
Students that did not receive a
scholarship upon entering LSSU
may compete for one of these
scholarships. Scholarship "sign
up" periods are held in October
and February each year for avail­
able scholarships. Students can
sign up for open scholarships in
the Financial Aid Office or in the
department making the selection.
All recipients in this section are
selected by the Financial Aid Com­
mittee (unless otherwise stated)
and may choose any degree cur­
riculum offered by the University
(unless otherwise stated).
All current student scholarships
require a minimum cumulative 3.0
GPA and 26 earned LSSU credits
(unless otherwise stated). Students
who are selected must be mak­
ing normal satisfactory progress
toward a degree and should not
exceed 124 earned credits, except
for fifth-year teaching internships.
Scholarships selected by academic
departments can usually be com­
bined with other LSSU scholar­
ships, provided the total award
does not exceed the cost of tuition
and fees. Academic department
scholarships are typically awarded
in the spring semester for the fol­
lowing academic year.
All renewable scholarships are
based on the recipient meeting
the University's scholarship re­
newal criteria.

Any Curriculum
LSSU Achievement Scholarship
Value: variable — non-renewable

�Criteria: merit based; must have
earned at least 26 LSSU credits;
preference will be given to stu­
dents who are not current recip­
ients of any LSSU scholarship
and who have demonstrated
scholastic achievement and/or
GPA improvement during their
LSSU experience.
Mary R. Gray Memorial
Scholarship
Value: variable — non-renewable
Criteria: merit based; must have
earned at least 26 LSSU credits,
preference will be given to nontraditional students (out of high
school at least one year before
college)
Sault Ste. Marie Business and
Professional Women's Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: student who has returned
to college after at least a twoyear interruption and who has
established a college cumulative
GPA of 3.0 after two semesters
of study; restricted to applicants
from Chippewa, Mackinac or
Luce County
Edward C. and Hazel L.
Stephenson Foundation
Scholarship
Value: 60% of tuition and fees, non­
renewable
Criteria: merit based; minimum
3.0 GPA; must be a full-time
student; earned at least 26 LSSU
credits; graduated from Michi­
gan high school or the Great
Lakes region; preference given
to those who have overcome
disabilities or other hardships
in attaining his/her level of
academic achievement

Arts and Letters
Marion Strahl Boyer Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable up to
two years
Criteria: merit and need based; first
preference will be given to a
student from the Upper Pen­
insula of Michigan; non-traditional student preferred or must
be at least a junior (56 credits

earned); minimum 3.0 GPA
Curriculum: English or pursuing a
teaching degree with an Eng­
lish minor
Selected by: Financial Aid
Committee through
scholarship sign-up
Fine and Performing Arts
Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit based; incoming
freshmen students or current
students must have a minimum
3.0 GPA
Curriculum: any degree curriculum
offered by the University with
preference given to students
majoring in one or more of
the Fine and Performing Arts
programs
Selected by: recommendation by the
Fine Arts Department
Milton Scherer Memorial
Endowed Scholarship
Value: variable — awarded
annually
Criteria: merit based; awarded
annually to a sophomore or
higher; minimum 3.0 GPA
Curriculum: major in history with
minor in geography
Selected by: recommendation by
the School of Arts, Letters and
Social Sciences

Athletics
Marian and Raymond Chelberg
Outstanding Science Athlete
Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: minimum 3.0 GPA, dem­
onstrated leadership abilities
and excel in at least one varsity
sport; awarded at end of junior
year; earned at least 30 LSSU
credits
Curriculum: natural science or math
Selected by: recommendation by the
Athletic Department
Ronald "Bud" Cooper
Endowment Scholarship
Value: variable — non-renewable
Criteria: The scholarship allocation
goes to women's sports on a
rotating basis if allowable by
NCAA regulations: softball,
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tennis, volley ball and cross
country. The sports are listed in
priority order. In the event that
there is not an eligible recipient
according to the rotation above,
a student from the sport next
in line should be selected. The
displaced sport reverts to the
next year's top priority.
Selected by: recommendation by the
Athletic Department
Jim Fallis Endowed Athletic Fund
Value: variable — non-renewable
Criteria: merit based; earned at least
26 LSSU credits; have been
an All-American honoree the
previous academic year; be an
enrolled student athlete and eli­
gible per NCAA rules covering
participation in varsity sports at
LSSU; minimum 2.5 GPA; due
to NCAA rules, an individual
who is receiving full equiva­
lency grant-in-aid is not eligible;
in the event that no student ath­
letes meet these guidelines, the
selection committee may select
an individual who has excelled
in his or her sport and in the
classroom
Selected by: recommendation by the
Athletic Department
Katherine E. Jackson Memorial
Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit based; resident of
Michigan or Ontario; member of
the LSSU hockey team at time of
selection; minimum 3.0 GPA
Selected by: recommendation by the
LSSU hockey coach
Ruth Norvell Endowment Fund
Value: variable — non-renewable
Criteria: merit and need based; must
be a walk-on or partially-funded
student athlete and have been
accepted as a member of the
LSSU Laker hockey team; must
maintain an academic standing
equal to the NCAA require­
ments for participation; award
may be renewed if all conditions
are met following year
Selected by: recommendation by the
LSSU Hockey Coach and LSSU
Athletic Director

�Dr. Harry Pike Award
Value: variable — non-renewable
Criteria: merit and need based; all
student athletes from Michigan
are encouraged to apply
Note: This annual scholarship
will be awarded on a rotating
basis, if allowable by NCAA
regulations, to a sport not fully
funded and not supplemented
by the "Bud" Cooper Endowed
Scholarship in a given year.
The sports will be listed by pri­
ority to determine the rotation
basis. In the event there is no
eligible recipient according to
the rotation list, a student from
the sport next in line will be
selected. The displaced sport
will revert to the next year's
top priority.
Selected by: recommendation by the
Athletic Department
Gil Somes Endowed Award
Value: variable — non-renewable
Criteria: full-time student working
as a student equipment man­
ager or student athletic trainer
for the LSSU Athletic Depart­
ment; minimum cumulative
2.50 CPA; preference given to
student with demonstrated
financial need; if there is no eli­
gible candidate, a student-ath­
lete working with the Athletic
Department may be considered
Selected by: recommendation by the
Athletic Department
Douglas D. Weight Endowed
Scholarship
Value: variable — non-renewable
Criteria: need based; must have been
accepted as a member of the
LSSU Laker hockey team; must
maintain an academic standing
equal to the NCAA require­
ments for participation; award
may be renewed if all condi­
tions are met following year
Selected by: recommendation by the
LSSU Hockey Coach and LSSU
Athletic Director
Chris Yanni Memorial Award
Value: variable — non-renewable
Criteria: merit based; recipient must
be one of the top-seven run-

ners of the LSSU men's cross
country team; made significant
contributions to the success
of the cross country program;
minimum 2.0 GPA; be a citizen
of Canada or the United States
(preference will be given to
those applicants from Northern
Ontario or Michigan); must
have run for the LSSU cross
country team for at least one
full season and be returning to
LSSU and competing for the
cross country team the fol­
lowing year; must be a strong
advocate for athletics and the
virtues of clean, healthy living
Selected by: recommendation by the
Athletic Department

Biology, Chemistry,
Fisheries and Wildlife
Dr. Arthur Duwe Memorial
Scholarship
Value: variable — non-renewable
Criteria: merit based; may be a
Michigan resident or non-resi­
dent, enrolled full time; mini­
mum 3.0 GPA
Curriculum: awarded in the spring
of his/her junior year to a
medical technology student for
his/her year of internship. If
a qualified medical technology
student is not available, the
award may be given to a senior
in biology, fisheries and wild­
life, or environmental science
Selected by: recommendation by
the Biology and Chemistry
Department
Gilbert Gleason Fisheries and
Wildlife Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable for
senior year
Criteria: merit based; junior or
senior status; students who do
not qualify for federal grants;
earned at least 56 LSSU credits;
minimum 3.0 GPA prior to the
fall of the junior year
Curriculum: fisheries and wildlife;
biology major may be consid­
ered if there are no eligible
fisheries and wildlife majors
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Selected by: recommendation by the
Biological Science Department
William R. Gregory Trust Fund
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit based; junior status,
minimum 3.0 GPA
Curriculum: engineering, math­
ematics, business, biology or
fisheries and wildlife manage­
ment
Selected by: Financial Aid Commit­
tee through scholarship sign-up
John Lehman Chemistry
Scholarship
Value: variable — non-renewable
Criteria: merit and need based;
special application and letter
required
Curriculum: chemistry or environ­
mental chemistry
Selected by: recommendation by the
Chemistry Department
Robert J. McEnroe Science Award
Value: variable — non-renewable
Criteria: merit based; based on high
school GPA and ACT scores
Curriculum: biology preferred,
chemistry or other sciences
considered
Selected by: Financial Aid Commit­
tee through scholarship sign-up
SMO Foundation Endowed
Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit and need based;
sophomore status; must be
a resident of Chippewa,
Mackinac or Luce County;
minimum 3.5 GPA
Curriculum: pre-medicine or
pre-pharmacy
Selected by: Financial Aid Commit­
tee through scholarship sign-up
Izaak Walton League of America
Lock City Chapter Endowed
Scholarship
Value: variable — non-renewable
Criteria: merit and need based;
graduate of Sault Area High
School with 26 earned LSSU
credits, minimum 3.0 GPA
Cuniculum: fisheries and wildlife
management
Selected by: Financial Aid Commit­
tee through scholarship sign-up

�Business and Economics
Central Savings Bank Scholarship
Value: variable up to tuition and
books — renewable
Criteria: minimum 3.0 GPA after
two or more semesters of
study; applicants must submit
a resume and a transcript of
grades; preference to students
who have graduated from
high school in the Eastern Up­
per Peninsula or the Algoma
District of Ontario who have
an interest in seeking full-time
employment in the field of
banking in the Eastern Upper
Peninsula. This scholarship
provides assistance to a student
who intends on pursuing a ca­
reer in banking in the EUP. The
bank also provides part-time
employment during the school
year
Curriculum: finance and economics
College of Business &amp; Economics/
Lambda Scholarship
Value: $500 per semester —
non-renewable
Criteria: merit based; junior or
senior status; earned at least
26 LSSU credits; minimum 3.0
GPA; demonstrated campus/
community leadership and
dedication to working in the
business profession
Curriculum: business
Selected by: recommendation by the
Lambda/School of Business
Scholarship Committee
William R. Gregory Trust Fund
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit based; junior status,
minimum 3.0 GPA
Curriculum: engineering, math­
ematics, business, biology or
fisheries and wildlife manage­
ment
Selected by: Financial Aid Commit­
tee through scholarship sign-up
Warren Parker Family Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: need based; full-time stu­
dent, earned at least 25 LSSU
credits in business administra­
tion major, must have gradu­

ated from a high school in
Chippewa, Mackinac or Luce
county.
Curriculum: business administra­
tion
Selected by: Financial Aid Commit­
tee through scholarship sign-up
Judson "Bucky" Swart Soo Lions
Club Memorial Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit based; graduate of a
Chippewa, Luce or Mackinac
county high school with 26
earned LSSU credits
Curriculum: business and/or eco­
nomics
Selected by: Financial Aid Committee
through scholarship sign-up
Daune Weiss Memorial
Scholarship
Value: variable — non-renewable
Criteria: merit based; preference
given to students from Otsego
and Mackinac counties
Curriculum: elementary/secondary
education or business
Selected by: Financial Aid Committee
through scholarship sign-up

Criminal Justice
Stephen Bell Memorial
Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit based; Michigan resi­
dent; must have earned 26 LSSU
credits, minimum 3.0 GPA; pref­
erence given to students with fi­
nancial need and residents from
the Eastern Upper Peninsula
Curriculum: fire justice; if not avail­
able, a student majoring in
criminal justice may be consid­
ered
Selected by: recommendation by the
Criminal Justice/Fire Science
Department
Harold Weiss Memorial
Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit and need based;
minimum 3.0 GPA, Michigan
resident
Curriculum: criminal justice
Selected by: Financial Aid Committee
through scholarship sign-up
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Engineering
William R. Gregory Trust Fund
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit based; junior status,
minimum 3.0 GPA
Curriculum: engineering, math­
ematics, business, biology or
fisheries and wildlife manage­
ment
Selected by: Financial Aid Com­
mittee through scholarship
sign-up
Dennis Hardt Memorial
Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit based; must have
earned 26 LSSU credits, mini­
mum 3.0 GPA
Curriculum: electrical engineering
Selected by: Financial Aid Com­
mittee through scholarship
sign-up
Society of American Military
Engineers (SAME) Scholarship
Value: minimum $500 — non­
renewable
Criteria: merit based; must have
earned 26 LSSU credits, mini­
mum 3.0 GPA, essay submitted
by May 1st outlining career
goals and accomplishments
Curriculum: engineering or
engineering technology
Selected by: SAME Scholarship
Committee and Engineering
Department

Fire Science
Stephen Bell Memorial
Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit based; Michigan
resident; must have earned
26 LSSU credits, minimum
3.0 GPA; preference given to
students with financial need
and residents from the Eastern
Upper Peninsula
Curriculum: fire justice; if not avail­
able, a student majoring in
criminal justice may be consid­
ered
Selected by: recommendation by the
Criminal Justice/Fire Science
Department

�Geology
Geology Club Scholarship
Value: variable — non-renewable
Criteria: merit based; junior or
senior status; active member­
ship in the Geology Club;
exceptionally good academic
record in geology; earned at
least 26 LSSU credits
Curriculum: geology
Selected by: recommendation by the
Geology Department
John Kalesky Memorial Endowed
Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit and need based;
earned at least 26 LSSU credits,
minimum 3.0 GPA
Curriculum: geology
Selected by: Financial Aid Com­
mittee through scholarship
sign-up
C. Ernest Kemp Endowed
Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit based; earned at
least 26 LSSU credits, mini­
mum 3.0 GPA
Curriculum: geology
Selected by: Financial Aid Com­
mittee through scholarship
sign-up

Math and Computer
Science
Marian and Raymond Chelberg
Outstanding Science Athlete
Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: minimum 3.0 GPA,
demonstrated leadership abili­
ties and excel in at least one
varsity sport; awarded at end
of junior year; earned at least
30 LSSU credits
Curriculum: natural science or math
Selected by: recommendation by the
Athletic Department
William R. Gregory Trust Fund
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit based; junior status,
minimum 3.0 GPA
Curriculum: engineering, math­
ematics, business, biology or

fisheries and wildlife manage­
ment
Selected by: Financial Aid Com­
mittee through scholarship

sign-up
Franklin Otis Award
Value: variable — non-renewable
Criteria: earned at least 26 LSSU
credits; minimum 2.5 GPA
overall and minimum 3.0 GPA
in computer science and math­
ematics courses; must be a resi­
dent of Michigan, Wisconsin or
Ontario at time of application.
Applicants should send letter
of application addressing their
qualifications to the designated
mathematics faculty member
the first week of October.
Curriculum: computer science or
math
Selected by: recommendation by the
Mathematics and Computer
Science Department
Gerald Samson Mathematics
Scholarship
Value: Variable — non-renewable
Criteria: merit based
Curriculum: computer and math­
ematical sciences
Selected by: recommendation by the
Mathematics Department

Natural Resource
Technology
Christopher W. Reinke
Endowment Award
Value: full tuition — non-renewable
Criteria: merit and preference to
needy students; sophomore sta­
tus only; GPA between 2.0 and
3.0; sincere interest and dedica­
tion in the natural resources
technology field
Curriculum: natural resources tech­
nology
Selected by: recommendation by the
Natural Resource Technology
Department

Nursing
Chippewa County War
Memorial Hospital Auxiliary
Nursing Scholarship
Value: $500 — non-renewable
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Criteria: merit based; full-time
nursing student; sophomore
or junior status; minimum 3.0
GPA; graduated from a Chip­
pewa County high school
Note: If there is no qualifying candi­
date, a graduate from an E.U.P.
high school may be considered
Curriculum: nursing
Selected by: recommendation by the
Nursing Department
Cunningham Nursing Scholarship
Value: $1000 per year — non-renew­
able
Criteria: full-time nursing student;
sophomore or junior status;
minimum 3.00 GPA; preference
to student with demonstrated
financial need; essay required
Selected by: recommendation by the
Nursing Department
Vivian M. Day Endowed Nursing
Scholarship
Value: variable — non-renewable
Criteria: merit based; earned at least
26 LSSU credits; demonstrated
leadership and dedication
to the profession; graduated
from an Upper Peninsula high
school; be enrolled as a full-time
nursing student; minimum 3.0
GPA
Selected by: recommendation by the
Nursing Department
Tempie Dubow Memorial
Scholarship
Value: variable — non-renewable
Criteria: merit based; at least
sophomore status; minimum
2.75 GPA; demonstrated ability
to relate to others, including
patients; local applicants receive
top consideration
Curriculum: nursing
Selected by: recommendation by the
Nursing Department
Alana Eitrem Memorial
Endowment Award
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit and need based; ad­
mitted to the nursing program;
graduated from a Chippewa
County high school; minimum
2.0 GPA
Curriculum: nursing

�Selected by: recommendation by the
Nursing Department
Hospice of Chippewa County
Scholarship
Value: up to $1000 — non-renewable
Criteria: merit based; minimum GPA
of 3.0; junior or senior status in
the nursing program; at least six
credits per semester; must sub­
mit an essay indicating interest
in Hospice
Curriculum: nursing
Selected by: recommendation by the
the Nursing Department
Dixie Stanley Light and Morton
Light Nursing Growth Scholarship
Value: variable up to $1,500 —
renewable
Criteria: merit and need based;
registered nurse of Michigan
or Ontario admitted to the
LSSU baccalaureate nursing
post-licensure track; enrolled
in a minimum of one LSSU
nursing or support course each
semester during the academic
year; minimum 3.0 GPA; must
submit a 500-word essay to ex­
plain their valuing of nursing
as a service and a career
Curriculum: nursing post-licensure
track
Selected by: recommendation by the
Nursing Department
Mae Markstrom Nursing
Scholarship
Value: full tuition — non-renewable
Criteria: merit based; must be at
least sophomore status; mini­
mum 3.25 GPA; resident of
Michigan; must show demon­
strated leadership and com­
mitment to nursing; preference
will be given to members of
the Lake Superior State Nurs­
ing Association or Michigan
Nurses' Association
Curriculum: nursing
Selected by: recommendation by the
Nursing Department
Patrick and MaryAnne Shannon
Nursing Scholarship
Value: variable — non-renewable
Criteria: merit based; junior status,
preference given for students
interested in gerontological

nursing, minimum 3.0 GPA
Curriculum: nursing
Selected by: recommendation by the
Nursing Department
War Memorial Hospital Medical
Staff Nursing Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit and need based;
must be college sophomores
or juniors in the BSN or BSN
completion program as full- or
part-time students; must be
from the tri-county area; mini­
mum 3.0 GPA
Curriculum: nursing
Selected by: recommendation by
the Nursing Department and a
member of the War Memorial
Hospital staff

Political Science
Patrick M. Gagliardi Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit based; must be a
permanent resident of Emmet,
Mackinac, Chippewa, Luce,
Schoolcraft or Alger Counties;
preference given to student
with demonstrated financial
need; may be incoming fresh­
man or student with 26 LSSU
earned credits
Curriculum: political science
Selected by: recommendation by the
Political Science Department

Psychology
Donald Hastings Memorial
Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit based; may be
Michigan residents or non­
residents; enrolled full time;
minimum 3.0 GPA
Curriculum: junior majoring in
psychology
Selected by: recommendation by the
Psychology Department

Recreation
Russell D. Bruce Recreation
Department Scholarship
Value: variable — non-renewable
Criteria: minimum 3.0 GPA; based
on leadership and service
contributions to the RecreLake Superior State University • 45

ation Club and Lake Superior
State University; awarded at
the conclusion of the spring
semester of the junior year
Curriculum: recreation
Selected by: recommendation by the
Recreation Department

Social Sciences and
Human Services
Thomas J. O'Neil Memorial
Scholarship
Value: $1000 — renewable
Criteria: merit and need based; resi­
dent of Eastern Upper Peninsula
of Michigan; earned at least 26
LSSU credits, minimum 3.0 GPA
Note: If there is not an eligible can­
didate from the EUP, Michigan
residents may be considered
Curriculum: human services pre­
ferred, teaching may be consid­
ered
Selected by: Financial Aid Committee
through scholarship sign-up
Osborn Scholarship in Political
Science &amp; History
Value: variable — non-renewable
Criteria: merit and need based;
resident of Michigan; minimum
of sophomore status; academic
performance and potential for
leadership in his or her chosen
field
Curriculum: political science or
history
Selected by: recommendation by a
committee of political science
and historians appointed by the
head of the Social Sciences and
Human Services Department
Tendercare Endowment
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit and need based; mini­
mum 3.0 GPA, earned at least 26
LSSU credits
Curriculum: health and human
services
Selected by: Financial Aid Committee
through scholarship sign-up

Teaching
Marion Strahl Boyer Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable up to
two years

�Criteria: merit and need based; first
preference will be given to a stu­
dent from the Upper Peninsula
of Michigan; non-traditional
student preferred or must be at
least a junior (56 credits earned);
minimum 3.0 GPA
Curriculum: English or pursuing a
teaching degree with an English
minor
Selected by: Financial Aid
Committee through
scholarship sign-up
Thomas J. O'Neil Memorial
Scholarship
Value: $1000 — renewable
Criteria: merit and need based;
resident of Eastern Upper Pen­
insula of Michigan; earned at
least 26 LSSU credits, minimum
3.0 GPA
Note: If there is not an eligible can­
didate from the EUP, Michigan
residents may be considered
Curriculum: human services pre­
ferred, teaching may be consid­
ered
Selected by: Financial Aid Commit­
tee through scholarship sign-up
Robert O. Wallis C-MARSP
Memorial Scholarship
(formerly Chippewa-Mackinac Area
Retired School Personnel Scholarship)
Value: variable — non-renewable
Criteria: merit and need based;
resident from Chippewa or
Mackinac County; currently
enrolled LSSU students with
at least 26 earned LSSU credits
and a minimum 3.0 GPA
Curriculum: teaching (preference
will be given to fifth-year teach­
ing students)
Daune Weiss Memorial
Scholarship
Value: variable — non-renewable
Criteria: merit based; preference
given to students from Otsego
and Mackinac counties
Curriculum: elementary/secondary
education or business
Selected by: Financial Aid Commit­
tee through scholarship sign-up
The following scholarships may be
awarded to current students based
on availability:

Kurt and Mary Brammer
Scholarship

Other Scholarships

ESP Endowed Award

Michigan Competitive
Scholarship

Fine &amp; Performing Arts
Scholarship
H. Fletcher Distinguished
Scholarship

These State scholarships range from
$100 to $1,300 at Lake Superior State
University. Applicants must:

Philip Hart Memorial Scholarship

1.

have been continuous residents
of Michigan for a 12-month pe­
riod before July 1 of the award
year.

2.

be a high school graduate.

3.

participate in the National
American College Test (ACT)
and attain a qualifying score.

4.

not have engaged in any univer­
sity, normal school, junior col­
lege or other advanced training
following graduation from high
school and prior to the qualify­
ing examination.

5.

have complied with all other
provisions of the law and rules
and regulations adopted by the
authority.

6.

demonstrate financial need.

Frank &amp; Gladys Hoholik
Scholarship
Hudson, Coates, Kline
Scholarship
Robert M. Hunt Memorial
Scholarship
George &amp; Virginia Lahodny
Endowment Scholarship
Larson/Prohazka Scholarship
LSSU Foundation Endowed
Scholarship
Bill Munsell Scholarship
Leslie O'Polka Memorial
Scholarship
Frank &amp; Marion Pingatore
Memorial Scholarship
Ross N. Roe Scholarship
Sault/Loretto High School
Scholarship
Dr. Kenneth J. Shouldice
Memorial Scholarship
See Additional Scholarships for Incom­
ing Freshmen for more details.

Good academic standing with at
least a 2.00 grade point average
and meeting satisfactory progress
requirements is required to renew
a scholarship. High school seniors
must obtain ACT test registration

Memorials
Substantial funds have been contributed to the University's
Endowment Scholarship Fund in memory
of the following individuals:
Milton Bays
David Blair
Beverly Brennen Booth
John E. Brown
Matthew Howie
Maurice Hunt
Donald Lenick
Howard and Hollis MacDonald
Arvid Norlin
Mary Lou Peacock

46 • Lake Superior State University

Linda Pike
Orlando Pingatore
Dr. Thomas Robinson Sr.
Minnie Etta Shobbrook
Bernard M. Smith
E.J. "Shine" Sundstrom
Lynn Steppig
Viggo J. Thomsen
Christopher Yanni
Prof. Stephen P. Youngs

�materials from their high school
counselor and mail them before the
deadline for the December ACT
examination.

Michigan Merit Award
Scholarship
Established in 1999, this program
rewards the students who meet
these eligibility requirements. Re­
cipient must:
1.

be a Michigan resident.

2.

have completed the Michi­
gan Educational Assessment
Program (MEAP) test in high
school.

3.

4.

5.

have scored at Level 1 (exceed­
ed Michigan standards) or Lev­
el 2 (met Michigan standards)
on mathematics, reading, sci­
ence and writing, or passed at
least two of the above-specified
subject tests and scored in the
top 25 percent on the ACT or
SAT.
have graduated from a Michi­
gan high school or passed the
General Educational Develop­
ment (GED) test.
never have been convicted of a
felony involving assault, physi­
cal injury or death.

The Michigan Merit Award is a
merit-based scholarship, based on
student achievement only. Finan­
cial need is not a consideration.
Students may receive up to $2,500
over a consecutive two-year period.
Additional information and on-line
certification is available at
https: / / treas-secure.state.mi.us. /
meritaward.

Grant Programs
The Lake Superior State
Board of Trustees’ Grant
Program
This program provides assistance
to incoming and currently enrolled
students based on financial need.

Preference is given to those whose
financial need is greater than onehalf the cost of education. Recipi­
ents must be Michigan residents
and enrolled full time in Lake Supe­
rior State University classes.

Federal Pell Grant
All students filing the FAFSA are
automatically reviewed for Pell
Grant eligibility. Pell Grants
provide assistance to which other
forms of aid may be added. A dis­
tinguishing feature of this program
is a central concept of entitlement,
guaranteeing those who demon­
strate financial need will receive a
grant based on that need and on
the cost of education at the post­
secondary school they choose to
attend.
Pell Grant amounts vary according
to the year. Check with the Finan­
cial Aid Office for details.
To be eligible for a Pell Grant,
students must:
1.

be determined to have finan­
cial need.

2.

be undergraduates accepted
for admission and enrolled in
eligible programs and meet
satisfactory progress stan­
dards.

3.

be U.S. citizens or permanent
residents or qualified Jay
Treaty students.

4.

not be in default on a Direct
Stafford or Perkins Loan, and
not owe a refund for a Pell
Grant or other federal aid.

5.

not be disqualified due to prior
drug offense convictions.

Although awards are made
through the University, the U.S.
Department of Education deter­
mines eligibility. The University
Financial Aid Office uses a stan­
dard procedure established by
the Department of Education to
calculate the award.
To apply, complete the Free Ap­
plication for Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA). Forms are available at
high schools, colleges and financial
Lake Superior State University • 47

aid offices or online at www.fafsa.
ed.gov.

Federal Supplemental
Educational Opportunity
Grant
The Higher Education Act of 1965
created this program of financial
assistance to help college students
with the greatest financial need.
Supplemental Educational Oppor­
tunity Grants may be used to meet
all or part of student financial need
(up to $4000 in any one year).
Financial need is the primary
consideration in the selection of
grant recipients. Priority is given to
the neediest Pell Grant recipients.
Recipients are selected from those
applying for all forms of financial
aid by using the FAFSA.
Recipients of this award must
reapply each year and maintain
the regular satisfactory progress
standards to be considered for a
renewal award.

Federal Occupational
Education Program
The Perkins Grant Program pro­
vides funding for students with
demonstrated financial need,
as determined by filing the Free
Application for Federal Student
Aid (FAFSA), who are enrolled in
certain associate's degree programs.
Students who qualify for the Federal
Pell Grant and have earned less
than 58 credits will automatically be
considered if enrolled in one of the
following associate's degrees:
• manufacturing engineering
technology
• early childhood education
• legal assistant studies
• substance abuse prevention and
treatment
• natural resource technology
• corrections (criminal justice)
• law enforcement (criminal
justice)
• fire science
• technical accounting
• office administration
• business administration

�•
•

personal computer specialist
practical nursing

This grant provides supplemental
funding for qualified students and
may be pro-rated for less than full­
time attendance.

Michigan Adult Part-time
Grant
Established in 1986 to aid indepen­
dent students with financial need
who are enrolled for three to 11
credit hours, self-supporting, out
of high school at least two years,
Michigan residents for prior 12
months, U.S. citizens and making
satisfactory academic progress.
Maximum grant is $600 a year and
limited to two years of study.

Michigan Educational
Opportunity Grant
Established in 1986, this grant pro­
vides up to $1000 a year to Michi­
gan residents enrolled at least half
time. Recipients must be Michigan
residents for the prior 12 months,
U.S. citizens making satisfactory
academic progress and have dem­
onstrated financial need.

Michigan Tuition
Incentive Program (TIP)
The TIP Program pays tuition and
fees for students of lower-income
families. Eligible students must be
Michigan residents; be graduates
from high school or have obtained
a GED after May 1,1988 but before
reaching age 20; be accepted for
admission into an associate's
degree program; and accept TIP
by submitting certification while
in high school. Acceptance must
be filed before high school gradu­
ation.

Vocational Rehabilitation
The Michigan Jobs Commission
Rehabilitation Services provides
services and financial assistance to
persons with any disability that has
interfered with, or may interfere
with, the individual's job perfor­
mance. Students must apply for
financial aid and have need.
Further information may be ob­
tained by contacting your nearest
Michigan Rehabilitation Services
Office of Michigan Jobs Commis­
sion.

Loans
Michigan Nursing Loan
The Michigan Nursing Loan is an
award available to Michigan resi­
dents enrolled at least half-time at
an eligible institution in a program
leading to a Licensed Practical Nurse
(LPN) certification, Associate Degree
in Nursing (A DN), or Bachelor of
Science in Nursing (BSN).
Students may borrow up to $4000
per academic year for full-time at­
tendance, not to exceed the cost of
attendance minus other grants and
scholarships. To qualify for forgive­
ness of this loan, students must work
as direct care-givers in Michigan for
year for each year of assistance.
Awards are $4000 per year for
full-time students, $3000 per year
for three-quarter time students and
$2000 for half-time attendance.
General eligibility requirements
include:
• at least half-time enrollment
• Michigan resident for one year
prior to beginning nursing pro­
gram
• U.S. Citizen or permanent resi­
dent
• agreement to gain nursing li­
censure and work in direct care
in Michigan within one year of
completing academic program
• agreement to repay the loan if
the work requirement or other
program provisions are not met
• maintain satisfactory academic
progress standards
• have not been convicted of a
violent felony crime
Recommendation of candidates for
the award is made by the Nursing
Department when funds are avail­
able.

Federal Perkins Loan
The Federal Carl Perkins Loan
program is for students enrolled at
least half time in an eligible program
who need a loan to meet educational
expenses.
Students may borrow up to $3,000
48 • Lake Superior State University

�for each year of undergraduate
study. The maximum debt for un­
dergraduates is $15,000. The amount
awarded by the University is gener­
ally less due to limited funds.
Repayment begins nine months
after students graduate or leave
school for other reasons. There is a
10-year pay back period, at five per­
cent interest on the unpaid balance
of the loan principal.
The amount of the repayment
depends on the size of the debt and
ability to pay. In most cases, stu­
dents must pay at least $40 a month.
Any agreement for a lesser amount
must be attributable to extraordi­
nary circumstances such as pro­
longed unemployment.
Default: If a student defaults on a
Perkins Loan and the school is un­
able to collect, the federal govern­
ment will take action to recover the
loan. In cases of bankruptcy, total
or permanent disability or death,
loan obligations are canceled.
Deferment of payment is available
if:
1. you are enrolled and attending
as at least a half time student at
an institution of higher educa­
tion.
2.

for any period not to exceed
three (3) years
A. unable to find full-time
employment.
B.

experiencing economic
hardship.

Cancellation: Loans may be can­
celed for:
1.

certain types of teaching,

2.

full-time qualified provider of
early intervention services for
the disabled,

3.

full-time nurse or medical tech­
nician,

4.

full-time law enforcement or
corrections officer,

5.

death or disability of the stu­
dent,

6.

full-time staff of Head Start
Educational Program,

7.

full-time provider of services to
high-risk children at a child or
family service agency.

Federal Direct Stafford
Loan (Student)
Qualified applicants must be a
United States citizen or eligible
alien. Students may borrow up to
$2,625 the first year of undergrad­
uate study, $3,500 as a sophomore
and $5,500 as a junior or senior.
The lifetime maximum amount is
$23,000. Eligibility is based on fi­
nancial need for subsidized loans.
Subsidized loans are eligible for
federal interest benefits. For sub­
sidized loans, the federal govern­
ment does not charge interest while
attending school at least half time,
during the six-month grace period,
and during deferments (postpone­
ments of repayments). Financial
need must be shown to receive this
type of loan.
For students without financial
need, the Direct Loan Program
offers Direct Unsubsidized Loans.
The federal government charges
interest on these loans while
attending school, in the grace
period, or in deferment.
The student loan program is ad­
ministered through the Financial
Aid Office under the Direct Loan
Program. A three percent loan
fee is charged on all loans, under
federal law. Loans are disbursed in
two equal disbursements (one-half
in the fall semester; one-half in the
spring semester).
Once enrolled at Lake Superior
State University, students must
meet the satisfactory progress
standards to be eligible for ad­
ditional loans. Students must file
a Free Application for Federal
Student Aid each year to qualify
for a student loan.
Repayment begins six months after
graduation or the date the student
attends school less than half time.
Interest rates are variable, not to
exceed 8.25 percent.
Lake Superior State University • 49

Federal Direct PLUS
Loan (Parent)
Parents may borrow up to the differ­
ence between the cost of education
and other financial aid for which
the student is eligible. The interest
rate varies and is based on 91-day
treasury bill rates.
Students must meet the satisfactory
progress standards to be eligible
and must file a Free Application for
Federal Student Aid each year to
obtain a Federal Direct PLUS loan.
A four percent origination fee is
deducted from each of two dis­
bursements made in a school year.
Repayment begins within 60 days
of disbursements. Interest rates
are variable but cannot exceed nine
percent.

Federal Nursing Student
Loan
The Nursing Education Loan
Program provides loans of up to
$4000 a year for bachelor's degree
or completion nursing programs.
Eligibility requirements include
United States citizenship, enroll­
ment of at least half time and dem­
onstrated financial need greater
than one-half the cost of education.
Apply at the Financial Aid Office.

MI-LOAN Program
The Michigan Higher Education
Student Loan Authority of the
Michigan Department of Educa­
tion established the MI-LOAN
Program to assist students and
their families in meeting the cost of
post-secondary education.
Students must be certified as
eligible by the school, U.S. citizens
at least 18 years old, not in default
on any education loans and pass
all credit standards. Students who
cannot pass the credit standards
must have a qualified cosigner.
The minimum loan is $500 and
maximum is $10,000 per academic
year. Interest is fixed or variable.
Repayment is a minimum of $50

�a month and must be repaid
within 25 years. Forbearance,
which allows postponing pay­
ment of principle and interest, is
possible for a maximum of five
years. Forbearance periods are
approved for up to 12 months per
request. Applications are avail­
able at the Financial Aid Office
or by calling the Student Loan
Authority at 1-888-643-7521.

Canada Student Loan
Canadian students who need
financial help to enable full-time
studies directed toward a degree
at an institution of higher educa­
tion may apply for aid through
the Ontario Student Assistance
Program.
To qualify for a loan, the student
must:

Short-Term Educational
Loan
Several short-term loan funds are
available. These funds provide
cash with a small loan to meet
immediate, temporary financial
problems.
Generally, loans up to $300 are
allowed for no longer than 30
days during the school year when
classes are in session. These
loans are signature loans and do
not bear interest if repaid when
due. A minimum service charge is
assessed on all loans.

Student Emergency
Fund
Established in 2000 through the Bud
Mansfield Endowment, this fund
is used to assist students in crisis.
Application for funds is made at
the Financial Aid Office. Students
with insufficient resources to meet
textbook needs or other obligations
may apply for one-time assistance
through this fund.

1.

be a Canadian citizen or have
landed immigrant status;

2.

be a resident of a province
that participates in the plan;

3.

have attained a satisfactory
scholastic standard;

4.

be enrolled, or qualified to
enroll in a post-secondary
course of studies;

Campus Employment

5.

be taking at least 60 percent
course load (eight credits);

6.

complete an application for
OSAP at osap.gov.on.ca;

7.

bring Program Information
Form to the LSSU Registrar's
Office to be completed and
mailed by LSSU.

If you have demonstrated financial
need, you may be eligible for employ­
ment by Lake Superior State Univer­
sity under the federally supported
Work-Study Program. You must file
a FAFSA to be considered for this
program and have financial need.

The loans are interest free for
full-time students and until
six months after graduation or
termination of full-time studies.
After the interest-free period has
expired, students are responsible
for the repayment of principal
and the interest on the outstand­
ing balance at a loan rate in effect
when repayment begins.
Application forms are available
on-line at www.osap.gov.on.ca.

Federal Work-Study

Students may work up to 19 hours
weekly while attending classes more
than half time. During the summer
or other vacation periods when you
do not have classes, you may work
full time (40 hours per week) under
this program. In four months of sum­
mer employment under the Work
Study Program, an eligible student
can earn up to $3,500.
The basic starting rate tends to be
commensurate with the current mini­
mum wage. Higher rates are paid for
highly specialized work.
50 • Lake Superior State University

America Reads Program at Lake
Superior State University is another
work study opportunity for stu­
dents. Students work as reading tu­
tors in the local elementary schools
and are paid through the Federal
Work-Study Program. Interested
students should request this unique
employment experience when
submitting their applications for
employment at the Office of Human
Resources.

Michigan Work Study
Undergraduates who have been
Michigan residents for at least 12
months, have financial need, are
enrolled at least half time and mak­
ing satisfactory academic progress
may be eligible for employment
under the Michigan Work-Study
Program. You must file a FAFSA to
be considered for this program and
have financial need.

Other Campus Work
Opportunity
If you are interested in working
on campus, but do not qualify for
work study, you may apply at the
Office of Human Resources. There
are more than 500 positions open on
campus for full-time students.
Every effort is made to employ
students in areas of study providing
a "learn while you earn" situation.
On-campus jobs include work in
laboratories, libraries, maintenance,
offices, switchboard and food
service areas. You can earn approxi­
mately $1,700 during the school
year and up to $4,000 in the sum­
mer with an on-campus job.
It is recommended that students on
academic probation do not continue
or seek employment until proba­
tionary status has been corrected.

Programs for Native
Americans
Bureau of Indian Affairs Scholar­
ship Grant: Members or those eli­
gible for membership in a federally

�recognized tribe showing need,
may apply for Bureau of Indian Af­
fairs Scholarship Grants by contact­
ing their tribal education office for
an application. It is possible to re­
ceive up to full university expenses
per year in scholarship grants if
financial need is demonstrated. All
applicants must complete a Free
Application for Federal Student
Aid (FAFSA).
Bureau of Indian Affairs Voca­
tional Training Assistance: Na­
tive students enrolled in certificate
or associate degree programs are
eligible for assistance to pay for
tuition, books and living expenses.
You must be a member or eligible
for membership in a federally rec­
ognized tribe.

Michigan Public Act 245: Sons or
daughters of a veteran who died
of service-connected causes may
be eligible for benefits under the
Public Act 245. Those who believe
they are eligible should request
an application from the Michigan
Veterans' Trust Fund, 1225 Grand
Ave., Lansing, Michigan 48913.
Recipients may be full- or parttime students. Any students who
believe they are eligible for educa­
tional assistance through any vet­
erans' law should contact their area
Veterans' office for information
and applications. Veterans must

Awards are based on financial
need. Applicants must complete a
Free Application for Federal Stu­
dent Aid (FAFSA). Applications
may be obtained by contacting the
Tribal Education Office.
Native American Tuition Waiver
— Value: full tuition waiver for
qualified North American Indian
students who have been residents
of Michigan 12 months prior to
enrollment.
Applicants must submit a certifica­
tion of one-quarter blood quantum
to their tribal chairperson or tribal
certification officer. The Intertribal
Council will attach a certification
letter to the tribal certification
and forward it to the Financial
Aid Office at the University. The
University will then issue a credit
for the tuition for eligible students
each semester. Students must be
accepted for admission into an
eligible program and submit their
certification of eligibility and proof
of Michigan residency prior to
starting classes.

Veterans
Veterans, Children of
Deceased, or Totally
Disabled Veterans
Lake Superior State University *51

be admitted into a degree program
approved by the State Approving
Agency.

Veteran Standard of
Progress
Graduate Program: Veterans and
other eligible persons enrolled in
any graduate program must meet
standards of progress. All students
in the Graduate Program must
receive a B- or higher in every class.
They must have a 3.00 (4.00 basis)
to graduate. Those receiving lower
grades must repeat the class.

�The Division of Academic Services
exists to support the educational
experience and academic endeav­
ors of students and faculty at LSSU.
The Division of Academic Services
is home to the following programs,
offices, and services located within
the KJS Library:
•

Advising and Retention Office

•

Audio-Visual Center

•

Continuing Education

•

Counseling — Personal and
Career

•

Disability Services

•

Liberal Arts-Undeclared/
Undecided-Program

•

PLATO Computer-based-in­
struction

•

University Seminar Courses

•

University Studies Program

•

WebCT

Advising and
Retention

Library (Kenneth J. Shouldice)

•

Testing Services

Learning Center

•

•

52 • Lake Superior State University

The office of Advising and
Retention works with faculty, staff
and students to create and provide
programs and initiatives that
enhance student success:
®

Academic advising resources
for students and faculty advi­
sors

•

Academic Recovery Program
(for students on academic or
financial aid probation)

•

Early warning system (to iden­
tify students at risk)

�•

•

First-year exerience initiatives
that include Laker Week, Lakerpalooza, freshman seminars,
educational programming and
more

The roles and responsibilities of
the student in academic advising
at LSSU — The student should:
•

explain to the advisor his or
her personal values, abilities,
interests, and goals;

•

maintain frequent contact with
his or her advisor in order to
keep abreast of current aca­
demic information;

•

be prepared with accurate
information and relevant
materials when contacting and
meeting with the advisor;

New student orientation and
scheduling programs

Contact the office of Advising and
Retention at 906-635-2874, or ext.
2874 for more information.
Advising resources for faculty
and academic staff: The office
maintains an advisor's handbook,
advising committee schedules and
minutes, In the Know—the advising
newsletter, the Web for Faculty
and Advisors site guide, and
advising Website, and runs advisor
development programs for new
faculty. To access advisor resources
on-line, visit our Website at:
http://www.lssu.edu/advising.
Advising resources for students:
The office assists all students with
understanding the role of academ­
ic advising at LSSU.
The purpose of academic advis­
ing at LSSU — Academic advising
helps all students:
•

identify and clarify their aca­
demic, career and life goals;

•

develop educational plans
consistent with those goals and
with their interests and abilities;

be honest and ethical in inter­
actions with the advisor;

•

become knowledgeable about,
and adhere to, the relevant
policies, procedures, and rules
of the university, college, and
academic program;

•

seek relevant information
about career options and how
they are related to the educa­
tional program;

•

follow through on action plans
identified during each advising
session;

•

acquire the information needed
to assume final responsibility
for course scheduling, program
planning, and the successful
completion of all graduation
requirements;

assess the role that higher
education can play in achieving
those goals;

•

•

•

select appropriate courses and
other educational experiences;

•

evaluate their progress toward
earning a degree and reaching
their goals;

•

adapt to the demands of college
life and become active members
of the university community;

•

identify and utilize university
and community support ser­
vices;

•

interpret institutional rules,
policies, and procedures; and

•

develop the skills necessary for
independent decision-making.

•

consult with his or her advi­
sor at least once a semester
to decide on courses, review
progress toward degree re­
quirements, and discuss the
suitability of other educational
opportunities provided by the
university.

All students at LSSU are assigned
to an academic advisor within their
disciplines. The advisor assign­
ment is listed in the student's Web
for Students account. If no advisor
is listed, the student should contact
the academic department secretary
for his/her major or the director of
Advising and Retention at 906-6352874 (or ext. 2874 on campus).
Lake Superior State University • 53

Audio-Visual Center
Located on the main floor of the
library, the Audio-Visual Center
maintains a diverse collection of
games, kits, slides, video tapes and
other media. Faculty may check out
materials from the collection, pick
up AV equipment, or arrange to
have equipment brought to a class­
room. Reservations can be made by
calling extension 2400. Students and
other library patrons may use Au­
dio-Visual materials in the library.
Other services offered by the AudioVisual Center include making black
and white, and color transparen­
cies, slides, scanning material, and
duplicating audio and video tapes.
Students may purchase Scantron
sheets and blue books for tests and
a limited array of AV and computerrelated supplies.
The Audio-Visual Center is open
Monday-Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to
10 p.m., and Friday from 7:30 a.m.
to 5 p.m. during the academic year.
Call the library for summer and
holiday hours at 906-635-2815. For
the most recent information, visit
the following URL:
http:/ / www.lssu.edu/library/
lib03 / libserv.html.
Video Conferencing/Interactive
Television: Video conferencing or
interactive television is a technol­
ogy that allows the university to
provide for two-way interactive
instruction, seminars, conferences,
meetings, and many other interac­
tive options to those who want to
use this technology.
The university is a partner in an
Eastern Upper Peninsula H.323
standard over an Internet backbone.
This dedicated Internet backbone
links all the schools in the Eastern
Upper Peninsula School District.
The H.232 standard allows con­
ferencing over the Internet to any
site in the world which follows this
same standard. Through the use
of a Bridge, or MCU, one or more
sites may be connected interac­
tively. Additionally, the university is
Sprint certified, making it possible

�to interact with any entity in the
world that has similar certification.
There are a number of classrooms
and small conference areas that are
tied into this technology. For more
information, call 635-2629, or visit
our Website at: http://www.lssu.
edu / library / lib03 / libserv.html.

Continuing
Education
Continuing Education provides
educational opportunities to meet
the needs of non-traditional stu­
dents and the public through de­
gree programs, professional devel­
opment, personal enrichment and
community outreach. In coopera­
tion with academic departments,
Continuing Education creates
educational opportunities to meet
these needs through alternative
delivery options, distance learn­
ing, flexible schedules, evening
and weekend programs, non-credit
activities, workshops and semi­
nars, and workforce development
activities.
Continuing Education activities
include facilitating evening degree
opportunities in the areas of busi­
ness, individualized studies and
liberal studies. Continuing Ed also
provides support and assistance
to non-traditional and part-time
students enrolled at LSSU. A vari­
ety of non-credit programming is
offered to the community as well.
These include, but are not limited
to, the following:
•

Fine Arts activities (private
music and voice lessons)

•

Lake Superior Elders (our
Senior Center of Learning in
Retirement)

•

Workshops and seminars

•

Customized training

•

Workforce development (EJDT
grants, etc.)

•

Day Care programs in partner­
ship with Sault Area Schools.

Continuing Ed is located in the KJS
Library, offices 107-109, or may be

reached by phone at 906-635-2802,
or visit the Website at:
http://www.lssu.edu/extlearning.

Counseling Services
You are encouraged to take advan­
tage of our counseling services.
Licensed professional counselors
are available at the Counseling
Center and Career Services to help
with personal or vocational issues
and problems.
The Center's services are free to stu­
dents and strict standards of confi­
dentiality are maintained. For more
information, contact the Counseling
Center at 906-635-2733 or ext. 2733
on campus.

Learning Center
The Learning center (LC), located
in the KJS Library Building, offers
free academic support services to all
enrolled students at LSSU, at all lev­
els of learning (freshman through
senior).
•

Peer tutoring and supplemen­
tal instruction (also known as
organized study groups) are
available for many prepara­
tory, 100- and 200-level courses
across the disciplines.

•

The LC's Writing Lab staff can
assist you with all types of writ­
ing at all levels for all disci­
plines.

•

You can enhance your academic
performance by using our stateof-the-art computers equipped
with tutorial and instruc­
tional software for many LSSU
courses, as well as various other
programs such as the Internet,
Corel and MS Office. With more
than 80 programs to choose
from, the LC has something for
everyone.

•

Our student success seminars
(on topics such as study skills,
test preparation, test anxiety
and time management) are
available each semester on a
first-come, first-served basis.

•

Study space, tutorial video and
audio libraries, and a book-lend­
ing library are also available.

Disability Services
and the Resource
Center for Students
with Disabilities
(RCSD)
Disability Services and the Resource
Center for Students with Disabilities
(RCSD) are located in Library 149.
Together, they are responsible for
providing disability related ser­
vices, and ensuring that appropriate
accommodations for students are
met in the academic and university
environment.
In order for students to receive
appropriate accommodations, they
must voluntarily provide current
documentation that verifies their dis­
abling condition, as well as register
and meet with the disability services
coordinator. The types of accom­
modations vary depending upon the
disability and are determined on a
case-by-case basis.
If you have a disabling condition
(learning, mental or physical) or think
you may have a disabling condition,
please contact Disability Services at
906-635-2355 or ext. 2355 on campus,
or RCSD at 906-635-2454 or ext. 2454
on campus. For more information,
visit the Website at: http://www.
lssu.edu/counseling.
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Our friendly staff will be happy to
assist you in reaching your aca­
demic goals. Please contact us at
906-635-2849 or visit our Website
at: http://www.lssu.edu/lc for the
latest information on hours and
services provided.

Liberal Arts—
Undecided/
Undeclared Student
Program
The liberal arts-undecided program
at LSSU is designed to guide "un­
decided" or "undeclared" students

�through exploration of academic
and personal interests and potential
majors and careers, while allow­
ing them to work toward degree
requirements. Through personalized
advising and career counseling, selfguided research and assessment,
development of a career planning
portfolio, and conversations with
faculty, staff, students and employ­
ers in fields of interest, students
will gain a better understanding of
the academic and career planning
process.
The following programs, services
and activities are available to stu­
dents beginning their careers and
majors exploration:
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First-year seminars assist
students with the transition to
higher education as well as with
career exploration.
Liberal arts advisors assist liberal
arts-undecided students with
the selection of general educa­
tion (liberal arts) courses and
introductory courses that will
meet degree requirements while
encouraging students to explore
the academic programs offered
atLSSU.

•

Guided self-assessment allows
students to explore interest, abil­
ity, achievement, aptitude, work
values, and personality traits
through completion of assess­
ments that may be reviewed by
an advisor and/or a licensed
professional career counselor.

•

Introductory freshman-level
courses can provide students
with an overview of the major or
field of study and some disci­
plines offer a career explorations
course within the discipline.

•

Faculty, staff, students and alum­
ni at LSSU are great resources as
students develop their network
of friends and contacts.

•

Involvement in student organi­
zations and out-of-class activities
at LSSU allow students to gain
"real world" experience while
enjoying student life at LSSU.

•

Career exploration resources
via the Web are available as
well as for students wishing
to independently research and
learn about career planning and
academic majors at LSSU.

Indecision and uncertainty about
a major or career choice is normal
and in many ways advantageous
for students. For more information
on the Liberal Arts-Undecided
program, contact Counseling and
Career Services at 906-635-2733 or
visit the Website at:
http:/ / www.lssu.edu/asc/
LiberalArtsUndecided.php.

Library (Kenneth J.
Shouldice)
The Kenneth J. Shouldice Library
is an instructional resources center
open to all: students, faculty, and
staff of LSSU, and members of the
community and region. A highlytrained staff is available to help you
meet diverse informational and
computing needs.
The collection consists of over
130,000 volumes and 850 periodi­
cal subscriptions, as well as 75,000
microforms and nearly 1,000 items
in various formats. The on-line
catalog, Voyager, provides access to
our collection. The library provides
wireless access throughout its three
floors, and ample computer stations
to access the Internet or one of the
many databases available. Ample
room to study comfortably with
seating for over 350 is available as
well as individual and group study
rooms. For the latest information,
visit our Website at: http://www.
lssu.ed/library.
The circulation desk is the service
point for a number of activities,
including checking out library
materials, class reserves, picking up
Interlibrary Loan orders, and ob­
taining printouts from printing re­
quests sent from library computers.
Circulation staff can answer ques­
tions and offer assistance in using
the library computers and equip­
ment when a reference librarian is
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unavailable. Community members
are welcome to use both the library
and check-out materials.
For additional information on
various policies and services listed
below, see our Website at:
http://www.lssu.edu/library/
lib03/policies.html
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Circulation
Interlibrary Loan
Special purpose programs
Computer use
Video tapes
Gifts
Reserves
Overdues
Donations

The Gallery: The library main­
tains an exceptional gallery at the
entrance to the facility and is open
for viewing during regular library
hours. Exhibits for the Gallery,
located on the main floor, must be
approved by the Gallery Committee
and comply with the exhibit policies
for "The Gallery."
Library services for regional cen­
ter students: The KJS Library offers
support services for regional stu­
dents through its Interlibrary Loan
(ILL) and Reference departments.
The ILL department provides docu­
ment delivery of books, govern­
ment documents, and periodical
articles sent directly to the student's
address. Reference assistance is
available by e-mail: reference@lssu.
edu, by telephone: 906-635-2167 or
via fax at: 906-635-2193.
Reference librarians are available
from 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday,
and from 7-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday during the academic year.
Summer and semester break hours
are from 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Fri­
day. For further information, visit
our Website at: http://www.lssu.
edu/library/lib03/regional.html.

PLATO® Computerbased instruction
LSSU provides self-paced, computer-based learning options for
motivated students who place into

�preparatory coursework in read­
ing, English and mathematics, or
for students who need a refresher
in various content areas. PLATO® is
a Web-accessible software program
that allows students to review or
learn new material at their own
pace, on their own schedules, at any
location where they have Internet
access. PLATO® provides customiz­
able modules for learning in read­
ing, mathematics, writing, science
and technology, and other areas.

READING
PLACEMENT

LSSU has developed two pro­
grams that give students a low-cost
instructional alternative to taking
preparatory coursework in math­
ematics and reading. The PLATO®
math program provides students
with the course content equivalent
to our MA081 through MA086 math
modules, preparing them for the de­
partmental math module tests. The
PLATO® reading program provides
students with the equivalent to
EN086 and EN096, preparing them
for the departmental reading test.

SA106 Recommended
RACT=19-21
RLSSU=32-25
VSAT=450-500

EACT=English ACT score
ELSSU=English LSSU score

Faculty at LSSU use PLATO® to
create review modules for students
who require "spot" review for math
and science courses, and to cre­
ate assignments for their classes.
Teacher Education students use the
MTTC-aligned review module in
PLATO® to prepare for testing.
Students who are interested in
using PLATO® to independently re­
view materials, and faculty who are
in interested in reviewing PLATO®
content for use within their pro­
grams, are encouraged to contact
the PLATO® coordinator at 906635-2355 or ext. 2355 on campus, or
visit: http://www.lssu.edu/asc/
plato for more information.

RACT=reading ACT score
RLSSU=reading LSSU score
VSAT=verbal SAT score

WRITING
PLACEMENT
Placement scores for both
reading and English are used
to determine English course
placement.

MATH
PLACEMENT
MACT= math ACT score
MLSSU=math LSSU score
MSAT=math SAT score

LSSU's Testing Services, located in
the KJS Library building, provides
national testing services, employ­
ment and civil service testing, LSSU
placement testing, accommodated
testing and LSSU make-up testing
for students with faculty- or athlet-

SA106 Optional
RACT=22+
RLSSU=36+
VSAT=51-+

EN091
RACT=0-19 or
RLSSU=0-32
and
EACT=0-17 or
ELSSU=1 -24
or
VSAT=0-440

EN110
RACT=19+ or
RLSSU=32+
and
EACT=18-25 or
ELSSU=25-33
or
VSAT=450-580

EN110 Honors
RACT=19+ or
RLSSU=32+
and
EACT=26+ or
ELSSU=34+
or
VSAT=590+

MA081-083
ACT=0-16
LSSU=1-14
SAT=0-400

MA092, 110,207
ACT=19-21
LSSU=17-25
SAT=460-510

MA103, 111,140
ACT=22-26
LSSU=26-35
SAT=520-610

MA084-086
ACT=17-18
LSSU=15-16
SAT=410-450

National Testing Services: LSSU's
Testing Services provides national
testing services to the public and
LSSU students. LSSU provides the
following tests:
• MAT (Miller Analogies Test)
graduate school
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LSAT (Law School)
MCAT (Medical School)
GRE Subject Tests
ACT (College Entrance Exam)

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Miller Analogies Test (MAT)
College Level Examination
Program (CLEP tests)
Advanced Placement Test (AP
tests)
Michigan Test for Teacher
Certification (MTTC)
Dental Assisting National
Board (DANB)
ACT Center and WorkKeys

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SA090
RLSSU=0-24
SA091
RLSSU=25-31

ics-approved absences. For more
information on any of the tests and
services listed below, contact the
Testing Coordinator at 906-6352452 or visit the Testing Services
Website at: http://www.lssu.edu/
asc/TestingServices.php.

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Testing Services

'All students with reading
ACT scores of 0-18,
verbal SAT scores of less
than 450, or not ACT/SAT
scores, will be required
to take the Reading
Placement Test.
ACT/SAT scores are used
as a screener only.

Public Testing: Employment and
Civil Service Testing — Lake
56 • Lake Superior State University

MA112, 143,151
ACT=27+
LSSU=36+
SAT=62+

Superior State University is one of
Michigan's Civil Service test sites
and provides employment test­
ing as needed for LSSU's Human
Resources Office.
LSSU Course Placement Testing:
LSSU's Testing Services provides
placement testing for admitted
LSSU students in English, math­
ematics and reading. Students must
contact Testing Services to arrange a
test date. For information on LSSU's
placement testing requirements,
visit our Website at: http://www.
lssu.edu/asc/placement.php.
LSSU Make-up Testing: Testing
Services provides make-up test­
ing for LSSU faculty. Faculty must
submit all test materials to Testing
Services at least 48 hours in advance
of the make-up test date(s) and stu­
dents must contact Testing Services
to set up their make-up testing ap­
pointments.

University Seminars
for New Students
LSSU offers University Seminars
(UN and SA courses) to assist
new students in maximizing their
potential for academic and personal

�success. The courses address the
transition process, in-depth orien­
tation to LSSU and its resources,
development of study and organi­
zational skills, time management,
test preparation and test-taking
techniques, academic and career
planning, and college and community involvement.
The seminars are open to all new
students at LSSU, with the SA100
course geared toward the needs
of adult learners. See our course
descriptions or contact the Director
for Advising and Retention at 906635-2874, or visit: http://www.lssu.
edu/asc/unseminars
for more information.

system that allows faculty to create
Web sites for courses that enhance
or deliver course instruction. Stu­
dents enrolled in courses supported
with WebCT have access to support
materials posted by the instructor
(using syllabi and assignments),
links to Web-based materials,
discussion boards and chat rooms,
and online quizzing. Each instruc­
tor customizes WebCT for his or her
course, using a variety of "tools" as
mentioned above.

University Studies
Program
The University Studies Program
(USP) is designed to provide mo­
tivated students who do not meet
LSSU's admission requirements an
opportunity for academic success at
LSSU. The USP is ideal for students
who 1) are excited about attending
college or university, but did not
receive the full benefits of their high
school education, 2) motivated to
learn but lack the preparatory read­
ing, writing or mathematics skills
necessary for success in freshmanlevel courses at LSSU, or 3) are look­
ing for a second change at a college
or university education.
Students admitted to the Univer­
sity Studies Program work closely
with academic advisors to set up an
individualized plan of course and
program requirements and academ­
ic support while working toward
degree requirements at LSSU.
For more information, contact the
program coordinator at 906-6352294 or ext. 2294 on campus, or
visit: http://www.lssu.edu/usp.

WebCT (Web Course
Tools)
WebCT (from Web-Course-Tools) is
a Web-based course management
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WebCT is the most frequently used
Web-based course management
system at LSSU, and gives LSSU
the potential to develop complete
online courses and other academic
services. Over 40 faculty use WebCT
for more than 100 courses. WebCT
is supported by the Instructional
Technologist and by the Informa­
tion Technology department, and is
funded by a Title III grant. For more
information on WebCT at LSSU, call
906-635-2651, or visit the Website at:
http://www.lssu.edu/asc/webct.

�Student life is an important part of
your Lake Superior State Univer­
sity experience. There are count­
less opportunities to enhance your
educational experience. We encour­
age you to participate in student
activities and to get involved with
the campus. It is a great way to
meet people and gain invaluable
experiences and insights that will
help when you graduate.
There are more than 40 different
clubs and organizations at LSSU.
There is always something going
on so you can be a part of the cam­
pus scene.
We have 11 sports at Lake State:
basketball, cross country, track and
tennis for men and women; ice
hockey; and volleyball and softball
for women. In addition, the Uni­
versity has an extensive intramu­
rals program including sports such
as broomball, basketball, hockey
and more.
Beyond the programs and services
on campus, you have the natural
splendor of the Upper Peninsula
and Canada. Good hunting and
excellent fishing are found within
a few miles of campus. Favorite

winter sports are skating, hockey,
snowshoeing, tobogganing, ice fish­
ing and skiing.

Student Government
Student Government is the govern­
ing arm of the LSSU student body.
All students are eligible for election
to Student Government membership
and are encouraged to participate.

Recognized
Organizations
Student Athletic: Adventurers
Guild, Kuk Sool Won.
Student Professional: Alpha
Phi Sigma (CJ Honor Society),
American Society of Mechanical
Engineers, Biology Club, Crimi­
nal Justice Association, Criminal
Justice Student Alliance, Early
Childhood Education Club, Envi­
ronmental Science and Technol­
ogy Club, Fisheries and Wildlife
Club, Geology Club, Institute of
Electrical and Electronics Engi­
neers, LSSU Nurses Association,
Lambda Sigma Beta, Legal Assis­
tant Student Association, Political
Science Club, Pre-professional
Club, Psychology Club, Society of
Automotive Engineers, Society of
Manufacturing Engineers, Society
of Women Engineers.
Student Religious: Anchor House,
His House, Inter—Varsity Christian
Fellowship, Lakers for the Savior,
Newman Center.
Special Student: Alpha Theta
Omega Sorority, Circle K Club,
Delta Phi Epsilon, Delta Sigma Phi,
Environmental Awareness Club,
Honors Club, Inter-Greek Council,
Japanese Animation Club, LSSU
Veterans' Association, Lake State
Theater Company, Lifeguard Club,
Men of Brady, Native American
Student Organization, Non-tra­
ditional Student Organization,

58 • Lake Superior State University

�Osborn Hall Government, Paint­
ball Club, Republican Club, Resi­
dent Assistants, Student Alumni
Involved in Lake State (SAILS),
Sigma Lambda Sigma, Students in
Free Enterprise, Tau Alpha Pi, Tau
Kappa Epsilon, Theta Chi Rho, The­
ta Xi, United Nations Association.
Student Music: Pep Band.
Communications: The Compass
(student newspaper), WLSO (stu­
dent radio station), and The Campus
Planner (available at the Campus
Shoppe and the Student and Resi­
dential Life Office).

Housing
A variety of housing facilities are
available. If you are enrolled at
LSSU for 12 credit hours or more,
there are mandatory policies that
apply.
If you are unmarried and/or a
nonveteran enrolled in 12 hours or
more and are within 27 calendar
months of your high school gradu­
ation, you must reside in a Univer­
sity residence hall.
High school graduation dates are
assumed to be June 1 for this pur­
pose. The exceptions are:
1.

2.

3.

If you live with your parents
within a 60-mile radius or the
three-county (Chippewa, Luce
and Mackinac) service area
of the University. An excep­
tion application is available in
the Housing Office and must
be approved by the Housing
director.
If you are exempted in writing
by the Housing director when
residence hall space is filled.
If you have unusual financial
or health problems. Permis­
sion must be granted by the
Director of Housing and Resi­
dential Life.

The University reserves the right
to assign all students within the
residence halls. Housing prefer­
ences are considered according
to the dates of receipt of applica-

tion and first room and board
payments. Freshmen are usually
accorded priority in residence hall
assignments and upperclassmen
hold priority in apartment assign­
ments.

The Corner Pocket (located on the
lower level of the Cisler Center) is a
convenience store with many snack
items, beverages and groceries.

The University recognizes that
exceptions to these policies may
arise. Requests for permission to
live off-campus will be considered
by the Director of Housing and
Residential Life, who shall apply
the following criteria to a request
to live off campus for financial
reasons:

Athletics

"Financial hardship" is a situation
in which the total resources of the
student and family added to the
total financial aid available from
the University does not equal the
dollar amount budgeted by the Fi­
nancial Aid Office as the minimum
required for on-campus residency.
In such a situation, there are two
alternatives: a) withdrawal from
the residence hall or b) withdrawal
from the University. An example is
a student whose financial situation
changed suddenly during the year
(perhaps due to the death of a par­
ent) and who applies for assistance
after the aid program is depleted.

Dining Services
The Quarterdeck Dining Hall
(on the upper level of the Walker
Cisler Center Students and Confer­
ence Center) is an all-you-can-eat
cafeteria.

Lake Superior State University
sponsors varsity intercollegiate ath­
letics at the NCAA Division II level
in 11 sports; men's and women's
basketball, tennis, cross country
and track; men's golf; and women's
volleyball and softball. Ice hockey
is a Division I sport for men.
The University is a member of the
Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athlet­
ic Conference (GLIAC) in Division
II sports, and competes in the Cen­
tral Collegiate Hockey Association
(CCHA) in hockey.
Initial approval by the NCAA
Clearinghouse is required of all
freshman athletes. Contact your
high school guidance counselor for
that information.
If you are interested in compet­
ing as a Laker, contact the athletic
department. Student-athletes must
maintain a minimum grade point
average, carry a required number
of courses, and make satisfactory
progress toward a baccalaureate
degree.

Health Service

Cafe a la Cart (located on the main
floor of Crawford Hall) features a
convenience-style menu, breakfast
items and a variety of beverages.

Basic health care services are avail­
able at the LSSU Health CARE
Center. The center is staffed by
health care professionals. Full-time
staff include a certified nurse prac­
titioner and professional nurses.
Consultation and referral to phy­
sicians is available through the
center. Services are available from
8 a.m.- 5 p.m. Hours of operation
are reduced during summer semes­
ter and University breaks. You can
drop in or phone the center any
time during office hours to make an
appointment.

Norris Snack Shack (in the Taffy
Abel Ice Arena) features a conces­
sion-style menu.

A health care plan is available
for students who maintain three
or more credit hours and attend

The Galley Snack Bar (on the lower
level of the Cisler Center) features
grilled items, beverages and other
tempting snacks.
Cappucino Comer (located in the
Kenneth Shouldice Library) has a
deli-style menu, breakfast items,
and a variety of beverages.

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�classes on campus. Once enrolled,
you will receive information outlin­
ing coverage. Plan information is
also available at the center. You are
encouraged to review this plan and
services. The majority of onsite ser­
vices are provided at no additional
charge to students.
All students from countries other
than the United States and Canada
are required to carry health insur­
ance as a condition of enrollment.
Students must furnish proof they
have purchased an equivalent
insurance plan that will cover their
health care while in the United
States. In either case, proof of
insurance shall be required before
registration is permitted.

post-secondary education. The
programs serves about 70 students
each year from area high schools
within an hour's drive from LSSU's
campus.
Upward Bound hires at least 25
college students each year as tutors
and office workers during the aca­
demic year and for residential jobs
during the summer. The program
is one of the few sites offering paid
summer internships for students in
human services, psychology, sociol­
ogy, teacher education and criminal
justice.

Child Development
Center

Center for Career &amp;
Employment Services

The campus Child Development
Center provides full- or part-time
care for children ages 2 1/2 to 5
years.

Lake Superior State University of­
fers career planning and placement
service for students and alumni.

The Center is open fall, spring and
summer semesters, and follows the
university calendar.

Our staff will assist you in locating
suitable and desirable employment
as a student and as a graduate.
We can also help you make career
choices that suit your skills and
interests.

Children of LSSU students and em­
ployees are given priority in admis­
sion; however, children from the
community are admitted as space
allows. Children must be near
completion of their toilet-training.
The center, licensed by the State of
Michigan, provides developmentally appropriate experiences for the
child and emphasizes social, emo­
tional, creative, physical and cogni­
tive growth. Each morning and
afternoon, under the guidance of
experienced staff, students enrolled
in the early childhood education
program plan and supervise large
and small group activities includ­
ing art, language arts, gross motor,
fine motor, and outdoor play. A
significant portion of each day is
devoted to exploratory play where
children move through the various
learning areas electing to partici­
pate in any one of a wide variety of
activities interacting with developmentally appropriate learning
materials. The Child Development
Center is located at the southeast
end of campus.

If you are seeking part- or full-time
work during the academic year or
summer, we also maintain a listing
of positions available for students.

Upward Bound
Upward Bound is a federally
funded TRIO program which LSSU
has successfully hosted since 1965.
This is a free college-preparatory
program for low income students
and/or students whose parents do
not have college degrees. The pro­
gram provides academic support,
career exploration and advising,
and cultural growth experiences
designed to enhance educational
success. Upward Bound works
with these students year-round
throughout high school to pre­
pare them to enter and succeed in

60 • Lake Superior State University

Student-Faculty
Relations Committee
(Appeals)
Function. The Student-Faculty
Relations Committee provides a fo­
rum for resolving conflicts between
students and faculty members
which may arise with classroom or
course-related activities, policies
or procedures. The committee will
not consider cases involving ADA
compliance or any other matter it
deems inappropriate. This commit­
tee is strictly an informal mediation
body which will forward recom­
mendations for resolution to the
parties involved (with a copy to
the executive vice president and
provost).
Membership. The University
president appoints the committee
membership to two-year terms.
There are four faculty representa­
tives (at least one from each col­
lege) and four student representa­
tives. The chair is chosen by the
committee membership.
Procedures
1.

If a student (or group of
students) wishes to raise an
issue related to a course which
he/she is taking or has taken
(normally within one semester),
the student should attempt to
resolve the issue at the stu­
dent/ faculty, department head
or appropriate college dean
level. If the matter cannot be
resolved at the lowest pos­
sible levels, the student may
appeal to the Student-Faculty
Relations committee informing
them of the problem. In excep­
tional cases, the student may
approach the Student-Faculty
Relations Committee directly.

2.

To bring an issue before the
Student-Faculty Relations com­
mittee, the student must notify
the Student-Faculty Relations
Committee in writing. This
document must clearly explain
the situation and include the stu­
dent's name, current address, a

�message telephone number and
times when the student is avail­
able to meet with the committee.
Supporting documentation may
be included as well. The writ­
ten appeal should be submitted
directly to the committee chair.
The Executive Vice President
and Provost's Office will know
the name of tire committee chair.
3.

Once tire committee members
have had an opportunity to
review the student's concern,
they will conduct air informal
fact-finding process. As a part of

the process, the student will be
invited to meet with the com­
mittee for further clarification.
This meeting will be 20 minutes
in length with 10 minutes of
question and answer by tire
committee. The other party will
also be invited to meet with the
committee following the same
fomrat. Both parties will then be
asked to meet together with tire
committee in an effort to foster
communication, clarification and
resolution. The most desirable
arrangement would be for this
step to occur at one setting. The

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committee will strive to be as
expeditious as possible. There
may be extenuating circum­
stances such as semester break or
summer recess.
4.

If there is no resolution after this
joint meeting of tire parties in­
volved, or if the outcome of this
process is not acceptable to the
student or tire faculty member,
he/she may appeal to the execu­
tive vice president and provost
of tire University.

5.

The committee will keep no
permanent records.

�Computer Services
LSSU Information Technology
offers a variety of services and
programs for students. Classroom
laboratories provide for instruction
that involves computers and/or
software. During non-class hours,
general access labs provide copies
of the software used in classes, open
Internet access to students, as well
as word processing software. Help
for students utilizing software in the
classroom or labs is available in the
Learning Center. PCs enhance the
research ability of the KJS Library
with access to the Internet and many
databases. The University maintains
a student-to-computer ratio of 10-1
whenever possible.
Upon enrollment, a student will
receive an e-mail account which
can be used to access the university

62 • Lake Superior State University

messaging system as well as com­
municating with friends and family.
This account is free to any enrolled
student. Instructions and help for
using the e-mail account are avail­
able at the Information Technology
HelpDesk in the Administration
Building. Internet access is also
available in student residences and
many locations across campus.
The Information Technology HelpDesk is located in the Administra­
tion Building, room 107. The HelpDesk assists students with general
computing problems related to any
of the above services.
Current information regarding
Information Technology and Com­
puter Sendees can also be obtained
from our Web Site at: http://it.lssu.
edu.

�International Studies
Go Global!
Contact the Vice President for
Academic Affairs and Provost's
Office located in the Administration
Building, Room 213.

Study Abroad
Opportunities

Foreign Student
Services
The Registrar's Office maintains
up-to-date information regarding
regulations and procedures for
foreign students wishing to pursue
a full course of study in institutions
such as colleges and universities in

LSSU students may participate in
study abroad programs to meet
their individual study objectives.
The Provost's Office will provide
upon request information about
current LSSU-sponsored study
abroad programs. A study abroad
packet is available to facilitate the
transfer of credit from another
institution, either U.S. or foreign,
provide information about health
and travel insurance, and provide
guidance about the use of institu­
tional financial aid in study abroad
programs. Federal financial aid
may be applied to the cost of the
study abroad programs officially
arranged through LSSU.
What do you think of...
• Studying French in France?
• Studying Spanish in Spain or
Mexico?
• Studying environmental science
courses or internships in Japan?
• Studying history and culture in
England?
• Studying recreation management
in South Africa?
These are only a few of the options.
Please contact the Provost's Office
for more information.

International Studies
Certificate or Minor
The international studies certificate
or minor can be earned concur­
rently with a B.S. or B.A. degree
program or as a post-baccalaureate
program. Refer to the Certificate
or Minors section of this catalog.
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the United States. Information is
available for international stud­
ies (including Canadian students)
regarding study and authorized
employment (full-time students).
Foreign students wishing to apply
for admission to Lake Superior
State University may contact the
Admissions Office.

�The International University
College Division
of Lake Superior State University and Sault College
Lake Superior State University,
in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, and
Sault College, in Sault Ste. Marie,
Ontario, are just a 15-minute car
ride apart. In spite of being located
in different countries, our cities
are closer to each other than they
are to municipalities in their home
state or province. So, community
leaders encourage initiatives that
strengthen the ties between us and
take advantage of shared resourc­
es. The belief is we have more to
offer by working together.
Lake Superior State University
and Sault College have enjoyed
a good working relationship for
many years. In 2001, some articu­
lations were revitalized, new ones
were struck and it was decided
to establish the International
University College Division. The
division allows full-time students
in some program areas to be dualenrolled. In computer science/
studies, criminal justice or liberal
studies/teacher education, agree­
ments have been signed which
encourage students to take ad­
vantage of the diverse faculty and
resources available at both schools
as they pursue their degrees and/
or diplomas.
Getting involved in the Interna­
tional Division is straightforward
— consult with the academic
department, fill in a Dual Enroll­
ment Form and submit it to the
Registrar's Office. As a dual-en­
rolled student, you are permitted
to take one course per semester
at the other school. Through the
extra advising available to you,
you can fit these courses into your
overall academic plan and semes­
ter timetables. You register for all
courses through your home school
registrar and your academic infor-

mation is transferred automatically
at the conclusion of each semester.
As long as you meet the required
academic standards, you will con­
tinue to enjoy these advantages of
attending both schools:
•

the combination of applied,
"hands-on" training and theo­
retical understanding

•

more course choices

•

access to many of the stu­
dent services and academic
resources (e.g. wider selec­
tion of equipment, libraries,
student centers, peer tutoring,
etc.) available at both institu­
tions

•

accessible professors through
small classes, labs and office
hours

•

interaction with fellow stu­
dents from another country
— a good basis for a network
of contacts that can assist you
in your life's work ahead

•

greater employment options
and advancement opportunities

Dual-enrolled students pursuing
the bachelor of science in comput­
er science or computer network­
ing gain these particular benefits:
•

professors with a wide variety
of computer-based qualifica­
tions and areas of expertise

•

exposure to, and opportunity
to work with, more types of
hardware and software than
would be available at either
institution on its own

•

plenty of equipment available
for hands-on experience

•

more than 70% of the major
courses with a lab component

64 • Lake Superior State University

•

opportunity to earn worldrecognized CISCO CCNA and
Microsoft MCSE certifications

•

Innovative, relevant programs
which adjust quickly to both
changing technology and em­
ployers' needs

For more specific information re­
garding computer-based degrees
and participation in the Interna­
tional University College Division,
please refer to page 108 of this
catalog.
Dual-enrolled students in the
criminal justice degree programs
benefit from the continuing educa­
tion opportunities developed by
both schools for people currently
working in public safety. LSSU
does this through its academy,
providing MCOLES (Michigan
Commission on Law Enforce­
ment Standards) and Michigan
Firefighter Training Council
certification. Sault College offers
advanced training and certifica­
tion for Ontario Provincial Police
and municipal police officers at its
Law Enforcement Training Centre.
Refer to www.saultc.on.ca for
more information about Sault Col­
lege's participation in the Interna­
tional University College Division.
You can also visit LSSU's website
at www.lssu.edu/advantage.

�Degree Requirements
Lake Superior State University
offers bachelor (also called bacca­
laureate) degrees, associate degrees
and certificates, as well as a master
of arts degree in curriculum and
instruction. These degrees are of­
fered in a wide variety of academic
programs. Each academic depart­
ment has a set of specific courses
and other requirements for each
of its degree programs. However,
some requirements are of a general
nature, applying to all such degrees.
These are discussed below.
Bachelor degree: A minimum of
124 credits is required for a bachelor
degree. Some programs require
more than this number of credits.
Requirement categories are: gen­
eral education, bachelor of arts or
bachelor of science and departmen­
tal. Some programs require support
courses and/or a minor, and free
electives.
Associate degrees and certificates:
A minimum of 62 credits is required
for an associate degree. EN110,
EN111, CO101, MA110 (or higher) or
PL205, plus six other general educa­
tion credits, are required. There is
also a residency requirement.
Minors: Academic minor programs
are also offered in a wide variety
of disciplines. A minimum of 20
credits is required for a minor, and
some require more. A minimum of
six credits from LSSU is required.
There is a minors section in this
catalog.

Electives
Elective courses are chosen to obtain
credit beyond that of specified
requirements. Free electives refer to
courses you may select completely of
your own choice. Designated elec-

tives refer to courses selected from a
list specified by the department.

BA and BS Requirements
(8 credits)
Bachelor of arts degree: One
year of a modem language other
than English (if taken at LSSU,
this would be FR151-2 or 251-2;
GN141-2; NA141-2; NA201-2; or
SP161-2. One-half year of two
different languages will not meet
this requirement.
Bachelor of science degree: At least
eight semester credits, in addition
to courses used for general educa­
tion requirements, from categories
of social science, natural science or
mathematics.

Residency Requirements
Bachelor degree candidates must
earn at least 32 credits and at least
50 percent of their departmental
required 300/400 level credits in
courses offered by Lake Superior
State University. Regional Center
students must earn at least 32 credits
and at least 50 percent of their de­
partmental required 300/400 level
credits in courses offered by Lake
Superior State University. Associate
degree and certificate candidates
must earn 16 of their final 20 credits
in such courses. For a minor, you
must earn at least six of the required
credits in such courses.

Multiple Majors
You may earn more than one major
by completing all requirements of
each desired major program. Before
graduation, you must file a Degree
Audit approved by the school chair
for each major. The double major
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�must be granted as one combined
degree such as: bachelor of science
in accounting and business admin­
istration.
Multiple Degrees: If you desire to
earn more than one baccalaureate
degree, you must complete all pro­
gram requirements for tire addition­
al degree(s) as certified by the school
chair, comprising a minimum of 32
additional LSSU credits for each ad­
ditional baccalaureate degree from
Lake Superior State University.

education requirements are con­
sidered complete if you earned a
bachelor's degree at any United
States accredited university or an
honors bachelor's degree from an
accredited Canadian university.
If you earned a bachelor's degree or
associate's degree at another accred­
ited institution and desire an asso­
ciate's degree from Lake Superior
State University, you must complete
all requirements of an approved de-

Those earning a baccalaureate
degree from LSSU and who desire
an associate degree, must complete
all requirements for the associate
degree program at the time they are
completing the baccalaureate degree
requirements.
Students earning an associate from
LSSU who desire an additional
associate degree must complete all
requirements for the additional de­
gree, including 16 additional credits
of which 12 must be from courses
offered by Lake Superior State Uni­
versity.
Additional degrees for graduates
of other universities: Students
who hold a baccalaureate degree at
another accredited institution, and
who desire a baccalaureate degree
from LSSU, must complete all re­
quirements of an approved degree
schedule including at least 32 ad­
ditional credits in courses offered by
LSSU. The degree schedule must be
approved by the major school chair
and sent to the assistant to the pro­
vost for academic records. Transfer
credits from other universities will
be evaluated for those classes used
for the new degree. You should
initiate the approval process with
the school chair at the time of or
before commencing study toward
the additional degree. The sched­
ule elected shall consist mainly of
minor, major and cognate courses.
Courses considered essential to the
degree but not previously elected
may, at the option of the school
chair, be required even though the
total may exceed 32 credits. Lake
Superior State University general
66 • Lake Superior State University

gree schedule including at least 16
additional credits in courses offered
by LSSU. The degree schedule
process is identical to that described
above for an additional bachelor's
degree. The schedule elected shall
consist mainly of major and cognate
courses. Courses considered es­
sential to the degree but not previ­
ously elected may, at the option of
the school and college, be required
even though the total may exceed
16 credits.

�General Education Mission Statement:
Lake Superior State University's curricular offerings integrate preparation for professional, technical and
disciplinary fields with study in general education to prepare students to lead lives as self-motivated
individuals and full participants in society. The general education program is designed to enhance students'
skills and interests in order to foster life-long learning and thoughtful living. General education courses
integrate knowledge to assist students to make connections between the content of their courses and the *
challenges they face as free and responsible citizens.
The outcomes of general education in which students are required to acquire proficiency are communication
skills, humanities, mathematics, and social and natural science.
Students Entering LSSU Before Fall 2002

Students Entering LSSU Fall 2002 or Later

Communication Skills
EN110
One class from EN205, EN210, EN215
COIOI

Communication Skills
EN110
EN111
COIOI

Aesthetics
HU251
Three or four credits from:
AT250, AT251, FR360, FR370, HU240, HU252, HU255,
HU256, HU261, HU262, HU490, MU110, MU111,
MU112, MU113, MU140, MU141, MU160, MU161,
MU220, MU221, MU250, MU251, NA240, PL302

Humanities
HU251
One class from:
AT250, AT251, HU240, HU252, HU255, MU220,
MU221, NA240, PL302, PL305, or six to eight credits
from second year of foreign language

Mathematics or Statistics
Mathematics or statistics course at 100-level or higher
with a grade of C- or higher
Statistics class from BA211, BL280, CJ345, MA110,
MA207, MA308, MA309, PS211, PY210, SO302
Natural Science
Complete two natural science courses with labs
Eight credits from:
BL105, BL109, BL122, BL204, CH105, CH108 and 109,
CH115, CH116, GE111, GE112, GG106, GG108, NS102,
NS103 and NS104, NS110, NS116, NS119, PH221,
PH231
Social Science
Two courses (6-8 credits) from:
EC201, EC202, EC208, EC209, EC302
GG201, GG302, GG321, GG360
HS101, HS102, HS131, HS132, HS235, HS301, HS302,
HS310, HS315, HS316, HS331, HS332
NA320
PS110, PS160,
PY101,
SOIOI, SOI02, S0113

Mathematics
Three to five credits
MA110 or higher or PL205
Natural Science
Complete two natural science courses (8 credits)
from:
BL105, BL131, BL122, BL204, CH105, CH108 and
CH109, CH115, CH116, GE115, GE121, GE122,
GG106, GG108, NS101, NS102, NS103 and NS104,
NS110 NS116, NS119, PH221, PH231
Social Science
Two courses (6-8 credits). Must choose courses from
different disciplines.
EC201, EC202, EC208, EC209, EC302
GG201, GG302

HS101, HS102, HS131, HS132
PS110, PS160, PS241
PY101, PY155
SOIOI, SOI 02, S0113
Diversity
One class (3-4 credits) from:
BA308, GG306, HE328, NA225, PS333, SO103, S0213,
S0225, S0226, S0321, TE250

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�Additional Minor
Students who hold a baccalaureate
degree from either LSSU or another
accredited institution may obtain
an approved minor from LSSU.
All but six credits required for the
minor must be LSSU credits.

Failed Classes
If you fail a class required for your
degree program, you must repeat

the class and receive a passing
grade. If the failed class is no
longer offered because of program
changes and/or course deletions,
the Associate Provost can substitute
another similar class.

Exceptions to Graduation
Requirements
Exceptions to specific general
education requirements may be
granted only by the Scholastic
Standards Committee. Such ex­
ceptions are infrequently made. A
petition for exceptions to general
education requirements is initiated
with the assistant to the provost
for academic records.
Course substitutions and waivers
of departmental degree program
requirements may be granted only
by the chair of the school offering
the program (major or minor).
Normally, you will graduate
under the program degree require­
ments in effect and published in
the Catalog at the time you are
admitted into the given degree
program, provided enrollment at
the University is continuous. If
enrollment is interrupted, or if
you select a new major, you must
satisfy program requirements in
effect at the time you reenter or of­
ficially change to the new major. If
program requirements are revised
during your enrollment, you will
be allowed to graduate under the
new requirements pro-viding you
can meet such requirements in
their entirety.
The University reserves the right
to change the requirements for
graduation at any time as a means
of keeping pace with educational
developments affecting the vari­
ous curricula. As such changes
are made, they may, at the discre­
tion of the University, be applied
to students already enrolled. In
such cases, reasonable and pru­
dent effort will be made to provide
the benefit of the new educational
program without imposing undue
hardship.

68 • Lake Superior State University

�Graduation Procedures
Degree candidacy procedure: Two
semesters before students plan to
complete degree requirements and
graduate, they must submit an
appropriate departmental degree
audit for each major and minor,
and a Declaration of Candidacy
for Degree to the assistant to the
provost for Academic Records. The
necessary forms are available at the
student's major departmental office.
The departmental Degree Audit for
a student's major or minor speci­
fies all required courses that have
been or must be completed. The
audit must be signed by the chair
of the school offering the major or
minor program. Course substitu­
tions and waivers of departmental
degree program requirements may
be granted only by the chair of the
school offering the major or minor
program. Exceptions to specific
general education requirements
may be granted only by the Scho­
lastic Standards Committee. Such
exceptions are infrequently made.
A petition for exceptions to general
education requirements is initiated
with the assistant to the provost for
academic records.
The assistant to the provost checks
students' Degree Audits, after
which a preliminary verification
of the Degree Audit is sent to each
student and respective school chair.
Students are responsible for examin­
ing this verification and requesting
clarification of anything that is not
consistent with their records or un­
derstanding.
From the Declaration of Candi­
dacy for Degree forms submitted by
students, a potential graduate list is
created for each semester. Names
for the commencement program and
diploma will be the official, legal
name as listed in the records of the
University. The names of students
who are listed in the annual com­
mencement program are also com­
piled from Declaration of Candidacy

for Degree forms. Students may
not be listed in the commencement
program unless their Degree Candi­
dacy Form is filed with the assistant
to the provost six weeks prior to com­
mencement. Students are expected
to attend commencement exercises
unless excused by the assistant to the
provost. Students completing degree
requirements during the summer
may participate in commencement
the previous semester if their degree
candidacy form is received six weeks
prior to commencement.
After grades are received at the end
of each semester, Degree Audits will
be updated for all students complet­
ing credit and who have a Degree
Candidacy Form on file. When
all requirements specified on the
Degree Audit are fulfilled, the col­
lege dean and/or school chair and
assistant to the provost give a final
approval. Names of these gradu­
ates are then sent to the president for
approval by the Board of Trustees.
Subsequently, a diploma is provided
to each student.
Diploma charge: There is no charge
for the first diploma from the Uni­
versity. A fee is charged for replace­
ment diplomas.
Students completing graduation
requirements in the fall semes­
ter or summer, or who otherwise
need documentation of completion
before their diploma is available,
may request a letter certifying that
they have completed degree re­
quirements. Additionally, official
University transcripts will be sent to
any employer, graduate university,
or elsewhere, as requested by the
graduate. Official transcripts will not
be mailed to students.
Graduation with honors: Honors
graduates must earn at least 32 cred­
its at Lake Superior State University.
Students who earn 3.50 to 3.69 will
graduate cum laude; 3.70 to 3.89,
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�magna cum laude; 3.90 to 4.00,
summa cum laude.
Graduation diplomas with honors
will be awarded to baccalaureate
and associate's and certificate re­
cipients. Honors medallions will be
awarded only to baccalaureate and
associate's degree recipients who
graduate summa cum laude.

Delinquent Accounts
Students with delinquent accounts
may be removed from class, have
their diploma withheld, and/or
have transcript requests denied.

Honors Degree
The University Honors Program
offers highly motivated students
the opportunity to develop their
abilities and skills in exciting and
innovative ways. The central goal
of the University honors pro­
gram is to create a community of
scholars characterized by strong
student-faculty interaction around
the world of ideas. The honors
program fosters an approach to
education that incorporates the
qualities of active participation,
intellectual curiosity and an inter­
disciplinary focus.
Selection is based upon a number
of factors, including: ACT scores,
high school grade point aver­
age, application essay, personal
interview and Lake State faculty
nomination. Students invited to
participate in the program enroll
in courses designated for honors
credit. The courses are distrib­
uted among the requirements for
general education, the student's
major, and the University honors
program and may include small
seminars or independent research
projects.
To graduate with an honors degree
in a program of study, the honors
student must have formal accep­
tance into the University honors
program and have successfully
completed 21 honors credit hours
with an overall grade point aver­
age of 3.3 or better at graduation.
The 21 honors credit hours are to
be distributed among the Univer­
sity's requirements for general
education, the student's major and
the University honors program.
Upon graduation from the honors
program, the student will receive
an honors degree in his/her pro­
gram of study. The honors degree
designation is indicated on the
student's diploma and is distinct
from graduating with honors (see
Graduation with Honors).

70 • Lake Superior State University

�School of Biological Sciences
Dr. Thomas A. Allan, Associate Professor
Dr. Barbara I. Evans, Associate Professor
Dr. C. Marie Greenwood, Assistant Professor
Dr. Nancy S. Kirkpatrick, Associate Professor
Dr. Dennis M. Merkel, Associate Professor
Dr. Ashley H. Moerke, Assistant Professor
Dr. John H. Roese, Associate Professor
Dr. Deborah K. Stai, Associate Professor
Dr. Gregory M. Zimmerman, Associate Professor
Majors:
Baccalaurate
Biology
Biology—Secondary Education
Clinical Laboratory Science
Fisheries and Wildlife Management
Fisheries Management—Wildlife Management
Individualized Studies
Associate of Arts
Liberal Arts
Associate
Natural Resources Technology
Minors:
Biology

School of English and
Communication
Dr. Charlotte A. Amaro, Associate Professor
Dr. Gary L. Balfantz, Associate Professor
Dr. George H. Denger, Associate Professor
Dr. Amie A. Doughty, Associate Professor
Dr. Polly S. Fields, Professor
Dr. Eric Gadzinski, Associate Professor
Dr. Matthew T. Pifer, Assistant Professor
Dr. Diana R. Pingatore, Professor
Dr. Lance Rivers, Associate Professor
Ms. Shirley A. Smart, Assistant Professor
Dr. James Zukowski, Associate Professor
Majors:
Baccalaurate
Communication
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature—Elementary Teaching
English Language and Literature—Secondary Teaching
Individualized Studies
Associate of Arts
Liberal Arts
Minors:
Communication
English Language and Literature
English Teaching—Elementary
English Teaching—Secondary
Professional Communication
Public Relations
Speech and Drama

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�College of Arts and Sciences
School of Environmental and
Physical Sciences
Department of Chemistry
Dr. Alexi V. Iretski, Assistant Professor
Dr. Barbara J. Keller, Associate Professor
Dr. David M. Myton, Associate Professor
Dr. David C. Szlag, Assistant Professor
Dr. R. Marshall Werner, Assistant Professor
Dr. Judy A. Westrick, Assistant Professor
Department of Geology and Physics
Dr. Lewis M. Brown, Professor
Dr. Paul R. Kelso, Associate Professor
Dr. Diane M. Krueger, Assistant Professor
Dr. John D. Lenters, Assistant Professor
Dr. C. Randall Mullin, Professor
Majors:
Baccalaurate
Chemistry
Chemistry (Pre-Professional)
Environmental Chemistry
Environmental Health
Environmental Management
Environmental Science
Forensic Chemistry
Geology
Geology—Environmental Geology
Geology—Secondary Teaching
Individualized Studies
Integrated Science—Secondary Teaching
Associate
Chemistry
Associate of Arts
Liberal Arts
Associate of Applied Science
Chemical Technology
Minors:
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Geographic Information Systems
Geology
Geology Earth Science
Integrated Science—Elementary Education
Society and Environment

School of History, Humanities
and the Arts
Dr. Gary L. Balfantz, Associate Professor
Mrs. Louann Disney, Assistant Professor
Dr. Daniel T. Dorrity, Professor
Mr. Robert M. Money, Professor
Mr. James W. Moody, Professor
Dr. Marcel E. Pichot, Professor
Dr. Susasn M. Schacher, Assistant Professor
Dr. Thomas E. Schirer, Professor
Dr. Jason K. Swedene, Assistant Professor
Majors:
Baccalaurate
Fine Arts Studies
French Studies
French Studies—Elementary Teaching
French Studies—Secondary Teaching
History
History—Elementary Teaching
History—Secondary Teaching
Individualized Studies
Social Science
Social Studies—Elementary Teaching
Social Studies—Secondary Teaching
Spanish
Associate of Arts
Liberal Arts
Certificate
International Studies
Minors:
Anishnaabemowin/Ojibwe Language and Literature
Art
Business French
French Language and Literature
Geography
Geography—Teaching
History
History—Teaching
Humanities
International Studies
Japanese Study
Native Studies of the Americas
Philosophy
Social Studies—Teaching
Spanish Language, Literature, and Culture
Theatre

72 • Lake Superior State University

�College of Arts and Sciences
School of Mathematics and
Computer Science
Mr. Thomas M. Boger, Associate Professor
Dr. Collette R. Coullard, Professor
Ms. Sherilyn R. Duesing, Assistant Professor
Dr. Anthony J. Fabbri, Associate Professor
Dr. H. Lorraine Gregory, Assistant Professor
Dr. Kimberly O. Muller, Assistant Professor
Dr. Evan L. Schemm, Assistant Professor
Dr. Brian A. Snyder, Assistant Professor
Mr. Randall G. Suggitt, Assistant Professor
Mr. Mark G. Terwilliger, Associate Professor
Dr. George Voutsadakis, Assistant Professor
Majors:
Baccalaurate
Computer and Mathematical Sciences
Computer Information Systems
Computer Networking
Computer Science
Computer Science—Secondary Teaching
Individualized Studies
Mathematics
Mathematics—Actuarial and Business Applications
Mathematics—Elementary Teaching
Mathematics—Secondary Teaching
Associate
Computer Science
Intemet/Network Specialist
Associate of Arts
Liberal Arts
Minors:
Computer Science
Computer Science—Teaching
Mathematics
Mathematics—Elementary Teaching
Mathematics—Secondary Teaching

School of Social Sciences
Department of Political Science
Dr. Richard T. Conboy, Professor
Dr. Gary R. Johnson, Professor
Department of Psychology
Dr. Ralph M. Barnes, Assistant Professor
Dr. Susan H. Ratwik, Professor
Dr. Richard Shaul, Assistant Professor
Department of Sociology and
Human Services
Ms. Nancy C. Bartkowski, Instructor
Dr. Richard C. Crandall, Professor
Dr. Gerald F. Dobbertin, Assistant Professor
Dr. Leslie A. Dobbertin, Professor
Majors:
Baccalaurate
Human Services
Individualized Studies
Political Science
(Tracks in General, Prelaw, Public Administration)
Political Science—Secondary Teaching
Psychology
Psychology—Elementary Teaching
Psychology—Secondary Teaching
Sociology
Sociology—Elementary Teaching
Sociology—Secondary Teaching
Associate of Arts
Liberal Arts
Associate
Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment
Certificate
International Studies
Minors:
Counseling
Human Services Administration
International Studies
Political Science
Political Science—Teaching
Psychology
Public Administration
Social Work
Sociology—General
Sociology—Teaching
Substance Abuse Counseling

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�College of Professional Studies
School of Business, Economics and Legal Studies
Ms. Carol Andary, Professor
Ms. Susan E. Beckon, Assistant Professor, Escanaba
Dr. John E. Erkkila, Professor
Ms. Valerie C. Filek, Assistant Professor
Dr. Jean M. Lundin, Associate Professor
Dr. Ann B. Marinoni, Professor
Ms. Donna M. Payment, Assistant Professor
Mr. Gerald R. Root, Assistant Professor
Dr. Madan Saluja, Professor
Ms. Linda Schmitigal, Assistant Professor
Mr. Scott Suneson, Assistant Professor
Mr. Brian A. Zinser, Assistant Professor
Majors:
Post-Baccalaureate—Certificate
Legal Assistant Studies
Baccalaurate
Accounting
Business Administration—Business Education
Business Administration—International Business
Business Administration—Legal Management
Business Administration—Management
Business Administration—Marketing
Finance and Economics
Individualized Studies
Legal Assistant Studies
(Specialites in: Legal Administration, Client Advocacy,
Criminal Law, Environmental Law and Policy,
Legal Technology, Personal Injury, Labor Law,
Legislative /Constitutional Law)

Minors:
Accounting—Finance
Accounting—Teaching
Distributive Education—Teaching
Economics
Economics—Finance
Economics—Teaching
General Business
Health Care Administration
Human Resource Management
International Studies
Legal Assistant Studies
Marketing
Office Administration
Personal Computer Specialist
Prelaw
Secretarial Science—Teaching

Associate of Arts
Liberal Arts
Associate
Business Administration
Legal Assistant Studies
Office Administration
Personal Computer Specialist
Technical Accounting
Certificate
Information Processing
International Studies
Personal Computer Specialist

74 • Lake Superior State University

�College of Professional Studies
School of Criminal Justice
and Fire Science
Mr. James R. Blashill, Associate Professor
Ms. Elizabeth A. Foley, Assistant Professor
Dr. Paige H. Gordier, Associate Professor
Dr. Terry L. Heyns, Professor
Mr. Roger J. Land, Assistant Professor
Mr. James P. Madden, Professor
Dr. Aaron J. Westrick, Associate Professor
Majors:
Baccalaurate
Criminal Justice
(Emphasis in: Corrections, Criminalistics, Generalist,
Law Enforcement, Law Enforcement Certification,
Loss Control, Public Safety)
Fire Science
(Emphasis in: Engineering Technology, Generalist,
Hazardous Materials)
Individualized Studies
Liberal Studies
Associate of Arts
Liberal Arts

School of Education
Dr. Paulette M. Attie, Assistant Professor
Ms. Dorothy N. Dansdill, Field Experience Director
Dr. Craig D. Freed, Assistant Professor
Dr. Jennifer A. McIntyre, Assistant Professor
Dr. David M. Myton, Associate Professor
Ms. Shirley A. Schoenemann, Associate Professor
Dr. Guidi Yang, Assistant Professor
Dual Apppointments to the School of Education:
Dr. Lewis M. Brown, Professor
Dr. Anthony J. Fabbri, Associate Professor
Dr. H. Lorraine Gregory, Assistant Professor
Dr. Terry L. Heyns, Professor
Dr. Ann B. Marinoni, Professor
Dr. Susan M. Schacher, Assistant Professor
Majors:
Baccalaurate
Early Childhood Education
Education—Elementary
Education—Secondary — Degree is in Major
Individualized Studies
Associate of Arts
Liberal Arts

Associate
Criminal Justice
(Emphasis in: Corrections, Law Enforcement)
Fire Science
Paramedic Technology

Associate
Early Childhood Education

Certificate
Paramedic Training

Minors:
Child Development
Early Childhood Education—Teaching
Teaching—Elementary
Teaching—Secondary

Minors:
Corrections
Fire Science
Institutional Loss Control
Law Enforcement
Loss Control
Paramedic Technology

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�College of Professional Studies
School of Engineering and Technology
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Dr. David C. Baumann, Associate Professor
Dr. Abhiman A. Hande, Assistant Professor
Mr. Jeffrey H. King, Laboratory Engineer
Mr. David M. McDonald, Professor
Dr. Taskin Padir, Assistant Professor
Mr. Morrie Walworth, Assistant Professor
Department of Mechanical Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Mechanical Engineering
Dr. Nael Barakat, Assistant Professor
Dr. Matthew C. Carroll, Assistant Professor
Mr. Jon A. Coullard, Laboratory Engineer
Mr. Paul R. Duesing, Associate Professor
Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Mr. Keith E. Schwiderson, Assistant Professor
Mr. James Devaprasad, Associate Professor
Majors:
Computer Engineering
(Options in: General, Robotics and Automation)
Electrical Engineering
(Options in: Digital Systems, Electrical/Mechanical, Robotics and Automation)
Engineering Management
Individualized Studies
Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Mechanical Engineering
(Options in: Chemistry and Environment, Mechanical Design, Robotics and Automation)
Associate of Arts
Liberal Arts
Associate
General Engineering
General Engineering Technology
Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Associate of Applied Science
Skilled Trades Occupations
Minors:
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering

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�College of Professional Studies
School of Nursing and Health Sciences
Department of Nursing
Mr. Mark E. Carlson, Nursing Lab Supervisor
Ms. Faith T. Edwards, Assistant Professor
Mr. Ronald S. Hutchins, Assistant Professor
Ms. Lynn Kabke, Assistant Professor
Ms. Vicki A. MacLeod, Assistant Professor
Dr. Steven E. Merrill, Associate Professor
Ms. MaryAnne Shannon, Professor
Ms. Edith A. West, Assistant Professor
Department of Recreation Studies and Exercise Science
Dr. Sally A. Childs, Professor
Mr. Christopher T. Kirk, Assistant Professor/Certified Athletic Trainer
Ms. Debra K. McPherson, Assistant Professor
Ms. Jody A. Susi, Instructor
Mr. Joseph D. Susi II, Associate Professor/Certified Athletic Trainer
Majors:
Baccalaurate
Athletic Training
Exercise Science
Individualized Studies
Nursing
Parks and Recreation
Sport and Recreation Management
Associate of Arts
Liberal Arts
Associate of Applied Science
Health Care Provider
Associate
Health Fitness Specialist
Certificate
Practical Nursing
Minors:
Gerontology
Recreation Studies

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�Academic Administration
Dr. Bruce T. Harger, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost
Dr. Michael P. Donovan, Associate Provost
Honors Program
Regional Centers
River of History Museum
Upward Bound

Division of Academic Services
Dr. Fredrick A. Michels, Dean
Counselors
Mr. David H. Castner, Associate Professor/Counselor
Ms. Mary Jo Meehan, Assistant Professor/Counselor

Librarians
Ms. Maureen J. Delaney-Lehman, Associate Professor/Librarian
Ms. Beth C. Hronek, Assistant Professor/ Public Services Librarian
Ms. Mary M. June, Assistant Professor/Librarian
Ms. Ruth A. Neveu, Assistant Professor/Librarian
Academic Advising
Audio Visual
Continuing Education
Disability Services
Learning Center
On-Line Services
Orientation
Retention
Testing Services
Title III

78 • Lake Superior State University

�Programs
Master of Arts
Curriculum and Instruction

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Legal Assistant Studies

Bachelor Degrees (four-year programs)

Accounting
Athletic Training
Biology
Business Administration—Business Education
Business Administration—International Business
Business Administration—Legal Management
Business Administration—Management
Business Administration—Marketing
Chemistry
Pre-professional
Clinical Laboratory Science
Communication
Computer and Mathematical Science
Computer Engineering
Robotics and Automation
Computer Information Systems
Computer Networking
Computer Science
Criminal Justice
Corrections • Criminalistics (MCOLES certified)
Generalist • Lazo Enforcement (MCOLES certified)
Loss Control • Public Safety (MCOLES certified)
Early Childhood Education
Electrical Engineering
Digital Systems • Robotics and Automation • Electrical-Mechanical
Elementary Education*
English Language and Literature • French Studies
History • Mathematics • Political Science • Psychology
Social Studies • Sociology
Engineering Management
English Language and Literature
Environmental Chemistry
Environmental Health
Environmental Management
Environmental Science
Exercise Science
Finance and Economics
Fine Arts Studies
Fire Science
Engineering Technology • Generalist • Hazardous Materials
Fisheries and Wildlife Management
Fisheries Management • Wildlife Management
Forensic Chemistry
French Studies
Geology
Environmental Geology
History
Human Services
Individualized Studies
Integrated Science
Legal Assistant Studies
Legal Administration • Criminal Lazo • Personal Injury
Labor Law • Legislative/Constitutional Law • Environmental Law
Legal Technology • Client Advocacy
Liberal Studies
Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Robotics and Automation

Mathematics
Actuarial and Business Applications
Mechanical Engineering
Chemistry and Environment • Mechanical Design
Robotics and Automation
Nursing
Pre-licensure Program • Post-licensure Completion
Program
Parks and Recreation
Political Science
General • Pre-Law • Public Administration
Psychology
Secondary Education*
Biology • Business Administration-Business Education
Chemistry • Computer Science
English Language and Literature • French Studies
Geology • History • Integrated Sciences • Mathematics
Political Science • Psychology • Social Studies • Sociology
Social Science
Social Studies
Spanish
Sociology
Sport and Recreation Management

Associate Degrees
(two-year programs)
Business Administration
Chemical Technology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Criminal Justice
Corrections • Law Enforcement
Early Childhood Education
Fire Science
General Engineering
General Engineering Technology
Health Care Provider
Health Fitness Specialist
Internet Network Specialist
Legal Assistant Studies
Liberal Arts
Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Natural Resources Technology
Office Administration
Paramedic Technology
Personal Computer Specialist
Skilled Trades Occupations
Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment
Technical Accounting

Certificates
(one-year programs)
Information Processing
International Studies
Paramedic Training
Personal Computer Specialist
Practical Nursing
*Students in these programs complete an LSSU aca­
demic major, requisite teacher education courses and a
fifth-year teaching internship.

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�Minors
Accounting—F inance
Accounting—Teaching
Anishnaabemowin/Ojibwe Language
and Literature
Art
Biology
Business French
Chemistry
Child Development
Communication
Computer Science
Computer Science—Teaching
Corrections
Counseling
Distributive Education—Teaching
Early Childhood Education—Teaching
Economics
Economics—Finance
Economics—Teaching
Electrical Engineering
English Language and Literature
English Teaching—Elementary
English Teaching—Secondary
Environmental Science
Fire Science
French Language and Literature
General Business
Geographic Information Systems
Geography
Geography—Teaching
Geology
Geology Earth Science
German
Gerontology
Health Care Administration
History
History—Teaching
Human Resource Management
Human Services Administration
Humanities
Institutional Loss Control
Integrated Science—Elementary Education
International Studies
Japanese Study
Law Enforcement
Legal Assistant Studies
Loss Control
Marketing
Mathematics
Mathematics—Elementary Teaching
Mathematics—Secondary Teaching
Mechanical Engineering

Native Studies of the Americas
Office Administration
Paramedic Technology
Personal Computer Specialist
Philosophy
Political Science
Political Science—Teaching
Prelaw
Professional Communication
Psychology
Public Administration
Public Relations
Recreation Studies
Secretarial Science—Teaching
Social Work
Social Studies—Teaching
Society and Environment
Sociology—General
Sociology—Teaching
Spanish Language, Literature and Culture
Speech and Drama
Substance Abuse Counseling
Teaching—Elementary
Teaching—Secondary
Theatre

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�Curriculum and Instruction
Program Description:
The Master of Arts in Curriculum
and Instruction degree program
provides an essential opportunity
for practicing teachers and other
educational professionals in
Northern and Upper Michigan
as well as in Northern Ontario
to enrich their understanding
of, and improve their skills in,
pedagogy, curriculum design, and
assessment within the context of
their discipline-specific content
knowledge.
The degree provides a framework
for securing a rigorous plan of
study focused on the professional
development needs of practicing
teachers. The degree program
allows both elementary and
secondary masters degree
candidates the opportunity to
develop a graduate plan of study
that strengthens their teaching
practices and address student
learning in their classrooms.
Candidates in this program
complete core requirements aligned
with the professional competencies
of accomplished teachers as
identified by the National
Board for Professional Teaching
Standards (NBPTS), and electives
from the fields of their academic
disciplines and/or educational
foundations, the candidates
demonstrate competencies in
the design, implementation and
assessment of student learning
through a culminating curricular
project. Graduates may qualify for
an additional endorsement when
the plan of study incorporates
the required coursework of an
approved major/minor.
School of Education advisors will
work closely with each candidate
to develop individualized plans of
study designed to address specific

Master of Arts

professional development needs.
The program requires a total of 36
hours of graduate credit (a limited
number of undergraduate credits
may qualify when part of an
approved plan of study).

Career Choices:

Admission
Requirements:

Teacher
School Administrator

The minimum requirements for
admission into the MA-C&amp;I
program:
• Baccalaureate degree or
equivalent from a regionally
accredited university and any
one of the following:

Curriculum Director
Educational Consultant
Educational or Curriculum
Specialist for Intermediate School
District or Regional Educational
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• a grade-point average (GPA)
of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
for the last 60 semester hours
attempted accruing to the
undergradate degree; or
• a combined score of 1000 or
higher on the quantitative and
verbal sections of the GRE
exam; or
• a 50 or higher on the Miller
Analogy Test; or
• a graduate degree from
a regionally accredited
institution.

Graduate Program
Advising:
Candidates seeking information
and advising on the Master of Arts
in Curriculum and Instruction
should contact the Graduate
Program Advisor through the
School of Education at 906-6352811. Additional information and
announcements may be found on
the education Web site at:
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as a teacher or other educational
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seek advancement within
your school, district or place of
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and skills to grow as an educator?
want to qualify for pay and
merit increases with your school
or district?
want to combine required
professional development
requirements with earning an
advanced degree in your field?

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Curriculum and
Instruction
Master of Arts degree
(12 credits)
Core Requirements
TE602
Reflection and Inquiry into
3
Teaching Practices I
TE604
Reflection and Inquiry into
3
Teaching Practices II
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Curricular Design and
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TE611
Psychological Foundations
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TE612
Philosophical Foundations
4
of Education
TE613
Sociological Foundations
4
of Education
Electives
(to reach a mlnimu of 36 credits)
Electives may include courses accepted in
transfer from other institutions, approved graduate
courses in disciplines outside of education, or
other graduate level courses in teacher education.
Additional courses may be developed as interest
and demand provides.
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Educational Leadership
TE622
Integrating Technology into
4
Curriculum and Instruction
TE623
Special Education in the
4
Regular Classroom
TE624
Reading: Research and
4
Methodologies
TE631 * Teaching Language Arts: (Topic) 1-4
TE632* Teaching Mathematics: (Topic)
1-4
1-4
TE633* Teaching Science: (Topic)
TE634* Teaching Social Studies: (Topic)
1-4
*may be repeated up to limit established in
graduate plan of study when course content varies
1-4
TE690
Special Topics

Notes:
Candidates may apply to the program at any time, formal admission
is not required for enrollment, but limits do apply to the number of
credits earned prior to admission. All applicants must submit GPA
and graduate admission (GRE or MAT) test scores regardless of which
criteria are met for admissions. Candidates may be required to take
specific undergraduate course(s) if they do not have the necessary
prerequisites for the graduate level of course or program.
The MA-C&amp;I program limits the transfer of graduate coursework to 9
semester credits. To be considered for transfer, courses must have been
completed with a minimum grade of B and no more than seven years
prior to the date of entry into the graduate program and no more than
10 years prior to graduation from the graduate program. Decisions
concering transfer of coursework are made at the time of admission.
An approved plan of study will be developed with the Graduate
Program Coordinator and the graduate faculty. If the number of
applicants to a program exceeds the capacity, preference will be given
to the candidates who, after review of the entire graduate application,
demonstrate the strongest potential for success in the chosen field.
Candidates who have not achieved minimum test scores or the
minimum GPA, but who meet all other requirements, may, under special
circumstances, be considered for admission into the program.
No more than a total of 12 credits earned prior to admission to the
program may be used in fulfillment of the requirements of the program.
Submission of a portfolio, comprised in part of satisfactory teaching
units, research projects, or papers developed by each teacher in his/her
content classes, is required for graduation.

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�Legal Assistant Studies
Program Description:

Career Description*:

The legal assistant profession is one
of the occupations projected to grow
the fastest through the year 2010
according to the U.S. Department of
Labor. A legal assistant (or parale­
gal) is a valued member of the legal
team and works under the supervi­
sion of attorneys.

Litigation Legal Assistant — Con­
ducts research; drafts legal plead­
ings and documents; interviews
clients and witnesses; investigates,
gathers and organizes case infor­
mation; assists at trial.
Corporate Legal Assistant — Drafts
and/or analyzes various legal
documents; attends meetings, nego­
tiations or closings; performs legal
and factual research; monitors com­
pliance with applicable industry
regulations; assists attorneys with
preparation for collective bargain­
ing, contract negotiations, adminis­
trative hearings or trials.
Criminal Law Legal Assistant
— Conducts comprehensive inter­
views of defendants, law enforce­
ment, victims, and/or witnesses;
performs case and field investiga­
tions; locates and coordinates usage
of applicable experts; prepares
motions, briefs or other legal docu­
ments; acts as a litigation assistant
during trial and any appeal.
Governmental Legal Assistant —
Works as an immigration specialist;
civil rights analyst; environmental
protection specialist; mediation
specialist; legislative analyst; work­
ers compensation claims examiner,
etc. (even the White House has
employed legal assistants).
Real Estate Legal Assistant — Con­
ducts title searches; drafts real
estate closing documents; monitors
compliance with title, survey, dis­
closure and/or regulatory require­
ments; schedules and participates
in real estate closings.

This program is approved by the
American Bar Association and is de­
signed to train qualified legal assis­
tants capable of working in a variety
of areas of the law and in a variety of
work environments. Consequently,
the role and job duties of a legal as­
sistant vary depending on the areas
of law and work environment in
which a legal assistant is employed.
Such diversity, varied challenges,
and employment possibilities are
what makes the legal assistant pro­
fession so interesting and rewarding.
There are four different degrees or
offerings in legal assistant studies.
They are as follows: (1) a four-year
baccalaureate degree in legal as­
sistant studies with an emphasis in
legal administration, criminal law,
personal injury, labor law, legisla­
tive/ constitutional law, environmen­
tal law and policy, legal technology
or client advocacy or a selected
minor as approved by the legal
assistant studies coordinator; (2)
a two-year associate's degree in
legal assistant studies; (3) a post­
baccalaureate (one-year) certificate
in legal assistant studies (which is
available to students who already
have a bachelor's degree in some
other discipline and wish to make a
career change or advancement); or
(4) a minor in legal assistant studies
which can complement various
majors (and may also be helpful to
students who are planning on at­
tending law school).

Post-Baccalaureate
Certificate
(students must already possess
a bachelor’s degree; see
admission requirements on the
following page.)

Career Choices*:
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detail orientation and good
organizational skills?
a well-established set of ethics?
self-motivation, initiative and a
positive outlook?
good human relation skills?

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a willingness to learn new skills
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Civil Litigation and Procedure
LA125
LA140
Personal Injury Litigation
3
and Investigative Techniques
LA150
Legal Professionals and
3
Ethical Considerations
LA202
Legal Writing and Analysis
or
Advanced Legal Writing and
LA450
3
Interviewing Seminar
Law Office Management, Systems
LA250
3
and Technology
3
Real Estate Law
LA320
2
Family Law
LA321
3
Probate Law and Procedure
LA322
Legal Assistant Internship and
LA299
6-8
Professional Seminar
3
Business Law I
BA254
3
Substantive Criminal Law
CJ319
*Note: Other courses may be substituted for
one or more of the required courses listed above
depending upon the student's undergraduate
courses/curriculum, work experience and/or career goals. However, any such course substitution
must be done in consultation with the legal studies
advisor and must be in writing; also, any such
course substitution shall be limited to a maximum
of two courses. Such other law courses include
but are not limited to the following:
Seminar in Legal Assistant
LA300
1-4
Studies
Alternative Dispute Resolution
LA301
3
and Conflict Management
3
Tribal Law and Government
LA305
3
Evidence and Trial Practice
LA401
3
No-Fault Automobile Law
LA405
Worker’s Disability
LA406
2
Compensation Law
3
Business Law II
BA255
4
MN451 Labor Law
3
MN469 Collective Bargaining
3
Procedural Criminal Law
CJ409
Constitutional Law and
PS467
4
Civil Liberties
3
Environmental Law
EV311

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LA102
LA150
LA320
LA321
BA254
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Legal Professionals and
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Admission to the legal assistant studies post-bac­
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Completion of the legal assistant studies post­
baccalaureate certificate program application
form (along with submission of appropriate
admission fee);

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Completion of a baccalaureate degree, com­
prising a minimum of 120 semester credits
from an accredited college or university;

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Submission of official transcripts of all previ­
ous post-secondary work (to be considered
official, the transcript(s) must be sent directly
from the undergraduate’s institution(s) to the
LSSU Admissions Office);

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Submission of two letters of recommenda­
tion from people familiar with the applicant's
academic and/or professional abilities and
background; and
Submission of a writing sample setting forth
career goals and reasons seeking the post­
baccalaureate certificate in legal assistant
studies. The writing sample questionnaire
is available from the LSSU Admissions Of­
fice. (The writing sample shall be reviewed
by the the coordinator for the Legal Studies
Program).

Employment:
Legal assistants are employed with ...
private law firms
corporations
financial institutions
government
(federal, tribal, state or local)
courts and mediation systems
real estate offices and title
companies
insurance companies
special interest groups
prosecutor and public defender
offices
educational institutions

The completion of the Legal Assistant Studies Program
DOES NOT AUTHORIZE graduates to
practice law as an attorney.

financial service organizations
credit and collection agencies

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service, consulting
or publishing companies

�Accounting
Program Description:

Career Descriptions:

The discipline of accounting pro­
vides financial and other infor­
mation essential to the efficient
conduct and evaluation of the
activities of any organization. Ac­
counting includes the development
and analysis of data, the testing
of its validity and relevance, and
the interpretation and communica­
tion of the resulting information to
intended users. Students complet­
ing the degree will be eligible to sit
for various professional certifica­
tion examinations. The program
complies with current educational
requirements for the CPA certifica­
tion.

Public Accountant — Works for a
variety of clients providing services
in the areas of financial statement
preparation, auditing services,
income tax planning and prepara­
tion, estate planning and financial
forecasting, along with a variety
of other management advisory
services.

Bachelor of Science

Auditor — Checks accounting
documents and financial statements
within corporations and govern­
ment. This area of accounting, like
all others, is becoming increasingly
computerized.
Management Accountant — Works
for one company and participates
in a variety of accounting activities
such as financial statement prepa­
ration, product cost accumulation
and analysis, budgeting and fore­
casting, asset acquisition analysis,
payroll accounting and general
ledger maintenance, and financial
planning for the company.
Tax Accountant — Focus is on tax
planning and tax return prepara­
tion on the federal, state and local
levels. A tax specialist may work
for either a public accounting firm
or an individual company and will
aim to minimize the tax on the
employer while being in compli­
ance with all applicable tax laws.
A thorough knowledge of the tax
laws is required.
Government Accountant — Works
for one of many government agen­
cies at the federal, state or local
level, or may work for government
enforcement agencies such as the
FBI or the IRS.

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for developing and managing an
organization's financial plans,
will need extensive people skills
because of the constant negotiating
work involved.
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Accounting
Bachelor of Science
Major Department Requirements

86 credits

(43 credits)
Accounting
4
AC132 Principles of Accounting I
4
AC 133 Principles of Accounting II
4
AC232 Intermediate Accounting I
4
AC233 Intermediate Accounting II
4
AC332 Cost Management l
4
AC333 Cost Management II
3
AC334 Accounting Information Systems
3
AC421 Federal Taxation Accounting I
3
AC422 Federal Taxation Accounting II
4
AC427 Auditing
AC432 Advanced Accounting I
3
Consolidations
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BA211 Business Statistics
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BA231 Business Communications
3
BA254 Business Law I
3
BA255 Business Law II
BA403 Business, Government and Society
3
BA466 Business Policy
3
DP121 Computer Applications for Business
3
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3
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3
EC202 Principles of Microeconomics
4
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3
MA111 College Algebra
MK281 Marketing Principles and Strategy
3
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(30-31 credits)
General Education
BA308 Manaaging Cultural Differences
3
C0101 Fund, of Speech Communication
3
3
EN110 First-Year Composition I
3
EN111 First-Year Composition II
4
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3-4
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Natural Science Laboratory Courses 8
3
Social Science Elective
(5 credits)
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AC433
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Completion of the 128-hour program will satisfy the State of Michigan requirements to sit for the CPA
exam.
Students requiring 150 credit hours to meet state CPA licensing requirements will work with an advisor to
select 22 additional hours which could be in the form of minors, selected courses in legal studies, CIS, law
enforcement, internships, etc. An articulated advanced business degree may also be an option.

(7 credits)

Total Credits: 128

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Program Description:

Career Descriptions:

LSSU's athletic training major is
accredited by the Commission on
Accreditation of Allied Health Edu­
cation Programs. Graduates will be
eligible to sit for the NATABOC*
examination.

Colleges and Universities — ATCs
in this setting may provide health
care services to student-athletes,
teach in an athletic training educa­
tion programs or a combination of
these duties.

During their first two years,
students complete much of the
University's required core curricu­
lum. They also complete prerequi­
site athletic training course work
and engage in clinical observation
hours, in order to become eligible
to apply for admission to the
professional phase of the program.
Accepted students take advanced
coursework and engage in su­
pervised clinical experiences that
include upper- and lower-body in­
tensive sports, equipment-intensive
sports, as well as a general medical
experience. The clinical experiences
take place at private and university
medical practice sites and with
university athletic teams. Senior
students are assigned to a staff ATC
to work with one of the teams and
conclude their training with a 15week internship selected in consul­
tation with their academic advisors.

Professional Sports — In this set­
ting, ATCs provide athletic health
care services for professional
athletes involved with one sports
organization.

Detailed program description, com­
petitive admission requirements
and Technical Standards for Admis­
sion are provided in the Athletic
Training Education Program Stu­
dent Manual and on the Recreation
Studies/Exercise Science Web site.

*National Athletic Trainers Associa­
tion Board of Certification

Bachelor of Science

Career Choices:
University/College Athletics
Professional Teams
Sports Medicine Clinics
Secondary School Athletics

Sports Medicine Clinics — This
growing setting provides ATCs the
opportunity to work with a number
of different health care profession­
als and a diverse patient popula­
tion. In addition to athletic injury
rehabilitation, many clinics provide
athletic training services for second­
ary schools.
Secondary Schools — Private
and public secondary schools offer
special job opportunities for ATCs.
Many ATCs teach classes as well
as providing health care services to
the student-athletes.
Other possible athletic training
employment opportunities include
corporate health programs, health
clubs, clinical and industrial health
care programs and athletic training
education programs
Other Information
Students interested in athletic
training should investigate the
following websites.
www.nata.org
www.caahep.org
www.cewl.com
www.nataboc.org

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Student Manual or if you have
any further questions please
contact:
Christopher Kirk MS, ATC
Athletic Training Education
Program Director
(906) 635-2604
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Introduction to Movement
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ES230
Athletic Injury/Illness Recognition 3
ES232
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Preventative Taping Techniques
ES234
3
Exercise Physiology I
ES262
2
Fitness Evaluation I
ES268
2
Nutrition for Sport
ES275
2
A.T. Clinical Experience I
ES301
2
A.T. Clinical Experience II
ES302
3
Therapeutic Modalities
ES340
3
Kinesiology
ES344
3
Therapeutic Exercise
ES346
3
Orthopedic Assessment
ES349
3
Research Methods
ES358
2
ES401
A.T. Clinical Experience III
2
ES402
A.T. Clinical Experience IV
ES428
Psychological Aspects of Exercise
3
and Athletic Rehabilitation
3
ES452
Allied Health Administration
6
ES492
Exercise Science Internship
(31 credits)
Cognate Requirements:
3
Medical First Responder
HE189
3
Statistics
MA207
4
Anatomy &amp; Physiology I
4
Anatomy &amp; Physiology II
BL122
4
Life Chemistry I
CH104
4
Life Chemistry II
CH105
3
Pharmacology
HE209
3
Pathophysiology
HE232
4
Health Appraisal
NU212
(9 credits)
Support Electives:
3
ES140
Health &amp; Fitness
ES248
Psychology of Sport and
3
Performance and Coaching
3
ES348
Fitness Evaluation II
3
ES362
Exercise Physiology II
2
ES442
Electrocardiology
2
ES444
Exercise Prescription
4
PH221
Elements of Physics I
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Exercise Physiology II
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�Biology
Program Description:

Career Descriptions:

The bachelor of science degree in bi­
ology combines theory and concepts
of biology with intensive, hands-on
experiences in our state-of-the-art
laboratories and a wealth of close-by
field sites. The program is flexible.
Students build on a core of biology
classes by selecting the physiology
and taxonomy classes that best fit
their interests.

Research Biologist — Conducts ap­
plied or basic research in biomedi­
cal sciences, ecology or conserva­
tion biology, animal sciences, plant
sciences, cellular or molecular biol­
ogy for private companies, state or
federal laboratories, and university
research centers.

The program is an excellent prepara­
tion for biology or related careers.
Our graduates are currently em­
ployed as doctors, dentists, veterinar­
ians, biological researchers, consul­
tants and teachers. Many careers in
biology require education beyond
the baccalaureate degree and LSSU's
biology program has a proven record
of excellent preparation.
Pre-professional studies are an im­
portant part of the biology program
at LSSU. This program prepares
students for entrance into medi­
cal, dental, veterinary, optometry,
chiropractic, and podiatry schools.
Students work with a pre-profes­
sional advisor to select biology
courses and electives best suited for
their particular needs. Our program
has an excellent reputation with the
health professional schools in both
Michigan and Ontario.
The bachelor of arts degree in biology
includes a strong core program of
science courses. In addition, this pro­
gram allows students the flexibility of
completing minor fields of study in
other disciplines such as art, political
science, marketing, social science, psy­
chology, or elementary education.
These programs require completion
of general education requirements
and electives so that at least 125 cred­
its are earned.

Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science
Career Choices:
Research Biologist
Field Biologist

Field Biologist — Studies organ­
isms, landscapes and ecosystems in
the field to help protect our natural
heritage for future generations.
Health Professional — Doctors,
dentists, physician's assistants,
public health officers and other
health professionals safeguard the
health of our communities.

Health Professional
Zoo, Nature Center Staff
Consultant
Sales Representative
Tech Writer or Illustrator
Teacher - Secondary Education

Zoo, Nature Center Staff — Cares
for animals in captive or natural
settings, educates the public about
endangered species or other aspects
of our natural heritage.

Teacher - Elementary Education

Consultant — Solves environmental
problems, provides expertise
in land use planning or other
situations.

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good math and science skills?
a curious mind?

Sales Representative — Biologists
with marketing skills are in de­
mand.
Tech Writer or Illustrator — Com­
bines expertise in biology with
talents in writing or art to transmit
complex biological concepts to
others.
Teacher - Secondary Education
— Teaches a wide range of science
courses in high school.
Teacher - Elementary Education
— Contact LSSU's Education
Department for information about
program requirements and career
options in elementary education.

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completed to obtain this degree:
(23-25 credits)
Biology Core
4
General Biology I
BL131
4
General Biology II
BL132
1
Freshman Seminar
BL199
4
Genetics
BL220
3
Biometrics
BL280
1
Sophomore Seminar
BL299
3
General Ecology
BL337
1
BL399
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1-3
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BL495
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3
BL202
Field Botany
4
General Microbiology
BL204
3
Ichthyology
BL310
3
Mammalogy
BL311
3
Ornithology
BL312
3
Parasitology
BL422
3
Aquatic Entomology
BL475
Biology Electives
(20 credits)
A minimum of 12 hours must be from 300 or 400
level courses. A t least one physiology, taxonomy,
or biology elective must be at the 400 level.
Support Courses
(35 credits)
5
CH115
General Chemistry I
4
CH116
General Chemistry II
4
CH225
Organic Chemistry I
4
CH226
Organic Chemistry II
3
MA111
College Algebra
MA112
Calculus for Business &amp;
4
Life Science
MA207 Principles of Statistical Methods
3
8
Foreign Language*
*AII eight credits must be in one language.
General Education
Free Electives

FALL
First Year
BL131
General Biology I
BL199* Freshman Seminar
CH115 General Chemistry I
MA111 College Algebra
EN110 First-Year Composition I

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1
5
3

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BL132 General Biology II
4
CH116 General Chemistry II
3
EN111 First-Year Composition II
MA112 Calculus for Business &amp; Life Sciences_4

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BL220 Genetics
BL299* Sophomore Seminar
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3
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Biology Elective
Senior Seminar
Humanities Elective
BL or Free Elective

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(25-29 credits)
(8-15 credits)

Total Credits: 125

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Biology Core
BL131
General Biology I
BL132
General Biology II
BL199
Freshman Seminar
BL220
Genetics
BL280
Biometrics
BL299
Sophomore Seminar
BL337
General Ecology
BL399
Junior Seminar
BL495
Senior Project
BL499
Senior Seminar
Physiology (select one)
BL315
Plant Physiology
BL330
Animal Physiology
BL421
Cell Biology
Taxonomy (select one)
BL202
Field Botany
BL204
General Microbiology
BL310
Ichthyology
BL311
Mammalogy
BL312
Ornithology
BL422
Parasitology
BL475
Aquatic Entomology

(23-25 credits)
4
4
1
4
3
1
3
1
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4
4
(3-4 credits)
3
4
3
3
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(20 credits)
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level courses. At least one physiology, taxonomy;
or biology elective must be at the 400 level.
Support Courses
(34 credits)
CH115
General Chemistry I
5
CH116
General Chemistry II
4
CH225
Organic Chemistry I
4
CH226
Organic Chemistry II
4
CH451
Biochemistry
4
MA111
College Algebra
3
MA112
Calculus for Business &amp;
Life Science
4
MA207
Principles of Statistical Methods
3
Physical Science Electives
8
General Education
Free Electives

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General Biology I
BL131
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CH115 General Chemistry I
MA111 College Algebra
EN110 First-Year Composition I

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This program includes a strong biology core
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teaching minor. You will obtain a grounding in
the concepts and technical skills of modern biol­
ogy as well as develop an understanding of the
teaching/learning process and the role of science
in education. The program takes five years, with
the fifth year encompassing graduate courses and
an internship.
Application to the teaching program requires:
• 45 earned credits
• GPA of 2.70
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curriculum allows you the flexibility to pursue
most of the opportunities that are available to
graduates with either a B.S. or a B.A. in biology.

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BL240
HU251
MA207
TE150

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Functions of the Human Body
Natural History of the Vertebrates
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Principles of Statistical Methods
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to obtain this degree:
BS Biology Secondary Education
(17 credits)
4
BL105
Function of Human Body
3
BL240
Natural History of Vertebrates
4
BL330
Animal Physiology
3
BL337
General Ecology
3
BL405
Animal Behavior
Chemistry Minor
CH115
General Chemistry I
CH116
General Chemistry II
CH225
Organic Chemistry I
CH226
Organic Chemistry II
CH451
Introductory Biochemistry

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CH115 General Chemistry I
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MA111 College Algebra

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BL405 Animal Behavior
BL495 Senior Project
CH451 Introductory Biochemistry
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Science Methods for Secondary
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TE480
Internship in Teaching Seminar
TE480
Internship in Teaching Seminar
TE491
Internship/Advanced Methods
TE492
Internship/Advanced Methods
TE602
Reflection and Inquiry in Teaching
Practice I
TE604 Reflection and Inquiry in Teaching
Practice II

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8
3
3

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Business Education
Program Description:

Career Descriptions:

The bachelor of science in business
administration - business education
prepares students for Michigan
certification to teach business and
office education courses at the
secondary level. The degree makes
students eligible for a secondary
provisional certificate. Certification
is available in accounting,
marketing and office education.
Refer to the Minors section of this
catalog for a listing of the course
requirements for these minor
endorsements.

Business Teacher — Helps
students develop business and
technology skills that will make
them more marketable.

Bachelor of Science
Teachable minors in

Accounting
Marketing
Office Education

Teaching is the profession that
shapes America's future. As a
teacher, you:
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the lives of young people.

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Make an impact on the future
of America's business leaders
and workers.

Career Choices:
Secondary Teacher
Business careers in:
Management
Accounting
Marketing

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seek flexibility, variety
and creativity in your job?

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Business
Administration Business Education
Bachelor of Science

FALL
First Year
4
AC132 Principles of Accounting I
3
MA111 College Algebra
3
EN111 First-Year Composition I
TE150 Reflections on Learning and Teaching 3
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Principles of Accounting II
AC133
Business Statistics
BA211
Business Communication
BA231
Business Law I
BA254
Business Law II
BA255
Business, Government &amp; Society
BA403
Business Policy
BA466
DP121
Computer Applications for Business
Choose one from:
DP225 Word Processing
DP231 Database
DP235 Spreadsheets
DP250 Desktop Publishing
EC201 Principles of Macroeconomics
EC202 Principles of Microeconomics
FN341
Managerial Finance
MK281 Marketing Principles and Strategy
MN360 Principles of Management
MN365 Human Resource Management
MN464 Organizational Behavior

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3
3
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3
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3
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4
3
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to meet the state certification requirements.
Accounting Teaching
(23 credits)
4
AC232 Intermediate Accounting I
4
AC233 Intermediate Accounting II
AC334 Accounting Information Systems
3
3
AC431 Federal Taxation I
3
DP231 Database
3
DP235 Spreadsheets
3
FN242 Personal Finance
Distributive Teaching
(21 credits)
3
BA105 Business Math
3
MK283 Principles of Selling
3
MK285 Retail Management
3
MK381 Consumer Behavior
3
MK387 Advertising Theory and Practice
3
MK483 Sales Force Management
3
MK486 International Marketing
(24 credits)
Secretarial Science
3
BA226 Records Management
3
DP225 Word Processing Techniques
3
DP231 Database
3
DP235 Spreadsheets
DP250 Desktop Publishing and Presentation
3
Graphics
3
FN242 Personal Finance
3
0A113 Document Formatting II
3
0A235 Automated Office Systems

Second Year
MK281 Marketing Principles &amp; Strategy
BA211 Business Statistics
BA254 Business Law I
EC201
Principles of Macroeconomics
HU251 Humanities I

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3
3
3

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BA255
EC202
BA231
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Principles of Microeconomics
Business Communications
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BA403 IBusiness, Government &amp; Society MN464 Organizational Behavior
TE430 General Methods for Secondary
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TE440
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BS
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Minor Elective

3
3

BA466
TE431
TE446

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3
3

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3
3

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The Secondary Learner
Business Education Methods
Teachable Minor

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TE480 Internship in Teaching Seminar
TE491
Internship/Advanced Methods
TE602
Reflection and Inquiry in Teaching
Practice I

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TE492
TE604

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Internship/Advanced Methods
Reflection and Inquiry in Teaching
Practice II

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(22 credits)
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TE150
Reflections on Learning
3
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3
TE250
Student Diversity and Schools
TE301
Learning Theory and Teaching
4
Practice
TE430
General Methods for Secondary
3
Teachers
3
TE431
The Secondary Learner
3
TE440
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TE446 Business Education Methods for
3
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EN110
EN111
C0101
HU251
HU

Education
First-Year Composition I
First-Year Composition II
Fund, of Speech Communication
Humanities I
Elective

Social Science
EC201
Principles of Macroeconomics
Elective
TE250 Student Diversity and Schools

3
3
3
4
3-4
3
3-4
3

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Elective
Elective

4
4

Mathematics
MA111 College Algebra

3

BS Degree Requirement
Credits from mathematics, natural science
or social science not used in general
education

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International Business
Program Description:

Career Description:

This degree requires successful
completion of a curriculum with a
minimum of 128 semester hours as
prescribed on the following page.

Large and small companies in
the United States and around
the world are seeking employees
who understand global business
and can successfully operate in
the international marketplace.
International careers are
available in the business areas
of management, marketing,
economics, accounting and finance.

A major in international business
is intended to develop a student's
ability to meet the challenges of
the global business environment.
In addition to providing the
fundamental foundations of all
business functional areas, the major
teaches the student to identify and
develop appropriate solutions
to situations that are unique to
conducting business in the global
environment. The international
business major provides the
student with an understanding of
international business by providing
upper-level courses in international
economics, international marketing,
cultural differences, politics and
foreign languages. Students will
also participate in an approved
international experience which will
involve either study abroad, work
experiences, or internships.

Bachelor of Science

Career Choices:
Manager of International
Division(s)
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Subsidiary Companies
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Public Relations Manager for
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experiences?

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Administration International
Business
Bachelor of Science
(31 Credits)
General Education
BA308
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3
Fund, of Speech Communication
3
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3
First-Year Composition I
EN110
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EN111
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4
Natural Science
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Second Year
4
AC 133
AC132 Principles of Accounting I
3
EC202
EC201 Principles of Macroeconomics
BA254 Business Law I
3
BA255
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BS Degree Requirements
Natural science, social science or
mathematics electives
Common Professional Component (60 credits)
4
Principles of Accounting I
AC132
4
Principles of Accounting II
AC133
3
BA211
Business Statistics
3
Business Communications
BA231
3
Business Law I
BA254
3
Business Law II
BA255
BA403
Business, Government &amp; Society
3
3
BA466
Business Policy
DP121
Computer Applications for Business 3
3
Choose one from:
DP225 Word Processing
DP231
Database
DP235 Spreadsheets
DP250 Desktop Publishing
Principles of Macroeconomics
3
EC201
Principles of Microeconomics
3
EC202
4
Managerial Finance
FN341
3
College Algebra
MA111
Marketing Principles and Strategy 3
MK281
3
Principles of Management
MN360
Human Resource Management
3
MN365
Intro, to Supply Chain Management 3
MN375
3
MN464
Organizational Behavior
Major Requirement (26 credits)
International Business
3
EC408
International Economics#
3
MK486 International Marketing
8
Modern foreign language
3
Approved international experiencet
9
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(6 credits)
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include study abroad, work experiences or intern­
ships.

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Fund, of Speech Communication
Natural Science
Business Statistics
First-Year Composition II

4
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3
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Principles of Microeconomics
Business Law II
Business Communications
Marketing Elective

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MN464 Organizational Behavior
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MN365
MK486

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Managing Cultural Differences
Human Resource Management
International Marketing
List A Elective*

Business Policy
International Experience*
Electives

List A Electives
Business French I
FR353
FR354
Business French II
French Cultural Perspectives
FR360
GG302 Economic Geography
GG306 Cultural Geography
HS310 Russia
Europe in the 20th Century
HS316
Latin America
HS361
HS371
Far East Civilization
Diplomatic History of the U.S.
HS442
World Literature I
HU261
HU262 World Literature II
Culture and Society of Japan I
JS201
Culture and Society of Japan II
JS202
Japanese Art and Culture I
JS301
Japanese Art and Culture II
JS302
Comparative Politics of Western
PS331
Europe and Russia
Middle East Politics
PS334
PS411
U.S. Foreign Policy
Politics of the World Economy
PS420
Spanish Literature in Translation I
SP305
Spanish Literature in Translation II
SP306

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Program Description:

Career Description:

This program is unique as it serves as
least four (4) different constituencies or
career tracks. Further, business students
who major in Legal Management can
expand their employment possibilities
in varied work environments (in both
the business and the legal arenas). Cer­
tainly, the law is well integrated within
the business world. Whether you are
addressing issues in the areas of human
resources, employer benefits, safety,
worker's compensation, contracts, insur­
ance, compliance, technology or labor
relations, a business major with a legal
background will enhance their value to
an employer as well as enhance their
employment flexibility since they can
work in any business setting or in law
firms or other legal work environments.
This program also serves as an excellent
prelaw or graduate school foundation
for those who are planning to go on to
law school or graduate studies.
The professional career areas that this
major addresses include the following:

Legal Management graduates are able to
pursue a wide variety of career options
because of the knowledge and skills that
they acquire in business, law, writing,
leadership, critical thinking, analysis, and
oral communication.
Typical professions include:
Legal Administrator — Manages the
planning and business functions, as well
as the overall operations of a law office,
or legal department in a corporation,
insurance company or other legal or
governmental agency; responsibilities
include such areas as financial planning
and controls; human resources manage­
ment; client services and marketing; and
information technology.
Business Executive — Works as a hu­
man resources manager; employment
and placement manager; EEO officer;
affirmative action coordinator; com­
pensation, benefits and job analysis
specialist; labor relations manager;
contract administrator; insurance claim
adjuster/investigator; or other business
areas.
Paralegal/Legal Assistant Manager —
Supervises, trains and evaluates legal
assistants (paralegals). Legal assistant
managers are found in all the same en­
vironments that employ legal assistants:
law firms, corporate legal departments,
governmental agencies, insurance
companies, prosecutor offices, financial
institutions, etc.
Lawyer - Practices law within private
law practices; public interest groups;
governmental agencies (federal, state,
tribal or local); courts (as judges or court
administrators); business and industry
(e.g., insurance companies; financial in­
stitutions; corporations; hospitals; pub­
lic relation firms; political campaigns;
labor unions; and trade associations);
academics (as a law professor, law li­
brarian or administrator); or in various
"nonlegal" careers such as in the media,
law enforcement, public relations, for­
eign service, or in politics.

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• Business Management - Legal
Emphasis
• Paralegal/Legal Assistant
Management
• Business Management-Law School
Bound
Essentially, this major is designed to pro­
vide students with a broad background
in business by presenting courses cov­
ering the functional areas of business.
In addition, the law courses prepare
students for various positions in legal,
business, governmental and non-profit
organizations. Likewise, this program
will provide the business student who
intends to go on to pursue a law degree
or other professional studies with a good
foundation in the areas of business as
well as law.
NOTE: The completion ofthis program does
not authorizegraduates to practice law as an
attorney; one must complete a law degree
follozving an undergraduate program.

Bachelor of Science

Career Choices:
Legal Administrator
Lawyer
Chief Executive Officer
Legal Assistant (Paralegal)
Manager
Human Resources Manager
Labor Relations Manager
EEO Officer
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a willingness to learn new skills
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the law?
good verbal and written
communications?
a desire and commitment to help
others?

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a good work ethic?
good organizational skills?
an ability to think logically?

�Business Administration - Legal Management
Business
Administration Legal Management
Bachelor of Science
(30-31 credits)
General Education
3
BA308 Managing Cultural Differences
C0101 Fund, of Speech Communication
3
3
EN110 First-Year Composition I
EN111 First-Year Composition II
3
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4
AC133 Principles of Accounting II
3
BA211 Business Statistics
3
BA231 Business Communications
3
BA254 Business Law I
3
BA255 Business Law II
BA403 Business, Government &amp; Society
3
BA466 Business Policy
3
DP121 Computer Applications for Business
3
3
Select one (1) course from:
DP225 Word Processing
DP231 Database
DP235 Spreadsheets
DP250 Desktop Publishing
DP261 Multimedia Applications
EC201 Principles of Macroeconomics **
3
3
EC202 Principles of Microeconomics *
4
FN341 Managerial Finance
3
MA111 College Algebra*
MK281 Marketing Principles and Strategy
3
MN360 Principles of Management
3
3
MN365 Human Resource Management
3-4
Select one (1) course from:
MK385 Services Marketing
MK387 Advertising Theory and Practice
MN380 Principles of Leadership
MN476 Employee Training &amp; Development
3
MN464 Organizational Behavior
Major Requirement - Legal Management
(28-31 credits)
LA102 Legal Research and Case Analysis
3
4
LA125 Civil Litigation and Procedure
LA150 Legal Professionals and Ethical
3
Considerations
3
LA202 Legal Writing and Analysis
LA250 Law Office Management, Systems
3
and Technology
LA299 Legal Assistant Internship and
Professional Development Seminar 4
LA301 Alternative Dispute Resolution and
Conflict Management
3
Select three (3) law courses from:
3
EV311 Environmental Law
2-4
Any Law (LA) courses
4
MN451 Labor Law
PS467 Constitutional Law &amp; Civil Liberties 4
4
CJ319 Substantive Criminal Law
or
C406 Procedural Criminal Law
3

FALL
AC132
First Year
4
Principles of Accounting I
3
EN110 First-Year Composition I
3
MA111 College Algebra
LA102 Legal Research and Case Analysis 3
LA150 Legal Professionals &amp; Ethics
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AC133
C0101
BA211
EN111
LA125

4
3
3
3

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Fund, of Speech Communication
Business Statistics
First-Year Composition II
Civil Litigation &amp; Procedure

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EC201 Principles of Macroeconomics
BA254 Business Law I
LA202 Legal Writing &amp; Analysis
HU251 Humanities I
MK281 Marketing Principles &amp; Strategies

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3
3
3
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BA403 Business, Government &amp; Society
3
3-4
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MK387 Advertising Theory &amp; Practice
MN380 Principles of Leadership
MN385 Services Marketing
MN476 Employee Training &amp; Development
3
MN464 Organizational Behavior
3
Law Course
Electives***
16-17

BA466
LA299

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Legal Internship
Law Course
Electives***
Social Science Elective

(5 credits)
BS Degree requirements***
Natural science, social science, or mathematics
electives
Total Credits

128

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** May also be used for BS Degree requirement

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Management
Program Description:

Career Description:

This degree requires successful
completion of a curriculum with a
minimum of 128 semester hours as
prescribed on the following page.

Managers guide and direct the
organization. Managers set goals
and determine methods to achieve
those goals. Since managers must
achieve the organization's goals
through the efforts of other indi­
viduals, the practice of manage­
ment is concerned with human be­
havior. Managers are involved with
designing effective organization
structures, controlling operations,
making effective decisions, and
communicating, motivating and
leading personnel. Additionally,
an effective manager must design
programs to develop people's abili­
ties and talents, understand the role
and impact of technology on the
organization and be aware of and
respond to social challenges both
domestically and internationally. A
career in management is both chal­
lenging and rewarding.

The management major is de­
signed to provide students with
a broad background in business
by presenting courses covering
the functional areas of business.
This management degree program
prepares students for leadership
positions in business and non-profit
organizations.

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Business
Administration Management
Bachelor of Science
(31 Credits)
General Education
Managing Cultural Differences
3
BA308
Fund, of Speech Communication
3
C0101
First-Year Composition I
3
EN110
3
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EN111
4
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4
AC133
Principles of Accounting II
BA211
Business Statistics
3
3
BA231
Business Communications
3
BA254
Business Law I
3
BA255
Business Law II
Business, Government &amp; Society
3
BA403
3
BA466
Business Policy
DP121
Computer Applications for Business 3
3
Choose one from:
DP225 Word Processing
DP231 Database
DP235 Spreadsheets
DP250 Desktop Publishing
Principles of Macroeconomics
3
EC201
EC202
Principles of Microeconomics
3
4
Managerial Finance
FN341
3
College Algebra
MA111
Marketing Principles and Strategy 3
MK281
3
Principles of Management
MN360
Human Resource Management
3
MN365
Intro, to Supply Chain Management 3
MN375
3
MN464
Organizational Behavior

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4
Principles of Accounting I
DP121 Computer Applications for Business 3
3
EN110 First-Year Composition I
3
MA111 College Algebra
Natural Science
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C0101
EN111

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Business Statistics
Fund, of Speech Communication
Natural Science
First-Year Composition II

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Second Year
BA254 Business Law I
EC201
Principles of Macroeconomics
Choose one from:
DP225 Word Processing
DP231 Database
DP235 Spreadsheets
DP250 Desktop Publishing
HU251 Humanities I
MK281 Marketing Principles &amp; Strategies
Third Year
FN341
Managerial Rnance
MN360 Principles of Management
Business Elective
Electives

3
3
3

17

BA255
BA231
EC202

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Business Communications
Principles of Microeconomics
Humanities Elective
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3
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Business Electives
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�Marketing
Program Description:

Career Description:

This degree requires successful
completion of a curriculum with a
minimum of 128 semester hours as
prescribed on the following page.

Today, more than 20 million people
have careers in marketing. Few
other professional careers offer as
many career possibilities as the
field of marketing. Marketing, with
its varied career options and con­
siderable responsibilities within the
organization, is an excellent prepa­
ration for management positions in
all types of organizations. Salaries
for entry-level positions are rising
in excess of the rate of inflation.

The marketing major is designed
to prepare students for the many
opportunities in the field of mar­
keting. The study of marketing
includes marketing principles,
principles of selling, retail manage­
ment, consumer behavior, advertis­
ing theory and practice, marketing
management, sales force manage­
ment, marketing research and inter­
national marketing. These courses,
along with the common profes­
sional business core courses, are
designed to provide our students
with the appropriate knowledge
and skills to understand the func­
tion of marketing in the firm and in
society and to be effective decision
makers.

Nearly one-third of the civilian
work force in the United States is
employed in marketing-related
jobs. Marketing career opportuni­
ties include product development,
product management, distribution
management, advertising, public
relations, industrial buying, retail
management, sales, marketing
research and direct marketing. Each
area encompasses hundreds of mar­
keting jobs.

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Business
Administration Marketing
Bachelor of Science
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General Education
Managing Cultural Differences
3
BA308
Fund, of Speech Communication
3
CO101
First-Year Composition I
3
EN110
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3
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BS Degree Requirements
Natural science, social science or
mathematics electives
Common Professional Component (60 credits)
4
AC132
Principles of Accounting I
4
AC133
Principles of Accounting II
3
BA211
Business Statistics
3
BA231
Business Communications
BA254
Business Law I
3
3
BA255
Business Law II
Business, Government &amp; Society
3
BA403
3
BA466
Business Policy
DP121
Computer Applications for Business 3
3
Choose one from:
DP225 Word Processing
DP231 Database
DP235 Spreadsheets
DP250 Desktop Publishing
3
EC201 Principles of Macroeconomics
EC202
Principles of Microeconomics
3
4
Managerial Finance
3
MA111 College Algebra
MK281 Marketing Principles and Strategy 3
Principles of Management
3
MN360
Human Resource Management
3
MN365
Intro, to Supply Chain Management 3
MN375
3
MN464
Organizational Behavior

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FALL
AC 132
First Year
4
Principles of Accounting I
3
EN110 First-Year Composition I
3
MA111 College Algebra
4
Natural Science
DP121 Computer Applications for Business _3
17
Second Year
3
EC201
Principles of Macroeconomics
BA254 Business Law I
3
3
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DP225 Word Processing
DP231 Database
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DP235 Spreadsheets
DP250 Desktop Publishing f$\
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C0101
BA211
EN111

Principles of Accounting II
Fund, of Speech Communication
Natural Science
Business Statistics
First-Year Composition II

EC202
BA255
BA231 \
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Business Law II
Business Communications
Humanities Elective
Marketing Elective

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MK381 Consumer Behavior
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Electives
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MN375 Intro, to Supply Chain Management 3
BA403 Business, Government &amp; Society
3
MN464 Organizational Behavior
3
3
MK481 Marketing Management
Social Science Elective
-2
15

BA466

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Managing Cultural Differences
Human Resource Management
Marketing Research
Marketing Elective
Electives

3
3
3
3

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Business Policy
Marketing Elective
Electives

3
3

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*BS degree requirements must be met with free electives from natural sciences, social sciences, or
mathematics.

Major Requirement - Marketing
(21 credits)
MK381
Consumer Behavior
3
MK480
Marketing Research
3
MK481
Marketing Management
3
Four Marketing Electives
12
Free Electives

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4
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�Chemistry
Program Description:

Career Descriptions:

Bachelor of Arts

According to the 2000 Occupational
Employment and Wage Estimator,
more people are employed as
chemists and chemical technicians
than in any other job classification
in the life, physical and social
science occupations (http://stats.
bls.gov). Chemistry-related jobs
also lead this category in Michigan.
With many free electives and a
common general education core,
a chemistry degree can also be
used in combination with other
majors or minors such as pre-law,
engineering, literature, business,
biology, etc. to match student
interest and career plans.

Chemist — Works in business
and industry, and environmental
and commercial laboratories
conducting basic and applied
chemical analysis, research and
product development.

Pre-Professional

Graduates with a bachelor of arts in
chemistry work in many disciplines
and industries, and many proceed
on to graduate school in natural
sciences, law, engineering and
medicine. Internships in chemistry
are encouraged where students
can gain valuable real-world
work experience while gaining
college credit. In addition,
each student participates in an
applied research project in close
collaboration with faculty members
to address meaningful chemicalbased problems. These projects,
through the excellent preparation
they provide our students, are
often cited as important factors in
successful job searches and entry
into graduate programs.

Secondary Teaching
Bachelor of Science

Lawyer — Applies basic chemical
knowledge to the practice of law
related to scientific and natural
resource issues.

Career Choices:
Chemist

Patent Specialist — Works with
patent applications related to
the chemical industry, and the
application of chemistry to new
and novel problems.
Biologist — Combines knowledge
of chemistry and biology to
address significant issues from
the perspective of each discipline,
particularly the chemical
foundations of biological processes.

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Patent Specialist
Biologist
Physician
Junior/Senior High School
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a foundation for the practice of
medicine. A degree in chemistry
is a useful precursor to medical
school, the study of pharmacology,
and the development of drugs to
promote health and quality of life.
Science Teacher — Responsible
for developing and implementing
science curriculum in grades
7-12; daily classroom operations;
and developing professional
relationships with students,
parents, district faculty and staff.

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Do you ...
enjoy chemistry?
have an aptitude for problem
solving and team work?
enjoy courses in math and science?
possess strong writing, listening
and speaking skills?
enjoy helping others learn and
apply what they leam?

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�Chemistry
Chemistry
Bachelor of Arts
Chemistry
CH115
CH116
CH225
CH226
CH231
CH332
CH451
CH453
CH361
CH395
CH499

(39 credits)
General Chemistry I
5
4
General Chemistry II
4
Organic Chemistry I
4
Organic Chemistry II
4
Quantitative Analysis
4
Instrumental Analysis
4
Introduction to Biochemistry
3
Introduction to Toxicology
4
Physical Chemistry
1
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2
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(8 credits)

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ID399
Internship In Chemistry
CH electives (300-level or higher beyond courses
listed above)
(27 credits)
Other Departments
3
BA211
Business Statistics
4
MA151
Calculus I
4
MA152
Calculus II
4
PH231
Applied Physics I
4
PH232
Applied Physics II
4
Foreign Language I
4
Foreign Language II

FALL
First Year
General Chemistry I
MA151 Calculus I
Foreign Language I
EN110 First-Year Composition I

SPRING
CH115
5
4
4

CH116
MA152
EN111

General Chemistry II
Calculus II
Foreign Language II
First-Year Composition II

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CH225 Organic Chemistry I
4,
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PH231 Applied Physics I
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CH361 Physical Chemistry
Approved Humanities
Electives

4
3

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CH453
CH499

Introduction to Toxicology
Senior Thesis
Approved Social Science
Electives

(25-28 credits)
Other General Education
EN110
Freshman Composition I
3
3
EN111
First-Year Composition II
4
HU251
Humanities I
C0101
Fund, of Speech Communication
3
3
Approved Humanities*
6-8
Approved Social Science*
Approved Soc. Sci. Diversity*
3-4
*consult list tor approved courses
Free elective credits must be completed so that at
least 124 credits have been earned.
Secondary Teaching Certification
To be recommended for secondary teacher
certification, students must complete an approved
minor in a second teachable subject and the
approved teacher education courses. You earn
a bachelor of arts degree, then participate in a
fifth-year teaching internship with accompanying
graduate-level course work.

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Chemistry
Pre-Professional
Chemistry Degree Requirements
(39 credits)
CH115
General Chemistry I
5
CH116
General Chemistry II
4
CH225
Organic Chemistry I
4
CH226
Organic Chemistry II
4
CH231
Quantitative Analysis
4
CH332
Instrumental Analysis
4
CH451
Introduction to Biochemistry
4
CH453
Introduction to Toxicology
3
CH361
Physical Chemistry
4
CH395
Junior Seminar
1
CH499
Senior Thesis
2
Directed Electives
(8 credits)
Choose eight credits from the following:
ID399
Internship in Chemistry
2-4
CH electives (300-level or higher beyond courses
listed above)
Pre-Professional Courses
BL131
General Biology I
BL132
General Biology II
BL220
Genetics
BL421
Cell Biology
Support Courses
PH231
Applied Physics I
PH232
Applied Physics II
Foreign Language I
Foreign Language II
BA211
Business Statistics
MA151
Calculus I
MA152
Calculus II

(16 credits)
4
4
4
4
(27 credits)
4
4
4
4
3
4
4

FALL
First Year
CH115 General Chemistry I
MA151 Calculus I
EN110 First-Year Composition I
BL131
General Biology l
Second
CH225
BA211
C0101
PH231

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MA152
BL132
EN111

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CH231 Quantitative Analysis
CH451 Introductory Biochemistry
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HU251 Humanities I '
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CH361 Physical Chemistry
Approved Humanities
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Foreign Language I
Approved Social Science

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Junior Seminar
Approved Social Science
Cell Biology
Electives

4
1
3
4
16

4
3
2
4

CH453
CH499
CH

Introductory Toxicology
Senior Thesis
Foreign Language II
Electives

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16

Other General Education
(25-28 credits)
EN110
Freshman Composition I
3
EN111
First-Year Composition II
3
HU251
Humanities I
4
CQ101
Fund, of Speech Communication
3
Approved Humanities*
3
Approved Social Science*
6-8
Approved Soc. Sci. Diversity*
3-4
*consult list for approved courses
Free elective credits must be completed for a
minimum of 124 total credits.

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Chemistry
Bachelor of Science
Chemistry
CH115
CH116
CH225
CH226
CH231
CH332
CH361
CH362
CH395
CH451
CH461
CH462
CH499
CH

Degree Requirements
(54 credits)
5
General Chemistry l
4
General Chemistry II
4
Organic Chemistry I
4
Organic Chemistry II
4
Quantitative Analysis
4
Instrumental Analysis
4
Physical Chemistry I
3
Physical Chemistry II
Junior Seminar
1
4
Introductory Biochemistry
3
Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
Advanced Inorganic and
Physical Chemistry Lab
1
2
Senior Thesis
12
Electives 300 level or higher

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PH231
Applied Physics I
PH232
Applied Physics II
BA211
Business Statistics
MA151
Calculus I
MA152
Calculus II

(19 credits)
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4
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First-Year Composition II
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HU251
3
Fund, of Speech Communication
C0101
3
Approved Humanities*
6-8
Approved Social Science*
3-4
Approved Soc. Sci. Diversity*
*consult list for approved courses

FALL
First Year
General Chemistry I
MA151 Calculus I
EN110 First-Year Composition I
Free Electives

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MA152
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CH225 Organic Chemistry I
CH231 Quantitative Analysis
BA211
Business Statistics
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CH462 Advanced Inorganic and
Physical Chemistry Lab

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3
4
3
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CH
Electives
Approved Cultural Diversity
Approved Humanities
Social Science Electives
Free Electives

4
3
3
3
_2
16

CH499
CH

Senior Thesis
Electives
Social Science Elective
Free Electives

Free elective credits must be completed for a
minimum of 124 total credits.

