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UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG 2000-2002 n Digitized by the Internet Archive 2012 with funding from in LYRASIS Members and Sloan Foundation http://archive.org/details/kstateundergrad200002kans K-State Undergraduate Catalog 2000-2002 Administration Information K-State (USPS 355-690) Volume 84 June 2000 Number 2 K-StateispublishedlourtimesayearinApril.June.July,and AugustbyUniversityPublications,KansasStateUniversity,5Ander- Dr. Jon Wefald, President You may call toll-free for information about sMoannhHaatltla.nM,anKhaantstaasn.66K50S2.66P5O06S-T0M1A1S8.TPEeRri:odSiceanldscphoasntgageesptoaiKd-Sattate, Dr. James R. Coffman. Provost admission to Kansas State University. UniversityPublications,5AndersonHall, KansasStateUniversity, Robert S. Krause, Vice President for Undergraduate students Manhattan,KS66506-0118. Institutional Advancement Dial 1-800-432-8270 in Kansas. Outside of Thematerialinthiscatalogisprovidedtorinformationalpurposes Dr. Thomas M. Rawson, Vice President for Kansas dial 785-532-6250. anddoesnotconstituteacontract. Forexample,courses,curricula, Administration and Finance degreerequirements, lees,andpoliciesaresubjecttoconstantreview andchangewithoutnotice. Prospective students should contact: Office ofAdmissions Board of Regents Kansas State University IEnqaucictoyrdianncaethwiltehtitchseEquityinAthleticsDisclosureAct.anannual 19 Anderson Hall reportpertainingtoK-State'sathleticprogramsisavailableto 1 Manhattan, KS 66506-0102 prospectivestudents,students,andtothepublicinthefollowing locations:IntercollegiateAthletics.OfficeofAdmissions,Office Clay C. Blair, III, Mission E-mail: [email protected] ofRegistrar,OfficeofStudentLife.HaleLibrary,andonlineat Harry W. Craig, Jr., Topeka consider.k-state.edu www.ksu.edu/itauc. Steven Clark, Wichita Graduate students AnyquestionsregardingtheEquityinAthleticsDisclosureAct shouldbedirectedtotheOfficeofUnclassifiedAffairsand Janice DeBauge, Emporia Dial 1-800-651-1816. Outside the United UniversityCompliance,KansasStateUniversity, 112Anderson Hall, William R. Docking, Arkansas City States dial 785-532-6191. Manhattan.Kansas66506. Floris Jean Hampton, Dodge City Fred Kerr, Pratt Prospective students should contact: NKoatniscaesoSftantoenUdniisvcerrismiitnyaitsicoonmmittedtoapolicyofnondiscrimina- Sylvia L. Robinson, Kansas City Graduate School tiononthebasisofrace,sex.nationalorigin,disability,religion,age. Jack Wempe, Little River Kansas State University sexualorientation,orothernonmentreasons,inadmissions,educa- tionalprogramsoractivities,andemployment(includingemploy- 102 Fairchild Hall mentofdisabledveleransandveteransoftheVietnamEra),allas Manhattan, KS 66506-1103 requiredbyapplicablelawsandregulations.Responsibilityforcoor- E-mail: [email protected] dinationofcomplianceeffortsandreceiptofinquiries,including thoseconcerningTitleIXoftheEducationAmendmentsof1972, www.ksu.edu/grad Section504oftheRehabilitationActof1973.andtheAmericans withDisabilitiesAct.hasbeendelegatedtoJaneD. Rowlett.Ph.D., DirectorofUnclassifiedAffairsandUniversityCompliance.Kansas StateUniversity,225AndersonHall,Manhattan, KS66506-0124 (785-532-4392). 15029-62000-35M Please recycle this catalog. 61 111 Contents Contents 3 About the Catalog 42 International Programs 161 Education 162 Teacher Education 4 About the University 44 Secondary Majors 164 Elementary Education Program 44 American Ethnic Studies 5 Calendar 165 Secondary Education Program 44 Gerontology 7 Glossary and Abbreviations 46 Industrial and LaborRelations 165 Teaching Fields, Optional Certifications, and OtherPrograms 8 Admission 46 International Studies 172 Counseling and Educational Psychology 47 Latin American Studies 12 Academic Advising 48 Natural Resources andEnvironmental Studies 172 Educational Administration andLeadership 173 Elementary Education 14 Enrollment 49 Women's Studies 174 Foundations and Adult Education Tuition and Fees 5 Agriculture 174 Secondary Education 1 53 Agricultural Economics 177 Special Education 22 Degrees 56 Agricultural Education 178 Engineering 25 Grades 57 Agricultural Technology Management 185 General Engineering 58 Agronomy 28 All-University Regulations 61 Animal Sciences and Industry 186 Architectural Engineering/Construction Science and Management 3 Student Financial Assistance 64 Communications 190 Biological and Agricultural Engineering 65 Entomology 33 Services for Students 192 Chemical Engineering 66 Food Science and Industry 33 Academic Assistance Center 194 Civil Engineering 68 General Agriculture 33 Academic and Career Information Center 196 Computerand Information Sciences 68 Grain Science andIndustry 33 Adult Student Services 199 Electrical and ComputerEngineering 