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Undergraduate
Catalog
1
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees is the governing board for Illinois State University.
Members of the Board are as follows:
ing: student’s name*, address (local and name for employment purposes, is available
home), telephone listing (local and home), on the Human Resources website or by
Illinois State University email address, date contacting them directly at (309) 438-8311.
and place of birth, major field of study, dates Questions regarding use of a preferred name
of attendance, grade level, enrollment status should also be directed to the above offices.
(e.g. undergraduate or graduate, full-time or
part-time), participation in officially
recognized activities or sports, weight or
height of members of athletic teams, target
graduation date, degrees, honors and awards
received, and the most recent educational
agency or institution attended. Students may
block the public disclosure of directory
information by notifying the Office of the
University Registrar in writing prior to the
first day of classes.
Campus Solutions Student Infor mation diploma school or Associate Degree nursing
System software that supports registration courses are “held in escrow” for the student
and managing students’ progress toward their until successful completion of three specified
degrees. Nursing upper-division courses at Illinois State
University.
Career Campus Solutions ter m for
undergraduate or graduate status. Finance and Planning One of the four
major divisions of the University, headed by
Clinical Experience Par t of a pr ogr am the Vice President for Finance and Planning,
that allows for observation, participation, that focuses on financial management and
studies of individual pupils or clients, planning.
individual field work, and practicums both
General Education Program Thirty-nine
on and off campus.
credit hours of integrated foundation courses
that must be completed to obtain a bacca-
College Level Examinations Program
laureate degree.
(CLEP) A pr ogr am that allows students
to receive credit by examination rather than Grade Point Average (GPA) The total
completing coursework. number of grade points divided by the total
graded semester hours attempted at Illinois
Credit Hour A standard unit of measuring State University.
coursework; credit hours are assigned to a
particular course and count toward graduation,
Hold A block that may prevent a student
except in remedial courses. Typically a course
from receiving a service or performing an
that meets for three hours a week is worth three
action, for example a financial hold may result
credit hours. in a student not being allowed to register or
receive a transcript. Campus Solutions refers to
Cross-listed Course A cour se offer ed by
a hold as a “negative service indicator.”
more than one department, but treated as one
course for credit purposes. Honors Program A program designed to
serve the needs of academically talented,
Curriculum A pr ogr am of study cover ing high-achieving students.
the entire undergraduate or graduate career
and designed to satisfy the requirements for a Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI) A
degree. statewide agreement among more than 100
public and selected private institutions, design-
Dean The highest administr ative officer of
ed to facilitate transfer between colleges and
a college.
universities within the state.
Department Chairperson An administrative Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE)
officer holding faculty rank; responsible for the The board that oversees and coordinates all
primary unit of academic organization. public higher education in Illinois.
Enrollment Verification Under gr aduate Independent Study Intensive study in a
students for fall and spring are considered special area of the student’s interest under the
full-time if they are enrolled 12.0 or more direction of a faculty member. Each individual
semester hours, half-time if they are investigation is to culminate in a comprehensive
enrolled fewer than 12.0 but at least 6.0 written report and/or examination and/or artistic
semester hours, and part-time if they are project. A maximum of 6 semester hours may be
enrolled fewer than 6.0 semester hours. applied toward graduation.
Undergraduate students for summer are
considered full-time if they are enrolled 6.0 Institute Federal- and state-sponsored (or
or more semester hours, half-time if they similar) short-term programs requiring treatment
are enrolled fewer than 6.0 but at least 3.0 of subject matter of a special nature, often for
semester hours, and part-time if they are special groups. Courses taught as institutes are
enrolled fewer than 3.0 semester hours. designated by the number 397.
Escrow Credit The pr actice of holding the Interdisciplinary A pr ogr am or cour se
placement of courses until the successful that spans two or more academic disciplines.
completion of specified courses. For example,
Concurrent registration required (or Not for credit major/minor means that
recommended) means that concurrent the credit from this course may not be
registration in two courses is required (or applied to the major or minor program
recommended). requirements.
Consent of the department advisor The Variable credit courses ar e those cour ses
advisor(s) of the department offering the leading to differing number of credit hours.
course must give consent before a student For example: Student Teaching (STT 399)
may register for the course. has variable credit hours from 1-16. A
student should plan with the advisor the
Consent of the department chair The number of hours to be sought in a variable
chairperson of the department offering the credit course.
course must give consent before a student
may register for the course.
ACCREDITATION beyond.
Illinois State University is accredited by Adopted by Academic Senate, May 7, 2008.
the Higher Learning Commission, one of
six regional accrediting bodies for higher UNIVERSITY COMMITMENT TO
education recognized by the United States
DIVERSITY
Department of Education. For further in-
formation regarding this accreditation
contact the Higher Learning Commission Diversity is one of five core institutional
at 230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500, values underlying strategic planning and
Chicago, Illinois 60604-1411, phone (800) implementation of programs and services at
621-7440 or (312) 263-0456; email Illinois State University. Goals and
info@hlcommission.org; or visit the Com- strategies for maintaining and increasing the
diversity of students, faculty, and staff at
mission website at hlcommission.org/.
Illinois State are articulated in the university
strategic plan, Educating Illinois. Illinois
The teacher preparation unit and its pro-
State affirms and encourages community
grams are accredited by the National
and a respect for differences by fostering an
Council for Accreditation of Teacher Edu-
inclusive environment characterized by
cation, which, in 2013, consolidated with
cultural understanding, ethical behavior, and
the Teacher Education Accreditation
social justice. The University supports a
Council to become the Council for the
diverse faculty and staff who mentor a
Accreditation of Educator Preparation.
diverse student population. The University
Teacher preparation programs at Illinois
endeavors to provide opportunities for all
State are also annually approved by the
students, staff, and faculty to participate in a
Illinois State Board of Education.
global society.
Numerous programs of study at Illinois State
hold discipline-based accreditation. A list of OFFICE OF EQUAL
specialized accreditation bodies with which
OPPORTUNITY AND ACCESS
the University is associated is available at
provost.illinoisstate.edu/planning/
Illinois State University, as an equal
accreditation/program/.
opportunity/affirmative action employer,
complies with all applicable federal and
The University holds institutional mem-
state laws regarding affirmative action,
berships in the American Council on Edu-
nondiscrimination, and anti-harassment.
cation, the American Association of State
Illinois State University is committed to a
Colleges and Universities, the American As-
policy of equal opportunity for all persons
sociation of Colleges for Teacher Education,
and does not discriminate on the basis of
and the Council of Graduate Schools.
race, color, religion, pregnancy, sex,
national origin, sexual orientation, order
ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY of protection, gender identity and expres-
MISSION STATEMENT sion, ancestry, age, marital status, dis-
ability, genetic information, unfavorable
We at Illinois State University work as a diverse military discharge, or status as a veteran in
community of scholars with a commitment to employment, educational programs and
fostering a small-college atmosphere with large- activities, or admissions. Inquiries regard-
university opportunities. We promote the ing equal opportunity or affirmative action
highest academic standards in our teaching, at Illinois State may be directed to the
scholarship, public service and the connections Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at
we build among them. We devote all our (309) 438-3383.
resources and energies to creating the most
supportive and productive community
possible to serve the citizens of Illinois and
Illinois State the following fall will be ACT/SAT scores and subscores
considered a transfer student if the high Academic Personal Statement (optional):
school transcript lists the graduation date please visit Admissions.IllinoisState.edu
as December or January. for additional information.
Former Illinois State Student/Readmit: A Applicants must also show successful
person who wishes to return to Illinois State completion of the following:
after one or more semesters away from English – 4 years
campus.
Mathematics – 3 years of high school
math: traditional (algebra, geometry,
Visiting Student/Unclassified Undergrad-
algebra II), or integrated math 1, 2, and 3
uate: A per son who does not have a
bachelor degree and desires to take classes at Natural science – 2 years with laboratories
the University without working toward a Social science – 2 years
degree.