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�Clinical Laboratory Science
Program Description:

Career Descriptions:

Bachelor of Science

Clinical laboratory scientists
perform most of the clinical tests
conducted in hospital, veterinary,
state, and health laboratories.
You may obtain the bachelor of
science degree in this area by
completing the specified threeyear sequence at the University
followed by 12 months training at
an NAACLS-accredited hospital.
The University is affiliated with
five such hospitals, but you may
elect any accredited hospital
whose program is approved as
satisfactory by the University.
Additionally, you may choose to
obtain a bachelor of science in
biology and then participate in
the 12-month hospital training.
Lake Superior State University
does not assume responsibility
for obtaining an affiliation at an
approved hospital. Graduates
of this program are eligible to
take national examinations for
certification as registered clinical
laboratory scientists and/or
medical technologists.

Clinical Laboratory Scientist —
Performs analytical tests on
human body substances to detect
evidence of, or prevent disease or
impairment, and to promote and
monitor good health.

Career Choices:

FALL
First Year
BL131
General Biology I
CH115 General Chemistry I
MA111 College Algebra
EN110 First-Year Composition I

Laboratory Supervisor —
Manages and supervises clinical
laboratory procedures, determines
usage of lab space, equipment and
budgetary resources.

Specialty Research Scientist

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the following courses in order to qualify to take
the national registry examinations.

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CH116
MA112
EN111

General Biology II
4
General Chemistry II
4
Calculus for Business &amp; Life Science 4
First-Year-Composition II
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HU251 Humanities I
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BL204 General Microbiology
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Animal Physiology
Organic Chemistry II
Social Science Elective (Gen. Ed.)
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Laboratory Supervisor

Specialty Research Scientist —
Clinical expertise in research areas
such as biochemical genetics,
cytogenetics, cell marker testing,
toxicology, epidemiology.

15

Third Year
BL422 Parasitology
BL220 Genetics
CH231 Quantitative Analysis
CH451 Biochemistry

Clinical Laboratory Scientist

BL423 Immunology
CH232 Instrumental Analysis
Soc. Sci. Diversity (Gen. Ed.)
Humanities
BL480 Advanced Clinical Microbiology*

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4
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4
4
3
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BL131
BL132
BL204
BL220
BL330
BL380
BL422
BL423
BL460
BL480
CH115
CH116
CH225
CH226
CH231
CH232
CH451
MA111
MA112
MA207

General Biology I
4
General Biology II
4
General Microbiology
4
Genetics
4
Animal Physiology
4
Hematology
4
Parasitology
3
Immunology
4
Clinical Internship
30
Advanced Clinical Microbiology
3
General Chemistry I
5
General Chemistry II
4
Organic Chemistry I
4
Organic Chemistry II
4
Quantitative Analysis
4
Instrumental Analysis
4
Biochemistry
3
College Algebra
3
Calculus for Business &amp; Life Science 4
Principles of Statistical Methods
3

Additionally, a student is required to satisfy gen­
eral education requirements so that 128 semester
credits are earned.

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�Communication
Program Description:

Career Choices:
Public Relations Specialist
Nonprofit Organization Director
Human Resource Manager
Sales Manager
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Arts Administrator

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Employers consistently rate
competent communication skills
as fundamental for employment
and promotion. The versatility
of a degree in communication
and theatre provides preparation
for a wide variety of possible
careers. Possible careers in the
communication field include:

The variety of elective choices
allows for program adaptability
to better meet future career
goals. Culminating in a capstone
experience of a communication
internship or independent research
project, the program provides a
blend of theoretical and practical
knowledge and experience
necessary for success in the
communication arts.

Public Relations Specialist —
Manages communication between
a business or organization and its
customers and employees.
Nonprofit Organization Director
— Oversees the employees and
volunteers within a service
organization.
Human Resources Manager
— Oversees the hiring and training
of an organization's employees.

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The communication and theatre
program offers versatility,
nationally award-winning faculty,
and excellent preparation for a
career or graduate education.

Bachelor of Arts
Communication

Student Profile:
Do you...

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like writing and talking?

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want a position with authority?
enjoy performing for a crowd?
think critically?

Sales Manager — Directs the sales
business within an organization.
Entertainer — Performs in stage,
television, or film.
Arts Administrator — Directs
the business operations of an arts
organization.

analyze people and situations?

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�Communication
Communication
Bachelor of Arts
Requirements: Students must complete, in addi­
tion to the general education requirements, one
year of a foreign language other than English, the
courses specified below (or their equivalents),
plus sufficient additional hours of free electives to
make up a required total of 124 hours.
Majors in communication must complete one
minor in an area to be approved by the chair of
the department.
Required Courses
(24-25 credits)
C0101
Fundamentals of Speech
Communication (required as
prerequisite for most of the
following courses)
3
C0201
3
Small Group Communication
C0225
Interpersonal Communication
3
C0251
History of Drama and Theatre I*
or
3
C0252
History of Drama and Theatre II*
C0280
Understanding Mass Media
3
C0307
Classical/Contemporary Rhetoric
3
C0308
Communication Theory
3
ID399
Internship in Communication * *
3
or
ID490
Senior Directed Study**
3-4
Select Additional Elective Courses (39 credits)
EN306
Technical Writing
3
HU256
Introduction to Film:
Images of Our Culture
3
ID399
Internship in Communication**
3
or
ID490
Senior Directed Study**
3-4
C0161
Problems in Speech/Drama
1-3
C0210
Business and Professional
Speaking
3
C0251
History of Drama and Theatre I*
or
3
C0252
History of Drama and Theatre II*
C0302 Argumentation and Advocacy
3
C0309
Speech and Drama Productions
3
C0320
Public Relations
3
C0325
Organizational Communication
3
C0333
Studies in the Drama: the
Genre and Theatre in Context
3
C0416
Communication in Leadership
3

FALL
First Year
C0101 Fund, of Speech Communication
3
EN110 First-Year Composition I
3
First-Year Foreign Language
4
General Education or Minor
3-4
General Education or Minor
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C0201 Small Group Communication
C0251 History of Drama &amp; Theater I
General Education or Minor
General Education or Minor
General Education or Minor

200-level Elective
First-Year Composition II
First-Year Foreign Language
General Education or Minor
General Education or Minor
General Education or Minor

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3-4
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300-level Elective
General Education or Minor
General Education or Minor
General Education or Minor

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C0325 Organizational Communication
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General Education or Minor
General Education or Minor
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General Education or Minor
General Education or Minor
General Education or Minor

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A minimum of 12 hours must be from 300 or 400
level courses.
Total Credits: 124
*may select one class for required class and
one for elective.
**may select one class for required class and
one for elective.

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Career Choices:
Senior Programmer

Database Administrator

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writes and supervises the devel­
opment of large-scale software
projects.
Systems Analyst — Works with
customers to analyze organizations'
needs; sets up systems for com­
pany.
Database Administrator —
Analyzes, designs and implements
the database needs of an organiza­
tion.

Graduate School — The back­
ground gained by this degree
provides a good preparation
for graduate study in computer
science, mathematics and other
related fields.

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Modeling and Simulation of Real
Systems — creates computer mod­
els of environments and processes
in order to understand how they
work and how to improve or alter
them.

Systems Analyst

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This degree provides a solid back­
ground in both mathematics and
computer science. Many graduates
from this program who work in the
computer industry have stressed
that the mathematics foundation
gained from this degree gave them
a distinct advantage in the work
place.

Bachelor of Science

Do you...

like working with computers?
enjoy the challenge of
problem-solving?

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Computer and
Mathematical
Sciences
Bachelor of Science
Departmental Requirements
(72 credits)
Departmental GPA must be 2.50 or higher
CS103
Survey of computer Science
3
CS105
Intro, to Computer Programming
3
CS121
Principles of Programming
3
CS201
Data Structures and Algorithms
3
CS205
Computer Organization and
Architecture
3
CS211
Database Applications
3
CS221
Computer Networks
3
CS290
Independent Study in Computer
Science
3
CS312
File and Database Management
3
CS321
Computer Graphics
3
CS333
Systems Programming
3
CS334
Operating Systems Concepts
3
CS418
Software Engineering
3
and
CS419
Senior Projects in CS
3
or
CS428
Computer Science Co-operative
Education I
3
and
CS429
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Education II
3
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CS438
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Project I
3
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CS439
Computer Science Research
Project II
3
MA151
Calculus I
4
MA152 Calculus II
4
MA215
Fundamental Concepts of
Mathematics
3
MA216
Discrete Mathematics and
Problem Solving
3
MA261
Intro, to Numerical Methods
3
MA305
Linear Algebra
3
MA308
Probability and Mathematical
Statistics
3
MA309
Applied Statistics
4
MA351
Graph Theory
3
General Electives
(33-37 credits)
Free Electives
Total Credits

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First Year
MA140 Precalculus Mathematics (if needed) 5
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MA151 Calculus I
4
CS103 Survey of Computer Science
3
CS105 Intro, to Computer Programming
3
EN110 First-Year Composition I
3
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MA151
MA152
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Principles of Programming
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MA261 Numerical Methods
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MA309 Applied Statistics
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MA152 Calculus II
MA216 " Discrete Mathematics
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Program Description:

Career Description:

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LSSU's Computer Engineering
program has been designed to put
you in the high-demand com­
puter market with the potential for
good career growth. The program
blends practical computer science
courses in computer organization,
databases, operating systems, and
networks with traditionally handson electrical engineering courses in
digital circuits, digital system, mi­
crocontrollers, computer program­
ming, and digital signal process­
ing. This combination gives you
a broad-based education that ties
software to hardware and theory to
application. Some of the program
highlights are:

Computer engineering graduates
will have many career choices. You
may choose engineering positions
in computer systems design,
software development, hardware
design, microcontroller systems
design, robotics, research and
development, applications, or sales.

Career Titles:
Software Design Engineer
Hardware Design Engineer
Robotics Engineer
Controls Engineer
Systems Engineer
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laboratory experiences, prepar­
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your freshman year.

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and interact with hardware?

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work with faculty on current
undergraduate research proj­
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architecture, microcontroller
hardware and software,
databases, Rapid Application
Development (RAD) tools,
digital signals and systems, and
networking.

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Opportunities are available as
part of this program for students
who are academically qualified.
A certificate that documents this
practical training is available.

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ence, choose from opportuni­
ties in cooperative education,
industry-based projects or
research projects.

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hardware and software?

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�Computer Engineering
Computer
Engineering
Bachelor of Science
Minimum Requirements

130 credits

Departmental Requirements
(105 credits)
Mathematics
MA151
Calculus I
4
MA152
Calculus II
4
MA243
Calculus and Linear Algebra
for Engineers
4
MA308
Probability and Mathematical
Statistics
3
Differential Equations
MA310
3
Sciences
CH115
General Chemistry I
5
PH231
Applied Physics for Engineers
and Scientists I
4
Computer Science
CS103
Survey of Computer Science
3
CS105
Intro, to Computer Programming
3
CS121
Principles of Programming
3
CS201
Data Structures and Algorithms
3
CS221
Computer Networks
3
CS341
Discrete Structures for
Computer Science
4
Engineering
EE125
Digital Fundamentals
4
EE210
Circuit Analysis
4
EE250
Microcontroller Fundamentals
4
EE280
Introductoiy Signal Processing
5
EE320
Digital Design
4
EE355
Microcontroller Systems
4
EE370
Electronic Devices
4
EE425
Digital Signal Processing
3
EG140
Numerical Applications for
Engineers
1
EG340
Advanced Numerical Applications
for Engineers
1
EG346
Probability and Statistics Lab for
Engineers
1
EM220
Statics
3
RS460
Control Systems
4
General Education Requirements
Fund, of Speech Communication
First-Year Composition l
First-Year Composition II
Humanities I
Humanities
Social Science
Social Science Diversity

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EN110
EN111
HU251

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4
3
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First Year
CS103 Survey of Computer Science
CS105 Intro, to Computer Programming
EN110 First-Year Composition I
MA151 Calculus for Engineering I
Social Sciences Elective

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CS121
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MA243

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Principles of Programming
3
Introductory Signal Processing
5
Calculus and Linear Algebra
for Engineers
4
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CS341 Discrete Structures for Computer
Science
EE250 Microcontroller Fundamentals
EE370 Electronic Devices
EG340 Advanced Numerical Applications
for Engineers
MA310 Differential Equations

CH115
EE125
EG140
EN111
MA152

General Chemistry
Digital Fundamentals
Numerical Applications for
Engineers
First-Year Composition II
Calculus for Engineering II

4

C0101
CS201
CS221
EE210
EG346

Fund, of Speech Communication
Data Structures and Algorithms
Computer Networks
Circuits Analysis
Probability &amp; Statistics Lab
for Engineers
MA308 Probability &amp; Mathematical Statistics

EE355
EM220

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Cultural Diversity Elective
Microcontroller Systems
Statics
General Technical Elective/
Engineering Option
Humanities Elective

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EG491 Engineering Design Project I
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Social Science Elective

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EG495
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CS271
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CS315
Computer Organization and
Architecture
CS321
Computer Graphics
CS333
Systems Programming
CS334
Operating Systems Concepts
CS342
Adv. Programming Techniques
EE330
Electro-Mechanical Systems
or higher
EM320
Dynamics
MA215
Fund. Concepts of Mathematics
or higher
ME275
Engineering Materials I
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RS385
Robotics Engineering
RS430
Systems Integration and
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Cooperative Education
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EG491
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EG260
EG460
EG461

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4
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Engineering Research Methods
Engineering Research Project I
Engineering Research Project II

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�Computer Information Systems

Career Titles:

Program Description:

Career Description:

The Computer Information Systems
degree program is designed to
guide students to an understanding
of the role of modem computer
systems in a business environment,
with an emphasis on the use of
technology in the solution of
business problems.

Bachelor of Science

Systems Analyst — Designs new
computer information systems,
analyzes existing systems with
an eye toward improving their
performance, and studies ways to
expand the use of existing systems
to serve new purposes. Systems
analysts serve as a communications
link between corporate
management and the technical
support specialists.

The program incorporates the
Common Professional Component
of the Business Administration
degree programs with a strong
subset of the Computer Science
program, and then adds some
carefully chosen courses that
specifically focus on computer
applications unique to traditional
business environments.

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have proficiency in written and
oral communication?

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�Computer Information Systems
Computer
Information Systems
Bachelor of Science
Departmental Requirements
Business
AC132 Principles of Accounting I
AC133 Principles of Accounting II
BA211 Business Statics
BA231 Business Communications
BA254 Business Law I
BA255 Business Law II
BA466 Business Policy
EC302 Managerial Economics*
FN341
Managerial Finance
MK281 Marketing Principles and Strategy
MN360 Principles of Management
Computer Science
CS103 Survey of Computer Science
CS105 Intro, to Computer Programming
CS121 Principles of Computer
Programming
CS211 Database Applications
CS221 Computer Networks
CS312 File and Database Management
CS313 Distributed Database Systems
CS341 Discrete Structures for
Computer Science
CS361 Systems Analysis &amp; Design
CS461 Decision Support &amp; Expert Systems
CS481 Software Engineering
and
CS491 Senior Projects in Computer Science
or
CS428 Computer Science Co-operative
Education I
and
CS429 Computer Science Co-operative
Education II
or
CS438 Computer Science Research
Project I
and
CS439 Computer Science Research
Project II
Mathematics
MA111 College Algebra*
MA112 Calculus for Business
&amp; Life Science**
Additional General Education
BS Degree Requirement
Free Electives

4
4
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
3

FALL
First Year
AC132 Principles of Accounting I
CS103 Introduction to Computer Science
EN110 First-Year Composition I
MA111 College Algebra*
C0101 Fund, of Speech Communication

SPRING
4
3
3
3

AC133
CS105
EN111
MA112

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Principles of Accounting II
Intro, to Computer Programming
First-Year Composition II
Calculus for Business &amp; Life Sci.
Free Elective

FN341
MK281

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3
3
3

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3
Discrete Structures for
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CS4x8 CS Capstone Course
CS461 Decision Support &amp; Expert Systems
HU251 Humanities I
MN360 Principles of Management

3
3
4

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CS4x9
BA466

CS Capstone Course
Business Policy
Free Elective
Aesthetics Elective

13

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** *Counts as a Social Science Course for General Education

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17

Second Year
BA211 Business Statistics
3
CS221* Computer Networks
BA254 Business Law I
3 - CS312 \ File &amp; Database Management
CS121 Principles of Computer Programming,-3v \: BA231 \ ' Business Communications
CS211 Database Applications
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Natural Science Electivex V A UA \ xA
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CS313
CS341

4
3
3
4

124

*Counts for General Education
* ‘Counts for 4 credits of the BS Degree
Requirement.

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�Computer Networking
Bachelor of Science

Program Description:

Career Descriptions:
Network Administrator —
Designs, installs and maintains
networks; sets up and manages
accounts for users and resources.

Career Titles:

This degree gives students the
knowledge and tools necessary to
be successful in the field of com­
puter networking. Courses cover a
range of networking topics, includ­
ing network operating systems,
hardware, web page design, and
system administration.

Network Administrators

Through our International Uni­
versity College Division, six of the
courses required for the program
are taught at Sault College in Sault
Ste. Marie, Ontario. This collabora­
tion between LSSU and Sault Col­
lege exposes students to a broader
range of hardware, software and
networking topics. They will have
hands-on experience with Linux,
Novell and Windows platforms, as
well as networking hardware and
operating system installation. By
taking advantage of the resources,
as well as the faculty expertise,
from two schools, students will
benefit from an enriched education­
al experience — all within LSSU's
regular tuition structure.

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Programmer
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site; designs web pages, graphics
and program scripts to be
implemented on the World Wide
Web.
System Administrator — Sets up
and manages multi-user computer
systems; manages users, resources,
and handles security issues.

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Students get hands-on training
in networking hardware and
software, and receive the neces­
sary concepts of hardware,
software and network operat­
ing systems.

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Students are prepared to take
industry-standard examina­
tions, such as those established
by Cisco, Novell and Microsoft.

•

Students can choose software
design, research, or co-opera­
tive education as their senior
capstone experience.

enjoy the challenge of problem
solving?

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�Computer Networking
Computer
Networking
Bachelor of Science
Departmental Requirements
(70 credits)
Department GPA must be 2.50 or higher
CS103
CS105
CS106
CS121
CS163
CS202
CS203

CS211
CS221
CS223
CS271
CS281
CS290
CS303
CS305
CS308
CS319
CS333
CS412
CS418
CS419
or
CS428
CS429

Survey of Computer Science
3
Intro, to Computer Programming
3
Advanced Web Page Design
and Administration
3
Principles of Programming
3
Troubleshooting &amp; Repair of
Personal Computers
3
Operating Systems Mgt. (SC)
3
System Integration &amp;
Maintenance (SC)
3
Database Applications
3
Computer Networks
3
Advanced Networking (SC)
3
Network Hardware and Software
3
Network Design and Implementation 3
Independent Study in Computer
Science
4
Network Operating Systems I (SC) 3
Network Operating Systems II (SC) 3
Network Security (SC)
3
Java Programming
3
Systems Programming
3
System Administration
3
Software Engineering
3
and
Senior Projects in CS
3
Computer Science Co-operative
Education I
and
Computer Science Co-operative
Education II

FALL
First Year
CS103 Introduction to Computer Science
CS105 Intro, to Computer Programming
EN110 First-Year Composition I
MA111 College Algebra
S0103 Social Science Diversity

SPRING
3
3
3
3

CS106
CS221
CS121
EN111
BA121

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Computer Networks
Principles of Programming
First-Year Composition II
Introduction to Business

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CS211
CS163
CS271
BA231
CS202

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Database Applications
PC Troubleshooting/Repair
Network Hardware &amp; Software
Business Communications
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CS281 Network Design &amp; Implementation
CS290 Independent Studies in CS
MA207 Prin. of Statistical Methods
CS223 Advanced Networking (SC)
C0101, Fund, in Speech Communication

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3
3
3
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CS303 Network Operating Systems I (SC)
CS333 Systems Programming
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Natural Science Elective
Free Elective

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4
3
3
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CS319 Java Programming
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Network Security (SC)
Humanities Elective
Natural Science Elective
Free Elective
Free Elective

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3-4
4
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3
3
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CS305
CS412
CS*

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System Administration
3
Senior Sequence
3
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College Algebra
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MA207
Princ. of Statistical Methods
3
Support Courses
(6 credits)
BA121
Introduction to Business
3
BA231
Business Communications
3
General Education
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CS438

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Total Credits in Program

3
3
3
3

124

Elective credits and general education requirements
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credits have been earned.
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Bachelor of Science
Computer Science
Secondary Teaching

Career Choices:
Computer Programmer
Systems Analyst
Information Technology Specialist

Program Description:

Career Descriptions:

This degree provides a solid
background in computer science
with supporting coursework in
applied mathematics and business.
Adding an appropriate minor
field of study can complement
the program, as well as give the
graduate a competitive edge in the
work force.

Computer Programmer — Designs,
writes and tests computer
programs; supervises large
software projects.
Systems Analyst — Works with
customers to analyze organizations'
needs; sets up systems for the
company.
Information Technology
Specialist — Manages IT group at
a large company, research institute
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Bachelor of Science
Departmental Requirements
(56-57 credits)
Department GPA must be 2.50 or higher
CS103
Survey of Computer Science
3
CS105
Intro, to Computer Programming
3
CS121
Principles of Programming
3
CS201
Data Structures and Algorithms
3
CS211
Database Applications
3
CS221
Computer Networks
3
CS290
Independent Study in Computer
Science
3
CS312
File and Database Management
3
CS315
Computer Organization and
Architecture
3
CS321
Computer Graphics
3
CS333
Systems Programming
3
CS334
Operating Systems Concepts
3
CS341
Discrete Structures for
Computer Science
4
CS342
Advanced Programming
Techniques
3
CS418
Software Engineering
3
and
CS419
Senior Projects in CS
3
or
CS428
Computer Science Co-operative
Education I
3
and
CS429
Computer Science Co-operative
Education II
3
or
CS438
Computer Science Research
Project I
3
and
CS439
Computer Science Research
Project II
3
MA140
Precalculus Mathematics
5
MA112
Calculus for Business and
Life Science
or
4
MA151
Calculus I
MA207
Prin. of Statistical Methods
3

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First Year
CS103 Survey of Computer Science
CS105 Intro, to Computer Programming
EN110 First-Year Composition I
MA140 Pre-Calculus Mathematics
Social Science Elective

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3

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5

CS121
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Fund, of Speech Communication

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CS211 Database Applications
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AC132 Principles of Accounting I
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HU251 Humanities I
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MA207 Prin. of Statistical Methods
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3

CS**
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3
3

HU252

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Cultural Diversity
Humanities II
Electives

15-16

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Other Requirements
(11 credits)
AC 132
Principles of Accounting I
4
AC133
Principles of Accounting II
4
BA121
Introduction to Business
3
General Education
(33-37 credits)
(15-20 credits)

Total Credits:

3
3

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requirements must be completed so that at
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Survey of Computer Science
CS105
Intro, to Computer Programming
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CS106
Advanced Web Page Design and
3
Web Site Administration
3
CS121
Principles of Programming
CS163
Troubleshooting and Repair
3
of Personal Computers
CS201
Data Structures and Algorithms
3
3
CS211
Database Applications
3
CS221
Computer Networks
CS271
Network Hardware and Software
3
CS281
Network Design and Implementation 3
CS312
File and Database Management
3
CS341
Discrete Structures of
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Computer Science
3
CS418 Software Engineering
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CS419
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Senior Projects in CS
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CS428
Computer Science Co-operative
3
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and
Computer Science Co-operative
CS429
3
Education II
or
Computer Science Research
CS438
3
Project I
and
CS439
Computer Science Research
3
Project II
4
MA151
Calculus!
3
MA207
Prin. of Statistical Methods
Professional Educational Sequence (22 credits)
TE150
Reflections on Learning and
3
Teaching
TE250
Student Diversity and Schools
3
TE301
Learning Theory and Teaching
4
Practice
TE430
General Methods for Secondary
3
Teachers
3
TE431
The Secondary Learner
3
TE440
Reading in the Content Area
TE445
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3
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Teaching Minor
General Education
Total credits in program:

(20 credits)
(30-33 credits)
124

Elective credits and general education
requirements must be completed so that at
least 124 semester credits have been earned.

FALL
First Year
3
CS103 Survey of Computer Science
CS105 Intro, to Computer Programming
3
3
EN110 First-Year Composition I
MA140 Pre-calculus (if needed) or Elective 4-5
TE150 Reflections on Learning and Teaching _2
16-17
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CS201
CS211
C0101

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Data Structures and Algorithms
Database Applications
Fund, of Speech Communication
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CS121
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MA151 Calculus I
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CS312
MA207
TE301

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CS271
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Natural Science
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File and Database Management
Princ. of Statistical Methods
Learning Theory and Teaching
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3
3
3
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4
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TE480 Internship in Teaching Seminar
TE491
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TE491
TE604

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Certification
1
TE480
Internship in Teaching Seminar
1
TE480
Internship in Teaching Seminar
8
TE491
Internship/Advanced Methods
8
TE492
Internship/Advanced Methods
TE602
Reflection and Inquiry in Teaching
3
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TE604
Reflection and Inquiry in Teaching
3
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Career Descriptions:

The bachelor of science degree
in criminal justice offers you the
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six areas of concentration. This in­
tegrated program requires students
to complete an internship as well as
a senior project. Students selecting
the law enforcement, criminalistics
or public safety options may also
be eligible for police certification
under the Michigan Commission
on Law Enforcement Standards
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the associate's or bachelor's degree
in corrections will also be eligible
for certification by the Michigan
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Police Officer — Works for local,
state or federal agencies; works as
a conservation officer; has broad
arrest powers; is responsible for the
safety of his/her respective com­
munities; investigates crimes; pro­
vides a variety of related services.

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public safety may include MCOLES
certification as well as Michigan
Firefighter Training Council certifi­
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Probation/Parole Officer— Man­
ages caseloads of offenders; assures
that clients follow the requirements
of their probation; helps clients in
their transition back to society.
Corrections Officer — Works in
secure correctional facilities;
performs custodial services; acts
as resident unit manager; assists
prisoners with their transition back
to society.

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Criminalistics
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Public Safety Officer
Criminal Investigator

Public Safety Officer — Works in
a public safety department as a law
enforcement officer and firefighter;
works as a private consultant in
industry.

Evidence Technician

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CJ101
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CJ102
Police Process
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CJ110
Introduction to Corrections
3
CJ130
Client Relations in Corrections
CJ140
Correctional Client Growth
3
and Development
3
CJ220
Institutional Corrections
3
CJ240
Community Based Corrections
3
CJ250
Correctional Law
3
CJ319
Substantive Criminal Law
3
CJ321
Ethical Issues in Public Safety
3
CJ330
Correctional Casework
CJ345
Statistics and Design for Public
4
Safety
3
Juvenile Justice
CJ355
3
Senior Seminar
CJ401
3-9
CJ402
Criminal Justice Internship
(20 credits)
Support Courses
PS110
Intro, to American
4
Government &amp; Politics
3
PS120
Intro, to Legal Processes
4
PY101
Introduction to Psychology
3
PY259
Abnormal Psychology
3
S0103 Cultural Diversity
3
S0214
Criminology

FALL
First Year
CJ101 Intro, to Criminal Justice
CJ110 Introduction to Corrections
EN110 First-Year Composition I
General Education Math
Elective

SPRING
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3
3
3
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EN111 First-Year Composition II
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CJ330 Correctional Casework
3
CJ345 Statistics &amp; Design for Public Safety 4
3
CJ355 Juvenile Justice
4
HU251 Humanities
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Humanities Elective
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(20 credits)
Minor/Concentratlon
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Corrections, or, you may develop an approved
concentration in one or more disciplines with
the approval of your academic advisor.
Electives

3
3

(10 credits)

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Criminal Justice
Criminalistics
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General Education Requirements
(17 credits)
Major Requirements
(36 credits)
CJ101
Intro, to Criminal Justice
3
CJ102
Police Process
3
CJ197
Physical Fitness for Public Safety*
2
CJ201
Firearms Training
1
CJ243
Investigation
3
CJ313
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3
CJ319
Substantive Criminal Law
3
CJ321
Ethical Issues in Public Safety
3
CJ345
Statistics and Design for
Public Safety
4
CJ401
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3
CJ402
Criminal Justice Internship
3-9
CJ409
Procedural Criminal Law
3
CJ444
Criminalistics
4
Support Courses
(74 credits)
BL131
General Biology I
4
BL132
General Biology II
4
General Chemistry I
CH115
5
CH116
General Chemistry II
4
CH225
Organic Chemistry I
4
CH226
Organic Chemistry II
4
CH231
Quantitative Analysis
4
CH232
Instrumental Analysis
4
CH351
Introductory Biochemistry
4
HE190
Prehospital Emergency Care
&amp; Crisis Intervention I
4
HE191
Prehospital Emergency Care
&amp; Crisis Intervention II
4
College Algebra
MA111
3
MA112
Calculus for Business &amp; Life
Sciences***
4
NS101
Conceptual Physics
3
PS110
Intro, to American Government
and Politics
4
PY101
Intro, to Psychology
4
PY259
Abnormal Psychology
3
S0103
Cultural Diversity ’
3
S0214
Criminology
3

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First Year
CJ101
Intro, to Criminal Justice
CH115 Principles of Chemistry I
EN110 First-Year Composition I
MA111 College Algebra
S0103 Cultural Diversity
Second Year
CH225 Organic Chemistry I
CH231 Quantitative Analysis
BL132 General Biology II
CJ201
Firearms
CJ243
Investigation

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5
3
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CJ401
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Prehospital Emergency Care
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Physical Fitness for Public Safety*

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PS110
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PS 120
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PY259
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Criminology
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3

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3
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Major Requirements
(48 credits)
CJ101
Intro, to Criminal Justice
3
CJ102
Police Process
3
CJ110
Introduction to Corrections
3
CJ201
Firearms Training
1
CJ206
Law Enforcement/Loss Control
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3
CJ212
Loss Control
3
CJ243
Investigation
3
CJ313
Crisis Intervention and Deviant
Behavior
3
CJ319
Substantive Criminal Law
3
CJ321
Ethical Issues in Public Safety
3
CJ345
Statistics for Design and Public
Safety
4
CJ401
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3
CJ402
Criminal Justice Internship
3-9
CJ409
Procedural Criminal Law
3
CJ444
Criminalistics
4
FS101
Introduction to Fire Science
3
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(20 credits)
PS110
Introduction to American
Government and Politics
4
PS120
Introduction to Legal Processes
3
PY101
Introduction to Psychology
4
PY259
Abnormal Psychology
3
S0103
Cultural Diversity
3
S0214
Criminology
3
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CJ101
Intro, to Criminal Justice
CJ110 Introduction to Corrections
EN110 First-Year Composition I
S0103 Cultural Diversity
General Education Math

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3
3
3
3

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CJ444

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Procedural Criminal Law
Criminalistics
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Police Process
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CJ110
Introduction to Corrections
CJ197
Physical Fitness for Public Safety* * 1
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CJ201
Firearms Training
CJ206
Law Enforcement/Loss Control
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CJ212
Loss Control
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CJ243
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CJ319
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Ethical Issues in Public Safety*
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CJ345
Statistics and Design for Public
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3
CJ402
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CJ411
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Criminalistics*
CJ444
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FS101
Introduction to Fire Science
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3
Medical First Responder
HE189
Intro, to American Government
PS110
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3
Intro, to Legal Processes
4
Introduction to Psychology
PY101
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Abnormal Psychology
PY259
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Cultural Diversity
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CJ101
Intro, to Criminal Justice
CJ110 Introduction to Corrections
EN110 First-Year Composition I
PY101
Introduction to Psychology
General Education Math

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PS110

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years) and a bachelor of science degree in criminal
justice (three additional years). The NRT degree will
provide the student with a good general background
in natural resources and the criminal justice degree
will allow the student to be fully qualified for many
different law enforcement opportunities. Jobs for
conservation law officers are limited, but the above
configuration of degrees prepares a student to be
highly competitive for openings that do occur.
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closely with their advisor in order to complete both
degrees in the five-year span. After completing the
two-year NRT associate’s degree, students would
complete the following sequence of courses. This
plan assumes MCOLES certification and 92 ad­
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CJ101
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CJ110 Introduction to Corrections
PS110 Intro, to American Government
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HU251 Humanities
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CJ101
Intro, to Criminal Justice
3
CJ102
Police Process
CJ110
Introduction to Corrections
3
CJ201
Firearms Training
1
CJ206
Law Enforcement/Loss Control
3
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3
CJ212
Loss Control
3
CJ243
Investigation
3
CJ306
Security Systems
CJ319
Substantive Criminal Law
3
CJ321
Ethical Issues in Public Safety
3
CJ341
Fire Cause &amp; Arson Investigation
3
4
CJ345
Statistics
3
CJ401
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3
Criminal Justice Internship
Procedural Criminal Law
3
CJ409
4
CJ444
Criminalistics
Introduction to Fire Science
3
FS101
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Hazardous Materials
FS111
Fire Protection Systems Equipment
FS206
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Labor Law
MN451
Intro, to American Government
PS110
4
and Politics
PS120
3
Intro, to Legal Processes
4
Introduction to Psychology
PY101
3
Abnormal Psychology
PY259
3
Cultural Diversity
S0103
3
S0214
Criminology
2
Industrial Safety
TC110

era CS101
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FALL
First Year
CJ101
Introduction to Criminal Justice
CJ212 Loss Control
EN110 First-Year Composition I
PS110 Introduction to American
Government and Politics
General Education Math
Second Year
CJ110 Introduction to Corrections
CJ201
Firearms Training
FS101
Introduction to Fire Science
C0101 Fund, of Speech Communication
TC110 Industrial Safety
PY101
Third Year
S0103 Cultural Diversity
Humanities Elective
Natural Science Elective
CJ243 Investigation
CJ319 Substantive Criminal Law

SPRING
3
3
3
4

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CJ102
EN111
FS111
PS120
S0214

Police Process
First-Year Composition II
Hazardous Materials
Introduction to Legal Process
Criminology

3
3
3
3
_2

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3
CJ206
1
3 : CS101
f 3 \ PY259
HU251

Law Enforcement/Loss
Control Internship
Intro, to Microcomputer Appl.
Abnormal Psychology
Humanities
Natural Science Elective

3
3
3
4

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FS301
Code Enforcement Inspection &amp;
3
\ \ • ;&gt;- Fire Prevention
3
CJ306 Security Systems
CJ341
Fire Cause &amp; Arson Investigation
3
FS206 Fire Protections Systems Equipment
3
and Industrial Protection
CJ345 Statistics &amp; Design for Public
Safety
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Fourth Year
CJ321
Ethical Issues in Public Safety
CJ401
Senior Seminar
FS312 Hazardous Materials Management
MN365 Human Resource Management
Electives

3
3
4
3

CJ402
CJ409
CJ444
MN451

Criminal Justice Internship
Procedural Criminal Law
Criminalistics
Labor Law

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Canadian students may substitute CJ202 and
CJ406 for CJ319 and CJ409, and PS160 for
PS110.

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Criminal Justice
Public Safety
Emphasis
Bachelor of Science
General Education Requirements

FALL
First Year
CJ101 Intro, to Criminal Justice
EN110 First-Year Composition I
FS101
Introduction to Fire Science
PS120 Intro, to Legal Process
General Education Math

SPRING
3
3
3
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(25 credits)

Major Requirements
(57 credits)
CJ101
Intro, to Criminal Justice
3
CJ102
Police Process
3
CJ197
Physical Fitness for Public Safety
1
CJ201
Firearms Training
1
CJ206
Law Enforcement/Loss Control
Internship
3
CJ243
Investigation
3
CJ313
Crisis Intervention and Deviant
Behavior***
3
CJ319
Substantive Criminal Law**
3
CJ321
Ethical Issues in Public Safety
3
CJ345
Statistics &amp; Design for Public
Safety
4
CJ401
Criminal Justice Senior Seminar
or
3
FS401
Fire Science Senior Seminar
CJ402
CJ Internship
or
3
FS403
Fire Science Internship
CJ409
3
Procedural Criminal Law**
CJ444
Criminalistics
4
FS101
Introduction to Fire Science
3
FS111
Hazardous Materials
3
FS204
Fire Protection Hydraulics
and Pumps
3
FS206
Fire Protection Systems Equipment
and Industrial Protection
3
FS211
Tactics &amp; Strategy
3
FS315
Company Level Supervision
and Management
3
Support Courses
(28 credits)
HE190
Prehospital Emergency Care &amp;
Crisis Intervention I**
4
HE191
Prehospital Emergency Care &amp;
Crisis Intervention II**
4
PS110
Intro, to American Government
4
and Politics
PS120
Intro, to Legal Processes
3
PY101
Introduction to Psychology
4
PY259
Abnormal Psychology
3
Cultural Diversity
S0103
3
S0214
Criminology
3

CJ102
EN111
FS111
PS110

Police Process
First-Year Composition II
Hazardous Materials
Intro, to American Government
and Politics
Natural Science Electives

3
3
3
4

_4
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Second Year
CJ201
Firearms Training
CJ243
Investigation
FS204 Fire Protection Hydraulics
and Pumps
PY101
Introduction to Psychology
C0101 Fund, of Speech Communication
Elective

1

CJ206

3
FS206
3
4
3
_2

FS211
PY259
HU251

Law Enforcement/Loss
Control Internship
Fire Protection Systems Equipment
and Industrial Fire Protection
Tactics &amp; Strategy
Abnormal Psychology
Humanities

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3
3

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Humanities Elective
Natural Science Elective
S0103 Cultural Diversity
Electives

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CJ345

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CJ197 Physical Fitness for Public Safety* *
CJ319 Substantive Criminal Law*
CJ321 Ethical Issues in Public Safety
CJ401 Criminal Justice Senior Seminar
or
FS401 Fire Science Senior Seminar
FS315 Company Level Supervision
and Management
Electives

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3
Criminal Justice Internship
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Fire Science Internship
Statistics &amp; Design for Public Safety 4
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CJ409
CJ411
CJ444
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Procedural Criminal Law*
Police Operations*
Criminalistics*
Medical First Responder

1

3
5
4

3
16

3

16
'MCOLES course
"MCOLES students only
* * *MCOLES students must take CJ411 Police Operations (5) instead of CJ313 (3)

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'Repeated twice
"MCOLES courses

* * * MCOLES students must take CJ411 Police
Operations (5) instead of CJ313 (3)
FS197 and FS220 are required if firefighter certifi­
cation is desired.

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Program Description:

Career Descriptions:
Graduates of this program
normally seek administrative
or teaching positions with day
care centers (private, public,
and military base centers), head
start programs, and in noncertified public and private
school programs, and other
facilities designed for the care and
development of young children.

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This four-year program leads to
a bachelor of arts or bachelor of
science degree in early childhood
education. It is for students
interested in working with
young children from birth to
age eight. Students are expected
to acquire an understanding of
the developmental pattern of
the young child in such areas
as cognition, emotion, social
interaction and physical growth.
This understanding will be the
basis for working with groups of
children and will culminate in a
practicum.

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Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science

Career Choices:
Pre-school Administrative position
Pre-school Teaching position

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Acts as lead teacher, assistant
teacher or Head Start teacher.

Student Profile:

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Early Childhood
Education
Bachelor of Science
or Bachelor of Arts
Departmental Requirements
ED101
Foundations of Early Childhood
Education
ED105
Child Guidance &amp; Welfare
ED110
Curriculum Development and
Teaching Practices
ED111
Infants &amp; Toddlers: Develop­
mental^ Appropriate Practices
ED260
Practicum I
ED261
Practicum II
ED270
Administration of Early Childhood
Programs
ED340
Practicum Ill-Field Experiences
ED420
Emergent Literacy
ED430
Directed Studies in Early Childhood
Education
Support Courses
AT212
Art for Elementary Teachers
BL105
Function of the Human Body
HE104
Nutrition for Early Childhood
HE181
First Aid
MU235 Music for Elementary Teachers
PY155
Lifespan Development
or
PY265
Child &amp; Adolescent Development
PY301
Exceptional Child &amp; Adolescent
S0113
Sociology of the American Family

3
3

FALL
First Year
EN110 First-Year Composition I
BL105 Function of the Human Body
PY155 Lifespan Development
or
PY265 Child &amp; Adolescent Development
ED101 Foundation of Early Childhood
Education
ED110 Curriculum Development and
Teaching Practice

3
4
3
4
3
4
3
1
3
3
3
3
3

General Education Requirements
C0101
Fund, of Speech Communication
3
EN110
First-Year Composition I
3
EN111
First-Year Composition II
3
HU251
Humanities I
4
Elective
HU
3-4
NS
Elective
4
Social Science
6-8
3-4
Social Science Diversity
MA110 (or higher) Explorations in Mathematics
or
3
PL205
Logic

3
4
3
3

EN111
S0113
HE104
HE181
ED111
ED105

First-Year Composition II
3
Sociology of the American Family
3
Nutrition for Early Childhood
3
First Aid
1
Infants &amp; Toddlers: Developmental^
Appropriate Practices
3
Child Guidance and Welfare
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3
3
4
4

SPRING

Second Year
C0101 Fund, of Speech Communication
ED220 Early Childhood Literature
ED260 Practicum I
PY* or SO** Elective

Administration of Early Childhood
Programs;.,-^
Electives
ED261 Practicum II
General Education Math
PY* or SO * *

ED270

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AT212 Art for Classroom Teachers
SS
Social Science Elective
Minor
ED340 Practicum III Field Experience

3
3
6
_4
16

MU235
ED430
MA110
PL205
NS

Fourth Year
HU251 Humanities I
BA/BS Degree Requirement
ED420 Emergent Literacy
Minor

4
4
4

HU
BA/BS

Music for Elementary Teachers
Directed Studies in Early
Childhood Education
(or higher) Explorations in Math
or
Logic
Elective
Minor
Elective
Degree Requirement
Minor

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PY301 Exceptional Child &amp; Adolescent or PY228 Organizational Behavior
* ‘Choose one of the following:
S0225 Native Cultural of North America or S0103 Cultural Diversity

Approved Minor
(20-24)
BA Requirement - one year of foreign language
or
8
BS Requirement - eight credits from natural
science, social science or
mathematics not used for general
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Secondary Teaching
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Arts

Career Choices:
Elementary Teacher
Secondary Teacher
School Administrator
School Counselor
Educational Consultant or Trainer

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adults from diverse backgrounds?

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have self-confidence, flexibility,
enthusiasm and intellectual
curiosity?
have proficiency in spoken
and written communication,
reading, mathematics, science and
liberal arts?

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Program Description:

Career Descriptions:

The program is highlighted by indepth study in a subject major (or
dual minors for some elementary
candidates), extended teaching
communities of diverse learners
and scholarly inquiry. Students
earn a bachelor's degree and then
to become certified, participate in a
one-year teaching internship with
accompanying graduate course
work.

Elementary or Secondary
Teacher — Completion of fifthyear internship and graduate
course work qualifies students for
elementary or secondary teacher
certification in Michigan and
Ontario, as well as reciprocity with
many other states in the U.S.

While working toward completion
of a major, students take the first
two teacher education courses and
then apply for formal admission
to the program during their
sophomore year.
Details of current teaching
certificates, program requirements,
policies and procedures are
available via the University
website.
Program Completer

School Administrator or School
Counselor — A valid teaching
certificate and teaching experience
are recommended prerequisites
to becoming either a school
administrator or counselor.
Further course work and separate
certification are also required.
Educational Consultant or Trainer
— Trains personnel in industry on
new procedures and/or equipment
as needed. Also develops
curriculum for textbooks and/or
special programs for educational
institutions.

The Michigan Department of
Education identifies a "program
completer" as one who has
accomplished both (a) all
institutional academic and other
requirements such as to establish
eligibility for recommendation for
certification and (b) taken/passed
the minimum number of state
certification tests for the field of
teaching desired.

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�Education - Elementary Teaching

Education
Elementary Teaching
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science
Elementary Teaching
Candidates for Michigan Teacher
certification must complete an
approved program including
preparation to teach the subjects
identified in the Michigan
Curriculum Framework. These
subjects include Language Arts,
Mathematics, Natural Science, and
Social Science.
Elementary-level teacher
certification in Michigan permits
individuals to teach in selfcontained classrooms grades K-8,
and all subjects K-5. Individuals
may also qualify to teach the
subjects of their academic major
and /or minor(s) in grades 6-8.

All program completers meet the
requirements of the No Child Left
Behind Act and are considered
"Highly Qualified" in the areas
indicated on their Michigan
teaching certificates.

Option I: a bachelor of arts or a
bachelor of science degree in an
approved major.
1.

One academic major from the
following list

2.

All courses in the Elementary
Planned Program where that
course content is not otherwise
included in the major or minor

3.

Child and Adolescent
Development (PY 265) (TE 150
meets prerequisite)

4.

Teacher educational
professional component

5.

General education
requirements not met through
the planned program

6.

Prior to August of the
internship year students must
receive a passing score on
the Michigan Test for Teacher
Certification-Elementary
Education. A copy of the test
results must be filed with the
School of Education before the
internship begins.

All academic majors and minors
used for teacher certification
undergo periodic review,
evaluation and alignment with
state standards. Since program
approval and renewal cycles vary,
individuals should contact the
School of Education and/or the
academic department to confirm
the availability of each major or
minor.
Major: See requirements in this
catalog for each teaching option
major
a.

English Language and
Literature
b. French Studies
c. History
d. Mathematics
e. Psychology
f. Sociology
g. Social Studies
h. Political Science

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Option II: A bachelor of science
degree in elementary education.
1.

Two approved minors in fields
outside education.*

2.

All courses in the Elementary
Planned Program where that
course content is not otherwise
included in the minors.
a.
b.
c.
d.

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Psychology (PY 265) (TE 150
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Teacher education professional

5.

General education
requirements not met through
planned program

6.

Prior to August of the
internship year the Michigan
Test for Teacher Certification
Elementary Education Test and
any subject area tests need to
be satisfactorily completed. A
copy of the test results must
be filed with the School of
Education before the internship
begins.

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catalog for each minor

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Language Arts
Mathematics
Natural Science
Social Science

All academic majors and minors
used for teacher certification
undergo periodic review,
evaluation and alignment with
state standards. Since program
approval and renewal cycles vary,
individuals should contact the
School of Education and/or the
academic department to confirm
the availability of each major or
minor.

a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
k.
l.
m.
n.
o.
p.

Anishinaabemowin/Ojibwe
Language and Literature
Communication
Computer
Early Childhood Education*
Economics
English
French Language and
Literature
Geography
Group Science
History
Mathematics
Political Science
Psychology
Social Studies
Sociology
Spanish Language and
Literature

Planned Program for Elementary
Teachers
Depending upon which option is
selected, students take all courses
in the Elementary Planned Program
where that course content is not
otherwise included in the major or
minor.
Language Arts:
EN110
First-Year Composition I
EN111
First-Year Composition II
EN222
English Grammar
EN335
Children’s Literature in the
Classroom

3
3
3
3

Choose one literature class from the following:
EN180
Introduction to Literary Studies
3
EN235
Survey of Native Literature
of North America
3
3
EN236
Literature and Culture
Mathematics:
MA103
Number Systems &amp; Problem Solving 4
MA104 Geometry &amp; Measurement
4
MA207 Principles of Statistical Methods
(or equivalent)
3
Natural Sciences:
NS110
Chemistry in Society
NS101
Conceptual Physics
Field Biology
BL107
NS102
Introduction to Geology
Social Science:
HS101
World Civilization I
and
HS102
World Civilization II
or
HS131
United States History I
and
HS132
United States History II
GG201
World Regional Geography
PS110
American Government

4
4
3
4

8

8
4
4

All Students:
PY265
Child and Adolescent Psychology
3
CS101
Intro, to Microcomputer Applications
(or equivalent)
3
TE330
Reading in the Elementary
Classroom
3

Note: Students are advised to carefully consider the selection of major and
minors to optimize the overlap of content between the major/minors and
the requirements of the Elementary Planned Program.
Credits used to obtain one major/minor cannot be used to obtain another
major/minor, certain restrictions apply.

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�Education — Secondary Teaching

Education
Secondary Teaching
Secondary Teaching:
Secondary teachers are certified to
teach in their academic major and
minor(s) in grades 7 through 12.
This program leads to a bachelor of
arts or a bachelor of science degree
in the student's major area.
All academic majors and minors
used for teacher certification un­
dergo periodic review, evaluation
and alignment with state stan­
dards. Since program approval and
renewal cycles vary, individuals
should contact the School of Education and/or the academic depart­
ment to confirm the availability of
each major or minor.
Credits used to obtain one major/
minor cannot be used to obtain an­
other major/minor, certain restric­
tions apply.
All program completers meet the
requirements of the No Child Left
Behind Act and are considered
"Highly Qualified" in the areas
indicated on the Michigan teaching
certificate.

Certifications available in the
following teaching option majors:
See requirements in this catalog.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
k.
l.
m.
n.

Biology
Business Administration Business Education
Chemistry
Computer Science
English Language &amp; Literature
Integrated Science
French Studies
Geology
History
Mathematics
Political Science
Psychology
Social Studies (group)
Sociology

Students can also complete any
of the following teaching option
minors and be certified to teach in
these areas. See requirements in
this catalog.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
e.
f.
g.

h.
i.
j.
k.
l.
m.
n.
o.
p.
q.
r.

Anishinaabemowin/Ojibwe
Language and Literature
Accounting (Business
Education students only)
Biology
Chemistry
Communications
Computer Science
Economics
English
Distributive Education
(Business Education students
only)
Economics
English
French Language and
Literature
Geology/Earth Science
History
Mathematics
Political Science
Psychology (not Ontario)
Secretarial Science (Business
Education students only)
Sociology
Spanish Language and
Literature

General Programs for Secondary
Teachers
1.

One academic major from
the above list (see individual
school requirements)

2.

One academic minor from
above list (see individual
school requirements)

3.

Teacher education professional
component

4.

General education
requirements not met through
major and minor

5.

Introduction to Microcomputer
Applications (CS101) or its
equivalent

6.

7.

Principles of Statistical
Methods (MA207) or
equivalent
Prior to August of the
internship year, students must
receive a passing score on
the Michigan Test for Teacher
Certification in their subject
areas. A copy of the test results
must be filed with the School of
Education before the internship
begins.

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Bachelor of Science

Program Description:

Career Description:

Options in:

The electrical engineering program,
which is accredited by EAC of
ABET*, combines topics from sci­
ence, math and engineering in order
to study and develop solutions to
electrical and computer problems.
The program contains a strong
laboratory emphasis with plenty of
opportunities to work on real elec­
trical systems. Some of the program
highlights are:

Once you graduate from LSSU, you
will have many electrical engineer­
ing career choices. Typical gradu­
ates have obtained engineering po­
sitions in electrical systems design,
microcontroller systems design,
robotics, automation, product or
process development, research and
development, applications, mainte­
nance, or sales.

Digital Systems
Robotics and
Automation
Electrical/Mechanical

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Systems Engineer

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Project Engineer
Software Engineer

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The teaching emphasis is on
preparing you to solve realworld problems.
You have three choices for
fulfillment of your senior year
experience. You may pursue
opportunities in cooperative
education, industry-based proj­
ects or research projects.

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Engineering courses begin in
your freshman year.

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The program provides an excel­
lent mix of theory and practical
laboratory experiences.

Sales Engineering
Applications Engineer

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Controls Engineer

Student Profile:
Do you ...
like problem solving?
like applying theories
in laboratories?
like working with
electrical systems?

Opportunities are available as part
of this program for students who
are qualified. A certificate that
documents this practical training is
available.

You will study assembly lan­
guage, circuit design, microcon­
troller hardware and software,
digital electronics, and net­
works.

Manufacturing Engineer

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Cooperative
Education:

Your Degree Options — You may
choose to follow one of the follow­
ing degree options while studying
electrical engineering at LSSU.
They are digital systems, robotics and
automation, or electrical/mechani­
cal. The digital systems option will
give you additional knowledge
in digital design, digital signal
processing and microcontroller
systems. The robotics and automation
option provides you with a strong
background in robotics, machine vi­
sion, sensors, communications and
automation. If you plan to pursue
graduate study, then the broader
electrical/mechanical option is de­
signed for you.

*Engineering Accreditation
Commission (EAC) of the
Accreditation Board of Engineering
and Technology (ABET), 111 Market
Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD
21202-4012. Phone: 410-347-7700

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�Electrical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Bachelor of Science
Minimum of 129 credits
Departmental Requirements

(104 Credits)

Mathematics
MA151
Calculus I
MA152
Calculus II
MA243
Calculus and Linear Algebra
for Engineers
MA308
Probability and Mathematical
Statistics
MA310
Differential Equations
Sciences
CH115
General Chemistry I
PH231
Applied Physics for Engineers
and Scientists I
PH232
Applied Physics for Engineers
and Scientists II

Engineering
EE105
Fabrication Fundamentals
EE125
Digital Fundamentals
EE210
Circuit Analysis
EE250
Microcontroller Fundamentals
EE280
Introductory Signal Processing
EE310
Network Analysis
EE330
Electro-Mechanical Systems
EE345
Fundamentals of Engineering
EE370
EE375
EG101
EG 140
EG265
EG340
EG346
EM220
RS460
RS461

Electromagnetics
Electronic Devices
Electronic Circuits
Introduction to Engineering
Numerical Applications for
Engineers
“C" Programming
Advanced Numerical Applications
for Engineers
Probability and Statistics Lab
for Engineers
Statics
Control Systems
Design of Control Systems

General Education Requirements
C0101
Fund, of Speech Communication
EN110
First-Year Composition I
EN111
First-Year Composition II
HU251
Humanities I
Humanities
Social Science
Social Science Diversity

FALL
First Year
CH115 General Chemistry
EG101 Introduction to Engineering
EN110 First-Year Composition I
MA151 Calculus I
Social Science Elective

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4
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3
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EE105
EE125
EG140

Fabrication Fundamentals
Digital Fundamentals
Numerical Applications for
Engineers
EN111 First-Year Composition II
HU251 Humanities I
MA152 Calculus II

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C0101 Fund, of Speech Communication3 . EE310, . Network Analysis
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RS460 Control Systems
Senior Year Experience

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EE320
Digital Design
EE355
Microcontroller Systems
Digital Signal Processing
EE425

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RS385
Robotics Engineering
RS430
Systems Integration &amp;
Machine Vision
RS435
Automated Manufacturing
Systems
Electrical/Mechanical Option
EM320
Dynamics
ME225
Strength of Materials I
ME337
Thermodynamics

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Select one of the Senior Sequence options listed
below to complete the Electrical Engineering
degree:
Industrial Project
EG491
Engineering
EG495
Engineering
Cooperative Project
EG250
Cooperative
EG450
Cooperative
EG451
Cooperative
EG491
Engineering
Research
EG260
EG460
EG461

Design Project I
Design Project II

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Education Project I
Education Project II
Design Project I

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Engineering Research Methods
Engineering Research Project I
Engineering Research Project II

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Career Choices:
Engineering Supervisor
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Production Manager

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additional years. The program will
expand your technical education
in robotics and automation. It will
also provide you with valuable
business skills that could qualify
you for advancement in industry.

Bachelor of Science

Once you graduate from LSSU, you
will be prepared for many middleto upper-management positions
within your technical field.

Technical associate's degree trans­
fer credits are accepted for a wide
range of technical programs.
Technical courses provide a focus
in modem robotics and automated
manufacturing methods.
Program Focus — Engineering
management combines technical
and business classes. Typical busi­
ness classes include accounting, fi­
nance and management. The tech­
nical classes have a manufacturing
flavor. Typical technical classes
include calculus, robotics technol­
ogy, advanced quality methods,
programmable logic controllers and
automated manufacturing systems.

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Engineering
Management
Bachelor of Science
Required Courses
School of Business, Economics
and Legal Studies
(28-29 Credits)
AC132
Principles of Accounting I
4
AC 133
Principles of Accounting II
4
AC332
Cost Accounting
4
BA
Elective**
3
EC302
Managerial Economics
4
FN245
Principles of Finance
3
or
FN341
Managerial Finance
4
MN360
Principles of Management
3
MN471
Production Management
3
School of Engineering and
Technology
(24-25 Credits)
EG310
Advanced Quality Engineering
3
MA151
Calculus I
4
MA207
Principles of Statistical Methods
3
MT225
Statics &amp; Strength of Materials I
4
or
ET110
Applied Electricity
4
RS365
Programmable Logic Controllers
(on campus)
or
3
RS366
Programmable Logic Controllers
(off campus)
RS380
Robotics Technology II
2
RS382
Intro, to Robotics Programming
1
RS480
Control Systems and Automation
3
RS482
Automation and Simulation Lab
1
Technical Elective*
4
General Education*
(14 Credits)
Humanities
7-8
Natural Science Elective
4
BA308
Managing Cultural Differences
3
Students must satisfy all University general
education requirements.

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Third Year
AC132 Principles of Accounting I
RS382 Intro, to Robotics Programming
RS380 Robotics Technology II
MN360 Principles of Management
MA151 Calculus I
Humanities Elective

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RS366

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Managerial Economics
Humanities I
Production Management
Programmable Logic Controllers
or
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**BA Elective (choose from):
AC333
Cost Accounting I
BA403
Business, Government &amp; Society
MK387
Advertising Theory &amp; Practice
MN451 Labor Law
MN461 Management Simulation
MN464 Organizational Behavior
MN469 Collective Bargaining

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Program Description:

Career Descriptions:

Elementary Teaching
Certification, BA

Featuring small classes, lots of
reading, many opportunities
for writing and research, and
supervision by faculty who
know their students, the English
programs emphasize the humane
letters and language study.

A sound liberal arts education
is a satisfactory and soughtafter preparation for many
vocational and professional
areas: communication, industry,
government and teaching.

Secondary Teaching
Certification, BA

Every year, the English Department
holds the Osborn Poetry Contest
and the Fiction Short Story
Contest. Submissions are due at
the beginning of February, with the
winners announced in March.

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enjoy a rich, imaginative sense?
like writing and reading?

Editor — Develops original
fiction and nonfiction for books,
magazines and trade journals,
newspapers, technical reports,
company newsletters, radio and
television broadcasts, movies and
advertisements.
Technical Writer — Puts scientific
and technical information
into readily understandable
language. Prepares operating and
maintenance manuals, catalogs,
parts lists, assembly instructions,
sales promotion materials and
project proposals. Plans and edits
technical reports and oversees
preparation of illustrations,
photographs, diagrams and charts.
Public Relations Director -—
Handles media, community,
consumer and government
relations; political campaigns;
interest-group representation;
conflict mediation; or employee
and investor relations.
Elementary or Secondary Teacher
— Teaches subject matter relevant
to the English language and
literature to diverse learners,
grades K-12.

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Literature
Bachelor of Arts
Requirements: Students must complete, in addition
to the general education requirements, two years of
foreign language, the courses specified below (or
their equivalents) plus sufficient additional hours
of free electives to make up a required total of
124 hours. Majors in English must complete one
minor in an area to be approved by the chair of the
department.
Required
EN180
EN231
EN232
EN233
EN234
EN310
EN420
EN421
EN490

Courses:
Introduction to Literary Studies
American Literature I
American Literature II
English Literature I
English Literature II
Advanced Writing
History of the English Language
History of Literary Criticism
Senior Thesis
Second-Year Foreign Language

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3
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First Year
EN110 First-Year Composition I
First-Year Foreign Language
General Education
General Education or Minor
General Education or Minor

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EN180
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First-Year Composition II
Intro, to Literary Studies
Fund, of Speech Communication
First-Year Foreign Language
General Education or Minor

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3
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Second Year
EN231 American Literature I
EN233 English Literature I
Second-Year Foreign Language
General Education or Minor
General Education or Minor

EN232
EN234

American Literature II
English Literature II
Second-Year Foreign Language
General Education or Minor
General Education or Minor

3
3
4
3
16-17

Third Year
EN
Genre/Diversity
or
Elective
EN421 History of Literary Criticism
or
EN
Period
General Education or Minor
General Education or Minor
General Education or Minor

EN310
EN420

Genre/Diversity
or
Elective
Advanced Writing
History of the English Language
or
Period
General Education or Minor
General Education or Minor

3
3
3

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CO309
Speech and Drama Productions
C0333
Studies in the Drama: the Genre
and Theater in Context
EN235
Survey of Native Literature
of North America
EN236
Literature and Culture
EN340
Genre Studies
HU255 World Mythology
HU256 Introduction to Film: Images
of our Culture
HU261
World Literature I
HU262
World Literature II

3
3
3

One course must be selected from:
EN401
Medieval Literature
EN402
Renaissance Literature
EN403
Restoration Literature

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EN405
Romantic Literature
EN406
Nineteenth Century Literature
EN407
Twentieth Century Literature

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3

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3
3
4

One course must be selected from:
Classical/Contemporary Rhetoric
Creative Writing
Basic Grammar
Technical Writing
Responding to Writing
The Children’s Literary Tradition
Topics in Literature and
Composition
EN450
Directed Independent Study

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EN490 Senior Thesis
EN
Period
or
EN421
History of Literary Criticism
General Education or Minor
General Education or Minor
General Education or Minor

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History of the English Language
or
Period
General Education or Minor
General Education or Minor
General Education or Minor

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EN401,402, 403,405,406, 407

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EN222
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EN320
EN410
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English Language and
Literature —
Elementary Teaching
Certification
Bachelor of Arts
Requirements: In addition to general education
requirements, students must complete:
1. The courses specified below or their equivalents;
2. The planned program for elementary teachers,
excluding the English section; and
3. 25 credits in teacher education courses TE150,
250,301,330, 410, 411,420,421 and 422.
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participate in a fifth-year teaching internship with
accompanying graduate course work in order to
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EN221
EN222
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EN232
EN233
EN234
EN310
EN335
EN410
EN421
EN490

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Introduction to Literary Studies
Creative Writing
English Grammar
American Literature I
American Literature II
English Literature I
English Literature II
Advanced Writing
Children’s Literature in the
Classroom
The Children’s Literary Tradition
History of Literary Criticism
Senior Thesis
Second-Year Foreign Language

One course must be selected from:
C0309
Speech and Drama Productions
C0333
Studies in the Drama: the Genre
and Theater in Context
EN235
Survey of Native Literature
of North America
EN236
Literature and Culture
EN340
Genre Studies
HU255
World Mythology
HU256
Introduction to Film: Images
of our Culture
HU261
World Literature I
HU262 World Literature II

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3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
8

FALL
First Year
3
EN110 First-Year Composition I
4
First-Year Foreign Language
C0101 Fund, of Speech Communication
3
TE150 Reflections on Learning &amp; Teaching 3
Planned Program - Science
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EN180

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Second Year
EN231 American Literature I
EN233 English Literature I
TE250 Student Diversity and Schools
Second-Year Foreign Language
Planned Program - Social Science

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EN232
EN234
TE330

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HU251 Humanities I

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3
4
3

First-Year Composition II
Introduction to Literary Studies
First-Year Foreign Language
Intro, to Microcomputer Appl.
Planned Program - Math
American Literature I
English Literature il
Reading in the Elementary
Classroom
Second-Year Foreign Language
Planned Program - Social Science

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3
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3
EN335 Children’s Literature in the Classroom 3
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3
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3
EN421 History of Literary Criticism
TE410 Corrective Reading In the Classroom 3
TE411
Elementary Language Arts and
Methods Across the Curriculum
3
Planned Program - Science
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EN410
EN
TE420
TE421
TE422

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3
Genre/Diversity
Math Methods for Elementary
2
Teachers
Science Methods for Elementary
2
Teachers
Social Studies Methods for
2
Elementary Teachers
Humanities General Education
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3
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3
3
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TE480 Internship in Teaching Seminar
TE491
Internship/Advanced Methods
TE602 Reflection and Inquiry in Teaching
Practice I

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TE480
TE492
TE604

Internship in Teaching Seminar
Internship/Advanced Methods
Reflection and Inquiry in Teaching
Practice II

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Literature —
Secondary Teaching
Certification
Bachelor of Arts

FALL
First Year
EN110 First-Year Composition I
First-Year Foreign Language
TE150 Reflections on Learning
or
General Education
General Education or Minor
General Education or Minor

SPRING
3
4

EN111
EN180
C0101

3
TE150
3

First-Year Composition II
Introduction to Literary Studies
Fund, of Speech Communication
First-Year Foreign Language
Reflections on Learning*
or
General Education

16-17
Requirements: In addition to general education
requirements, students must complete:
1. The courses specified below or their equivalents;
2. A minor approved for teacher certification; and
3. 22 credits in teacher education courses TE150,
250, 301,430,431,440 and 441.
Students earn a bachelor’s degree and then par­
ticipate in a fifth-year teaching internship with
accompanying graduate course work in order to
become certified to teach.
Required Courses
EN180
Introduction to Literary Studies
EN231
American Literature I
EN232
American Literature II
EN233
English Literature I
EN234
English Literature II
EN310
Advanced Writing
EN320
Responding to Writing
EN410
The Children’s Literary Tradition
EN420
History of the English Language
EN421
History of Literary Criticism
EN490
Senior Thesis
Second-Year Foreign Language

3
3
3
1
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
8

One course must be selected from:
Speech and Drama Productions
Studies in the Drama: the Genre
and Theater in Context
EN235
Survey of Native Literature
of North America
EN236
Literature and Culture
EN340
Genre Studies
HU255 World Mythology
HU256 Introduction to Film: Images
of our Culture
HU261
World Literature I
HU262
World Literature II

3
3
3

One course must be selected from:
EN401
Medieval Literature
EN402
Renaissance Literature
EN403
Restoration Literature

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3
4
3
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EN232
EN234

American Literature II
English Literature II
Second-Year Foreign Language
TE250 Student Diversity and Schools*
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EN490 Senior Seminar
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TE430 General Methods for Secondary
Teachers
TE440
Reading in the Content Area
General Education or Minor

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3

3
3

EN410

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TE441

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Ifth Year
TE480 Internship in Teaching Seminar
TE491 Internship/Advanced Methods
TE602
Reflection and Inquiry in Teaching
Practice I

3
3
4
3
3-4
16-17

3
3
3

The Children's Literary Tradition
or
Period
History of the English Language
The Secondary Learner
Content Area Methods for
Secondary Teachers
General Education or Minor

TE480
TE492
TE604

Internship in Teaching Seminar
Internship/Advanced Methods
Reflection and Inquiry in Teaching
Practice II

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EN405
Romantic Literature
EN406
Nineteenth Century Literature
EN407
Twentieth Century Literature

Second Year
EN231 American Literature I
EN233 English Literature I
Second-Year Foreign Language
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Environmental
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aptitude in natural sciences,
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mathematics?
skills in planning, organization and
problem solving?

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ability to communicate effectively
in writing?
ability to effectively organize and
present information verbally?
ability to communicate and work
with a broad array of people?

Program Description:

Career Descriptions:

Environmental chemists seek
to understand and address
environmental problems within
the context of chemical systems.
While environmental chemistry
is truly an interdisciplinary
field, the particular emphasis on
examining natural systems through
chemistry and chemical analysis
focuses the graduate more firmly
within the physical sciences. Key
features of this program include
course work on environmental
impact assessment, air and water
chemistry. By seeking solutions
for such chemically based
environmental problems as water
pollution, hazardous wastes, and
acid rain, environmental chemists
help ensure a safe, healthful
environment for all living things.

Environmental Chemist — Collects
and analyzes samples; develops
remediation programs, changing
production processes to reduce
environmental impact; advises on
safety and emergency response.
Environmental Field Technician —
Responsible for groundwater
sampling, soil sampling and other
field efforts.
Field Chemist — Supervises field
technicians; packages chemicals
for transportation and disposal;
loads and unloads supply trucks.
Customer relation skills are
essential.
Physical Science Technician —
Performs technical procedures
related to chemical analyses
of plant and animal tissues,
soils, sediments and waters for
environmental contaminants,
including sample receipt, storage,
homogenization, extraction,
cleanup, digestion analysis, and
reporting.
Physical or Biological Scientist
(Research) — Assists policy
development/coordination with
other bureaus/government
agencies; coordinates research
activities and development of
solutions to extremely complex,
obscure and critical problems.
Laboratory Chemist — Has
knowledge of EPA methods for
volatile, semi-volatile analysis and
metals; instrument proficiency,
with instrument troubleshooting
a plus; good organizational skills,
attention to detail, and a will to
succeed.

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Environmental
ChemistryBachelor of Science
Degree Requirements
Biology
(15 credits)
BL131
General Biology I
4
BL132
General Biology II
4
BL204
General Microbiology
4
BL337
General Ecology
3
Chemistry
(44 credits)
CH115
General Chemistry I
5
CH116
General Chemistry II
4
CH225
Organic Chemistry I
4
CH226
Organic Chemistry II
4
CH231
Quantitative Analysis
4
CH332
Instrumental Analysis
4
CH341
Environmental Chemistry I:
Water and Water Pollution Control 4
CH342
Environmental Chemistry II:
Air and Solid Wastes
4
CH451
Introductory Biochemistry
4
CH453
Introductory Toxicology
3
CH361
Physical Chemistry
4
Environmental Science
(15 credits)
EV311
Environmental Law
3
EV313
Solid &amp; Hazardous Waste
3
EV395
Junior Seminar
1
EV425
Environmental Systems Analysis
3
EV499
Senior Thesis
2
NS103
Environmental Science
3
Other Departments
(25-27 credits)
BA211
Business Statistics
3
MA151
Calculus I
4
MA152
Calculus II
4
PH221
Elements of Physics I
4
PH222
Elements of Physics II
4
Directed Elective
3-4
Directed Elective
3-4
Directed Electives
(included above)
BL230
Introduction to Soils
4
BL345
Limnology
3
EV125
Geospatial Basics
1
EV126
Air Photo Interpretation
1
EV127
Global Positioning Systems
1
EV128
Geographic Information Systems
1
EV226
Geospatial Analysis I
1
EV227
Geospatial Analysis II
1
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EV285
Epidemiology
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EV325
Geospatial Analysis III
6
EV490
Independent Study in
Environmental Science
FS312
Hazardous Material Management
4
GE121
Physical and Historical Geology l
4
GE122
Physical and Historical Geology II 4
GE411
Hydrologic Systems: Surface
and Groundwater
4
ID399
Internship in Environmental
Chemistry
3-4

FALL
First Year
CH115 General Chemistry I
BL131
General Biology I
MA151 Calculus I
EN110 First-Year Composition I

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CH116
EN111
MA152

General Biology II
General Chemistry II
First-Year Composition II
Calculus II

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CH225 Organic Chemistry I
PH221 Elements of Physics I
CH231 Quantitative Analysis
NS103 Environmental Science

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4
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BL204

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CH226
PH222
CH332
C0101

Organic Chemistry II
Elements of Physics II
Instrumental Analysis
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EN110
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EN111
First-Year Composition II
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enjoy working outdoors and with
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have strong writing, listening and
speaking skills?

Program Description:

Career Descriptions:

The B.S. in environmental
health is offered in response to
strong student, state and local
government demand for an
academic program to prepare
students for careers in public
health, environmental health and
related fields. Graduates of this
program will be prepared to seek
employment in jobs with titles like
public health officer, environmental
technician, and scientist, as well as
many others. After working in the
field for a period of time, graduates
may sit for the Registered
Sanitarian (RS) examination and
achieve state certification, or for the
Registered Environmental Health
Specialist (REHS) examination and
achieve national certification.

Bachelor of Science

Public Health Officer — Works
with local public health offices
to protect citizens and the
environment; develops and
implements public health
initiatives and enforces existing
environmental regulations.

This program is similar to the
successful environmental science
degree, but includes many required
elements that are specifically
directed to public health. These
include courses in Geographic
Information Systems and Global
Positioning Systems, Hydrology
and Groundwater, Toxicology
and Epidemiology, Public Health
Care and Public Administration.
Students participate in an
applied research project in
close collaboration with faculty
members to address meaningful
environmental health problems.
These projects, through the
excellent preparation they provide
our students, are often cited as
important factors in successful job
searches and entry into graduate
programs.

Environmental Technician —
Responsible for groundwater
sampling, soil sampling and
other field-based efforts; develops
reports.
Registered Sanitarian — Through
experience and expertise, you can
sit for professional certification,
which provides enhanced
employment and advancement
opportunities for individuals
working within public health
venues.
Environmental Scientist —
Develops schedules and
budgets; plans and implements
activities including field work,
documentation, data analysis,
public involvement and
environmental analysis.

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Environmental Health
Bachelor of Science
Degree Requirements
(92 credits)
BL131
General Biology I
4
BL132
General Biology II
4
BL204
General Microbiology
4
BL230
Soils
4
BL280
Biometrics
3
BL422
Parasitology
3
CH115
General Chemistry I
5
CH116
General Chemistry II
4
CH225
Organic Chemistry
4
CH226
Organic Chemistry II
4
CH231
Quantitative Analysis
4
CH341
Environmental Chemistry: Water
4
CH451
Intro, to Biochemistry
4
CH453
Intro, to Toxicology
3
EV125
Geospatial Basics
1
EV126
Air Photo Interpretation
1
EV127
Global Positioning Systems
1
EV128
Geographic Information Systems
1
EV226
Geospatial Analysis I
1
EV227
Geospatial Analysis II
1
EV285
Princ. of Epidemiology
3
EV311
Environmental Law
3
EV313
Solid &amp; Hazardous Waste
3
EV395
Junior Seminar
1
EV499
Senior Thesis
2
GE411
Hydrological Systems: Surface
and Groundwater
4
HE210
Intro, to Health Care Concepts
3
HE328
Multicultural Approach to Health
Care
3
ID399
Internship in Environmental Health 4
PH221
Elements of Physics I
4
Other Departments
(10 credits)
MA112
Calculus for Business
&amp; Life Sciences
4
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MA151
Calculus I
4
BA211
Business Statistics
3
PS201
Intro, to Public Administration
3
Other General Education
(25 credits)
C0101
Fund, of Speech Communication
3
EN110
First-Year Composition I
3
EN111
First-Year Composition II
3
Approved Social Science*
3
Approved Social Science*
3
Social Science Diversity*
3
HU251
Humanities I
4
Approved Humanities*
3

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First Year
CH115 General Chemistry I
BL131 General Biology I
EV125 Geospatial Basics
EV126 Air Photo Interpretation
PS201
Intro, to Public Administration
EN110 First-Year Composition I
Second
CH225
CH231
EV226
EV227
PH221
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EV128 Geographic Information Systems
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Environmental
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business and management with
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and environmental issues. The
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strong student, state and local
government demand for an
academic program to prepare
students for management careers in
the drinking water and wastewater
industries and other related
environmental careers.

Drinking Water Treatment Plant
Supervisor/Manager — Supervises
the daily operations of a drinking
water facility including the
management of budgetary
processes; the oversight of drinking
water operators; working with
engineers to implement chemical/
biological water treatment
processes in the facility.

In some cases, the first two years of
the program may be delivered by
technical associate degree programs
already in existence at LSSU and
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Do you...
have an interest and concern
for the management of the
environment?
want to manage the daily
operations of a drinking water or
wastewater treatment facility?

The B.S. in Environmental
Management will expand
the technical education of
the individual and provide
management skills that could
qualify the individual for
advancement in industry.

Wastewater Treatment Plant
Supervisor/Manager — Manages
the daily operation of a wastewater
treatment facility including
supervision of the waste treatment
technicians; oversight of the
budget; interacting with engineers
to incorporate treatment processes
at the facility.
Environmental Manager in an
industrial plant — Works to
manage industrial waste streams
generated by industry; checks for
environmental compliance with
state and federal laws; works with
engineers to find ways to remediate
environmental waste streams
that are fiscally prudent; oversees
environmental technicians.

enjoy working in a disciplinary
field that utilizes both business
and science skills?
have the ability to communicate
and work with a broad array
of people?
have skills in managing budgets?

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�Environmental Management
Environmental
Management
Bachelor of Science
Major Requirements

(87 credits)
Management Courses
(24 credits)
AC 132
Principles of Accounting I
4
AC133
Principles of Accounting II
4
BA211
Business Statistics
3
BA403
Business, Government
and Society
3
EC202
Principles of Microeconomics
3
FN341
Managerial Finance
4
MN360
Principles of Management
3
Environmental Courses
(52 credits)
BL204
General Microbiology
4
CH115
General Chemistry I
5
CH116
General Chemistry II
4
CH220
Survey of Organic Chemistry
4
CH231
Quantitative Analysis
4
CH332
Instrumental Analysis
4
CH341
Environmental Chemistry I: Water
and Water Pollution Control
or
4
CH342
Environmental Chemistry II: Air
and Solid Wastes
EV125
Geospatial Basics
1
EV126
Air Photo Interpretations
1
EV127
Global Positioning Systems
1
EV128
Geographic Information Systems
1
EV311
Environmental Law
3
EV313
Solid &amp; Hazardous Waste
3
EV395
Junior Seminar
1
EV425
Geospatial Analysis III
3
EV499
Senior Thesis
2
ID399
Internship in Environmental
Management
4
MA151
Calculus I
4
Directed Electives from
(11 credits)
BL131
General Biology I
4
BL230
Introduction to Soil Science
4
BL286
Principles of Watersheds
3
BL345
Limnology
3
EC307
Environmental Economics
3
EV490
Independent Study
1-4
FS312
Hazardous Materials Management 3
GE411
Hydrologic Systems: Surface
and Groundwater
3
PH221
Elements of Physics I
4
General Education (not used above) (22 credits)
Free Electives to total 125

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First Year
AC132 Principles of Accounting I
CH115 General Chemistry I
EN110 First-Year Composition I
MA151 Calculus I
Second Year
CH220 Survey of Organic Chemistry
CH231 Quantitative Analysis
C0101 Fund, of Speech Communication
EV125 Remote Sensing
EV126 Air Photo Interpretation
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Business Statistics
General Chemistry II
First-Year Composition II
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Global Positioning Systems
Geographic Information Systems
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Social Science Elective

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EV395
1D399
FN341

Environmental Law
Junior Seminar
Internship
Managerial Finance
Cultural Diversity Elective

EV313
EV425
EV499

Solid Hazardous Waste
Environmental Systems Analysis
Senior Seminar
Humanities Elective
Elective

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BA403 Business, Government and Society
EC202 Microeconomics
HU251 Humanities I
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BL204 Microbiology
CH341 Environmental Chemistry I
MN360 Principles of Management
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Biological Science Technician —
Surveys, maps, and documents
a variety of environmental
factors including wildlife/fishery
population assessment, aquatic and
terrestrial habitat condition.
Physical Science Technician —
Performs the chemical analyses
of plant and animal tissues,
soils, sediments, and waters for
environmental contaminants,
including sample receipt, storage,
homogenization, extraction,
cleanup and digestion analysis.
Physical or Biological Scientist
(Research) — Coordinates
necessary research activities and
the development of solutions to
extremely complex, obscure and
critical problems.

Bachelor of Science
Environmental Science

Career Choices:
Biological Science Technician
Physical Science Technician
Physical or Biological Scientist
Natural Resource Specialist
Pollution Control Specialist
Laboratory Chemist
Environmental Field Technician
Environmental Specialist

Natural Resource Specialist —
Develops, schedules, budgets and
implements planning activities
including field work, document
preparation, data analysis, public
involvement and appropriate
public legal notices.
Laboratory Chemist — Has
knowledge of EPA methods
for volatile and semi-volatile
analysis. A.A.S. (Flame/Graphite
a plus) and/or I.C.P., instrument
maintenance.
Environmental Field Technician
— Responsible for groundwater
sampling, soil sampling, and other
field efforts.
Field Chemist — Supervises field
technicians; packages chemicals
for transportation and disposal,
loads and unloads supply trucks;
customer relation skills are
essential.

Student Profile:
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interest in the environment and
environmental protection?
aptitude in natural sciences?
skills in planning, organization
and problem solving?
ability to communicate
effectively in writing?
ability to effectively organize and
present information verbally?
ability to communicate and work
with a broad array of people?

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Environmental
Science
Bachelor of Science
Total Credits

Biology
BL131
BL132
BL230
BL337
BL204

General Biology I
General Biology II
Introduction to Soils
General Ecology
General Microbiology

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CH115
CH116
CH225
CH226
CH231
CH332

(25 credits)
General Chemistry I
5
General Chemistry II
4
Organic Chemistry I
4
Organic Chemistry II
4
Quantitative Analysis
4
Instrumental Analysis
4
Environmental Science
(23 credits)
NS103
Environmental Science
3
EV311
Environmental Law
3
EV313
Solid &amp; Hazardous Waste
3
EV341
Environmental Chemistry I: Water 4
CH342
Environmental Chemistry II: Air
4
EV395
Junior Seminar
1
EV499
Senior Thesis
2
EV425
Environmental Systems Analysis
3
Other Departments
(28 credits)
BA211
Business Statistics
3
GE121
Physical &amp; Historical Geology I
4
GE411
Hydrologic Systems: Surface
and Groundwater
4
MA140
Precalculus Mathematics
5
MA112
Calculus for Business and Life
Sciences
4
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MA151
Calculus l
4
PH221
Elements of Physics I
4
PH222
Elements of Physics II
4
Directed Electives (select one of the following
- minimum three credits)
CH353
Intro, to Toxicology
3
EV125
Geospatial Basics
1
EV126
Air Photo Interpretation
1
EV127
Global Positioning Systems
1
EV128
Geographic Information Systems
1
EV226
Geospatial Analysis I
1
EV227
Geospatial Analysis II
1
EV285
Epidemiology
3
EV325
Geospatial Analysis 111
3
EV490
Independent Study: Environ. Sci. 3-4
FS312
Hazardous Materials Management 4
GE122
Physical and Historical Geology II
4
ID399
Intern, in Environmental Science 3-4
Other General Electives
(25-28 credits)
C0101
Fund, of Speech Communication
3
EN110
First-Year Composition I
3
EN111
First-Year Composition II
3
Approved Social Science
6-8
HU251
Humanities I
4
Approved Humanities
3
Approved Soc. Sci. Diversity
3-4

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First Year
CH115 General Chemistry I
BL131
General Biology I
MA140 Precalculus Mathematics
EN110 First-Year Composition I

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GE411
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BL230 Introduction to Soil Science
BL337 General Ecology
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CH342 Environmental Chemistry II:
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EV425
EV311

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Humanities Elective
Environmental Law*

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A wide variety of entry level career
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prepared and qualify to sit for
both American College of Sports
Medicine (ACSM) and National
Strength and Conditioning
Association (NSCA) certifications.
Graduate School Preparations:
Students progress to graduate
programs in exercise science, sport
psychology, physical therapy,
chiropractic medicine and other
allied health fields.

Rehabilitation Specialist — Works
in conjunction with other medical
personnel to provide rehabilitation
services for cardiac patients,
pulmonary patients and other
clinical populations suffering from
life-style related illnesses.
Stress Test Technologist —
Employed in hospital, clinical and
university settings to administer
fitness testing activities with a
variety of populations and testing
conditions.
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either private or public.
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educator and trainer.

Bachelor of Science

Student Profile:

Personal Fitness Trainer —
Develops and provides individu­
alized exercise programs, either
privately or in fitness club settings.

Do you...
like working with people?
value a physically active life-style?
have good communication skills?
possess critical thinking skills?

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Exercise Science
Bachelor of Science
Exercise Science Requirements
(49 credits)
ES141
Introduction to Movement
3
ES230
Athletic Injury and Illness Prevention 3
ES262
Exercise Physiology I
3
ES268
Fitness Evaluation I - Field Tests
3
ES275
Nutrition for Sport and Exercise
Performance
2
ES295
Practicum
2
ES344
Kinesiology
3
ES348
Fitness Evaluation II - Laboratory
Procedures
3
ES358
Research Methods in Exercise
Science
3
ES362
Exercise Physiology II
3
ES390
Recreation Leadership
Apprenticeship
2
ES428
Psychological Aspects of Exercise
and Athletic Rehabilitation
3
ES434
Neurological Basics of Motor
Learning
3
ES440
Exercise Physiology Seminar
2
ES444
Exercise Prescription
2
ES492
Internship
6
ES496
Selected Research Topics
3
Cognate Requirements
(28)
BL121
Anatomy &amp; Physiology I
4
BL122
Anatomy &amp; Physiology II
4
CH104
Life Chemistry I
3
CH105
Life Chemistry II
4
CS101
Intro, to Microcomputer Applications 3
MA207
Principles of Statistical Methods
3
PY101
Introduction to Psychology
4
PY385
Health Psychology
3
Department Electives
(10)
ES140
Health and Fitness
3
ES232
Athletic Injury &amp; Illness Recognition
and Evaluation
3
ES234
Preventative Taping Techniques
1
ES248
Psychology of Sport and
Performance and Coaching
3
ES295
Practicum
2
ES340
Therapeutic Modalities in
Athletic Training
3
ES346
Therapeutic Exercise in
Athletic Training
3
ES349
Orthopedic Assessment in
Sports Medicine
3
ES390
Recreation Leadership
Apprenticeship
1
ES442
Electrocardiography in Exercise
Science
2
ES450
Philosophy of Human Performance
and Leisure
3
ES452
Administration in Allied Health
3
ES481
Professional Development Seminar 1
RA211
Water Safety &amp; Lifeguard Instructor. 2

FALL
First Year
BL121
Anatomy &amp; Physiology I
EN110 First-Year Composition I
ES/RC Elective
PY101
Introduction to Psychology

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CH105 Life Chemistry II
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ES230 Athletic Injury &amp; Illness Prevention
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ES262 Exercise Physiology I
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ES268 Fitness Evaluation I — Field Tests _2
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CH104 Life Chemistry I
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EN111 First-Year Composition II
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ES295 Practicum
ES348 Fitness Evaluation II - Laboratory
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3
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ES428 Psychological Aspects of Exercise
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ES440 Exercise Physiology Seminar
2
ES444 Exercise Prescription
2
ES496 Selected Research Topics
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4
BL423
Immunology
4
HE190
Prehospital Emergency Care &amp;
Crisis Intervention I
3
HE191
Prehospital Emergency Care &amp;
Crisis Intervention II
3
HE209
Pharmacology
3
HE232
Pathophysiology
3
HM480
Grantwriting
3
PH221
Elements of Physics I
4
PH222
Elements of Physics II
4
PY459
Physiological Psychology
3
Elective credits (approximately 11) and general
education requirements must be completed so
that at least 125 semester credits have been
earned.

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Bachelor of Science

Career Choices:
Economist
Marketing Researcher
Statistician
Financial Manager
Financial Services Professional

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like people?
enjoy travel?
have an interest in working for an
international organization?
have an interest in public policy?
have an interest in developing
your worldview?
find yourself attracted to the
world of finance?

Program Description:

Career Descriptions:

This degree requires successful
completion of a minimum of 124
semester credits as prescribed on
the following page. The study of
finance and economics develops the
capacity for analytical reasoning
and critical thinking, the most
important decision making tools in
business, government, education,
and in your personal life.
Organizations need planners and
problem-solvers, people who are
logical thinkers. Economists and
financiers learn to develop accurate
information upon which to make
decisions from the vast quantities
of complex and often conflicting
data generated in today's global
economy. Employers hire these
professionals because of their
abilities for careful analysis,
planning and decision making.

Economist — Develops forecasts
of the economy, industry and sales
of the firm. Monitors and assesses
economic events. Assesses the
effect of market developments
and government policy on the
firm. Conducts research such as
estimates of market demand and
costs.

Graduate, Professional and
Continuing Education
This degree program is an excellent
preparation for graduate and
professional education in such
fields as finance, economics,
accounting, business administration
and law. Graduates may seek
professional certification in related
professions such as Certified
Financial Planner (CFP), Certified
Financial Analyst (CFA), Chartered
Financial Consultant (ChFC),
Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU)
and Certified Management
Accountant (CMA).

Marketing Researcher — Identifies
and analyzes potential markets.
Researches current markets.
Determines market potential
among current customers.
Develops share analysis. Evaluates
sales promotion. Forecasts market
shares.
Statistician — Develops ways to
measure organizational activity.
Uses statistical techniques to
determine if current operations
deviate from established standards.
Constructs tables and graphs
to communicate information
effectively.
Financial Manager — Prepares
budgets and financial forecasts.
Manages cash and credit.
Evaluates projects. Procures funds.
Develops strategic plans.
Financial Services Professional —
Manages banks and other financial
institutions. Prepares financial
plans. Works in investments, real
estate, insurance and tax and estate
planning.
These are just a few of the available
career choices.

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�Finance and Economics
Finance and
Economics
Bachelor of Science
Finance &amp; Economics Core
(69 credits)
Principles of Accounting !*•
4
Principles of Accounting II •
4
Business Statistics**
3
Business Communications**
3
Business Law I
3
Business Law II
3
BA403
Business, Government &amp; Society* 3
BA466
Business Policy*A
3
Choose one from:
3
DP225 Word Processing
DP231 Database
DP235 Spreadsheets
DP250 Desktop Publishing
DP121
Computer Applications for Business 3
EC201
Principles of Macroeconomics**
3
EC202
Principles of Microeconomics**
3
EC308
Intermediate Microeconomics
3
EC309
Intermediate Macroeconomics
3
FN341
Managerial Finance*
4
FN**
400-Level Electives
8
MA111
College Algebra*
3
MA112
Calculus for Business
4
MK281
Marketing Principles &amp; Strategy*
3
MN365
Human Resource Management*
3

AC132
AC133
BA211
BA231
BA254
BA255

‘May count toward general education require­
ment.
•Part of the business core which must be taken
prior to taking BA466.

FALL
First Year
EN110 First-Year Composition I
MA111 College Algebra
Natural Science Elective
AC132 Principles of Accounting I
DP121 Computer Applications for Business

Finance option
FN**
400-level elective
Finance, economics or accounting electives

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Minor option
Any approved minor of 20 or more credits
* *FN 400-level courses include FN446, Financial
Analysis &amp; Policy: FN448, Investment Strategy;
and FN443, Insurance. Two courses from this
group must be completed for all options; all three
courses must be completed for the finance option.

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3
4
4

BA211
Business Statistics
EC202s&amp; Principles of Microeconomics
BA255 '.Business Law IJ
BusinessXommunications
.Elective

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Third Year
Managerial Finance
FN341
EC309 Intermediate Macroeconomics'^'^'' 3
BA308 Managing Cultural Differences
3
HU251 Humanities I
4
Elective
17
Fourth Year
EC308 Intermediate Microeconomics
MN365 Human Resource Management
FN
400-Level Elective
BA403 Business, Government &amp; Society
Field Elective

EN111 First-Year Composition II
MA112 Calculus for Business
Natural Science Elective
AC133 Principles of Accounting II

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Second Year
Choose one from:
DP225 Word Processing
DP231 Database
DP235 Spreadsheets
DP250 Desktop Publishing
Field Elective
EC201
Principles of Macr
BA254 Business Law L.’
C0101

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3
4
3

MK281
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Aesthetics Elective
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Economics option
EC304
Money, Banking &amp; Monetary Policy 3
EC305
Public Finance
3
EC407
Introductory Econometrics
3
EC408
International Economics
3
Economics, finance, or mathematics electives 6

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General Education Requirements
EN110
First Year Composition I
EN111
First Year Composition II
C0101
Fund, of Speech Communication
HU251
Humanities I
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Social Science
EC201
Principles of Macroeconomics
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Diversity Elective

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College Algebra

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Credits from mathematics, natural science
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education

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�Fine Arts Studies
Bachelor of Arts

Program Description:

Career Descriptions:

Concentrations in

This Fine Arts Studies program
is an integrated, bi-national
program offered by a three-member
consortium situated in Sault Ste.
Marie: Algoma University, Lake
Superior State University, and
Sault College of Applied Arts
and Technology. The program is
designed and administered in such
a way as to serve the region as a
whole, to reflect the uniqueness
of our northern heritage, to be
international in scope and to
integrate courses of study at both
the college and university levels.

This degree will prepare you for
further studies in professional
schools specializing in fine
arts training; for employment
in the rapidly expanding arts,
entertainment and communication
industries; or to apply your
enhanced talents as working artists.

Graphic Design
Music
Native Arts &amp; Culture
Theater
Visual Arts
Writing

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Arts Organization Staff

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Student Profile:
Are you...
interested in art?
interested in performing?
interested in people?

The fine arts degree is for students
who have wide-ranging interests
in fine arts, and who wish to
explore and express their potential
through following a personalized
course of study. While students
will invariably participate in a
broad range of courses, they must
select two main areas of focus
(concentrations) from the following
six: graphic design, music, native
arts and culture, theater, visual arts
and writing.
Fine arts have been an important
aspect of the human experience
since first recorded history;
from African cave paintings to
Greek dramas, from Beethoven
symphonies to the writings of
Canadian playwrights. From the
study of fine arts we can gain an
understanding of various cultures
through their own indigenous
means of expression. Furthermore,
we can deepen our understanding
of our own culture by participation
in various contemporary art forms
(drama, music, painting, writing
etc.). Most important, by exploring
our own creative potential, we can
develop a better understanding of
ourselves.

Fine Arts Professional — Prepares
you for working as a managing
director of a department of music,
arts, theater or performance.
Teacher of Fine Arts — Develops
courses, maintains studios and
supplies, teaches in elementary
or secondary education fields or
community theaters.
Arts Entrepreneur — Performs
as a musician; is active in the
performing arts and theater;
and creates and sells crafts and
paintings.
Arts Organization Staff — Plans,
designs and implements programs
and services; assists with
administering programs, cultural
events and art galleries.
Marketing/Design — Works on
publications, displays, annual
exhibitions, educational programs,
craft fairs, galleries, museums and
sales.

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�Fine Arts Studies
Fine Arts Studies
Bachelor of Arts
Degree Requirements
Degree requirements, as defined
below, are subject to amendment.
Changes in program, courses,
prerequisites, scheduling and avail­
ability at the partner institutions are
beyond the control of Lake Supe­
rior State University. The program
is multi-disciplinary in nature
and flexible enough to permit you
to develop interests in particular
areas. The degree will be of interest
to those who wish to prepare for
teaching, writing/joumalism, and
librarianship in the arts, as well as
to those who wish to develop their
interests and experiences in various
areas of the fine arts.

Bachelor of Arts in Fine
Arts Studies
To graduate with a B.A. in fine arts
studies, a student must:
1.

satisfy all stated requirements
for a bachelor of arts degree;

2.

complete 124 credits with an
overall grade point average of
at least 2.00;

Your concentration or specialization
in fine arts studies consists of
concentrations in two different fine
arts disciplines defined below, as
well as the required credits in a
third fine arts discipline.

3.

complete at least 78 credits
from at least three fine arts dis­
ciplines (minimum nine credits
in third discipline) as defined
below, with an average GPA of
at least 2.00;

Graphic Design
Music
Native Arts and Culture
Theater
Visual Arts
Writing

4.

Registration Procedures
At present, students of Lake Su­
perior State University (the home
institution) who wish to take one or
more courses from either Algoma
University College or Sault College
of Applied Arts and Technology
must request permission to do so
through the assistant to the provost
for academic records at Lake State.
All courses will be registered at
Lake State but a supplementary
registration form will be required
for courses to be taken at a host in­
stitution (Algoma or Sault College).
LSSU will record the course equiva­
lency on the student's registration
form and student record after
contacting the host school to verify
room and enrollment in class(es).
All fees will be assessed by LSSU.
Credit and grades will be granted
only when the host institution pro­
vides evidence that the course has
been successfully completed.

Concentrations/Specializations

complete two concentrations in
different fine arts disciplines. A
concentration is a sequence of
at least 21 credits and no more
than 36 credits, beyond the
first-year prerequisite, in which
related subject matter is studied
to develop a knowledge of a
particular discipline;

5.

complete no more than 30
credits in studio and/or per­
formance courses with no more
than 15 in any one discipline;

6.

complete all general education
requirements;

7.

complete a student project,
which is intended to allow you,
with the approval of the super­
vising professor, the opportu­
nity to integrate or synthesize
some aspects of the fine arts
into a single project.

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As classes are chosen from Sault College or Algoma University, numbers will be assigned at LSSU.

Final Project: FA405
LSSU

Course

Sault College

Algoma

[FA100]

ADV126
ADV125
ADV135
ADV236
ADV122
ADV238
ADV248
ADV240
ADV215

AAGD1006
AAGD1046
AAGD2137
AAGD2306
AAGD2316
AAGD2357
AAGD3406
AAGD3465
AAGD2156

Graphic Design Concentration
Typography I
Design I
Design II
Typography HI
Introduction to Computer Graphics
Design III
Design IV
Software Research
Computer Layout

[FA112]
[FA113]
[FA136]
[FA122]
[FA137]
[FA138]
[FA241]
[FA216]

Music Concentration
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Introduction to Music II________

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History &amp; Appreciation of Music

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MU121 or [FA1Q2]
[FA220] MU220 &amp; MU221 [FA221]

MUSC1101
MUSC1102
MUSC1015

Select 21 additional credits in Music - no more than 12 credits at the first-year level including six credits from
Group I and six credits from Group II and!or III.
Group I: History/Theory/Appreciation — at least six credits from Group I
History
Music of the Baroque Period
Music of the Classical Period
Music in Popular Culture I
Music in Popular Culture II
History &amp; Appreciation of Jazz
History of the Opera
Music of the Romantic Period
Music of the Twentieth Century

[FA208]
[FA2Q9]
[FA210]
MU260
[FA305)
[FA316]
[FA317]

MUSC2606
MUSC3005
MUSC3016
MUSC3017
NAAC2026
MUSC2066
MUSC2067

Native Music
Music as Culture I - World Music
Music as Culture II - Native Music
Theory
Materials of Music I: Theory
Materials of Music II: Theory

MUSC2006
MUSC2007
MUSC2056
MUSC2057

[MU115]
[MU215]

Appreciation
Music Appreciation: Listening Fundamentals
Music Appreciation: Cultural Survey
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MUSC1115
MUSC2115

MUSC1021
MUSC1022

�Fine Arts Studies

Course

LSSU

Sault College

Algoma

Group II: Applied/Studio — Select at least six credits from Group II and III
Applied Music Proficiency I
Applied Music Proficiency II

MU210
[MU402], MU210
Applied Music for Non-Concentration Students I
Applied Music for Non-Concentration Students II
Applied Music for Non-Concentration Students HI
Class Piano
MU170
Class Piano II
MU171
Class Guitar
MU180
Class Guitar II
MU181

[FA120], MU210
MU210
MU21Q [FA240]

MUSC1401
MUSC1402
MUSC1420
MUSC2420
MUSC3420
MUSC1701
MUSC2701
MUSC1801
MUSC2801

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University Choir

MU140 &amp; MU141
[FA161]
MU250 &amp; MU251

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Sault Symphony Orchestra

MU110 &amp; MU111

Jazz Ensemble

MU161

Chamber Music

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3631
MUSC1651,2651,

MU160

Concert Band

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Instrumental Chamber Ensemble

MUSC1611,2611,
3611
MUSC1621,2621,

MU250 &amp; MU251

3651
MUSC1671,2671,
3671

Vocal Chamber Ensemble

MUSC 1641, 2641,
3641

Native Arts and Culture Concentration
Introductory Ojibwe

[FA105]

NSA118 &amp; 120

QJIB1005

Complete at least 18 credits from Group I and six more from Group I or Group II.
Group I: Core Courses
Native Art History

NAAC2006

Native Literature

NA235

NAAC2016

Native Music

[FA226]

NAAC2026

Arts &amp; Culture I: Dgwaagi

NAAC2036

Arts and Culture II:Biboon

NAAC2046

Arts and Culture ID: Minookmi/Niibin

NAAC2056

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Course
Living Arts I: Dgwaagi
Living Arts II: Biboon__________
Living Arts III: Minookmi/Niibin
Intermediate Ojibwe
Advanced Ojibwe
Introduction to North American Native Art
Ojibwe Art and Culture
Music as Culture I: World Music
Anishinaabe Culture and Civilization
Seminar in Advanced Language Studies
Anishinaabe Oral Literature

Sault College

NSA126 &amp; 129

[FA207]

Algoma
NAAC2066
NAAC2076
NAAC2086
QJIB2005
QJIB3005
VISA2026
VTSA2027
MUSC2067
OJIB2Q15
OJIB3Q15
OJIB31Q5

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ANTR2055
NAAC1001
NAAC1011
NAAC1021

Ethnology of North American Native Peoples
Native Canadians: Heritage and Issues ____
The Art of Ribbon Making
The Art of Regalia Making
Cradle Boards and Bandolier Bags
Native Cultures of North America
Seminar in Native American Studies
Contemporary Native American Issues

NA225
NA310
NA320

NAAC2256
NAAC3106

[FA115]

THEA1115

NAAC3206

Theater Concentration
Introduction to Theater

Select 21 additional credits including at least six from each group
Group I: Theater History/Theory
Drama to 1642
Shakespeare I
Shakespeare II
Studies in Drama:
The Genre &amp; Theater in Context
Modem &amp; Contemporary Drama

ENGL2465
ENGL2536
ENGL2537
C0333

Shakespeare
Contemporary Canadian Drama

EN432

Medieval English Drama
Le theatre classique
Le theatre franais modeme
Theater History I
Canadian Theatre
Theories of Drama

[FA426]

C0251 &amp; C0252

ENGL3336
ENGL3475
ENGL4326
ENGL4416
ENGL4426
FREN3006
FREN3326
THEA2245
THEA2357
THEA3346

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Course

LSSU

Sault College

Algoma

Group II: Practical/Performance Theater
Problems in Speech/Drama
Modem European Theater
Acting I
Theater Movement
Introduction to Stage Craft
Speech and Drama Production
Acting II
Basic Scenic Design
Directing in the Theater
Theater Practicum

C0161
[FA201]
[FA215]

THEA1616
THEA2015
THEA2115
THEA2137
THEA2167
THEA3096

CO309

THEA3115
THEA3167
THEA3187
THEA3417

[FA367]

Visual Arts Concentration
Art Flistory and Appreciation

AT250 &amp; AT251

Drawing I
Design I
Color Theory

AT110
[FA151] AT210
[FA152]

ART125 &amp; 129
ART259 &amp; 279
FA150
FA151
FA152

Select at least 12 credits from the classes below.
Medieval Art History
Aspects of Renaissance Art
Native Art History
Philosophy of Art and Literature
Paintings Composition and Design
Drawing, Painting, and Composition
Graphic Arts, Watercolor, Mixed Media
Modem Art
Introduction to North American Native Art
Ojibwe Art and Culture
Art of Canada
Special Topics I
Special Topics II
Design II
Drawing II
Drawing III
Drawing IV
Painting I
Painting II
Painting HI

AT211
[FA200]

[FA171]

FA 171

[FA251]

FA170
FA251
FA271

ATI 11
[FA174]

FA155
FA174
FA253

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VISA1005
VISA1506
VISA 1516
VISA1526
HIST3826
HIST3836
NAAC2006
PHIL2245
VISAll 16
VISA2107
VISA2116
VISA2005
VISA2026
VTSA2027
VISA3005
VISA3026
VISA3027
VISA2716
VISA2706
VISA3516
VISA3716
VISA2556
VISA2746
VISA3536

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Painting IV
Photography I
Photography II

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Photography in
Pottery I
Pottery II
Psychology of Art I
Psychology of Art II
Fabric Surface Design I
Printmaking I
Children's Illustrated Books
Understanding Comics
Textiles
Sculpture I___________________

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PH0115
PH0215
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[FA159]

FA176
FA159
FA178
FA154
FA 158

FA160

Algoma
VISA2056
VTSA2156
VISA3006
VISA2576
VISA2766
VISA2596
VISA2786
VISA2546
VISA2586
ENGL2166
ENGL2167
VISA2606
VISA2206
VISA2207

Writing Concentration

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to the Twentieth Century_________
Introduction to Canadian Literature

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ENGL1205
ENGL1705

EN233 &amp; EN234

Introduction to Writing &amp; English Studies
*or equivalent introductory literature course

Pick at least 18 additional credits in writing, including at least three credits from each of Groups I and II and additional credits
in writing from Group III. A minimum of nine credits in applied rhetoric or writing courses must be completed.
If writing is elected as a third discipline, ENGL1705 must be completed.
Approved Writing Courses
Group I: Practical Writing &amp; Production Courses
Advanced Writing
Practical Criticism

EN310

Stylistics
Technical Writing
Writing for the Mass Media
Print Newswriting
Desktop Publishing
Reading and Writing for the Out-of-Doors
Electronic Editing and Production
Advanced Reading and Writing

EN306
CO280

ENG210,300

JR211
DP250
JR310
EN310

ENGL2206
ENGL2306
ENGL2902
WRIT2056
WRIT2107
WRIT2U7
WRIT2416
WRIT3056
WRIT3107

ENG315

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WRIT3156

�Fine Arts Studies

Course

LSSU

Sault College

Algoma

Group II - Creative Writing Courses
Composition &amp; Rhetorical Theory
Responding to Writing
Rhetoric and Composition
Creative Writing
Studies in Creative Writing
The Writer's Voice I
The Writer's Voice II
Introduction to Creative Writing

EN320
EN321
EN221

ENGL2515
ENGL3206
ENGL3216
ENGL3516
ENGL3517
ENGL3806
ENGL3807
ENGL2546

Group III - Senior Year Courses
History &amp; Structure of English Language
History of Literary Criticism
History of Literary Criticism
History of the English Language
Broadcast Newswriting
Broadcast Editing and Production

EN420
EN421

ENGL4206
ENGL4216
ENGL4605
ENGL4925

JR410
JR411

WRIT4106
WRIT4116

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�FIRE SCIENCE
Bachelor of Science
Emphasis in:

Engineering
Technology
Generalist
Hazardous Materials

Career Choices:
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Fire Protection Systems Designer

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Program Description:
This degree is designed to provide
both the necessary certifications to
enter the fire service and also the
general education and background
necessary for advancement to higher
rank and supervisory level.
There are three tracks a student may
pursue to obtain the degree.
Fire Science Generalist Emphasis
—This program is designed to pre­
pare graduates for careers in the area
of fire protection, education, fire equip­
ment service/supply and emergency
planning. Students may select a minor
of their choice. For those who are going

to pursue work in a career fire depart­
ment, a minor in paramedic technol­
ogy is strongly recommended. Others
may select a minor which is more
applicable to their own career aspira­
tions such as management, computer
technology, public administration,
environmental science or other area.
Fire Science Hazardous Materials
Emphasis — This program combines
a major in fire science with a minor
in chemistry. A graduate with a de­
gree in this emphasis may work in
the area of environmental protection
and quality, water quality, hazard­
ous waste disposal, or hazardous
chemical mitigation/clean-up.
Positions are available in the private
and public sectors. In the case of fire
service, graduates may work as a
member or supervisor of a hazard­
ous materials response team dealing
with an accident or release of dan­
gerous products. Positions in emer­
gency planning are also available.
With the continued emphasis on
homeland security and the threats of
a biological or chemical attack upon
a civilian population, readiness and
response are vital to saving lives.
Fire Science Engineering Emphasis
— The combination of fire science
and engineering courses provides a
graduate with the knowledge neces­
sary to evaluate building plans and
designs from the standpoint of fire
behavior and safety. The design of
fire protective systems and alarms
is important to the protection of life
and property. There are also posi­
tions available in firms and govern­
mental organizations which conduct
materials testing and fire behavior
research. Graduates may also wish
to continue their education to obtain
a graduate degree. Professional
qualifications, such as that of Fire
Protection Engineer, or other state/
province designations, may also be
obtained.

Career Descriptions:
Firefighter — Works for fire depart­
ments at the local, state and federal
levels; works for the armed forces
and the U.S. Department of the
Interior; suppresses structural and
other types of fires using a variety of
methods; acts as emergency medical
technician or paramedic.
Fire Safety Officer — Works in
industry and for the government as
fire inspector and safety officer; con­
ducts safety and fire surveys; plans
for fire and other disasters.
Fire Protection Systems Designer
— Designs fire protection systems
for industry; provides consulting
services for industry and other orga­
nizations.
Hazardous Materials Specialist
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of hazardous materials; safety of­
ficer; consultant for industry in the
area of hazardous materials.
Fire Officer/Chief Officer — Leads
and manages the fire department.
Provides command at the scene
of emergencies. Prepares budgets;
sets and administers department
policies; supervises training; ensures
compliance with local, state and
federal law; conducts fire preven­
tion/code enforcement efforts; and
manages day-to-day operations.
The chief also serves as an advisor
to local government and keeps the
community prepared for emergency
response.
Emergency Planner — Works in
office of emergency service and
planning at the local, state and fed­
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preparation of plans for disaster re­
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response with other agencies; and
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CJ341
Fire Cause and Arson Investigation 3
CJ345
Statistics and Design for Public
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4
FS101
Introduction to Fire Science
3
FS111
Hazardous Materials
3
FS197
Physical Fitness for Public Safety
1
FS201
Fire Protection Construction
Concepts
3
FS204
Fire Protection Hydraulics
and Pumps
3
FS206
Fire Protection Systems Equipment
and industrial Fire Protection
3
FS211
Tactics &amp; Strategy
3
FS220
Fire Science Certification
4
FS301
Code Enforcement Inspection
and Fire Prevention
3
FS312
Hazardous Materials Management 4
FS315
Company Level Supervision
and Management
3
FS401
Senior Seminar
3
FS403
Fire Science Internship
3
Support Courses
(33 credits)
CS101
Intro, to Microcomputer Applications 3
MA140
Algebra for Technologists
5
MA151
Calculus I
4
MA152
4
Calculus II
MT225
Statics &amp; Strength of
Materials
3
ME338
Fluid Mechanics
3
ME337
Thermodynamics
4
ME431
Heat Transfer
3
PH221
4
Elements of Physics I
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Introduction to Fire Science
FS101
EN110 First-Year Composition I
MA140 Algebra for Technologists
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FS204 Fire Protection Hydraulics and Pumps 3
FS206 Fire Protection Systems Equipment
and Industrial Fire Protection
MA151 Calculus I
Social Science Elective
Third Year
FS301
Code Enforcement Inspection
and Fire Prevention
PH221 Physics I
FS312 Hazardous Materials Management
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Fund, of Speech Communication
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Humanities Elective

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ME338 Fluid Mechanics
CJ345 Statistics &amp; Design for Public
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ME337 Thermodynamics

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FS197 Physical Fitness for Public Safety
FS401 Senior Seminar
ME431 Heat Transfer
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Hazardous Materials
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FS101
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General Education Math
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Statistics and Design for Public
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FS101
Introduction to Fire Science
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Hazardous Materials
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FS197
Physical Fitness for Public Safety
1
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Fire Protection Construction
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Fire Protection Hydraulics &amp; Pumps 3
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Fire Protection Systems Equipment
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3
FS211
Tactics &amp; Strategy
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FS220
Fire Science Certification
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Code Enforcement Inspection
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3
FS312
Hazardous Materials Management 4
FS315
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3
FS401
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3
FS403
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3
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BL131
General Biology I
4
BL132
General Biology II
4
BL230
Introduction to Soils
4
CH115
General Chemistry I
5
CH116
General Chemistry II
4
CH225
Organic Chemistry I
4
CH226
Organic Chemistry II
4
CH231
Quantitative Analysis
4
Instrumental Analysis
CH232
4
CH351
Introductory Biochemistry
4
GG108 Physical Geography:
Meteorology &amp; Climatology
4
MA111
College Algebra
3
MA112
Calculus for Business &amp; Life
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NS102
Introduction to Geology
4
NS103
Environmental Science
3
NS104
Environmental Science Lab
1
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FS101
Introduction to Fire Science
EN110 First-Year Composition I
MA111 College Algebra
CH115 Principles of Chemistry I

Second Year
CH225 Organic Chemistry I
CH231 Quantitative Analysis I
FS204 Fire Protection Hydraulics and
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FS206 Fire Protection Systems Equipment
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BL230 Soils
FS301
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GG108 Physical Geology
HU251 Humanities I
Soc. Sci. Elective (Diversity) - Fourth Year
CH451 Biochemistry
FS197 Physical Fitness for Public Safety
FS312 Hazardous Materials Management
FS401
Senior Seminar
NS103 Environmental Science
NS104 Environmental Science Lab

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CH116
EN111
FS201

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4
Principles of Chemistry II
4
First-Year Composition II
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Fire Protection Construction
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CH226 Organic Chemistry II
CH332 Instrumental Analysis
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Tactics and Strategy
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Company Level Supervision and
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Fire Science Internship
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understanding of fish and
wildlife ecology and population
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obtained during laboratory
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applied curriculum can meet the
qualifications of state and federal
natural resource management
agencies as technicians and
biologists.

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populations. This option will
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have good oral and written
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General Biology I
BL131
4
General Biology II
BL132
4
BL140
Intro, to Fisheries &amp; Wildlife
1
BL199
Freshman Seminar
1
BL202
Field Botany
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Forestry
BL220
Genetics
4
BL240
Natural History of the Vertebrates
3
BL243
Vertebrate Anatomy
4
BL280
Biometrics
3
BL299
Sophomore Seminar
1
4
BL330
Animal Physiology

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BL399
BL495
BL499
CH115
CH116
CH220
EV125
EV126
EV127
MA112
MA207

General Ecology
Junior Seminar
Senior Project
Senior Seminar
General Chemistry I
General Chemistry II
Survey of Organic Chemistry
Geospatial Basics
Air Photo Interpretation
Global Positioning Systems
Calculus for Business &amp; Life
Sciences
Principles of Statistical Methods

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Ichthyology
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Mammalogy
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Ornithology
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Fish Ecology
BL339
Wildlife Ecology
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Limnology
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Fisheries Management
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BL131
General Biology I
BL140 Introduction to Fisheries &amp; Wildlife
CH115 General Chemistry I
EN110 First-Year Composition I
MA111 College Algebra

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BL311
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BL337 General Ecology
BL345 Limnology
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CH116 General Chemistry II
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MA112 Calculus for Business &amp; Life Science 4
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BL330
BL333
BL339
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Humanities Elective
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BL310
Ichthyology
BL333
Fish Ecology
BL345
Limnology
BL372
Freshwater Fish Culture
BL432
Fisheries Management
BL475
Aquatic Entomology
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3
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First Year
BL131
General Biology I
BL140 Intro, to Fisheries &amp; Wildlife
CH115 General Chemistry I
EN110 First-Year Composition I
MA111 College Algebra
Second Year
BL202 Field Botany
BL240 Natural History of the Vertebrates
EV125 Geospatial Basics
EV126 Air Photo interpretation
C0101 Fundamentals of Speech
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MA207 Principles of Statistical Methods

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BL199
CH116
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Survey of Organic Chemistry
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Survey of Organic Chemistry
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accidents, and at sites of terrorist
activities.

Laboratory Forensic Chemist —
Analyzes materials collected at
crime scenes, interprets analytical
data for prosecuting attorneys,
criminal justice personnel, and
insurance company investigators.

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to strong student, state and local
government demand for an
undergraduate academic program
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science in forensic chemistry
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federal, state, or local government
agencies or in some cases, work for
private investigative laboratories.
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pursue a graduate degree.

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Evaluates and collects evidence
at crime scenes, performs field
chemical analyses.

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Chemistry
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General Chemistry I
CH116
General Chemistry II
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CH226 Organic Chemistry II
CH231
Quantitative Analysis
CH332
instrumental Analysis
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Introduction to Criminal Justice
CJ101
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Investigation
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Substantive Law
CJ319
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CJ409
4
Criminalistics
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Support Courses
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General Biology I
BL131
4
General Biology II
BL132
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BL220
Genetics
3
BL433
Histology
3
College Algebra
MA111
Calculus for Business
MA112
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MA207
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Physics I
PH221
4
PH222
Physics II
Introduction to American
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Government and Politics
4
PY101
Introduction to Psychology
3
PY259
Abnormal Psychology
3
S0103
Cultural Diversity
3
S0214
Criminology
General Education (not used above) (16 credits)
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Total Credits

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First Year
BL131
General Biology I
CH115 General Chemistry I
CJ101
Introduction to Criminal Justice
MA111 College Algebra
Second
BL220
CH225
CJ243
PH221
PY259

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Genetics
Organic Chemistry I
Investigation
Physics I
Abnormal Psychology

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CH116
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EN110
MA112

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4
General Chemistry II
3
Fund, of Speech Communication
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Calculus for Business &amp; Life Sciences A
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4

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EN111
PH222
PS110

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First-Year Composition II
Physics II
Introduction to American
Government and Politics

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BL433 Histology
CH231 Quantitative Analysis
CJ319 Substantive Law
PY101 Introduction to Psychology
S0103 Cultural Diversity

4
3
4

CH332
CH453
CH395
CJ409
MA207

Instrument Analysis
Toxicology
Junior Seminar
Procedural Law
Principles of Statistical Methods*

CH445
CH499

Forensic Science**
Senior Thesis
Free Electives
General Education - Humanities

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CH451 Biochemistry
CJ444 Criminalistics
HU251 Humanities I
S0214 Criminology

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**or CJ445 Forensic Science

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Program Description:

Career Descriptions:

The program of French Studies
offers students the possibility to
acquire not only a comprehensive
knowledge of modem spoken and
written French, but also the possi­
bility to participate in a rich experi­
ence designed to enhance their in­
tellectual formation and to qualify
them for an increasing number of
professions at home and abroad.
One semester of directed academic
and cultural immersion in a Frenchspeaking university completes the
normal cycle of studies for a bach­
elor of arts in French Studies.

Elementary or Secondary Teacher
— Teaches French from elementary
to university level in the U.S. and
Canada, as well as England and
the former British empire. There
is an increasing demand in the
francophone world for teachers of
English with knowledge of French.

Bachelor of Arts
French Studies
Elementary Teaching
Certification
Secondary Teaching
Certification

International Business — Works
in international business ventures,
mergers, etc. France alone counts
for over 1200 companies with
subsidiaries in the U.S. and is
presently the largest recipient of
U.S. investments. French-speaking
Canada, a member of NAFTA, is
the United States' most important
export market.

Career Choices:
Elementary Teacher
Secondary Teacher
University Professor
International Business

Communication — Uses French
language in global information
networks. French is the second
language of the Internet. Translates
from French to English and
English to French in areas of
science, technology, electronics and
literature.
Travel and Tourism — Works in
airlines, travel agencies, hotels,
restaurants, museums and historic
sites. After the U.S., France is
the second-most visited tourist
destination in the world and is
known as the language of cuisine,
fashion, personal care products,
architecture, theater, arts and
dance.

Communication
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French Studies
Bachelor of Arts

FALL
First Year
FR151 First Year French I
EN110 First Year Composition I
C0101 Fund, of Speech Communication
General Education Math
Electives

Requirements: In addition to the general educa­
tion requirements, students must complete 48
semester hours of credit in French, the last six of
level-400, preferably taken as directed academic
and cultural immersion in a French-speaking
university.
Required
FR151
FR152
FR251
FR252
FR351

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First Year French I
First Yeaf French II
Second Year French I
Second Year French II
Advanced Conversation and
Composition I
FR352
Advanced Conversation and
Composition II
FR353
Business French I
FR354
Business French II
FR355
Survey of French Literature I
FR356
Survey of French Literature II
FR360
French Cultural Perspectives
FR370
The Francophone World I
FR460
Directed Academic and Cultural
Immersions
Required Cognates
HS315 Europe From Napoleon to World
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First Year Composition II
General Biology I
Electives or Second Major

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FR251
HU251
CS101

Year
Second Year French I
Humanities I
Intro, to Microcomputer Applications,
Electives or Second Major

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Princ. of Statistical Methods
French Cultural Perspectives
Electives or Second Major

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FR351 Advanced Conversation and • \i, "•
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FR370 The Francophone World I
HS316 Europe in the 20th Century
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Composition II
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NS102 Introduction to Geology
Electives or Second Major

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FR460

Directed Academic and Cultural
Immersion

16

*FR360 French Cultural Perspectives may also be taken
In the summer as students participate in a study-tour
of France.

To be recommended for elementary teacher
certification, students must complete the elementary teaching minor and the elementary planned
program. You earn a bachelor's degree, then
participate in a fifth-year teaching Internship with
accompanying-level course work.

Secondary Teaching
Certification
To be recommended for secondary teacher
certification, students must complete an approved
minor in a second teachable subject and the
secondary teaching minor. You earn a bachelor’s
degree, then participate in a fifth-year teaching
internship with accompanying graduate-level
course work.

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�Geology
Program Description:
Geology examines the dynamic
Earth and its physical, chemical
and biologic history. It involves
the study of changes that are tak­
ing and have taken place and the
forces that cause these changes. For
example, geologists interpret the
movements of the continents over
geologic time and the formation
of mountains, volcanoes and other
features of the Earth's surface. Ge­
ologists attempt to understand our
physical environment from which
we derive most of the natural
resources essential to civilization.
They investigate the processes that
led to the formation of mineral de­
posits, and oil, gas and coal. They
also study environmental change
throughout the history of the Earth
and how those changes and the
development of life are related. Ge­
ologists attempt to predict natural
disasters such as earthquakes, vol­
canic eruptions, and landslides, and
they are very active in modeling
groundwater flow to develop water
reserves for municipalities and to
protect groundwater from contami­
nation. Geologists study the natural
world and apply their knowledge
to achieve harmony between the
human race and its environment.

Career Descriptions:
Energy Fuels Exploration
Geologist — Searches worldwide
for petroleum, gas, coal. Career
opportunities are with integrated
energy fuels exploration companies
and government agencies.
Mineral Exploration and
Production Geologist — Studies
the origin, occurrences and extrac­
tion of metallic and non-metallic
mineral resources such as gold,
iron, uranium, diamonds, day and
limestone. Career opportunities are
with many different kinds of com­
panies and government agencies.

Bachelor's Degree
Geology
Options:

Geology:
Environmental Geology
Secondary Teaching

Career Choices:
Energy Fuel Exploration Geologist
Mineral Exploration
and Production Geologist
Paleontologist

Paleontologist — Studies the origin
and evolution of life through time
and its applications to interpreting
the geologic record. Career oppor­
tunities are with energy companies,
museums, universities, government
agencies.

Geophysicist

Teacher — Teaches geology and
earth science in secondary schools
and many specialized fields of geol­
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Geophysicist — Uses non-destruc­
tive methods to determine the
electrical, magnetic, gravimetric
and seismic properties of earth with
applications to exploration and
environmental concerns. Career
opportunities are with integrated
energy, mineral and environmental
companies, consulting firms and
government agencies.
Environmental Geologist/
Hydrogeologist — Studies surface
and groundwater supplies and
contamination; flooding and land
slide potential; and environmental
quality issues such as chemical con­
tamination of soils and solid waste
disposal. Career opportunities are
with companies in many industries,
government agencies, and consult­
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Do you...
like the outdoors?
like to travel?
like to use computers?
enjoy meeting interesting people
all over the world?
want to be involved in resource
management and protecting
the environment?
enjoy applying science and
mathematics to understanding
earth issues?
enjoy reconstructing the
earth's history?
like the challenge of finding
new resources?

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Geology
Bachelor of Science
(60 credits)
4
Physical/Historical Geology I
4
Physical/Historical Geology II
5
Structural Geology and Tectonics
5
Mineralogy and Petrology
3
Introduction to Field Geology
5
Geoenvironmental Systems
5
Tectonic Systems
4
Geochemical Systems
4
Clastic Systems
Hydrologic Systems:
4
Surface and Groundwater
5
GE431
Geophysical Systems
5
GE445
Carbonate Systems
2
GE450
Geology Seminar I
2
GE451
Geology Seminar II
3
GE480
Advanced Field Geology
(27-30 credits)
Support Courses
5
CH115 General Chemistry I
4
CH116 General Chemistry II
4
PH221
Elements of Physics I*
4
PH222
Elements of Physics II*
[MA111 College Algebra*
3-5
MA140
Precalculus Mathematics*]
and
MA112
Calculus for Business and Life
4
Sciences*
[MA207 Principles of Statistical Methods
or
MA308
Probability and Mathematical
3-4
Statistics
or
BA211
Business Statistics]
*Students with adequate preparation in mathematics are advised to take MA151 and MA152 in
place of MA111 or MA140 and MA112 and to take
PH231-PH232 in place of PH221-PH222.

Geology
GE121
GE122
GE218
GE223
GE280
GE315
GE318
GE323
GE325
GE411

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CH115 General Chemistry I
EN110 First-Year Composition I
GE121
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MA111 College Algebra*

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Second Year
GE218 Structural Geology and Tectonics
EC202 Principles of Microeconomics
S0103 Cultural Diversity
Elective

5
3
3

CH116 General Chemistry II
EN111 First-Year Composition II
EV127 Global Positioning Systems
EV128 Geographies Information Systems
GE122 Physical &amp; Historical Geology II
MA112 Calculus for Business
&amp; Life Sciences
C0101
GE223
HU251

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Mineralogy &amp; Petrology
Humanities 1
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GE325 Clastic Systems
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MA207 Principles of Statistical Methods
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GE450
HU252
PH222

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Geology Seminar 1
Humanities II
Elements of Physics II

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3
GE480 Advanced Field Geology
Fourth Year
GE323 Geochemical Systems
GE431 Geophysical Systems
PY101
Introduction to Psychology
Elective

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5
4

16

GE411
GE445
GE451

Hydrologic Systems: Surface
and Groundwater
Carbonate Systems
Geology Seminar II
Elective

Free elective credits and general education
requirements must be completed so that at least
124 semester credits have been earned.

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Geology:
Environmental
Geology Option
Bachelor of Science
Total Program Requirements Plus
Distributed Electives

FALL
First Year
CH115 General Chemistry I
MA111 College Algebra
EN110 First-Year Composition I
GE121
Physical &amp; Historical Geology I

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CH116
EN111
EV127
EV128
GE122
MA112

General Chemistry II
First-Year Composition II
Global Positioning Systems
Geographies Information Systems
Physical &amp; Historical Geology II
Calculus for Business
&amp; Life Sciences

(95 credits)

Program Requirements
(73-80 credits)
GE121
Physical &amp; Historical Geology I
4
GE122
Physical &amp; Historical Geology II
4
GE218
Structural Geology and Tectonics
5
GE223
Mineralogy and Petrology
5
GE280
Introduction to Reid Geology
3
GE315
Geoenvironmental Systems
5
GE411
Hydrologic Systems:
Surface and Groundwater
4
GE431
Geophysical Systems
5
GE450
Geology Seminar I
2
GE451
Geology Seminar II
2
GE480
Advanced Field Geology
3
CH115
General Chemistry I
5
CH116 General Chemistry II
4
[CH225
Organic Chemistry I
and
CH226
Organic Chemistry II
or
4-8
CH220
Survey of Organic Chemistry]
PH221
Elements of Physics I*
4
PH222
Elements of Physics II*
4
[MA111 College Algebra*
or
3-5
MA140
Precalculus Mathematics*]
and
MA112
Calculus for Business and Life
Sciences*
4
(MA207 Principles of Statistical Methods
or
MA308
Probability and Mathematical
Statistics
3-4
or
BA211
Business Statistics]
Distributed Electives
(15-22 credits)
Select electives to equal total of 95 credits
BL230
Introduction to Soil Science
4
CH231
Quantitative Analysis
4
CH332
Instrumental Analysis
4
CH341
Environmental Chemistry I
4
CH342
Environmental Chemistry II
4
EV127
Global Positioning Systems
1
EV128
Geographic Information Systems 1
FS312
Hazardous Material Management 4
GE325
Clastic Systems
4
GE445
Carbonate Systems
5
GE490
Research Topics in Geology
1 -4
NS103
Environmental Science
3

Second
CH231
EC201
GE218
S0103

Year
Quantitative Analysis
Principles of Macroeconomics
Structural Geology and Tectonics
Cultural Diversity

4
3
1
1
4

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4
3
5

CH220
C0101
GE223
MA207

Survey of Organic Chemistry
Fund, of Speech Communication
Mineralogy &amp; Petrology
Prin. of Statistical Methods

4
3
5
15

Summer
GE280 Introduction to Field Geology
Third Year
GE315 Geoenvironmental Systems .
GE325 Clastic Systems
HU251 Humanities 1
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Humanities II
Environmental Science
Elements of Physics II

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GE480 Advanced Field Geology
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BL230 Introduction to Soil Science
FS312 Hazardous Materials Management
GE431 Geophysical Systems
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NS103
PH222

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GE451
PY101

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Geology Seminar II
Introduction to Psychology
Elective

* Students with adequate preparation in math­
ematics are advised to take MA151 and MA152 in
place of MA111 or MA 140 and MA 112 and to take
PH231-PH232 in place of PH221-PH222.
Free elective credits and general education
requirements must be completed so that at least
124 semester credits have been earned.

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Geology
Secondary Teaching
Bachelor of Science
(45 credits)
Departmental Requirements
GE121
Physical &amp; Historical Geology I
4
or
GE115
Reid Excursions in Earth Science
GE122
Physical and Historical Geology II
4
GE218
Structural Geology and Tectonics
5
5
GE223
Mineralogy and Petrology
3
GE280
Introduction to Field Geology
300-level or above GE credits
minimum of 12
4
NS116 Oceanography
4
NS119 Astronomy
GG108
Physical Geography: Meteorology
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[MA111 College Algebra*
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3
MA207 Prin. of Statistical Methods
Professional Component Minor
(22 credits)
TE150
Reflections on Learning and
3
Teaching
3
TE250
Student Diversity &amp; Schools
TE301
Learning Theory and Teaching
4
Practice
TE430
General Methods for Secondary
3
Teachers
3
TE431
The Secondary Learner
TE440
Reading in the Content Area
3
TE443
Science Methods for Secondary
3
Teachers
*Students with adequate preparation In
mathematics are advised to take MA151 and
MA 152 in place of MA111 or MA 140 and MA 112
and to take PH231-PH232 in place of PH221PH222.
Free elective credits and general education requirements
must be completed so that at least 124 semester credits
have been earned.

FALL
First Year
3
EN110 First-Year Composition I
3
MA111 College Algebra
GE121 Physical &amp; Historical Geology I
4
or
GE115 Field Excursions in Earth Science
TE150 Reflections on Learning and Teaching_2

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EN111
GE122
PY101

Intro, to Microcomputer Applications 3
3
First-Year Composition II
Physical and Historical Geology II
4
Introduction to Psychology
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CH116
GE223
GG108

General Chemistry II
Mineralogy and Petrology
Physical Geography; Meteorology
&amp; Climatology
Student Diversity &amp; Schools

13
Second Year
CH115 General Chemistry I
GE218 Structural Geology and Tectonics
HU251 Humanities I
C0101 Fund, of Speech Communication

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4
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Summer
GE280 Introduction to Field Geology

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4
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TE301
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Carbonate Systems
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Humanities Elective

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4
TE431
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NS119 Descriptive Astronomy
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Social Science Elective
Teachers
TE430 General Methods for Secondary .i&gt;'
Electives
3
Teachers
MA207 Principles of Statistical Methods
TE440 Reading in the Content Area
13-14

Fifth Year (internship year)
TE480
Internship in Teaching Seminar
TE491
Internship/Advanced Methods
TE602 Reflection and Inquiry in Teaching
Practice I

4
5

1
8

TE480
TE492
TE604

Internship in Teaching Seminar
Internship/Advanced Methods
Reflection and Inquiry in Teaching
Practice II

12

*See options under planned program courses.

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Program Description:

Career Descriptions:

The bachelor of arts or science
degree will prepare you for
entry-level work in industry and
government as well as prepare
you for graduate or professional
schools.

Elementary/Secondary Teacher
— Teaches elementary, middle
and high school students; becomes
educational administrator.

Students may wish to co-enroll in
the Teacher Education Program
and complete the requirements
for elementary or secondary
certification.
Other Qualifications — Graduate
degrees may be necessary for
some of the positions shown. The
Ph.D. is essential for appointment
to a permanent teaching and
research position in colleges and
universities.

Museum Archivist and Curator
— Searches for, acquires, appraises,
analyzes, describes, arranges,
catalogs, restores, preserves,
exhibits, maintains and stores items
of lasting value for museums.
University Professor — Teaches
undergraduate and graduate
courses; conducts research.

Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science
Elementary Teacher
Certification
Secondary Teacher
Certification
Career Choices:
Elementary/Secondary Teacher
Museum Archivists and Curator

Government Worker — Works for
a variety of local, state and federal
agencies as operational level
personnel and manager.
Other Opportunities — Includes
preparation for graduate or
professional schools.

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History
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science
Required Courses
HS101
History of World Civilization I
and
HS102
History of World Civilization II
or
HS131
United States History I
and
HS132
United States History II
HS496
Historical Methods
HS497
Senior Seminar in History

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HS132

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First Year Composition II
Elective
History of World Civilization II
or
United States History II

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GG306 Cultural Geography
History Elective
General Education Math
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Hours
4
GG201
World Regional Geography
3
GG306
Cultural Geography
Choose one course from:
3
EC201
Principles of Macroeconomics
GG321
Geography of Europe and Great
4
Britain
GG322
Geography of South American,
Central American and Caribbean
4
Region
Geography of East and Southeast
GG323
4
Asia
Regional Geography of North
GG325
4
America
Historical Geography of Eastern
GG360
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EC201 Principles of Macroeconomics
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GG201 World Regional Geography
History Elective
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HS496 Historical Methods
HS
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Minor
Free Electives

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4
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HS497
HS

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300-or 400-Level History Elective
Minor
Free Elective

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degree should take eight semester hours (one year) of a foreign language to fulfill this requirement.
Students who want a bachelor of science degree should select eight semester hours of social sciences,
natural sciences or mathematics beyond the general education and major requirements.

Minor
General Education Requirements
BA Degree Requirements
One Year Foreign Language
or
BS Degree Requirements
Natural Science, Mathematics,
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general education and major
requirements

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Choose 16 credits from the following:
HS301
History of England - 1000-1714
HS302
England in the Modern World
HS310
Russia: From Underdeveloped
State to Superpower
HS315
Europe from Napoleon to
world War I
HS316
Europe in the 20th Century
HS331
American Intellectual and Cultural
History I
HS332
American Intellectual and Cultural
History II
HS335
American Political Parties

FALL
First Year
3
EN110 First Year Composition I
3
C0101 Fund, of Speech Communication
4
Elective
NS
HS101 History of World Civilization I
4
or
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HS131 United States History I

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History
Elementary Teacher
Certification
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science

FALL
First Year
EN110 First Year Composition I
NS110 Chemistry in Society
HS101 History of World Civilization I
or
HS131 United States History I
CS101
Intro, to Microcomputer Applications

Requirements: In addition to the general educa­
tion requirements, students must complete:
1. 53 semester credit hours in the courses speci­
fied below, or their equivalents:
2. The planned program for elementary teachers,
excluding the social sciences and history section;
and
3. 25 credits in teacher education courses TE150,
250, 301,330, 410, 411, 420, 421, 422.
You earn a bachelor’s degree and then participate
in a fifth-year teaching internship with accompa­
nying graduate course work in order to become
certified to teach.
Required Courses:
HS101
History of World Civilization I
and
HS102
History of World Civilization II
or
HS131
United States History I
and
HS132
United States History II
HS440
The Declaration of Independence
and the Constitution
HS496
Historical Methods
HS497
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or
Science Cognate from Planned
Program

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EN111
HU251
HS102

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4
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MA110
TE150

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First Year Composition II
Humanities I
History of World Civilization II
or
United States History II
Explorations in Mathematics
Reflections on Learning

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4
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PS130
GG201
MA104
TE301

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World Regional Geography
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Geometry and Measurement
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HS
300/400-Level History Elective
4
GG306 Cultural Geography
3
TE330 Reading in the Elementary Classroom 3
BL109 General Biology
4
Planned Program - English
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Total 30 Semester Hours
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PS110
Intro, to American Government &amp;
Politics
4
PS130
Intro, to State and Local
Government
4
GG201
World Regional Geography
4
GG306
Cultural Geography
3
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Second Year
PS110 Intro, to American Government
and Politics
NS102 Introduction to Geology
TE250 Student Diversity and Schools
C0101 Fund, of Speech Communication
MA103 Number Systems and Problem
Solving

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HS496 Historical Methods
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TE410 Corrective Reading in the Classroom 3
TE411 Elementary Language Arts and
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TE422

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dents who want a bachelor of science degree should take eight semester hours of social sciences, natural
sciences or mathematics beyond the general education and major requirements.

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Bachelor of Science

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PS110 Intro, to American Government
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GG306 Cultural Geography
3-4
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CS101
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or
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or
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Reflections on Learning and
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requirements, students must complete:

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HS101
History of World Civilization I
and
HS102
History of World Civilization II
or
HS131
United States History I
and
HS132
United States History II
HS440
The Declaration of Independence
and the Constitution
HS496
Historical Methods
HS497
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HU251
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TE480 Internship in Teaching Seminar
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TE602 Reflection and Inquiry in Teaching
Practice I

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TE492
TE604

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degree should take eight semester hours (one year) of a foreign language to fulfill this requirement.
Students who want a bachelor of science degree will satisfy this requirement through credits in
social sciences, natural sciences or mathematics beyond the general education and major requirements.

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�Human Services
Program Description:

Career Descriptions:

The human services major
allows you to combine functional
competencies with an academic
preparation in psychology or
sociology. Students complete three
minors. One of the three must be
the coordinating minor in either
psychology or sociology. The other
two are skill minors that require a
practicum or internship. A total of
9-16 credits of practicum must be
completed between the two skill
minors. No more than 16 credits of
practicum may be counted for the
degree. The general requirements
must also be completed.

Child Welfare Worker — Works
with children and families in
areas of protective services. This
can occur in a variety of local
government and state agencies.

The acceptable skill minors are:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

Child Development
Corrections
Counseling
Gerontology
Human Services Administration
Legal Assistant Studies
Native American Studies
Social Work
Substance Abuse Counseling

Students should consult the
descriptions of the skill minors
for detailed information. Transfer
students who have completed
the equivalent of a skill minor at
another college or university may
request a waiver of one skill minor.
Students need 24 credits of 300400 level courses across their three
minors, and all students must
complete a capstone course from
the following list:
CJ401
HM480
LA450
PY498
SO401

Bachelor of Science

Career Choices:

Case Manager — Monitors
services, assesses needs,
coordinates with other agencies,
refers clients to other agencies and
provides like services to clients.

Child Welfare Worker
Case Manager
Administrator
Adult Services Worker

Administrator — Is responsible for
the delivery, resource development,
goal setting, supervision of staff
and general management of
agencies or programs within
agencies.

Substance Abuse Worker
Elder Services Worker
Corrections Workers

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for the social, legal, residential,
medical and custodial needs of
those adults who are impaired and
unable to care for their own needs.
Substance Abuse Worker —
Provides needed services
for persons suffering from a
pathological abuse of a variety of
chemical substances.

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understand people in trouble?
want to be a good role model?

Elder Services Worker — Helps to
introduce to the elderly a number
of programs focusing on their
needs.
Corrections Worker — Operates as
parole/probation officer or works
within secure correctional facilities
to provide clients with methods of
changing criminal behavior.

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human services area vary with
each student, please see your
advisor to set up a schedule that
meets your needs.

Senior Seminar
Grantwriting
Advanced Legal Writing
&amp; Interviewing Seminar
Senior Research I
Sociological Research I

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�Individualized Studies
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science

Career Choices:
Your choice of career

Student Profile:

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Career Description:

The individual studies degree may
be appropriate if you desire an un­
usually specialized program. The
purpose of the degree is to provide
you an opportunity to specialize in
two or more academic areas. You
will meet with an academic advisor
to plan an individualized studies
academic program that reflects
your professional and personal
goals.

You plan your career and with the
help of your advisor and depart­
ment chair, set up your program to
meet your career goals.

Guidelines for an individualized
studies degree are:

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1.

Contact a department chair
or regional site director with
a preliminary plan for degree
development.

4.

You need to contact the chair­
person of the Individualized
Studies Committee to schedule
a committee meeting.

2.

The department chair or re­
gional site director will identify
possible faculty advisor/s or
another department chair to
counsel you in degree planning.

5.

You will present the degree
proposal to the committee for
review. It is recommended that
your advisor attend this meeting.

3.

have a career choice in mind where
a regular degree will not give you
the background you need?

The advisor/s will assist you in
the development of the propos­
al. The proposal must include
justification for specialization
and a list of courses which meet
the individualized studies de­
gree requirement including:

6.

The committee will approve
your original proposal, approve
your proposal with recommend­
ed changes, or not approve your
degree proposal.

7.

You and your advisor will sub­
mit an approved Degree Audit
Sheet to the chairperson to be
distributed to the committee.

8.

You will process a Curriculum
Change Card.

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approved program must be
submitted to the committee for
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a regional center. Fifty percent
of the 300-400 level credits used
in the concentration areas must
be completed with LSSU classes.
c. 24 credits at 300/400 level in
addition to general education
requirements and a 2.00
cumulative GPA.
d. BA or BS degree requirement.

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�Integrated Science
Program Description:

Career Descriptions:

Environmental science is the study
of human interaction with the
environment. By seeking solutions
for such environmental problems as
water pollution, hazardous wastes
and acid rain, environmental sci­
entists help ensure a safe, healthful
environment for all living things.

Science Teacher — Responsible
for developing and implement­
ing science curriculum in grades
7-12, daily classroon operations,
and developing relationships with
students, parents, district staff and
faculty.

The secondary teaching major,
integrated science/secondary
education, combines an interdisci­
plinary preparation in the natural
sciences and a strong concern and
background in environmental is­
sues and solutions, with a student's
interest in a career as a second­
ary teacher at the junior or senior
high level. Students complete the
requirements for an interdisciplin­
ary group science major, leading to
teacher certification which enables
the student to teach multiple sci­
ence subjects to grades 7-12. Con­
tact the Teacher Education Depart­
ment for additional information.

Bachelor of Science
Integrated Science*

Career Choices:
Science Teacher

Student Profile:
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environmental protection?

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�Integrated Science
Integrated Science
Secondary
Teaching Degree

FALL
First Year
BL131
General Biology I
CH115 General Chemistry I
MA151 Calculus!
EN110 First-Year Composition I

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General Biology I
BL131
4
General Biology II
BL132
4
BL204
General Microbiology
3
General Ecology
BL337
5
General Chemistry I
CH115
4
General Chemistry II
CH116
4
Survey of Organic Chemistry
CH220
4
Quantitative Analysis
CH231
4
Instrumental Analysis
CH332
4
Physical Chemistry I
CH361
1
Junior Seminar
EV395
2
EV499
Senior Seminar
3
NS103
Intro, to Environmental Science
4
PH231
Elements of Physics I
4
PH232
Elements of Physics II
4
NS116
Oceanography
4
NS119
Astronomy
4
GE121
Physical and Historical Geology I
4
GE122
Physical and Historical Geology II
GG108
Physical Geography: Meteorology
4
and Climatology
Other
(11 credits)
4
Calculus I
MA151
4
MA152
Calculus II
3
Business Statistics
BA211
(25 credits)
General Education
C0101
Fund, of Speech Communication
3
3
EN110
First-Year Composition I
3
EN111
First-Year Composition II
9
Approved Social Science
4
HU251
Humanities l
3
Approved Humanities
Professional Education Core
Free Electives as needed to reach
124-credit minimum

SPRING
4
5
4
_2
16

Second Year
4
BL204 General Microbiology
CS101 Intro, to Microcomputer Applications 3
4
PH221 Elements of Physics I
TE150
Reflections on Learning and Teaching 3
_2
Social Science Elective

BL132
CH116
C0101
EN111
MA152

General Biology II
General Chemistry II
Fund, of Speech Communication
First-Year Composition II
Calculus II

BA211 Business Statistics
CH220 Survey of Organic Chemistry
NS103 Environmental Science
PH222 Elements of Physics II
TE250 ^Student Diversity and Schools

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CH231 Quantitative Analysis
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4
GE121 Physical and Historical Geology I4
CH332 Instrumental Analysis
HU 251 Humanities I
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4
15
TE301
Learning Theory and Teaching
Practice
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GG108 Physical Geography: Meterology
3-4
Humanities Elective
4
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4
NS116 Oceanography
4
CH361 Physical Chemistry I
3
TE431 The Secondary Learner
TE430 General Methods for Secondary
TE443 Science Methods for Secondary
3
Teachers
Teachers
3
TE440 Reading in the Content Area
15-16
Social Science Elective
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Fifth Year
TE480
Internship in Teaching Seminar
TE491
Intemship/Advanced Methods
TE602 Reflection and Inquiry in Teaching
Practice I

1
8
_3

TE480
TE492
TE604

Internship in Teaching Seminar
Intemship/Advanced Methods
Reflection and Inquiry in Teaching
Practice II

12

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(0-3 credits)

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Program Description:

Career Descriptions’1':

Bachelor of Science

The legal assistant profession is
one of the occupations projected to
grow the fastest through the year
2010 according to the U.S. Depart­
ment of Labor. A legal assistant (or
paralegal) is a valued member of
the legal team and works under the
supervision of attorneys.

Litigation Legal Assistant —
Conducts legal, factual and com­
puterized research; drafts legal
pleadings and documents; inter­
views clients and witnesses; inves­
tigates, gathers and organizes case
information; assists at trial.
Corporate Legal Assistant —
Drafts and/or analyzes various
legal documents; attends meetings,
negotiations or closings; performs
legal and factual research; monitors
compliance with applicable indus­
try regulations; assists attorneys
with preparation for collective
bargaining, contract negotiations,
administrative hearings or trials.
Criminal Law Legal Assistant —
Conducts comprehensive inter­
views of defendants, law enforce­
ment, victims, and/or witnesses;
performs case and field investiga­
tions; locates and coordinates usage
of applicable experts; prepares
motions, briefs or other legal docu­
ments; acts as a litigation assistant
during trial and any appeal.
Governmental Legal Assistant —
Works as an immigration specialist;
civil rights analyst; environmental
protection specialist; mediation
specialist; legislative analyst; work­
ers compensation claims examiner,
etc. (even the White House has
employed legal assistants).
Real Estate Legal Assistant —
Conducts title searches; drafts real
estate closing documents; monitors
compliance with title, survey, dis­
closure and/or regulatory require­
ments; schedules and participates
in real estate closings.

Specialties in:

This program is approved by the
American Bar Association and is
designed to train qualified legal
assistants capable of working in
a variety of areas of the law and
in a variety of work environ­
ments. Consequently, the role
and job duties of a legal assistant
vary depending on the areas of law
and work environment in which a
legal assistant is employed. Such
diversity, varied challenges, and
employment possibilities are what
makes the legal assistant profession
so interesting and rewarding.
There are four different degrees
or offerings in legal assistant
studies. They are as follows: (1)
a four-year baccalaureate degree
in legal assistant studies with an
emphasis in legal administration,
criminal law, personal injury, labor
law, legislative/constitutional law,
environmental law and policy, legal
technology, or client advocacy or a
selected minor as approved by the
legal assistant studies coordinator;
(2) a two-year associate's degree in
legal assistant studies; (3) a post­
baccalaureate (one-year) certificate
in legal assistant studies (which is
available to students who already
have a bachelor's degree in some
other discipline and wish to make a
career change or advancement); or
(4) a minor in legal assistant studies
which can complement various
majors (and may also be helpful to
students who are planning on at­
tending law school).

*Note: The above career descrip­
tions are only a sampling of the
numerous avenues available to
legal assistants. See next page for
additional employment listings.

Client Advocacy
Criminal Law
Environmental Law
and Policy
Labor Law
Legal Administration
Legal Technology
Legislative/
Constitutional Law
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Real Estate Legal Assistant

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Do you have...
an interest in the law?
a desire and commitment
to help others?
a good work ethic?
good verbal and written
communication skills?
detail orientation
and good organization skills?
a well-established set of ethics?
self-motivation, initiative
and a positive outlook?
good human relations skills?
an ability to think logically?
a willingness to learn new skills
and to be challenged?

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Legal Assistant
Studies
Bachelor of Science
For this degree, students must complete the
required courses in the majors that are listed
below, the general education requirements, plus
electives to total 124-128 credits. Students must
elect a specialty area (see next page) or a minor
as approved by the legal studies coordinator.
Required
BA254
BA255
CJ319
CJ409
LA102
LA125
LA140
LA150
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Business Law I
3
Business Law II
3
Su bstantive Criminal Law
3
Procedural Criminal Law
Legal Research and Case Analysis 3
Civil Litigation and Procedure
4
Personal Injury Litigation and
3
Investigative Techniques
Legal Professionals
3
and Ethical Considerations
3
Legal Writing and Analysis
Law Office Management,
3
Systems and Technology
Legal Assistant Internship and
Professional Development
6-8
Seminar
3
Real Estate Law
2
Family Law
3
Probate Law &amp; Procedure
3
Evidence &amp; Trial Practice
Advanced Legal Writing &amp;
3
Interviewing Seminar
3
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Constitutional Law and Civil
4
Liberties*

(36-39 credits)*
General Education
3
EN110
First-Year Composition I
3
EN111
First-Year Composition II
C0101
Fund, of Speech Communication
3
4
HU251
Humanities I
3
HU
Elective
6-8
Social Science
3-4
Social Science Diversity
8
Natural Science
MA110 (or higher) Explorations in Math
3
or
PL205
Logic
Computer Cognates - Required
(6-7 credits)
4
0A119
Accounting Procedures***
and
CS101
Intro, to Microcomputer Appl.
3
or
3
DP225
Word Processing Techniques
or
3
DP231
Database
or
3
DP235
Spreadsheets
or
DP250
Desktop Publishing &amp;
3
Presentation Design
Legal Specialty or Minor
See next page.

(20+ credits)

Electives (8 credits or less)
Electives are to be chosen in consultation with
advisor.

FALL
First Year
EN110 First-Year Composition I
LA102 Legal Research &amp; Case Analysis
LA150 Legal Professionals and
Ethical Considerations
C0101 Fund, of Speech Communication
OA119 Accounting Procedures
UN101 University Seminar

SPRING
3
3

LA125
LA140

3
3
4

EN111

Civil Litigation &amp; Procedure
Personal injury Litigation and
Investigative Techniques
First-Year Composition II
Social Science (Gen. Ed.)
Computer Cognate

4
3
3
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Second Year
Soc. Sci. Diversity
LA202 Legal Writing &amp; Analysis
LA320 Real Estate Law
LA321 Family Law
BA254 Business Law I
Social Science (Gen. Ed.)

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3
3
2
3

LA322
BA255
LA250
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Probate Law and Procedure
Business Law II
Law Office Management, Systems
&amp; Technology
Natural Science (Gen. Ed.)
General Education Math

Fourth Year
PS467 Constitutional Law and Civil
Liberties
Specialty/Minor
Elective or addt’l. BS requirement

3
4

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16-17

17-18
Third Year
LA401 Evidence &amp; Trial Practice
CJ319 Substantive Criminal Law
HU251 Humanities I
Specialty/Minor
LA
Elective

3
3

CJ409

Procedural Criminal Law
Natural Science (Gen. Ed.)
Specialty/Minor
Humanities Elective

3
4
6

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LA450
4
7
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Completion of the Legal
Assistant Studies Program
DOES NOT AUTHORIZE
graduates to practice law as
an attorney

*The legal assistant B.S. degree requires
eight credits in social science, natural science or
mathematics beyond those for general education.
These requirements may be fulfilled in part or
in total through the specialty areas section, the
minor and/or PS467. Students should consult
their advisors.
"See LA300, seminar in legal assistant studies;
also consult with legal studies coordinator.
* * *AC!32 may be substituted for 0AII9.

LA299

Advanced Legal Writing and
Interviewing Seminar
Legal Assistant Internship
Specialty/Minor
Elective or addt’l. BS requirement

3
6-8
3
4
16-18

Employment:
Legal assistants are employed with ...
private law firms
corporations
financial institutions
government
(federal, tribal, state or local)
courts and mediation systems
real estate offices and title
companies
insurance companies
special interest groups
prosecutor or public defender of­
fices
educational institutions
financial service organizations
credit and collection agencies
service, consulting
or publishing companies

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�Legal Assistant Studies
Legal Assistant
Studies
Specialties *
A student shall obtain a minimum of 20 credits
in any one of the specialty areas listed below.
Specialty area courses should be selected in
consultation with your legal studies advisor. As an
alternative to selecting a specialty area within this
program, a student may choose a minor that must
be approved by the legal studies advisor or dean.
Note: At least nine credits shall be at the
300-400 level, with the exception of the Legal
Technology Specialty. Also, in selecting and plan­
ning courses within a given specialty be sure to
review necessary course prerequisites.

Criminal Law Specialty
CJ101
CJ243
CJ250
CJ341
CJ355
CJ444
LA301
PY101
PY259
SOI 01
SO103
S0214
S0338

Intro, to Criminal Justice
3
Investigation
3
Correctional Law
3
Fire Cause and Arson Investigation 3
Juvenile Justice
3
Criminalistics
3
Alternative Dispute Resolution
and Conflict Management
3
Introduction to Psychology
4
Abnormal Psychology
3
Introduction to Sociology
3
Cultural Diversity
3
Criminology
3
Deviance
3

Labor Law Specialty
EC201
EC202
LA301
LA406
MN360
MN365
MN451
MN464
MN469
PY228
PY383
S0313

Principles of Macroeconomics
or
Principles of Microeconomics
Alternative Dispute Resolution
and Conflict
Worker's Disability
Compensation Law
Principles of Management
Human Resource Management
Labor Law
Organizational Behavior
Collective Bargaining
Organizational Behavior
Industrial Psychology
Work and Organization

LA301

Marketing Principles &amp; Strategy
Services Marketing
Advertising Theory &amp; Practice
Principles of Management
Human Resource Management
Principles of Leadership
Organizational Behavior
Employee Training &amp; Development
Organizational Behavior

3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
3

Legislative/
Constitutional
Law Specialty
EC201
EC202
EC305
HS131
HS132
HS335
HS440
LA301
LA305
PS130
PS201
PS301
PS364
PS367
PS401

Principles of Macroeconomics
or
Principles of Microeconomics
Public Finance
United States History I
United States History II
American Political Parties
The Declaration of Independence
and the Constitution
Alternative Dispute Resolution
and Conflict and Management
Tribal Law and Government
Introduction to State and Local
Government
Intro, to Public Administration
Policy Analysis and Evaluation
Political Parties, Interest
Groups &amp; Public Opinion
Congress &amp; the Presidency
Prin. of Public Administration

3
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
3
4
3
4
3

Personal Injury Specialty
3
3
2
3
3
4
3
3
3

3
3

Legal Administration
Specialty
AC 132
AC133
AC232
AC233
AC332
AC333
AC334
AC421
AC422
BA226
C0210
C0320
C0325
EC302
FN341
FN443

MK281
MK385
MK387
MN360
MN365
MN380
MN464
MN476
PY228

Principles of Accounting I
4
Principles of Accounting II
4
Intermediate Accounting I
4
Intermediate Accounting II
4
Cost Management I
4
Cost Management II
4
Accounting Information Systems • 3
Federal Taxation Accounting I
3
Federal Taxation Accounting II
3
Records Management
3
Business &amp; Professional Speaking 3
Public Relations
4
Organizational Communication
3
Managerial Economics
4
Managerial Finance
4
Insurance
4
Alternative Dispute Resolution
and Conflict Management
3

BL105
BL121
BL122
CH104
CH105
FN443
HE101
HE209
LA301
LA405
LA406

PY101
PY217
PY357
PY385
TC101
TC102
TC110
EV285

Function ofthe Human Body
Human Anatomy &amp; Physiology I
Human Anatomy &amp; Physiology II
Life Chemistry I
Life Chemistry II
Insurance
Intro, to Medical Terminology
Pharmacology**
Alternative Dispute Resolution
and Conflict Management
No-Fault Automobile Law
Worker’s Disability Compensation
Law
Introduction to Psychology
Social Psychology
Personality Theory
Health Psychology
Construction I
Construction II
Industrial Safety
Principles of Epidemiology

4
4
4
3
4
4
2
3
3
3
2
4
3
3

3
3
3
2
3

Environmental Law and
Policy Specialty
EC202
EC307
EV125
EV126
EV127
EV128
EV226
EV227
EV285
EV311
EV313

Principle of Microeconomics
Environmental Economics
Geospatial Basics
AirPhoto Interpretation
Global Positioning Systems
Geographic Information Systems
GeospatialAnalysis I
Geospatial Analysis II
Principles of Epidemiology
Environmental Law
Solid and Hazardous Waste

3
3
1
1
1
1
1
3

ID300
LA301
NS103
NS104
PS342
S0227

The Human Environment
Alternative Dispute Resolution
and Conflict Management
Environmental Science
Environmental Science Lab
International Environmental Policy
Population and Ecology

3
3
3
1
3
3

Legal Technology
Specialty ***
BA226
CS101
CS103
CS105
CS163
CS221
CS263
DP121
DP225
DP231
DP235
DP250
DP261
LS101
OA235

Records Management
3
Intro, to Microcomputer App.**** 3
Survey of Computer Science**** 3
Intro, to Computer Programming 3
Troubleshooting &amp; Repair of
Personal Computer
3
Computer Networks
3
Storage, Protection &amp; Recovery
of Personal Computer
3
Computer App. for Business****
3
Word Processing Techniques
3
Database
3
Spreadsheets
3
Desktop Publishing &amp;
Presentation Design
3
Multimedia Applications
3
Information &amp; Information
Technology Literacy
1
Automated Office Systems
3

Client Advocacy Specialty
CJ250
CJ355
C0201
C0302
HE210
HE352
LA301

Correctional Law
Juvenile Justice
Small Group Communication
Argumentation &amp; Advocacy
Intro, to Health Care Concepts
Health Care Issues of Aging Pop.
Alternative Dispute Resolution
and Conflict Management
LA305
Tribal Law &amp; Government
S0102
Social Problems
S0238
Social Psychology
50326
Sociology of Aging and the Aged
50327
Sociology of Dying and Death
S0/SW338 Deviance
SW/PY201 Communication Skills in Counseling
SW/PY391 Family Therapy
SW/HM480 Grant Writing
PY101
Introduction to Psychology
PY155
Lifespan Development
PY217
Social Psychology
PY259
Abnormal Psychology
PY265
Child &amp; Adolescent Development
PY301
Exceptional Child &amp; Adolescent
PY396
Tests &amp; Measurements

3
3
3
3
3
3

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3
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
3

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*LA300 seminar in legal assistant studies
may apply to certain specialties and can be taken
with approval of legal studies coordinator. In the
alternative, these special topics may be used as
the required legal assistant elective. In addition,
with the approval of the legal studies coordinator,
a student may be able to complete an independent
study (LA490) in his/her selected specialty.
* *Prerequisites: BL122 or BL105 and CH105.
* * *A student may not count a computer cognate
that he/she selected as a part of the major
towards this specialty.
* * **A student may only complete one of these
three courses in this specialty.

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Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science

Guidelines:

Program and Career
Description:
The liberal studies program is
designed for those students who ei­
ther desire a specific set of courses
contained in particular minors or
who are planning on attending
graduate or professional school.

Once a student decides on this
major:
1.

The student contacts the liberal
studies degree director.

2.

Student and director agree on
choice of minors.
a.

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Thus, the graduates of this program
will have a firm grounding in the
liberal arts as well as the requisite
communication skills necessary for
success in today's world.

Student and director discuss
core requirements, general
education requirements, BA/
BS requirements and elective
choices.
Student and director discuss
other requirements; i.e., upper
division minimum require­
ments.
Student is given an educational
plan including a Degree Audit
Sheet.

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Major Requirements

If necessary, student makes
formal request to change major.

Minimum of 60 credits must be completed which
include two academic minors having no more
than two courses in common.

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Additional Major Requirements:
PL
Elective
S0103
Cultural Diversity
ID490
Senior Directed Study
A minimum of 24 of these 60 credits must be at
the 300/400 level.
General Education
EN110
First-Year Composition I
EN111
First-Year Composition II
C0101
Fund, of Speech Communication
Humanities (7-8 credits)
HU251
Humanities I
HU
Elective
Mathematics (3-5 credits)
MA110 (or higher) Exploration in Math
or
PL205
Logic

If needed, director consults
with the Liberal Studies
Degree Committee.

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with faculty in the disci­
pline.

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This program is quite rigorous in
that there are a minimum number
of upper division credits required
as well as a senior capstone experi­
ence.

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Advisor(s) assigned after
consultation

7.

Student matriculates.

8.

Student meets with liberal
studies director spring of junior
year to set up senior capstone
experience (ID490). Subsequent
meeting with advisor(s).

9.

4

In senior year, student returns
to liberal studies director for
final review and signature.