7 Horticulture, Forestry, and 33 Alcohol and Other Drug Education Service 202 Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Recreation Resources 34 Careerand Employment Services Engineering 76 Plant Pathology 34 Cooperative Houses 205 Mechanical and NuclearEngineering 34 Disabled Student Services 78 Architecture, Planning, and Design 208 Human Ecology 34 Educational Supportive Services 79 Environmental Design Studies 210 Apparel, Textiles, and InteriorDesign 34 Greek Affairs 79 Architecture 214 Family Studies and Human Services 35 Housing and Dining Services 82 InteriorArchitecture 219 General Human Ecology 35 International StudentCenter 84 Landscape Architecture and Regional and 223 Hotel, Restaurant, Institution Management 36 K-State Student Union Community Planning and Dietetics 36 Lafene Health Center 88 Artsand Sciences 224 Human Nutrition 36 Multicultural Student Organizations 92 University Undergraduate Studies: 36 New Student Services 227 Technologyand Aviation Interdisciplinary Majors 36 Off-Campus Housing 227 Arts, Sciences, and Business 93 Pre-Law 37 Office ofStudent Life 230 Aviation 94 Pre-Health Professions Programs 37 Recreational Services 234 Engineering Technology 96 Aerospace Studies 37 Religious Affairs 97 Art 244 Veterinary Medicine 37 Student Activities 99 Biochemistry 245 Anatomy and Physiology 37 Student Government 101 Biology 245 Clinical Sciences 38 University Counseling Services 103 Chemistry 245 Diagnostic Medicine/Pathobiology 38 Upward Bound 105 Economics 38 Women's Center 246 GraduateSchool 107 English 39 Auxiliary Services and Facilities 109 Geography 247 Intercollegiate Athletics 39 Affirmative Action 11 Geology 248 K-State Research and Extension 39 Alumni Association 113 History 39 Child Care 116 Journalism and Mass Communications 252 Outreach 39 Computing and Network Services 119 Kinesiology 252 Division ofContinuing Education 40 Family Center 121 Mathematics 252 International Agriculture 40 Foundation 123 Military Science 253 Kansas Regents Educational 40 IDEA Center 124 Modern Languages Communications Center 40 Information Systems 128 Music 254 Faculty 40 Institutional Advancement 133 Philosophy 40 Libraries 35 Physics 1 41 Police Department 137 Political Science 41 Postal Service 139 Psychology 41 Speech and Hearing Center 141 Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work 41 Student Publications 146 Speech Communication, Theatre, and Dance 41 Telecommunications Services 151 Statistics 42 University Press ofKansas 153 Business Administration 42 University Relations 155 Accounting 155 Finance 157 General Business 157 Management 159 Marketing About the Catalog About the Catalog The K-State Undergraduate Catalog is a ref- The number in parentheses (4) following the Other Publications erence for those interested in academic poli- course title indicates the units ofcredit given cies, procedures, and programs ofthe univer- for the course. sity. Refer to the table ofcontents or the index The I, II, S, and/or intersession following Other K-State publications are available on for specific topics ofinterest. the course title indicate the semester, or request from the offices listed below. Degree requirements and programs are orga- semesters, each course is usually offered; nized by colleges and departments. Course I stands for fall semester, II for spring, S for Course schedule booklet descriptions are provided to help you and your summer semester, and intersession for the The Course Schedule, a listing ofcourses academic advisor plan your academic choices. term between semesters. offered each semester, is available in the The abbreviation Pr. indicates prerequisites following places: Course Descriptions for the course. In the sample course, students • World Wide Web would be required to have completed www.ksu.edu/courses Environmental Geography I before enrolling. Some courses may allow or require concurrent • K-State Student Union Bookstore The following course description key explains enrollment in other courses. This is indicated K-State Student Union, First Floor the system used for courses listed throughout by the abbreviation Cone. 785-532-6583 the catalog. For prospective students Sample course description Faculty Lists Key GEOG Office ofAdmissions 221. EnvironmentalGeography II. (4) II. Abasicphysical geographycourseemphasizingthegeo- 1 19 Anderson Hall, 785-532-6250 sphereandhydrosphere, includingprocesses, patterns,and In the departmental sections, faculty members consider.k-state.edu physical backgroundforrelatedissuessuchasnatural haz- www.ksu.edu/admit ardsandhuman modificationofphysical conditions. Intro- are listed by their last names. Those on the ducesremotesensingandtheuseoftopographic mapsin graduate