*Foreign language or fine arts – 2 years of
International Student: A per son who is one foreign language or 2 years of fine
neither a United States citizen nor a United arts
States permanent resident. Electives – 2 years
*NOTE: All students in the College of
Undocumented Student: A per son who
Arts and Sciences must satisfy a foreign
lives in the United States with no document-
language graduation requirement that may
tation stating U.S. citizenship or legal
be met by: 3 years of the same foreign
residency.
language in high school or completion of
the second semester or higher of college-
ADMISSION GUIDELINES level foreign language with a passing
grade or equivalent proficiency as
The following sections outline the determined by examination. Students who
admissions guidelines for the admission have completed one semester of college
categories previously listed. Please note that foreign language credit may elect to
catalog year does not govern admission satisfy this requirement by studying
requirements to the University or to an abroad in an approved program in a non-
individual’s specific major. These require- English speaking country. American Sign
ments can change every year based upon the Language may be used to fulfill this
competitiveness of the applicant pool and the requirement by transfer credit or by
space availability at the University and in proficiency.
each major program. Only graduation
requirements are governed by catalog year. General Equivalency Diploma in Lieu
of High School Diploma
PROGRAM SPECIFIC
ADMISSION CRITERIA Applicants who use general equivalency
diploma (GED) test results in lieu of a high
Illinois State University regulates admission school diploma are required to submit GED
to designated programs when the number of test results reflecting the standard of 150 on
students seeking admission exceeds the four tests and a total score of 600 or better.
available educational resources of the Applicants must also submit ACT or SAT
department or school. Supplemental selection test scores.
criteria for admission may need to be met for
specific majors. FINALIZING ADMISSION
that satisfies some but not all requirements catalog should be used to determine
of the IAI GECC may satisfy Illinois State graduation requirements.
General Education requirements by com-
pleting requirements for the IAI GECC at Illinois State considers the following when
Illinois State or by completing the Uni- making decisions on readmission:
versity’s own General Education program.
Other students must complete Illinois State’s Students must have left Illinois State
General Education program. University in good academic standing.
described in detail in the Academic Policies Transfer students may be admitted without
and Practices section under the heading submitting transcripts from schools pre-
“Additional Academic Requirements” in this viously attended if they have not been in
catalog and at Admissions.IllinoisState.edu/ attendance at a college or university two
Returning. years prior to the semester for which they
have applied. If attendance has been within
Students may exercise New Start only once. two years, students must submit transcripts
Such students will have “New Start” indicating a cumulative grade point average
indicated on their transcript. New Start will of 2.00 on a 4.00 scale and be in good
affect only the cumulative GPA. All grades standing at the last school attended. Adult
earned at Illinois State, regardless of when Learners who, at some later time, wish to
earned, will be used in the calculation of the become candidates for a degree must com-
major GPA, the minor GPA, and graduation plete a minimum of 12 semester hours at
honors. Students who are admitted through Illinois State, apply for admission as a
the New Start Policy will be admitted on degree seeking student, and meet university
academic probation and be required to admission requirements for the desired
participate in Project Success (see the program.
Academic Policies and Practices section for
further information). Students who reenter INTERNATIONAL STUDENT
under the New Start Policy must follow the ADMISSION
Undergraduate Catalog in effect at the time
of reentry. To be eligible for graduation, a Illinois State considers the following when
student must earn at least 30 semester hours making an admission decision:
at Illinois State University after exercising
New Start.
Freshman Admission:
VISITING STUDENT/ Grade point average
UNCLASSIFIED ADMISSION English proficiency or ACT/SAT score
Individuals desiring to take a class or classes Applicants must also earn the equivalent of a
at Illinois State as a visitor without working U.S. high school diploma from a recognized
toward a specific degree at Illinois State may international institution of secondary or high
be admitted as unclassified students. school level, or will do so prior to enroll-
Applicants may be required to provide ment.
evidence showing prerequisite background
for the course(s) desired. Unclassified stu- Transfer Admission:
dents must maintain the same standard of Cumulative college grade point average,
performance as degree-seeking students. and for some academic programs, pre-
Unclassified students who wish to become requisite college coursework; for these
candidates for a degree at some later time requirements, visit the following web-
must apply for admission as a degree seeking site: IllinoisState.edu/
student and must meet published require- transferprogramrequirements
ments for admission into the desired
program. Students who hold a baccalaureate Good academic standing from last school
degree from a regionally accredited college attended
or university are not eligible for the If fewer than 24 college semester hours
unclassified undergraduate status. are completed at the time of application,
high school grade point average
Adult Learner Program: All per sons 25 English proficiency
years of age or older prior to the first day of
class for any given semester may be
Illinois State requires all students to have a
considered for admission as an Adult
declared major upon completion of 75 hours.
Learner. Admission as an Adult Learner is an
Due to this policy, transfer students are
unclassified/non-degree seeking student
encouraged to apply to a major program of
status. Freshmen may be admitted without
study. Transfer students with a high amount
presenting ACT or SAT scores and without
of transfer credit will be carefully reviewed
proof of high school diploma and/or GED.
and evaluated on a case by case basis for
Talent Program: Applicants who demon- Information and further instructions for
strate an outstanding talent in art, music, meeting the stated requirements will be pro-
theatre, dance, forensics, or athletics. vided via future communication from Student
Health Services for all incoming students.
Veterans Program: Applicants who wer e Student Health Services recommends com-
Illinois residents at the time of entrance into pletion of the immunization information as
the Armed Forces, who present a discharge soon as possible. Students not in compliance
for other than dishonorable reasons showing with the immunization requirements by the
completion of at least a one-year active tour 10th class of the first semester will have
of duty in the Armed Forces, and whose first subsequent semester registrations blocked and
attendance at a college or university after be assessed an administrative non-compliance
discharge is at Illinois State can be con- fee.
sidered for admission through this program.
Further information can be obtained by
Inquiries regarding these programs should be calling Student Health Services at (309) 438-
directed to the Office of Admissions, 201 7559 or by visiting the website at
Hovey Hall, Illinois State University, HealthServices.IllinoisState.edu.
Campus Box 2200, Normal, IL 61790-2200,
(800) 366-2478 or Admissions.IllinoisState.edu Financial Aid
and should specify the particular program of
interest. Students who attend the University may be
eligible to receive financial aid in the form
Immunization and Medical of loans, scholarships, tuition waivers, grants
Requirements for all Students and employment. In addition to funds re-
ceived through gift aid and loans, many
All students admitted to Illinois State Illinois State students seek employment to
University are required, by College Immun- help cover expenses.
ization Code (77 III.Adm.Code 694), to
provide documentation of the following: Students interested in applying for financial
Two Measles, Mumps and Rubella assistance may contact the Financial Aid
(MMR) vaccines given on or after the first Office.
birthday for students born after January 1,
1957. FINANCIAL AID OFFICE
A combination of 3 shots for DTP/Dtap/
Td/ or Tdap. One must be a Tdap. One 101 Hovey Hall, (309) 438-2231
must be within the last ten years. Email: FinancialAid@IllinoisState.edu
One Meningococcal conjugate vaccine Website: FinancialAid.IllinoisState.edu
after the age of 16 for new students under
the age of 22 as of the first day of class. All students are encouraged to apply for
(Meningitis B and Menomune do not meet financial aid by completing the Free Appli-
this requirement). cation for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
This application determines eligibility for
All immunization dates must be signed/
state, federal and institutional financial aid,
certified by a physician or public health
including federal student loans.
official. All immunization records must be
submitted in English.
General Information
Please note that a physical examination is
not required. International students are Financial aid counselors are available
required by University regulations to have Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to
TB screening within ten days of their arrival 4:30 p.m. In addition, you may access
on campus. The Student Health Services also information on the Financial Aid Office website
at FinacialAid.IllinoisState.edu. Information on
strongly recommends that all students have
the website includes:
immunization against Hepatitis B (a series of
three injections).
Office hours, phone number and location;
information concerning the application
The law (the Higher Education Act of 1965, To be considered for financial aid at Illinois
as amended, and regulation 34 CFR 668) State University, you must complete and
requires Illinois State University to notify submit the Free Application for Federal
enrolled students and the parents of Student Aid (FAFSA), or the Renewal
dependent enrolled students annually of the FAFSA, based on the following time table:
availability of the following information:
your rights under the Family Education In September Renewal aid applicants will
Rights and Privacy Act; be sent an email notification for FAFSA on
your right to a deferment of repayment of
the Web if they provided a valid email
your Federal Direct Loan for Peace Corps address on the current year’s FAFSA.
or volunteer service;
In October Complete the FAFSA on the
financial aid available at Illinois State
website www.fafsa.ed.gov.
University;
information about Illinois State University; The priority FAFSA filing date for Illinois
State University is November 15 each year.
the graduation rate of degree-seeking, full- The federal processor must receive your
time undergraduate students at Illinois
application by this date to insure your
State University;
application receives full consideration for all
an annual campus security report; and, financial aid programs. If your FAFSA is
a report on athletic program participation received after November 15, you will be
and financial support data. considered for financial aid programs for
which you are eligible and that have
General Eligibility Criteria remaining funds.