3

Natural Science (8 credits)
Social Science (6-8 credits) from different
disciplines
Social Science (diversity; 3-4 credits)
Bachelor of Science
Social Science or Natural Science or
Mathematics

8

Bachelor of Arts
Foreign Language

8

Electives to total 124 credits

190 • Lake Superior State University • 1-888-800-LSSU

�Manufacturing Engineering
Technology
Program Description:
Manufacturing engineering tech­
nology (MfgET) is a multi-disciplin­
ary field that integrates knowledge
from areas of study such as sci­
ence, math, computers, mechanical
engineering, electronics engineer­
ing, management and economics.
MfgET is a profession that gives
you the expertise to develop tools,
processes, machines and equip­
ment to make quality products at a
reasonable cost. The profession also
involves working with and coordi­
nation of people from several other
fields.
In addition to providing a strong
background in the fundamentals
of manufacturing engineering
technology, the program places an
emphasis in the application of com­
puter systems to modem manufac­
turing. This includes topics such
as robotics, computer-aided design
(CAD), programmable logic con­
trollers (PLC), and computer-aided
manufacturing (CAM). The classes
and labs in the curriculum average
about 15 students and are taught by
faculty who are dedicated to under­
graduate teaching excellence.
Students pursuing the B.S. degree
in manufacturing at LSSU have the
option to specialize in robotics and
automation. LSSU is one of only
three universities in the U.S. to offer
the robotics specialization in the
TAC of ABET-accredited* manufac­
turing engineering technology B.S.
degree. LSSU is home to one of the
best robotics educational facilities
in North America. Graduates with
this emphasis have had nearly 100
percent job placement with high
and competitive starting salaries.
Your emphasis of study in this
option will be identified on your
transcripts.
A scientific "high technology"
basis in the field of manufacturing

engineering technology is evolving.
The MfgET program is designed to
place LSSU graduates at the lead­
ing edge of this evolution.

Bachelor of Science
Options:

General
Robotics and
Automation

Career Description:
Whether it be a single gear or a
complete automobile engine, the
complete set of events that results
in a finished product is planned
and implemented by a manufactur­
ing engineer. Once you graduate
from LSSU, you will have many
manufacturing career choices
ranging from applied technical
research to management of systems
and personnel. Typical graduates
have obtained engineering and
technology positions in design of
automated manufacturing sys­
tems, computer-aided design and
manufacturing, quality control,
robotics applications, automotive
component manufacturing, design
of manufacturing processes and
equipment, maintenance, sales
and management of manufactur­
ing systems. Some graduates have
also transferred to graduate schools
to pursue master's and doctoral
degrees.

Career Choices
Process Control Engineer
Robotics Engineer
Maintenance Technologist
Project Manager
Systems Engineer

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Sales Engineer
Consultant Engineer

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Automation Engineer

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Applications Engineer

Cooperative
Education:
Opportunities are available as part
of this program for students who
are academically qualified. A cer­
tificate that documents this practi­
cal training is available.

Student Profile:
Do you have...
an interest in math, computers and
science?
a desire to learn how
manufacturing processes are de­
signed and implemented?
a good work ethic?

technology Accreditation Commission
(TAC) of the Accreditation Board of
Engineering and Technology (ABET),
111 Market Place, Suite 1050,
Baltimore, MD 21202-4012. Phone:
410-347-7700

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a strong motivation to learn and
succeed in life?

Lake Superior State University • 1-888-800-LSSU *191

�Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Manufacturing
Engineering
Technology
Bachelor of Science
Departmental Requirements:
MfgET B.S. degree - general or robotics and
automation options
(106 credits)
departmental requirements
(12 credits)
Mathematics
MA140 Precalculus Mathematics
5
4
MA151
Calculus I
MA207 Principles of Statistical Methods
3
Science
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Elements of Physics

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Engineering Technology
4
EE125
Digital Fundamentals
EG101
Introduction to Engineering
2
3
EG265
“C” Programming
Advanced Quality Engineering
4
EG310
Engineering Design Project I
EG491
3
Engineering Design Project II
3
EG495
4
Applied Electricity
ET110
4
Applied Electronics
ET175
3
Manufacturing Processes I
ME110
2
ME141
Parametric Modeling
2
ME142
Descriptive Geometry
Assembly Modeling and GD&amp;T
3
ME240
3
ME275
Engineering Materials
Strength of Materials Lab
1
ME276
Statics and Strength of Materials
4
MT225
MT310 CNC Manufacturing Processes
4
2
RS215
Robotics Technology I
Programmable Logic Controllers
4
RS365
2
Robotics Technology II
RS380
Robotics Technology Lab
1
RS381
Control Systems &amp; Automation
3
RS480
Control Systems &amp; Automation Lab 1
RS481
(21 credits)
Support Courses
4
EC302
Managerial Economics
3
MN360 Principles of Management
2
Cooperative Education
5-6
Math/Science Elective
3-4
Technical Electives
3
Free Electives
Your degree options:
You may choose to follow one of the following
degree options while studying manufacturing en­
gineering technology at LSSU. They are the gen­
eral option or the robotics and automation option.
In the general option, you will be given a solid
foundation in the fundamentals of engineering
technology and manufacturing. Thereafter, you
will have the ability to choose the specific courses
of study for the courses noted as either free elec­
tives or technical electives in the curriculum.
In the robotics and automation option, you will
complete specified courses in place of the elective
courses noted in the curriculum. The specified
courses provide you with a strong background in
robotics, machine vision, sensors and automation.

SPRING

FALL
First Year
MA102 Intermediate Algebra
or
Social Science Elective
EG101
Introduction to Engineering
EN110 First-Year Composition I
ME110 Manufacturing Processes I
ME141 Parametric Modeling
ME142 Descriptive Geometry

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EE125
EN111
MA140

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ME240
MT225
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Digital Fundamentals
First-Year Composition II
Precalculus Mathematics

Fund, of Speech Communication
Applied Electronics
Assembly Modeling and GD&amp;T
Statics and Strength of Materials
Robotics Technology I

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Second
EG265
ET110
MA207
PH221

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Applied Electricity
Principles of Statistical Methods
Elements of Physics I

3
4
3

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EG310 Advanced Quality Engineering
MT310 CNC Manufacturing Processes W1
RS380 Robotics Technology II
RS381 Robotics Technology Lab

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4
4
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ME275
ME276
RS365

3
4
3
4

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Strength of Materials Lab
Programmable Logic Controllers
Mathematics/Science Elective
Free Elective

1
4
5-6
16-17

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Cooperative Education3 - 2 credits
Fourth Year
4
HU251 Humanities I
RS480 Control Systems &amp; Automation
3
RS481 Control Systems &amp; Automation Lab 1
3-5
Senior Design Sequence I
Technical Elective
14-17

EC302
MN360

Cultural Diversity Elective
Humanities/Aesthetics Elective
Managerial Economics2
Principles of Management
Senior Design Sequence II

3-4
3-4
4
3
2-3
15-18

Minimum credits required to complete BS degree = 125
’Students placed in MA102 should take the social science elective in a summer or later semester.
2These courses may be offered only every otheryear.
3lf co-op education opportunity is unavailable, a technical elective approved by department chair may be
substituted.

Robotics and Automation Option
CS105 Intro, to Computer Programming
EG140 Numerical Appl. for Engineers
MA152 Calculus II
RS430 Systems Int. &amp; Machine Vision
General Option
EG245 Engineering App. of Integral Calculus
and
EV313 Solids &amp; Hazardous Waste
or
NS103 Environmental Science
and
NS104 Environmental Science Lab
Select one from the following courses:
EE250 Microcontroller Fundamentals
ME456 Integrated Design for Manufacturing
MN375 Intro, to Supply Chain Management
MN471 Production/Operations Management
Free Electives

Select a Senior Sequence:
3

1
4
4
2
3
3
1

Industrial Project
EG491
Engineering Design Project I
EG495
Engineering Design Project II

3
3

Co-op Project
EG250
Cooperative Education I
EG450
Cooperative Education Project I
EG451
Cooperative Education Project II
EG491
Engineering Design Project I

2
2
2
3

Research
EG260
EG460
EG461

2
4
2

Project
Engineering Research Methods
Engineering Research Project I
Engineering Research Project II

4
3
3
3
3

192 • Lake Superior State University • 1-888-800-LSSU

�Mathematics
Program Description:

Career Descriptions:

Mathematics:

Operations Research Analyst —
Helps organizations operate as
efficiently as possible through
the application of mathematical
principles to organizational
problems.

Many who major in the field of
mathematics combine those studies
with education courses and obtain
employment as teachers. People
with mathematics degrees are
found in a broad range of occupa­
tions where quantitative skills are
needed; one of the largest employ­
ers of mathematics is the National
Security Agency. Often a minor
field of study (such as computer
science) provides the supporting
credential for entry-level jobs.
Actuarial and Business
Applications:
The actuarial and business applica­
tions option combines mathemati­
cal knowledge with quantitative
business applications. The result
is a very marketable degree that
provides many exciting career
opportunities for graduates. A stu­
dent should be prepared to take the
first actuarial examination in the
spring of his/her junior year and
the second examination the follow­
ing spring. A student choosing this
emphasis will complete a minor in
accounting-finance.
Teaching degrees — A comple­
tion of a fifth-year internship and
graduate course work qualifies
you for elementary or secondary
teacher certification in Michigan
and Ontario, as well as reciprocity
with several other states.
Graduate school — An undergrad­
uate mathematics major with em­
phasis on abstraction, together with
an analytical approach to problem
solving, continues to provide
strong preparation for graduate
work in diverse fields — especially
when combined with a minor in the
related field.

Statistician — Government
agencies such as the Bureau of
Labor employ statisticians to
monitor the consumer price index,
employment statistics and the like.
Industries use statisticians in their
efforts to forecast future needs, to
implement quality control, and
to design information-gathering
strategies.
Research Assistant —
Mathematicians are sometimes
needed as members of a multi­
discipline research team,
responsible for creating a
mathematical model of a realworld process or context, which
then is used to help solve problems
of interest to the team's efforts.

Bachelor of Science
Mathematics
Mathematics —
Actuarial and
Business Applications
Elementary Teaching
Secondary Teaching

Career Choices
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Research Scientist

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School Administrator/Counselor

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statistics to calculate probabilities
of sickness, death, injury, disability,
retirement, property loss and
unemployment for insurance
companies.
School Administrator or
Counselor — A valid teaching
certificate and teaching experience
are prerequisites. Further course
work and separate certification are
also required.
Educational Consultant or Trainer
— Trains personnel in industry on
new procedures and/or equipment
needed.

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Student Profile:
Do you ...
have intellectual curiosity?
enjoy the challenge of
problem-solving?
like to explore quantitative
problems in the world of business?
have proficient skills in spoken
and written communication?
have proficient skills in reading,
mathematics, science and
liberal arts?

Lake Superior State University • 1-888-800-LSSU *193

�Mathematics
Mathematics
Bachelor of Science
(55 credits)
Departmental Requirements:
4
MA151
Calculus I
4
MA152 Calculus II
4
MA251
Calculus III
MA215
Fundamental Concepts of
3
Mathematics
MA216 Discrete Mathematics and Problem
3
Solving
3
MA261
Intro, to Numerical Methods
Linear Algebra
3
MA305
Probability and Mathematical
MA308
3
Statistics
4
MA309
Applied Statistics
MA310
3
Differential Equations
MA341
Abstract Algebra I
3
MA351
Graph Theory
3
3
MA401
Mathematical Modeling
MA411
Advanced Calculus
3
Research Topics in Mathematics
3
MA490
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CS121
Principles of Programming
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(4 credits)
PH231
Applied Physics for Engineers
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4

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MA151 Calculus I
CS103 Survey of Computer Science
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CS105 Intro, to Computer Programming
EN110 First-Year Composition I
PY101
Introduction to Psychology
Social Science Elective

SPRING
4

MA152
CS105

3
3
4

CS121
EN111
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Calculus II
Intro, to Computer Programming
or
Principles of Programming
First-Year Composition 11
Cultural Diversity
Elective

3
3
3
16

17

Second
MA215
MA251
C0101
PH231

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Year
3
MA216
Fund. Concepts of Mathematics
4
Calculus III
3
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MA309 Applied Statistics
MA305 Linear Algebra
or
MA401 Mathematical Modeling
Electives

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MA411
MA341

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MA351
MA490

Advanced Calculus
Abstract Algebra
or
Graph Theory
Senior Math Seminar
Electives

Free elective and general education requirements
must be completed so that at least 124 semester
credits have been earned.

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�Mathematics
Mathematics
Actuarial and
Business Applications
Bachelor of Science
Departmental Requirements:
(52 credits)
MA151
Calculus I
4
MA152 Calculus II
4
MA251
Calculus III
4
MA215
Fundamental Concepts of
Mathematics
3
MA216 Discrete Mathematics and Problem
Solving
3
MA305
Linear Algebra
3
MA308
Probability and Mathematical
Statistics
3
MA309
Applied Statistics
4
MA310
Differential Equations
3
MA341
Abstract Algebra I
3
MA351
Graph Theory
3
MA401
Mathematical Modeling
3
MA411
Advanced Calculus
3
MA490
Research Topics in Mathematics
3
Choose any two (2) of the following
CS103
Survey of Computer Science
CS105
Intro, to Computer Programming
CS121
Principles of Programming

6
3
3
3

Other Requirements
(7 credits)
EC201
Principles of Macroeconomics
3
FN341
Managerial Finance
4
A student choosing this emphasis will complete a
minor in accounting-finance (24 credits).
General Education

(33-37 credits)

Free Electives

(11-15 credits)

Total Credits

FALL
First Year
MA151 Calculus I
CS103 Survey of Computer Science
or
CS105 Intro, to Computer Programming
EN110 First-Year Composition I
AC132 Principles of Accounting I
Social Science Elective

SPRING
4
3
3
4

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MA152 Calculus II
CS105 Intro, to Computer Programming
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CS121 Principles of Programming
EN111 First-Year Composition II
AC133 Principles of Accounting II
EC201 Prin. of Macroeconomics

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MA215
MA251
BA254
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Fund. Concepts of Mathematics
Calculus III
Business Law I
Fund, of Speech Communication
Science Elective

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Elective
MA305 Linear Algebra
or
MA401 Mathematical Modeling
AC332 Cost Accounting I
HU251 Humanities I
Electives

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Solving
3
MA310 Differential Equations
3
EC202 Prin. of Microeconomics
3
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4
Social Science Diversity Elective
3-4
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3

MA308

3

MA411
MA341

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4
3
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4

MA351
FN341
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Advanced Calculus
Abstract Algebra
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Managerial Finance
Humanities II
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MA305 Linear Algebra
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MA401 Mathematical Modeling
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MA341

Advanced Calculus
Abstract Algebra
or
MA351 Graph Theory
MA490 Senior Math Seminar
FN443 Insurance
Electives

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Elective credits and general education require­
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You earn a bachelor’s degree, and then participate
in a fifth-year teaching internship with accompa­
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certified to teach.
Degree Requirements:
Mathematics Requirements
(37 hours)
3
Survey of Computer Science
CS103
3
Intro, to Computer Programming
CS105
Number Systems and Problem
MA103
4
Solving
4
Geometry &amp; Measurement
MA104
4
Calculus I
MA151
Calculus II
4
MA152
3
Fundamental Concepts of Math
MA215
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Computational Linear Algebra
MA305
Probability and Mathematical
MA308
Statistics
3
or
MA207 Principles of Statistical Methods 3
MA321
History of Mathematics
3
MA325
College Geometry
3
Professional Education Sequence (10 credits)
TE150
Reflections on Learning
3
and Teaching
TE250
Student Diversity and Schools
3
TE301
Learning Theory and Teaching
4
Practice
Elementary Education Sequence
(15 credits)
TE330
Reading in the Elementary
Classroom
3
TE410
Corrective Reading in the
3
Classroom
TE411
Elementary Language Arts and
3
Methods
TE420
Math Methods for Elementary
2
Teachers
TE421
Science Methods for Elementary
2
Teachers
TE422
Social Science Methods for
Elementary Teachers
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First Year
MA151 Calculus I
CS103 Survey of Computer Science
EN110 First-Year Composition I
HS101 History of World Civilization I
TE150 Reflections on Learning and
Teaching

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CS105
C0101
HS102
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Intro, to Computer Programming
Fund, of Speech Communication
History of World Civilization II
First-Year Composition II

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4
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Second Year
MA103 Number Systems &amp; Problem Solving 4
MA215 Fundamental Concepts of Math
3
3
Elective
TE250 Student Diversity and Schools
3
PS110 Intro, to American Government
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MA104
EN235
EN236
PY265
NS110

Geometry and Measurement
Survey of Native Literature of
North America
or
Literature and Culture
Child &amp; Adolescent Development
Elective
Chemistry in Society

4
3
3
3

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Third Year
MA321 History of Mathematics
or
MA308 Probability and Mathematical
Statistics
MA305 Linear Algebra
or
Elective
HU251 Humanities I
NS102 Introduction to Geology
EN335 Children’s Lit. in the Classroom

MA325
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MA321 History of Mathematics
or
MA308 Probability and Mathematical
Statistics
MA305 Linear Algebra
or
Elective
TE330 Reading in the Elementary Classroom
TE411
Elementary Language Arts and
Methods Across the Curriculum
TE420 Math Methods for Elementary
Teachers
Elective
Fifth Year (internship year)
TE480 Internship in Teaching Seminar
TE491
Internship/Advanced Methods
TE602
Reflection and Inquiry in Teaching
Practice I

NS101
HU252
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MA325
MA341
3
TE410
3
TE421
3
TE422
2
3
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College Geometry
or
Elective
Learning Theory and Teaching
Practice
Conceptual Physics
Humanities II
General Biology

College Geometry
or
Elective
Abstract Algebra
or
Elective (minor)
Corrective Reading in the
Classroom
Science Methods for Elementary
Teachers
Social Studies Methods for
Elementary Teachers
World Regional Geography

3
4
4
4
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3
3
3
2
2
17

TE480
TE492
TE604

Internship in Teaching Seminar
Internship/Advanced Methods
Reflection and Inquiry in Teaching
Practice II

Fifth-Year Internship for Teacher
Certification
24
TE480
Internship in Teaching Seminar
1
Internship in Teaching Seminar
1
TE480
TE491
Internship/Advanced Methods
8
TE492
Internship/Advanced Methods
8
TE602
Professional Roles and Teaching
Practice I
3
TE604
Reflection and Inquiry in Teaching
Practice II
3

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Secondary Teaching
Bachelor of Science
In this program, you will complete a major in
mathematics tailored to the needs of a secondary
teacher and a minor in a "teachable field." Com­
puter science courses are included and during
your methods classes, you will work extensively
with computer and calculator technology as it
applies to classroom teaching.
This program also includes general education
requirements, a 10-credit professional education
component and a 12-credit secondary compo­
nent. Students take the first two teacher educa­
tion courses (TE150 and TE250) and then apply
for formal admission to the Teacher Education
Program.
You earn a bachelor’s degree and then participate
in a fifth-year teaching internship with accompa­
nying graduate course work in order to become
certified to teach.
Degree Requirements:
Mathematics Requirements
(42 hours)
CS105
Intro, to Computer Programming
or
3
CS121
Prin. of Computer Programming
MA151
Calculus I
4
MA152
Calculus II
4
MA215
Fundamental Concepts of Math
3
MA216
Discrete Mathematics and
Problem Solving
3
MA251
Calculus III
4
MA305
Computational Linear Algebra
3
MA308
Probability and Mathematical
Statistics
3
MA310
Differential Equations
3
MA321
History of Mathematics
3
MA325
College Geometry
3
MA341
Abstract Algebra I
3
MA401
Mathematical Modeling
3
Teaching Minor

(21-22 credits)

Professional Education Sequence (22 credits)
TE150
Reflections on Learning
and Teaching
3
TE250
Student Diversity and Schools
3
TE301
Learning Theory and Teaching
Practice
4
TE430
General Methods for Secondary
Teachers
3
TE431
The Secondary Learner
3
TE440
Reading in the Content Area
3
TE442
Math Methods for Secondary
Teachers
3
General Education

(30-34 credits)

The remainder of the 124 credits for graduation
are gained through the general education
requirements and electives.
Total Credits:

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First Year
MA151 Calculus I
CS103 Survey of Computer Science
EN110 First-Year Composition I
TE150
Reflections on Learning and
Teaching
Social Science Elective

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MA251 Calculus III
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MA216
MA310
EN232

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Discrete Mathematics and Problem
Solving
Differential Equations
Natural Science Elective
American Literature II
Elective (minor)

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4
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Third Year
MA321 History of Mathematics
or
MA308 Probability and Mathematical
Statistics
MA305 Linear Algebra
or
MA401 Mathematical Modeling
HU251 Humanities I
Elective (minor)
Elective (minor)
Fourth Year
MA321 History of Mathematics
or
MA308 Probability and Mathematical
Statistics
MA305 Linear Algebra
or
Mathematical Modeling
TE430 General Methods for Secondary
Teachers
TE440 Reading in the Content Area
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Abstract Algebra
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Elective (minor)

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3
4
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MA325

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3
3
3

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or
Elective (minor)
MA341 Abstract Algebra
or
Elective (minor)
TE431 The Secondary Learner
TE442 Mathematical Methods for
Secondary Teachers
Elective (minor)

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3
3
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TE492
TE604

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Reflection and Inquiry in Teaching
Practice II

12
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(24 credits)
A post-baccalaureate fifth-year internship and
associated graduate-level classes are required for
LSSU recommendation for teacher certification.

TE491
TE492
TE602
TE604

Internship in Teaching Seminar
Internship in Teaching Seminar
Internship/Advanced Methods
Internship/Advanced Methods
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Reflection and Inquiry in Teaching
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hours in technical specialties, 34
hours in math and sciences and 25
hours in general education for a
total of 130 hours in the bachelor of
science degree. You will work with
mechanical systems in the laborato­
ries and receive an excellent mix of
theory and application.

Once you graduate with a mechani­
cal engineering degree, you will
have a wide variety of career choic­
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like working with mechanical
systems?

Emphasis is on preparing you
to solve real-world engineering
problems.
You will participate in multidis­
ciplinary, industrial or researchbased senior engineering de­
sign projects which emphasize
teamwork, communications,
project management, customer
relations and ethics.
You will learn numerous soft­
ware packages for CAD, CAM,
finite element analysis, pro­
grammable logic controllers,
robots and technical analysis.
Cooperative education oppor­
tunities are available.

Degree Options — You must
choose from among three options:
design, robotics and automation or
chemistry and environmental while
studying mechanical engineering.
The design option will give you skills
through courses in finite element
methods, vibrations, integrated
design and manufacturing, and
programmable logic controllers.
The robotics and automation option
will give you skills through courses
in machine vision, system integra­
tion, automated manufacturing and
robotics. The chemistry and environ­
mental option will give you skills
through courses in general, organic
and environmental chemistry and
environmental law.

Cooperative
Education:
Opportunities are available as part
of this program for students who
are academically qualified. A cer­
tificate that documents this practi­
cal training is available.

Engineering Accreditation
Commission (EAC) of the
Accreditation Board of Engineering
and Technology (ABET), 111 Market
Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD
21202-4012. Phone: 410-347-7700

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Bachelor of Science
Departmental Requirements

(105 credits)

Mathematics
MA151
Calculus I
MA152
Calculus II
MA243
Calculus and Linear Algebra
for Engineers
MA308
Probability &amp; Mathematical
Statistics
MA310
Differential Equations
Computer Science
EG265
"C" Programming

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4
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3
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CH115
General Chemistry I
PH231
Applied Physics for Engineers
and Scientists I
PH232
Applied Physics for Engineers
and Scientists II
Engineering
EE210
Circuits and Machines
EE305
Analog and Digital Electronics
EG101
Introduction to Engineering
EG140
Numerical Applications for
Engineers
EG340
Advanced Numerical Applications
for Engineers
EM220
Statics
EM320
Dynamics
ME110
Manufacturing Processes I
ME141
Parametric Modeling
ME142
Descriptive Geometry
ME225
Mechanics of Materials I
ME240
Assembly Modeling and GD&amp;T
ME275
Engineering Materials I
ME276
Strength of Materials Lab
ME337
Thermodynamics
ME338
Fluid Mechanics
ME350
Machine Design I
ME431
Heat Transfer
ME432
Thermal &amp; Fluids Lab
RS460
Control Systems

Second Year
EG265 "C” Programming
EM220 Statics
MA243 Calculus &amp; Linear Algebra for
Engineers
PH231 Applied Physics for Engineers
and Scientists I
Social Science Elective

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EG140

General Chemistry I
Numerical Applications for
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First-Year Composition II
HU251 Humanities I
MA152 Calculus II
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ME225
ME240
3
ME275
3
ME276
PH232

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Strength of Materials Lab
Applied Physics for Engineers and
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EE210 Circuits and Machines
EG340 Advanced Numerical Applications
for Engineers
EM320 Dynamics
MA310 Differential Equations
ME350 Machine Design i

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4
4
4
3
3
3
4
4

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4
3

EE305 Analog and Digital Electronics
MA308 Probability &amp; Mathematical Statistics
ME337 Thermodynamics
ME338 Fluid Mechanics
Engineering Electives

3
3
4
3
4
17

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Engineering Electives
ME431 Heat Transfer
ME432 Thermal-Fluids Lab
RS460 Control Systems

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ME442
Finite Element Analysis
RS365
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Chemistry and Environmental Option
Required Tech Electives
General Chemistry I
CH115
CH116
General Chemistry II
CH220
Survey of Organic Chemistry
CH341
Environmental Chemistry I: Water
and Water Pollution Control
EV425
Environment Systems Analysis
EV311
Environment Law
or
EV313
Solid and Hazardous Waste
or
CH232* Instrumental Analysis
CH361
Physical Chemistry I
*Selection of CH232 will lead to a chemistry
minor.

FALL
First Year
EG101
Introduction to Engineering
EN110 First-Year Composition I
MA151 Calculus I
ME110 Manufacturing Processes I
ME141 Parametric Modeling
ME142 Descriptive Geometry

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Integrated Design &amp; Manufacturing

Robotics and Automation Option
Required Tech Electives
RS430
Systems Integration &amp; Machine
Vision
Robotics Engineering
RS385
RS435
Automated Manufacturing Systems

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General Education
(25 credits)
EN110
First-Year Composition I
3
EN111
First-Year Composition II
3
HU251
Humanities I
4
Humanities
3
Social Science
6
Social Science Diversity
3
CO101
Fund, of Speech Communication
3
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Industrial Project
EG491
Engineering Design Project I
EG495
Engineering Design Project II

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Co-op Project
EG250
Cooperative Education I
EG450
Cooperative Education Project I
EG451
Cooperative Education Project II
EG491
Engineering Design Project I

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2
2
3

Research
EG260
EG460
EG461

2
4
2

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Engineering Research Methods
Engineering Research Project I
Engineering Research Project II

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unique body of knowledge from
the sciences, social sciences and
humanities with a compassionate
heart and a sensitive spirit to pro­
vide holistic care to those in need.

Hospital Nurse — Provides holistic
nursing care to clients of all ages in
a hospital setting.

The Department of Nursing offers
two curricular tracks to the bach­
elor of science degree in nursing;
the four-year, pre-licensure pro­
gram and the two-year, completion
program for the registered nurse.
The programs provide you with the
opportunity to acquire knowledge,
values and skills necessary for the
practice of professional nursing.

Bachelor of Science
Pre-Licensure Program
Post-Licensure
Completion Program

School Nurse — Works with
administrators, teachers and
parents to safeguard the health of
school-age children.

Course requirements provide
liberal backgrounds in physical
science, social science and humani­
ties. This curriculum provides a
solid basis for the variety of roles in
nursing practice. The nursing cur­
riculum provides an interdisciplin­
ary major and therefore does not
require a minor to meet graduation
requirements. This nursing pro­
gram is approved by the Michigan
Board of nursing and is accredited
by the National League for Nursing
Accrediting Commission.*

Home Care Nurse — Works with
clients in their own homes to assist
them to optimal wellness.

Public Health Nurse — Works
with and in the community to
promote and maintain the health of
the local population.
Nurse Manager — Works in a
variety of field settings providing
supervision and support for nurses
and nursing practice.
Clinic Nurse — Works in various
levels of nursing care for the health
benefit of clients receiving service
in outpatient settings.

work well with people?
like flexibility and change?
*National League for Nursing
Accrediting Commission,
61 Broadway, New York, NY 10006.
Telephone: 212-363-5555.

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be able to demonstrate computer
literacy — basic word processing, li­
brary and Internet searches. Mathe­
matics competency is required prior
to the sophomore year. Entrance
into nursing requires a cumulative
grade point average of 2.5 or above
in nursing, nursing support and
English courses. A maximum of
50 students with the highest grade
point average will be accepted.
Required academic courses are
separated into three groups:
1.

Nursing support courses (basic
prenursing competency skills,
anatomy and physiology,
microbiology, life chemistry,
mathematics, psychology, soci­
ology, nutrition, pharmacology,
pathophysiology, computer ap­
plications in the health sciences,
health issues of aging popula­
tions, multicultural approach to
health care and statistics).

2.

General education require­
ments (English, humanities and
speech).

3.

Nursing courses

Progression
Requirements in Nursing:
A grade of C or above is required in
all nursing, nursing support courses
and English courses. A grade of D
in other general education or elec­
tive courses is accepted.
Transfer credit will be granted on an
individual basis. Only those courses
with a grade of C or better are trans­
ferable. Credits for baccalaureate
nursing courses and pharmacology
are transferable for five years.

Time requirement for program
completion is four academic years;
however, completion may require
more than four years for students
who do not meet all entrance re­
quirements.

Nursing, B.S.
Four-Year Program
Pre-Licensure Track

Progression and readmission
policies are detailed in the Nursing
Student Handbook.
Students are responsible for trans­
portation to and from clinical
agencies, as well as additional costs
incurred by enrollment in the nurs­
ing program. Costs, academic and
general information are listed in the
Nursing Student Handbook.

Licensure:
Graduates of this program are
eligible to write the NCLEX-RN
examination administered by the
Michigan Board of Nursing for
licensure as a registered nurse
(R.N.). Canadian students must
pass the NCLEX-RN examination
prior to applying for licensure in
Ontario. Hie Michigan Board of
Nursing may deny a graduate the
opportunity to take the licensure
examination on the basis of convic­
tion for a crime or substance abuse.
The Immigration Service may deny
a visa for entry to Ontario on the
basis of a conviction for a crime or
for substance abuse. Applicants
with a history of a conviction or
substance abuse should consult with
the Department of Nursing associ­
ate dean and direct questions to the
Michigan Board of Nursing and the
Immigration Service prior to entry
in the program.

Pre-Nursing Entrance
Requirements:
To qualify as a pre-nursing major,
applicants must satisfy University
admission requirements described
in the admission section of the
Catalog. (This information is also
included in the Viewbook).
For students with college-level
achievement, the opportunity will
be offered, by means of examination, to obtain course credit or
placement into an advanced course.
High school academic subjects
include a minimum of one unit of
biology, one of chemistry, three of
English and two of algebra. Additional science and mathematics
courses are highly recommended.
Students complete one year in pre­
nursing before making application
to the Department of Nursing for
admission to the nursing major.
Admission is based upon 1) filing
a Declaration of Intent to enter the
nursing program by February 1 of
the spring prior to fall admission,
2) successful completion of selected
pre-nursing courses, 3) academic
achievement, and 4) a negative
criminal background report.

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this change, the nursing curriculum has recently
been revised; students admitted to the University
fall 2000 or later will complete the following cur­
riculum for a bachelor of science in nursing:
(66 credits)
Nursing
3
Intro, to Professional Nursing
NU211
4
NU212
Health Appraisal
Fundamentals of Nursing
6
NU213
Nursing of Childbearing Families
5
NU325
Nursing of Children &amp; Families
6
NU326
8
NU327
Adult Nursing I
Multicultural Approaches to
NU328
3
Health Care
NU352
Health Issues of Aging Populations 3
8
NU431
Adult Nursing II
5
NU432
Nursing of Populations
NU433
Community Mental Health Nursing 5
3
NU434
Nursing Research
4
NU435
Management in Nursing
2
NU436
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Nutrition
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Pharmacology
Pathophysiology
3
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Healthcare Informatics

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Other Disciplines
Human Anatomy &amp; Physiology I
4
BL121
3
Clinical Microbiology
BL223
Life Chemistry I
3
MA207
Principles of Statistical Methods
3

CH104

FALL
First Year
BL121
Human Anatomy &amp; Physiology I
C0101 Fund, of Speech Communication
EN110 First-Year Composition I
PY101 Introduction to Psychology
S0101 Introduction to Sociology

SPRING
4
3
3
4

BL122
CH104
EN111
PY155

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Human Anatomy &amp; Physiology II
Life Chemistry I
First-Year Composition II
Lifespan Development
Elective

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HE208 Nutrition
HE207 Nutrition Application in Health Care
NU211 Intro, to Professional Nursing
CH105 Life Chemistry II
NU212 Health Appraisal
HE232 Pathophysiology

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NU352 Health Issues of Aging Population
MA207 Prin. of Statistical Methods
NU327 Adult Nursing I

2
1
3
4

BL223
NU213
HE209
HU251

3
6
3

Clinical Microbiology
Fundamentals of Nursing
Pharmacology
Humanities

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3

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NU325
NU326
HE235
HE328

Nursing of Childbearing Families
Nursing of Children &amp; Families
Healthcare Informatics
Multicultural Approach to Healthcare

5
6
2
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14

Fourth Year
NU431 Adult Nursing II
NU435 Nursing Management
NU434 Nursing Research

15

8
4
3

5
NU432 Nursing of Populations
NU433 Community Mental Health Nursing
5
2
NU436 Nursing issues
Humanities Elective
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15-16

The planned sequence of courses may be modified to meet the needs of individual students.

Note: All spring admissions for program entry sophomore year will he required to
take NU313 during summer session prior to the junior year of the program.

General Eduction
(34-35 credits)
Human Anatomy &amp; Physiology II
4
BL122
4
Life Chemistry II
CH105
Fund, of Speech Communication
3
CO101
3
First-Year Composition I
EN110
3
First-Year Composition II
EN111
4
Humanities I
HU251
3-4
Humanities Elective
4
PY101
Introduction to Psychology
PY155
Lifespan Development
3
3
SOI 01
Introduction to Sociology
(3 credits)
General Electives
Total Credits

4
3
3
3

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�Nursing
Entrance Requirements:
To qualify for admission to the RN
completion program, applicants
must satisfy University admission
requirements as described in the
admission section of the Catalog.
(This information is also included in
the Viewbook).
For students with college-level
achievement, the opportunity will
be offered, by means of examination,
to obtain course credit or placement
into an advanced course.
Applicants must be graduates
of state- or provincial-approved
associate's degree or diploma
nursing programs with a cumula­
tive grade point average of 2.5 in
all nursing, nursing support and
English courses. Nursing support
courses include: chemistry, math­
ematics, anatomy and physiology,
microbiology, statistics, nutrition,
pharmacology, pathophysiology,
computer applications in health
sciences, psychology and sociology
courses. Credit may be granted for
nutrition and pharmacology upon
writing the required NLN tests and
achieving scores at the 50th percen­
tile or above. NLN tests may be
repeated once; students must enroll
in the course if not successful on sec­
ond writing. Though students may
be admitted to the university at any
point, all support courses need to
be completed before the start of the
first professional nursing course int
he program sequence (NU360).

Required Admission
Credentials:
Submit to Admissions Office:
standard LSSU Application for
Admission; transcripts from previ­
ous nursing school(s) and college(s).
Submit to Department of Nursing:
copy of current Michigan or Ontario
professional nursing license. All
credentials must be on file preceding
semester of entry.

Nursing, B.S.
Completion Program
for RN Students
Post-Licensure Track

Transfer Credits:
Transfer credits may be granted on
an individual basis for equivalent
general education and support
courses. Only those courses with a
grade of C or better may be trans­
ferred. A maximum of 32 semester
hours credit in basic nursing courses
may be transferred. Credit for bac­
calaureate nursing and pharmacol­
ogy courses is acceptable for five
years.

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portation to clinical agencies and
additional costs incurred by enroll­
ment in the nursing program. Costs,
academic and general information
are listed in the Nursing Student
Handbook.
The RN completion program is
offered on a part-time basis at the
LSSU Regional Centers in Petoskey
and Escanaba. Contact the Continu­
ing Education Office at ext. 2802
for further information and specific
course offerings.

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�Nursing
Nursing
Post-Licensure
Completion Program

FALL
First Year
NU352 Health Issues of Aging Populations
NU360 Professional Nursing Concepts

Prerequisite Courses for Entrance to Program:
BL121
Human Anatomy &amp; Physiology I
4
BL122
Human Anatomy &amp; Physiology II
4
3
BL223
Clinical Microbiology
3
EN110
First-Year Composition I
3
EN111
First-Year Composition II
HE207
Nutrition Application in Health Care 1
2
HE208
Nutrition
3
HE209
Pharmacology
4
PY101
Introduction to Psychology
S0101
Introduction to Sociology
-2
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NU325
NU326
NU327
NU431
NU433

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Nursing of Children &amp; Families
Adult Nursing I
Adult Nursing II
Community Mental Health
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in nursing (RN completion program) are as
follows:
(65 credits)
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NU326
NU327
NU328

Nursing of Childbearing Families
Nursing of Children &amp; Families
Adult Nursing I
Multicultural Approach to Health

NU352
NU360
NU363
NU365
NU431
NU432
NU433

Health Issues of Aging Populations
Professional Nursing Concepts
Comprehensive Health Appraisal
Family Nursing Theory
Adult Nursing II
Nursing of Populations
Community Mental Health
Nursing
Nursing Research
Management in Nursing
Contemporary Issues in Nursing
Professional Nursing Leadership

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NU434
NU435
NU436
NU437

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6
8
3
3
4
3
3
8
5
5
3
4
2
2

SUMMER
NU363 Comprehensive Health Appraisal

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NU328
NU365

Multicultural Approach to
Health Care
Family Nursing Theory

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NU435 Management in Nursing
NU434 Nursing Research

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NU437

Nursing Issues
Professional Nursing Leadership

2
2
4

SUMMER
NU432 Nursing of Populations

(11 credits)
Health Sciences
HE207
Nutrition Application in Health
1
Care*
2
HE208
Nutrition*
3
HE209
Pharmacology*
3
HE232
Pathophysiology**
2
HE235
Healthcare Informatics
(13 credits)
Other Disciplines
Human Anatomy &amp; Physiology I
4
BL121
3
Clinical Microbiology
BL223
3
Life Chemistry I
CH104
Principles of Statistical Methods
3
MA207

* Credit granted for University/college courses.
Students who completed a hospital diploma
program, an integrated curriculum program, or
took nutrition and/or pharmacology as part of an
LPN program may receive university credit by
taking the appropriate NLN examination, passing
it at 50 percentile or higher and applying for
course credit.
** Departmental examination available.

(32 credits)
General Education
4
Introduction to Psychology
PY101
3
Introduction to Sociology
S0101
Human Anatomy &amp; Physiology
4
BL122
4
Life Chemistry II
CH105
3
First-Year Composition I
EN110
3
First-Year Composition II
EN111
Fund, of Speech Communication
3
C0101
4
HU251
Humanities I
3-4
Humanities Electives
General Electives
Total Credits

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204 • Lake Superior State University • 1-888-800-LSSU

�Parks and Recreation
Program Description:

Career Descriptions:

The bachelor of science degree in
parks and recreation combines
an associates degree in natural
resources technology with
additional course work relative to
human resource management in the
outdoor environment. Many jobs
can be found in the public, private
and commercial settings.

Park Ranger — Provides back
country or front country assistance
and information to visitors. Enforc­
es rules and regulations of the park.

A one-semester internship is
required for this degree.

Bachelor of Science
Parks and Recreation

Outdoor Educator — Provides
information, instruction, presenta­
tions and interactive opportunities
relative to preserving, protecting
and enhancing the natural environ­
ment.

Career Choices:

Interpreter — Provides informa­
tion to the visitor regarding natural
and cultural history and phenom­
ena of the area.

Park Ranger
Recreation Technician
Outdoor Educator

Recreation Technician — Plans,
develops, implements/manages
recreation projects, programs and
facilities that are affiliated with the
natural resources.

Instructor/Guide
x
Interpreter
Game Reserve Manager
Eco-Tourism Entrepreneur

Instructor/Guide — Provides out­
door recreation that is adventure
based. Serves as an instructor for
extreme sports.

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velops and facilitates travel experi­
ences for individuals interested in
visiting remote, neutral environ­
ments and eco-systems.

Student Profile:
Are you ...
people oriented?
a team leader and player?
a good communicator?
flexible and creative?
a decision maker/problem solver?
interested in recreation, leisure, or
park services?
looking for a great variety of re­
sponsibility on the job site?

Lake Superior State University • 1-888-800-LSSU • 205

�Parks and Recreation
Parks and Recreation
Bachelor of Science
General education requirements and sufficient elec­
tives must also be completed so that at least 126
credits have been earned.
Parks and Recreation
(105 credits)
Requirements
4
AC230
Fundamentals of Accounting
1
BL102
Careers in Natural Resources
3
BL107
Field Biology
1
BL140
Intro, to Fish and Wildlife
4
BL230
Introduction to Soils
4
BL284
Principles of Forestry
3
BL286
Watershed Management
3
CH108
Survey of General Chemistry
1
CH109
Survey of General Chemistry Lab
3
C0101
Fund, of Speech Communication
CS101
Introduction to Microcomputer
3
Applications
1
Geospatial Basics
EV125
1
Air Photo Interpretation
EV126
1
Global Positioning Systems
EV127
1
Geographic Information
CD EV128
1
Geospatial Analysis I
CO
EV226
1
Geospatial Analysis II
rs
EV227
3
Medical First Responder
H-r*
HE189
3
Grantwriting
Jr
HM480
4
Humanities I
CD
HU251
3
College Algebra
n
MA111
3
Environmental Science
M
NS103
1
Environmental Science Lab
NS104
Introduction to State and Local
0 PS130
4
Government
4
introduction to Psychology
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PY101
l/U,
pY210
Statistics
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MA207
Principles of Statistical Methods
3
MN360
Principles of Management
3
3
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RC101
Introduction to Recreation
RC105
Program Development and
Leadership in Recreation and
3
Leisure Services
3
RC262
Outdoor Recreation
1
RC295
Recreation Practicum
RC362
Land Management for Recreation
3
Purposes
3
RC365
Expedition Management
RC390
Recreation Leader Apprenticeship
1
• RC397
Recreation Studies Junior Research
1
Seminar
RC435
Problems, Issues and Research
in Therapeutic Recreation
3
and Leisure Sciences
RC437
Recreation Studies Senior Research
1
Seminar
RC481
Professional Development Seminar 1
RC482
Administration of Recreation and
4
Leisure Services
6
RC492* Recreation Internship
TC140
Outdoor Construction/Landscaping 3
2
TC111
Small Engine Mechanics

SPRING

FALL
First Year
BL102 Careers In Natural Resources
EN110 First-Year Composition I
EV125 Geospatial Basics
EV126 Air Photo Interpretation
NS103 Environmental Science
NS104 Environmental Science Lab
PY101 Introduction to Psychology
RC101 Introduction to Recreation and
Leisure Services

1
3
1

1
3

1
4

EN111
BL140
CH108
CH109
EV127
EV128
MA111
RC105

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Second
BL230
BL107
EV226
EV227
RC262
HE189

Year
Introduction to Soils
Field Biology
Geospatial Analysis I
Geospatial Analysis II
Outdoor Recreation
Medical First Responder

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3
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3

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Third Year
CS101 Intro, to Microcomputer Applications 3
3.i
HM480 Grantwriting
RC397 Recreation Studies Junior
1
Research Seminar
TC140 Outdoor Construction/Landscaping
3
4
Humanities
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Elective

16-17
Fourth Year
1
RC390 Recreation Leader Apprenticeship
RC481 Professional Development Seminar 1
RC482 Administration of Recreation and
4
Leisure Services
RC437 Recreation Studies Senior
1
Research Seminar
3-4
Social Science Diversity
Elective

First-Year Composition II
Introduction to Fish and Wildlife
Survey of General Chemistry
Survey of General Chemistry Lab
Global Positioning Systems
Geographic Information
College Algebra
Program Development and
Leadership in Recreation and
Leisure Services

1
3

1
1

1
3

-2
16

BL284 Principles of Forestry
BL286 Watershed Management
CO101 Fund, of Speech Communication
HU251 Humanities!
TC111
Small Engine Mechanics

4
3
3
4

_2
16

Accounting
Principles of Statistical Methods
or
PY210 Statistics
PS130 Intro, to State and Local Government
RC295 Recreation Practicum
RC435 Problems, Issues and Research in
Therapeutic Recreation and
Leisure Sciences

4

MN360
RC362

3

AC230
MA207

3
4

1

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15

RC365

Principles of Management
Land Management for Recreation
Purposes
Expedition Management
Elective

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Summer
RC492 Internship

3

6

*RC492 may be completed during the summer of
the student's junior or senior year, in accordance
with academic prerequisites.

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�Political Science
Program Description:

Career Descriptions:

Political science is the systematic
study of government, politics and
public policy. It is one of a number
of liberal arts majors that prepare
students for a broad range of career
opportunities.

With the skills they acquire in
writing, speaking, analysis, critical
thinking and leadership, political
science majors are able to pursue
a wide variety of career options
(some of which require additional
education).

Political science majors choose one
of four tracks or concentrations:
general political science, pre-law,
public administration or secondary
teaching. Each concentration
provides a combination of
knowledge and skills especially
appropriate for those with
particular career goals. However,
choosing one concentration over
the others does not limit you to a
particular career path — each of the
tracks provides a solid grounding
in political science and a broad
liberal arts background.
General education requirements
and sufficient elective credits must
be completed so that at least 124
semester credits have been earned.
Other Qualifications — Graduate
degrees are required for some
positions; thus, a law degree is
required for work as an attorney
and a Ph.D. is required for
appointment to permanent teaching
and research positions in colleges
and universities.

A sample of typical occupations
includes:

Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Arts
Tracks:

General
Pre-Law
Public Administration
Secondary Teaching

Attorney — Represents clients in
private practice, in small or large
law firms; represents corporations,
labor unions, trade associations
or governments as a salaried
employee; serves as a prosecutor or
public defender; serves as a judge.
Requires the completion of a law
degree following college.

Career Choices:
Attorney
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Political Professional

Government Employee — Works
for government agencies at the
federal, state or provincial, or
local level, or for international
organizations, such as the United
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a campaign manager; staff assistant
to legislators; elected office
holder; or as a political liaison for
professional, trade, business or
other interest groups.
Journalist— Serves as reporter,
editorial writer, editor or
newscaster for newspapers,
news magazines, or on radio or
television.

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Do you ...
enjoy debating current issues?
enjoy leadership?
have an interest in public affairs?

Teacher—Teaches government and
politics at the high school or college
level.
Business Executive — Works in
management, human resources,
public relations or other areas in
business.
Other Opportunities— Include
preparation for graduate or
professional schools in other fields
such as business.
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work well with people?

�Political Science
Political Science
General Track
Bachelor of Arts or
Bachelor of Science
The general political science concentration is
designed to provide a broad education in political
science. It is most appropriate for students who
plan to attend graduate school in political science
and for those with an interest in government and
politics who wish to get a broad, liberal education.
Students who continue their education in graduate
school most often pursue careers as professors,
researchers, consultants or government officials.
Students who do not pursue graduate study
choose from a wide variety of career options in
government, politics, teaching, journalism and
business.

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Political Science Courses
PS110
Introduction to American
4
Government and Politics
PS211
Political Science Research and
4
Statistics
A minimum of one course in each of four political
science fields, and two courses in one of the
fields:
American Politics
3-4
(PS325, 364, 367, 467)
Comparative Politics
(PS160,331,333,334, 335,340) 3-4
International Relations
3-4
(PS241,411,413,420)
Political Philosophy
4
(PS351.352)
4
PS491
Senior Seminar I
4
PS492
Senior Seminar II
Additional political science electives
6-10
to reach 42 credits
A minimum of 21 credits must be at the 300/400
level. Of these, at least nine must be at the 400
level.
General Political Science Cognates
C0302
Argumentation and Advocacy
3-4
or
Public Relations
C0320
Intro, to Microcomputer Applications 3
CS101
Principles of Macroeconomics
3
EC201
Advanced Writing
EN310
3
or
Creative Writing
EN221
8
Full-year history sequence
HS
(usually HS101-102 or HS131-132)
Introduction to Philosophy
PL204
3
or
PL205
Logic
Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science Cog­
nates
Bachelor of arts cognates:
8
One year of a foreign language
or
Bachelor of science cognates: A minimum of
nine credits from the following:
3
Principles of Microeconomics
EC202
4
PY101
Introduction to Psychology
3
SO101
Introduction to Sociology
3
S0213
Introduction to Anthropology

FALL
First Year
EN110 First-Year Composition I
PS110 Intro, to American Government
and Politics
Nat Scl Elective
HS
History Sequence Elective
UN101 University Seminar

SPRING
3
4
4
4

EN111
Pol Scl
HS
Nat Scl

First-Year Composition II
Elective
History Sequence Elective
Elective

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4
4

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Second Year
C0101 Fund, of Speech Communication f3 \ BA/BS Cognate
HU251 Humanities I
4.
HU252 Humanities II
Pol Sci Elective
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CS101 Intro, to Microcomputer Appl.
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Political Science Research and
General Education Math
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EC201 Principles of Macroeconomics' V 3
BA/BS Cognate
4
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16

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PS491 Senior Seminar I
Pol Sci Field Elective
Elective
Elective

4
4
4

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Pol Sci
EN310
C0302
BA/BS

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4
4
15

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Reid Elective
Advanced Writing
Argumentation and Advocacy
Cognate

3
3
3
3

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PS492
Pol Sci

Senior Seminar II
Field Elective
Elective
Elective

16

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Political Science
Pre-Law Track
Bachelor of Arts or
Bachelor of Science
The pre-law concentration is designed to provide
students interested in legal careers with a planned
curriculum that prepares them especially well for
law school and for careers in law. Students who
choose this option are often interested in careers
as attorneys, prosecutors or judges. It should be
noted that this is not a mandatory pre-law curricu­
lum; it is a curriculum for pre-law students who
have a special interest in government and politics.
Political Science Courses
PS110
Introduction to American
Government and Politics
4
PS120
Introduction to Legal Processes
3
PS130
Introduction to State and Local
Government
4
PS211
Political Science Research
and Statistics
4
PS222
Introduction to the Legal Profession 3
A minimum of one course in each of three political
science fields:
Comparative Politics (PS160,
331,333, 334,335,340)
3-4
International Relations
(PS241,411,413, 420)
3-4
Political Philosophy (PS351, 352) 4
PS467
Constitutional Law and Civil
Liberties
4
PS491
Senior Seminar I
4
PS492
Senior Seminar II
4
Additional political science electives
to reach 42 credits
1-3
A minimum of 21 credits must be at the 300/400
level. Of these, at least nine must be at the 400
level.
Pre-law Cognates
AC230
Fundamentals of Accounting
(or AC132 or OA119)
4
C0302
Argumentation and Advocacy
3
CS101
Intro, to Microcomputer Applications 3
EN310
Advanced Writing
or
3
EN221
Creative Writing
HS
Full-year history sequence
8
(usually HS 101-102 or HS 131-132)
LA102
Legal Research and Case Analysis
3
LA202
Legal Writing and Analysis
3
PL205
Logic
3
Two law courses from the following:
LA
Any legal assistant courses
2-4
CJ202
Canadian Criminal Law
3
CJ319
Substantive Criminal Law
3
CJ406
Advanced Canadian Jurisprudence 3
CJ409
Procedural Criminal Law
3
BA254
Business Law I
3
BA255
Business Law II
3

FALL
First Year
EN110 First-Year Composition I
PS110 Intro, to American Government
and Politics
Nat Sci Elective
HS
History Sequence Elective
UN101 University Seminar

SPRING
3
4
4
4

EN111 First-Year Composition II
PS120 Intro, to Legal Processes
HS
History Sequence Elective
Nat Sci Elective
Elective

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PS130 Intro, to State and Local Government 4
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Statistics
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PS
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LA102 Legal Research &amp; Case Analysis
EN310 Advanced Writing
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AC230 Fundamentals of Accounting
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Pol Sci
Pol Sci
C0302
PL205
BA/BS

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3

15

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Elective
Argumentation &amp; Advocacy
Logic
Cognate

4
3
3
3

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PS492
Pol Sci

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Fourth Year
PS491 Senior Seminar I
LA202 Legal Writing &amp; Analysis
PS467 Constitutional Law and Civil
Liberties
Law Elective

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Second Year
C0101 Fund, of Speech Communication
HU251 Humanities I
PS222 Intro, to the Legal Profession \
CS101
Intro, to Microcomputer Appl.

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4
4

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Law Elective
Field Elective
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Bachelor of arts cognates:
One year of a foreign language
8
or
Bachelor of science cognates: A minimum of nine
credits from the following:
EC201
Principles of Macroeconomics
3
EC202
Principles of Microeconomics
3
PY101
Introduction to Psychology
4
S0101
Introduction to Sociology
3
S0213
Introduction to Anthropology
3

Lake Superior State University • 1-888-800-LSSU • 209

�Political Science
Political Science
Public Administration
Track
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science
The public administration concentration is most
appropriate for students who plan to work in
an administrative capacity in public agencies or
nonprofit organizations with public missions.
Students who choose this option are preparing for
careers of public service. Such careers may be
pursued through positions in government agen­
cies at the local, state or provincial, and national
levels. Other positions may be found in nonprofit
organizations involved in public concerns, such
as Common Cause, the Environmental Defense
Fund, and the Michigan Health Council. Some of
these careers of public service may be pursued
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PS211
Political Science Research and
4
Statistics
PS301
Policy Analysis and Evaluation
4
PS401
Principles of Public Administration 3
PS491
Senior Seminar I
4
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PS492
Senior Seminar II
PS499
Public Administration Internship
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International Relations (PS241,411,
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Political Philosophy (PS351,352)

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AC230
Fundamentals of Accounting
4
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C0302
Argumentation and Advocacy
3-4
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Public Relations
C0320
Intro, to Microcomputer Applications 3
CS101
Principles of Macroeconomics
3
EC201
3
Public Finance
EC305
Advanced Writing
EN310
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Creative Writing
EN221
8
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HS
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Principles of Management
3
MN360
Human Resource Management
3
MN365
Organizational Behavior
PY228
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Work and Organization
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Political Science
Secondary Teaching
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science
The secondary teaching concentration in political
science is designed to provide a broad education
in political science that will prepare students to
teach high school courses in government and
politics.
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PS110
Introduction to American
Government and Politics
4
PS130
Intro, to State and Local
Government
4
PS160
Intro, to Canadian Government
and Politics
3
PS241
Intro, to International Relations
4
PS211
Political Science Research
and Statistics
4
A minimum of one course in each of the following
four political science fields:
American Politics (PS325, 364, 367,467)
3-4
Comparative Politics (PS331,333,334,
335, 340)
3-4
International Relations (PS342,411,413,
420)
3-4
Political Philosophy (PS351,352)
4
PS491
Senior Seminar I
4
PS492
Senior Seminar II
4
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reach 42 credits:
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level. Of these, at least nine must be at the 400
level.)
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CS101
Intro, to Microcomputer Appl.
3
EC201
Principles of Macroeconomics
3
HS101-102 History of World Civilization I &amp; II
or
8
HS131-132 United States History I &amp; II
TE150
Reflections on Learning and
Teaching
3
TE250
Student Diversity and Schools
3
TE301
Learning Theory and Teaching
Practice
4
TE430
General Methods for Secondary
Teachers
3
TE431
The Secondary Learner
3
TE440
Reading in the Content Area
3
TE444
Content Area Methods for
Secondary Teachers
3
Following graduation, students complete a fullyear intern teaching experience at an approved
secondary school. This experience is supported
by six required courses: TE491, 492, 601, 602,
603, 604.

FALL
First Year
EN110 First-Year Composition I
PS110 Intro, to American Government
and Politics
CS101
Intro, to Microcomputer Applications
HS101 History of World Civilization I
or
HS131 United States History I
UN101 University Seminar

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EN111

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Cognates
8-9
Bachelor of Arts Cognates
One year of a foreign language
8
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Three courses (minimum nine credits) from
the following:
EC202
Principles of Macroeconomics
3
PY101
Introduction to Psychology
4
SO101
Introduction to Sociology
3
S0213
Introduction to Anthropology
3
Total Required Credits
124-140
Depending upon minor chosen

Minor
20-28
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teaching minor

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Career Choices:
Trial Lawyer
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Prosecuting Attorney
Judge or Magistrate
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or Administrator
Mediator or Arbitrator
Federal or State Legislator
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information:
Carol S. Andary
Coordinator of Legal Studies/
Prelaw Advisor/Attorney
School of Business, Economics
and Legal Studies
650 W. Easterday Avenue
Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
e-mail: candaiy@lssu.edu
telephone: 906-635-2104

There is essentially a three-step process
in becoming a licensed attorney. First,
an individual must complete an un­
dergraduate degree at a college or uni­
versity. Second, one must then go on
to law school to obtain a juris doctor
degree. Finally, successful completion
of the state bar exam is required for
licensure. In being admitted into law
school, the two most important factors
that are evaluated by most law schools
are undergraduate grades and Law
School Admission Test (LSAT) scores
— an entrance exam required of nearly
all law schools in the United States and
some in Canada.
The American Bar Association and
most law schools do not recommend
any particular undergraduate major
before going on to law school. Con­
sequently, a student should choose
a major in which he/she has both
interest and aptitude. Yet, there are
important skills, values, and certain
knowledge that can be acquired prior
to law school which will assist a stu­
dent in being successful at law school.
Such values and knowledge include:
analytical and problem-solving skills,
critical reading abilities, writing skills,
oral communication and listening abil­
ities, research skills, task organization
and management skills, ethical values,
and, of course, knowledge of the law.
In fact, a prelaw minor is available at
LSSU which consists of courses that
will assist a prelaw student in further
developing these skills, values and
knowledge.
Since there is no required prelaw
major, the American Bar Association
and law schools strongly recommend
that law school bound students contact
the Prelaw Advisor at their university
as early in the educational process
as possible. At LSSU, our approach
to advising prelaw students is very
individualized. We want to help each
student fulfill their goals and to be suc­
cessful at law school and beyond.
The Prelaw Advisor at LSSU can
provide individualized guidance with
regard to selecting an undergraduate
curriculum (both a major and a minor);
recommending particular courses that

will enhance necessary skills, values
and knowledge; assisting in the law
school admission process; and provid­
ing relevant career and professional
trend information.
Although there is no recommended or
required prelaw curriculum, there are
some excellent options that students
may want to consider at LSSU. The
following LSSU programs include
key components with regard to legal
knowledge as well as writing, analyti­
cal and research skills:
• Business Administration-Legal
Management (major)
• Legal Assistant Studies (major)
• Political Science—Prelaw Concen­
tration (major)
• Prelaw (minor)
Students should seek guidance from
LSSU's Prelaw Advisor as early as
possible to ensure they are individu­
ally counseled with regards to their
respective interests, undergraduate
curriculum choice, as well as personal
and professional goals.

Career Description:
Attorney — Quite simply, attor­
neys practice law. What that means
depends upon the legal (or non-legal)
work environment that one ultimately
chooses, along with the area(s) of law
in which one practices. The opportuni­
ties are endless given the various work
environments and the numerous areas
of law in which one can specialize.
For instance, lawyers practice within
private law practices; public interest
groups; governmental agencies (feder­
al, state, tribal or local); courts; business
and industry (e.g., insurance compa­
nies, financial institutions, corpora­
tions, hospitals, public relation firms,
political campaigns, labor unions, and
trade associations); academics (as a law
professor, law librarian or administra­
tor); or in various non-legal careers
such as the media, law enforcement,
business, public relations, foreign
service, or politics. In addition, within
many of these varied work environ­
ments, there are numerous areas of law
in which one may specialize.

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�Pre-Pharmacy
(transfer program)
Program Description:

Career Descriptions:

Most pharmacy schools require stu­
dents to take two years of pre-phar­
macy preparation prior to being
admitted to their four-year profes­
sional program. Admission into the
professional pharmacy programs is
very competitive and is based, to a
large extent, on grades in specific
required courses. Many pharmacy
colleges also require applicants to
take the Pharmacy College Admis­
sion Test (P.C.A.T.). This exam is
generally taken mid-way through
your second pre-pharmacy year.

Community Pharmacist — Practic­
es in local pharmacies, professional
health centers, hospitals, nursing
homes or neighborhood health
centers.

Pre-pharmacy requirements vary
greatly between different colleges
that offer professional programs in
pharmacy. In general, most require
a pre-pharmacy program that em­
phasizes math and science as well
as strong communication skills.
Recently, a majority of the nation's
schools began to move toward
awarding the doctor of pharmacy
(Pharm.D.) as the only professional
degree in pharmacy. Because many
pharmacy curricula are currently
being modified, pre-pharmacy
requirements are also subject to
change.
The modifications in professional
pharmacy curricula, combined with
the variability in pre-pharmacy
requirements, make it impera­
tive for a pre-pharmacy student
to determine the requirements for
admission at the schools he or she
desires to attend. A pre-pharmacy
curriculum at Lake Superior State
University can then be designed
to help you obtain your goals. It
is your responsibility to contact
the directors of admissions at the
pharmacy schools to which you
are planning to apply so you can re­
main informed of their most recent
requirements for admission.

Government Supervisory Posts
— USPHS, USDA, DVA employ
pharmacists for technical writ­
ing, science reporting, directing
manufacturing firms or overseeing
cultivation of medicinal plants.

Career Choices
Community Pharmacist
Government Supervisory Posts
Research Pharmacist

Research Pharmacist — Within the
pharmaceutical industry, conduct
research to develop prescription
and non-prescription drugs and
other health products.

University Faculty

University Faculty — Teach
students, conduct research, act as
consultants for local, state, national
and international agencies and
organizations.

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requirements for admission to many pharmacy
programs:
Biology (with lab)
1 year
General Chemistry (with lab)
1 year
Organic Chemistry (with lab)
1 year
Physics (with lab)
1 year
Economics
1 course
Calculus
at least 1 course
English Composition
1 year
Speech
1 course
Social Science
1 year
In addition, several schools have specific pre-phar­
macy requirements that are not on this list.

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Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science
Elementary Teacher
Education
Secondary Teacher

Program Description:

Career Descriptions:

A comprehensive four-year
program with emphasis on
research, experimentation,
computer applications and a
senior-research sequence. Excellent
preparation for graduate work
at the master's or Ph.D. level in
a wide variety of psychology
disciplines.

Career Choices:

Other Qualifications — A master's
degree in psychology usually is
the minimum requirement for
the sample careers shown. The
Ph.D. is essential for most seniorlevel positions and is required for
appointment to permanent teaching
and research positions in colleges
and universities.

Psychologist — Studies human
behavior and mental processes to
understand, explain and change
people's behavior. Psychologists
conduct research or work in
applied fields as counselors,
industrial psychologists, trainers
and market researchers. Other
areas of concentration include
medical, surgical and mental
health.

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educational administrator.

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Assists researchers with their data
collection and analysis.

a critical thinker?
interested in why people behave
the way they do?

Other Opportunities — Include
preparation for graduate or
professional schools such as
business or law.

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�Psychology
Psychology
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science

Bachelor of Arts

Required Psychology Credits
(36 credits)
PY101
Introduction to Psychology
4
PY210
Statistics
3
PY212
Experimental Psychology
4
PY311
Learning and Motivation
3
PY357
Personality Theory
3
PY396
Tests and Measurements
3
PY456
History &amp; Systems of
Psychology
3
PY457
Cognition
3
PY459
Physiological Psychology
3
PY498
Senior Research I
3
PY499
Senior Research II
4
Elective Psychology Credits
(6 credits)
PY
PY2I7
PY259

Elective - any level
Social Psychology
or
Abnormal Psychology
or
Child &amp; Adolescent Behavior

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FALL
First Year
EN110 First-Year Composition I
Foreign Language
PY101
Introduction to Psychology
PY210 Statistics
BL105 Function of the Human Body

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PY212

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PY311
Learning &amp; Motivation
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Tests &amp; Measurements
Minor Course
Designated Elective

General Education and Electives
Students must complete all general education re­
quirements including BL105. Students must take
sufficient electives to total 124 semester credits.
Acceptable Minors:
Psychology majors may select an approved minor
(21 credits) or may complete 21 credits in courses
approved in lieu of the minor by their advisor. Nine
credits must be at the 300-400 level.

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PY459 Physiological Psychology
3
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PY498 Senior Research I
PY456 History &amp; Systems of Psychology
Minor Course
General Elective Math
Elective

Complete the planned program for elementary teach­
ers and complete 25 credits in teacher education
courses including TE150, TE250, TE301, TE330,
TE410, TE411, TE420, TE421 and TE422.

Secondary Education *
Complete a minor approved for teacher education
and complete 22 hours in teacher education courses
including TE150, TE250, TE301, TE430, TE431,
TE440 and TE444.

*You earn a bachelor's degree and then participate in
a fifth-year teaching internship with accompanying
graduate course work in order to become certified
to teach.

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Experimental Psychology
Natural Science
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Cognate
Bachelor ofArts Degree
One Year of Foreign Language
8
Bachelor of Science Degree
Eight credits from the following: biology, chemistry
and physical science beyond those used to fulfill
general education requirements; mathematics at the
level of MA111 and above (except MA207); any CS
or DP courses; PL204, PL205, HS235.

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Bachelor of Arts

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Career Descriptions:

The social science degree helps
prepare students to be effective
citizens and develops skills useful
in various employment areas, both
in the public and private sectors.
Both degree programs allow you
to take a large number of electives,
providing flexibility in accommo­
dating a number of career plans.

Urban and Regional Planner
— Develops comprehensive plans
and programs for the use of land
for industrial and public sites.
Government Worker — Works for
a variety of local, state and federal
agencies as operational-level
personnel and managers.

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Social Science
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science
Major Area Requirements:
Introductory Sequences
27-31
Students must select four full-year introductory
sequence courses from the following six areas:
Economics
6
Geography
8
History
8
Political Science
8
Psychology
7
Sociology
6
Lower-level Courses from
the Six Areas of the Major
9
Students must choose at least nine credits from
the 100-200 level in the six areas.

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FALL
First Year
EN110 First-Year Composition I
Intro Sequence I
NS
Elective
Intro Sequence II
First Year Foreign Language

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the Six Areas of the Major
21
Students must choose 21 credits from the 300400 level offerings in the six areas. No more than
12 credits can be in any one discipline.
Methodology courses
5-7
Students choose one course from List A and one
course from List B:
List A: Statistics (choose one)
S0302
Statistics for Social Science
PY210
Statistics
PS211
Political Science Research and
Statistics

Fourth Year
Electives (if needed)
EN/HU/JR/SD Electives
Cognate/Minor

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S0202
Social Research Methods
PY212
Experimental Psychology
HS496
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3
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Intro Sequence IV
3-4
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13-14
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HU
Elective
Methodology Course
EN/HU/JR/CO Elective
Elective

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3
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Intro Sequence IV
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approved credits from English, humanities,
speech, journalism or philosophy (beyond
general education requirements).
For a bachelor of science degree, students will
take an approved minor in natural science or
social science (20-28 credits).
General Education and Electives: Students must
complete all the general education requirements
and electives to total 124 semester credits.

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First Year
EN110 First-Year Composition I
Intro Sequence I
NS
Elective
Intro Sequence II
Cognate/Minor

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Bachelor of Arts
Elementary Education
Secondary Education

Elementary or Secondary Teacher
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middle, or secondary school level.
Nurtures the intellectual growth
and development of young people.
Teaching offers you the opportuni­
ty to expand your own knowledge
and skills.

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able you to successfully complete
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political science, economics or
. geography?
enjoy using your mind?
wish to make a commitment to
lifelong learning?
want to contribute to children's
intellectual and personal growth?

Basic knowledge in history, geog­
raphy, political science and eco­
nomics, plus more extensive study
in two or more of these areas, is
required for this major.
After successfully completing the
first two years of the Teacher Edu­
cation Program, you will apply for
admission to the Teacher Education
Program. There are a number of
requirements for admission as a ju­
nior. These are designed to assure
that students who wish to become
teachers have an intellectually and
professionally sound preparation.
Among these requirements is an
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Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science
Elementary Education
Planned Program

Bachelor of Arts/Science
FALL

(37 credits)

Language Arts:
EN110
EN111
EN235
EN236

First-Year Composition I
First-Year Composition II
Survey of Native Literature of
North America
or
Literature and Culture

Science:
BL107
NS101
NS102
NS110

Field Biology
Conceptual Physics
Introduction to Geology
Chemistry in Society

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Mathematics:
MA103
Number Systems and Problem
Solving
MA104
Geometiy and Measurement
MA110
Explorations in Mathematics
or
MA111
College Algebra

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complete all the general education requirements
and electives to total 124 semester credits.

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EN110 First-Year Composition I
3
HS101 History of World Civilization I
or
4
HS131 United States History I
PS110 Intro, to American Government and
Politics
4
TE150 Reflection on Learning
3
MA110 Explorations in Mathematics
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17

BL107 Field Biology
3
CS101 Intro, to Microcomputer Applications 3
HS102 History of World Civilization II
or
4
HS132 United States History II
PS130 Intro, to State &amp; Local Government 4
C0101 Fund, of Speech Communication
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C0101
EN222
HU251
NS110
TE250

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Fund, of Speech Communication
English Grammar
Humanities I
Chemistry in Society
Student Diversity and Schools

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EC201
Princ. of Macroeconomics
GG306 Cultural Geography
300/400-Level EC, GG.HSorPS
TE301
Learning Theory and Teaching
Practices
TE330
Reading in the Elementary
Classroom

EC202 Prin. of Microeconomics
3
; 3.1 EN335 Children’s Literature in the Classroom 3
4
GG201 World Regional Geography
or
4
4
GG302 Economic Geography
MA104 Geometry and Measurement
4
3
NS101 Conceptual Physics
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TE420

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7
2-4
15-17

Math Methods for Elementary
Teachers
TE421
Science Methods for Elementary
Teachers
TE422 Social Studies Methods for
Elementary Teachers
300/400-Level EC, GG, HS or PS
Social Sciences Methods Course

Major Area Requirements for both Elementary
and Secondary Education

Upper-Level Courses
(17 credits)
Students must choose five additional courses
from 300/400-level offerings in two or more of
these disciplines: economics, geography, history,
political science. No more than 12 of the 17
credits may be in any one discipline.

3
4
3
3-4
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Summer
NS102 Introduction to Geology

Fourth Year
TE410 Corrective Reading in the
Classroom
TE411
Elementary Language Arts and
Methods Across the Curriculum
300/400-Level EC, GG, HS or PS
Social Sciences Methods Course

Introductory Sequences
(29 credits)
EC201
Principles of Macroeconomics
3
EC202
Principles of Microeconomics
3
GG201
World Regional Geography
or
4
Economic Geography
GG302
GG306
Cultural Geography
3
HS101
History of World Civilization I
and
8
HS102
History of World Civilization II
or
HS131
United States History I
and
8
HS132
United States History II
PS110
Intro, to American Government
and Politics
4
PS130
Intro, to State and Local
Government
4

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TE480 Internship in Teaching Seminar
TE491 Internship/Advanced Methods
TE602 Reflection and Inquiry in Teaching
Practice I

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TE480
TE492
TE604

Internship in Teaching Seminar
Intemship/Advanced Methods
Reflection and Inquiry in Teaching
Practice II

Methodology Courses
Select one course from the following methods
classes:
HS496
Historical Methods
2
PY212
Experimental Psychology
4
S0202
Social Research Methods
3
Select one course from the following statistics
classes:
PS211
Political Science Research and
Statistics
4
PY210
Statistics
3
S0302
Statistics for Social Science
4
Teacher Education Sequence
To earn a bachelor of arts degree, students must
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Bachelor of Science
Secondary Education

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Minor
Students are encouraged to select a 21-credit
teaching minor in economics, geography, his­
tory, political science, psychology or sociology.
Courses counted for the major may be counted
for the minor.
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requirements and electives to total 124 semester
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GG201
World Regional Geography
4
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Economic Geography
GG302
3
Cultural Geography
GG306
HS101
History of World Civilization I
8
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HS102
or
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United States History I
8
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HS132
United States History II
PS110
Intro, to American Government
4
and Politics
PS130
Intro, to State and Local
4
Government
(17 credits)
Upper-Level Courses
Students must choose five additional courses
from 300/400-level offerings in two or more of
these disciplines: economics, geography, history,
political science. No more than 12 of the 17
credits may be in any one discipline.
Methodology Courses
Select one course from the following methods
classes:
HS496
Historical Methods
PY212
Experimental Psychology
S0202
Social Research Methods

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EN110 First-Year Composition I
HS101 History of World Civilization I
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PS110 Intro, to American Government and
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TE150
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General Education Math

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CS101
HS102

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World Regional Geography
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TE430 General Methods for Secondary
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TE440 Reading in the Content Area
300/400-Level EC, GG, HS or PS
Social Sciences Methods Course
Fifth Year
TE480 Internship in Teaching Seminar
TE491
Internship/Advanced Methods
TE602 Reflection and Inquiry in Teaching
Practice I

3
3
7
2-4
15-17

TE431
TE444

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Social Science Methods for
Secondary Teachers
300/400-Level EC, GG, HS or PS
Course for Teaching Minor
Social Sciences Methods Course

3
3
6
3
18

1
8
3
12

TE480
TE492
TE604

Internship in Teaching Seminar
Internship/Advanced Methods
Reflection and Inquiry in Teaching
Practice II

2
4
3

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classes:
PS211
Political Science Research and
4
Statistics
3
PY210
Statistics
4
Statistics for Social Science
S0302
Teacher Education Sequence
To earn a bachelor of arts degree, students must
take eight credits of a foreign language.

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Program Description:

Career Descriptions:

For students planning a career in
sociology, human services teach­
ing or conducting research, the
bachelor of arts or bachelor of sci­
ence provides the undergraduate
preparation for graduate work in
sociology.

Social Service Worker — Provides
counseling, administers programs,
coordinates services in public or
private agencies assisting individu­
als, families, groups or communi­
ties. You can best prepare for this
type of work by combining your so­
ciology major with a human service
minor or by seeking a dual major in
sociology and human service.

Many other careers require a solid
foundation of knowledge about
social structure and human be­
havior. The sociology program is
flexible, allowing you to combine
the Sociology major with a number
of other concentrations, enhancing
career preparations in a number of
fields. The broad liberal arts base
provided by the sociology degree
will help you prepare to negotiate
changes in career paths commonly
experienced over the course of a
work life.
Other Qualifications — An ad­
vanced degree may be required for
some of the positions shown.
Preparation for professions — You
can gain long-term advantage
by beginning your studies for a
professional career in such areas
as business, law or medicine with
the liberal arts foundation and
understanding of people which the
sociology degree provides. With
a sociology major, you will have
ample room in your academic
schedule to take classes to prepare
for entrance exams for professional
school.
Other Opportunities— Include
preparation for graduate or profes­
sional schools such as business or
law.

Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science
Double Major in
Sociology and
Human Services*
Elementary Education
Secondary Education

Public Relations Worker —
Assists an institution or corporation
in presenting itself before the pub­
lic, often working with the media.
Human Resources Manager —
Administers and helps develop
policies for hiring, training, promo­
tion and personnel management
of employees in private firms or
public agencies.

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College Professor
Survey Researcher

Politician — Develops or admin­
isters laws and policies through an
elected or appointed position.

Urban Planner

Survey Researcher — Conducts
sociological studies for government
agencies, businesses or political
groups. An advanced degree, usu­
ally the Ph.D., is required.
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government to develop policies and
design programs. Academic work
beyond the bachelor's degree is
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and industry. An advanced degree,
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curious about people and how
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a critical thinker?
imaginative?
ready to make things happen in
organizations?

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services area vary with each student,
please see your advisor to set up a
schedule that meets your needs for
the double major in sociology and
human services.

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Core
Major courses required in sociology are:
3
S0101
Introduction to Sociology
4
S0238
Social Psychology
3
S0202
Social Research Methods
4
50302
Statistics for Social Science
50303
Contemporary Sociological Theory 3
50304
Development of Sociological Theory 3
3
50401
Sociological Research I
3
50402
Sociology Research II
(9 hours)
Elective Sociology Credits
Students must select an additional nine hours of
sociology courses. No more than three hours
may be SO/SW courses. At least three hours
must be at the 300/400 level.
(20 hours)
Minor or other Cognate
Choose one of the following alternatives. At least
six credit hours must be at the 300/400 level.
Minor: Students may complete an approved
minor. This minor could be in sociology, giving
you a double concentration which provides a
solid background for graduate work in sociology.
Otherwise, the minor may beany approved minor
at the University,
or
An approved concentration: You may develop an
approved concentration in one or more disciplines
in consultation with your advisor.

Elementary Education
Complete the planned program for elementary
teachers and complete 25 credits in teacher edu­
cation courses including TE150, TE250, TE301,
TE330, TE410, TE411, TE420,TE421 and TE422.

Secondary Education
Complete a minor approved for teacher education
and complete 22 hours in teacher education
courses including TE150, TE250, TE301, TE430,
TE431, TE440 and TE444.
You earn a bachelor's degree, and then participate
in a fifth-year teaching internship with accompa­
nying graduate course work in order to become
certified to teach.
General Education: All bachelor’s degree
students must complete the general education
requirements.
Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts
Requirements: The student selects one of the
following alternatives.
Bachelor of Science
No additional courses
or
Bachelor of Arts
The student must complete one year of a foreign
language (8 hours).
Students must take sufficient electives to total 124
semester credits.

Bachelor of Arts
FALL
First Year
EN110 First Year Composition l
S0101 Introduction to Sociology
NS
Elective
General Education Math
S0103 Cultural Diversity

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SO102
NS
EN111
SO

Social Problems
Elective
First-Year Composition II
Cognate or Elective
Elective

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4
3
3
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Sociological Research Methods
Social Psychology
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Humanities

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C0101 Fund, of Speech Communication
Sociology Course
Cognates or Electives
HU251 Humanities I
Third Year
S0302 Statistics for Social Sciences
S0304 Development of Sociological
Theory
Cognates or Electives
First Year Foreign Language I
Fourth Year
S0401 Sociological Research I
Cognates or Electives

3
3
6

S0202
S0238

S0303

Contemporary Sociological Theory 3
Cognates or Electives
6
4
First Year Foreign Language I
Sociology Course
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SO402

Sociological Research II
Cognates or Electives

4

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FALL
First Year
EN110 First-Year Composition I
SO101 Introduction to Sociology
NS
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General Education Math
SO103 Cultural Diversity

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4
3

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Social Psychology
Cognates or Electives
Humanities

Contemporary Sociological Theory
Cognates or Electives
Sociology Course
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Program Description:
Spanish is spoken by the third largest
group of the world's population today
—250 million people. The Spanish
B.A. program at LSSU is designed
to give students the opportunity to
acquire Spanish language proficiency
in listening, speaking, reading and
writing. The program will introduce
Spanish majors to prominent histori­
cal, social and artistic developments of
Spanish speaking countries.

Preparation for Graduate School —
Students who earn a B.A. in Span­
ish at LSSU may apply for graduate
school to pursue advanced stud­
ies in Spanish as either a major or
minor.

Students successfully completing their
Spanish major studies will improve
their skills in critical reading, analytic
writing, communication and linguistic
awareness. In addition, they will devel­
op understanding of, and appreciation
for, diversity and cultural difference
through immersion into the history,
culture, and art of Spanish speaking
countries.

International Business, Diplo­
macy and Law — In an increasingly
global society, the ability to speak
both English and Spanish provides
students with marketable skills to
function well in the world of inter­
national trade. Developing Spanish
skills beyond the level of minimal
language requirement classes
greatly increases career opportu­
nities for individuals in the areas
of business, law, technology, and
international relations. The global
expansion of American companies
creates a demand for those who are
able to function and communicate
effectively in international settings.

The program will prepare students
for the communicative and culturally
aware use of the Spanish language in
careers related to international rela­
tions, business, communication and
cultural exchange. Students with a
degree in Spanish will gain market­
able linguistic skills to work in areas of
public service with bilingual or Span­
ish speaking populations in the United
States.

Communication — The process
of learning a foreign language and
understanding its embeddedness
in a rich cultural and social context
of diverse human efforts provides
Spanish majors with a complex and
comprehensive educational experi­
ence. Graduates will find an array of
business related job opportunities in
publishing, editing, the media, the
arts, and communication.

Career Descriptions:
Spanish Teaching and ESL—Af­
ter successful completion of state
requirements and certification,
students with a B.A. in Spanish are
eligible to teach Spanish in elemen­
tary as well as secondary education.
In addition, students may choose
from job opportunities in the wid­
ening field of English as a Second
Language (ESL), teaching English to
students in both the United States
and in Spanish speaking countries.

Bachelor of Arts
Spanish

Career Choices:
Spanish teaching and ESL
Preparation for Graduate School
International Business,
Diplomacy, and Law
Communication
Travel and Tourism
Domestic Careers in
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a long-range challenge?
interested in various forms of
linguistic expression?
fond of literature by authors from
diverse cultural backgrounds?

Travel and Tourism — Mexico is,
and for the past 20 years has been,
the number one foreign destination
for Americans. Consequently, there
is a large demand for bilingual pro­
fessionals in tourism and travel.
Domestic Careers in Public Services
— As the latest USA census data
show, the number of Spanish speak­
ers is on the rise. As a result, there is
a need for college-educated people
able to effectively communicate
with bilingual or Spanish-speaking
population in various areas of public
service.

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Bachelor of Arts

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Spanish Degree Requirements
(20 credits)
Required
4
First-Year Spanish I
SP161
4
First-Year Spanish II
SP162
3
Second-Year Spanish I
SP261
3
SP262
Second-Year Spanish II
3
Advanced Spanish Grammar
SP361
Advanced Spanish Composition
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LN403
Language Acquisition &amp;
3
Foreign Language Teaching
1-3
SP100
Special Topics
1-3
Special Topics
SP200
1-3
SP300
Special Topics
Special Topics
1-3
SP400
4
Spanish for Public Safety
SP165
8
SP301
Study Abroad
2
Selected Topics in Conversation
SP368
Survey of Spanish-American
SP380
3
Literature I
SP381
Survey of Spanish-American
3
Literature II
SP401
The Spanish Novel
3
SP402
The Spanish-American Novel
3
SP410
Spanish-American Civilization
3
3
SP411
Spanish Civilization
SP412
Hispanic Literature of the
3
Southwest
1-4
SP490
Topics in Hispanic Literature
General Electives
C0101
Fundamentals of Speech
Communication
EN110
First-Year Composition I
EN110
First-Year Composition II
HU251
Humanities I
Approved Humanities
Approved Social Science
Approved Social Science Diversity
Approved Natural Science
Approved Mathematics
Bachelor of Arts Requirement
One year of foreign language
SP161
First-'Year Spanish I
SP162
First-Year Spanish 11

FALL
First Year
C0101 Fundamentals of Speech
Communication
EN110 First-Year Composition I
HS101 History of World Civilization I
MA110 Explorations in Mathematics
SP161 First-Year Spanish I

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Second Year
HU251 Humanities I
S0103 Introduction to Sociology
SP261 Second-Year Spanish I
Minor credit hours

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3

EN111
GG108

First-Year Composition II
Physical Geography:Meteorology
and Climatology
HS102 History of World Civilization II
MA111 College Algebra
SP162 First-Year Spanish II

3
4
4
3
18

GG106
HU240
SP262,

Physical Geography: Landforms
Native Art and Culture
Second-Year Spanish II
Minor credit hours

4
3
3
16

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LN403
Language Acquisition and Foreign
SP380.
Language Teaching
3 ..
SP361
Advanced Spanish Grammar C-O 3
SP402
SP362
Advanced Spanish Composition
3
SP490
SP368 Selected Topics in Conversation
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Fourth Year
S0226 Races and Minorities
SP381 Survey of Spanish-American
Literature II
SP401 The Spanish Novel
SP410 Spanish-American Civilization
Minor credit hours

3
3
3
15

S0225
SP411
SP412
SP490

Survey of Spanish-American
Literature 1
The Spanish-American Novel
Topics in Hispanic Literature
Minor credit hours

3
3
1-4
13-16

Native Culture of North America
3
Spanish Civilization
3
Hispanic Literature of the Southwest 3
Topics in Hispanic Literature
1-4
Elective
13-16

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3
3
4
3-4
6-8
3-4
8
3-5

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Management
Program Description:

Career Descriptions:

The bachelor of science/bachelor
of arts in sport and recreation
management is a professional
degree which focuses on leading,
planning, managing and directing
athletic, recreation and leisure
opportunities for all ages of
clientele, in a variety of public,
private and commercial settings. A
business minor is included in the
degree to enhance management
knowledge and skills. Career
specialization can be achieved
through additional minors or
concentrations. A bachelor of arts
includes eight hours of foreign
language requirements.

Recreation Director — Plans,
implements and administers
recreation/leisure programs.

A one-semester internship is
required for both the bachelor
of science and bachelor of arts
degrees.

Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Arts
Sport and Recreation
Management

Facility Manager — Manages
sports/recreation facilities,
including program development,
scheduling, marketing, budgeting,
public relations and human
resource management.
Sports Manager — Manages youth
sports, school-sponsored athletic
programs, intramurals, sports
associations, recreational sports,
and semi- and professional sports.
Specializations in marketing,
public relations, and ticket and
merchandise sales.

Career Choices:
Recreation Director
Sports Manager - Athletic Director
Recreation Facility Manager
Activity Programmers
Entrepreneur

Activity Programmers/Leaders —
Plans and/or provides recreation
leisure services in the form of
activities to specific or diverse age
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a decision maker/problem solver?
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leisure, or park services?

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RC101
Introduction to Recreation
3
&amp; Leisure Services
RC105
Program Development and
Leadership in Recreation and
Leisure Services
3
RC270
3
Sports Management
RC295
Practicum
1
3
RC375
Commercial Recreation
Recreation Leader Apprenticeship 1
RC390
RC397
Recreation Studies Junior
Research Seminar
1
RC435
Problems, Issues and Research
in Therapeutic Recreation and
Leisure Sciences
3
RC437
Recreation Studies Senior
Research Seminar
1
RC450
Philosophy of Leisure and Human
3
Performance
RC481
Professional Development Seminar 1
RC482
Administration of Recreation
4
and Leisure Services
RC492* Internship
6
*lt is recommended that RC492 be completed
during the summer of the student’s senior year.
Business Requirements
(25 credits)
4
AC230
Fundamentals of Accounting
BA231
Business Communications
3
Business Law I
3
BA254
EC201
Principles of Macroeconomics
3
EC202
Principles of Microeconomics
3
3
Principles of Finance
FN245
MK281
Marketing Principles and Strategy 3
3
MN360
Principles of Management
Cognate Requirements
(17-19 credits)
4
BL105
Function of the Human Body
HE181
First Aid
1
HM480 Grantwriting
3
PS130
Intro, to State and Local
4
Government
or
PS160
Intro, to Canadian Government
3
PY101
Introduction to Psychology
4
or
PY155
Lifespan Development
3
3
PY210
Statistics
Department Electives
(12 credits)
ES140
Health and Fitness
3
ES141
Introduction to Movement
3
ES230
Athletic Injury and Illness Prevention 3
ES234
Preventitive Taping Techniques
1
ES248
Psychology of Sport and
Performance and Coaching
3
RC212
Instructional Methods in
2
Adapted Aquatics
RC220
Methods of Arts &amp; Crafts
3
RC240
Found, of Therapeutic Recreation
3
RC262
Outdoor Recreation
3
Readiness in Games, Activities
RC280
and Sports
3

FALL
First Year
EN110 First-Year Composition I
RC101 Introduction to Recreation
&amp; Leisure Services
BL105 Functions of Human Body
C0101 Fund, of Speech Communication
General Education Math

SPRING
3

EN111
RC105

3
4
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HE181
PY101

First-Year Composition I
Program Development and
Leadership
Natural Science
First Aid
Introduction to Psychology

3
3
4
1

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16
Second
MK281
BA231
EC201
PY210

Year
Marketing Principles and Strategies
Business Communications
Principles of Macroeconomics
Statistics
or
MA207 Principles of Statistical Methods
RC
Department Elective

3

Fundamentals of Accounting
Intro, to State &amp; Local Government
Sports Management
Principles of Microeconomics
Practicum -

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Principles of Management
Commercial Recreation
Humanities Elective
General Elective
Problems, Issues and Research
in Therapeutic Recreation and
Leisure Sciences

4
3
3

RC344
RC362
RC365
RC367
RC370
RC390
RC496

3
3
3-4
3

15-16

RC450
1
1

RC
HM480

Philosophy of Human Performance
and Leisure
3
Department Elective
3
2-3
General Elective
Grantwriting
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RC492 Internship

RC340

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RC375
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RC435
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RC295
RC320

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Fourth Year
RC437 Recreation Studies Senior
Research Seminar
RC481 Professional Development Seminar
RC482 Administration of Recreation and
Leisure Services
RC
Department Elective
General Elective
Social Science Diversity

4
4

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15

Third Year
BA254 Business Law l
HU251 Humanities l
FN245 Principles of Finance
RC
Departmental Elective
RC390 Recreation Leader Apprenticeship
RC397 Recreation Studies Junior
Research Seminar

AC230
PS130
RC270
EC202
RC295

3
3
3

6

Practicum
1-3
Dance and Rhythmic Activities
for Recreation
3
Program Development in
Therapeutic Recreation
3
Adapted Sports and Recreation
3
Land Management for Recreation
Purposes
3
Expedition Management
3
National Parks, National Monuments
and National Culture
3
Recreation for Elderly
3
Recreation Leader Apprenticeship 1
Selected Research Topics
1-3

Elective credits and general education require­
ments (see page 67) must be completed so that
at least 124 semester credits have been earned.

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Sport and Recreation
Management
Bachelor of Arts
Department Requirements
(35 credits)
RC101
Introduction to Recreation
and Leisure Services
3
RC105
Program Development and
Leadership in Recreation
and Leisure Services
3
RC270
Sports Management
3
RC295
Practicum
1
RC375
Commercial Recreation
3
RC390
Recreation Leader Apprenticeship 1
RC397
Recreation Studies Junior Research
Seminar
1
RC435
Problems, Issues and Research in
Therapeutic Recreation and
3
Leisure Sciences
RC436
Therapeutic Recreation and
Leisure Science Research
2
RC437
Recreation Studies Senior Research
Seminar
1
RC450
Philosophy of Leisure and Human
3
Performance
RC481
Professional Development Seminar 1
RC482
Administration of Recreation
and Leisure Services
4
RC492* Internship
6
*lt is recommended that RC492 be completed
during the summer of the student's senior year.
Business Requirements (25 credits)
Fundamentals of Accounting
Business Communications
Business Law I
Principles of Macroeconomics
Principles of Microeconomics
Principles of Finance
Marketing Principles and Strategy
Principles of Management

AC230
BA231
BA254
EC201
EC202
FN245
MK281
MN360

Cognate Requirements (19 credits)
BL105
Functions of the Human Body
HE181
First Aid
HM480
Grantwriting
Foreign Language
PY210
Statistics

4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
1
3
8
3

Department Electives
(12 credits)
ES140
Health and Fitness
3
3
ES141
Introduction to Movement
ES230
Athletic Injury and Illness Prevention 3
ES234
Preventative Taping Techniques
1
ES248
Psychology of Sport and
Performance and Coaching
3
RC212
Instructional Methods in
2
Adapted Aquatics
3
RC220
Methods in Arts &amp; Crafts
RC240
Found, of Therapeutic Recreation
3
RC262
Outdoor Recreation
3
RC280
Readiness in Games, Activities
3
and Sports
RC295
Practicum
1-3
RC320
Dance and Rhythmic
Activities for Recreation
3

FALL
First Year
EN110 First-Year Composition I
RC101 Introduction to Recreation and
Leisure Services
BL105 Function of the Human Body
C0101 Fund, of Speech Communication
MA207 Principles of Statistical Methods
or
Math/Philosophy Course

SPRING
3
3
4
3
3

EN111
First-Year Composition II
RC105 Program Development and
Leadership in Recreation and
Leisure Services
NS
Natural Science
PY101
Introduction to Psychology
HE181
First Aid

3
3
4
4

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16
Second
MK281
BA231
EC201
RC

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Marketing Principles &amp; Strategies
3
Business Communication
3
Principles of Macroeconomics
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Department Elective
3
Foreign Language :a
RC295 Practicum

AC230
RC ,
EC202
RC270

Fundamentals of Accounting
Department Elective
Principles of Microeconomics
Sports Management
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HU251 Humanities I
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FN245 Principles of Finance
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RC437 Recreation Studies Senior Research
Seminar
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RC390 Recreation Leader Apprenticeship
1
RC481 Professional Development Seminar 1
RC482 Administration of Recreation and
Leisure Services
4
RC
Department Elective
3
BA254 Business Law I
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13
Summer
RC492 Internship

RC340
RC344
RC362
RC365
RC367
RC370
RC390
RC496

4
3
3
3
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17

Second Year Foreign Language
MN360 Principles of Management
Humanities Elective
RC375 Commercial Recreation
RC435 Problems, Issues and Research
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Leisure Sciences

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Program Development in
Therapeutic Recreation
3
Adapted Sports and Recreation
3
Land Management for
Recreation Purposes
3
Expedition Management
3
National Parks, National Monuments
and National Culture
3
Recreation for the Elderly
3
Recreation Leader Apprenticeship
1
1-3
Selected Research Topics

Elective credits and general education require­
ments (see page 72) must be completed so that at
least 124 semester credits have been earned.

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Career Choices:
Marketing Manager
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This program prepares you for en­
try-level positions in industry and
government requiring two years of
college-level business preparation.
The program is oriented toward
marketing and should be of spe­
cial interest to individuals seeking
careers in marketing or as manage­
ment trainees in retail organiza­
tions. The degree program is trans­
ferable into a four-year program in
business administration.

Associate Degree

Marketing Manager — Entry-level
positions, requiring a two-year
degree in a marketing manager
trainee program leading to retail or
wholesale management positions.
Management Trainee — Entrylevel position, requiring a two-year
degree, into a management trainee
position in manufacturing or the
retail trade.

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C0101
Fundamentals of Speech
EC202
Principles of Microeconomics
EN110
First- Year Composition I
EN111
First-Year Composition II
MA110 (or higher) Explorations in Math
or
PL205 Logic
PY101
Introduction of Psychology

3
3
3
3
3
4

Departmental Requirements
4
AC132 Principles of Accounting I
or
AC230 Fundamentals of Accounting
4
BA105 Business Mathematics
3
BA231 Business Communications
3
BA254 Business Law I
3
BA255 Business Law II
3
DP121 Computer Applications for Business 3
3
Choose one from:
DP225 Word Processing
DP231 Database
DP235 Spreadsheets
DP250 Desktop Publishing
FN245
Principles of Finance
or
3-4
FN341
Managerial Finance
MK281 Marketing Principles and Strategy
4
MK283 Principles of Selling
3
MK285 Retail Management
3
MK387 Advertising Theory and Practice
3
MN365 Human Resource Management
3
Sufficient elective credits must be completed
so that at least 62 semester credits have been
earned.

FALL
First Year
AC132 Principles of Accounting I
or
4
AC230 Fundamentals of Accounting
EN110 First-Year Composition I
3
PY101
Introduction to Psychology
3
BA105 Business Mathematics
DP121 Computer Applications for Business _2

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MK283 Principles of Selling
BA254 Business Law I
Choose one from:
DP225 Word Processing
DP231 Database
DP235 Spreadsheets
DP250 Desktop Publishing
FN245 Principles of Finance
Elective

SPRING
C0101
MK281
MK285
EC202
EN111

Fund, of Speech Communication
Marketing Principles &amp; Strategy
Retail Management
Principles of Microeconomics
First-Year Composition II

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3
3
3

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MK387
BA255
BA231

Human Resource Management
Advertising Theory and Practice
Business Law II
Business Communications
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�Chemical Technology
Program Description:

Career Descriptions:

The associate of applied science
degree prepares students to work
as chemical technicians. It also
easily fits within any of a number
of existing baccalaureate degrees,
providing the student a stepping
stone to an advanced degree, as
well as increased marketability for
summer jobs and internships.

Laboratory Chemist — Has
knowledge of EPA methods for
volatile and semi-volatile analysis;
works with other chemists to
perform laboratory analysis.

Chemical technicians and
technologists conduct chemical and
physical laboratory tests to assist
scientists in making qualitative
and quantitative analysis of solids,
liquids and gaseous materials for
purposes such as maintenance
of environmental standards, and
other work involving experimental,
theoretical or practical application
of chemistry and related sciences.
Nationally, the mean hourly wage
is $15.46 (National Occupational
Employment and Wage Estimates
http://stats.bls.gov). Chemical
technicians work in a variety of
jobs for manufacturing companies,
testing labs, government labs, for
public utilities, and for universities.

FALL
First Year
CH115 General Chemistry I
C0101 Fund, of Speech Communication
EN110 First-Year Composition I
MA140 Precalculus Mathematics
Summer
ID399
Internship in Chemistry
Second
CH225
CH231
PH221

Year
Organic Chemistry I
Quantitative Analysis
Elements of Physics I
Elective

Associate of Applied
Science

Field Chemist — Applies chemical
knowledge to environmental
and health issues; supervises
field technicians; and packages
chemicals for transport and
disposal. Customer relations skills
are essential.
Physical Science Technician
— Performs the chemical analysis
of plant and animal tissues,
soils, sediments, and waters for
environmental contamination,
including sample receipt, storage,
extraction cleanup and digestion
analysis.

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CH226
CH332
FS312
PH222

Organic Chemistry II
Instrumental Analysis
Hazardous Material Management
Elements of Physics II

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4
4

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have strong writing, listening and
speaking skills?

CH116 General Chemistry II
BA211 Business Statistics
EN111 First-Year Composition II
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4
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3
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Career Choices:

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Degree requirements
(31-33 credits)
CH115
General Chemistry I
5
CH116
General Chemistry II
4
CH225
Organic Chemistry I
4
CH226
Organic Chemistry II
4
CH231
Quantitative Analysis
4
CH332
Instrumental Analysis
4
FS312
Hazardous Material Management
4
ID399
Internship in Chemistry
2-4
Other Departments
BA211
Business Statistics
PH221
Elements of Physics I
PH222
Elements of Physics II

(11 credits)
3
4
4

Free Electives
(4-6 credits)
General Education
(14 credits)
EN110
First-Year Composition I
3
EN111
First-Year Composition II
3
C0101
Fund, of Speech Communication
3
MA140 Precalculus Mathematics
5
Total Credits: 62

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Associate Degree

Program Description:

Career Descriptions:

Career Choices:

Graduates of the two-year
associate's degree in chemistry
may find employment as chemical
laboratory technicians or proceed
on to complete bachelor's degrees
in an area of chemistry. This
program transfers directly into the
bachelor's degree in environmental
chemistry.

Physical Science Technician
— Performs a variety of technical
procedures related to the chemical
analyses of plant and animal
tissues, soils, sediments and waters
for environmental contaminants,
including sample receipt, storage,
homogenization, extraction,
cleanup, digestion analysis and
reporting; assists analytical chemists
in routine maintenance of analytical
instruments.

Physical Science Technician
Laboratory Chemist
Field Chemist

Laboratory Chemist — Knowledge
of EPA methods for volatile and
semi-volatile analysis, A.A.S.
(Flame/Graphite a plus) and/or
I.C.P., instrument maintenance.

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environmental protection?

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an aptitude in natural sciences,
particularly chemistry and
mathematics?
skills in planning, organization

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technicians; packages chemicals
for transportation and disposal,
loads and unloads supply trucks;
customer relation skills are essential.

and problem solving?
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an ability to communicate
effectively in writing?
an ability to effectively organize
and present information verbally?
an ability to communicate and
work with a broad array of people?

Chemistry

CH115
CH116
CH225
CH226
CH231
CH332

General Chemistry I
General Chemistry II
Organic Chemistry I
Organic Chemistry II
Quantitative Analysis
Instrumental Analysis

Other Departments
BA211
Business Statistics
MA151 Calculus I
MA152 Calculus II
PH231
Applied Physics I
PH232
Applied Physics II

(25 credits)
5
4
4
4
4
4
(19 credits)
3
4
4
4
4

General Education
(9 credits)
C0101
Fund, of Speech Communication
3
EN110
First-Year Composition I
3
EN111
First-Year Composition II
3
Free Electives

(9 credits)

Students are required to take a total of 62
semester credits.

FALL
SPRING
First Year
CH115 General Chemistry I
5 CH116 General Chemistry II
MA151 Calculus I
4 MA152, Calculus II
EN110 First-Year Composition I
, 3 EN111
First-Year Composition II
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CH332 Instrumental Analysis
PH232- Applied Physics for Engineers
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BA211 Business Statistics

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Associate Degree

Program Description:

Career Descriptions:

This degree provides an initial
framework in computer science
which allows you to branch into
many career paths. Students
complete a capstone "real-world"
project in their sophomore (CS290)
year. You will often choose a
project that relates to your specific
interests, such as Web page
design, database administration,
and applications or systems
programming.

Entry-level Computer Programmer
— Designs, writes and tests
programs as part of a programming
team. Programs could be at the
application or system level.
Systems Analyst — Works in an IT
group at a large company, research
institute or school.

Career Choices:
Entry-level Computer Programmer
Information Technology Assistant
Database Administrator

Database Administrator —
Analyzes, designs, and updates the
database needs of an organization.

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enjoy the challenge of
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First Year
CS103 Survey of Computer Science
CS105 Intro, to Computer Programming
EN110 First-Year Composition I
PY101
Introduction to Psychology
MA111 College Algebra

SPRING
3
3
3
4
_2
16

Second Year
CS163 Troubleshooting/Repair of
Personal PCs
or
CS315 Computer Organization and
Architecture
CS201
Data Structures and Algorithms
CS211
Database Applications
General Education Elective
Free Elective

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3
3
3

15

CS121
MA207
BA121
EN111
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C0101
CS221
CS290

Principles of Programming
Principles of Statistical Methods
Introduction to Business
General Education Course
First-Year Composition II
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Computer Networks
Computer Science Project
General Education Course
Free Elective

3
3
3
3

15
3
3
4
3

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16

(31 credits)
Departmental Courses
CS103
Survey of Computer Science
3
CS105
Intro, to Computer Programming
3
CS121
Principles of Programming
3
CS163
Troubleshooting/Repair of
Personal PCs
or
3
CS315
Data Structures and Algorithms
CS205
Computer Organization and
Architecture
3
CS211
Database Applications
3
CS221
Computer Networks
3
CS290
Independent Study in Computer
Science
4
MA111* College Algebra
3
MA207* Principles of Statistical Methods
3
Support Courses
(7 credits)
BA121
Introduction to Business
3
PY101 * Introduction to Psychology
4
General Education Requirements
(15 credits)
C0101
Fund, of Speech Communication
3
EN110
First-Year Composition I
3
EN111
First-Year Composition II
3
MA110 (or higher) Explorations in Mathematics 3
or
PL205
Logic
3
General Education Electives
6
Free Electives

16

Total Credits in Program

62

*May be used for general education credit.

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Associate Degree

Program Description:

Career Descriptions:

Emphasis in:

The associate degree in corrections
will prepare you to work in
correctional facilities as corrections
officers. The degree contains
the five courses required by the
Michigan Corrections Officers
Training Council (MCOTC).
Associate degree graduates may
also find paraprofessional jobs in
other areas of corrections. This
degree is compatible with the
bachelor of science degree in
criminal justice/corrections.

Corrections Officer — Works
in secure correctional facilities;
performs custodial services; acts
as assistant resident unit manager;
assists prisoners with their
transition back to society.

Corrections
Law Enforcement

Career Choices:
Corrections Officer
Police Officer

The associate degree in law
enforcement will prepare you for
work in local law enforcement
agencies provided you attend a
police academy after graduation.
This associate degree is also
compatible with the bachelor of
science degree in criminal justice/
law enforcement. Graduates may
also find positions with private
security agencies.

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or state agencies; has broad arrest
powers; is responsible for the safety
of his/her respective communities;
investigates crimes; provides a
variety of related services.
Loss Control Officer — Provides
many of the same services that the
police do only in the private sector;
maintains perimeter security in
industrial settings; performs retail
shoplifting investigations.

interested in people?
curious about human behavior?
able to work without supervision?

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Criminal Justice
Corrections Emphasis
Associate Degree
General Education Requirements
(18 credits)
C0101
Fund, of Speech Communication
3
EN110
First-Year Composition I
3
EN111
First-Year Composition II
3
MA110
(or higher) Explorations in Math
or
3
PL205
Logic
General Education Electives
6
Major Requirements
(30 credits)
CJ101
Intro, to Criminal Justice
3
CJ110
Introduction to Corrections
3
CJ130
Client Relations in Corrections
3
CJ140
Correctional Client Growth
&amp; Development
3
CJ220
Institutional Corrections
3
CJ240
Community Based Corrections
3
CJ250
Correctional Law
3
CJ319
Substantive Criminal Law
or
3
CJ202
Canadian Criminal Law
CJ330
Correctional Casework
3
CJ355
Juvenile Justice
3
Support Courses
(6 credits)
PS120
Introduction to Legal Process
or
3
PS160
Intro, to Canadian Government
and Politics
S0214
Criminology
3
Electives
(8 credits)

Criminal Justice
Law Enforcement
Emphasis
Associate Degree

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Fund, of Speech Communication
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Introduction to Legal Process
or
Intro, to Canadian Government
and Politics
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CJ330
CJ355
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Juvenile Justice
Criminology
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(17 credits)
PS110
Introduction to American
Government and Politics
4
PS120
Introduction to Legal Process
3
SO103
Cultural Diversity
3
S0214
Criminology
3
PY101
Introduction to Psychology
4
Electives

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3

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First Year
CJ101
Intro, to Criminal Justice
C0101 Fund, of Speech Communication
EN110 First-Year Composition I
S0214 Criminology
General Education Math

General Education Requirements
(18 credits)
C0101
Fund, of Speech Communication
3
EN110
First-Year Composition I
3
EN111
Rrst-Year Composition II
3
MA110
(or higher) Explorations in Math
or
3
PL205
Logic
General Education Electives
6
Major Requirements
CJ101
Intro, to Criminal Justice
CJ102
Police Process
CJ201
Firearms Training
CJ206
Law Enforcement/Loss
Control Internship
CJ212
Loss Control
CJ243
Investigation

FALL
First Year
CJ101
Intro, to Criminal Justice
CJ110 Introduction to Corrections
CJ140 Correctional Client Growth and
Development
EN110 First-Year Composition I
General Education Math

(17 credits)

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Program Description:

Career Choices:
Child Care Provider
Early Childhood Teacher/
Head Start Teacher
Administrative Position

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BL105
Function of the Human Body
ED101
Foundation of Early Childhood
Education
ED105
Child Guidance &amp; Welfare
ED110
Curriculum Development and
Teaching Practice
ED111
Infants &amp; Toddlers:
Developmental^ Appropriate
Practices
ED220
Early Childhood Literature
ED260
Practicum I
ED261
Practicum II
ED270
Administration of Early
Childhood Programs
HE104
Nutrition for Early Childhood
HE181
First Aid
S0103
Cultural Diversity
or
S0225
Native Cultures of North America
S0113
Sociology of the American Family
Cognate Required:
PY155
Lifespan Development
or
PY265
Child &amp; Adolescent Development
PY228
Organizational Behavior
or
PY301
Exceptional Child &amp; Adolescent

Graduates of this program nor­
mally seek position with day care
centers, day care homes, Head
Start programs, residential homes
and other facilities designed for
the care and development of the
preschool child.

Graduates also matriculate into the
four-year bachelor's degree pro­
gram in early childhood education
at the University or pursue a degree
in human services or elementary
education. A total of 62 credits is
required.

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This two-year program leads to an
associate's degree in early child­
hood education. It is for students
interested in working with young
children from birth through age
five. Students are expected to ac­
quire an understanding of devel­
opmental patterns of the preschool
child in such areas as condition,
emotion, social interaction and
physical growth. This understand­
ing will be the basis of working
with groups of children and will
culminate in a practicum.

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ment with children in educational
games and learning activities;
supervises children at play; and
provides general care of children.
Early Childhood Teacher/Head
Start Teacher — Involvement with
children in educational games
and learning activities; supervises
children at play; maintains records
or files.
Administrative Position — Over­
sees a center's operation including
budgetary, staffing and equipment
needs.

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(18 credits)
C0101
Fund, of Speech Communication
3
3
EN110
First-Year Composition I
3
EN111
First-Year Composition II
MA110
(or higher) Explorations in Math
3
or
PL205
Logic
6
General Education Electives

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First Year
EN110 First-Year Composition I
BL105 Function of the Human Body
PY155 Life-Span Development
or
PY265 Child &amp; Adolescent Development
ED101 Foundation of Early Childhood
Education
ED110 Curriculum Development
and Teaching Practice

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S0113
HE104
HE181
ED111
ED105

First-Year Composition II
Sociology of the American Family
Nutrition for Early Childhood
First Aid
Infants &amp; Toddlers: Developmental^
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Child Guidance and Welfare

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General Education Math
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PY301 Exceptional Child &amp; Adolescent orPY228 Organizational Behavior
* * Choose one of the following:
S0225 Native Cultures of North America or S0103 Cultural Diversity

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Program Description:

Career Descriptions:

The associate degree in fire science
degree prepares you for entry-level
positions with fire departments and
some government agencies. You
may also be eligible for Michigan
Firefighter Certification through
the Michigan Firefighters Training
Council (MFFTC). Students in this
program will have the opportunity
to experience a "hands-on" ap­
proach by practicing with up-todate equipment and experiencing
live fire training in the bum train­
ing center located adjacent to cam­
pus. This degree is also compatible
with the bachelor of science degrees
in fire science and public safety.

Firefighter — Works for local and
federal fire departments; works
for the armed forces; suppresses
structural and other types of fire
using a variety of methods; acts as
emergency medical technician or
paramedic.

Associate Degree

Career Choices:
Firefighter
Fire Safety Officer

Fire Safety Officer — Works in
industry and for the government
as fire inspector and safety officer;
conducts safety and fire surveys;
assists fire professionals in their
duties.

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FS101
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FS111
Hazardous Materials
EN110 First-Year Composition I
TC101
Construction I
HE190 Prehospital Emergency Care
and Crisis Intervention I

SPRING
3
3
3
3

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HE191 Prehospital Emergency Care
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TC102 Construction iL*
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(18 credits)
CO101
Fund, of Speech Communication
3
EN110
First-Year Composition I
3
EN111
First-Year Composition II
3
MA110
(or higher) Explorations in Math
or
3
PL205
Logic
General Education Electives
6
Major Requirements
(21 credits)
CJ341
Fire Cause &amp; Arson Investigation
3
FS101
Introduction to Fire Science
3
FS111
Hazardous Materials
3
FS204
Fire Protection Hydraulics &amp; Pumps 3
FS206
Fire Protection Systems Equipment
and Industrial Fire Protection
3
FS211
Tactics &amp; Strategy
3
FS315
Company Level Supervision
and Management
3
Support Courses
(23 credits)
HE190
Prehospital Emergency Care &amp;
Crisis Intervention I
4
HE191
Prehospital Emergency Care &amp;
Crisis Intervention II
4
SO, PY or PS Electives
9
TC101
Construction I
3
TC102
Construction II
3
Electives
(6 credits)
(FS197 and FS220 required for MFFTC
certification)

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Associate Degree

Program Description:

63-Hour Program

You should enroll in this program
if you want to major in engineering
but have not yet selected a specific
field. You also should enroll in this
program if you plan to transfer to
an engineering program at another
university after two years at Lake
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Engineering Courses
EE105
Fabrication Fundamentals
EG101
Intro, to Engineering
EG140
Numerical Applications for
Engineers
EG265
"C” Programming
EG340
Advanced Numerical Applications
for Engineers
ME141
Parametric Modeling
ME142 Descriptive Geometry
Mathematics and Science Courses
CH115
General Chemistry I
MA151
Calculus I
MA152 Calculus II
MA243 Calculus &amp; Linear Algebra for
Engineers
MA310 Differential Equations
PH231
Applied Physics for Engineers
and Scientists I
PH232
Applied Physics for Engineers
and Scientists II
Support Courses
Approved Economics Elective*
HU251
Humanities I**
Designated Electives*

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3
1
2
2
5
4
4
4
3
4
4
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4
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* *May be used for general education requirement.
General Education Requirements
C0110
Fund, of Speech Communication
EN110
First-Year Composition I
EN111
First-Year Composition II
MA110 (or higher) Explorations in Mathematics
or
PL205
Logic
General Education Electives

3
3
3
3
6

FALL
First Year
CH115 General Chemistry I
EG101
Intro, to Engineering
EN110 First-Year Composition I
MA151 Calculus I

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5
2
3
4

EE105
EG140
MA152
EN111
ME141
ME142

Fabrication Fundamentals
Numerical Applications for Engineers
Calculus II
First-Year Composition II
Parametric Modeling
Descriptive Geometry
Designated Elective*

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4
3
2
2
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C0101 Fund, of Speech Communication
3
EG265 “C” Programming
MA243 Calculus &amp; Linear Algebra for
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PH231 Applied Physics for Engineers J
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HU251
MA310
PH232

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Advanced Numerical Applications
for Engineers
Humanities I
Differential Equations
Applied Physics for Engineers
and Scientists II

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Program Description:

Associate Degree

You should select this program if
you are interested in engineering
technology but have not decided
upon a specific program. You will
receive extra advising and schedule
courses in different areas to assist
in determining career interests. As
soon as you choose an engineering
technology major, you will transfer
to that program.

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EG101
Intro, to Engineering
EN110 First-Year Composition I
MA140 Precalculus Mathematics
Tech Elective
Second Year
ET110 Applied Electricity &amp; PLC
PH221 Elements of Physics I
Tech Electives

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3
5
3-4
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CS101 Intro, to Microcomputer Appl.
MA151 Calculus I
Social Science
EN111 First-Year Composition II

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4
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17-19

C0101
MT225
PH222

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Statics &amp; Strength of Materials
Elements of Physics II
Tech Electives

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4
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Engineering and Engineering Technology Courses
EG101
Introduction to Engineering
2
ET110
Applied Electricity &amp; PLC
4
MT225
Statics and Strength of Materials
4
Technical Electives
20
Mathematics and Science Courses
MA140
Precalculus Mathematics
5
MA151
Calculus I
4
PH221
Elements of Physics I
4
PH222
Elements of Physics II
4
Support Course
CS101
Intro, to Microcomputer Applications 3
Choose Tech Electives from:
CH108
Applied Chemistry
3
and
CH109
Applied Chemistry Lab
1
ET175
Applied Electronics
4
MA207
Statistics
3
ME110
Manufacturing Processes I
3
ME141
Parametric Modeling
2
ME142
Descriptive Geometry
2
General Education Requirements
C0101
Fund, of Speech Communication
3
EN110
First-Year Composition I
3
EN111
First-Year Composition II
3
MA110 {or higher) Explorations in Mathematics
or
3
PL205
Logic
General Education Electives
6

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Program Description:

Career Choices:
Hospital Nurse
Extended Care Nurse
Office or Clinical Nurse
Mental Health Nurse

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tal settings providing direct patient
care to clients of all ages.
Office Nurse — Works in physi­
cian offices or outpatient clinics
assisting in the direct patient care
of clients.
Extended Care — Works in long­
term care facilities providing care
to the elderly.
Mental Health Nurse — Works in
community mental health centers
or group homes providing care for
the mentally ill.

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The associate of applied science
degree program serves the com­
munity by providing students with
the necessary skills and training to
provide safe and competent care to
patients. Students wishing to ob­
tain an associate of applied science
degree would be able to complete
the required course work in four
semesters. The general education
courses required for the associate
of applied science degree would
apply to the baccalaureate degree
in nursing, allowing for a smooth
articulation between the two pro­
grams if students wish to continue
their education.

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applied science degree must have completed
the following: MA086 Introduction to Algebra;
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(32 credits)
Nursing
4
PN101
Practical Nursing I
3
PN102
Drugs and Dosages
PN103
Nursing Care Issues Across
the Lifespan
3
or
PY155
Lifespan Development
10
PN201
Practical Nursing II
PN202
Ethical/Legal Issues Aspects
2
of Practical Nursing
5
PN203
Practical Nursing III
5
PN204
Practical Nursing IV
(10 credits)
Health Science
7
HE186
Basic Nursing Skills
HE207
Nutrition Application in Health Care 1
2
HE208
Nutrition
(6 credits)
General Education
C0101
Fund, of Speech Communication
3
EN110
First-Year Composition I
3
(15 credits)
Other Disciplines
4
PY101
Introduction to Psychology
BL121
Human Anatomy and Physiology I
4
BL122
Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4
4
NS110
Chemistry in Society
or
3
CH104
Life Chemistry
Electives
Total Degree Credits

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First Year
3
EN110 First-Year Composition I
4
BL121 Anatomy and Physiology
HE207 Nutrition Application in Health Care 1
2
HE208 Nutrition
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Fund, of Speech Communication
Chemistry in Society

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PN204 Practical Nursing IV

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Program Description:

Career Descriptions:

Associate Degree

This degree prepares you for
entry-level positions in the health
and fitness industry. Specific
course work and experiences
prepare you to be certified by
the American College of Sports
Medicine as an Exercise Leader5**
or Health/Fitness Instructor. Stu­
dents develop fitness assessment
skills with current technologies em­
ployed for anthropometric, cardio­
vascular and metabolic functioning.

Health Fitness Instructor/Leader
— Employed in the fitness industry
to assess fitness status of clients,
prescribe physical activity and
teach exercise classes to improve
fitness parameters.

Career Choices:
Health Fitness instructor/Leader
Exercise Test Technologist

Exercise Test Technologist —
Employed in clinical settings to
assist in administering fitness
testing activities with individuals
suffering from a medical condition
working under the direction of
medical staff.

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attracted to the study of human
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First Year
EN110 First-Year Composition I
BL121
Human Anatomy &amp; Physiology I
PY101
Introduction to Psychology
MA110 (or higher) Explorations in Math
or
PL205 Logic
ES140 Health Fitness

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4
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BL122
CH104
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Human Anatomy &amp; Physiology II
Life Chemistry I
Introduction to Movement
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4
3
3

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16

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Athletic Training I
Fitness Evaluation I — Field Tests
Practicum
Nutrition for Sport and Exercise
Performance
Readiness in Games, Activities and
Sports
Recreation Leader Apprenticeship
Elective

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2
3

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General Education Requirements
(19 credits)
C0101
Fund, of Speech Communication
3
EN110
First-Year Composition I
3
EN111
First-Year Composition II
3
MA110
(or higher) Explorations in Math
or
3
PL205
Logic
4
PY101
Introduction to Psychology
Elective
3
Departmental Requirements
(31 credits)
ES140
Health Fitness
3
ES141
Introduction to Movement
3
ES230
Athletic Training I
3
ES248
Psychology of Sport and
Performance and Coaching
3
ES262
Exercise Physiology I
3
ES268
Fitness Evaluation I - Field Tests
2
ES275
Nutrition for Sport and Exercise
Performance
2
ES295
Practicum
1
ES295
Practicum
1
ES390
Recreation Leader
Apprenticeship
1
RA150
Individual Physical Fitness
1
RC105
Program Development and
Leadership in Recreation
and Leisure Services
3
RC280
Readiness in Games,
Activities and Sports
3
ES
Elective
2
Required Support
(12 credits)
BL121
Human Anatomy &amp; Physiology I
4
BL122
Human Anatomy &amp; Physiology II
4
CH104
Life Chemistry I
3
HE181
FirstAid
1
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Program Description:

Associate Degree

Career Choices:
Information Technology Specialist
Network Analyst
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knowledge in the use of computer
networks as they apply to com­
mercial and industrial enterprises.
You will be prepared to analyze the
needs of a user, to design a com­
puter network system to satisfy
those needs, and to modify and
maintain the network environ­
ment relative to both hardware and
software.

Information Technology
Specialist — Works in an IT group
at a large company, research
institute or school.

Most organizations make use of the
Internet and the World Wide Web.
You will use state-of-the art soft­
ware tools to prepare you to meet
the growing needs of the business
world.

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Network Analyst— Designs,
installs, maintains, troubleshoots
and administers local area network
systems.
Webmaster — Designs and creates
Web pages, manages Web server
software and consults with clients
about WWW needs.

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program is to develop an under­
standing of the business world so
that you can effectively communi­
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Departmental Courses
3
CS103
Survey of Computer Science
CS105
intro, to Computer Programming
3
CS106
Advanced Web Page Design and
3
Web Site Administration
CS163
Troubleshooting and Repair of
3
Personal Computers
3
CS211
Database Applications
3
CS221
Computer Networks
CS271
Network Hardware and Software
3
CS281
Network Design and Implementation 3
CS290
Independent Study in Computer
4
Science
(9 credits)
Support Courses
3
BA105
Business Math
3
BA121
Introduction to Business
3
BA231
Business Communications
General Education Requirements
(18 credits)
C0101
Fund, of Speech Communication
3
3
EN110
First-Year Composition I
3
EN111
First-Year Composition II
MA110 (or higher) Explorations in Mathematics
3
or
PL205
Logic
6
General Education Electives
Free Electives
Total Credits:

(7 credits)

FALL
First Year
CS103 Survey of Computer Science
CS105 Intro, to Computer Programming
EN110 First-Year Composition I
BA105 Business Math
Free Elective

SPRING
3
3
3
4
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BA121 Introduction to Business
C0101 Fund, of Speech Communication
CS106 Advanced Web Page Design and
Web Site Administration
CS163 Troubleshooting and Repair of
Personal Computers
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CS211
CS271
CS281

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Network Hardware &amp; Software ' - 3
CS290 Independent Studies in CS
Network Design and Implementation 3 . - BA231 Business Communications
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�Legal Assistant Studies
Program Description:
The legal assistant profession is one of
the occupations projected to grow the
fastest through the year 2010 according
to the U.S. Department of Labor. A
legal assistant (or paralegal) is a valued
member of the legal team and works
under the supervision of attorneys.
This program is approved by the
American Bar Association and is
designed to train qualified legal assis­
tants capable of working in a variety
of areas of the law and in a variety of
work environments. Consequently,
the role and job duties of a legal as­
sistant vary depending on the areas
of law and work environment in
which a legal assistant is employed.
Such diversity, varied challenges, and
employment possibilities are what
makes the legal assistant profession so
interesting and rewarding.
There are four different degrees or of­
ferings in legal assistant studies. They
are as follows: (1) a four-year baccalau­
reate degree in legal assistant studies
with an emphasis in legal administra­
tion, criminal law, personal injury,
labor law, legislative/constitutional
law, environmental law and policy,
legal technology, or client advocacy
or a selected minor as approved by
the legal assistant studies coordina­
tor; (2) a two-year associate's degree
in legal assistant studies; (3) a post­
baccalaureate (one-year) certificate
in legal assistant studies (which is
available to students who already
have a bachelor's degree in some
other discipline and wish to make a
career change or advancement); or
(4) a minor in legal assistant stud­
ies which can complement various
majors (and may also be helpful
to students who are planning on
attending law school). The require­
ments for these programs are based
upon the guidelines of the National
Association of Legal Assistants.

Career Descriptions*:
Litigation Legal Assistant —
Conducts legal, factual and
computerized research; drafts
legal pleadings and documents;
interviews clients and witnesses;
investigates, gathers and organizes
case information; assists at trial.
Corporate Legal Assistant — Drafts
and/or analyzes various legal
documents; attends meetings,
negotiations or closings; performs
legal and factual research; monitors
compliance with applicable
industry regulations; assists
attorneys with preparation for
collective bargaining, contract
negotiations, administrative
hearings or trials.
Criminal Law Legal Assistant —
Conducts comprehensive
interviews of defendants, law
enforcement, victims, and/or
witnesses; performs case and
field investigations; locates and
coordinates usage of applicable
experts; prepares motions, briefs
or other legal documents; acts as a
litigation assistant during trial and
any appeal.
Governmental Legal Assistant —
Works as an immigration specialist;
civil rights analyst; environmental
protection specialist; mediation
specialist; legislative analyst;
workers compensation claims
examiner, etc. (even the White
House has employed legal
assistants).
Real Estate Legal Assistant —
Conducts title searches; drafts real
estate closing documents; monitors
compliance with title, survey,
disclosure and/or regulatory
requirements; schedules and
participates in real estate closings.
*Note: The above career descriptions
are only a sampling of the numerous
avenues available to legal assistants.
See next page for additional employ­
ment listings.

Associate Degree

Career Choices*:
Litigation Legal Assistant
Corporate Legal Assistant
Criminal Law Legal Assistant
Governmental Legal Assistant
Real Estate Legal Assistant

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an interest in the law?
a desire and commitment
to help others?
a good work ethic?
good verbal and written
communication skills?
detail orientation and
good organizational skills?
a well-established set of ethics?
self-motivation, initiative and a
positive outlook?
good human relation skills?
an ability to think logically?
a willingness to learn new skills
and to be challenged?

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Associate Degree
For this degree, students must complete the
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their education in a baccalaureate degree in legal
assistant studies or other fields such as busi­
ness administration, human services or political
science. Those interested in this option should
consult the legal studies advisor/coordinator.
(51 credits)
Required Courses
3
BA254
Business Law I
3
BA255
Business Law II
3
CJ319
Substantive Criminal Law
LA102
Legal Research and Case
3
Analysis
4
LA125
Civil Litigation and Procedure
LA140
Personal Injury Litigation &amp;
3
Investigative Techniques
LA150
Legal Professionals and
3
Ethical Considerations
3
LA202
Legal Writing &amp; Analysis
LA250
Law Office Management,
3
Systems &amp; Technology
LA299
Legal Assistant Internship and
Professional Development
4
Seminar
3
LA320
Real Estate Law
2
LA321
Family Law
3
LA322
Probate Law and Procedure
4
OA119
Accounting Procedures
PS110* Intro, to American
4
Government &amp; Politics
C0101 * Fund, of Speech Communication
3
(3 credits)
Cognate Required
Choose three credits from:
CS101
Intro, to Microcomputer Appl.
3
DP225
Word Processing Techniques
3
3
DP231
Database
3
DP235
Spreadsheets
DP250
Desktop Publishing &amp; Presentation
3
Design

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C0101 Fund, of Speech Communication
EN110 First-Year Composition I
LA102 Legal Research &amp; Case Analysis
LA150 Legal Professionals and
Ethical Considerations
OA119 Accounting Procedures
UN101 University Seminar
Second Year
General Education Math
LA202 Legal Writing &amp; Analysis
LA320 Real Estate Law
LA321 Family Law
BA254 Business Law I
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practice law as an attorney.

Employment:
Legal assistants are employed with ...
private law firms
corporations
financial institutions
government
(federal, tribal, state or local)
courts and mediation systems

General Education Requirements
(12 credits)
3
EN110
First-Year Composition I
3
EN111
First-Year Composition II
MA110
(or higher) Explorations in Math
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Logic
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Intro, to American Government
and Politics
Cognate - Computer

real estate offices and title
companies
insurance companies
special interest groups
prosecutor and public defender
offices
educational institutions
financial service organizations
credit and collection agencies
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�Liberal Arts
Program Description:

Career Descriptions*:

This degree is offered to students
who complete general education
requirements, any minor* presently
offered by the University, and
free electives for a total of 62
credit hours (minimum). Consult
departmental offerings for
requirements of a minor and
electives.

Examples of positions that can be
acquired through the completion
of a liberal arts degree include the
following.

Courses selected for credits toward
the general education requirements
may be, at the discretion of the
department offering the minor,
accepted for the minor.
Note: Once you have chosen a
minor, contact the department
which offers it in order to
be assigned an advisor. The
department offering your
minor will both advise you and
conduct your degree audit before
graduation.
*see minors section.

Computer Operator - Oversees
operation of computer hardware
systems; anticipates problems
before they occurs as well as repair
problems; maintains security; trou­
bleshoots; networks; and maintains
large databases.

Associate Degree

Career Choices:
Computer Operator
Manager
Supervisor

Manager - Maintains efficiency and
profitability; implements programs
for budgeting; sets goals and objec­
tives; and oversees general manag­
ers and other staff.
Supervisor - Performs administra­
tive tasks; supervises staff; sets
standards; meets deadlines; con­
ducts performance evaluations; and
interviews prospective employees.

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undecided about your
future career choice?
in need of an associate degree
for employment purposes?

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Associate of Arts

FALL
First Year
EN110 First-Year Composition I
Social Science Elective
Mathematics or PL205
Minor Course
Minor Course

General education requirements
for the liberal arts associate degree
include classes in communication
skills, mathematics, humanities,
social science and natural science.
Communication Skills
C0101
Fund, of Speech Communication
EN110
First-Year Composition I
EN111
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Humanities I
Choose one from:
AT250 Art History and Appreciation I
4
AT251 Art History and Appreciation II
4
3
HU240 Native Art and Culture
4
HU252 Humanities II
4
HU255 World Mythology
MU220 History and Appreciation of Music I 4
MU221 History and Appreciation of Music II 4
3
NA240 Native Art and Culture
3
PL302 Ancient Western Philosophy
PL305 Modern and Contemporary
Philosophy
3
Second Year Foreign Language 6-8
(3-5 credits)
Mathematics
MA110
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Choose two (8 credits) from:
Function of the Human Body
BL105
Human Anatomy &amp; Physiology II
BL122
General Biology I
BL131
General Microbiology
BL204
Life Chemistry II
CH105
CH108/109 Applied Chemistry &amp; Lab
CH115
General Chemistry I
CH116
General Chemistry II
Reid Excursions in Earth Science
GE115
Physical and Historical Geology I
GE121
Physical and Historical Geology II
GE122
Physical Geography: Landforms
GG106
Physical Geography: Meteorology
GG108
and Climatology
NS101
Conceptual Physics
NS102
Introduction to Geology
NS103/104 Environmental Science &amp; Lab
NS110
Chemistry in Society
NS116
Introduction to Oceanography
NS119
Descriptive Astronomy
PH221
Elements of Physics I
PH231
Applied Physics for Engineers
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Choose one class (3-4 credits) from:
BA308
Managing Cultural Differences
GG306 Cultural Geography
HE328
Multicultural Approaches to
Health Care
Native Cultures of North America
NA225
Human Rights and World Politics
PS333
Cultural Diversity
S0103
Introduction to Anthropology
S0213
Native Cultures of North America
50225
Races and Minorities
50226
S0321
Sociology of Women
Student Diversity and Schools
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Choose two from different disciplines (6-8
credits):
EC201
Principles of Macroeconomics
EC202
Principles of Microeconomics
EC208
Honors Prin. of Microeconomics
EC209
Honors Prin. of Macroeconomics
EC302
Managerial Economics
GG201
World Regional Geography
GG302
Economic Geography
HS101
History of World Civilization I
HS102
History of World Civilization II
HS131
United States History I
HS132
United States History II
PS110
Intro, to American Government
and Politics
PS160
Intro, to Canadian Government
and Politics
PS241
Intro, to International Relations
PY101
Introduction to Psychology
PY155
Lifespan Development
50101
Introduction to Sociology
50102
Social Problems
S0113
Sociology of the American Family

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�Manufacturing Engineering
Technology
Program Description:

tions, electronics and mechanical
technology that are in high demand
in industry.

The manufacturing engineering tech­
nology associate's degree program
prepares you to work with tradi­
tional and modem manufacturing
equipment and methods in today's
high-tech manufacturing environ­
ment. Graduates will have theo­
retical and practical knowledge in
traditional manufacturing processes
such as turning, milling, foundry
and welding along with newer
technologies such as robotics, CAD
(computer-aided drafting), and CAM
(computer-aided manufacturing).

Associate Degree
Career Choices:

Career Description:
The manufacturing industry is expe­
riencing high growth while becom­
ing more scientific or "high-tech."
Both factors have resulted in a high
demand for individuals with mod­
em, computer-based manufactur­
ing skills. Typical job categories for
graduates of this program are robot
programmer, manufacturing techni­
cian, systems programmer, mechani­
cal technician, CAD draftsman, CAM
programmer/operator, and electro­
mechanical maintenance engineer.

Throughout the program, students
acquire cross-discipline skills in
manufacturing, computer applica­

Robot Programmer
Manufacturing Technician
Systems Programmer
Mechanical Technician
CAD Draftsman
CAM Programmer/Operator
Electro-Mechanical
Maintenance Engineer

Student Profile:
Do you have...

Departmental Requirements
(54 Credits)
Engineering and Engineering Technology
Courses
EE125
Digital Fundamentals
4
EG101
Introduction to Engineering
2
EG265
“C” Programming
3
ET110
Applied Electricity
4
ET175
Applied Electronics
4
ME110
Manufacturing Processes I
3
ME141
Parametric Modeling
2
ME142
Descriptive Geometry
2
ME240
Assembly Modeling and GD&amp;T
3
MT225
Statics and Strength of Materials
3
RS215
Robotics Technology I
2

FALL
First Year
MA102 Intermediate Algebra*
or
Social Science Elective
EG101
Introduction to Engineering
EN110 First-Year Composition I
ME110 Manufacturing Processes I
ME141 Parametric Modeling
ME142 Descriptive Geometry

Mathematics and Science Courses
CH115
General Chemistry I
5
MA140
Precalculus Mathematics**
5
MA207
Principles of Statistical Methods
3
**
PH221
Elements of Physics I
4
General Education Requirements
(18 credits)
C0101
Fund, of Speech Communication
3
EN110
First-Year Composition I
3
EN111
First-Year Composition II
3
MA110 (or higher) Explorations in Mathematics
or
3
PL205
Logic
General Education Electives
6
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EN111
MA140

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Applied Electricity
Principles of Statistical Methods
Elements of Physics I

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ME240
MT225
RS215

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Applied Electronics
Assembly Modeling and GD&amp;T
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additional math topics?
verbal and written
communication skills?

�Natural Resources Technology
Program Description:

Associate Degree
Career Choices:
Natural Resource Technician
Forestry, Wildlife, Parks

Student Profile:
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enjoy the outdoors and are you
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credits to reach the minimum of 62 semester
credits needed for graduation.
Biology, Chemistry and Environmental
(30 Credits)
Science Requirements
1
BL102
Careers in Natural Resources
3
BL107
Field Biology
BL140
Introduction to Fisheries &amp; Wildlife 1
4
BL230
Introduction to Soils
4
BL284
Principles of Forestry
3
BL286
Watershed Management
3
CH108
Applied Chemistry
1
CH109
Applied Chemistry Lab
1
EV125
Geospatial Basics
1
EV126
Air Photo Interpretation
1
EV127
Global Positioning Systems
EV128
Geographic Information Systems
1
1
EV226
Geospatial Analysis I
1
EV227
Geospatial Analysis II
3
NS103
Environmental Science
1
NS104
Environmental Science Lab
(14 Credits)
Other Departments
Intro, to Microcomputer Applications 3
CS101
3
Medical First Responder
HE189
Introduction to Recreation and
RC101
3
Leisure Services
TC140
Outdoor Construction/Landscaping 3
2
TC111
Small Engine Mechanics
(18 credits)
General Education
C0101
Fund, of Speech Communication
3
3
EN110
First-Year Composition I
3
EN111
First-Year Composition II
6
General Education Electives
3
MA111 College Algebra

The natural resources technology
program stresses the acquisition
of field skills necessary for suc­
cess in a natural resources center,
as well as the theoretical founda­
tions for these skills. This practical
knowledge is enriched by course
materials which emphasize com­
munication skills along with the
links between society, economics,
policy and the natural resource
base. This program can be taken
as a stand alone two-year program,
can constitute the first half of the
bachelor of science in parks and
recreation management, or it can be
used in conjunction with a threeyear criminal justice program to
prepare a student for a career in
conservation law.
All natural resource technology
students are strongly encouraged to
participate in at least one summer
of work or volunteer experience in
the natural resource field to gain
the professional experience and
contacts they will need to begin
their careers.

Continuing education to bache­
lor's degree program — The high
degree of competition in the natu­
ral resource field makes the pur­
suit of a bachelor's degree highly
desirable. Programs which join
well with the NRT degree are the
parks and recreation management
degree, the fisheries &amp; wildlife
degree and the 2+3 criminal justice
degree programs. These programs
lead to careers such as conserva­
tion officer, park naturalist, expe­
dition leader, guide or recreation
specialist.

Career Description:
Natural Resource Technician
— Forestry, wildlife, fisheries and
park technicians are responsible for
data collection and other hands-on
work in either the public or private
sector.

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BL140 Intro, to Fisheries &amp; Wildlife
1
CH108 Applied Chemistry
EN110 First-Year Composition I
3
CH109 Applied Chemistry Lab
EV125 Geospatial Basics
1
EV127 Global Positioning Systems
EV126 Air Photo Interpretation
1
EV128 Geographic Information Systems
NS103 Environmental Science
3
EN111 ^First-Year Composition II
NS104 Environmental Science Lab
1
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BL102 Careers in Natural Resources
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�Office Administration
Program Description:

Career Descriptions:

Associate Degree

This program is designed for those
seeking careers in an office setting.

Office Administrator/Administrative Assistant — Provides
support services in keyboarding,
transcribing, collecting, preparing
and recording report information;
operating office business machines;
and a variety of office duties.

Career Choices:

Students are trained on a variety
of computer application software
packages and formats. Strong per­
sonal skills are emphasized. Good
basic writing skills are required.
The majority of computer-based
classes are taught in the School of
Business and Economics computer
lab using current computer tech­
nology.

Administrative Assistant
Secretary

Secretary — Performs and coor­
dinates office duties; schedules
appointments; maintains files, takes
dictation; types letters; makes travel
arrangements; contacts clients; and
operates office equipment.

Degree Requirements

(64 credits)
Departmental Requirements
(42-44 credits)
BA226
Records Management
3
BA231
Business Communications
3
BA121
Introduction to Business
3
BA105
Business Mathematics
3
DP121
Computer Applications for Business 3
DP231
DataBase
3
DP235
Spreadsheets
3
DP250
Desktop Publishing
3
DP225
Word Processing Techniques
3
0A111
Keyboarding/Document Formatting I 3
0A112
Keyboard Skillbuilding
2-4
0A113
Document Formatting II
3
0A119
Accounting Procedures
or
4
AC132
Principles of Accounting I
0A235
Automated Office Systems
3
Business Electives
(4-6 credits)
BA254
Business Law I
3
BA261
Business Skills
1-3
FN245
Principles of Finance
3
MK281
Marketing Principles &amp; Strategy
3
MN365
Human Resource Management
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Clerk

Student Profile:

Office Manager — Maintains
efficiency and profitability; imple­
ments budgets; motivates workers;
sets goals and objectives.
Clerk — Performs many duties in­
cluding payroll, auditing, accounts
receivable and payable; maintains
files; types correspondence; oper­
ates office equipment.

Do you...
enjoy working with people?
have detail orientation
and flexibility?

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like to work in a fast- paced environment ?

General Education Requirements
(18 credits)
C0101
Fund, of Speech Communication
3
EN110
First-Year Composition I
3
EN111
First-Year Composition II
3
MA110
(or higher) Explorations in Math
or
3-5
PL205
Logic
General Education Electives
6

Introduction to Business
Fund, of Speech Communication
First-Year Composition II
Keyboard Skillbuilding
Document Formatting II
Designated Business Elective

BA231 Business Communications
BA226 Records Management
DP235 Spreadsheets
DP231 DataBase
0A235 Automated Office Systems
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office duties?
like working with databases,
spreadsheets and word processing?

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BA105 Business Mathematics
BA121
3
DP121 Computer Applications for Business 3
C0101
EN110 First-Year Composition I
3
EN111
0A111 Keyboarding/Document Formatting I 3
0A112
General Education Elective
3 ■ 0A113
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DP225 Word Processing Techniques
DP250 Desktop Publishing and
Presentation Design
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AC132 Principles of Accounting I
MA110 Explorations in Mathematics V
Designated Business Elective

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Associate Degree

Program Description:

Career Choices
Emergency Paramedic
Firefighter-Paramedic
Public Safety Officer
Hospital Technician

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Paramedic Technology
2
Emergency Pharmacology I
Emergency Pharmacology II
2
Advanced Emergency Care I
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Advanced Emergency Care II
HE252
2
Emergency Cardiology I
HE261
2
Emergency Cardiology II
HE262
Prehospital Emergency Pediatrics 2
HE271
HE284
Advanced Skills and Situations I
3
Advanced Skills and Situations II
3
HE285
2
Paramedic Operations
HE286
2
HE297
Paramedic Clinical I
2
Paramedic Clinical II
HE298
4
Paramedic Field Internship
HE299
National Registry Certification Prep 2
HE301

HE211
HE212
HE251

(13 credits)
Health Science
2
HE101
Intro, to Medical Terminology
4
HE190
Prehospital Emergency Care I
4
HE191
Prehospital Emergency Care II
3
HE232
Pathophysiology
(16 credits)
General Education
Fund, of Speech Communication
3
C0101
3
EN110
First-Year Composition I
3
EN111
First-Year Composition II
MA110
(or higher) Explorations in Math
3
or
PL105
Logic
4
NS110
Chemistry in Society
(8 credits)
Other Disciplines
BL121
Human Anatomy &amp; Physiology I
4
BL122
Human Anatomy &amp; Physiology II
4
Total Degree Credits

Paramedics are trained to aggres­
sively manage all types of emer­
gency situations by providing scene
control, emergency medical care and
patient transport to a medical facil­
ity or trauma center. The paramedic
is an integral part of the health care
team, serving as an extension of the
hospital emergency department.
Paramedics provide a variety of
skilled functions in the pre-hospital
phase of patient care, often the most
critical period of care. The profes­
sional paramedic is highly moti­
vated and qualified by education
and certification to provide pre-hos­
pital care under the supervision of a
physician director of the Emergency
Medical Service System.
This program is designed to allow
current fire science and public safety
students to earn a minor and obtain
their paramedic certification; it also
allows students to obtain paramedic
certification without committing to
a four-year degree. Students can be
certified as an Emergency Medical
Technician-Basic after the first year
with little or no previous training;

FALL
First Year
BL121
Human Anatomy &amp; Physiology
EN110 First-Year Composition I
HE101 Medical Terminology
HE190 Prehospital Emergency Care I
NS110 Chemistry in Society

and as a Paramedic at the end of
the second year. Graduates will be
eligible to challenge state and/or
national licensure examination for
both EMT-Basic and paramedic
license.

Career Descriptions:
Emergency Paramedic — Works in
the pre-hospital setting, providing
emergency care and scene man­
agement in all types of emergency
situations.
Firefighter-Paramedic — Works in
civilian or private setting, provid­
ing fire suppression, rescue opera­
tions and emergency care.
Public Safety Officer — Works in
the community, providing emer­
gency care, fire/rescue and law
enforcement services to the general
public.
Hospital Technician — Works
in the hospital or trauma center
setting, providing staff support
services in critical care areas includ­
ing the emergency department and
critical care/intensive care units.

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�Personal Computer Specialist
Program Description:

Career Descriptions:

Personal computers of today out­
perform the mainframe computers
of a generation ago at a fraction of
the cost. This associate's degree
trains individuals to assist personal
computer users. They will be able
to assemble, upgrade, maintain,
troubleshoot, and repair personal
computers. Computer skill courses
are combined with general educa­
tion business courses.

Computer professionals are in
demand by businesses of all sizes
to assemble, upgrade, maintain
and repair the personal comput­
ers which are on virtually on every
office desk. The PC specialist is
also working in the area of peerto-peer and client-server local area
networks as well as in configuring
systems for maximum efficiency
of the systems. PC specialists
frequently install and operate user
application software packages as
well as train individuals in the use
of these programs.

Associate Degree
Career Choices
Computer Sales/Installer
Network Installer
and Maintenance Worker

Student Profile
Are you...
a people person?

Computer Sales/Installer — Sells
and installs computers; maintains
current knowledge in advancement
of today's computers; installs hard­
ware and software.

Second Year
BA/CS
Elective
DP250 Desktop Publishing and
Presentation Design
DP235 Spreadsheets
MA110 Explorations in Math
0A119 Accounting Procedures

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Network Installer and Mainte­
nance Worker — Installs hardware
and software; provides networking
capabilities; troubleshoots; main­
tains computers to prevent prob­
lems.

FALL
First Year
BA/CS Elective
3
DP121 Computer Applications for Business 3
EN110 First-Year Composition I
3
0A111 Keyboarding/Document Formatting I 3
Gen. Ed. Electives
3

enthusiastic and eager to learn
about business from the roots up?

62 credits

General Education Requirements
18 credits
C0101
Fund, of Speech Communication
3
EN110
3
First-Year Composition I
EN111
First-Year Composition II
3
MA110
(or higher) Explorations in Math
or
3
PL205
Logic
General Education Electives
6
Department Requirements
37 credits
0A119
Accounting Procedures
4
(or AC132 and AC133)
BA231
Business Communications
3
DP121
Computer Applications in Business 3
DP231
Database
3
DP235
Spreadsheets
3
CS163
Troubleshooting of Repair
of Personal Computers
3
0A111
Keyboarding/Document Formatting I
or
3
DP225
Word Processing Techniques
DP250
Desktop Publishing and
Presentation Design
3
DP261
Multimedia Applications
3
CS221
Computer Networks
3
CS263
Storage, Protection &amp; Recovery
of Personal Computers
3
Business or Computer Science Electives
BA121
Introduction to Business
BA254
Business Law I
CS105
Intro, to Computer Programming
CS106
Advanced Web Page Design and
Web Site Administration
CS271
Network Hardware and Software
CS281
Network Design and Implementation
FN242
Personal Finance
FN245
Principles of Finance
MK281
Marketing Principles and Strategy

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Career Choices:
Paraprofessional Worker
Substance Abuse Worker
Corrections Workers

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This associate's degree program
provides training in substance
abuse counseling to prepare you for
paraprofessional roles in hospitals,
treatment centers and substance
abuse prevention programs. Stu­
dents are required to be good role
models for the clients they will
serve.

Associate Degree

Paraprofessional Worker — Works
in hospitals, treatment centers and
prevention programs. Assists pro­
fessionals in outpatient programs,
assessment centers, detoxification
units and residential programs.
May develop educational presenta­
tions and materials.

This associate's degree can be
completed in two years of full-time
study and requires an extensive
practicum placement. Practicum
placements may be completed
outside the local area. Place­
ments are available in hospitals,
out patient programs, assessment
centers, detoxification units, long­
term treatment centers, prevention
programs and specialized pro­
grams in schools or in corrections
settings. All placements require the
Fundamentals of Substance Abuse
Counseling credential. The test for
this credential is offered through
the Michigan Office of Substance
Abuse Services.

Substance Abuse Worker —
Provides needed services for
persons suffering from a pathologi­
cal abuse of a variety of chemical
substances.
Corrections Worker — Operates
as corrections officer within secure
correctional facilities to provide
clients with methods of changing
criminal behavior.

Students completing the associate's
degree may apply to continue in
the B.S. in human services program
to qualify for entry-level counseling
positions.
Students completing the associate's
degree in substance abuse preven­
tion and treatment may conve­
niently continue their education
in the bachelor's degree in human
services or other fields such as psy­
chology, sociology or corrections.
Students interested in these options
should consult the chair of the ap­
propriate discipline.

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Substance Abuse
Prevention and
Treatment
Associate Degree

Fall
First Year
EN110 First-Year Composition I
BL105 Function of the Human Body
HM204 Introduction to Drug Abuse
PY101 Introduction to Psychology
General Education Math

Courses
(38 credits)
Function of the Human Body
4
Fundamentals of Drug Abuse
3
Human Services Practicum
9
Alcohol Abuse Prevention &amp;
Treatment
3
PY101
Introduction to Psychology
4
PY201
Communication Skills in Counseling 3
PY259
Abnormal Psychology
3
S0242
Sociology of Sex
3
S0341
Addiction
3
S0344
Social Welfare Systems
3
General Education Requirements
(18 credits)
C0101
Fund, of Speech Communication
3
EN110
First-Year Composition I
3
EN111
First-Year Composition II
3
MA110
(or higher) Explorations in Math
or
3
PL205
Logic
General Education Electives*
6
*met by BL105 and PY101
Cognates- Required
(6 credits)
S0225
Native Cultures of North America
or
3
S0103
Cultural Diversity
PY291
Group Counseling
or
PY391
Family Therapy
3
Electives
(8 credits)
General education requirements and sufficient
electives must be completed to total a minimum
of 64 semester credits.
Required
BL105
HM204
HM250
HM292

Total Credits Required:

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Program Description:

Associate Degree

Career Choices
Accounts Receivable/
Payable Clerk
Payroll Clerk
Bookkeeper
Accounting Data Entry Clerk
Cost Accounting Clerk

Career Descriptions:

This program is designed for those
who do not plan to go to college
for four years but desire a working
knowledge in the field of account­
ing. The program provides students
with knowledge in the account­
ing techniques used in business as
well as knowledge of economics,
business law, data processing and
business communication. After
completing this program, you may
transfer to the four-year program
without loss of credits.

Accounts Receivable/Payable
Clerk — Posts details of transac­
tions; totals accounts and computes
interest charge; monitors loans.

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details of transactions; maintains
ledgers; accounts payable and
receivable; total, reconcile and com­
pute interest charges.

General Education Requirements
(18 credits)
3
C0101
Fundamentals of Speech
EC201
Prin. of Macroeconomics
3
or
EC202
Prin. of Microeconomics
3
EN110
First-Year Composition I
EN111
First-Year Composition II
3
3
MA111
College Algebra
3
General Education Elective
Departmental requirements
4
AC132
Principles of Accounting I
4
AC133
Principles of Accounting II
4
AC232
Intermediate Accounting I
4
AC233
Intermediate Accounting II
3
AC332
Cost Accounting I
3
AC421
Federal Taxation Accounting I
3
BA231
Business Communication
3
BA254
Business Law I
DP121
Computer Applications for Business 3
3
Choose one from:
DP225 Word Processing
DP231 Database
DP235 Spreadsheets
DP250 Desktop Publishing
FN245
Principles of Finance
3-4
or
FN341
Managerial Finance
Sufficient elective credits must be completed
so that at least 64 semester credits have been
earned.

Bookkeeper — Handles all aspects
of financial transactions; records
debits and credits; compares cur­
rent and past balance sheets; sum­
marizes details of separate ledgers;
and prepares reports for supervi­
sors and managers.
Accounting Data Entry Clerk
— Enters data into computer; edits
current information; proofreads
new entries.

work well with numbers and information?

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Payroll Clerk — Distributes and
collects time sheets; computes pay
including calculations of taxes,
insurances or payroll deductions;
maintains backup files. Payroll
clerks keep up with changes in tax
and deduction laws.

FALL
First Year
4
AC132 Principles Accounting I
3
EN110 First-Year Composition I
3
Electives
3
MA111 College Algebra*
DP121 Computer Applications for Business _2
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AC232 Intermediate Accounting I
AC332 Cost Accounting l
AC421 Federal Taxation Accounting I
Choose one from:
DP225 Word Processing
DP231 Database
DP235 Spreadsheets
DP250 Desktop Publishing
FN245 Principles of Finance
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BA254
C0101
EN111

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Business Law I
Fund, of Speech Communication
First-Year Composition II

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BA231 Business Communications
EC201 Prin. of Macroeconomics
or
EC202 Prin. of Microeconomics
General Education Elective
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�Information Processing
Program Description:

Career Descriptions:

This program prepares you for
entry-level positions as a word
processor or receptionist. The pro­
gram develops other fundamental
skills in communications, computer
applications and records manage­
ment. Requires minimum of 32
credits.

Data Entry Clerk - Provides data
entry for any organization.

Certificate

Word Processor — Prepares docu­
ments.

Career Choices:

Receptionist — A business frontdesk position which involves
greeting the public and performing
routine office duties.

Data Entry Clerk
Word Processor
Receptionist

Secretary — Performs routine office
duties.
Computer Applications Specialist
— Installs, operates and upgrades
various software applications; i.e.,
spreadsheet, database, graphs,
word processing and special-use
programs.

Secretary
Computer Applications Specialist

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Word Processing Techniques
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DP231
DP235
DP121
0A112
0A113

Records Management
Database
Spreadsheets
Computer Applications for Business
Keyboard Skillbuilding
Document Formatting II

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�International Studies
Program Description:

Career Descriptions:

This program can be completed in
three ways:

Certificate

International Business Manager
— Negotiates contracts and joint
ventures with foreign supplies and
buyers; works as a manager in a
foreign plant/office or in estab­
lishing an operation in a foreign
country.

Career Choices:

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International Business Manager

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International Sales Representative
Foreign Relations Officer

Choose at least one course from six of the follow­
ing categories to total a minimum of 32 credits.
Category 7, Foreign Language is required.
1. Cultural Diversity
S0103
Cultural Diversity
BA308
Managing Cultural Differences

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EC408
International Economics
MK486
International Marketing
BA400
Special Topics: International
Strategic Management
3. Geography
GG302
Economics Geography
GG306
Cultural Geography

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3
3

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4. Political Science
PS411
U.S. Foreign Policy
PS420
Politics of the World Economy
PS331
Comparative Politics of Western
Europe and Russia
PS334
Middle East Politics
5. History
HS310
Russia
HS316
Europe in the 20th Century
HS361
Latin America
HS371
Far East Civilization
HS442
Diplomatic History of the U.S.

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4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4

6. Humanities
3
HU261
World Literature I
3
HU262
World Literature II
3
FR353
Business French I
3
FR354
Business French II
FR360
French Cultural Perspectives
3-4
SP305
Spanish Literature in Translation I 3
SP306
Spanish Literature In Translation II 3
JS105
Intensive Introductory Japanese
10
Language I
JS106
Intensive Introductory Japanese
10
Language II
JS201
Culture and Society of Japan I
3
JS202
Culture and Society of Japan II
3
4
JS301
Japanese Art and Culture I
4
JS302
Japanese Art and Culture II
7. Foreign Language
A minimum of two semesters
of a modern foreign language

Concurrently with a B.S. or
B.A. degree program
Post-baccalaureate program
Minor

The purpose of the certificate pro­
gram is to better prepare a person
to work with a more-diverse work
force. The program is designed to
begin preparing students for poten­
tial foreign work assignments and
improved multicultural relations.
The international studies certifi­
cate/ minor is an interdisciplinary
program. Course substitutions to
meet your objectives in internation­
al studies may be approved by your
academic advisor. As an example,
Canadian or American courses
might be approved as a substitute
for students from countries other
than Canada or the U.S. Also,
special topics courses listed in the
certificate curriculum may change
with future development and ad­
ditional international courses.

International Sales Representative
— Represents suppliers and buyers
for the purpose of selling products
and/or services; may involve im­
porting and exporting, joint ven­
tures or foreign sales operations.
Foreign Relations Officer — Works
in a variety of governmental or
private-sector positions; negoti­
ates international programs and
international agreements; promotes
organizational interests in foreign
countries.

The listed courses may be taken
throughout a student's baccalaure­
ate program or as a one-year, post
graduate certificate. This program
features opportunities for students
to study in foreign countries and in
classes at Lake Superior State Uni­
versity with international faculty.

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be used for up to eight credits of the Humanities
and/or Foreign Language credits.

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Program Description:

Career Descriptions:

This program provides advanced
life support skills to assess and
treat the sick and injured. It will
allow graduates to qualify to write
the state licensing examination for
paramedic and possess advanced
life support skills to assess and
treat the sick and injured.

Emergency Paramedic — Works in
the pre-hospital setting, providing
emergency care and scene man­
agement in all types of emergency
situations.

18 years of age by September of
year entering program.

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evidence of valid, current
Michigan driver's license.

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evidence of valid, current
Michigan EMT-basic certifica­
tion or National Registry EMT
certification.

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Firefighter-Paramedic
Public Safety Officer
Hospital Technician

Hospital Technician — Works
in the hospital or trauma center
setting, providing staff support
services in critical care areas includ­
ing the emergency department and
critical care/intensive care units.

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CPR instructor certification.

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Emergency Paramedic

Public Safety Officer — Works in
the community, providing emer­
gency care, fire/rescue and law
enforcement services to the general
public.

evidence of high school di­
ploma or equivalent.

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Career Choices:

Firefighter-Paramedic — Works in
civilian or private setting, provid­
ing fire suppression, rescue opera­
tions and emergency care.

Admission requirements are:
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Certificate

evidence of completion of
EN110 Freshman Composition
I, three credits.

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HE251
HE261
HE284
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HE212
HE252
HE262
HE271
HE285
HE286
HE298

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Emergency Pharmacology
Advanced Emergency Care II
Emergency Cardiology II
Prehospital Emergency Pediatrics
Advanced Skills &amp; Situations II
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HE211
Emergency Pharmacology I
HE212
Emergency Pharmacology II
HE251
Advanced Emergency Care I
HE252
Advanced Emergency Care II
HE261
Advanced Cardiology I
HE262
Advanced Cardiology li
HE271
Prehospital Emergency Pediatrics
HE284
Advanced Skills and Situations I
HE285
Advanced Skills and Situations II
HE286
Paramedic Operations
HE297
Paramedic Clinical I
HE298
Paramedic Clinical II
HE299
Paramedic Field Internship
HE301
National Registry Certification Prep

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4
4
2
2
2
3
3
2
2
2
4
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Support Courses
BL121
Human Anatomy &amp; Physiology I
BL122
Human Anatomy &amp; Physiology II

Anatomy and Physiology I
Emergency Pharmacology I
Advanced Emergency Care I
Emergency Cardiology I
Advanced Skills and Situations I
Paramedic Clinical I

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�Personal Computer Specialist
Certificate

Program Description:

Career Descriptions:
A variety of entry-level technical
positions serve the personal
computer user.

Career Choices:

This program provides the skills
necessary to assist personal
computer users with the assembly,
upgrade, maintenance and
repairing of personal computers.
With additional courses in general
education and business, holders
of this certificate can obtain the
associate's degree. Requires a
minimum of 32 credits.

Computer Repair Technician
Network Technician
Applications Specialist

Computer Repair Technician
— Works on computers, peripheral
equipment and word processing
systems; installs equipment;
works closely with other computer
technicians.
Network Technician — Assists
in installation of computers;
provides networking capabilities;
troubleshoots.
Applications Specialist —
Provides assistance with computer
programs/software; installs
software.

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CS263
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Storage, Protection and
Recovery and Repair of
Personal Computers
Database
Spreadsheets
Multimedia Applications
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�Practical Nursing
Program Description:

Career Descriptions:

The certificate of practical nursing
provides students with the neces­
sary skills and training to provide
safe and competent care to patients
and qualifies students to write the
required licensure examinations
for practical nursing. Course work
can be completed in 12 months of
full-time study, or in 24 months of
part-time study.

Certificate

Hospital Nurse — Works in a
hospital setting providing direct
patient care to clients of all ages.
Office Nurse — Works in a phy­
sician's office or outpatient clinic
assisting in the direct patient care
of clients.

Career Choices:
Hospital Nurse
Extended Care Nurse

Extended Care — Works in a long­
term care facility providing care to
the elderly.

Office or Clinical Nurse
Mental Health Nurse

Mental Health Nurse — Works in
community mental health centers
or group homes providing care for
the mentally ill.

Student Profile:
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like working with people?
like challenges?
want to make a difference in
people's lives?

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HE186
HE207
HE208
PN101
PN102

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first have successfully completed these prerequi­
sites: MA083 Pre-Algebra*; and BL105 Function
of the Human Body or comparable course(s)
within the past three years.

10

SUMMER
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PN204 Practical Nursing IV

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At least six semester hours of the required courses must be taken at LSSUfor a student to obtain these minors. The grade point
average for minors must be a Cor better. Teaching minors must be a 2.70 or higher.