faculty have an asterisk following Admissions Guide: Overview ofmajors and environmental study. Three hourslee. andonetwo-hourlab their names. student life. perweek. Pr.: Environmental Geography I. The diamond () indicates the course has An all-inclusive faculty and administration For prospective been approved for university general educa- section precedes the index. This section lists each faculty member's full name, academic graduate students tion program credit. degrees, and year offirst appointment at GEOG Graduate School The letters denote the department K-State (in parentheses). Those on the gradu- 103 Fairchild Hall, 785-532-6191 or in which the course is offered (in this case, ate faculty have an asterisk following their 1-800-651-1816 Geography). names. www.ksu.edu/grad The three digits ofthe course number Graduate Studies: Overview ofK-State's 221 represent the level ofthe course. Contacts graduate programs and representative research Coursenumbersystem: opportunities. 000-099 Notapplicable towarddegreerequirements. www.ksu.edu/grad 100-299 Lowerdivision undergraduate. Designedas freshmanorsophomorecourse. All phone numbers are 785 area code, except Graduate Catalog: Descriptions ofgraduate 300-499 Upperdivision undergraduate. Designedas where noted. All addresses are Manhattan, programs and courses. 500-699 jUupnpieorrodrivsiesniioonrucnoduerrsger.aduate. Primarily fora Kansas, 66506, except where noted. www.ksu.edu/grad juniororsenior, butalsomaybetaken forgrad- uatecredit. Acoursenumbered500may be Graduate Handbook: Presentation ofuniver- taken forgraduatecreditonly in agraduatestu- Online Catalog sity policies on graduate education adopted by dent's minorfield. Acourse numbered600may the Graduate Council on behalfofthe betaken forcreditin agraduatestudent'smajor Graduate faculty. field. www.ksu.edu/grad 700-799 Graduateandupperdivision,primarily forgrad- This catalog is available at uate level. www.ksu.edu/courses on the web. 800-899 Graduatelevel formaster'scourseorprofes- For continuing education sionalcoursebeyondtheundergraduatelevel. 900-999 Graduate level,primarily fordoctoralcandidate. Division ofContinuing Education College Court Building, 785-532-5687 www.dce.ksu.edu Distance Education Catalog: Listing of — courses —offered through a variety ofdelivery methods that can be taken in your own community. www.dce.ksu.edu/dce/distance SummerBrochurefor Teachers: Listing of courses ofinterest to educators. Available each April. Aboutthe University About the University Kansas State University studies through a variety ofdisciplinary and Distinguished Graduate Faculty Members are professional degree programs. To meet these presented at commencement. The university The university was founded February 16, intentions, the institution dedicates itselfto also honors faculty members who contribute 1863, established under the Morrill Act, by providing academic and extracurricular learn- to the expansion ofknowledge in their respec- which land-grant colleges came into being. ing experiences that promote and value both tive fields. At first the university was located on the excellence and cultural diversity. Kansas The faculty assume a major responsibility to grounds ofthe old Bluemont Central College, State University prepares its students to be participate in outreach activities that serve the chartered in 1858, but in 1875 most ofthe informed, productive, and responsible citizens work ofthe university was moved to the pre- who participate actively in advancing cultural, citizens ofthe state, and many hold leadership positions in their disciplines and in profes- sent site. educational, economic, scientific, and socio- sional organizations. political undertakings. The 664-acre campus is in northern Manhattan, convenient to both business and Research and othercreative endeavors com- Objective of the residential districts. Under an enactment of prise an essential component ofKansas State educational program the 1991 Kansas Legislature, the Salina cam- University's mission. All faculty members pus was established through a mergerofthe contribute to the discovery and dissemination The objective ofthe educational program at former Kansas College ofTechnology with ofnew knowledge. These efforts, supported Kansas State University is to develop individ- the university. by public and private resources, are conducted uals capable ofapplying enlightenedjudg- in an atmosphere ofopen inquiry and aca- ment in their professional, personal, and social Additional university sites include demic freedom. Basic to the pursuit ofthis lives. t1h8e,0A0g0riaccurletsurianltEhxepfeoruirmbernatncShtaltoicoant—ioHnasyosf, mission is the university's commitment to To that end the university program