To qualify for federal or state financial aid In October After you r eceive your Student
programs, you must: Aid Report, you must review it for accuracy.
be a United States citizen or be an eligible
non-citizen; The income and asset information provided
on the FAFSA determines your financial aid
submit the Free Application for Federal eligibility. Be sure to use Illinois State's Title
Student Aid (FAFSA) to the federal IV school code: 001692. There is no separate
processor; institutional application for financial aid at
be enrolled for a minimum of 6 hours (half Illinois State. You will need to submit an
-time status) per semester (Students not additional application for summer aid (see
pursuing a degree or unclassified students Financial Aid for Summer Session).
are not eligible for financial aid, including
ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY After your loan is processed, you will receive
MERIT-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS an award letter and information on
completing an electronic Master Promissory
Merit-based scholarships are awarded to new Note (MPN), if you have not already done
beginning freshmen and transfer students. In so. Read the information carefully. Before
order to be considered for a merit-based loan proceeds will be credited to your
scholarship as a new student, applicants must account, the MPN and entrance loan
be admitted to the University. counseling (see below) must be completed.
For more information about merit-based Because of its participation in the Direct
scholarships for new students, please contact Loan program, Illinois State receives loan
the Office of Admissions by telephone at (800) proceeds directly from the U.S. Department
366-2478 or visit the Office of Admissions of Education. Your loan proceeds will be
website at Admissions.IllinoisState.edu. In applied to your university charges.
addition, the Scholarship Resource Office,
housed within the Financial Aid Office, will Loan Counseling: Students who ar e fir st-
assist students in their search for private or time Direct Loan borrowers are required to
institutional scholarship dollars. Contact the attend Federal Direct Loan entrance loan
Scholarship Resource Office by telephone at counseling before loan proceeds are credited
(309) 438-2740 or visit their website at to the student's account. You may meet this
FinancialAid.IllinoisState.edu/scholarships. requirement by completing loan entrance
counseling at StudentLoans.gov.
Academic and Non-Academic Scholarship
Programs: Some academic depar tments If you attended entrance counseling at
and various University organizations and non another school, you must sign a statement
-academic departments offer scholarships to verifying that you previously met the
new and continuing students based on aca- requirement. The purpose of entrance
demic accomplishments. You can explore the counseling is to inform you of your
availability of these scholarships by visiting responsibilities and rights as a borrower.
the Financial Aid Office website.
Exit Information: Before you graduate, or if
LOANS your enrollment status drops below 6 hours per
semester, you will be sent information concerning
Federal Direct Student Loan Program: Direct Loan exit counseling, which outlines loan
You must complete the Free Application for repayment, consolidation, and deferment options.
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to receive a You may also get this information from the Exit
loan. The Financial Aid Office will deter- Counseling link on the Financial Aid Office
mine your eligibility for all other aid pro- website: FinancialAid.IllinoisState.edu. Repayment
grams prior to processing your loan. Because of your Direct Loan begins six months after you
Illinois State is a participant in the Federal leave the University or drop below half-time status.
Direct Loan program, a loan application from
a bank or other lender is not required. Nursing Student Loan: Students enr olled
at least half-time in the Nursing Program and
There are two kinds of direct loans: who demonstrate need by filling the FAFSA
subsidized and unsubsidized. If you are are eligible for a Nursing Student Loan. The
eligible for the subsidized loan based on cumulative loan limit is $13,000 and repay-
financial need, the interest on the loan is paid ment begins nine months after the student
for you as long as you are enrolled half-time ceases to be enrolled at least half-time.
(a minimum of 6 hours per semester). The Interest during repayment includes 5 percent
unsubsidized loan is not based on financial interest and the maximum repayment period
need and requires that you make quarterly is ten (10) years.
interest payments on the loan while you are
enrolled. If you choose to defer payments Federal Direct PLUS Loan: Par ents of
while you are in school, the interest will be dependent students may apply for the Parent
added to the principal of your loan Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS).
(capitalized). To apply for a PLUS loan the parent
borrower must go to the StudentLoans.gov
The student may receive a reduction of the The University may grant exemptions to
insurance fee if the student demonstrates move off campus for certain categories of
equal or better insurance coverage and students based on guidelines related to mar-
completes the written application on or ital status, proximity of home to campus, and
before the fifteenth calendar day after the other pertinent factors. Requests to live on
first regularly scheduled class day. Contact campus may also be granted for students who
the Student Insurance office for specific are not required to live on campus under the
information. University On Campus Policy, but wish to
live in the residence halls or Cardinal Court.
Pursuant to guidelines established by the
University, part or all of a student’s tuition Additional university owned housing options
and fees may be reduced because of the include apartments at 209 and 211 North Fell
student’s death or disability, extreme Avenue, 302 North School Street and 300
ACADEMIC OPPORTUNITIES
(not practicum), full-time internships, or full- Honors Program Scholar: To achieve this
time clinical rotations (e.g., medical lab designation, students must earn a minimum
science). 3.30 cumulative GPA at the time of
graduation; participate in the Honors
Suspension for Non-Participation: Students Program a minimum of 3 semesters;
who do not complete an Honors Learning successfully complete a minimum of three
Experience and do not have one “banked” Honors Learning Experiences; and continue
are placed on Honors Suspension for the to complete an Honors Learning Experience
following semester. Students lose the each semester in the Honors Program
privilege of early registration during the through graduation. “Honors Program
Suspension semester. In order to regain good Scholar” is indicated on the transcript and in
standing, students must complete an Honors the Commencement Booklet. Honors
Learning Experience during the Suspension Program Scholars wear red cords at
semester. Students do not have to make up commencement.
the missed experience. There is only one
Suspension semester; if a student fails to Honors in the Major: Students must be a
complete an experience in a future semester, member of the Honors Program in good
she or he will be ineligible to continue in the standing at the time of graduation, which
Honors Program. includes having a 3.30 cumulative GPA and
completion of one Honors Learning Exper-
Honors Learning Experiences: Students ience per semester in the program. Students
can choose from six types of Honors must have a minimum 3.50 major GPA at the
Learning Experiences: Honors Sections time of graduation. Departments and schools
of regular courses, Honors Contracts, partner with the Honors Program to specify
Honors Seminars, Honors Research the types of Honors Learning Experiences
(Honors Independent Study, Honors required to achieve this designation.
Undergraduate Research, or Honors Requirements are available on the Honors
Thesis), Honors Explorations, or
Program website. “Honors in the Major” is
Honors Travel. A variety of Honors
noted on the transcript, in the Com-
Learning Experiences is encouraged.
mencement Booklet, and on the diploma.
Presidential Scholars: Students who were
selected as Presidential Scholars as incoming Honors Courses (HON) 610
freshmen are members of and must fulfill
Honors Program requirements. In addition, 102 HONORS SEMINAR
Presidential Scholars complete a series of four 1-4 sem. hrs.
unique Honors Seminars: HON 102A17,
202A75, 202A76, and 202A77. Successful Interdisciplinary sessions for students in
completion of these seminars, in addition to the Honors Program. Presented by one or
general university graduation requirements, is more specialists on the topic, explores a
required for graduation. “Presidential Scholar” semester theme. Multiple enrollments are
is noted on student transcripts and in the allowed if the topic is different for a
Commencement Booklet. Presidential Scholars maximum of 6 hours. Formerly HONORS
wear silver cords at commencement. COLLOQUIUM. Topics are listed below.
102A17 HONORS MINDSET SEMINAR
HONORS PROGRAM 1 sem. hr.
GRADUATION DESIGNATIONS Introduction to the Honors Program.
Students explore the Honors Learning
Honors students receiving undergraduate Framework to apply it throughout their
degrees may earn one or more Honors undergraduate careers. Formerly IDS
designations, based on the Honors Learning 102A17 HONORS FRESHMA N SEM -
Experiences students choose to complete. INAR. Materials charge optional.
The following designations are recorded Prerequisite: Admission to the Honors
permanently on student transcripts, and some Program.
are noted on diplomas.
English Language Institute (ELI): The NOTE: Consult with an advisor in Inter -
intensive English language program provides national Studies for additional information.
integrated academic learning experiences to
international students whose first language is Preparation for Professional Study
not English to develop their listening,
speaking, reading and writing skills to
ENGINEERING
succeed in an academic environment.