Accounting — Finance

Business French

Total Credits Required:

Total Credits Required:

24

Required Courses:
AC132
Principles of Accounting I
Principles of Accounting II
AC 133
FN341
Managerial Finance
AC and FN Electives

4
4
4
12

Accounting — Teaching
Total Credits Required:

23

Required Courses:
AC232
Intermediate Accounting I
AC233
Intermediate Accounting II
AC334
Accounting Information Systems
AC431
Federal Taxation I
DP231
Database
DP235
Spreadsheets
FN242
Personal Finance

4
4
3
3
?
2

Total Credits Required:
M
Q
iZ,

30

Required Courses:
NA141
‘Anishinaabemowin/Ojibwe I
■
NA142
Anishinaabemowin/Ojibwe II
NA201
Second Year Anishinaabemowin/
Ojibwe Conversation I
NA202
Second Year Anishinaabemowin/
Ojibwe Conversation II
NA301
Anishinabe Oral and Recorded
Literature I
NA302
Anishinabe Oral and Recorded
Literature II
NA401
Seminar in Advanced Language
Studies I
NA402
Seminar in Advanced Language
Studies II

CH451

4
3

Total Credits Required:

3

Required Courses:
ED101
Foundations of Early Childhood
Education
ED105
Child Guidance &amp; Welfare
ED110
Curriculum Development and
Teaching Practices
ED111
Infants and Toddlers:
Developmental^ Appropriate
Practices
ED220
Early Childhood Literature
ED260
Practicum I
PY155
Lifespan Development
PY301
Exceptional Child and Adolescent
HE104
Nutrition for Early Childhood
HE181
First Aid

4
4

3
3
3

4
4
4

4
4
4

l

4
4
4
3
6

Required Courses:
C0201
Small Group Communication
or
C0225
Interpersonal Communication
C0211
Advanced Public Speaking
or
C0210
Business &amp; Professional Speaking
C0302
Argumentation &amp; Advocacy
C0307
Classical/Contemporary Rhetoric
or
EN321
Rhetoric &amp; Composition Theory

3
3
3
4
3
3
3
1

Communication
Total Credits Required:

3
3

3
3
3

Students must complete 21 semester hours
of credit in addition to basic requirements of
composition and speech (CO101).

Computer Science
21

Courses Required:
CS105
Intro, to Computer Programming
CS121
Principles of Programming
Data Structures and Algorithms
CS201
CS211
Database Applications
CS221
Computer Networks
CS315
Computer Organization and
Architecture
Plus three additional CS credits at the
300- or 400-level

3
3
3
3
3
3
3

Computer Science —
Teaching
Total Credits Required:

29

4

21 credits

Required Courses:
BL131
General Biology I
BL132
General Biology II
BL204
General Microbiology
BL337
General Ecology
BL
Biology Electives (200+ level)

3
3
3

Child Development

Organic Chemistry I
Organic Chemistry II
Quantitative Analysis
or
Introductory Biochemistry

Communication Theory
Organizational Communication
Communication in Leadership

Total Credits Required:

5
4

4

Biology
Total Credits Required:

3

21

4
4

20

Required Courses:
AT110
Fundamentals of Drawing
and Composition
AT111
Introduction to Painting Media
and Techniques
AT210
Principles of Design and Color
AT211
Mixed Media Explorations
AT250
Art History &amp; Appreciation I
AT251
Art History &amp; Appreciation II

4
4
4
4

Chemistry
Total Credits Required:
CH115
General Chemistry I
CH116
General Chemistry II

b)
CH225
CH226
CH231

Art
Total Credits Required:

28

Required Courses:
First Year French I
FR151
First Year French il
FR152
Second Year French I
FR251
Second Year French II
FR252
FR351
Advanced Conversation and
Composition I
FR352
Advanced Conversation and
Composition II
FR353
Business French I
FR354
Business French li

And complete one of the following options:
a)i
CH220
Survey of Organic Chemistry
CH231
Quantitative Analysis
CH332
Instrumental Analysis
or
CH361
Physical Chemistry I

Anishinaabemowin/
Ojib we Language and
Literature

C0308
C0325
C0416

21

Required Courses:
CS105
Intro, to Computer Programming
CS121
Principles of Programming
CS201
Data Structures and Algorithms
CS211
Database Applications
Computer Networks
CS221
CS315
Computer Organization
and Architecture
TE445
Teaching Computer Science
in the Secondary Classroom

3
3
3
3
3
3
3

Corrections
Total Credits Required:

21

Required Courses:
CJ110
Introduction to Corrections
CJ220
Institutional Corrections
CJ240
Community Based Corrections
CJ319
Substantive Criminal Law
Minimum of nine hours from:
(At least one must be 300-400)
CJ130
Client Relations in Corrections
CJ140
Correctional Client Growth
&amp; Development
CJ250
Correctional Law
CJ330
Correctional Casework
CJ355
Juvenile Justice

3
3
3
3

3
3
3
3
3

21

Counseling
3
3
3
3

Total Credits Required:

21

Required Courses:
PY155
Lifespan Development
PY201
Communication Skills in Counseling
PY396
Tests and Measurements*
S0344
Social Welfare Systems
HM250
Human Services Practicum
BL105
Function of the Human Body* *

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3
3
3
3
4

�PY259
PY291
PY391
PY240
PY385

Abnormal Psychology* * *
or
Deviance***
Group Counseling
or
Family Therapy
Behavioral Management
or
Health Psychology

3

Economics
Total Credits Required:

3
3

21

Required Courses:
EC201
Prin. of Macroeconomics
EC202
Prin. of Microeconomics
EC308
Intermediate Microeconomics
EC309
Intermediate Macroeconomics
EC
Electives

3
3
3
3
9

**May count toward general education.
***May count toward SO/PY minor.

Economics — Finance

Note: PY396 has a prerequisite of one of these
statistics courses: MA207, PY210 or SO302

Total Credits Required:

Note: Students seeking a BS degree in human
services will notice that there is considerable
overlap in the requirements for some of the
skill minors. You must complete the minimum
number ofhours in each minor without counting
a course twice. If additional courses must be
taken to meet this requirement, select from the
following:
HM480 Grantwriting
3
PY217
Social Psychology
3
PY228
Organizational Behavior
3
PY240
Behavior Management
3
PY259
Abnormal Psychology
3
PY311
Learning &amp; Motivation
3
PY357
Personality Theory
3
PY383
Industrial Psychology
3
PY385
Health Psychology
3
PY457
Cognition
3
PY459
Physiological Psychology
3
S0214
Criminology
3
S0103
Cultural Diversity
3
S0242
Sociology of Sex
3
S0321
Sociology of Women
3
S0327
Sociology of Dying &amp; Death
3
S0338
Deviance
3

Distributive Education
— Teaching
Total Credits Required:

Economics Teaching
Total Credits Required:

3
3
3
3
3
3
3

27

Required Courses:
ED101
Foundations of Early Childhood
Education
ED110
Curriculum Development &amp;
Teaching Practices
ED220
Early Childhood Literature
ED260
Practicum I
or
ED261
Practicum II
ED270
Administration of Early Childhood
Programs
ED420
Emergent Literacy
ED430
Directed Studies —Early
Childhood Education
ED450
Internship in Teaching Infant/
Toddler Preprimary Ed.

21

Required Courses:
EC201
Principles of Macroeconomics
EC202
Principles of Microeconomics
EC408
International Economics
FN242
Personal Finance
Electives from list below
9
BA403
Business, Government &amp; Society
EC304
Money, Banking &amp; Monetary
Policy
EC305
Public Finance
EC308
Intermediate Microeconomics
EC309
Intermediate Macroeconomics
MN451
Labor Law
MN469
Collective Bargaining
FN443
Insurance
FN448
Investment Strategy

Total Credits Required:

Early Childhood
Education — Teaching
Total Credits Required:

4
4
3
3
4
10

3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
4
4

Electrical Engineering

21

Required Courses:
BA105
Business Math
MK283
Principles of Selling
MK285
Retail Management
Consumer Behavior
MK381
MK387
Advertising Theory and Practice
Sales Force Management
MK483
MK486
International Marketing

28

Required Courses:
AC 132
Principles of Accounting I
AC 133
Principles of Accounting II
EC201
Prin. of Macroeconomics
EC202
Prin. of Microeconomics
FN341
Managerial Finance
EC or FN Electives

3
3
3
4
3
3
4

22-24

Required Courses:
EG101
Introduction to Engineering
or
CS103
Survey of Computer Science
EG140
Numerical Applications for
Engineers
EE125
Digital Fundamentals
EE210
Circuit Analysis
Microcontroller Fundamentals
EE250
EE305
Analog and Digital Electronics
or
EE370
Electronic Devices
EE330
Electro-Mechanical Systems
Not for electrical engineering students.

2
3
1
4
4
4
3
4
4

3
3
3
3
4

3
3
3

Three courses (9 credits) from the ollowing:
f
EN306
Technical Writing
3
EN310
Advanced Writing
3
EN340
Genre Studies
3
EN401
Medieval Literature
3
3
EN402
Renaissance Literature
Restoration Literature
EN403
3
EN405
Romantic Literature
3
EN406
Nineteenth Century Literature
3
EN407
Twentieth Century Literature
3
EN410
The Children’s Literary Tradition
3
EN420
History of the English Language
3
EN421
3
History of Literary Criticism
EN433
Topics in Literature and Composition 3
EN450
Directed Individual Study
3

English Teaching —
Elementary
Total Credits Required:
21
EN180
Introduction to Literary Studies
EN222
English Grammar
EN335
Children’s Literature in the
Classroom
EN410
The Children’s Literary Tradition
EN231
American Literature I
and
EN232
American Literature II
or
EN233
English Literature I
and
EN234
English Literature II
One course (3-4 credits) from the ollowing:
f
C0309
Speech and Drama Productions
C0333
Studies in the Drama: the Genre
and Theater in Context
EN235
Survey of Native Literature
of North America
EN236
Literature and Culture
EN340
Genre Studies
HU255
World Mythology
HU256
Introduction to Film: Images of
Our Culture
HU261
World Literature I
HU262 World Literature II

Total Credits Required:

21

Required Courses:
EN180
Introduction to Literary Studies
EN231
American Literature I
and
EN232
American Literature II
or
EN233
English Literature I
and

3

3
3
3
3

6

3
3
3
3
3
4
3
3
3

3
6

6

21

Required Courses:
EN180
Introduction to Literary Studies
EN222
English Grammar
EN320
Responding to Writing
EN231
American Literature I
and
EN232
American Literature II
or
EN233
English Literature I
and
EN234
English Literature II

4
EN234
English Literature II
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English Teaching —
Secondary

English Language and
Literature
Total Required Credits

One course (3-4 credits) from the ollowing:
f
C0309
Speech and Drama Productions
C0333
Studies in the Drama: the Genre
and Theater in Context
EN235
Survey of Native Literature of
North America
EN236
Literature and Culture
EN340
Genre Studies
HU255
World Mythology
HU256
Introduction to Film: Images of
Our Culture
HU261
World Literature I
HU262
World Literature II

3
3
3
6

6

£

�One course (3-4 credits) from the following:
C0309
Speech and Drama Productions
C0333
Studies in the Drama: the Genre
and Theater in Context
EN235
Survey of Native Literature of
North America
EN236
Literature and Culture
EN340
Genre Studies
HU255
World Mythology
HU256
Introduction to Film: Images of
Our Culture
HU261
World Literature I
HU262
World Literature II
One courses (3 credits) from the ollowing:
f
EN306
Technical Writing
EN310
Advanced Writing
EN340
Genre Studies
EN401
Medieval Literature
EN402
Renaissance Literature
EN403
Restoration Literature
EN405
Romantic Literature
EN406
Nineteenth Century Literature
EN407
Twentieth Century Literature
EN410
The Children’s Literary Tradition
EN420
History of the English Language
EN421
History of Literary Criticism
EN433
Topics in Literature and Composition
EN450
Directed Individual Study

3
3
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3

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Additional courses to total 45 credit hours:
BL204
General Microbiology
BL230
Introduction to Soils
CH341
Environmental Chemistry I: Water
and Water Pollution Control
CH342
Environmental Chemistry II:
Air and Solid Wastes
EV125
Geospatial Basics
Air Photo Interpretation
EV126
EV127
Global Positioning Systems
EV128
Geographic Information Systems
Geospatial Analysis I
EV226
EV227
Geospatial Analysis II
Principles of Epidemiology
EV285
EV311
Environmental Law
EV313
Solid &amp; Hazardous Waste
GE311
Principles of Hydrology

4
4
3
5
4
4
4
3
3
3

Total Required Credits:

3
3
4

4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3

22-23

Required Courses:
AC132
Principles of Accounting I
or
0A119
Accounting Procedures
MN360
Principles of Management
MK281
Marketing Principles &amp; Strategy
EC201
Principles of Macroeconomics
EC202
Principles of Microeconomics
FN245
Principles of Finance
or
FN341
Managerial Finance
BA231
Business Communication

Total Credits Required:

4
3
3
3
3
3-4
3

4
4
4
4
1
1
1
1

1
1

3
3
3
3

21

Required Courses:
FS101
Introduction to Fire Science
3
3
FS111
Hazardous Materials
FS204
Fire Protection Hydraulics and Pumps 3
FS206
Fire Protection Systems, Equipment
and Industrial Fire Protection
3

21

Required Courses:
CS105
Introduction to Computer
Programming
CS211
Database Applications
CS221
Computer Networks
EV125
Geospatial Basics
EV126
Air Photo Interpretation
EV127
Global Positioning Systems
EV128
Geographic Information Systems
EV226
Geospatial Analysis I
EV227
Geospatial Analysis II
EV325
Geospatial Analysis III
Any 200 level course in statistics

3
3
3
1
1
1
1

1
1
3
3

Geography
Total Credits Required:

4
4
4
4
4
4

Geography Teaching
Total Required Courses:

21

Required Courses:
GGI06
Physical Geography: Landforms
or
GE121
Physical and Historical Geology I
Physical Geography: Meteorology
GGI08
and Climatology
GG201
World Regional Geography
GG306
Cultural Geography
At least two courses from:
GG302 Economic Geography
GG321
Geography of Europe and Great
Britain
GG322
Geography of South America,
Central America and the
Caribbean Region
GG323
Geography of East and Southeast
Asia
GG325
Regional Geography of North
America

20

Geography (9-11 credits)
GGI06
Physical Geography: Landforms
4
or
GE121
Physical and Historical Geology I
4
GGI08
Physical Geography: Meteorology
4
and Climatology
GG302
Economic Geography
4
GG306
Cultural Geography
3
GG492
Individualized Studies in
2-4
Geography

4
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4

Geology
Total Required Courses:

21

Required Courses:
GE121
Physical/Historical Geology I
or
GE115
Field Excursions in Earth Science
GE122
Physical/Historical Geology II
GE218
Structural Geology and Tectonics
GE223
Mineralogy and Petrology
GE280
Introduction to Field Geology

Geographic Information
Systems

4

Geography electives to total 20 credits:
GG20I
World Regional Geography
GG32I
Geography of Europe and Great
Britain
GG322
Geography of South America,
Central America and the
Caribbean Region
GG323
Geography of East and
Southeast Asia
GG325
Regional Geography of North
America
GG360
Historical Geography
of Eastern North America

It is strongly suggested that students pursuing
professional careers complete MA207 Principles
of Statistical Methods.

28

Required Courses:
FR151
First Year French I
FR152
First Year French II
FR251
Second Year French I
Second Year French II
FR252
FR351
Advanced Conversation and
Composition I
FR352
Advanced Conversation and
Composition II
FR355
Survey of French Literature I
FR356
Survey of French Literature II

4

Fire Science
Total Credits Required:

3

French Language and
Literature

Total Credits Required:

45

Required Courses:
BL131
General Biology I
BL132
General Biology II
BL337
General Ecology
CH115
General Chemistry I
CH116
General Chemistry II
CH220
Survey of Organic Chemistry
Quantitative Analysis
CH231
Environmental Science
NS103
EV311
Environmental Law
or
EV313
Solid and Hazardous Waste
EV341
Environmental Chemistry 1:
Water and Water Pollution Control
or
CH342
Environmental Chemistry II:
Air and Solid Wastes

3
3

General Business

Environmental Science
Total Credits Required:

Minimum of nine hours from:
FS201
Fire Protection Construction
Concepts
FS211
Tactics and Strategy
FS301
Code Enforcement Inspection and
Fire Prevention
FS315
Company Level Supervision
and Management
CJ341
Fire Cause &amp; Arson Investigation
FS220
Fire Science Certification

4
4
5

5
3

Geology Earth Science
Total Credits Required:

23

Required Courses:
GE121
Physical/Historical Geology I
or
GE115
Field Excursions in Earth Science
GE122
Physical/Historical Geology II
GG108 Physical Geography: Meteorology
&amp; Climatology
NS116
Introduction to Oceanography
NS119
Descriptive Astronomy
GE
Elective at 200 or above

4
4
4
4
4
3

Gerontology
Total Credits Required:

23

Required Courses:
BL105
Function of the Human Body
PY155
Lifespan Development
RC101
Intro, to Recreation and Leisure
Services

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3
3

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RC295
RC370
50326
50327

Program Development and
Leadership in Recreation
Leisure Services
Practicum
Recreation for the Elderly
The Sociology of Aging &amp; Aged
The Sociology of Dying &amp; Death

GG106
GG108

3
1
3
3
3

Health Care
Administration
Total Credits Required:

30
4
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
3

History

One course from:
GG306
Cultural Geography
GG32I
Geography of Europe and Great
Britain
GG322
Geography of South America,
Central America and the
Caribbean Region
GG323
Geography of East and Southeast Asia
GG325
Regional Geography of North
America
GG360
Historical Geography of Eastern
North America

4
4
4
4
2
8
3
4
4
4
4
4

History Teaching
22

Required Courses:
HS101
History of World Civilization I
HS102
History of World Civilization II
HS131
United States History I
HS132
United States History II
HS440
The Declaration of Independence
and the Constitution
HS496
Historical Methods
Suggested Additional Courses:
HS202
Renaissance, Reformation and
Baroque Europe
HS230
Survey of American Indian History
HS310
Russia: From Underdeveloped
State to Superpower
HS346
Canadian History
HS361
Latin America
HS371
Far East Civilization 1850-present
GG306 Cultural Geography

4
4

4
4
4
2

4
4
4
4
4
4
3

3
3
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
3

Human Services
Administration

32

Required Courses:
BL131
General Biology I
BL132
General Biology II
CH104
Life Chemistry
or
CH108
Applied Chemistry
CH105
Life Chemistry II
GE121
Physical/Historical Geology I
or
Field Excursions in Earth Science
GE115
NS101
Conceptual Physics
Astronomy
NS119
GG108
Meteorology &amp; Climatology
or
NS116
Oceanography

Total Credits Required:

23
3
3
3
3
3
4
4

Humanities
24

Required Courses:
HU251
Humanities I
HU252
Humanities II

4
4

Select 16 credits from the areas of study listed
below; at least six, but not more than eight
credits, must be taken in a single discipline,
with no more than three credits in studio or
performing classes. The remaining credits
are to be distributed among at least three of
the following areas: Spanish literature in
translation (class is taught in English), history
of drama, music, mythology, philosophy, art,
world literature, film, second year of a foreign
language (provided it is not used to satisfy any
other requirement).

Institutional Loss Control
Total Credits Required:

This minor is limited to elementary
education students completing a dual minor
with education major or as a minor to an
approved teacher education major.

4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4

International Studies

Required Courses:
S0344
Social Welfare Systems
MN365 Human Resource Management
DP
Elective
PS20I
intro, to Public Administration
or
PY228
Organizational Behavior
HM250
Human Services Practicum
AC230
Fundamentals of Accounting
MK28I
Marketing Principles and Strategy

Total Credits Required:

Integrated Science —
Elementary Education

Total Credits Required;
31

Required Courses:
EC201
Prin. of Macroeconomics
EC202
Prin. of Microeconomics
BA254
Business Law I
MN360
Principles of Management
MN365
Human Resource Management
MN451
Labor Law
MN469
Collective Bargaining
Organizational Behavior
PY228
PY396
Tests and Measurements
PY201
Communication Skills in Counseling
or
PY383
Industrial Psychology

Total Credits Required:
21-22

Required Courses:
HS101
History of World Civilization I
and
HS102
History of World Civilization II
or
HS131
United States History I
and
HS132
United States History II
HS496
Historical Methods
HS
300/400-Level History Elective

Total Required Credits:

Human Resource
Management
Total Credits Required;

Required Courses:
AC230
Fundamentals of Accounting
FN245
Principles of Finance
MN365
Human Resource Management
MN469
Collective Bargaining
ES140
Health &amp; Fitness
HE208
Nutrition
HE210
Intro, to Health Care Concepts
HE352
Health Issues of Aging Populations
BA354
Legal &amp; Financial Issues in Health
Care Administration
ID399
Internship

Total Credits Required:

PS130

Physical Geography: Land Forms
4
Physical Geography: Meteorology
&amp; Climatology
4
Intro, to State and Local Government4

21

Required Courses:
CJ212
Loss Control
CJ306
Security Systems
CJ341
Fire Cause &amp; Arson Investigation
FS101
Introduction to Fire Science
FS111
Hazardous Materials
FS301
Code Enforcement Inspection
and Fire Prevention
FS321
Industrial Fire Protection
This minor may not be used for fire science
majors.

3
3
3
3
3
3
3

32

Choose at least one course from six of the
following categories to total a minimum of
32 credits. Category 7, foreign language, is
required.
1. Cultural Diversity
S0103
Cultural Diversity
BA308
Managing Cultural Differences
2. Business and Economics
EC408
International Economics
MK486
International Marketing
BA400
Special Topics: International
Strategic Management
3. Geography
GG302
Economics Geography
GG306
Cultural Geography
4. Political Science
PS411
U.S. Foreign Policy
PS420
Politics of the World Economy
PS331
Comparative Politics of Western
Europe and Russia
PS334
Middle East Politics
5. History
HS310
HS316
HS361
HS371
HS442

Russia
Europe in the 20th Century
Latin America
Far East Civilization
Diplomatic History of the U.S.

3
3
3
3

4
3
3
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4

6. Humanities
HU261
World Literature I
3
HU262 World Literature II
3
Business French I
FR353
3
FR354
Business French II
3
FR360
French Cultural Perspectives
3-4
SP305
Spanish Literature in Translation I 3
SP306
Spanish Literature in Translation II 3
JS105
Intensive Introductory Japanese
Language I
10
JS106
Intensive Introductory Japanese
Language II
10
JS201
Culture and Society of Japan I
3
JS202
Culture and Society of Japan II
3
JS301
Japanese Art and Culture I
4
JS302
Japanese Art and Culture II
4

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A minimum of two semesters of
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LA300
LA301
8
LA305
LA320
LA321
LA322
LA401
LA405
LA406

Special Topics — study in a foreign country may
be used for up to eight credits of the humanities
and foreign language credits.

Japanese Study
Total Credits Required:

26-28

Required Courses:
JS105
Intensive Introductory Japanese
Language I
JS106
Intensive Introductory Japanese
Language II
Tivo coursesfrom:
JS201
Culture and Society of Japan I
JS202
Culture and Society of Japan II
JS301
Japanese Art and Culture I
JS302
Japanese Art and Culture II

10

CJ319
CJ409
BA254
BA255

Seminar in Legal Assistant Studies 1 &gt;4
Alternative Resolutions and
Conflict Management
3
Tribal Law and Government
3
Real Estate Law
3
Family Law
2
3
Probate Law &amp; Procedure
Evidence &amp; Trial Practice
3
3
No-Fault Automobile Law
Worker’s Disability Compensation
2
Law
3
Substantive Criminal Law
3
Procedural Criminal Law
Business Law I
3
3
Business Law II

10

Loss Control
3
3
4
4

Students must complete the full-year
program at the Japan Center for Michigan
Universities. Enrollment in the program is
based upon the requirement that the student
be a full-time, tuition-paying student of
LSSU. The center is located in Hikone, Japan,
and it is their staff and resources that provide
the courses for this minor. Completion of
this minor shall fulfill the one-year foreign
language required for a bachelor of arts
degree. Students are strongly advised to take
GG323.

Total Credits Required:

3
3

Minimum of six hours from:
CJ202
Canadian Criminal Law
CJ319
Substantive Criminal Law
CJ406
Advanced Canadian Jurisprudence
CJ409
Procedural Criminal Law

3
3
3
3

Minimum of time hoursfrom:
MN365 Human Resource Management
CS101
Intro, to Microcomputer Applications
MN451
Labor Law
Marketing Principles &amp; Strategy
MK281
MN360 Principles of Management

3
3
4
3
3

Marketing

£3

Total Credits Required:

Total Credits Required:

O

Required Courses:
CJ101
Intro, to Criminal Justice
CJ102
Police Process

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21
3
3

Minimum of 15 hours from:
CJ202
Canadian Criminal Law
CJ206
Law Enforcement/Loss Control
Internship
CJ243
Investigation
CJ313
Crisis Intervention and Deviant
Behavior
CJ319
Substantive Criminal Law
CJ321
Ethical Issues in Public Safety
CJ406
Advanced Canadian Jurisprudence
CJ409
Procedural Criminal Law
CJ444
Criminalistics

3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4

Legal Assistant Studies
Total Credits Required:

26

Required Core Courses:
LA102
Legal Research and
Case Analysis
LA202
Legal Writing &amp; Analysis
LA125
Civil Litigation and Procedure
LA150
Legal Assistant Profession
&amp; Ethical Considerations
0A119
Accounting Procedures
or
PS110
Intro, to American
Government and Politics

3
3
3
3
6
3

Mathematics
Total Credits Required:

22

Required Courses:
MA151
Calculus I
MA152
Calculus II
MA207
Principles of Statistical Methods
or
MA308
Probability and Mathematical
Statistics

4
4
3

Plus additional mathematics courses numbered
215 or higherfor a minimum of 22 credits.
3
3
4

Total Credits Required:

4

Electives: Minimum of nine credits from the
following courses (with six credits selectedfrom
300-400 level courses):
LA140
Personal Injury Litigation
&amp; Investigative Techniques
3
LA250
Law Office Management, Systems
3
&amp; Technology

21

Courses Required:
MA103
Number Systems and Problem
Solving
MA104 Geometry &amp; Measurement
MA112
Calculus for Business and Life
Sciences
or
MA151
Calculus I
MA207
Prin. of Statistical Methods
MA215
Fund. Concepts of Math
MA321
History of Mathematics

Required Courses:
MA151
Calculus I
MA152
Calculus II
MA215
Fund. Concepts of Mathematics
MA216
Discrete Mathematics and Problem
Solving
MA207
Principles of Statistical Methods
or
MA308
Probability and Mathematical
Statistics
MA321
History of Mathematics
MA325
College Geometry

Total Credits Required:

4
4
3
3
3
3
3

22

Required Courses:
EG101
Introduction to Engineering
EG140
Numerical Applications for
Engineers
EM220
Statics
Dynamics
EM320
Manufacturing Processes I
ME110
ME141
Parametric Modeling
Mechanics of Materials
ME225
Machine Design I
ME350
or
ME337
Thermodynamics
Not for mechanical engineering students.

2
1
3
4
3
2
3
4

Total Credits Required

23

The Native Studies of the Americas minor
is designed to provide valuable historical
and contemporary information about Native
culture and society. The courses in the
Native Studies of the Americas minor reflect
the Native experience throughout North
and South America, but focus on issues of
importance to Native peoples in the Great
Lakes region.
The Nati4ve Studies of the Americas minor
is appropriate for students majoring in a
wide variety of subjects who may or may
not be Native themselves, but expect to
work in a Native setting or in an area with a
high Native population. Students who are
simply interested in and wish to explore the
Native cultures in our area will also benefit
from this program.
Required Courses (10 credits)
NA/S0225 Native Cultures of North America
NA/HS230 Survey of Native History of
North America
NA 310
Seminar in Native Studies of
the Americas

Mathematics Elementary
Teaching

3

23

Native Studies of the
Americas

21

Required Courses:
MK281
Marketing Principles &amp; Strategy
MK283
Personal Selling
MK381
Consumer Behavior
MK486
International Marketing
MK
Electives (300 level or above)
EC202
Principles of Microeconomics

Total Credits Required:

Mechanical Engineering

21

Required Courses:
CJ212
Loss Control
CJ306
Security Systems

2^ Law Enforcement

Mathematics Secondary
Teaching

4
4
4
3
3
3

Electives from thefollowing (13 credits)
(at least 3 credits must be 300 level)
S0103
Cultural Diversity
NA141
Ojibwe I, Anishinaabemowin
NA142
Ojibwe II, Anishinaabemowin
NA201
Second-Year Ojibwe I,
Anishinaabemowin
NA202
Second-Year Ojibwe II,
Anishinaabemowin
NA210
Indigenous Peoples of Central
and South America

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3
4
3

3
4
4
4
4
3

�NA/EN235 Survey of Native Literature
of North America
NA/HU240 Native Art and Culture
NA/LA/PS305 Tribal Law and Government
NA320
Contemporary Native Issues of
North America

3
3
3
3

Office Administration
Total Credits Required:

22

Required Courses:
DP121
Computer Applications for Business
DP250
Desktop Publishing and
Presentation Design
BA226
Records Management
BA121
Introduction to Business
0A119
Accounting Procedures
DP235
Spreadsheets
or
DataBase
DP231
DP225
Word Processing Techniques

3
3
3
3
4

PL204
PL210
PL220
PL250
PL300
PL400
PL490
HU261
HU262

Introduction to Philosophy
Existentlalsim
Biomedical Ethics
Philosophy of Religion
Special Topics (if offered)
Special Topics (if offered)
Directed Study in Philosophy
World Literature I
World Literature II

3
3
3
3
1-4
1-4
1-4
3
3

Political Science
Total Credits Required:

28

3

Required Courses:
PS110
Intro, to American Governments
Politics
Political Science Research &amp;
PS211
Statistics

3

A minimum of one course in each of the
following fourfields: 13-16

4
4

American Politics (PS325,364,367,467)

Paramedic Technology

Comparative Politics (PS160,331,333,
334,335,340)

Current licensure as a Michigan Basic EMT
and all course prerequisites must be met by the
student prior to beginning this program.
Total Credits Required:

Paramedic Technology (26)
HE211
Emergency Pharmacology I
HE212
Emergency Pharmacology II
HE251
Advanced Emergency Care I
HE252
Advanced Emergency Care II
HE261
Emergency Cardiology I
HE262
Emergency Cardiology II
HE271
Prehospital Emergency Pediatrics
HE284
Advanced Skills and Situations I
HE285
Advanced Skills and Situations II
HE286
Paramedic Operations
HE297
Paramedic Clinical I
HE298
Paramedic Clinical II
HE299
Paramedic Field Internship
HE301
National Registry Certification
Preparation

Political Philosophy (PS351,352)

Co-requisites
BL121
Human Anatomy &amp; Physiology I
BL122
Human Anatomy &amp; Physiology II

2
2
4
4
2
2
3
3
^
2
4
2
4
4

Personal Computer
Specialist
Total Credits Required:

20

Required Courses:
CS163
Troubleshooting and Repair of
Personal Computers
CS221
Computer Networks
CS263
Storage, Protection and Recovery
of Repair of Personal Computers
DP261
Multimedia Applications
DP/CS/RS Electives

3
3
3
3
8

Philosophy
Total Credits Required:

20-21

Required Courses (12 credits):
PL205
Logic
PL215
Ethical Theory and Practice
PL302
Ancient Western Philosophy
PL305
Modern and Contemporary
Philosophy
Elective Courses (8-9 credits):
PL100
Special Topics (if offered)
PL200
Special Topics (if offered)

3
3
3
3

Political Science Teaching

4

Minimum of one course from each of the
followingfour fields: 15-16
American Government:
PS120
Intro, to Legal Processes
PS130
Intro, to State and Local Government
PS201
Intro, to Public Administration
PS301
Policy Analysis &amp; Evaluation
PS325
Politics and Media
PS357
Politics of Violence
PS364
Political Parties, Interest Groups
and Public Opinion
PS367
Congress and the Presidency
PS401
Prin. of Public Administration
PS467
Constitutional Law and Civil Liberties
Political Philosophy:
PS351
Political Philosophy I
PS352
Political Philosophy II
Comparative Politics:
PS160
Intro, to Canadian Government &amp;
Politics
PS331
Comparative Politics of Western
Europe and Russia
PS334
Middle East Politics
PS333
Human Rights and World Politics
PS335
European Union Politics
PS340
Politics in Multicultural Societies
International Relations:
PS241
Intro, to International Relations
PS247
Model United Nations
PS411
U.S. Foreign Policy
PS413
The international Legal Order
PS420
Politics of the World Economy
Electives to Total:

1 '4
1'4

21

Required Course:
PS110
Intro, to American Government &amp;
Politics

21

A minimum of nine credits must be at the
300/400 level.

27-29

Required Courses:
C0302
Argumentation and Advocacy
LA102
Legal Research and Case Analysis
Civil Litigation and Procedure
LA125
LA150
Legal Professionals and Ethical
Considerations
LA202
Legal Writing and Analysis
Logic
PL205
PS222
Introduction to the Legal Profession

3
3
4
3
3
3
3

Select two courses from thefollowing:
5-7
Any Law course(s)
BA254
Business Law I
3
or
BA255
Business Law II
CJ319
Substantive Criminal Law
3
or
CJ409
Procedural Criminal Law
Constitutional Law and Civil Liberties 4
PS467

Total Credits Required:

Additional political science electives must be
taken to reach 28 credits. A minimum of 12
credits must be at the 300/400 level.
4-7

Total Credits Required:

Total Credits Required:

Professional
Communication

International Relations (PS241,411,413,420)

44

Prelaw

3
4
3
4
3
3
3
4
3
4
4
4

3
4
3
4
4
3

2
3
4
4

21-22

Required Courses:
C0308
Communication Theory
DP250
Desktop Publishing and
Presentation Design
EN222
English Grammar
EN306
Technical Writing
ID399
Internship
Elective Courses (6-7 credits)
C0210
Business and Professional Speaking
or
BA231
Business Communications
C0211
Advanced Public Speaking
C0302
Argumentation and Advocacy
C0320
Public Relations
C0325
Organizational Communication
EN221
Creative Writing
or
JR220
Photojournalism
EN310
Advanced Writing
EN320
Responding to Writing
HM480 Grantwriting
MK281 Marketing Principles &amp; Strategy
MK387 Advertising Theory and Practice

3
3
3
3
3

u
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3

Psychology
Total Credits Required:

22

Required Courses:
PY101
Introduction to Psychology
4
PY210
Statistics
3
PY212
Experimental Psychology
4
PY
Electives
6
PY
Elective at 300+ level
3
PY357
Personality Theory
or
PY396
Tests &amp; Measurements
or
3
PY457
Cognition
or
4
PY459
PhysiologicalPsychology

Public Administration
Total Credits Required:

28

Required Courses:
PS110
Intro, to American Government &amp;
Politics

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PS201
PS301
PS401
PS499
EC201
PS211

Intro, to State and Local Government
Intro, to Public Administration
Policy Analysis &amp; Evaluation
Prin. of Public Administration
Political Science/Public
Administration Internship
Prin. of Macroeconomics
Political Science Research &amp;
Statistics

4
3
4
3

RC437
3
3
4

Public Relations
Total Credits Required:

21
4
3
3
3

Elective Courses (8 credits):
3
BA231
Business Communications
C0280
Understanding Mass Media
3
C0307
Classical/Contemporary Rhetoric
or
3
EN321
Rhetoric and Composition Theory
C0325
Organizational Communication
3
DP225
Word Processing Techniques
3
DP250
Desktop Publishing and
Presentation Design
3
EN310
Advanced Writing
3
ID399
Internship in Public Relations
1-4
MK281
Marketing Principles and Strategy
3
MK387 Advertising Theory and Practice
3
3
PS325
Politics and Media

Recreation Studies

O

Total Credits Required:

(/)

Required Courses (16):
ES140
RC101
RC105
RC295
RC390
RC482

RC435
RC440
RC450
RC496

Required Courses (13 credits):
C0320
Public Relations
C0210
Business and Professional Speaking
or
C0211
Advanced Public Speaking
C0302
Argumentation and Advocacy
C0308
Communication Theory

§

RC370
RC375
RC397

24

Health and Fitness
Intro, to Recreation and Leisure
Services
Program Development and
Leadership in Recreation and
Leisure Services
Practicum
Recreation Leader Apprenticeship
Administration of Recreation and
Leisure Services

3
3
3
2
1
4

Departmental Electives (8):
(six credits from 300- and 400-level classes)
3
HM480 Grantwriting
2
RA210 Lifeguarding
RA211
Water Safety and Lifeguard Instructor 2
RC212
Instructional Methods in Adapted
2
Aquatics
RC220
Methods in Arts &amp; Crafts
3
RC240
Foundation of Therapeutic Recreation3
RC262
Outdoor Recreation
3
RC270
3
Sports Management
RC280 Readiness in Games, Activities
3
and Sports
RC320 Dance &amp; Rhythmic Activities
3
for Recreation
RC340
Program Development in
3
Therapeutic Recreation
RC344
Adapted Sports and Recreation
3
RC346 Clinical Issues in Therapeutic
Recreation
3
RC362
Land Management for
Recreational Purposes
3
RC365
Expedition Management
3
RC367
National Parks, National Monuments
and National Culture
3

Recreation for the Elderly
Commercial Recreation
Recreation Studies Junior Research
Seminar
Recreation Studies Senior Research
Seminar
Problems &amp; Issues in
Therapeutic Recreation
Disabilities Seminar
Philosophy of Human Performance
and Leisure
Selected Research Topics

3
3
1
1
3
3
3
1

Secretarial Science —
Teaching
24
Total Credits Required:
Required Courses:
BA226
Records Management
DP225
Word Processing Techniques
DP231
Database
DP235
Spreadsheets
DP250
Desktop Publishing and
Presentation Graphics
FN242
Personal Finance
Document Formatting II
0A113
OA235
Automated Office Systems

3
3
2
2
3
3
3
3

21

One elective course from the ollowing:
f
SW202 Social Research Methods
3
SW291 Group Counseling
SW301
Alternative Dispute Resolution
and Conflict Management
3
SW305
Tribal Law and Government
3
SW338
Deviance
3
SW341
Addiction
3
SW391
Family Therapy
3
SW480
Grantwriting
3
The practicum may be taken for six or nine credits;
nine credits are required when application for
social work technician registration with state of
Michigan is desired.

Social Studies Teaching

HS132

United States History II

Students in the elementary teaching program
may take this minor in combination with any
other elementary teaching minor(s) or major(s).

3
3
3
3
3
3
4
3

Sociology — General

Required Courses:
SW110
Introduction to Social Work
3
SW201
Communication Skills in Counseling 3
SW250
Social Work Practicum
6-9
SW310
Clinical Practice and Diagnosis
3
3
SW344
Social Welfare Systems

Total Credits Required:
29
Required Courses:
EC201
Principles of Macroeconomics
EC202
Principles of Microeconomics
GG201
World Regional Geography
GG306
Cultural Geography
PS110
Intro, to American Government
and Politics
PS130
Intro, to State and Local
Government
Select one sequence:
HS101
History of World Civilization I
and
HS102
History of World Civilization II
or
HS131
United States History I
and

25

Required Courses:
EC202
Principles of Microeconomics
EC307
Environmental Economics
ID300
The Human Environment
ID490
Senior Directed Study
NS103 Environmental Science
International Environmental Policy
PS342
S0102 Social Problems
S0227 Population and Ecology

Total Credits Required:

Social Work
Total Credits Required:

Society and Environment
Total Credits Required:

3
3
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4

20

Required Courses:
3
S0101
Introduction to Sociology
4
S0238
Social Psychology
Additional sociology courses to total a
minimum of 20 hours, among which at
least six hours are 300- or 400-level courses. 13

Sociology Teaching
Total Credits Required:

23-24

Required Courses:
50101
Introduction to Sociology
S0103
Cultural Diversity
50102
Social Problems
S0238
Social Psychology

3
3
4
4

Choose one of thefollowing:
S0304
Development of Sociological Theory 3
3
S0325
Social Stratification
4
S0302 Statistics for Social Science
Additional sociology electives to total 23-24
semester hours. At least nine credits must
be at the 300/400 level.

Spanish Language,
Literature and Culture
Total Credits Required:

28

Required Courses:
First Year Spanish I
SP161
SP162
First Year Spanish II
SP261
Second Year Spanish I
SP262
Second Year Spanish II
SP361
Advanced Spanish Grammar
SP362
Advanced Spanish Composition

4
4
3
3
3
3

Minimum of 8 credit hours from the
following list of Spanish electives:
SP301
Study Abroad
8
SP368
Selected Topics in Conversation
2
SP380
Survey of Spanish-American Lit. I 3
SP381
Survey of Spanish-American Lit. II 3
SP401
The Spanish Novel
3
SP402
The Spanish-American Novel
3
SP410
Spanish-American Civilization
3
SP411
Spanish Civilization
3
SP412
Hispanic Literature of the
Southwest
3
SP490
Topics in Hispanic Literature
1-4
LN403
Language Acquisition and Foreign
Language Teaching
3
A minimum of 28 hours in Spanish, with at
least 3 hours of 400-level Spanish course work,
must be completed for all Spanish minors. In
addition, all Spanish minors are required to take
Spanish 361 and 362 in residency at LSSU.
With faculty approval, courses taken abroad
may substitute for Spanish 261 and 262.

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�Speech and Drama

TE301

Students must complete 21 semester hours
of credit in addition to Composition and
Speech (CO101) from communication and
drama offerings, or their equivalents. Those
who wish both a major in English language
and literature and a minor in speech and
drama must take additional credit in English
for any of the advanced courses that overlap
both programs.

TE330
TE410
TE411

Substance Abuse
Counseling
Total Credits Required:

TE420
TE421
TE422

Learners, Learning, and Teaching
in Context
4
Reading in the Elementary Classroom 3
Corrective Reading in the Classroom 3
Elementary Language Arts and
Methods Across the Curriculum
3
Math Methods (or Elementary
Teachers
2
Science Methods for Elementary
Teachers
2
Social Studies Methods for
Elementary Teachers
2

Teaching — Secondary
21

Required Courses:
HM204
Fundamentals of Drug Abuse
HM250
Human Services Practicum
Alcohol Abuse Prevention and
HM292
Treatment
S0341
Addiction
PY201
Communication Skills in Counseling
PY396
Tests and Measurements*
PY29I
Group Counseling
or
PY39I
Family Therapy
BL105
Function of the Human Body* *
PY259
Abnormal Psychology*'"*
or
S0338
Deviance***

3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
3

Total Credits Required:
22
TE150
Reflections on Learning
TE250
Human Diversity, Power and
Opportunity in Social Institutions
TE301
Learners, Learning and Teaching
in Context
TE430
General Methods for Secondary
Teachers
TE431
The Secondary Learner
TE440
Reading in the Content Area
Choose one from:
TE441
Language Arts Methods for
Secondary Teachers
TE442
Math Methods for Secondary
Teachers

3
3
4
3
3
3

3
3

TE443
TE444

Science Methods for Secondary
Teachers
Social Studies Methods for
Secondary Teachers

3
3

Theatre
Total Credits Required:

24

Required courses offered at LSSU
C0161
Problems in Speech/Drama
C0251
History of Drama and Theatre I
or
C0252
History of Drama and Theatre II
C0309
Speech and Drama Production
C0333
Studies in the Drama: The Genre
and Theatre in Context

3
3
3
3

Required courses offered at Algoma University
THEA2115 Acting I
3
THEA2167 Introduction to Stage Craft
3
THEA3417 Theatre Practicum
3
Select one course from the following:
EN402
Renaissance Literature
3
ENGL3475 Modern and Contemporary Drama 3
THEA2137 Theatre Movement
3
THEA2357 Canadian Theatre
3
THEA3115 Acting II
3
THEA3167 Basic Scene Design
3
THEA3187 Directing the Theatre
3
THEA3346 Theories of Drama
3

**May count toward general education.
***May count toward SO/PY minor.
Students must obtain a Michigan Apprentice
Counseling Certificate by successfully
completing the Michigan Office of Substance
Abuse Counseling Examination before applying
for a practicum.

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Note: PY396 has a prerequisite of one of these
statistics courses: MA207, PY210 or SO302.

2

Note: Students seeking a BS degree in human
services will notice that there is considerable
overlap in the requirements for some of the
skill minors. You must complete the minimum
number of hours in each minor without counting
a course twice. If additional courses must be
taken to meet this requirement, select from the
following:

HM480
PY217
PY228
PY240
PY259
PY311
PY357
PY383
PY385
PY457
PY459
S0214
S0103
S0242
S0321
S0327
S0338

Grantwriting
Social Psychology
Organizational Behavior
Behavior Management
Abnormal Psychology
Learning and Motivation
Personality Theory
Industrial Psychology
Health Psychology
Cognition
Physiological Psychology
Criminology
Cultural Diversity
Sociology of Sex
Sociology of Women
The Sociology of Dying and Death
Deviance

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3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3

Teaching — Elementary
Total Credits Required:

25

Required Courses:
TE150
Reflections on Learning
TE250
Human Diversity, Power and
Opportunity in Social Institutions

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�Course Descriptions
Abbreviations

Each course description is
preceded by the following
type of heading:

AC

Accounting

JS

Japanese Studies

AT

Art

LA

Law

BA

Business

LN

Linguistics

or

BL

Biology

LS

Library

CH999 Chemistry
(3-3) alternate years

CH

Chemistry

MA

Mathematics

CJ

Criminal Justice

ME

Mechanical Engineering

CO

Communication

MK

Marketing

CS

Computer Science

MN

Management

DP

Data Processing

MT

EC

Economics

Manufacturing
Engineering Technology

ED

Education

MU

Music

EE

Electrical Engineering

NA

Native American Studies

EG

General Engineering

NS

Natural Science

EM

Engineering Mechanics

NU

Nursing

EN

English

OA

Office Administration

ES

Exercise Science

PH

Physics

ET

Electrical Engineering
Technology

PL

Philosophy

PN

Practical Nursing

CH999 Chemistry
(3-3)

5

5

The first line provides the code
number (CH999) and the course
name; see abbreviation legend at
left. The second line includes sev­
eral pieces of information: The two
numbers in parentheses are hours
of lecture-lab per week; the far right
digit indicates the number of credit
hours. Sometimes, no semester will
be indicated, or there may be an
alternate years or "every third year"
notation. Consult either the on-line
course schedule listings prior to
pre-registration or your department
chair concerning scheduling of such
courses.

Environmental Science

PS

Political Science

FA

Fine Arts

PY

Psychology

FN

Finance

RA

Recreational Activities

FR

French

RC

Recreation Studies

FS

Fire Science

RS

GE

Geology

Robotics and Control
Systems

GG

Geography

SA

Student Services

GN

German

SO

Sociology

HE

Health Sciences

SP

Spanish

HM

Human Services

ST

Skill Trades

HP

Honors Program

SW

Social Work

HS

History

TC

Construction Technology

HU

Humanities

TE

Teacher Education

ID

Interdisciplinary

UN

University Seminar

JR

Students must satisfy prerequisites
and any other stated conditions
before enrolling in a course, or have
permission from the instructor
to waive the prerequisites.
Enrollment in a course may be
revoked (with an N grade) if it
is found during the regular drop
period that the proper prerequisites
have not been met. Responsibility
rests with students to be certain
that they have the approved
prerequisites.

EV

Journalism

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�ACCOUNTING

Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.
AC132 Principles of Accounting I
(4,0)
4
An introduction to the principles and
procedures of accounting as applied to
proprietorships and corporations. Areas of
study include the accounting, internal control
and the asset, liability and equity sections of the
balance sheet.
AC133 Principles of Accounting II
(4,0)
4
This course emphasizes the role of managerial
accounting information within a firm. Topics
include budgeting, responsibility accounting,
cost allocations, cost behavior, decision
models, product costing, cost control,
performance evaluation, capital budgeting,
cash flows and methods of financial analysis.
Prerequisite: Grade of C or higher in AC132.
AC230 Fundamentals of Accounting
(4,)
4
This course is designed to give non-business
majors an understanding of the accounting
process and the knowledge to read, understand,
and use financial statements and reports in
making decisions. The emphasis is on the
use, rather than the generation, of accounting
information. This course is not open to business
majors.
AC232 Intermediate Accounting I
(4,0)
4
A review of the general theoretical framework
and process of accounting for use as a
reference in an intensive study of accounting
doctrines and procedures proposed by various
authoritative groups. Topics: Generally
accepted accounting principles; the accounting
process; balance sheet; income statement;
present value principles and application; cash
and temporary investments; receivables;
inventories, plant and intangible assets; and
long term investments. Prerequisites: AC132
and 133.
AC233 Intermediate Accounting II
(4,0)
4
Continuation of AC232 with reference to
accounting theory as applied to specific critical
areas of financial data accumulation and
presentation. Emphasis is placed on valuation
concepts and their influence on contemporary
practice. Topics: Liabilities; long term debt
securities; owner's equity; earnings and revenue
recognition; income taxes; leases; pensions;
error correction; cash flows; and financial
statement analysis. Prerequisite: AC232.
AC332 Cost Management I
(4,0)
4
A study of contemporary production costing
and cost management practices. Topics include
job order and process costing systems, value
chain management, activity based costing,
activity based management, customer
profitability, managing quality and time,
cost allocations, joint process costing, and
managing support service costs. Prerequisite:
AC133.

AC333 Cost Management II
(4,0)
4
A continuation of AC332. Topics include
cost estimation procedures and computer
applications, financial and CVP models, cost
management and decision making, strategic
issues in capital investment decision, budgeting
and financial planning, standard costing,
traditional- and activity-based budgeting,
performance evaluation, transfer pricing, and
incentive systems for performance evaluation.
Prerequisites: AC332 and DP235.
AC334 Accounting Information
Systems
(3,0)
3
Elements that constitute an accounting system
and theories upon which a system should
be designed. Emphasis upon computerized
accounting systems with extensive use of
computers. Prerequisites: AC233, AC332 and
introductory data processing course.
AC335 Accounting Systems Theory
(1/0)
1
This course is designed to provide the student
with the theory of accounting information
systems. Together with computerized
accounting applications, this course will
substitute for AC334, accounting information
systems. This course is designed for use only
at the Regional Centers, where AC334 may
not be offered. Prerequisites: Computerized
accounting applications course and spreadsheet
course.
AC421 Federal Taxation Accounting I
(3,0)
3
Basic concepts of the theory and practice
applicable to the preparation of individual
tax returns. A comprehensive analysis of
regulations governing inclusions and exclusions
of income; capital gains and losses; and
personal, standard, and itemized deductions.
Prerequisites: AC133 and junior standing or
approval of the department.
AC422 Federal Taxation Accounting
II
(3,0)
3
Theory and practice of income tax accounting
as applied to tax credits, partnerships, and
corporations. Includes some library tax
research. Prerequisite: AC421.
AC427 Auditing
(4,0)
4
A study of ethical, professional, and technical
standards for independent audits and auditing
procedures as they apply to internal controls.
A study of audit program applications as they
apply to elements of the financial statements.
Prerequisites: AC233 and AC333.
AC432 Advanced Accounting I
—Consolidations
(3,0)
3
This course involves a study of corporate
business combinations and the preparation
of related consolidated financial statements.
International accounting issues related to the
hedging of foreign currency transactions and the
translation of foreign financial statements will
also be presented. Prerequisite: AC233.

AC433 Advanced Accounting II
— Governmental
(3,0)
3
An introduction to governmental and nonprofit
accounting as applied to state and local
governments and other nongovernmental notfor-profit entities. Areas of study include both the
source of GASB standards and statements and
the application of this theory to the governmental
accounting cycle. Students will also be exposed
to and apply a variety of financial performance
measures unique to this sector of the economy.
Students will prepare a monthly transaction
analysis and complete a governmental practice set.
Prerequisite: AC233.

ART

Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester course
schedule for these.
AT110 Fundamentals of Drawing
(3,0)
3
This course will introduce the participant to basic
drawing techniques, focusing upon the use of
predominantly dry media such as graphite, charcoal,
colored clays and chalks. Students will be required
to work in-studio on a number of projects (still life,
object drawings, texture, tone and line explorations),
working toward the creation of a portfolio of
drawings for final submission. Prerequisite: none.
Equivalent to FA 150+ VISA 1506 for BRIDGE.
AT111 Introduction to Painting Media
and Techniques
(3,0)
3
The course focuses on painting as a process of selfexpression. Participants will be introduced to the
use of acrylics, watercolors and water-soluble oils.
An introduction to Itten's color theories and basic
compositional styles will help ground participants
in their exploration of the media offered. Brush
handling, mixed-media techniques, and the use of
in-studio still-life arrangements will be highlighted.
Prerequisite: none. Equivalent to FA155 + VISA
2556 for BRIDGE.
AT210 Principles of Design and Color
(3,0)
3
This course acquaints students with the various
possibilities of working with two-dimensional
design. Using graphite, marker, collage and basic
printmaking/stamping techniques, participants will
explore line, form, shape, texture, color and the
use of negative and positive space. In addition to
in-class assignments, participants will be required to
research, complete and present a major piece in twodimension at the end of the semester. Prerequisite:
none. Equivalent to FA151 + VISA 1516 for BRIDGE.
AT211 Mixed Media Explorations
(3,0)
3
Students will be invited to work hands-on in an open
studio environment, examining the development of
their own visual language in relation to the media
and methodologies presented. Participants will
be invited to draw from personal experiences as
well as from their environment as catalysts for art
making. All will be encouraged to work with acrylics,
watercolors, water-based oils, drawing media,
photographs/laser copies, found materials, etc. At
the end of the course, participants will be required to
present a brief seminar with essay. Prerequisites:
none. Equivalent to FA 178 + VISA 2786 for
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�AT212 Art for Elementary Teachers
3
(3,0)
This course is designed to provide an understanding
of the philosophy, theories and contemporary issues
of art education in kindergarten through sixth grade.
Various art media will be explored by the student, and
curriculum planning and evaluation will be discussed.
AT250 Art History and Appreciation I
(4,0)
4
Study of arts exemplified in prehistoric and primitive
cultures, and in the Mesopotamian, Egyptian,
Aegean, Greek, Roman, early Christian, Byzantine,
Moslem, Roman and Gothic eras. The course
presents a development of historic, social and
aesthetic principles, including a study of signs and
symbols for students of art education, science,
letters, business and engineering. Art history is
taught in terms of visual experience and knowledge
with art films, slides and demonstrations with art
materials in addition to class lectures. Universal
standards that can be applied to any work of art are
studied. Counts as humanities credit for general
education requirements.
AT251 Art History and Appreciation II
(4,0)
4
A study of European and American art from
the Renaissance to the 20th century, including
Renaissance, baroque, rococo, neoclassic, romantic,
realist and contemporary. The history of art is
presented from a technical, social and aesthetic
standpoint, along with a study of rhythm, motion, and
proportion. Works of art are considered on their own
merits and development rather than on the basis of
preconceptions. Art films, color slide presentations
and demonstrations using art materials supplement
class lectures. Counts as humanities credit for
general education requirements.

BUSINESS

Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester course
schedule for these.
BA105 Business Mathematics
(3,0)
3
Solution of business problems. Topics include
discounts, mark-ups, payroll, interest, financing
charges, depreciation methods, real estate taxes,
controlling cash, metric system conversion, inventory
evaluation, annuities and insurance. Story problems.
Prerequisite: MA086 or equivalent/satisfactory
score on ACT or Placement exam, or satisfactory
completion of LSSU’s departmental arithmetic test
during the first week of classes. Course not available
for credit for students who have taken a full year of
accounting.
BA121 Introduction to Business
(3,0)
3
Comprehensive coverage of the major activities
of business and the key institutions that facilitate
the business process. Topics covered include the
following: American business enterprise system,
international business, forms of business ownership,
management and organization of human resources,
production, marketing, information management
and controls, business laws and ethics, finance,
accounting, contemporary economic issues and
business career opportunities. Contemporary
business cases may be used for decision- making
simulations. Enrollment open to freshman and
sophomore business majors or any non-business
major.

BA131 Hospitality and Service
Management
(4,0)
4
An overview of the hospitality industry including
the operation and trends in restaurant/food
service management, lodging management and
travel/tourism. Introduction to destinations
and the following components of travel/
tourism: modes of travel, tour management,
associations, agencies, marketing and sales,
career preparation and opportunities and travel
publications.
BA211 Business Statistics
3
(3,0)
An introduction to business statistics. Topics
include collection and presentation of data,
measures of central tendency, variation and
skewness, probability, probability distributions,
Bayes’s Theorem, sampling, sampling
distributions, estimation, hypothesis testing,
simple linear regression and correlation.
Prerequisite: MA111.
BA226 Records Management
(3,0)
3
Study and application of records control, forms
design, filing systems (manual and electronic),
microforms, and the records cycle. A computer
simulation is completed utilizing a program
to print, sort, and select records as reports or
labels.
BA231 Business Communications
(3,0)
3
Business and management communications
problems. Direct, indirect, and persuasive
letters; memos, short reports and directives.
Some assignments must be typed. Extensive
writing practice. Prerequisite: EN111.
BA254 Business Law I
(3,0)
3
This portion of business law covers the law
applicable to contracts, sales, personal property
and bailments.
BA255 Business Law II
(3,0)
3
This portion of business law covers the law
applicable to commercial paper, corporations,
partnerships, agency and employment.
BA261 Business Skills
(1,0)
1
A series of specific, business-skill classes.
Each course will provide 15 classroom hours of
instruction. A student may register for one or
more sections per term, for a maximum of three
credits earned in this course.
BA291 Students in Free Enterprise
(0,3)
1
Students work in teams to develop outreach
programs. They learn by means of “real-world”
experiences, then teach others how market
economies and businesses operate. Corporate
CEOs and senior executives judge these
programs annually in regional competitions, and
the winners of those contests then compete at
the international exposition. Outreach program
development enhances students’ creative and
communication skills by preparation of written
and oral presentations. May be repeated for
credit for a total of four credits.

BA299 Internship in (Discipline)
(4.0)
4
This course is designed to provide students
with an opportunity to earn credit while
obtaining meaningful discipline-related work
experience outside the classroom setting.
Students are expected to spend a minimum of
180 hours in an appropriate work setting. The
course may be repeated once for a maximum
of eight credits. Prerequisites: 2.5 GPA,
sophomore standing, employer and instructor
approval, and submission to, and approval
by, departmental faculty of internship plan,
including method of evaluation.
BA308 Managing Cultural
Differences
(3.0)
3
Study of differing cultural norms that impact
business decisions: designed for students
interested in international and cross-cultural
activities.
BA354 Legal and Financial Issues in
Health Care Administration
(3,0)
3
This course is intended for students preparing
for careers in management in health care fields
or as health care practitioners. Students will be
made aware of legal and financial issues and
problems including fault liability: institutional
liability; forms of organization; credentialing
and appointments: staffing issues; consent and
refusal of treatment; and health care financing.
The student will be more aware of the need
to seek professional counsel to minimize
and prevent litigation. Prerequisite: Junior
standing. Also listed as HE354.
BA399 Internship in (Discipline)
(4,0)
4
This course is designed to provide students
with an opportunity to earn credit while
obtaining meaningful discipline-related work
experience outside the classroom setting.
Students are expected to spend a minimum of
180 hours in an appropriate work setting. The
course may be repeated once for a maximum
of eight credits. Prerequisite: 2.5 GPA, junior
standing, employer and instructor approval, and
submission to, and approval by, departmental
faculty of internship plan, including method of
evaluation.
BA403 Business, Government and
Society
3
(3,0)
This course examines the relationships of the
business firm to government and to society.
The course focuses on the economic, legal,
political, social and ethical environment of
business firms. Topics include consumer
protection, environmental regulation, antitrust,
constitutional and administrative law, alternative
dispute resolution, and other topics of current
concern. The business firm is examined in the
context of market capitalism and the global
economy. The course is structured to meet
communication-intensive requirement of
general education. Prerequisites: EC202 and
junior standing.

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�BA405 Business Ethics and Social
Responsibility
(3,0)
3
Business ethics in organizations requires valuebased leadership and purposeful actions that
include planning and implementation of standards
of appropriate conduct. This course will prepare
students to be good corporate citizens through
the study of business ethics, social responsibility,
ethical decision making, corporate codes of
ethical conduct, and how ethical behavior relates
to organizational performance. Prerequisite:
MN360 or MN365.
BA466 Business Policy
(3,0)
3
This course provides an opportunity for the student
to develop an understanding of the interrelationship
of the various divisions, departments and functions
of a business organization from a top management
perspective. Library research and case analysis are
utilized. Prerequisite: Senior status and completion
of business core.
BA491 Research Reading in Business
and Economics
(1-3,0) 1-3
Independent study and seminar; individual student
guidance by faculty for selected research topics in
business. Prerequisite: Senior status.

BIOLOGY

Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.
BL102 Careers in Natural Resources
(1,0)
1
A seminar course to present students with strategies
for successful job hunting. Presentations by natural
resource professionals will give students outlooks
and insights into the natural resource job market.
BL105 Function of the Human Body
(3,2)
4
Survey of the functional anatomy and the
related physiological processes needed for the
understanding of normal human activity. Not
open to biological majors or minors. Prerequisite:
Reading ACT of 19 or equivalent.
BL107 Field Biology
(2,3)
3
Introduction to organisms and their environmental
interactions and conservation concerns with
emphasis on Eastern UP. Lab consists primarily
of field experiences. Not open to biology majors.
Prerequisite: Reading proficiency (SA091 or
satisfactory score on ACT or Placement Exam).
BL121 Human Anatomy &amp; Physiology I
(3,3)
4
This is the first half of a two-course sequence.
This course covers organization of the human
body, basic principles of chemistry, the
integumentary system, the skeletal and muscular
systems, the nervous system and special
senses. Laboratory experiences are designed
to compliment the lecture topics. This course
may not be used as a general education natural
science elective nor does this sequence apply
toward a major or minor in biological science.
Prerequisites: High school chemistry and
Reading ACT of 19 or equivalent.

BL122 Human Anatomy &amp;
Physiology II
(3,3)
4
The second half of the Human Anatomy and
Physiology sequence emphasizes the endocrine
system, cardiovascular system, lymphatics
and the immune response, respiratory system,
digestive system, urinary system and the
reproductive system. Laboratory experiences
are coordinated with the lecture discussions.
Prerequisite: BL121.
BL131 General Biology I
(3,2)
4
An introduction to general biology. This course
will provide an overview of biology and serve
as a framework for further biological studies.
Deliberations on the nature and philosophy
of science (especially biology) will provide a
basis for discussion of ecology, evolution, and
cell biology. Prerequisites: Satisfy the LSSU
reading proficiency requirement; MA086, EN091,
or equivalent scores on the math and English
placement exams.
BL132 General Biology II
(3,3)
4
An introduction to the diversity of life, including
the morphology, physiology, reproduction,
general habitats and taxonomy of organisms.
Adaptation to environment and modern concepts
of evolution are stressed as unifying themes
throughout the course. Prerequisite: BL131. Note:
“C” (2.0) or better is required to use this course
as a prerequisite for other BUEV courses.
BL140 Introduction to Fisheries &amp;
Wildlife
(1,0)
1
A discussion of the history, philosophy and
practice of fisheries and wildlife conservation.
An introduction to the role and professional
responsibilities of resource managers.
Prerequisite: Reading ACT of 19 or equivalent.
BL199 Freshman Seminar
(1,0)
1
Students meet In discipline-based, studentfaculty groups in conjunction with BL299,
BL399 and BL499. Weekly meetings will include
discussion of literature relevant to the discipline
and progress reports from upperclass students
engaged in scholarly projects. Freshmen will
assist with ongoing projects and will be guided
by faculty and seniors enrolled in BL499 to
generate and interpret data from these projects.
Prerequisite: MA102. Pre- or corequisite: BL131.

BL204 General Microbiology
(3,3)
4
This course will deal with the history and scope
of microbiology, a study of microbial structure,
growth, nutrition, metabolism, genetics, taxonomy
and control. A study of mycoplasma, viruses and
molds will be Incorporated with genetic engineering
and recombinant DNA. Labs will emphasize the
identification and cultivation of molds and bacteria.
Prerequisites: CH104, CH108 or CH116.
BL220 Genetics
(3,3)
4
A study of the nature, transmission, recombination
and function of hereditary material in animals,
plants and microorganisms. The lecture includes
Mendelian, molecular and population genetics.
The laboratory includes exercises in Mendelian
genetics, cytogenetics, recombinant DNA, and
computer simulations of population genetics.
Meets ethics component of general education
requirements. Prerequisites: BL132 and CH116. A
statistics course is strongly recommended.
BL223 Clinical Microbiology
(3,0)
3
A basic course in microbiology dealing with
the study of microorganisms and pathogens in
humans. A survey of viruses, molds and bacteria.
Their morphology and growth characteristics will
be discussed along with the physical and chemical
means to control pathogenic microorganisms
causing human infections. Prerequisites: CH105 and
BL122. Does not apply towards a major or minor in
biology.
BL230 Introduction to Soil Science
4
(3,3)
A course dealing with the soil ecosystem as a
natural resource and as an environmental medium.
Beginning with factors involved in soil formation
the course will survey soil physical, chemical,
and organic properties and how they respond to
disturbance. Soil reactions to wastes and wetland
interactions will be discussed. Laboratories
will focus on description of local soils and the
use of soil survey information in making soil
interpretations. Prerequisites: CH108 and CH109
or above; NS103 or BL131; EV125 and EV126.
BL240 Natural History of the
Vertebrates
(3,0)
3
A survey course covering the taxonomy, phylogeny
and ecology of vertebrates with an emphasis on
North American taxa. Prerequisite: BL107 or
BL132.

BL201 Plant Morphology
(2,3)
3
A survey of the principal groups of plants from
the standpoint of their structure, development
and reproduction. Emphasis is placed on
evolutionary relationships as revealed by
comparisons of the structural and reproductive
traits. Prerequisite: BL132.

BL243 Vertebrate Anatomy
(3,3)
4
A detailed study of the origin, phylogeny and
anatomy of the vertebrates. Laboratories
emphasize the thorough dissection of
representatives of at least three classes of
vertebrates. Prerequisite: BL132 and sophomore
standing.

BL202 Field Botany
(2,3)
3
A course whose main objective is to allow the
student to be able to recognize common families,
genera, and species, especially those in the local
flora. Prerequisite: BL132.

BL280 Biometrics
(2,2)
3
The application of inferential statistical methods
to biological problems. The focus of the course
is a systematic method for determining an
appropriate statistical technique. Parametric
and nonparametric procedures will be covered.
Prerequisites: MA207and MA111.

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�BL284 Principles of Forestry
4
(2,4)
A course introducing forest ecology, structure
and function with emphasis on impacts of
disturbance and outcomes of management
on forest ecosystems. Students will master
identification of tree and shrub species of
the Eastern Upper Peninsula and become
proficient with commonly used techniques to
evaluate the forest resource. The lab portion
of the course is in the field and proper dress is
required. In addition, one all-day field trip will
be scheduled. Prerequisites: BL131 or NS103;
EV125 and EV126.
BL286 Principles of Watersheds
(3,0)
3
Overview of the geomorphology, hydrology and
biota of various watersheds, with emphasis on
hydrographic methods, sampling techniques,
land use and management principles.
Prerequisites: MA111 and BL140.
BL290 Independent Study in Biology
(1-4,0) 1-4
Special studies and/or research in biology for
individuals or small seminar groups. Course
content to be arranged by student(s) and
a supervising professor with approval of
department and college dean. Prerequisites:
Students must have an overall GPA of at
least 2.5, and no / grades on their transcript.
Independent study courses may be repeated
for a maximum of eight credits. Additional
information is available at the School of Natural
Science.
BL299 Sophomore Seminar
(1,0)
1
Students meet in discipline-based, student-faculty
groups in conjunction with BL199, BL399 and
BL499. Weekly meetings will include discussion
of literature relevant to the discipline and progress
reports from upperclass students engaged in
scholarly projects. Sophomores will assist with
ongoing projects and will be guided by faculty
and juniors enrolled in BL399 to conduct a
comprehensive, annotated literature search in
their area of interest. Prerequisite: BL199 and
EN111.
BL302 Invertebrate Zoology
(3,2)
4
A study of the invertebrate groups with emphasis
on morphology, phylogeny and life cycles.
Prerequisites: BL132 and sophomore standing.
BL303 General Entomology
(2,3)
3
An introduction to the biology, ecology and
systematics of the insects. This course
covers fundamentals of insect taxonomy and
classification; insect anatomy and physiology; and
the varied roles insects play in the natural world
and in human history and culture. Prerequisites:
BL132 and MA111.
BL310 Ichthyology
(2,3)
3
Study of the anatomy, physiology, behavior,
taxonomy and natural history of fishes, with
emphasis on freshwater species. Prerequisites:
BL132 and BL240.

BL311 Mammalogy
(2,3)
3
An investigation of the natural history, biology
and taxonomy of mammals. Techniques
for measuring and monitoring mammalian
populations will be presented. The laboratory will
focus on field techniques and the identification
by skin, skull and track of mammals of the Great
Lakes region. Prerequisites: BL132 and BL240.
BL312 Ornithology
(2,4)
3
The biology and taxonomy of birds. Labs will
focus upon bird anatomy and bird recognition
using video tapes and specimens. Prerequisites:
BL132 and BL240.
BL315 Plant Physiology
4
(3,3)
Organization of plants, plant replication,
photophysiology and photosynthesis, mineral
nutrition, water transport in higher plants, plant
growth substances, physiology of seeds, control
of plant growth and plant cell tissue culture.
Prerequisites: BL132 and CH116, both with grade
of Cor better.
BL330 Animal Physiology
4
(3,3)
The course examines the many ways animal
groups solve the problem of maintaining
internal homeostasis. Neural control, endocrine
systems, gas exchange, energy acquisition
and temperature regulation are a few of the
topics examined. The lab is closely tied to the
lecture material using non-invasive live animal
experiments, computer-interfaced data gathering
and analysis. Prerequisites: BL132 with a C
(2.00) or better and CH116 with a C (2.00) or
better.
BL332 Embryology
3
(2,2) Alternate Years
A study of pattern formation and morphogenic
processes in animals, with an emphasis on
vertebrates. The laboratory portion of the
course emphasizes descriptive ontogeny of
representative vertebrates. Prerequisites:
BL132, sophomore standing. (BL243 is highly
recommended.)
BL333 Fish Ecology
(3,0)
3
A study of the relationship of fishes to their
physical, chemical and biological environments
in natural and perturbed aquatic ecosystems
with an emphasis on response and adaptation
at the organism, population and community
levels. Various types of aquatic ecosystems
will be examined with respect to habitat
accommodations of fish and the impact of
human activities. Includes ecological principles
as applied to important sport, commercial and
forage fish species. Prerequisite: BL310.
BL337 General Ecology
(2,3)
3
A survey of concepts of plant and animal
autecology, population ecology and community
ecology. Prerequisites: BL132 and MA111.

BL339 Wildlife Ecology
(3,0)
3
A theoretical analysis of the distribution,
structure and dynamics of animal populations.
The Influence of biotic and abiotic limiting factors
on wildlife populations. Community interactions
including competition, predation, and herbivory
are explored in detail. Prerequisites: BL240,
BL280 and BL337.
BL345 Limnology
(2,3)
3
An investigation of the principles of freshwater
ecosystems with an emphasis on lakes. The
physics and chemistry of natural systems
are presented, as well as a survey of the
dominant biota and their ecological interactions.
Prerequisites: BL132 and CH116.
BL372 Freshwater Fish Culture
(2,3)
3
Instruction in water quality monitoring,
production systems, feeding and nutrition,
disease identification and management, and
reproduction principles of freshwater fishes
used for recreational and commercial fisheries
management, bait and food products. Students
will learn propagation and rearing techniques
for important fishes, particularly those with
recreational or commercial value. Prerequisites:
BL280 and BL310.
BL380 Clinical Hematology and
Hemostasis
4
(3,3) Alternate Years
A study of the components of blood.
Discussions of the formed elements to
include normal and malignant states;
anemias, leukemias, lymphomas, hemostasis
(coagulation) processes and disease states.
Laboratories will cover routine and automated
blood component measurements. Offered evennumbered spring semesters. Prerequisites:
CH226 and BL330.
BL399 Junior Seminar
1
(1,0)
Students meet in discipline-based, studentfaculty groups in conjunction with BL199,
BL299 and BL499. Weekly meetings will include
discussion of literature relevant to the discipline
and progress reports from upperclass students
engaged in scholarly projects. Juniors will
serve as mentors to sophomores in the group
and will develop and present a proposal for a
scholarly project. Prerequisites: BL280, BL299
and C0101.
BL401 Honors Program I
4
(0,8)
Biological sciences honors program I. (Open to
students earning a bachelor of science degree in
biological sciences with a grade point of 3.5 or
higher). An undergraduate research project will
be outlined in consultation with the supervising
instructor and submitted to the department for
approval. Outline must be approved before the
first semester of the senior year. All grades
for this sequence will be deferred until the final
semester. Eight credit hours of honors credit
will be substituted for eight hours of electives
upon successful completion of the research
sequence. The independent study courses will
not be open to students electing the honors
program sequence. The completed research
may be used for senior thesis.

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�BL402 Honors Program II
(0,8)
4

BL433 Histology

Biological sciences honors program II. This is
a continuation of the honors research sequence.
Prerequisite: BL401.
BL405 Animal Behavior
(3,0) alternate years
3
A course designed to examine the proximate
mechanisms and the evolutionary development
of animal behavior. Important concepts are
explained by reference to illustrative studies.
An appreciation of the methods and theoretical
significance of current research is emphasized.
Prerequisites: Junior standing and BL330 or
BL337. Offered even-numbered fall semesters.

BL408 Vascular Plant Systematics
(3,0)
3
A course covering the principles of plant
systematics including the history of taxonomy,
systems and approaches to classification, rules
of nomenclature, and techniques used in modem
biosystematics. Prerequisites: BL202, BL220 and
BL337.

BL420 Population Genetics and
Evolution
(3,0)
3
A course including historical and modern
concepts of evolutionary theory. Some coverage
of origin of life concepts will be included.
Prerequisite: BL220.

BL421 Cell Biology
(3,3)
4
Cellular structure and function with emphasis on
organelle ultrastructure, molecular organization
of the cell, cell membranes and permeability,
the cytoskeleton and cellular interactions.
Prerequisites: BL220 and CH451.

BL422 Parasitology
(2,2)
3
A study of the morphology, taxonomy, habitats
and life cycles of parasites. Prerequisite: BL132.

BL423 Immunology
(3,3)
4
A study of the basic elements of the immune
response system and the various ways in
which the immune system can fail, leading to
immunopathological reactions. Labs will include
current diagnostic methodologies. Prerequisites:
BL132, BL204 and CH226.

BL430 Endocrinology
(2,0)
2
A study of the major vertebrate endocrine systems
with the greatest emphasis placed on mammals.
Prerequisite: a course in physiology.

BL432 Fisheries Management
(2,3)
3
A course covering the history, theory and practice
of fisheries management with an emphasis on
basic strategies used in effective management
of fish populations in freshwater ecosystems.
Students will learn methods of collection and
synthesis of data regarding fish population
dynamics and manipulation, habitat modification,
and human management to achieve specific
fisheries management goals and objectives.
Prerequisites: BL280 and BL333.

(2.2) alternate years
3
A systems approach is used to study the
microscopic anatomy of mammalian tissues
and organs. Related physiological processes
are integrated with the anatomical studies.
Prerequisites: BL132 and junior standing.

BL437 Plant Ecology
(2.3)
3
A study of the autecology, population ecology
and community ecology of plants, including
fundamental theory, field methods and data
analysis. Prerequisites: BL202, BL337 and
MA207.

BL439 Wildlife Management
(2,3)
3
The application of ecological principles to
develop practical wildlife management strategies
to preserve, enhance or create viable wildlife
habitats and populations. Students will have the
opportunity to observe and practice standard field
and laboratory techniques. Prerequisites: BL311,
BL312 and BL339.
BL450 Laboratory Apprenticeship
(0,3) per credit 1-2
Students will assist in laboratories, learning
instructional techniques, under direction of
faculty. Course may be repeated for a maximum
of two credits. Students must gain approval
of the faculty member in charge of the specific
laboratory, and the dean. Credits may be used as
BL electives. This is a credit/no credit course.

BL460 Clinical Laboratory Science
Internship
30
(15 credits per semester fora maximum of 30
credits)
Practical and didactic training with certified
laboratory personnel. Branch training is
supplemented by informal lectures, oral quizzes
and written examinations. Offered only at
approved or affiliated hospital laboratories.
Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of required
college course work.

BL475 Aquatic Entomology
(2,3)
3
Survey and identification of regional lake and
stream insects, with additional emphasis on lifehistory strategies and community ecology. Insect
physiology, ecology, behavior, importance as fish
food organisms, and utility as indicators of water
quality is also presented. Prerequisites: BL330
and BL337.
BL480 Advanced Clinical
Microbiology
(2,3) alternate years
3
An advanced course in clinical microbiology
concerning the role of bacteria, viruses, and
fungi as the cause of various human infections.
Standard modern clinical laboratory methodology
will be covered. Offered odd-numbered spring
semesters. Prerequisites: BL204 and CH226.

BL490 Independent Study in Biology
(1-4,0) 1-4
Special studies and/or research in biology for
individuals or small seminar groups. Course
content to be arranged by student(s) and a
supervising professor with approval of department
and college dean. Prerequisites: Students must
have junior or senior standing, have an overall GPA
of at least 2.5, and no / grades on their transcript.
Independent study courses may be repeated fora
maximum of eight credits. Additional information
is available at the School of Natural Science.

BL495 Senior Project
(0,3-9) 1-3
A variable-credit practicum. Students, under the
guidance of a faculty mentor, conduct a scholarly
project based on the proposal submitted by the
student in BL399 (or an appropriate substitute).
Credit for the course is based on the scope of
the proposed project. May be repeated once fora
maximum of six credits. Prerequisite: BL399.

BL499 Senior Seminar
(1,0)
1
Students meet in discipline-based, student-faculty
groups in conjunction with BL199, BL299 and
BL399. Weekly meetings will include discussion
of literature relevant to the discipline and progress
reports from upperclass students engaged in
scholarly projects. Seniors will serve as mentors to
freshmen in the group. Seniors will also produce
a manuscript describing the results of their
project and will be required to give poster and
oral presentations to the University community.
Prerequisite BL399. Pre- or corequisite: BL495.

CHEMISTRY
Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester course
schedule for these.

CH091 Basic Chemistry
(2,0)
2
Thorough exposure to elementary chemistry
designed to prepare students for college-level
chemistry. Emphasis on drill to enhance problem­
solving skills. Prerequisite: MA084 or equivalent.
Students must receive a C(2.0) or better in this
course to qualify for CH104, CH108 or CH115.
Credit in this course does not apply toward
graduation.

CH104 Life Chemistry I
(3,0)
3
An introduction to selected principles of chemistry,
including organic chemistry, with emphasis
on their physiological importance and their
applications to nursing and other health related
professions. This course does not apply toward
a major or minor in chemistry. Prerequisites:
Reading ACT of 19 or equivalent and pre- or
corequisite of MA102.

CH105 Life Chemistry II
(3,2)
4
A continuation of organic chemistry presented
In CH104 as well as a presentation of the
chemical processes taking place in metabolism.
The interrelationships between the metabolic
processes of living systems are discussed
along with their underlying chemical reactions.
Prerequisite: CH104 or equivalent, with a grade of
C (2.00) or better.

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�CH108 Applied Chemistry
(3,0)
3
An introduction to selected principles of
chemistry with emphasis on technological
applications. Credit in this course does not
apply toward a major or minor in chemistry.
Prerequisites: Reading ACT of 19 or equivalent
and pre- or corequisite of MA102.
CH109 Applied Chemistry Lab
(0,3)
1
Laboratory experience for CH108 Applied
Chemistry (must complete both lecture and
laboratory to qualify for general education credit).
Corequisite: CH108.
CH115 General Chemistry I
(4.3)
5
Fundamental principles of chemistry with
emphasis on atomic structure, molecular
structure and stoichiometry. Pre- or corequisite of
MA111 or higher with a grade of C(2.0) or better.
Reading ACT of 19 or equivalent. One year of high
school chemistry is strongly recommended.
CH116 General Chemistry II
(3.3)
4
Continuation of CH115 with emphasis on
equilibrium. Prerequisite: CH115 with a grade of
C (2.0) or better.
CH220 Survey of Organic Chemistry
(3,3)
4
A brief course in organic chemistry covering
the nomenclature, structure, reactions and
preparations of the important classes of organic
compounds. It will also provide students with an
introduction to spectrometric analysis of organic
compounds and the chemistry of bio-organic
compounds. The laboratory includes experiments
in the isolation and preparation of typical organic
compounds using microscale apparatus. Not
open to students in chemistry or environmental
chemistry degree programs. Prerequisite:
CH116.
CH225 Organic Chemistry I
(3,3)
4
Fundamental principles of organic chemistry,
covering the structures, reactions and properties
of aliphatic and alicyclic compounds. The course
will introduce the study of organic nomenclature,
functional group chemistry, stereochemistry,
reactive intermediates, organic synthesis,
reaction mechanisms and conjugated unsaturated
systems. The laboratory introduces basic organic
laboratory techniques and includes experiments
in organic separations, synthesis, and analysis.
Prerequisite: CH116 with a grade of C (2.00) or
better.
CH226 Organic Chemistry II
4
(3,3)
A continuation of CH225 covering the structures,
properties and reactions of aromatic compounds,
carbonyl compounds, carboxylic acids and
their functional derivatives, phenols, amines,
organometallics, carbohydrates, amino acids and
proteins. The course will introduce the study
of spectral methods of structure determination
and expand the study of organic synthesis
and mechanisms. The laboratory will include
experiments in spectroscopy, organic synthesis
and mechanisms, qualitative organic analysis, and
instrumental analysis. Prerequisite: CH225 with a
grade of C(2.0) or better.

CH231 Quantitative Analysis
(3,3)
4
Evaluation of analytical data and study of
gravimetric and titrimetric methods of analysis.
Prerequisites: CH116 with a grade of C (2.0) or
better and MA151 or MA112.
CH290 Independent Study in
Chemistry
(1-4,0) 1-4
Special studies and/or research in chemistry for
individuals or small seminar groups. Course
content to be arranged by student(s) and a
supervising professor with approval of school
dean. Prerequisites: Students must have an
overall GPA of at least 2.5, and no I grades on
their transcript. Independent study courses
may be repeated for a maximum of eight
credits. Additional information is available at
the School of Science and Natural Resources
office.
CH332 Instrumental Analysis
(3,3)
4
Continuation of CH231. An instrumental
analysis course involving the theory and use
of spectrochemical, electroanalytical and
separation methods for the characterization and
determination of selected chemical substances.
Prerequisite: CH231.
CH341 Environmental Chemistry I:
Water and Water Pollution Control
4
(3,3)
A study of the environmental chemistry of
water, the measurement and remediation of
water quality problems, the toxicology of water
pollutants, and the environmental aspects of
energy use. Prerequisites: CH220 or CH225
and CH226, CH231, and NS103. Also listed as
EV341.
CH342 Environmental Chemistry II:
Air and Solid Wastes
(3,3)
4
A study of the environmental chemistry of the
atmosphere and the geosphere, including the
measurement and remediation of air pollution
and soil contamination problems. The nature
and handling of hazardous wastes will also be
covered. Prerequisites: CH220 or CH225 and
CH226, CH231 and NS103.
CH361 Physical Chemistry I
(4,0)
4
Chemical thermodynamics with applications
to both phase and chemical equilibria.
Prerequisites: CH116, one year of calculus and
one year of physics.
CH362 Physical Chemistry II
(3,0)
3
Continuation of CH361 with emphasis on
chemical dynamics, quantum chemistry, and
structure. Prerequisite: CH361.
CH395 Junior Seminar
(0,2)
1
Literature searching, scientific writing, and
oral presentation of scientific data. Students
will be expected to listen to presentation of
peers enrolled in CH/EV499 and develop a topic
for their senior thesis. Prerequisite: Junior
standing. Note: Also listed as EV395.

CH445 Forensic Science
4
(3,3)
This is a capstone class for the forensic
chemistry degree. It will focus on standard
and non-standard methods in forensic
science. Lecture and laboratory concentrate
on quantitative and qualitative drug analyses,
fingerprint visualization techniques, ballistics,
DNA analyses, and chemical analyses of
evidence. Gas chromatography, atomic
absorption spectrometry, and infrared
spectroscopy techniques will be used to
differentiate evidence. In this course much time
will be spent on mechanisms of the analyses
facilitating critical thinking skills. Prerequisites:
CH332 and CJ444. Note: Also listed as CJ445.
CH450 Laboratory Apprenticeship
1-2
per credit
(0,3)
Students will assist in laboratories, learning
instructional techniques, under direction of
faculty. Course may be repeated for a maximum
of two credits. Students must gain approval
of the faculty member in charge of the specific
laboratory, and the school dean. Credits may be
used as CH electives. This is a credit/no credit
course.
CH451 Introductory Biochemistry
(3,3)
4
Introduction to the chemistry of biological
molecules, including the general properties
and chemical transformation of amino acids,
proteins, carbohydrates, lipids and nucleic
acids. Emphasis will be on correlating
chemical reactions with biological function. An
introduction to the intermediary metabolism of
the carbohydrates, amino acids, lipids and nucleic
acids will also be presented. Prerequisite: CH226.
CH452 Biochemistry II:
Intermediary Metabolism
3
(3,0)
A continuation of introductory biochemistry
with a more-detailed study of the metabolism of
carbohydrates, lipids, and nitrogen containing
molecules such as amino acids and nucleotides.
Emphasis will be placed on the similarities
and differences among the various metabolic
pathways and cycles. The interrelationships that
exist among the various metabolic processes
will also be discussed. An introduction to the
genetic code and its relationship to nucleic acid
and protein biosynthesis will also be presented.
Prerequisite: CH451.
CH453 Introductory Toxicology
3
(3,0) alternate years
An introduction to toxicology, including
its history, types of poisons, their mode of
operation and the biochemistry of detoxification.
Environmental problems caused by toxic
contaminants will be discussed. Prerequisite:
CH451.
CH461 Advanced Inorganic
Chemistry
(3,0)
3
This is an every-other-year course. This course
will meet for three hours per week. Advanced
concepts of inorganic chemistry will be
examined, including atomic structure, ionic and
covalent substances, acids and bases, main
group elements, and transition metal elements.
Pre- or corequisites: CH226, CH332 and CH361.

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�CH462 Advanced Inorganic and
Physical Chemistry Laboratory
(0,3)
1
This is an every-other-year course. This laboratory
will meet for three hours per week. Advanced
concepts of inorganic and physical chemistry will
be examined in a laboratory setting.
CH490 Independent Study in
Chemistry
(1-4,0) 1-4
Special studies and/or research in chemistry
for individuals or small seminar groups. Course
content to be arranged by student(s) and a
supervising professor with approval of school
dean. Prerequisites: Students must have an
overall GPA of at least 2.5, and no I grades on
their transcript. Independent study courses may
be repeated for a maximum of eight credits.
Additional information is available at the School of
Environmental and Physical Sciences office.
CH499 Senior Seminar
(1,3)
2
Required for seniors majoring in chemistry/
environmental science. Students present seminars
and provide an audience for fellow seniors. Each
paper presented will be critically analyzed by the
audience. Prerequisite: CH395. Note: Also listed
as EV499.

CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.
CJ101 Introduction to Criminal Justice
(3,0)
3
A survey of the evolution of criminal justice
with particular emphasis on the development of
western models of justice. Included will be the
role of law enforcement, corrections, the courts
and loss control.
CJ102 Police Process
(3,0)
3
Basic principles and techniques of administration
which apply to criminal justice organizations.
Emphasis on decision making, authority, human
relations and communication within organizations.

CJ197 Physical Fitness for Public
Safety
(0,3)
1
This course provides physical fitness and skills
necessary for the law enforcement and fire science
certification students. Law enforcement students
(MCOLES) take course both semesters of their
senior year.
CJ201 Firearms Training
(0,2)
1
Emphasis on safe weapon handling, the
fundamentals of good marksmanship, proper
methods of cleaning and weapon nomenclature.
A variety of weapons will be used. Students will
have to provide their own targets and ammunition.
Prerequisite: Criminal justice student, sophomore
standing or permission of department chair.

CJ306 Security Systems
(3,0)
3
Overview of specialized areas of security in
specific facilities with special attention given
to management of security information.
Prerequisites: CJ212.
CJ313 Crisis Intervention and
Deviant Behavior
(3,0)
3
Survey of philosophy, theory and practice
involved in the treatment of different crisis
situations most commonly confronting the
law enforcement officer in the performance of
regular duties. Prerequisites: CJ101 and 102.

CJ202 Canadian Criminal Law
(3,0)
3
Survey of Canadian substantive and procedural
criminal law including search and seizure, arrest,
evidence and statutory and case law.

CJ319 Substantive Criminal Law
(3,0)
3
Survey of substantive criminal law as a means
of attaining socially desirable ends including
protection of life and property. Deals with
historical, philosophical concepts as well as case
law. Prerequisite: CJ101.

CJ206 Law Enforcement/Loss Control
Internship
(3,0)
3
Reid experience for correlation of theoretical
knowledge with practice in participating law
enforcement or loss control agencies. Prerequisite:
Permission of the instructor or sophomore standing.
Course may be elected twice for credit of six hours

CJ321 Ethical Issues in Public Safety
(3,0)
3
Consideration of selected issues in public
safety organizations. Emphasis on the role
of practitioners and relations with the various
publics. Students will be given moral dilemmas
and will consider their individual value system.
Prerequisites: CJ101 and 102.

CJ212 Loss Control
(3,0)
3
Study of security, including historical, legal and
philosophical framework for various phases of
security operations in our society today.

CJ330 Correctional Casework
(3,0)
3
The history, standards and principles of
correctional casework are presented: the
roles, functions and goals of casework are
discussed: the competencies and training
required for effective casework are considered;
and correctional clients — probation and parole
selection and appraisal — are concentrated
upon. Prerequisites: CJ220, CJ240, junior or
senior standing.

CJ220 Institutional Corrections
(3,0)
3
A survey of the history and philosophy of
correctional institutions focusing on: The use of
imprisonment as a mechanism of social control,
custody versus treatment, rights of prisoners,
prison and jail management, institutional
training programs, examination of contemporary
correctional institutions, prison and jail
architecture, and prisoner society.

CJ110 Introduction to Corrections
(3,0)
3
History and philosophy of correctional policy and
need for correctional reform; correctional system
from arrest through sentencing; correctional
personnel and clients.

CJ240 Community-Based Corrections
(3,0)
3
A survey of the history, development, techniques
and fundamentals of non-institutional correctional
programs and services. Emphasis will be placed
on the necessity of correctional programs to
interact with other human service agencies within
the community.

CJ130 Client Relations in Corrections
(3,0)
3
Meaning and functions of culture and
discrimination, minorities in Michigan, affirmative
action and attitude formation; ethics, values and
professional responsiveness.

CJ243 Investigation
(3,0)
3
Introduction to investigation and the techniques of
forensic science with emphasis upon gathering and
documenting information for determination of fact.
Prerequisite: CJ101.

CJ140 Correctional Client Growth and
Development
(3,0)
3
Emphasis on needs, identities and development
of recipients of correctional services; to assist
students in gaining insights into development
of sensitivity to behavior and motivations
of corrections clients. Specific problems of
prisoners and intervention strategies are reviewed.

CJ250 Correctional Law
(3,0)
3
Survey of substantive and procedural correctional
law including sentencing, probation, parole,
imprisonment, fines and restitution, and prisoners
rights. Case law method used, based on appellate
court decisions which evolve from criminal
defendant litigation and complex legal issues
concerning American corrections.

CJ341 Fire Cause and Arson
Investigation
(3,0)
3
Determination of fire cause and origin and
explosion causes. Prevention, documentation
and legal aspects examined. Prerequisite: Junior
standing.
CJ345 Statistics and Design for
Public Safety
(3,2)
4
Introduction to research methodology and
designs utilized in public safety. Includes
sampling, descriptive statistics, inferential
statistics, sources of error in presenting
findings, and preparing and reading research
reports. Prerequisite: Junior standing in criminal
justice or fire science and MA086 or equivalent/
satisfactory score on ACT or Placement Exam.
CJ355 Juvenile Justice
(3,0)
3
Criminological theories of the causes of juvenile
delinquency and prevention strategies. The
functions of the juvenile justice system including:
Police, courts, detention and legal rights. The
Canadian Young Offenders Act will also be
studied. Prerequisites: CJ101 andS0214.

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�CJ401 Senior Seminar
(3,0)
3
Seminar and independent study course with
individual student guidance by faculty on selected
research topics in criminal justice. Prerequisite:
Senior standing.
CJ402 Criminal Justice Internship
3-9
Criminal justice internship with an agency. Credit
is based on 34 hours of field work per credit hour.
Students must make application by the ninth week
of the previous semester. Prerequisite: Senior
standing and permission of instructor.
CJ406 Advanced Canadian
Jurisprudence
(3,0)
3
Expands upon the material covered in CJ202,
Canadian criminal law, including trial tactics
and procedures, sentencing, jurors, invasion of
privacy and other current topics. Prerequisite:
CJ202.
CJ409 Procedural Criminal Law
(3,0)
3
Principles, duties and mechanics of criminal
procedures as applied to important areas of
arrest, search and seizure. Prerequisite: CJ319.
CJ411 Police Operations
(5,0)
5
A capstone course for Michigan Commission on
Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) Criminal
Justice certification students. Court functions,
domestic violence law and procedures, ethical
issues, civil disputes, interpersonal relations,
juvenile offenders and other related topics. Cannot
receive credit for CJ313 and CJ411. Prerequisite:
Senior criminal justice MCOLES student.
CJ425 Women and Criminal Justice
(3,0)
3
An examination of theories of female criminality
and the treatment of women in criminal justice.
Various issues relating to women as professionals
in criminal justice will be covered. The unique
issues which arise when females are incarcerated
will also be examined. Prerequisites: CJ101,
junior or senior standing.

CJ484 Futures Research: Long-Range
Planning for Criminal Justice
(3,0)
3
This course will explore probable and possible
futures and the impact on crime, criminality
and the criminal justice system. It will explore
alternative methods and systems to deal with
projected change. Prerequisites: CJ101, CJ102.
CJ490 Independent Study for
Criminal Justice
(1-4)
1-4
This may take the form of either a research project
or a directed reading on a specific subject. One
to four credits over a period of one or more
semesters may be granted according to the nature
of the student’s project. May be repeated up to six
credits. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

COMMUNICATION
Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.
CO101 Fundamentals of Speech
Communication
(3,0)
3
A study of communication theory as it relates
to the oral sender and receiver in interpersonal,
dyadic, small group, and public speaking
situations. Application will be in perceptual
analysis, dyadic encounters, small group
problem-solving and discussion, and public
speaking situations.
C0161 Problems in Speech/Drama
(1-3,0) 1-3
Practical problems in speech or theatre. Requires
participation in forensics, debate, Reader’s Theatre
or theatre. May be repeated for a maximum of
three credits.Prerequisite: C0101.
CO201 Small Group Communication
(3,0)
3
Analysis of verbal communication in small groups
as related to information processing, problem
solving, agenda establishment, decision making
and policy formation. Prerequisite: C0101.

CJ444 Criminalistics
(3,3)
4
Criminalistic methodology and practice including
crime scene techniques for specific offenses,
collection and preservation of evidence,
narcotics and dangerous drugs, fingerprinting,
presentations, and other related topics. Contains
MLEOTC mandated hours. Prerequisite: CJ243.

CO210 Business and Professional
Speaking
(3,0)
3
An introduction to basic skills, principles and
contexts of communication in business and
professional settings. Application will be in
presentational, team-building and interviewing
skills. Prerequisite: C0101.

CJ445 Forensic Science
(3,3)
4
This is a capstone class for the forensic chemistry
degree. It will focus on standard and non­
standard methods in forensic science. Lecture
and laboratory concentrate on quantitative and
qualitative drug analyses, fingerprint visualization
techniques, ballistics, DNA analyses, and chemical
analyses of evidence. Gas chromatography,
atomic absorption spectrometry, and infrared
spectroscopy techniques will be used to
differentiate evidence. In this course much time
will be spent on mechanisms of the analyses
facilitating critical thinking skills. Prerequisites:
CH332 and CJ444. Note: Also listed as CH445.

C0211 Advanced Public Speaking
(3,0)
3
A grounding in upper-level public address with
an emphasis on both informative and persuasive
strategies. It will be taught using a combination of
lecture, discussion, video analysis and critiques,
and speeches. Prerequisite: C01Q1.
C0225 Interpersonal Communication
(3,0)
3
An introduction to interpersonal communication
theory, with a focus on improved understanding
of relationships and an improved ability to
communicate more effectively with a variety of
people. Prerequisite: C0101.

C0251 History of Drama &amp; Theatre I
(3,0)
3
The study of the historical and esthetic drama
and theatre from the Greek period to the
European Renaissance. Prerequisite: EN110.
C0252 History of Drama &amp; Theatre II
(3,0)
3
The study of the historical and esthetic drama
and theatre from the Renaissance to current
theatre and drama. Prerequisite: EN110.
CO280 Understanding the Mass
Media
(3,0)
3
Acquaints students with the basic similarities
and differences in newswriting among the
mass media, particularly newspapers, radio and
television. Students will practice writing in the
various formats. Prerequisite: EN110.
CO302 Argumentation and Advocacy
(3,0)
3
Provides a practical grounding in the methods
of public debate. Students are familiarized with
theoretical frameworks for testing propositions
through direct clash of evidence and arguments.
The emphasis is on practical experience
gained through experiences in oral argument.
Prerequisite: CO101.
CO307 Classical/Contemporary
Rhetoric
(3,0)
3
A study of the development of rhetoric beginning
with the Greeks and continuing to the present.
An emphasis will be placed on the influences
of past rhetoric to current theory. Prerequisite:
C0101.
CO308 Communication Theory
(3,0)
3
A study of the sources, dimensions and
applications of contemporary communication
theory, including the impact of mass
communication in modern society. Prerequisite:
C0101.
CO309 Speech and Drama
Productions
(3,0)
3
Practical problems in the development and
production of dramatic works, forensics
workshops, tournaments and festivals.
Prerequisite: C0101 and permission of instructor.
CO320 Public Relations
(4,0)
4
Public relations theory and practice will form
the two emphases of the course. Theory will
be explored and discussed as foundation for
the application of public relations concepts
and strategies. Students will be responsible
for working with organizations in order to
develop realistic PR campaigns which reflect
the awareness of the significant structures
and responsibilities involved in a professional
approach to public relations. Prerequisite:
C0101.

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�C0325 Organizational
Communication
(3,0)
3
Focus on oral communication as it impacts
on and permits coordination among people
and thus allows for organized behavior. Focus
on business and organizational contexts for
interpersonal transactions. Participant involvement
in simulation designed to generate insights into the
elements involved in coordinated and competitive
organizational communication. Selected topics for
theory and practice: Interpersonal transactions,
communication rules, conflict management,
negotiations, trust, power and influence.
Prerequisite: C0101.
C0333 Studies in the Drama: The
Genre and Theater in Context
(3,0)
3
Students will examine major plays in the context
of theater and literary history from the beginning
to the present, including European, British and
American development. Prerequisite: EN180.
C0416 Communication in
Leadership
(3,0)
3
An advanced application of theory from the speech
communication field to issues in organizational
leadership. Leadership theory is surveyed from
the speech communication perspective, with an
eye toward building applicable skills. Particular
emphasis is laid upon cultivating the ability to
continue the process following the conclusion of
the course. Prerequisite: C0101.

COMPUTER SCIENCE

Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester course
schedule for these.
CS101 Introduction to Microcomputer
Applications
(2,2)
3
The study of a selection of contemporary
microcomputer applications, including operating
systems concepts, word processing, spreadsheets,
database management systems, and the Internet
and World Wide Web. Brief survey of other
applications, such as presentation graphics,
multimedia usage and desktop publishing. Does
not apply toward credit in computer science major
or minor.
CS103 Survey of Computer Science
(2,2)
3
An introduction to the field of computer science
for computer science majors. Microcomputer
applications, history of computing, computer
networks and the Internet, programming,
hardware, theory of computation, artificial
intelligence.
CS105 Introduction to Computer
Programming
(2,2)
3
An introductory course in computer programming
using the Pascal language, intended for students
with no prior computer programming experience.
Input, output and simple data types. Arithmetic,
control structures and simple data structures.
Sound, graphics and animation techniques.
Prerequisite: MA086 or equivalent/satisfactory
score on ACT or Placement Exam.

CS106 Advanced Web Page Design
and Web Site Administration
(2,2)
3
Web page creation using HTML, web authoring
tools, and scripting languages; Java programming;
graphics and page layout; web server software
installation and maintenance. Prerequisites:
CS101 and CS105 with grade of Cor better.
CS121 Principles of Programming
(3,0)
3
A broad-based introduction to computer
programming, using the C++ programming
language and basic operating system features as
vehicles. Basic programming principles, including
built-in and programmer-defined data, operators,
functions and control structures. Applications will
be drawn from across the discipline of computer
science. Prerequisite: CS105 and MA102 (or
equivalent math placement), with a grade of Cor
better in both classes.
CS163 Troubleshooting and Repair of
Personal Computers
(2,2)
3
A basic introduction to the architecture,
installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and
repair of personal computers. The student
will learn elementary principles of electronics,
magnetism and logic. The disassembly and
upgrading of a personal computer will be covered
in the laboratory as well as the use of diagnostic
hardware and software.
CS201 Data Structures and Algorithms
(3,0)
3
An introductory course in data structures and
algorithms, with an emphasis on abstraction,
implementation and analysis. Pointers, lists,
stacks, queues, trees and binary trees, and graphs.
Application of various data structures to problems
selected from the spectrum of computer science
topics. Prerequisite: CS121 with a grade of Cor
better and either MA111 or MA140 (or equivalent
math placement) with a grade of Cor better.
CS202 Operating Systems
Management
(2,2)
3
Installation and configuration of operating
systems; Microsoft operating systems and Linux;
advanced script writing and X-Windows; system
maintenance, such as security, auditing, backups
and restores. Prerequisite: CS103 with a grade of
Cor better.
CS203 System Integration and
Maintenance
(2,2)
3
PC system configuration and troubleshooting
skills. Hard drives, monitors, sound cards, CDROM drives and other peripherals. Issues involved
in integrating and configuring hardware and
software system components. Prerequisite: CS163
with grade of Cor better.
CS211 Database Applications
(3,0)
3
An introductory course in database design
and implementation, using microcomputerbased relational database software. Single and
multi-table databases, forms and reports, query
processing, data import and export, and databaserelated programming. Prerequisite: CS105witha
grade of Cor better.

CS221 Computer Networks
(3,0)
3
An introduction to the basic principles of
computer networks and communication,
exploring both the hardware necessary to
support computer networks and the software
needed to utilize those networks. Basic network
topologies, network protocols, and local and
wide-area networks. Prerequisites: CS103and
CS105 with a minimum grade of C.
CS223 Advanced Networking
(2,2)
3
Continuation of the CCNA, CISCO Certified
Networking Associate curriculum. Principles
of Wide Area Networks, IQs, routers, routing
protocols and configuration; hands-on training
with CISCO routers. Prerequisite: CS221 with a
grade of Cor better.
CS263 Storage, Protection and
Recovery of Repair of Personal
Computer
(2,2)
3
Continues and expands upon CS163 with
emphasis on disk; drives, formatting disks,
editing, virus detection, prevention and
eradication. Prerequisite: CS163.
CS271 Network Hardware and
Software
(2,2)
3
An introduction to network management
strategies, network security systems, and
network installation and maintenance. Topics on
linking users to the Internet and email are also
included. Prerequisites: CS101 and CS105 with
a grade of Cor better.
CS281 Network Design and
Implementation
(2,2)
3
An introduction to network design and
implementation, network databases, and route
and bridge applications over LAN configurations
with emphasis in managing multiple networks,
remote servers, and client-server operations.
Topics in customizing LAN workstations, in how
to monitor network activity, and in performing
systems upgrades are included. Prerequisite:
CS271 with a grade of Cor better.
CS290 Independent Study in
Computer Science
(1-4,0) 1-4
Special studies and/or research in computer
science for individuals or small seminar groups.
Course content to be arranged with instructor and
with approval of the department head. This course
may be repeated for a maximum of eight credits.
Prerequisites: Sophomore standing or higher.
CS303 Network Operating Systems I
(2,2)
3
installation, configuration and troubleshooting
of network operating systems server software;
hardware devices and drivers; system
performance, reliability and availability; storage
use and security. Prerequisite: CS202 with a
grade of Cor better.

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�CS333 Systems Programming
(3,0)
3

CS305 Networking Operating
Systems II
(2,2)
3
Installation, configuration and troubleshooting
of network operating systems client software;
managing file systems and storage; network
protocols, remote access, printing and disaster
recovery. Prerequisite: CS303 with a grade of C or
better.

CS308 Network Security
(2,2)
3
Networking and security overview; identifying
network threats and operating system
vulnerabilities; security tools, such as firewalls,
secure connections, authentication and passwords;
planning networks and implementation strategies.
Prerequisite: CS223 with a grade of Cor better.

CS312 File and Database Management
(3,0)
3
An introduction to files and file processing, with
an emphasis on non-sequential organizations
for supporting multi-file databases. Direct file
structures and hashing, indexing, tree-structures
organizations. Expandable file structures.
Secondary key retrieval. Application to database
structures. Prerequisite: CS211 with a minimum
grade of C.
CS313 Distributed Database Systems
3
(3,0) alternate years
This course is a study of distributed database
systems and client-server applications. Topics
include local and central site access, homogeneous
and heterogeneous systems, transparencies,
distributed query processing, SQL servers,
transaction processing, concurrency, data
allocation, analysis of failures, performance criteria,
and programming considerations. Prerequisites:
CS211 and CS221, both with a grade of C or better.

CS315 Computer Organization and
Architecture
(3,0)
3
A hardware-oriented introduction to the structure
of modern computer systems, emphasizing the
role of, and interrelationships between, the various
components. The evolution of modern computer
systems. Memory organization, peripheral devices
and their connectivity. Instruction sets, arithmetic
and central processing unit structure. Control unit
organization and operation. Alternative computer
architectures. Prerequisite: CS201 with grade of C
or better.
CS319 Java Programming
3
(3,0) alternate years
Java applications and applets; control structures,
methods, arrays and object-oriented programming;
graphics, files, networking and data structures.
Prerequisite: CS121 with a grade of Cor better.
CS321 Computer Graphics
3
(3,0) alternate years
An introduction to the generation of graphical images
by computer. Survey of common graphics devices.
Generation of lines and curves. Representation of
two-dimensional objects. Techniques for area filling.
Scaling, rotation and translation in two dimensions.
Rendering three-dimensional objects by projections.
Scaling, rotating and translating in three dimensions.
Hidden line and hidden surface detection and
removal. Prerequisites: CS201, and either MA112 or
MA151, all with a minimum grade of C.

An introduction to systems-level programming
and scripting using UNIX and Perl. UNIX overview
and commands: Web servers, CGI, and integration
of UNIX and Perl; programming in Perl, including
lists, hashes, conditionals, loops, pattern
matching, process and file management, and
other topics. Prerequisites: CS121 and CS221,
both with a grade of Cor better.

CS334 Operating Systems Concepts
(3.0)
3
Definition and historical development of
operating systems. Characteristics of batch,
interactive and multiprogramming systems. File
systems, processor and memory management.
Communication, concurrency, deadlock and
protection. Prerequisite: CS333 with a minimum
grade of C.

CS341 Discrete Structures for
Computer Science
(4.0)
4
Formal logic and proof techniques; recursion,
recurrence relations and combinational methods;
analysis of algorithms; algebraic structures; trees
and graphs; Boolean algebra and computer logic;
models of computation and formal languages.
Emphasis will be on applications to computer
science. Prerequisites: CS121 with a grade of C or
better, and either MA112 or MA151 with a grade
of Cor better.

CS342 Advanced Programming
Techniques
(3,0)
3
Advanced data structures and programming
techniques, including: divide and conquer,
dynamic programming, greedy algorithms,
graph algorithms, balanced trees. Emphasis will
also be placed on the software development
process, debugging and testing methodologies.
Prerequisites: CS201 and CS341, both with a
grade of C or better.
CS361 System Analysis and Design
3
(3,0) alternate years
A study of using structured analysis and
structure design techniques to understand
complex systems and implement the knowledge
gained into a workable and usable management,
business, or computer system. Topics include
information systems development, project
management, data and process modeling, system
proposals, input and output design, prototyping,
and systems construction and implementation.
Prerequisite: CS211 with a grade of Cor better.
CS412 UNIX Network Administration
3
(2,2) alternate years
Network administration how to and issues for
Linux. Installation of a Linux networked system,
maintenance and upgrade of a Linux installation,
security issues, common scripting languages,
system admin tasks, NFS, and mail systems; other
UNIXes. Prerequisites: CS221 and CS281, both
with a grade of C or better.

CS418 Software Engineering
(1,4)
3
This course is an introduction to the design
and implementation of computer software.
This course includes topics on software
specifications, design methodologies, design
implementation, acceptance criteria, testing
procedures and project management. This
course also includes topics on the planning,
organizing and controlling of software projects.
This course is part one of a two-part sequence
— CS418/CS419. Students registered in
CS418 must take CS419 as a sequence course.
Prerequisite: CS312.

CS419 Senior Projects
(1,4)
3
A continuation of CS418. This course provides
students with the skills necessary for completion
of their project design from CS418. In this course,
the student will implement the design of a software
system created in Software Engineering (CS418).
The projects will vary each year to allow students
to implement their knowledge to create a real-world
software system. In addition, the student will
analyze numerous ethical considerations associated
with being a computer professional. This course
is the second part of the two-semester course
sequence CS418/CS419. Prerequisite: CS418.

CS428 Computer Science
Cooperative Education I
(3,0)
3
A practicum in which students work in a supervised
capacity (one-site) with industry. The student will
spend a semester in a co-op position in some
field of computer science (networks, application
development, database administration, etc.). The
student will develop a co-op project proposal
that must be submitted to and approved by the
computer science faculty. The co-op experience
must be of a significant nature such that it serves
as capstone computer science experience for the
student. This is the first of a two-course sequence.
Prerequisites: CS290 and permission of the
computer science faculty.

CS429 Computer Science
Cooperative Education II
(3,0)
3
A continuation of CS428 where students work
in a supervised capacity in industry in a field
of computer science. This is the second of a
two-course sequence. The focus of this course
is to finish the cooperative experience in industry
and prepare a final report on the two-semester
experience. The student will write a final report
on the co-op experience and defend that report
to the computer science faculty in open forum.
Prerequisite: CS428.

CS438 Computer Science Research
Project I
(3,0)
3
This is a senior-level course in which students are
actively involved in a faculty-supervised and guided
research project. Students develop a research plan
for some portion of the project and implement that
plan. In particular, the student will work to develop
a proposal of the expected research goals and
create a project timeline and budget. The student’s
faculty advisor and the computer science faculty
must approve the plan. This is the first of a twocourse sequence. Prerequisite: Senior status and
permission of the computer science faculty.

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�CS439 Computer Science Research
Project II
(3/0)
3
This is a continuation of CS438 Computer
Research Project I. Prerequisite: CS438.
CS461 Decision Support and Expert
Systems
(3,0)
alternate years 3
A study of using computer-based support
systems for assisting managers in decision
making. Topics include the decision making
process; expert systems and artificial
intelligence; knowledge engineering, data
acquisition, and machine learning; data
mining and data visualization; and designing
and building decision support systems.
Prerequisites: CS211 and either EC201, EC202
or EC302, both courses with a grade of Cor
better.
CS490 Research Topics in Computer
Science
(1-4,0) 1-4
Special studies and/or research in computer
science for individuals or small seminar groups.
Course content to be arranged with instructor
and with approval of the department head. This
course may be repeated fora maximum of
eight credits. Prerequisites: Junior standing or
higher.

DP235 Spreadsheets
(3,0)
3
In this course, students will cover advanced
spreadsheet applications in business including
writing and working with formulas; creating
templates; finding and organizing information by
filtering, sorting and subtotaling; working with
multiple worksheets; creating charts; working
with data tables and scenario management;
and importing data into spreadsheet software.
A student may repeat this course covering a
different spreadsheet software program for a
maximum of six credit hour. Prerequisite: DP121
or permission of instructor.
DP250 Desktop Publishing &amp;
Presentation Design
(3,0)
3
Introduction to document design and layout,
use of font, color and graphics to produce
newsletters, brochures and presentations.
Concepts included are presentation preparation
and delivery. Graphics software will be used.
Prerequisites: EN111 and a working knowledge
of word processing.
DP261 Multimedia Applications
(3,0)
3
In this course, students will be introduced to the
design and production of Websites. Graphics,
animation, and sound will be incorporated in the
creation of interactive Web pages. Macromedia
Studio, which includes Dreamweaver and Flash,
will be used. Prerequisite: DP121.

DATA PROCESSING

Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.
DP121 Computer Applications
for Business
3
(3,0)
In this course, students will be exposed to
modules of computer software which will
include basic word processing, database,
spreadsheet and graphic presentation
instruction applicable to business scenarios.
This course is the introductory course to
advanced computer skills courses which
students may take to gain Microsoft
certification.

ECONOMICS

Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.
EC201 Principles of Macroeconomics
(3,0)
3
Nature and scope of economics; national
income accounting; problems of unemployment
and price instability; public revenues and
expenditures; money and banking; fiscal
and monetary policies to promote stability
and economic growth. Prerequisite: MA086
or equivalent/satisfactory score on ACT or
Placement Exam.

DP225 Word Processing Techniques
(3,0)
3
Students will cover basics of word processing
including document creating, saving, printing,
and some advanced features such as table,
merge, graphics and report formatting. Handson experience is scheduled in labs outside of
classroom hours.

EC202 Principles of Microeconomics
(3,0)
3
Principles of economic reasoning; supply and
demand analysis; theories of production; price
and output determination under each of the four
market structures; factor returns and income
distribution theories; public policy implications.
Prerequisite: MA086 or equivalent/satisfactory
score on ACT or Placement Exam.

DP231 Database
(3,0)
3
In this course, students will cover advanced
database applications in business including
creating database tables, forms, reports,
mailing labels and charts; creating relationships
between database tables; using database
wizards; and performing queries and filtering
records. A student may repeat this course
covering a different database management
system for a maximum of six credit hours.
Prerequisite: DP121 or permission of instructor.

EC208 Honors Principles of
Microeconomics
3
(3,0)
This course employs algebra, geometry and
calculus intensively in the development of
principles of microeconomics. The topics
covered are nominally the same as in EC202;
however, there is more advanced coverage of
topics in which a knowledge of mathematics
is required. Prerequisites: MA151 orMA112.
Credit not allowed for both EC202 and EC208.

EC209 Honors Principles of
Macroeconomics
(3,0)
3
This course employs algebra, geometry and
calculus intensively in the development of
principles of macroeconomics. The topics
covered are nominally the same as in EC201;
however, there is more advanced coverage of
topics in which a knowledge of mathematics
is required. Prerequisites: MA151 orMA112.
Credit not allowed for both EC201 and EC209.
EC302 Managerial Economics
(4,0)
4
A study of the application of economic analysis
to managerial decisions. Topics include the
firm and its environment, demand estimation,
production and cost analysis, optimization and
profit maximization, analysis of markets, pricing
strategy and analysis of project decisions.
Prerequisite: MA112 or equivalent.
EC304 Money, Banking and
Monetary Policy
(3,0)
3
Monetary theory; study of financial institutions
and central bank authorities; monetary policy
and its limitations; changing structure of
financial markets and industry; relationships
between money, prices and national income.
Prerequisite: EC201.
EC305 Public Finance
(3,0)
3
The economics of public finance, including
taxation, public expenditures and fiscal policy.
Rationale and objectives of government activity
in a market system; distribution of tax burden;
income redistribution effects of taxation and
expenditure programs. Prerequisite: EC201 or
EC202.
EC307 Environmental Economics
(3,0)
3
This course examines the application of
economic analysis to problems of air,
water, forests, fisheries, energy, and soil
use; economic approaches to valuing the
environment; the benefits and costs of pollution
control; and alternative policy approaches to
environmental problems with emphasis on
emissions trading. Prerequisite: EC202.
EC308 Intermediate Microeconomics
(3,0)
3
Theory of demand; consumer choice and
utility analysis; production and cost analysis;
price-output determination under the four
market structures; resource allocation; public
policy and managerial applications emphasized.
Prerequisite: EC202.
EC309 Intermediate
Macroeconomics
(3,0)
3
Determinants and measurement of national
income; theories of consumption and
investment; aggregate economic analysis
including IS-LM and aggregate demandaggregate supply models; unemployment and
inflation; stabilization policies; economic growth.
Prerequisite: EC201.

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�EC407 Introductory Econometrics
3
(3,0)
This course provides an introduction to the
theory and use of regression analysis to
solve problems in economics. The classical
regression model is developed and extended
to multiple regression. Topics include data
problems, model specification, multicollinearity,
goodness of fit, qualitative independent variables,
hetroscedasticity, serial correlation, qualitative
and limited dependent variables, and forecasting.
Prerequisites: BA211 or MA207, EC201, EC202,
MA112 or MA151.
EC408 International Economics
(3,0)
3
Pure theory of trade and comparative advantage;
free trade versus protectionism; trade problems
of developing nations; balance of payment
accounting; exchange rates; international
monetary systems. Prerequisites: EC201 and
EC202.
EC409 Seminar in Economics
(1-2,0) 1-2
Discussion of economic issues, theories and their
applications. May be repeated for credit with
the approval of the instructor for a total of four
credits.

EDUCATION

Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.
ED101 Foundations of Early
Childhood Education
(3,0)
3
An introduction to the field of early childhood.
Topics include its history, application of theories
to curriculum, types of programs and issues in
the field of child care. Observations of various
early childhood settings will be required.
ED105 Child Guidance and Welfare
(3,0)
3
Through readings, discussions, observations and
interactions with children, the student will learn
how to develop guidance strategies when working
with children in an early childhood setting.
Prerequisite: PV155 or PY265.
ED110 Curriculum Development and
Teaching Practices
3
(3,0)
Developing curriculum and teaching practices
based on the whole child’s development:
Cognitive, physical, social, emotional, and
creative. Emphasis on planning play activities for
learning centers. Observations of children in an
early childhood setting will be required.
ED111 Infants and Toddlers:
Developmentally Appropriate
Practices
3
(3,0)
Includes theories of emotional, physical,
social and cognitive stages of development of
children ages 0 to 36 months. The knowledge
of these stages will be applied to matching
developmentally appropriate teaching and
caregiving practices. Issues in administering
infant/toddler programs will also be discussed.
Prerequisite: PY155 or PY265.

ED220 Early Childhood Literature
(3,0)
3
Readings in developmental^ appropriate literature
and related activities across the curriculum for
young children, ages birth through kindergarten.
Prerequisites: EN110 and C0101.
ED260 Practicum I
(1,12)
4
The student will complete 12.5 hours weekly in an
early childhood laboratory setting. Attendance at
a weekly seminar is also required. Prerequisites:
ED101 and ED110 and permission of instructor.
Credit/no credit grade.
ED261 Practicum II
(1,12)
4
The student will complete 12.5 hours weekly in an
early childhood laboratory setting. Attendance at
a weekly seminar is also required. Prerequisites:
ED101 and ED110 and permission of instructor.
Credit/no credit grade.
ED270 Administration of Early
Childhood Programs
(3,0)
3
Knowledge of financial, legal, supervisory and
administrative procedures used in operating an
early childhood program will be gained through
lectures, discussions, readings and activities.
Prerequisite: ED260 or ED261.
ED340 Practicum III — Field
Experiences
(1,12) 4
Students will gain hands-on experience and
observational skills in a K-3 classroom. Students
will attend individualized seminars, and complete
100 contact hours in the classroom with
additional course requirements. Prerequisites:
Permission of instructor and completion of ED260
and ED261.
ED420 Emergent Literacy
(3,0)
3
A methods class which facilitates understanding
of the reading, writing, oral and listening
development of the child from preschool to early
elementary. Prerequisite: ED220 or EN335.
ED430 Directed Studies in Early
Childhood Education
(4,0)
4
Individual research study of a relevant topic of
current trends and issues in early childhood.
Topic will be defined jointly by student and
instructor. Prerequisite: junior status.
ED450 Internship in Teaching:
Infant-Toddler/Preprimary Education
4
(CR/No CR grade)
Directed and evaluated internship in an approved
infant-toddler or preprimary classroom setting.
Students must plan for a full-time (as determined
by the program) student teaching experience
for a total of 180 contact hours. Open only
to elementary education students who are
completing the early childhood endorsement (ZA)
as required by the State of Michigan Department
of Education. Prerequisites: completion of ED260
and/or ED261, and entrance into the Teacher
Education Program. The student must meet all
the requirements as determined by the internship
site. Instructor’s permission is required and
placement will be made with the instructor’s
approval.

ELECTRICAL
ENGINEERING

Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.
EE105 Fabrication Fundamentals
(0,2)
1
This course introduces students to the process
of the layout and construction of electronic
circuits. Students will develop basic skills in
the use of electrical CAD software, soldering,
construction techniques and circuit board
construction. Prerequisite: EG101.
EE125 Digital Fundamentals
(3,2)
4
A study of numbering systems and binary codes,
combinational and sequential digital logic (with
an emphasis on contemporary programmable
logic concepts), and microcomputer memory
devices systems. Prerequisite: One of the
following: CS101, CS103 or EG101.
Pre- or Corequisite: MA140.
EE210 Circuit Analysis
(3,2)
4
A study of simple electrical components, rules,
theorems and laws applicable to AC and DC
circuits. Specifically, Kirchhoff’s laws, Thevenin’s
and Norton's theorems, superposition, current
and voltage divider rules, etc. will be studied
and applied to circuit analysis. Circuit design
techniques are introduced and further study in
transient circuits and three-phase power systems
will be provided. Prerequisites: MA152, EG140
and one of the following: EG101 or CS103.
EE250 Micro-Controller
Fundamentals
(3,2)
4
An introduction to micro-controller architecture,
machine and assembly language program
development, and computer system hardware
and interfacing techniques. Prerequisite: EE125.
EE280 Introductory Signal Processing
(4,2)
5
The course introduces the mathematical
modeling techniques used in the design and
analysis of analog and digital signal processing
systems. Topics include analog and digital signal
processing, spectral representations, filtering,
frequency response, and the Fourier and Z
transforms. Prerequisites: MA152 and EG140.
EE305 Analog and Digital
Electronics
(2,3)
3
A study of digital electronics, electronic devices,
and circuits for non-electrical engineering
majors. Topics include discrete logic device,
diodes, and amplifiers. Prerequisite: EE210 and
PH 232.
EE310 Network Analysis I
(4,0)
4
A continuation of EE210 with an emphasis on
the systems approach to circuit analysis and
design. Topics include the Laplace transform,
transfer functions, frequency response,
Fourier series, filter design, and op-amps.
Prerequisites: EE210, EE280 and MA243. Preor corequisite: MA310.

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�EE315 Network Analysis II
(3,0)
3
A continuation of EE310 with emphasis on the
study of complex electrical networks using
differential equations, frequency response
techniques, filters, Laplace transforms, Fourier
series and computer simulation. Prerequisites:
EE310, EG340 and MA310.
EE320 Digital Design
4
(3,3)
A study of logical and electronic circuit
design techniques including combinational
and sequential circuits, programmable logic
devices, MSI and LSI devices. Synchronous
state machine design using computer-based
tools is emphasized for control applications.
Prerequisite: EE125 and either EG265 or
CS121..
EE330 Electro-Mechanical Systems
(3,2)
4
A study of AC and DC motors, motor
controllers, timing and sequencing circuits,
transformers, power, and power distribution
systems. PLC are utilized in the laboratory to
integrate the power systems to various electro­
mechanical devices. Prerequisites: EE210,
EG140 and MA152.
EE345 Fundamentals of Engineering
Electromagnetics
(3,0)
3
This course provides an in-depth knowledge
of the fundamentals of electromagnetic theory.
Topics include vector analysis, electrostatic
fields and magnetostatic fields, while
familiarizing students with the applications
of such fields, Maxwell’s equations, and an
introduction to the concept of wave propagation
and radiation. Prerequisites: EE210, MA310,
and PH232.
EE355 Microcontroller Systems
(3,3)
4
A study of microcontroller systems design
based on the 8/16/32-bit microcontrollers.
Assembly and C languages are used for
program development in the design of
embedded systems. Interfacing techniques,
real-time control, and microcontroller emulator
use are emphasized. Prerequisites: EE250 and
one of the following: EG265 or CS121.
EE370 Electronic Devices
(4,0)
4
A study of the operation and characteristics
of electronic devices including diodes and
transistors and thyristors. Emphasis will be
placed on the analysis and design of circuits
using these devices, including power supplies,
switching circuits, and the digital logic families.
The operational amplifier will also be introduced
as a “device.” Prerequisites: EE125, EE210 and
MA243.
EE375 Electronic Circuits
(3,3)
4
A study of the analog application of electronic
devices including transistors and operational
amplifiers. Emphasis will be placed on the analysis
and design of circuits using these devices,
including bias circuits, frequency response, multi­
stage amplifiers, and operational amplifier circuits.
Prerequisite: EE370.

EE425 Digital Signal Processing
(2,2)
3
A study of the application of real-time digital signal
processing in analog and digital control system
design. The course emphasizes discrete Fourier
transforms, design of digital filters, sampling
theory, and process control using data acquisition
equipment and computer simulation techniques.
Additional emphasis is placed on communication
theory in relation to its utilization of DSP
technology. Prerequisites: EE250, EE280, EG140
and either EG265 or CS121.
EE441 Applied Engineering
Electromagnetics
(3,2)
4
This course is a technical elective course for
electrical engineering students. Topics include
propagation of plane waves, transmission lines,
brief coverage of the concept of wave-guides and
cavity resonators, an overview of fiber optics, and
the concept of antennas and radiation with an
emphasis on the design of practical applications
of the theoretical materials covered in the course.
Prerequisite: EE345.
EE470 Applications of Analog
Integrated Circuits
(3,3)
4
This course emphasizes the design of electronic
circuits using analog integrated circuits. Circuit
designs include applications of operational
amplifier circuits, instrumentation and isolation
amplifiers, active filters, signal generators, voltage
references and regulators, A-D/D-A converters and
non-linear circuits. Typical circuit considerations
include static and dynamic device limitations,
noise and stability. Prerequisites: EE375.

GENERAL
ENGINEERING

Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.

EG101 Introduction to Engineering
(1,2)
2
An introduction to the different areas of study
within the fields of electrical and mechanical
engineering. Lecture topics and laboratory
activities will introduce computer programming,
computer simulation exercises, dataacquisition systems, microcontroller systems,
communications, robotic and manufacturing
applications, material science and dynamics.
Prerequisite or corequisite: MA102.
EG140 Numerical Applications for
Engineers
(0,2)
1
This is an introductory course covering
numerical methods in engineering. The student
will be taught the application of numerical
software to model and solve engineering
problems. Linear algebra and its engineering
applications will also be introduced. Can be
repeated for credit. Prerequisite or corequisite:
MA152.

EG245 Engineering Applications of
Integral Calculus
(2,0)
2
This course covers engineering applications
of the definite integral (areas, volumes of
solids), vector analysis, matrix algebra,
polar and cylindrical coordinate systems,
and multiple integrals for typical engineering
technology problems. Application and solutions
to engineering problems will emphasize
and require the use of commercial software
packages such as MathCAD and MATLAB.
Prerequisite: MA151.
EG250 Cooperative Education
(2,0)
2
Supervised industrial experience with
cooperative industries. The student’s experience
is related to academic studies and contributes
significantly to professional development. Can
be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Permission
of instructor.
EG260 Engineering Research
Methods
(1,3)
2
This is an introductory course covering research
methods in engineering and engineering-related
fields. The student will be involved in facultysupervised and guided research activities such
as assisting with developing experiments,
gathering data and analyzing results. Much time
will be spent learning about the research project,
past experiments and future directions. Can be
repeated for credit. Prerequisite: permission of
instructor.
EG265 "C" Programming
(3,0)
3
An introductory course in “C” programming
with an emphasis on structured programming
techniques and on utilizing “C” to solve
engineering-related problems. Topics include
looping techniques, input and output to files,
conditional flow of control, writing and utilizing
functions, pointers, 1D and 2D arrays, and data
storage. Prerequisites: MA140and sophomore
standing.
EG310 Advanced Quality
Engineering
(4,0)
4
Provides an in-depth study of the use of quality
and quality testing in industrial settings. Topics
include probability, variance testing and control,
statistical process control methods, distributional
sampling, experimental design and analysis.
Extensive work will be done with the computer.
Prerequisites: MA207. Familiarity with general
computer usage is required with experience in
Excel spreadsheets especially recommended.
EG340 Advanced Numerical
Applications for Engineers
(0,2)
1
This is the second course offering numerical
methods in engineering. The student will
be introduced to applications of differential
equations used to model and solve engineering
problems. Topics in Fourier analysis and discrete
mathematics and their engineering applications
will also be introduced. Can be repeated for
credit. Prerequisites: EG140 and EG265. Pre- or
Corequisite: MA310.

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�EG346 Probability and Statistics
Laboratory for Engineers
(0,2)
1
This laboratory accompanies MA308, a
calculus-based introduction to the basic theory
of probability and statistics. Topics include
methods of data collection, experimental design,
interpretation of data and use of a statistical
software tool. Pre- or corequisite: MA308.
EG450 Cooperative Education
Project I
2
(2,0)
A course in which students work in a supervised
engineering capacity (on site) with Industry.
This is the first of a two-course sequence that
can replace the senior year Engineering Design
Project II (EG495). The focus of this course is
the development of the co-op project proposal
and the initiation work on the co-op project.
Prerequisite: EG250 Cooperative Education.
Course may not be repeated for credit.
Permission of instructor is required.
EG451 Cooperative Education
Project II
(2,0)
2
A continuation of EG450 where students work
in a supervised engineering capacity (on site)
with industry on a technical project. This is
the second of a two-course sequence that
can be used as credit for EG495, Engineering
Design Project II. The focus of the course
is the completion and final report of the
cooperative education project. Course may be
repeated once for credit. Prerequisite: EG450
Cooperative Education Project. Permission of
instructor is required.
EG460 Engineering Research Project I
(2,6)
4
This is a senior-level course in which students
are actively involved in a faculty-supervised and
guided research project. Students will acquire the
skills listed under EG491 and develop a research
plan for some portion of a project. The plan will be
implemented in EG461. Specifically, the students
will work to develop a proposal of the expected
research goals and create a project timeline and
budget. The student’s faculty advisor and the
director of the Lab for Undergraduate Research
in Engineering (LURE) must approve the plan.
Prerequisites: senior status, EG260 and permission
of instructor.
EG461 Engineering Research Project II
2
1,3)
This is a senior-level course in which students
are actively involved in a faculty-supervised and
guided research project. Students implement
their research plan developed in EG460 and
lead research efforts. Results and finding must
be reported in oral and/or written forms to
appropriate constituencies outside the LSSU
audience. Prerequisites: EG460 and permission of
instructor.
EG490 Research Topics in
Engineering
(1-4,0) 1-4
Special studies and/or research in engineering
for individuals for small seminar groups. Course
content to be arranged with instructor and with
approval of the department head. This course
may be repeated for a maximum of eight credits.

EG491 Engineering Design Project I
(2,3)
3
This course provides students with the skills
necessary for successful completion of their
design project. Topics include group dynamics,
ethics, timelines, resource allocation, project
management and performance evaluations.
Skills in oral and written communications,
problem conceptualization, creative problem
solving and technical presentations are
developed. Prerequisites: Permission of
instructor on the basis of senior status and
expected graduation on or before December
of the following calendar year, and one of
the following: CH231 or EE370 or ME350 or
(RS365 and MT310).
EG495 Engineering Design Project II
(1,6)
3
A continuation of EG491. This course
provides students with the skills necessary
for successful completion of their design
project. Topics include group dynamics,
ethics, timelines, resource allocation, project
management and performance evaluations.
Skills in oral and written communications,
problem conceptualization, creative problem
solving, and technical presentations are
developed. Prerequisite: EG491.

ENGINEERING
MECHANICS

Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.
EM220 Statics
(3,0)
3
A study of theory and application of principles of
statics with emphasis on problem solving, free
body diagrams and vector analysis. Principle of
equilibrium applied to particles and rigid bodies.
Prerequisite: MA151. Corequisite or prerequisite:
PH231.
EM320 Dynamics
(3,2)
4
A study of theory and applications of dynamics
and problem-solving techniques. Topics include
position, velocity, and acceleration analysis of
particles and rigid bodies. Newton’s second law,
work and energy and impulse and momentum
are covered. Laboratory includes experiments
demonstrating laws of dynamics and has special
emphasis on creative problem-solving techniques
and technical report writing. Prerequisites: MA152
and EM220.

ENGLISH

Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.

EN091 Preparation for College
Writing
(3,0)
3
EN091 is designed to give students who have
limited experience with writing an opportunity
to increase their confidence as writers, and to
improve their command of the written language.
The course is appropriate for students who find
writing to be difficult or confusing. Students
write weekly, with much of the instruction
taking place as students learn to revise and
edit their own work. Students completing the
course will be able to write successful essays
that represent complex approaches to different
topics. A grade of C or higher is required to
pass the course. Credit in this course does not
apply toward graduation. All students whose
English ACT scores do not place them in EN110
must receive credit for EN091 before taking
EN110.
EN105 Technical Writing for Skilled
Trades
3
(3,0)
This course is a technical communications
course designed for individuals in the skilled
trade. The course content will vary based
on the needs of the specific skilled trade.
The content will include the fundamentals of
writing appropriate types of memos, proposal,
manuals, reports and other forms of technical
communication associated with the specific
trade. This course is not intended as meeting
general education credit in the bachelor of
science, bachelor of arts, or other associate’s
degree programs at LSSU. Prerequisite:
admission into the skilled trade program and
CS101 or equivalent.
EN110 First-Year Composition I
(3,0)
3
EN110 provides students with an introduction
to the discipline of writing through an
exploration of their own writing processes
and products. Emphasis is placed on students
learning to think critically about their own
writing in order to address issues of coherence,
grammar, mechanics, organization, clarity and
content. Other material covered includes the
role of literacy in society, the ways in which
readers engage text, and the role of writing at
the college level. Prerequisites: English ACT
score of 18, and Reading ACT score of 19
(or equivalent) or a C or higher in EN091 and
SA091.
EN111 First-Year Composition II
(3,0)
3
First-Year Composition II prepares students
for the complex demands of academic literacy
and research. These require students to be
able to critically observe personal and public
knowledge; ask questions of reading and
research; formulate hypotheses; design and
conduct research projects, both in the library
and in the field; and identify further avenues of
inquiry. To help students develop these abilities,
the course also teaches students the basic skills
of analysis, interpretation, critical thinking and
documentation. Required course work includes
completion of an extended research project.
Prerequisite: a grade of Cor higher in EN110.

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�EN180 Introduction to Literary
Studies
(3,0)
3
This course introduces students to the theory
and methodology of literary study, focusing
on three questions: What is a literary text?
How do we read a literary text? How do we
write about a literary text? Addressing these
questions requires students to examine the
social and cultural contexts of literature and its
aesthetic, rhetorical and ideological aspects.
These considerations will help students judge
literary value and examine their own literary
assumptions. Requires one research project and
critical essays using MLA style. Prerequisite:
EN111.
EN221 Creative Writing
(3,0)
3
Writing and discussion of art forms such as
poetry, fiction and drama consistent with the
student’s individual interests. Prerequisite:
EN111.
EN222 English Grammar
(3,0)
3
Introduction to the basic Standard English
grammar, its vocabulary and its principles
as these rules apply to the structure of the
sentence and the production of the meaning.
EN231 American Literature I
(3,0)
3
A chronological study of American literature
from the colonial writers through the Romantic
period, ending with the Civil War. Prerequisite:
EN110. Pre-or corequisite: EN111.
EN232 American Literature II
(3,0)
3
A chronological study of American literature
from the Civil War through the present, covering
the Age of Realism and the development of
twentieth century literature. Prerequisite: EN110.
Pre- or corequisite: EN111.
EN233 English Literature I
(3,0)
3
Reading and discussion of selected works from
the Old English period to the beginning of the
eighteenth century. Emphasis on major writers
and works, evaluated in their historical context.
Prerequisite: EN110. Pre- or corequisite:
EN111.
EN234 English Literature II
(3,0)
3
Reading and discussion of selected works from
the eighteenth century to the twentieth century.
Emphasis on major writers and works, evaluated
in their historical context. Prerequisite: EN110.
Pre- or corequisite: EN111.
EN235 Survey of Native Literature
of North America
(3,0)
3
Students will examine various types of Native
American literatures, including traditional
stories, non-fiction, fiction and poetry from
authors of numerous different nations. A variety
of themes, including Native American identity
and the role of culture in literature, will be
covered. Corequisite: EN111 (also listed as
NA235).

EN236 Literature and Culture
(3,0)
3
Students will examine English-language texts
from a variety of cultures, including American
minorities and other underrepresented cultures.
Students will observe the way in which culture
is presented in the texts and how culture can
help to shape the texts. Corequisite EN111.
EN306 Technical Writing
(3,0)
3
Technical writing is designed to introduce
students to the theory and practice of technical
communication. This course incorporates
a broad approach, addressing the issues of
critical thinking, collaboration, ethics, and
the persuasive presentation of technical
information in both written documents and
oral presentations. The specific documents
that will be covered include memos, formal
business letters, technical descriptions, short
and analytic reports, proposals and formal
oral presentations. The central focus of the
course will be the completion of a disciplinespecific final project, in which the technical
communication skills learned during the course
will be enhanced. A major goal of this project,
and the class, is to introduce students to the
demands of their chosen professions, and
thereby prepare them for the kinds of disciplined
intellectual and practical work they will be
required to complete. Prerequisite: EN111.
EN310 Advanced Writing
(3,0)
3
An exploration of the theory and practice of
writing as it relates to the production of text,
EN310 places emphasis on developing a
conscious approach to writing. The course is
designed to assist students in gaining control
over the choices that create a coherent, precise,
cohesive and professional text. This course
may be taught on a tutorial basis. Prerequisites:
a grade of C or higher in EN111 and junior
standing.
EN320 Responding to Writing
(3,0)
3
A course in the theory and practice of effective
writing with emphasis on evaluating and
responding to writing across the disciplines.
Recommended for writing ombudsmen,
tutors, education students and other interested
students. Course includes rhetorical and
linguistic theory, current research on writing as
process, theory and practice of responding to
student writing, computer-assisted writing and
revision, tutorial strategies and characteristics
of writing in various disciplines. A strong
theoretical framework with student paper
examples from interdisciplinary fields.
EN321 Rhetoric and Composition
Theory
(3,0)
3
A course in the theory of rhetoric and
composition. The course takes an historical
approach, tracing the growth, uses and
transformations of rhetoric from the classical
period to the present day, highlighting the
major underlying cultural forces which fostered
change in rhetoric and fueled the development
of composition theory. Emphasis is upon
modern rhetoric and composition theory.
Prerequisite: EN110.

EN335 Children's Literature in
the Classroom
(3,0)
3
This course focuses on understanding the
genres of children’s literature for ages birth
through adolescence and applying this
knowledge, using various teaching strategies, to
create a literature-based classroom for grades
kindergarten through middle school. Required
for elementary teacher non-English majors
and an elective for elementary teacher English
majors. Co-/prerequisites: EN111 and C0101.
EN340 Genre Studies
(3,0)
3
This course focuses on an understanding of the
formal characteristics, critical interpretation, and
the history and development of a single literary
genre, including but not limited to the novel, the
short story, drama or poetry. Pre-/corequisites:
EN231/2 or EN233/4. Variable topics: may be
repeated twice for credit.
EN401 Medieval Literature
(3,0)
3
This course focuses on an understanding of the
formal characteristics, critical interpretation, and
the history and development of Medieval English
literature between the Anglo-Saxon period and
the 15th century. Prerequisite: EN233.
EN402 Renaissance Literature
(3,0)
3
This course focuses on an understanding of the
formal characteristics, critical interpretation,
and the history and development of Renaissance
English literature between the 16th and 17th
centuries. Prerequisite: EN233.
EN403 Restoration Literature
(3,0)
3
This course focuses on an understanding of the
formal characteristics, critical interpretation, and the
history and development of English literature and
early American literature between the late 17th and
18th centuries. Prerequisites: EN231 and EN233.
EN405 Romantic Literature
(3,0)
3
This course focuses on an understanding of the
formal characteristics, critical interpretation,
and the history and development of English and
American literature in the period between 1780
and 1860. Prerequisites: EN231 and EN234.
EN406 19th Century Literature
3
(3,0)
This course focuses on an understanding of the
formal characteristics, critical interpretation,
and the history and development of English and
American literature in the period between 1860
and 1900. Prerequisites: EN232 and EN234.
EN407 20th Century Literature
(3,0)
3
This course focuses on an understanding of the
formal characteristics, critical interpretation,
and the history and development of English
and American literature in the 20th century.
Prerequisites: EN232 and EN234.

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�EN410 The Children's Literary
Tradition
(3,0)
3
Surveys the history of children’s literature and
its relationship to the development of cultural
and societal conceptions of childhood. Emphasis
is on critical reading and in-depth analysis
of the various forms of this literary tradition.
Prerequisite: EN231-232 or EN233-234, or
permission of instructor.

EN420 History of the English
Language
(3,0)
3
Origin and development of the English language,
including its relationship to other Indo-European
languages, the history and structure of Old and
Middle English, and the rise of modern English.
Prerequisites: EN222, 233, 234.

EN421 History of Literary Criticism
(3,0)
3
An investigation of the history of critical
theory to include classicism, neoclassicism,
romanticism, the New Critics and contemporary
critical trends. Prerequisite: EN233-234.

EN433 Topics in Literature and
Composition
(3,0)
3
Study of various specialized topics in literature
and composition not offered as part of the core
classes. Topics may include studies of specific
authors, theorists, and movements in literature
and composition. Prerequisite: junior/senior
standing. May be taken twice for credit (total of
six credits).

EN450 Directed Individual Study
(3,0)
3
Individual study of an author, period, genre
or other related topic relevant to literary
scholarship. Each student will do extensive
research and prepare a paper. Prerequisite:
Permission of instructor.

EN490 Senior Thesis
(3,0)
3
Senior thesis is a sustained exploration of a
literary, composition or language topic. Students
will undertake an independent research project
and develop it into a major paper. Prerequisites:
English major and senior standing.

EXERCISE SCIENCE

Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.

ES140 Health and Fitness
3
(3,0)
Introductory course: Theoretical basics of
exercise, diet and nutrition and the wellness
lifestyle. Topics include aerobic and
musculoskeletal fitness, weight control, stress
reduction, alcohol and tobacco abuse and
presents principles for promoting a wellness
lifestyle.

ES141 Introduction to Movement
(3,0)
3
This course reviews and applies the pertinent
aspects of the prerequisite disciplines of anatomy
and physiology. Specific attention will be placed
on muscles, bones, joint structures, and functions
as well as the fundamentals of leverage, balance,
and "the feel of the movement". A detailed
understanding of movement description is the
most critical element in the student's mastery of
the subject matter.

ES230 Athletic Injury and Illness
Prevention
(3,0)
3
This is an introductory class to the field of athletic
training. It will provide an overview for the
student as to what an athletic trainer does. Topics
to be included will be a history of athletic training,
developing conditioning programs, nutrition,
protective equipment in sports, the healing
process, emergency plans, injury assessment,
psychology of injury, environmental conditions
and the use of drugs in sports. Prerequisites:
BL121 and ES141.

ES232 Athletic Injury and Illness
Recognition and Evaluation
(3,0)
3
This class will be a continuation of ES230. After
a general knowledge base is established in
ES230, ES232 will elaborate on those concepts
and extend them to the various extremities of the
body as well as the spine and head. Prerequisites:
ES230 and BL122.

ES234 Preventative Taping Techniques
(0,2)
1
To present current and comprehensive taping and
wrapping techniques used in athletic training.
Prerequisite: ES232.

ES248 Psychology of Sport and
Performance and Coaching
(3,0)
3
A review of the psychological aspects related to
success in sport and athletics. Emphasis will be
placed on presenting techniques for improving
individual and team athletic performance, as well
as consideration of the psychological aspects of
coaching. Specific topics will include personality
and sport, attention/anxiety/arousal regulation,
motivational techniques, the aggressionperformance relationship, and the development of
team cohesion and leadership.

ES262 Exercise Physiology I
(3,0)
3
Introduction to biological energy systems and
support systems involved in physical activity and
exercise. Emphasis on energy system recruitment
dynamics, acute and chronic adaptations to
training, and applications to programs employing
physically based activities. Prerequisites: BL121
and CH104.

ES275 Nutrition for Sport and
Exercise Performance
(2,0)
2
Extends the basic principles of nutrition presented
in ES262 and explicitly details the role of the
major nutrients in their application to wellness and
fitness settings, as well as athletic performance.
Specifically addresses the interaction of diet
and exercise in modifying the condition of the
individuals with metabolic dysfunction (diabetes,
obesity) or compromised cardiovascular health
(hypertension, coronary heart disease). Also
examines the special nutritional needs of athletes
and the effectiveness of ergogenic aids in
enhancing sport performance. Prerequisite: BL121
and ES262.

ES295 Practicum
(1-2,0) 1-2
Practical experiences that explore various types
of work setting in exercise science, working
under specialist in the various chosen areas of
interest. May be repeated for a total of four credits.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

ES301 Athletic Training Clinical
Experience I
(0,4)
2
This course requires athletic training students to
acquire, practice and demonstrate competency
in basic clinical skills necessary to provide
healthcare to a physically active population in a
variety of clinical settings. Prerequisites: junior
status and admission to the Athletic Training
Education Program.

ES302 Athletic Training Clinical
Experience II
(0,4)
2
In this course, athletic training students are required
to continue acquiring, practicing and demonstrating
competency of the basic clinical skills necessary to
provide healthcare to a physically active population
in a variety of clinical settings. Prerequisites: ES301
with a grade of Cor better.

ES340 Therapeutic Modalities in
Athletic Training
(2,2)
3
This course will introduce the student to the
theory and application of physical medicine
devices commonly used in athletic training and
sports medicine settings. Specific attention will be
placed on the use of cryotherapy, thermotherapy,
electrotherapy, ultrasound, traction, intermittent
compression, and therapeutic massage in caring
for physical injuries and illness. This course will
focus on determining the most effective therapeutic
modality for a given situation and the correct
application of the selected therapeutic modality.
This course is designed to present the knowledge,
skills and values an entry-level certified athletic
trainer must possess to plan, implement, document
and assess the efficacy of therapeutic modalities
in the care of physical injuries and illnesses.
Prerequisites: ES232 and BL122.

ES268 Fitness Evaluation I — Field
Tests
2
(1,2)

ES344 Kinesiology
(3,0)
3

Provides theoretical background and
measurement concepts specific to field tests
employed in exercise science settings. Emphasis
on skill, development and interpretation of results
relative to normative data. Prerequisite: BL121
and ES140.

Science of movement applied to muscle, joint
structure and function and application of
physical laws of gravity, leverage, motion and
balance to human performance. Video tape
motion analysis is used to apply these theories
into practical experience. Prerequisite: ES141.

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�ES346 Therapeutic Exercise in
Athletic Training
(2,2)
3
ES346 will introduce the student to the theory
and application of commonly used rehabilitative
exercises in the field of athletic training.
Students will be introduced to the “10 Goals of
Rehabilitation.” and will then study the relationship
that therapeutic exercise plays in the attainment
of each goal. Students will then develop a
comprehensive rehabilitation plan that will enable
a physically active person to return to activity as
safely as possible. Students will be exposed to
current surgical techniques and the rehabilitation
that is involved. Prerequisite: ES262.
ES348 Fitness Evaluation II —
Laboratory Procedures
(2,2)
3
Provides theoretical background and technical
aspects specific to laboratory procedures
employed in clinical exercise science
settings. Emphasis on developing skills with
instrumentation for assessing cardiac activity,
respiratory functioning, metabolic dynamics,
anthropometer, and administering exercise
protocols for diseased populations. Prerequisites:
ES268 and ES262.
ES349 Orthopedic Assessment in
Sports Medicine
(3,0)
3
Provides a clear, concise process of physical
examination of the spine and extremities which
would direct the student in a logical, efficient
and thorough search of anatomy relevant to
the field of sports medicine. This course will
allow the student to continue to build a solid
foundation in anatomy specific to orthopedic
education. Prerequisites: ES230 and ES232.
ES358 Research Methods in Exercise
Science
(3,0)
3
Introduction to research methods and related
statistical procedures for constructing and
analyzing research activities. Presentation
of statistical concepts including correlation,
t-tests and analysis of variance and their use in
exercise science. Introduction to measurement
concepts of validity and reliability and the facets
of writing a research report. Prerequisites:
MA207 and ES262.
ES362 Exercise Physiology II
(3,0,)
3
Extends the study of the physiological
aspects of exercise by examining advanced
topic areas. Specific topics covered are the
endocrine system and exercise, effects of
exercise on the immune system, exercise and
altitude, exercise and thermal stress, as well as
exercise physiology concerns of various clinical
populations. Prerequisites: BL122, CH105 and
ES262.
ES390 Recreation Leader
Apprenticeship
(1,0)
1
Practical experience in learning to teach and lead
various recreation experiences. Students serve
with qualified instructors. Prerequisite: Basic
skills and knowledge of activity and instructor
permission. May be repeated for a total of three
credits.

ES401 Athletic Training Clinical
Experience III
(0,4)
2
In this course, athletic training students continue
to demonstrate an integration of risk management
skills, assessment skills, and therapeutic
rehabilitation skills into the health care of a physically
active population in a variety of clinical settings.
Prerequisite: ES302 with a grade of Cor better.

ES450 Philosophy of Human
Performance and Leisure
(3,0)
3
A study of the origins and development of
leisure behavior, sport, athletics and personal
fitness across cultures. Ethical issues such as
violence, opportunity, exploitation, role models
and equity will be examined.Prerequisites:
ES262 or RC101 and junior status.

ES402 Athletic Training Clinical
Experience IV
(0,4)
2
In this course, athletic training students
continue to demonstrate an integration
of risk management skills, assessment
skills, therapeutic rehabilitation skills and
administrative skills into the heatlhcare of a
physically active population in a variety of clinical
settings. Prerequisite: ES401 with a grade of C
or better.

ES452 Allied Health Administration
(3,0)
3
This course is intended to enhance the
administrative ability of allied health
professionals. Students will learn to apply
current management theories to administrative
problems they may face. This will allow entry
level allied health professionals the ability
to craft creative solutions to administrative
problems. Content in this course includes
management strategies for the following:
Program offerings, finances, human resources,
facilities, information, insurance, and legal
considerations. Prerequisites: ES230 and junior
standing.

ES428 Psychological Aspects of
Exercise and Athletic Rehabilitation
(3,0)
3
The acute and chronic psychological
consequences that occur as a result of
involvement in physically based activities will
be examined as they apply to recreational
exercisers and sport enthusiasts, as well as
individuals with health problems. Emphasis
will be placed on developing an understanding
of the theoretical background for specific topic
areas and investigating the support for these
theories by examining original research reports
on the effects of exercise and rehabilitation on
adherence, chronic pain, anxiety, depression and
sport injury.
Prerequisites: ES262 and ES358.
ES434 Neurological Basics of Motor
Learning
(3,0)
3
An overview of how the neurological system
integrates external stimuli and internal processes
in the effective control of movement. Introduced
are control systems, attention processes,
memory, and the role of feedback and practice
on motor learning. Prerequisites: BL122, ES344
and ES362.
ES440 Exercise Physiology Seminar
(2,0)
2
Examines current issues in the field and students
will prepare and present advanced physiological
concepts related to special topics.
ES442 Electrocardiography in
Exercise Science
(2,0)
2
Examines electrophysiological basis of ECG,
cardiac anatomy and metabolism responses to
rest and exercise. Prerequisite: ES262 with a C
grade or better.
ES444 Exercise Prescription
(2,0)
2
Provides experience in writing and developing
advanced training and conditioning programs
for a variety of populations. Process oriented;
considers needs analysis and cyclic training.

ES481 Professional Development
Seminar
(I/O)
1
Opportunities for students to refine personal
and professional goals and initiate preparation
of resumes and interviewing skills. Career
planning and placement will be emphasized as
well as internship evaluation. Seminar format.
Prerequisite: Senior status required.
ES492 Internship
6
Comprehensive practical application of students
formal academic preparation. Prerequisite:
Junior status and instructor permission.
ES496 Selected Research Topics
(1-3,0)
1-3
Student carries out approved project(s) of his/
her own initiative. Prerequisite: Junior standing
and instructor permission.

ELECTRONICS
ENGINEERING
TECHNOLOGY AND
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
ENGINEERING
TECHNOLOGY
Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.
ET110 Applied Electricity
(3,2)
4
This course covers basic principles of DC
and AC electricity. Topics include resistance,
inductance, capacitance, series and parallel
circuits, magnetic circuits, transformers and
electrical motors. Laboratory exercises will
reinforce the lecture material. Prerequisite:
MA140 with a Cor better.

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�ET175 Applied Electronics
(3,2)
4
An introduction to the operation of basic
electronic devices including diodes, transistors
and operational amplifiers. Topics include:
Power supplies, amplifiers, frequency response
and filter circuits. Laboratory exercises will
reinforce the lecture material and introduce
computer circuit analysis. Prerequisite: ET110.

ET240 Communications I
(3,2)
4
An introduction to analog and digital
communication with an emphasis on
modulation techniques. Topics include:
Amplitude, angle and pulse modulation,
transmission and reception circuitry and special
techniques.Prerequisite: ET175. Gorequisite:
MA151.

ET245 Communications II
(3,2)
4
Continuation of communications I with
emphasis on transmission lines and wave
propagation. Topics include: Transmission
lines characteristics, Smith charts, wave
propagation, antennas, waveguides and fiber
optics. Prerequisites: ET240 and MA151.

ET255 Computer Networks
(3,3)
4
Study and analysis of computer networks and
switching techniques. Topics Include: Network
topologies, protocols, routing algorithms
and flow controls. Laboratory exercises will
support the lecture material and introduce the
students to local area and wide area networks.
Prerequisites: ET240 and EE125.

ENVIRONMENTAL
SCIENCE
Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.

EV125 Geospatial Basics
1
(0.5,1.5) (7 weeks)
Introduction to map and compass work,
introduction to aerial photos, concepts of scale,
cartography, surveying, orienteering, map
coordinate systems and projections. Pre- or
corequisite: MA102.

EV126 Air Photo Interpretation
(0.5,1.5) (7 weeks)
1
Fundamentals of remote sensing for geospatial
analysis, air and satellite photos, color IR
photography, land cover and land use maps,
map construction and analysis. Prerequisite:
EV125 or equivalent.

EV127 Global Positioning Systems
1
(0.5,1.5) (7 weeks)
Basic theory and operation of GPS receivers,
navigation, post-processed and real-time
DGPS, data dictionaries, collecting attribute
data, import/export of GPS data into mapping
systems, coordinate systems and datum
conversions. Prerequisite: EV125 or equivalent.

EV128 Geographic Information
Systems
(0.5,1.5) (7 weeks)
1
Introduction to the concepts and application of
geographic Information systems (GIS). Topics
to include data acquisition, spatial databases,
applications, issues and trends. Students will
gain practical experience in the operation of GIS
systems. Prerequisite: EV125 or equivalent.
EV226 Geospatial Analysis I
(0,2) (7 weeks) 1
Development of intermediate geographic
information systems concepts and applications
including import of GPS data, attribute tables,
images and spatial databases into GIS. Also
includes using GPS for problem solving and
project design, GIS extensions for coordinate/
projection/datum conversions. Project required
integrating student-gathered data with existing
GIS databases. Prerequisites: EV126 and EV128.
EV227 Geospatial Analysis II
(0,2) (7 weeks) 1
Developing advanced geographic information
systems concepts and applications conversions
between coordinate systems and projections, GIS
extensions including Spatial and Image analyst
for rastor and vector analysis. Project required
integrating student-gathered data with existing
GIS databases. Prerequisites: EV226 and MA207.
EV285 Principles of Epidemiology
(3,0)
3
Principles, purpose and methods of descriptive
and analytic epidemiology with emphasis on
environmental health. Prerequisite: MA207.

EV290 Independent Study
in Environmental Science
(1-4,0) 1-4
Special studies and/or research in environmental
science for individuals or small seminar groups.
Course content to be arranged by student(s) and
a supervising professor with approval of school
dean. Prerequisites: Students must have an
overall GPA of at least 2.5, and no / (incomplete)
grades on their transcript. Independent study
courses may be repeated for a maximum of eight
credits. Additional information is available at the
School of Science and Natural Resources.

EV311 Environmental Law
(3,0)
3
Study of the fundamental concepts of
environmental law and ethics. Course includes
a survey of the field of environmental ethics and
a discussion of ethical issues, a review of the
basic legal systems and research techniques,
state and federal environmental statutes and
codes of conduct for environmental professionals
Extensive use of case studies related to
application of environmental law are used to
illustrate ethical dilemmas and the approaches for
resolving them. Prerequisite: junior standing.
EV313 Solid and Hazardous Waste
3
(3,0) alternate years
Identification and classification of solid and
hazardous wastes, including discussion
of storage and processing, collection and
transportation, resource recovery and recycling
and ultimate disposal. Topics on radiation,
decay, health effects and sources of hazardous
materials will also be covered. Prerequisite:
MA112 or equivalent.

EV325 Geospatial Analysis III
(1/6)
3
A project-centered course Incorporating
advanced GIS tools and data sources tor
geospatial analysis. Course topics include
computer systems analysis and design, project
management, and the integration of information
from multiple sources for the creation and
analysis of georeferenced data. Project required,
course may be repeated once with permission of
Instructor. Prerequisites: EV227 and MA207.

EV341 Environmental Chemistry I:
Water and Water Pollution Control
(3/3)
4
A study of the environmental chemistry of
water, the measurement and remediation of
water quality problems, the toxicology of water
pollutants, and the environmental aspects of
energy use. Prerequisites: CH220 or CH225/226,
CH231 and NS103. Also listed as CH341.

EV395 Junior Seminar
(0,2)
1
Literature searching, scientific writing, and oral
presentation of scientific data. Students will
be expected to listen to presentation of peers
enrolled in EV/CH499 and develop a topic for
their senior thesis. Prerequisite: Junior standing.
Note: Also listed as CH395.

EV425 Environmental Systems
Analysis
(2,3)
3
The basic approach and statistical concerns
associated with conducting an environmental
analysis, as required for an environmental impact
analysis will be integrated with interpretation
of data from actual situations. Students will
learn how analysis of soil, water, air, plant
communities, animal communities and organic
tissue analysis can be combined to evaluate
the environmental health of a specific site.
Prerequisite: CH341 or CH342.
EV450 Laboratory Apprentice
(0,3) per credit
1-2
Students will assist in laboratories, learning
instructional techniques, under direction of
faculty. Course may be repeated for a maximum
of two credits. Students must gain approval
of the faculty member in charge of the specific
laboratory, and the school dean. Credits may be
used as EV electives. This is a credit/no credit
course.

EV490 Independent Study in
Environmental Science
(1-4,0) 1-4
Special studies and/or research in environmental
science for individuals or small seminar groups.
Course content to be arranged by student(s)
and a supervising professor with approval of
school dean. Prerequisites: Students must have
junior or senior standing, have an overall GPA
of at least 2.5, and no / (incomplete) grades
on their transcript. Independent study courses
may be repeated for a maximum of eight credits.
Additional information is available at the School
of Science and Natural Resources office.

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�EV499 Senior Seminar
(1/3)
2
Required for seniors majoring in chemistry/
environmental science. Students present
seminars and provide an audience for fellow
seniors. Each paper presented will be critically
analyzed by the audience. Prerequisite: EV395.
Note: Also listed as CH499.

FINE ARTS
FA405 Independent Project
(3,0)
3
Under the direction of an appropriate supervisor,
the fine arts studies student will prepare and
create a project within the scope of the student’s
principal continuations. The project will normally
integrate or synthesize aspects of the fine arts;
however, its precise nature will be a matter for
discussion and approval by the faculty supervisor.
The project will be concluded by an appropriate
presentation and written report. Prerequisites:
fine arts studies major and senior standing. Must
be taken both fall and spring semesters for a total
of six credits.