is — broad-based programs in graduate education Garden City, Colby, and Parsons and designed: 8,600 acres in the Konza Research Prairie at both the master's and doctoral levels. jointly operated by the AES and the Division Kansas State University's mission includes I. To provide full and efficient counseling and guidance to students at the university. Specif- ofBiology. enriching the lives ofthe citizens ofKansas ically, this means to: by extending to them opportunities to engage One ofthe six universities governed by in life-long learning and to benefit from the A. Learn and make known to students all that the Kansas Board ofRegents, Kansas State results ofresearch. The university addresses is possible and useful about their interests, University continues to fulfill its historic edu- this charge through mutually supportive activ- aptitudes, and abilities. cational mission in teaching, research, and public service. ities on its Manhattan and Salina campuses, B. Apply that knowledge to the students' research and extension sites at numerous loca- choice ofcourses and curricula as fully as tions, outreach programs offered throughout Mission statement possible without encroaching harmfully the state and nation, and international on their initiative and feeling ofself- Kansas State University is a comprehensive, activities. responsibility. rsetsuedaerncths,alnadndt-hgerapnetopilnestoitfuKtiaonnsafisr,stasnedrvailnsgo The mission ofKansas State University is C. Provide continuing guidance for students enhanced by symbiotic relationships among the nation and the world. according to their needs. the discovery ofknowledge, the education Since its founding in 1863, the university has ofundergraduate and graduate students, and II. To prepare students for an occupation or a evolved into a modern institution ofhigher improvement in the quality oflife through profession which includes an organized body education, committed to quality programs, research applications. Coordinated teaching, ofinformation and theory so they may realize and responsive to a rapidly changing world research, and extension services help develop their creative potential. More specifically this and the aspirations ofan increasingly diverse the highly skilled and educated work force means that students should acquire: society. Together with othermajorcompre- necessary to the economic well-being of A. The ability to recognize and master hensive universities, Kansas State University Kansas, the nation, and the international fundamental principles in their fields of shares responsibilities for developing human community. specialization. potential, expanding knowledge, enriching cultural expression, and extending its exper- Accreditation B. The knowledge basic to their special fields tise to individuals, business, education, and ofstudy. Kansas State University is fully accredited government. These responsibilities are by the Commission on Institutions ofHigher C. The ability to reason critically from facts addressed through an array ofundergraduate Education ofthe North Central Accrediting and recognized assumptions to useful techni- and graduate degree programs, research and Association and by various professional cal conclusions. creative activities, and outreach and public service programs. In addition, its land-grant accrediting agencies. Credit earned at K-State D. The basic skills associated with their fields mandate, based on federal and state legisla- is transferable to other institutions. ofstudy. tion, establishes a focus to its instructional, E. A professional attitude in theirchosen research, and extension activities that is Faculty work. unique among the Regents institutions. The faculty at Kansas State University are Through quality teaching, the university is dedicated to excellence in teaching, student InIiIt.y tToogparionvtihdeekanllowstlueddegnetsawnidthabialnitoipepsomretum-- ctuonmimtiietstteoddteovperloovpitdheeakllnoswtuldeedngtes,wuintdheorp-por- aardlvyisaicnhgi,erveesmeeanrtc,h,aenxdtecnrseaitoinveedeuncdaetaivoonr,.schol- boecrcsupoaftaiodnemoorcprraotfiecsssioocnietthyeyneeexdp,ecwthattoeevneterr. standing, and skills characteristic ofan edu- K-State recognizes superior teaching with Specifically, this means that through its pro- cated person. It is also pledged to prepare stu- annual faculty awards. Citations for the gram the university undertakes to help the dents for successful employment or advanced Outstanding Teachers ofthe Year and for student: Calendar A. Develop communication skills. Calendar B. Develop the ability to apply critical and creative thinking to the solution oftheoretical and practical problems. May Additional academic dates and deadlines can 2001 C. Understand the