Illinois State University Physics Department
International Student and Scholar directs a joint Engineering/Physics program
Services (ISSS): ISSS pr ovides pr ogr ams shared with a partner engineering university
and advising services to assist international such as the University of Illinois or Bradley
students and scholars in achieving their University. Students begin at Illinois State
academic, professional, and personal goals and transfer to their chosen partner
while contributing to the achievement of the engineering university after completing 90
global dimension of Illinois State semester hours. Students receive a B.S. in
University’s mission. Engineering from the partner university upon
completion of their Engineering
International House (I-House): International requirements. They receive a second B.S. in
House is a multicultural living and learning Physics from Illinois State upon transferring
center for American and international students back 30 approved hours from the engineering
at Illinois State. The I-House program provides university. Students major in Engineering
a structure for international student community Physics while at Illinois State.
development and intercultural education
through both formal and informal social, The Engineering Physics program is listed
cultural and educational activities and under the Physics programs section of the
initiatives. Undergraduate Catalog. Engineering Physics
majors benefit from small class size and
Management Development International close student-faculty interactions in the
(MDI): Management Development Inter - Physics Department. This five-year program
national conducts professional certificate and offers greater depth than the average
diploma training programs, as well as custom engineering curriculum and provides
-designed training programs, in a variety of students with the additional problem solving
fields for international clientele. Programs and scientific foundations needed to design
are offered on-site at Illinois State and at the rapidly changing technologies of the
many other locations around the world. future. Due to the sequential nature of
engineering curricula, it is important that
SEMESTER STUDY ABROAD appropriate course selections be made.
Interested students should contact the
PROGRAMS
Department of Physics at (309) 438-8756 or
Study Abroad provides year-round info@phy.IllinoisState.edu early in their
orientations, consultation and advisement, academic careers for help in developing an
and follow-ups to assist students and appropriate plan of study.
program directors on a continuous basis
before, during and after their study abroad LAW
experience. Law schools do not require any specific
courses or undergraduate majors. A com-
Study Abroad Course mittee of the Association of American Law
Schools has recommended that the prelaw
230 UNDERGRADUATE STUDY student keep in mind three basic objectives in
ABROAD
planning an undergraduate program:
1-18 sem. hrs.
education for articulate oral and written
Take a variety of coursework in another expression; education for greater under-
country. Students who participate through standing of human institutions and values;
Illinois State University’s Study Abroad and education to develop the skills of
office will be evaluated for ISU graduation conceptual analysis. The committee has
requirements, such as residency hours. emphasized the need for a broad, liberal
May be repeated if content differs. education that develops the student’s
Courses may not be taken P/NP.
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
include all courses attempted. graduate Catalog and Graduate Catalog for
academic requirements. Admission to the
Some courses may be taken for credit more University can be arranged on a visiting/
than once. These courses are indicated in the summer only basis. Further information can
catalog by “Multiple enrollments are be obtained by contacting the Office of
allowed” or “Multiple enrollments are Admissions, (800) 366-2478 or at
allowed up to a maximum of X hours,” and Admissions@IllinoisState.edu.
these courses are exempt from the repeat
policy stated above. For courses such as
these, a separate grade is recorded for each Evening and Off-Campus Classes: In
enrollment and each grade (A, B, C, D, or F) addition to courses offered during the regular
is counted toward the student’s GPA. Later school day, evening and weekend classes are
grades do not replace earlier grades for scheduled both on campus and off campus.
courses of this type. For courses offered by Illinois State
University, no differentiation is made be-
Cross-listed Course Policy: Cr oss-listed tween credits earned on campus and off
courses are offered by more than one campus. Inquiries concerning off-campus
department or school, but treated as one classes should be directed to the Office of the
course for credit purposes. A cross-listed Provost, (309) 438-7018. Non-credit work-
course will be considered as one course shops, seminars, and conferences are
regardless of the department or school scheduled by the Illinois State Conferencing
through which the student registered for the Unit, (309) 438-2160.
course. This is a general rule that applies to
all cross-listed courses taken for any purpose. FINAL EXAMINATIONS
Course Load Requirements: A full-time Final Examination date, time and room
undergraduate student carries between 12 assignments are released in My.IllinoisState
and 17 hours. Courses taken on an audit in mid-September and mid-February for the
(AU) basis do not count toward full-time current term. Students and faculty can log-in
student status. For enrollment verification to My.IllinoisState.edu and access this
purposes, 12 hours is considered full-time for information through the Final Examination
undergraduate students. A student wishing to Schedule link.
carry more than 17 hours in a semester (12
hours in summer) may seek permission to do Final examinations should be given and
so from the chairperson or director of his or taken at the scheduled times. Permission to
her major department or school (or their change the time for an examination must be
designees). The granting of this permission obtained and then arranged by the instructor.
will depend on the student’s scholastic
record. A freshman may not carry over 17 Students who are unable to take an
hours during his or her first semester. examination due to emergencies such as
illness or injury, or religious reasons should
A student considering enrolling in any
notify their instructor as soon as possible (in
classes, including extension or correspond-
advance, in the case of religious reasons) and
dence, at another college or university with
make acceptable alternative arrangements. If
concurrent registration at Illinois State
an instructor does not consider an excuse for
University should consult with his or her
missing a scheduled examination for the
advisor.
student, the student may appeal the action to
Summer Academic Opportunities: The the department chair or school director.
University is operated on the semester plan
and, in addition to its fall and spring Multiple Examinations in One Day:
semesters, provides a summer session with Students who have no more than two
courses of varying lengths, and a variety of examinations scheduled for the same day
short-term offerings. Courses are offered on will be expected to take these examinations
campus, off campus and online. Prospective as scheduled. A student concerned about
students may obtain information on summer having more than two final examinations
course availability, and other information for scheduled for the same day should address
the summer session at this concern prior to finals week. Please do
SummerSesion.IllinoisState.edu. Summer the following: (1) Download and complete
session students should refer to the Under- the Multiple Examinations form found on the
POL 105 D 3 3 3 3
BSC 145 P 2 2 0 0
COM 110 A 3 3 3 12
MUS 139 I 1 1 0 0
CHE 102 B 3 3 3 9
KNR 133 WX 1 0 0 0
IDS 106 NC 1 0 0 0
TOTALS 14 11 9 24
major GPA, the minor GPA, and graduation 1. A student may receive credit for a
honors. Students who are admitted through maximum of 18 semester hours credit
New Start return on academic probation. through CLEP General Examinations.
Students who reenter under New Start must 2. A student who desires to take the CLEP
follow the Undergraduate Catalog in effect General Examinations should do so before
at the time of reentry. To be eligible for
enrolling for classes at the University.
graduation, a student must earn at least 30
semester hours at Illinois State University 3. Credit earned through the CLEP General
after exercising New Start. Examinations shall count toward General
Education and graduation requirements
only. A student may not use the CLEP
CONDUCT CODE DISMISSAL General Examinations to raise grades or
remove failures in courses already taken.
In the event that a student takes any action
All credit for CLEP General Examinations
that creates a substantial risk such that the
health or safety of an individual may be shall be considered credit at the 100-level.
compromised and/or the operations of the 4. A student who is awarded credit in one or
University are substantially affected the more areas of the General Examinations
student may be dismissed from the should consult with his or her advisor to
University using the procedures outlined in select other appropriate basic and
the Code of Student Conduct. advanced courses.
5. A student may not receive credit for both
PROFICIENCY AND an area of the CLEP General
PLACEMENT EXAMINATIONS Examinations and previously earned
course credit in the same area. For
Students at Illinois State University may example, a student who earned course
receive credit by examination through the credit in the Fine Arts (Art, Music,
following programs: College Level Exam- Theatre and Dance) may not receive credit
ination Program (CLEP), Departmental for a General Examination in the Fine
Proficiency Examinations, the Advanced Arts area. Also, credit will not be awarded
Placement (AP) program, and the International for the General Examination areas in
Baccalaureate (IB) program. Students and which credit is earned through
prospective students are advised to plan their Departmental Proficiency Examinations,
coursework and examination attempts Advanced Placement Examinations, or
carefully because they may not receive credit CLEP Subject Examinations.
by examination for a course in which they 6. Students may take the CLEP General
have been enrolled on the tenth day of class. Examinations at Illinois State at times
scheduled by the University Testing
Illinois State University also accepts the Office or at any CLEP Open Test Center.