FINANCE

Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.
FN242 Personal Finance
(3,0)
3
An introduction to the principles of personal
financial planning. Topics include the financial
planning process, credit and borrowing
fundamentals, analysis of savings, investments
and taxes, individual insurance, retirement
and estate planning. Prerequisite: MA086 or
equivalent/satisfactory score on ACT or Placement
Exam.
FN245 Principles of Finance
(3,0)
3
An introduction to the principles of business
finance. Topics include math of finance, working
capital management, financial planning and
forecasting, debt and leasing, common and
preferred stock, leverage and capital structure,
capital budgeting, cost of capital. Students with
credit in FN341 may not enroll in this course.
Prerequisites: AC132, or AC230, or 0A119, and
MA086 or equivalent/satisfactory score on ACT or
Placement Exam.
FN248 Real Estate
(3,0)
3
A study of the basic principles of real estate
practice. Coverage includes broker-agent
relationships, real estate marketing, real estate
law, financing, appraising, taxation and math.
Prerequisite: MA086 or equivalent/satisfactory
score on ACT or Placement Exam.
FN341 Managerial Finance
(4,0)
4
The nature and scope of financial management
including math of finance, financing instruments,
leverage and capital structure, financial planning
and forecasting, risk and return analysis, capital
budgeting. Prerequisites: AC133 and BA211.

FN443 Insurance
(4,0)
4
A study of the financial, legal and social aspects
of the insurance Industry with emphasis on risk
and actuarial analysis, insurance institutions
and operations, insurance contracts and policies
including life, annuity, health, property, liability,
group, business and governmental coverages.
Financial planning worksheets are utilized to
appropriate policy selection. Prerequisites:
BA254 and MA086 or equivalent/satisfactory
score on ACT or Placement Exam.

FR252 Second Year French II
(4,0)
4
Continuation of FR251 with further emphasis on
oral presentations, general conversation practice
and writing of compositions, essays, reports and
letters. Development of a more mature use of
syntax, grammar and idioms within a broader
cultural context which includes a first approach to
French literature. Initiation to the basic principles
of translation and interpretation. Course almost
completely taught in French. Prerequisite: FR251
or equivalent.

FN446 Financial Analysis and
Policy
4
(4,0)
An analytical study of long- and short-term
financial policy and strategy through case
problems. Selected readings in financial theory
supplement the case studies. Prerequisite:
FN341.

FR351 Advanced Conversation
and Composition I
(3,0)
3
Extensive reading, debating and writing related
to contemporary issues within the Francophone
world as they are expressed in books, films,
newspapers and television. Further practice of
translation and interpretation. Preparation to the
examination for the DELF (Dilome Elementaire
de Langue Francaise) of the French Ministry of
Education. Prerequisite: FR252 or equivalent.

FN448 Investment Strategy
(4,0)
4
A study of investment media and securities
markets, risk and return analysis, valuation
theory, portfolio construction and investment
mechanics. Prerequisite: FN341.

FRENCH

Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.
FR151 First Year French I
(4,0)
4
An introductory course designed to develop the
four basic language skills of understanding,
reading, speaking and writing, as well as the
fundamentals of grammar. A conversational
and cultural approach based on everyday
life situations from the Francophone world.
Basic information in English with progressive
emphasis put on the use of French in class.
FR152 First Year French II
(4,0)
4
Continuation of FR151 with further acquisition
of syntax, grammar and culture with increased
emphasis on speaking, reading and writing.
As course progresses and the use of French
becomes almost dominant in class, basic
conversation and composition practice based
on increased cultural awareness becomes more
elaborate and refined. Prerequisite: FR151 or
equivalent.
FR251 Second Year French I
(4,0)
4
A course designed to help students further
and complete their mastery of basic spoken
and written French. Review and completion of
grammar information. Systemic conversation
practice based on more-advanced readings
dealing with current social issues within a
broad historical and cultural context, as well
as a more-elaborate practice of composition
writing. Course largely taught in French.
Prerequisite: FR152 or equivalent.

FR352 Advanced Conversation
and Composition II
(3,0)
3
Continuation of FR351 and systemic practice
to the examination for the DELF. Prerequisite:
FR351 or equivalent.
FR353 Business French I
3
(3,0)
An initiation into the language skills for use
in business situations in a French-speaking
environment. A conversational approach is
used with systematic oral and written practice
from authentic documents. Preparation to the
examination leading to the Certificat Pratique
from the Chamber of Commerce of Paris. May
be taken concurrently with FR351. Prerequisite:
FR252 or equivalent.
FR354 Business French II
(3,0)
3
Continuation of FR353. Aims to bring students
to a level of proficiency in French business
communication that would enable them to
function in an internship situation. Visits to
French-speaking companies. Further preparation
to the examination leading to the Certificat
Pratique from the Chamber of Commerce of
Paris. May be taken concurrently with FR352.
Prerequisite: FR353 or equivalent.
FR355 Survey of French Literature I
(3,0)
3
A chronological study of French literature from
its origins to the 18th century. Emphasis on
the development and continuity of ideas and
their evaluation within the political, social and
religious framework of the time, their influence on
evolution of language and literature. Text analysis
and discussion. May be taken concurrently with
FR351. Prerequisite: FR252 or equivalent.
FR356 Survey of French Literature II
(3,0)
3
Continuation of FR355. Study of major works of
French literature of the 19th and 20th centuries.
Text analysis and discussion. May be taken
concurrently with FR352. Prerequisite: FR252 or
equivalent.

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�FR360 French Cultural Perspectives
4
(4,0)
This course takes place in France as students
participate in a study tour with their instructor.
They discover Paris, its monuments, art
galleries, museums and libraries: visit ancient
Roman vestiges, cathedrals of the Middle Ages
and chateaux of the Renaissance, as well as
actively participate in French everyday life.
However, alternate on-campus version of this
course on contemporary French society and
culture is offered to students who do not wish
to travel to France. Extensive literary, historical
and audio-visual documentation provide
material for stimulation analysis and discussion
of typical French value orientations, family
structures, educational, and cultural institutions.
Assignments in French or English. Offered
summers only. No prerequisite.
FR370 The Francophone World I
4
(4,0)
This course conducted in English is designed
to provide information and help understand
the people of French-speaking Africa, French
West Indies, South-East Asia and Polynesian
Islands. It consists in a study of colonial and
post-colonial history, culture and society in
these different parts of the world. Participation
of native guest speakers with extensive use
of audio-visual materials will richly enhance
participation and discussion. Prerequisite:
junior standing.
FR460 Directed Academic and
Cultural Immersion
(6,1)
6
This multi-facets course, that takes place in a
French-speaking environment, allows students
to reach oral and written fluency in language
as well as advanced knowledge in a broad
variety of areas directly related to French life
and civilization. Upon completion of a specific
number of courses chosen in consultation with
their advisor, students will be granted upper
division credits towards completion of their
major requirements. Prerequisite: completion of
two 300-level courses at LSSU.
FR490 Independent Study in French
(1-4)
Independent research or directed study under
the supervision of a faculty member. May be
repeated for a total of eight credits. Prerequisite:
permission of instructor.

FIRE SCIENCE
Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.
FS101 Introduction to Fire Science
(3,0)
3
Survey of the history and philosophy of fire
protection. Examines present fire protection
problems and future challenges, public fire
protection agencies, firefighting equipment and
extinguishing agents. Special emphasis is placed
on emergency responders’ safety and hazardous
material recognition.

FS102 Wildland and Rural
Fire Control
(3,0)
3
Class will provide the theory and practical
instruction necessary to manage and control
wildland fires. Prevention, back burns, grid
references, fuels, firefighting methods and tactics
are covered in the course. Select students may
earn their "red card" which provides United
States Forest Service certification.
FS111 Hazardous Materials
(3,0)
3
Principles of combustion: examination of
theoretical and practical aspects of combustion.
Investigation of physical and chemical properties
of substances which may harm responders, the
general public and the environment.
FS197 Physical Fitness for
Public Safety
(0,3)
1
This course provides physical fitness and
skills necessary for the law enforcement and
fire science certification students. Fire science
students take the course semester before FS220.
FS201 Fire Protection Construction
Concepts
(3,0)
3
Impact of buiding construction concepts and
methods on firefighting tactics and strategy,
decision making and safety. Presentation of the
ramifications of hostile fire on construction and
building materials.
FS204 Fire Protection Hydraulics
and Pumps
(3,0)
3
The application of mathematics and physics
laws to properties of water, force, pressure and
flow velocities. Emphasis: Applying principles
of hydraulics to fire protection problems, use of
water supply sources and needs; examines fire
department apparatus testing, inspection and
maintenance; deals with apparatus specifications
and requirements. Prerequisite: MA086 or
equivalent/satisfactory score on ACT or
placement exam and FS101 or FS 102, or BL102
or BL140 or BL286 as a pre- or corequisite.
FS206 Fire Protection Sytems,
Equipment and Industrial Fire
Protection
(3,0)
3
Use and water supply needs of sprinkler
and stand pipe systems and devices, fixed
detection and control systems and devices, fire
department testing, inspection and maintenance.
Alarm centers, warning devices and safety
considerations are covered along with fire flow
calculations and risk assessment. Examination
of fire and lifestyle hazards in business and
industry. Emphasis on managing fire prevention
and training private fire brigades. Prerequisites:
FS101, FS111, FS204 and MA086 or equivalent/
satisfactory score on ACT or placement exam.

FS211 Tactics and Strategy
(3,0)
3
Utilization of manpower, equipment and apparatus
on the fireground. Emphasis: Pre-fire planning,
fire ground decision making. Implementing
tactics and disaster planning. Students will
use fire simulation programs and interactive
technology to apply and implement the principles
covered in didactic instruction. Prerequisite:
Either FS101 or FS102 and FS204 as a pre- or
corequisite.
FS220 Fire Science Certification
(3,3)
4
An application of the principles of fire attack
and strategy through the use of exercises and
computer-generated simulations. Hazmat incident
analysis and other major disaster case studies
are used in this class. Prerequisites: FS101,
FS111, FS197 and FS204. Corequisites: FS205
and FS211. Completion of specialized medical
examination.
FS301 Code Enforcement Inspection
and Fire Prevention
(3,0)
3
An introduction to fire inspection procedures
and inspection techniques as related to building
construction, fire load, fire protection systems,
plans and the storage of hazardous materials. A
study of safety code enactment, formulation and
its relation to fire prevention and public education
efforts and responsibilities of the fire service.
Prerequisite: FS111 and either FS205 or TC110
and junior standing.
FS312 Hazardous Materials
Management
(3,3)
4
Covers requirements of federal law dealing
with hazardous incidents, waste management
with reference to OSHA, NIOSH, NFPA, and
ACGIH standards. This class can certify select
students at the level of general hazard awareness,
emergency response operations, and hazardous
waste worker. Prerequisites: FS111 or CH116
and junior standing.
FS315 Company Level Supervision
and Management
3
(3,0)
This course is intended to provide a
comprehensive overview of supervision and
administration skills necessary to function as
a company officer, which would include but
not be limited to planning, budgeting, time
management, training, emergency incident
command, and facility maintenance and care.
Pre- or corequisites: FS101, FS111, FS204, FS206
and FS211.
FS401 Senior Seminar
(3,0)
3
Seminar and independent study course with
individual student guidance by faculty on selected
research topics in fire science. Prerequisite:
Senior standing.
FS403 Fire Science Internship
3-9
Fire science internship with an agency. Credit is
based on 34 hours of field work per credit hour.
Students must make application by the ninth week
of the previous semester. Prerequisite: Senior
standing and FS220.

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�FS490 Independent Study
for Fire Science
(1-4)
4

GE223 Mineralogy and Petrology
(3,6)
5

This may take the form of either a research project
or a program of directed reading on a specific
subject. One to four credits over a period of one
or two semesters may be granted according to the
nature of the student's project. May be repeated
up to six credits. Prerequisite: Permission of
instructor.

GEOLOGY

Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.

GE115 Field Excursions in
Earth Science
(2,4)
4
A field- and project-based educational experience
in which aspects of geology, including
environmental geology, earth resources,
tectonic processes and the interrelationships
among geology and other natural sciences, will
be addressed. Travel destinations will include
regions with unique natural history. Prerequisite:
SA091 or equivalent satisfactory score on ACT or
Placement Exam. Credit can be earned for only
one of NS102, GE115 and GE121.

GE121 Physical and Historical
Geology I
(3,2)
4
The study of processes and features of the rocks
and surficial materials that form the Earth's crust.
Emphasis will be placed on the dynamic earth
including volcanoes, plate tectonics, geologic
time, catastrophic events such as earthquakes,
and natural resources and their impact on
society. The class requires student projects and
emphasizes active problem-solving. Laboratory
exercises involve minerals, rocks, topographic
and geologic maps. Prerequisites: SA091 or
equivalent/satisfactory score on ACT or placement
exam. Credit can be earned for only one of NS102,
GE115, and GE121.

GE122 Physical and Historical
Geology II
(3,2)
4
The study of surficial processes and landforms
in the context of their historical perspective.
Emphasis will be placed on evolution of the earth;
stratigraphic principles, tectonic framework
of North America; landforms and depositional
environments; climate, weathering, surficial
processes, and sea level changes; and significant
events in the history of plants and animals.
Laboratory exercises involve geologic maps,
invertebrate paleontology, and surficial processes
including environmental applications. Prerequisite:
GE121 or NS 102 or GE115.

GE218 Structural Geology
and Tectonics
(3,6) 5
A study of the deformation of the Earth through a
project-centered approach that focuses on actual
tectonic problems. Emphasis will be placed on
descriptive, kinematic and dynamic analysis of
geologic structures, deformation mechanisms and
the evolution of each in the context of the regional
and global geology. Prerequisite: GE122.

A laboratory course emphasizing hand-sample
techniques for identification of minerals and
rocks. Major topics include: physical properties,
crystalline structure, and chemical composition
of minerals: classification of minerals and rocks;
origins of igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic
rocks: plate tectonic occurrence of minerals and
rock assemblages: and societal and economic
significance of minerals and rocks. Prerequisite:
GE122 or NS102. Prerequisite or corequisite:
CH115.

GE280 Introduction to Field Geology
(0,9)
3
Introduction to field methods in geology
including measurement of sections, mapping
techniques, and field interpretation of outcrops.
A variety of geologic provinces and environments
will be examined. A supply and travel fee will be
charged. Prerequisites: GE218 and GE223.

GE290 Independent Study
in Geology
(1-4,0) 1-4
Special studies and/or research in geology for
individuals or small seminar groups. Course
content to be arranged with instructor and with
approval of the school chair. This course may
be repeated for a maximum of eight credits.
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or higher.
GE315 Geoenvironmental Systems
(3,6) alternate years
5
The study of environmental issues in a
geological context through local and regional
field projects. Projects will examine issues such
as flooding, shoreline erosion, slope stability,
groundwater resources and contamination, and
the environmental impact of mineral and energy
resource extraction. Emphasis will be placed on
the evaluation of environmental issues through
the application of geological and geophysical field
data such as collecting and analyzing sediments,
bedrock and sediment mapping, and well log
analysis. Prerequisite: GE280.
GE318 Tectonic Systems
(3,6) alternate years
5
Study of tectonic process and how these
processes affect the earth and its evoloution
with time. A variety of modern and ancient
tectonic settings will be studied through
projects and case studies. The deformational,
geochemical, sedimentological and geophysical
characteristics of individual tectonic settings will
be evaluated and their evolution with time will be
analyzed. Weekend field trips may be required.
Prerequisites: GE218 and GE223.
GE323 Geochemical Systems
(2,6) alternate years
4
The study of high-temperature igneous,
metamorphic, and hydrothermal processes in the
context of their global tectonic settings. Topics
include the origin and evolution of magmas,
igneous crystallization and emplacement
processes, hydrothermal reactions and ore
deposits, the thermodynamics of metamorphic
reactions, and the tectonic environments in which
these processes occur. A pre-semester one-week
field trip and weekend field trips may be required.
Prerequisite: GE280.

GE325 Clastic Systems
(2,6) alternate years
4
The study and interpretation of siliciclastic
sediments and environments based on
stratigraphic principles. Topics include clastic
transport and fluid flow, sedimentary structures,
lithostratigraphy, facies recognition and
relationships, depositional models, diagenesis,
stratigraphic diagrams and maps, and tectonics
and sedimentation. A pre-semester one-week
field trip and weekend field trips may be required.
Prerequisite: GE280.

GE410 Engineering Geology
(3,2)
4
This course examines rock types and stratigraphy,
geological structures, surface processes, earth
materials and methods of geological investigation
in the context of behavior of soils and rocks
as related to planning and construction. The
course includes coverage of in-situ investigations
including shallow geophysical methods and
emphasizes environmental applications and
concerns. Prerequisites: MA112 or MA151,
CS101 or CS111, PH221 orPH231.

GE411 Hydrologic Systems:
Surface and Groundwater
(3,3) alternate years
4
The study of hydrologic systems with an emphasis
on land surface and groundwater hydrology.
Topics include global climate and the hydrologic
cycle, precipitation, snow processes, soil water
flow, evapotranspiration, groundwater flow,
groundwater-surface interactions, and steam
hydraulics. Laboratory components will provide
experience in hydrologic field techniques,
numerical modeling, and independent research.
Prerequisites: PH221 orPH231.
GE431 Geophysical Systems
(3,6) alternate years
5
The study of geologic, geophysical, and
environmental problems using magnetic,
electromagnetic, resistivity, gravity, and seismic
geophysical techniques. Projects will involve
geophysical and geologic survey design,
data collection, data processing, and data
interpretation and will require the integration
of geophysical and geological data to solve
problems. A pre-semester one-week field trip and
weekend field trips may be required. Prerequisite:
GE280. Prerequisite or corequisites: MA112 or
MA151 and PH221 or PH231.
GE445 Carbonate Systems
(3,6) alternate years
5
The study and interpretation of carbonate
sediments and environments based on
stratigraphic principles. Topics include
biostratigraphy, facies characteristics and
relationships, depositional models, diagenesis,
stratigraphic diagrams and maps, and
invertebrate paleontology. Weekend field trips
may be required. Prerequisites: GE280 and
GE431.
GE450 Geology Seminar I
(1,3) alternate years
2
Study, discussion, and laboratory experience
in specialized topics in geology. Students will
collect and compile information, write papers,
make presentations, and lead discussions.
Prerequisites: GE280 and GE315.

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�GE451 Geology Seminar II
(1,3) alternate years
2
Study, discussion, and laboratory experience
in specialized topics in geology. Students will
collect and compile information, write papers,
make presentations, and lead discussions.
Prerequisite: GE431.
GE480 Advanced Field Geology
(0,9) alternate years
3
Three weeks of advanced field methods in
geology including field mapping of deformed
rocks, construction of cross sections, and
interpretation of depositional and deformational
histories. A variety of geologic provinces and
environments will be examined. A supply and
travel fee will be charged. Prerequisites: GE280
and at least two GE courses at the 300 level or
above.

GE490 Research Topics in Geology
(1-4,0) 1-4
Special studies and/or research in geology for
individuals or small seminar groups. BCourse
content to be arranged with instructor and with
approval of the school chair. This course may
be repeated for a maximum of eight credits.
Prerequisites: Junior standing or higher.

GEOGRAPHY
Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.

GG106 Physical Geography:
Landforms
(3,2)
4
Introduction to the description and distribution
of landforms with emphasis on lithospheric,
hydrospheric and atmospheric relationships.
Natural (physical) science credit given.
Prerequisite: Completion of mathematics
competency graduation requirement. Credit for
both GG106 and NS107 not permitted.

GG108 Physical Geography:
Meteorology and Climatology
(3,2)
4
Introduction to earth-sun relationships, maps
and elementary principles of atmospheric
science. Natural (physical) science credit given.
Prerequisite: MA086 or equivalent/satisfactory
score on ACT or Placement Exam. Credit for
both GG108 and NS105 not permitted.

GG306 Cultural Geography
(3,0)
3
A study of the relationship of environment,
culture and adaptive patterns; i.e., socio­
economic development. A special emphasis will
be placed upon the current problems associated
with food supplies, shortages and third world
development.
GG321 Geography of Europe and
Great Britain
4
(4,0) alternate years
A study of the physical, cultural and economic
interdependence of the western European
community. Special emphasis will be placed
upon the role of the EEC in world economic
development. Prerequisite: Junior standing.

GG322 Geography of South America,
Central America and the Caribbean
Region
4
(4,0) alternate years
The study of the geographical features and
cultural history of the major regions in South
America, Central America and the Caribbean
with special concern for their 20th century
development. Prerequisite: Junior standing.
GG323 Geography of East and
Southeast Asia
(4,0) alternate years
4
The study of the geography of Japan, China,
Korea, Southeast Asia and India with special
emphasis on the impact of the major religions,
regional rivalries and 20th century development.
Prerequisite: Junior standing.
GG325 Regional Geography of
North America
(4,0) alternate years
4
The study of the physical, cultural and economic
development of various regions of Canada and
the United States with special emphasis on the
development of regional characteristics and
cultural traditions. Prerequisite: Junior standing.
GG360 Historical Geography of
Eastern North America
(4,0) alternate years
4
A study of the impact of the physical features
upon the historical development of eastern
Canada and the eastern regions of the United
States. Special attention will be given to the
western migration patterns. Prerequisite: Junior
standing.

GG201 World Regional Geography
4
(4,0) alternate years
A study of the physical environment, resources,
past and present economic development,
population distribution and historical
development of Europe, Asia, the Islamic Middle
East and North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin
America and North America.

GG490 Independent Study in
Geography
(1-4)
1-4

GG302 Economic Geography
4
(4,0) alternate years
A study of the internal and external
interrelationships of the various economic
groupings of the world; i.e. North America,
Europe and the emerging third world.

GG492 Individualized Studies in
Geography
(2-4,0) 2-4

Special topics such as regional, historical,
economic, urban, cultural or physical geography.
Prerequisites: Junior standing and permission of
instructor. May be repeated up to a total of 12
credits.

This is designed to provide an opportunity
for specialized study of issues, problems and
selected topics in geography. Prerequisite: Junior
standing and permission of instructor.

GERMAN

Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.

GN141 First Year German I
(4,1)
4
Introduction to basic German grammar and
vocabulary, acquainting the students with
minimum essentials of oral and written German.
Reading of German texts.

GN142 First Year German II
(4,1)
4
Further study of German grammar and
vocabulary. Emphasis on oral expression.
Reading of various materials in German with
aim of enlarging the student’s vocabulary and
improving understanding of the language.
Prerequisite: GN141 or equivalent.

GN241 Second Year German I
(4,1)
4
Review of basic German grammar; study of
vocabulary, idiom, and word formation to improve
reading and conversational abilities. Prerequisite:
GN142 or equivalent.

GN242 Second Year German II
(4,1)
4
Reading and discussion of more advanced
German literary materials; conducted as much
as possible in German. Emphasis on spoken
language. Prerequisite: GN241 or equivalent.

HEALTH
Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.

HE101 Introduction to Medical
Terminology
(2,0)
2
This course introduces the beginning student
to basic medical terminology related to all areas
of health care. The focus of this course is on
understanding and proper usage of medical
language.

HE104 Nutrition for Early Childhood
(3,0)
3
Introduction to the function and metabolism
of nutrients with special emphasis on the
relationship between nutrition and childhood
growth and development between 0-8. Lectures,
discussion and community-based assignments
will relate the body systems to the child’s
nutritional status, review recent developments in
nutrition as they relate to childhood development,
and provide basic nutrition education principles
for adaptation in community settings.

HE113 Introduction to
Health Services
(3,0)
3
This course provides the beginning student with
an overview of our health care delivery system
focusing on consumers, providers, services and
settings.

HE181 First Aid
(0.5,1.5) 1
Basic course in first aid. Theoretical and practical
experience in university laboratory.

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�HE185 Basic Pre-Nursing
Competency Skills
(0,3)
1

HE209 Pharmacology
(3,0)
3

The purpose of this course is to introduce the
beginning student to basic pre-nursing skills.
The student will learn hand washing, putting on
and removing gloves, linen changes, dependent
positioning, independent positioning, transfers,
total hygiene, ambulation, body mechanics and
patient safety.

HE186 Fundamental
Health Care Skills
(4,9)
7
Students will learn the basic skills necessary to
provide safe, competent care of the acute and
chronically ill client in a variety of health care
settings (acute care/long term care/home care
&amp; subacute care settings). The expanded role
of the nursing assistant will also be addressed
(rehabilitative, obstetric, neonate and pediatric
care roles). Focus will be on the care of the
elderly. Successful completion of this course
will qualify the student to write the certification
examination for nursing assistants.

HE189 Medical First Responder
(2,3)
3
This course is designed to teach students the
principles of basic life support and emergency
care. Topics include patient assessment and
handling, airway maintenance, cardiopulmonary
resuscitation, bandaging, splinting and spinal
immobilization. Management of common
environmental and medical emergencies will also
be addressed. Upon successful completion of
the course, students will be eligible to apply for a
Michigan Medical First Responder license.

HE190 Prehospital Emergency Care
and Crisis Intervention I
(3,3)
4
Techniques of emergency medical care needed
by the emergency medical technician-ambulance
attendant. Theoretical and practical experience
in administering preliminary emergency care
and transportation of sick and injured victims to
medical care centers.

HE191 Prehospital Emergency Care
and Crisis Intervention II
(2,6)
4
Simulated practice with some in-hospital
observation. Emphasis on laboratory practice
of skills needed for functions of an EMT-A.
Prerequisite: HE190.

HE207 Nutrition Application
in Health Care
(I/O)
1
This course is designed for students taking
HE208 Nutrition. In this class, exercises and
group discussion are utilized to assist the student
in the application of nutritional principles with
special emphasis on application in health care.
Corequisite: HE208.

HE208 Nutrition
(2,0)
2
Basic principles of normal nutrition with emphasis
on basic nutrients and food groups. Nutrition
throughout life cycle including stressors impacting
on nutritional requirements. Social, biological and
physical sciences integrated throughout course.
Prerequisite: BL105 or BL121.

HE252 Advanced Emergency Care II
(4,0)
4

Study of basic concepts of pharmacology and
their relationships to health care. Drug metabolic
processes are described providing foundation for
clinical judgments about drug actions, reactions
and interactions. Prerequisites: BL122 or BL105
and CH105.

Continuation of HE251 addressing treatment
modalities for environmental, medical, obstetrical
and behavioral emergencies in the adult and
pediatric patient. Prerequisite: HE251 with a B- or
above.

HE210 Introduction to
Health Care Concepts
(3,0)
3
Introduction to the health care system with analysis
of the issues and trends affecting the provision of
health care services. Not open to nursing majors.
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.

HE211 Emergency Pharmacology I
(2,0)
2
Introduction to emergency pharmacology including
sources of drugs, drug laws and regulation,
routes of administration, pharmacokinetics and
pharmacodynamics, dosage calculations and
the metric system. Emphasis will be placed on
drugs used in the management of cardiovascular
emergencies. Prerequisite: math competency or
MA103, and corequisite HE251.

HE212 Emergency Pharmacology II
(2,0)
2
Continuation of HE211 with an overview
of emergency drugs frequently used in the
prehospital management of respiratory, endocrine,
toxicological, obstetrical and other prehospital
emergencies. Administration procedures and
dosages for adult and pediatric patients will be
covered. Prerequisite: HE211 with a 0-or above.

HE232 Pathophysiology
(3,0)
3
Study of physiological alterations in the body
which disrupt homeostasis. Integrates anatomy,
physiology and biochemistry into framework
for studying disease. Core content provides
understanding of mechanism and principles
of disruptions of health. Emphasis on clinical
correlations and physiological basis for common
disorders. Prerequisite: BL122.

HE235 Healthcare Informatics
(1/2)
2
The purpose of this course is to gain a basic
understanding of nursing informatics and its
application to education, research and practice in
health care professions. Topics include computer
literacy skills, information literacy, and overall
informatics competencies. Competencies taught
will meet the American Nurses Association Scope
and Standards of Nursing Informatics Practice
(ANA, 2001) for beginning nurses.
Prerequisites: Admission into Nursing program
and basic computer skills.

HE251 Advanced Emergency Care I
(4,0)
4
Study of prehospital emergencies geared toward
rapid intervention and patient stabilization.
Introduction to the pre-hospital environment and
preparatory information will be covered Including
medical-legal issues, airway management,
parenteral therapy and comprehensive patient
assessment. Management of traumatic injury
and multiple casualty incidents will be addressed.
Prerequisite: admission to Paramedic Technology
Program.

HE261 Emergency Cardiology I
(2,0)
2
Introduction to basic cardiac monitoring and
dysrhythmia recognition. Review of the anatomy
and physiology of the cardiovascular system,
principles of electrophysiology, EKG interpretation
and dysrhythmia management will be covered.
Sinoatrial, juncitonal and atrial dysrhythmias will be
addressed. Corequisite: HE251.

HE262 Emergency Cardiology II
(2,0)
2
Continuation of HE261 with emphasis directed at
identification and management of life-threatening
dysrhythmias including ventricular dysrhythmias
and heart blocks. Coronary artery disease,
myocardial infarction and other cardiovascular
emergencies will be addressed, and the course
will conclude with ACLS certification. Prerequisite:
HE261 with a B- or above.

HE271 Prehospital Emergency
Pediatrics
(2,0)
2
This course will prepare the Emergency
Paramedic to effectively assess and manage
the pediatric patient in the emergency setting.
Program material will include differentiation
between adult and pediatric anatomy and
physiology, assessment of the neonatal and
pediatric patient, and management of common
medical and traumatic conditions experienced
by the pediatric patient. Special emphasis will
be placed on topic areas including resuscitation
skills, pediatric pharmacology, and the special
needs of the patient.

HE284 Advanced Skills
and Situations I
(1,6)
3
Advanced skills and procedures discussed
in Advanced Emergency Care will be
demonstrated and practiced in a laboratory
setting. Skills covered will include advanced
airway management, parenteral therapy, cardiac
monitoring and advanced patient assessment.
Simulated patient scenarios will be designed
to allow the student to practice these advanced
skills in a realistic patient setting. Emphasis will
be placed upon strengthening new skills and
providing critical thinking opportunities which
allow for the integration of theory with practical
applications. Prerequisite: admission to the
Paramedic Technology Program and corequisite
HE251.

HE285 Advanced Skills
and Situations II
(1/6)
3
Continuation of HE284 with an emphasis placed
on ACLS and PALS procedures and algorithms.
Instructor and peer evaluation will enhance
learning, and working in groups will promote the
concepts of teamwork and individual leadership.
Prerequisite: HE284 with a B- or above and
corequisite HE252.

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�HE286 Paramedic Operations
(1,3)
2
This course will prepare the Emergency
Paramedic to effectively handle unique situations
which may be encountered in the prehospital
setting that require highly specialized training.
Program material will include managing multiple
casualty situations, Medical Incident Command,
hazardous materials incidents, rescue awareness
and operations and crime scene awareness.
Special emphasis will be placed on rescuer safety.
Practical skills will include vehicular entry and
disentanglement, and basic rescue operations.
HE297 Paramedic Clinical I
(0,12)
2
Clinical rotations in the hospital emergency
department, surgical suite, outpatient surgery
and with local EMS agencies designed to provide
the student with hands-on practical experience of
patient care. Corequisite: HE251 and permission
of the instructor.
HE298 Paramedic Clinical II
(0,12)
2
Clinical rotations in the hospital emergency
department, intensive care unit, obstetrical
unit, pediatrics unit and local EMS agencies will
provide the student with a continuation of clinical
exposure. Additional clinical experience in
other areas may be included as the opportunity
permits. Prerequisite: HE297 with a B- or above
and concurrent with HE252.
HE299 Paramedic Field Internship
(0,21)
4
This course is a field internship designed to
prepare the student to function confidently in
the role of the Emergency Paramedic in the
prehospital setting, upon completion of the
didactic, practical and clinical components
of the Paramedic Technology Program. It will
also provide the student with an opportunity
to develop team leadership skills, and improve
existing knowledge and practical skills. Emphasis
will be placed on developing critical thinking
skills and independent leadership ability.
HE301 National Regsitry
Certification Preparation
(2,0)
2
This course is designed to prepare the Paramedic
Student to challenge the National Registry
Paramedic Certification Examination upon
completion of the didactic, practical and clinical
components of the Paramedic Technology
Program. It will provide the student with an
opportunity to thoroughly review key information
In the 8 modules of the National Standard
Paramedic Curriculum. Emphasis will also be
placed on improving the student’s test-taking
skills.
HE328 Multicultural Approaches
to Health Care
(3,0)
3
This course explores values, beliefs and
practices related to health behaviors in a variety
of culturally diverse groups. Methods for
fostering culturally sensitive care are explored.
Content includes communication, biological
and nutritional considerations, assessment
techniques and alternative/complementary health
practices. Prerequisite: S0101. Also listed as
NU328.

HE329 Women's Health Issues
(2,0)
2
This course explores the diverse health needs
of women across the life span. Students are
encouraged to take an active participation in
identifying topics of interest. Social, cultural,
political, economic, legal and ethical issues are
analyzed for their influences on women’s health
and the health care women receive. Prerequisite:
S0101.
HE330 Applied Nutrition
(2,0)
2
Application of nutrition principles in health care;
obesity, anorexia nervosa and bulimia; emphasis
on gathering information and relevant objective
measurements (anthropometric, biochemical)
for use in developing nutritional care plans.
Prerequisite: HE208.

HM292 Alcohol Abuse Prevention
and Treatment
(3,0)
3
This course examines current prevention,
detection and treatment approaches for alcohol
abuse and alcoholism. Prerequisite: HM204.
HM480 Grantwriting
(3,0)
3
This course gives advanced students experience
in the research, writing and planning skills
involved in preparing grant proposals for human
service problems. Also listed as SW480.

HONORS PROGRAM

HE352 Health Issues of Aging
Populations
(3,0)
3
This course is designed to assist students
from a variety of disciplines to gain a greater
understanding of health-related issues that
are associated with advancing age. In addition
to exploring physiological and psychological
changes experienced by our elderly clients,
students will learn how they can adapt their work
strategies to work more effectively for the elderly
clients that they serve. Prerequisite: PY155. Also
listed as NU352.

HP101 Honors First-Year Seminar
(variable topics)
(1-2,0) 1-2 credits
An intensive reading/discussion seminar of
selected topics from any discipline of special
interest to first-years honors students. An
interdisciplinary focus is encouraged as well
as the inclusion of active learning strategies
that promote self-directed learning. Class
size is limited to 15 to promote student and
faculty interaction around the world of ideas.
Prerequisites: status as an Honors candidate
(freshman) or fully admitted University Honors
Program student, and/or permission of the
Honors coordinator. May be repeated for a
maximum of four credits.

HE354 Legal and Financial Issues in
Health Care Administration
(3,0)
3
This course is intended for students preparing
for careers in management in health care fields
or as health care practitioners. Students will be
made aware of legal and financial issues and
problems including fault liability; institutional
liability; forms of organization; credentialing
and appointments; staffing issues; consent and
refusal of treatment; and health care financing.
The student will be more aware of the need
to seek professional counsel to minimize and
prevent litigation. Prerequisite: Junior standing.
Also listed as BA354.

HP202 Honors Contemporary Issues
(3,0)
3
An interdisciplinary sophomore-level seminar
for University Honors Programs students. The
course is designed to accommodate a range of
specific topics; the particular topics, however,
will investigate some aspect of the history of
intellectual ideas, the nature of intellectual
inquiry, and/or the construction of knowledge.
The instructor serves as a facilitator in the
seminar format which is intended to encourage
student-directed learning. Prerequisites: formal
admission to the University Honors Program
and/or permission of the Honors Program
coordinator.

HUMAN SERVICES
Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.
HM204 Fundamentals of Drug Abuse
(3,0)
3
Examines the pharmacology of commonly
abused psychoactive and high-use drugs.
Emphasizes the physiological effects of drug
use and abuse. Topics include stimulants,
depressants, opiates, hallucinogens, inhalants,
cannabis, over-the-counter drugs, alcohol, and
drug testing. Prerequisites or corequisites:
BL105 or equivalent.
HM250 Human Services Practicum
(1,9-27)3-9
This course provides a field placement
opportunity for students to practice skills and
use knowledge gained from courses in the skill
minors. Also listed as SW250.

HP302 Honors Ideas Seminar
(3,0)
3
A junior-level seminar for University Honors
Program students. The course is designed to
accommodate a range of special topics to be
submitted by LSSU faculty under the general
provision for Special Topics; the topics may
evolve out of an interdisciplinary focus on
some aspect of traditional disciplinary subject
matter, or may be a reconfiguration of a regular
course, redesigned to meet the particular needs
of Honors Program students. The role of the
instructor, however, would be as a facilitator,
working within the seminar format to encourage
student-directed learning around a topic
requiring intellectual rigor. As this is a core
requirement for all junior Honors students, it is
expected that a given course proposal would not
require prerequisites beyond those for general
education. Prerequisites: formal admission to the
University Honors Program, junior status, and/or
permission of the Honors Program coordinator.
HP201 recommended.

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�HP401 Honors Thesis
(3,0)
3
A major written work based on independent
research or creative effort to be carried out
under the supervision of a full-time faculty
member. Research in intended to be widely
interpreted and may include, but Is not limited
to, experiments, analysis of existing data, and a
summary and integration of already completed
but dispersed research. Students will make a
formal presentation of their findings to the Honors
Council, the thesis supervisor, junior/senior
Honors students, and others in the spring of their
senior year. Prerequisites: 3.5 GPA, 15 Honors
credits, HP201 and HP301. Students must
present a fully developed proposal to the Honors
Council for approval before enrolling in HP401 or
its equivalent in their major.

HISTORY
Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.

HS101 History of World Civilization I
(4,0) Fall
4
A study of world civilization from earliest time
through the baroque.
HS102 History of World Civilization II
(4,0) Spring
4
A study of world civilization from the baroque to
the present.

HS131 United States History I
(4,0) Fall
4
A study of United States history from the colonial
settlement to the end of the American Civil War
in 1865.
HS132 United States History II
(4,0) Spring
4
A study of United States history from the end of
the Civil War to the present.

HS133 Labor History of
the United States
(4,0) on demand 4
A survey of labor history from the colonial period
to the present: political, economics and social
impact of American labor and the American labor
movement on the development of the United
States.

HS201 Classical World and Medieval
Europe
(4,0) on demand 4
A survey of Mediterranean civilization from the
Bronze Age to the eve of the Renaissance.
HS202 Renaissance, Reformation and
Baroque Europe
(4,0) on demand 4
A study of the political, institutional, religious,
social, economic and cultural developments from
1400 to 1700.
HS230 Survey of Native History of
North America
(4,0) on demand 4
A study of American Indian history from earliest
times to the present, with emphasis placed on the
historical development of Indian tribes located in
the Great Lakes region. Also listed as NA230.

HS235 History of Applied Science
and Technology
(4,0) on demand 4
An introductory study of the origins and
development of the applied sciences and
technology from 1790 to the present. This
survey will focus on the scientists, engineers
and inventors responsible for the rapid rise
of modern technology, industry, and business
with particular emphasis on the developments
in chemistry, metallurgy, electromagnetism,
thermodynamics and cybernetics. The impact
of these developments on the marketplace and
society in general will be a major concern.

HS301 History of England —
1000 TO 1714
(4,0) on demand 4
These 700 years witness the formation and
maturing of most of the important political and
social institutions that have come to be the
Anglo-Saxon civilization and tradition. This
period is critical to understanding present-day
American culture and civilization.
HS302 England in the Modem World
(4,0) Spring, even-numbered years 4
A history of England from 1715 to the present,
emphasizing the struggle for parliamentary
government, the Anglo-French conflict for
commercial and colonial empire, the Industrial
Revolution, the evolution of democracy and the
recession of the British Empire.
HS310 Russia: From Under-developed
State to Superpower
(4,0) Fall, odd-numbered years
4
A study of Russian history from Peter the Great to
the present.

HS315 Europe From Napoleon to
World War I
(4,0) Fall, even-numbered years
4
A study in the political and economic history of
Europe in the period 1789-1914.
HS316 Europe in the 20th Century
(4,0) Spring, odd-numbered years 4
A study of Europe in the age of Nazism,
Communism, World War I and II, and the
Common Market.
HS331 American Intellectual and
Cultural History I
(4,0) Fall, even-numbered years
4
A study of American cultural and intellectual
institutions as they developed from their
Elizabethan and European origins to the mid19th century. The emphasis will be placed
upon the emergence of the unique and variant
adaptations that arose in the first 250 years of
English settlement in America.
HS332 American Intellectual and
Cultural History II
(4,0) Spring, odd-numbered years 4
A study of American culture from the mid-19th
century until the present. Often considered
our finest century, the 19th century witnesses
many of America’s most unique, fascinating
and important contributions. The physical
and philosophical aspects of these years will
be surveyed. Particular attention will be given
to areas where America comes to exercise
important influences overseas.

HS333 American Military History
(4,0) on demand 4
A general survey of American military history
with a specific emphasis on the Midwest and
Great Lakes regions. To utilize the unique
geographic location of LSSU, field trips to the
Straits of Mackinac and St. Joseph’s Island are a
part of the course.
HS335 American Political Parties
(4,0) on demand 4
A study of the rise and development of the
American party system and the large number of
major and minor parties that have participated
in this system in the years prior to 1945. These
parties will be treated in an historical fashion
rather than structurally. May be taken for
political science credit.
HS346 Canadian History
(4,0) on demand 4
A survey of Canadian history including the
moving frontier, relations with the United
States, British-French rivalry, the establishment
of democratic government and the changing
relationship to Great Britain.
HS361 Latin America
(4,0) Fall, even-numbered years 4
A study and analysis of Latin American history
from the end of the Colonial Period to the
present. This course will examine the basic
political, social and religious institutions of
Latin America and their evolution and role in
the change of problems of U.S.-Latin American
relations will be an important focus of this
study. Prerequisite: GG322 geography of South
America.

HS371 Far East Civilization —
1850 to Present
(4,0) Fall, odd-numbered years
4
A study of the history of China, Japan, India and
adjoining areas of Asia from 1850 to present.
HS420 Field Methods of Archaeology
(4,4) Summer
8
Field course in archaeological survey and
excavation methods and techniques, at various
sites in area including 1822 Fort Brady. Course
held on-site M-R for eight weeks. Only four
credit hours may count toward 300- and
400-level courses for history majors. No
prerequisites.

HS425 The Politics of U.S. Labor
History
(3,0)
3
This course examines the role of organized
labor in U.S. history, from colonial times to
contemporary times. Attention will be given to
the development of policies affecting unions.
Prerequisite: upper-division student status.
HS440 The Declaration of
Independence and the Constitution
(4,0) Spring
4
The events between 1763 and 1791 which
produce these documents are the United
States in the historical sense. Using original
documents and contemporary comments, this
critical era will be studied in depth to determine
whence we came. Prerequisite: U.S. history
sequence desired.

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�HS441 Diplomatic History of the
United States I

HU255 World Mythology
(4,0)
4

ID320 Foreign Study
3-16 credit/no credit

(4,0) Fall, odd-numbered years
4
American diplomacy from 1775 through the 19th
century to U.S. entry into World War I in 1917.
May be used as political science credit.

A survey of world mythology from “Gilgamesh"
to “Finnegan's Wake”. Prerequisite: EN110.

Individual extension added based on student's
program.

HU256 Introduction to Film: Images
of Our Culture
(2,2) Fall, spring
3
An exploration of film as an image of our
culture in both its technical sense and in its
role as a contemporary art form which conveys
and delimits our aesthetic and social values.
Focus on the visual elements of film, historical
development of the medium, and its narrative
modes through screening of significant films.
Prerequisite: EN110.

ID333 The Origins of Human Nature
(4,0)
4

HS442 Diplomatic History of the
United States II
(4,0) Spring, even-numbered years 4
American diplomacy from the entry of the U.S. into
World War I in 1917 up through the present day.
May be used as political science credit.

HS490 Individual Historical
Research
(0,1-4) on demand
1-4
Independent study under supervision of history
faculty. May be repeated up to a total of six
credits. Does not apply toward 300- or 400-level
requirements in history. Prerequisite: Permission
of the supervising faculty.

HS496 Historical Methods
2
(2,0) Fall
Survey emphasizing research aids and techniques
and historical analysis. Readings, discussions and
written exercises introduce students to problems,
methods and techniques of historical research.
Discussion of and practice in main techniques
of historical method, including bibliography and
documentation. Prerequisites: Senior standing and
pursuit of a major or a minor in history.
HS497 Senior Seminar in History
(0-6) Spring
2
Students will complete an historical research
project under the supervision of a faculty member;
at end of term participants make oral presentation
at seminar for other students and invited guests,
and submit the final paper. Prerequisite: HS496 and
instructor permission.

HUMANITIES

HU261 World Literature I
(3,0) on demand 3
The Ancient World to the Renaissance. Readings
in translation of significant, primarily Western
texts. Selection can include the Bible and works
by such authors as Homer, Virgil, Thucydides,
Tacitus, Boccaccio, Montaigne, Rabelais, and
others. Prerequisite: EN110.

HU262 World Literature II
(3,0) on demand 3
The Renaissance to modern times. Readings in
translation of significant, primarily Western, texts.
Selections can include works by Galileo, Voltaire,
Racine, Goethe, Ibsen, Dostoevksy, Brecht, Kafka,
Sartre and others. Prerequisite: EN110.

HU490 Directed Studies in
Humanities
(1,0) on demand 1
To provide students who need one credit of
general humanities with an opportunity to read
or explore material related to the content of
that term. Papers and tutorial session required.
Prerequisites: Seven hours of humanities credit;
evidence that students are capable of carrying out
independent study; approval of department chair
or dean.

Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester course
schedule for these.

INTER-DISCIPLINARY

HU240 Native Art and Culture
(3,0)
3

Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.

An overview of traditional and contemporary
Native arts including visual art, music, literature,
storytelling, architecture, theater and dance within
their cultural context. Relationships between
historical and contemporary forms and expression
of Native identity and philosophy through artistic
mediums will be examined. Also listed as NA240.
HU251 Humanities I
(4,0) Fall, spring, summer 4
The humanities in the life of mankind from
prehistory to the Medieval epoch. Emphasizes
significant values evolved in the Hebrew, Greek,
Roman and early Christian cultures. Includes
consideration of the origins of the arts, language,
religion, mythology, philosophy, and ancient
Chinese and Indian systems of religious thought.
Prerequisite: EN110.
HU252 Humanities II
(4,0) Fall, spring, summer 4
Continuation of HU251, the humanities in the
age of science, from the early Renaissance to the
present Prerequisite: EN110.

ID300 The Human Environment
(3,0)
3
Designed to assist the participant in
understanding how the individual can become
involved with solving environmental problems.
Prerequisite: Junior status or permission of
course coordinator.

ID301 TRECS Planning Semester
(1,0)
1
This course will function as a planning and
organizational course for students who intend
to be involved in the travel semester course
which will be offered the following fall semester.
Prerequisites: The student must be at least a
second semester sophomore and be planning to
enroll in the fall travel semester (TRECS).

ID310 Foreign Study
3-16 (graded)
Individual extension added based on student's
program.

An integrated, interdisciplinary examination
of the origins of human nature from the
perspective of contemporary evolutionary theory,
ethology and biological anthropology. The
course examines the origins of — among other
phenomena — sexual behavior, marriage and
family life, crime, social stratification, leadership,
government, politics, patriotism, nationalism,
racism, ethnocentrism, aggression, genocide,
war, ideology and morality. Prerequisites: a
college biology course or PY101, one college
course from each of two social science
disciplines (anthropology, economics, political
science, psychology, sociology), and junior
standing.

ID380 TRECS Semester Seminar
(Travel, Research, Educational,
Cultural Semester)
(3,0)
3
This course will focus upon the educational
opportunities which will be available through the
specific sites that are visited during the travel
semester. These sites include but are not limited
to Washington D.C., New York City, St. Louis,
MO, San Francisco, CA, various national parks,
national monuments, national battlegrounds,
national museums, and other regions and cities
throughout the United States.

ID399 Internship in (Department)
(1-4,0) 1-4
This course is designed to provide students with
an opportunity to earn credit while obtaining
meaningful discipline-related work experience
outside the classroom setting. Students are
expected to spend a minimum of 45 hours in
an approved work setting for each credit hour
earned. The course may be repeated once for
a maximum of four credits. Prerequisite: 2.5
GPA in major, junior standing and permission
of department head at least one semester in
advance of registering for the course.

ID410 Foreign Study
3-16 (graded)
Individual extension added based on student’s
program.

ID420 Foreign Study
3-16 credit/no credit
Individual extension added based on student’s
program.

ID490 Senior Directed Study
(3-4,0) 3-4
This course is designed to allow liberal studies
majors the opportunity to develop and implement
a project/paper using the skills and knowledge
from their previous course work. Projects/papers
should relate to the student’s individual areas of
study, and represent a synthesis of their previous
learning under the supervision of an appropriate
faculty member. Prerequisites: senior status and
approval of the appropriate chair(s).

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�JOURNALISM

Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester course
schedule for these.

JR211 Newswriting
(3,0)
3
Gathering, processing and writing news and
opinions on current matters using professional
standards and formats in print and broadcast news
and public relations. Prerequisite: C0280.

JR220 Photojournalism
(3,0)
3
Fundamentals of 35mm camera operations with
emphasis on creative and professional applications.
Weekly assignments and critique. Student
required to have a camera with manual controls
(shutter speed and aperture setting). Assignments
in color negative film (color prints) processed
commercially. No prerequisites.

JR310 Editing and Production
(3,0)
3
Focuses on news editing, headline writing,
newspaper design and layout as well as newsroom
management. Prerequisite: JR211.

JR311 Supervising School Publications
(3,0)
3
Teaches the elements of supervising high school
publications including the high school newspaper
or yearbook; methods of production; problems of
production; the elements of libel; and good taste.
Prerequisite: JR211.

JR410 Broadcast Newswriting
(2,3)
3
Designed to improve students’ broadcast
newswriting skills from the fundamental level of
those developed in C0280. Upon completion of this
course, the student will be familiar with the process
by which broadcast news is reported, written and
performed on the air. Prerequisite: C0280.

JR411 Broadcast Editing and
Production
3
(2,3)
Designed to build upon the broadcast reporting,
writing and performing skills developed in JR410.
Students will become familiar with production
of newscasts, public affairs documentaries, the
role of the producer in modern radio, the function
and operation of the console, tape recording and
playback units, microphones and sound, splicing
and dubbing, achieving effects and news-oriented
talk shows. Prerequisite: JR410.

JR413 Directed Individual Studies
(2,0)
2
Shine Sundstrom journalism internship at Sault
Ste. Marie Evening News: Experience in newsroom
and on assignment; writing, rewriting; use of word
processor. Prerequisites: Junior status; C0280 and
JR211. Rle application with the chair of the School
of English and Communication by fifth week of
previous semester.

JAPANESE STUDIES

The Japan Center for Michigan Universities
provides staff and resources for the courses in
this minor. These courses are offered only at the
Japan Center in Hikone, Japan. All courses require
permission of coordinator.

JS105 Intensive Introductory
Japanese Language I
(10,2)
10

LAW

Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.

LA102 Legal Research and Case
Analysis
(3,0)
3

This course is designed as an intensive
introductory study of Japanese. The class meets
five hours per week and the laboratory/recitation/
practice sessions meet five hours each week.
The "New Jordan method" of Japanese language
studies for English speakers is used in both class
and lab sessions.

Introduction to the law library and its use.
Students will develop research techniques and
skills in using encyclopedias, treatises, digests,
case reporters, looseleaf services, annotated
reports, legal periodicals, legislation, legislative
history, administrative materials, shepardization
and citation of legal authorities. Students will
also develop skills in analyzing, evaluating and
synthesizing court opinions and statutory law.

JS106 Intensive Introductory
Japanese Language II
(10,2)
10

LA125 Civil Litigation and Procedure
(4,0)
4

This course is designed as a continuation of
JS105. It will stress uses of written Japanese
and a research project in which communication
with Japanese in the community will be vital.
The "New Jordan Method" will be the basis of
the instruction.

JS201 Culture and Society of Japan I
(3,0)
3
This is a very broad overview course which
examines the social and political development
of Japan from prehistoric times to 1300 A.D.
It combines written text materials with field
work. An emphasis will be placed on the social
organization of Japan and its relationships with
traditional religious values, economic structures,
socialization of children and political institutions.

JS202 Culture and Society in Japan II
(3,0)
3
This is an overview of Japanese history which
examines the political and social developments
of Japan from 1300 A.D. to the present. Special
emphasis will be placed on the Shogunate
Tradition, the Meiji Restoration and 20th century
political, economic and social developments.

JS301 Japanese Art and Culture I
(4,0)
4
This course is a broad overview of the
development of the painting, sculpturing,
architecture and literary traditions of Japan from
earliest times to 1300 A.D. Special emphasis will
be placed on the historic collections available in
Nara and Kyoto. Biweekly field trips to examine
and study local sites will be a regular portion of
the instruction.

JS302 Japanese Art and Culture II
(1300 to Present)
(4,0)
4
This course is designed as a study of the
development of Japanese art, architecture and
literature from the Ashikaga Shogunate to the
present. Special attention will be given to the
influences from Western civilization and its
impact on Japanese culture.

Concentration on Federal and Michigan rules of
procedure prior to, during and after trial. Detailed
study of drafting pleadings, discovery procedures
and case preparation for trial and appeal.
Prerequisites: LA102 and LA150.

LA140 Personal Injury Litigation
and Investigative Techniques
(3,0)
3
The study of personal litigation shall include
principles of negligence, intentional torts, strict
liability, products liability and professional
malpractice. Emphasis will be placed on
investigative techniques utilized in personal injury
cases; students will draft complaints and other
documents used in such litigation. The course
also covers interview techniques, utilization of
experts and documentary evidence.

LA150 Legal Professionals
and Ethical Considerations
(3,0)
3
Overview of the members of the legal team (legal
assistants/paralegals, legal administrators, law
office managers, attorneys, computer system
specialists and others) including job qualifications
and employment opportunities. Basic legal
principles and terminology shall be discussed.
The Michigan Rule of Professional Conduct, as
well as other ethical rules and/or guidelines and
their application to various legal professionals
shall be studied in detail including such areas as:
confidentiality, conflict of interest, unauthorized
practice of law, legal advertising, competency
considerations, and legal malpractice.

LA202 Legal Writing and Analysis
(3,0)
3
Introduction to legal writing styles and skills.
Through review and preparation of legal
documents, students will become acquainted with
basic principles, style, organization and structure of
certain legal documents which shall include letter
writing, preparation of memorandum of law and
an appellate brief. Research skills and analysis of
court opinions will be further refined. Prerequisites:
LA102 and LA125.

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�LA222 Introduction to the Legal
Profession
(3,0)
3
Students will become familiar with how the law
functions, how the legal profession has evolved,
how to prepare for and apply to law school,
how law schools differ from college (including
development of various methods and techniques
to study the law). In addition, students will become
aware of the legal profession and its demands,
opportunities, options and trends. Prerequisites:
PS110, sophomore standing and/or permission of
instructor. Also listed as PS222.
LA250 Law Office Management,
Systems and Technology
(3,0)
3
The management and organization of a law office,
including such areas as staffing, timekeeping,
equipment, legal systems, file maintenance,
public relations, and the utilization of computer
technology in law office organization, litigation
and case preparation shall be discussed.
Prerequisites: LA202 and LA125.

LA320 Real Estate Law
(3,0)
3
Various aspects of real estate law and procedures
will be studied, including conveyances, mortgages,
land contracts, titles, environmental concerns,
foreclosure proceedings and landlord-tenant
relationships. Emphasis will be placed on
preparation of legal documents and pleadings
regarding real estate law. Prerequisites: LA102 and
LA125.
LA321 Family Law
(2,0)
2
Areas of family law including marriage contracts,
divorce, separation, child custody, juvenile law and
adoption will be explored. Prerequisites: LA102 and
LA125.
LA322 Probate Law and Procedure
(3,0)
3
The Probate Code will be discussed in detail
along with the major topics of wills, estates
trusts, guardianships, conservatorships and other
probate court procedures. Preparation of probate
documents and pleadings will be emphasized.
Prerequisites: LA202, LA125 and LA320.

LA299 Legal Assistant Internship and
Professional Development Seminar
(1,3-7) 4-8
A supervised work experience as a legal
assistant with a law firm, government agency,
court or business enterprise such as a bank,
corporation or insurance company. Personal
and professional goals shall be refined, including
resume preparation, interviewing skills, job
search plan and overall career planning.
Prerequisites: LA202 and LA125 and permission
of instructor.

LA401 Evidence and Trial Practice
3
(3,0)
An in-depth study of trial preparation and practice
including gathering and organization of materials
and information; discovery; depositions; voir dire;
preparing trial witnesses and exhibits; preparing
trial motions and briefs; jury instructions and forms;
organizing the trial; and post-trial procedures and
documents. The course also covers evidentiary
rules as they relate to trial practice and preparation.
Prerequisites: LA125, LA140, LA150 and LA202.

LA300 Seminar in
Legal Assistant Studies
(variable)
1-4
A seminar dealing with selected topics in legal
assistant studies. The content of this course may
vary each time the course is offered. May be
repeated with permission of advisor. Prerequisites:
LA202, LA125, and/or permission of legal
assistant advisor.

LA405 No-Fault Automobile Law
(3,0)
3
The study of the Michigan no-fauit automobile
law, including Michigan statutory and case
law developments; first and third party cases;
recoverable benefits and damages; review of
insurance policies; and the preparation and
evaluation of such cases for settlement and trial.
Prerequisites: LA125, LA140, LA150 and LA202.

LA301 Alternative Dispute
Resolution and Conflict Management
(3,0)
3
This course explores non-judicial avenues of
dispute or conflict resolution such as negotiation,
mediation, arbitration, as well as court-annexed
alternative dispute resolution mechanisms.
The procedural aspects, key elements, ethical
considerations and practical applications of
alternative dispute resolution are discussed as part
of the dispute resolution landscape. The course
will also include dispute resolution and conflict
management simulations and case studies. Also
listed as SW301.

LA406 Worker's Disability
Compensation Law
(2,0)
2
A study of the Worker’s Disability Compensation
Act, including both Michigan statutory and case
law developments. Also, the administrative
procedures and worker’s compensation case
preparation will be addressed. Prerequisites:
LA125, LA140 and LA202.

LA305 Tribal Law and Government
(3,0)
3
A study of tribal law which will explore such
areas as the structure of tribal government; tribal
sovereignty; treaties; civil and criminal court
jurisdiction in Indian country; tribal resources; tribal
economic development; taxation and regulation;
rights of individual Indians; and various federal laws
and court cases concerning and affecting tribes and
their members. Prerequisites: HS230 and NA230.
Also listed as NA305/SW305.

LA450 Advanced Legal Writing
and Interviewing Seminar
(3,0)
3
An advanced study of legal research and writing
including the preparation of complex pleadings,
legal documents, mediation summaries,
settlement brochures, and trial and appellate
briefs. Development of interviewing and
investigative skills and techniques with regard
to client and witnesses will also be discussed.
Prerequisites: LA125, LA150, LA202 and senior
standing.

LA490 Independent Study
in Legal Assistant Studies
(1-4)
1-4
This may take the form of either a research project
or a program of directed reading on a specific topic.
One to four credits over a period of one or two
semesters may be granted according to the nature
of the student's project. May be repeated up to a
total of eight credits.

LINGUISTICS
LN403 Language Acquisition and
Foreign Language Teaching
(3,0)
3
Introduction to theories of language and language
acquisition as applied to current language teaching
methods and classroom practices. This course is a
requirement for both the Spanish teaching major and
the Spanish teaching minor. The class will be taught
in English, but students will use a foreign language of
their choice in teaching presentations. Prerequisites:
SP361 and SP362 or FR351 and FR352.

LIBRARY
LS101 Information and Information
Technology Literacy
(1,0)
1
Introduces students to information tools and
their uses, including reference books, indexes,
periodicals, microforms, computer products and
the Internet. Students will learn to effectively
search information tools so they can more
efficiently meet their information needs.

MATHEMATICS

Special topics courses will be available as need
and Interest develop. Consult the semester course
schedule for these.
Based on a series of exams each student is placed
in the beginning mathematics course judged
most appropriate for successful completion and
mathematical progress. For courses numbered 100
and above a student's curriculum major also affects
course selection. Courses numbered below 100 do
not count toward graduation.
The following six courses are offered in a four-week,
four meetings per week, format for one credit each.
MA081 Pre-Algebra I
(1,0)
1
The first in the series of six modules addresses
basic operations and problem solving using whole
numbers and fractions. Credit in this course does
not apply toward graduation. Prerequisite: none.
MA082 Pre-Algebra II
(1,0)
1
The second in the series of six modules addresses
basic operations and problem solving using
decimals, percents, and ratio &amp; proportion. Credit
in this course does not apply toward graduation.
Prerequisite: MA081 or placement by examination.
MA083 Pre-Algebra III
(1,0)
1
The third in the series of six modules addresses
solving problems related to measurement,
geometry and statistics. Credit in this course does
not apply toward graduation. Prerequisite: MA082
or placement by examination.

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�MA084 Introductory Algebra I
(1,0)
1
The fourth in the series of six modules addresses
the introduction to algebra, real numbers,
algebraic expressions and solving of elementary
equations. Credit in this course does not apply
toward graduation. Prerequisite: MA083 or
placement by examination.
MA085 Introductory Algebra II
(1,0)
1
The fifth in the series of six modules addresses
application problems related to equations and
inequalities, and polynomial manipulations. Credit
in this course does not apply toward graduation.
Prerequisite: MA084 or placement by examination.
MA086 Introductory Algebra III
(1,0)
1
The sixth in the series of six modules addresses
graphing and functions, solving systems of
equations, and radical expressions. Credit in
this course does not apply toward graduation.
Prerequisite: MA085 or placement by
examination.
MA101 Technical Mathematics
(3,0)
3
This course is an introduction to mathematical
concepts used by individuals in the skills trade.
The course content will vary based on the needs
of the specific skilled trade offering the course
in its apprenticeship and journeyman program.
The content will include the discussion and
use of various mathematical equations as they
apply to a specific skilled trade and will include
both theory and application of the mathematical
concepts associated with the particular skilled
trade. Topics may include, but not be limited
to, basic mathematical concepts, algebraic and
geometric concepts, trigonometric and other
transcendental functions, and other mathematical
concepts needed by the particular skilled trade.
This course is not intended to count toward the
general education credit in the bachelor of arts,
bachelor of science, or other associate’s degree
programs at LSSU.
MA102 Intermediate Algebra
(4,0)
4
Algebra for students who have not had secondlevel high school algebra or who need a refresher
course in that level of algebra. Real numbers
and operations, solving and graphing first degree
equations and inequalities, solving systems of
equations and quadratic equations, algebra of
polynomials, radical and rational expressions and
equations, exponential and logarithmic functions.
Prerequisites: One year of high school algebra
and MA086 or equivalent/satisfactory score on
ACT or Placement Exam. This course will not
count toward a major or minor in mathematics.
MA103 Number Systems and
Problem Solving
(3,2)
4
General notions of problem solving. Sets,
functions, numeration systems and number
theory. Properties and operations of whole
numbers, integers, fractions and decimals.
Prerequisite: Equivalent/satisfactory score on
ACT or Placement Exam or MA102 with a grade
of C (2.00) or better.

MA104 Geometry and Measurement
(3,2)
4
Basic notions of geometry. Constructions,
congruence and similarity. Motion geometry,
symmetry and Tessellations. Concepts
of measurement. Coordinate geometry.
Prerequisite: Equivalent/satisfactory score on ACT
or Placement Exam or MA102 with a grade of C
(2.00) or better.
MA108 Trigonometry and Vectors for
Physics
(1,0)
1
Trigonometric functions, basic identities, inverse
trigonometric functions and vectors. Prerequisite:
equivalent/satisfactory score on ACT or Placement
Exam or MA102 with a grade of Cor better.
MA110 Explorations in Mathematics
(3,0)
3
A discovery course in mathematics which
explores the varied relationships of mathematics
to society and the natural world through
application and enrichment. A statistics
component is included, and a term project is
required. This course satisfies the general
education mathematics requirement. It will not
count toward a major or minor in mathematics.
Prerequisite: MA086 or equivalent/satisfactory
score on ACT or Placement Exam.
MA111 College Algebra
(3,0)
3
Algebra for business, life and social science
students. Inequalities, functions, graphs of linear,
polynomial and rational functions, exponential and
logarithmic functions, mathematics of finance,
systems of linear equations and matrices, linear
programming, and introduction to probability.
Prerequisite: Two years of high school algebra
equivalent/satisfactory score on ACT or Placement
Exam orMA102 with a grade of Cor better. High
school plane geometry also recommended. This
course will not count toward a major or minor in
mathematics.
MA112 Calculus for Business and Life
Sciences
(4,0)
4
Limits, differentiation, applications of the
derivative, integration, application of the definite
integral, techniques of integration. Calculus of
exponential and logarithmic functions, elementary
differential equations, functions of several
variables. Prerequisite: MA111 with a grade of
C or better. This course will not count toward a
major or minor in mathematics.
MA140 Precalculus Mathematics
(5,0)
5
Basic theory of functions, including polynomial,
exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric
functions. Inequalities. Analytic geometry, plane
trigonometry and vectors. Complex numbers.
Systems of linear equations, matrices and
determinants. Prerequisites: two years of high
school algebra and equivalent/satisfactory score
on ACT or Placement Exam, or MA102 with a
grade of Cor better, and one-half year of high
school trigonometry or MA108 with a grade
of Cor better is strongly recommended. This
course will not count toward a major or minor in
mathematics.

MA151 Calculus I
(4,0)
4
Limits, continuity and Inverse functions.
Logarithmic and exponential functions.
Differentiation and applications of the derivative.
L'Hopital’s rule. Inverse trigonometric
functions. Integration and the definite integral.
Prerequisites: high school mathematics that
includes two years of algebra, one year of plane
geometry and one-half year of trigonometry
and equivalent/satisfactory score on ACT or
Placement Exam, 0/-MA14O with a grade of Cor
better.
MA152 Calculus II
(4,0)
4
Applications of the definite integral. Techniques
of integration and improper integrals. Infinite
series. Conic sections, polar coordinates and
parametric equations. Prerequisite: MA151 with
a grade of Cor better.
MA207 Principles of Statistical
Methods
(3,0)
3
Descriptive statistics, probability distributions
(Including normal, binomial and chi-square),
techniques of statistical inference including tests
of hypotheses and selected nonparametric tests.
(This course is a survey of elementary statistical
concepts.) Prerequisite: MA086 or equivalent/
satisfactory score on ACT or Placement Exam.
This course will not count toward a major in
mathematics.
MA215 Fundamental Concepts of
Mathematics
(3,0)
3
Elements of set theory, set algebra, cardinality,
logic, mathematical induction, methods of proof,
functions, relations, equivalence relations.
Prerequisite: MA151 or MA112 with a grade of C
or better.
MA216 Discrete Mathematics and
Problem Solving
(3,0)
3
Selected topics from discrete mathematics
including fundamental counting principles,
recurrence relations and an introduction to
graph theory. A strong emphasis is placed
on fundamental problem-solving techniques.
Prerequisite: MA215 with a grade of Cor better.
MA243 Calculus and Linear Algebra
for Engineers
(4,0)
4
Conic sections, parametric equations, polar
coordinates, vectors, vector-valued functions,
functions of several variables, partial
differentiation and multiple integration. Matrix
algebra and determinants. Introduction to
differential equations. Emphasis throughout the
course on engineering applications. Prerequisite:
MA152 with a grade of Cor better.
MA251 Calculus III
(4,0)
4
Three-dimensional space, vectors, vectorvalved functions, partial differentiation,
multiple integration, topics in vector calculus.
Prerequisite: MA152 with a grade of Cor better.

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�MA261 Introduction to Numerical
Methods
3
(3,0) alternate years
Floating point representation of numbers and
floating point arithmetic. Survey of numerical
methods for solving a wide variety of common
mathematical problems, including solution
of a single non-linear equation, solution of a
system of linear equations, matrix inversion,
numerical integration, function approximation,
interpolation. Emphasis will be on the actual
computer implementation of common algorithms
for solving these problems. Prerequisites: CS105
or CS121 with a grade of Cor better and MA152
with a grade of Cor better.
MA290 Independent Study in
Mathematics
(1-4,0) 1-4
Special studies and/or research in mathematics
for individuals or small seminar groups. Course
content to be arranged with instructor and with
approval of the department head. This course
may be repeated for a maximum of eight credits.
Prerequisites: Sophomore standing or higher and
permission of instructor.
MA305 Linear Algebra
(3,0) alternate years
3
An introduction to matrix algebra, vector spaces
and linear transformation, including applications
to the natural and social sciences. Prerequisites:
MA112 or MA151 with a grade of Cor better.
MA308 Probability and
Mathematical Statistics
(3,0)
3
An introductory course in probability and
mathematical statistics. Probability, probability
distributions, mathematical expectation, moment
generating functions and the Central Limit
Theorem. Prerequisite: MA152 with a grade of C
or better.
MA309 Applied Statistics
(4,0)
4
A continuation of MA308 including estimation of
parameters, testing hypotheses, nonparametric
methods, analysis of variance, multiple
regression and an introduction to statistical
software packages. Prerequisite: MA308 with a
grade of Cor better.
MA310 Differential Equations
(3,0)
3
Differential equations of first order, linear
differential equations of second and higher orders,
including LaPlace transformation. Introduction to
power series methods, applications. Prerequisite:
MA152 with a grade of Cor better.
MA321 History of Mathematics
(3,0) alternate years
3
Selected topics in the development of
mathematics from the time of the ancient
Babylonians and Egyptians to the 20th century.
Prerequisites: MA112 or MA151 with a grade
of C or better, and MA215 with a grade of C or
better.

MA325 College Geometry
3
(3,0) alternate years
Selected topics in geometry, including some or all
of the following: Modern elementary geometry,
transformations, Euclidean constructions,
dissection theory, projective geometry, introduction
to non-Euclidean geometry, and problems in
foundations of geometry. Prerequisites: MA152 and
MA215 with a grade of Cor better.
MA341 Abstract Algebra I
(3,0) alternate years
3
An introduction to congruencies, groups,
subgroups, quotient groups, fundamental
homomorphism theorems, Sylow theorems.
Prerequisite: MA215 with a grade of Cor better.

MA422 Real Analysis II
(3,0) on demand 3
Continuation of MA421 with emphasis on
measure and integration. Prerequisite: MA421.
MA490 Research Topics in
Mathematics
(1-4,0) 1-4
Special studies and/or research in mathematics
for individuals or small seminar groups. Course
content to be arranged with instructor and with
approval of the department head. This course
may be repeated for a maximum of eight credits.
Prerequisite: Junior standing or higher and
permission of instructor.

MA342 Abstract Algebra II
(3,0) on demand 3
A continuation of MA341 including rings, integral
domains, ideals, quotient rings, the natural
homomorphism, fields and polynomial rings.
Prerequisite: MA341.

Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.

MA351 Graph Theory
(3,0) alternate years
3
Selected topics in graph theory, including
connectivity, matchings, edge and vertex
colorings, networks and tournaments.
Prerequisite: MA216 with a grade of Cor better.

ME110 Manufacturing Processes I
(2,3)
3
Capabilities and limitations of machines and
processes for production planning and designing
machinery, mechanical parts and systems.
Prerequisite: none.

MA401 Mathematical Modeling
3
(3,0) alternate years
Selected applications of mathematics in
such areas as biology, economics, social
science and engineering are discussed. The
construction of a mathematical model used
to study a real situation will be stressed, as
well as interpretation of mathematical results
in that context. Prerequisites: junior/senior
standing, a course in computer programming,
and mathematical maturity at the level of MA305,
MA308 or MA310 with a minimum grade of C.

ME141 Parametric Modeling
(1.5,1) 2
The first in a series of two modules addresses
basic parametric modeling using commercial
engineering design software. This course will be
required of transfer students. Prerequisite: none.

MA411 Advanced Calculus
3
(3,0) alternate years
An extension of the calculus in one, two, and
three dimensions leading to the formulation and
solution (in simple cases) of the partial differential
equations of mathematical physics. Differential
and integral calculus of vectors, divergence,
curl, line, surface and volume integrals, Green’s
divergence and Stokes’ theorems, heat and
wave equations, Fourier series, orthogonal sets,
boundary value problems, separation of variables.
Prerequisite: MA251 and MA310 with a grade of
Cor better.
MA413 Introduction to Complex
Analysis
(3,0) on demand 3
The calculus of functions of a complex variable,
algebra and geometry of complex numbers,
elementary functions, limits, derivatives, CauchyRieman equations, integrals, Cauchy integral
theorem, series, singularities, residue theorem.
Prerequisite: MA251.
MA421 Real Analysis I
(3,0) on demand 3
An examination of some of the foundations of the
calculus, including basic topology of the real line,
limits, continuity, metric spaces, function spaces,
some uniformity concepts. Prerequisites: MA215
and MA251 with a minimum grade of C.

MECHANICAL
ENGINEERING

ME142 Descriptive Geometry
(1.5,1) 2
The second in a series of two modules addresses
basic descriptive geometry to include points,
lines, surfaces, revolutions, intersections,
developments and vector applications using
parametric modeling software as a drawing
media. Prerequisite: ME141.
ME225 Mechanics of Materials I
(3,0)
3
A study of stress analysis and measurements.
Topics include axial, shear, torsion, bending
stresses, axial strains, shear strains, Poisson’s
ratio, Hooke’s law and the transformation of
stresses and strains. Deflection of beams and
buckling of columns are also treated. Prerequisite:
EM220 with a grade of Cor better. Pre- or
corequisite MA152.
ME240 Assembly Modeling and GD&amp;T
(2,3)
3
The course is a continuation of ME141.
Parametric modeling and design of assemblies
by the use of surfaces, shells and solid
models. Emphasis will be placed on animation
of assemblies to display the functionality of
assemblies. Prerequisite: ME110, ME141, ME142
or equivalent, and sophomore standing.
ME275 Engineering Materials I
(3,0)
3
Physical structure of engineering materials,
properties, testing and applications. In the
laboratory, the student will prepare and analyze
the microstructure of various specimens.
Prerequisite: CH115. Pre- or corequisite: ME225
or MT225.

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�ME276 Strength of Materials Lab
(0,3)
1
Laboratory experiments covering topics in
mechanics of materials and engineering materials.
Theory from mechanics of materials and
engineering materials will be covered through
hands-on experiments. Pre- or corequisites:
ME225 or MT225 and ME275.
ME337 Thermodynamics
(4,0)
4
Theory and applications of thermodynamics.
Thermodynamic properties, heat, work, First and
Second Laws of Thermodynamics, entropy. Power
and refrigeration cycles, gas mixtures, introduction
to transport theory. Prerequisite: MA152. Pre- or
corequisite: MA243.
ME338 Fluid Mechanics
(3,0)
3
Theory and applications of fluid statics and fluid
dynamics. Hydrostatic forces, buoyancy, stability.
Integral and differential analysis of fluids, Bernoulli
equation. Dimensional analysis, flow in pipes and
ducts. Potential flow, open-channel flow, introduc­
tion to gas dynamics. Prerequisites: MA243,
EM220 or MT225. Pre- or corequisite: MA310.
ME350 Machine Design I
(3,3)
4
Design and selection of machine components and
power transmission units. Topics covered include
curved beam theory, Catigliano’s theory, static
failure, impact and fatigue. Stress analysis in the
laboratory will include strain gages, uniaxial testing
machines, deflections and buckling of beams and
report writing. Prerequisites: ME225, ME275 and
ME141.
ME425 Vibration
(3,0)
3
An introductory course to vibrations analysis,
including free, forced and damped vibrations of
one degree of freedom systems. Selected topics
on machine balancing, monitoring and noise
control will be covered. Prerequisites: EM320,
EG340, MA243 and MA310.
ME431 Heat Transfer
(3,0)
3
Theory and applications of heat transfer.
Steady-state and transient conduction, forced
convection, natural convection, radiation. Analysis
of heat exchangers, boiling and condensation,
introduction to numerical methods in heat transfer.
Prerequisites: ME337 and ME338.
ME432 Thermal and Fluids Lab
(0,3)
1
Practical applications of thermodynamics, fluid
mechanics, and heat transfer. Hands-on training
in the operation of thermodynamic components,
power generation systems, and fluid mechanical
devices. Experimentation in heat transfer. Includes
a major project in the area of power generation
and dissipation. Prerequisites: ME337 and ME338.
Pre- or corequisite: ME431.
ME442 Finite Element Analysis
(3,3)
4
This course will cover the fundamentals of finite
element analysis. Topics include: modeling elements,
boundary conditions, loading, convergence and an
introduction to modal analysis. Commercial software
will be used in the laboratory along with 3-D mesh
generation. Prerequisites: ME350 and MA310.

ME456 Integrated Design and
Manufacturing
(3,0)
3
This course covers modern topics in design
and manufacturing in a concurrent engineering
context. Topics include: product design issues,
reliability, uncertainty, design for manufacturing,
jigs and fixtures design, integrated design
and manufacturing, process design, statistical
process control, inspection and quality analysis,
and non-traditional manufacturing processes.
Prerequisites: ME240 and either ME350 and
MA308, or RS365, MT225, EG245 and EG310.

MARKETING

Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.
MK281 Marketing Principles and
Strategy
(3,0)
3
A study of the marketing principles, variables,
institutions, target markets, marketing mix
and the development of marketing strategy.
Prerequisite: EN110
MK283 Principles of Selling
(3,0)
3
The study of personal selling and its
requirements. Topics included are buyer
behavior, sales presentations from prospecting
to closing the sale, and overcoming objections.
Sales interviews by students are an integral part
of the course.
MK381 Consumer Behavior
(3,0)
3
A study of behavioral concepts related to
consumer behavior. Attention is directed toward
understanding consumer needs, perceptions,
attitudes, intentions and behavior within a
strategic and managerial framework. Topics
include the differences of complex decision
making and habit and between high and low
involvement decision making. Emphasis is
on predicting and understanding purchase
behavior for best firm/consumer needs' match.
Prerequisite: MK281.
MK385 Services Marketing
(3,0)
3
A study of the principles and practices unique to
service providers. The focus of this course is to
examine how the marketing of services differs
from traditional marketing principles/concepts
applied to goods and the alternative strategies for
service providers to improve service marketing
effectiveness and customer interactions.
Prerequisite: MK281.
MK387 Advertising Theory and
Practice
(3,0)
3
A study of the principles and practices in various
advertising media such as newspaper, radio,
television, outdoor and direct mail; consideration
of creative methods, consumer behavior,
measurement of effectiveness and coordination
with other aspects of the promotional program.
Prerequisite: MK281.

MK388 Retail Management
(3,0)
3
A study of the field of retailing. A survey of retail
institutions: store location and organization; buying
and merchandising techniques: retail advertising,
sales promotion and image; human resource
policies; and store protection. Prerequisite: MK281.
MK480 Marketing Research
(3,0)
3
Application of research methods to the field of
marketing. Methods of gathering and presenting
data, market analysis, consumer surveys and sales
forecasting. Students will participate in a research
project. Prerequisites: BA211, MK281 and MK381.
MK481 Marketing Management
(3,0)
3
A study of the essential tasks of marketing
managers: (1) identifying marketing opportunities,
(2) developing marketing plans, and (3)
implementing these plans by introducing marketing
strategies. Prerequisite: MK281, MK381, MK480
and senior status.
MK483 Sales Force Management
(3,0)
3
Principles and policies of sales organization;
career opportunities; recruiting, selecting and
training sales people; motivation, supervision and
evaluation of sales performance; compensation
plans, quotes and expense accounts. Prerequisites:
MK281 and MK283.
MK486 International Marketing
(3,0)
3
Principles and methods of international marketing;
strategies for foreign market entry and operations.
Analysis of the environment of international
marketing management with emphasis on
problems connected with social, cultural,
institutional and economic variables found in
foreign markets. Prerequisite: MK281.

MANAGEMENT

Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.
MN360 Principles of Management
(3,0)
3
Principles and techniques applicable to the
functions of management: Planning, organizing,
directing (staffing and leading) and controlling;
development of management thought and
decision-making; current issues and future
concerns in management. Foundation course for
study and understanding of management theory
and practice. Prerequisite: Junior standing.
MN365 Human Resource
Management
(3,0)
3
An examination of current practices and
recommended techniques by which management
procures, develops, utilizes and maintains
an effective work force. The major areas
studied are: recruitment and selection, equal
employment opportunity and affirmative
action programs, training and development,
career planning and performance appraisal,
compensation and benefits, safety and health
issues, employee and labor relations, including
grievance handling, contract negotiation and
remaining union-free as an organization.
Prerequisite: Junior standing.

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�MN375 Introduction to Supply
Chain Management
(3,0)
3
This course provides an overview of the
supply chain function for an organization. The
supply chain for any company is described
as the continuous sequence of events and
operations that add value to the firm. Topics will
include purchasing and procurement, inbound
and outbound logistics and transportation,
operations and manufacturing planning and
control, forecasting, quality control, enterprise
resource planning and overall information
system design for the firm. Prerequisite: BA211
or statistics equivalent.

MN380 Principles of Leadership
(3,0,0) 3
This course provides the student with an
understanding of the principles and behaviors
situationally appropriate to inspire and influence
others. Whether people work individually, in
small teams, task forces, or other units at
all organizational levels: effective leadership
sustains profitability, productivity, and excellent
service. Studying research findings, leadership
practices, and skills helps the student undertand
how this knowledge can be applied to effectively
lead others. Prerequisite: MN360.

MN451 Labor Law
(4.0)
4
An analysis of labor laws pertaining to unionmanagement relations: emphasis on the private
sector as well as on laws relating to health
care institutions: legal aspects of relationships
between unions and their members: federal
wage and hour laws, including administration
of the statutes and their relationship; applicable
remedies for violations of federal labor laws.
Prerequisite: Junior standing.

MN471 Production/Operations

Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.

MN476 Employee Training and
Development
(4,0)
4

MU112 Band
(0,3)
1

This course provides the student with an
understanding of how to prepare and deliver
effective employee training. The course is in five
parts: training and development needs analysis,
program design, development, delivery, and
evaluation. The principles and concepts learned are
applied by preparing, delivering, and evaluating a
three-hour training program. Prerequisite: Senior
standing.

MANUFACTURING
ENGINEERING
TECHNOLOGY

Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester course
schedule for these.

MT225 Statics and Strength of
Materials I
(4,0)
4

Realistic simulations of business operations
with an opportunity to practice the functions of
management by means of computerized models
and cases. Prerequisite or corequisite: FN341.

Fundamental concepts of statics and strength
of materials. Solutions of problems introducing
forces, moments, normal stress, shear stress,
bending stress and torsional stress. Theory and
application of strain gages. Prerequisites: MA140
with a Cor better grade and PH221.

MN464 Organizational Behavior
(3.0)
3

MT310 CNC Manufacturing Processes
(3,3)
4

An analysis of problems and cases relating
to management and organizational behavior
typically requiring decisions by an administrator.
Topics include leadership, motivation,
communication, negotiation, problem solving,
decision making, conflict resolution, group
dynamics, stress management, job design and
organization structure. Prerequisite: MN360.

Writing CNC programs in machine codes, and the
setup and trial runs to produce parts from these
programs. Computer software interfacing between
programming languages and various industrial
machines will be stressed. Computer-aided
manufacturing (CAM) topics and applications of
CAM software will also be covered. Prerequisites:
ME110, ME141 and sophomore standing.

MN469 Collective Bargaining
(3,0)
3

MT432 Thermodynamics II/Heat
Transfer for Technologists
(4,0)
4

MN461 Management Simulation
(1,4)
3

An analysis of the process of collective
bargaining, the major subjects of negotiation,
including arbitration of grievances: process
of dispute settlements: and influence of larger
environment. The discussion includes theories of
bargaining, strategies and weapons available to
both parties. Also examines collective employeeemployer relationships in the public sector and
tactics of public employee groups and agencies.
Prerequisite: Junior standing.

MUSIC

Management
(3,0)
3
An introduction to the design and analysis
of operational systems in manufacturing and
service industries. Topics include manufacturing
strategy, planning and control, forecasting, just
in time systems, inventory models, product/
process design, scheduling and simulation.
Some mathematical models will be used.
Emphasis will be on the role of operations within
an organization and the formulation and solution
of operational problems. Prerequisites: BA211
and MN360 or equivalents.

A continuation of ME355 that includes
refrigeration, gas mixtures, HVAC and combustion
reactions for one-third of the semester. Then, the
student is introduced to heat transfer fundamentals
including conduction, convection and radiation,
as well as design of heat exchangers. This course
will focus on the application of thermodynamics
and heat transfer to practical problems, including
lab experiences involving refrigeration, conduction
and convection measurement, and computer
simulations in the design of actual systems.
Prerequisites: ME355 or ME335 and ME336.

MU110 Orchestra
(0,3)
1
Perform regular series of concerts as a member
of the Sault Symphony Orchestra.

MU111 Orchestra
(0,3)
1
Perform regular series of concerts as a member
of the Sault Symphony Orchestra.

Open to all University students. The concert
band performs representative band and wind
ensemble literature and provides a challenging
musical experience.

MU113 Band
(0,3)
1
Open to all University students. The concert
band performs representative band and wind
ensemble literature and provides a challenging
musical experience.

MU120 Introduction to Music I
(3,0)
3
An introduction to the basic vocabulary of music
and to basic musicianship skills. Topics include
notation, meter, rhythm, intervals, scales,
chords, etc. No prerequisite.

MUM Introduction to Music II
(3,0)
3
The course expands upon the musical vocabulary
and skills developed in MU120. Topics include
C-clefs, seventh chord, non-harmonic tones,
cadences, etc. Prerequisite: MU120.

MU140 Chorus
(0,3)
1
Regular rehearsals and participation in various
campus activities.

MUM Chorus
(0,3)
1
Regular rehearsals and participation in various
campus activities.

MU160 Jazz Ensemble
(0,3)
1
Regular rehearsals and performances during
school year.

MU161 Jazz Ensemble
(0,3)
1
Regular rehearsals and performances during the
school year.

MU170 Class Piano I
(0,2)
1
Beginning piano techniques. Music reading
ability helpful but not required.

MU171 Class Piano II
(0,2)
1
To improve proficiency and techniques gained in
MU170. Prerequisite: MU170.

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�MU180 Class Guitar I
(0,2)
1
Introduction to guitar playing including
knowledge of musical rudiments, left and right
hand techniques and ensemble performance.
MU181 Class Guitar II
(0,2)
1
Course emphasizes increasing technical
achievement, musicianship and the development
of individual musicality.
MU210 Applied Music I
(0,3)
1
Individual applied music instruction. For skilled
musicians with admission at the discretion of
the instructor. May be repeated to a maximum
of eight credits per instrument or for voice.
MU220 History and Appreciation of
Music I
(4,0)
4
A survey of music from the Middle Ages to the
early 19th century with emphasis on the music
of Bach, Handel, Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven.
Counts as humanities credit for general
education requirements.
MU221 History and Appreciation of
Music II
(4,0)
4
A survey of music of the 19th and 20th
centuries. Counts as humanities credit for
general education requirements.
MU235 Music for Elementary
Teachers
(3,0)
3
This course is designed to provide an
understanding of the philosophy, theories and
contemporary issues in music education in the
kindergarten through sixth grade classrooms.
The student will develop a practical knowledge
of music skills and instructional techniques
when planning a music curriculum for the
elementary classroom.
MU250 Chamber Music I
(0,2)
1
For advanced students interested in solo and
ensemble performance in a supervised program.
MU251 Chamber Music II
(0,2)
1
For advanced students interested in solo and
ensemble performance in a supervised program.
MU260 History &amp; Appreciation of
Jazz
(4,0)
4
The course explores the historical and stylistic
development of jazz and explains how to listen
to this type of music.
MU403 Senior Recital
(0,3)
1
Public recital at conclusion of music major
program. Prerequisites: music major and senior
standing.

NATIVE AMERICAN
STUDIES

Special topics courses will be available as need
and Interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.
NA141,142, 201 and 202 taught at Algoma
University.
NA141 Ojibwe I, Anishnaabemowin
(4,1)
4
Introduction to the Ojibwe language’s
vocabulary, phonics and grammar. This course
is designed to acquaint the student with the
minimum essentials of oral and written Ojibwe.
This course serves as the foundation for further
study in the Ojibwe language and culture.
Students will begin to learn to read Ojibwe text.
Students will learn to express themselves orally
and gain the necessary knowledge and skill that
will prepare the student for Ojibwe conversation.
NA142 Ojibwe II, Anishnaabemowin
(4,1)
4
Further study on Ojibwe language vocabulary,
phonics, grammar and elementary conversation.
This course is designed to further acquaint
students with the minimum essentials of oral
and written Ojibwe. This course rounds out the
foundation for further study in Ojibwe language
and culture. Students will continue to learn to
read Ojibwe text, express themselves orally;
and gain the necessary knowledge, skill and
practice which will prepare the student for
Ojibwe conversation and elementary writing.
Prerequisite: NA141.
NA201 Second-Year Ojibwe
Conversation I, Anishnaabemowin
(4,1)
4
Further study in Ojibwe language with particular
focus on Ojibwe conversation. This course
will equip students with the essentials of oral
and written Ojibwe. This course rounds out
the foundation for further study in the Ojibwe
language and culture. Students will continue to
learn to read Ojibwe text, express themselves
orally and gain the necessary knowledge, skill
and practice which will prepare the student for
Ojibwe conversation and elementary writing.
Prerequisites: NA141 andNA142.
NA202 Second-Year Ojibwe
Conversation II
(4,0 )
4
This course is designed for those who wish to
further their understanding of the Anishinaabe
(Ojibwe) language. More attention will be given
to the written form, and conversation practice
will be more intensive. Students will learn about
the customs and culture of the Anishinaabe
people as they learn about the language.
Prerequisite: NA201.
NA210 Indigenous Peoples of
Central and South America
(3,0)
3
Course is an introduction to the native peoples
of the South and Central (Meso) Americas based
on archaeological and traditional information.
The course content will focus on the history
of cultural groups prior to the arrival of the
Spanish. No prerequisites.

NA225 Native Cultures of North
America
(3,0)
3
A study of the Native American Indian and Inuit
cultures of North America from earliest times
to the present, with emphasis on contrasting
patterns of cultures. Also listed as S0225.
NA230 Survey of Native History of
North America
(4,0)
4
A study of American Indian history from earliest
times to the present, with emphasis placed
on the historical development of Indian tribes
located in the Great Lakes region. Also listed
as HS230.
NA235 Survey of Native Literature
of North America
(3,0)
3
Students will examine various types of Native
American literatures, including traditional
stories, non-fiction, fiction and poetry, from
authors of numerous different nations. A
variety of themes, including Native American
identity and the role of culture in literature, will
be covered. Corequisite EN111 (also listed an
EN235).
NA240 Native Art and Culture
(3,0)
3
An overview of traditional and contemporary
Native arts including visual art, music, literature,
storytelling, architecture, theater and dance
within their cultural context. Relationships
between historical and contemporary forms and
expression of Native identity and philosophy
through artistic mediums will be examined.
Also listed as HU240.
NA301 Anishinabe Oral and
Recorded Literature I
(3,0)
3
Investigation of problems of reading and writing
associated with Anishnaabemowin. Regional
differences will be explored, compared and
analyzed. Several dictionaries will be used as
illustration of some of the problems associated
with writing. Students will review recorded
literature, write short stories/legends, record
oral literature using a writing system assigned
by the instructor. Oration in Anishnaabemowin
required. Prerequisite: NA202 with a grade of
C or better.
NA302 Anishinabe Oral and
Recorded Literature II
(3,0)
3
Advanced investigation of problems of reading
and writing associated with Anishnaabemowin.
Regional differences will be explored, compared
and analyzed in depth. Several dictionaries will
be used as illustration of some of the problems
associated with writing. Students will review
recorded literature, write short stories/legends,
record oral literature using a writing system
assigned by the instructor. Translation,
interpretation and oration in Anishnaabemowin
required. Prerequisite: NA301 with a grade of
C or better.

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�NA305 Tribal Law and Government
(3,0)
3
A study of tribal law which will explore such
areas as the structure of tribal government: tribal
sovereignty; treaties; civil and criminal court
jurisdiction in Indian country; tribal resources;
tribal economic development; taxation and
regulation; rights of individual Indians; and various
federal laws and court cases concerning and
affecting tribes and their members. Prerequisites:
NA230 and HS230. Also listed as LA305/SW305.
NA310 Seminar in Native Studies of
the Americas
(3,0)
3
A seminar dealing with selected topics in Native
American studies. The content of this course
may vary each time the course is offered.
Prerequisites: NA225, S0226, NA230, NA235,
and NA305.
NA320 Contemporary Native Issues
of North America
(3,0)
3
A study of current Native American issues,
problems and concerns. Prerequisites: NA225,
S0226, NA230, NA235, and NA305.
NA401 Seminar in Advanced
Language Studies I
(3,0)
3
Advanced study in grammar of Anishnaabemowin
language. Oral histories, humorous stories,
general stories, legends and narrative stories
will be used to demonstrate the complexities of
the language. As verbs make up 80 percent of
the language, the verb structure will be further
analyzed. Learners will compare and contrast
selected linguistic articles for their accuracy and
inaccuracy in representing how the language
works. Written and oral assignments of various
degrees of difficulty will enhance the students’
command of the language. Prerequisite: NA302
with a grade of Cor better.
NA402 Seminar in Advanced
Language Studies II
(3,0)
3
Advanced study in grammar and conversation
of Anishnaabemowin language. Oral histories,
humorous stories, general stories, legends and
narrative stories will be used to demonstrate the
complexities of the language. As verbs make up
80 percent of the language, the verb structure
will be further analyzed. Learners will compare
and contrast selected linguistic articles for their
accuracy and inaccuracy in representing how the
language works. Written and oral assignments
of various degrees of difficulty will enhance the
students’ command of the language. Practical
application of language outside the campus
classroom. Prerequisite: NA401 with a grade of
Cor better.

NATURAL SCIENCES

Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.
NS101 Conceptual Physics
(3,2)
4
A survey of basic physical science principles
emphasizing their applications in daily life.
Prerequisite: MA086 or equivalent/satisfactory
score on ACT or Placement Exam.

NS102 Introduction to Geology
(3,2)
4
A survey course to acquaint students with the
major concepts and phenomena inherent in a
study of geology. It will also provide sufficient
background for a better understanding of human
relationships to the physical environment. Credit
can be earned for only one of NS102, GE115 and
GE121. Prerequisite: None.
NS103 Environmental Science
(3,0)
3
An introduction to environmental concepts and
a brief survey of environmental issues facing
society. Emphasis is placed on solutions and
the responsibility of the individual towards these
solutions.
NS104 Environmental Science
Laboratory
(0,2)
1
Laboratory component of environmental science.
Corequisite: NS103.
NS105 Physical Geography: Earth,
Sun and Weather
(3,1) alternate years
3
Study of the physical properties of the earth’s
surface as they relate to weather and climate.
Credit for both GG108 and NS105 not permitted.
NS107 Physical Geography:
Landforms and Soils
(3,1) alternate years
3
Study of the physical properties of the earth’s
surface as they relate to landforms and soils.
Credit for both GG106 and NS107 not permitted.
NS110 Chemistry in Society
(3,2)
4
An applied topical course examining the issues,
problems and challenges facing modem society
with an emphasis on the underlying chemical
principles and theories. Attention will be given to
decision-making activities, to developing critical
thinking skills, and to addressing social issues
that relate to chemistry. Pre- or corequisite of
MA102 or equivalent/satisfactory score on ACT or
Placement Exam.
NS116 Introduction to Oceanography
(3,2)
4
A survey of the features, processes and evolution
of Earth’s ocean basins. The course will examine
geological, physical, chemical and ecological
aspects of oceanography with an emphasis on their
interrelationships and their impact on humanity.
NS119 Descriptive Astronomy
(3,2)
4
Introductory course with a balanced, comprehensive
account of contemporary astronomy with emphasis
placed on the broad principles of astronomy rather
than on a chronological or historical framework.
Prerequisite: MA086 or equivalent/satisfactory score
on ACT or Placement Exam.

NURSING

Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester course
schedule for these.

NU211 Introduction to Professional
Nursing
(3,0)
3
This course introduces the student to a theoretical
foundation for professional nursing practice. It
focuses on nursing's historical origin, and its
development throughout the years to present.
Concepts discussed include nursing and related
theories, the nursing process, legal/ethical
issues and other topics relevant to the practice of
professional nursing. Prerequisite: admission into
the nursing program.
NU212 Health Appraisal
(2,6)
4
This course serves as an introduction to the
nursing assessment and analysis component of
the nursing process as a method of determining
a well individual's health potential and status
across the lifespan. Emphasis is on obtaining
and documenting a health history, performing a
nursing assessment and beginning to formulate a
nursing diagnosis. Prerequisite: admission into
the nursing program or permission of instructor
for non-nursing major.
NU213 Fundamentals of Nursing
6
(3,9)
This course provides a theoretical and clinical
foundation upon which science is applied to
clients experiencing common health stressors.
Emphasis is placed upon collecting relevant
data, formulating nursing diagnosis based on
the data, implementation of both appropriate
nursing interventions and related psychomotor
nursing skills. Responsibilities as a health team
member who displays caring behaviors and
as a self-directed learner are also considered.
Prerequisites: NU211, NU212, HE207 and
HE208. Pre- or corequisites: HE232, BL223 and
HE209.
NU222 Transition Course: Nursing
Concepts
(1,0)
1
This course assists articulating students from
selected Ontario Diploma Nursing Colleges
using the Georgian Model (Cambrian College,
Sault College and Georgian College) who are
enrolled in the pre-licensure articulation program
to assimilate/integrate philosophical concepts,
issues and values inherent within professional
nursing and the nursing program at Lake
Superior State University into their personal
philosophy development.
NU290 Directed Study in Nursing
(1-2,0) 1-2
Special study of nursing topic tailored to student
interest and need. Prerequisite: minimal
sophomore status May be repeated for maximum
of four credits.
NU325 Nursing of Childbearing
Families
(3,6)
5
Theoretical and clinical foundation for application
of the nursing process in caring for childbearing
families. Focus on: norms and complications
of the childbirth experience with application
of strategies to promote health and prevent
complications related to pregnancy and
childbirth. Prerequisite: NU327

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�NU326 Nursing of Children &amp;
Families
(4,6)
6
Theoretical and clinical foundation for application
of nursing process in caring for children and
their families. Emphasis: health promotion,
maintenance and restoration with application
of principles and concepts related to growth
and development, family theory, environmental
influences on health and the nursing process.
Prerequisite: NU327.

NU327 Adult Nursing I
(4,12)
8
Combined class and clinical experiences that
apply the concepts of nursing and related
theories to the care of the adult client with
common health alterations in each of the basic
human need areas. Nursing clinical experiences
are in primary, secondary and tertiary care
settings for adult clients. NU213 and HE209.
Corequisite: HE352.

NU328 Multicultural Approaches
to Health Care
(3,0)
3
This course explores values, beliefs and
practices related to health behaviors in a variety
of culturally diverse groups. Methods for
fostering culturally sensitive care are explored.
Content includes communication, biological
and nutritional considerations, assessment
techniques and alternative/complementary health
practices. Prerequisite: S0101. Also listed as
HE328.

NU352 Health Issues of Aging
Populations
(3,0)
3
This course is designed to assist students
from a variety of disciplines to gain a greater
understanding of health-related issues that are
associated with advancing age. In addition to
exploring physiological and psychological changes
experienced by our elderly clients, students will
leam how they can adapt their work strategies to
work more effectively for the elderly clients that
they serve. Prerequisite: PY155. Also listed as
HE352.

NU360 Professional Nursing
Concepts
(4,0)
4
This four-credit course is the transitional course
into professional nursing for the practicing
registered nurse. Course emphasis: concepts of
professional nursing, nursing and other related
theories, health promotion, using research
in nursing practice, impact of technology on
profession, and economics related to nursing
care. Includes: the history of nursing, ethics,
culture, and critical thinking are interwoven in the
exploration of concepts.

NU363 Comprehensive Health
Appraisal
(2,3)
3

NU365 Family Nursing Theory
(3,0)
3

NU435 Management in Nursing
(3,0)
3

Theoretical concepts of family development,
structure and dynamics are presented. Factors
influencing family health care are examined.
Strategies are developed to enhance healthy
family functioning. Prerequisite: S0101.Pre-or
corequisite: NU360.

Analysis of the leadership and management roles
In professional nursing: focus is leadership/
management theories basic to the planning,
organizing, directing and controlling of nursing
services in health care settings. Includes
concepts of nursing model integration in
management, communications, decision making
and conflict resolution, resource management,
legal and ethical responsibilities, employee
relations, health care system design, systems
appraisal, and case management. Students
will formulate a personal nursing management/
leadership philosophy. Prerequisite: NU360 for
post-licensure student. Corequisite: NU431 for
pre-licensure student.

NU431 Adult Nursing II
(4,12)
8
This is a theory and clinical laboratory course
focusing on application of the nursing process
in care of the adult client with multiple health
stressors. Basic human needs theory and
concepts of stress/adaptation, health promotion,
health maintenance, health restoration and
teaching-learning are applied. The student
collaborates with the health team and applies
theory and principles of leadership and
management in providing care in secondary and
tertiary care settings. Prerequisites: All required
junior-level courses. Corequisite: NU435.

NU432 Nursing of Populations
(3,6)
5
This is a theory and clinical course applying
the nursing process to populations. Content
includes application of public health nursing
principles, levels of prevention, epidemiology
and health education. Expands the role of the
nurse as a teacher, collaborator and advocate.
Examines the effect of health care delivery
trends and issues on the health of populations.
Prerequisites: HE352, all required junior-level
courses and NU431. Post-licensure student:
NU363 and NU365.

NU433 Community Mental Health
Nursing
(3,6)
5
Theoretical and clinical foundation in mental
health nursing. Emphasis is on the use of the
therapeutic relationship and communication
skills to help clients cope with stressors of life
experiences. Nursing, human needs theory,
family theory, stress adaptation theory and
developmental theory are used to help the client
achieve optimum level of mental health. Clinical
experiences are provided in both the community
and in the acute care settings. Prerequisites:
HE352, all required junior-level nursing courses
and NU431.

NU434 Nursing Research
(3,0)
3
This course develops appraisal skills of nursing
and related research. It will enable students
to think critically and ethically about providing
the best possible care to clients based on
evidence. Assignments and class discussion
emphasize application of current research to a
variety of dimensions including human beings,
health, nursing and environment. Prerequisites:
PY210 or MA207 and all required junior nursing
courses, or NU360 for post-licensure students.

NU436 Contemporary Issues in
Nursing
(2,0)
2
Course analyzes contemporary and future issues
involving the professional nurse. The course
further explores role socialization from nursing
student to BSN-prepared nurse. Course reviews
the legal responsibilities and professional
regulation of nursing practice. Selected social,
ethical, political, economic and legal issues will
be examined. Prerequisite: all junior-level nursing
courses for pre-licensure students and NU360 for
post-licensure students.

NU437 Professional Nursing
Leadership
2
(1/3)
This is a seminar and clinical course where
the student is expected to synthesize the
roles of professional nursing in a variety of
settings. Collaborative and leadership aspects
of professional nursing are emphasized by the
students planning their experience with the
faculty member and preceptor. Integration of
ethics, research, change, caring, advocacy, and
approaches to ensure quality care in nursing
practice are expected. Prerequisites: NU432,
NU434 and NU435. May take concurrently with
NU435 or NU436.

NU451 Critical Care Nursing
(3,0)
3
Assists student in developing nursing knowledge
essential to care of critically ill client/family.
Health promotion maintenance and restoration
interventions are stressed in care of clients
with severe alterations in basic human needs.
Prerequisite: NU431 or graduate nurse.

NU490 Independent Study
(1-4,0) 1-4
Individual investigation of topics tailored to
student interest and need. Prerequisites: Junior
or senior standing and instructor permission.

Application of theories from nursing and
related fields to appraise health of the
individual throughout the lifespan. Emphasis
is on comprehensive history taking, physical
assessment skills and assessment of findings.
Pre- or co-requisite: NU360.

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�OFFICE
ADMINISTRATION
Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.
OA111 Keyboarding/Document
Formatting I
(3,0)
3
Introduction to typewriter and computer
keyboard; development of basic keyboarding
skill-alphabetic, numeric, and 10-key pad numeric;
to assist student to reach optimal skill and more
efficiently use computer terminals, information
processor and typewriter keyboards. This course
is intended for students with no previous typing
experience. Students will be pretested by the
Instructor the first day of class for placement
in accordance with beginning skill level. Also,
formatting of business letters, memos, tables, and
reports (APA, MLA, and Turabian formats), using
word processing software.
OA112 Keyboard Skillbuilding
(4,0) 7172 weeks 2
Improvement of keyboarding speed and accuracy
(both alphabetic and numeric), using developmental
programs and keyboarding drills. Student may
take this course to accumulate two to four credits.
Once an office administration student reaches
60 wpm skill on alpha/numeric text (error rate
-1 per minute) this course becomes an elective.
Prerequisite: 0A111 or 30 wpm keyboarding skill.
OA113 Document Formatting II
(3,0)
3
Formatting of legal documents, medical histories
and reports, governmental correspondence,
accounting statements and technical text/data,
using WordPerfect 6.1 for Windows. Advanced
WordPerfect features such as advanced merge,
graphics, and desktop publishing skills will be used
to produce letter quality documents. Prerequisite:
DP225.
OA119 Computerized Accounting
Procedures
(4,0)
4
Accounting experiences common to small
business or professional offices; development
of basic principles underlying accounting
procedures; techniques and records used in
analyzing, classifying, recording and summarizing
transactions; accounting procedures applied to a
computer simulation for small businesses. May not
be taken for credit following successful completion
of AC 132.
OA235 Automated Office Systems
(3,0)
3
Lectures and discussions about effects of new
technology on the workplace and the role students
are expected to play in the office. Such topics as
technology, communications, human relations and
customer service techniques will be covered. A
practice simulation in either medical office or legal
office will also be covered. Prerequisites: Word
processing and a grade of Cor higher in EN111.

PHYSICS
Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester course
schedule for these.

PH221 Elements of Physics I
(3,2)
4
General principles of rigid body mechanics
(kinematics, laws of motion, energy and
momentum), fluid mechanics and thermal
physics. Prerequisites: MA108 and MA111 or
MA140.
PH222 Elements of Physics II
(3,2)
4
Vibrations and waves, electricity and magnetism,
optics, relativity and modern physics.
Prerequisite: PH221 with a grade of Cor better.
PH224 Topics in Physics for Electrical
Technology
(3,2)
4
Vibrations and waves, optics, relativity and
modern physics (identical to PH222). Electricity
and magnetism topics of particular relevance to
electronic engineering technology. Prerequisites:
PH221 with a grade of Cor better, sophomore
standing in EET course work, and MA140 (which
may be taken concurrently).
PH231 Applied Physics for Engineers
and Scientists I
(3,2)
4
An introductory course in rigid body mechanics
and fluid mechanics using calculus with emphasis
on practical applications. Intended primarily for
students of engineering, physical science and
mathematics. Prerequisite: MA151.
PH232 Applied Physics for Engineers
and Scientists II
(3,2)
4
Continuation of PH231. Introduction to thermal
physics, electricity, magnetism, electromagnetic
waves, and optics. Prerequisite: PH231 with a
grade of Cor better.
PH290 Independent Study in Physics
(1-4,0) 1-4
Special studies and/or research in physics for
individuals or small seminar groups. Course
content to be arranged with instructor and with
approval of the school chair. This course may
be repeated for a maximum of eight credits.
Prerequisites: Sophomore standing or higher and
permission of instructor.

PHILOSOPHY
Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.
PL204 Introduction to Philosophy
(3,0)
3
A study of selected philosophical problems and of
methods and ways to answer them. Prerequisite:
EN111.
PL205 Logic
3
(3,0)
An introductory course in logic; study of the
role of logical methods of the rational approach
to knowledge; consideration of such concepts
as definition, implication, inference, syllogism,
deduction. Prerequisite: EN111.

PL210 Existentialism
(3,0)
3
Survey of existentialist literature from a variety
of authors, periods and genres: Dostoevsky,
Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, Heidegger, Jaspers,
Sartre, Camus, de Beavoir, Rilke, and others. Texts
include philosophical prose, biblical exegesis,
fiction, drama and poetry, containing many of the
definitive expressions of such current literary,
philosophical and artistic themes as the varieties
and sources of alienation, the creation and
definition of the self, the nature and rationality
of religious faith, moral responses to insoluble
dilemmas, and potential individual responses
to an absurd and inhuman world. Prerequisite:
EN111.
PL215 Ethical Theory and Practice
3
(3,0)
Certain actions seem to be demanded by morality
and certain actions seem to be prohibited by
morality. In addition, there are many actions
in which we have difficulty extending praise or
blame. The study of Ethical Theory constitutes
the study of philosophers’ evaluations of
behavior, character, and even the terms of such
evaluation (e.g., ‘goodness,’ ‘value,’ ‘right,1 and
‘obligation’). This course will examine the ethical
theories of philosophers such as Plato, Aristotle,
Kant, Bentham, and Mill as well as contemporary
applications of ethical theories. Topics such
as terrorism, ethics in the professions, the
environment, and religiously motivated behavior
art timely and appropriate topics for evaluating
the connections between moral reasoning and
our modes of living. Prerequisite: EN111.
PL220 Biomedical Ethics
3
(3,0)
Survey of contemporary issues in medical and
research ethics. Topics could include abortion,
euthanasia, genetic testing, reproductive
technologies, doctor-patient relationships,
conflicting imperatives on confidentiality
and disclosure, social consequences or drug
development and widespread use, concepts
of health and disease, gender and medical
practice, the distribution of medical resources,
and the medicalization of various forms of social
deviance. Prerequisite: EN111.
PL250 Philosophy of Religion
(3,0)
3
This course examines the rational foundations
for believing in a worshiping a Diety. In particular
we will focus our inquiry on the God of Judaism,
Christianity, and Islam who is thought to possess
the qualities of omniscience, omnipotence, and
beneficence. (We will, however, exposit the
deities Hinduism and Buddhism to put our study
in context.) Can we prove that God exists? What
might we owe God? How can we explain the
existence of evil even though God is thought
to be wholly good? What place does religion
have in a pluralistic society? The history of
Western Philosophy is in large part unified by
the common pursuit of such questions. Not only
are the questions themselves fascinating and
perplexing, but also, they have been answered
in inventive ways by many extraordinary
thinkers, the Philosophy of Religion is, therefore,
a continuing search that has a much to do
with human ingenuity as it does about God.
Prerequisite: EN111.

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�PL302 Ancient Western Philosophy
(3,0)
3
A study of the origins and the development
of Greek and Roman philosophy from the
pre-Socratics to the early Christians. Counts
as humanities credit for general education
requirement. Prerequisite: EN111.

PL305 Modem and Contemporary
Philosophy
(3,0)
3
Students will become familiar with the
arguments and ideas that have sought to
describe and, in many cases, to shape the
consciousness of the modern and postmodern
epochs. From Descartes to Kant, modern
philosophy experimented with new ways to
understand existence, identity, causality, and
God. From Russell to Williams, contemporary
philosophers grappled with new ways
to understand logic, ethics, gender, and
subjective experience. Students will learn to
make connections between their own ways
of experiencing the world and the sometimes
subtle ways that philosophers since Descartes
have influenced their understanding of their
experiences. Prerequisite: EN111.

PL490 Directed Study in Philosophy
(1-4)
1-4
A study of philosophically engaging topic,
chosen by instructor and student. Essays and
tutorial session required. Prerequisites: At least
six credits of philosophy courses, evidence
that the student is capable of carrying out
independent study, and approval of instructor.
This course may be repeated for up to six
credits, or three times, whichever occurs first.

PRACTICAL NURSING
Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.

PN101 Practical Nursing I
(4,0)
4
This course introduces the student to the basic
scientific principles and concepts germane to
nursing including health care systems, nursing
process, nursing diagnosis, holistic health
care and patient rights. The philosophy and
conceptual framework of the practical nurse
program are presented. Communication skills,
and charting techniques are introduced. Cultural
sensitivity and special needs of the elderly client
are emphasized. Prerequisite: admission to the
Practical Nurse Program.

PN102 Drugs and Dosages
(2,3)
3
This course introduces the practical nurse
student to dosage calculations and medication
administration. Calculations for conversion
between systems of measurement is covered.
The five rights of medication administration is
emphasized. Categories of drugs, their actions,
side effects and nursing implications are
covered. Prerequisite: admission to the Practical
Nursing Program.

PN103 Nursing Care Issues Across
the Lifespan
(3,0)
3

PS130 Introduction to State and
Local Government
(4,0)
4

This course looks at nursing care issues for
individual clients from infancy to older adulthood
using a holistic perspective to care.

A study of the politics and organization of state
and local governments, with an emphasis on
specific policy issues such as education, criminal
justice and economic development.

PN201 Practical Nursing II
(6,12) 10
This course focuses on nursing care of the adult
client experiencing common stressors affecting
health. Emphasis is placed on the administration
of medications, collection and communication
of relevant data, and implementation of basic
nursing interventions. Prerequisites: HE186,
HE208, HE207, PN101, PN102. Pre- or
corequisite: PN103 or PY155.

PN202 Legal/Ethical Issues in
Practical Nursing
(2,0)
2
This course focuses on the ethical and legal
responsibilities and issues related to the
safe practice of practical nursing. The role
of the practical nurse and within the health
care community is emphasized. Licensure
responsibilities, career advancement and lifelong
learning needs are incorporated. Prerequisite:
PN101.

PN203 Practical Nursing III
(3,6)
5
This course explores the cycles of life, beginning
with the reproductive cycle, conception, fetal
development, labor, birth, the postpartum
woman, and needs and care of the newborn.
At risk pregnancies and complications are
identified. Emphasis is placed on the family as
the client. Prerequisites: HE186, PN101, PN102,
PN103 and PN201.

PN204 Practical Nursing IV
(3,6)
5
In this course, the nursing process is used
to address well-defined health problems
common to children. Normal child growth
and development, immunization needs and
health risk factors for children are emphasized.
Children’s responses to illness and methods
of evaluating children’s needs are covered.
Prerequisites: HE186, PN101, PN102, PN103
and PN201.

POLITICAL SCIENCE
Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.

PS110 Introduction to American
Government and Politics
(4,0)
4
An introductory survey of American national
government and politics.

PS120 Introduction to Legal
Processes
(3,0)
3
An introduction to the nature and characteristics
of law as it operates in the United States:
structure and function of the judiciary, process
of litigation, influences on law, and impact and
enforcement of judicial decisions.

PS160 Introduction to Canadian
Government and Politics
(3,0)
3
An introductory survey of Canadian government
and politics.

PS201 Introduction to Public
Administration
(3,0)
3
This course provides an overview of the field of
public administration. It examines the types of
organizations, the relation of administration to
politics and public management.

PS211 Political Science Research and
Statistics
(4,0)
4
An introduction to research methods and
statistical applications in political science and
public administration. Among other research
methods, the course examines survey research,
content analysis, experimental design and
analysis of existing data. Introduces students
to the basics of descriptive and inferential
statistics, up through correlation and regression.
Prerequisite: MA086 or equivalent/satisfactory
score on ACT or Placement Exam.

PS222 Introduction to the Legal
Profession
(3,0)
3
Students will become familiar with how the law
functions, how the legal profession has evolved,
how to prepare for and apply to law school,
how law schools differ from college (including
development of various methods and techniques
to study the law). In addition, students will
become aware of the legal profession and its
demands, opportunities, options and trends.
Prerequisites: PS110, sophomore standing and/
or permission of instructor. Also listed as LA222.

PS241 Introduction to International
Relations
(4,0)
4
An introductory study of the factors that
influence the conduct of international relations
and of the various methods by which those
relations are conducted. This material will
then be applied to an examination of some
appropriate current international controversies.

PS247 Model United Nations
(2,0)
2
This course includes required participation in
the model United Nations program, in which
students represent specific countries and
become familiar with their background and
politics. The goal is an understanding of how
the United Nations functions. May be repeated
for up to a total of four credits, but no more
than two credits may be counted toward a
political science major or minor. Prerequisite:
Permission of instructor.

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�PS290 Research Topics in Political
Science
(1-4,0) 1-4
This may take the form of either a research
project or a program of directed reading on
a specific topic. One to four credits over a
period of one or two semesters may be granted
according to the nature of the student’s project.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
PS301 Policy Analysis and
Evaluation
4
(4,0)
Examines how public issues and problems are
analyzed to assist in the development of public
policies. Considers the process of evaluating
public programs to determine whether they
are to be expanded, cut back or continued at
the current level. Prerequisite: Permission of
Instructor.
PS325 Politics and Media
(3,0)
3
Examines the impact of electronic and print media
on contemporary American politics. Evaluates
proposals for changing the method and roie
of media coverage of government and politics.
Prerequisites: PS110 and junior standing.
PS331 Comparative Politics of
Western Europe and Russia
(4,0)
4
Institutions and functioning of government in
major European states, such as Great Britain,
France, Germany and Russia. Prerequisite:
PS110.
PS333 Human Rights and World
Politics
(4,0)
4
This course provides an introduction to the
international regime for the protection of
individual human rights. This course covers the
basic philosophy, principles, instruments and
institutions that undergird the regime, along
with an overview of several current issues and
debates in the literature related to the crosscultural conflicts over domestic compliance with
the relevant treaties. Prerequisite: PS110.
PS334 Middle East Politics
(3,0)
3
An examination of government and politics in
the Middle East, with special emphasis on the
influences of Islam and nationalism on both
international and domestic politics of the area.
Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing.
PS335 European Union Politics
(4,0)
4
The primary aim of this course is to provide indepth knowledge of the institutions and politics
of the European Union. The course provides a
general overview of the “State of the Union" from
an empirical (rather than theoretical) perspective.
We shall use articles from the comparative and
international politics literature, along with some
legal materials to make sense of the institutional
and policy issues facing the European Union.
It should be emphasized that no knowledge of
international legal processes is needed for the
course. Prerequisite: PS110.

PS340 Politics in Multicultural
Societies
(3,0)
3
An examination of nationalism and other
forms of political conflict arising from ethnic,
racial, linguistic and religious differences in
comparative perspective. Prerequisites: PS110
or PS160 and junior standing.

PS411 U.S. Foreign Policy
(3,0)
3
A study of the formulation and conduct of
American foreign policy. Analysis of relevant
factors, institutions which influence the
formulation and conduct of policy; and an
examination of selected foreign policies.
Prerequisite: PS110.

PS342 International Environmental
Policy
(3.0)
3
This course is intended to familiarize students
with the efforts of the international community
to establish policy guidelines designed to begin
the regulation of the global environment. The
course covers basic concepts to international
relations necessary to understand the general
workings of the nation-state system. It then
begins an exploration of significant historical
international environmental issues and the
ways in which these have been dealt with by the
international community. The course further
challenges students by investigating various
alternative solutions for solving the myriad of
global environmental problems faced by all of
humankind in the new century.

PS413 The International Legal Order
(4,0)
4
The primary objective of this course is to
explore the reasons for the emergence of
the International legal order as a crucial
constraint on the freedom of action of national
governments; that is, to understand the impact
of the international legal order on contemporary
international relations. It also seeks to introduce
the substance of international law in selected
issue-areas, and to provide an overview of
the nature of international legal reasoning.
Throughout the course, we shall emphasize the
interaction of law and politics, and of national
and transnational legal processes. Prerequisite:
PS110.

PS351 Political Philosophy I
(4.0)
4
An examination of political philosophy from
the ancient Greeks through the Reformation,
concentrating on Plato, Aristotle, Augustine,
Aquinas and Machiavelli. Prerequisites: PS110
and junior or senior standing.
PS352 Political Philosophy II
(4.0)
4
An examination of political philosophy from the
seventeenth century to the twentieth century,
concentrating on Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau,
Hume, Burke, Bentham, Mill, Hegel, and Marx.
The course includes analysis of the period's main
ideologies: Conservatism, liberalism, socialism,
communism, anarchism, fascism and national
socialism. Prerequisites: PS110 and junior or
senior standing.
PS357 Politics of Violence
(3.0)
3
An interdisciplinary examination of the origin,
nature and consequences of political violence,
including war, revolution and terrorism.
Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing. May also
be used for sociology credit.
PS364 Political Parties, Interest
Groups and Public Opinion
(3,0)
3
Examines the roles of political parties and interest
groups in the American political system, especially
in elections and lobbying activities. The formation
and uses of public opinion are also analyzed.
Prerequisite: PS110.
PS367 Congress and the Presidency
(4.0)
4
Examines the legislative and executive branches
of government as parts of the policy-making
process. Prerequisite: PS110.
PS401 Principles of Public
Administration
(3.0)
3
Examines major issues and methods in public
administration. Analysis of specific public policy
issues. Prerequisite: Advanced standing.

PS420 Politics of the World Economy
(4,0)
4
Power conflict at the international economic level
and its impact on the politics of various nations,
states, regions and interests. Prerequisites:
PS110 or PS160, and junior standing, as well as
either EC201 or EC202. PS241 recommended
but not required.
PS463 Seminar in Political Science
(1-3,0) 1-3
A reading and discussion seminar dealing with
selected topics in political science. Course
may be repeated with permission of instructor.
Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing.
PS467 Constitutional Law and Civil
Liberties
(4,0)
4
Principles of the American Constitution:
separation of powers, federalism, the powers
of the national and state governments, and
limitations on the exercise of these powers as
well as principles of the American Constitution
respecting civil rights and liberties, The Bill of
Rights, equal protection of the laws, citizenship
and suffrage, and limitations on the exercise
of those rights. Prerequisite: PS120 or its
equivalent..
PS490 Independent Study in Political
Science
(1-3)
1-3
Independent research or directed study under
the supervision of a faculty member. May be
repeated for a total of nine credits. Prerequisite:
Permission of instructor.
PS491 Senior Seminar I
(4,0)
4
The first course in a capstone sequence required
of all political science majors. The course
examines the history of political science and
public administration and reviews contemporary
approaches and recent research. Students
prepare a research proposal to be carried out in
PS492. Prerequisites: Political science major and
senior standing.

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�PS492 Senior Seminar II
(4,0)
4
Completion of the research project begun in
PS491. Students will make oral presentations
of their project results at the end of the course
to other students, faculty and invited guests.
Prerequisite: PS491.
PS499 Political Science/Public
Administration Internship
(1,9 - 27) 3-9
Students arrange, with the assistance and
approval of the instructor, a supervised work
experience in a governmental, community
or nonprofit organization. Students perform
professional tasks under the supervision of
agency personnel. The students’ review and
evaluation of the work experience is under the
direction of the instructor. Permission of the
instructor required by the seventh week of the
preceding semester. Course may be repeated to
a maximum of nine credits.

PSYCHOLOGY

Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.
PY101 Introduction to Psychology
(4,0)
4
A general introduction to the systematic study of
behavior and mental processes in humans and
animals.
PY155 Lifespan Development
(3,0)
3
Human psychological development from birth to
death. This course covers social, emotional and
intellectual development across the lifespan.
PY201 Communication Skills in
Counseling
3
(2,1)
This course covers the essential elements
of establishing a therapeutic relationship,
including active listening skills, empathy and
confrontation. Students both explore their
potential to be congruent and authentic as
counselors and demonstrate counseling skills
with voluntary, involuntary and crisis counselors.
No prerequisite. Also listed as SW201.
PY210 Statistics
(3,0)
3
Introduction to basic statistical methods of
analyzing psychological data. Emphasis is placed
on statistical inference, e.g., t-tests, F-tests and
selected non-parametric tests. This course
provides students with basic statistical concepts
and skills necessary for laboratory and survey
work, and for understanding psychological
literature, and introduces them to statistical
analysis on the computer. MA207 may be used
in place of PY210 to meet the psychology major
and minor requirements. Prerequisite: MA086
or equivalent/satisfactory score on ACT or
Placement Exam.

PY212 Experimental Psychology
(3,2)
4
An examination of the basic research methods
employed in the social sciences with emphasis on
the experiment. Topics: Epistemology, laboratory
experiments, field experiments, survey construction,
correlational research. Students will each participate
as a subject and an experimenter, collect data,
analyze data, and write a laboratory report according
to the editorial style of the American Psychological
Association. Laboratory assignments require use of
computer applications for experimental purposes,
including running experiments and collecting data,
analyzing results, creation of appropriate figures,
and communication of results in text and oral
presentations with slides. Prerequisites: PY101 and
PY210 or MA207.
PY217 Social Psychology
(3,0)
3
Topics include attitude formation and change,
interpersonal attraction, aggression, altruism,
conformity and environmental psychology.
PY228 Organizational Behavior
(3,0)
3
An introduction to the theories, principles and
practices of organizational behavior within the
workplace. May be used for sociology credit.
PY240 Behavior Management
(3,0)
3
Systematic introduction to behavioral concepts and
techniques. Self-management applications and
behavioral assessments in applied settings serve as
practical lab experiences.
PY259 Abnormal Psychology
(3,0)
3
This course is a systematic investigation of the
identification, dynamics and treatment of deviant and
maladaptive behavior.
PY265 Child and Adolescent
Development
(3,0)
3
Psychological development of the child through
adolescence. Social, emotional and intellectual
development are covered, with consideration
of genetic, prenatal and postnatal influences.
Prerequisite: PY101 or PY155 orTE150.
PY291 Group Counseling
(3,0)
3
This course examines the theory, techniques and
practice of group counseling. Students will become
familiar with basic group process, theoretical
perspectives and their application to group
counseling. Prerequisite: PY201. Also listed as
SW291.
PY301 Exceptional Child and
Adolescent
(3,0)
3
The study of physically, intellectually and socially
exceptional children and adolescents, including
their characteristics and unique educational needs.
Prerequisite: PY155 or PY265.
PY311 Learning and Motivation
(3,0)
3
An introduction to the theory and research of
learning. Factors are examined that influence
the acquisition and performance of behaviors in
classical and instrumental learning paradigms.
Prerequisite: PY212.

PY357 Personality Theory
(3,0)
3
This course surveys the major psychological
theories used to conceptualize, treat and research
personality issues. Prerequisite: 12 hours of
psychology.
PY383 Industrial Psychology
(3,0)
3
The principles of human behavior in the industrial
situation are studied with particular emphasis
given to scientific methods of selecting, utilizing,
and evaluating a work force in ways consistent
with the well-being of the individual worker.
Prerequisites: PY101 and statistics.
PY385 Health Psychology
(3,0)
3
This course covers psychoneuroimmunology
and stress as they impact on human health and
disease as well as psychological interventions
which promote physical well being and healing.
Prerequisite: Junior standing.
PY391 Family Therapy
3
(3,0)
This course applies a systems framework to the
understanding of family dynamics and introduces
structural perspectives and modalities for family
intervention. Prerequisites: PY101 and junior
standing. Also listed as SW391.
PY396 Tests and Measurements
(3,0)
3
This course has two parts. Part one covers
measurement theory, the properties of the normal
curve, reliability, validity and measurement
statistics. Part two reviews major tests
used by researchers, educators, clinicians,
counselors, addictions counselors and industrial
psychologists. Prerequisites: S0302, PY210,
MA207 or equivalent.
PY456 History and Systems of
Psychology
(3,0)
3
An examination of persons, events, theories,
schools and systems that influenced and define
contemporary psychology. Prerequisite: PY311.
PY457 Cognition
3
(3,0)
A survey of recent findings on cognition in
humans. Topics include learning, memory,
problem solving, language and complex
perceptual processes. Prerequisite: PY311.
PY459 Physiological Psychology
(3,0)
3
This course is an introduction to the
neurophysiological structures of the brain and
their functions as regulators of animal and human
behavior. Prerequisite: PY311.
PY490 Research Topics in Psychology
(1-4)
1-4
This may take the form of either a research
project or a program of directed reading on
a specific topic. One to four credits over a
period of one or two semesters may be granted
according to the nature of the student’s project.
May be repeated up to a total of six credits.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

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�PY498 Senior Research I
(3,0)
3
The study of methods employed in gathering
data for research purposes including direct
observational techniques and self-report
measures. Students will also learn to use the
computer to gather data, analyze data and present
data graphically; and will develop a research
prospectus. Prerequisites: PY210, PY212 and
PY311.
PY499 Senior Research II
(4,0)
4
Applications of the principles derived from
PY498 to the investigation of a research topic.
Also, presentations on recent developments
and approaches in psychology, including ethical
issues in research. Prerequisite: PY498.

RECREATIONAL
ACTIVITIES

Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.
Lake Superior State University does not offer
majors or minors in physical education.
However, there is a wide variety of activity
courses available that may be selected as free
electives.
The faculty encourage you to participate not
only in these activity courses, but athletics and
intramurals as well.

RA103 Badminton and Racquetball
(0,2)
1
This course will serve to introduce the student to
two racquet sports: Racquetball and badminton.
The course will offer each sport for 7.5 weeks
and then the student will rotate to the other
racquet sport.
RA105 Bowling
(0,2)
1
This course will emphasize delivery, scoring
etiquette, strategies for converting spares, spot
vs. pin bowling, and learning about handicapping.
The course will involve theory as well as practical
experience.
RA106 Backpacking
(0,2)
1
Introduction to equipment, safety precautions,
environmental concerns and skills needed to
successfully backpack. Class will experience a
weekend backpacking trip.
RA107 Canoe Techniques
(0,2)
1
This course will introduce the student to the basic
strokes and canoe safety associated with flat
water canoeing.
RA108 Outdoor Survival
(0,2)
1
This class will focus on the appropriate strategies
to employ to avoid a survival situation. It will
also expose the student to various techniques
and strategies to employ should they find
themselves “lost" or unexpectedly spending
several days and nights in the out-of-doors.

RA109 Rock Climbing and
Rappelling
(0,2)
1
This course will introduce the student to the
components associated with top rope climbing
and rappelling. The student will become familiar
with equipment, knots, setting up a safe site,
terminology and technique.
RA110 Golf
(0,2)
1
This course is designed to provide the beginning
golfer with the fundamentals of the activity and
to further play as a lifetime recreational activity.
RA114 Self Defense
(0,2)
1
This course is designed to introduce the
student to the philosophy, concepts and various
strategies associated with the martial arts.
Physical and mental conditioning and physical
techniques associated with the art of self defense
will be presented and practiced.
RA119 Cross Country Skiing
(0,2)
1
This course will introduce the student to the
sport of cross country skiing. Emphasis will be
placed on basic skill development, equipment
selection, maintenance of equipment and the
enjoyment of winter and the beauty it has to
offer. The majority of class time will be spent
skiing; class instruction will occur during the ski,
usually on a one-to-one basis to meet the needs
of the student.
RA125 Tennis
(0,2)
1
This course is intended to develop each student’s
present knowledge and skills in order that they
will be able to pursue tennis as a lifetime leisure
activity.
RA127 Volleyball
(0,2)
1
This course is designed to develop basic
skills and progression in power volleyball.
Conditioning, drill, game tactics and rules will be
practically applied.
RA129 Basketball
(0,2)
1
This course is designed to expand each
student's present knowledge and skill specific
to skill execution, game play, game strategy
and rules. May not be repeated for credit. Not
available for credit to any student/athlete playing
intercollegiate basketball.
RA130 Intercollegiate Sports Skills
(0,2)
1
Will meet as directed by instructor. The course
is designed for student-athletes involved
in intercollegiate athletics. It provides the
opportunity to develop advanced skills in their
respective sports. The course may be taken two
times for a total of two credits. It may be taken
only once per academic year and only during the
term in which the student-athlete is participating
in an intercollegiate sport.

RA150 Individualized Physical
Fitness
(0,2)
1
This class Is designed to enable the student
to discover his or her own level of fitness and
develop and implement an exercise program that
will address personal fitness concerns. Central
to this process is introducing the student to
various aspects of a balanced fitness program
and providing personal assistance to the
student in selecting beginning fitness goals and
appropriate progression of those goals.
RA151 Jogging and Walking for
Fitness
(0,2)
1
Introduction to jogging and walking as means
of developing physical and mental fitness.
Development of an activity ideal for lifetime
leisure involvement.
RA152 Orienteering
(0,2)
1
The focus of this class will be to introduce the
student to map and compass reading skills and
techniques associated with coordinating their
use. It will also introduce the student to the
competitive sport of orienteering.
RA153 Weight Training
(0,2)
1
This class is designed to familiarize each student
with basic weight training knowledge. The
student will become familiar with muscular
systems, functions, and safe and effective ways
to organize and implement a weight training
routine.
RA160 Adapted Activities
(0,2)
1
Leisure activities adapted to meet the needs of
students with disabilities. Emphasis on walking,
jogging and aquatics. (May be repeated for
credit.)
RA173 Social Dance
(0,2)
1
This course is designed to provide participants
with a broad range of dancing patterns and
rhythmic skills. Through social interaction, the
following social dances will be learned: Mixers,
round dance, square dance and ballroom dance.
RA174 Aerobic Dance
(0,2)
1
This course will provide the student with an
opportunity to become involved in a structured
aerobic dance program. The purpose of this type
of programming is to improve an individual’s
physical fitness through rhythmic and dance
activities.
RA175 Step Aerobics
(0,2)
1
A step workout is a high-intensity, low-impact
aerobic workout for all fitness levels. The
principle is to step up and down on a platform
while simultaneously performing upper-body
exercises. The program will work every major
muscle group in the lower body, while training
the upper body.

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�RA180 Beginning Skating
(0,2)
1
The students will be provided with an
opportunity to learn the basic fundamentals of
skating and to gain sufficient knowledge of the
sport so that they may continue to enjoy and
improve for the rest of their lives.

RA194 Scuba
(0,2)
1
This course is designed to introduce the student
to the appropriate and safe use of self-contained
underwater breathing apparatus.

RA195 Beginning and Advanced
Beginning Swimming
(0,2)
1
Course meets in pool two hours a week. Mostly
lab work but some lecture. Students cover
material in Red Cross beginner and advanced
beginner courses and receive certification in one
or both depending on skill level attained.

RA196 Intermediate and Advanced
Swimming
(0,2)
1
Course meets in pool two hours a week. Mostly
lab work but some lecture. Students cover
material in Red Cross Intermediate and Swimmer
courses and receive certification in one or both
depending on skill level attained. Prerequisite:
Red Cross advanced beginner certification or
equivalent skills.

RA210 Lifeguarding
(0,4)
2
Course meets in pool four hours a week.
Mostly lab work, some lecture. Students cover
material in Red Cross Basic and Emergency
Water Safety course and Red Cross Lifeguarding
course. Students receive certification in one or
both depending on skill level attained. Either
certificate qualifies students to take water safety
and lifeguarding Instructor course, RA211.
Prerequisite: Red Cross intermediate swimming
certificate or equivalent skills.

RA211 Water Safety and Lifeguard
Instructor
(0,4)
2
Course meets four hours a week, 70 percent of
the time in the pool and 30 percent of the time
in the classroom. All students cover material
in Red Cross water safety instructor course and
do a teaching practicum at the Lake Superior
State University pool. Those students entering
with a current lifeguarding card may also cover
lifeguarding instructor material. Prerequisites:
Current Emergency Water Safety or Lifeguarding
certificate.

RECREATION STUDIES
Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.

RC101 Introduction to Recreation and
Leisure Services
(3,0)
3
Overview of philosophy, history, theory,
programs, professional leadership and
organizations, economics and leisure service
delivery systems.

RC105 Program Development and
Leadership in Recreation and Leisure
Services
(3,0)
3
Principles of leadership skills and styles are
applied to various recreation settings with
emphasis on group interaction and face-toface leading. Programming fundamentals for
effective leisure services delivery are explored
and implemented. Prerequisite: RC101.

RC212 Instructional Methods in
Adapted Aquatics
(1,2)
alternate years 2
Based on American Red Cross adapted aquatics
guidelines, the course is designed to help
students develop skills used when planning,
implementing, instructing, and evaluating water
activity programs for those with a disability.
Current water safety instructors (WSI) may
become American Red Cross certified as adapted
aquatics instructors. People who do not have a
WSI may become American Red Cross certified
adapted aquatics aides.

RC280 Readiness in Games,
Activities and Sports
(3,0) alternate years
3
This course will focus on the selection and
implementation of games, activities and sports
which are age-appropriate for the clientele being
served. Psychological, sociological, emotional and
physiological readiness will be studied as it relates
to implementation, modification and presentation
of games, activities, and sports to various age
groups. Both positive and negative outcomes will
be identified.

RC295 Practicum
(1-2,0) 1-2
Practical experiences designed to provide the
student with various types of recreation programs.
The student will work under a site supervisor
specialized in that particular area of the student's
interest. One credit hour for every 45 hours of
practical experience. May be repeated for up to
four credits. Prerequisite: Instructor permission

RC220 Methods in Arts and Crafts
alternate years 3
(3,0)
A variety of arts and crafts media are studied
and applied to specific recreation settings with
concentration on leading and programming.
Prerequisites: RC101 and RC105.

RC320 Dance and Rhythmic
Activities for Recreation
(3,0)
alternate years
3
Study of dance in social and therapeutic settings;
developing skills to lead programs and adapt a
variety of rhythmic activities for individuals and
groups: Creative movement, improvisation, variety
of social dance, historical significance to actual
implementation. Prerequisites: RC101 and RC105.

RC240 Foundations of Therapeutic
Recreation
(3,0)
3

RC340 Program Development in
Therapeutic Recreation
(3,0)
3

An introduction to the profession of therapeutic
recreation. Students will be introduced to
history, philosophy, current professional trends,
professional organizations, professional literature
and career opportunities for therapeutic recreation
specialists. The health care team and the role of
the therapeutic recreation specialist will also be
explored. Prerequisites: RC101 andRC105.

Students will explore in detail the therapeutic
recreation service model which will include the
components of treatment, leisure education
and recreation participation. All aspects of
comprehensive and specific program planning
will be explored with a special concern for
the development of individualized behavioral
objectives. Prerequisite: RC240.

RC262 Outdoor Recreation
(3,0)
3

RC344 Adapted Sports and Recreation
(3,0)
3

This course will introduce the student to a variety
of topics and content areas related to outdoor
recreation. These topics will include outdoor
education, organized camping and adventure
education. Also included will be an opportunity
to become familiar with outdoor living skills.
Prerequisite: RC105.

RC270 Sports Management
3 Alternate Years
(3,0)
This course will provide philosophies, organization
techniques and administration principles for youth
sports, officiating, intramurals, organized athletics
and recreational sports. Issues on assessment,
design, implementation, and evaluation for
sports programs in today’s society will be
explored. Investigation of appropriate resources,
professional organization’s impact, training
methods, certification processes and gender
issues will be highlighted. Prerequisites: RC101
and RC105.

A study of specialized recreational and athletic
opportunities available to individuals with illnesses
and disabilities. Related associations, equipment,
rules and classifications, resources and research
will be encountered for a wide range of activities
and conditions. When available, practical
opportunities will be included as part of the
learning process. Prerequisite: junior standing.

RC346 Clinical Issues and Practice in
Therapeutic Recreation
(2,4)
3
Through a combination of directed fieldwork and
classroom instruction, students will begin to
apply therapeutic recreation theory and program
development to the clinical environment. Issues
of professional development, confidentiality,
assessment, documentation and evaluation will be
covered. Prerequisites: RC340 and RC440.

RC362 Land Management for
Recreation Purposes
(3,0)
3
This course is designed to meet the needs of
the student pursuing a parks and recreation
degree. Provides insight and understanding for
problems inherent to managing recreation lands
for optimum use and minimum impact. Also, for
recreation majors in outdoor recreation option.
Prerequisites: RC101 and RC262.

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�RC365 Expedition Management
3
(2,2)
Intensive study of performance, programming,
leadership and management skills involved
in conducting wilderness and back country
recreation programming. The student will
become aware of various theoretical support
structures and paradigms associated with
adventure education and the values associated
with the use of outdoor programming as a
therapeutic intervention modality. Course content
includes: Initiating and programming wilderness/
back country experiences, group dynamics and
outdoor living skills. A ten-day outing is required
immediately upon completion of the semester.
Prerequisite: RC262.
RC367 National Parks, National
Monuments and National Culture
(3,0)
alternate years 3
This course will focus on the historical
development of national parks and the affiliated
National Land Ethic. Included in the presentation
will be a study of the social, cultural, aesthetic and
economic history which fostered the development
of a national attitude that favored the “national
park" concept. The course will also emphasize the
emergence of national parks in this country as a
representative of our national cultural history. The
course will trace the historical development of a
land ethic. It will also trace an emerging aesthetic
awareness of land among people who arrived to
this continent from Central Europe during the
1600s. This Central European land ethic will be
compared to the land ethic of Native Americans.
Both of these will be traced through this country's
history and will serve as a basis for anticipating
future land management trends and issues.
RC370 Recreation for the Elderly
(3,0) Alternate Years
3
Geared to individuals who will be working with
senior citizens in recreation programs, hospitals,
nursing homes and family members. The aging
process will be studied from the perspective that
sound principles will be applied to leading and
programming for this growing segment of our
population. Prerequisites: RC101, RC105 and
200-level recreation electives.
RC375 Commercial Recreation
(3,0)
alternate years 3
An introduction to the scope, characteristics and
management aspects of the commercial recreation
industry. Substantial coverage of entrepreneurial
strategies, economic concepts applied to
commercial recreation, steps for creating feasibility
studies, and operation management. An in-depth
study of specific commercial recreation programs
including travel, tourism, hospitality, club, and
the entertainment industry will be included with
emphasis on present and future trends and career
opportunities. Prerequisite: RC105 or BA121,
AC230, EC202 and FN245.
RC390 Recreation Leader
Apprenticeship
(1,0)
1
Practical experience in learning to teach and lead
various recreation experiences. Students serve
with qualified instructors. Prerequisite: Basic
skills and knowledge of activity and instructor
permission. May be repeated for a total of three
credits.

RC397 Recreation Studies Junior
Research Seminar
(1,0)
1
Introduces the concepts, purpose, methods and
function of scholarly research and scientific inquiry.
Prerequisites: junior standing, and majoring in
recreation management or parks and recreation.

RC492 Internship
2-6
This is a comprehensive practical application
of the student's formal academic preparation.
Prerequisites: Completion of 20 of the 25 hours
of departmental core requirements and junior or
senior standing and instructor permission.

RC435 Problems, Issues and Research
in Therapeutic Recreation and
Leisure Sciences
(3,0)
3
This course will serve as a culminating educational
component for the student majoring in therapeutic
recreation and recreation management. The course
will focus in part on current problems and issues
in therapeutic recreation and will also have a major
emphasis on developing an original research project.
Prerequisites: RC397and MA207, or PY210 or
comparable statistics course.

RC496 Selected Research Topics
(1-3,0) 1-3
Student carries out approved project(s) of his/her
own initiative. Prerequisite: junior standing and
instructor permission.

RC437 Recreation Studies Senior
Research Seminar
(1,0)
1
The focus of this course is to provide instruction
and experience relative to data analysis and
presentation methodologies affiliated with
conducting research. The students will apply the
procedures and methodologies discussed in class
directly to their research projects. Prerequisite:
RC435.
RC440 Disabilities Seminar
(3,0)
3
This class provides students with the opportunity
to become familiar with a wide range of disabling
conditions and illnesses. Emphasis will be placed
on trends/issues, incidence, characteristics,
etiology, restrictions to involvement, and
most current research. The student researchpresentation format will be used extensively in
this class. Prerequisite: junior standing.
RC450 Philosophy of Human
Performance and Leisure
(3,0)
3
A study of the origins and development of leisure
behavior, sport, athletics and personal fitness
across cultures. Ethical issues such as violence,
opportunity, exploitation, role models and equity
will be examined. Prerequisites: ES262 or RC101
and junior status. Also listed as ES450.
RC481 Professional Development
Seminar
(1,0)
1
Opportunities for students to refine personal
and professional goals and initiate preparation
of resumes and interviewing skills. Career
planning and placement will be emphasized as
well as internship evaluation. Seminar format.
Prerequisite: Senior status required.
RC482 Administration of Recreation
and Leisure Services
(4,0)
4
This course will emphasize organizational patterns
and administration problems encountered in
operating various types of recreation departments
and agencies. Additional content will include
budgeting, fund raising, grant writing, personnel
management and public relations. Prerequisites:
RC105 and junior standing.

ROBOTICS AND
CONTROL SYSTEMS

Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.

RS215 Robotics Technology I
2
(1,2)
This course provides an introduction and
orientation to the field of robotics. Challenges
in robotics manufacturing, design and structure
of robotic systems, classification of robots,
robot geometry, power sources, robotic control
systems are covered in this course. The lab
part of the course will provide an overview of
robotics applications in industry, will include
plant tours of robotics industries, and will cover
basic programming concepts and structure in
the V+ robotics language using Adept and Staubli
robots. Prerequisites: ME141, ME142, and
MA102 or equivalent.
RS365 Programmable Logic
Controllers
(3,3)
4
An introduction to the use of programmable logic
controllers (PLC). Basic components of the PLC
along with the interface to hydraulic/pneumatic
systems and sensors will be discussed. Some
higher-level functions such as zone control, master
control and sequencers will also be covered.
Written business communications are an integral
part of the course. Prerequisites: EE210 or ET110
and junior status.
RS366 Programmable Logic
Controllers
(2,2)
3
An introduction to the use of programmable logic
controllers (PLC). Basic components of the PLC
along with the interface to hydraulic/pneumatic
systems and sensors will be discussed. Some
higher-level functions such as zone control,
master control and sequencers will also be
covered. This course will only be offered at the
regional sites. It is not a communication-intensive
course. Prerequisite: electrical fundamentals
course.
RS380 Robotics Technology II
(2,0)
2
This course will cover topics relative to robotics
and robotic systems. Two- and three-dimensional
kinematics, end effectors, active and passive
collision systems, sensors, feedback devices,
robotic safety, and principles of operation of
applicable hardware will be studied. Prerequisites:
MA140 with Cgrade or better, and PH221.

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�RS381 Robotics Technology II Lab
(0,3)
1

RS461 Design of Control Systems
4
(3,3)

Laboratory exercises will provide hands-on
examples of industrial use of robots. Focus will
be on using advanced topics for the Adept and
Staubli robots with the V+ programming languge.
Applications and projects will simulate industrial
acutal situations as well as emphasize system
integration. Prerequisites: EG265 and RS215.
Corequisite: RS380.

This course builds upon the fundamental control
system theory covered in RS460 and Introduces
various control system design techniques.
General topics include Bode and root locus design
techniques, controllability and observability,
optimal control, state space design, robust control
and digital control system design. Several classical
design techniques such as phase-lead, phase-lag,
deadbeat, pole placement and PID design are
covered. Prerequisite: RS460.

RS382 Introduction to Robotics
Programming
(0,3)
1
The laboratory work will provide an introduction
to the use and application of an industrial robot.
Programming concepts and structures in the
V+ programming language as used in Adept
and Staubli robots will be studied. Industry-like
applications and system integration projects will
be assigned. Prerequisite: RS280.

RS385 Robotics Engineering
(2,3)
3
An introduction to the field of robotics engineering.
Topics include classification of robot systems,
robot anatomy, control systems, end effectors,
robot applications, robot sensors, robot hardware
and software, and robot cell design. A detailed
study of the orientation and configuration
coordinate transformations and forward and
inverse kinematics will be included. Prerequisites:
EM220, EG265 or CS105, and MA243.

RS430 Systems Integration and
Machine Vision
(3,3)
4
A study of the theory and application of sensors
and machine vision in modern manufacturing
systems. Topics will include position senors,
encoders, interface electronics, force and torque
senors, LAN, PLC, electrical noise, machine
vision, lighting techniques, control software,
feature extraction techniques and robot guidance.
Prerequisites: MA152, EG140, EG265, RS280
or RS385, and one of the following: EE210, or
(RS365, EE125 and CS105).

RS435 Automated Manufacturing
Systems
(3,3)
4
A study and analysis of the components of an
automated manufacturing system. Topics include
analysis of flow lines, automated assembly
systems, MRP, materials requirement planning,
production economics and CIM. Course work will
include applications of manufacturing systems
software including factory simulation. Laboratory
work will focus on systems integration, advanced
programming of industrial robots, and flow line
automation. Prerequisites: RS385.

RS460 Control Systems
(3,3)
4
An introduction to the analysis and design of
linear feedback control systems. The course
will include a study of system modeling, block
diagrams, system response, stability, steady
state error, bode plots and root locus. Laboratory
exercises will develop a student’s ability to
design feedback systems and quantify system
performance. Prerequisites: MA310, EG340,
EM220 and EE210.

RS480 Control Systems and
Automation
(3,0)
3
Introduction to the analysis of linear feedback
control systems. Analysis of electrical, mechanical
and electro-mechanical systems. Study of
system stability and output response. Topics In
automation include: analysis of automated flow
lines, automated assembly systems and group
technology. Prerequisites: RS280, RS281, MA151
with a grade of Cor better, MT225, and ET175.

RS481 Control Systems and
Automation Lab
(0,3)
1
Laboratory work in control systems will involve
the study of position and velocity feedback servo
controlled systems. Laboratory work in automation
will focus on programming Fanuc robots using
the Karel programming language. Industry-like
applications and system integration projects will be
assigned. Lab work in automation will also include
the application of a discrete-event simulation
software package to study manufacturing systems.
Prerequisite: EG265 with a grade of C or better.
Corequisite: RS480.

RS482 Automation and Simulation
Lab
(0,3)
1
Laboratory work in automation will focus on
programming Fanuc robots using the Karel
programming language. Industry-like applications
and system integration projects will be assigned.
Lab work in simulation will include the introduction
to a discrete-event manufacturing simulation
software package. Several manufacturing
systems will be modeled, verified, validated and
optimized using the simulation software package.
Prerequisite: RS480.

STUDENT SERVICES
Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester course
schedule for these.

SA090 Basic College Reading Skills
(3,0)
3
A combination of lectures, activities and lab
assignments provide information and experiences
needed to help eliminate inefficient reading habits
and develop better reading skills. Emphasis is
placed on reading strategies, comprehension,
reading rate/flexibility, vocabulary, and concentration.
This course is required of those students who
are required to take the Reading Placement Test
and score at 24 or below. Students placed in this
class must successfully complete both SA090 and
SA091 in order to meet reading proficiency. Credit
in this course does not apply toward graduation.
Corequisite: UN100, UN101, orSAIOO.

SA091 Intermediate College Reading
Skills
(3,0)
3
This course is a sequel to SA090 in order
to meet the minimal reading proficiency
requirement or as an entry-level class for those
with higher reading scores. Greater emphasis
will be given to the application and practice of
critical reading/thinking skills, textbook reading
strategies, vocabulary in the disciplines, and
comprehension. Individualized lab assignments
will be based on personal needs. Students placed
in this class must successfully complete it with
a C grade or better in order to meet reading
proficiency. Credit in this course does not
apply toward graduation. Prerequisite: SA090
or Reading Placement Test of 25-31. Pre- or
corequisite: UN100, UN101 orSAIOO.

SAIOO University Success Strategies
(1,0)
1
Based on assessment of student inventories,
students are provided the opportunity to improve
their study skills, methods of time management,
modes of memorization, note-taking techniques,
and university examination preparation.
Emphasis is placed on making the transition to
university life by focusing on various academic
strategies and exposing students to basic
information on LSSU programs, policies and
procedures.

SA105 Development of Reading
Abilities
(14)
1

Lectures, discussion, activities and labs provide
students with the information and experiences
needed to develop reading-rate flexibility,
vocabulary skills, critical reading/thinking
skills for reading in the context areas, and
concentration and memory improvement. Labs
are individualized to fit each student's needs,
as determined by a reading test given at the
beginning of the semester.

SA106 Advanced College and
Professional Reading
(3,0)
3
Emphasis will be placed on practical application
of critical reading and learning strategies toward
advanced college textbook and professional
material. Students will research, analyze
and evaluate relevant topics to enhance
knowledge within individually declared
majors. A variety of techniques will be used to
improve comprehension and critical thinking.
Prerequisite: satisfactory completion of SA091 or
ACT Reading score of 19. Corequisite: SA107.

SA107 Improving Reading Speed
and Vocabulary Laboratory
(0,2)
1
Open to all student desiring to improve their
levels of speed and vocabulary. Classes will
begin the fourth week of the semester and
run for seven to nine weeks, until a total of
28 hours have been successfully completed.
Appropriate computer software will be utilized,
with individualized instruction given as needed.
May be repeated for a maximum of three
credits.

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�SA125 Career Planning and
Decision Making
(0,1.5) 1
Expanding awareness of personal strength and
career options, this course will help students
make realistic decisions relating to planning
and implementation of academic and life career
goals. Follows a student self-directed framework
utilizing video-tapes and career/self-expioration
to complete assignments. Prerequisites: student
must be fully admitted for enrollment at LSSU
and currently enrolled in six (6) credits.
SA150 Personal Growth Seminar
(0,1.5) 1
A seminar to help students make the transition
to university life, communicate effectively on
an interpersonal level, strengthen self-concept
and build positive relationships. Course content
addresses the personal, social, educational and
vocational aspects of individual development.
SA205 Group Interactions
(3,0)
3
This course is designed for the first-year resident
advisors to develop a better understanding of
self and others, particularly in regard to group
responsibilities. There will be a three-day pre-fall
orientation program. Group activities will be
aimed at developing cohesiveness. Curriculum
will increase awareness of group processes
and interaction skills including: Leadership,
referral, conflict resolution, assertiveness, crisis
intervention, programming, empathy and active
listening. Prerequisite: For first-year resident
advisors only.

SOCIOLOGY

Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.
SO101 Introduction to Sociology
(3,0)
3
An introduction to the basic concepts of
sociology. Explanation of human behavior
which emphasizes human groups, institutions,
social change and social forces.
SO102 Social Problems
(4,0)
4
An introductory course providing data and
theory for a variety of contemporary social
problems such as poverty, unemployment,
teenage pregnancy, inequality, housing
shortages, violence and pollution.
SO103 Cultural Diversity
(3,0)
3
This course introduces the student to racial,
ethnic, gender and social class variation within
the United States and the global community to
enable the student to better understand, live
with, and appreciate diversity.
S0113 Sociology of the American
Family
(3,0)
3
A study of the development and change of
the American family since 1890. This study
will explore the impact of urbanization,
industrialization, increased mobility, extended
education and the changing status of women on
the American family.

SO202 Social Research Methods
(3,0)
3
Introduction to basic methods of social research.
(Also listed as SW202.)
S0213 Introduction to Anthropology
(3,0)
3
A study of the evolution of humankind and the
evolution and development of culture and society.
Prerequisite: One introductory sociology course.
S0214 Criminology
(3,0)
3
A study of the nature and causes of crime and
the results of various attempts to reduce crime.
S0225 Native Cultures of North
America
(3,0)
3
A study of the Native American Indian and Inuit
cultures of North America from earliest times
to the present with emphasis on contrasting
patterns of cultures. Also listed as NA225.
S0226 Races and Minorities
(3,0)
3
Study of various social and ethnic minorities
in the United States with an emphasis on
Black/White relations. Competition, conflict and
prejudice as they influence social and ethnic
minority group relations. Social movements
and their effects on majority, minority relations.
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
S0227 Population and Ecology
(3,0)
3
Study of the basic issue of the world’s population
increase and distribution in relation to natural
resources, standards of living, political systems,
changes in physical and cultural environments.
S0238 Social Psychology
(3,2)
4
This course examines the social nature of
humans, exploring both the influence of social
structures upon behavior and the process by
which people create social structures; explains
symbolic interactionist theory; and introduces
qualitative research methods which are applied
in a field study conducted by the student.
Prerequisite: S0101.

50303 Contemporary Sociological
Theory
(3,0)
3
Comparison and assessment of the models and
concepts used today by sociologists to explain
human behavior. Prerequisite: S0101.S0304.
50304 Development of Sociological
Theory
(3,0)
3
A critical analysis of the contributions to
sociological theory by Comte, Spencer, Marx,
Durkheim, Pareto, Weber and others.
SO308 The Failure of Liberalism
(3,0)
3
A study of the impact of liberalism on issues such
as education, poverty and crime. The course will
focus on the United States.
S0313 Work and Organization
(3,0)
3
Development and structure of the workplace;
includes contemporary trends in formal
organization and management styles, changing
career patterns, sources of conflict and some
cross-cultural comparisons. Prerequisite: Junior
standing or three hours of sociology.
S0314 Social Change
(3,0)
3
Study of trends in industrial societies, theories
explaining these changes, and the role of social
movements in social change; focusing primarily
on industrialized societies with some discussion
of developing countries. Prerequisite: Junior
standing or three hours of sociology.
S0321 Sociology of Women
(3,0)
3
This analysis of the roles and status of women
in contemporary American society covers
social structure, social psychology and social
movements; also includes some cross-cultural
comparisons.
S0325 Social Stratification
(3,0)
3
Class, caste, status, power, general concept of
stratification and consequences of stratification
will be related to social institutions.

S0242 Sociology of Sex
(3,0)
3
Socio-psychological study of the impact of
human sexuality upon human behavior.

S0326 The Sociology of Aging and
the Aged
(3,0)
3
Examines aging and the aged in American
society from the sociological perspective.

S0299 Inuit Art and Culture
(3,0)
3
An examination of Inuit art and culture in the
prehistoric, historic and contemporary periods.

S0327 The Sociology of Dying and
Death
(3,0)
3
Sociological examination of dying and death.

SO302 Statistics for Social Science
(4,0)
4
The social foundation of statistical inference is
discussed and elementary statistical concepts
are introduced through numerical problems: Z
scores, t-test, chi square, correlation, ANOVA,
etc. Prerequisite: MA086 or equivalent/
satisfactory score on ACT or Placement Exam.

S0338 Deviance
(3,0)
3
Analysis of causes and consequences
of deviance and development of deviant
subcultures; examination of various societal
responses to control deviance and their
effectiveness. Included are alcoholism, crime,
mental illness and homosexuality among others.
Prerequisite: Junior standing or three hours of
sociology and/or human services. Also listed as
SW338.

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�S0339 Culture and Personality
(3,0)
3
Analysis of the role of culture in shaping personality
using both contemporary industrial society and
also cross-culture material. Prerequisite: Three
hours of sociology or junior standing.

S0341 Addiction
(3,0)
3
Study of the nature of chemical dependence
with emphasis on individual, social and cultural
variations of drug effects. Relationship of
chemical use to the family system. Comparisons
between chemical and non-chemical dependent
behaviors. Prerequisite: Six hours of sociology.
Also listed as SW341.

S0344 Social Welfare Systems
(3,0)
3
Development of social welfare systems including
changing programs and philosophy and
interrelationships with economic, political and
family institutions; cross-cultural comparisons;
current issues and problems in social welfare.
Prerequisites: Junior standing or three credits in
sociology. Also listed as SW344.

SO401 Sociological Research I
(3,0)
3
Working under the guidance of a sociology faculty
member, the student develops and conducts
a sociological research project, analyzes the
data, prepares a written report in journal format
and gives a formal presentation of the results.
Prerequisites: S0202 and S0303.

SO402 Sociological Research II
(3,0)
3
In the course, students completing a more
extensive research project will complete and
present the project which they initiated in S0401.
Prerequisites: S0401.

SO405 Seminar: Current
Sociological Issues
(3,0)
3
Contemporary issues in sociology, to vary from
year to year. Extensive reading, writing, and
discussion expected. Prerequisites: Junior
standing and 12 hours in sociology. This course
may be repeated when content varies.

SO490 Independent Research Topics
in Sociology
(1-4)
1-4
This may take the form of either a research project
or a program of directed reading on a specific
topic. One to four credits over a period of one or
two semesters may be granted according to the
nature of the student’s project. May be repeated to
a total of six credits. Prerequisite: Permission of
instructor.

SPANISH

Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester course
schedule for these.
SP161 First Year Spanish I
4
(4,1) Fall
Introduction to basic Spanish grammar and
vocabulary, designed to acquaint the student with
the essentials of oral and written Spanish.