basic concepts ofthe natu- be found at www.ksu.edu/calendar ral sciences, the interrelations ofthe natural /eventview.cgi/registrar/academic on the Intersession and social sciences, and the impact ofscience World Wide Web. on society. D. Comprehend and evaluate the processes Fall Semester 2000 May 14-June 1, Monday-Friday and institutions in society at home and abroad, Intersession. and develop a dynamic sense ofpersonal May Monday 28, responsibility as effective citizens in a demo- August 21, Monday University holiday. cratic society. Semester begins. E. Develop habits ofself-evaluation, respon- Summer sibility, and enterprise that will increase the September 4, Monday Semester University holiday. effectiveness ofthe educative process in 2001 college, and provide the basis for continued October 20, Friday self-improvement. Student holiday. F. Develop a well-adjusted personality, good November 22-24, Wednesday-Friday May 15-August 3 character traits, and a sound philosophy of Student holiday. May Monday 28, life. November 23-24, Thursday-Friday University holiday. G. Prepare for effective participation in fam- University holiday. ily life. July 4, Wednesday December 8, Friday University holiday. H. Utilize actively and fully the capacity for Last day ofsemester. aesthetic appreciation and enjoyment. December 8-9, Friday-Saturday August 2001 IV. To stimulate the faculty and students to Commencement. extend the boundaries ofknowledge through December 11-15, Monday-Friday Intersession critical and creative thinking and experimen- Semester examinations. tation. V. To provide the facilities for extending edu- July 30-August 17 cation outside the boundaries ofthe campus to January 2001 Intersession. the members ofthe community that the insti- Intercession tution serves. Fall Semester 2001 December 27, 2000-January 10, 2001, Monday-Friday August 20, Monday Intersession. Semester begins. September Monday 3, Spring Semester 2001 University holiday. October 19, Friday Student holiday. January 11, Thursday November 21-23, Wednesday-Friday Semester begins. Student holiday. January 15, Monday November 22-23, Thursday-Friday University holiday. University holiday. March 19-23, Monday-Friday December 7, Friday University holiday. Last day ofsemester. May 4, Friday December 7-8, Friday-Saturday Last day of semester. Commencement. May 7-11, Monday-Friday, December 10-14, Monday-Friday Semester examinations. Semester examinations. May 11-12, Friday-Saturday Commencement. Calendar May January 2002 2002 August 2002 Intersession Intersession Intersession January 2-16, 2002, Monday-Friday May 20-27, Monday-Friday August 5-23, Monday-Friday Intersession. Intersession. Intersession. May Monday 27, Spring Semester 2002 University holiday. Summer Semester January 17, Thursday Semester begins. 2002 January 21, Monday University holiday. May 21-August 9 March 18-24, Monday-Friday Student holiday. May 27, Monday University holiday. May 10, Friday Last day ofsemester. July 4, Thursday University holiday. May 13-17, Monday-Friday Semester examinations. May 17-18, Friday-Saturday Commencement. Glossary and Abbreviations Glossary and Abbreviations A/Pass/F: A grading option in which a stu- to one hour ofcourse time per week. For Hour: The unit by which course work is mea- dent earning a grade ofA in a course will example, a course meeting three hours a week sured. The number ofsemester hours assigned have an A recorded for that course; a grade would be a three-credit-hour course. to a course is usually determined by the num- ofB, C, or D will be recorded as a Pass; and Credit/No Credit: (C/NC) A grading option ber ofhours a course meets per week. a grade ofF will be recorded as an F. with successful completion ofa course Intersession: Courses offered between Academic load: The total number ofcredit recorded as Credit and failure as No Credit. fall and spring semesters, and after spring hours enrolled in during one semester. No other grades are given for such courses semester and prior to summer semester. Academic warning: (W) An indication that and they are not figured into the grade point Lecture: (Lee.) A course wherein the teach- average. a student is in academic difficulty which ing is done primarily through oration. could lead to dismissal from the university. Curriculum: A program ofcourses that Major: The subject or subject areas upon meets the requirements for a degree in a par- Advanced standing: Having credit awarded which a student chooses to place principal ticular field ofstudy, also referred to as a for previous work or testing. academic emphasis, also referred to as major. Advisor: A department or college-based curriculum. faculty member who helps students achieve Degree program: Courses