State Seal of Biliteracy as equivalent to LAN Students may contact the University
111 in the languages currently offered at the Testing Office, 346B Fell Hall, Campus
university. When the seal is granted in a Box 4060, (309) 438-2100, for further
language not offered at Illinois State, four information. Students who take the CLEP
(4) credit hours of lower division foreign examinations are responsible for the cost
language elective will be awarded. In all of the examination.
cases, students must request course credit for
their seal within 3 academic years after Students who have taken CLEP General
graduating from high school. Examinations at another institution may
request that scores be submitted to Illinois
CLEP General Examinations: Illinois State by contacting CLEP, P.O. Box 6600,
State University grants credit by examination Princeton, NJ 08541-6600 or telephone
toward General Education requirements for (609) 771-7865.
the College Level Examination Program
under the following guidelines:
Foreign Languages:
French Language Level I No Credit
French Language Level II No Credit
German Language Level I No Credit
German Language Level II No Credit
Spanish Language Level I No Credit
Spanish Language Level II No Credit
NOTES: Only the Biology AP exam satisfies the labor ator y r equir ement in IAI.
# Dependent on how the sending institution categorized the course. Credit for a single exam
must be in either humanities or social sciences, not split between the two.
The International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program, offers high quality two year pro-
grams of study that lead to examinations. Assessments of the examinations are reported as
a score via a diploma or individual subject certificates. Students with the appropriate
scores will be awarded proficiency for specific International Baccalaureate Program work.
In compliance with Illinois State statute, Illinois State University awards academic credit
for International Baccalaureate scores of 4 and above. For a complete listing of IB exams
and credit awarded, see the University Registrar’s website at registrar.illinoisstate.edu.
SL=Standard Level
HL=High Level
For those transferring from an Illinois col- explore and challenge themselves through
lege or university, the A.S. degree must their course choices.
include the complete IAI General Education
Core Curriculum (GECC) or the student Codes used throughout the Illinois State
must complete the GECC to fulfill Illinois University General Education Program
State’s General Education requirement. include the following:
Illinois State University accepts the AAT
FA Fine Arts
degree as a baccalaureate-oriented degree
H Humanities
when the AAT degree includes the IAI trans-
ICL Individuals and Civic Life
ferable core. LH Language in the Humanities
Any transfer student may choose to complete M Mathematics
Illinois State University's General Education NS Natural Science
Program and should speak with an academic NSA Natural Science Alternatives
advisor regarding documentation of that QR Quantitative Reasoning
change on their academic record. SMT Science, Mathematics, and
Technology
GENERAL EDUCATION SS Social Sciences
PROGRAM — ILLINOIS STATE UST United States Traditions
UNIVERSITY
The Illinois State University General
The General Education Program at Illinois Education Program consists of 13 courses:
State University is an integrated multi- Group 1 Courses (7 cour ses):
disciplinary set of courses that focuses on
the development of communication and These are courses that are specifically select-
problem-solving skills and abilities, such as ed for first-year students and concentrate on
persuasion, listening, and argumentation; developing skills in oral and written commu-
logical and quantitative thinking; and under- nication, critical analysis, and broad founda-
standing varying perspectives on issues. tions for learning in the academic disci-
These skills and abilities provide an essential plines.
grounding for work in the student’s major as —a 2-course, first year sequence integrating
well as transferable skills that will be applied composition, communication, critical
in a future career. thinking, and information fluency.
The complete General Education Program —1 course chosen from the Group 1 mathe-
consists of 13 courses (39 semester hours), matics category (M).
which is approximately one-third of the total —2 courses chosen from a four-course natu-
credits required for graduation. ral science category (NS) or natural sci-
ence alternative course (NSA) required by
Because of laboratory or recitation require- certain majors.
ments, some courses are listed as four or five
—1 course chosen from the United States
credit hours in this catalog. All four or five
Traditions category (UST).
hours will be credited toward graduation
requirements, but only three hours will be —1 course chosen from the Individuals and
credited in General Education for these Civic Life category (ICL).
courses. Group 2 Courses (6 cour ses):
Students will take most General Education These are courses suited for the first two
courses during their freshman and sopho- years of college. Depending on a student’s
more years, along with some courses in their major and interests, they may be taken in the
major or other elective courses. While some first year. Some Group 2 courses have a
specific courses are important to take as part Group 1 course as a prerequisite.
of preparation for a major (such as certain —1 course chosen from the Fine Arts cate-
mathematics or science courses), the choice gory (FA). Some courses may have pre-
of which course to take in each category is a requisites.
decision for students to make. Students are
encouraged to choose courses that will give —1 course chosen from the Humanities
category (H). Some courses may have
them the broadest possible foundation and to
prerequisites.
—1 course chosen from the Social Science Students must complete at least one course
category (SS). Some courses may have from two different sciences. Certain majors
prerequisites. require a Natural Science Alternative course
—1 course from the Language in the Hu- that substitutes for the courses above. See
manities category (LH). All LH courses individual major requirements.
are writing-intensive and most require
completion of English 101. Natural Science Alternatives [NSA]
—1 course from the Quantitative Reasoning BSC 196 Biological Diversity
category (QR). All QR courses require
completion of an appropriate course from BSC 197 Molecular and Cellular Basis of
the Mathematics category. Life
—1 course from the Science, Math, and Tech- CHE 110/112 Fundamentals of Chemistry
nology category (SMT). Most courses re- and Laboratory
quire completion of at least one course from CHE 140 General Chemistry I
the Natural Sciences (NS) or Natural Sci-
ence Alternative (NSA) categories. PHY 105 Fundamentals of Physics
PHY 108 College Physics I
General Education Courses by Category: PHY 110 Physics for Science and
Engineering I
Communication and Composition
(2 courses required) United States Traditions
ENG 101 Composition as Critical Inquiry (1 course required) [UST]
ENG 101A10 Composition as Critical ENG/HIS 131 American Culture: Traditions
Inquiry and Texts
COM 110 Communication as Critical FCS/HIS/SOC 112 American Family:
Change and Diversity
Inquiry
GEO 142 Human Geography
COM 110A01 Communication as Critical
Inquiry: Classroom Communication- HIS 135 History of the United States to 1865
Teacher Education HIS 136 History of the United States Since
1865
Mathematics (1 course required) [M]
HIS/SOC 111 American Diversity:
MAT 113 Elements of Mathematical Contested Visions of the U.S. Experience
Reasoning LAL/SOC 109 Introduction to U.S. Latina/o
MAT 118 Elementary Mathematical Model- Studies
ing for Applied Science and Technology
MAT 120 Finite Mathematics Individuals and Civic Life
(1 course required) [ICL]
MAT 130 Dimensions of Numerical
ANT 176 Culture, Power, and Civic Life
Reasoning
CJS 102 Individuals, Society, and Justice
MAT 145 Calculus I
ENG 183 Rhetoric as Civic Literacy
Natural Sciences PHI 104 The Ideal of Democracy
(2 courses required) [NS] POL 101 Citizens and Governance
BSC 101 Fundamental Concepts in Biology POL 106 U.S. Government and Civic
BSC 101A01 Fundamental Concepts in Practices
Biology: For Future Elementary Teachers SOC 106 Introduction to Sociology
CHE 102 Chemistry and Society SOC 241 People in Places: Understanding
GEO 102 Principles of Geology and Developing Community
PHY 102 Atoms to Galaxies
ENG 165 Introduction to African-American ENG 124 Film Style and Literature
Literature and Culture ENG/LAN 125 Literary Narrative
ENG 170 Foundations in Literature for FRE 116 Second Year French (Part II)
Children GER 116 Second Year German
ENG 229 Introduction to Literary Genres (Part II)
ENG 250 Literature of the Bible I IDS 121 Texts and Contexts (see Interdisci-
ENG 251 Literature of the Bible II plinary Studies for a list of course topics)
ENG 261 Women’s Literature in a Global IDS 212 European Studies: Europe Today
Context IDS 254 Religions and Cultures
ENG/LAN 206 Cultural Expressions in ITN 116 Second Year Italian (Part II)
Social Contexts: Women of Asia, Latin
JPN 116 Second Year Japanese (Part II) **
America, and Africa**
POR 116 Second Year Portuguese (Part II)
HIS 101 Western Civilization to 1500
SPA 116 Second Year Spanish
HIS 102 Modern Western Civilization (Part II)
HIS 104 History of Asia, Middle East, SPA 120 Introduction to Academic Spanish
Africa, Latin America, or Indigenous
for Spanish Speakers
Peoples**
HIS 104A01 Africa** Quantitative Reasoning
HIS 104A02 East Asia** (1 course required) [QR]
HIS 104A03 Latin America** Students pursuing a B.A. degree must com-
plete the equivalent of LAN 115 or higher
HIS 10404 The Middle East**
rather than one of these courses.