SP162 First Year Spanish II
(4,1) Spring
4
Further study of Spanish grammar and
vocabulary: emphasis on oral communication;
reading of various materials in Spanish
with the aim of understanding the meaning,
enlarging the vocabulary and using Spanish
for communication. Prerequisite: SP161 or
equivalent.

SP165 Spanish for Public Safety
(4,1) (on demand)
4
A continuation of SP161, with emphasis on
vocabulary relevant to work in criminal justice.
Prerequisite: SP161 or equivalent.
SP261 Second Year Spanish I
(3,1) Fall
3
Intensive review of grammar and further
vocabulary development. Emphasis on
composition and conversation based on the
reading of Spanish texts and newspapers.
Prerequisite: SP162 or equivalent.
SP262 Second Year Spanish II
(3,1) Spring
3
Conducted as much as possible in Spanish with
the primary aim of dealing fluently with basic
conversation situations. Prerequisite: SP261 or
equivalent.
SP301 Study in Mexico
(8,0) Summer
8
Students admitted by the faculty of the Spanish
Department will take a variety of classes at an
accredited institution in a Spanish-speaking
country. Students will spend a minimum of
30 hours per week in class. They will also
be required to visit sites for archaeological,
historical and cultural importance. The students’
work and progress will be monitored and
evaluated by the LSSU Spanish Department
in cooperation with the foreign institution.
Prerequisite: Students must have completed a
minimum of two courses of Spanish at LSSU
and obtain the professor’s permission. ‘Credit
for this course may be applied to fulfill the
requirements for a Spanish major or a Spanish
minor. This course cannot be repeated.

SP361 Advanced Spanish Grammar
(3,0)
3
Acquisition of advanced skills in composition,
grammar, reading and conversation, using media
and readings related to the Hispanic world.
Corequisite: SP262 or equivalent.

SP362 Advanced Spanish
Composition
(3,0)
3
This course is designed to improve writing skills
in Spanish through extensive and intensive
reading of Spanish and Spanish American fiction.
Prerequisite: SP262. Corequisite: SP361.

SP368 Selected Topics in
Conversation
(2,0)
2
Class assignments and readings provide the
basis for in-class discussion at post-intermediate
level. Students will be given the opportunity to
practice vocabulary and grammar structures in
life-like situations and contexts. Prerequisites:
SP361 and SP362.

SP380 Survey of Spanish-American
Literature I
(3,0)
3
Class is a survey course of Spanish-American
literature from the Spanish Conquest to 1880.
It will cover readings from diverse genres and
periods, beginning with an examination of
precolumbian indigenous texts and ending with
an overview of the development of modernismo.
Prerequisites: SP361 and SP362.

SP381 Survey of Spanish-American
Literature II
(3,0)
3
Elective survey course of Spanish-American
literature from 1880 to present day. It will cover
readings from diverse genres and periods,
beginning with an examination of modernismo.
and culminating with selections from prominent
recent literary works. Prerequisites: SP361 and
SP362.

SP401 The Spanish Novel
(3,0)
3
The class will focus on the study of selected 19th
and 20th Century Spanish peninsular novels.
Theme and content of course may vary from
semester to semester. With the instructor’s
permission, this course may be repeated, and
students may acquire up to six hours of credit
forSP401. Prerequisites: SP361 and SP362.

SP402 The Spanish-American Novel
(3,0)
3
This class will focus on the study of selected
Spanish-American novels. Theme and content
of course may vary from semester to semester.
With the instructor’s permission, this course may
be repeated, and students may acquire up to six
hours of credit for SP402. Prerequisites: SP361
and SP362.

SP410 Spanish-American Civilization
(3,0)
3
This course will focus on the study of the history
and culture of Spanish-America. The textbook
will be supplemented with additional collateral
readings; students will prepare both oral and
written reports in Spanish on various assigned
topics throughout the semester. Prerequisites:
SP361 and SP362.

SP411 Spanish Civilization
(3,0)
3
This course will focus on the study of the history
and culture of Spain. The textbook will be
supplemented with additional collateral readings;
students will prepare both oral and written
reports in Spanish on various assigned topics
throughout the semester. Prerequisites: SP361
and SP362.

SP412 Hispanic Literature of the
Southwest
(3,0)
3
This course will examine the post-WWII
development of Chicano culture in the
southwestern United States as reflected through
literature and the fine arts. Students will read a
broad spectrum of popular Mexican-American
literary works from 1945 to present day.
Prerequisites: SP361 and SP362.

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�SP490 Topics in Hispanic Literature
(1-4,0) 1-4
The content of this elective course will vary from
semester to semester. Students may repreat
SP490 once, and in so doing, acquire up to six
hours credit for their degree plan with this class.
Areas of study will include, but not be limited
to, specific genres, periods, authors and literary
movements. Prerequisites: SP361 and SP362.

SKILL TRADES
Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.

STELlOl through STEL108
(8 sections)
Skill Trades Electrical Apprenticeship
Training
(4,40)
5

STSE101 through STSE108
(8 sections)
Skill Trades Stationary Engineers
Apprenticeship Training
(4,40)
5

Classroom instruction and on-the-job training
will produce qualified personnel for skilled
trades operational fields. Over five (5) years,
electrical apprentices will attend 960 hours of
classroom instruction along with 8000 hours of
on-the-job training. Topics of instruction vary
with the particular skilled trade. The objective
is completion of ten (10) units — STEL101 STEL108 — over five years for a total of 40
credit hours.

Classroom Instruction and on-the-job training
to produce qualified personnel for skilled
trades operational fields. Over four (4) years,
apprentices attend 1,144 clock hours of
instruction and a minimum of 7000 hours of
on-the-job training. Each year is comprised of
44 weeks of instruction with classes meeting
every week. Topics of instruction vary with
the particular skilled trade. The objective is
completion of eight (8) units — STSE101 to
STSE108 — over four (4) years for a total of 40
credit hours.

STIWlOl through STIW108
(8 sections)
Skill Trades Iron Workers
Apprenticeship Training
(4,40)
5

STBL101 through STBL108
(8 sections)
Skill Trades Bricklayer
Apprenticeship Training
(4,40)
5
Classroom instruction and on-the-job training
will produce qualified personnel for skilled trades
operational fields. Over four (4) years, bricklayer
apprentices will attend 610 hours of classroom
instruction along with an additional 4500 hours
of on-the-job training. Topics of instruction
vary with the particular skilled trade. There are
eight options for specialization within this trade.
The objective is completion of eight (8) units
— STBL101 to STBL108 — over four (4) years
for a total of 40 credit hours.

STBM101 through STBM108
(8 sections)
Skill Trades Boilermakers
Apprenticeship Training
(4,40)
5
Classroom instruction and on-the-job training
to produce qualified personnel for skilled
trades operational fields. Over four (4)
years, apprentices attend 600 clock-hours of
instruction and a minimum of 6,000 hours of
on-the-job training. Topics of instruction vary
wtih the particular skilled trade. The objective
is completion of eight (8) units — STBM101 STBM108 — over four (4) years for a total of 40
credit hours.

STCP101 through STCP108
(8 sections)
Skill Trades Carpentry
Apprenticeship Training
(4,40)
5
Classroom instruction and on-the-job training
will produce qualified personnel for skilled trades
operational fields. Over four (4) years, carpentry
apprentices will attend 768 hours of classroom
instruction along with an additional 6000 hours
of on-the-job training. Topics of instruction vary
with the particular skilled trade. The objective
is completion of eight (8) units — STCP101 to
STCP108 — over four (4) years for a total of 40
credit hours.

Classroom instruction and on-the-job training
will produce qualified personnel for skilled trades
operational fields. Over four (4) years, apprentices
attend 680 clock-hours of instruction and a
minimum of 8,000 hours of on-the-job training.
Topics of instruction vary with the particular skilled
trade. The objective is completion of eight (8) units
— STIW101-STIW108 — over four (4) years for a
total of 40 credit hours.

STOE101 through STOE108
(8 sections)
Skill Trades Operating Engineers
Apprenticeship Training
(4,40)
5
Classroom instruction and on-the-job training
will produce qualified personnel for skilled trades
operational fields. Over four (4) years, apprentices
attend 500 clock-hours of instruction and a
minimum of 5,000 hours of on-the-job training.
Topics of instruction vary with the particular skilled
trade. The objective is completion of eight (8) units
— ST0E101-STOE108 — over four (4) years for a
total of 40 credit hours.

STPRIOl through STPR108
(8 sections)
Skill Trades Pipefitters, Refrigeration
and Air Conditioning Apprenticeship
Training
(4,40)
5
Classroom instruction and on-the-job training
to produce qualified personnel for skilled trades
operational fields. Over five (5) years, pipefitter
apprentices will attend 350 clock hours of
lecture with an addition 413 hours (626 x 2/3)
of on-the-job training for a total of 763 hours
of instruction. Refrigeration/air conditioning
apprentices will attend 738 clock hours of
lecture with an additional 157 hours (238 x
2/3) of on-the-job training for a total of 895
hours of instruction. Topics of instruction vary
with the particular skilled trade. The objective
is completion of ten (10) units — STPR101 to
STPR108 — over five (5) years for a total of 40
credit hours.

STSMIOl through STSM108
(8 sections)
Skill Trades Sheet Metal Workers
Apprenticeship Training
(4,40) 5
Classroom instruction and on-the-job training
will produce qualified personnel for skilled
trades operational fields. Over four (4)
years, apprentices attend 652 clock-hours of
instruction and a minimum of 7,348 hours of
on-the-job training. Topics of instruction vary
with the particular skilled trade. The objective
is completion of eight (8) units — STSM101 STSM108 — over four (4) years for a total of
40 credit hours.

SOCIAL WORK
Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester
course schedule for these.

SW110 Introduction to Social Work
(3,0)
3
A general introduction and overview of the
social work profession including its philosophy,
values, professional roles, current trends and
models in different practice settings (i.e. public
welfare, child and family services, mental
health, medical settings, etc.).

SW201 Communication Skills in
Counseling
(2,1)
3
This course covers the essential elements
of establishing a therapeutic relationship
including active listening skills, empathy
and confrontation. Students both explore
their potential to be congruent and authentic
as counselors and demonstrate counseling
skills with voluntary, involuntary and crisis
counselors. No prerequisite. Also listed as
PY201.

SW202 Social Research Methods
(3,0)
3
Introduction to basic methods of social
research. Also listed as S0202.

SW250 Social Work Practicum
(1,9-27) 3-9
This course provides a field placement
opportunity for students to practice skills and
use knowledge gained from courses in skill
minors. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Also listed as HM250.

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�SW291 Group Counseling
(3,0)
3

SW344 Social Welfare Systems
(3,0)
3

This course examines the theory, techniques
and practice of group counseling. Students
will become familiar with basic group process,
theoretical perspectives and their application to
group counseling. Prerequisite: PY201. Also
listed as PY291.

Development of social welfare systems including
changing programs and philosophy and
interrelationships with economic, political, and
family institutions; cross-cultural comparisons;
current Issues and problems in social welfare.
Prerequisite: Junior standing or three credits in
sociology. (Also listed as S0344.)

SW301 Alternative Dispute
Resolution and Conflict Management
(3,0)
3
This course explores non-judicial avenues
of dispute or conflict resolution such as
negotiation, mediation, arbitration, as well as
court-annexed alternative dispute resolution
mechanisms. The procedural aspects, key
elements, ethical considerations and practical
applications of alternative dispute resolution
are discussed as part of the dispute resolution
landscape. The course will also include dispute
resolution and conflict management simulations
and case studies. Prerequisite: LA202 or junior
standing. Also listed as LA301.

SW305 Tribal Law and Government
(3,0)
3
A study of tribal law which will explore such
areas as the structure of tribal government; tribal
sovereignty; treaties; civil and criminal court
jurisdiction in Indian country; tribal resources;
tribal economic development; taxation and
regulation; rights of individual Indians; and
various federal laws and court cases concerning
and affecting tribes and their members.
Prerequisites: HS230 and NA230. Also listed as
LA305/NA305.

SW310 Clinical Practice and
Diagnosis
(3,0)
3
Student will learn skills in developing
psychosocial history, treatment plans, becoming
familiar with diagnostic criteria and categories,
and appreciating the uses and limitations of
various diagnostic schemes. Prerequisite:
Senior standing. Completion of PY/SW201.

SW338 Deviance
(3,0)
3
Analysis of causes and consequences
of deviance and development of deviant
subcultures; examination of various societal
responses to control deviance and their
effectiveness. Included are alcoholism, crime,
mental illness and homosexuality among others.
Prerequisite: Junior standing or three hours of
sociology and/or human services or social work.
Also listed as S0338.

SW391 Family Therapy
(3,0)
3
This course applies a systems framework to
the understanding of family dynamics and
introduces structural perspectives and modalities
for family intervention. Prerequisites: PY101
and junior standing. Also listed as PY391.

SW480 Grantwriting
(3,0)
3
This course gives advanced students experience
in the research, writing and planning skills
involved in preparing grant proposals for human
service problems. Also listed as HM480.

TClll Small Engine Mechanics
(1/2)
2
Practical study of the operation of small gas
engines including: disassembly, cleaning,
specing-out, assembly and trouble shooting.

TC118 Drafting
(2,3)
3
Technical drawings to include instruments,
lettering, geometrical construction, sketching,
multiview projection, sectioning, auxiliary views,
dimensioning, tolerancing, fasteners, design
and working drawings, reproduction and control
drawings, pictorial drawings, intersections,
graphical vector analysis and graphs.
Prerequisite: none.

TC121 Construction Documents
(4,0)
4
This course involves the study and applications
of contract documents and specifications
currently used in the construction industry.
Prerequisite: None.

TC125 Construction Estimating
(3,2)
4

CONSTRUCTION
TECHNOLOGY
Not offered 2004-2005. Special topics courses
will be available as need and interest develop.
Consult the semester course schedule for these.

TC101 Construction I
(3,0)
3
An overview and analysis of properties,
processing and applications of conventional
construction materials. Wood, concrete,
masonry, ferrous and nonferrous metals, glass,
plastics and other materials are examined in
detail. The application of building codes as they
pertain to these materials will also be presented.

TC102 Construction II
(3,0)
3
Concepts in construction blueprint reading and
the development of skills in reading construction
drawings. The correlation of building codes
and specifications to the production of working
drawings. Prerequisite: TC101.

TC103 Surveying
(2,4)
3

The determination of material quantities and
construction cost. A construction project will
have quantity surveying techniques and bidding
procedures applied. Prerequisite: TC101.
Corequisite: TC102.

TC132 Construction Sketching and
Drawing
(2,3)
3
Free hand and computer-aided drafting (CAD)
of orthographic and pictorial representations
to include the study and development of
architectural working drawing, plan views,
elevations, details and schedules.

TC135 Assembly Drawing
(2,2)
3
The study and development of drawings
of component assemblies. CAD is used to
detail components specific to major areas of
concentrations (mechanical and construction
related).

TC140 Outdoor Construction/
Landscaping
(2,3)
3

Study of the nature of chemical dependence
with emphasis on individual, social and cultural
variations of drug effects. Relationships of
chemical use to the family system. Comparisons
between chemical and non-chemical dependent
behaviors. Prerequisite: Six hours of sociology.
Also listed as S0341.

This course involves the study and application
of the safe use of hand and power tools to
construct outdoor structures and landscaping.
Prerequisites: none.

TC105 Construction III
(2,2)
3

SW341 Addiction
3
(3,0)

Concepts and operation of distance, angular
measurement and elevations. Use of transit and
level, land description, traverse, construction and
earth work calculations.

TC191 Technical Classroom
Internship
4

The study and applications of concrete materials.
The laboratory will consist of material testing
procedures used in the construction industry and
according to ASTM procedures. Prerequisite:
TC101.

TC110 Industrial Safety
(2,0)
2
Study of occupational safety, occupational
health and industrial hazard control. Focus
on basic principles, concepts and techniques
proven useful in reducing industrial injuries and
occupational diseases. Prerequisite: None.

A classroom internship for all associate of
applied science majors. This course may be
repeated for a total of eight credits. Internship
credits may not be applied to other University
programs as electives.

TC192 Technical On-Site Internship
2-6
An on-site internship for all students in the
associate of applied science programs. May
be repeated for a total of 10 credits. Internship
credits may not be applied to other University
programs.

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�Special topics courses will be available as need
and interest develop. Consult the semester course
schedule for these.

TE411 Elementary Language Arts and
Methods Across the Curriculum
(3,0)
3
A study of general strategies and methodologies
to facilitate effective learning including the use
of language arts as a vehicle for integrated
curriculum. Classroom management and
organization for productive learning communities
are also studied. Integrated technology
component. Fieldwork required. Prerequisites:
TE150, TE250, TE301, TE330 and admission to
teacher eduction program.

TE150 Reflections on Learning and
Teaching
(3,0)
3
Students will examine their experiences and
assumptions about schooling in order to
understand the multiple roles of teachers,
characteristics of effective teaching practice, and
the roles of school in society. Human development
(physical, emotional and cognitive) is studied
in terms of teaching and learning. Fieldwork
required. Prerequisites: successful completion
with a C- grade or better or placement beyond both
SA091 and EN091.

TE420 Math Methods for Elementary
Teachers
(2,0)
2
A study of strategies and methodologies to
facilitate effective mathematics instruction.
Students learn to plan and present mathematics
lessons and units using contemporary methods.
Students use national and state standards
and bench marks in planning instruction and
assessment. Integrated technology component.
Fieldwork required. Prerequisites: TE150,
TE250, TE301 and admission to teacher
education program.

TE250 Student Diversity and Schools
(3,0)
3
This is a study of the forms of diversity found
among students and how these differences affect
students' participation in school. History and
philosophy of American schools are also studied
as are the legal responsibilities and rights of
teachers and schools. Students study cooperative
learning, questioning techniques, make school
visits and plan and teach a short, engaging lesson.
Fieldwork required. Pre- or corequisite: TE150.

TE421 Science Methods for
Elementary Teachers
(2,0)
2
A study of strategies and methodologies to
facilitate effective science instruction. Students
learn to plan and present science lessons
and units using contemporary methods.
Students use national and state standards
and benchmarks in planning instruction and
assessment. Integrated technology component.
Fieldwork required. Prerequisites: TE150,
TE250, TE301 and admission to the teacher
education program.

TC210 Graphical Problem Solving
(1,3)
2
An introduction to technical drawing, machine tool,
construction and mathematics using graphical
problem-solving techniques. Prerequisite: TC118.

TEACHER EDUCATION

TE301 Learning Theory and Teaching
Practice
(4,0)
4
A study of contemporary theories of human
learning: how they are generated, researched and
applied in teaching practices. Emphasis is placed
on analyzing the advantages and disadvantages of
various approaches to teaching and learning and
the decisions which teachers make in applying
theory to diverse classroom situations. Includes
extensive classroom observations in K-12 schools.
Fieldwork required. Prerequisite: TE150, TE250
and admission to teacher education program.
TE330 Reading in the Elementary
Classroom
(3,0)
3
Study of reading as a process of constructing
meaning through dynamic, interaction among
reader, the text, and the context of the reading
situation. Includes objectives, content, materials,
organization and methods of teaching reading
in the elementary school Fieldwork required.
Prerequisites: TE150, TE250 and admission to
the teacher education program. Pre- or corequisite
TE301.
TE410 Corrective Reading in the
Classroom
(3,0)
3
Study of classroom methods for the diagnosis
of students’ reading strengths and weaknesses.
Planning and implementing corrective and
remedial interventions based on diagnosis.
Fieldwork required. Prerequisites: TE150,
TE250, TE301, TE330 and admission to the
teacher education program.

TE422 Social Studies Methods for
Elementary Teachers
(2,0)
2
A study of strategies and methodologies to
facilitate effective social studies instruction.
Students learn to plan and present social studies
lessons and units using contemporary methods.
Students use national and state standards
and benchmarks in planning instruction and
assessment. Integrated technology component.
Fieldwork required. Prerequisites: TE150,
TE250, TE301 and admission to the teacher
education program.
TE430 General Methods for
Secondary Teachers
(3,0)
3
A study of strategies and methodologies to
facilitate learning at the secondary level including
classroom management and organization for
productive learning communities. The multiple
roles of the teacher in the secondary classroom
are examined including participant, colleague,
researcher, reflective practitioner, accountable
professional, counselor and mentor. Integrated
technology component. Fieldwork required.
Prerequisites: TE150, TE250, TE301 and
admission to the teacher education program.

TE431 The Secondary Learner
(3,0)
3
A study of the dilemmas of adolescents as they
affect students In secondary schools. The course
focuses on the special needs and sensitivities of
adolescents and implications for instruction and
classroom management. Integrated technology
component. Fieldwork required. Prerequisites:
TE150, TE250, TE301 and admission to the
teacher education program.
TE440 Reading in the Content Area
3
(3,0)
A study of reading methods appropriate to use
in secondary classrooms. Includes formal and
informal assessment procedures for determining
students' abilities and the accompanying
strategies to enhance content area comprehension
and concept development. Students use
national and state standards and benchmarks In
planning instruction and assessment. Integrated
technology component. Fieldwork required.
Prerequisites: TE150, TE250, TE301 and
admission to the teacher education program.
TE441 Language Arts Methods for
Secondary Teachers
(3,0)
3
Curriculum, objectives, content, materials,
organization, methods and assessment of core
subject matter to diverse learners. Includes
integrated technology, laboratory and field
experiences. Students use national and state
standards and benchmarks in planning instruction
and assessment. Integrated technology
component. Fieldwork required. Prerequisite:
TE150, TE250, TE301 and admission to the
teacher education program.
TE442 Math Methods for Secondary
Teachers
(3,0)
3
Curriculum, objectives, content, materials,
organization, methods and assessment of
teaching mathematics to diverse secondary
learners. Students use national and state
standards and benchmarks in planning instruction
and assessment. Integrated technology
component. Fieldwork required.
TE443 Science Methods for Secondary
Teachers
(3,0)
3
Curriculum, objectives, content, materials,
organization, methods and assessment of
teaching science to diverse learners. Students
use national and state standards and benchmarks
in planning instruction and assessment.
Integrated technology component. Fieldwork
required. Prerequisites: TE150, TE250, TE301
and admission to teacher education program.
TE444 Social Studies Methods for
Secondary Teachers
3
(3,0)
Curriculum, objectives, content, materials,
organization, methods and assessment of
teaching social studies to diverse secondary
learners. Students use national and state
standards and benchmarks in planning instruction
and assessment. Integrated technology
component. Fieldwork required. Prerequisites:
TE150, TE250, TE301 and admission to teacher
education program.

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�TE445 Teaching Computer Science
in the Secondary Classroom
(3,0)
3

TE602 Reflection and Inquiry in
Teaching Practice I
(3,0)
3

Techniques, materials and models for computer
science teachers. Classroom and instructional
management. Hardware and software evaluation
and selection. Computer programming, including
a team software development project. Web pages
as an educational resource. Legal, ethical, social,
economic and personal issues. Prerequisites:
CS101 or CS103, CS201, TE150, TE250, TE301,
and admission to the teacher education program.

Qualitative and quantitative research methods
on teaching and learning. Criteria for judging
the validity and applicability of research-based
knowledge. Framing educational problems
worthy of inquiry. Designing and assessing
studies of teaching practice. Three class contact
hours of lecture, discussion, clinical work.
Corequisites: TE480 and TE491 or valid teacher
certification.

TE446 Business Education Methods
for Secondary Teachers
(3,0)
3

TE604 Reflection and Inquiry in
Teaching Practice II
(3,0)
3

A study of strategies and methodologies to facilitate
effective business course instruction. Students
learn to plan and present office cluster, accounting,
marketing and computer software lessons and
units using contemporary methods. Students use
national and state standards and benchmarks in
planning instruction and assessment. Integrated
technology component. Field work required.
Prerequisites: TE150, TE250, TE301 and admission
to the teacher education program.

TE480 Internship in Teaching:
Seminar
(1,0)
1
A seminar course for students currently enrolled in
the internship in Teaching Diverse Learners I and II
to discuss issues in teacher education, classroom
management, working with special needs students,
and professional development. This course may be
repeated once for credit. Corequisites: TE491 and
TE492,

TE490 Research Topics in Education
(1-4)
1-4
Individual study under supervision of teacher
education faculty member. May be repeated to a
maximum of four credits. Prerequisites: admission
to the teacher education program, senior status and
permission of instructor.

TE491 Intemship/Advanced
Methods: [subject]
8
Directed and evaluated internship in heterogeneous
classrooms. Teaching worthwhile content to
students with varied learning needs. Theoretical
and field-based explorations of common teaching
dilemmas. Student will spend at least 25 clock
hours weekly with a teacher in a school for field
teaching experience. Prerequisites: successful
completion of baccalaureate degree and all previous
TE courses and field experiences. Permission and
availability of participating schools. Corequisites:
TE601 and TE602. May be repeated once.

Collecting, analyzing and interpreting data on
teaching, learning and education policy —
largely through action research in the classroom.
Dilemmas surrounding research on practice.
Appraising and reporting results of inquiry.
Three class contact hours of lecture, discussion
and clinical. Prerequisite: TE602. Corequisites:
TE480 and TE492 or valid teacher certification.

TE605 Integrated Approaches
in Curricular Design and
Implementation
(3,0)
3
Theoretical and practical examination of
the principles of integrated curriculum,
acquisition of skills and knowledge bases to
facilitate the development of curriculum that is
integrative, responsive to student needs, and
meets recommended curricular frameworks
and benchmarks. Prerequisite: vaid teacher
certification.

TE611 Psychological Foundations of
Education
(4,0)
4
Advanced research and study on educational
psychology and learning theory, including
constructivist theory, brain based research,
cognition, and their application to instructional
strategies. Prequisite: valid teacher certification.

TE612 Philosophical Foundations of
Education
(4,0)
4
Examines the philosophical underpinnings of
education through study of individuals such as
John Dewey, Paulo Friere and Maxine Greene.
Research on the philosophical perspectives of
education, the role of teachers and learners
in education, and on applying a philosophical
framework to contemporary educational issues.
Prerequisite: valid teacher certification.

TE613 Sociological Foundations of
Education
(4,0)
4

TE492 Intemship/Advanced
Methods: [subject]
8
Continuing internship in heterogeneous classrooms
at selected schools. Increased emphasis on
independent teaching. Maintaining classroom
communities that ensure equitable access to
important knowledge and skills. Assessing
academic and social outcomes. Student will spend
at least 25 clock hours weekly with a teacher in a
school for field teaching experience. Prerequisites:
completion of TE491 and permission and
availability of participating schools. Corequisites:
TE603 and TE604. May be repeated once.

Advanced research and study on sociological
foundations of education including the relation­
ship of social factors to educational practices,
race/gender/disabilities in the classroom,
diversity in language cultures, school reform and
multicultural perspectives. Focus on applica­
tions in instructional practice. Prerequisite: valid
teacher certification.

TE621 Educational Leadership
(4,0)
4
A course to assist the classroom teacher
addressing improving classroom and school
effectiveness. An examination of effective
supervisory principles and practices which can
be used to strengthen instructional effectiveness
and facilitate school improvement. Prerequisite:
valid teacher certification.

TE622 Integrating Technology into
Curriculum and Instruction
(4,0)
4
Understanding of the uses of technology in the
presentation and construction of knowledge and
the management of knowledge in educational
settings. Emphasis on the use of technology
as a toolin facilitating teaching effectiveness
and student learning. Prequisite: valid teacher
certification.

TE623 Special Education in the
Regular Classroom
(4,0)
4
Addresses the needs of special needs students
in the context of the regular classroom. Course
reflects on teaching as enabling diverse learners
to inquire into and construct subject-specific
meanings, on adapting subject matter to learner
diversity, and on constructing curriculum to
serve the needs of diverse learners. Prequisite:
valid teacher certification.

TE624 Reading: Research and
Methodologies
(4,0)
4
Theories, research, and methods focused on en­
abling students to become self-regulated readers
who effectively use multiple strategies in their
reading. Strategic processes in comprehension,
word identification, critical thinking, and analysis
will be examine as will the role of the teacher
as a model and mediator of such processes in
a variety of reading contexts. Prequisite: valid
teacher certification.

TE631 Teaching Language Arts:
[topic]
1-4
Courses in English, Speech, and Language to
meet the individual’s professional develop­
ment goals through study to increase content
knowledge and skills. Students complete the
course requirements of an approved undergradu­
ate course at the 300 level or above. In addition,
the student will develop three research-based
thematic teaching units based on the content of
the class appropriate to the grade level of their
teaching certificate/endorsements (K-12), and/or
a research project or paper as determined by the
instructor and approved by the School of Educa­
tion. Prerequisite: admission to the MA-C&amp;I
program or approved plan of study, permission
of instructor.

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�TE632 Teaching Mathematics: [topic]
1-4
Courses in Mathematics and Computer Science
to meet the individual's professional develop­
ment goals through study to increase content
knowledge and skills. Students complete the
course requirements of an approved undergradu­
ate course at the 300 level or above. In addition,
the student will develop three research-based
thematic teaching units based on the content of
the class appropriate to the grade level of their
teaching certificate/endorsements (K-12), and/or
a research project or paper as determined by the
instructor and approved by the School of Educa­
tion. Prerequisite: admission to the MA-C&amp;I
program or approved plan of study, permission
of instructor.
TE633 Teaching Science: [topic]
1-4
Courses in Life, Physical, and Earth/Space Sci­
ences to meet the individual’s professional devel­
opment goals through study to increase content
knowledge and skills. Students complete the
course requirements of an approved undergradu­
ate course at the 300 level or above. In addition,
the student will develop three research-based
thematic teaching units based on the content of
the class appropriate to the grade level of their
teaching certificate/endorsements (K-12), and/or
a research project or paper as determined by the
instructor and approved by the School of Educa­
tion. Prerequisite: admission to the MA-C&amp;I
program or approved plan of study, permission
of instructor.
TE634 Teaching Social Studies:
[topic]
1-4
Courses in History, Geography, Political Sci­
ence and Economics to meet the individual’s
professional development goals through study to
increase content knowledge and skills. Students
complete the course requirements of an ap­
proved undergraduate course at the 300 level or
above. In addition, the student will develop three
research-based thematic teaching units based on
the content of the class appropriate to the grade
level of their teaching certificate/endorsements
(K-12), and/or a research project or paper as de­
termined by the instructor and approved by the
School of Education. Prerequisite: admission to
the MA-C&amp;I program or approved plan of study,
permission of instructor.

TE695 Capstone Research Project
(3,0)
3
A practicum course for the development of a
capstone curricular project that is integrated,
responsive to student needs, Incorporates ap­
propriate instructional technology, and is aligned
with recommended curriculum frameworks.
Learners work independently with supervision
of School of Education Graduate Faculty to
complete a curricular portfolio developed from
the duration of the program. Evaluation includes
public presentation and oral defense before the
School of Education Graduate Faculty. Prerequi­
site: TE605, this course is generally taken during
the last semester of the MA-C&amp;I program.

UNIVERSITY SEMINAR
UN101 University Seminar I:
Foundations for Success
(1,0)
1
This course focuses on academic skills and
critical thinking, on knowledge of the institution
and the role of higher education, and on personal
skills for living, which together are requisite for
student success and lifelong learning. Seminar
I - Foundations for Success places emphasis
on incorporation into university culture, time
management, use of campus resources, written
and oral presentations, development of critical
thinking skills, and strengthening study skills for
academic success.
UN102 University Seminar II:
Developing Critical Thinking
(1,0)
1
Seminar II - Developing Critical Thinking
continues the goals of Seminar I while placing
emphasis on the application of critical thinking
skills to the academic setting. A reading
anthology Is used as the basis for regular
written, and oral communication and a term
research paper. While continuing to apply skills
and techniques used in Seminar I, students
additionally develop cultural literacy and
incorporate greater computer usage, and explore
campus organizations, community events and
community service.

UN103 University Seminar III:
Thinking About the Discipline
(1,0)
1
Seminar III - Thinking about the Discipline
begins a more focused examination of the
applications of critical thinking to the student’s
discipline. Each school selects a reading
anthology suitable for analysis and discussion by
its majors in order to examine such as current
critical issues, social responsibility, ethics and
cultural diversity from the perspective of the
student’s discipline. Continuing the activities of
earlier seminars this course promotes ongoing
participation in community events, application
of academic success skills and writing in the
discipline.
UN104 University Seminar IV:
Professional Seminar
(1,0)
1
Seminar IV - Professional Seminar serves as
the fourth and final in the series and focuses
on introducing the student to their discipline
with special emphasis on interviews with
professional, examinations of career options,
and overviews of the literature and research of
their discipline. This course focuses attention
on the skills and knowledge base of the
profession, features of the work environment,
development of resume and career developing
activities. Activities of earlier seminars continue
as students apply critical thinking skills to the
examination of the current literature of their field,
participate in written and oral presentations, and
hear presentations from working professionals.

TE690 Special Topics
1-3
Courses and workshops designed to meet the
special needs of K-12 teachers, e.g. workshops
approved by thge School of Education for gradu­
ate credit. The transcript will specify the specific
content, e.g. Special Topics (K-4 Mathematics),
etc. Approval of the School of Education is
required to apply credits earned through special
topics courses in the MA-C&amp;I program. Prerequi­
site: valid teacher certification. May be repeated
for credit when content varies.

316 • Lake Superior State University • 1-888-800-LSSU

�Lake Superior State University is governed by an eight-member Board
of Trustees. Appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Michig an
Senate, these volunteers serve an eight-year term.
Meetings are open to the public with times and locations posted by LSSU.

Mr. Dean Altobelli
Lansing
Term Expires: 1/27/08

Ms. Meg Brown
Mackinac Island
Term Expires: 1/27/06

Mrs. Barbara Cliff
Cheboygan
Term Expires: 1/27/10

Ms. Cindy N. Dingell
Trenton
Term Expires: 1/27/12

Dr. W.W. "Frenchie" Lajoie
Sault Ste. Marie
Term Expires: 1/27/12

Mr. Charles Schmidt
Rochester Hills
Term Expires: 1/27/10

Dr. Gary Wolfram
Hillsdale
Term Expires: 1/27/08

Dr. Betty Youngblood, President
(ex officio member)
Sault Ste. Marie

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Mr. Devereaux Trepp
Traverse City
Term Expires: 1/27/06

Lake Superior State University *317

�Distinguished Teacher
The Distinguished Teacher Award recognizes excellence in the classroom and commitment to Lake Superior State
University as a whole. Nominations for the award are submitted by campus faculty, staff and students. A commit­
tee of graduating senior with the highest grade point averages and faculty who have previously received the award
determine each year's honoree. The following are recipients of this singular distinction.
1957-58
1963-64
1971-72
1972-73
1973-74
1974-75
1975-76
1976-77
1977-78
1978-79
1979-80
1980-81

Raymond Chelberg
C. Ernest Kemp
Margaret Howe
David Blair
Gerald Samson
Thomas Mickewich
Arthur Duwe
Thomas Kelly
Larry Schneider
Steven Person
Bernard Arbic
Edeltraute Vialpando

1981-82
1982-83
1983-84
1984-85
1985-86
1986-87
1987-88
1988-89
1989-90
1990-91
1991-92
1992-93

1993-94
1994-95
1995-96

Robert Money
Rosa Kavanaugh
Dimitri Diliani
David Behmer
Susan Ratwik
William Haag
James Madden
Sally Childs

Carol Campagna
Madan Saluja
Carole Connaughton

1996-97
1997-98
1998-99
1999-2000

Timothy Sawyer
Paul Wilson
Michael Flynn
Margaret Malmberg

Paul Duesing
Gary Johnson
John Erkkila
Karl J. Sherman
Kevin Schmaltz
Barbara Keller
Deborah Stai
Richard Conboy

2000-01
2001-02
2002-03
2003-04

Employee of the Year
Each year, the University community honors one recipient for two awards: Administrative/Professional Employee
of the Year and Educational Support Personnel of the Year. Nominations are gathered fromt he entire campus. The
following individuals exemplify the LSSU offers to students and the community.
Year
1990-91
1991-92
1992-93
1993-94
1994-95
1995-96
1996-97

Administrative/Professional

Educational Support Personnel

Conrad A. Schmitigal
Beverly E. White
Margaret E. Olson
Susan K. Camp
Robbin S. Manor
Karen Schackleton
Cheri Castner

1997-98
1998-99
1999-2000
2000-01
2001-02
2002-03
2003-04

Roger Greil
' Suzette Olson
Kahler Schuemann
Kari Jastorff
Holly Johnson

M. Kathy Person
Trinda M. Pontus
Jeanne E. Thompson
Terri D. Peller
Donna M. Payment
Judy V. Jones
Pauline Killips
Patricia Roe
Donald S. Jones
Janine Murray
Theresa Weaver
Laurie DeNeve-Ewing

Thomas A. Pink, IQ
Colleen Rye

Cherilyn Hoomstra
Donna White

318 • Lake Superior State University

�Faculty
Allan, Thomas A., Associate
Professor, Biology; BS 1973, Central
Michigan University; MS 1978,
Michigan Technological University;
PhD 1984, University of Maine
Amaro, Charlotte A., Associate
Professor, Arts and Letters; AA1988,
Delta College; BA 1991, Saginaw
Valley State University; MA1993,
Central Michigan University; PhD
2000, Wayne State University
Andary, Carol S., Professor;
Coordinator of Legal Assistant
Studies and Prelaw Advisor, Business
and Economics; BS 1977, Western
Michigan University; JD 1980, Wayne
State University
Anleitner, Donna M., Assistant
Professor, Chair of School of Nursing,
Nursing; BSN 1971, Indiana State
University; MSN 1976, Northern
Illinois State University
Attie, Paulette Z., Assistant Professor,
Education; BS 1972, MEd 1987, PhD
1990, University of Toledo
Balfantz, Gary L., Associate
Professor, Arts and Letters; BA
Ed 1973, Southeastern Louisiana
University; MA 1975, Western
Kentucky University; PhD 1987,
Wayne State University
Barakat, Nael, Assistant Professor,
Engineering and Technology; BEng
1989, Kuwait University; MASc 1996,
Concordia University; PhD 2000,
McMaster University
Barnes, Ralph M., Assistant
Professor, Social Sciences; BA 1994,
Malone College; MA 1997, PhD 2002,
Ohio State University
Bartkowski, Nancy, Instructor, Social
Sciences; BA 1972, MS 1976, Purdue
University
Baumann, David C., Associate
Professor, Engineering and
Technology; BS 1987, MS 1989,
PhD 1991, MS 1992, University of
Wisconsin - Madison

Beckon, Susan E., Assistant
Professor, Business and Economics;
BA 1985, MBA 1996, Michigan State
University, CPA
Blanchard, Roger, Instructor,
Chemistry; BS 1979, Eastern
Michigan University; PhD 1986
University of Akron
Blashill, James R., Associate
Professor, Criminal Justice and
Fire Science; BS 1973, Wayne State
University; MS 1976, Michigan State
University
Boger, Thomas M., Associate
Professor, Mathematics and
Computer Science; BS 1973, MS 1974,
Michigan State University
Brown, Lewis M., Professor, Chair of
Department of Geology and Physics,
Geology and Physics; BA 1965,
Cornell College; MS 1967, University
of Iowa; PhD 1973, University of
New Mexico
Carroll, Matthew C., Assistant
Professor, Engineering and
Technology; MS 1982, PhD 1986,
University of Illinois
Castner, David H., Associate
Professor and Chair of Counseling,
Testing and Disability Support
Services, Counseling and Disability
Services; BS 1972, MS 1974,
University of Wisconsin-Stout;
Licensed Professional Counselor
Childs, Sally A., Professor,
Recreation Studies and Exercise
Science; BS 1971, Eastern Michigan
University; MS 1978, Northern
Michigan University; PhD 1986, Ohio
State University

Coullard, Collette R., Professor,
Mathematics and Computer Science;
BS 1980, Lake Superior State
University; MS 1981, PhD 1985,
Northwestern University
Crandall, Richard C., Professor,
Social Sciences; BS 1967, MA 1969,
Central Michigan University; PhD
1974, University of Michigan
Delaney-Lehman, Maureen J.,
Associate Professor/Librarian,
Library; BM 1975, Western Michigan
University; MS 1980, Michigan State
University; MLS 1988, University of
Kentucky
Denger, George H., Associate
Professor, Arts and Letters; BS
1980, MA 1986, Eastern Michigan
University; PhD 1998, Wayne State
University
Devaprasad, Jim, Associate Professor,
Chair of School of Engineering
and Technology, Engineering and
Technology; BS 1983, University of
Madras, India; MS 1986, University of
New Mexico
Disney, Louann, Assistant Professor,
Arts and Letters; BA 1984, MA 1991,
Southwest Texas State University
Dobbertin, Gerald F., Assistant
Professor, Social Sciences; BS 1967,
Wayne State University; MA 1973,
Central Michigan University; PhD
1981, Michigan State University
Dobbertin, Leslie A., Professor,
Chair of School of Social Sciences,
Social Sciences; BA 1965, Central
Michigan University; MA 1972, Iowa
State University; PhD 1989, Michigan
State University

Conboy, Richard T., Professor,
Social Sciences; BA 1967, MPA 1969,
University of Dayton; PhD 1984, The
American University

Dorrity, Daniel T., Professor,
Chair of Department of History,
Humanities and the Arts; BA 1966,
MA 1967, Wayne State University;
PhD 1973, University of Michigan

Conklin, Lynn M., Professor,
Nursing; AS 1979, Phoenix College;
BSN 1985, University of the State of
New York; 1991 MSN, University
of Nevada, Las Vegas; PhD 2000,
Widener University

Doughty, Amie A., Associate
Professor, Arts and Letters; BA
1992, Ripon College; MA 1994,
Indiana State University; PhD 2000,
University of Oklahoma

Lake Superior State University *319

�Duesing, Paul R., Associate
Professor, Chair Departments
of Mechanical Engineering and
Manufacturing Engineering
Technology, Engineering and
Technology; BSME 1971, MSME
1973, University of Michigan;
Licensed professional engineer for
Michigan and Ohio
Duesing, Sherilyn R., Assistant
Professor, Mathematics and
Computer Science; AS 1971, North
Central Michigan College; BS 1976,
Central Michigan University; MS
1998, Northern Michigan University
Edwards, Faith T., Assistant
Professor, Nursing; BSN 1976,
Northern Michigan University; MS
1981, University of Michigan
Engel, Manfred, Instructor, Geology
and Physics; Technical University
Clausthal/Germany 1964
Erkkila, John E., Professor, Business
and Economics; BS 1970, Lake
Superior State College; MA 1971,
University of Windsor; PhD 1988,
University of Western Ontario
Evans, Barbara I., Associate
Professor, Biology; BS 1980,
University of Ottawa, Canada; PhD
1986, University of Kansas
Fabbri, Tony J., Associate Professor,
Mathematics and Computer Science;
BS 1965, MS 1967, Indiana State
University; EdD 1995, University of
Louisville
Fields, Polly S., Professor, Arts
and Letters; BA 1978, Vanderbilt
University; MA 1989, University of
Mississippi; PhD 1992, Louisiana
State University, Baton Rouge
Filek, Valerie C., Assistant Professor,
Business and Economics; B.Comm
1980, MBA 1984, McGill University
Foley, Elizabeth A., Assistant
Professor, Criminal Justice and Fire
Science; BA 1969, Madonna College;
MA 1982, Northern Michigan
University; ABD 1995, Michigan State
University
Freed, Craig D., Assistant Professor,
Education; BS 1975, BS 1985,
University of Missouri-Columbia;
MA 1992, University of Iowa; PhD
1997, Arizona State University

Gadzinski, Eric, Associate Professor,
Chair of School of English and
Speech, Arts and Letters; BA 1977,
Lafayette College; MA 1990, PhD
1995, Temple University
Gardner, Emily A., Instructor,
Biology; BS 2002, MS 2004, Northern
Michigan University
Gordier, Paige H., Associate
Professor and Chair of School of
Criminal Justice and Fire Science,
Criminal Justice and Fire Science; BS
1988, Lake Superior State University;
MA 1989, PhD 1992, Sam Houston
State University
Gregory, Lorraine, Assistant
Professor, Mathematics and
Computer Science; BS 1972, BEd 1984,
University of Saskatchewan; MSEd
1997, EdD 2001, Duquesne University
Hande, Abhiman, Assistant
Professor, Engineering and
Technology; BE 1997, University
of Bombay; MS 2000, PhD 2002,
University of Toledo
He, Wendy, Assistant Professor,
Engineering and Technology; BS
1985, National University of Defense
Technology, China; MS 1993, PhD
2001, University of Maryland
Heyns, Terry L., Professor, Criminal
Justice and Fire Science; AB 1965,
Saint Louis University; MA 1967,
University of Kansas; PhD 1989,
Kansas State University; National
Certification as a Fire Service
Instructor; Professional Fire Service
Hronek, Beth C., Assistant
Professor/Public Services Librarian,
Library; BM 1983, University of Iowa;
MM 1985, University of Tennessee;
MLS 1990, University of Iowa
Hutchins, Ronald S., Assistant
Professor, Director of Health CARE
Center, Nursing; ADN 1977, BSN
1978, Lake Superior State College;
MSN 1995, Northern Michigan
University
Iretski, Alexei, Assistant Professor,
Chemistry; BS 1981, PhD 1984, St.
Petersburg Institute of Technology,
Russia
Johnson, Gary R., Professor, Social
Sciences; BA 1972, Augustana
College; MA 1975, PhD 1979,
University of Cincinnati
320 • Lake Superior State University

June, Mary M., Assistant Professor/
Librarian, Library; BA 1978, MLS
1980, University of WisconsinMilwaukee
Kabke, Lynn M., Assistant Professor,
Nursing; BSN 1989, Lake Superior
State University; MSN 1994,
Northern Michigan University
Keller, Barbara J., Associate
Professor, Chemistry; BS 1977, BS
1978, BS 1986, Idaho State University;
PhD 1995, Montana State University
Kelso, Paul R., Associate Professor,
Geology and Physics; BS 1986, Lake
Superior State College; MA1990, PhD
1993, University of Minnesota
Kirk, Christopher T., Assistant
Professor/Athletic Trainer, Recreation
Studies and Exercise Science; BS 1995,
Indiana State University; MS 1997,
Miami University-Oxford, OH
Kirkpatrick, Nancy S., Associate
Professor, Biology; BS 1972, Miami
University; MS 1979, PhD 1993,
Miami University-Oxford, OH
Krueger, Diane M., Assistant
Professor, Geology; BS 1985, Lake
Superior State University; PhD 2002,
University of Missouri
Land, Roger J., Assistant Professor,
Chair of School of Criminal Justice
and Fire Science, Criminal Justice and
Fire Science; BS 1972, Brigham Young
University; MS 1974, University of
Utah
Lenters, John D., Assistant Professor,
Geology and Physics; BS 1991, Hope
College; MS 1995, PhD 1997 Cornell
University
Litvinov, Alexandre G., Assistant
Professor, Biology; MS 1985,
Astrakhan Technical Institute of
Fishery, Russia; PhD 1993, State
Research Institute of Fisheries, Russia
Lundin, Jean M., Associate Professor,
Business and Economics; BS 1975,
University of Wisconsin-Parkside;
MBA 1977, Rosevelt University;
PhD 1988, Southwest University;
PhD 1992, University of WisconsinMilwaukee
Madden, James P., Professor,
Criminal Justice and Fire Science;
BA 1971, William Carey College;
MS 1975, University of Southern
Mississippi

�Marinoni, Ann, Professor, Business
and Economics; BS 1975, Lake
Superior State College; MBA 1977,
Central Michigan University; PhD
1992, Michigan State University
McDonald, David M., Professor,
Engineering and Technology;
BS 1969, MS 1971, Michigan
Technological University
McIntyre, Jennifer A., Assistant
Professor, Education; BA 1974,
Laurentian University; MEd 1981,
EdD 1998, University of Toronto
McLeod-Youngblood, Vicki A.,
Assistant Professor, Nursing; LPN
1973, Ferris State University; RN
1977, St. Lukes School of Nursing;
BSN 1982, MSN 1990, Northern
Michigan University; MSW 1998,
Michigan State University
McPherson, Debra K., Assistant
Professor and Chair, School of
Recreation Studies and Exercise
Science; Lake Superior Elders
Coordinator, Recreation Studies and
Exercise Science; BS 1974, MA1982,
Northern Michigan University
Meehan, Mary Jo, Assistant
Professor/Counselor, Counseling and
Disability Services; BA 1977, MA 1981,
Northern Michigan University; LPC
(Licensed Professional Counselor)
Melis, Ildiko, Assistant Professor,
Arts and Letters; BA 1976, Eotvos
Lorand University, Hungary; MA
1989, PhD 2002, University of Arizona
Merkel, Dennis M., Associate
Professor, Biology; BS 1977, MS
1983, State University of New YorkSyracuse; PhD 1988, Michigan State
University
Merrill, Steve E., Associate Professor,
Nursing; ADN 1977, Lansing
Community College; BSN 1980,
University of Michigan-Flint; MSN
1986, University of Wisconsin-Eau
Claire; PhD 1998, University of
Michigan
Michael, Rodney R., Associate
Professor, Business and Economics;
BS 1972, MBA 1976, Central Michigan
University; PhD 1992, University of
North Texas
Moerke, Ashley H., Assistant
Professor, Biology; BS 1996, University
of Minnesota Duluth; MS 2000, PhD
2004, University of Notre Dame

Money, Robert M., Professor, Arts
and Letters; BA 1953, Northern
Michigan University; MA 1958,
University of Michigan

Rivers, Lance, Associate Professor,
Arts and Letters; BS 1985, University
of Illinois; MA 1995, PhD 2000,
Southern Illinois University

Moody, James W., Professor, Arts
and Letters; BA 1959, Greenville
College; MA 1960, Michigan State
University

Roese, John H., Associate Professor,
Biology; BSF1982, MS 1984, Stephen
F. Austin State University; PhD 1989,
Texas A&amp;M University; Certified
Wildlife Biologist

Muller, Kimberly O., Assistant
Professor, Mathematics and
Computer Science; BS 1994, HardinSimmons University; MS 1997, PhD
2004, University of North Texas
Mullin, C. Randy, Professor;
Coordinator of the Planetarium,
Geology and Physics; BS 1959,
St. Vincent College; PhD 1964,
University of Notre Dame
Myton, David M., Associate
Professor, Chair of School of
Education, Education; BS 1980,
George Fox College; MST, PhD 1991,
Portland State University
Neveu, Ruth A., Assistant Professor/
Librarian, Library; BA 1977, Lake
Superior State College; MLS 1983,
University of Michigan
Padir, Taskin, Assistant Professor,
Engineering and Technology;
BS 1993, Middle East Technical
University; MS 1997, PhD 2004,
Purdue University
Payment, Donna M., Assistant
Professor, Business and Economics;
BS 1990, MBA 1993, Lake Superior
State University
Pichot, Marcel E., Professor, Arts
and Letters; BA 1967, Andrews
University; MA 1969, Western
Michigan University; PhD 1975,
University of Michigan; MA 1998,
Hartford Seminary
Pifer, Matthew T., Assistant
Professor, Arts and Letters; BA 1992,
Alma College; MA 1996, PhD 2000,
University of Oklahoma
Pingatore, Diana R., Professor, Arts
and Letters; BA 1977, Lake Superior
State College; MA 1981, PhD 1987,
Michigan State University
Ratwik, Susan H., Professor;
Coordinator of the Center for Social
Research, Social Sciences; BA 1969,
University of Minnesota; MS 1975,
PhD 1978, University of Notre Dame

Lake Superior State University • 321

Root, Gerald R., Assistant Professor,
Business and Economics; BA 1967,
Washington State University; MBA
1973, University of Michigan; CFA
1973
Roslund-Young, Debra J., Assistant
Professor, Nursing; BSN 1979,
Northern Michigan University;
FPNP 1988, NT/WA Family Planning
Association; MSN 2001 Andrews
University
Saluja, Madan, Professor, Business
and Economics; BA 1960, University
of Delhi; LLB 1962, BA 1964, MA
1966, Macalester College; PhD 1977,
University of Minnesota
Schacher, Susan M., Assistant
Professor, Arts and Letters; BS 1982,
MA 1986, PhD 1990, Michigan State
University
Schemm, Evan L., Assistant
Professor, Mathematics and
Computer Science; BS 1995, MS 1998,
PhD 2002, Michigan Technological
University
Schirer, Thomas E., Professor, Arts
and Letters; BA 1973, MA 1976,
University of California; PhD 1983,
Friedrich-Alexander-University
Schmitigal, Linda S., Assistant
Professor, Business and Economics;
BS 1982, Lake Superior State College;
MBE 1990, MBA 1993, Central
Michigan University
Schoenemann, Shirley A., Associate
Professor; Supervisor of Child
Development Center; Chair of Early
Childhood Education, Education; BA
1966, Western Michigan University;
MAT 1986, Oakland University;
Elementary Teaching Certificate with
Early Childhood Endorsement and
Secondary Teaching Certificate in
English
Schwiderson, Keith E., Assistant
Professor, Engineering and
Technology; BS 1976, Lake Superior
State College; MS 1981, Northern
Michigan University

�Shannon, MaryAnne P., Professor,
Nursing; BSN 1975, University of
Michigan; MSN 1979, Wayne State
University; PhD(c) 2005, Michigan
State University; Advanced
Practice Nurse, Board Certified in
Gerontological Nursing since 1991
Shaul, Richard, Assistant Professor,
Social Sciences; BA 1971, California
State College; 1974, California State
University; PhD 1978, Bringham
Young University
Smart, Shirley, Assistant Professor,
Arts and Letters; AND 1967, St. Clair
County Community College; BA
1991, Northern Michigan University;
MA 1996, Central Michigan
University; Professional Certificate
2003, Developmental Education
Snyder, Brian A., Assistant Professor,
Mathematics and Computer Science;
BS 1992, University of California,
Santa Barbara; MS 1994, PhD 1999,
Ohio State University
Stai, Deborah K., Associate
Professor, Biology; BS 1974, BS 1978,
Mankato State University; MA 1980,
PhD 1989, Union Institute
Suggitt, Randall G., Assistant
Professor, Mathematics and
Computer Science; BS 1976, Lake
Superior State College; MA 1979,
University of Montana
Suneson, Scott, Assistant Professor,
Business and Economics; BS 1975,
Eastern Michigan University; BA
1981, Walsh College; MBA 1993, Lake
Superior State University

Terwilliger, Mark G., Associate
Professor, Mathematics and
Computer Science; BS 1988, Lake
Superior State University; MS 1990,
Michigan State University
Voutsadakis, George A., Assistant
Professor, Mathematics and
Computer Science; Diploma 1993,
University of Patras, Greece; MS
1995, PhD 1998, Iowa State University
Walworth, Morrie E., Assistant
Professor, Chair of Department of
Electrical and Computer Engineering,
Engineering and Technology;
BSEE 1981, MSEE 1983, Michigan
Technological University
Wemer, R. Marshall, Assistant
Professor, Chemistry; BS 1993,
Cornell University; PhD 1998,
University of Maryland College Park
West, Edith A., Assistant Professor,
Nursing; BSN 1984, MSN 1995,
Duquesne University
Westrick, Aaron J., Associate
Professor, Criminal Justice and Fire
Science; BA 1982, Michigan State
University; MS 1986, PhD 1998,
Wayne State University
Westrick, Judy, Assistant Professor,
Chemistry; BS 1985, Wayne State
University; PhD 1989, University of
Colorado
Yang, Guidi, Assistant Professor,
Education; MA, University of
Warwick, Great Britian; PhD, State
University of New York at Buffalo

Susi, Jody A., Instructor, Recreation
Studies and Exercise Science; BS
1998, Lake Superior State University;
M.S.S. 2004, United States Sports
Academy

Zimmerman, Gregory M., Associate
Professor, Chair of Department of
Biology, Biology; BS 1977, Fort Hays
State University; MS 1981, Oklahoma
State University; MS 1983, North
Dakota State University; PhD 1987,
Colorado State

Susi, Joseph D., Associate Professor,
Recreation Studies and Exercise
Science; BA 1988, Ohio Northern
University; MS 1989 Indiana
University

Zinser, Brian A., Assistant Professor,
Business and Economics; AB 1981,
University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign; MM 1986, Northwestern
University

Swedene, Jason K., Assistant
Professor, Arts and Letters; BA 1997,
Le Moyne College; MA 1999, PhD
2002, State University of New York at
Buffalo

Zukowski, James, Associate
Professor, Arts and Letters; BA 1986,
Saint Vincent College; MA 1991, PhD
1998, University of Pittsburgh

Szlag, David, Assistant Professor,
Chemistry; BS 1985, Wayne State
University; MS 1987, PhD 1997,
University of Colorado
322 • Lake Superior State University

Emeriti Faculty
Anderson, Melvin L., Professor of
Chemistry (1969-1993); BS1953, MS
1955, Michigan Technological Uni­
versity; PhD 1965, Michigan State
University
Anderson, Roland A., Associate
Professor of Office Administration
(1969-1986); BA 1953, Wisconsin State
University-Whitewater; MA1961,
Northern Colorado UniversityGreeley
Arbic, Bernard J., Professor of Math­
ematics (1967-2000); BS 1962, Massa­
chusetts Institute of Technology; MA
1967, Bowdoin College; PhD 1972,
University of Wyoming
Behmer, David J., Professor of Biology
(1967-1996); BS 1963, Wisconsin State
College; MS 1965, PhD 1966, Iowa
State University
Bruce, Russell D., Professor of Physi­
cal Education and Recreation (19761987); BA 1953, Cornell College; MA
1956, University of Michigan; PhD
1966, University of Wisconsin
Carlson, Arthur F., Associate Profes­
sor of Physics (1947-1970); BS 1935,
University of Minnesota, (deceased)
Carlson, Delphine, Associate Profes­
sor of Mathematics (1947-1969); BA
1934, MA 1938, University of Michi­
gan. (deceased)
Campagna, Carol A., Associate
Professor of Nursing (1984-2001); BSN
1964, D'Youville College; MSN 1969,
University of Colorado
Castor, William N., Professor of
Political Science (1971-1994); BA 1951,
Middlebury College; MA 1952, Co­
lumbia University; PhD 1975, Univer­
sity of Denver
Chandra, Puma, Professor of Micro­
biology (1967-1994); BS 1949, MS 1951,
Agra University; PhD 1958, Oregon
State University
Chelberg, Raymond R., Professor
of Chemistry (1946-1970); BS 1926,
Gustavus Adolphus College; MS 1931,
University of Minnesota, (deceased)
Cole, Wallace, Associate Professor
of Mathematics (1955-1969); BS 1926,
MA 1928, University of Wisconsin,
(deceased)

�Connaughton, M. Carole, Professor
of Nursing (1984-1999); BSN 1956,
Saint Mary's College; MSN 1967 and
PhD 1974, Indiana University

Haag, William L., Professor of
Chemistry (1984-2001); BS 1961,
Loras College; MS 1965, PhD 1971,
University of Nebraska

Cooper, Ronald Rv Professor of
Physical Education (1956-1986);
Director of Intercollegiate Athletics
and James Norris Physical Educa­
tion Center (1976-1986); BS 1951, MA
1958, Central Michigan University

Halsey, Alice I., Associate Professor
of Nursing (1963-2000), BSN 1962,
University of Michigan; MSN 1977,
Wayne State University

Cullen, John C., Professor of Span­
ish (1967-2001); BA 1963, MA 1965,
Michigan State University; PhD 1973,
Interamerican University
Curtis, Robert W., Professor of
Engineering Technology (1955-1986);
BSME 1948, Michigan Technologi­
cal University; BSEd 1950, Northern
Michigan University; MA 1954, Uni­
versity of Michigan, (deceased)
Dahlman, Marvin, Associate Pro­
fessor of Mechanical Engineering
Technology (1952-1985); BS 1947, MS
1952, University of Minnesota
Duwe, Arthur E., Professor of Bio­
logical Science (1968-1991); BS 1949,
Alma College; MS 1950, PhD 1953,
Ohio State University, (deceased)
Flynn, Michael, Professor of English
(1961-1986); BA 1954, Central Michi­
gan University; MA 1964, Northern
Michigan University
Francisco, Wayne H., Assistant Pro­
fessor of Criminal Justice (1973-1983);
BS 1950, Eastern Michigan Universi­
ty; MA 1967, MS 1971, Michigan State
University
Gaertner, Georgegeen P., Associate
Professor of English (1965-2000); BA
1959, Michigan State University; MA
1963, University of Michigan (de­
ceased)
Gaertner, Robert Cv Associate
Professor of Finance (1965-2000);
BBA1964, University of Notre Dame;
MBA 1965, Michigan State University
Gleason, Gale R., Professor of Biol­
ogy and Department Head of Biol­
ogy and Chemistry (1965-1986); BS
1950, Central Michigan University;
MS 1951, PhD 1960 Michigan State
University
Gleason, Gilbert J., Professor of
Biology (1961-1988); BS 1958, MA
1960, Central Michigan University,
(deceased)

Harris, Earle B., Associate Profes­
sor of English (1976-1987); AB 1946,
University of Michigan; BD 1947,
ThM 1964, Princeton Theological
Seminary (deceased)
Howe, Margaret, Associate Profes­
sor of Humanities (1969-1981); AB
1932, Northwestern University; MA
1965, Northern Michigan University
(deceased)
Hudson, John S., Associate Professor
of Accounting (1970-2002); BA 1963,
MA 1965, Michigan State Univer­
sity; MBA 1967, Western Michigan
University
Jemison, Eugene F., Associate Pro­
fessor of Humanities (1969-1986);
BA 1946, Washburn University; MFA
1948, Kansas City Art Institute.
Jennings, Richard P., Professor of
Speech (1970-December 1998); BA
1950, University of Michigan; Master
of Divinity 1953, Virginia Theological
University; MA 1970, Central Michi­
gan University

Knudson, Vemie A., Associate
Professor of Natural Resources
Technology (1971-1994); BS 1954,
Bethany College; BS 1958, University
of Kansas; MS 1959, Fort Hays State
College; PhD 1970, Oklahoma State
University
Lehman, John W., Professor of
Chemistry (1966-2001); BS 1960,
McPherson College; PhD 1969, Uni­
versity of Colorado
Linderoth, Leon W., Professor of
English (1968-2000), BA/BS 1958,
Central Michigan University; MA
1960 and PhD 1966, Florida State
University
Madl, John T., Associate Professor of
Mechanical Engineering (1967-2002);
BSME 1965, MSME 1967, Michigan
Technological University
Marken, Marzale, Associate Profes­
sor of Engineering Technology (19551984); BS 1948; MA 1956, University
of Minnesota, (deceased)
Matheson, John M., Professor of
Journalism and Secretary, Board of
Control (1969-1984); BA 1948, Michi­
gan State University; MA 1965, PhD
1967, Southern Illinois University
McCabe, John C. Ill, Professor
of English (1970-1987); PhB 1947,
University of Detroit; MFA 1948,
Fordham University; PhD 1954,
Shakespeare Institute, University of
Birmingham, England

Jones, Charles W., Professor of
Chemistry (1970-2001); AB 1954,
Western State College of Colorado;
MS 1957, PhD 1973, Oklahoma State
University

Mickewich, Thomas, Professor of
Mathematics (1967-2002); BA 1964,
MA 1967, University of Maine

Kelly, Thomas M., Professor of
Sociology (1971-1992): BA 1952, St.
Mary of the Lake University; STL
1956, Gregorian University, Rome;
MA 1964, University of Notre Dame;
MEd 1979, Loyola University

Poisson, Joseph A., Associate Pro­
fessor of Physical Education (19631976); SS 1940, Northern Michigan
University; MA 1957, University of
Michigan, (deceased)

Kemp, C. Ernest, Associate Profes­
sor of Geology (1944-1980); Honor­
ary Title "Dean Emeritus" of Lake
Superior State University; BS 1949,
Michigan Technological University,
(deceased)

Reilly, Raymond, E., Professor of
Biology and Chemistry, (1966-1990);
BS 1951, MS 1951, MS 1963, PhD
1970, Michigan State University

Kennedy, Robert E., Associate Pro­
fessor of Engineering (1948-1971); BS
1932, MS 1939, University of Michi­
gan (deceased)
Knowles, David M., Professor of Ge­
ology (1969-1994); BS 1954, MS 1955,
Michigan Technological University;
PhD 1967, Columbia University
Lake Superior State University • 323

Samson, Gerald, Professor of
Mathematics (1966-1990); BA 1952,
University of Michigan; MA 1955,
MS 1966, Texas A &amp; M University
Sawczak, George J., Assistant Pro­
fessor of English (1965-1982); BA
1952, Alliance; MA 1954, Kent State
University

�Sherman, Karl J., Associate Profes­
sor of Accounting (1971-2000); BS
1965, Northern Michigan Univer­
sity; MS 1967, Southern Illinois
University

Weber, Charles L., Associate
Professor of Electrical Engineer­
ing (1970-1999), BS 1964 and MSEE
1970, Michigan Technological
University

Shouldice, Kenneth J., Professor
of Business Administration and
President (1965-1982); BS 1949,
Marquette; MS 1951, Northwestern;
PhD 1969, Iowa, (deceased)

Wilson, Paul W., Professor of
Mathematics (1963-2000), BS 19621
and MA 1963, Central Michigan
University

Smith, Bernard M., Professor of
Behavioral Science (1966-1980);
BA 1947, MA 1949, University of
Louisville; MA 1956, University of
Kentucky; PhD 1960, Iowa, (de­
ceased)

Youngs, Stephen P., Professor and
Psychometrist (1947-1968); BS 1930,
Northern Michigan University;
MEd 1941, Colorado, (deceased)

Smith, Bryce E., Professor of Biol­
ogy (1970-1995); BS 1952, MA 1957,
University of Michigan; PhD 1965,
University of Wisconsin
Stough, Bessie, Associate Profes­
sor of Mathematics (1947-1963);
BA 1923, MA 1929, University of
Michigan, (deceased)
Thesing, Gary L., Professor of
Mathematics (1971-1999), BA 1969,
Saint Mary of the Plains College;
MS 1964, University of Notre
Dame; EdD 1971, Oklahoma State
University
Thomsen, Viggo, Associate Profes­
sor of Biological Sciences (19471973); BA 1932, University of
Michigan, (deceased)
Toffolo, E. Gary, Professor of
Humanities (1970-2001); BS 1958,
Northwestern University; MA 1961,
University of Chicago
Truckey, John, Associate Profes­
sor of Counseling (1966-1986); BS
1958, MA 1964, Northern Michigan
University
Vialpando, Edeltraute, Professor
of Foreign Languages (1967-1988);
PhD 1944, Charles University,
Prague, Czechoslovakia
Ward, Louis R., Professor of Eng­
lish (1961-1981); BA 1939, MA 1940,
University of Colorado; PhD 1959,
Purdue University (deceased)

ESS*

y

324 • Lake Superior State University

�Administrative Staff
Albrough, Kathy A., Accountant,
Business Operations; BS 1989, MBA
1996, Lake Superior State University

Conley,Todd R., Director of Intra­
murals/Tennis Coach, Athletics; B.A.
2004, University of Washington

Alexander, Carol A., Administrative
Assistant, Financial Aid and Admis­
sions

Cook, Deb L., Director, Graphics;
BFA1989, Kendall College of Art and
Design

Anzalone, Frank N., Head Hockey
Coach, Athletics; BS 1978, State Uni­
versity of NY at Buffalo

Coullard, Jon M., Mechanical Labo­
ratory Engineer, Engineering and
Technology; BS 1990, Lake Superior
State University

Batho, Kaye M., Executive Secretary,
President's Office and Board of Trust­
ees Office, President's Office; AD
1995, BS 2000, Lake Superior State
University

Cox, Georgiana M., Accountant,
Business Operations; BS 1979, Lake
Superior State College; MBA 1988,
Lake Superior State University

Becker, William E., Vice President,
Business and Finance; AB 1965, Uni­
versity of Michigan-Flint; MA 1967,
Central Michigan University; PhD
1972, University of Michigan

Cox, Juliana L., Accountant, Business
Operations; AS 1983, BS 1983, Lake
Superior State College; BS 1987, Lake
Superior State University

Besteman, Paul A., Assistant Direc­
tor, Physical Plant;

Crawford, William J., Director,
Athletics; BS 1969, Western Michigan
University

Bouvet, Linda L., Sports Information
Director, Athletics; BA 1985, Indiana
University
Burdett, F. John, Web Analyst, Infor­
mation Technology
Camp, Susan K., Director, Admis­
sions; BS 1985, MBA 1992, Lake Supe­
rior State University; CPP (Certified
Program Planner)
Case, Allan R., Admissions Advisor,
Admissions; BA 2002, Lake Superior
State University
Castner, Cheri L., Acting Manager,
Campus Shoppe; BS 1974, University
of Wisconsin-Stout; CSP1993, Na­
tional Association of College Stores
Christian, Timothy A., Assistant
Hockey Coach, Athletics; BS 1995,
Ferris State University
Coates, Thomas W., Director of
Annual Fund and Athletic Develop­
ment, Institutional Advancement; BS
1986, Lake Superior State College
Coles, Jon L., Director of Intramu­
rals/Tennis Coach, Athletics; BA
1999, Valparaiso University

Dansdill, Dorothy N., Field Experi­
ence Director, Education; BA 1969,
MA 1970 University of Michigan

Dunbar, Kristin L., Head Women's
Basketball Coach/Senior Women's
Administrator, Athletics; BA 1992,
Lake Superior State University; MA
1997, Elmira College
Eitland, David W., Executive Direc­
tor of the Foundation, Institutional
Advancement; BA 1976, Augustana
College
Engle, Mark W., Head Women's
Volleyball Coach, Athletics; BS 1974,
Grand Valley State University
Faust, Deborah J., Director, Financial
Aid; AD 1985, Lake Superior State
College; BS 1997, MBA 2001, Lake
Superior State University
Fenlon, Paul T., Director, Employ­
ment Services; BS 1964, Western
Michigan University
Ferguson, Heather T., Director of
Advising and Retention, Academic
Success Center; BA 1993, Buena Vista
College; MA 1995, Northern Michi­
gan University

Decker, Roxanne M., Baker, Food
Service

Fitzner, Michael J., Men's Basketball
Coach, Athletics; BS 1997, MS 2002,
Wayne State College (NE)

DeNeve-Ewing, Laurie A., Career
Services Coordinator, Upward
Bound; BS 1985, Lake Superior State
College; AD 2003, Lake Superior State
University

Fitzpatrick, Susan L., Advancement
Analyst, Institutional Advancement;
BA 1987, Lake Superior State Univer­
sity

DePlonty, Stella R., Assistant to
the Provost for Academic Records,
Provost's Office
Devaprasad, Sara, Information
Technology Specialist, Information
Technology; BS 1990, Seattle Pacific
University
Donovan, Michael P., Associate
Provost, Natural Sciences; BA 1963,
University of California, Berkeley;
PhD 1980, West Virginia University
Dorrity, Sharon L., Administrative
Assistant, Institutional Advancement;
AD 1987, BS 1987, Lake Superior
State University

Lake Superior State University • 325

Floyd, Kay A., Director, Grants and
Contracts; AD 1995, Lake Superior
State University
Formolo, Renee M., Licensed Practi­
cal Nurse/Medical Assistant, Health
CARE Center; Ross Medical Educa­
tion 1981
Forrest, Roy A., Equipment Manager,
Norris Administration
Fox, Vicki, Manager of Resource
Center for Students with Disabilities,
Counseling and Disability Services;
Garchow, Mari J, Administrative As­
sistant, Human Resources;
Gillies, Alan R., Admissions Advisor,
Admissions; BS 2004, Lake Superior
State University

�Good, Kathy A., Computer Operator,
Administrative Computing; BA 2003,
Lake Superior State University
Goodrich, Daniel G., Assistant to the
Provost for Advancement and Enroll­
ment, Engineering and Technology;
BS 199?, Mechanical Engineering,
Lake Superior State University
Greil, Roger W., Aquatic Laboratory
Manager, Natural Sciences; AD 1988,
Lake Superior State University
Gustafson, Charles J., Media Spe­
cialist, Audio Visual; AD 1968, Lake
Superior State College

Korb, Scott A., Assistant Director of
Residential Life, Housing and Resi­
dential Life; BS 1991, Grand Valley
State University

Nethery, Nancy J., Analyst/Pro­
grammer, Administrative Comput­
ing; BS 1986, Lake Superior State
College

Landenberger, Anna J., Admissions
Advisor, Admissions; BS 2001, Uni­
versity of Wisconsin-Green Bay; May
1999, AAS University of WisconsinMarinette

Neve, Nancy A., Acting Registrar,
Registrar's Office; BS 1983, Lake
Superior State College

Larson, Brady L., Assistant Men's
Basketball Coach/Head Golf Coach,
Athletics; BS 2000, University of
North Dakota

Harger, Bruce T., Vice President
for Academic Affairs and Provost,
Provost's Office; BA 1966, MA 1967,
PhD 1991; Michigan State University

Ludtke, Drew W., Head Men's and
Women's Cross Country and Men's
and Women's Track Coach, Athletics;
BS 1999, Lake Superior State Univer­
sity; MS 2001, University of North
Texas

Herbig, Joseph F., Director, Business
Operations; BS 1977, Eastern Illinois
University; MBA 1987, Keller Grad
School of Management

MacPherson, Arlene K., Banner Proj­
ect Manager, Information Technol­
ogy; AD 1984, Davenport College of
Business

Hill, Gary L., Manager of Custodial
Operations, Physical Plant

Malmborg, Lila, Director of Pub­
lic School Academy Operations,
Provost's Office; BS 1971, MA1978,
Northern Michigan University

Hope, Sandra G., Cappuccino Comer
Supervisor, Food Service
Huntz, Daretha M., Supervisor of
Loans/Accounts Receivable, Business
Operations; BS 1990, Lake Superior
State University
Jastorff, Kari K., Executive Secretary,
Provost's Office; BS 1989, Black Hills
State University; MPA 2001, Northern
Michigan University
Jastorff, Mark A., Vice President
for Student Affairs and Alumni
Relations; BS 1979, Black Hills State
University
Johnson, Holly M., Acting Direc­
tor of Student and Residential Life,
Housing and Residential Life; BS
2000, Lake Superior State University
Juda, Kristie M., Administrative As­
sistant, Human Resources; BS 1996,
Lake Superior State University
Kellerman, Jackie L., Financial Aid
Officer, Financial Aid; BS 1988, Lake
Superior State University
King, Jeff H., Electrical/Computer
Laboratory Engineer, Engineering
and Technology; BS 1996, Lake Supe­
rior State University
Kinghom, Colleen, Cashier/Check­
er, Food Service;

Mansfield, Leisa A., SCT Plus/Ban­
ner Analyst, Information Technology;
BS 1991, Lake Superior State Univer­
sity; AD 1990, Lake Superior State
University
McAllister, Suzan L., PC Laboratory
Manager and Technician, Informa­
tion Technology; AAS 1983, Michigan
Technological University
McLeod, Mary C., Nurse Practitioner,
Health CARE Center; AD 1978, BSN
1979, Lake Superior State University;
NP Planned Parenthood 1986, Uni­
versity of Wisconsin Milwaukee
Merkel, Cynthia F., Institutional
Research Analyst, President's Office;
BS 1979, Syracuse University
Michels, Fredrick A., Dean, Division
of Academic Services, Library; BS
1968, University of Wisconsin; MLS
1971, EdD 1976, Western Michigan
University
Mick, Rick A., Athletic Trainer, Ath­
letics; BS 1999, Lake Superior State
University
Myers, Donald H., Women's Softball
Coach, Athletics; BS 1957, Univer­
sity of Tulsa; BA 1980, University of
Delaware, Mercy
326 • Lake Superior State University

Noreus, Beth M., Regional Site
Director-Escanaba, Provost's Office;
AD 1992, Bay de Noc Community
College; BS 1993, MBA 1998, Lake
Superior State University
Norris, Lindsay A., Admissions
Advisor, Admissions; BA 2003, The
College of Wooster
Olson, Scott A., Network Specialist,
Information Technology
Olson, Suzette M., Acting Assistant
Director, Student Life; AD 1986, Lake
Superior State College; AD 1987,
Lake Superior State University; BS
2004, Lake Superior State University
Parry, Robert L., Systems Analyst,
Administrative Computing
Paulson, Amanda L., Administra­
tive Assistant, Registrar's Office; BS
2003, Lake Superior State University
Perreault, Christine K., Groundwa­
ter Stewardship Technician, Biology;
BS 1995, University of South Florida
Peterman, Jenny L., Director of Pur­
chasing/Risk Management, Purchas­
ing; BS 1988, Lake Superior State
University
Pewinski, Jamie L., Assistant Wom­
en's Basketball Coach, Athletics; BS
1999, Saginaw Valley State Univer­
sity; MBA 2002, Lake Superior State
University
Pink,Thom as A., Director, Public
Relations; BA 1984, Lake Superior
State College
Radford,Andrew D., Technical Sup­
port Specialist, Information Technol­
ogy; BS 2003, Lake Superior State
University
Rajewski, Carolyn S., Learning
Assistance Coordinator, Academic
Success Center; BS 1986, Fort Hays
State University
Robinson, Donna L., Athletic
Trainer, Athletics; BS 2002, Central
Michigan University; MS 2003, Indi­
ana University

�Romel, Julie F., Assistant, Business
Operations; BS 2004, Lake Superior
State University

Stevens, Emily C., Academic Advi­
sor, Upward Bound; BS 2000, Lake
Superior State University

Roque, James D., Assistant Hockey
Coach, Athletics; BS 1987, Lake Supe­
rior State University

Storey, Karen C., Administrative As­
sistant Director, Health CARE Center;

Rye, Colleen M., Buyer, Purchasing;
Rye, George A., Senior Systems Ana­
lyst, Administrative Computing; BS
1968, Lake Superior State College
Rynberg, Deborah L., Assistant
Director, Financial Aid; AD 1992, BS
1998, MBA 2002, Lake Superior State
University
Sabatine, Stephanie J., Director of
Native American Center and Campus
Diversity, Native American Center;
AD 1996,1998, 2000, BS 2000, Lake
Superior State University
Sanders, Neill F., Dean of Enroll­
ment Services, Admissions; BA 1967,
University of Missouri - St. Louis; MA
1968, PhD 1971, University of Mis­
souri - Columbia
Scheelk, Rebecca L., Regional Site Director-Petoskey and Alpena, Provost's
Office; BS 1998, MBA 2000, Lake
Superior State University
Schupp, Jay D., Director, Information
Technology; AD, BS 1990,Lake Supe­
rior State University
Shibley, Jeanne M., Special Assis­
tant to the Provost for Special Proj­
ects, Engineering and Technology;
Staff Assistant, Public Relations and
Graphics; BS 1982, Northern Michi­
gan University
Shibley, John R., Photographer/Staff
Writer, Public Relations

Youngblood, Betty J., President,
President's Office; BA 1965, Oakland
University; MA 1966, PhD 1970, Uni­
versity of Minnesota

Swanson, Stacey L., Facility Director,
Norris Administration; BS 1997, Lake
Superior State University

Officers of
Administration

Thompson,William G., Manager
of Ice Arena and Grounds, Physical
Plant

Becker, William E., Vice President,
Business and Finance; AB 1965, Uni­
versity of Michigan-Flint; MA 1967,
Central Michigan University; PhD
1972, University of Michigan

Toaz, Matthew A., Network/Tele­
communications Administrator,
Information Technology
Waligora, Richard J., Director, Physi­
cal Plant; BS 1988, MS 1990, Michigan
Technological University
Webb, Luanne, Student Service
Center Manager, Registrar's Office;
Certificate 1975, Lake Superior State
College
Weber, Brenda L., Interactive Televi­
sion Technician, Audio Visual; BA
1999, Lake Superior State University
Weeks, Aaron J., System Administra­
tor, Information Technology
Weeks, Di Fei, Helpdesk Specialist,
Information Technology; AD 2001,
Lake Superior State University; 1993
BS, China; 2000 MBA Lake Superior
State University
Wenglikowski, Jason A., Webmaster,
Public Relations; BS 1993, University
of Michigan
White, Beverly E., Director of Human
Resources/Affirmative Action Officer,
Human Resources; BS 1988, MBA
1996, Lake Superior State University

Smith, Lori J., Licensed Practical
Nurse, Health CARE Center; BSN
1990, Northern Michigan University

Whitman, William E., Director of
Public Safety, Public Safety; BS 1985,
West Chester University; MS 2004, St.
Joseph University

Spencer, Kathleen C., Computer Op­
erator, Administrative Computing; BS
1994, Lake Superior State University

Williams, Cerdenjo F., Admissions
Advisor, Admissions; BS 2004, Lake
Superior State University

St. Antoine, Mary A., Science Labora­
tory Technician, Natural Sciences; AD
1987, BS 1990, Lake Superior State
University

Wilson, Catherine, Assistant Supervi­
sor, Child Development Center; BS
1999, BS 2000, Lake Superior State
University

Stephens, Jerry A., Computer Op­
erations Manager, Administrative
Computing; BS 1986, Lake Superior
State College

Witucki, Heidi L., Director, Upward
Bound; BA 1982, Secondary Teaching
Certificate 1983, Northern Michigan
University; Compliance Assistance
Trainer, Region V, Department of
Education
Lake Superior State University • 327

Harger, Bruce T., Vice President
for Academic Affairs and Provost,
Provost's Office; BA 1966, MA 1967,
PhD 1991; Michigan State University
Jastorff, Mark A., Vice President
for Student Affairs and Alumni
Relations; BS 1979, Black Hills State
University
Youngblood, Betty J., President; BA
1965, Oakland University; MA 1966,
PhD 1970, University of Minnesota

Emeriti Staff
Arbuckle, Robert D., President, Pro­
fessor of History (1992-2002); BS 1964,
Clarion State University; MA 1966,
PhD 1972, Penn State University
Bugbee, Thomas R., Vice President
for Student Affairs/Secretary to the
Board of Trustees; BA 1973, Michigan
State University; MA 1974, Eastern
Michigan University (deceased)
Markstrom, Mae E., Dean of the
School of Health and Human Ser­
vices (1968-1997); Nursing Diploma
1959, Grace Hospital of Nursing; BA
1970, Lake Superior State University;
MSN 1977, Wayne State University;
PhD 1991, Michigan State University
Munsell, William T., Financial Aid
Director (1967-1998)
Pike, Harry E., Vice President for
Student Programs and Services (19691997); BA 1957, University of Wash­
ington; PhD 1969, Michigan State
University
Tomlinson, Earl C., Director of
Financial Planning and Investments
(1972-1980; 1984-1997); BS, Ferris
State College; MA, Central Michi­
gan University

�University Calendar
2004-2005
Fall Semester • 2004
Monday
Friday
Wednesday
Tuesday
Monday
Friday
Monday-Friday
Friday

Instruction begins
Labor Day Recess
Class Resume
Thanksgiving recess
Classes resume
Classes end
Final Examinations
Semester Ends

August 30
September 3 at 10:00 p.m.
September 8
November 23 at 10:00 p.m.
November 29
December 10
December 13-17
December 17 at 6:00 p.m.

Spring Semester • 2005
Monday
Friday
Monday
Friday
Monday-Friday
Friday
Saturday

Instruction begins
Spring Break begins
Classes resume
Classes End
Final Examinations
Semester Ends
Commencement

January 10
February 25 at 10:00 p.m.
March 7
April 22 at 6:00 p.m.
April 25-29
April 29 at 6:00 p.m.
April 30

Summer Semester • 2005
Instruction Begins for
First 6-week and 12-week Classes

Monday

May 9

Memorial Day (no classes)

Monday

May 30

Instruction Ends for First 6-week Classes

Friday

June 17

Instruction Begins for Second 6-week Classes

Monday

Independence Day (No Classes)

Monday

June 20
July 4

Classes End for
Second 6-week and 12-week Classes

Friday

July 29

Semester Ends

Friday

July 29

328 • Lake Superior State University

�University Calendar
2005-2006

Fall Semester • 2005
Instruction Begins
Labor Day Recess Begins
Classes Resume
Thanksgiving Recess
Classes Resume
Regular Classes End
Final Exam Week
Semester Ends

Monday
Friday
Wednesday
Tuesday
Monday
Friday
Monday-Friday
Friday

August 29
September 2 at 10:00 p.m.
September 7
November 22 at 10:00 p.m.
November 28
December 9
December 12 -16
December 16 at 6:00 p.m.

Spring Semester • 2006
Instruction Begins
Spring Break Begins
Classes Resume
Regular Classes End
Final Exam Week
Semester Ends
Commencement Ceremony

Monday
Friday
Monday
Friday
Monday-Friday
Friday
Saturday

January 9
February 24 at 10:00 p.m.
March 6
April 21
April 24-28
April 28 at 6:00 p.m.
April 29

Summer Semester • 2006
Instruction Begins for
First 6-week and 12-week Classes
Memorial Day (no classes)

Monday

May 8
May 29

Instruction Ends for First 6-week Classes

Monday
Friday

June 16

Instruction Begins for Second 6-week Classes

Monday

June 19

Independence Day Holiday (No Classes)

Monday-Tuesday

July 3-4

Classes End for
Second 6-week and 12-week Classes

Monday

July 31

Semester Ends

Monday

July 31

Letter ofAgreement signed 08/05/04
Lake Superior State University • 329

�Index
A

B

Secondary Teaching Certification; 104

Abbreviations; 266

BA/BS Requirements; 65

Pre-Professional; 105

Academic: 8-9,12,32-33,51-57,71-78

Bachelor Degrees; 8,65, 85-227

Bachelor of Science; 106

administration; 78

Biological Sciences, Department of; 71

Associate; 230

advising; 9,52-53

Biology: 89-92,258,269-271

Minor; 258

credit; 8,9

Bachelor of Arts; 90

Courses; 271-273

departments and staff; 71-78

Bachelor of Science; 91

Chemistry and Environmental

policies; 9

Secondary Education; 92

probation and dismissal; 8,12

Minor; 258

Option; 199
Child Development Center; 60

progress, financial aid; 32-33,51

Courses; 269-171

Child Development Minor; 258

services, division of; 52-57,78

Board and Room: 31

Chiropractic, pre-; 89

standing; 12

Applications; 31

Class Attendance; 11

year; 9

Regulations; 31

Classification of Students; 9

Accounting; 6,8,85-86,252,258
Bachelor of Science; 85-86
Technical Associate; 252

Board of Trustees; 317
Bureau of Indian Affairs Vocational
Training Assistance; 51

CLEP - College Level Examination
Program; 26-27
Clinical Laboratory Science; 107

Finance Minor; 258

Business Courses; 268-269

Code of Ethics; 5

Teaching Minor; 258

Business, Economics and Legal Studies,

Cognate; 8

Accreditation; 6, 8
ACT Test; 23

School of; 74
Business Administration: 93-102,228

Colleges: 71-77
Arts and Sciences; 71-73
Professional Studies; 74-77

ACT Placement Scores; 23,56

Business Education; 93-94

Activity Course Fee; 29

International Business; 95-96

Compass, Student Newspaper; 59

Legal Management; 97-98

Competency Requirements; 8

Management; 99-100

Complete Withdrawal; 11

Marketing: 101-102,228,230

Communication: 108-109,258,274-275

Additional Degrees; 66
Additional Minors; 68
Administrative Fee; 29

Bachelor of Science; 101-102

Admissions; 8,22-27

Minor; 258

Certificate; 230

Advanced Placement Program; 26
Advising; 9,52

Bachelor of Arts; 108-109

Associate; 228

Administrative Staff; 325-327

Business French Minor; 258

Sciences; 110-111

Advisor; 8
American College Test; 23

C

Anishinaabemowin/Ojibwe Language

Calendar; 8,330-331

and Literature Minor; 258
Art: 258,267-268
Minor; 258
Courses; 267-268

Courses; 274-275
Computer and Mathematical
Computer Engineering; 112-113
Computer Information
Systems; 114-115

Canadian Students; 24

Computer Networking; 116-117

Center for Career and Employment

Computer Science: 118-120,231,258,

Services; 60

275-277

Catalog Terms; 8

Bachelor of Science; 119

Associate Degrees; 8,65,228-252

Certificates; 65,253-257

Secondary Teaching; 120

Athletic Training; 87-88

Change of Grade; 13

Associate; 231

Attendance Policy; 11

Cheating and Plagiarism; 13

Minor; 258

Attendance Policy for Federal Aid

Chemical Technology; 229

Teaching Minor; 258

Recipients; 50

Chemistry: 72,103-106, 230,258,

Courses; 275-277

Audio-Visual; 53

271-173

Computer Services; 62

Auditing a Class; 13,29

Department of; 72

Construction Technology Courses; 313

Bachelor of Arts; 104

Continuing Education; 54

330 • Lake Superior State University

�Cooperative Education; 112

Dentistry, pre-; 89

Emeriti Faculty; 322-324

Co-requisite; 8

Departmental Examinations; 27

Emeriti Staff; 327

Corrections Emphasis; 232-233

Departments; 8

Employee of the Year; 318

Corrections Minor; 258

Deposit, Housing; 31

Engineering Management; 138-139

Costs; 28-31

Digital Systems Option; 137

Engineering Mechanics Courses; 280

Counseling Minor; 258-259

Dining Services; 59

Engineering and Technology,

Counseling Services; 54

Diploma Change; 69

Course Selection; 10

Disability Services and the Resources

Course Placement Testing; 56
Courses; 8,266-316

School of; 76
English: 259-260,280-282

Center for Students With

Minors: 259-260

Credit/No Credit; 13

Disabilities; 54
Discipline; 8

Credit:

Distance Education Fee; 29

Courses; 280-282

By Examination; 13,25-26, 29

Distinguished Teachers; 318

English and Communication,

Evaluation; 23

Distributed Education Teaching

Hours; 9

Minor; 259

Elementary Teaching; 259
Secondary Teaching; 259-260

School of; 71
English Language and Literature:

Load; 9,10

Drop/Add Period; 11

140-143,259

Provisional; 23

Dropping After the Add/Delete

Bachelor of Arts; 141

Transfer; 23
Criminal Justice: 121-129,232-235,
273-274

Period; 11

Elementary Teaching

Dropped (N) grade; 13

Certification; 142

Dual Enrollment; 25

Secondary Teaching

Bachelor of Science: 121-129
Corrections Emphasis; 122
Criminalistics Emphasis; 123
Generalist Emphasis; 124
Law Enforcement Emphasis: 125
Certificatification in Law
Enforcement Emphasis; 126
3-Year Plan for a BS following
NRT Degree; 127
Loss Control Emphasis; 128
Public Safety Emphasis; 129
Associate: 232-233
Corrections Emphasis; 233
Law Enforcement
Emphasis; 233
Courses; 273-274
Criminal Justice and Fire Science,
School of; 75
Criminal Law Specialty; 187-189
Curricular Changes; 9
Curriculum and Instruction; 81-82

D
Damage Deposit, Housing; 31
Data Processing Courses; 277

Certification; 143

E
Early Admission Policy; 23
Early Childhood Education: 130-131,234
Bachelor of Arts; 131
Bachelor of Science; 131
Associate; 234
Teaching Minor; 259
Economics: 259,277-278
Minor; 259
Finance Minor; 259
Teaching Minor; 259
Courses; 277-278
Education: 75,132-135
School of; 75
Elementary Teaching; 133-134
Secondary Teaching; 135
Electives; 8,65
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Department of; 76
Electrical Engineering: 136-137,259
Bachelor of Science; 136-137
Minor; 259
Courses; 278-279
Electrical/Mechanical Option; 137
Electronics Engineering Technology

Minor; 259
Enrollment Fee; 29
Environmental Chemistry; 144-145
Environmental Health; 146-147
Environmental Management; 148-149
Environmental Science: 150-151,260,
284-185
Bachelor of Science; 150-151
Minor; 260
Courses; 284-285
Equal Opportunity Policy and
Procedures; 20-21
Ethics; 5
Exceptions to Graduation
Requirements; 68
Exercise Science: 152-153,282,283
Bachelor of Science; 152-153
Courses; 282-283
Expectations for Student Learning; 7

F
Faculty; 319-324
FAFSA; 32
Failed Classes: 10,68
Federal Pell Grants; 47

Degree Candidacy Procedure; 69

and Telecommunications
Engineering Technology Courses;

Degree Requirements; 65-68

283-284

Fees: 29

Dean's List; 13

Delinquent Accounts; 31,70

Elementary Teaching; 133-134
Lake Superior State University *331

Federal Work Study; 50
Activity Course; 29

�Administrative; 29

Minor; 260

Credit by Exam; 29

Courses; 286-287

Distance Education; 29
Enrollment; 29

Fisheries and Wildlife
Management: 168-170

Courses; 287-288
Geology Earth Science Minor; 260
Geology and Physics,
Department of; 72

Parking; 29

Core Requirements; 168

German Courses; 288

Program; 29

Bachelor of Science; 168-169

Gerontology Minor; 260-261

Regional Center; 29

Fisheries Management

Goals and Objectives of the

Student Activity Center; 29

Concentration; 168-169

Student Activity and Media; 29

Wildlife Management

Special Course; 29;

Concentration; 168,170

University; 4
Government, Student; 58
Grade Changes; 13

Technology; 29

Food, Dining Services; 59

Grade Point Average (GPA); 11

Transcript; 31

Foreign Student Services; 63

Grades N &amp; W; 13

Vehicles; 29

Foreign Student Applications; 24

Grade Reports; 13

Field Placement; 8

Forensic Chemistry; 171-172

Grades and Grade Points; 10

Finance Courses; 285

Former Students Admission; 23-24

Grading System; 11

Finance and Economics; 154-155

French: 173-174,285-286

Graduation Procedures; 69-70

Financial Aid: 8,30,32-35

Bachelor of Arts: 174

Applying; 32
Consumer Information; 34

French Studies; 174
Elementary Teaching

150% Completion Rule; 34

Certification; 174

Qualitative Standards; 33

Secondary Teaching

Quantitative Standards; 32
Reinstatement; 34
Renewal Requirements; 34
Retention; 32

Certification; 174

Graduation with Honors; 69-70
Grants: 47-48,50
Board of Trustees'; 47
Federal Occupation Education; 47-48
Federal Pell; 47
Federal Supplemental Education
Opportunities; 47

Courses; 285-286
French Language and Literature
Minor; 260

Return Policy; 30

Full-Time Student; 8

Michigan Educational

Freshman Application Criteria; 22-23

Right to Appeal; 34

Michigan Adult Part-time; 48

Student Responsibilities; 35
Student Rights; 34

G

Terminology; 8

GED Examinations; 8

Bachelor of Arts; 157
Concentrations: 158-163
Graphic Design; 158
Music; 158-159
Native Arts and Culture;
159-160

Michigan Tuition Incentive; 48
Native American; 50

Suspension; 33
Fine Arts Studies: 156-163,285

Opportunity; 48

General Business Minor; 260
General Education: 67
Mission Statement; 67
Requirements; 8,67
General Engineering: 236,279-280

Vocational Rehabilitation; 48
Graphic Design Concentration;
156-157,158
Grievance Officer; 20
Guest Student Admission; 24

H

Associate; 236

Hazardous Materials; 167,235

Courses; 279-280

Health Courses; 288-290

Theater; 160-161

General Engineering Technology; 237

Health and Accident Insurance; 24

Visual Arts; 161-162

Geographic Information Systems

Health Care Administration Minor; 261

Writing; 162-163
Courses; 285

Minor; 260
Geography: 260,288

Health Care Provider; 238
Health Fitness Specialist; 239

Minor; 260

Health Record; 27

Bachelor of Science; 164

Teaching Minor; 260

Health Service; 59

Engineering Technology

Courses; 288

History: 179-182,291-292

Fire Science: 164-167,260

Emphasis; 165
Generalist Emphasis; 166
Hazardous Materials: 167,235
Emphasis; 167
Associate; 235

Geology: 175-178,260,287-288

Bachelor of Arts; 180

Bachelor of Science; 176

Bachelor of Science; 180

Environmental Geology Option; 177

Elementary Teacher

Seconary Teaching; 178
Minor; 260
332 • Lake Superior State University

Certification; 181
Secondary Teacher Certification; 182

�Minor; 261

Late Drops; 11

Bachelor of Science; 191-192

Teaching Minor; 261

Law; 212

Associate; 245

Courses; 291-292

Law Courses; 293-294

History, Humanities and the Arts,
Department of; 72
Honors: 69-79,290-291
Degree; 70

Courses; 298

Law Enforcement Minor; 262

Map of Campus; 2

Learning Center; 54

Marketing: 262,297

Leaving School; 31

Minor; 262

Legal Assistant Studies: 83-84,187-189

Courses; 297

Graduation; 69-70

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate; 83-84

Master of Arts Degree; 81-82

Program Courses; 290-291

Bachelor of Science; 188

Math Placement; 56

Housing; 31,59

Specialties: 189

Human Resource Management

Mathematics: 193-197,294-296

Client Advocacy; 189

Minor; 261

Bachelor of Science; 194

Criminal Law; 189

Human Services: 183,263,290

Actuarial and Business

Environmental Law and

Bachelor of Science; 183

Applications; 195

Policy; 189

Elementary Teaching; 196

Administration Minor; 263

Labor Law; 189

Secondary Teaching; 197

Courses; 290

Legal Administration; 189

Minor; 262

Legal Technology; 189

Elementary Teaching Minor; 262

Legislative/Constitutional

Seconary Teaching Minor; 262

Humanities:
Courses; 292
Minor; 261

Personal Injury; 189

I

Courses; 294-296

Law; 189

Mathematics and Computer Science,
School of; 73

Associate; 241-242

I (Incomplete) Grades; 11
Individualized Studies; 184
Institutional Loss Control Minor; 261
Integrated Science: 185-186,261
Bachelor of Science; 185-186
Elementary Education Minor; 261
Interactive Television; 53-54
Inter-Disciplinary Courses; 292
Internet Network Specialist; 240
Information Processing Certificate; 253
International Studies: 63,254,261-262
Opportunities; 63
Foreign Student Services; 63
Certificate; 63,254
Minor; 63,261-262
International University College
Division; 64
Internship; 8

Minor; 262
Liberal Arts; 188,243-244
Liberal Arts, Undecided/Undeclared
Student Program; 54-55
Liberal Studies; 190
Library, KJL; 55
Library Courses; 298-299
Librarians; 78
Limited English Proficiency; 24
Loans: 48-50
Canada Student; 50
Federal Direct PLUS-Parent; 49
Federal Direct Stafford-Student; 49
Federal Nursing; 49
Federal Perkins; 48-49
MI-LOAN; 49-50
Michigan Nuring; 48
Short-Term Educational; 50
Student Emergency Fund; 50
Loss Control Minor; 264

J
Japanese Studies: 262,293
Minor; 262
Courses; 293
Journalism Courses; 293

M
MACRAO Agreement; 23
Major; 8
Management Courses; 297-298

Maximum Credit Load; 10
MCOLES; 121,123,126-127,129
Mechanical Design Option; 199
Mechanical Engineering: 7,198-199,
296-297
Faculty; 76
Bachelor of Science; 198-199
Minor; 262
Courses; 296-297
Mechanical Engineering and
Manufacturing Engineering
Technology, Department of; 76
Medical, pre-; 89
Memorials; 46
Michigan Corrections Officer Training
Council Certification; 121
Michigan Merit Award; 47
Minors; 8,65,68, 80,258-265
Mission Statement: 4,67
University; 4
General Education; 67
Multiple Degrees; 66
Multiple Majors; 65-66
Music: 156-158,298-299
Concentration; 156-158
Courses; 298-299

Manufacturing Engineering

L
Late Adds; 11

Technology: 76,191-192,245,298
Faculty; 76
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N
N (Dropped) Grade; 13

�Native American Studies Courses;
299-300

Pharmacy, Pre-; 89, 213
Philosophy: 263,302-303

Native American Tuition Waiver; 51

Minor; 263

Native Arts and Culture

Courses: 302-303

Concentration; 156-157,159-160
Native Studies of the Americas
Minor; 262-263
Natural Resources Technology; 246

Physics Courses; 302

R
Radio Station, Student; 59
Reading Placement; 56
Readmission of Former Students; 23-24
Recreation Studies and Exercise

Placement Testing; 25-26
PLATO Computer-Based

Science, Department of; 77
Recreation Studies: 264,307-308

Instruction; 55-56

Natural Recources Courses; 300
Newspaper, Student; 59

Political Science: 73,207-211,263,

Minor; 264

Podiatry, pre-; 89

Non-Attendance; 11

303-305

Non-Credit; 13

Department of; 73

Nursing: 77,200-204,300-301

General; 208

Department of; 77

Pre-Law; 209

4-Year Program, Pre-Licensure; 201

Public Administration; 210

Pre-Licensure Program; 202

Secondary Teaching; 211

Completion Program for RN

Teaching Minor; 263

Courses; 300-301

Courses; 303-305

Recreational Activities Courses; 306-307
Refunds; 29-30
Regional Center Fee; 29
Registration; 8

Minor; 263

Students, Post Licensure; 203-204

Courses; 307-308

Nursing and Health Sciences,
School of; 77

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate; 83-84
Practical Nursing: 257,303
Certificate; 257

O
Office Administration: 247,263,302
Associate; 247
Minor; 263
Courses; 302
Officers of Administration; 329
Ontario Grade; 24
Ontario Teacher Certification; 132
Optometry, pre-; 89
Organizations, Student; 58-59

Courses; 303
Practicum; 8
Prelaw: 212

Registraton and Scheduling; 10-11
Religious Organizations; 58
Remedial Courses; 271, 280,294-295,
309
Repeats; 10
Required Courses; 8
Retention; 52-53
Retention of Financial Aid; 32
Residency, Michigan; 28
Residency Requirements; 23,65
Rights to Appeal; 12,18,20-21, 34
Robotics and Automation Option;

Minor; 263
Prerequisites; 10

137,192
Robotics and Control Systems

President; 3
Privacy Act; 14-19
Probation, Academic; 12

Courses; 308-309
Room and Board: 31
Applications; 31

Professional Communication

Regulations; 31

Minor; 263
Professional Organizations; 58
Program; 8

P

S

Program Fee; 29

Satisfactory Academic Progress; 12,

Parking Registration Fee; 29

Programs Offered; 79-80

Paramedic Technology: 248,263

Provisional Credit; 23

Sault College Agreement; 23

Psychology: 214-215,263-264,305-306

Schedule Changes; 10-11

Associate; 248

32-33

Department of; 73

Schedule of Subjects; 10-11

Paramedic Training Certificate; 255

Bachelor of Science; 215

Scholarships: 34,36-47

Parks and Recreation; 205-206

Bachelor of Arts; 215

Minor; 263

Current Students; 40-46

Part-Time Enrollment; 25

Elementary Eduation; 215

Any Curriculum; 40-41

Part-Time Student; 8

Secondary Education; 215

Arts and Letters; 41

PELL Grants; 47

Minor; 263

Athletics; 41-42

Personal Computer Specialist: 249,

Courses; 305-306

Biology, Chemistry, Fisheries and

256,263

Public Administration Minor; 263-264

Associate; 249

Public Relations Minor; 264

Business and Economics; 43

Certificate; 256

Public Safety; 121,129

Criminal Justice; 43

Minor; 263

Public Testing; 56

Engineering and Technology; 43

334 • Lake Superior State University

Wildlife; 42

�Fire Science; 43

Bachelors of Arts or Science: 219-220

Minor; 265

Geology; 44

Elementary Education; 219

TOEFL; 24

Mathematics and Computer

Secondary Education; 220

Transfer Students; 23

Science; 44
Natural Resource Technology; 44

Teaching Minor; 264

Transcripts; 13-14,31

Social Work: 264,312-313

Tuition Fees Policy; 29

Nursing; 44-45

Minor; 264

Political Science; 45

Courses; 312-313

Psychology; 45

Society and Environment Minor; 264

Recreation; 45

Sociology: 221-222,264,311-312

Social Science and Human

Bachelor of Arts or Science; 222

Services; 45

Double Major in Sociology and

Teaching; 45-46

Human Services; 221

Incoming Freshmen, in-state; 36

Elementary Education; 222

Incoming Freshmen, out-of-state

U
University Calendar; 328-329
University Seminars for New
Students; 56-57
University Seminar Courses; 316
University Studies Program; 57
University Talk; 8

Secondary Education; 222
General Minor; 264

and foreign; 36

Teaching Minor; 264

Incoming Students, Additional;

Vehicles; 29

Sociology and Human Services,
Department of; 73

Michigan Merit Award; 47
Other; 46-47

V

Courses; 311-312

Incoming Freshmen, Ontario; 37
37-40

Spanish: 223-224,311-312

Renewal Requirements; 34

Bachelor of Arts; 223-224

Transfer Students; 37

Courses; 311-312

Secondary Education:
Biology; 92
Business Administration-Business
Education; 93-94

Upward Bound; 60

Spanish Language, Literature and
Culture Minor; 266
Speech and Drama Minor; 265
Sport and Recreation Management:

Chemistry; 104

Bachelor of Arts; 227

English Language and Literature; 143

Bachelor of Science; 226

Veteran Standard of Progress; 51
Veterinary, pre-; 89
Video Conferencing - Interactive
Television; 53-54
Vision Statement; 4
Visual Arts Concentration; 156-157,
161-162
Vocational Rehabilitation; 48

227,226

Computer Science; 120

Veterans; 51

French Studies; 174

Student Services; 58-61

Geology; 178

Student Services Courses; 309-310

History; 182

Substance Abuse Counseling

Mathematics: 197,262
Teaching Minor; 262
Political Science: 211,263

Minor; 265
Substance Abuse Prevention and
Treatment; 250-251

Psychology; 215

T

Social Studies; 220,264

Teacher Education Courses; 314-316

Sociology: 222,264
Teaching Minor; 264

Teaching - Elementary Minor; 265
Teaching - Secondary Minor; 265
Tech Prep; 25

Secretarial Science-Teaching Minor; 264

Technology Fee; 29

Semester; 8,9

Technical Accounting; 252

Skilled Trades Courses; 312

Term; 8

Social Science: 216-217

Terms and Phrases; 8

Bachelor of Arts; 217

Test Scores; 10

Bachelor of Science; 217

Testing Services; 56

Social Sciences, School of; 73
Social Studies: 218-220

W (Withdrawal) Grades; 13
WebCT; 57
Welcome; 3
Withdrawal/Refunds Policies; 11,29
WLSO; 59
Writing Concentration; 156-157,162-163
Writing Placement; 56
Work Study; 50

Teaching Minor; 263

Teaching Minor; 264

W

Theater: 156-157,160-161,265
Concentration; 156-157,160-161
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LAKE SUPERIOR

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�Contents
Campus / Parking Map.......................

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Message from the President................

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Mission Statement, Vision Statement,
and Goals of the University............
Code of Ethics......................................
A Look at LSSU....................................
Expectations for Student Learning....
Accreditations......................................
University Talk.....................................
Academic Policies...............................
Equal Opportunity Statement............
Admissions............................................
Costs.......................................................
Financial Aid.........................................
Consumer Information........................
Scholarships, Grants and Loans..........
Division of Academic Services............
Student Services...................................
Computer Services...............................
Enrollment Services.............................
International Studies............................
International University College
Division.............................................

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12
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.25
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70
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Degree Requirements..........................

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Graduation Procedures........................

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College of Arts, Letters and Social Sciences
80
Faculty and Programs........................
College of Natural and Mathematical
Sciences
Faculty and Programs........................

82

College of Professional Studies
Faculty and Programs........................

84

Academic Administration and Services
Departments
Staff and Administration....................

88

Programs listing.....................................
Minors listing..........................................
Master of Arts Degree............................

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Bachelor Degrees....................................

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Associate Degrees..................................

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Post-Baccalaureate Bachelor..................
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate...............

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Minors...................................................... ,235
Course Descriptions............................... ,243
Board of Trustees.................................... ,297
Certificates...............................................

Distinguished Teachers / Employee
of the Year........................................... . ,298
Faculty.....................................................

.299

Administrative Staff..............................

,305
.309
,312

University Calendar...............................
Index.......................................................

Visit us at www.lssu.edu
About this catalog...
The Lake Superior State University Catalog does not constitute a contract between the University and its students
on either a collective or individual basis. Changes sometimes occur after the Catalog has been printed. Lake Supe­
rior State University does not assume a contractual obligation with its students for the contents of this Catalog.
It is the policy of Lake Superior State University that no person shall be discriminated against, excluded from par­
ticipation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination in employment, or in any program
or activity for which the University is responsible on the basis of race, color, national origin or ancestry, gender, age,
disability, religion, height, weight, sexual preference, marital status or veteran status.
Lake Superior State University • 1

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Alphabetical

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Building Key

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Lake Superior j
State University
650 W. Easterday Avenue
Sault See. Marie, MI 49783

www.lssu.edu
Public
Safety
Emergency
Phone

1. Administration Building
2. Robert Arbuckle Student Activity
Center (SAC)
3. Blair-Hastings Annex
4. Brady Hall
6. Campus Shoppe
7. Center for Applied Sciences
and Engineering Technology (CASET)
8. Central Heating Plant
9. Child Development Center
10. Chippewa House
11. Walker Cisler Student and Conference
Center (WCC)
12. Crawford Hall (CRW)
14. Easterday House
15. Health CARE Center
16. Erie Hall
17. Eskoonwid Endaad
18. Arts Center (ARTS)
19. Fletcher Center for Student Services
20. Gate House
21. Hillside House
23. Laker House
24. Lukenda Alumni House
26. Moloney Hall
27. Neveu Hall
28. James Norris Center (NOR)
29. Ontario Hall
30. Osborn Hall
31. Leno A. Pianosi Maintenance Center
32. President's Residence
33. Ryan House
34. Kenneth J. Shouldice Library (LBR)
36. Townhouses
37. The Village

Parking Key
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B
C
D
E
F
G
H
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Commuter/Faculty-Staff
Commuter/Faculty-Staff
Osborn and Village Residents
Visitor Parking
Senior Commuter/Faculty-Staff
University Row Residents and Staff
Easterday and Ryan House Residents
Brady Hall Residents
Faculty-Staff

K Parking as designated for Campus
Shoppe, Faculty-Staff and Visitors
L Osborn and Village Residents
N Commuter Parking
0 Osborn and Village Residents
Day Use: No Overnight Parking
S Moloney and Neveu Hall Residents
T Townhouse Residents
X 30-Minute Parking

NO PARKING ON ANY UNIVERSITY DRIVE.

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Departments Bldg...................................
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General Information................................
19
Academic Computing ..............................
1
Administrative Offices..............................
1
Administrative Computing.........................
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21
Admissions (Hillside House).......................
24
Alumni Relations....................................
..28
Arena - Taffy Abel...................................
28
Athletics...............................................
..34
Audio-Visual..........................................
.12
Biological Sciences.................................
Bookstore.............................................
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Business..............................................
Business Operations................................
19
12
Caffe a la Cartfe........................................
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Cappuccino Corner.................................
Career Services (Placement).......................
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Cashier...............................................
19
Catering............................................ ...
11
Chemistry &amp; Environmental Sciences............
12
Compass (student newspaper)...................
11
Continuing Education...................... ........
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Counseling Services................................
Conference Rooms.................................
11
Corner Pocket.......................................
11
Criminal Justice &amp; Fire Science.......... ........
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Disability Services..................................
Business. Economics &amp; Legal Assistant Studies...... 34
Education. Elementary and Secondary Education__ 12
7
Engineering and Engineering Technology......
English &amp; Communication.......................
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Exercise Center......................................
2
Financial Aid..................................... .
19
Fine Arts................ .............................
18
Foundation...........................................
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Food Services.......................................
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Galley &amp; Grill 155...................................
Geology &amp; Physical Sciences.................. .
12
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Graphics..............................................
Gleason Environmental Institute................
12
Gymnasium - Bud Cooper........................
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History. Humanities &amp; the Arts................... .18/34
Honors Program....................................
18
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Human Resources..................................
Housing &amp; Residential Life........................
11
ID Office..............................................
11
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Interactive Television... ....................... .
Kemp Museum......................................
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Learning Center...................................
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Library.................. ............................
Mailroom............................................
1
Mathematics &amp; Computer Science..............
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Music................................. ...............
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Native American &amp; Student Diversity Center ....
17
Nursing..............................................
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Payroll................................................
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Peacock Cove............. ..........................
11
Planetarium.........................................
12
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Post Office (inside Campus Shoppe)............
President............................................
1
Public Relations................ ...................
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Purchasing..........................................
1
Quarterdeck.........................................
11
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Recreation Studies &amp; Exercise Science.........
Registrar.............................................
19
Residence - student
Brady Hall (freshmen men)........ ..........
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Chippev/a House (Row House-upper class)....... 10
Easterday House (Row House-upper class)....... 14
Erie Hall (Row House-upper class)............... 16
Laker House (upper class)........................ .23
Moloney Hall (Apts-upper class)................. .26
Neveu Hall (Apts-upper class).................... .27
Ontario Hall (Row House-honors)................ .29
Osborn Hall (freshmen women).................. .30
Ryan House (upper class)......................... .33
Townhouses (upper class).................... .
.36
The Village (sophomores)......................... .37
(Senter. Chelberg. Kemp &amp; Young)
Security/Public Safety................................... 1
Scheduling................................................ .19
Student Life............................................... 11
Student Government..................................... 11
Social Sciences.......................................... .34
Student Service Counter............................... 19
Recreation Facilities. Student and Public............ 28
Testing.................................................... .34
Track....................................................... .2
UPS Station (inside Campus Shoppe)................ .6
Upward Bound........................................... .4
Vice President for Academic Affairs &amp; Provost..... 1
Vice President for Enrollment Services..............
1
Vice President for Finance.............................. 19
Vice President for Student Affairs.................... 11
Vice President for University Relations &amp; Marketing 1
WLSO Radio Station..................................... 11

�Welcome to
Lake Superior State University
At Lake Superior State University, from the day you enroll
until the day you graduate, we will do everything possible
to ensure your success.
Individual support and personal attention are hallmarks
of a Lake State education. Here, you will experience the
excitement of learning by interacting with your professors
in and out of the classroom. Student clubs, organizations,
and a variety of events and activities will continue your
learning, get you involved in the campus, and sharpen
your leadership skills. You can make a difference at Lake
State, and Lake State will make a difference in you. Here,
you can realize your full potential.
The University offers outstanding academic programs
and the opportunity to work and study with talented and dedicated faculty and staff.
Laker athletic programs, including NCAA, Division I hockey, are always exciting. Our
historic yet up-to-date campus provides a beautiful environment—and one committed
to safety—in which to live, learn, and prepare for your future. We offer facilities often
provided by only much larger, or private, universities.
Our graduates are successful engineers, teachers, lawyers, scientists, and doctors. Some
work in business, criminal justice, fire sciences, fisheries and wildlife management, and
recreation. Many graduates pursue exciting employment options in the liberal arts and
sciences. All are well prepared to meet the challenges of the decades ahead.
You and your future can come together at Lake Superior State University. We look
forward to helping you realize your dreams and achieve your goals. When you are
successful, then we have been too.
Sincerely yours,

Rodney L. Lowman
President
Lake Superior State University • 3

�Lake Superior State University
The following mission and vision statements are currently under revision.

Mission Statement

Goals and Objectives

Lake Superior State University
empowers capable and responsible
students in the pursuit of academic
excellence. Faculty, staff, and
students value rigorous education,
collaborative learning, flexible
and innovative programs, and a
safe and supportive environment.
Honoring the history and tradition
of the people of Michigan and
Ontario, LSSU offers a balanced
education in arts, sciences, and
professional studies. LSSU
graduates are broadly educated for
personal and professional success
in a diverse and rapidly changing
world.

The University currently has five
major goals and objectives:

Vision Statement
Lake Superior State University
aspires to be the university of
choice in Michigan, Ontario,
and beyond for students seeking
high quality academic programs
and services in a personal and
supportive learning environment.
The University is committed to
meeting regional needs, serving
a diverse and growing student
population, enhancing institutional
resources, and maintaining
accountability to all constituents.

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1. The University will have as a
primary objective increasing
its student enrollments-both
on the main campus, through
on-line programs and in our
Regional Centers. We will
enroll students who can benefit
from our personal, engaged,
academically rigorous models
of education.
2. The University will equally
focus on student retention
efforts, aiming to increase the
number of students who stay
with us from the time of joining
the University until graduation.
3. The University aims to increase
substantially its fund-raising
activities through improving
its fund raising and grants and
contracts.
4. The University will also
increase its efforts to manage
efficiently its current resources,
looking for ways to do its work
more efficiently and at less cost
without sacrificing quality.
5. The University will work hard
to assure that its students,
faculty and staff have a safe
environment in which to study,
work and learn.

�Code of Ethics
Code of Ethics
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We value a personal approach
to education which provides the
student access to faculty and
staff — education provided in a
small collegial atmosphere.
We value our high quality
academic programs which
provide practical, technical
education with the liberal arts
tradition.
We value a supportive, caring
environment exemplified
by mutual trust and respect
and where each individual
has worth through a holistic,
student-centered focus. We
respect not only the rights but
the feelings of others.
We value the exploration of
new paradigms and the creative
energy needed to stay at the
forefront of knowledge.

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We value systematic assessment
of all aspects of the University's
operation and constructive
improvements based on these
evaluations.

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We value an environment which
celebrates diversity and focuses
on die value of each individual's
contribution to the general
welfare.
We value die alumni and friends
of the University who provide
inspiration, loyalty and support.
We value decisions which
are in the best interests of die
University and its students.

We value our unique
geographical setting with
its natural beauty and its
international focus.

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We value our extracurricular,
co-curricular programs and
activities which contribute to
the students' personal and
professional growth.

We value our collaborative
partnerships characterized
by high ethical standards
with international colleagues,
businesses, other educational
institutions, community
organizations, regional contacts
and governmental entities.

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We value a work ethic which
emphasizes productive time-ontask, diligence, ethical behavior
and responsibility in the
student's personal development.

We value our public service
role. "Enter to learn, go forth to
serve" is a traditional motto at
Lake Superior State University.

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We value die University's
physical plant with its historical
buildings which are both state
and national treasures.

We value the educational
opportunities which are
provided in a safer environment.

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�A Look at LSSU
Established in 1946 to address the
needs of returning World War II
veterans and to provide educa­
tional opportunities to the people
of the Eastern Upper Peninsula,
Lake Superior State University still
embodies the essence of the early
days. A personal education in a safe

and friendly environment remains a
hallmark of today's LSSU.

from the original class of 272 to
more than 3,400 students.

Our beautiful 115-acre campus
overlooks the Michigan and Ontario
twin cities of Sault Ste. Marie, the St.
Mary's River, and the world famous
Soo Locks. The school is located at
the beginning of Interstate 75 which
ends in the Florida Keys.

There are 14 buildings on the Na­
tional Historic Register contributing
to the University's sense of tradi­
tion. This unique architectural blend
is a reminder of the "weapons to
plowshares" history of the setting.

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Community: Sault Ste. Marie (pop.
18,000) is one of the oldest cities in
North America, having begun as a
fur trading center in the early 17th
century. A Jesuit mission was estab­
lished here in 1641, and Father Mar­
quette founded the first permanent
settlement 27 years later, within the
boundaries of what was to become
Michigan. The Sault celebrated its
300th birthday in 1968.

The Sault Branch was rechristened
Lake Superior State College of
Michigan Technical University
in 1966. Autonomy arrived for
LSSC in 1970. University status
was granted in 1987 to the state's
smallest public institution of higher
learning. Enrollment has grown

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The campus served as Ft. Brady
starting in 1894 after the fort was
relocated from the banks of the St.
Mary's. The fort was deactivated
in 1944 and, thanks to the efforts
of local volunteers and leadership
at Michigan College of Mining &amp;
Technology in Houghton, opened in
the fall of that year as the Sault Ste.
Marie Residence Center of MCMT.

Our sister city, Sault Ste. Marie,
Ontario, is a cultural, recreational,
social and entertainment center.
The combined population of the
Twin Saults (98,000) allows for an
international flavor abounding with
the opportunities of a city, and the
safety and comfort of a small town.

Expectations
for Student Learning
Lake Superior State University
utilizes a Student Academic
Achievement Plan developed by
the faculty to enhance continuous
quality improvement and to meet
the Assessment Initiative of the
Higher Learning Commission of
the North Central Association
of Colleges and Schools. The
intent of this plan is to document
student learning at Lake Superior
State University both in the major
program and across the general
education requirements. This
continuous evaluation process
works to assure high quality
teaching and effective student
learning. The faculty at Lake

Superior State University have
collectively agreed upon the
characteristics of the educated
person the institution hopes to
graduate and have identified
outcomes that can be used to
document these attributes. The
following are areas that the
faculty have deemed essential
to a liberal education and have
value for the students in their
lives as responsible citizens:
communication skills, mathematics,
cultural diversity, humanities,
and social and natural science.
Students who complete the general
education courses at Lake Superior
State University will be able to
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demonstrate attributes of the
general education outcomes.
Students attending Lake Superior
State University can expect
commitment by the University
to document and enhance
student learning. Through the
assessment process, the University
demonstrates its commitment
to improving student learning
and ensures that when students
graduate they have attained
specific attributes and abilities.
Lake Superior State University
expects a commitment on the
part of its students to actively
participate in the learning process.

�Accreditations
Lake Superior State University
is accredited by the following
agencies:
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The Higher Learning
Commission (a commission of
the North Central Association
of Colleges and Schools), 30
North LaSalle Street, Suite
2400, Chicago, Illinois 606022504. Phone: 312-263-0456;
800-621-7440. Fax: 312-2637462; Internet: http://www.
ncahigherlearning
commission.org/
The athletic training education
program is accredited by the
Commission on Accreditation
of Athletic Training Education
(CAATE), 2201 Double Creek
Drive, Suite 5006, Round Rock,
TX 78864. Phone: 512-7339700. Fax: 512-733-9701. caate®
sbcglobal.net; www.caate.net
The bachelor of science in
environmental health is
accredited by the National
Environmental Health Science
and Protection Accreditation

Council, 2632 SE 25th Avenue,
Suite D, Portland, OR 97202.
Phone: 503-235-6047. Fax: 503235-7300. ehacinfo@aehap.org
The bachelor of science in
nursing is approved by the
Michigan Board of Nursing
and is accredited by the
National League for Nursing
Accreditation Commission, 61
Broadway - 33rd Floor, New
York, NY 10006. Phone: 212363-5555, ext. 153. Fax: 212-8120390. www.nlnac.org
Council on Medical Education
and Hospitals of the American
Medical Association, 2450
North Street NW, Washington,
DC 20037-1126. Phone: 202-8280400. Fax: 202-828-1123/1125.
www.aamc.org
International Fire Service
Accreditation Congress, 1700
West Tyler, Oklahoma State
University, Stillwater, OK
74078. Phone: 405-744-8303, in
the bachelor of science for fire
science

The legal studies and
business administration legal
management programs have
been approved by the American
Bar Association, Standing
Committee on Paralegals, 541
North Fairbanks Court, Chicago,
IL 60611. Phone: 312-988-5617;
fax: 312-988-5710; Internet:
http://www.abanet.org/
legalservices / legalassistants /
home.html
The manufacturing engineering
technology bachelor's program
is accredited by the Technology
Accreditation Commission
(TAC) of ABET, 111 Market
Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD
21202-4012. Phone: 410-347-7700
The computer, electrical and
mechanical engineering
bachelor's programs are
accredited by the Engineering
Accreditation Commission
(EAC) of ABET, 111 Market
Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD
21202-4012. Phone: 410-347-7700

School Accreditation Requirements
ABET requires accredited programs
within the School of Engineering
and Technology to publish their
program educational objectives and
outcomes in the university catalog.
COMPUTER ENGINEERING
Program Educational Objectives
1. Experienced graduates of the
Computer Engineering program
will have successfully applied
engineering skills and tools
to solve problems in their
profession.
2. Experienced graduates of
the Computer Engineering
program will have successfully
demonstrated professional
application of design principles
subject to technical, practical, and
societal constraints.

3. Experienced graduates of the
Computer Engineering program
will have set professional
goals, experienced professional
growth, and engaged in ongoing
professional development and
learning activities. Through life­
long learning, they will have the
ability to adapt in a constantly
changing world and will be
capable self-learners.
Program Outcome Objectives
1. Students of the Computer
Engineering program at
graduation will receive an
engineering education that
is respected by relevant
engineering organizations,
companies, and societies.
Graduates will have the ability to
Lake Superior State University • 7

seek employment in a variety of
engineering positions or enter a
related graduate school.
2. Students of the Computer
Engineering program at
graduation will have experienced
a learning environment
administered by quality
faculty, utilizing both internal
and external review processes
to ensure students are being
educated using accepted
educational methods. The
assessment process will assure
continuous improvement for the
program, the facilities, and the
meeting of students' needs.
3. Students of the Computer
Engineering program at
graduation will have knowledge

�of contemporary issues and
cultures and will recognize the
impact of technological decisions
within both global and societal
contexts.
4. Students of the Computer
Engineering program, at
graduation, will be able to utilize
appropriate basic sciences,
mathematics, and engineering
sciences to design systems,
components, or processes that
meet desired outcomes and
design constraints. They will
have the ability to interact in all
aspects of the design process
from product inception to
completion. They will have the
ability to act professionally and
ethically as individuals or as
members of multi-disciplinary
teams. They will be able to
clearly communicate their ideas
in both written and oral forms
as typically expected within the
engineering discipline. They
will have the ability to generate
various forms of documentation
necessary for product design
and production.
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
Program Educational Objectives
1. Experienced graduates of the
Electrical Engineering program
will have successfully applied
engineering skills and tools
to solve problems in their
profession.
2. Experienced graduates of
the Electrical Engineering
program will have successfully
demonstrated professional
application of design principles
subject to technical, practical,
and societal constraints.
3. Experienced graduates of the
Electrical Engineering program
will have set professional
goals, experienced professional
growth, and engaged in ongoing
professional development and
learning activities. Through life­
long learning, they will have the
ability to adapt in a constantly
changing world and will be
capable self-learners.
Program Outcome Objectives

1. Students of the Electrical
Engineering program at
graduation will receive an
engineering education that is
respected by relevant engineering
organizations, companies, and
societies. Graduates will have the
ability to seek employment in a
variety of engineering positions
or enter a related graduate school.
2. Students of the Electrical
Engineering program at
graduation will have experienced
a learning environment
administered by quality
faculty, utilizing both internal
and external review processes
to ensure students are being
educated using accepted
educational methods. The
assessment process will assure
continuous improvement for the
program, the facilities, and the
meeting of students' needs.
3. Students of the Electrical
Engineering program at
graduation will have knowledge
of contemporary issues and
cultures and will recognize the
impact of technological decisions
within both global and societal
contexts.
4. Students of the Electrical
Engineering program, at
graduation, will be able to utilize
appropriate basic sciences,
mathematics, and engineering
sciences to design systems,
components, or processes that
meet desired outcomes and
design constraints. They will
have the ability to interact in all
aspects of the design process
from product inception to
completion. They will have the
ability to act professionally and
ethically as individuals or as
members of multi-disciplinary
teams. They will be able to
clearly communicate their ideas
in both written and oral forms
as typically expected within the
engineering discipline. They
will have the ability to generate
various forms of documentation
necessary for product design and
production.
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MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Program Educational Objectives
1. Experienced graduates of
the Mechanical Engineering
program will have successfully
applied engineering skills and
tools to solve problems in their
profession.
2. Experienced graduates of
the Mechanical Engineering
program will have successfully
demonstrated professional
application of design principles
subject to technical, practical, and
societal constraints.
3. Experienced graduates of the
Mechanical Engineering program
will have set professional
goals, experienced professional
growth, and engaged in ongoing
professional development and
learning activities. Through life­
long learning, they will have the
ability to adapt in a constantly
changing world and will be
capable self-learners.
Program Outcome Objectives
1. Students of the Mechanical
Engineering program at
graduation will receive an
engineering education that
is respected by relevant
engineering and manufacturing
organizations, companies, and
societies. Graduates will have the
ability to seek employment in a
variety of engineering positions
or enter a related graduate school.
2. Students of the Mechanical
Engineering program at
graduation will have experienced
a learning environment
administered by quality
faculty, utilizing both internal
and external review processes
to ensure students are being
educated using accepted
educational methods. The
assessment process will assure
continuous improvement for the
program, the facilities, and the
meeting of students' needs.
3. Students of the Mechanical
Engineering program at
graduation will have knowledge
of contemporary issues and
cultures and will recognize the
impact of technological decisions

�within both global and societal
contexts.
4. Students of the Mechanical
Engineering program, at
graduation, will be able to utilize
appropriate basic sciences,
mathematics, and engineering
sciences to design systems,
components, or processes that
meet desired outcomes and
design constraints. They will
have the ability to interact in all
aspects of the design process
from product inception to
completion. They will have the
ability to act professionally and
ethically as individuals or as
members of multi-disciplinary
teams. They will be able to
clearly communicate their ideas
in both written and oral forms
as typically expected within the
engineering discipline. They
will have the ability to generate
various forms of documentation
necessary for product design and
production.
5. Students of the Mechanical
Engineering program
at graduation will have
foundational skills in technical
areas including basic and
advanced mathematics, science,
software, and engineering, as
well as applied skills involving
industrially-relevant problems,
laboratory experiences,
computer-based experiences,
and applied research. The
graduate will use these skills
and modern engineering tools
to conduct experiments and
to identify, analyze, and solve
engineering problems. Such
skills are to be obtained in
areas including, but not limited
to: linear algebra, calculus,
differential equations, complex
variables, statistics, computer
programming, numerical
methods, chemistry, physics,
manufacturing processes,
drafting and solid modeling,
dimensioning and tolerancing,
statics, strength of materials,
dynamics, thermodynamics,
fluid mechanics, heat transfer,

material science, machine
design, electronics, analog circuit
analysis, automatic controls.
6. Each graduate of the Mechanical
Engineering program will
have the opportunity to
develop breadth or depth in
their foundational skills in the
Robotics and Automation, the
Vehicle Systems or General
options, as well as the ability
to apply these skills to
solve practical engineering
problems. This will have been
accomplished by completing
one of the approved Mechanical
Engineering program options in
addition to completing the core
Mechanical Engineering program
courses.
MANUFACTURING
ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
Program Educational Objectives
1. Experienced graduates of the
Manufacturing Engineering
Technology program will have
successfully demonstrated
professional application of
technical skills and engineering
judgement to solve problems
in their profession subject to
technical, practical, and societal
constraints.
2. Experienced graduates of the
Manufacturing Engineering
Technology program will
have set professional goals,
experienced professional growth,
and are engaged in ongoing
professional development and
learning activities. They will
appreciate the need for life-long
learning in a constantly changing
world and be capable self­
learners.
Program Outcome Objectives
1. Students of the Manufacturing
Engineering Technology
program at graduation will
receive an engineering education
that is respected by relevant
engineering and manufacturing
organizations, companies, and
societies. Graduates will have the
ability to seek employment in a
variety of engineering positions
or enter a related graduate school.
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2. Students of the Manufacturing
Engineering Technology
program at graduation will
have experienced a learning
environment administered by
quality faculty, utilizing both
internal and external review
processes to ensure students are
being educated using accepted
educational methods. The
assessment process will assure
continuous improvement for the
program, the facilities, and the
meeting of students' needs.
3. Students of the Manufacturing
Engineering Technology
program at graduation will have
knowledge of contemporary
issues and cultures and
will recognize the impact of
technological decisions within
both global and societal contexts.
4. Each graduate of the
Manufacturing Engineering
Technology program will
possess foundational technical
skills in mathematics, science,
software, and engineering
technology, as well as the
ability to apply these skills
and use modern engineering
technology tools through the
analysis and implementation
of manufacturing systems.
The fundamental technical
skills will include those in the
areas of algebra, trigonometry,
differential and integral calculus,
statistics, physics, chemistry,
computer applications, drafting
and solid modeling, statics,
strength of materials, electricity
and electronics, manufacturing
operations, CNC applications,
PLC applications, robotic
systems, and quality engineering.
5. Each graduate of the
Manufacturing Engineering
Technology program will have
the opportunity to broaden
knowledge in the manufacturing
area and/or develop in-depth
specialized skills in robotics and
automation, as well as the ability
to apply these skills to solve
practical engineering technology
problems. This will have been
accomplisehd by completing one

�of the approved Manufacturing
Engineering Technology
program options in addition to
the Manufacturing Engineering
Technology core.
6. Students of the Manufacturing
Engineering Technology
program at graduation will be
able to systematically apply the
basic sciences, mathematics, and
technology to design systems
or processes that meet desired
outcomes and satisfy design
constraints. They will have the

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ability to act professionally and
ethically both as individuals and
as members of multi-disciplinary
teams. They will be able to
clearly communicate their ideas
in both written and oral forms
as typically expected within
the engineering technology
discipline. They will understand
the need for, and will have the
ability to generate, various forms
of documentation necessary
for process/system design and
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�University Talk
Terms &amp; phrases you should know.
Academic Credit: (or credit hours
or credit): One academic credit is
generally earned for every 14 hours
in lecture during a semester.
Academic Probation: The result of
a grade point average falling below
an acceptable level.
Academic Year: Two 15-week
semesters.

Curriculum: (major, program)
Courses required for specific de­
gree or certificate.
Departments: Academic units,
each administered by a "chair" or
"dean" and offering courses in one
or more related disciplines.

Part-Time Student: You, if you take
fewer than 12 credits in a semester
(fewer than nine if you are a gradu­
ate student).
Practicum: Another word for in­
ternship.

Financial Aid: Includes grants,
loans, scholarships or work-study.

Prerequisite: Certain courses you
must successfully complete before
enrolling in a specific course. You
must satisfy prerequisites, and other
stated conditions, before enrolling in
a course, or have permission from an
instructor to waive the prerequisites.
It is your responsibility to be certain
you have the approved prerequisites.

Full-Time Student: If you enroll
for 12 or more credits in a semester
(nine credits for graduate students).

Program (also curriculum): A
group of courses you must take in
order to earn a degree or certificate.
Registration: Each semester you
must request specific classes for the
next semester, pay tuition, etc.

GED Examinations: (General Edu­
cation Development examination):
If you didn't finish high school,
but believe you learned enough in
other ways to qualify for university,
this is the test for you.

Admission: Your acceptance for
enrollment.

Discipline: Group of related
courses, such as mathematics.

Minor: A lesser concentration (20
credits or more).

General Education Requirements:
Courses you must take in addition
to your major to earn a bachelor's
or an associate's degree in liberal
arts; provides you with broadly
based education.

Accredited: Quality of academic
programs has been approved by an
outside rating agency.

School: See Departments.

Elective: Course distinguished
from required course. You select it
from a number of specified courses.
Field Placement: See practicum.

Advisor: Faculty member who of­
fers you academic advice, explains
requirements and assists in schedul­
ing. Ask your department chair or
dean for an advisor.
Associate Degree: Awarded for
two-year programs.
Bachelor Degree: or Baccalaure­
ate — awarded for a "four-year"
program.
Calendar: Important dates of the
academic year.
Certificate: Requires one year of
study.
College: Academic unit adminis­
tered by a dean, comprising two or
more departments or schools.
Corequisite: Course you must take
during the same semester as another
course.
Cognate: A specified course,
generally in field other than your
major, which you must take for your
program.
Courses: Descriptions in this cata­
log generally show a course number,
followed by the course name, and
the number of academic credits
shown at the right of the column.
ENGLUO First-Year
Composition 1

Credit: See academic credit.

Grade Point Average (GPA):
Number of points divided by
the hours of credit attempted. It
calculates your average grade for
all classes. Cumulative grade point
average is the average for all your
classes numbered 100 and above.
Internship: (practicum, field place­
ment or clinical): working in a 'real
life' setting for academic credit.
Major (curriculum): A concentra­
tion of courses in your specific area
of study.

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Required Courses: You must take
these to earn your degree. Failed
courses must be repeated.

Semester: Sometimes called term:
See academic year.
Term: Sometimes called semester:
See academic year.
Transcript: Official record of your
coursework maintained by LSSU
Center for Student Services.
Transcript, Official: Mailed directly
from principal's or registrar's of­
fice of issuing institution to LSSU
Registrar's Office. It must bear the
seal of the institution and signature
or stamp of school official.
Withdrawal: Procedure when you
drop a course or from school.

�Student
Classifications
0 to 25 credits = freshman
26 to 55 credits = sophomore
56 to 87 credits = junior
88+ = senior

Please familiarize yourself with
the academic policies described in
this catalog. They will help you
obtain your educational objectives.
Faculty advisors, staff and administive personnel will also help you
negotiate your way through these
policies — seek their advice when­
ever you have questions!

uled 9-9:50 a.m. Monday, Wednes­
day and Friday for 14 weeks plus
one week for exams. Laboratory
classes, field work or other non-lec­
ture classes meet for more than one
hour a week per credit.

The Academic Year

The average credit-hour load for
full-time students is 16 credits. A
minimum of 124 credits is required
for all baccalaureate degrees; a
minimum of 62 credits is required
for all associate degrees.

Lake Superior State University
operates on a semester system.
There are two regular 15-week
semesters (fall and spring) which
begin in August or September and
end in April or May. The sum­
mer semester consists of classes
offered in two six-week sessions,
or one 12-week session. Starting
and ending dates are listed in the
Academic Calendar in the back of
this catalog.

Academic Credit
One credit is equal to 14 hours of
classroom instruction in lecture/
recitation courses. For example, a
three-credit course might be sched-

You should expect to spend two
hours of study or class preparation
for each hour spent in class.

Student Curriculum
Choice and Advising
When you apply for admission,
you are asked to declare a major.
The major you declare will deter­
mine which major department you
are in and the academic advisor
assigned to you. Please get to know
your advisor well and meet with
him/her often to get help in class
selection, degree progress and ca­
reer advice. You may change your
major curriculum by processing a
Curriculum Change Form through
the Registrar's Office. The Regis­
trar's Office, Counseling Center
and departmental offices have the
form and instructions. Curriculum
change forms must be filed with
the Registrar's Office for each cur­
riculum change.
If you are unsure of your major,
you will be assigned to the Liberal
Arts major and the academic advi­
sor assigned to you will be a staff
member of the Learning Center,
Career Services or Counseling
Center.

Semester Course
Selection
Registration for the next semester
takes place near the end of your
current semester.
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�Three weeks before registration,
course schedules listing times,
dates and locations will be available
online at: http://www.lssu.edu/
scheduling, and in Anchor Access.
Review the class offerings, read the
instructions for scheduling, and
meet with your advisor to select
courses for the next semester.
You must sign up for classes for the
semester in which you will be doing
the actual work.
Please review all the registartion
information carefully as it has dates
for registration according to class
level, dates for tuition payments,
and information regarding pre­
requisites, corequisites and other
course requirements.
It is your responsibility to ensure
that the classes you take count
toward your degree program. You
may, however, be required to take
developmental courses (course
numbers beginning with "0", such
as MATH081), which will not count
toward graduation.
Test Scores: When you apply for
admission, you will send your ACT
score to Lake Superior State Univer­
sity. Your score determines the level
of English and math courses into
which you will be placed. If you
have been out of high school more
than 26 months and have not taken
the ACT, you will take placement
tests at the Testing Center at Lake
Superior State to determine your
placement in English and math.
Maximum credit load: You may
carry up to 20 credits per semester.
You may take more credits if you
have a 3.00 GPA or higher and have
written approval from the appro­
priate dean. Students on academic
probation should not take more
than 15 credits.
Prerequisites: Many courses require
that you complete English and
math, or other preliminary classes
before signing up to take these
courses. If you have not met the
prerequisite, you will not be al­
lowed to register for the class. If you
registered for a course, and later are

found not to have the necessary pre­
requisite, the instructor may drop
you from the class with an N grade.
Some courses require that you earn
a C or better in prerequisite courses
before registering for the next
course. Exceptions may be made
only by the dean of your college
or the instructor of the subsequent
class.
Repeats: You may repeat a class in
which you earn a grade other than
"W" or "N" only tzvice without special
permission and only under thefollozuing conditions:
1.

Courses transferred from other
institutions are included in this
policy.

2.

Both the original and repeat
grades will show on the tran­
script, but hours earned toward
graduation will only count once.

3.

For the purpose of calculating
the cumulative grade point
average, only the grade of the
last attempt will be used, if the
last class was taken at LSSU. If
you transfer in a class to repeat
a class from LSSU, the LSSU
grade will be removed from
your grade point average.

4.

To repeat a course more than
twice, you must obtain the per­
mission of the course instructor
and the appropriate dean. Per­
mission is granted only under
exceptional circumstances.

This policy began fall 2001 for all
new students either as transfer or
new freshmen.
Policy on substitutions or waivers
for failed classes: If you fail a class
required for your degree program,
you must repeat the class and
receive a passing grade. If the failed
class is no longer offered because
of program changes and/or course
deletions, the dean may approve
a substitution or waiver recom­
mended by the academic chair. The
chair must provide reasons for the
recommendation on the substitu­
tion/ waiver form which is sent to
the dean's office.
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Grades
and Grade Points
Grade

Grade Points
per Credit

A+
A Excellent
AB+
B Good
BC+
C Average
CD+
D Inferior
DF Failure
I Incomplete
N No Grade
W Late Withdrawal
CR Credit
NC No Credit

4.00
4.00
3.70
3.30
3.00
2.70
2.30
2.00
1.70
1.30
1.00
0.70
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00

�The dean will then send the form
to the Assistant to the Provost for
Academic Records.
Non-attendance of the first class:
Your instructor may drop you from
a course if you do not attend or if
you do not call the instructor before
classes begin. The course instructor
will fill out a Drop Form and notify
you if you are dropped from the
course.
Adding/Dropping courses through
the sixth day of the semester: You
may add or drop courses online us­
ing Anchor Access through the sixth
day of the fall or spring semester.
If you are attending a summer se­
mester, you can add or drop courses
online through the fourth day of the
semester.
If you wish to add a course that is
full or without having the neces­
sary prerequisites, you must contact
the instructor for that course to
request permission. If the instructor
approves the request, he/she will
complete an Instructor Override for
you. You must then go online and
register for that course.
Courses dropped through the sixth
day (fourth for summer semester)
will not appear on your academic
transcript.
Adding courses after the sixth day
of the semester: Online registration
ends on the sixth day of the semes­
ter (fourth for summer semester). If
you wish to add a course after this
date, you must have the instructor's
permission. You will need to com­
plete a Schedule Adjustment Form,
have the instructor sign it giving
permission, and then process the
form at the Student Service Counter
in the Fletcher Center for Student
Services.
Dropping courses after the sixth
day of the semester: You may
drop a full-semester course dur­
ing the first eight weeks (40 days)
of the semester. For courses run­
ning less than a full semester (e.g.
seven-week class), check online for
the official drop dates — the time
period for dropping will be ap­

proximately equal to one-half of the
course instructional period. If you
drop a course, you will receive an N
grade on your academic transcript.
N grades are not counted in the
academic GPA.
If you wish to drop a course as of
the seventh day of the fall or spring
semester (fifth for summer), you
must have the instructor's signa­
ture. Please complete a Schedule
Adjustment Form, have the instruc­
tor sign it, then process the form at
the Student Service Counter in the
Fletcher Center for Student Services.
To drop a class after the eight-week
drop requires extenuating circum­
stances, and you must obtain a
Withdrawal form. You must:
1.

Complete the form (including
listing a reason for the drop).

2.

Get the instructor's signature
and the instructor's recommen­
dation.

3.

Take the completed form to the
appropriate dean (of the class
being dropped), for his/her
review and decision.

4.

If the dean approves the drop,
you must then take the from to
the registrar's office for pro­
cessing.

A W grade will appear on your
permanent record and will not af­
fect your GPA.
Class attendance: Regular class
attendance and active participation
in classes are important elements in
the learning process. You are at the
University primarily for the sake
of intellectual growth and develop­
ment. Attendance and participation
provide appropriate opportunities
for the evaluation of your progress.
You are personally responsible for
the satisfactory completion of the
course work prescribed by your
instructors. This means that you are
expected to attend classes regularly,
and that you are responsible for the
work assigned in class, the material
covered in class, and for participa­
tion in class activities (including
discussion and listening) designed
by the instructor as part of the
14 • Lake Superior State University

learning experience. However,
mere physical attendance should
not be a criterion for evaluation of
your performance.
Participation in an official Univer­
sity function is an excused absence
when approved by the provost
You will not be penalized for such
participation. You are responsible
for work missed and must confer
with your instructor on this matter.
Complete withdrawal: If you are
a full-time student and drop all of
your classes during the first eight
weeks of the semester, you may
be eligible for tuition refund. To
receive any refund, fill out a With­
drawal Form at the Student Service
Counter. This office will authorize
your refund from the Business
Office. (Please check online for the
refund policy.)
Before leaving, be sure you have
cleared any holds on your records
so you can return at a later date or
have transcripts of your academic
records sent.

Grading System
Grade Point Average (GPA): To
calculate your GPA for a semes­
ter, divide the total quality points
earned by the GPA hours. GPA
hours include those earned or
failed but not those classes taken
for credit/no credit. Cumulative
GPA is calculated by dividing
total quality points earned by the
number of GPA hours carried in all
semesters. If you repeat a course,
count only the credits carried and
the points of the last grade earned.
Just the grade of your last attempt
is calculated in your GPA.
A cumulative GPA of 2.00 for all
credits is required for graduation.
Further, a 2.00 cumulative grade
point average for all credits in major,
minor(s), and general education is
required. Some programs require a
higher GPA in the major curriculum.
Incomplete grades (I): An incom­
plete
grade can be issued in the
case of extenuating circumstances

�Academic Standing Table
Full- and Part-Time Students
Academic Probation and Dismissal Policy
effective Summer 2005
Cumulative
GPA Hours
Carried
at LSSU

Minimum
for Good
Standing*

On Probation

Dismissal

1 -18.99

2.00

less than 2.00

two consecutive
semesters on probation

19 - or more

2.00

less than 2.00

two consecutive
semesters on probation
or 1.60 or less gpa

You will be dismissed for academic deficiencies if you are on probation for two consecutive semesters at Lake
Superior State University. If your cumulative GPA Hours (as shown on your transcript) are 19 or more and your
grade point average is 1.60 or less, you will be dismissed. GPA Hours are those used in figuring your grade point
average. Classes not at the 100-level or above are not counted in the GPA Hours. Classes with grades of CR/NC are
not counted in the GPA Hours.
*A cumulative grade point average of 2.00 for all credits carried at Lake Superior State University and a cumula­
tive grade point average of 2.00 for all courses required in your major, minor and general education is necessary
for graduation (effective fall 2007).
1.

2.

3.

You will be on academic
probation if your cumulative
grade point average falls
below 2.000. Academic
Probation limits you to 15
credits. You must contact
your advisor to adjust your
schedule before classes start
for the next semester.
If you are on probation for
two consecutive semesters
(summer semester included
if you are enrolled in
summer classes), you will be
academically dismissed or, if
your cumulative GPA Hours
are 19 or more and your grade
point average is 1.60 or less,
you will be academically
dismissed. Your classes for
the next semester(s) will be
deleted.
After a first or second
dismissal you may choose one
of the following options:

a. Allow two semesters
(summer may be counted
for one semester) to elapse
before re-enrollment, or
b. Petition the Scholastic
Standards Committee for
immediate readmission
should extenuating
circumstances exist. This
action is initiated with the
Assistant to the Provost
for Academic Records.
The Committee can either
permit early readmission
with specific conditions
required of you or deny
your request. Subsequent
to the Committee's denial,
you can further appeal to
the Provost, whose decision
is final.
4.

If you continue after a
dismissal, you will be dismissed
again after any semester in
which your cumulative grade
point average falls below a 2.00.

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The Assistant to the Provost
for Academic Records may
allow you to continue "on
probation," with the record
showing "on probation"
instead of "academic
dismissal" if your record has
shown improvement during
the semester and you have
a 2.00 grade point average
in courses carried for that
semester.
5.

If you are dismissed a
third time, you will not
be reinstated without the
permission of the Provost.
Three semesters must elapse
from the time of dismissal
before you may petition for
readmission. Summer may be
counted for one semester.

6.

The Scholastic Standards
Committee may dismiss
you from the university for
demonstrated academic
dishonesty.

�beyond the control of the student
that prevent completion of course
requirements. Examples of extenu­
ating circumstances may include
health issues, death of a parent/
spouse/child, or military service.
Appropriate documentation is
required. An I grade can be issued
in a course, that by design, cannot
be completed in one semester. You
must make up the work by the date
specified by the instructor. If a date
is not given, the student will have a
maximum of two semesters (exclud­
ing summer semesters) to complete
the requirements for removing the
I grades. Two semesters after the
issuance of the I grade, if the pro­
fessor has not completed a Grade
Change Form or requested an
extension, the Registrar's Office will
change the I grade to an F grade.
N and W grades: These grades are
given to those classes that you have
officially dropped (N) or withdrawn
(W).
Grade change: You may request
your instructor to review and
change a grade within two semes­
ters after completion. The instruc­
tor completes and sends a Grade
Change Form to the Registrar's
Office.
Dean's List: Full-time students car­
rying at least 12 graded credits of
college-level courses (100 level or
above) in a semester with a grade
point average of 3.500 or higher,
and NOT having any incomplete (I)
grades, will earn Dean's List hon­
ors, which acknowledge outstand­
ing academic achievement.
If a grade is changed, prior to the
conclusion of the following semes­
ter, because of "instructor error" or
because the student has completed
work for a course which received an
I grade, the student will be consid­
ered for Dean's List honors.
If the grade change is for some
other reason or occurs after the con­
clusion of the following semester,
the student will not be reevaluated
for Dean's List honors.
Effective fall semester 2006, stu-

dents earning Dean's List honors
will have this designation noted on
their LSSU academic transcript.

Credit/No Credit
Courses
You may enroll in some courses on
a credit/no credit basis if you are in
good academic standing. The fol­
lowing conditions exist:
1.

One course per semester may be
taken as credit/no credit.

2.

Only 12 credits of courses taken
as credit/no credit may be ap­
plied toward a degree.

3.

Courses that are required by
your major, minor, or that are
general education courses,
can not be taken for credit/no
credit.

4.

You apply at the Registrar's
Office to enroll for a credit/no
credit course during the drop/
add period; cannot change to
regular grades after the drop/
add period ends.

5.

Instructors are not notified
that you are taking a course as
credit/no credit; the CR or NC
credit is assigned based on the
grade your instructor submits.

A student who cheats is subject to
dismissal from the University. If, in
the opinion of the faculty member
involved, such action is warranted,
he or she will notify the chair of
the Scholastic Standards Commit­
tee and the student in writing. The
Scholastic Standards Committee
will then conduct a hearing in such
a manner that the student is given
due process. If the committee
decides that dismissal is warranted,
the student shall have five school
days to appeal that decision to the
provost of the University.

Credit by
Examination
There are three examination pro­
cesses you can take to earn credit for
individual courses or general educa­
tion requirements. They include:
1.

Advanced placement

2.

CLEP examinations — Inquire
at the Student Services Counter,
Counseling Center or with the
assistant to the provost for aca­
demic records for information
on the CLEP examinations.

3.

Departmental examinations
— Inquire with the academic
department whether an
examination is available.

You maintain a 2.00 C aver­
age in a course to receive a CR
grade.

6.

failing grade for the entire course.

Certain courses are always offered
with a credit/no credit format.
These courses have this information
in the official course description
and course syllabi. The policy and
limitations outlined above do not
apply to these courses.

Cheating and
Plagiarism:
The assumption of the academic
contract is that the student does
his or her own work: any breach of
the contract is considered cheating.
The faculty member who detects a
student cheating may take appro­
priate action, such as assigning a
16 • Lake Superior State University

You must be admitted to a degree
program and in attendance at Lake
Superior State University to receive
credit by examination. An examina­
tion grade of 2.00 is required to earn
credit. There is a fee required for
both CLEP examination and depart­
mental examinations. The credits
earned by examination appear as
transfer credits on your transcript.
Some universities may not accept
this type of credit for transfer.

Auditing a Class
Audits are designed for someone
who wishes to take a particular
course for its content but not be
graded for the course. An LSSU
student may register for any

�course on an audit basis provided
all prerequisites have been satis­
fied.
The coursework for auditing a
course is determined in conjunc­
tion with the faculty member for
the course.
Auditing courses does not count
as part of a student's official class
load for determining financial aid
eligibility, veteran's benefits or
any other enrollment certification
requirements.
Students may change from an au­
dit to credit status during the first
week of classes and only with the
concurrence of the faculty member
for the course. This change must
be processed through the Regis­
trar's Office for grading purposes.

Transcripts
You may have an official copy
of your permanent records sent
to schools, companies and other
places or persons of your choice.
Send a written request with your
student ID number, name during
enrollment and dates of attendance
to Lake Superior State University,
Registrar's Office, 650 W. Easterday
Ave., Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783.
Your first official transcript is free;
afterwards there is a $5 charge for
each transcript. Student copy tran­
scripts are issued directly to you
and can be requested free of charge
at the Student Service Counter
in the Fletcher Center. You must
show a picture I.D. Any financial or
other obligations to the University
must be cleared before a transcript
is released. You may also print an
unofficial transcript on-line using
Anchor Access.

The Privacy Act
Section 438 of the General Educa­
tion Provisions Act, as amended,
sets forth the requirements to be
met by an educational institution
to protect the privacy of students.
This act is called the Family Edu­
cational Rights and Privacy Act

and shall be referred to hereafter as
the Act. The Act generally gov­
erns access to student educational
records and the release of such
records. The Act also requires that
institutions of higher education
must provide students access to
official records directly related to
the student and an opportunity for
a hearing to challenge such records
on the grounds that they are inac­
curate, misleading or inappropri­
ate. Educational institutions must
also obtain written consent before
releasing personally identifiable
data about students from records
to other than a specified list of
exceptions. In addition, students
must be notified of these rights.
In accordance with provisions
of the Act and the regulations
enacted by the U.S. Department
of Education, Lake Superior State
University has adopted the follow­
ing policies and procedures:

to comply with the Act. In accor­
dance with these requirements the
annual notice regarding students'
rights, the location of copies of the
University's policies setting forth
these rights, as well as the right
to file complaints with the Family
Educational Rights and Privacy Act
Office, shall be published in the
University Catalog. The annual
letter to students will notify stu­
dents of directory information.
The registrar is the hearing offi­
cer for the Act and is responsible
for implementing the notification
requirements and the distribu­
tion of copies of the policies and
procedures.
Section 3. Education Records
Defined
"Education records" means those
records which:
1.

directly relate to a student or

Section 1. General Policy on Ac­
cess and Disclosure

2.

are maintained by the Univer­
sity or its agent.

Lake Superior State University
shall not as a matter of policy or
practice:

The term does not include:

1.

1.

Deny or prevent students at
the University the right to in­
spect or review the educational
records of such students,

a. are in the sole possession
of the maker thereof, and
b. are not accessible or
revealed to any other indi­
vidual except a substitute.

or
2.

Permit the release of edu­
cational records contrary to
the provisions of the Fam­
ily Educational Rights and
Privacy Act and the policies
and procedures set forth in the
following sections.

Section 2. Notification to Students
Under the provisions of the Act,
the University must annually
notify students of their rights and
the institution policies pertaining
to the Act. In addition, notice must
be given to the location where the
policy can be obtained as well as
to inform the students of the right
to file complaints with the U.S. De­
partment of Education concerning
alleged failures by the University
Lake Superior State University *17

records of institutional, su­
pervisory, and administrative
personnel which:

A substitute is defined as one who
performs, on a temporary basis,
the duties of the individual who
made the record. It does not refer
to an individual who permanently
succeeds the maker of the record
in his or her position.
2.

records of the law enforce­
ment unit of the University
(Security Department) which
are:
a.

maintained apart from the
University's educational
records;

b.

maintained solely for law
enforcement purposes; and

c.

not disclosed to individu­
als other than law enforce-

�ment officials of the same
jurisdiction, provided
that educational records
maintained by the Univer­
sity are not disclosed to
the personnel of the law
enforcement unit.
3.

records relating to an indi­
vidual who is employed by the
University which:
a.

b.

are made and maintained
in the normal course of
business;
relate exclusively to the
individual in that individ­
ual's capacity as an em­
ployee; and

of instruction at the univer­
sity.
5.

records of the university which
contain only information relat­
ing to a person after that person
is no longer a student at the
University. An example of these
records would be information
collected by the University per­
taining to the accomplishments
of its alumni.

Section 4. Rights to Inspect and
Review Education Records

c. are not available for use for
any other purpose.
d. This paragraph (3) does
not apply to records relat­
ing to an individual in
attendance at the Univer­
sity who is employed as a
result of his or her status as
a student.
4.

A student who is enrolled at or has
attended Lake Superior State Uni­
versity has the right to inspect and
review his/her educational records
subject to the limitations set forth in
Section 3 and 13.
The educational record recorded by
the student will be provided within
a reasonable period of time defined
by availability of staff time and the
records. Records will be provided
no more than 45 days after the
request is made.

records relating to an eligible
student which are:
a.

created or maintained by
a physician, psychiatrist,
psychologist, or other
recognized professional
or paraprofessional acting
in a professional or para­
professional capacity, or
assisting in that capacity;

b. created, maintained, or
used only in connection
with the provision of treat­
ment to the student; and
c. not disclosed to anyone
other than individuals
providing the treatment;
provided, that the records
can be personally reviewed
by a physician or other ap­
propriate paraprofessional
of the student's choice. For
the purpose of this defini­
tion, "treatment" does not
include remedial educa­
tional activities or activities
which are part of programs
18 • Lake Superior State University

The right to review educational
records includes the right to a
response from Lake Superior State
University to reasonable requests
for explanation and interpretations
of the subject record.
Section 5. Procedures for
Inspection and Review of Records
A written request for the inspection
is required for review of educational
records or release of records, where
permitted, to third parties. See Sec­
tion 10A for release of records to
third parties. The request must be
submitted to the appropriate officer.
See Section 7 for list of officials
maintaining educational records.
The written request under this
section must contain:
1.

a description of the information
requested,

2.

the date, if any, that the infor­
mation is required,

3.

the student's signature, and

4.

the date the request is filed.

�Section 6. Copies of Records: Fees
for Copies

Section 7. Listing of Location of
Education Records

Copies of educational records will
be provided under the Act under
the following conditions:

The following is a list of the records
considered educational in nature
under the Act and their locations
listed by Office, Type of Record,
Responsible Official, and Location.

1.

where failure to provide a copy
would effectively prevent a
student from exercising the
right to inspect and review the
educational record. (Examples
of when this provision would
be effective would be absence
from the state or a confining ill­
ness.) If the student will return
to the residence occupied while
attending the University or be
within 30 miles of campus and
is not physically incapacitated
during the 45-day compliance
period, copies shall not be pro­
vided but the right of inspec­
tion may be exercised.
Under this provision, a written
request is required (see Section
10A) specifying the record to be
disclosed and the reason that
a personal inspection of the
record cannot be made during
the 45-day compliance period.
Requests are reviewed on a
case-by-case basis to determine
if copies are required as op­
posed to personal inspection.

2.

3.

Admissions; Academic file, Finan­
cial; Director of Admissions;
Hillside House
Career Advising and Placement;
Academic, Personal, evalua­
tions; Director; Library
Continuing Education; Academic;
Director; Library
Human Resources; Work Evalua­
tion, Employment; Director;
Administration Building
Financial Aid; Financial, Academic,
Personal evaluation,
Employment;
Director; Fletcher Center
Graduate Office; Academic,
Financial; Coordinator;
Crawford Hall
Registrar's Office; Academic
(complete and official
academic record), Personal,
Veterans Affairs; Registrar;
Fletcher Center
Residence Halls; Personal; Housing
Manager; Cisler Center

on request, under the provi­
sions of Section 10B regarding
records to officials of another
educational institution in
which the student is enrolled
or seeks or intends to enroll.

Residence Halls and Student Life;
Discipline; Director for Student
Programs and Services;
Cisler Center

on request, or with the consent
of the student, under the provi­
sions of Section 10A, regarding
information released with the
approval of the University to
third parties.

Academic Areas, Academic;
School/Department Chairs.

