This document provides an overview of the college catalog and information for new students. It discusses admission requirements, degree programs, course descriptions, and placement exams. It explains how to read degree requirements and develop a plan of study. Key points covered include understanding placement exams, prerequisite and corequisite courses, class sequences, and constructing a degree plan using the catalog resources.

1. COLLEGE ORIENTATION 101

2. Catalog

3. The catalog gives information about… Admission Requirements Student Services Course Descriptions Degree Requirements

4. How to read your catalog...

5. Catalog Part I

6. Catalog Part II

7. Sample Course Descriptions

8. Degree Programs

9. Associate of Arts Degrees Agriculture Alternative Energy Art and Design Biology Business Administration Chemistry Child Development Computer Science Elementary Education Secondary Education Environmental Science Fire Science General Studies History Information Science Journalism & Public Relations Law Enforcement Mathematics Music Physical Education Physical Sciences Physics Pre-Med/Pre-Vet Psychology Sociology Spanish Theatre

10. Associate of Arts General Core (Typically 61 hrs) Easy transferability to other colleges and universities. Main goal is to transfer on to attain a bachelor’s degree Has Major Emphasis General Studies Option Primarily General Core Good choice for undecided majors

11. AA Degree Requirements

12. AA Degree Check

13. Associate of Science Degrees Nursing Pre-Engineering Pre-Engineering Alternative Energy

14. Associate of Science Nursing ACT requirement of at least a 19 Limited core Separate application/selection process Heavy emphasis in Science Attain RN after passing state boards Pre-Engineering & Alternative Energy Option Math, Science, and Energy intensive Seamless transferability to UM-Rolla General core required

15. AS Degree Requirements and Degree Check

16. Agri-Business Technology Agronomy Technology Horticulture Technology Livestock Technology Automotive Tech Automotive Tech-Parts Option Management Business Industrial Organizational Computer and Network Support Construction Technology Diesel Technology Drafting and Design Industrial Technology Office Administration Accounting Medical Office Administrative Paramedical Science Vet Technology Vocational Education Associate of Applied Science Degrees

17. Associate of Applied Science Degree specific Limited general core Concentrated coursework Primary objective is to enter the workforce after completion of degree Not all credits are designed to transfer

18. AAS Degree Requirements

19. AAS Degree Check

20. Certificate Programs Auto Technology Engine Performance Automotive Electrical Systems Automotive Brake Systems Suspension/Steering Systems Business Management I & II Diesel Technology Environmental Health Technology Fire Science Network Administration Office Administration I & II Paramedic

21. Certificates Goal is to enhance existing skills and/or learn a new trade to enter into the workforce Shorter credit requirements Foundation to continue A.A.S. degree

22. Certificate Degree Check

23. Placement Exam ACT vs. COMPASS ACT: ACT scores are typically located on your high school transcript or you may request a copy at www.studentact.org. The Record’s Office must have a copy of your scores in your file. New ACT packets may be picked up in the ARC or Admissions. Required ACT sub-scores: English -19 Reading – 18 Math – 22 If you do not meet the sub-scores, you will need to make arrangements to take the COMPASS, just in the area you are lacking.

24. Placement Exam ACT vs. COMPASS COMPASS: COMPASS is a computerized placement exam that will help you, and your advisor, place you in the correct English, Math and Reading classes. COMPASS testing is conducted in the ARC, located on the 2 nd floor of Newton Hall. You need to take the COMPASS if: You haven’t already taken the ACT Have taken the ACT but did not get the appropriate ACT sub-scores.

25. Placement Exam ACT vs. COMPASS COMPASS: Once you pay the one-time Application fee, you are eligible to take the COMPASS free of charge. The COMPASS may be retaken once per year. Each retake will cost $5.00 per section.

26. Understanding Prep Classes & Pre-requisites ACT sub-score of 22 or Math Sequence Math 40* Math 50*/104 Math 100**/BSAD 121 Math 107/111 *Depending on enrolled course, students must have met required mastery level or have a C or better in order to move to the next level. **Must have a passing grade to move on.

27. Understanding Prep Classes & Pre-requisites Math 111 College Algebra (3-0) 3 credits College Algebra studies algebraic expressions, Real and complex numbers, algebraic functions, equations, inequalities, exponential and logarithmic functions. This course will satisfy most degree requirements in mathematics and should transfer to any four-year institution. College Algebra will help prepare the student for an increasingly technical society. (Prerequisite: Math 100 or an appropriate placement exam score.) (Fall-Spring-Summer)

28. Understanding Prep Classes & Pre-requisites cont… Math 40/50 are not applicable towards degree Math 100 counts towards a General Studies elective Math 104 counts towards some Technical Degrees BSAD 121 counts towards most AAS Business Degrees Math 107/111 counts towards AA/AS requirements

29. Understanding Prep Classes & Pre-requisites cont… ACT sub-score of 19 or English Sequence COMM 80* ENG 100** College Level / ENG 101 *Must have a C or better in order to move to the next level. **Must have a passing grade to move on

30. Understanding Prep Classes & Pre-requisites ENGL 101 English Composition (3-0) 3 credits The primary aim of this freshman-writing course is to give students instruction and practice in writing mechanically correct, well organized and well-developed expository themes on topics of importance and significance. This course fulfills a portion of communications General education requirements. (Prerequisites: 1) ENGL 100 or an appropriate score on the placement exam. 2) OA 105 or an appropriate keyboard placement score.) (Fall-Spring-Summer) Note: OA 105 is Introduction to Keyboarding

31. Understanding Prep Classes & Pre-requisites cont… ACT sub-score of 18 or Reading Sequence LOC 40* LOC 50* LOC 90* College Level (eg. HIST 106/PLSC 103) *Must have a C or better in order to move to the next level.

32. College Level Pre-requisites and Co-requisites HIST 106 U.S. History 3 credits This introductory course surveys the development of American culture from the Colonial Period through Reconstruction. The Growth of political, social and economic Institutions is emphasized. Successful completion of HIST 106 fulfills the Missouri State requirements in constitution study and partially fulfills Social and Behavioral Science general education requirements. (Prerequisite: Reading at least at college level.) (Fall-Spring-Summer

33. College Level Pre-requisites and Co-requisites College level classes are 100 or higher level classes Pre-requisites are classes that must be completed successfully prior to enrollment in a desired class Co-requisites are classes that may completed prior to or taken concurrently with the desired class

34. College Level Pre-requisites and Co-requisites cont… Pre-requisite examples: Course Pre-requisite English 102 English 101 Child Psychology Gen. Psychology Co-requisite examples: Course Co-requisite Gen. Physics Calculus 2 Magazine Production English 101

35. Class Sequence Some classes are only offered in the spring or fall This information follows class descriptions in your catalog When constructing a degree plan, always look for class sequences Beginning Spanish 2 (spring) Gen. Chemistry (fall)

36. Plan Of Study Assignment: Develop a Degree Plan using the Plan of Study worksheet. Fill it out completely using available resources.

37. Plan of Study cont… You may wish to use a Plan of Study worksheet Be sure to consult your degree plan Pay close attention to prep classes and class sequence