HIS 104A05 South and Southeast Asia**
BE/FIL 141 Personal Financial
HIS 104A06 Native Americans** Literacy for the College Student
HIS 107 The Making of Europe ECO 138 Economic Reasoning Using
HIS 285 History Study Abroad Statistics
IDS 112 European Studies: Introduction to GEO 138 Maps and Geographic
Europe Reasoning
IT 115 Reasoning About Complex Systems
IDS 133A09 Study Abroad: Argentina
MAT 121 Applied Calculus
History, Culture and Society MAT 131 Geometric Reasoning:
IDS 133A22 Study Abroad: Great Britain Geometry as Earth Measures
IDS 203 Nations and Narrations ** MAT 146 Calculus II
MAT 150 Fundamentals of Statistical
IDS 205A05 Africa **
Reasoning
IDS 205A10 East Asia ** MQM 100 Statistical Reasoning
IDS 205A15 Latin America ** PHI 112 Language, Logic, and
PHI 101 Basic Issues in Philosophy Mathematics
PHY 117 Numerical Reasoning in Nature
PHI 150 Science and Human Culture and Technology
PHI 202 Sex, Values, and Human Nature POL 138 Quantitative Reasoning in Politi-
PHI 224 Meaning and Religious Belief cal Science
PSY 138 Reasoning in Psychology Using
PHI 238 Rights and Wrongs
Statistics
PHI 251 Visions of the Self: A Study of
Minds and Persons Science, Mathematics, and Technology
(1 course required) [SMT]
Language in the Humanities
(1 course required) [LH] AGR 203 Agriculture and the Environment
COM/ENG/LAN 128 Gender in the ANT 102 Human Origins: An Introduction
Humanities to Biological Anthropology and
College of Business
All major programs SS
College of Education
SED All major programs None
TCH Early Childhood Education SS
Elementary Education QR
Middle Level Education SS
College of Fine Arts
ART All major programs FA
MUS All major programs FA
(except teacher education)
Music Teacher Education SS
THD All major programs FA
Mennonite College of Nursing
NUR All major programs NS
(one course only)
S7 900 Introduction
to Sociology SOC 106 (3)
S7 901 Social
Problems SOC 108 (3)
S7 902 Marriage
and Family FCS 224 (3)
S8 900 Social
Psychology PSY 223 (3)
SOC 223 (3)
Chair, Council for Teacher Education: Respect for learners of all ages, with
Kevin Laudner, Interim Dean, College of special regard for children and
Education, 506 DeGarmo Hall, Campus Box adolescents.
5300; (309) 438-5415 The intellectual commitments are:
Website: education.illinoisstate.edu/ Wide general knowledge and deep
teacher knowledge of the content to be taught
Knowledge and appreciation of the
REALIZING THE DEMOCRATIC
diversity among learners
IDEAL: TEACHER EDUCATION AT
ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY Understanding of the factors that affect
learning and appropriate teaching
Illinois State University has a historic and strategies
enduring commitment to prepare teachers Interest in and ability to seek out
and other school personnel who will be informational, technological, and
responsive to the ethical and intellectual collegial resources
demands of a democratic society. To teach
in a democracy is self-consciously to take up Contagious intellectual enthusiasm and
the challenge of improving the ethical and courage enough to be creative.
intellectual quality of our societal dialogue
by including in it as many educated voices PERFORMANCE-BASED
as possible. ASSESSMENT SYSTEM
The democratic ideal unites caring and Effective Fall 2002, the Council for Teacher
knowing: the more voices we call into Education implemented the Teacher Education
thoughtful dialogue, and the less fettered the Performance-Based Assessment System (PBA).
mutual exchange among those voices This system meets accreditation standards, as
becomes, the truer our convictions and stipulated by the Illinois State Educator
conclusions will be. This is the foundation
Preparation and Licensure Board (ISEPLB)
of a democratic society, and it is why
Illinois State graduates aspire to teach and the National Council for the Accreditation
everyone, especially those on the margins, of Teacher Education (NCATE).
those who have been or are in danger of
The performance-based assessment system is
being excluded.
reviewed by the University Teacher Education
This democratic conception of education Assessment Committee, which reports to the
informs all aspects of teacher education at Council for Teacher Education. The Council
Illinois State University. Graduates who are for Teacher Education approves changes to the
ready to meet the challenges and rewards of system.
serving students in a democratic society
embody the ethical and intellectual The Performance Based Assessment system
commitments of teaching and learning in (PBA) establishes critical points at which
order to realize the democratic ideal. candidates for teacher licensure will be
assessed through three gateways:
The ethical commitments are:
Sensitivity toward the varieties of Gateway 1: Admission to Professional
individual and cultural diversity Studies
annual Illinois State Police Fingerprint Gateway 3: Exit from Student Teaching
Criminal Background Check for Illinois
State University. Results of this Criminal All education majors must meet the listed
Background Check (CBC) must be sub- requirements in order to graduate and be
mitted and on file in the Cecilia J. Lauby recommended for licensure
Education Center (DeGarmo Hall 56). Student Teaching (with a grade of C or
Additionally, the schools in which the better)
teacher candidate will complete their
clinical experiences and student teaching 50 clinical hours in diverse setting
assignment(s) will require their own Disposition Concerns Assessments
criminal background check be completed. Communication Concerns Assessments
Criminal History Check (Assessment of Successful completion of the edTPA
Legal and Ethical Conduct form)
Test of Academic Proficiency or SAT/
The PBA system ensures that candidates
possess the knowledge, skills, performances,
ACT
and dispositions requisite for successful
Major and cumulative GPA of 2.5 or teaching careers. When Illinois State
higher University recommends a candidate for
Communication 110 with a grade of C or teacher licensure, the entire university has
better participated in the preparation of that teacher.
English 101 with a grade of C or better
30 hours of coursework Teacher candidates will be required to attend a
workshop on this performance-based
Safety Education Assessment
assessment early in their education program. At
Mandatory Reporter of Child Abuse this workshop students will be provided with
Training the information necessary to understand the
Disposition Concerns Assessment requirements and how to monitor their
Communication Concerns Assessment progress. Failure to complete certain indicators
Department approval—given by advisors at required times could delay progress in the
intended major. Details regarding the
Early Childhood Education Majors only - performance-based system can be found at:
TB Test
education.illinoisstate.edu/teacher/gateways/
orientation, the Teacher Education (PBA)
Gateway 2: Admission to Student Orientation Workshop website.
Teaching
The Council for Teacher Education reserves
Meet Gateway 1 requirements prior to
beginning Gateway 2 the right to modify performance assessment
indicators in response to state and national
Major and cumulative GPA of 2.5 or accreditation mandates to reflect current
higher
practice in the teaching profession. Teacher
ISBE State Content Test candidates should consult with their program
TB Test advisors for specific requirements for their
Clinical Experience Hours major on a regular basis.
Disposition Concerns Assessments
TEACHER EDUCATION
Communication Concerns Assessments
PROGRAMS APPROVED BY THE
Department approval ILLINOIS STATE EDUCATOR
Verified by the Teacher Education Center PREPARATION AND LICENSURE
the semester prior to student teaching: BOARD (ISEPLB)
The Illinois Sexual Offender Registry
Clear Violence Against Youth Registry The following is a list of education programs
offered by Illinois State University which
Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI—for
Foreign Language Students only. may lead to licensure.