required for com- Minor: A systematic program ofstudy in an pletion ofa particular degree. theireducational goals by providing guidance area ofemphasis outside a student's major. on courses, program requirements, prerequi- Department: A unit within a college repre- Option: An approved group ofcourses creat- sites, programs ofstudy, and policies and senting a discipline. ing a specialty within a major field ofstudy. procedures. Discipline: An area of study representing a Orientation: Activities designed to help the Audit: To attend a course regularly without branch ofknowledge, such as mathematics. new student become acquainted with the participating in course work and without Dismissal: (D) A student who neglects his university. receiving credit. or her academic responsibilities may be dis- A Prerequisite: (Pr.) requirement, usually Bachelor ofarts degree: (B.A.) Courses missed on recommendation ofan academic credit in anothercourse, which must be met selected from a variety ofdisciplines with dean. concentrations in one or two areas. A modern before a particularcourse can be taken. Double major: Having two programs ofaca- A language is required for a B.A. degree. Recitation: (Rec.) small section usually demic study. Bachelor ofscience degree: (B.S.) A speci- taken in conjunction with a lecture. Drop/Add: Changing the student's course fied program ofrequired courses with fewer Scholastic honors: An award an undergradu- electives than the B.A. A modern language is schedule by adding and/or dropping a course. ate receives based on the excellence of not required. Dual degrees: A student may elect to pursue K-State academic work. two degrees at one time. Baccalaureate: Refers to the bachelor's Secondary major: Interdisciplinary major degree. Electives: Courses chosen by a student that which must be completed along with a first are not required for the major or minor. The major course ofstudy. Classification: Level ofprogress toward number ofhours ofelectives required varies a degree with classifications offreshman, Special student: An undergraduate student according to student's major. sophomore,junior, or senior, depending on the taking courses at K-State but not regularly number ofsemester hours completed. Enrollment: The process ofselecting courses enrolled in work toward a degree. and having courses reserved. College: An academic unit ofthe university. Transcript: An official copy ofa student's Kansas State University has nine colleges. Equivalent: Equiv. permanent academic record. Cooperative education (co-op): The integra- Extracurricular: Activities such as band or Transfer student: A student who terminates tion ofacademic experience with planned debate for which a student may earn credit enrollment in another college or university employment experiences that relate to a stu- toward graduation. Extracurricular activities and subsequently enrolls at K-State. dent's academic major or career goals. The are counted as electives. Undergraduate student: A university student work experience supplements and comple- Financial aid: Help for a student who lacks who has not received a bachelor's degree. ments the curriculum. funds to pay for college. Aid is available from Variable: (V/Var.). The credits earned in Concurrent enrollment: (Cone.) Taking a grants, loans, scholarships, and work/study some courses may vary. course during the same semester as another. employment. Course: A unit of study a student enrolls Grade point average: (GPA) A measure of in during a semester. scholastic performance. A GPA is obtained by dividing the number ofgrade points by Credit by examination: Credit received the hours ofwork attempted, where an when a student takes an oral or written exami- A = 4 points, a B = 3 points, a C = 2 points, nation without enrolling for a course. a D = 1 point, and an F = points. Credit hour: (Cr.) A unit ofmeasurement used in determining the quantity ofwork taken. Each credit hour is roughly equivalent 8 Admission Admission Larry Moeder, Director 248-5782 (Kansas only). The office is open Transfer students: Students who have earned 119 Anderson Hall, Manhattan during the same standard business hours, and college-level credit since high school 785-532-6250 admissions representatives are available to graduation. 