The University shall not charge
a fee for copies of records pro­
vided under the Act. There is
not a charge for search, retriev­
al or inspection of the record.
Copies of records provided
under these provisions do not
carry the University seal or of­
ficial signature of approval.

Student Accounts; Financial;
Director Business Operation;
Fletcher Center

Note: All academic records are
partial records with the exception
of the Registrar's Office as noted
above.

the prior consent of the student
to University officials who have a
legitimate educational interest in
the information. The University
officials must demonstrate a need
to obtain the information consis­
tent with their official functions
and the request must be consistent
with normal professional practices
and legal requirements.
The disclosure of personally
identifiable student information
under the above conditions will
not be disclosed to any other party
without the prior written consent
of the student, except that such
information may be used by the
appropriate officials or agents of
the University for the purpose for
which the disclosure was made.
Section 9. University Officials
For the purpose of these procedures
and policies, University officials
are those individuals who have
demonstrated a need for access to
student records consistent with
official University responsibilities
and professional practices.
University officials include: Mem­
bers of the faculty, professional,
executive and administrative staff,
including the Public Safety Depart­
ment, departmental secretaries,
student employees who manage
student education record informa­
tion, students properly appointed
as members of a hearing panel or
screening committee, representa­
tives of the State Auditor General
when performing their legally
required duties, legal, insurance,
or collection representatives of the
University when performing their
university-related duties requiring
student record information con­
cerning a claim or legal matter.
Section 10. Disclosure of
Personally Identifiable Information

Section 8. Disclosure of Restricted
Information to University Officials

A. Prior Consent for Disclosure
Required

Personally identifiable information
from the education records of a
student may be disclosed without

The University shall obtain the writ­
ten consent of the student before
disclosing personally identifiable

Lake Superior State University *19

�information from their education
records to third parties other than
directory information. Consent is not
required where the disclosure is to
the student.
If the University consents to the
release of personally identifiable
student information to third parties
under this section (10A) at the writ­
ten request of the student, the Uni­
versity will also provide the student
with a copy.

c.

d.
3.

The written consent required under
this section (10A) must be signed
and dated by the student and shall
include:
1.

a specification of the record to be
disclosed.

2.

the purpose of the disclosure.

3.

the party or class of parties to
whom disclosure may be made.

4.

a statement granting consent for
the release of the information.

B. Prior Consent for Disclosure
Not Required
The University may transfer or
disclose the educational records
of a student, without prior written
consent, on request to the officials
of another educational institution
in which the student is enrolled or
intends to enroll.

4.

6.

1.

to federal and state authorities
as provided by the Act or other
legal authority.

2.

in connection with financial aid
for which a student has applied
or received; provided that the
information may be disclosed
only:
a.

to determine the eligibility
for financial aid,

b.

to determine the amount of
aid

to organizations conducting
studies on behalf of educational
agencies or institutions for de­
veloping, validating, or admin­
istering predictive tests, admin­
istering student aid programs;
and improving instruction;
provided that the studies are
conducted in a manner which
does not permit personal iden­
tification of students by persons
other than the representatives
of the organization. The in­
formation must be destroyed
when it is no longer needed for
the purpose for which the study
was conducted.
to accrediting organizations in
order to carry out their accredit­
ing functions.

to appropriate parties in an
emergency to protect the health
or safety of the student or other
individuals.

Section 11. Directory Information
The Family Educational Rights and
Privacy Act permits the disclosure
of certain personally identifiable
information from the educational
record of a student if that informa­
tion is designated as directory infor­
mation as defined by the Act.
In order to release such information
the University is required to pro­
vide public notice of the following:
1.

of any or all of the categories
with respect to that student.

to enforce the terms or con­
ditions of the financial aid.

5. to comply with a judicial order
or lawfully issued subpoena;
provided that Lake Superior
State University will make a
reasonable effort to notify the
student of the order or subpoe­
na in advance of compliance.

The University, upon request, will
provide the student with a copy of
the transferred educational records.
Information from the educational re­
cords of a student may be disclosed,
without prior written consent, if the
disclosure is:

to determine the condi­
tions that will be imposed
regarding financial aid, or

the categories of personally
identifiable information desig­
nated as directory information.

2. the right of the student to re­
fuse to permit the designation
20 • Lake Superior State University

3.

the time which the student
must inform the University in
writing that such directory in­
formation is not to be released.

In compliance with these provi­
sions, the University will announce
its intention to release directory
information each fall in the annual
letter. Written requests to pro­
hibit or restrict the use of directory
information should be addressed
by the last day to add classes to the
Registrar's Office.
The University considers the fol­
lowing as directory information:
name, address, telephone number,
e-mail address, enrollment status
(e.g., undergraduate or graduate,
full time or part time) major field
of study, dates of attendance, de­
grees, honors and awards received,
including scholarships, most recent
previous educational agency or
institution attended by student,
participation in officially recog­
nized activities and sports, and
height and weight of members of
the athletic teams.
In the event that this list is altered
or expanded, these provisions will
be amended in accordance with the
Act.
Section 12. Record of Disclosures
Required to be Maintained
Lake Superior State University shall
for each request and disclosure of
personally identifiable information
from a student's education records
maintain a register within that file
of the education records which
indicates:
1.

the parties who have requested
or obtained information.

2.

the legitimate educational inter­
ests tire parties have in obtain­
ing the information.

A record is not required for dis­
closures to a student, disclosures
pursuant to the student's written
consent when consent is specific to
the party or parties, disclosures to

�University officials as set forth in
Section 9, or disclosures of direc­
tory information as provided in
Section 11.
The record of disclosures may be
inspected by: the student, Univer­
sity officials and assistants respon­
sible for the custody of the records,
and university officials authorized
in Section 9 and persons outside
the University as authorized in Sec­
tion 10 for the purpose of auditing
the record keeping procedures of
the institution.
Section 13. Limitation on the Right
to Inspect and Review Records
The University is not required
to permit a student to inspect or
review the following records:
1.

2.

3.

financial records and state­
ments of parents or any infor­
mation contained therein.
confidential letters and state­
ments of recommendation
placed in the student record
prior to January 1,1975;
provided that such letters and
statements were solicited with
written assurance of confiden­
tiality or sent and retained with
a documented understand­
ing of confidentiality. The
documents must be used only
for the purposes specifically
intended.
confidential letters and state­
ments of recommendation and
statements for which the stu­
dent has waived the right to in­
spection as set forth in Section
16 and placed in a student's file
after January 1,1975 respect­
ing:

than one student, the requesting
student may review or inspect or
be informed of only the specified
information which pertains to the
student making the inquiry.
Section 14. Request to Amend Edu­
cational Records
A student who believes information
in the student's educational records
is inaccurate, misleading or violates
the privacy or other rights of the
student may request the University
amend such records.
The procedures regarding amend­
ment to a student record are:
1.

submission of a written request
to amend the record in question
to the University office re­
sponsible for the content of the
record.

2.

a written request specifying
the information to be amended
and the basis for requesting a
change in the record.

3.

The written request should also
suggest the recommended cor­
rective action.

4.

5.

6.
a.
b.

application for employ­
ment, or

c.
4.

admission, or

receipt of an honor or hon­
orary recognition.

those records which are
defined not to be education
records as set forth in Section 3.

If the educational record of a stu­
dent contains information on more

The University official respon­
sible for establishing the content
of the record in question within
14 calendar days will inform,
in writing, the student that
the record will be amended or
the request is denied. If addi­
tional time is required to make
a decision, the student will be
advised of that period required.
Amendments and corrections
will be completed within 14 cal­
endar days of the date of notice
to the students.
If the University official respon­
sible for establishing the con­
tent of the educational record
denies the request to amend the
record, the written notice of this
decision will advise the student
of the right to a hearing.

Section 15. Right to a Hearing
The Act provides an opportunity
for a hearing to challenge the con­
tent of a student's educational reLake Superior State University *21

cord to insure that the record does
not contain inaccurate or mislead­
ing information or violates the pri­
vacy or other rights of the student.
This procedure can not be used to
challenge grades. The following
procedure defines the process after
the decision of denial.
Procedure of Hearing
A student desiring a hearing on a
denial to amend the record by the
official establishing such records
must:
1.

submit a written request for a
hearing to the hearing officer
and the registrar.

2.

designate in the request: the
student's name and identifica­
tion number, date of request,
specific information on the
record challenged, basis for
amending record, summary
statement of previous action
taken to amend record includ­
ing names of individuals con­
tacted and from whom commu­
nications have been received.

The hearing officer will, within
seven calendar days of receipt of
the request for hearing, notify the
student of the hearing date, time
and location. At least 72 hours
notice prior to the hearing will be
provided to involved parties.
A full and fair opportunity is avail­
able to present evidence relevant to
the question of whether the record
in question is inaccurate, mislead­
ing or in violation of the privacy or
other rights of the students.
The student may be assisted or
represented by any individual and
expense including an attorney.
The hearing officer will render
a decision on the appeal within
seven calendar days of hearing's
conclusion. The decision shall be in
writing and based solely upon the
evidence presented at the hearing.
The written decision to the student
shall include a summary of the evi­
dence and reasons for the decision.
If, as a result of the hearing, the
hearing officer rules the informa-

�tion is inaccurate, misleading or
in violation of any of the student's
rights, the record in question will
be amended within seven calendar
days of the decision.

2.

If, as a result of the hearing, the
hearing officer determines that the
record should not be amended, the
student shall be informed of the
right to place in the education re­
cord a statement commenting upon
the information and setting forth
the reasons for disagreeing with the
University's decision.
Any explanation placed in the
record of the student under this
provision shall:

Section 16. Waivers

1.

Be maintained as a part of the
record as long as the record or
the contested portion thereof is
retained by the University, and

Be disclosed by the University,
along with the contested record
to any party receiving such
record.

A student may waive any right
under the Act. The waiver shall not
be valid unless it is in writing and
signed by the student. The Univer­
sity may not require that a student
waive any right under the Act.
This requirement does not preclude
the University from requesting
such a waiver.
An applicant for admission or a
student in attendance may waive
the right to inspect and review
confidential letters and statements
of recommendation. The waiver
applies to letters or statements only

if it is in writing and designated by
the student and if:
1.

the applicant or student is
notified of the names of those
providing letters or statements.

2.

the documents are used only for
the purpose intended.

3.

the waiver is not required as
a condition of admission or
receipt of any service or benefit
from the University.

A waiver may be revoked, but that
action must be in writing and filed
with the office in possession of the
waiver.
Students have the right to file a
complaint with the U.S. Department
of Education concerning alleged
failures by Lake Superior State Uni­
versity to comply with the require­
ments of FERPA. The name and the
address of the office that adminis­
ters FERPA is:
Family Policy Compliance Office
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20202-5901

Additional
Information
Lake Superior State University com­
plies with Section 113 of the Carl D.
Perkins Vocational and Technical
Education Act and Section 122 of
the Workforce Investment Act of
1998. LSSU uses the student's SSN
in order to compile required WIA
and Perkins Act reports.

22 • Lake Superior State University

�Equal Opportunity
Notice of Lake Superior State Univer­
sity's policy of compliance with federal
and state law

ii.

Policy
The University is an equal oppor­
tunity employer and educator and
prohibits discrimination, including
harassment, on the basis of race,
color, national origin or ancestry,
gender, age, disability, religion,
height, weight, sexual preference,
marital status, or veteran status.
In carrying out this policy, the
University complies with all federal
and state laws and regulations pro­
hibiting discrimination including:
Executive Order 11246, the ElliottLarsen Civil Rights Act of 1976,
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of
1964, The Equal Pay Act of 1963,
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of
1964, as amended by the Equal Em­
ployment Opportunity Act of 1972,
and the Pregnancy Discrimination
Act of 1978, Title IX of the Educa­
tion Amendments of 1972, Titles VII
and VIII of the Public Health Ser­
vice Act, Age Discrimination in Em­
ployment Act of 1967, Sections 503
and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
of 1973, Veteran's Assistance Act of
1972, and Title II of the Americans
with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Sexual Harassment
The University is committed to a
policy of nondiscrimination on the
basis of gender. Discrimination
because of gender includes sexual
harassment, which means unwel­
come sexual advances, requests for
sexual favors, and other verbal or
physical conduct or communication
of a sexual nature when:
i.

Submission to such conduct or
communication is made a term
or condition either explicitly
or implicitly to obtain employ­
ment, public accommodations
or public services, education, or
housing;

Submission to or rejection of
such conduct or communica­
tion by an individual is used as
a factor in decisions affecting
such individual's employment,
public accommodations or
public services, education, or
housing; or

iii. Such conduct or communica­
tion has the purpose or effect of
substantially interfering with
an individual's employment,
public accommodations or
public services, education, or
housing environment.
The University is committed to the
protection of the rights of all indi­
viduals and to the elimination of
barriers that would prevent indi­
viduals from realizing their high­
est potential of human excellence.
Sexual harassment is a particularly
noxious form of discrimination that
interferes with these goals and com­
mitments, and is difficult to combat
due to the intimidation and destruc­
tion of self esteem of its victims.

instances of discrimination and
discriminatory harassment
Once the University has been
informed of such behavior, it
will take timely and appropri­
ate steps to investigate the
problem. At any step of the
grievance process, time sched­
ules as outlined in the process
may be extended by mutual
agreement in writing.
2.

With the Grievance Officer, in­
dividuals may discuss concerns
they may have regarding pos­
sible discrimination or harass­
ment to learn what options are
available.

3.

Nonretaliation: The University
not only prohibits discrimina­
tion, including harassment,
but also strictly prohibits any
retaliation against any indi­
vidual, who, in good faith, has
registered a complaint under
this procedure. Any supervi­
sor, agent, or employee of the
University who, after investi­
gation, has been determined
to have retaliated against any
individual for using the com­
plaint procedure in this policy,
will be subject to appropriate
discipline up to and includ­
ing immediate discharge. If
an individual believes he or
she has been retaliated against
for exercising his or her rights
under this policy, the individ­
ual should use this complaint
procedure.

4.

All matters discussed in this
process will be kept as confi­
dential as possible.

5.

If an individual is dissatisfied
with the University's investiga­
tion process or resolution, he
or she may file complaints of
illegal discrimination on the
basis of gender (Title IX and
Title VI) or disability (Section
504 and Title II of the ADA)
with the Office for Civil Rights,
U.S. Department of Education,
Chicago, IL 60605. A Title IX,
Title VI, Section 504, or Title II
ADA complaint must be filed

Grievance Officer
The Equal Employment Opportu­
nity Officer/Affirmative Action Of­
ficer (EEO Officer) is the designated
grievance officer for discrimination
complaints. If any person believes
that he or she has been subjected to
discrimination, including harass­
ment by unlawful and unacceptable
expressions, acts, attitudes and/or
behaviors based on race, color,
national origin or ancestry, gender,
age, disability, religion, height,
weight, sexual preference, marital
status, or veteran status, he or she
should contact Ms. Beverly White,
EEO Officer, Lake Superior State
University Administration Build­
ing, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan
49783 (906-635-2697) within sixty
(60) working days of the action of
which the person complains.

Process
1.

The University encourages all
individuals to promptly report

Lake Superior State University • 23

�in writing with the Office for
Civil Rights no later than 180
days after the occurrence of
the possible discrimination.
6.

Individuals have the right
under the law to seek remedies
from the Michigan Depart­
ment of Civil Rights, the Equal
Employment Opportunity
Commission, the Office for
Civil Rights, U.S. Department
of Education or by court action
at the same time a grievance
is filed under the University's
procedure, during or after the
use of the grievance process,
or without using the grievance
process at all.

STEP 1:
Informal Complaint
Any individual (complainant) with
a discrimination or harassment
complaint, may contact the Griev­
ance Officer in person.
The Grievance Officer will speak
with the complainant and try to
resolve the matter on an informal
basis. At Step 1, all information
will be kept confidential to the
extent possible.

STEP 2:
Formal Complaint
If the problem cannot be resolved
at Step 1 within five (5) working
days from the date of first contact
with the Grievance Officer, the
complainant may submit a written
complaint on a form provided by
the Grievance Officer. The Griev­
ance Officer will help the com­
plainant complete the form if the
complainant requests.
Within five (5) working days of the
receipt of the written complaint,
the Grievance Officer will send a
Notice of Complaint, a copy of the
complaint form, a response form
and a copy of this procedure to the
respondent. The respondent will
submit the completed response
form within five (5) working days
from the date the complaint is
received by the respondent.
The Grievance Officer will conduct
an investigation. The investigation

should be completed within twenty
(20) working days after receipt
of the response. If the complaint
is against the University as the
Employer, the Grievance Officer
will have thirty (30) days from the
receipt of the written complaint to
investigate the matter.
Within ten (10) working days of
completion of the investigation, the
Grievance Officer will issue to the
complainant and to the respondent
a written Determination stating
whether the allegations of the com­
plaint are true and any remedial
action recommended.
At Step 2, information will be kept
confidential to the extent possible.
STEP 3:
Hearing
If either the complainant or the
respondent is dissatisfied with the
Grievance Officer's determination,
he or she may request that the mat­
ter be referred to a Hearing Panel
for a hearing by submitting the
form obtained from the Grievance
Officer. The request for hearing
must be submitted in writing to the
Grievance Officer within five (5)
working days after receipt of the
Determination.
The President will appoint a per­
manent Hearing Panel composed
of three members including, if
possible, at least one female and
one minority member. The vice
president for business and financial
operations will be the chairperson
and will conduct the hearing.
The Grievance Officer will send
a Notice of Hearing and a copy
of the Request for Hearing to the
complainant, respondent (if any),
and Hearing Panel, scheduling the
hearing within fifteen (15) working
days, unless the Panel Chairperson
provides otherwise and so notifies
those involved.
At the hearing, the complainant
and respondent will be allowed to
give their own testimony, present
the testimony of witnesses, docu­
mentary evidence or other evidence
relevant to the proceedings and
cross-examine the other party's
witnesses. The complainant and
24 • Lake Superior State University

respondent may have an attor­
ney or other advisor present. The
Grievance Officer will present the
findings of the investigation con­
ducted at Step 2 and may present
witnesses, if appropriate. To ensure
the privacy of those involved, wit­
nesses (other than the complainant
and respondent) will be allowed in
the hearing room only during their
testimony. At the Chairperson's
discretion, the hearing may be
recorded.
Within fifteen (15) working days
after completion of the hearing, the
Chairperson will issue the Deci­
sion and recommended order of
the Hearing Panel. The Decision
will be mailed to the complainant
and respondent with a copy to the
Grievance Officer. The Chairperson
will implement any action recom­
mended by the Panel.
STEP 4:
Appeal
The decision of the Hearing Panel
will be final and binding. If grievants wish to pursue the matter fur­
ther, they may file with the outside
agencies listed in Policy section,
No. 5. and 6.
Section 5.02 of the by-laws of the
Board of Trustees, approved July
24,1989, will not be invoked for
grievances submitted for settlement
under this procedure.

�Admissions
Freshmen
You may apply to Lake Superior
State University any time during
your final year of high school. Ap­
plications are processed continu­
ously. When all necessary materials
have arrived you will be notified of
a decision as soon as possible. To

complete your admission file you
must submit an official high school
transcript, application fee, and ACT
scores (if you graduated from high
school within 26 months of entering
LSSU). Although ACT scores are
preferred, we will also accept SAT
scores.

The primary factors used to de­
termine admission are cumulative
grade point average (GPA), high
school course curriculum, and ACT
or SAT results. LSSU recommends
that students follow a college pre­
paratory curriculum mirroring the
Michigan Merit Curriculum. The
middle 50 percent of our entering
freshmen class typically have high
school GPAs ranging from 2.7 to
3.3 and ACT scores ranging from
18-24. Students should feel free to
submit any additional materials
which may aid the Admissions Of­
fice in reviewing unusual circum­
stances which may have impacted
high school performance. ACT or
SAT scores will not be used in the
admissions process if you gradu­
ated from high school two or more
years ago.
Your admission will be contingent
upon satisfactory completion of
current coursework and receipt of
a final high school transcript with
verification of graduation from an
accredited school or passing on the
GED. To be considered official, all
transcripts and test score reports
must be mailed from your high
school guidance office or testing
agency directly to Lake Superior
State University.
LSSU assigns each student an
individual student identification
number. Your student number will
be provided to you when you are
admitted. While we do not use
social security numbers as your
student identification, we do use it
to match your application record
with your other permanent records.
Financial aid applications will not
be processed without your social
security number. Social security
numbers should be included on
your application for admission.
Canadian and foreign student ap­
plicants should not use their social
insurance number. LSSU will use
your assigned student identifica­
tion number.

Lake Superior State University *25

�Students denied regular admission
may reapply after attending anoth­
er accredited college and earning at
least 19 semester (29 quarter) hours
of transferable credit. Evaluation is
then based upon the college record.

Home Schooled
students
Lake Superior State University does
not have separate requirements for
home schooled applicants. Like all
applicants, home schooled students
will need to provide a transcript
of their high school coursework as
well as ACT or SAT scores. Admis­
sion will be determined on the basis
of your high school grade point
average, coursework completed,
and ACT or SAT scores.

ACT
The ACT is offered nationally five
times a year at many locations
including our campus. Registration
forms are available in high school
counseling offices or by contacting
LSSU Testing Services at 906-6352027.
United States residents applying for
academic scholarships must have
their ACT scores sent prior to the
March 1 scholarship deadline.

of Lake Superior State University
and are not returnable.
Your complete application should
be submitted at least 30 days prior
to the semester of entry. Transfer
students denied admission may
reapply after taking additional
courses that raise their overall GPA
to above a 2.0.

Credit Evaluations
Official evaluation of transfer credit
is made as quickly as possible after
you are admitted. The Admis­
sions Office will help you with
an unofficial transcript review at
your request.
If a course taken at another institu­
tion is not offered at LSSU, elec­
tive credit may be granted for that
course. Elective credits may be ap­
plied toward degree requirements
but may not be used to satisfy any
specific course requirement.
Courses with grades less than Cwill not transfer.
The Admissions Office completes
transfer credit evaluations. The
decision on courses and transfer
credit granted may be appealed

Transfer Students
Transfer students must possess a
2.0 cumulative college GPA and be
eligible to return to your former
college(s). If you have completed
fewer than 19 semester (29 quar­
ter) hours of credit, you must send
an official high school transcript
or GED scores in addition to your
college transcript (and ACT scores
if you graduated from high school
within 26 months of the semester of
entry).
Contact the college's Registrar's Of­
fice or high school guidance office
to have an official transcript mailed
to our Admissions Office. Tran­
scripts sent via facsimile or hand
delivered are not considered official.
All transcripts become the property
26 • Lake Superior State University

first to the academic dean and
then to the provost.

Provisional Credit
Credit earned at an institution not
listed in the American Council of
Education's publication, Accredited
Institutions of Post-Secondary Educa­
tion is granted provisionally. You
must complete at least 15 semester
hours of credit with a cumulative
GPA of 2.00 at LSSU before provi­
sional credits will become part of
your permanent record.

MACRAO Agreement
Michigan community college
students admitted to Lake Supe­
rior State University who have the
MACRAO stamp on their transcript
are recognized as having completed
the general education requirements
at Lake Superior State University.

Sault College
Agreement
Sault College of Applied Arts and
Technology students admitted to

�Lake Superior State University who
have the GECERT stamp (liberal
studies degree) on their transcript
are recognized as having completed
the general education requirements
at Lake Superior State University.

Residency
Requirement
There is no limit to the number of
transfer credits allowed from other
institutions. Bachelor's degree can­
didates must earn at least 32 credits
and at least 50 percent of their de­
partmental required 300/400-level
credits in LSSU courses.
Regional center students must earn
at least 32 credits and at least 50
percent of their departmental re­
quired 300/400-level credits in Lake
State courses.
Associate degree and certificate
candidates must earn 16 of their fi­
nal 20 credits in Lake State courses.

Early Admission
Policy
Students under the age of 18 that
apply for early admission to LSSU
who do not possess a high school
diploma or GED will be counseled
on an individual basis by a member
of the Admissions staff.

Former Students
Former Lake Superior State Univer­
sity students who miss one or more
semesters (not including summer)
must submit an Application for Re­
admission prior to the semester of
re-entry. There is no application fee.
If you have attended another college
during the period of absence, you
must submit official transcripts and
meet our transfer student admis­
sions requirements. Those students
who were academically dismissed
must meet the requirements for
re-enrollment as defined by the
Scholastic Standards Committee.

Guest Students
Students enrolled at another college
or university may be admitted to
LSSU for one semester as a guest
student. An extension of one addi­
tional semester may be granted for
extenuating circumstances. If you
intend to enroll full time for more
than one semester, you must submit
an Application for Admission as a
transfer student. Guest students
assume responsibility for determin­
ing if LSSU courses apply to their
program at the college from which
they intend to graduate.

Ontario Students
Ontario student applicants must
satisfy entrance requirements com­
parable to those of United States
students. Please refer to the "Fresh­
men" and "Transfer" sections of the
catalog for details.
If you have completed grade 13
or OAC courses before September
1990, you will receive transfer credit
at the University for each course in
which your final mark was at least
a 60 percent. Transfer credit is not
given for any OAC courses taken
after September 1990. However,
completion of OAC courses pre­
pares some students to earn credit
through testing. See section titled
"Credit by Examination".
Admitted Ontario students must
provide verification of ability to pay
in order to receive a Certificate of
Eligibility for Non-Immigrant (F-l)
Student Status (Form 1-20) required
to attend a university in the United
States. This is not an admissions
requirement for Ontario students;
however, an 1-20 form is required
for you to cross into the U.S. to at­
tend classes. Please refer to "Verifi­
cation of Ability to Pay" section in
the catalog for details.
If you are a Permanent Resident or
able to be in the U.S. with another
form of documentation, we will
need a copy of this documentation
for our records.
If you are a Canadian Aboriginal
or Native American (excluding MELake Superior State University • 27

TIS) with at least 50% blood quan­
tum and have J-treaty privileges
(carry a tribal ID), you are exempt
from needing an 1-20 form. You
must provide our office with a copy
of your tribal ID and an official
tribal-issued letter showing proof of
blood quantum.
Ontario students planning to attend
part-time (less than 12 credits) and
commute to college, will be issued
a new 1-20 form each semester upon
the verification of the payment of
tuition and fees, or after submission
of financial information as outlined
above.
Ontario students are required to
purchase a health and accident
insurance policy unless they are
covered under a policy of their own
or a policy with their parents.

Foreign Students
(Excluding Ontario
Students)
Foreign student applicants must
satisfy entrance requirements com­
parable to those of United States
students. Please refer to the "Fresh­
men" and "Transfer" section of
the catalog. In addition, all foreign
student credentials must be evalu­
ated by the World Education Ser­
vices (WES). Information on WES
is available on-line at www.WES.
org, by phone at 212-966-6311 or by
e-mail at info@wes.org. Foreign ap­
plicants must also provide verifica­
tion of ability to pay, prove English
proficiency, and provide proof of
health and accident insurance prior
to acceptance.
Applicants should not consider
themselves admitted to LSSU until
they have provided all required
documents and have received an
official letter of acceptance. Follow­
ing the letter of acceptance, the 1-20
form is sent, as required by the U.S.
Immigration and Naturalization
Services.
If you are a Permanent Resident or
able to be in the U.S. with another
form of documentation, we will

�need a copy of this documentation
for our records.
If you are a Canadian Aboriginal
or Native American (excluding
METIS) with at least 50% blood
quantum and have J-treaty privi­
leges (carry a tribal ID), you are
exempt from needing an 1-20 form.
You must provide our office with
a copy of your tribal ID and an
official tribal-issued letter showing
proof of blood quantum. Foreign
students are required to purchase
a health and accident insurance
policy for each year in residence.

Verification of Ability
to Pay — Ontario and
Foreign Students
The U.S. Immigration and Natu­
ralization Services (INS) requires
that LSSU have verification of your
ability to pay for tuition/books
and expenses before we can issue a
Certificate of Eligibility for NonImmigrant (F-l) Student Status
(1-20). This form is required for you
to cross the border into the United
States.
An acceptable financial document
must have been submitted not
more than nine (9) months before
the term you intend to enroll at
LSSU. The document also needs to
be current within the last 90 days.
Inclusion of false information in
the financial statements is grounds
for dismissal. Verification may
be documented by the following:
personal savings or verification
of loans or scholarships received,
a parent or sponsor, government
or sponsoring agency, or by LSSU
anticipated support.
As of September 1,2004, the U.S.
Department of Flomeland Security
(DHS) has implemented a rule re­
quiring F-l visa applicants to pay a
one-time fee to supplement the ad­
ministration and maintenance costs
of the Student and Exchange Infor­
mation System (SEVIS). Because we
will be issuing you an initial 1-20
form, you will be required to pay
this SEVIS fee. Information about

payment of the fee and the process­
ing of your 1-20 form upon entry
to the U.S. will be provided to you
with your initial 1-20 form. Because
the DHS is reviewing requirements
at the time this catalog was pub­
lished, please contact the Admis­
sions Office for updates as policies
are revised.

Proof of English
Proficiency
Proof of English proficiency is re­
quired for admission to LSSU as a
foreign student. English proficiency
can be proven in several ways:
1.

Score 550 or above on the
paper-based Test of English as
a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
or 213 on the computer-based
TOEFL or a score of 79 on the
internet-based TOEFL. Please
use institutional code 1421 to
report scores directly to LSSU.
More information on TOEFL
may be found at www.toefl.org
or 609-771-7100.

2.

Score of 80 on the Michigan
English Language Assess­
ment Battery (MELAB). Write:
English Language Institute,
MELAB Testing, 3020 North
University Building, Univer­
sity of Michigan, Ann Arbor,
Michigan 48109-1057, U.S.A.

3.

Completion of Level 109 at any
ELS Language Center located
in the U.S. More information
can be found at www.
studyUSA.com or at www.els.
com, 1-609-750-3500 or info@
els.com.

4.

APIEL - Advanced Placement
English Language Test with a
score of 3 or higher.

5.

SAT/ACT critical reading score
of 480 or higher, minimum
overall score of 965 or higher,
ACT equivalent is 20.

6.

Completion of two (2) years
of study at a school, college
or university located in an
English-speaking country.

28 • Lake Superior State University

Part-time Enrollment
You may enroll as a part-time
student and take up to 11 credits
per semester in courses for which
you have sufficient academic
background. United States students
attending part-time who are not
seeking financial aid or a degree or
certificate do not have to formally
apply for admission.
Canadian students wishing to
attend part-time must apply for
admission and be accepted into a
degree program.
As a non-admitted part-time stu­
dent, you are not assigned a faculty
advisor. You are encouraged to seek
assistance in selecting courses from
the appropriate academic depart­
ments.
Current high school students
should refer to the section regard­
ing dual enrollment.

Tech Prep
The national tech prep movement is
supported at LSSU. As a testimony
of its institutional support, grades
earned in applied high school
science and mathematics courses
contribute to the high school GPA
computed for university admission.
Tech prep, with its emphasis upon
curricular integration between
secondary and post-secondary
educational institutions, helps Lake
State create a broader array of edu­
cational options for our students.
Lake Superior State University has
articulation agreements with area
high schools to enhance applied
and career educational opportuni­
ties at the post-secondary level. In
tandem with its regional secondary
education partners, LSSU has cre­
ated pathways to applied education
for specified curricula in busi­
ness and technology. University
course credits count toward degree
requirements for high school work
if certain competencies are met.
Check with your high school guid­
ance counselor or an LSSU admis­
sions advisor to verify whether a
specific course may apply.

�Dual Enrollment for
High School Students
Eligible students are those who are
in grade 11 or 12 who are enrolled in
at least one high school course, and
who have passed these four subject
areas of the MME: mathematics,
science, reading and writing. The
student who did not pass in all areas
is still eligible to take courses only
in the areas in which he/she has
received endorsements.
Both 11th and 12th graders are eli­
gible to take courses in subjects for
which there are no endorsements,
such as philosophy, religion, psy­
chology, sociology, anthropology,
computer science, fine arts, and/or
foreign language courses not offered

by the district, as long as the student
has taken all sections of the MEE
and has met the course's prerequi­
site requirements. State endorse­
ment is not required in any specific
area for this participation. Grade
point average is not a determining
factor in eligibility to enroll.
Registration will be coordinated by
the Admissions Office in conjunc­
tion with the Registrar's Office, once
a student has completed the re­
quired form and has been approved
as a Dual Enrollee. Students may
pick up the Dual Enrollment Form
from their high school guidance of­
fice, or the LSSU Admissions Office.
Attendance as a high school dual
enrollee does not constitute admis-

Credit for CLEP General Exam
Test
Humanities
College Mathematics

Required Score

Course Equivalents

Credit Hours

50
50

HUMN251, HUGE100
MAGE100

7
3

Credit for CLEP Subject Exams
Essay
Required

Test
American Government
Principles of Accounting
Biology
Calculus
College Algebra
French Language
German Language
Flistory of U.S. I
History of U.S. II
Human Growth &amp; Development
Introductory Psychology
Introductory Sociology
Information Systems &amp; Computer Applications
Freshman College Composition
American Literature
English Literature
Pre-Calculus
Principles of Marketing
Principles of Management
Principles of Macroeconomics
Principles of Microeconomics
Spanish Language
Western Civilization I
Western Civilization II

Required
Score

No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No

50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50

Lake Superior State University • 29

Course
Equivalents
POLI110
ACTG132,133
BIOL131,132
MATH151
MATH111
FREN151, FRENI52
GRMN141, GRMN142
HIST131
HIST132
PSYC265
PSYC101
SOCY101
CSCI101
ENGL110
ENGL231, ENGL232
ENGL233, ENGL234
MATH 140
MRKT281
MGMT360
ECON201
ECON202
SPAN161, SPAN 162
HIST101
HIST102

Credit
Hours
4
8
8
4
3
8
8
4
4
3
4
3
3
3
6
6
5
3
3
3
3
8
4
4

�paredness or, depending on their
admission status, ACT or SAT
scores may not have been required.
In that case, students will take
English and math placement tests
to determine which courses they
should schedule. The table on page
64 shows the relationship between
ACT/SAT scores and LSSU English
or math courses.

sion to a four-year degree program.
LSSU encourages students to apply
for admission early in the senior
year for a major of their choice.

Placement Testing
LSSU will use ACT and/or SAT to
place students in courses required
for their degree and matched to
their level of academic preparation.
Occasionally, these test scores do
not reflect a student's true pre-

Students with high ACT or place­
ment scores are invited to enroll
in honors English. High scores in

Advanced Placement (AP)
Credit Programs
Advanced Placement
Exam

LSSU Course
Equavalent

American Government &amp; Politics
Art - History of Art
Art - Studio Art - Drawing or General
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
Comparative Gov't. &amp; Politics
Computer Science A
Computer Science AB
English - Language &amp; Composition
English - Literature &amp; Composition
Environmental Science (no lab)
Environmental Science (with lab)
European History
French Literature
French Language
German Language
Human Geography
Latin
Macroeconomics
Microeconomics
Music - Listening &amp; Literature
Music - Theory
Physics B
Physics C
Physics C: Mechanics
Physics C: Eletricity &amp; Magnetism
Psychology
Spanish Language
Spanish Literature
Statistics
United States Government &amp; Politics
United States History
World History

POLI110
ARTS250,251
ARTS110, 111
BIOL131,132
MATH112 or 151
MATH151,152
CHEM115,116
POLI331
CSCI319
CSCI121,201
ENGL110, 111
ENGL110, 111
NSCI103
NSCI103,104
HIST102
FREN355,356
FREN351, 352
GRMN241,242
GEOG201
No Credit Given
ECON201
ECON202
MUSC220
No Credit Given
PHYS221,222
PHYS231,232
PHYS231
PHYS232
PSYC101
SPAN261, 262
SPAN380, 381
MATH207
POLI110
HIST131,132
HIST101,102

LSSU Credit
Hours
4
8
6
8
4
8
9
3
3
6
6
6
3
4
4
6
6
8
4
0
3
3
4
0
8
8
4
4
4
6
6
3
4
8
8

30 • Lake Superior State University

mathematics will also allow stu­
dents to enroll in higher-level math
courses.
Students with low scores in Eng­
lish, reading and mathematics
will be required to take prepara­
tory coursework that do not count
towards degree requirements.
Transfer students without appro­
priate course work in English and
mathematics (see degree require­
ments) are also required to take
placement tests. Transfer students
may meet placement requirements
by their ACT scores if they submit
ACT scores to LSSU.

Credit by
Examination
You may earn university credit by
examination. The University grants
credit from Advanced Placement,
International Baccalaureate (IB),
College Level Examination Pro­
gram (CLEP) and departmental
exams. If you are already attending
Lake State, you may earn credit
through both CLEP and depart­
mental exams.
You must meet the following cri­
teria before credit by examination
will be entered on your transcript:
1.

be an admitted full-time stu­
dent, and

2.

be enrolled at Lake Superior
State University.

Advanced Placement
Program (AP)
Advanced Placement Exams are
administered at high schools each
May. LSSU grants credit in select
AP exams passed with a score of
three or higher. If an essay is part
of an individual exam, it must be
submitted to University Testing
Services for evaluation. To receive
credit, the essay must be satisfacto­
ry and you must have a minimum
score of three on the test. Credit
for AP is granted as shown on the
table.

�International
Baccalaureate (IB)
Lake Superior State University offers
college credit for students who complete IB coursework with strong re­
sults. LSSU will grant credit only for
Higher Level exams and scores of 5
or above. Credit for IB is granted as
shown on the table below.

College Level
Examination Program
(CLEP)
You may take CLEP exams at a com­
puter testing center, including Lake
Superior State University's Testing
Services. LSSU offers CLEP exams
every month except December.
Credit for CLEP is granted as shown
on the table.
You may receive credit toward
specified courses that meet general
education requirements.

CLEP general and subject examina­
tion credit may not be used to repeat
courses previously taken unless
permission is granted from the
academic department offering the
course.

earned. Credit earned by exam is
recorded as transfer credit on the
student's transcript. Some universi­
ties may not accept transfer credit
earned by departmental exam.

Grades for general examinations are
recorded as credit without grade
points.

Health Record

Credit may be earned for individual
courses by passing CLEP subject
examinations.

Departmental Exams
Departments may provide their own
examinations for certain courses.
You must have the written approval
of the appropriate department chair
to take the examination. An applica­
tion form for credit by exam can be
found with the department chair.
There is a fee charged per credit
hour. An examination grade of 2.00
or better is required for credit to be

Everyone entering Lake Superior
State University for the first time
should complete an Immunization
Record and Health History
Questionnaire. The form is mailed
to admitted students. These
questionnaires are not considered
for admission to the University. The
information helps the University's
Health Service better serve your
needs.
Note: Information in the admissions
section of the catalog is for information
only and not part ofan enrollment
contract.

International Baccalaureate (IB) Equivalencies
I.B Subject

Level

I.B. Grade

LSSU Course
Equivalent

Biology
Business &amp; Management
Chemistry
Computer Science
Economics
English A1
Environmental Systems
French A or B
Geography
German A or B
History
Islamic History
Decision Technology
Math
Music
Philosophy
Physics
Psychology
Social &amp; Cultural Ant.
Spanish A or B
Theatre Arts
Visual Arts

HL

HL
HL
HL
HL
HL
HL
HL
HL
HL
HL
HL
HL
HL
HL
HL
HL
HL
HL
HL
HL
HL

5 or above
5 or above
5 or above
5 or above
5 or above
5 or above
5 or above
5 or above
5 or above
5 or above
5 or above
5 or above
5 or above
5 or above
5 or above
5 or above
5 or above
5 or above
5 or above
5 or above
5 or above
5 or above

BIOL131
BUSN121
CHEM115
CSCI103
ECON201,202
ENGL180 or ENGL general
EVRN general credit
FREN151,152
GEOG201
GRMN141,142
HIST general credit
HIST general credit
EGNR general credit
MATH151,152
MUSC120,121
PHIL204
PHYS221, 222
PSYC101
SOCY101
SPAN161,162
FINE115
ARTS general credit

NOTE: LSSU will grant credit only for Higher Level exams and scores of 5 or above.

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Credit
Hours

4
3
5
3
6
3

3
8
4
8
4
4
4
8
6
3
10
4
3
8
3
4

�Costs
An exact outline of University fees
and assessments can be found in the
Admissions Office. These costs are
determined by the Lake Superior
State University Board of Trustees.

3.

A fee of $25 for filing online or
$35 for paper filing (United States
funds) must accompany each Ap­
plication for Admission to Lake
Superior State University. The fee is
nonrefund able and does not apply
toward tuition or other fees.

Definition of
Michigan Residency
for Tuition Purposes

4.

As a state-supported institution,
Lake Superior State University com­
plies with the following definitions
and regulations governing resident
status:
1.

2.

The residence of a student
who is a minor follows that of
parents or legal guardians, ex­
cept that a minor student who
comes to the University from
another state or country cannot
be registered as a resident of
this state on the basis of hav­
ing a resident of this state as a
guardian, except on permission
of the University in each indi­
vidual case.
A person who is at least 18
years of age at the time of
initial registration and who
has continuously resided in
Michigan for at least six months
immediately preceding the first
day of classes, may be eligible
for paying resident tuition.
He/she must provide evidence
of Michigan residency, i.e. a
valid State of Michigan drivers
license or presenting a State
of Michigan voter registration
card or proving their motor
vehicle is registered in the state
of Michigan or other acceptable
means.

5.

Non-resident students who
enter the state and immediately
begin classes shall be eligible
for reclassification to resident
status after six months, provid­
ed they can provide evidence
of a change in their residency
status. A non-resident student
can show that they qualify for
resident tuition by presenting a
valid State of Michigan drivers
license or presenting a State
of Michigan voter registration
card or proving their motor
vehicle is registered in the state
of Michigan or other acceptable
means.
A Michigan resident absent
from the state for periods of up
to one year shall not forfeit his
or her residence for tuition pur­
poses, provided that he or she
has taken no action to become a
resident of another state.
Initial decisions on classifica­
tion, and requests for reclas­
sification to become a resident
student, will be made by and to
the registrar. Students may ap­
peal these decisions to the Dean
of Enrollment Services.

6.

The residence of a student fol­
lows that of his or her spouse,
except that a student who
initially registers as a resident
student may continue to reg­
ister as a resident of Michigan
although subsequently marry­
ing a non-resident student or
other non-resident.

7.

Students on active duty in any
of the armed services and sta­
tioned in the state of Michigan
are exempt from payment of
non-resident tuition.

8.

Aliens lawfully admitted for
permanent residence in the
United States who have a
permanent visa, may register
as residents of this state pro­
vided they have met the other

32 • Lake Superior State University

requirements herein for resi­
dency. Their spouse and minor
children also qualify.
9.

Any full-time employee of the
University, and those members
of the teaching staff whose
appointments require at least
three contact hours of teaching
each week in regularly assigned
formal classes, and their depen­
dents, may register as residents.

10. Any dependent child of an
alumni parent who has earned
credit at Lake Superior State
University prior to the fall
quarter of 1968 or earned a
certificate or degree from this
University or completed a mini­
mum of 24 semester hours of 36
quarter hours.
11. Any transfer student who was
accepted as a Michigan resident
at a Michigan community col­
lege with proof of the commu­
nity college tuition rate and the
student's tuition status.
12. Any foreign exchange student
attending secondary schools in
Michigan or Ontario.
13. An out-of-state first time in col­
lege freshman student who has
at least a 3.0 grade point out of a
possible 4.00 or a 24 composite
on ACT or in the top one-fifth
of their graduating class will
receive a scholarship for the dif­
ference of in-state and out-of-state
tuition. If the student does not
declare Michigan residency after
thefirst year in attendance, the
scholarship is renewable provided
the student meets scholarship
reneiual requirements.
14. Any transfer student who has
earned at least 60 semester
credits from a United States
junior college or United States
community college with at least
a 3.00 overall grade point aver­
age.

�Any student who is in doubt of
residence status should contact the
registrar and have any questions
settled prior to registration.
Students requesting a change in
their residence status must submit
a Change of Residency Request
and documentation to the Registrar
prior to the first day of the semester.

Policy: Tuition/Fees
All tuition and fees are payable
according to established due dates.
Students delinquent in payment
of a financial obligation are subject
to enrollment cancellation and/or
late fees until all amounts due the
University are paid or satisfactory
arrangements are made with the
Business Office.
Anyone who is delinquent in any
obligation to the University will not
be allowed to register for classes.
Additionally, University services
will not be provided until financial
obligations are met. Registration is
not complete until fees are paid. A
check or draft returned to the Uni­
versity and not honored by the bank
constitutes nonpayment and may
result in cancellation of registration.
Students auditing a class are as­
sessed full tuition and fees for the
course and an AU grade is recorded
on the student's official transcript
upon completion of the course
Michigan residents who are 60
years of age or older may audit
undergraduate courses compli­
ments of LSSU. No records are kept
of their audits.
In addition to tuition, there are
various fees assessed to students in
specific situations.
Activity Course Fee: The activity
course fee is an additional charge
applied to one-credit courses in
music and recreation. These courses
are elective.
This activityfee is assessed on all
students enrolling in one-credit music
(one-credit activity and performance
courses with an MUSC prefix, except
MUSC210) or one-credit recreation

(one-credit activity courses with an
RECA prefix) classes.
Administrative Fee: Administra­
tive fees will be charged for PLATO
software and departmental exams.
Enrollment Fee: The enrollment fee
is a one-time fee established to par­
tially cover the costs associated with
the orientation of new students.
The enrollmentfee is assessed on all nezv
and transfer students when they are
admitted to a degree program.
Program Fees: The program fee is
an additional charge per credit for
courses in engineering, nursing,
chemistry, natural science and para­
medic technology.
Distance Education Fees: These fees
are charged for courses delivered to
regional center students and other
distance education students other
them in a face-to-face format with
instructors. There will be a fee for
courses delivered via Interactive TV,
via the Internet, and via CD/WebCT.
Regional Center Fee: The regional
center fee is an additional charge per
credit, charged for courses deliv­
ered by instructors at the regional
centers.
The regional centerfee is assessed on
all students registeringfor a course at
an LSSU Regional Center (Escanaba or
Petoskey).
Special Course Fee: Special course
fees are charged to cover costs of
supplies, equipment, maintenance,
and student transportation over
and above the normal costs for all
courses. These fees become part of
the department supply and equip­
ment budget.
Special course fees are assessed on
students taking the coursefor which the
fee is charged.
Credit by exam: Credit by depart­
mental examination is available to
full-time students. If a 2.00 or better
is scored, the credit is recorded on
your transcript. The fee charged is
$50 per credit hour.
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Student Activity and Media Fee:
This fee was requested by the
Student Government and approved
by the Board of Trustees on June 30,
2003, to support Student Govern­
ment, student activities, the student
radio station WLSO, and the student
newspaper, The Compass.
The student activitiy and media fee is a
flat fee assessed on all enrolled students
except those registeredfor internship
classes, for classes at a regional center,
or dually-enrolled at LSSU and a high
school.
Parking Registration Fee: Fee pay­
ment entitles a student to register
one student vehicle to be parked in a
campus parking lot.
Vehicles: If you park a motor
vehicle anywhere on campus, there
is an annual vehicle registration fee.
The fee is refunded only under cer­
tain conditions. Vehicle registration
information is available at www.
lssu.edu/parking.

Withdrawal/Refunds
If you decide to drop your classes,
you must complete each step to offi­
cially withdraw from the University.
1.

Pick up an Official Withdrawal
Request Form at the Fletcher
Student Service Counter.

2.

Clear any outstanding charges
or holds that may prevent your
return at a later date or prevent
the release of your academic
record.

3.

Complete the entire Withdrawal
Form and obtain the required
signatures (shown on the form).

4.

If you have benefited from
federal financial aid, you may
be required to complete an Exit
Interview at the Financial Aid
Office — allow 25 minutes.

5.

Deliver the completed form to
the Student Service Counter.
Your withdrawal date will be

�determined by the date the com­
pleted form is submitted to the
Student Service Counter. Any
refunds will be calculated "as
of" that date.
All withdrawals should be done
in person. If you are unable to
complete the process in person,
the Registrar is the only University
authority that can authorize the
process of your withdrawal over the
phone. Please contact the Registrar
at 635-2682 for assistance.
After your completed Withdrawal
Form is accepted, your University
charges will be reduced according to
the withdrawal and refund policy.
If you have not received any form
of financial aid and there is a credit
balance on your account, you will be
sent a refund check. If you have re­
ceived aid, your aid may have to be
returned to the appropriate source.
You may then have a balance due
to the University. A bill will be sent
and is payable upon receipt.
Financial Aid Return Policy: Ap­
plies to students receiving federal
and state financial aid including
loans and scholarships, and institu­
tional and private aid.
•

First, your account will be cred­
ited according to Lake Supe­
rior State University's Refund
Policy (on or prior to the 38-day
withdrawal period). The sum­
mer semester refund policy is
shortened.

Withdrawal and Refund Policy for
Fall and Spring Semesters
Courses Dropped

Time of Withdrawal

% of Refund

Any or all classes

Prior to class - 6th school day*

100%

Dropping all classes

7th-8th school day

90%

Dropping all classes

9th-19th school day

50%

Dropping all classes

20th-38th school day

25%

*There are no refunds for partial withdrawals after the sixth day.

34 • Lake Superior State University

•

Then, your financial aid will be
reduced in direct proportion to
the length of time you remained
enrolled, up to 60 percent of the
semester.

•

PLEASE NOTE: If you have re­
ceived a payment for excess fi­
nancial aid and you withdraw,
you could owe the University
and!or the federal government
money.

•

Any remaining refund due you,
after all funding sources have
received the appropriate credit,
will be refunded directly to you.

For example: If there are 105 days in
the semester and you withdraw on
the 58th day, your federal aid would
be reduced to 55% (58/105). If your
total cost to attend was $2200 and it
was paid with federal aid of $1200
and a personal payment of $1000,
your federal aid would be reduced
to $660. You could owe the Univer­
sity $540.
Attendance Policy for federal
financial aid recipients: Regular
class attendance is required for
students receiving federal financial
aid. If you are reported for nonattendance in any or all of your
courses, your financial aid may be
withdrawn.
If you fail to demonstrate at­
tendance by earning credits for a
semester while receiving federal
aid, your aid may be returned and
you may owe unearned funds back
to the University.
Leaving school: For information
about leaving the University see
Withdrawal. Non-attendance of
classes or checking out of cam­
pus housing does not constitute
withdrawal, nor does academic
dismissal. Students who leave but
do not withdraw are responsible for
full tuition and fees and will receive
failing grades on their transcript un­
less an official Withdrawal Request
Form is filed with the Registrar's
Office.

�Students who fail to earn credits
for the semester while receiving
financial aid are subject to Title IV
refund requirements and may lose
all or part of their financial aid.

purpose, high school graduation
dates are assumed to be June 1st)
must reside in a University resi­
dence hall.

Transcript fee: One official tran­
script is provided to all students,
either before or after graduation.
There is a $5 fee for each additional
transcript.

1.

if you live with parents within
a 60-mile radius, or the threecounty (Luce, Chippewa, and
Mackinac) service area of the
University campus. An excep­
tion application, available in
the Housing Office, must be ap­
proved by the Housing director.

2.

if you are exempted in writing
by the Housing director when
residence hall space is filled.

3.

if you face unusual financial
or health problems and are
exempted by the Director of
Housing and Residential Life.

Delinquent accounts: Students
with delinquent accounts may be
removed from class, have their
diploma withheld, and/or have
transcript requests denied.

Room and Board
Applications
Housing applications: Unmarried
students enrolled for 12 or more
credit hours and who are within 27
calendar months of their gradua­
tion from high school at the begin­
ning of the academic year (for this

The exceptions are:

Applications for housing must
be made to the Housing Office.
Students indicating interest in
on-campus accommodations on

the University admissions applica­
tion are sent housing information.
Room assignments are made upon
receipt of the first room and board
payment. Applications are voided
if first room and board payment is
not received by June 15. If applica­
tion is canceled by notification to
the Housing director by June 15, all
monies paid will be refunded. If
cancellation is between June 15 and
the opening of the residence halls,
LSSU retains $100. Cancellation
after the halls open is subject to a
$500 penalty. You must be accepted
for admission and be enrolled in
and attending classes to live on
campus.
Room and board: Students are
billed for room and board and
tuition each semester. A payment
plan may be set up with the Busi­
ness Office located in the Fletcher
Center. A cost sheet is available
from the Student Service Center.
Housing deposit: If you are living
on campus, there is a $150 damage
deposit prior to checking into the
hall. This deposit is refunded, less
monies owed to the University,
when you leave campus housing.
Regulations: Regulations and
expectations of your conduct as a
member of the LSSU community
will be provided when you take
residence.

Lake Superior State University • 35

�Financial Aid
Students are automatically
considered for Board of Trustees
Scholarships upon completing
application to LSSU by March 1st
for the following fall semester.

Rewarding the scholar and meet­
ing the needs of those who apply
for financial assistance is a high
priority at Lake Superior State
University. The doors of opportu­
nity are seldom closed because of a
financial condition.
You may qualify for a combina­
tion of University, state and federal
programs—a financial aid packwhich may include a combi­
ag
nation of scholarship, grant, loan,
and/or work assistance. Full-time
undergraduates take priority in aid
awards.
Carefully consider the full cost of
your education, parental support,
and savings — including sum­
mer employment — to determine
your need for financial aid. If you
possess excellent high school or
community college grades, you are
encouraged to apply for scholar­
ships regardless of need. Those
with need are considered for
grants, loans and/or employment
based on need established from
the Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA).
You can obtain information on
all financial aid programs from
the Financial Aid staff. Staff are
available to advise you and your
parents about the costs of attend­
ing the University, availability
of financial aid and application
procedures.
Applying: You can apply for
financial aid by filing a Free Ap­
plication for Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA) on-line at www.fafsa.
ed.gov.
Once your FAFSA is received by
LSSU and your admission is com­
plete, you will receive an "Official
Offer of Award" letter from the
Financial Aid Office.
Scholarship recipients are usu­
ally selected based on competitive
36 • Lake Superior State University

examinations, scholastic records
and/or financial need. The Ameri­
can College Test (ACT) serves as
the University's primary test for
scholarship applicants. Test results
must be on file by March 1.
All freshmen who are Michigan
residents are encouraged to com­
plete the Michigan State Assess­
ment Test to determine eligibility
for additional state aid.
Scholarship requirements: Incom­
ing freshmen must have a mini­
mum GPA of 3.0 and ACT of 19 to
qualify for an LSSU scholarship.
The recipient of any award must
be a full-time student carrying
12 academic hours or more each
semester.

Satisfactory
Academic Progress
Requirements for
the Retention of
Financial Aid
If you are receiving any form offinan­
cial aid, you must meet these satisfac­
tory academic progress requirements to
retain your aid each semester.
Financial aid regulations require
that a student must make satisfac­
tory progress to remain eligible for
financial aid. Financial aid pro­
grams affected by this policy are
Federal Pell Grant, Federal Perkins
Loan, Federal Work-Study, Federal
Supplemental Educational Oppor­
tunity Grant, Federal Direct Loans,
Federal PLUS Loans, State of
Michigan and Institutional Schol­
arships, Grants, Loan and Work
Programs.
The following policy is the mini­
mum requirement for all types of
financial aid; however, there are
some types of aid with more strin­
gent requirements (see scholarship
requirements).

�Qualitative Standards
Every student must maintain a
minumim grade point average
(GPA) of 2.0 each semester to
remain in good academic standing.
Students not meeting the standard
will be placed on academic proba­
tion for one semester. Students may
be granted a second probation­
ary semester, however, students
with 19 credits or more will not
be granted a second probationary
semester if their cumulative GPA is
1.60 or less.
This standard is enforced by the
University's Scholastic Standards
Committee each semester. Students
who do not meet the academic
standard will not be eligible for aid
after their probationary period. To
petition the Scholastic Standards
Committee for readmission, stu­
dents must follow the guidelines
listed at ivzuzv.lssu.edu/advising/
handbook/AAH_6-7-0.php.
Students who are notified by the
Scholastic Standards Committee
about their academic standing
should not assume that finanical
aid will automatically be reinstated
if their petition is granted. Finan­
cial aid requirements are more
stringent in some cases and include
quantitative standards. Quantita­
tive standard appeals must be sent
separately to the Financial Aid
Committee.
Quantitative Standards
Each student's progress in credits
earned will be reviewed every seUndergraduate Students
Fall/Spring/S ummer Semester
Enrolled
Credits
12+
11
10
9
8
7
6
5-1

Credits to be
Earned
9
8
7
6
6
5
4
100%

mester. The following credits must
be earned in relation to the number
of credits enrolled at the end of the
add period:
If a student does not satisfactorily
meet the quantitative standard,
he/she will be placed on financial
aid probation for the next semester.
Students may receive aid while on
probation but if a student fails to
meet the standard for the second
consecutive semester enrolled, his/
her financial aid will be suspended.
Part-time students enrolled for less
than six credits must earn all credits
attempted.
Once financial aid is suspended,
both the GPA and credit hour
completion criteria must be met in
subsequent semesters of six credits
or more before reinstatement of aid
is possible.
If completion of "I" grades or other
record changes warrant a reinstate­
ment, a written notice from the
Registrar's Office must be pre­
sented to the Financial Aid Office
by the student before eligibility is
reviewed.
Financial Aid Suspension: No aid
will be granted once a student's eligi­
bility is suspended, including but not
limited to the Federal Direct Stafford
Loan, Federal Perkins Loan, Federal
Direct PLUS Loan, Federal WorkStudy, Federal Supplemental Edu­
cational Opportunity Grant, Federal
Pell Grant, Michigan Competitive
Scholarship, Michigan Adult PartTime Grant, Michigan Educational
Opportunity Grant, Michigan Work
Graduate Students
Fall/Spring Semester
Enrolled
Credits
10+
9
8
7
6
5
4-1

Credits to be
Earned
7
6
6
5
4
4
100%

Study and Institutional Scholarships
and Grants.
Financial Aid Reinstatement:
To remove financial aid suspen­
sion status for qualitative reasons,
a student must have attained the
minimum cumulative grade point
average and credit-earned require­
ments (minimum six credit hours)
at Lake Superior State University,
while not receiving financial aid. In
addition, students who successfully
complete 26 credits at a community
college after being suspended at
LSSU will be allowed one proba­
tionary semester upon readmission.
Successful students must advise the
Financial Aid Office in writing that
they have met the requirements
for reinstatement of the qualitative
standard.
Right to Appeal: A student whose
aid is suspended for quantitative
reasons may request reinstatement
through the Financial Aid Commit­
tee. To obtain reinstatement, the
student must effectively demon­
strate that their poor performance
was due to some unusual circum­
stance. The quantitative appeal
process is outlined at www.lssu.
edu/finaid/appeals.php.
Appeals should be in writing and
be received immediately following
the semester of the suspension.
Scholarships are awarded on aca­
demic excellence and may not be
reinstated by appeal.
150% Completion Rule: To qualify
for federal financial aid, students
must complete a program within
150% of the time frame required
for the program. For example, a
student working on an associate
(two-year) degree must complete
the degree within six semesters of
full-time study.
Students may not "attempt" more
than 150% of the credits required
for the degree. The average
baccaulaureate program requires
124 credits, so the maximum
number of attempted credits is 186.
Appeals to this general rule must
include an advisor's signed copy

Lake Superior State University • 37

�of your degree audit with your
anticipated graduation date.

3.

If you withdraw or leave LSSU
for any reason, your scholar­
ship automatically terminates.
If you plan to leave for a study
abroad program, internship
or health reasons, you may re­
quest to have your scholarship
reinstated by appealing to the
Financial Aid Committee.

4.

To receive the room and board
component of any scholarship,
you must be in the on-campus
room and board program for
the semester. If you leave oncampus housing, the room and
board award will be termi­
nated. If you return to campus
housing (you must be on the
room and board plan for the
full semester), you can request
reinstatement of the room and
board component prior to the
beginning of the semester you
return.

General
Scholarship Renewal
Requirements
For students offered an LSSU
renewable scholarship, the
following criteria must be met
when reviewed each spring:
1.

You must earn a minimum of
24 credits each academic year
while receiving a scholarship,
unless otherwise noted in
your award, and the minimum
cumulative GPA as required by
the award. (See requirement chart
for details.)

2.

You must maintain enrollment
each semester (fall &amp; spring) as
a continuous full time student.
Enrollment for summer semes­
ter is not included.

Scholarship Renewal Requirements
Scholarships that are renewable require full-time attendance
each fall and spring semester.
MINIMUM CUMULATIVE GPA REQUIREMENTS:
BOARD OF TRUSTEES*
DISTINGUISHED

BOARD OF TRUSTEES**

3.00 or better after two
semesters of study
3.10 or better after four
semesters of study
3.20 or better after six
semesters of study

2.50 or better after two
semesters of study
2.60 or better after four
semesters of study
2.70 or better after six
semesters of study

includes other renewable institutional scholarships with a value of $4,000,
full tuition or higher.
**Includes other renewable institutional scholarships with a value of less than $4,000.
Note: Transfer credits are included when determining "semesters of study."
Scholarships are reviewed annually and if lost, may not be reinstated.
38 • Lake Superior State University

�5.

Most scholarships offered to
freshmen are renewable for
up to four years. Students in
the five year teaching program
may be eligible to receive a re­
newable scholarship in the fifth
year of the program.

6.

Changing majors does not
affect the Board of Trustee's
Scholarships, but may affect de­
partmental awards that require
enrollment in certain majors.

7.

Scholarships are not reinstated
on appeal, except for students
who have left school for rea­
sons stated in #3.

8.

The scholarship renewal policy
is separate from the Universi­
ty's Academic Standards and
Satisfactory Progress Standards
for the retention of other forms
of financial aid.

9.

If you do not meet renewal
requirements when your eli­
gibility is reviewed each May
but raise your GPA or credits
earned to the minimum re­
quirements prior to the start of

the following fall semester, you
must notify the Financial Aid
Office in writing that your stu­
dent record has been updated
with new information warrant­
ing a review.

Requirements for
New Scholarships for
Current Students
Renewable scholarships are based
on your grade level and number of
credits transferred or earned at the
time of your award. For example,
if you are offered a renewable
scholarship as a sophomore, you
will generally be eligible for two
additional years of scholarship. If
an ending date is not stated in your
offer of scholarship, please contact
the Financial Aid Office if you have
questions about the renewal features
of your award. Except for students
in their fifth year of the teaching
program, scholarships are generally
not available to students with more
them four years of higher education
or eight semesters of study.

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�Consumer Information
As an applicant and recipient
of federal financial student aid,
you have certain rights and
responsibilities. Knowing your
rights and responsibilities puts
you in a better position to make
decisions about your goals and how
to best achieve them.

Student Rights:
You have the right to know:
1.

the available financial aid
programs. They are listed in
the Financial Aid section of
this Catalog and on the Web at
www.lssu.edu/finaid.

2.

deadlines for submitting ap­
plications for each available
financial aid program.

3.

how financial aid will be dis­
tributed, how decisions on that
distribution are made and the
basis for these decisions. (Con­
tact Financial Aid Office.)

4.

how your financial need was
determined. This includes how
costs for tuition and fees, room
and board, travel, books and
supplies, personal and mis­
cellaneous expenses, etc., are
considered in your budget. (See
Official Offer of Award letter.)

5.

what resources (such as paren­
tal contribution, other financial
aid, your assets, etc.) were
considered in the calculation of
your need. (Contact the Finan­
cial Aid Office.)

6.

7.

how much of your financial
need has been met, as deter­
mined by the institution. (See
Official Offer of Award letter.)
request an explanation of the
various programs in your stu­
dent aid package. If you believe
you have been treated unfairly,
you may request reconsidera­
tion of your award. (Contact
Financial Aid Office.)

8.

the school's refund policy. (See
Costs section of this Catalog.)

9.

what portion of the financial
aid received must be repaid
and what portion is grant aid.
If the aid is a loan, you have
the right to know the inter­
est rate, the total amount that
must be repaid, the payback
procedure, the length of time
you have to repay the loan,
when repayment begins, the
terms, and schedules for the
repayment of student loans.
(Contact the Financial Aid Of­
fice or see Promissory Note.)

University programs. Copies
of the accreditation documents
are available upon request. (See
Accreditation.)

Student
Responsibilities

11. that LSSU programs are ac­
cessible to the handicapped.
Further information is avail­
able from the Resource Center
for Students with Disabilities
(RCSD), Lake Superior State
University, 650 W. Easterday
Ave., Sault Ste. Marie, MI
49783. The RCSD is located in
room 149 of the Libraray.

You are responsible for obtain­
ing all the forms required to
apply for the type of assistance
you wish to receive. You must
complete all application forms
accurately and submit them on
time to the right place.

2.

You must provide correct in­
formation. In most instances,
misreporting information
on financial aid application
forms is a violation of law and
may be considered a criminal
offense that could result in
indictment under the United
States criminal code.

3.

You must return all additional
documentation, verification,
corrections, and/or new in­
formation requested by either
the Financial Aid Office or the
agency to which you submit­
ted your application on a
timely basis.

4.

You are responsible for reading
and understanding all forms
you are asked to sign and for
keeping copies of them.

5.

You must accept responsibility
for all agreements you sign.

6.

You must do the work agreed
upon in accepting a workstudy award.

7.

You must be aware of and
comply with deadlines for ap­
plication or reapplication for
aid.

8.

10. how the school determines
satisfactory progress, what
happens if you are not meet­
ing the requirements, and how
to re-establish eligibility for
financial aid. (See Satisfactory
Progress Policy in this section
of the Catalog.)

1.

You are responsible for report­
ing changes that might affect
your eligibility for financial aid
including:

12. how and when financial aid will
be disbursed.
13. that you are entitled by law to
examine records maintained
in the Financial Aid Office that
relate to your financial aid file.
14. the school's completion and
graduation rates and crime sta­
tistics. (See LSSU Public Safety
Website for report.)
And finally, you have the right to
request:
15. tine names of associations, agen­
cies or governmental bodies that
approve, accredit or license the
40 • Lake Superior State University

��Scholarships and Grants
Scholarship criteria is reviewed
each year and subject to change.
Scholarships are described here as
awarded for 2008-09.

Incoming Freshmen
(In-State)
Eligibility is automatically evalu­
ated by the Financial Aid Office for
all students admitted by March 1st
for the following academic year.
All recipients in this section are
selected by the Financial Aid Com­
mittee and may choose any degree
curriculum offered by the Univer­
sity. Students must be U.S. citizens
and current graduates of an accred­
ited Michigan high school.
Scholarships are awarded based
on a point scale that is approved
annually by the Financial Aid Com­
mittee. Fifty percent weight is given
to the overall high school GPA and
50 percent is based on the highest
ACT composite score received by
March 1.
All renewable scholarships are
based on the recipient meeting the
University's scholarship renewal
criteria.
Board of Trustees Distinguished
Scholarship
Value: up to $6000 per year ($4000 +
$2000 if Room &amp; Board)
— renewable
Criteria: merit based; Michigan
resident; minimum points 185
(example: 3.80 GPA and 111
ACT)
Board of Trustees Academic
Excellence Scholarship
Value: up to $4000 per year ($2000 +
$2000 if Room &amp; Board)
— renewable
Criteria: merit based; Michigan resi­
dent; 174.5-184.99 points (ex­
ample: 3.70 GPA and 25 ACT)
Board of Trustees Academic
Honors Scholarship
Value: up to $2000 per year ($1000

+$1000 if Room &amp; Board)
— renewable
Criteria: merit based; Michigan
resident; 164.50-174.49 points
(example: 3.50 GPA and 24
ACT)
Board of Trustees Academic
Achievement Scholarship
Value: up to $1500 per year ($1000
+ $500 if Room &amp; Board)
— renewable
Criteria: merit based; Michigan
resident; 117-164.49 points (ex­
ample: 3.00 GPA and 19 ACT)
Board of Trustees Michigan
Valedictorian Scholarship
Value: up to $1,200 per year
— renewable
Criteria: merit based; first in gradu­
ating class ranking, selected as
valedictorian of a Michigan
high school; proof of award
from high school submitted by
July 1st.
Note: This scholarship may be com­
bined with other LSSU awards

Incoming Freshmen
(Out-of-State and
Foreign)
Eligibility is determined by the
Financial Aid Office for all students
admitted by March 1st for the fol­
lowing academic year.
All recipients in this section are se­
lected by the Financial Aid Commit­
tee and may choose any degree cur­
riculum offered by the University.
Students must be current graduates
of high schools outside of Michigan
and Ontario.
All renewable scholarships are
based on the recipient meeting the
University's scholarship renewal
criteria.
Board of Trustees' Laker USA
Scholarship
Value: the difference between outof-state and in-state tuition
— renewable
42 • Lake Superior State University

Criteria: merit based; U.S. students
scoring 24 or higher ACT or
3.0 GPA, or who graduate in
the top 20% of their graduating
class
Note: this scholarship may be com­
bined with other LSSU scholar­
ships.
Board of Trustees United States
and Foreign Distinguished Schol­
arship
Value: up to $4,000 per year ($2000
+ $2000 if Room &amp; Board)
— renewable
Criteria: merit based; minimum 3.7
GPA and 28 ACT
Board of Trustees United States
and Foreign Academic
Scholarship
Value: up to $2000 per year ($1000
+ $1000 if Room &amp; Board)
— renewable
Criteria: merit based; minimum 3.5
GPA and 26 ACT

Incoming Freshmen
(Ontario)
Board of Trustees Ontario
Distinguished Scholarship
Value: up to $4000 per year ($2000
+ $2000 if Room &amp; Board)
— renewable
Criteria: merit based; Ontario resi­
dent; graduate of an Ontario
high school; minimum 3.8 GPA
(equated)
Board of Trustees Ontario Honors
Scholarship
Value: up to $2000 per year ($1000
+ $1000 if Room &amp; Board)
— renewable
Criteria: merit based; Ontario resi­
dent; graduate of an Ontario
high school; minimum 3.5 GPA
(equated)
Board of Trustees Ontario
Achievement Award
Value: $1000 per year — renewable
Criteria: merit based; Ontario resi­
dent; graduate of an Ontario
high school; minimum 3.3 GPA
(equated)

�Board of Trustees Ontario
Academic Award
Value: $1000 — non-renewable
Criteria: merit based; Ontario resi­
dent; graduate of an Ontario
high school; minimum 3.0 GPA
(equated)

Transfer Students
Eligibility is determined by the
Financial Aid Office for all students
admitted by April 15th for the fol­
lowing fall semester or December
1st for spring semester.
All recipients in this section are
selected by the Financial Aid Com­
mittee and may choose any degree
curriculum offered by the University.
Transfer scholarships are normally
renewable for a second year, provid­
ed the recipient meets the universi­
ty's scholarship renewal criteria.
The eligible student must be
entering LSSU for the first time
directly from another college
(students sitting out more than
one semester are not eligible for
scholarship consideration) as a
full-time student. Awards are based
on the cumulative GPA earned at
all schools prior to start of the first
LSSU semester, with a minimum
of 24 earned college credits and a
maximum of 90 attempted college
credits at any combination of other
accredited schools.
If the transfer student has less
than 24 earned credits at time of
admission (prior to April 15th),
official transcripts are required
by July 1st for scholarship
consideration for the following
academic year.
^Students who have taken LSSU
classes prior to admission as a full­
time student (such as transfer students
from Sault College), must have earned
a minimum LSSU cumulative GPA
comparable to the minimum needed for
the transfer scholarship.
For example, a student with a cumula­
tive GPA of 3.5 from another college,
must have earned a minimum cumula­
tive GPA of 3.5 from LSSU for any cred-

its taken as a dually-enrolled student
to quality for the Academic Excellence
Transfer Scholarship.
Board of Trustees Distinguished
Transfer Scholarship
Value: up to $4,500 per year ($3,000
+ $1,500 if Room &amp; Board)
— renewable for second year
Criteria: merit based; earned cumu­
lative GPA of 3.8 or higher
Board of Trustees Academic
Excellence Transfer Scholarship
Value: up to $3,000 per year ($2,000
+ $1,000 if Room &amp; Board)
— renewable for second year
Criteria: merit based; earned cumu­
lative GPA of 3.5-3.79
Board of Trustees Academic
Honors Transfer Scholarship
Value: up to $1,500 per year ($1,000
+ $500 if Room &amp; Board)
— renewable for second year
Criteria: merit based; earned cumu­
lative GPA of 3.3-3.49

449th Bombardment Wing
Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit based; entering fresh­
men that have graduated from
high schools in Chippewa, Luce
or Mackinac County
Guy Adda Memorial Endowed
Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit and need based;
preference is given to appli­
cants from Southeastern Lower
Michigan; based on GPA and
ACT scores
William Ayers Memorial
Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: must be a Sault Area High
School graduate
Selected by: Financial Aid Committee
upon recommendation of the
Sault Area High School Faculty
Honor Committee

O0K (Phi Theta Kappa)
Scholarship
Value: $1,000 per year — renewable
for second year
Criteria: must be a certified member
of Phi Theta Kappa; earned
cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher

Richard Blankenbaker Memorial
Award
Value: variable up to full tuition
— renewable
Criteria: need based; preference is
given to graduates of DeTour
High School or a DeTour mail­
ing address

Additional
Scholarships for
Incoming Students

Leah Marie Bollin Memorial
Award
Value: variable — non-renewable
Criteria: This award is intended to
help a student who has epilepsy
and is making satisfactory prog­
ress toward his/her educational
goals. A minimum cumulative
2.00 GPA is required. Preference
will be given to a student with
demonstrated financial need.
Students with other seizure
disorders will also be consid­
ered. Interested students must
complete a questionnaire and
provide three letters of recom­
mendation.
Selected by: recommendation of a
committee of representatives
from the LSSU faculty, the
Office of Student Accommoda­
tions and Support Services,
the Counseling Center and the
Bollin family

The Financial Aid Office may con­
sider incoming students for these
scholarships if they are admited
by March 1st for the following
academic year. Some endowed
and academic department awards
may be made earlier and it is to
the student's advantage to apply
for admission earlier than March
1st. These scholarships may re­
place and/or upgrade other LSSU
scholarships. Students may choose
any degree program to be consid­
ered for these scholarships unless
specifically listed in the scholarship
description.
Students must meet the University
scholarship renewal criteria to
maintain these scholarships.
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�Kurt and Mary Brammer
Scholarship
Value: full tuition — renewable
Criteria: merit and need based;
high school seniors, transfer
students or LSSU students who
apply after earning 26 LSSU
credits; awards to high school
seniors are based on ACT and
GPA scores
C. Eugene Chang International
Studies Scholarship
Value: variable — non-renewable
Criteria: must be in good academic
standing; minimum cumula­
tive 2.50 GPA is required. Not
available to U.S. or Canadian
citizens. Student must have
graduated from a foreign high
school and not be a recipient of
an LSSU scholarship.
Sam Cohodas Endowed
Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit and need based;
awarded annually to Michigan
Upper Peninsula high school
seniors based on GPA and ACT
scores, character and leadership.
Angela Coullard Memorial
Scholarship
Value: variable — non-renewable
Criteria: merit and need based;
graduating Sault Area High
School senior who has par­
ticipated in at least 2 seasons
of an SAHS athletic program;
minimum 3.0 GPA
Selected by: recommendation of the
Sault Area High School Athletic
Department
Michael Della-Moretta Memorial
Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit and need based; pref­
erence given to Upper Penin­
sula residents
Curriculum: biological science
Elizabeth (Betsy) Demaray
Business Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit and need based; first
preference given to students
who are residents of Michigan's
Eastern Upper Peninsula, non-

traditional students who have
history of participation in com­
munity services
Curriculum: business
Selected by: recommendation of the
School of Business, Economics
and Legal Studies
Sam Dubow Memorial
Scholarship
Value: $300 — renewable
Criteria: merit and need based;
graduating Sault Area High
School senior; leadership dem­
onstration; community/school
involvement
Selected by: recommendation by the
Sault Area High School Faculty
Honors Committee
Frank Fazi Endowed Scholarship
Value: variable — non-renewable
Criteria: merit based; awarded to
incoming freshman with a
minimum 3.0 GPA and a gradu­
ate of an Eastern Upper Penin­
sula high school
Curriculum: business and/or
economics
First National Bank of St. Ignace
Endowed Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit based; preference is
given to graduates of LaSalle
High School of St. Ignace and
selection is based on GPA and
ACT scores
H. Thayer Fletcher Distinguished
Scholarship
Value: full tuition — renewable
Criteria: merit and need based;
Michigan or Canadian resi­
dents; meet distinguished
scholarship criteria
Rosa Grout Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit based; selection
based on high school GPA and
ACT scores
Curriculum: engineering, engineer­
ing technology, mathematics,
computer and mathematical
science or lab science major
Dennis Hardt Memorial
Scholarship
Value:variable — renewable
44 • Lake Superior State University

Criteria: merit based; student's high
school GPA and ACT scores
will be the prime selection
criteria; current LSSU students
must have earned at least 26
LSSU credits with a minimum
3.0 GPA
Curriculum: electrical engineering
Philip Hart Memorial Scholarship
Value: full tuition — renewable
Criteria: seniors of Michigan
high schools or graduates of
Michigan community colleges
planning to attend LSSU for
the first time; minimum 3.0
cumulative GPA. Candidates
will be required to submit their
applications with formal essays
detailing their values, goals and
public service experience. Es­
says should attempt to answer
this question: "How have my
activities thus far related to the
goals and the ideals of Senator
Hart?" Candidates will also be
required to submit two let­
ters of recommendation from
individuals acquainted with
their leader-ship and/or public
service activities. Deadline for
receipt of all application materi­
als is published annually.
Frank and Gladys Hoholik
Scholarship
Value: variable up to full tuition
— renewable
Criteria: need based; may be enter­
ing freshmen, transfer students
or currently enrolled students
who have completed 26 credits
at LSSU
David R. and Patricia L. Hubbard
Award
Value: variable — non-renewable
Criteria: merit and need based; may
be awarded to entering fresh­
men, transfer students or current­
ly enrolled students who have
completed 26 credits at LSSU
Hudson, Coates, Kline
Scholarship
Value: variable - minimum $2500
— renewable
Criteria: merit and need based;
graduating Sault Area High
School senior; based on high

�school GPA and ACT scores.
If a graduating senior is not
available, it may be awarded
to a current LSSU student with
at least 26 earned LSSU credits
and minimum 3.2 GPA that
graduated from Sault Area
High School.
Robert M. Hunt Memorial
Scholarship
Value: one-half tuition and fees
— renewable
Criteria: merit and need based;
Sault Area High School gradu­
ate who is a well-rounded
student and demonstrates lead­
ership skills and dedication to
his/her community; minimum
2.0 GPA
Note: If an eligible high school
senior is not available, the
scholarship may be awarded to
an LSSU student that graduat­
ed from Sault Area High School
with at least 26 earned LSSU
credits and meets the eligibility
requirements. This scholarship
may not be awarded in con­
junction with or in place of an
athletic scholarship.
Selected by: recommendation of the
Sault Area High School Faculty
Honors Committee
Neil and Dolly Isham Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit and need based;
must be a Michigan resident
Curriculum: any major in College of
Arts, Letters and Social Sci­
ences
Lawrence Roy Jacobson and
Dorothy M. Bell Engineering
Scholarship
Value: variable — non-renewable
Criteria: need based; must be a
graduate of Sault Area High
School
Curriculum: engineering
Selected by: recommendation of
the School of Engineering and
Technology
John Kalesky Memorial Endowed
Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit and need based;
based on high school GPA and

ACT scores; may be granted
to current LSSU students with
at least 26 earned LSSU credits
and a minimum 3.0 GPA
Curriculum: geology
C. Ernest Kemp Endowed
Scholarship
Value: variable — minimum $600
— renewable
Criteria: merit based; based on high
school GPA and ACT scores;
may be granted to current
LSSU students with at least
26 earned LSSU credits and a
minimum 3.0 GPA
Curriculum: geology
George and Virginia Lahodny
Endowment Scholarship
Value: minimum $500 — renewable
Criteria: merit based; based on high
school GPA and ACT scores;
may also be granted to cur­
rent LSSU students or transfer
students
Larson-Prohazka Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit and need based;
based on GPA and ACT scores;
preference will be given to stu­
dents from the Upper Peninsu­
la with a cumulative GPA of 2.8
or higher; graduate of an Upper
Peninsula high school that the
student attended for at least
three years; may be awarded to
current LSSU students with at
least 26 earned LSSU credits if
an eligible high school student
is not available
LSSU Foundation Endowed
Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit and need based; for
Michigan resident or non-resi­
dent students; available to high
school seniors, community
college graduates and LSSU
students who are enrolled full
time with at least 26 earned
LSSU credits; selection is based
on GPA and ACT scores
LSSU Support Staff Award
Value: variable — non-renewable
Criteria: full-time student in good
standing; minimum cumulative
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2.00 GPA is required. Must be
either the child or grandchild of
a participating union employee
or retiree or be sponsored by a
participating employee. Prefer­
ence will be given to a student
with demonstrated financial
need. Interested students must
submit a biographical essay
Selected by: recommendation by
the LSSU Support Staff Award
Committee
John Lehman Chemistry
Scholarship
Value: variable — non-renewable
Criteria: merit based; preference
given to student with
demonstrated financial need
if two or more applicants are
judged to have equal potential;
special application letter and
essay required; if incoming
freshman is not available,
the award may be given to
sophomores or juniors or
to students who previously
received the award
Curriculum: chemistry or
environmental chemistry
Selected by: recommendation of the
Department of Chemistry and
Environmental Sciences
Lighthouse.Net Scholarship
Value: $2,500 — non-renewable
Criteria: merit based; financial
need may be considered;
student or parent must be a
subscriber of Lighthouse.Net
Internet or Cloverland Electric
Cooperative (or both) for 12
consecutive months prior to
scholarship application
Curriculum: preference given to
computer science majors
Selected by: applications will be veri­
fied for subscription status and
reviewed by the Financial Aid
Committee
School of Mathematics and
Computer Science Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit based; based on high
school GPA and ACT scores
Curriculum: computer and math
science, or math secondary
education

�Robert J. McEnroe Science Award
Value: variable — non-renewable
Criteria: merit based; based on high
school GPA and ACT scores.
Curriculum: biology preferred,
chemistry or other sciences
considered
Bill Munsell Endowed
Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit and need based;
graduate of a Chippewa, Luce
or Mackinac County public
high school; based on GPA and
ACT scores
James C. and Melissa H. Myers
Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit and need based;
selection based on high school
GPA and ACT scores; minimum
3.0 GPA
Leslie O'Polka Memorial
Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: need based; graduate of
DeTour High School; may
be granted to current LSSU
student with at least 26 earned
LSSU credits if a high school
senior is not eligible
Chase and Stella Osborn
Endowed Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit and need based;
based on GPA and ACT scores
John D. Peacock Award
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit and need based;
must have part-time employ­
ment while attending LSSU;
minimum 2.0 GPA
Frank and Marion Pingatore
Memorial Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit and need based;
Sault Area High School
graduate; based on GPA and
ACT scores; may be granted
to current LSSU students with
at least 26 earned LSSU credits
and a minimum 3.0 GPA, if
a Sault Area High School
graduate is not available.

Ross N. Roe Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit based; must be
enrolled at least half time (six
or more credits); incoming
freshmen students must have a
2.5 or higher GPA; continuing
students must have a
cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher;
applicants must also be a
volunteer in regard to the 1-500
Snowmobile Race or a member
of the volunteer's family
Selected by: recommendation of the
1-500 Snowmobile Committee
Society of American Military
Engineers (SAME) Scholarship
Value: minimum $500 — non­
renewable
Criteria: merit based; must have
earned 26 LSSU credits,
minimum 3.0 GPA, essay
submitted by May 1st
outlining career goals and
accomplishments
Curriculum: engineering or
engineering technology
Selected by: SAME Scholarship
Committee and Engineering
Department
C.G. "Sandy" Sanderson
Endowed Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit based; graduates
of an Upper Peninsula high
school; based on GPA and ACT
scores
Sault/Loretto High School
Scholarship
Value: $500 — renewable
Criteria: merit based; graduates
of Sault Area High School;
selection is based on GPA and
ACT scores; if a graduating
senior is not available, the
scholarship may be awarded to
a current LSSU student who is a
Sault High graduate.
Catherine M. Sherry Memorial
Scholarship
Value: $500- $1000 — non-renewable
Criteria: merit based; graduating
Sault Area High School senior
who is admitted to LSSU by
April 1 of his/her senior year;
minimum 3.25 GPA
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Selected by: recommendation of the
Sault Area High School Faculty
Honors Committee
Dr. Kenneth J. Shouldice
Memorial Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit based; enrolled at
least half-time at the main cam­
pus or regional location; incom­
ing freshmen must have a 3.0
or higher high school GPA; cur­
rently enrolled LSSU students
with at least 26 earned LSSU
credits and minimum 3.0 GPA
Charles Snyder Engineering &amp;
Technology Memorial Scholarship
Value: variable — non-renewable
Criteria: merit based; minimum 3.0
GPA and 22 ACT for freshmen
or transfer.
Curriculum: engineering or
engineering technology
Judson "Bucky" Swart Soo Lions
Club Memorial Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit based; graduate of a
Chippewa, Luce or Mackinac
County high school
Note: If there is not an eligible
candidate from Chippewa,
Luce or Mackinac County, a
candidate from the Eastern
Upper Peninsula may be
considered. In the event
a graduating senior is not
available for the scholarship,
it may be awarded to a
current LSSU student who is
a graduate of a high school in
Chippewa, Luce or Mackinac
County
Curriculum: business and/or
economics
Earl and Minnie Walker
Endowment Scholarship
Value: variable — up to full tuition
— renewable
Criteria: merit and need based
Izaak Walton League of America
Lock City Chapter Endowed
Scholarship
Value: variable — non-renewable
Criteria: merit and need based;
graduate of Sault Area High
School; minimum 3.0 GPA

�Curriculum: fisheries and wildlife
management
William "Bud" and Gretchen
Weber Scholarship
Value: $500 — non-renewable
Criteria: merit based; preference
given to those with demon­
strated volunteerism who
graduated from Sault Area
High School

Curriculum: English and
communication
Selected by: recommendation of the
College of Arts, Letters and
Social Sciences

Current Students

Lottie, Florence and Dorothy
Weinreich Memorial Scholarship
Value: $1000 — renewable
Criteria: merit based; preference
given to graduates of an EUP
high school

Students that did not receive a
scholarship upon entering LSSU
may compete for one of these
scholarships. Scholarship "sign
up" periods are held each year for
available scholarships. Students
can sign up for open scholarships
in the Financial Aid Office or in the
department making the selection.

Harold Weiss Memorial
Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit and need based;
minimum high school 3.0 GPA;
Michigan resident
Curriculum: criminal justice

All recipients in this section are
selected by the Financial Aid
Committee (unless otherwise
stated) and may choose any
degree curriculum offered by
the University (unless otherwise
stated).

Eugene Welch Endowment
Scholarship
Value: variable — up to full tuition
and books; renewable
Criteria: merit and need based;
must be a resident of Michigan

All current student scholarships
require a minimum cumulative 3.0
GPA and 26 earned LSSU credits
(unless otherwise stated). Students
who are selected must be making
normal satisfactory progress toward
a degree and should not exceed 124
earned credits, except for fifth-year
teaching internships.

W. Gordon and Adela J. Wilman
Scholarship
Value: $1,000 — non-renewable
Criteria: merit based; must be a
graduate of Sault Area High
School; if there are no eligible
SAHS candidates, a student
who is a graduate from a
Chippewa County high school
may be considered
Curriculum: education
WSOO Radio Scholarship
Value: full tuition — non-renewable
Criteria: merit based; must have
demonstrated interest in
communication media; must
be a resident of Michigan's
Eastern Upper Peninsula with
preference given to those who
graduated from a Chippewa
County high school; financial
need is a consideration, but
not a requirement; incoming
freshman or current student
with at least 26 LSSU earned
credits.

Scholarships selected by academic
departments can usually be
combined with other LSSU
scholarships, provided the total
award does not exceed the cost
of tuition and fees. Academic
department scholarships are
typically awarded in the spring
semester for the following academic
year.

ients of any LSSU scholarship
and who have demonstrated
scholastic achievement and/or
GPA improvement during their
LSSU experience.
Mary R. Gray Memorial
Scholarship
Value: variable — non-renewable
Criteria: merit based; must have
earned at least 26 LSSU credits,
preference will be given to nontraditional students (out of high
school at least one year before
college)
Laker Student Leader Scholarship
Value: $1,000 — non-renewable
Criteria: merit based; must have
earned at least 56 credits at
LSSU
Selected by: nominations from
LSSU faculty and staff with
recommendation by the
selection committee
Sault Ste. Marie Business and
Professional Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: student who has returned
to college after at least a twoyear interruption and who has
established a college cumulative
GPA of 3.0 after two semesters
of study; restricted to applicants
from Chippewa, Mackinac or
Luce County

Any Curriculum

Edward C. and Hazel L.
Stephenson Foundation
Scholarship
Value: 60% of tuition and fees, non­
renewable
Criteria: merit based; minimum
3.0 GPA; must be a full-time
student; earned at least 26
LSSU credits; graduated from
Michigan high school or the
Great Lakes region; preference
given to those who have
overcome disabilities or other
hardships in attaining his/her
level of academic achievement

LSSU Achievement Scholarship
Value: variable — non-renewable
Criteria: merit based; must have
earned at least 26 LSSU credits;
preference will be given to stu­
dents who are not current recip-

William "Bud" and Gretchen
Weber Scholarship
Value: $500 — non-renewable
Criteria: merit based; preference
given to those with demonstrat­
ed volunteerism who graduated

All renewable scholarships are
based on the recipient meeting the
University's scholarship renewal
criteria.

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�from Sault Area High School
Pam Williamson Upward Bound
Award
Value: variable — non-renewable
Criteria: must have participated in
the Upward Bound program at
LSSU
Arts and Letters
Marion Strahl Boyer Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable up to
two years
Criteria: merit and need based; first
preference will be given to a stu­
dent from the Upper Peninsula
of Michigan; non-traditional
student preferred or must be at
least a junior (56 credits earned);
minimum 3.0 GPA
Curriculum: English or pursuing a
teaching degree with an English
minor
Selected by: Financial Aid
Committee through
scholarship sign-up
Fine and Performing Arts
Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit based; incoming
freshmen students or current
students must have a minimum
3.0 GPA
Curriculum: any degree curriculum
offered by the University with
preference given to students
majoring in one or more of
the Fine and Performing Arts
programs
Selected by: recommendation of the
Fine Arts Department
Milton Scherer Memorial
Endowed Scholarship
Value: variable — awarded
annually
Criteria: merit based; awarded annu­
ally to a sophomore or higher;
minimum 3.0 GPA
Curriculum: major in history with
minor in geography
Selected by: recommendation of the
College of Arts, Letters and
Social Sciences
Edeltraute Vialpando Memorial
Scholarship
Value: up to $1,200 — non-renewable

Criteria: merit based; consideration
given to students with financial
need
Curriculum: French studies
Selected by: recommendation of
the Collge of Arts, Letters and
Social Sciences
WSOO Radio Scholarship
Value: full tuition — non-renewable
Criteria: merit based; must have
demonstrated interest in
communication media; must
be a resident of Michigan's
Eastern Upper Peninsula with
preference given to those who
graduated from a Chippewa
County high school; financial
need is a consideration, but
not a requirement; incoming
freshman or current student
with at least 26 LSSU earned
credits.
Curriculum: English and
Communication
Selected by: recommendation of the
College of Arts, Letters and
Social Sciences
Athletics
Marian and Raymond Chelberg
Outstanding Science Athlete
Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: minimum 3.0 GPA,
demonstrated leadership
abilities and excel in at least
one varsity sport; awarded at
end of junior year; earned at
least 30 LSSU credits
Curriculum: natural science or math
Selected by: recommendation of the
Athletic Department
Ronald "Bud" Cooper
Endowed Scholarship
Value: variable — non-renewable
Criteria: The scholarship allocation
goes to women's sports on a
rotating basis if allowable by
NCAA regulations: softball,
tennis, volley ball and cross
country. The sports are listed in
priority order. In the event that
there is not an eligible recipient
according to the rotation above,
a student from the sport next
in line should be selected. The
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displaced sport reverts to the
next year's top priority.
Selected by: recommendation of the
Athletic Department
Jim Fallis Endowed Athletic Fund
Value: variable — non-renewable
Criteria: merit based; earned at least
26 LSSU credits; have been
an All-American honoree the
previous academic year; be an
enrolled student athlete and
eligible per NCAA rules cover­
ing participation in varsity
sports at LSSU; minimum 2.5
GPA; due to NCAA rules, an
individual who is receiving
full equivalency grant-in-aid
is not eligible; in the event that
no student athletes meet these
guidelines, the selection com­
mittee may select an individual
who has excelled in his or her
sport and in the classroom
Selected by: recommendation of the
Athletic Department
Katherine E. Jackson Memorial
Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit based; resident of
Michigan or Ontario; member
of the LSSU hockey team at
time of selection; minimum 3.0
GPA
Selected by: recommendation of the
LSSU hockey coach
Ruth Norvell Endowment Fund
Value: variable — non-renewable
Criteria: merit and need based;
must be a walk-on or par­
tially-funded student athlete
and have been accepted as a
member of the LSSU Laker
hockey team; must maintain an
academic standing equal to the
NCAA requirements for partici­
pation; award may be renewed
if all conditions are met follow­
ing year
Selected by: recommendation of the
LSSU Hockey Coach and LSSU
Athletic Director
Dr. Harry Pike Award
Value: variable — non-renewable
Criteria: merit based; Michigan
residents; preference given to
students with financial need

�Note: This annual scholarship
will be awarded on a rotating
basis, if allowable by NCAA
regulations, to a sport not fully
funded and not supplemented
by the "Bud" Cooper Endowed
Scholarship in a given year.
The sports will be listed by
priority to determine the
rotation basis. In the event
there is no eligible recipient
according to the rotation list,
a student from the sport next
in line will be selected. The
displaced sport will revert to
the next year's top priority.
Selected by: recommendation of the
Athletic Department
Gil Somes Endowed Award
Value: variable — non-renewable
Criteria: full-time student working
as a student equipment
manager or student athletic
trainer for the LSSU Athletic
Department; minimum
cumulative 2.50 CPA;
preference given to student
with demonstrated financial
need; if there is no eligible
candidate, a student-athlete
working with the Athletic
Department may be considered
Selected by: recommendation of the
Athletic Department
Douglas D. Weight Endowed
Scholarship
Value: variable — non-renewable
Criteria: need based; must have
been accepted as a member of
the LSSU Laker hockey team;
must maintain an academic
standing equal to the NCAA
requirements for participation;
award may be renewed if all
conditions are met following
year
Selected by: recommendation of the
LSSU Hockey Coach and LSSU
Athletic Director
Chris Yanni Memorial Award
Value: variable — non-renewable
Criteria: merit based; recipient
must be one of the top-seven
runners of the LSSU men's
cross country team; made
significant contributions to the

success of the cross country
program; minimum 2.0 GPA;
be a citizen of Canada or the
United States (preference will be
given to those applicants from
Northern Ontario or Michigan);
must have run for the LSSU
cross country team for at least
one full season and be returning
to LSSU and competing for
the cross country team the
following year; must be a strong
advocate for athletics and the
virtues of clean, healthy living
Selected by: recommendation of the
Athletic Department

Biology, Chemistry,
Fisheries and Wildlife
Dr. Kevin and Pamela Cooper
Professional Scholarship
Value: $500 — non-renewable
Criteria: merit based; preference
given to graduates of an Upper
Peninsula of Michigan high
school
Curriculum: preference given to
pre-dentistry majors, then pre­
medicine, then biology
Selected by: recommendation of the
faculty of the Department of
Biological Sciences
Dr. Arthur Duwe Memorial
Scholarship
Value: variable — non-renewable
Criteria: merit based; may be a
Michigan resident or non­
resident, enrolled full time;
minimum 3.0 GPA
Curriculum: awarded in the spring
of his/her junior year to a
medical technology student for
his/her year of internship. If
a qualified medical technology
student is not available, the
award may be given to a senior
in biology, fisheries and wildlife,
or environmental science
Selected by: recommendation of
the Departments of Biological
Sciences and Chemistry and
Environamental Sciences
Gilbert Gleason Fisheries and
Wildlife Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable for
senior year
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Criteria: merit based; junior or
senior status; students who do
not qualify for federal grants;
earned at least 56 LSSU credits;
minimum 3.0 GPA prior to the
fall of the junior year
Curriculum: fisheries and wildlife;
biology major may be
considered if there are no
eligible fisheries and wildlife
majors
Selected by: recommendation of
the Department of Biological
Sciences
William R. Gregory Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit based; junior status,
minimum 3.0 GPA
Curriculum: engineering,
mathematics, business, biology
or fisheries and wildlife
management
Selected by: Financial Aid
Committee through scholarship
sign-up
Headwaters Chapter of Trout
Unlimited Fisheries Scholarship
Value: $500 — non-renewable
Criteria: merit based; senior
status, resident of Michigan,
preference given to students
from the Headwaters Chapter
of Trout Unlimited service area
(Otsego, Cheboygan, Presque
Isle, Alpena and Montmorency
counties)
Curriculum: fisheries and wildlife
with focus on fisheries
Selected by: recommendation of the
Department of Biological
Sciences
Hiawatha Sportsman's Club
Fisheries and Wildlife Scholarship
Value: $1,000 — non-renewable
Criteria: merit based; at least
sophomore status; preference
given to graduates of Engadine
or Newberry High School and
those who have participated in
the HSC fish and wildlife study
trip
Curriculum: fisheries and wildlife
management program
Selected by: recommendation of the
Department of Biological
Sciences

�John Lehman Chemistry
Scholarship
Value: variable — non-renewable
Criteria: merit and need based;
special application and letter
required
Curriculum: chemistry or
environmental chemistry
Selected by: recommendation of the
Department of Chemistry and
Environmental Sciences
Mary Lubs and Viggo Thomsen
Endowed Scholarship
Value: $1,000 per year — renewable
Criteria: merit and need based;
must be at least sophomore
status
Curriculum: biological sciences,
pre-pharmacy, pre-medical or
pre-dental
Selected by: Financial Aid
Committee through scholarship
sign-up
Robert J. McEnroe Science Award
Value: variable — non-renewable
Criteria: merit based; based on high
school GPA and ACT scores
Curriculum: biology preferred,
chemistry or other sciences
considered
Selected by: Financial Aid Committee
through scholarship sign-up
SMO Foundation Endowed
Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit and need based;
sophomore status; must be
a resident of Chippewa,
Mackinac or Luce County;
minimum 3.5 GPA
Curriculum: pre-medicine or
pre-pharmacy
Selected by: Financial Aid Committee
through scholarship sign-up
Izaak Walton League of America
Lock City Chapter Endowed Schol­
arship
Value: variable — non-renewable
Criteria: merit and need based; grad­
uate of Sault Area High School
with 26 earned LSSU credits,
minimum 3.0 GPA
Curriculum: fisheries and wildlife
management
Selected by: Financial Aid Committee
through scholarship sign-up

Business and Economics
Central Savings Bank Scholarship
Value: variable up to tuition and
books — renewable
Criteria: minimum 3.0 GPA after two
or more semesters of study; ap­
plicants must submit a resume
and a transcript of grades;
preference to students who have
graduated from high school in
the Eastern Upper Peninsula or
the Algoma District of Ontario
who have an interest in seeking
full-time employment in the
field of banking in the Eastern
Upper Peninsula. This scholar­
ship provides assistance to a
student who intends on pursu­
ing a career in banking in the
EUP. The bank also provides
part-time employment during
the school year.
Curriculum: finance and economics
School of Business, Economics and
Legal Studies/Lambda
Scholarship
Value: $500 per semester —
non-renewable
Criteria: merit based; junior or
senior status; earned at least
26 LSSU credits; minimum 3.0
GPA; demonstrated campus/
community leadership and
dedication to working in the
business profession
Curriculum: business
Selected by: recommendation of the
Lambda/School of Business,
Economics and Legal Studies
Scholarship Committee
William R. Gregory Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit based; junior status,
minimum 3.0 GPA
Curriculum: engineering,
mathematics, business, biology
or fisheries and wildlife
management
Selected by: Financial Aid Committee
through scholarship sign-up
Hantz Group Academic Award
Value: full tuition — non-renewable
Criteria: merit based; must have
earned at least 88 credits at
LSSU; preference given to
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students with financial need.
Recipient must meet with
representative of local Hantz
Group once each semester
and participate in one week of
internship at corporate Hantz
headquarters.
Curriculum: business
Selected by: recommendation of the
School of Business, Economics
and Legal Studies selection
committee
Warren Parker Family Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: need based; full-time
student, earned at least 25
LSSU credits in business
administration major, must have
graduated from a high school
in Chippewa, Mackinac or Luce
county.
Curriculum: business administration
Selected by: Financial Aid Committee
through scholarship sign-up
Judson "Bucky" Swart Soo Lions
Club Memorial Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit based; graduate of a
Chippewa, Luce or Mackinac
county high school with 26
earned LSSU credits
Curriculum: business and/or
economics
Selected by: Financial Aid Committee
through scholarship sign-up
Daune Weiss Memorial
Scholarship
Value: variable — non-renewable
Criteria: merit based; preference
given to students from Otsego
and Mackinac counties
Curriculum: elementary/secondary
education or business
Selected by: Financial Aid Committee
through scholarship sign-up

Criminal Justice
Stephen Bell Memorial
Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit based; Michigan
resident; must have earned
26 LSSU credits, minimum
3.0 GPA; preference given to
students with financial need

�and residents from the Eastern
Upper Peninsula
Curriculum: fire justice; if not
available, a student majoring
in criminal justice may be
considered
Selected by: recommendation of the
School of Criminal Justice and
Fire Science
Harold Weiss Memorial
Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit and need based;
minimum 3.0 GPA, Michigan
resident
Curriculum: criminal justice
Selected by: Financial Aid Committee
through scholarship sign-up

Engineering
William R. Gregory Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit based; junior status,
minimum 3.0 GPA
Curriculum: engineering,
mathematics, business, biology
or fisheries and wildlife
management
Selected by: Financial Aid Committee
through scholarship sign-up
Dennis Hardt Memorial
Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit based; must have
earned 26 LSSU credits,
minimum 3.0 GPA
Curriculum: electrical engineering
Selected by: Financial Aid Committee
through scholarship sign-up
Sven V. Heikkinen Engineering
Scholarship
Value: $500 — non-renewable
Criteria: merit based; minimum 3.0
GPA
Curriculum: engineering
Selected by: recommendation of
the School of Engineering &amp;
Technology
Precision Edge Surgical Products
Company Engineering
Scholarship
Value: full tuition — non-renewable
Criteria: merit based; must have
earned at least 26 credit hours,
must be a Michigan resident;

preference given to residents of
Eastern Upper Peninsula and
those with financial need
Curriculum: engineering
Selected by: recommendation of
selection committee
Society of American Military
Engineers (SAME) Scholarship
Value: minimum $500 — non­
renewable
Criteria: merit based; must have
earned 26 LSSU credits, mini­
mum 3.0 GPA, essay submitted
by May 1st outlining career
goals and accomplishments
Curriculum: engineering or
engineering technology
Selected by: SAME Scholarship Com­
mittee and the School of Engi­
neering and Technology
Floyd W. Starks Memorial
Scholarship
Value: $1,200 — non-renewable
Criteria: merit based; U.S. citizen,
resident of Michigan, Indiana,
Ohio or Wisconsin; minimum
GPA of 3.25; sophomore status
Curriculum: electrical or computer
engineering
Selected by: recommendation of
the School of Engineering &amp;
Technology

Fire Science
Stephen Bell Memorial
Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit based; Michigan resi­
dent; must have earned 26 LSSU
credits, minimum 3.0 GPA; pref­
erence given to students with fi­
nancial need and residents from
the Eastern Upper Peninsula
Curriculum: fire justice; if not avail­
able, a student majoring in
criminal justice may be consid­
ered
Selected by: recommendation of the
School of Criminal Justice and
Fire Science

Geology
Geology Club Scholarship
Value: variable — non-renewable
Criteria: merit based; junior or
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ship in the Geology Club; excep­
tionally good academic record
in geology; earned at least 26
LSSU credits
Curriculum: geology
Selected by: recommendation of the
Department of Geology and

Physics
John Kalesky Memorial Endowed
Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit and need based;
earned at least 26 LSSU credits,
minimum 3.0 GPA
Curriculum: geology
Selected by: Financial Aid Committee
through scholarship sign-up
C. Ernest Kemp Endowed
Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit based; earned at least
26 LSSU credits, minimum 3.0
GPA
Curriculum: geology
Selected by: Financial Aid Committee
through scholarship sign-up

Math and Computer
Science
Marian and Raymond Chelberg
Outstanding Science Athlete
Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: minimum 3.0 GPA,
demonstrated leadership
abilities and excel in at least one
varsity sport; awarded at end
of junior year; earned at least 30
LSSU credits
Curriculum: natural science or math
Selected by: recommendation of the
Athletic Department
Faculty of Mathematics and
Computer Science Scholarship
Value: variable — non-renewable
Criteria: merit based; minimum GPA
3.0

Curriculum: mathematics or
computer science or math
education
Selected by: recommendation of the
Department of Mathematics and
Computer Science
William R. Gregory Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable

�Criteria: merit based; junior status,
minimum 3.0 GPA
Curriculum: engineering, mathemat­
ics, business, biology or fisheries
and wildlife management
Selected by: Financial Aid Committee
through scholarship sign-up
Franklin F. and Wanda L.
Otis Award
Value: variable — non-renewable
Criteria: earned at least 26 LSSU
credits; minimum 2.5 GPA
overall and minimum 3.0 GPA
in computer science and math­
ematics courses; must be a resi­
dent of Michigan, Wisconsin or
Ontario at time of application.
Applicants should send letter
of application addressing their
qualifications to the designated
mathematics faculty member
the first week of October.
Curriculum: computer science or
math
Selected by: recommendation of the
Department of Mathematics
and Computer Science
Gerald Samson Mathematics
Scholarship
Value: Variable — non-renewable
Criteria: merit based
Curriculum: computer and math­
ematical sciences
Selected by: recommendation of the
Department of Mathematics
and Computer Science

Natural Resource
Technology
Christopher W. Reinke
Endowment Award
Value: half tuition — non-renewable
Criteria: merit and preference to
needy students; sophomore sta­
tus only; GPA between 2.0 and
3.0; sincere interest and dedica­
tion in the natural resources
technology field
Curriculum: natural resources tech­
nology
Selected by: recommendation of
the Department of Biological
Sciences

Nursing
Cunningham Nursing Scholarship
Value: $1000 per year — non-renew­
able
Criteria: full-time nursing student;
sophomore or junior status;
minimum 3.00 GPA; preference
to student with demonstrated
financial need; essay required
Selected by: recommendation of the
School of Nursing and Health
Sciences
Vivian M. Day Endowed Nursing
Scholarship
Value: variable — non-renewable
Criteria: merit based; earned at least
26 LSSU credits; demonstrated

Memorials
Substantial funds have been contributed to the University's
Endowment Scholarship Fund in memory
of the following individuals:
Milton Bays
David Blair
Beverly Brennen Booth
John E. Brown
Matthew Howie
Maurice Hunt
Donald Lenick
Howard and Hollis MacDonald
Arvid Norlin
Mary Lou Peacock

Linda Pike
Orlando Pingatore
Dr. Thomas Robinson Sr.
Minnie Etta Shobbrook
Bernard M. Smith
E.J. "Shine" Sundstrom
Lynn Steppig
Viggo J. Thomsen
Christopher Yanni
Prof. Stephen P. Youngs

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leadership and dedication to the
profession; graduated from an
Upper Peninsula high school; be
enrolled as a full-time nursing
student; minimum 3.0 GPA
Selected by: recommendation of the
School of Nursing and Health
Sciences
Tempie Dubow Memorial
Scholarship
Value: variable — non-renewable
Criteria: merit based; at least sopho­
more status; minimum 2.75
GPA; demonstrated ability to
relate to others, including pa­
tients; local applicants receive
top consideration
Curriculum: nursing
Selected by: recommendation of the
School of Nursing and Health
Sciences
Alana Eitrem Memorial
Endowment Award
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit and need based;
admitted to the nursing
program; graduated from a
Chippewa County high school;
minimum 2.0 GPA
Curriculum: nursing
Selected by: recommendation of the
School of Nursing and Health
Sciences
Donald and Catherine Finlayson
Nursing Scholarship
Value: variable — non-renewable
Criteria: merit based; preference
given to student with Upper
Peninsula of Michigan ties,
demonstrated empathy with
patients and financial need
Curriculum: nursing
Selected by: recommendation of the
School of Nursing and Health
Sciences
Hospice of Chippewa County
Scholarship
Value: up to $1000 — non­
renewable
Criteria: merit based; minimum
GPA of 3.0; junior or senior
status in the nursing program;
at least six credits per semester;
must submit an essay
indicating interest in Hospice
Curriculum: nursing

�Selected by: recommendation of the
School of Nursing and Health
Sciences
1-500 Parking Committee LPN
Award
Value: $500 — non-renewable
Criteria: minimum 2.0 GPA; must
be a graduate of a Chippewa,
Mackinac or Luce County
high school or GED program;
preference given to those with
financial need
Curriculum: LPN program
Selected by: recommendation of the
School of Nursing and Health
Sciences
Dixie Stanley Light and Morton
Light Nursing Growth Scholarship
Value: variable up to $1,500 —
renewable
Criteria: merit and need based;
registered nurse of Michigan
or Ontario admitted to the
LSSU baccalaureate nursing
post-licensure track; enrolled
in a minimum of one LSSU
nursing or support course each
semester during the academic
year; minimum 3.0 GPA; must
submit a 500-word essay to
explain their valuing of nursing
as a service and a career
Curriculum: nursing post-licensure
track
Selected by: recommendation of the
School of Nursing and Health
Sciences
May Mitchell Royal Foundation
Nursing Scholarship
Value: full tuition up to $7,000
— non-renewable
Criteria: merit based; must have
earned at least 26 credit hours
at LSSU; preference given to
those with financial need
Curriculum: nursing
Selected by: recommendation of the
School of Nursing and Health
Sciences
Nancy Mongene and Russell J.
Pattison Nursing Scholarship
Value: $1,000 — non-renewable
Criteria: merit based; preference
given to students pursuing a
career in the public health care
sector; must be a graduate of a

Michigan Upper Peninsula high
school
Curriculum: nursing
Selected by: recommendation of the
School of Nursing and Health
Sciences
Patrick and MaryAnne Shannon
Nursing Scholarship
Value: variable — non-renewable
Criteria: merit based; junior status,
preference given for students
interested in gerontological
nursing, minimum 3.0 GPA
Curriculum: nursing
Selected by: recommendation of the
School of Nursing and Health
Sciences
War Memorial Hospital Auxiliary
Nursing Scholarship
Value: $500 — non-renewable
Criteria: merit based; full-time
nursing student; sophomore
or junior status; minimum
3.0 GPA; graduated from a
Chippewa County high school
Note: If there is no qualifying
candidate, a graduate from
an E.U.P. high school may be
considered
Curriculum: nursing
Selected by: recommendation of the
School of Nursing and Health
Sciences
War Memorial Hospital Medical
Staff Nursing Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit and need based;
must be college sophomores
or juniors in the BSN or BSN
completion program as fullor part-time students; must
be from the tri-county area;
minimum 3.0 GPA
Curriculum: nursing
Selected by: recommendation of the
School of Nursing and Health
Sciences and a member of the
War Memorial Hospital staff
War Memorial Hospital Nursing
Intern Scholarship
Value: full tuition — non-renewable
Criteria: merit based; must be a
nursing student with junior
or senior status; must have
completed a nursing internship
at War Memorial Hospital
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Curriculum: nursing
Selected by: recommendation of the
School of Nursing and Health
Sciences
Waybrant Family Licensed
Practical Nurses (LPN) Scholarship
Value: variable — non-renewable
Criteria: merit based; must be
a graduate of a Chippewa,
Mackinac or Luce County
high school or GED program;
preference given to students
with financial need.
Curriculum: LPN program
Selected by: recommendation of the
School of Nursing and Health
Sciences

Political Science
Patrick M. Gagliardi Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit based; must be a
permanent resident of Emmet,
Mackinac, Chippewa, Luce,
Schoolcraft or Alger Counties;
preference given to student with
demonstrated financial need;
may be incoming freshman or
student with 26 LSSU earned
credits
Curriculum: political science
Selected by: recommendation of the
Department of Political Science

Psychology
Donald Hastings Memorial
Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit based; may be
Michigan residents or non­
residents; enrolled full time;
minimum 3.0 GPA
Curriculum: junior majoring in
psychology
Selected by: recommendation of the
Department of Psychology

Recreation
Russell D. Bruce Recreation
Department Scholarship
Value: variable — non-renewable
Criteria: minimum 3.0 GPA; based
on leadership and service
contributions to the Recreation
Club and Lake Superior State

�University; awarded at the con­
clusion of the spring semester of
the junior year
Curriculum: recreation
Selected by: recommendation of
the Department of Recreation
Studies and Exercise Science

Social Sciences and
Human Services
Osborn Scholarship in Political
Science &amp; History
Value: variable — non-renewable
Criteria: merit and need based;
resident of Michigan; minimum
of sophomore status; academic
performance and potential for
leadership in his or her chosen
field
Curriculum: political science or
history
Selected by: recommendation of a
committee of political science
and historians appointed
by the head of the Social
Sciences and Human Services
Department
Tendercare Endowment
Value: variable — renewable
Criteria: merit and need based;
minimum 3.0 GPA, earned at
least 26 LSSU credits

Curriculum: health and human
services
Selected by: Financial Aid Committee
through scholarship sign-up

Teaching
Marion Strahl Boyer Scholarship
Value: variable — renewable up to
two years
Criteria: merit and need based; first
preference will be given to a
student from the Upper Pen­
insula of Michigan; non-traditional student preferred or must
be at least a junior (56 credits
earned); minimum 3.0 GPA
Curriculum: English or pursuing
a teaching degree with an
English minor
Selected by: Financial Aid Committee
through scholarship sign-up
Thomas J. O'Neil Memorial
Scholarship
Value: $1000 — renewable
Criteria: merit and need based;
resident of Eastern Upper
Peninsula of Michigan; earned
at least 26 LSSU credits,
minimum 3.0 GPA
Note: If there is not an eligible
candidate from the EUP,
Michigan residents may be
considered

Curriculum: human services
preferred, teaching may be
considered
Selected by: recommendation of the
School of Education
Robert O. Wallis C-MARSP
Memorial Scholarship
Value: variable — non-renewable
Criteria: merit and need based;
resident from Chippewa or
Mackinac County; currently
enrolled LSSU students with at
least 26 earned LSSU credits and
a minimum 3.0 GPA
Curriculum: teaching (preference will
be given to fifth-year teaching
students)
Selected by: recommendation from
the School of Education
Daune Weiss Memorial
Scholarship
Value: variable — non-renewable
Criteria: merit based; preference
given to students from Otsego
and Mackinac counties
Curriculum: elementary/secondary
education or business
Selected by: Financial Aid Committee
through scholarship sign-up
The following scholarships may be
awarded to current students based on
availability:
Kurt and Mary Brammer
Scholarship
C. Eugene Chang International
Studies Scholarship
Fine &amp; Performing Arts
Scholarship
H. Fletcher Distinguished
Scholarship
Philip Hart Memorial Scholarship
Frank &amp; Gladys Hoholik
Scholarship
David R. &amp; Patricia L. Hubbard
Award
Hudson, Coates, Kline
Scholarship
Robert M. Hunt Memorial
Scholarship
George &amp; Virginia Lahodny
Endowment Scholarship
Larson/Prohazka Scholarship

54 • Lake Superior State University

�LSSU Foundation Endowed
Scholarship
LSSU Support Staff Award
Bill Munsell Scholarship
Leslie O'Polka Memorial
Scholarship
Frank &amp; Marion Pingatore
Memorial Scholarship
Ross N. Roe Scholarship
Sault/Loretto High School
Scholarship
Dr. Kenneth J. Shouldice
Memorial Scholarship
LSSU scholarship information is
available at www.lssu.edu. Visit
the zvebsitefor details on nezv
scholarships, such as the Aaron and
Michelle Clark Endowment and the
Carl Bernitta Burtt Scholarship.

Other Scholarships
Federal Academic
Competitiveness Grant
(ACG)
Established in 2006, this program
provides additional grant funds for
students that meet the following
requirements:
1.

be a Federal Pell Grant recipient.

3.

be enrolled full-time in a degree
program.

4.

be enrolled in first or second
year of an associate or
baccalaureate program.

5.

have completed a rigorous
program of study in high
school.

1.

Federal ACG recipients will receive
up to $750 for their first year (up
to 24 credits) and $1,300 for their
second year (25-48 credits) provided
they maintain eligibility and earn a
minimum GPA of 3.0 after one year.

Federal Science &amp;
Mathematics Access to
Retain Talent Eligibility
Grant (SMART)

major in physical, life, or
computer science, engineering,
mathematics, technology, or a
critical foreign language.

2.

3.

be enrolled in at least one
course with their major each
semester.

completing two years of postsec­
ondary education beginning with
the graduating class of 2007. To be
eligible a student must:
1.

be a Michigan resident.

2.

have completed the Michigan
Merit Exam (MME) with quali­
fying scores.

3.

have graduated from a Michi­
gan high school or passed the
General Educational Devel­
opment (GED) or any other
graduate equivalency exam
approved by the State Board of
Education.

4.

self-certify eligibility with the
State to receive funds.

have at least a cumulative GPA
of 3.0 or higher each semester
in the major.

Students qualifying for the SMART
grant will receive up to $4,000 per
year for their third and fourth aca­
demic years provided their award
does not exceed their financial
need.
Michigan Competitive
Scholarship
These State scholarships range from
$100 to $1,300 at Lake Superior State
University. Applicants must:
1.

be a U.S. citizen.

2.

Established in 2006, this program
provides additional funds to Pell
recipients who meet certain condi­
tions in their third and fourth aca­
demic years. Students must meet
the following requirements:

have been continuous residents
of Michigan for a 12-month pe­
riod before July 1 of the award
year.

2.

be a Michigan high school
graduate.

3.

attain qualifying American
College Test (ACT) sum score of
90 or higher.

4.

file FAFSA by March 1st and
demonstrate financial need.

Good academic standing with at
least a 2.00 grade point average
and meeting satisfactory progress
requirements is required to renew
a scholarship. High school seniors
must take the ACT by December of
their senior year.
Michigan Promise
Scholarship
Established in 2006, this program
provides up to $4,000 to high
school graduates for successfully
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The Michigan Promise Scholarship
recipients may receive up to $1,000
per academic year for each of their
first two years of college enrollment
and up to $2,000 after the success­
ful completion of two years with at
least a cumulative 2.5 GPA.

Grant Programs
The Lake Superior State
Board of Trustees’ Grant
Program
This program provides assistance
to incoming and currently enrolled
students based on financial need.
The grant is considered a form of
"priority aid", requiring the ontime filing of the FAFSA each year.
Recipients must be Michigan resi­
dents and enrolled full time in Lake
Superior State University classes.

Federal Pell Grant
All students filing the FAFSA
are automatically reviewed for
Pell Grant eligibility. Pell Grants
provide assistance to which other
forms of aid may be added.
Pell Grant amounts vary according
to the year ($400-$4,310 for 2007-08).
To be eligible for a Pell Grant,
students must:
1.

be determined to have financial
need.

�2.

be undergraduates accepted
for admission and enrolled in
eligible programs and meet
satisfactory progress standards.

3.

be U.S. citizens or permanent
residents or qualified Jay Treaty
students.

4.

not be in default on a Direct
Stafford or Perkins Loan, and
not owe a refund for a Pell
Grant or other federal aid.

5.

not be disqualified due to prior
drug offense convictions.

Although awards are made through
the University, the U.S. Department
of Education determines eligibility.
The University Financial Aid
Office uses a standard procedure
established by the Department of
Education to calculate the award.
To apply, complete the Free
Application for Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA). Forms are available at high
schools, colleges and financial aid
offices or online at www.fafsa.ed.gov.

Federal Supplemental
Educational Opportunity
Grant (FSEOG)
The Higher Education Act of
1965 created this program of
financial assistance to help college
students with the greatest financial
need. Supplemental Educational
Opportunity Grants may be used to
meet all or part of student financial
need (up to $4000 in any one year).
Financial need is the primary
consideration in the selection of
grant recipients. Priority is given to
the neediest Pell Grant recipients.
Recipients are selected from those
applying for all forms of financial
aid by using the FAFSA.
FSEOG is a priority fund that is
distributed first to students who file
their FAFSA by March 1st.
Recipients of this award must
reapply each year and maintain
the regular satisfactory progress
standards to be considered for a
renewal award.

Federal Occupational
Education Program
The Perkins Grant Program
provides funding for students
with demonstrated financial need,
as determined by filing the Free
Application for Federal Student
Aid (FAFSA), who are enrolled
in certain associate's degree
programs. Students who qualify
for the Federal Pell Grant and
have earned less than 72 credits
will automatically be considered
if enrolled in one of the following
associate's degrees:
• manufacturing engineering
technology
• early childhood education
• legal assistant studies
• substance abuse prevention and
treatment
• natural resource technology
• corrections (criminal justice)
• law enforcement (criminal
justice)
• fire science
• technical accounting
• office administration
• business administration
• personal computer specialist
• practical nursing
This grant provides supplemental
funding for qualified students and
may be pro-rated for less than full­
time attendance.

Michigan Adult Part-time
Grant (APTG)
Established in 1986 to aid
independent students with
financial need who are enrolled
for three to 11 credit hours, selfsupporting, out of high school at
least two years, Michigan residents
for prior 12 months, U.S. citizens
and making satisfactory academic
progress. Maximum grant is $600
a year and limited to two years of
study.

Michigan Educational
Opportunity Grant
(MEOG)
Established in 1986, this grant
provides up to $1000 a year to
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Michigan residents enrolled at
least half time. Recipients must be
Michigan residents for the prior
12 months, U.S. citizens making
satisfactory academic progress and
have demonstrated financial need.

Michigan Tuition
Incentive Program (TIP)
The TIP Program pays tuition and
fees for students of lower-income
families. Eligible students must be
Michigan residents; be graduates
from high school or have obtained
a GED after May 1,1988 but before
reaching age 20; be accepted for
admission into an associate's
degree program; and accept TIP by
submitting certification while in
high school. Acceptance must be
filed before high school graduation.

Vocational Rehabilitation
The Michigan Jobs Commission
Rehabilitation Services provides
services and financial assistance
to persons with any disability
that has interfered with, or may
interfere with, the individual's job
performance. Students must apply
for financial aid and have need.
Further information may be
obtained by contacting your
nearest Michigan Rehabilitation
Services Office of Michigan Jobs
Commission.

Loans
Michigan Nursing Loan
The Michigan Nursing Loan is a
limited award available to Michigan
residents enrolled at least half­
time at an eligible institution in
a program leading to a Licensed
Practical Nurse (LPN) certification,
Associate Degree in Nursing (A
DN), or Bachelor of Science in
Nursing (BSN).
Students may borrow up to $4000
per academic year for full-time
attendance, not to exceed the cost
of attendance minus other grants
and scholarships. To qualify for
forgiveness of this loan, students

�must work as direct care-givers in
Michigan for one year for each year
of assistance.
Awards are $4000 per year for
full-time students, $3000 per year
for three-quarter time students and
$2000 for half-time attendance, for
up to four years.
General eligibility requirements
include:
• at least half-time enrollment
•

Michigan resident for one year
prior to beginning nursing
program
• U.S. Citizen or permanent
resident
• agreement to gain nursing
licensure and work in direct
care in Michigan within one
year of completing academic
program
• agreement to repay the loan if
the work requirement or other
program provisions are not met
• maintain satisfactory academic
progress standards
• have not been convicted of a
violent felony crime
Recommendation of candidates for
the award is made by the Nursing
Department and the Financial Aid
Office when funds are available.

and ability to pay. In most cases,
students must pay at least $40 a
month. Any agreement for a lesser
amount must be attributable to
extraordinary circumstances such as
prolonged unemployment.
Default: If a student defaults on
a Perkins Loan and the school
is unable to collect, the federal
government will take action
to recover the loan. In cases of
bankruptcy, total or permanent
disability or death, loan obligations
are canceled.
Deferment of payment is available if:
1. you are enrolled and attending
as at least a half time student
at an institution of higher
education.
2.

A. unable to find full-time
employment.
B.

Students may borrow up to $4,000
for each year of undergraduate
study. The maximum debt for
undergraduates is $20,000. The
amount awarded by the University
is generally less due to limited
funds.
Repayment begins nine months
after students graduate or drop
below half-time enrollment. There
is a 10-year pay back period, at
five percent interest on the unpaid
balance of the loan principal.
The amount of the repayment
depends on the size of the debt

experiencing economic
hardship.

C. certain military service.
Cancellation: Loans may be
canceled for:
1.
2.

Federal Perkins Loan
The Federal Carl Perkins Loan
program is for students enrolled at
least half time in an eligible program
who need a loan to meet educational
expenses.

for any period not to exceed
three (3) years

certain types of teaching,
full-time qualified provider of
early intervention services for
the disabled,

3.

full-time nurse or medical
technician,

4.

full-time law enforcement or
corrections officer,

5.

death or disability of the
student,

6.

full-time staff of Head Start
Educational Program,

7.

full-time provider of services to
high-risk children at a child or
family service agency.

8.

certain military service.

Federal Direct Stafford
Loan (Student)
Qualified applicants must be a
United States citizen or eligible
alien. Students may borrow
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up to $3,500 the first year of
undergraduate study, $4,500 as a
sophomore and $5,500 as a junior
or senior. The lifetime maximum
amount is $23,000. Eligibility
is based on financial need for
subsidized loans.
Subsidized loans are eligible
for federal interest benefits. For
subsidized loans, the federal
government does not charge interest
while attending school at least half
time, during the six-month grace
period, and during deferments
(postponements of repayments).
Financial need must be shown to
receive this type of loan.
For students without financial need,
the Direct Loan Program offers
Direct Unsubsidized Loans. The
federal government charges interest
on these loans while attending
school, in the grace period, and in
deferment.
The student loan program is
administered through the Financial
Aid Office under the Direct Loan
Program. A loan fee is charged
on all loans, under federal law.
Loans are disbursed in two equal
disbursements (one-half in the fall
semester; one-half in the spring
semester).
Once enrolled at Lake Superior State
University, students must meet the
satisfactory progress standards to be
eligible for additional loans. Stu­
dents must file a Free Application
for Federal Student Aid each year to
qualify for a student loan.
Repayment begins six months after
graduation or the date the student
attends school less than half time.
Interest rates are set each June for
the following academic year.

Federal Direct PLUS Loan
(Parent)
Parents may borrow up to the differ­
ence between the cost of education
and other financial aid for which
the student is eligible. The interest
rate is adjusted annually for new
loans; the 2007-08 fixed interest rate
is 7.9%.

�Students must meet the satisfactory
progress standards to be eligible and
must file a Free Application for Fed­
eral Student Aid each year to obtain
a Federal Direct PLUS loan.
An origination fee is deducted from
each of two disbursements made in
a school year. Repayment begins
within 60 days of disbursements.
Interest rates are set each June for
the following academic year.

Canada Student Loan
Canadian students who need
financial help to earn a degree at
an institution of Lake Superior
State University may apply for
aid through the Ontario Student
Assistance Program.

bear interest if repaid when due. A
minimum service charge is assessed
on all loans.

Student Emergency Fund

1.

be a Canadian citizen or have
landed immigrant status;

Federal Nursing Student
Loan

2.

be a resident of a province that
participates in the plan;

Established in 2000 through the Bud
Mansfield Endowment, this fund
is used to assist students in crisis.
Application for funds is made at
the Financial Aid Office. Students
with insufficient resources to meet
textbook needs or other obligations
may apply for one-time assistance
through this fund.

The Nursing Education Loan
Program provides loans of up
to $4000 a year for bachelor's
degree or completion nursing
programs. Eligibility requirements
include United States citizenship,
enrollment of at least half time and
demonstrated financial need.

3.

have attained a satisfactory
scholastic standard;

Campus Employment

4.

be enrolled, or qualified to
enroll in a post-secondary
course of studies;

To qualify for a loan, the student
must:

5.

be taking at least 60 percent
course load (eight credits);

6.

complete an application for
OSAP at osap.gov.on.ca;

7.

bring Program Information
Form to the LSSU Registrar's
Office to be completed and
mailed by LSSU.

MI-LOAN Program
The Michigan Higher Education
Student Loan Authority of the
Michigan Department of Education
established the MI-LOAN Program
to assist students and their families
in meeting the cost of post­
secondary education.
Students must be certified as eligible
by the school, U.S. citizens at least
18 years old, not in default on any
education loans and pass all credit
standards. Students who cannot pass
the credit standards must have a
qualified cosigner.
The minimum loan is $500
and maximum is limited to the
remaining cost of attendance after
all other aid is applied. Interest
is fixed or variable. Repayment
is a minimum of $50 a month
and must be repaid within 25
years. Forbearance, which allows
postponing payment of principle
and interest, is possible for a
maximum of five years. Forbearance
periods are approved for up to 12
months per request. Applications
are available online at www.
miloanprogram.com.

The loans are interest free for full­
time students and until six months
after graduation or termination of
full-time studies. After the interestfree period has expired, students
are responsible for the repayment
of principal and the interest on the
outstanding balance at a loan rate in
effect when repayment begins.
Application forms are available on­
line at www.osap.gov.on.ca.

Short-Term Educational
Loan
Several short-term loan funds are
available. These funds provide
cash with a small loan to meet
immediate, temporary financial
problems.
Generally, loans up to $300 are
allowed for no longer than 30
days during the school year when
classes are in session. These loans
are signature loans and do not
58 • Lake Superior State University

Federal Work-Study
If you have demonstrated financial
need, you may be eligible for
employment by Lake Superior
State University under the federally
supported Work-Study Program.
You must file a FAFSA to be
considered for this program and
have financial need.
Students may work up to 19 hours
weekly while attending classes
more than half time. During the
summer or other vacation periods
when you do not have classes, you
may work full time (40 hours per
week) under this program.
The basic starting rate tends to be
commensurate with the current
minimum wage. Higher rates are
paid for highly specialized work.
America Reads Program at Lake
Superior State University is another
work study opportunity for
students. Students work as reading
tutors in the local elementary
schools and are paid through the
Federal Work-Study Program.
Interested students should request
this unique employment experience
when submitting their applications
for employment at the Office of
Human Resources.

Michigan Work Study
Undergraduates who have been
Michigan residents for at least 12

�months, have financial need, are
enrolled at least half time and
making satisfactory academic
progress may be eligible for
employment under the Michigan
Work-Study Program. You must file
a FAFSA to be considered for this
program and have financial need.

Other Campus Work
Opportunity

programs are eligible for assistance
to pay for tuition, books and living
expenses. You must be a member
or eligible for membership in a
federally recognized tribe.
Awards are based on financial
need. Applicants must complete
a Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA). Applications
may be obtained by contacting the
Tribal Education Office.

If you are interested in working
on campus, but do not qualify for
work study, you may apply at the
Office of Human Resources. There
are more than 300 positions open
on campus for full-time students.

Native American Tuition Waiver
— Value: full tuition waiver for
qualified North American Indian
students who have been residents
of Michigan 12 months prior to
enrollment.

Every effort is made to employ
students in areas of study
providing a "learn while you earn"
situation. On-campus jobs include
work in laboratories, libraries,
maintenance, offices, switchboard
and food service areas. You can
earn approximately $2,000 during
the school year and up to $4,600
in the summer with an on-campus
job.
It is recommended that students
on academic probation do not
continue or seek employment
until probationary status has been
corrected.

Applicants must submit a
certification of one-quarter blood
quantum to their tribal chairperson
or tribal certification officer. The
Intertribal Council will attach
a certification letter to the tribal
certification and forward it to
the Financial Aid Office at the
University. The University will
then issue a credit for the tuition
for eligible students each semester.
Students must be accepted for
admission into an eligible program
and submit their certification of
eligibility and proof of Michigan
residency prior to starting classes.

Programs for Native
Americans

Veterans Educational
Benefits

Bureau of Indian Affairs
Scholarship Grant: Members or
those eligible for membership in a
federally recognized tribe showing
need, may apply for Bureau
of Indian Affairs Scholarship
Grants by contacting their tribal
education office for an application.
It is possible to receive up to full
university expenses per year in
scholarship grants if financial need
is demonstrated. All applicants
must complete a Free Application
for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Vocational Training Assistance:
Native students enrolled in
certificate or associate degree

Lake Superior State University's VA
Certifying Official acts as a liasion
between the Department of Veteran
Affairs and eligible students.
Student eligibility for veterans
educational benefits is determined
by the United States Department
of Veterans Affairs. Students
who believe they are eligible for
veterans educational benefits are
encouraged to contact the U.S.
Department of Veterans Affairs
and the Michigan Department of
Military and Veterans Affairs for
educational assistance programs.
Additional information is available
at LSSU's Veterans Benefits website
at www.lssu.edu/registrar/va.
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A Veterans Educational Benefits
recipient must be admitted into
a degree program or as a guest
student. The student is required
to provide the University's VA
Certifying Officical with a degree
audit form from their department.
All transfer credit is evaluated
and recorded as "credit for
previous training". Classes may
not be repeated if passing grades
were received. Each semester the
student must provide a completed
certification form of scheduled
classes within their declared major
to the University's VA Certifying
Official. The student must
also notify the University's VA
Certifying Official of any change to
their scheduled classes, academic
program, or withdrawal from the
University. These activities along
with attendance are monitored and
reported to the U.S. Department of
Veterans Affairs.
Standards of Progress
requirements for recipients of
Veterans educational benefits
follow the University's "Academic
Probation and Dismissal Policy"
as stated. If a student fails to meet
these standards, the University's
VA Certifying Official must
notify the U.S. Department of
Veterans Affairs and the student's
benefits will be terminated for
unsatisfactory progress.

�Division of Academic Services
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The Division of Academic Services
exists to support the educational
experience and academic endeav­
ors of students and faculty at LSSU.
The Division of Academic Services
is home to the following programs,
offices, and services located within
the KJS Library:
• Audio-Visual Center
• Blackboard User Support
Services
• Continuing Education
• Career Services
• IPASS
• Learning Center
• Liberal Arts — Undeclared/
Undecided Student Program
• Library (Kenneth J. Shouldice)
• PLATO
• Testing Services

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Video Conferencing and
Coursecast Support

Audio-Visual Center
Located on the main floor of the
library, the Audio-Visual Center
maintains a diverse collection of
games, kits, slides, video tapes and
other media. Faculty may check out
materials from the collection, pick
up AV equipment, or arrange to
have equipment brought to a class­
room. Reservations can be made by
calling extension 2400. Students and
other library patrons may use Au­
dio-Visual materials in the library.
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and white, and color transparencies,
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and DVDs. Students may purchase
Scantron sheets and blue books for
tests and a limited array of AV and
computer-related supplies.
The Audio-Visual Center is open
Monday-Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to
10 p.m., and Friday from 7:30 a.m.
to 5 p.m. during the academic year.
Call the library for summer and
holiday hours at 906-635-2815. For
the most recent information, visit
the following URL: http://www.
Issu.edu/library/lib03/libserv.html.
Video Conferencing/Interactive
Television: Video conferencing or
interactive television is a technology
that allows the university to provide
for two-way interactive instruction,
seminars, conferences, meetings,
and many other interactive options
to those who want to use this tech­
nology.
The university is a partner in an
Eastern Upper Peninsula H.323
standard over an Internet backbone.
This dedicated Internet backbone
links all the schools in the Eastern
Upper Peninsula School District.
The H.232 standard allows con­
ferencing over the Internet to any
site in the world which follows this
same standard. Through the use
of a Bridge, or MCU, one or more
sites may be connected interac­
tively. Additionally, the university is
Sprint certified, making it possible
to interact with any entity in the
world that has similar certification.
There are a number of classrooms
and small conference areas that are
tied into this technology. For more
information, call 635-2629, or visit
our Website at: http://www.lssu.
edu/library/lib03/libserv.html.

Blackboard User
Support Services
Blackboard is a Web-based course
management system that allows fac­
ulty to create Web sites for courses
that enhance or deliver course
instruction. Students enrolled in
courses supported with Blackboard
have access to support materials

posted by the instructor (using
syllabi and assignments), links to
Web-based materials, discussion
boards and chat rooms, and online
quizzing. Each instructor customiz­
es Blackboard for his or her course,
using a variety of "tools" as men­
tioned above.
Blackboard is the most frequently
used Web-based course manage­
ment system at LSSU, and gives
LSSU the potential to develop
complete online courses and other
academic services. Over 40 faculty
use Blackboard for more than 100
courses. For more information on
Blackboard at LSSU, call 906-6352651, or visit the Website at: http://
www.lssu.edu/webct/Blackboardmainpage.php

Continuing Education
Continuing Education provides
educational opportunities to meet
the needs of non-traditional stu­
dents and the public through degree
programs, professional develop­
ment, personal enrichment and
community outreach. In cooperation
with academic departments, Con­
tinuing Education creates educa­
tional opportunities to meet these
needs through alternative delivery
options, distance learning, flexible
schedules, evening and weekend
programs, non-credit activities,
workshops and seminars, and work­
force development activities.
Continuing Education activities
include facilitating evening degree
opportunities in the areas of busi­
ness, individualized studies and
liberal studies. Continuing Ed also
provides support and assistance to
non-traditional and part-time stu­
dents enrolled at LSSU. A variety of
non-credit programming is offered
to the community as well. These
include, but are not limited to, the
following:
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Fine Arts activities (private
music and voice lessons)

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Lake Superior Elders (our
Senior Center of Learning in
Retirement)

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Workshops and seminars

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Customized training

•

Workforce development (EJDT
grants, etc.)

Continuing Education is located in
the KJS Library, office 102, or may be
reached by phone at 906-635-2802,
or visit the Website at:
http://www.lssu.edu/conted.

IPASS (Individual
Plan for Academic
Support and Success)
The IPASS Program is designed to
help you gain control over your
learning through pro-active com­
munication and goal-setting, the
development of intentional learning
skills and study habits, and per­
sonal accountability.
When you enroll, an IPASS Learn­
ing Coach will work with you to
develop a plan for success that may
include tutoring, supplemental
instruction, finding the time man­
agement, studying and test taking
strategies that work best for you,
and working with a peer mentor
to "learn the ropes" in your field of
study.
The IPASS program is free to all
LSSU students. For more informa­
tion, call 906-635-2887 or visit us at:
www.lssu.edu/ipass.

Learning Center
The Learning center (LC), located
in tire KJS Library Building, offers
free academic support services to
all enrolled students at LSSU, at all
levels of learning (freshman through
senior).
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Peer tutoring and supplemen­
tal instruction (also known as
organized study groups) are
available for many prepara­
tory, 100- and 200-level courses
across the disciplines.

•

The LC's Writing Center staff
can assist you with all types of
writing at all levels for all disci­
plines.

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The Math Center can assist stu­
dents with math homework for
preparatory, 100- and 200-level
math courses, no appointment
is necessary.
You can enhance your academic
performance by using our stateof-the-art computers equipped
with tutorial and instruc­
tional software for many LSSU
courses. We also offer wireless
connection and office software
relevant to your academic
courses.
Our student success seminars
(on topics such as study skills,
test preparation, test anxiety
and time management) are
available weekly each semester
on a first-come, first-served
basis.
Study space, tutorial DVDs and
audio libraries, and a book-lend­
ing library are also available.

Our friendly staff will be happy to
assist you in reaching your aca­
demic goals. Please contact us at
906-635-2849 or visit our Website
at: http://www.lssu.edu/lc for the
latest information on hours and
services provided.

Liberal Arts—
Undecided/
Undeclared Student
Program
The liberal arts-undecided program
at LSSU is designed to guide "un­
decided" or "undeclared" students
through exploration of academic
and personal interests and potential
majors and careers, while allow­
ing them to work toward degree
requirements. Through personalized
advising and career counseling, selfguided research and assessment,
and conversations with faculty, staff,
students and employers in fields of
interest, students will gain a better
understanding of the academic and
career planning process.
The following programs, services
and activities are available to stu-

dents beginning their careers and
majors exploration:
•

First-year seminars assist
students with the transition to
higher education as well as with
career exploration.

•

Liberal arts advisors assist
liberal arts-undecided students
with the selection of general
education (liberal arts) courses
and introductory courses that
will meet degree requirements
while encouraging students to
explore the academic programs
offered at LSSU.

•

Guided self-assessment allows
students to explore interest,
ability, achievement, aptitude,
work values, and personality
traits through completion of
assessments that are reviewed
by a licensed professional career
counselor.

•

Introductory freshman-level
courses can provide students
with an overview of the major
or field of study and some dis­
ciplines offer a career explora­
tions course within the disci­
pline.

•

Faculty, staff, students and
alumni at LSSU are great
resources as students develop
their network of friends and
contacts.

•

Involvement in student organi­
zations and out-of-class activi­
ties at LSSU allow students to
gain "real world" experience
while enjoying student life at
LSSU.

•

Career exploration resources
via the Web are available as
well as for students wishing
to independently research and
learn about career planning and
academic majors at LSSU.

Indecision and uncertainty about
a major or career choice is normal
and in many ways advantageous
for students. For more information
on the Liberal Arts-Undecided
program, contact Career Services at
906-635-2733 or visit the Website at:
62 • Lake Superior State University

http://www.lssu.edu/career
services.

Library (Kenneth J.
Shouldice)
The Kenneth J. Shouldice Library
is an instructional resources center
open to all: students, faculty, and
staff of LSSU, and members of the
community and region. A highlytrained staff is available to help you
meet diverse informational and
computing needs.
The collection consists of over
130,000 volumes and 850 periodi­
cal subscriptions, as well as 75,000
microforms and nearly 1,000 items
in various formats. In addition,
over 100 databases and thousands
of journals are available via inter­
net. Tire on-line catalog, Voyager,
provides access to our collection.
The library provides wireless access
throughout its three floors, and
ample computer stations to access
the Internet or one of the many
databases available. Ample room
to study comfortably with seating
for over 350 is available as well as
individual and group study rooms.
For the latest information, visit
our Website at: http://www.lssu.
ed/library.
The circulation desk is the service
point for a number of activities,
including checking out library
materials, class reserves, picking up
Interlibrary Loan orders, and ob­
taining printouts from printing re­
quests sent from library computers.
Circulation staff can answer ques­
tions and offer assistance in using
the library computers and equip­
ment when a reference librarian is
unavailable. Community members
are welcome to use both the library
and check-out materials.
For additional information on
various policies and services listed
below, see our Website at:
http://www.lssu.edu/library/
lib03/policies.html
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Circulation
hr terlibrary Loan
Special purpose programs

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Computer use
Video tapes
Gifts
Reserves
Overdues
Donations

The Gallery: The library maintains
an exceptional gallery at the
entrance to the facility and is open
for viewing during regular library
hours. Exhibits for the Gallery,
located on the main floor, must be
approved by the Gallery Committee
and comply with the exhibit policies
for "The Gallery."
Library services for regional
center students: The KJS Library
offers support services for regional
students through its Interlibrary
Loan (ILL) and Reference
departments. The ILL department
provides document delivery of
books, government documents,
and periodical articles sent directly
to the student's address. Reference
assistance is available by e-mail:
reference@lssu.edu, by telephone:
906-635-2167 or via fax at: 906-6352193.

mathematics, writing, science and
technology, and other areas.
LSSU has developed a program
that give students a low-cost
instructional alternative to taking
preparatory coursework in math­
ematics and reading. The PLATO®
math program provides students
with the course content equiva­
lent to our MATH081 through
MATH086 math modules, prepar­
ing them for the departmental
math modules tests.
Faculty at LSSU use PLATO® to
create review modules for students

Reference librarians are available
from 8 a.m.-5 p.m., MondayFriday, and from 7-9 p.m. MondayThursday during the academic year.
Summer and semester break hours
are from 8 a.m.-5 p.m., MondayFriday. For further information, visit
our Website at: http://www.lssu.
edu / library / lib03 / regional.html.

PLATO® Computerbased instruction
LSSU provides self-paced,
computer-based learning options for
motivated students who place into
preparatory coursework in English
and mathematics, or for students
who need a refresher in various
content areas. PLATO® is a Webaccessible software program that
allows students to review or learn
new material at their own pace, on
their own schedules, at any location
where they have Internet access.
PLATO® provides customizable
modules for learning in reading,
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who require "spot" review for
math and science courses, and to
create assignments for their class­
es. Teacher Education students use
the MTTC-aligned review module
in PLATO® to prepare for testing.
Students who are interested in
using PLATO® to independently re­
view materials, and faculty who are
in interested in reviewing PLATO®
content for use within their pro­
grams, are encouraged to contact
the PLATO® coordinator at 906635-2355 or ext. 2355 on campus, or
visit: http://www.lssu.edu/asc/
plato for more information.

�ENGLISH
COURSE PLACEMENT
if your ACT/SAT is:

Your Current English
Course Placement is:

*If you wish to challenge your English
placement, you will need:
e-Write®
COMPASS®
COMPASS®
score of:
score of:
test:

Your NEW English
Placement will be:

0-100

2-5

ENGL091

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6-7

ENGL091

Writing

70-100

6-7

ENGL091

Skills A

0-69

8

ENGL091

ACT: 0-17

70-95

8

ENGL110

SAT: 0-430

96 or higher

8

Honors English

0-95

2-8

96 or higher

8

NO ACT/SAT Scores
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ENGL091

ACT: 18-25
SAT: 440-570
ACT 26 or higher
SAT: 580 or higher

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ENGL110

Honors English

Writing
Y Skills B

MATH
COURSE PLACEMENT
if your ACT/SAT is:

*If you wish to challenge your Math
placement, you will need:
COMPASS®
COMPASS®
score of:
test:

Your Current Math
Course Placement is:

Honors English
Honors English

Can Not Challenge Placement

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Your NEW Math
Placement will be:

Pre-Algebra

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MATH084

MATH084

Algebra A
For those WITHOUT
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SAT: 500-530

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For those WITH
ACT/SAT scores

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MATH103-104/ 111 /140

ACT: 23-27
SAT: 540-630

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Trigonometry
MATH140

0-45
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MATH103-104/111
MATH112

0-45
46-99

MATH140
MATH151

ACT: 0-17
SAT: 0-430

MATH 081

ACT: 18-20
SAT: 440-490

ACT: 28 or higher
SAT: 640 or higher

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Testing Services
LSSU's Testing Services, located in
the KJS Library building, provides
national testing services, employ­
ment and civil service testing, LSSU
placement testing, accommodated
testing and LSSU make-up testing
for students with faculty- or athlet­
ics-approved absences. For more
information on any of the tests and
services listed below, contact the

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Can Not Challenge Placement

MATH112/151

Director of Testing at 906-635-2452
or visit the Testing Services Web­
site at: http://www.lssu.edu/testingservices.

MCAT (Medical School)

National Testing Services: LSSU's
Testing Services provides national
testing services to the public and
LSSU students. LSSU provides the
following tests:

College Level Examination
Program (CLEP tests)

•

FE Exam (Fundamentals of
Engineering Exam)

•

LSAT (Law School)

64 • Lake Superior State University

GRE Subject Tests
ACT (College Entrance Exam)
Miller Analogies Test (MAT)

PCAT (Pharmacy College
Admissions Test)
MTTC (Michigan Test for
Teacher Certification)
(DANB) Dental Assisting
National Board

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WorkKeys
ACT Center computer-based
high stakes testing

Public Testing: Employment and
Civil Service Testing — Lake Supe­
rior State University is one of Michi­
gan's Civil Service test sites. Testing
Services also provides employment
testing as needed for LSSU's Human
Resources Office.

and career planning, and college
and community involvement.
The seminars are open to all new
students at LSSU. See our course
descriptions.

LSSU Course Placement Testing:
LSSU's Testing Services provides
placement testing for admitted LSSU
students in English and mathemat­
ics. Students must contact Testing
Services to arrange a test date. For
information on LSSU's placement
testing requirements, visit our Web­
site at: http://www.lssu.edu/testing
services/placementchart.php.
LSSU Make-up Testing: Testing
Services provides make-up testing
to students with disabilities and
students with an approved absence.
At least two days in advance is
required for scheduling tests.
Students who take their tests in the
area provided by Testing Services
will be required to sign an Informed
Consent Form indicating that no
unauthorized materials or informa­
tion may be taken into or out of the
testing area. A picture ID is required
to test.
Students with accommodations
have the following equipment and
services available with two business
days' notice: extended time: quiet
rooms and isolated rooms, print
magnifiers, readers, word proces­
sors, audio tape tests and scribes.

University Seminars
for New Students
LSSU offers University Seminars
(USEM courses) to assist new stu­
dents in maximizing their potential
for academic and personal success.
The courses address the transition
process, in-depth orientation to
LSSU and its resources, development
of study and organizational skills,
time management, test preparation
and test-taking techniques, academic
Lake Superior State University • 65

�Student life is an important part of
your Lake Superior State Univer­
sity experience. There are count­
less opportunities to enhance your
educational experience. We encour­
age you to participate in student
activities and to get involved with
the campus. It is a great way to
meet people and gain invaluable
experiences and insights that will
help when you graduate.
There are more than 60 different
clubs and organizations at LSSU.
There is always something going
on so you can be a part of the cam­
pus scene.
We have 11 sports at Lake State:
basketball, cross country, track and
tennis for men and women; ice
hockey for men; and volleyball and
softball for women. In addition,
the University has an extensive in­
tramurals program including sports
such as broomball, basketball,
hockey and more.
Beyond the programs and services
on campus, you have the natural
splendor of the Upper Peninsula
and Canada. Good hunting and
excellent fishing are found within
a few miles of campus. Favorite

winter sports are skating, hockey,
snowshoeing, tobogganing, ice fish­
ing and skiing.

Student Government
Student Government is the govern­
ing ann of the LSSU student body.
All students are eligible for election
to Student Government membership
and are encouraged to participate.

Recognized
Organizations
Recreation: Backpacking Club,
Cheerleading Club, Club Rugby,
Dutch Dance, Fisheries and Wild­
life, Kuk Sool Won Club, Men's
Club Hockey, Ski and Snowboard
Club, Student Athlete Advisory
Committee.
Academic/Professional: American
Society of Mechanical Engineers
(ASME), Association for Computer
Machinery (ACM), Chemistry Club,
Criminal Justice Fire Science Alli­
ance (CJFSA), English and Com­
munication Club, Exercise Science,
Geology Club, Institute of Electrical
and Electronics Engineers (IEEE),
Lake State Student Nurses Associa­
tion, Legal Assistant Association,
LSSU Investment Club, LSSU Stu­
dent Honors Organization, Pre-Pro­
fessional Society, Psychology Club,
Society of Automotive Engineers
(SAE), Society of Manufacturing
Engineers (SME), Society of Women
Engineers (SWE), Sociology Club,
Student Athletic Training Asso­
ciation (SATA), Student Michigan
Education Association (SMEA),
Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE),
Political Science Club, Professional
Student Recreation Association.
Religious: Anchor House, Catholic
Newman Center, His House Chris­
tian Fellowship.
Greek Letter: Alpha Kappa Chi So­
rority, Alpha Phi Omega Fraternity,

66 • Lake Superior State University

�Alpha Theta Omega Sorority, Delta
Sigma Phi Fraternity, Lambda Sig­
ma Beta Fraternity, Sigma Lambda
Sigma Sorority, Tau Kappa Epsilon
Fraternity, Theta Xi Fraternity.

3.

Special Interest: Anime Club,
Chess Club, College Republicans,
Computer Video Game Club, Gam­
ers Club, Laker Connections, LSSU
College Democrats of America,
LSSU PRIDE, Magic: The Gather­
ing, Native American Student Asso­
ciation, Student Alumni Involved
for Lake State (SAILS), Student
Organization for Diversity (SOFD).

The University reserves the right to
assign all students within the resi­
dence halls. Housing preferences
are considered according to the
dates of receipt of application and
first room and board payments.
Freshmen are usually accorded pri­
ority in residence hall assignments
and upperclassmen hold priority in
apartment assignments.

Music/Theatre: Lake State Theatre
and Drama Club, Pep Band.

The University recognizes that
exceptions to these policies may
arise. Requests for permission to
live off-campus will be considered
by the Director of Housing and
Residential Life, who shall apply
the following criteria to a request
to live off campus for financial
reasons:

Student Assembly: Activi­
ties Board, The Compass (student
newspaper), Inter-Greek Council,
Judiciary Board, Presidents Coun­
cil, Student Government, WLSO
(student radio station).

Housing
A variety of housing facilities are
available. If you are enrolled at
LSSU for 12 credit hours or more,
there are mandatory policies that
apply.
If you are unmarried and/or a
nonveteran enrolled in 12 hours or
more and are within 27 calendar
months of your high school gradu­
ation, you must reside in a Univer­
sity residence hall.
High school graduation dates are
assumed to be June 1 for this pur­
pose. The exceptions are:
1.

2.

If you live with your parents
within a 60-mile radius or the
three-county (Chippewa, Luce
and Mackinac) service area of
the University. An exception
application is available in the
Housing Office and must be ap­
proved by the Housing director.
If you are exempted in writing
by the Director of Housing and
Residential Life when residence
hall space is filled.

If you have unusual financial
or health problems. Permission
must be granted by the Direc­
tor of Housing and Residential
Life.

"Financial hardship" is a situation
in which the total resources of the
student and family added to the
total financial aid available from
the University does not equal the
dollar amount budgeted by the Fi­
nancial Aid Office as the minimum
required for on-campus residency.
In such a situation, there are two
alternatives: a) withdrawal from
the residence hall or b) withdrawal
from the University. An example is
a student whose financial situation
changed suddenly during the year
(perhaps due to the death of a par­
ent) and who applies for assistance
after the aid program is depleted.

Dining Services
The Quarterdeck Dining Hall
(on the upper level of the Walker
Cisler Center Students and Confer­
ence Center) is an all-you-can-eat
cafeteria.
The Galley and Grill 155 (on the
lower level of the Cisler Center)
features grilled items, many snack
foods and beverages.
Cappucino Corner (located in the
Kenneth Shouldice Library) has a
Lake Superior State University • 67

deli-style menu, breakfast items,
and a variety of beverages.
Cafe a la Cart (located on the main
floor of Crawford Hall) features a
convenience-style menu, breakfast
items and a variety of beverages.
Norris Snack Shack (in the Taffy
Abel Ice Arena) features a conces­
sion-style menu.

Athletics
Lake Superior State University
sponsors varsity intercollegiate ath­
letics at the NCAA Division II level
in 10 sports; men's and women's
basketball, tennis, cross country
and track, and women's volleyball
and softball. Ice hockey is a Divi­
sion I sport for men.
The University is a member of the
Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic
Conference (GLIAC) in Division II
sports, and competes in the Cen­
tral Collegiate Hockey Association
(CCHA) in hockey.
Initial approval by the NCAA
Clearinghouse is required of all
freshman athletes. Contact your
high school guidance counselor for
that information.
If you are interested in compet­
ing as a Laker, contact the athletic
department. Student-athletes must
maintain a minimum grade point
average, carry a required number
of courses, and make satisfactory
progress toward a baccalaureate
degree.

Health Service
Health care services are available
on campus at the LSSU Health
CARE Center. The Health CARE
Center offers a wide range of
services to our students including
treatment of illness, injury, annual
physical examinations, immuniza­
tions, and allergy injections.
The Health CARE Center is staffed
by a certified nurse practitioner,
physician assistant, and a consult­
ing physician. Our providers have

�prescriptive authority to order a
wide range of prescriptions.
Services are available Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Hours of
operation are reduced during the
summer semester and University
breaks. Appointments are appreci­
ated but walk-ins are accepted as
time permits. For an appointment,
call 906-635-2110 or on campus, ext.
2110.
The Health CARE Center does bill
and accepts most insurance plans
for services rendered at the the
Health CARE Center. We do ask
that students present an insurance
card at the time of service. (Please
note that any service rendered offcampus is the sole responsibility of the
student or parent.)
Lake Superior State University has
created a student plan for all stu­
dents who maintain three or more
credit hours. This student health
plan covers co-pays, deductibles,
and non-covered services of an
insurance company. Well physicals
and immunizations are excluded
from this plan, but are offered
at a reduced rate to the student.
The student health plan has been
established so students do not have
an out-of-pocket expense. To utilize
the student health plan, services
must be rendered at the Health
CARE Center.
Students who do not have health
insurance should contact the
Health CARE Center to discuss
services available under the LSSU
student health plan and/or plans
that are available for purchase. An
insurance plan is available for the
uninsured student which may be
purchased; this is separate from
the on-campus student health plan.
LSSU does not endorse this plan
but simply makes it available to
the student. Information regarding
this plan is available at the Health
CARE Center or by going on-line
to: www.sas-mn.com.
All students from countries other
thatn the United States and Canada
are required to carry health insur-

ance as a condition of enrollment.
These students must furnish proof
they have purchased an equiva­
lent insurance plan that will cover
their their health care while in the
United States.

Career Services
Lake Superior State University of­
fers career planning and placement
service for students and alumni.
Our staff will assist you jn locating
suitable and desirable employment
as a student and as a graduate.
We can also help you make career
choices that suit your skills and
interests.
If you are seeking part- or full-time
work during the academic year or
summer, we also maintain a listing
of positions available for students.

Upward Bound
Upward Bound is a federally
funded TRIO program which LSSU
has successfully hosted since 1965.
This is a free college-preparatory
program for low income students
and/or students whose parents do
not have college degrees. The pro­
gram provides academic support,
career exploration and advising,
and cultural growth experiences
designed to enhance educational
success. Upward Bound works
with these students year-round
throughout high school to pre­
pare them to enter and succeed in
post-secondary education. The
programs serves about 70 students
each year from area high schools
within an hour's drive from LSSU's
campus.
Upward Bound hires at least 25
college students each year as tutors
and office workers during the aca­
demic year and for residential jobs
during the summer. The program
is one of the few sites offering paid
summer internships for students in
human services, psychology, sociol­
ogy, teacher education and criminal
justice.
68 • Lake Superior State University

Child Development
Center
The campus Child Development
Center provides full- or part-time
care for children 3 years of age on
the first day of enrollment, com­
pletely toilet-trained. The maxi­
mum age is kindergarden-enrolled
during fall and spring semesters.
We accept children through early
elementary during the summer
session, and if needed, during
school breaks during fall and
spring semesters.
The Center is open fall, spring and
summer semesters, and follows the
university calendar.
Children of LSSU students and em­
ployees are given priority in admis­
sion; however, children from the
community are admitted as space
allows. Children must completely
toilet-trained. The center, licensed
by the State of Michigan, provides
developmentally appropriate ex­
periences for the child and empha­
sizes social, emotional, creative,
physical and cognitive growth.
Each morning and afternoon, under
the guidance of experienced staff,
students enrolled in the early child­
hood education program plan and
supervise large and small group ac­
tivities including art, language arts,
gross motor, fine motor, and out­
door play. A significant portion of
each day is devoted to exploratory
play where children move through
the various learning areas electing
to participate in any one of a wide
variety of activities interacting
with developmentally appropri­
ate learning materials. The Child
Development Center is located at
the southeast end of campus.

Student-Faculty
Relations Committee
(Appeals)
Function. The Student-Faculty
Relations Committee provides a fo­
rum for resolving conflicts between
students and faculty members
which may arise with classroojn or

�course-related activities, policies
or procedures. The committee will
not consider cases involving ADA
compliance or any other matter it
deems inappropriate. This commit­
tee is strictly an informal mediation
body which will forward recom­
mendations for resolution to the
parties involved (with a copy to the
Vice President for Academic Affairs
and Provost).

3.

Membership. The University
president appoints the committee
membership to turn-year terms.
There are four faculty representa­
tives and four student representa­
tives. The chair is chosen by the
committee membership.
Procedures
1.

2.