For specific courses and program details,
please consult the following website:
Every program has a required set of clinical b. An application for student teaching
hours which will be completed in filed in The Cecilia J. Lauby
conjunction with specific courses. Of these Teacher Education Center at least 6
pre-student teaching clinical hours, 50 hours months prior to the planned student
must be in a diverse setting. Prior to teaching semester;
beginning any clinical experience and c. Satisfactory completion of
student teaching, every teacher candidate prerequisite courses to STT 399.
must complete an annual Illinois State (See University-wide courses);
Police Fingerprint Criminal Background
Check for Illinois State University. Results d. Meeting all requirements for
of this Criminal Background Check (CBC) Admission to Professional Studies
must be submitted and on file in the Cecilia (Gateway 1) and Admission to
J. Lauby Teacher Education Center (56 Student Teaching (Gateway 2) as
DeGarmo Hall). Additionally, the schools in stated in the Performance-based
which the teacher candidate will complete Assessment System. All require-
their clinical experiences and student ments for Admission to Student
teaching assignment(s) may require their Teaching must be met by December
own criminal background check be 15 for student teaching during the
completed. spring semester and by July 15 for
student teaching during the fall
Refer to the following website for details semester.
concerning diverse hours:
2. Approval for student teaching by the
education.illinoisstate.edu/teacher/clinical candidate’s major department chair-
person or school director or designee.
STUDENT TEACHING This approval may be based on the
REQUIREMENTS following criteria that the teacher
candidate:
During the student teaching semester the
teacher candidate will be involved with a. has demonstrated content knowledge
directing the learning of pupils, participating in the student’s major area of study;
in school and community activities, and b. has a grade of C or better in all
assuming full responsibility for a group of major coursework and all
learners supervised by a cooperating teacher.
professional education coursework;
Student teaching assignments are made on
the basis of the teacher candidate’s area of c. has completed a minimum of 15
specialization. semester hours at Illinois State
University;
The number of semester hours required for d. possesses professional knowledge
student teaching varies with the teacher necessary for performing teaching
candidate’s program of study. The student responsibilities;
teaching assignment is completed in the
candidate’s major field of study and is the e. has performed at an acceptable level
culminating experience in the teacher during the pre-student teaching
education program. clinical experiences;
tualized. They also familiarize themselves cultures, if appropriate to the minor and
with the specific and comparative the student’s focus as determined by the
experiences both historical and contemporary faculty director, will be approved.
of the major population groups that make up
the United States. The program at Illinois Group III – Global Contexts (Students
State allows participants to examine regional, must complete at least 2 courses.)
national, and global dimensions of these —AGR 201; ANT 185, 283, 294, 307, 308,
experiences. 373; ART 275; ENG or LAN 206; GEO
235, 250, 255; *HIS 104A01, *104A02,
Students in the minor must complete a *104A03, *104A04, *104A05, 263, 265,
minimum of 22 hours representing 8 courses 266, 267, 269, 270, 271, 272, 275, 276,
as indicated from Groups I, II, and III; at 282, 283, 307, 335, 373, 375; *IDS
least 4 courses must be above the 100-level. 121A31, *121A42, 133A02, 133A03,
With consent of the director, students may 133A04, 203; CHI 115; FRE 314, 325;
use departmental or IDS 287, 298, or 398 JPN 115, 116; POR 115; SPA 116, 244,
courses for one course in Group II and/or one 326, 327, 336; MQM 349; MUS 216, 275;
course in Group III. NUR 313; PHI 207, 208; POL 140, 240,
245, 246, 247, 340, 345, 349; SOC 220,
Students interested in pursuing a major in 318; THE 271, 275A01, 275A02, 374.
this area may arrange their program of study
through either the Interdisciplinary Studies NOTE: Other cour ses with appr opr iate
Major program or the University Studies content for Group III may be approved by the
program. faculty director. Courses in second-year
language (and beyond) and courses in global
Minors are also available in three specific English-language or non-English-language
areas: African-American Studies; Latin literatures and cultures, if appropriate to the
American and Latino/a Studies; and Native minor and the student’s focus as determined
American Studies. by the faculty director, will be approved.
A list of affiliated faculty and more Group IV - Floating Elective. Students
information is available on the Ethnic Studies must complete at least one (1) additional
website. course from either Group I, Group II, or
Group III.
Group I - Ethnicity (Students must
complete at least 1 course) *NOTE: Var iants of HIS 104 and IDS 121
—ANT 281, 302; COM 272, 372; POL 334; may be taken only once each for credit.
SOC 264, 366.
NOTE: Other cour ses with appr opr iate MINOR IN EUROPEAN STUDIES
content for Group I may be approved by
the faculty director. Program Director:
Anthony Crubaugh Department of History
Group II - Race and Ethnicity in the Phone: (309) 438-5641
United States. (Students must complete at
least 4 courses chosen from at least 2 Advisor: Ron Gifford, Department of
departments or schools.) History
Phone: (309) 438-8298
—ANT 272, 278, 280, 384; CJS 308; CSD
301 Schroeder Hall
375; ECO 230; ENG 165, 265, 266, 267,
365; *HIS 104A06, 257, 258, 264, 284,
310, 315; HIS/SOC 111; *IDS 121A29, The Minor in European Studies is
*121A37, *121A52; MUS 153, 154; NUR interdisciplinary and international in scope.
312; PSY 327; SOC 109; SWK 310; TCH This minor will help prepare students for
110, 111, 232, 319, 320, 321, 322; THE careers in multiple fields by providing a
154. cohesive program of study in the arts,
history, languages, and society of one or
NOTE: Other cour ses with appr opr iate more European nations, or by providing a
content for Group II may be approved by foundation for advanced study in one of
the faculty director. Courses in non- several disciplines such as European Union
English-language U.S. literatures and
Studies, Fine Arts, European Language and GER 211, 213, 285, 310, 317, 385; HIS
Literatures, European History, International 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 228,
Business, International Law, International 229, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 237, 279,
Relations, or Journalism. 284, 308, 335, 336, 337, 345, 350, 355,
356, 366, 367, 368; ITA 221, 222; MUS
In this minor, students will complete six 253, 254; PHI 222, 232, 233, 250, 254,
hours of core courses: IDS 112 (or HIS 101, 255, 350; POL 141, 241, 252, 255, 344,
102, or 107) and IDS 212. Students are 351; SPA 213, 214, 215, 223, 233, 240,
required to achieve proficiency in a 243, 305, 323, 324, 337, 360; THE 300,
European language other than English, 370, 376, 377.
equivalent to three semesters of university-
level coursework. Students complete the
minor requirements by selecting a minimum MINOR IN INTERDISCIPLINARY
of six hours of electives from a list of STUDIES
approved university-wide courses. Study
abroad in a European country is strongly Program Coordinator: Amelia Noël-
recommended. The minor is versatile and can Elkins
be customized to complement an individual University College, Campus Box 4060
student’s interests in various fields of study. Phone: (309) 438-3217
At least four of the courses in the minor Advisors: Marty Greenberg
curriculum qualify for general education University College, Campus Box 4060
credit. This program will be supervised by Phone: (309) 438-7604
the departments of History, Languages, Email: ids-programs@IllinoisState.edu
Literatures, and Cultures, and the School of Website: IDS.IllinoisState.edu
Art.
Illinois State University offers students the
—24 hours are required, including 6 hours at opportunity, under the Minor in
the 200- or 300-level. Interdisciplinary Studies, to construct a
program of study that differs from the
—Required courses (6 hours): IDS 112 or
University’s regular minor programs. The
HIS 101, 102, or 107; IDS 212.
Individualized Requirements provide an
—Proficiency equivalent to LAN 111-115 interdisciplinary program that may be used to
required in a European language other attain specific educational goals that cannot
than English (12 hours). A student who be accommodated by existing minors at
took foreign language courses in high Illinois State.
school may be able to meet the
requirement of completing one or more of
the LAN 111-115 courses through Minor in Interdisciplinary Studies;
proficiency credit awarded upon Individualized Sequence Requirements
completion of high level LAN courses. Students who complete the Individualized
—2 additional courses (6 hours) in an area of Sequence will have their transcripts noted:
concentration required from the list of “Plan: Interdisciplinary Studies
electives, at least 3 hours at the 200- or Individualized; Theme: ______” (the theme
300-level. specified on the plan of study).
—Study abroad in Europe is strongly
recommended. —A 3.00 cumulative GPA at the time of
—A 2.0 major GPA is required to graduate application.
with this minor. All required and elective —Approved plan of study from at least 2
courses must be completed with grades of academic departments/schools containing
C or better. 18-24 hours.
Elective courses in groups: —Submission of a portfolio of relevant
ART 155, 156, 240, 241, 242, 263, 265, coursework documenting the accomp-
280, 281, 304, 305, 306; DAN 372; ECO lishment of learning objectives identified
245, 345, 346; ENG 110, 213, 214, 216, in the rationale submitted in support of the
218, 219, 222, 241, 310, 311, 320, 324, minor proposal.