1-800-432-8270 (Kansas only) schedule campus visits and to provide infor- E-mail: [email protected] mation regarding College ofTechnology Freshman Admission www.ksu.edu/admit programs. General Admission Glossary of Terms Requirements Information Admission to Kansas State University is granted to individuals who meet one ofthe Apply for admission: The process of submit- following requirements: ting written or electronic application and sup- Undergraduate students interested in attending porting credentials so that an official determi- High school graduates must: Kansas State University on the main campus nation ofeligibility to attend the university • Achieve an ACT score of21 or above or in Manhattan, or the College ofTechnology can be made. an SAT of990 or above; or oairnnfdsoeArnvmdiaiatntigioonen-amcnaadimlapstusoisstthianenSAcaedlmibinyas,swirmioatniysngrO,efqfciuaclelesi.tng, Eanndroalrlrmaenngti:ngTahescphreodcuelsesooffcslealsescetsinfgorctohuerses • Ratatnhkeienndthoefttohpetshiervdenotfhthoer geirgahdtuhatsienmgesctlearss; or semester. The Admissions Office is located on the • Complete the precollege curriculum: Mfarnohma8ttaa.nm.ctaomnpouosnaannddis1opp.emn. wtoee5kpd.amy.sAll nIonttecrintaitzeinosnaolrspteurdmeanntesn:tIrnedsiivdiednutaslsofwthhoe are Oneunit= 1 yeUanritosr2semesters campus offices are closed on weekends. United States. Subject required Coursestotake Undergraduate students wishing to apply for New freshmen: High school graduates with English 4 OneunitofEnglishforeachyear admission may do so by submitting the tradi- no earned college credits after high school ofhighschool tional paper application form with appropriate graduation. Students taking college-level Natural 3 Choosethreeunitsfrom: application fee or by submitting the electronic work while in high school are considered new science •Biology application via the World Wide Web and pro- freshmen. ••APhdyvsaincacle/deabritohl/ogegnyeralscience viding credit card information for the applica- Non-degree students: Students not pursuing •Chemistry tion fee or sending the fee by personal check a degree who have been admitted for special •Physics or money order. Students applying will not be purposes or at the discretion ofa director. Atleastoneunitmustbein chemistryorphysics. admitted until the application fee has been Generally, these students are limited to rAeccceeisvsedt.he electronic application at t1i5onhsoumrasyofapcprleyd.itNofnr-odmeKg-rSeteatset.udOetnhtesrwrielsltrnioct- Math 3 O••nAAlleggueenbbirrtaaeIIaIchof: www.ksu.edu/admit/application.htinl. All sup- qualify for financial assistance. •Geometry porting documents and credentials must be in Official test scores: ACT, SAT, and TOEFL Social 3 OneunitofU.S. history paper format to be considered as official for results that are received directly from the test- science One-halfunitofU.S. government admission purposes. ing service via magnetic tape reports or for- Oneunit,selectedfrom: No qualified student will be denied admission mal mail service. Scores noted on high school ••EPscyocnhoomliocgsy to the university on the basis ofrace, sex, transcripts, personal reports, etc., are not offi- •Civics national origin, handicap, age, sexual orienta- cial results. •History •Currentsocial issues tion, or other nonmerit reasons. Official transcript: A transcript that is sent •Sociology directly by mail or fax from the registrar of • Anthropology Campus a credit-granting institution to the K-State • Raceandethnicgrouprelations Visits Admissions Office. Hand-carried documents, One-halfunitselectedfrom: •Worldhistory sealed envelopes, personal grade reports, etc., •Worldgeography are not official records. •International relations Students and parents are welcome and encour- Readmitted students: Any student who Computer Maybe metbypassinga aged to visit the campuses. For a visit to the 1 has previously been admitted and attended technology proficiencyexamination. Manhattan (main) campus please write or call the Admissions Office (see address and phone K-State courses on the Manhattan campus at Residentstudentsmusthavea2.0intheprecollege information above). For maximum benefit any time since high school graduation. Any curriculum. from your visit it is wise to plan your visit two student who was admitted to and attended Nonresidentstudentsmusthavea2.5 intheprecollege weeks in advance so that appropriate appoint- classes on the College ofTechnology campus curriculum. ments can be made and admission representa- since fall of 1991. Studentswhoareofficially nonresidentbutareeligiblefor special feestatuswillbeevaluatedforadmissibilityonthe tives can be available for consultation con- Registration: The process ofpaying fees. nonresidentrequirements. cerning your educational plans. Special students: Students not pursuing a GED graduates must: Students and parents wishing to visit the degree but meeting all standard admission • Achieve an overall GED score of50 points College ofTechnology campus in Salina requirements. Special students v/ill not qualify or higher. are encouraged to contact the College Center, for financial assistance. 2310 Centennial Road, Salina campus. The phone number is 785-826 2640 or 1-800-