If a student (or group of
students) wishes to raise an
issue related to a course which
he/she is taking or has taken
(normally within one semester),
the student should attempt to
resolve the issue at the stu­
dent/faculty, department chair
or appropriate dean level. If
the matter cannot be resolved
at the lowest possible levels,
the student may appeal to the
Student-Faculty Relations com­
mittee informing them of the
problem. In exceptional cases,
the student may approach
the Student-Faculty Relations
Committee directly.
To bring an issue before the
Student-Faculty Relations com­
mittee, the student must notify
the Student-Faculty Relations
Committee in writing. This
document must clearly explain
the situation and include the stu­
dent's name, current address, a
message telephone number and
times when the student is avail­
able to meet with the committee.
Supporting documentation may
be included as well. The writ­
ten appeal should be submitted
directly to the committee chair.
The Vice President for Academic
Affairs and Provost's Office will
know the name of the committee
chair.

Once the committee members
have had an opportunity to
review tine student's concern,
they will conduct an informal
fact-finding process. As a part of
the process, the student will be
invited to meet with the com­
mittee for further clarification.
This meeting will be 20 minutes
in length with 10 minutes of
question and answer by the
committee. The other party will
also be invited to meet with the
committee following the same
format. Both parties will then be
asked to meet together with the
committee in an effort to foster
communication, clarification and
resolution. The most desirable
arrangement would be for this
step to occur at one setting. The
committee will strive to be as ex­
peditious as possible. There may
be extenuating circumstances
such as semester break or sum­
mer recess.

4.

If there is no resolution after this
joint meeting of the parties in­
volved, or if the outcome of this
process is not acceptable to the
student or the faculty member,
he/she may appeal to the Vice
President for Academic Affairs
and Provost of the University.

5.

The committee will keep no
permanent records.

Counseling Services
You are encouraged to take advan­
tage of our counseling services.
Licensed professional counselors
are available at the Counseling
Center and Career Services to help
with personal or vocational issues
and problems.
The Center's services are free to
students and strict standards of
confidentiality are maintained. For
more information, contact the Coun­
seling Center at 906-635-2733 or ext.
2733 on campus.

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Disability Services
and the Resource
Center for Students
with Disabilities
(RCSD)
Disability Services and the Resource
Center for Students with Disabilities
(RCSD) are located in Library 149.
Together, they are responsible for
providing disability related ser­
vices, and ensuring that appropriate
accommodations for students are
met in the academic and university
environment.
In order for students to receive
appropriate accommodations, they
must voluntarily provide current
documentation that verifies their dis­
abling condition, as well as register
and meet with the disability services
coordinator. The types of accom­
modations vary depending upon the
disability and are determined on a
case-by-case basis.
If you have a disabling condition
(learning, mental or physical) or think
you may have a disabling condition,
please contact Disability Services at
906-635-2355 or ext. 2355 on campus,
or RCSD at 906-635-2454 or ext. 2454
on campus. For more information,
visit the Website at: http://www.
lssu.edu/counseling.

�Computer Services
communicating with friends and
family. This account is free to any
enrolled student. Instructions and
help for using the e-mail account
are available at the Information
Technology HelpDesk in the
Administration Building. Internet
access is also available in student
residences and many locations
across campus.

LSSU Information Technology
offers a variety of sendees and
programs for students. Classroom
laboratories provide for instruction
that involves computers and/or
software. During non-class hours,
general access labs provide copies
of the software used in classes, open
Internet access to students, as well
as word processing software. Help
for students utilizing software in the
classroom or labs is available in the
Learning Center. PCs enhance the
research ability of the KJS Library
with access to the Internet and many
databases. The University maintains
a student-to-computer ratio of 10-1
whenever possible.

The Information Technology
HelpDesk is located in the
Administration Building, room 107.
The HelpDesk assists students with
general computing problems related
to any of the above services.
Current information regarding
Information Technology and
Computer Services can also be
obtained from our Web Site at:
http://www.lssu.edu/it.

Upon enrollment, a student will
receive an e-mail account which
can be used to access the university
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�Enrollment Services
Advising, Retention
and Orientation

•

adapt to the demands of college
life and become active members
of the university community;

Tine office of Advising, Retention
and Orientation works with faculty,
staff and students to create and
provide programs and initiatives
that enhance student success:

•

identify and utilize university
and community support ser­
vices;

•

interpret institutional rules,
policies, and procedures; and

•

•

seek relevant information
about career options and how
they are related to the educa­
tional program;

•

follow through on action plans
identified during each advising
session;

•

acquire the information needed
to assume final responsibil­
ity for course registration,
program planning, and the
successful completion of all
graduation requirements;

•

consult with his or her advi­
sor at least once a semester
to decide on courses, review
progress toward degree re­
quirements, and discuss the
suitability of other educational
opportunities provided by the
university.

develop the skills necessary for
independent decision-making.

•

Academic advising resources
for students and faculty
advisors

•

Early warning system (to iden­
tify students at risk)

The roles and responsibilities of
the student in academic advising
at LSSU — The student should:

•

New student academic orienta­
tion programs.

•

explain to the advisor his or
her personal values, abilities,
interests, and goals;

•

maintain frequent contact with
his or her advisor in order to
keep abreast of current aca­
demic information;

•

be prepared with accurate
information and relevant
materials when contacting and
meeting with the advisor;

•

be honest and ethical in inter­
actions with the advisor;

•

become knowledgeable about,
and adhere to, the relevant
policies, procedures, and rules
of the university, college, and
academic program;

Contact the office of Advising,
Retention and Orientation at 906635-2269, or ext. 2269 for more
information.
Advising resources for faculty
and academic staff: The office
maintains an advisor's handbook,
an advising Website, and runs
advisor development programs
for new faculty. To access advisor
resources on-line, visit our Website
at: http://www.lssu.edu/
advising.
Advising resources for students:
The office assists all students with
understanding the role of academ­
ic advising at LSSU.
The purpose of academic advis­
ing at LSSU — Academic advising
helps all students:
•

identify and clarify their aca­
demic, career and life goals;

•

assess the role that higher
education can play in achieving
those goals;

•

develop educational plans
consistent with those goals and
with their interests and abilities;

•

select appropriate courses and
other educational experiences;

•

evaluate their progress toward
earning a degree and reaching
their goals;
Lake Superior State University *71

All students at LSSU are assigned
to an academic advisor within their
disciplines. The advisor assign­
ment is listed in the student's An­
chor Access account. If no advisor
is listed, the student should contact
the academic department secretary
for his/her major or the director of
Advising, Retention and Orienta­
tion at 906-635-2269 (or ext. 2269 on
campus).

�International Studies
Are you interested in • • •
• Studying culture, language, business or other
subjects in China?
• Studying in France?
• Studying language, environmental science or
participating in internships in Japan?
• Studying in a Spanish-speaking country?

Study Abroad
Opportunities
LSSU students may participate in
LSSU study abroad programs to
meet their individual study objec­
tives. The Office of International
Education will provide upon request
information about current LSSUsponsored study abroad programs.
LSSU students may also participate
in study abroad programs sponsored
by other institutions of higher learn­
ing. Credits earned overseas may be
transferred back to LSSU provided
that the student has the pre-approval
before departure. Federal financial
aid may be applied to the cost of the
sutdy abroad programs. For more
options and information, contact the
Office of International Education in
Room 114 of the Arts Center or via
e-mail: intemationaled@lssu.edu.

International Studies
Certificate or Minor
The international studies certificate
or minor can be earned concurrently
with a B.S. or B.A. degree program
or as a post-baccalaureate program.
Refer to the Certificate or Minors
section of this catalog.

Foreign Student
Services
The Registrar's Office maintains upto-date information regarding regu­
lations and procedures for foreign
students wishing to pursue a full
course of study in institutions such
as colleges and universities in the
United States. Information is avail­
able for international studies (includ­
ing Canadian students) regarding
study and authorized employment
(full-time students).
Foreign students wishing to apply
for admission to Lake Superior State
University may contact the Admis­
sions Office.
72 • Lake Superior State University

�The International University
College Division
of Lake Superior State University and Sault College
Lake Superior State University,
in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, and
Sault College, in Sault Ste. Marie,
Ontario, are just a 15-minute car
ride apart. In spite of being located
in different countries, our cities
are closer to each other than they
are to municipalities in their home
state or province. So, community
leaders encourage initiatives that
strengthen the ties between us and
take advantage of shared resourc­
es. The belief is we have more to
offer by working together.
Lake Superior State University
and Sault College have enjoyed
a good working relationship for
many years. In 2001, some articu­
lations were revitalized, new ones
were struck and it was decided
to establish the International
University College Division. The
division allows full-time students
in some program areas to be dualenrolled. In computer science/
studies, criminal justice, liberal
studies/teacher education or occu­
pational/physical therapy assistant
and athletic training or exercise
science, agreements have been
signed which encourage students
to take advantage of the diverse
faculty and resources available at
both schools as they pursue their
degrees and/or diplomas.
Getting involved in the Interna­
tional Division is straightforward
— consult with the academic
department, fill in a Dual Enroll­
ment Form and submit it to the
Registrar's Office. As a dual-en­
rolled student, you are permitted
to take one course per semester
at the other school. Through the
extra advising available to you,
you can fit these courses into your
overall academic plan and semes­
ter timetables. You register for all

courses through your home school
registrar and your academic infor­
mation is transferred automatically
at the conclusion of each semester.
As long as you meet the required
academic standards, you will con­
tinue to enjoy these advantages of
attending both schools:
•

the combination of applied,
"hands-on" training and theo­
retical understanding

•

more course choices

•

access to many of the stu­
dent services and academic
resources (e.g. wider selec­
tion of equipment, libraries,
student centers, peer tutoring,
etc.) available at both institu­
tions

•

accessible professors through
small classes, labs and office
hours

•

interaction with fellow stu­
dents from another country
— a good basis for a network
of contacts that can assist you
in your life's work ahead

•

greater employment options
and advancement opportunities

Dual-enrolled students pursuing
the bachelor of science in comput­
er science or computer network­
ing gain these particular benefits:
•

professors with a wide variety
of computer-based qualifica­
tions and areas of expertise

•

exposure to, and opportunity
to work with, more types of
hardware and software than
would be available at either
institution on its own

•

plenty of equipment available
for hands-on experience

Lake Superior State University *73

•

more than 70% of the major
courses with a lab component

•

opportunity to earn worldrecognized CISCO CCNA and
Microsoft MCSE certifications

•

Innovative, relevant programs
which adjust quickly to both
changing technology and em­
ployers7 needs

Note: As of January 2008, anyone
- including American citizens
- entering the United States will be
required to have a current passport or
NEXUS identification card. Therefore,
all dual-enrolled students will need
to carry their passports as they travel
back and forth across the border to
attend classes.
For more specific information
regarding computer-based
degrees and participation in the
International University College
Division, please refer to page 120 of
this catalog.
Dual-enrolled students in the
criminal justice degree programs
benefit from the continuing educa­
tion opportunities developed by
both schools for people currently
working in public safety. LSSU
does this through its academy,
providing MCOLES (Michigan
Commission on Law Enforce­
ment Standards) and Michigan
Firefighter Training Council
certification. Sault College offers
advanced training and certifica­
tion for Ontario Provincial Police
and municipal police officers at its
Law Enforcement Training Centre.

�Degree Requirements
Lake Superior State University
offers bachelor (also called bacca­
laureate) degrees, associate degrees
and certificates, as well as a master
of arts degree in curriculum and
instruction. These degrees are of­
fered in a wide variety of academic
programs. Each academic depart­
ment has a set of specific courses
and other requirements for each
of its degree programs. However,
some requirements are of a general
nature, applying to all such degrees.
These are discussed below.
Bachelor degree: A minimum of
124 credits is required for a bachelor
degree. Some programs require
more than this number of credits.
Requirement categories are: gen­
eral education, bachelor of arts or
bachelor of science and departmen­
tal. Some programs require support
courses and/or a minor, and free
electives.
Associate degrees and certificates:
A minimum of 62 credits is required
for an associate degree. ENGL110,
ENGL111, COMM101, MATH110
(or higher) or PHIL205, plus six
other general education credits, are
required. There is also a residency
requirement.
Minors: Academic minor programs
are also offered in a wide variety of
disciplines. A minimum of 20 cred­
its is required for a minor, and some
require more. A minimum of six
credits from LSSU is required. There
is a minors section in this catalog.

Electives
Elective courses are chosen to ob­
tain credit beyond that of specified
requirements. Free electives refer to
courses you may select completely
of your own choice. Designated
electives refer to courses selected
from a list specified by the depart­
ment.

BA and BS Requirements
(8 credits)
Bachelor of arts degree: One year
of a modem language other than
English (if taken at LSSU, this would
be CHIN151-2; FREN151-2 or 251-2;
GRMN141-2 or 241-2; NATV141-2 or
201-2; or SPAN161-2. One-half year
of two different languages will not
meet this requirement.
Bachelor of science degree: At least
eight semester credits, in addition
to courses used for general educa­
tion requirements, from categories
of social science, natural science or
mathematics.

Residency Requirements:
On-campus and regional
centers
Bachelor degree candidates must
earn at least 32 credits and at least
50 percent of their departmental
required 300/400 level credits in
courses offered by Lake Superior
State University. Associate degree
and certificate candidates must earn
16 of their final 20 credits in such
courses. For a minor, you must earn
at least six of the required credits in
such courses.
Departmental residency require­
ments may exceed the residency of
the University for certain degree
programs.
Multiple Majors
You may earn more than one major
by completing all requirements of
each desired major program. Before
graduation, you must file a Degree
Audit approved by the school chair
for each major. The double major
must be granted as one combined
degree such as: bachelor of science
in accounting and business admin­
istration.
74 • Lake Superior State University

Multiple Degrees: If you desire
to earn more than one baccalaure­
ate degree, you must complete
all program requirements for the
additional degree(s) as certified by
the school chair, comprising a mini­
mum of 32 additional LSSU credits
for each additional baccalaureate
degree from Lake Superior State
University.
Those earning a baccalaureate de­
gree from LSSU and who desire an
associate degree, must complete all
requirements for the associate de­
gree program before or at the time
they are completing the baccalaure­
ate degree requirements.
Students earning an associate from
LSSU who desire an additional
associate degree must complete
all requirements for the additional
degree, including 16 additional
credits of which 12 must be from
courses offered by Lake Superior
State University.
Additional degrees for graduates
of other universities: Students
who hold a baccalaureate degree
at another U.S. accredited institu­
tion, and who desire a baccalau­
reate degree from LSSU, must
complete all requirements of an
approved degree schedule includ­
ing at least 32 additional credits
in courses offered by LSSU. The
degree schedule must be approved
by the major school chair and sent
to the assistant to the provost for
academic records. Transfer cred­
its from other universities will be
evaluated for those classes used
for the new degree. You should
initiate the approval process with
the school chair at the time of or
before commencing study toward
the additional degree. The sched­
ule elected shall consist mainly of
minor, major and cognate courses.
Courses considered essential to the
degree but not previously elected

�may, at the option of the school
chair, be required even though the
total may exceed 32 credits. Lake
Superior State University general
education requirements are con­
sidered complete if you earned a
bachelor's degree at any United
States accredited university or an
honors bachelor's degree from an
accredited Canadian university.
If you earned a bachelor's degree
or associate's degree at another
accredited institution and desire
an associate's degree from Lake
Superior State University, you must
complete all requirements of an
approved degree schedule includ­
ing at least 16 additional credits
in courses offered by LSSU. The
degree schedule process is identical
to that described above for an addi­
tional bachelor's degree. The sched­
ule elected shall consist mainly of
major and cognate courses. Courses
considered essential to the degree
but not previously elected may, at
the option of the school and college,
be required even though the total
may exceed 16 credits.

Exceptions to Graduation
Requirements
Exceptions to specific general
education requirements may be
granted only by the Scholastic
Standards Committee. Such
exceptions are infrequently made.
A petition for exceptions to general
education requirements is initiated
with the assistant to the provost for
academic records.
Course substitutions and waivers
of departmental degree program
requirements may be granted only
by the dean of the school or college
offering the program (major or
minor).
Normally, you will graduate under
the program degree requirements
in effect and published in the
Catalog at the time you are admit­
ted into the given degree program,
provided enrollment at the Univer-

Additional Minor
Students who hold a baccalaureate
degree from either LSSU or another
accredited institution may obtain
an approved minor from LSSU.
All but six credits required for the
minor must be LSSU credits.

Failed Classes
If you fail a class required for
your degree program, you must
repeat the class and receive a pass­
ing grade. If the failed class is no
longer offered because of program
changes and/or course deletions,
the dean may approve a substitu­
tion or waiver recommended by
the academic chair. The chair must
provide reasons for the recommen­
dation on the substitution/waiver
form which is sent to the dean's
office.

Lake Superior State University *75

sity is continuous. If enrollment is
interrupted, or if you select a new
major, you must satisfy program
requirements in effect at the time
you reenter or officially change to
the new major. If program require­
ments are revised during your
enrollment, you will be allowed to
graduate under the new require­
ments providing you can meet such
requirements in their entirety.
The University reserves the right
to change the requirements for
graduation at any time as a means
of keeping pace with educational
developments affecting the vari­
ous curricula. As such changes are
made, they may, at the discretion
of the University, be applied to
students already enrolled. In such
cases, reasonable and prudent effort
will be made to provide the benefit
of the new educational program
without imposing undue hardship.

�General Education
Mission Statement

between the content of their courses
and the challenges they face as free
and responsible citizens.

Lake Superior State University's cur­
ricular offerings integrate prepara­
tion for professional, technical and
disciplinary fields with study in
general education to prepare stu­
dents to lead lives as self-motivated
individuals and full participants
in society. The general education
program is designed to enhance
students' skills and interests in
order to foster life-long learning and
thoughtful living. General educa­
tion courses integrate knowledge to
assist students to make connections

The outcomes of general education
in which students are required to
acquire proficiency are communica­
tion skills, humanities, mathematics,
and natural and social science.

Communication Skills
Outcomes
Communication skills are princi­
pally imparted through core courses
dedicated to their cultivation.
Responsibility for maintenance and
further cultivation of those skills

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General Education Course Requirements

is shared by those faculty whose
courses are taken subsequent to
completion of general education
courses in communication skills.
Continued demonstration of skills
first developed in these courses is
emphasized as an aspect of com­
petent performance in subsequent
academic activity.
• The LSSU graduate is able to
comprehend, analyze and evalu­
ate scholarly and professional
material.
• The LSSU graduate is able to
write prose at a professional
or advanced level and to
demonstrate correct usage of
standard English and evaluation
of the relationship between a
writer's purpose and the reading
audience.

Communication Skills (9 credits)
ENGL110, ENGL111,
COMM101

• The LSSU graduate is able
to comprehend, analyze and
evaluate spoken communication.

Humanities (7-8 credits)
HUMN251
One class from:
ARTS250, ARTS251,
HUGE100, HUMN240, HUMN252, HUMN255,
MUSC220, MUSC221,
NATV240,
PHIL302, PHIL305
or six to eight credits from second year of foreign language.

• The LSSU graduate is able
to gather and orally present
information and to effectively
communicate in public, group,
and interpersonal contexts.

Mathematics (3-5 credits)
MATH110 or higher
or PHIL205

Communication Skills (9 credits)
ENGL110, ENGL111, COMM101

Humanities Skills
Outcomes
The LSSU graduate is able to:

Natural Science (8 credits)
Complete two natural science courses from:
BIOL105, BI0L131, BI0L122, BIOL204, CHEM105, CHEM108
and CHEM109, CHEM115, CHEM116, GE0L115, GE0L121, GE0L122,
GEOG106, GEOG108, NSGE100, NSCI101, NSCI1002, NSCI103 and NSCI104,
NSCI110, NSCI116, NSCI119, PHYS221, PHYS231.
Social Science (6-8 credits)
Choose two courses from different disciplines:
ECGE100, ECON201, ECON202, ECON208, ECON209, ECON302,
GGGE100, GEOG201, GEOG302,
HIST101, HIST102, HIST131, HIST132, HSGE100,
P0LI110, POLI160, P0LI241, PSGE100
PSYC101, PSYC155, PYGE100,
SOCY101, SOCY102, S0CY113, SOGE100.
Diversity (3-4 credits)
Select one course from:
BUSN308, EDUC250, GEOG306, HLTH328, NATV225, P0LI333, POLI334,
SDGE100, SOCY103, S0CY213, S0CY225, S0CY226, SOCY321

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• describe the historical
development of human thought
and analysis of values,
• comprehend human creativity
and its various expressions in
art, music, literature and other
cultural forms, and
• recognize, analyze and critically
evaluate the products of human
creativity and the role that social
forces play in determining
aesthetic values.
Humanities (7-8 credits)
HUMN251
One class from:
ARTS250, ARTS251, HUGE100,
HUMN240, HUMN252, HUMN255,
MUSC220, MUSC221, NATV240,
PHIL302, PHIL305 or six to eight

�credits from second year of foreign
language.

Mathematics Skills
Outcomes
• The LSSU graduate uses
mathematical techniques and
ideas to cope intelligently in the
modern world and is able to use
the techniques of mathematics
in disciplines in which it is
central to research, analysis or
conceptual development.
• The graduate has an
understanding and appreciation
of the economy and precision
that mathematics can bring to the
expression of ideas.
• The graduate understands and
appreciates the dual nature of
mathematics as both a science
and an art.

the essential characteristics of
the scientific method in social
sciences, as well as the human,
social, political, geographical and
economic implications as they are
applied through discovery and
validation of models of reality.
• The LSSU graduate is able to
interpret concepts, investigate
procedures and theories as parts
of social structures, policies and
value systems and apply them in
a pluralistic society.
• The LSSU graduate is able to
identify and analyze problems
confronting a modem pluralis­
tic society and is aware of the
interdependence of race, religion,
gender, culture and socio-eco­
nomic class.

Mathematics (3-5 credits)
MATH110 or higher
or PHIL205

Natural Science
Skills Outcomes
The LSSU graduate demonstrates
scientific literacy through the
knowledge and understanding of
scientific concepts and processes in
the natural sciences. Through active
participation in laboratories or field
experiences, the graduate is familiar
with modes of scientific inquiry,
rules of evidence, ways of formulat­
ing and testing questions, and ways
of proposing explanations.

Natural Science (8 credits)
Complete two natural science courses
from:
8101105,6101131,8101122,
BIOL204, CHEM105, CHEM108
and CHEM109, CHEM115, CHEM116,
GE0L115, GE0L121, GE0L122,
GEOG106, GEOG108, NSGE100,
NSCI101, NSCI1002, NSCI103
and NSCI104, NSCI110, NSCI116,
NSCI119, PHYS221, PHYS231.

Social Science
Skills Outcomes
• The LSSU graduate recognizes
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Social Science (6-8 credits)
Choose two courses from different
disciplines:
ECGE100, ECON201, ECON202,
ECON208, ECON209, ECON302,
GGGE100, GEOG201, GEOG302,
HIST101, HIST102, HIST131,
HIST132, HSGE100, POLI110,
POLI160, P0LI241, PSGE100,
PSYC101, PSYC155, PYGE100,
SOCY101, SOCY102, S0CY113,
SOGE100.
Diversity (3-4 credits)
Select one course from:
BUSN308, EDUC250, GEOG306,
HLTH328, NATV225, P0LI333,
P0LI334, SDGE100, SOCY103,
S0CY213, S0CY225, S0CY226,
S0CY321

�Graduation Procedures
Degree candidacy procedure: Two
semesters before students plan to
complete degree requirements and
graduate, they must submit an
appropriate departmental degree
audit for each major and minor,
and a Declaration of Candidacy
for Degree to the assistant to the
provost for Academic Records. The
necessary forms are available at the
student's major departmental office.
The departmental Degree Audit for
a student's major or minor specifies
all required courses that have been
or must be completed. The audit

must be signed by the chair of
the school or department offering
the major or minor program.
Course substitutions and waivers
of departmental degree program
requirements may be granted only
by the chair and approved by the
dean of the school offering the
major or minor program. Course
substitutions and waivers for
education majors or minors must
also have approval from the chair of
the School of Education.
Exceptions to specific general
education requirements may be
granted only by the Scholastic
Standards Committee. Such
exceptions are infrequently made.
A petition for exceptions to general
education requirements is initiated
with the assistant to the provost for
academic records.
The assistant to the provost checks
students' Degree Audits, after which
a preliminary verification of the
Degree Audit is sent to each student
and respective school or department
chair. Students are responsible for
examining this verification and
requesting clarification of anything
that is not consistent with their
records or understanding.
From the Declaration of Candidacy
for Degree forms submitted by
students, a potential graduate
list is created for each semester.
Names for the commencement
program and diploma will be the
official, legal name as listed in
the records of the University. The
names of students who are listed
iii the annual commencement
program are also compiled from
Declaration of Candidacy for Degree
forms. Students may not be listed
in the commencement program
unless their Degree Candidacy
Form is filed with the assistant
to the provost six weeks prior
to commencement. Students are
expected to attend commencement
exercises unless excused by the

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�assistant to the provost. Students
completing degree requirements
during the summer may participate
in commencement the previous
semester if their degree candidacy
form is received six weeks prior to
commencement.
After grades are received at the end
of each semester, Degree Audits
will be updated for all students
completing credit and who have
a Degree Candidacy Form on file.
When all requirements specified
on the Degree Audit are fulfilled,
the college dean and/or school
chair and assistant to the provost
give a final approval. Names of
these graduates are then sent to
the president for approval by the
Board of Trustees. Subsequently,
a diploma is provided to each
student.
Diploma charge: There is no
charge for the first diploma from
the University. A fee is charged for
replacement diplomas.
Students completing graduation
requirements in the fall semester
or summer, or who otherwise need
documentation of completion
before their diploma is available,
may request a letter certifying
that they have completed degree
requirements. Additionally, official
University transcripts will be sent to
any employer, graduate university,
or elsewhere, as requested by the
graduate. Official transcripts will
not be mailed to students.
Graduation with honors: Honors
graduates must earn at least 32
credits at Lake Superior State
University.
Students who earn 3.50 to 3.69 will
graduate cum laude; 3.70 to 3.89,
magna cum laude; 3.90 to 4.00,
summa cum laude.
Graduation diplomas with honors
will be awarded to baccalaureate,
associate, and certificate recipients.
Honors medallions will be awarded
to baccalaureate, associate and
certificate recipients who graduate
summa cum laude.

Delinquent Accounts
Students with delinquent accounts
may be removed from class, have
their diploma withheld, and/or
have transcript requests denied.

Honors Degree
The University Honors Program
offers highly motivated students
the opportunity to develop their
abilities and skills in exciting and
innovative ways. The central goal
of the University honors program
is to create a community of scholars
characterized by strong studentfaculty interaction around the world
of ideas. The honors program
fosters an approach to education
that incorporates the qualities of
active participation, intellectual
curiosity and an interdisciplinary
focus.
Selection is based upon a number
of factors, including: ACT scores,
high school grade point average,
application essay, personal interview
and Lake State faculty nomination.
Students invited to participate in the
program enroll in courses designated
for honors credit. The courses are
distributed among the requirements
for general education, the student's
major, and the University honors
program and may include small
seminars or independent research
projects.
To graduate with an honors degree
in a program of study, the honors
student must have formal acceptance
into the University honors program
and have successfully completed 21
honors credit hours with an overall
grade point average of 3.5* or better
at graduation. The 21 honors credit
hours are to be distributed among
the University's requirements for
general education, the student's
major and the University honors
program.
Upon graduation from the honors
program, the student will receive an
honors degree in his/her program
of study. The honors degree
designation is indicated on the
student's diploma and is distinct
from graduating with honors (see
Graduation with Honors).
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*Students who entered LSSU prior to
Fall 2005 will be allozued to continue in
the Honors Program with a cumulative
gpa of 3.3 (i.e. the previous requirement
is "grandfathered" in).

�College of Arts, Letters and
Social Sciences
Dean, Dr. Daniel T. Dorrity
Department of English and
Communication

Department of History, Humanities
and the Arts

Chair, Dr. Gary L. Balfantz, Professor
Dr. Charlotte A. Amaro, Associate Professor
Dr. Chad A. Barbour, Assistant Professor
Dr. Mary D. Been, Associate Professor
Dr. George H. Denger, Associate Professor
Dr. Polly S. Fields, Professor
Ms. Shirley A. Smart, Assistant Professor
Dr. Susanne S. Thomas, Associate Professor
Dr. James Zukowski, Associate Professor

Chair, Mrs. Louann Disney, Associate Professor
Dr. Gary L. Balfantz, Professor
Mr. Robert M. Money, Professor
Mr. James W. Moody, Professor
Dr. Marcel E. Pichot, Professor
Dr. Thomas E. Schirer, Professor
Dr. Jason K. Swedene, Assistant Professor
Dr. Guidi Yang, Assistant Professor
Majors:

Majors:
Baccalaureate
Communication
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature—Elementary Teaching
English Language and Literature—Secondary Teaching
Individualized Studies
Associate of Arts
Liberal Arts
Minors:
Communication
English Language and Literature
English Teaching—Elementary
English Teaching—Secondary
Professional Communication
Public Relations
Speech and Drama

Baccalaureate
Fine Arts Studies
French Studies
French Studies—Elementary Teaching
French Studies—Secondary Teaching
Flistory
History—Elementary Teaching
Flistory—Secondary Teaching
Individualized Studies
Social Science
Social Studies—Elementary Teaching
Social Studies—Secondary Teaching
Spanish
Associate of Arts
Liberal Arts
Certificate
International Studies
Minors:
Anishnaabemowin/Ojibwe Language and Literature
Art
Business French
Francophone Cultures
French Language and Literature
Geography
Geography—Teaching
History
History—Teaching
Humanities
International Studies
Japanese Study
Native Studies of the Americas
Philosophy
Social Studies—Teaching
Spanish Language, Literature, and Culture
Theatre

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�College of Arts, Letters and Social Sciences

Department of Political Science
Chair, Dr. Gary R. Johnson, Professor
Dr. Richard T. Conboy, Professor
Ms. Goknur Padir, Instructor

Department of Sociology and
Human Services
Chair, Dr. Leslie A. Dobbertin, Professor
Dr. Richard C. Crandall, Professor
Dr. Gerald F. Dobbertin, Assistant Professor
Dr. R. Kirk Mauldin, Associate Professor

Majors:
Baccalaureate
Individualized Studies
Political Science
Tracks in General, Prelaw and Public Administration
Political Science—Secondary Teaching
Associate of Arts
Liberal Arts
Certificate
International Studies

Majors:
Baccalaureate
Individualized Studies
Sociology—General
Sociology—Elementary Teaching
Sociology—Secondary Teaching
Sociology—Social Services
Associate of Arts
Liberal Arts

Minors:
International Studies
Political Science
Political Science—Teaching
Public Administration
Society and Environment

Associate
Social Work
Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment

Department of Psychology
Chair, Dr. Todd J. Smith, Assistant Professor
Dr. Susan H. Ratwik, Professor
Dr. H. Russell Searight, Associate Professor

Minors:
Counseling
Human Services Administration
Social Work
Society and Environment
Sociology—General
Sociology—Teaching
Substance Abuse Counseling

Majors:
Baccalaureate
Individualized Studies
Psychology
Psychology—Secondary Teaching
Associate of Arts
Liberal Arts
Minors:
Psychology

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�College of Natural and
Mathematical Sciences
Dean, Dr. Anthony P. Blose

Department of Biological Sciences
Chair, Dr. Gregory M. Zimmerman, Associate Professor
Dr. Thomas A. Allan, Associate Professor
Dr. Barbara I. Evans, Professor
Dr. Jason M. Garvon, Assistant Professor
Dr. Nancy S. Kirkpatrick, Associate Professor
Dr. Dennis M. Merkel, Associate Professor
Dr. Ashley H. Moerke, Assistant Professor
Dr. Britton D. Ranson Olson, Assistant Professor
Dr. John H. Roese, Professor
Dr. Deborah K. Stai, Professor
Dr. Geoffrey B. Steinhart, Assistant Professor
Majors:
Baccalaureate
Biology
Biology—Secondary Teaching
Clinical Laboratory Science
Fisheries and Wildlife Management
Fisheries Management—Wildlife Management
Individualized Studies
Associate of Arts
Liberal Arts
Associate
Natural Resources Technology
Minors:
Biology
Biology—Secondary Teaching
Society and Environment

Department of Chemistry and
Environmental Sciences
Chair, Dr. Barbara J. Keller, Associate Professor
Dr. Roger D. Blanchard, Assistant Professor
Dr. Alexi V. Iretski, Associate Professor
Dr. David M. Myton, Professor
Mr. Ben Southwell, Environmental Lab Technician
Dr. David C. Szlag, Associate Professor
Dr. R. Marshall Werner, Associate Professor
Dr. Judy A. Wes trick, Associate Professor
Majors:
Baccalaureate
Chemistry
Chemistry (Pre-Professional)
Chemistry—Secondary Teaching
Environmental Chemistry
Environmental Health
Environmental Management
Environmental Science
Forensic Chemistry
Individualized Studies
Integrated Science—Elementary Teaching
Integrated Science—Secondary Teaching
Physical Sciences—Secondary Teaching
Associate
Chemistry
Associate of Arts
Liberal Arts
Associate of Applied Science
Chemical Technology
Minors:
Chemistry
Chemistry—Secondary Teaching
Environmental Science
Geographic Information Systems
Integrated Science—Elementary Teaching
Society and Environment

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�College of Natural and Mathematical Sciences

Department of Geology and Physics
Chair, Dr. Paul R. Kelso, Professor
Mr. Bijaya Aryal, Assistant Professor
Dr. Lewis M. Brown, Professor
Dr. C. Randall Mullin, Professor
Dr. Matthew K. Spencer, Assistant Professor
Majors:
Baccalaureate
Geology
Geology—Environmental Geology
Geology—Secondary Teaching for Earth/Space Science
Individualized Studies
Associate of Arts
Liberal Arts

Department of Mathematics and
Computer Science
Chair, Mr. Thomas M. Boger, Associate Professor
Dr. Collette Coullard, Professor
Ms. Sherilyn R. Duesing, Assistant Professor
Dr. Anthony J. Fabbri, Associate Professor
Dr. H. Lorraine Gregory, Assistant Professor
Dr. Kimberly O. Muller, Assistant Professor
Dr. Evan L. Schemm, Assistant Professor
Dr. Brian A. Snyder, Assistant Professor
Mr. Randall G. Suggitt, Assistant Professor
Dr. Mark G. Terwilliger, Professor
Dr. George Voutsadakis, Assistant Professor
Majors:

Minors:
Earth/Space Science—Secondary Teaching
Geology

Baccalaureate
Computer and Mathematical Sciences
Computer Information Systems
Computer Networking
Computer Science
Computer Science—Secondary Teaching
Individualized Studies
Mathematics
Mathematics—Actuarial and Business Applications
Mathematics—Elementary Teaching
Mathematics—Secondary Teaching
Associate
Computer Science
Internet/Network Specialist
Associate of Arts
Liberal Arts
Minors:
Computer Science
Computer Science—Teaching
Mathematics
Mathematics—Elementary Teaching
Mathematics—Secondary Teaching

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�College of Professional Studies
Acting Dean, Dr. Collette R. Coullard
School of Business, Economics and Legal Studies
Chair, Mr. Carl B. Smalls, Associate Professor
Ms. Carol Andary, Professor
Ms. Susan E. Beckon, Assistant Professor, Escanaba
Mr. Thomas R. England, Assistant Professor, Escanaba
Dr. John E. Erkkila, Professor
Ms. Valerie C. Filek, Assistant Professor
Dr. Ann B. Marinoni, Professor
Ms. Donna M. Payment, Assistant Professor
Ms. Mindy S. Poliski, Instructor
Mr. Gerald R. Root, Assistant Professor
Dr. Madan Saluja, Professor
Ms. Linda Schmitigal, Associate Professor
Mr. Scott Suneson, Assistant Professor
Mr. Brian A. Zinser, Assistant Professor

Associate of Arts
Liberal Arts

Majors:
Post-Baccalaureate—Certificate
Legal Studies
Baccalaureate
Accounting
Business Administration—Business Education
Business Administration—International Business
Business Administration—Legal Management
Business Administration—Management
Business Administration—Marketing
Finance and Economics
Individualized Studies
Legal Studies
(Specialites in: Legal Administration, Client Advocacy,
Criminal Law, Environmental Law and Policy,
Legal Technology, Personal Injury, Labor Law,
Legislative/Constitutional Law)

Minors:
Accounting—Finance
Economics
Economics—Finance
Economics—Teaching
General Business
Health Care Administration
Human Resource Management
International Studies
Legal Studies
Marketing
Office Administration
Personal Computer Specialist
Prelaw
Society and Environment

MISSION STATEMENT
The faculty of the School of Business, Economics
and Legal Studies at LSSU will serve our students
by helping them to achieve their goals. We will do
this by offering a full range of introductory and
advanced courses, by making ourselves available
for individual advising, and through the faculty's
dedication to excellence in teaching, commitment to
scholarship and determination to bring
new learning to the classroom.

Associate
Business Administration
Legal Studies
Office Administration
Personal Computer Specialist
Technical Accounting
Certificate
Information Processing
International Studies
Personal Computer Specialist
Pre-Business Core Courses:
Required for students entering the School of Business,
Economics and Legal Studies who wish to obtain a 4-year
baccalaureate business degree
ACTG132
Principles of Accounting I
ACTG133
Principles of Accounting II
BUSN121 Introduction to Business
BUSN231 Business Communication
COMM101 Fundamentals of Speech Communication
DATA235
Spreadsheets
EC0N201 Principles of Macroeconomics
EC0N202 Principles of Microeconomics
ENGL110
First-Year Composition I
ENGL111
First-Year Composition II
MATH111 College Algebra
Keyboarding
0FFC112
General Education (8 credits):
1 lab science, 1 humanities, or 1 social science

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�College of Professional Studies

School of Criminal Justice
and Fire Science
Chair, Dr. Paige H. Gordier, Professor
Mr. James R. Blashill, Associate Professor
Dr. Terry L. Heyns, Professor
Mr. Roger J. Land, Assistant Professor
Mr. James P. Madden, Professor
Mr. William D. McLaurine, Jr., Assistant Professor
Dr. James J. Schaefer, Assistant Professor
Dr. Aaron J. Westrick, Associate Professor
Majors:
Baccalaureate
Criminal Justice
(Emphasis in: Corrections, Criminalistics, Generalist,
Law Enforcement, Law Enforcement Certification,
Loss Control, Public Safety)
Fire Science
(Emphasis in: Engineering Technology, Generalist,
Hazardous Materials)
Individualized Studies
Associate of Arts
Liberal Arts
Associate
Criminal Justice
(Emphasis in: Corrections, Law Enforcement)
Fire Science
Paramedic Technology

School of Education
Chair, Dr. David M. Myton, Professor
Dr. Paulette M. Attie, Assistant Professor
Mr. James V. Kerfoot, Field Placement Director
Ms. Amanda McCabe, Assistant Professor
Ms. Shirley A. Schoenemann, Associate Professor
Dr. Cecile Somme, Associate Professor
Dual Apppointments to the School of Education:
Dr. Lewis M. Brown, Professor
Dr. Anthony J. Fabbri, Associate Professor
Dr. H. Lorraine Gregory, Assistant Professor
Dr. Terry L. Heyns, Professor
Dr. Arm B. Marinoni, Professor
Dr. Guidi Yang, Assistant Professor
Majors:
Master of Arts
Curriculum and Instruction
Post-Baccalaureate
Bachelor of Education
Baccalaureate
Early Childhood Education
Education—Elementary
Education—Secondary — Degree is in Major
Individualized Studies
Associate of Arts
Liberal Arts

Certificate
Paramedic Training

Associate
Early Childhood Education

Minors:
Corrections
Fire Science
Institutional Loss Control
Law Enforcement
Loss Control
Paramedic Technology

Minors:
Child Development
Early Childhood Education—Teaching
Teaching—Elementary
Teaching—Secondary

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�College of Professional Studies
[Virtual]
School of Engineering and Technology
Dean, Mr. Morrie Walworth
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Chair, Dr. David C. Baumann, Professor
Dr. Andrew H. Jones, Assistant Professor
Mr. Jeffrey H. King, Laboratory Engineer
Mr. David M. McDonald, Professor
Dr. Taskin Padir, Assistant Professor
Department of Mechanical Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Chair, Wael Mokhtar, Assistant Professor
Dr. Matthew C. Carroll, Assistant Professor
Mr. Jon M. Coullard, Laboratory Engineer
Mr. James Devaprasad, Professor Coordinator of Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Mr. Paul R. Duesing, Associate Professor
Dr. Robert L. Hildebrand, Assistant Professor
Mr. Keith E. Schwiderson, Assistant Professor
Majors:
Computer Engineering
(Options in: General, Robotics and Automation, Control Systems)
Electrical Engineering
(Options in: Digital Systems, Electrical/Mechanical, Robotics and Automation)
Engineering Management
Individualized Studies
Industrial Technology
Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Mechanical Engineering
(Options in: Vehicle Systems, Mechanical Design - not available after spring 2007, Robotics &amp; Automation, General)
Associate of Arts
Liberal Arts
Associate
General Engineering
General Engineering Technology
Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Associate of Applied Science
Skilled Trades Occupations (ends December 2008)
Minors:
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Robotics Technology

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�College of Professional Studies [Virtual]

School of Nursing and Health Sciences
Dean, Dr. Steven E. Merrill
Department of Nursing
Chair, Mr. Ronald S. Hutchins, Assistant Professor
Ms. Kathy Berchem, Assistant Professor
Mr. Mark E. Carlson, Learning Center Supervisor
Ms. Rosemary H. Duggan, Assistant Professor
Ms. Lynn Gimpel Kabke, Assistant Professor
Ms. Nicole Kerr, Instructor
Ms. Nancy G. Marsh, Assistant Professor
Ms. Reinette Murray, Assistant Professor
Ms. Maureen J. O'Shea, Assistant Professor
Ms. Jodi Orm, Instructor
Ms. Erayna M. Paquet, Assistant Professor
Dr. Mary Anne Shannon, Professor
Majors:
Baccalaureate
Individualized Studies
Nursing
Associate of Arts
Liberal Arts
Associate of Applied Science
Health Care Provider
Certificate
Practiced Nursing

Department of Recreation Studies and
Exercise Science
Chair, Ms. Debra K. McPherson, Assistant Professor
Dr. Sally A. Childs, Professor
Ms. Kimberly Miller, Instructor
Ms. Jody A. Susi, Instructor
Mr. Joseph D. Susi II, Associate Professor/
Certified Athletic Trainer
Majors:
Baccalaureate
Athletic Training
Exercise Science
Individualized Studies
Parks and Recreation
Sport and Recreation Management
Associate of Arts
Liberal Arts
Associate
Health Fitness Specialist
Minors:
Gerontology
Recreation Studies

Minor:
Gerontology

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�Academic Administration
Dr. Steven E. Merrill, Acting Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost
VPAA and Provost's Office
Academic Records
Compliance
Public School Academy Operations
Honors Program
Coordinator, Dr. Jason Swedene, Associate Professor
Regional Centers
Escanaba
Petoskey

Division of Academic Services
Dr. Fredrick A. Michels, Dean
Librarians
Ms. Maureen J. Delaney-Lehman, Associate Professor/Librarian
Ms. Beth C. Hronek, Assistant Professor
Ms. Mary M. June, Assistant Professor/Librarian
Ms. Ruth A. Neveu, Assistant Professor/Librarian
Audio Visual
Continuing Education
Career Services
Learning Center
On-Line Services
Testing Services

88 • Lake Superior State University

�Programs
Master of Arts
Curriculum and Instruction

Post-Baccalaureate Bachelor
Education

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
Legal Studies

Bachelor Degrees (four-year programs)
Accounting
Athletic Training
Biology
Business Administration—Business Education
Business Administration—International Businesst
fNo nezo students admitted after Fall 2007 until futher notice.
Business Administration—Legal Management
Business Administration—Management
Business Administration—Marketing
Chemistry
Pre-professional
Clinical Laboratory Science
Communication
Computer and Mathematical Science
Computer Engineering
Robotics and Automation, Control Systems, General
Computer Information Systems
Computer Networking
Computer Science
Criminal Justice
Corrections • Criminalistics (MCOLES certified)
Generalist • Law Enforcement (MCOLES certified)
Loss Control • Public Safety (MCOLES certified)
Early Childhood Education
Electrical Engineering
Digital Systems • Robotics and Automation • Electrical-Mechanical
Elementary Education*
English Language and Literature • French Studies • History
Integrated Science • Mathematics • Social Studies • Sociology
Engineering Management
English Language and Literature
Environmental Chemistry
Environmental Health
Environmental Management
Environmental Science
Exercise Science
Finance and Economics
Fine Arts Studies
Fire Science
Engineering Technology • Generalist • Hazardous Materials
Fisheries and Wildlife Management
Fisheries Management • Wildlife Management
Forensic Chemistry
French Studies
Geology
Environmental Geology
History
Individualized Studies
Industrial Technology
Integrated Science
Legal Studies
Legal Administration • Criminal Law • Personal Injury • Labor Lazo
Legislative/Constitutional Law • Environmental Lazo and Policy
Legal Technology • Client Advocacy

Liberal Studies
Manufacturing Engineering Technology
General • Minor in Robotics Technology
Mathematics
Actuarial and Business Applications
Mechanical Engineering
Vehicle Systems • Mechanical Design
Robotics and Automation • General
Nursing
Pre-licensure Program • Post-licensure Completion
Program
Parks and Recreation
Physical Science—Secondary Teaching
Political Science
General • Pre-Law • Public Administration
Psychology
Secondary Education*
Biology • Business Administration-Business Education
Chemistry • Computer Science • Physical Science
English Language and Literature • French Studies
Geology-Earth/Space Science • History
Integrated Sciences • Mathematics • Political Science
Psychology • Social Studies • Sociology
Social Science
Social Studies
Spanish
Sociology-General
Sociology-Social Services
Sport and Recreation Management

Associate Degrees
(two-year programs)
Business Administration
Chemical Technology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Criminal Justice
Corrections • Law Enforcement
Early Childhood Education
Fire Science
General Engineering
General Engineering Technology
Health Care Provider
Health/Fitness Specialist
Intemet/Network Specialist
Legal Studies
Liberal Arts
Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Natural Resources Technology
Office Administration
Paramedic Technology
Personal Computer Specialist
Skilled Trades Occupations
Social Work
Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment
Technical Accounting

*Students in these programs complete an LSSU
academic major, requisite teacher education courses and
a fifth-year teaching internship.

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�Certificates
(one-year programs)
Information Processing
International Studies
Paramedic Training
Personal Computer Specialist
Practical Nursing

Minors
Accounting—Finance
Anishnaabemowin/Ojibwe Language
and Literature
Art
Biology
Biology—Secondary Teaching
Business French
Chemistry
Chemistry—Secondary Teaching
Child Development
Communication
Computer Science
Computer Science—Teaching
Corrections
Counseling
Early Childhood Education—Teaching
Earth/Space Science—Secondary Teaching
Economics
Economics—Finance
Economics—Teaching
Electrical Engineering
English Language and Literature
English Teaching—Elementary
English Teaching—Secondary
Environmental Science
Fire Science
Francophone Cultures
French Language and Literature
General Business
Geographic Information Systems
Geography
Geography—Teaching
Geology
Gerontology
Health Care Administration
History
History—Elementary Teaching
History—Secondary Teaching
Human Resource Management
Human Services Administration
Humanities
Institutional Loss Control
Integrated Science—Elementary Education
International Studies
Japanese Study
Law Enforcement
Legal Studies
Loss Control
Marketing
Mathematics
Mathematics—Elementary Teaching

Mathematics—Secondary Teaching
Mechanical Engineering
Native Studies of the Americas
Office Administration
Paramedic Technology
Personal Computer Specialist
Philosophy
Political Science
Political Science—Teaching
Prelaw
Professional Communication
Psychology
Psychology—Secondary Teaching
Public Administration
Public Relations
Recreation Studies
Robotics Technology
Social Work
Social Studies—Elementary Teaching
Society and Environment
Sociology—General
Sociology—Elementary Teaching
Sociology—Secondary Teaching
Spanish Language, Literature and Culture
Speech and Drama
Substance Abuse Counseling
Teaching—Elementary
Teaching—Secondary
Theatre

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�Program Description:
The Master of Arts in Curriculum
and Instruction degree program
provides an essential opportunity
for practicing teachers and other
educational professionals in
Northern and Upper Michigan
as well as in Northern Ontario
to enrich their understanding of,
and to improve their skills in,
pedagogy, curriculum design, and
assessment within the context of
their discipline-specific content
knowledge.
The degree provides a framework
for securing a rigorous plan of
study focused on the professional
development needs of practicing
teachers and other educators.
The degree program allows both
elementary and secondary masters
degree candidates the opportunity
to develop a graduate plan of study
that strengthens their professional
practices and address student
learning in their classrooms.
Candidates in this program
complete core requirements aligned
with the professional competencies
of accomplished teachers as
identified by the National
Board for Professional Teaching
Standards (NBPTS), and electives
from the fields of their academic
disciplines and/or educational
foundations. Candidates
demonstrate competencies in
the design, implementation, and
assessment of student learning
through a culminating curricular
project. Graduates may qualify for
an additional endorsement when
the plan of study incorporates
the required coursework of an
approved major/minor.
School of Education advisors will
work closely with each candidate
to develop individualized plans of
study designed to address specific

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professional development needs.
The program requires a total of 36
hours of graduate credit (a limited
number of undergraduate credits
may qualify when part of an
approved plan of study).

Career Choices:

Admission
Requirements:

Teacher
School Administrator
Curriculum Director

The minimum requirements for
admission into the MA-C&amp;I
program:
• Baccalaureate degree or
equivalent from a regionally
accredited university and any
one of the following:

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of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
for the last 60 semester hours
attempted accruing to the
undergradate degree; or
• a combined score of 1000 or
higher on the quantitative and
verbal sections of the GRE
exam; or
• a 50 or higher on the Miller
Analogy Test; or
• a graduate degree from
a regionally accredited
institution.
Admission of Ontario ThreeYear Baccalaureate degree
holders: Many Ontario teachers
have completed the three-year
baccalaureate degree, rather than
the four-year honors degree or
B.S. degree. Graduates of a threeyear baccalaureate program are
admissable to the Master of Arts
in curriculum and instruction if
they have 1) completed a fourth
year of teacher's college and 2) are
recommended for admission by the
Admissions Committee.

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as a teacher or other educational
professional?
seek advancement within
your school, district or place of
employment?
enjoy applying new knowledge
and skills to grow as an educator?
want to qualify for pay and
merit increases with your school
or district?
want to combine required
professional development
requirements with earning an
advanced degree in your field?

The Admissions Committee
shall be appointed by the Vice

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representatives from 1) the School
of Education, 2) the Admissions
Office, and 3) the Registrar or
Assistant to the Provost for
Academic Records. The Admissions
Committee shall consider
recommendations, teaching
experience, grade point average
and test scores, other qualifications,
and potential for successful
completion of the program in
making its recommendation for
admission of the applicant.

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Advising:
Candidates seeking information
and advising on the Master of Arts
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Curriculum and Instruction
Master of Arts degree
(12 credits)
Academic Core
EDUC602 Reflection and Inquiry into
3
Teaching Practices I
EDUC604 Reflection and Inquiry into
3
Teaching Practices II
EDUC605 Integrated Approaches in
Curricular Design and
3
Implementation
3
EDUC695 Capstone Research Project
Foundations
(8 credits minimum)
EDUC611 Psychological Foundations
4
of Education
EDUC612 Philosophical Foundations
4
of Education
EDUC613 Sociological Foundations
4
of Education

(16 credits)
Electives
4
EDUC621 Educational Leadership
EDUC622 Integrating Technology into
4
Curriculum and Instruction
EDUC623 Foundations of Special Education
4
EDUC624 Reading: Research and
4
Methodologies
EDUC625 Multimedia Production in
3
Instruction and Assessment
EDUC626 Educational Assessment and
3
Measuring
3
EDUC627 Models of Teaching
2
EDUC628 Supervision of Instruction
3
EDUC629 Issues in Special Education
1-4
EDUC631 Teaching Language Arts
1-4
EDUC632 Teaching Mathematics
1-4
EDUC633 Teaching Science
1-4
EDUC634 Teaching Social Studies
1-3
EDUC690 Special Topics (8 hrs. max)

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Candidates may apply to the program at any time, formal admission
is not required for enrollment, but limits do apply to the number of
credits earned prior to admission. All applicants must submit GPA and
graduate admission (GRE or MAT) test scores regardless of which criteria
are met for admissions. Candidates may be required to take specific
undergraduate course(s) if they do not have the necessary prerequisites
for the graduate level of course or program.
The MA-C&amp;I program limits the transfer of graduate coursework to 9
semester credits. To be considered for transfer, courses must have been
completed with a minimum grade of B and no more than seven years
prior to the date of entry into the graduate program and no more than
10 years prior to graduation from the graduate program. Decisions
concerning transfer of coursework are made at the time of admission.
An approved plan of study will be developed with tire Graduate Program
Coordinator and the graduate faculty. If the number of applicants to a
program exceeds the capacity, preference will be given to the candidates
who, after review of the entire graduate application, demonstrate the
strongest potential for success in the chosen field. Candidates who have
not achieved minimum test scores or the minimum GPA, but who meet
all other requirements, may, under special circumstances, be considered
for admission into the program.
No more than a total of 12 credits earned prior to admission to tire
program may be used in fulfillment of the requirements of the program.
Submission of an electronic portfolio, comprised in part of satisfactory
teaching units, research projects, or papers developed by each teacher in
his/her content classes, is required for graduation.

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�Education
Program Description:

Plan of Study:

The Bachelor of Education degree
is a post-baccalaureate program
specifically targeted to degree­
holding individuals who complete
a program leading to Michigan
Teacher Certification through LSSU.
A recommendation for Michigan
teacher certification requires the
candidate to hold 1) and earned
bachelor's degree, 2) approved
majors/minor (approved by the
Michigan Department of Education
as appropriate to K-12 educators
and authorized by this institution),
3) professional education courses,
and 4) courses considered as
general/liberal education.

Bachelor of Education

Courses required in the B.Ed.
degree include the required courses
leading to Michigan teacher
certification. Generally, with the
exception of the student teaching
internship courses, these are
completed prior to graduation with
the initial bachelor's degree.

Individuals who completed
non-teaching field majors (e.g.
fisheries and wildlife management
or forensic chemistry) may later
seek to gain Michigan teacher
certification (e.g. as teachers of
biology or chemistry, respectively).
These candidates may complete a
substantial quantity of educationspecific courses, including 32
credits of 400-level and above
courses, after completion of their
bachelor's degree.

Career Choices:
Teacher

Candidates must complete
32 credits of 400-level EDUC
coursework after graduation.
Student teaching requires 24
credits, the balance are earned
in association with the teacher
certification requirements, or
selected from among the graduate
courses offered on rotation in
association with the Master of Arts
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associated with these post­
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Admission requirements to B.Ed.
program include:
• An earned 4-year bachelor's
degree with a minimum 2.70 (out
of 4.00) grade point average
• Earned GPA in major/minor
fields at least 2.70 (out of 4.00)
• No grade below C in major/
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Secondary candidates are
required to hold an approved
teachable major and minor,
Elementary candidates are
required to hold approved
teachable major or two teachable
minors. See the undergraduate
teacher handbook for additional
guidelines.
• Satisfactory field experiences
totaling more than 150 hours
with appropriate evaulations
* Satisfactory professional
dispositions based on references
and evaluation.

Education
Bachelor
Professional Educational Requirements
(46-49 credits)
EDUC150 Reflections of Teaching and
Learning
EDUC250 Student Diversity &amp; Schools
EDUC301 Learning Theory Teaching Practice
EDUC480 internship Teaching: Seminar
EDUC480 Internship Teaching: Seminar
EDUC491 Internship/Advanced Methods:
[Subject]
EDUC492 Internship/Advanced Methods:
[Subject]
EDUC602 Reflection Inquiry Teaching
Practice I
EDUC605 Integrated Approach to Curriculum
Design Implementation
EDUC
Electives 400-level or higher
Complete one of the following two sequences:
Elementary candidates complete —
EDUC330 Reading in the Elementary
Classroom
EDUC410 Corrective Reading
EDUC411 Elementary Language Arts Methods
EDUC420 Elementary Math Methods
EDUC421 Elementary Science Methods
EDUC422 Elementary Social Studies Methods
Secondary candidates complete —
EDUC430 General Methods for Secondary
Teachers
EDUC431 The Secondary Learner
EDUC440 Reading Content Area
Select at least one from the following list based
on academic major/minor or the respective
independent study methods course by subject:
EDUC441 Language Arts Methods for
Secondary Teachers
or
EDUC451 Directed Study in Language Arts
Methods

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8
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3
8

EDUC443 Science Methods for Secondary
Teachers
or
EDUC453 Directed Study in Science Methods
EDUC444 Social Studies Methods for Secondary
Teachers
or
EDUC454 Directed Study in Social Studies
Methods
EDUC445 Teaching Computer Science in the
Secondary Classroom
or
EDUC455 Directed Study in Computer Science
Methods
EDUC446 Business Education Methods for
Secondary Teachers
or
EDUC456 Directed Study in Business/Economics
Methods

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Education Cognates
(9-10 credits)
CSCI101 Introduction of Computer Science 3
MATH201 Principles of Statistical Methods
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Graduation Requirements:
• 32 credits in EDUC courses earned after initial
bachelor’s degree
• B- (2.70/4.00) in all EDUC courses
• 2.70/4.00 GPA in major, minor and overall
• Satisfactory completion of student teaching
internship
Michigan Certification Requirements:
• Passing score on appicable MTTC examinations
• Satisfactory Professional Dispositions
• Valid AHA/ARC First Aid/CPR certification
• Crminal Disclosure documentation

EDUC442 Math Methods for Secondary
Teachers
or
EDUC452 Directed Study in Mathematics
Methods

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�Legal Studies
Program Description:

Career Description*:

The legal assistant profession is one
of the occupations projected to grow
the fastest through the year 2014
according to the U.S. Department of
Labor. A legal assistant (or parale­
gal) is a valued member of the legal
team and works under the supervi­
sion of attorneys.

Litigation Legal Assistant — Con­
ducts research; drafts legal plead­
ings and documents; interviews
clients and witnesses; investigates,
gathers and organizes case infor­
mation; assists at trial.
Corporate Legal Assistant — Drafts
and/or analyzes various legal
documents; attends meetings, nego­
tiations or closings; performs legal
and factual research; monitors com­
pliance with applicable industry
regulations; assists attorneys with
preparation for collective bargain­
ing, contract negotiations, adminis­
trative hearings or trials.
Criminal Law Legal Assistant —
Conducts comprehensive inter­
views of defendants, law enforce­
ment, victims, and/or witnesses;
performs case and field investiga­
tions; locates and coordinates usage
of applicable experts; prepares
motions, briefs or other legal docu­
ments; acts as a litigation assistant
during trial and any appeal.
Governmental Legal Assistant —
Works as an immigration specialist;
civil rights analyst; environmental
protection specialist; mediation
specialist; legislative analyst; work­
ers compensation claims examiner,
etc. (even the White House has
employed legal assistants).
Real Estate Legal Assistant —
Conducts title searches; drafts real
estate closing documents; monitors
compliance with title, survey, dis­
closure and/or regulatory require­
ments; schedules and participates
in real estate closings.

This program is approved by the Amer­
ican Bar Association and is designed
to train qualified legal assistants ca­
pable of working in a variety of areas
of the law and in a variety of work
environments. Consequently, the
role and job duties of a legal assistant
vary depending on the areas of law
and work environment in which a
legal assistant is employed. Such
diversity, varied challenges, and
employment possibilities are what
makes the legal assistant profession
so interesting and rewarding.
There are four different degrees or
offerings in legal studies. They are
as follows: (1) a four-year baccalaure­
ate degree in legal studies with an
emphasis in legal administration,
criminal law, personal injury, labor
law, legislative/constitutional law,
environmental law and policy, legal
technology or client advocacy or
a selected minor as approved by
the legal studies coordinator; (2) a
two-year associate's degree in legal
studies; (3) a post-baccalaureate
(one-year) certificate in legal stud­
ies (which is available to students
who already have a bachelor's
degree in some other discipline
and wish to make a career change
or advancement); or (4) a minor in
legal assistant studies which can
complement various majors (and
may also be helpful to students
who are planning on attending law
school).

Post-Baccalaureate
Certificate
(students must already possess
a bachelor’s degree; see
admission requirements on the
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a willingness to learn new skills
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Certificate

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Required courses
LAWS 102 Legal Research and Case
Analysis
3
4
LAWS125 Civil Litigation and Procedure
LAWS140 Personal Injury Litigation
and Investigative Techniques
3
LAWS150 Legal Professionals and
Ethical Considerations
3
LAWS202 Legal Writing and Analysis
or
LAWS450 Advanced Legal Writing and
3
Interviewing Seminar
LAWS250 Law Office Management, Systems
3
and Technology
3
LAWS320 Real Estate Law
LAWS321 Family Law
2
3
LAWS322 Probate Law and Procedure
LAWS299 Legal Studies Internship and
Professional Development
Seminar
6-8
BUSN350 Business Law I
3
3
CJUS319 Substantive Criminal Law
*Note: Other courses may be substituted for
one or more of the required courses listed above
depending upon the student's undergraduate
courses/curriculum, work experience and/or
career goals. However, any such course
substitution must be done in consultation with the
legal studies advisor and must be in writing; also,
any such course substitution shall be limited to a
maximum of two courses. Such other law courses
include but are not limited to the following:
1-4
LAWS300 Seminar in Legal Studies
LAWS301 Alternative Dispute Resolution
3
and Conflict Management
3
LAWS305 Tribal Law and Government
3
LAWS401 Evidence and Trial Practice
3
LAWS405 No-Fault Automobile Law
LAWS406 Worker’s Disability
Compensation Law
2
3
BUSN355 Business Law II
4
MGMT451 Labor Law
3
MGMT469 Collective Bargaining
3
CJUS409 Procedural Criminal Law
P0LI467 Constitutional Law and
4
Civil Liberties
3
EVRN311 Environmental Law

Admission Requirements:
Admission to the legal studies post-baccalaureate
certificate is based on the following:
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Completion of the legal studies post­
baccalaureate certificate program application
form (along with submission of appropriate
admission fee);

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Completion of a baccalaureate degree,
comprising a minimum of 120 semester
credits from an accredited college or
university;

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Submission of official transcripts of all
previous post-secondary work (to be
considered official, the transcript(s) must
be sent directly from the undergraduate's
institution(s) to the LSSU Admissions Office);

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Submission of two letters of recommendation
from people familiar with the applicant’s
academic and/or professional abilities and
background; and

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Submission of a writing sample setting
forth career goals and reasons seeking the
post-baccalaureate certificate in legal studies.
The writing sample questionnaire is available
from the LSSU Admissions Office. (The
writing sample shall be reviewed by the the
coordinator for the Legal Studies Program).

The completion of the Legal Studies Program
DOES NOT AUTHORIZE graduates to
practice law as an attorney.

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�Accounting
Program Description:
The discipline of accounting
provides financial and other
information essential to the efficient
conduct and evaluation of the
activities of any organization.
Accounting includes the
development and analysis of data,
the testing of its validity and
relevance, and the interpretation
and communication of the
resulting information to intended
users. Students completing the
degree will be eligible to sit for
various professional certification
examinations. The program
complies with current educational
requirements for the CPA
certification.
Pre-Business Core
Students will apply for
admission to 300/400-level
courses after completing the
Pre-Business Core (PBC).
See page 84 under School of
Business, Economics and Legal
Studies for course listing.

Career Descriptions:
Public Accountant — Works for
a variety of clients providing
services in the areas of financial
statement preparation, auditing
services, income tax planning and
preparation, estate planning and
financial forecasting, along with
a variety of other management
advisory services.

Auditor — Checks accounting
documents and financial
statements within corporations
and government. This area
of accounting, like all others,
is becoming increasingly
computerized.
Management Accountant — Works
for one company and participates
in a variety of accounting
activities such as financial
statement preparation, product
cost accumulation and analysis,
budgeting and forecasting, asset
acquisition analysis, payroll
accounting and general ledger
maintenance, and financial
planning for the company.
Tax Accountant — Focus is
on tax planning and tax return
preparation on the federal, state
and local levels. A tax specialist
may work for either a public
accounting firm or an individual
company and will aim to minimize
the tax on the employer while being
in compliance with all applicable
tax laws. A thorough knowledge of
the tax laws is required.

Bachelor of Science
Career Choices:
Public Accountant (CPA)
Auditor
Management Accountant (CMA)
Tax Accountant
Government Accountant
Budget Analyst

Student Profile:
Do you ...
feel comfortable with numbers
and enjoy data analysis?
like working with people
and solving problems?
have good communication skills?

Government Accountant — Works
for one of many government
agencies at the federal, state or local
level, or may work for government
enforcement agencies such as the
FBI or the IRS.
Budget Analyst — Responsible
for developing and managing an
organization's financial plans,
will need extensive people skills
because of the constant negotiating
work involved.

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ACTG132 Principles of Accounting I
ACTG133 Principles of Accounting II
ACTG232 Intermediate Accounting I
ACTG233 Intermediate Accounting II
ACTG332 Cost Management I
ACTG333 Cost Management II
ACTG334 Accounting Information Systems
ACTG421 Federal Taxation Accounting I
ACTG422 Federal Taxation Accounting II
ACTG427 Auditing
ACTG432 Advanced Accounting I
Consolidations
ACTG433 Advanced Accounting II
Governmental
BUSN121 Introduction to Business
BUSN211 Business Statistics
BUSN231 Business Communications
BUSN350 Business Law I
BUSN355 Business Law II
BUSN403 Business, Government and Society
BUSN466 Business Policy
DATA235 Spreadsheets
ECON201 Principles of Macroeconomics
EC0N202 Principles of Microeconomics
FINC341 Managerial Finance
MATH111 College Algebra
MRKT281 Marketing Principles and Strategy
MGMT365 Human Resource Management
OFFC112 Keyboard Skillbuilding

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EXAM must complete the 128-hour accounting
degree AND take 22 additional hours of course
work. Students will work with an advisor to select
22 additional hours which could be in the form
of minors, selected courses in legal studies, CIS,
law enforcement, internships, etc. An articulated
advanced business degree may also be an option.
(MICPA Requirement)

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General Education
BUSN308 Manaaging Cultural Differences
3
COMM101 Fund, of Speech Communication
3
3
ENGL110 First-Year Composition I
3
ENGL111 First-Year Composition II
4
HUMN251 Humanities I
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Humanities Elective
Natural Science Laboratory Courses 8
3
Social Science Elective
B.S. Degree requirement
Electives

(5 credits)
(6-9 credits)

Total Credits: 128

Bachelor of Science Degree:
At least eight (8) semester credits in addition
to courses used for general education
requirements from categories of social science,
natural science or mathematics.
These bachelor of science degree requirements
can be used for majors or minors, but not
general education.

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�Athletic Training
Program Description:

Career Descriptions:

LSSU's Athletic Training major is
accredited by the Commission on
Accreditation of Athletic Training
Education (CAATE). Upon success­
ful completion of the Athletic Train­
ing Education Program (ATEP) at
LSSU students will be eligible to
sit for their Board of Certification
Exam through the National Athletic
Trainer's Association.

Colleges and Universities — ATCs
in this setting may provide health
care services to student-athletes,
teach in an ATEP or a combination
of these duties.

The ATEP at LSSU is comprised of
two phases, the pre-professional
phase and the professional phase.
The pre-professional phase consists
of the students' first two years in
which the student completes Uni­
versity core curriculum courses and
pre-requisite coursework within the
athletic training curriculum to en­
able the student to become eligible
to apply for admission into the
professional phase of the program.
Students then make a formal ap­
plication to the ATEP.
The number of clinical sites avail­
able to the LSSU ATEP limits the
number of students that can be
admitted to the program on an an­
nual basis. Students accepted into
the professional phase of the ATEP
will take advanced coursework and
engage in supervised clinical ex­
periences at private and university
medical practices as well as LSSU
athletics. Senior ATEP students are
assigned to a staff ATC as they work
with one of the athletic teams, and
conclude their training with a 15week internship selected in consul­
tation with their academic advisor.
A detailed program description,
competitive admission require­
ments and Technical Standards
for Admission are provided in the
Athletic Training Education Pro­
gram Student Manual and on the
Recreation Studies/Exercise Science
Web site.

Professional Sports — In this set­
ting, ATCs provide athletic health
care services for professional
athletes involved with one sports
organization.
Sports Medicine Clinics — This
growing setting provides ATCs the
opportunity to work with a number
of different health care profession­
als and a diverse patient popula­
tion. In addition to athletic injury
rehabilitation, many clinics provide
athletic training services for second­
ary schools.
Secondary Schools — Private
and public secondary schools offer
special job opportunities for ATCs.
Many ATCs teach classes as well as
provide health care services to the
student-athletes.
Other possible athletic training
employment opportunities include:
corporate health programs, health
clubs, clinical and industrial health
care programs and athletic training
education programs

Other Information
Students interested in athletic
training should investigate the
following websites.
www.nata.org
www.bocatc.org
www.caate.net

Bachelor of Science

Career Choices:
University/College Athletics
Professional Teams
Sports Medicine Clinics
Secondary School Athletics
Health/Fitness Facilities
Industrial Fitness and
Rehabilitation
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questions, please contact:
Joseph D. Susi II, MS, ATC
Athletic Training Education
Program Director
(906) 635-2161
jsusi@lssu.edu

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Departmental Requirements:
3
EXER141 Introduction to Movement
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EXER230 Athletic Injury/Illness Prevention
EXER232 Athletic Injury/lllness Recognition 3
EXER234 Preventative Taping Techniques
1
3
EXER262 Exercise Physiology I
2
EXER268 Fitness Evaluation I
2
EXER275 Nutrition for Sport
2
EXER301 A.T. Clinical Experience I
2
EXER302 A.T. Clinical Experience II
3
EXER340 Therapeutic Modalities
3
EXER344 Kinesiology
3
EXER346 Therapeutic Exercise
3
EXER349 Orthopedic Assessment
3
EXER358 Research Methods
2
EXER401 A.T. Clinical Experience III
2
EXER402 A.T. Clinical Experience IV
EXER428 Psychological Aspects of Exercise
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HLTH189 Medical First Responder
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MATH207 Statistics
4
BIOL121 Anatomy &amp; Physiology I
4
BI0L122 Anatomy &amp; Physiology II
4
CHEM104 Life Chemistry I
4
CHEM105 Life Chemistry II
3
HLTH209 Pharmacology
3
HLTH232 Pathophysiology
4
NURS212 Health Appraisal
(9 credits)
Support Electives:
3
EXER140 Health &amp; Fitness
EXER248 Psychology of Sport and
3
Performance and Coaching
EXER265 Essentials of Strength Training
3
and Conditioning
3
EXER348 Fitness Evaluation II
3
EXER362 Exercise Physiology II
2
EXER442 Electrocardiology
2
EXER444 Exercise Prescription
EXER450 Philosophy of Human Performance
3
and Leisure
4
PHYS221 Elements of Physics I
HLTH328 Multicultural Approaches to
3
Health Care
General Electives

(7 credits)

General Education

(25 credits)

Total Credits: 124

Bachelor of Science Degree:
At least eight (8) semester credits in addition
to courses used for general education
requirements from categories of social science,
natural science or mathematics.
These bachelor of science degree requirements
can be used for majors or minors, but not
general education.

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Program Description:
The bachelor of science degree
in biology combines theory and
concepts of biology with intensive,
hands-on experiences in our stateof-the-art laboratories and a wealth
of close-by field sites. The program
is flexible. Students build on a core
of biology classes by selecting the
physiology and taxonomy classes
and other electives that best fit their
interests.
The program is an excellent prepa­
ration for biology or related ca­
reers. Our graduates are currently
employed as doctors, dentists,
veterinarians, biological research­
ers, consultants and teachers. Many
careers in biology require education
beyond the baccalaureate degree
and LSSU's biology program has a
proven record of excellent prepara­
tion for professional and graduate
school.
Pre-professional studies are an im­
portant part of the biology program
at LSSU. This program prepares
students for entrance into medi­
cal, dental, veterinary, optometry,
chiropractic, and podiatry schools.
Students work with a pre-profes­
sional advisor to select biology
courses and electives best suited for
their particular needs. Our program
has an excellent reputation with
the health professional schools in
Michigan, Ontario, and beyond.

Field Biologist — Studies organ­
isms, landscapes and ecosystems in
the field to help protect our natural
heritage for future generations.

Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science

Health Professional — Doctors,
dentists, physician's assistants,
public health officers and other
health professionals safeguard the
health of our communities.

Career Choices:
Research Biologist
Field Biologist

Zoo, Nature Center Staff — Cares
for animals in captive or natural
settings, educates the public about
endangered species or other aspects
of our natural heritage.
Consultant — Solves
environmental problems, provides
expertise in land use planning or
other situations.
Sales Representative — Biologists
with marketing skills are in de­
mand.
Tech Writer or Illustrator — Com­
bines expertise in biology with
talents in writing or art to transmit
complex biological concepts to oth­
ers.
Teacher - Secondary Education
— Teaches a wide range of science
courses in high school.
Teacher - Elementary Educa­
tion — Contact LSSU's Education
Department for information about
program requirements and career
options in elementary education.

Health Professional
Zoo, Nature Center Staff
Consultant
Sales Representative
Tech Writer or Illustrator
Teacher - Secondary Education
Teacher - Elementary Education

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cal sciences, ecology or conserva­
tion biology, animal sciences, plant
sciences, cellular or molecular biol­
ogy for private companies, state or
federal laboratories, and university
research centers.

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Bachelor of Arts

Biology
Bachelor of Science

Students wishing to combine a strong biology
curriculum with a minor in another discipline
should consider this career track.

(23-25 credits)
Biology Core
4
BI0L131 General Biology: Cells
4
BI0L132 General Biology: Organisms
BI0L199 Freshman Seminar
1
4
BIOL220 Genetics
3
BIOL280 Biometrics
1
BI0L299 Sophomore Seminar
3
BI0L337 General Ecology
BIOL399 Junior Seminar
1
1-3
BIOL495 Senior Project
BI0L499 Senior Seminar
1

The following courses must be successfully
completed to obtain this degree:
Biology Core
(23-25 credits)
4
BI0L131 General Biology: Cells
BIOL132 General Biology: Organisms
4
BIOL199 Freshman Seminar
1
4
BIOL220 Genetics
3
BIOL280 Biometrics
BI0L299 Sophomore Seminar
1
3
BIOL337 General Ecology
BIOL399 Junior Seminar
1
BIOL495 Senior Project
1-3
BIOL499 Senior Seminar
1
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BI0L315 Plant Physiology
BIOL330 Animal Physiology
BIOL421 Cell Biology

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BIOL204
BIOL302
BIOL303
BIOL310
BI0L311
BI0L312
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General Microbiology
Invertebrate Zoology
General Entomology
Ichthyology
Mammalogy
Ornithology
Parasitology
Aquatic Entomology

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4
4
4
(3-4 credits)
3
4
3
4
3
3
3
3
3

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5
CHEM115 General Chemistry I
4
CHEM116 General Chemistry II
4
CHEM225 Organic Chemistry I
4
CHEM226 Organic Chemistry II
3
MATH111 College Algebra
MATH112 Calculus for Business &amp;
4
Life Science
3
MATH207 Principles of Statistical Methods
8
Foreign Language*
*All eight credits must be in one language.
General Education
Free Electives
Total Credits: 125

(25-29 credits)
(8-15 credits)

Physiology (select one)
BI0L315 Plant Physiology
BIOL330 Animal Physiology
BIOL421 Cell Biology
Taxonomy
BIOL202
BIOL204
BI0L302
BIOL303
BIOL310
BI0L311
BI0L312
BIOL422
BIOL475

(select one)
Field Botany
General Microbiology
Invertebrate Zoology
General Entomology
Ichthyology
Mammalogy
Ornithology
Parasitology
Aquatic Entomology

(3-4 credits)
3
4
3
4
3
3
3
3
3

(20 credits)
Biology Electives
A minimum of 12 hours must be from 300 or 400
level courses. At least one physiology, taxonomy,
or biology elective must be at the 400 level.
Support Courses
(23-27 credits)
CHEM115 General Chemistry I
5
CHEM116 General Chemistry II
4
CHEM220 Survey of Organic Chemistry
or
4
CHEM225 Organic Chemistry I
and
CHEM226 Organic Chemistry II
4
MATH111 College Algebra
3
MATH112 Calculus for Business &amp;
Ljfe science
4
Principles of Statistical Methods
3
MA207
Minor
(8 credits)
A University-approved minor is required. Students
selecting a minor in chemistry must complete an
additional 8 hours from the following:
CHEM231 Quantitative Analysis
4
CHEM332 Instrumental Analysis
4
CHEM341 Environmental Chemistry I
4
CHEM342 Environmental Chemistry II
4
CHEM451 Introductory Biochemistry
4
CHEM452 Biochemistry II
4
GE0L121 Physical &amp; Historical Geology I
4
GEOL122 Physical &amp; Historical GeologyII
4
PHYS221 Elements of Physics I
4
PHYS222 Elements of Physics II
4
General Education

Bachelor of Arts Degree:
One year (8 credits) of a modern language other
than English. If taken at LSSU, this would be:

(4 credits)
4
4
4

Free Electives
Total Credits:

CHIN151-152, FREN151-152 or 251-252,
GRMN141-142 or 241-242, NATV141-142 or
201-202, or SPAN 161-162.
One-halfyear of two different languages will not
meet this requirement.

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(4-11 credits)
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Biology
Secondary Education
Bachelor of Science
This program includes a strong biology core
curriculum, a broad-field science minor and a
teaching minor. You will obtain a grounding in the
concepts and technical skills of modern biology
as well as develop an understanding of the teach­
ing/learning process and the role of science in
education. The program takes five years, with the
fifth year encompassing graduate courses and an
internship.
Application to the teaching program requires:
• 45 earned credits
• GPA of 2.70
• MTTC basic skills test
• CSCI101 or equivalent
Graduate school/research — The strong biology
curriculum allows you the flexibility to pursue
most of the opportunities that are available to
graduates with either a B.S. or a B.A, in biology.
Secondary Education — The secondary educa­
tion program leads to a DX science endorsement
which certifies the graduate to teach a wide range
of science courses in Michigan high schools.
You earn a bachelor’s degree, and then participate
in a fifth-year teaching internship with accompa­
nying graduate course work in order to become
certified to teach.

Professional Component
EDUC150 Reflections on Teaching &amp; Learning
EDUC250 Student Diversity &amp; Schools
EDUC301 Learning Theory and Teaching
Practice
EDUC430 General Methods for Secondary
Teachers
EDUC431 The Secondary Learner
EDUC440 Reading in the Content Area
EDUC443 Science Methods for Secondary
Teachers
or
EDUC453 Ind. Study: Science Methods
Fifth-Year Teaching Internship
EDUC480 Internship in Teaching Seminar
EDUC480 Internship in Teaching Seminar
EDUC491 Internship/Advanced Methods
EDUC492 Internship/Advanced Methods
EDUC602 Reflection and Inquiry in Teaching
Practice I
EDUC604 Reflection and Inquiry in Teaching
Practice II

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(39 credits)
BI0L122 Anatomy and Physiology II
BI0L131 General Biology I
BI0L132 General Biology II
BIOL204 General Microbiology
BIOL220 Genetics
BIOL240 Natural History of the Vertebrates
BIOL280 Biometrics
BIOL330 Animal Physiology
BI0L337 General Ecology
BIOL420 Evolutionary Analysis
Complete one course from the following two:
EDUC443 Secondary Methods in Science
EDUC453 Ind. Study: Science Methods

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BIOL199 Freshman Seminar
1
1
BI0L299 Sophomore Seminar
BI0L399 Junior Seminar
1
BI0L495 Senior Project
1
BI0L499 Senior Seminar
1
9
BIOLxxx Biology Electives
Biology Cognates &amp; Support Courses
(23 credits)
CHEM115
CHEM116
CHEM220
MATH111
MATH112
MATH207

5
General Chemistry I
4
General Chemistry II
Survey of Organic Chemistry I
4
3
College Algebra
Calculus for Business &amp; Life Science 4
Principles of Statistical Methods
3

Bachelor of Science Degree:
At least eight (8) semester credits in addition
to courses used for general education
requirements from categories of social science,
natural science or mathematics.
These bachelor of science degree requirements
can be used for majors or minors, but not
general education.

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and workers.

Preparing students for tomorrow's
work force is important to improve
and maintain America as an
economic leader. The business
teaching profession needs
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The bachelor of science in business
administration - business education
prepares students for Michigan
certification to teach business and
office education courses at the
secondary level. The degree makes
students eligible for a secondary
provisional certificate. Students
who successfully complete
this program will receive a GQ
endorsement which qualifies
business teachers to teach high
school accounting, marketing,
general business and computer
software courses.

Career Choices:

Program Description:

want to make a difference?
seek a satisfying lifelong career?
desire responsibility
and leadership?
seek flexibility, variety
and creativity in your job?

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Business Administration - Business Education
Bachelor of Science
Department Requirements
ACTG132 Principles of Accounting I
ACTG133 Principles of Accounting II
BUSN121 Introduction to Business
BUSN211 Business Statistics
BUSN231 Business Communication
BUSN350 Business Law I
BUSN355 Business Law II
CSCI101 Introduction to Microcomputer
Applications
ECON201 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECON202 Principles of Microeconomics
FINC242 Personal Finance
MGMT360 Management Concepts and Apps.
MGMT365 Human Resource Management
MRKT281 Marketing Principles and Strategy
MRKT383 E-Marketing
MRKT388 Retail Management

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3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3

Students will apply for admission to 300/400-level
courses after completing the Pre-Business Core
(PBC). See page 84 under the School of Business,
Economics and Legal Studies for course listing.
Software Options
DATA250 Desktop Publishing

General Education
ENGL110 First-Year Composition I
3
ENGL111 First-Year Composition II
3
COMM101 Fund, of Speech Communication 3
HUMN251 Humanities I
4
HUMN
Elective
3-4

Social Science
ECON201
EDUC250

Principles of Macroeconomics
Elective
Student Diversity and Schools

3
3-4
3

Natural Science with Lab
Electives

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Mathematics
MATH111 College Algebra

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CSCI163
CSCI263

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Personal Computers
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Departmental Cognates
OFFC112 Keyboarding
DATA235 Spreadsheets

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3

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Program
(22 credits)
EDUC150 Reflections on Learning
and Teaching
3
EDUC250 Student Diversity and Schools
3
EDUC301 Learning'Theory and Teaching
4
Practice
EDUC430 General Methods for Secondary
3
Teachers
3
EDUC431 The Secondary Learner
EDUC440 Reading in the Content Area
3
EDUC446 Business Education Methods for
Secondary Teachers
3

Bachelor of Science Degree:
At least eight (8) semester credits in addition
to courses used for general education
requirements from categories of social science,
natural science or mathematics.
These bachelor of science degree requirements
can be used for majors or minors, but not
general education.

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Bachelor of Science

Program Description:

Career Choices:

This degree requires successful
completion of a curriculum with a
minimum of 128 semester hours as
prescribed on the following page.

Manager of International
Division(s)
CEO/CFO of International
Subsidiary Companies
Marketing Manager International Sales
Public Relations Manager for
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Career Description:
Large and small companies in the
United States and around the world
are seeking employees who under­
stand global business and can suc­
cessfully operate in the international
marketplace. International careers
are available in the business areas of
management, marketing, economics,
accounting and finance.

Student Profile:

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A major in international business
is intended to develop a student's
ability to meet the challenges of the
global business environment. In ad­
dition to providing the fundamental
foundations of all business func­
tional areas, the major teaches the
student to identify and develop ap­
propriate solutions to situations that
are unique to conducting business in
the global environment. The interna­
tional business major provides the
student with an understanding of
international business by providing

upper-level courses in international
economics, international market­
ing, cultural differences, politics and
foreign languages. Students will also
participate in an approved interna­
tional experience which will involve
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Administration International
Business
Bachelor of Science
(31 Credits)
General Education
BUSN308 Managing Cultural Differences
3
COMM101 Fund, of Speech Communication 3
3
ENGL110 First-Year Composition I
3
ENGL111 First-Year Composition II
4
HUMN251 Humanities I
4
Humanities Elective
Natural Science laboratory courses 8
3
Social Science Elective
(8 credits)
BS Degree Requirements
Natural science, social science or
mathematics electives
Common Professional Component (60 credits)
4
ACTG132 Principles of Accounting I
4
ACTG133 Principles of Accounting II
BUSN121 Introduction to Business3
3
BUSN211 Business Statistics
3
BUSN231 Business Communications
3
BUSN350 Business Law I
3
BUSN355 Business Law II
3
BUSN403 Business, Government &amp; Society
3
BUSN466 Business Policy
3
DATA235 Spreadsheets
3
ECON201 Principles of Macroeconomics
3
EC0N202 Principles of Microeconomics
3
EC0N408 International Economics#
4
FINC341 Managerial Finance
3
MATH111 College Algebra
MGMT360 Principles of Management
3

MGMT365 Human Resource Management
MGMT375 Intro, to Supply Chain Management
MGMT464 Organizational Behavior
MRKT281 Marketing Principles and Strategy
MRKT486 International Marketing
0FFC112 Keyboard Skillbuilding
Modern foreign language
Approved international experience!
Three courses from List A
Free Electives

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FREN353 Business French I
FREN354 Business French II
FREN360 French Cultural Perspectives
GEOG302 Economic Geography
GEOG306 Cultural Geography
HIST310 Russia
HIST316 Europe in the 20th Century
HIST361 Latin America
HIST371 Far East Civilization
HIST442 Diplomatic History of the U.S.
HUMN261 World Literature I
HUMN262 World Literature II
JAPN201 Culture and Society of Japan I
JAPN202 Culture and Society of Japan II
JAPN301 Japanese Art and Culture I
JAPN302 Japanese Art and Culture II
POLI331 Comparative Politics of Western
Europe and Russia
P0LI334 Middle East Politics
P0LI411 U.S. Foreign Policy
POLI420 Politics of the World Economy

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�Legal Management
Program Description:
This program is unique as it serves as
least five (5) different constituencies or
career tracks. These include:
• Paralegal/Legal Assistant
• Legal Administration
Management
• Business Management - Legal
Emphasis
• Paralegal / Legal Assistant
Management
• Business Management - Law
School Bound
Further, students who major in Legal
Management can expand their employ­
ment possibilities in varied work envi­
ronments (in both the legal and the busi­
ness arenas). Certainly, the law is well
integrated within the business world.
Whether you are addressing issues in
the areas of human resources, employer
benefits, safety, worker's compensation,
contracts, insurance, compliance, tech­
nology, labor relations, or any specific
area of the law, business majors with
a legal background will enhance their
employment flexibility since they can
work in any business setting or in law
firms or other legal work environments.
This program also serves as an excellent
prelaw or graduate school foundation
for those who are planning to go on to
law school or graduate studies.
Essentially, this major is designed to pro­
vide students with a broad background
in business by presenting courses cov­
ering the functional areas of business.
In addition, the law courses prepare
students for various positions in legal,
business, governmental and non-profit
organizations. Likewise, this program
will provide the business student who
intends to go on to pursue a law degree
or other professional studies with a
good foundation in the areas of business
as well as law.
Students will applyfor admission to
300/400-level courses after completing
the Pre-Business Core (PBC). See page 84
under the School of Business, Economics
and Legal Studies for course listing.

Career Description:
Legal Management graduates are able to
pursue a wide variety of career options
because of the knowledge and skills that

they acquire in business, law, writing,
leadership, critical thinking, analysis,
and oral communication.
Typical professions include:
Paralegal/Legal Assistant — Works
within varied environments such as
law firms, corporations, governmental
agencies, courts, insurance companies,
prosecutor offices, financial institutions,
etc. The role and job duties of a legal as­
sistant vary depending on the areas of
law and the work environment in which
one is employed. Legal assistants are val­
ued members of the legal team and work
under the supervision of attorneys. See
Legal Studies bachelor's degree for ad­
ditional career information and consult
the Coordinator of Legal Studies.
Legal Administrator — Manages the
planning and business functions, as well
as the overall operations of a law office,
or legal department in a corporation,
insurance company or other legal or
governmental agency; responsibilities
include such areas as financial planning
and controls; human resources manage­
ment; client services and marketing; and
information technology.
Business Executive—Works as a human
resources manager; employment and
placement manager; EEO officer; affirma­
tive action coordinator; compensation,
benefits and job analysis specialist; labor
relations manager; contract administra­
tor; insurance claim adjuster/investiga­
tor; or other business areas.
Paralegal/Legal Assistant Manager
— Supervises, trains and evaluates legal
assistants (paralegals). Legal assistant
managers are found in all the same en­
vironments that employ legal assistants
(see above).
Lawyer - Practices law within private
law practices; public interest groups;
governmental agencies (federal, state,
tribal or local); courts (as judges or court
administrators); business and industry
(e.g., insurance companies; financial in­
stitutions; corporations; hospitals; public
relation firms; political campaigns; labor
unions; and trade associations); academ­
ics (as a law professor, law librarian or
administrator); or in various "nonlegal"
careers such as in the media, law enforce­
ment, public relations, foreign service, or
in politics. Must completejuris doctorate
degree - see note at right.

Bachelor of Science

Career Choices:
Legal Administrator
Paralegal /Legal Assistant
Chief Executive Officer
Legal Assistant (Paralegal)
Manager
Human Resources Manager
Labor Relations Manager
EEO Officer
Compensation Benefits and Job
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and the law?
good verbal and written
communication skills?
a desire and commitment to
help others?
a good work ethic?
good organizational skills?
an ability to think logically?

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COMM101 Fund, of Speech Communication 3
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ENGL110 First-Year Composition I
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ENGL111 First-Year Composition II
4
HUMN251 Humanities I
3-4
Humanities Elective
3
Social Science Elective
Natural Science Laboratory courses 8
Common Professional Componen (64-65 credits)
4
ACTG132 Principles of Accounting I
4
ACTG133 Principles of Accounting II
3
BUSN121 Introduction to Business
3
BUSN211 Business Statistics
3
BUSN231 Business Communications
3
BUSN350 Business Law I
3
BUSN355 Business Law II
BUSN403 Business, Government &amp; Society
3
3
BUSN466 Business Policy
3
DATA235 Spreadsheets
3
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DATA225 Word Processing
DATA231 Database
DATA250 Desktop Publishing
DATA261 Multimedia Applications
ECON201 Principles of Macroeconomics**
3
ECON202 Principles of Microeconomics*
3
4
FINC341
Managerial Finance
3
MATH111 College Algebra*
MRKT281 Marketing Principles and Strategy 3
MGMT360 Management Concepts and
3
Applications
MGMT365 Human Resource Management
3
3-4
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MRKT385 Services Marketing
MRKT387 Advertising Theory and Practice
MRKT380 Principles of Leadership
MRKT476 Employee Training &amp; Development
3
MGMT464 Organizational Behavior
1
OFFC112 Keyboard Skillbuilding

Major Requirement - Legal Management
(28-31 credits)
LAWS102 Legal Research and Case Analysis 3
4
LAWS125 Civil Litigation and Procedure
LAWS150 Legal Professionals and Ethical
3
Considerations
3
LAWS202 Legal Writing and Analysis
LAWS250 Law Office Management, Systems
3
and Technology
LAWS299 Legal Studies Internship and
Professional Development
4
Seminar
LAWS301 Alternative Dispute Resolution and
Conflict Management
3
Select three (3) law courses from:
3
EVRN311 Environmental Law
2-4
Any Law (LAWS) courses
4
MGMT451 Labor Law
POLI467 Constitutional Law &amp; Civil Liberties 4
CJUS319 Substantive Criminal Law
3
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CJUS406 Procedural Criminal Law
(5 credits)
BS Degree requirements
Natural science, social science, or mathematics
electives
Total Credits: 128

This program is approved by the
American Bar Association

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** May also be used for BS Degree requirement

Bachelor of Science Degree:
At least eight (8) semester credits in addition
to courses used for general education
requirements from categories of social science,
natural science or mathematics.
These bachelor of science degree requirements
can be used for majors or minors, but not
general education.

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Management
Program Description:
This degree requires successful
completion of a curriculum with a
minimum of 128 semester hours as
prescribed in the next column.
The management major is de­
signed to provide students with
a broad background in business
by presenting courses covering
the functional areas of business.
This management degree program
prepares students for leadership
positions in business and non-profit
organizations.
Students will applyfor admission to
300/400-level courses after completing
the Pre-Business Core (PBC). See page 84
under the School of Business, Economics
and Legal Studiesfor course listing.

Career Description:
Managers guide and direct the
organization. Managers set goals
and determine methods to achieve
those goals. Since managers must
achieve the organization's goals
through the efforts of other indi­
viduals, the practice of manage­
ment is concerned with human be­
havior. Managers are involved with
designing effective organization
structures, controlling operations,
making effective decisions, and
communicating, motivating and
leading personnel. Additionally,
an effective manager must design
programs to develop people's abili­
ties and talents, understand the role
and impact of technology on the
organization and be aware of and
respond to social challenges both
domestically and internationally. A
career in management is both chal­
lenging and rewarding.

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Administration Management
Bachelor of Science
General Education
(31 Credits)
BUSN308 Managing Cultural Differences
3
COMM101 Fund, of Speech Communication
3
ENGL110 First-Year Composition I
3
ENGL111 First-Year Composition II
3
4
HUMN251 Humanities I
Humanities Elective
4
Natural Science laboratory courses 8
Social Science Elective
3
BS Degree Requirements
(5 credits)
Natural science, social science or
mathematics electives
Common Professional
Component
(79-80 credits)
ACTG132 Principles of Accounting I
4
ACTG133 Principles of Accounting II
4
BUSN121 Introduction to Business
3
BUSN211 Business Statistics
3
BUSN231 Business Communications
3
BUSN350 Business Law I
3
BUSN355 Business Law II
3
BUSN403 Business, Government &amp; Society
3
BUSN466 Business Policy
3
DATA235 Spreadsheets
3
ECON201 Principles of Macroeconomics
3
ECON202 Principles of Microeconomics
3
FINC341
Managerial Finance
4
MATH111 College Algebra
3
MGMT360 Management Concepts and
Applications
3
MGMT365 Human Resource Management
3
MGMT375 Intro, to Supply Chain Management 3
MGMT451 Labor Law
4
or
MGMT469 Collective Bargaining
3
MGMT464 Organizational Behavior
3
MRKT281 Marketing Principles and Strategy 3
0FFC112 Keyboard Skillbuilding
1
Business electives at the 300/400 level
15
Free Electives

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Manager
Chief Executive Officer
President
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Small Business Creation
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At least eight (8) semester credits in addition
to courses used for general education
requirements from categories of social science,
natural science or mathematics.
These bachelor of science degree requirements
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practice, marketing management,
sales force management, marketing
research and international market­
ing. These courses, along with the
common professional business core
courses, are designed to provide
our students with the appropriate
knowledge and skills to understand
the function of marketing in the firm
and in society and to be effective
decision makers.
Students will applyfor admission to
300/400-level courses after completing
the Pre-Business Core (PBC). See page 84
under the School of Business, Economics
and Legal Studiesfor course listing.

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a people person?

Career Description:

enthusiastic, flexible and decisive?

Today, more than 20 million people
have careers in marketing. Few
other professional careers offer as
many career possibilities as the field
of marketing. Marketing, with its
varied career options and consid­
erable responsibilities within the
organization, is an excellent prepa­
ration for management positions in
all types of organizations. Salaries
for entry-level positions are rising in
excess of the rate of inflation.

self-motivated, analytical and like
to see things get done?

Bachelor of Science Degree:
At least eight (8) semester credits in addition
to courses used for general education
requirements from categories of social science,
natural science or mathematics.
These bachelor of science degree requirements
can be used for majors or minors, but not
general education.

relations, industrial buying, retail
management, sales, marketing
research and direct marketing. Each
area encompasses hundreds of mar­
keting jobs.

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Administration Marketing
Bachelor of Science
(31 Credits)
General Education
BUSN308 Managing Cultural Differences
3
COMM101 Fund, of Speech Communication
3
3
ENGL110 First-Year Composition I
3
ENGL111 First-Year Composition II
4
HUMN251 Humanities I
4
Humanities Elective
Natural Science laboratory courses 8
3
Social Science Elective
(5 credits)
BS Degree Requirements
Natural science, social science or
mathematics electives
Common Professional Component (82 credits)
4
ACTG132 Principles of Accounting I
4
ACTG133 Principles of Accounting II
3
BUSN121 Introduction to Business
3
BUSN211 Business Statistics
3
BUSN231 Business Communications
3
BUSN350 Business Law I
BUSN355 Business Law II
3
BUSN403 Business, Government &amp; Society 3
3
BUSN466 Business Policy
DATA235 Spreadsheets
ECON201 Principles of Macroeconomics
3
ECON202 Principles of Microeconomics
3
4
FINC341 Managerial Finance
MATH111 College Algebra
3
MGMT360 Management Concepts and
3
Applications
MGMT365 Human Resource Management
3
MGMT375 Intro, to Supply Chain Management 3
3
MGMT464 Organizational Behavior
MRKT281 Marketing Principles and Strategy 3
MRKT381 Consumer Behavior
3
3
MRKT480 Marketing Research
MRKT481 Marketing Management
3
Four Marketing Electives
12
0FFC112 Keyboard Skillbuilding
1
Free Electives
(10 credits)
Total Credits: 128

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work force in the United States is
employed in marketing-related
jobs. Marketing career opportuni­
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product management, distribution
management, advertising, public

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Program Description:

Career Descriptions:

Bachelor of Arts

According to the 2006 National
Occupational Employment and
Wage Estimator, more people
are employed as chemists and
chemical technicians than in
any other job classification in
the life and physical science
occupations (http://stats.bls.gov).
With many free electives and a
common general education core,
a chemistry degree can also be
used in combination with other
majors or minors such as pre-law,
engineering, literature, business,
biology, etc. to match student
interest and career plans.

Chemist — Works in business
and industry, and environmental
and commercial laboratories
conducting basic and applied
chemical analysis, research and
product development.

Pre-Professional

Graduates with a bachelor of arts in
chemistry work in many disciplines
and industries, and many proceed
on to graduate school in natural
sciences, law, engineering and
medicine. Internships in chemistry
are encouraged where students
can gain valuable real-world
work experience while gaining
college credit. In addition,
each student participates in an
applied research project in close
collaboration with faculty members
to address meaningful chemicalbased problems. These projects,
through the excellent preparation
they provide our students, are
often cited as important factors in
successful job searches and entry
into graduate programs.

Lawyer — Applies basic chemical
knowledge to the practice of law
related to scientific and natural
resource issues.

Secondary Teaching
Bachelor of Science
Secondary Teaching

Career Choices:

Patent Specialist — Works with
patent applications related to
the chemical industry, and the
application of chemistry to new
and novel problems.

Chemist
Lawyer
Patent Specialist
Environmental Scientist

Environmental Scientist —
Combines knowledge of chemistry
and biology to address significant
issues from the perspective of
each discipline, particularly the
chemical foundations of biological
processes.

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school, the study of pharmacology,
and the development of drugs to
promote health and quality of life.
Science Teacher — Responsible
for developing and implementing
science curriculum in grades
7-12; daily classroom operations;
and developing professional
relationships with students,
parents, district faculty and staff.

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have an aptitude for problem
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enjoy courses in math and science?
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apply what they learn?

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Chemistry
Bachelor of Science
Chemistry
CHEM115
CHEM116
CHEM225
CHEM226
CHEM231
CHEM332
CHEM361
CHEM362
CHEM395
CHEM451
CHEM461
CHEM462

Degree Requirements (55-57 credits)
5
General Chemistry I
4
General Chemistry II
4
Organic Chemistry I
4
Organic Chemistry II
4
Quantitative Analysis
4
Instrumental Analysis
4
Physical Chemistry I
3
Physical Chemistry II
1
Junior Seminar
4
Introductory Biochemistry
3
Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
Advanced Inorganic and
Physical Chemistry Lab
1
1-3
CHEM495 Senior Project
1
CHEM499 Senior Seminar
12
CHEM
Electives 300 level or higher
(19 credits)
Support Courses
3
BUSN211 Business Statistics
4
MATH151 Calculus I
4
MATH152 Calculus II
4
PHYS231 Applied Physics I
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PHYS232 Applied Physics II

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C0MM101 Fund, of Speech Communication
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ENGL110 Freshman Composition I
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ENGL111 First-Year Composition 11
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HUMN251 Humanities I
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Chemistry Requirements
5
CHEM115 General Chemistry I
4
CHEM116 General Chemistry II
4
CHEM225 Organic Chemistry I
4
CHEM226 Organic Chemistry II
4
CHEM231 Quantitative Analysis
4
CHEM332 Instrumental Analysis
4
CHEM361 Physical Chemistry I
3
CHEM362 Physical Chemistry II
4
CHEM451 Introduction to Biochemistry
CHEM462 Advanced Inorganic and
Physical Chemistry Lab
1
Complete one methods course from the following:
EDUC443 Science Methods for Secondary
3
Teachers
EDUC453 Directed Study in Science Methods
(37 credits)
Chemistry Cognates
1
CHEM395 Junior Seminar
3
CHEM461 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
1-3
CHEM495 Senior Project
1
CHEM499 Senior Seminar
12
CHEM
Chemistry Electives
4
MATH 151 Calculus I
4
MATH 152 Calculus II
3
MATH207 Pinciples of Statistics
4
PHYS231 Applied Physics I
4
PHYS232 Applied Physics II
(25-28 credits)
Other General Education
COMM101 Fund, of Speech Communication
3
3
ENGL110 Freshman Composition I
3
ENGL111 First-Year Composition II
4
HUMN251 Humanities I
3
Approved Humanities*
6-8
Approved Social Science*
Approved Soc. Sci. Diversity*
3-4
*consult list for approved courses
Free elective credits must be completed for a
minimum of 124 total credits.

Bachelor of Science Degree:
At least eight (8) semester credits in addition
to courses used for general education
requirements from categories of social science,
natural science or mathematics.
These bachelor of science degree requirements
can be used for majors or minors, but not
general education.

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Bachelor of Arts

Chemistry
Bachelor of Ails
Chemistry Degree Requirements
(39 credits)
CHEM115 General Chemistry I
5
CHEM116 General Chemistry II
4
CHEM225 Organic Chemistry I
4
CHEM226 Organic Chemistry II
4
CHEM231 Quantitative Analysis
4
CHEM332 Instrumental Analysis
4
CHEM353 Introductory Toxicology
3
CHEM451 Introduction to Biochemistry
4
CHEM361 Physical Chemistry
4
CHEM395 Junior Seminar
1
CHEM495 Senior Project
1-3
CHEM499 Senior Seminar
1
Directed Electives
(8 credits)
Choose eight credits from the following:
INTD399 Internship in Chemistry
2-4
CHEM
Electives (300-level or higher beyond
courses listed above)
Other Departments
(27 credits)
BUSN211 Business Statistics
3
MATH 151 Calculus I
4
MATH 152 Calculus II
4
PHYS231 Applied Physics I
4
PHYS232 Applied Physics II
4
Foreign Language I
4
Foreign Language II
4
Other General Education
(25-28 credits)
ENGL110 Freshman Composition I
3
ENGL111 First-Year Composition II
3
HUMN251 Humanities I
4
C0MM101 Fund, of Speech Communication
3
Approved Humanities*
3
6-8
Approved Social Science*
Approved Soc. Sci. Diversity*
3-4
*consult list for approved courses

Chemistry Requirements
(40 credits)
CHEM115 General Chemistry I
5
CHEM116 General Chemistry II
4
CHEM225 Organic Chemistry I
4
CHEM226 Organic Chemistry II
4
CHEM231 Quantitative Analysis
4
CHEM332 Instrumental Analysis
4
CHEM361 Physical Chemistry I
4
CHEM362 Physical Chemistry II
3
CHEM451 Introduction to Biochemistry
4
CHEM462 Advanced Inorganic and
Physical Chemistry Lab
1
Complete one methods course from the following:
EDUC443 Science Methods for Secondary
Teachers
3
EDUC453 Directed Study in Science Methods
Chemistry Cognates
(25 credits)
CHEM353 Introductory Toxicology
3
CHEM395 Junior Seminar
1
CHEM495 Senior Project
1-3
CHEM499 Senior Seminar
1
MATH151 Calculus I
4
MATH152 Calculus II
4
MATH207 Pinciples of Statistics
3
PHYS231 Applied Physics I
4
PHYS232 Applied Physics II
4
Other General Education
(25-28 credits)
COMM101 Fund, of Speech Communication
3
ENGL110 Freshman Composition I
3
ENGL111 First-Year Composition II
3
HUMN251 Humanities I
4
Approved Humanities*
3
Approved Social Science*
6-8
Approved Soc. Sci. Diversity*
3-4
*consult list for approved courses

Free elective credits must be completed for a
minimum of 124 total credits.

Directed Electives
(8 credits)
INTD399 Internship in Chemistry
CHEM
Electives (300-level or higher beyond
courses listed above)
Secondary Teaching Certification
To be recommended for secondary teacher
certification, students must complete an approved
minor in a second teachable subject and the
approved teacher education courses. You earn
a bachelor of arts degree, then participate in a
fifth-year teaching internship with accompanying
graduate-level course work.

Chemistry
Pre-Professional
Bachelor of Arts
Chemistry Degree Requirements
(39 credits)
CHEM115 General Chemistry I
5
CHEM116 General Chemistry II
4
CHEM225 Organic Chemistry I
4
CHEM226 Organic Chemistry II
4
CHEM231 Quantitative Analysis
4
CHEM332 Instrumental Analysis
4
CHEM353 Introductory Toxicology
3
CHEM451 Introduction to Biochemistry
4
CHEM361 Physical Chemistry
4
CHEM395 Junior Seminar
1
CHEM495 Senior Project
1-3
CHEM499 Senior Seminar
1
Directed Electives
(8 credits)
Choose eight credits from the following:
INTD399 Internship in Chemistry
2-4
CHEM electives (300-level or higher beyond
courses listed above)
Pre-Professional Courses
(16 credits)
BI0L131 General Biology: Cells
4
BI0L132 General Biology: Organisms
4
BIOL220 Genetics
4
BI0L421 Cell Biology
4
Support Courses
(27 credits)
BUSN211 Business Statistics
3
MATH 151 Calculus I
4
MATH152 Calculus II
4
PHYS231 Applied Physics I
4
PHYS232 Applied Physics II
4
Foreign Language I
4
Foreign Language II
4
Other General Education
(25-28 credits)
C0MM101 Fund, of Speech Communication
3
ENGL110 Freshman Composition I
3
ENGL111 First-Year Composition II
3
HUMN251 Humanities I
4
Approved Humanities*
3
Approved Social Science*
6-8
Approved Soc. Sci. Diversity*
3-4
*consult list for approved courses
Free elective credits must be completed for a
minimum of 124 total credits.

Bachelor of Arts Degree:
One year (8 credits) of a modern language
other than English. If taken at LSSU, this would

be:
CHIN151 -152, FREN151 -152 or 251-252,
GRMN141 -142 or 241-242, NATV141-142 or
201-202, or SPAN161-162.
One-halfyear of two different languages will
not meet this requirement.

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Clinical laboratory scientists
perform most of the clinical tests
conducted in hospital, veterinary,
state, and health laboratories.
You may obtain the bachelor of
science degree in this area by
completing the specified threeyear sequence at the University
followed by 12 months training at
an NAACLS-accredited hospital.
The University is affiliated with
five such hospitals, but you may
elect any accredited hospital
whose program is approved as
satisfactory by the University.
Additionally, you may choose to
obtain a bachelor of science in
biology and then participate in
the 12-month hospital training.
Lake Superior State University
does not assume responsibility
for obtaining an affiliation at an
approved hospital. Graduates
of this program are eligible to
take national examinations for
certification as registered clinical
laboratory scientists and/or
medical technologists.

Career Descriptions:

Clinical Laboratory
Science
Bachelor of Science
The degree in clinical laboratory science includes
the following courses in order to qualify to take
the national registry examinations.
4
BI0L131 General Biology: Cells
4
BIOL132 General Biology: Organisms
4
BI0L204 General Microbiology
4
BIOL220 Genetics
4
BI0L330 Animal Physiology
4
BIOL380 Hematology
3
BI0L422 Parasitology
4
BI0L423 Immunology
30
BIOL460 Clinical Internship
BIOL480 Advanced Clinical Microbiology
3
5
CHEM115 General Chemistry I
4
CHEM116 General Chemistry II
4
CHEM225 Organic Chemistry I
4
CHEM226 Organic Chemistry II
4
CHEM231 Quantitative Analysis
4
CHEM232 Instrumental Analysis
3
CHEM451 Biochemistry
3
MATH111 College Algebra
MATH112 Calculus for Business &amp; Life Science 4
MATH207 Principles of Statistical Methods
3
Additionally, a student is required to satisfy gen­
eral education requirements so that 128 semester
credits are earned.
Bachelor of Science Degree:
At least eight (8) semester credits in addition
to courses used for general education
requirements from categories of social science,
natural science or mathematics.
These bachelor of science degree requirements
can be used for majors or minors, but not
general education.

Clinical Laboratory Scientist —
Performs analytical tests on
human body substances to detect
evidence of, or prevent disease or
impairment, and to promote and
monitor good health.
Laboratory Supervisor —
Manages and supervises clinical
laboratory procedures, determines
usage of lab space, equipment and
budgetary resources.
Specialty Research Scientist —
Clinical expertise in research areas
such as biochemical genetics,
cytogenetics, cell marker testing,
toxicology, epidemiology.

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�Communication
Program Description:
The communication and theatre
program offers versatility,
nationally award-winning faculty,
and excellent preparation for a
career or graduate education.
The variety of elective choices
allows for program adaptability
to better meet future career
goals. Culminating in a capstone
experience of a communication
internship or independent research
project, the program provides a
blend of theoretical and practical
knowledge and experience
necessary for success in the
communication arts.

Career Descriptions:
Employers consistently rate
competent communication skills
as fundamental for employment
and promotion. The versatility
of a degree in communication
and theatre provides preparation
for a wide variety of possible
careers. Possible careers in the
communication field include:
Public Relations Specialist —
Manages communication between
a business or organization and its
customers and employees.
Nonprofit Organization Director
— Oversees the employees and
volunteers within a service
organization.
Human Resources Manager
— Oversees the hiring and training
of an organization's employees.
Sales Manager — Directs the sales
business within an organization.
Entertainer — Performs in stage,
television, or film.
Arts Administrator — Directs
the business operations of an arts
organization.

Communication
Bachelor of Arts

Bachelor of Arts

Requirements: Students must complete, in addi­
tion to the general education requirements, one
year (8 credits) of a foreign language other than
English, the courses specified below (or their
equivalents), plus sufficient additional hours of
free electives to make up a required total of 124
hours.
Majors in communication must complete one
minor in an area to be approved by the chair of
the department.

Career Choices:
Public Relations Specialist
Nonprofit Organization Director
Human Resource Manager

Required Courses
(24-25 credits)
C0MM101 Fundamentals of Speech
Communication (required as
prerequisite for most of the
following courses)
3
COMM201 Small Group Communication
3
C0MM225 Interpersonal Communication
3
C0MM251 History of Drama and Theatre I *
or
3
COMM252 History of Drama and Theatre II*
COMM280 Understanding Mass Media
3
COMM307 Classical/Contemporary Rhetoric 3
COMM308 Communication Theory
3
INTD399 Internship in Communication**
3
or
INTD490 Senior Directed Study**
3-4
Select Additional Elective Courses (39 credits)
ENGL306 Technical Writing
3
HUMN256 Introduction to Film:
Images of Our Culture
3
INTD399 Internship in Communication**
3
or
INTD490 Senior Directed Study**
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1-3
THEA161 Problems in Speech/Drama
COMM210 Business and Professional
Speaking
3
THEA251 History of Drama and Theatre I*
or
3
THEA252 History of Drama and Theatre II*
COMM302 Argumentation and Advocacy
3
THEA309 Speech and Drama Productions
3
COMM320 Public Relations
3
C0MM325 Organizational Communication
3
THEA333 Studies in the Drama: the
Genre and Theatre in Context
3
C0MM416 Communication in Leadership
3

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level courses.
Total Credits: 124
*may select one class for required class and
one for elective.
**may select one class for required class and
one for elective.

Bachelor of Arts Degree:
One year (8 credits) of a modern language
other than English. If taken at LSSU, this would
be:
CHIN151 -152, FREN151-152 or 251-252,
GRMN141 -142 or 241 -242, NATV141-142 or
201-202, or SPAN161-162.
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meet this requirement.

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Bachelor of Science

This degree provides a solid back­
ground in both mathematics and
computer science. Many graduates
from this program who work in the
computer industry have stressed
that the mathematics foundation
gained from this degree gave them
a distinct advantage in the work
place.

Career Choices:
Senior Programmer

Modeling and Simulation of Real
Systems — creates computer mod­
els of environments and processes
in order to understand how they
work and how to improve or alter
them.

Systems Analyst
Database Administrator

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Career Descriptions:

enjoy the challenge of
problem-solving?

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writes and supervises the devel­
opment of large-scale software
projects.
Systems Analyst — Works with
customers to analyze organizations'
needs; sets up systems for com­
pany.
Database Administrator —
Analyzes, designs and implements
the database needs of an organiza­
tion.

Computer and
Mathematical
Sciences
Bachelor of Science
(72 credits)
Departmental Requirements
Departmental GPA must be 2.50 or higher
3
CSCI103 Survey of computer Science
CSCI105 Intro, to Computer Programming
3
3
CSCI121 Principles of Programming
CSCI201 Data Structures and Algorithms
3
CSCI205 Computer Organization and
3
Architecture
3
CSCI211 Database Applications
3
CSCI221 Computer Networks
4
CSCI291 Computer Science Project
CSCI312 File and Database Management
3
3
CSCI321 Computer Graphics
3
CSCI333 Systems Programming
3
CSCI334 Operating Systems Concepts
3
CSCI418 Senior Project I
and
3
CSCI419 Senior Project II
or
CSCI428 Computer Science Co-operative
3
Education I
and
CSC1429 Computer Science Co-operative
3
Education II
or
CSCI438 Computer Science Research
3
Project I
and
CSCI439 Computer Science Research
3
Project II
4
MATH151 Calculus I
4
MATH152 Calculus II
MATH215 Fundamental Concepts of
3
Mathematics
MATH216 Discrete Mathematics and
3
Problem Solving
3
MATH261 Intro, to Numerical Methods
3
MATH305 Linear Algebra
MATH308 Probability and Mathematical
Statistics
3
4
MATH309 Applied Statistics
MATH351 Graph Theory
3
General Electives

(33-37 credits)

Free Electives

(15-19 credits)

Total Credits
Elective credits and general education require­
ments must be completed so that at least 124
semester credits have been earned.

Bachelor of Science Degree:
At least eight (8) semester credits in addition
to courses used for general education
requirements from categories of social science,
natural science or mathematics.
These bachelor of science degree requirements
can be used for majors or minors, but not
general education.

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Program Description:

Career Description:

LSSU's Computer Engineering
program has been designed to
put you in the high-demand
computer market with the
potential for good career growth.
This accredited* program blends
practical computer science
courses in computer organization,
databases, operating systems,
and networks with traditionally
hands-on electrical engineering
courses in digital circuits, digital
system, microcontrollers, computer
programming, and digital signal
processing. This combination gives
you a broad-based education that
ties software to hardware and
theory to application. Some of the
program highlights are:

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will have many career choices. You
may choose engineering positions
in computer systems design,
software development, hardware
design, microcontroller systems
design, robotics, research and
development, applications, or sales.

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Control Systems
Robotics
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Career Titles:
Cooperative
Education:

Software Design Engineer
Hardware Design Engineer
Robotics Engineer

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part of this program for students
who are academically qualified.
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practical training is available.

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hardware and software?

Engineering courses begin in
your freshman year.

wonder how computers control
and interact with hardware?

Opportunities exist for you to
work with faculty on current
undergraduate research
projects.

want to embed micro-electronics
into electrical and mechanical
systems?

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language programming,
computer architecture,
microcontroller hardware and
software, databases, digital
signals and systems, and
networking.
Options available in control
systems and robotics and
automation.

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MD 21202-4012. Phone: 410-347-7700

Bachelor of Science Degree:
At least eight (8) semester credits in addition
to courses used for general education
requirements from categories of social science,
natural science or mathematics.
These bachelor of science degree requirements
can be used for majors or minors, but not
general education.

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Bachelor of Science
Degree Requirements
Departmental Requirements

131 credits
(105 credits)

Mathematics
MATH 151 Calculus I
MATH 152 Calculus II
MATH251 Calculus III
MATH308 Probability and Mathematical
Statistics
MATH310 Differential Equations
Sciences
CHEM115 General Chemistry I
PHYS231 Applied Physics for Engineers
and Scientists I
PHYS232 Applied Physics for Engineers
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CSCI103 Survey of Computer Science
CSCI105 Intro, to Computer Programming
CSCI121 Principles of Programming
CSC1201 Data Structures and Algorithms
CSCI221 Computer Networks
CSCI341 Discrete Structures for
Computer Science
Engineering
EGEE125 Digital Fundamentals
EGEE210 Circuit Analysis
EGEE250 Microcontroller Fundamentals
EGEE280 Introduction to Signal Processing
EGEE320 Digital Design
EGEE345 Fundamentals of Engineering
Electromagnetics
EGEE355 Microcontroller Systems
EGEE370 Electronic Devices
EGEE425 Digital Signal Processing
EGNR140 Linear Algebra and Numerical
Methods for Engineers
EGNR340 Advanced Numerical Methods
for Engineers
EGNR346 Probability and Statistics Lab for
Engineers

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4
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3
3
3
3
4
4
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Technical Electives
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3
CSCI271 or higher
4
EGEE310 or higher
3
EGEM220 or higher
EGME275 or higher
3
EGRS385 Robotics Engineering
EGRS430 Systems Integration and Machine
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EGRS435 Automated Manufacturing Systems 4
4
EGRS460 Control Systems
4
EGRS461 Design of Control Systems
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MATH215 or higher
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listed below to complete the Computer
Engineering degree:
Industrial Project
EGNR491 Engineering Design Project I
EGNR495 Engineering Design Project II

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EGNR250 Cooperative Education
EGNR450 Cooperative Education Project I
EGNR451 Cooperative Education Project II
EGNR491 Engineering Design Project I

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EGNR260 Engineering Research Methods
EGNR460 Engineering Research Project I
EGNR461 Engineering Research Project II

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COMM101 Fund, of Speech Communication
ENGL110 First-Year Composition I
ENGL111 First-Year Composition II
HUMN251 Humanities I
Humanities
Social Science
Social Science Diversity

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3
4
3
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Control Systems
EGEM220 Statics
EGRS460 Control Systems
EGRS461 Design of Control Systems

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4

Robotics and Automation
EGRS385 Programmable Logic Controllers
3
EGRS430 Systems Integration and Machine
4
Vision
EGRS435 Automated Manufacturing Systems 4

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�Computer Information Systems
Program Description:
The Computer Information Systems
degree program is designed to
guide students to an understanding
of the role of modern computer
systems in a business environment,
with an emphasis on the use of
technology in the solution of
business problems.
The program incorporates the
Common Professional Component
of the Business Administration
degree programs with a strong
subset of the Computer Science
program, and then adds some
carefully chosen courses that
specifically focus on computer
applications unique to traditional
business environments.

Career Description:
Systems Analyst — Designs new
computer information systems,
analyzes existing systems with
an eye toward improving their
performance, and studies ways to
expand the use of existing systems
to serve new purposes. Systems
analysts serve as a communications
link between corporate
management and the technical
support specialists.
Database Administrator — Works
with a company's database
management software to design
and manage the organization
and storage of corporate data.
The database administrator is
responsible for maintaining the
performance, integrity, and security
of the database system.

Computer
Information Systems
Bachelor of Science

Bachelor of Science

Departmental Requirements
Business
ACTG132 Principles of Accounting I
ACTG133 Principles of Accounting II
BUSN211 Business Statics
BUSN231 Business Communications
BUSN350 Business Law I
BUSN355 Business Law II
BUSN466 Business Policy
ECON302 Managerial Economics*
FINC341 Managerial Finance
MRKT281 Marketing Principles and Strategy
MGMT360 Principles of Management
Computer Science
CSCI103 Survey of Computer Science
CSCI105 Intro, to Computer Programming
CSCI121 Principles of Computer
Programming
CSCI211 Database Applications
CSCI221 Computer Networks
CSCI312 File and Database Management
CSCI313 Distributed Database Systems
CSCI341 Discrete Structures for
Computer Science
CSCI361 Systems Analysis &amp; Design
CSCI461 Decision Support &amp; Expert Systems
CSCI481 Senior Project I
and
CSCI491 Senior Projects in Computer Science
or
CSCI428 Computer Science Co-operative
Education l
and
CSCI429 Computer Science Co-operative
Education II
or
CSCI438 Computer Science Research
Project I
and
CSCI439 Computer Science Research
Project II
Mathematics
MATH111 College Algebra*
MATH112 Calculus for Business
&amp; Life Science**
Additional General Education
BS Degree Requirement
Free Electives

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Total Credits: 124

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* *Counts for 4 credits of the BS Degree
Requirement.

Bachelor of Science Degree:
At least eight (8) semester credits in addition
to courses used for general education
requirements from categories of social science,
natural science or mathematics.
These bachelor of science degree requirements
can be used for majors or minors, but not
general education.

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Career Titles:
Network Administrators
Web Analyst/Designer/
Programmer
System Administrator

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At least eight (8) semester credits in addition
to courses used for general education
requirements from categories of social science,
natural science or mathematics.
These bachelor of science degree requirements
can be used for majors or minors, but not
general education.

Program Description:
This degree gives students the
knowledge and tools necessary to be
successful in the field of computer
networking. Courses cover a range
of networking topics, including
network operating systems, hard­
ware, web page design, and system
administration.
Through our International Univer­
sity College Division, two of the
courses required for the program are
taught at Sault College in Sault Ste.
Marie, Ontario. This collaboration
between LSSU and Sault College
exposes students to a broader range
of hardware, software and network­
ing topics. They will have handson experience with Linux, Novell
and Windows platforms, as well as
networking hardware and operat­
ing system installation. By taking
advantage of the resources, as well
as the faculty expertise, from two
schools, students will benefit from
an enriched educational experience
— all within LSSU's regular tuition
structure.
Some of the highlights of the
program are:
• Students get hands-on train­
ing in networking hardware
and software, and receive the
necessary concepts of hardware,
software and network operating
systems.
• Students are prepared to take
industry-standard examina­
tions, such as those established
by Cisco, Novell and Microsoft.
• Students can choose software
design, research, or co-opera­
tive education as their senior
capstone experience.

Career Descriptions:
Network Administrator —
Designs, installs and maintains
networks; sets up and manages
accounts for users and resources.

Web Analyst/Designer/
Programmer — Manages a web site;
designs web pages, graphics and
program scripts to be implemented
on the World Wide Web.
System Administrator — Sets up
and manages multi-user computer
systems; manages users, resources,
and handles security issues.

Computer Networking
Bachelor of Science
Departmental Requirements
(64 credits)
Department 6PA must be 2.50 or higher
CSCI103
CSCI105
CSCI106

Survey of Computer Science
3
Intro, to Computer Programming
3
Advanced Web Page Design
3
and Administration
3
CSCI121 Principles of Programming
CSCI163 Troubleshooting &amp; Repair of
3
Personal Computers
3
Database Applications
CSCI211
3
Computer Networks
CSCI221
Advanced Networking I
3
CSCI223
Advanced Networking II
3
CSCI225
Managing Computer Security
3
CSCI263
CSCI271
Network Hardware and Software 3
CSCI281
Intro, to UNIX and Networking
3
4
CSCI292
Computer Network Project
Network Operating Systems I (SC) 3
CSCI303
CSCI305
Network Operating Systems II (SC) 3
Network Programming Using Java 3
CSCI319
CSCI333
Systems Programming
3
UNIX System Administration
3
CSCI412
Network and Computer Security
3
CSCI422
3
Senior Project I
CSCI418
and
Senior Project II
3
CSCI419
or
Computer Science Co-operative
CSCI428
Education I
3
and
Computer Science Co-operative
CSCI429
Education II
3
or
CSCI438
Computer Science Research
Project I
3
and
CSCI439
Computer Science Research
Project II
3
Support Courses
(6 credits)
BUSN121 Introduction to Business
3
3
BUSN231 Business Communications
3
MATH111 College Algebra
MATH207 Princ. of Statistical Methods
3
General Education
(33-37)
Free Electives

(11-15)

Total Credits in Program: 124
Elective credits and general education requirements
must be completed so that at least 124 semester
credits have been earned.

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Program Description:

Career Descriptions:

This degree provides a solid
background in computer science
with supporting coursework in
applied mathematics and business.
Adding an appropriate minor
field of study can complement
the program, as well as give the
graduate a competitive edge in the
work force.

Computer Programmer — Designs,
writes and tests computer
programs; supervises large
software projects.

Bachelor of Science
Computer Science
Secondary Teaching

Systems Analyst — Works with
customers to analyze organizations'
needs; sets up systems for the
company.
Information Technology
Specialist — Manages IT group at
a large company, research institute
or school.

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Systems Analyst
Information Technology Specialist
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requirements from categories of social science,
natural science or mathematics.
These bachelor of science degree requirements
can be used for majors or minors, but not
general education.

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(56-57 credits)
Department GPA must be 2.50 or higher
3
CSCI103 Survey of Computer Science
CSCI105 Intro, to Computer Programming
3
CSCI121 Principles of Programming
3
CSCI201 Data Structures and Algorithms
3
3
CSCI211 Database Applications
3
CSCI221 Computer Networks
4
CSCI291 Computer Science Project
CSCI312 File and Database Management
3
CSCI315 Computer Organization and
3
Architecture
CSCI321 Computer Graphics
3
3
CSCI333 Systems Programming
3
CSCI334 Operating Systems Concepts
CSCI341 Discrete Structures for
4
Computer Science
CSCI342 Advanced Programming
3
Techniques
CSCI418 Senior Project I
3
and
CSCI419 Senior Project II
3
or
CSCI428 Computer Science Co-operative
Education I
3
and
CSCI429 Computer Science Co-operative
3
Education II
or
CSCI438 Computer Science Research
3
Project I
and
CSCI439 Computer Science Research
3
Project II
5
MA140
Precalculus Mathematics
MA112
Calculus for Business and
Life Science
4
or
MA151
Calculus!
3
MA207
Prin. of Statistical Methods
(11 credits)
Other Requirements
4
AC132
Principles of Accounting I
4
AC133
Principles of Accounting II
3
BA121
Introduction to Business
(33-37 credits)
General Education
Free Electives (or minor)

(15-20 credits)

Computer Science
Bachelor of Science
Secondary Teaching
(50 credits)
Departmental Requirements
Department GPA must be 2.70 or higher
3
CSCI103 Survey of Computer Science
CSCI105 Intro, to Computer Programming
3
CSCI106 Advanced Web Page Design and
Web Site Administration
3
3
CSCI121 Principles of Programming
CSCI163 Troubleshooting and Repair
3
of Personal Computers
CSCI201 Data Structures and Algorithms
3
CSCI211 Database Applications
3
3
CSCI221 Computer Networks
CSCI271 Network Hardware and Software
3
CSCI281 Network Design and Implementation 3
CSCI312 File and Database Management
3
CSCI341 Discrete Structures of
4
Computer Science
CSCI418 Senior Project I
3
and
CSCI419 Senior Project II
3
or
CSCI428 Computer Science Co-operative
3
Education I
and
CSCI429 Computer Science Co-operative
3
Education II
or
CSCI438 Computer Science Research
3
Project I
and
CSCI439 Computer Science Research
3
Project II
4
MATH151 Calculus I
3
MATH207 Prin. of Statistical Methods
Professional Educational Sequence (22 credits)
EDUC150 Reflections on Learning and
Teaching
3
3
EDUC250 Student Diversity and Schools
EDUC301 Learning Theory and Teaching
4
Practice
EDUC430 General Methods for Secondary
Teachers
3
EDUC431 The Secondary Learner
3
3
EDUC440 Reading in the Content Area
EDUC445 Teaching Computer Science
in the Secondary Classroom
3

Total Credits: 124

Teaching Minor

Elective credits and general education
requirements must be completed so that at
least 124 semester credits have been earned.

General Education

(20 credits)
(30-33 credits)

Total credits in program:

124

Elective credits and general education
requirements must be completed so that at
least 124 semester credits have been earned.
5th Year Internship for Teacher
Certification
(24 credits)
EDUC480 Internship in Teaching Seminar
1
EDUC480 Internship in Teaching Seminar
1
EDUC491 Internship/Advanced Methods
8
EDUC492 Internship/Advanced Methods
8
EDUC602 Reflection and Inquiry in Teaching
Practice I
3
EDUC604 Reflection and Inquiry in Teaching
3
Practice II

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�Criminal Justice
Program Description:
The bachelor of science degree in
criminal justice offers you the op­
portunity to specialize in one of six
areas of concentration. This inte­
grated
program requires students to
complete an internship as well as
a senior project. Students selecting
the law enforcement, criminalisdcs
or public safety options may also be
eligible for police certification under
the Michigan Commission on Law
Enforcement Standards (MCOLES).
Students completing the associate's
or bachelor's degree in corrections
will also be eligible for certification
by the Michigan Corrections Officer
Training Council (MCOTC).
The bachelor's degree option in
public safety may include MCOLES
certification as well as Michigan
Firefighter Training Council
certification.
Students entering LSSU's School of
Criminal Justice and Fire Science
who wish to obtain a 4-year (bac­
calaureate) Criminal Justice Degree
will enter into their regular degree
program. Students will, however,
be placed into Pre-Criminal Justice
core courses that will introduce
them to the basic concepts for the
degree. Students will apply for
admission to 300/400-level courses
after completing the Pre-Criminal
Justice Core (PJC).
Pre-Criminal Justice Core (PJC)
courses include the following:
COMM101 Fund, of Speech Communication
ENGL110 First-Year Composition I
ENGL111 First-Year Composition II
MATH110 or higher
One (1) Lab Science
All 100-level CJUS courses required in the
emphasis excluding CJUS197.

Students will apply using an
application form obtained from
the School of Criminal Justice and
Fire Science during the semester
they will complete the above
requirements.

Bachelor of Science
Emphasis in:

Corrections
Criminalistics
Generalist

Career Descriptions:
Police Officer — Works for local,
state or federal agencies; works as
a conservation officer; has broad
arrest powers; is responsible for the
safety of his/her respective com­
munities; investigates crimes; pro­
vides a variety of related services.

Law Enforcement
Certification in Law
Enforcement
3-Year Plan for a BS
following NRT degree
Loss Control

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ages caseloads of offenders; assures
that clients follow the requirements
of their probation; helps clients in
their transition back to society.

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performs custodial services; acts
as resident unit manager; assists
prisoners with their transition back
to society.

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Police Officer
Corrections Officer
Probation Officer

Loss Control Officer — Provides
many of the same services that the
police do only in the private sec­
tor; maintains perimeter security
in industrial settings; manages
loss control programs in industrial
and retail organizations; performs
private investigative work.

Parole Officer
Conservation Officer
Private Security Officer
Public Safety Officer
Criminal Investigator
Evidence Technician

Criminalist — Works in a crime
laboratory; performs analysis of
materials and other lab functions;
works as a crime scene evidence
technician.

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Public Safety Officer — Works in
a public safety department as a law
enforcement officer and firefighter;
works as a private consultant in
industry.

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interested in people?
interested in the law?
curious about human behavior?
able to work without supervision?

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3
CJUS101 Intro, to Criminal Justice
3
CJUS102 Police Process
3
CJUS110 Introduction to Corrections
3
CJUS130 Client Relations in Corrections
CJUS140 Correctional Client Growth
and Development
3
3
CJUS220 Institutional Corrections
3
CJUS240 Community Based Corrections
3
CJUS250 Correctional Law
3
CJUS319 Substantive Criminal Law
3
CJUS321 Ethical Issues in Public Safety
CJUS330 Correctional Casework
3
CJUS345 Statistics and Design for Public
4
Safety
3
CJUS355 Juvenile Justice
3
CJUS401 Senior Seminar
CJUS402 Criminal Justice Internship
3-9

(38 credits)
Major Requirements
3
CJUS101 Intro, to Criminal Justice
3
CJUS102 Police Process
CJUS197 Physical Fitness for Public Safety*
2
1
CJUS201 Firearms Training
3
CJUS243 Investigation
CJUS313 Crisis Intervention and
Deviant Behavior**
3
3
CJUS319 Substantive Criminal Law
CJUS321 Ethical Issues in Public Safety
3
CJUS345 Statistics and Design for
4
Public Safety
3
CJUS401 Senior Seminar
3-9
CJUS402 Criminal Justice Internship
3
CJUS409 Procedural Criminal Law
4
CJUS444 Criminalistics

Support Courses
(20 credits)
P0LI110 Intro, to American
4
Government &amp; Politics
3
P0LI120 Intro, to Legal Processes
4
PSYC101 Introduction to Psychology
PSYC259 Abnormal Psychology
3
3
SOCY103 Cultural Diversity
3
S0CY214 Criminology
Minor/Concentration
(20 credits)
Students may complete an approved minor.
This may be an approved minor other than
Corrections, or, you may develop an approved
concentration in one or more disciplines with
the approval of your academic advisor.
(10 credits)
Electives
Canadian students may substitute CJUS202 for
CJUS319 and POU160 for POLI110.

(17 credits)

(72 credits)
Support Courses
4
B10L131 General Biology: Cells
4
BI0L132 General Biology: Organisms
CHEM115 General Chemistry I
5
4
CHEM116 General Chemistry II
4
CHEM225 Organic Chemistry I
4
CHEM226 Organic Chemistry II
4
CHEM231 Quantitative Analysis
4
CHEM232 Instrumental Analysis
4
CHEM351 Introductory Biochemistry
HLTH190 Prehospital Emergency Care
4
&amp; Crisis Intervention I
HLTH191 Prehospital Emergency Care
4
&amp; Crisis Intervention II
3
MATH111 College Algebra
MATH112 Calculus for Business &amp; Life
4
Sciences
3
NSCI101 Conceptual Physics
POLI110 Intro, to American Government
4
and Politics
4
PSYC101 Intro, to Psychology
3
PSYC259 Abnormal Psychology
SOCY103 Cultural Diversity
3
3
S0CY214 Criminology

(45 credits)
Major requirements
3
CJUS101 Intro, to Criminal Justice
3
CJUS102 Police Process
3
CJUS110 Introduction to Corrections
3
CJUS321 Ethical Issues in Public Safety
CJUS345 Statistics and Design for
4
Public Safety
CJUS401 Senior Seminar
3
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Other CJUS Classes
(20 credits)
Support courses
P0LI110 Intro, to American Government
4
and Politics
3
POLI120 Legal Processes
4
PSYC101 Intro, to Psychology
3
PSYC259 Abnormal Psychology
SOCY103 Cultural Diversity
3
3
SOCY214 Criminology
Electives

(31 credits)

Criminal Justice Coursework at the
(19 credits)
300/400 level
Canadian students may substitute POLI160 for
POLI110.

*Repeated twice
* *MCOLES students must take CJUS411 Police
Operations (5) instead of CJUS313 (3).
***or MATH151
Canadian students may substitute P0LI160 for
POU110.

Bachelor of Science Degree:
At least eight (8) semester credits in addition
to courses used for general education
requirements from categories of social science,
natural science or mathematics.
These bachelor of science degree requirements
can be used for majors or minors, but not
general education.

(25 credits)

Canadian students do not take CJUS197,
HLTH190 or HLTH191. These are replaced by
advisor-approved electives. Canadian students
may substitute CJUS202 and CJUS406 for
CJUS319 and CJUS409.

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Criminal Justice
Law Enforcement
Emphasis
Bachelor of Science

Certification
Criminal Justice
Law Enforcement
Emphasis
Bachelor of Science

General Education Requirements

General Education Requirements

(27 credits)

Major Requirements
(48 credits)
CJUS101 Intro, to Criminal Justice
3
CJUS102 Police Process
3
CJUS110 Introduction to Corrections
3
CJUS201 Firearms Training
1
CJUS206 Law Enforcement/Loss Control
Internship
3
3
CJUS212 Loss Control
CJUS243 Investigation
3
CJUS313 Crisis Intervention and Deviant
3
Behavior
CJUS319 Substantive Criminal Law
3
CJUS321 Ethical Issues in Public Safety
3
CJUS345 Statistics for Design and Public
Safety
4
CJUS401 Senior Seminar
3
CJUS402 Criminal Justice Internship
3-9
CJUS409 Procedural Criminal Law
3
CJUS444 Criminalistics
4
FIRE101 Introduction to Fire Science
3
Support Courses
(20 credits)
POLI110 Introduction to American
4
Government and Politics
POLI120 Introduction to Legal Processes
3
PSYC101 Introduction to Psychology
4
PSYC259 Abnormal Psychology
3
S0CY103 Cultural Diversity
3
SOCY214 Criminology
Electives

3
(29 credits)

Canadian students may substitute CJUS202
and CJUS406 for CJUS319 and CJUS409 and
POLI160forPOLI110.

(27 credits)

Major Requirements
(51 credits)
■^CJUSI01 Intro, to Criminal Justice
3
^CJUS102 Police Process
3
'CJUS110 Introduction to Corrections
3
CJUS197 Physical Fitness for Public Safety** 1
CJUS201 Firearms Training
1
CJUS206 Law Enforcement/Loss Control
3
Internship
3
CJUS212 Loss Control
✓CJUS243 Investigation
3
3
CJUS319 Substantive Criminal Law
CJUS321 Ethical Issues in Public Safety
3
CJUS345 Statistics and Design for Public
Safety
4
CJUS401 Senior Seminar
3
CJUS402 Criminal Justice Internship
3
3
'CJUS409 Procedural Criminal Law*
5
CJUS411 Police Operations*
CJUS444 Criminalistics*
4
FIRE101 Introduction to Fire Science
3
Support Courses
(23 credits)
HLTH189 Medical First Responder*
3
'POLI110 Intro, to American Government
and Politics
4
''POL1120 I ntro. to Legal Processes
3
^PSYC101 Introduction to Psychology
4
/PSYC259 Abnormal Psychology
3
SOCY103 Cultural Diversity
3
•/S0CY214 Criminology
3
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Criminal Justice
Three-Year Degree
for a BS in CJ
following the
NRT Degree
Bachelor of Science
See Department of
Biology
Students with a particular interest in state and fed­
eral laws enacted to protect our natural resources
and federal restrictions on the use of our renew­
able resources should consider obtaining both an
associate’s degree in natural resources technology
(two years) and a bachelor of science degree in
criminal justice (three additional years). The NRT
degree will provide the student with a good general
background in natural resources and the criminal
justice degree will allow the student to be fully quali­
fied for many different law enforcement opportunities. Jobs for conservation law officers are limited,
but the above configuration of degrees prepares a
student to be highly competitive for openings that
do occur. Students selecting this course of study
should work closely with their advisor in order to
complete both degrees in the five-year span. After
completing the two-year NRT associate’s degree,
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to courses used for general education
requirements from categories of social science,
natural science or mathematics.
These bachelor of science degree requirements
can be used for majors or minors, but not
general education.

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Major Requirements
(64 credits)
3
CJUS101 Intro, to Criminal Justice
CJUS102 Police Process
3
3
CJUS110 Introduction to Corrections
1
CJUS201 Firearms Training
CJUS206 Law Enforcement/Loss Control
3
Internship
3
CJUS212 Loss Control
CJUS243 Investigation
3
CJUS306 Security Systems
3
CJUS319 Substantive Criminal Law
3
CJUS321 Ethical Issues in Public Safety
3
CJUS341 Fire Cause &amp; Arson Investigation
3
4
CJUS345 Statistics
CJUS401 Senior Seminar
3
3
CJUS402 Criminal Justice Internship
3
CJUS409 Procedural Criminal Law
4
CJUS444 Criminalistics
3
FIRE101 Introduction to Fire Science
3
FIRE111 Hazardous Materials
FIRE206 Fire Protection Systems Equipment
and Industrial Fire Protection
3
FIRE301 Code Enforcement Inspection
and Fire Prevention
3
FIRE312 Hazardous Materials Management 4
Support Courses
(30 credits)
CSCI101 Intro, to Microcomputer Applications^
MGMT365 Human Resource Management
3
4
MGMT451 Labor Law
POLI110 Intro, to American Government
4
and Politics
3
POLI120 Intro, to Legal Processes
4
PSYC101 Introduction to Psychology
PSYC259 Abnormal Psychology
3
SOCY103 Cultural Diversity
3
3
SOCY214 Criminology
Canadian students may substitute CJUS202
and CJUS406 for CJUS319 and CJUS409, and
POLI160 for POLI110.

(25 credits)

(58 credits)
Major Requirements
3
CJUS101 Intro, to Criminal Justice
3
CJUS102 Police Process
CJUS197 Physical Fitness for Public Safety* 1
CJUS201 Firearms Training
1
CJUS206 Law Enforcement/Loss Control
3
Internship
3
CJUS243 Investigation
CJUS313 Crisis Intervention and Deviant
Behavior*
3
3
CJUS319 Substantive Criminal Law
3
CJUS321 Ethical Issues in Public Safety
CJUS345 Statistics &amp; Design for Public
4
Safety
CJUS401 Criminal Justice Senior Seminar
or
3
FIRE401 Fire Science Senior Seminar
CJUS402 CJUS Internship
or
3
FIRE403 Fire Science Internship
CJUS409 Procedural Criminal Law**
3
**
4
CJUS444 Criminalistics
3
FIRE101 Introduction to Fire Science
3
FI RE111 Hazardous Materials
FIRE204 Fire Protection Hydraulics
3
and Pumps
FIRE206 Fire Protection Systems Equipment
3
and Industrial Protection
3
FIRE211 Tactics &amp; Strategy
FIRE315 Company Level Supervision
3
and Management
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Support Courses
(28 credits)
HLTH190 Prehospital Emergency Care &amp;
4
Crisis Intervention I**
HLTH191 Prehospital Emergency Care &amp;
Crisis Intervention II**
4
P0LI110 Intro, to American Government
4
and Politics
3
POLI120 Intro, to Legal Processes
4
PSYC101 Introduction to Psychology
PSYC259 Abnormal Psychology
3
3
SOCY103 Cultural Diversity
3
S0CY214 Criminology
Electives (14 credits)
*Repeated twice
*iMCOLES courses
* * *MCOLES students must take CJUS411 Police
Operations (5) instead of CJUS313 (3)
FIRE197 and FIRE220 are required if firefighter
certification is desired.

Bachelor of Science Degree:
At least eight (8) semester credits in addition
to courses used for general education
requirements from categories of social science,
natural science or mathematics.
These bachelor of science degree requirements
can be used for majors or minors, but not
general education.

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�Early Childhood Education
Program Description:
This four-year program leads to
a bachelor of arts or bachelor of
science degree in early childhood
education. It is for students
interested in working with
young children from birth to
age eight. Students are expected
to acquire an understanding of
the developmental pattern of
the young child in such areas
as cognition, emotion, social
interaction and physical growth.
This understanding will be the
basis for working with groups of
children and will culminate in a
practicum.
A total of 124 credits is required.

Career Descriptions:
Graduates of this program
normally seek administrative
or teaching positions with day
care centers (private, public,
and military base centers), head
start programs, and in noncertified public and private
school programs, and other
facilities designed for the care and
development of young children.
Pre-school Administrative
Position — Acts as a center's
director or assistant director.
Pre-school Teaching Position —
Acts as lead teacher, assistant
teacher or Head Start teacher.

Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science

Early Childhood
Education
Bachelor of Science
or Bachelor of Arts
Departmental Requirements
CHLD101 Foundations of Early Childhood
Education
CHLD105 Child Guidance &amp; Welfare
CHLD110 Curriculum Development and
Teaching Practices
CHLD111 Infants &amp; Toddlers: Develop­
mental^ Appropriate Practices
CHLD220 Early Childhood Literature
CHLD260 Practicum I
CHLD261 Practicum II
CHLD270 Administration of Early Childhood
Programs
CHLD340 Practicum III: Field Experiences
CHLD420 Emergent Literacy
CHLD430 Directed Studies in Early Childhood
Education
Support Courses
ARTS212 Art for Elementary Teachers
BI0L105 Function of the Human Body
HLTH104 Nutrition for Early Childhood
HLTH181 First Aid
MUSC235 Music for Elementary Teachers
PSYC155 Lifespan Development
or
PSYC265 Child &amp; Adolescent Development
PSYC301 Exceptional Child &amp; Adolescent
S0CY113 Sociology of the American Family

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COMM101 Fund, of Speech Communication
3
ENGL110 First-Year Composition I
3
ENGL111 First-Year Composition II
3
4
HUMN251 Humanities I
HUMN
Elective
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NSCI
Elective
Social Science
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MATH110 (or higher) Explorations in Mathematics
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PHIL205 Logic
Approved Minor
(20-24)
BA Requirement - one year of foreign language
or
8
BS Requirement - eight credits from natural
science, social science or
mathematics not used for general
education

Bachelor of Science Degree:

Bachelor of Arts Degree:

At least eight (8) semester credits in addition
to courses used for general education
requirements from categories of social science,
natural science or mathematics.
These bachelor of science degree requirements
can be used for majors or minors, but not
general education.

One year (8 credits) of a modern language other
than English. If taken at LSSU, this would be:
CHIN151-152, FREN151-152 or 251-252,
GRMN141 -142 or 241 -242, NATV141 -142 or
201-202, or SPAN161-162.
One-half year of two different languages will not
meet this requirement.

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Bachelor of Arts

Career Choices:
Elementary Teacher
Secondary Teacher
School Administrator
School Counselor
Educational Consultant or Trainer

Program Description:

Career Descriptions:

The program is highlighted by indepth study in a subject major (or
dual minors for some elementary
candidates), extended teaching
communities of diverse learners
and scholarly inquiry.

Elementary or Secondary
Teacher — Completion of fifthyear internship and graduate
course work qualifies students for
elementary or secondary teacher
certification in Michigan, as well as
reciprocity with Ontario and many
other states in the U.S.

While working toward completion
of a major, students take the first
two teacher education courses and
then apply for formal admission
to the program during their
sophomore year.
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certificates, program requirements,
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reading, mathematics, science and
liberal arts?

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The Michigan Department of
Education identifies a "program
completer" as one who has
accomplished both (a) all
institutional academic and other
requirements such as to establish
eligibility for recommendation for
certification and (b) taken/passed
the minimum number of state
certification tests for the field of
teaching desired.

School Administrator or School
Counselor — A valid teaching
certificate and teaching experience
are recommended prerequisites
to becoming either a school
administrator or counselor.
Further course work and separate
certification are also required.
Educational Consultant or Trainer
— Trains personnel in industry on
new procedures and/or equipment
as needed. Also develops
curriculum for textbooks and/or
special programs for educational
institutions.

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Education
Elementary Teaching

Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science
Elementary Teaching
Candidates for Michigan Teacher
certification must complete an
approved program including
preparation to teach the subjects
identified in the Michigan
Curriculum Framework. These
subjects include Language Arts,
Mathematics, Natural Science, and
Social Studies.
Elementary-level teacher
certification in Michigan permits
individuals to teach in selfcontained classrooms grades K-8,
and all subjects K-5. Individuals
may also qualify to teach the
subjects of their academic major
and/or minor(s) in grades 6-8.

All program completers meet the
requirements of the No Child Left
Behind Act and are considered
"Highly Qualified" in the areas
indicated on their Michigan
teaching certificates.

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4. Teacher education professional
component
5. General education requirements
not met through the planned
program
6. Prior to the student teaching
internship students must receive
a passing score on the Michigan
Test for Teacher CertificationElementary Education.

All academic majors and minors
used for teacher certification
undergo periodic review,
evaluation and alignment with
state standards. Since program
approval and renewal cycles vary,
individuals should contact the
School of Education and/or the
academic department to confirm
the availability of each major or
minor.
Major: See requirements in this
catalog for each teaching option
major.
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higher.
b. Completion of all required courses in the education cognates, teaching
major and/or teaching minor(s) with a GPA of 2.70 or higher and no
grade below a C (2.0).
c. Completion of elementary planned program requirements with GPA of
2.70 or higher and no grade below a C (2.0) - elementary candidates only.
d. A candidate rating of 1,2 or 3 on LSSU Form F365 the Pre-Internship Exit
Interview.

Bachelor of Science Degree:
At least eight (8) semester credits in addition
to courses used for general education
requirements from categories of social science,
natural science or mathematics.
These bachelor of science degree requirements
can be used for majors or minors, but not
general education.

Bachelor of Arts Degree:
One year (8 credits) of a modern language other
than English. If taken at LSSU, this would be:
CHIN151 -152, FREN151-152 or 251-252,
GRMN141-142 or 241-242, NATV141-142 or
201-202, or SPAN161-162.
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meet this requirement.

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Option II: A bachelor of science
degree in elementary education.
1.

Two approved minors in fields
outside education.*

2.

All courses in the Elementary
Planned Program where that
course content is not otherwise
included in the minors.
a. Language Arts
b. Mathematics
c. Natural Science
d. Social Studies

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catalog for each minor***

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approval and renewal cycles vary,
individuals should contact the
School of Education and/or the
academic department to confirm
the availability of each major or
minor.

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Communication (Speech)
Computer
Early Childhood Education**
English
French Language and
Literature
Geography
Integrated Science
History
Mathematics
Political Science
Social Studies
Sociology
Spanish Language and
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Teachers
Depending upon which option is
selected, students take all courses
in the Elementary Planned Program
where that course content is not
otherwise included in the major or
minor.
Language
ENG L110
ENGL111
ENGL222
ENGL335

Arts:
First-Year Composition I
First-Year Composition II
English Grammar
Children’s Literature in the
Classroom

3
3
3
3

Choose one literature class from the following:
ENGL180 Introduction to Literary Studies
3
ENGL235 Survey of Native Literature
3
of North America
3
ENGL236 Literature and Culture
Mathematics:
MATH 103 Number Systems &amp; Problem Solving 4
4
MATH 104 Geometry &amp; Measurement
MATH207 Principles of Statistical Methods
3
(or equivalent)
Natural Sciences:
NSCI110 Chemistry in Society
NSCI101 Conceptual Physics
BIOL107 Field Biology
NSCI102 Introduction to Geology
Social Studies:
HIST101 World Civilization I
and
HIST102 World Civilization II
or
HIST131 United States History I
and
HIST132 United States History II
GEOG201 World Regional Geography
P0LI110 American Government

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PSYC265 Child and Adolescent Psychology
3
CSCI101 Intro, to Microcomputer Applications
3
(or equivalent)
EDUC330 Reading in the Elementary
3
Classroom

*Note: Students are advised to carefully consider the selection of major
and minors to optimize the overlap of content between the major/minors
and the requirements of the Elementary Planned Program. Credits used to
obtain one major/minor cannot be used to obtain another major/minor,
certain restrictions apply.
**Early Childhood Education may only be used as a third/additional minor
leading to the ZA teaching endorsement. Early Childhood Education may
not be one of the two academic minor used to qualify for initial certification.
***The Michigan Department of Education was about to issue new stan­
dards for the preparation of elementary teachers at the time this catalog was
being finalized. Check with the school office, or our website, for current
information about available programs, http://education.lssu.edu
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Education
Secondary Teaching

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Secondary teachers are certified to
teach in their academic major and
minor(s) in grades 7 through 12.
This program leads to a bachelor of
arts or a bachelor of science degree
in the student's major area.
All academic majors and minors
used for teacher certification un­
dergo periodic review, evaluation
and alignment with state stan­
dards. Since program approval and
renewal cycles vary, individuals
should contact the School of Educa­
tion and/or the academic depart­
ment to confirm the availability of
each major or minor.
Credits used to obtain one major/
minor cannot be used to obtain an­
other major/minor, certain restric­
tions apply.
All program completers meet the
requirements of the No Child Left
Behind Act and are considered
"Highly Qualified" in the areas
indicated on the Michigan teaching
certificate.
Certifications available in the
following teaching option majors:
See requirements in this catalog.

Biology
Business Administration Business Education
Chemistry
Computer Science
English Language &amp; Literature
Integrated Science*, **
French Studies
Geology: Earth/Space Science
History
Mathematics
Physical Science*, **
Political Science
Psychology**
Social Studies**
Sociology

Students can also complete any
of the following teaching option
minors and be certified to teach in
these areas. See requirements in
this catalog.
a. Biology
b. Chemistry
c. Communications (Speech)
d. Computer Science
e. Economics
f. English
g. French Language and
Literature
h. Geology: Earth/Space Science
i. History
j. Mathematics
k. Political Science
l. Psychology**
m. Sociology
n. Spanish Language and
Literature

General Programs for Secondary
Teachers
1.

One academic major from
the above list (see individual
school requirements)

2.

One academic minor from
above list (see individual
school requirements)

3.

Teacher education professional
component

4.

General education
requirements not met through
major and minor

5.

Introduction to Microcomputer
Applications (CSCI101) or its
equivalent

6.

7.

Principles of Statistical
Methods (MATH207) or
equivalent
Prior to the internship, students
must receive a passing score on
the Michigan Test for Teacher
Certification in their subject
areas. Test results must be filed
with the School of Education
before the internship begins.

*A teachable minor is generally not
required.
**Not recognized as a teachable
subject in Ontario. See www.oct.ca

Effective for the fall 2007: All individuals placed into the student teaching internship MUST meet ALL of the follow­
ing criteria prior to placement in a K-12 classroom:
a. Completion of all required EDUC courses with a grade of B- (2.70) or higher.
b. Completion of all required courses in the education cognates, teaching major and/or teaching minor(s) with a
GPA of 2.70 or higher and no grade below a C (2.0).
c. Completion of elementary planned program requirements with GPA of 2.70 or higher and no grade below a C
(2.0) - elementary candidates only.
d. A candidate rating of 1, 2 or 3 on LSSU Form F365 the Pre-Internship Exit Interview.

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Bachelor of Science

Program Description:

Career Description:

Options in:

The electrical engineering program,
which is accredited by EAC of
ABET*, combines topics from sci­
ence, math and engineering in order
to study and develop solutions to
electrical and computer problems.
The program contains a strong
laboratory emphasis with plenty of
opportunities to work on real elec­
trical systems. Some of the program
highlights are:

Once you graduate from LSSU, you
will have many electrical engineer­
ing career choices. Typical gradu­
ates have obtained engineering po­
sitions in electrical systems design,
microcontroller systems design,
robotics, automation, product or
process development, research and
development, applications, mainte­
nance, or sales.

Digital Systems
Robotics and
Automation
Electrical/Mechanical

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Systems Engineer

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Design Engineer

Project Engineer

You have three choices for
fulfillment of your senior year
experience. You may pursue
opportunities in cooperative
education, industry-based proj­
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The program provides an excel­
lent mix of theory and practical
laboratory experiences.

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Applications Engineer

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Controls Engineer

Student Profile:
Do you ...
like problem solving?
like applying theories
in laboratories?
like working with
electrical circuitry?
want to design electrical systems
to meet societal needs?

Opportunities are available as part
of this program for students who
are qualified. A certificate that
documents this practical training is
available.

Engineering courses begin in
your freshman year.

Manufacturing Engineer

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Cooperative
Education:

You will study assembly lan­
guage, circuit design, microcon­
troller hardware and software,
digital electronics, and net­
works.

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Software Engineer
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The teaching emphasis is on
preparing you to solve realworld problems.

Your Degree Options — You may
choose to follow one of the follow­
ing degree options while studying
electrical engineering at LSSU.
They are digital systems, robotics and
automation, or electrical!mechani­
cal. The digital systems option will
give you additional knowledge
in digital design, digital signal
processing and microcontroller
systems. The robotics and automation
option provides you with a strong
background in robotics, machine vi­
sion, sensors, communications and
automation. If you plan to pursue
graduate study, then the broader
electrical/mechanical option is de­
signed for you.

*Engineering Accreditation
Commission (EAC) of ABET, 111
Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore,
MD 21202-4012. Phone: 410-347-7700

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�Electrical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Bachelor of Science
Minimum of 128 credits
Departmental Requirements

(104 Credits)
Mathematics
MATH151 Calculus I
4
MATH152 Calculus II
4
MATH251 Calculus III
4
MATH308 Probability and Mathematical
Statistics
3
MATH310 Differential Equations
3
Sciences
CHEM115 General Chemistry I
5
PHYS231 Applied Physics for Engineers
and Scientists I
4
PHYS232 Applied Physics for Engineers
and Scientists II
4
Engineering
EGEE125 Digital Fundamentals
4
EGEE210 Circuit Analysis
4
EGEE250 Microcontroller Fundamentals
4
EGEE280 Introductory Signal Processing
4
EGEE310 Network Analysis
4
EGEE330 Electro-Mechanical Systems
4
EGEE345 Fundamentals of Engineering
Electromagnetics
3
EGEE370 Electronic Devices
4
EGEE375 Electronic Circuits
4
EGNR101 Introduction to Engineering
2
EGNR140 Linear Algebra and Numerical
Methods for Engineers
2
EGNR265 “C” Programming
3
EGNR340 Advanced Numerical Methods
for Engineers
1
EGNR346 Probability and Statistics Lab
for Engineers
1
EGEM220 Statics
3
4
EGRS460 Control Systems
EGRS461 Design of Control Systems
4
General Education Requirements
COMM101 Fund, of Speech Communication
ENGL110 First-Year Composition I
ENGL111 First-Year Composition II
HUMN251 Humanities I
Humanities
Social Science
Social Science Diversity

Select one of the following options to complete
the Electrical Engineering degree:
Digital Systems Option
EGEE320 Digital Design
EGEE355 Microcontroller Systems
EGEE425 Digital Signal Processing
Robotics and Automation Option
EGRS385 Robotics Engineering
EGRS430 Systems Integration &amp;
Machine Vision
EGRS435 Automated Manufacturing
Systems
Electrical/Mechanical Option
EGEM320 Dynamics
EGME225 Strength of Materials I
EGME337 Thermodynamics

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Select one of the following Senior Sequence
options to complete the Electrical Engineering
degree:
Industrial Project
EG491
Engineering Design Project I
EG495
Engineering Design Project II
Cooperative Project
Cooperative Education
Cooperative Education Project I
Cooperative Education Project II
Engineering Design Project I
Research Project
EG260
Engineering Research Methods
EG460
Engineering Research Project I
EG461
Engineering Research Project II

EG250
EG450
EG451
EG491

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At least eight (8) semester credits in addition
to courses used for general education
requirements from categories of social science,
natural science or mathematics.
These bachelor of science degree requirements
can be used for majors or minors, but not
general education.

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�Engineering Management
Bachelor of Science

Program Description:

Career Choices:

The Engineering Management
program is designed for students
who already have a technical
associate's degree to complete a
management-oriented bachelor's
degree in two additional years.
Tire program will expand your
technical education in robotics and
automation. It will also provide you
with valuable business skills that
could qualify you for advancement
in industry.

Engineering Supervisor
Operations Manager
Production Manager

Technical associate's degree
transfer credits are accepted for a
wide range of technical programs.
Technical courses provide a focus
in modern robotics and automated
manufacturing methods.

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management combines technical
and business classes. Typical
business classes include accounting,
finance and management.
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manufacturing flavor. Typical
technical classes include calculus,
robotics technology, advanced
quality methods, programmable
logic controllers and automated
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Once you graduate from LSSU, you
will be prepared for many middleto upper-management positions
within your technical field.

Engineering
Management
Bachelor of Science
School of Business, Economics
(28 Credits)
and Legal Studies
4
ACTG132 Principles of Accounting I
4
ACTG133 Principles of Accounting II
6
BUSN
300/400-Level Electives*
4
ECON302 Managerial Economics
4
FINC341 Managerial Finance
MGMT360 Management Concepts and
3
Applications
3
MGMT471 Production Management
School of Engineering and
(21-22 Credits)
Technology
3
EGNR310 Advanced Quality Engineering
EGMT225 Statics &amp; Strength of Materials I
4
4
EGET110 Applied Electricity
EGRS365 Programmable Logic Controllers
(on campus)
3-4
or
EGRS366 Programmable Logic Controllers
(off campus)
2
EGRS380 Robotics Technology II
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