327, 329, 378; FRE 209, 213, 214, 220,
223, 235, 305, 327, 328, 340, 341, 385;
—South and Southwest Asia (Middle —Elective courses (15 hours) from: ANT
East, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka): HIS 303, 383; ENG 267; FRE 112, 115, 116;
272; PHI 207, 208; POL 245, 247, 349. GEO 235A02; HIS 104A03, 263, 282,
—East Asia: HIS 373, 375; J PN 116; PHI 283; IDS 203A15; LAL 287, 291,
208; POL 245, 345. 398A01, 398A02; POL 240, 340; POR
111, 112, 115; PSY 327A01; SPA 112,
NOTE: Refer to specific depar tments or 115, 116, 120, 233, 240, 244, 326, 327,
schools for further course information. 336; THE 375. Other courses with
appropriate Latin American or Latino/a
Studies content may be approved by the
MINOR IN LATIN AMERICAN AND advisor: ANT 273, SPA 305, 360, 385;
LATINO/A STUDIES (LAL) 467 TCH 319, 320, 321, 322, WGS 391.
MINOR IN MIDDLE EASTERN AND selected from the student’s first or second
SOUTH ASIAN STUDIES major department.
*Discuss with the advisor before taking these
Director: Yusuf Sarfati topics courses; only topics relevant to
Department of Politics and Middle Eastern or South Asian studies may
Government count towards this minor.
403D Schroeder Hall
Campus Box 4600 Participation in Middle Eastern or South
Phone: (309) 438-5785 Asian universities through Illinois State
University or alternative study abroad
Email: ysarfat@IllinoisState.edu
programs, while not required, is strongly
encouraged. Students can accumulate up to 6
Advisor: Erik Rankin credit hours of electives.
Department of Politics and
Government NOTE: Other cour ses appr oved by the
401 Schroeder Hall director may be counted toward the minor.
Campus Box 4600 Refer to specific departments or schools for
Phone: (309) 438-3709, further course information including
Email: etranki@IllinoisState.edu prerequisites.
POL.IllinoisState.edu/academics/
undergraduate/minors/eastminor.php MINOR IN NATIVE AMERICAN
STUDIES
The Minor in Middle Eastern and South
Asian Studies provides an interdisciplinary Director: Susan Kalter, Department of
approach to exploring the politics, society, English
cultures and economics of the countries in 424J Stevenson, Campus Box 4240
the Middle East and South Asia. This Phone: (309) 438-8660
program is designed to be of interest to Email: susankalter@IllinoisState.edu
students who want to explore the socio-
Website: NativeStudies.IllinoisState.edu
political-economic dynamics of the countries
located in the region and their roles in the
The minor in Native American Studies is
world. It also examines the impacts of the
designed to familiarize students with the
global politics, especially the US foreign
histories, literatures, cultures, and futures of
policies, on the socio-political environment
the indigenous citizens of North America. It
of this region. will be of interest to students who wish to
Students are required to take a core of three explore the unique political and social
courses in history, politics, and geography, relationship that the First Nations and their
as well as four elective courses. Elective members hold with the United States. It
courses can be chosen from the social provides students with key concepts,
sciences (Criminal Justice Sciences, Eco- information, and a foundation of knowledge
nomics, Geography, History, Politics and rooted in several academic disciplines.
Government and Sociology), and/or from the Faculty from the departments of English,
humanities (English, Languages, Literatures, History, Sociology and Anthropology, and
and Cultures, and Philosophy). the School of Theatre participate in this
—21 hours required. minor. Students are required to take an
interdisciplinary core of four courses from
—Required core courses (9 hours): GEO three different departments and Inter-
235A04; HIS 104A04 or 104A05, or 272; disciplinary Studies. Two electives from
POL 245, 247 or 345.* approved offerings by faculty in the field of
—Choose 4 courses (12 hours) from the Native American Studies may be selected as
following (if not already taken for credit): alternatives to the list of electives below.
CJS 369; ECO 205, 245; ENG 255, 261, — 18 hours required.
352; ENG 206 or LAN 206; HIS 267, 270, — Required courses: IDS 121A29; ANT
271, 272, 307*; IDS 203A05, 203A20, 272 or 384; ENG 266; HIS 104A06 or
203A25; PHI 207, 208; POL 225, 254, HIS 310.
345*, 349; SOC 268. — 6 hours of additional courses from the
following: ANT 272 (if not previously
NOTE: No mor e than 9 hour s may be
taken), 280, 384 (if not previously taken); minor's capstone experience is a professional
HIS 104A06 (if not previously taken), 310 practice.
(if not previously taken); 287 Independent
Study; and 298/398 Professional Practice The Minor allows students to examine the
(may be on- or off-campus; may apply 3 causes and prevention of war, as well as the
hours towards the minor). nature of violence, including social oppression,
discrimination and marginalization. They also
NOTE: This pr ogr am must be planned in
learn peace strategies to overcome persecution
consultation with the Native American
and transform society to attain a more just and
Studies faculty director. With director
approval, courses other than those listed equitable international community. The inquiry
above−including courses in Native languages encompasses micro to macro perspectives. At
and other Native American Studies courses the micro end of the spectrum, students
approved for transfer in from other investigate non-violent ethics and conflict
accredited universities−may be counted management; interpersonal communication and
toward the minor. relations; intergroup relations; and diversity and
gender issues. At the macro level, students
A list of affiliated faculty and more explore the dynamics of international conflict,
information is available on the Native as well as approaches to peace and world order;
American Studies website. Departments ethnic and socioeconomic justice;
participating in the minor are English, multiculturism; renewable economics; and
History, Sociology/Anthropology, and biodiversity.
Theatre and Dance.
—21 hours required.
MINOR IN PEACE AND CONFLICT —Required core (3 hours): IDS 111, includes
RESOLUTION STUDIES 12-15 hours of practicum.
—Electives (18 hours): Choose three courses
Co-Director: Noha Shawki, Politics and from one group listed below and one
Government course from each remaining group.
403B Schroeder Hall
Group A - Social Justice: CJ S 102;
Campus Box 4600
COM 272, 372; PHI 238; SOC 106,
Phone (309) 438-3861
108, 264, 366; WGS 120.
Email: nsshawk@IllinoisState.edu
Group B - Violence Prevention and
Co-Director: Dawn Beichner, Criminal Conflict Resolution: CJ S 307, 369;
Justice Sciences FCS 310; HIS 111, 112; IDS 254; POL
439 Schroeder Hall 252, 255, 352; SOC 365.
Campus Box 5250 Group C - Environmental Justice:
Phone: (309) 438-7626 AGR 201; BSC 202; GEO 135, 205,
Email: dmbeich@IllinoisState.edu 235; HSC 156, 355; HIS 329; PHI 236;
PHY 207.
Advisor: Janet Claus, University College
Group D - Globalization: ANT 176;
340 Fell Hall, Campus Box 4060 ECO 105; GEO 142; IDS 203; INB
Phone: (309) 438-7604; Email: 225; MQM 349; POL 151, 254; SOC
jlclaus@IllinoisState.edu 241.
POL.IllinoisState.edu/academics/
NOTE: Students ar e encour aged to
undergraduate/minors/peace_conflict.php
consult with the program co-directors and/or
The Minor in Peace and Conflict Resolution advisor regarding course selection.
Studies is an interdisciplinary program that
includes courses from eighteen departments. Peace and Conflict Resolution Courses
The Minor provides a comprehensive and in-
depth approach to peace and conflict resolution IDS
theories and methods. Students are required to
take an introductory course, as well as one 111 PEACE STUDIES SS
course from each of four areas of inquiry 3 sem. hrs.
(social justice, violence prevention and conflict A general, interdisciplinary introduction to
resolution, environmental justice, and global- Peace Studies, including social justice,
conflict resolution, global ecology, and
ization), while also specializing in one of
education for an interdependent world.
these areas with two additional courses. The
Includes arranged service learning hours.
Required courses: WGS 120; ENG 160 or 120 GENDER, SEX, AND POWER SS
260 or 261 or 360; HIS 261 or HIS 262; 3 sem. hrs.
PHI 246 or POL 338. An interdisciplinary introduction to how
gendered and other structures of
9 hours of additional courses from: ANT domination shape societies; how
270, 376; CJS 307, 339, 342; COM 128 or individual and collective actions engage
ENG 128 or LAN 128; ENG 206 or LAN and transform these structures. May not be
206; ENG 260, 261, 360 (if not already taken under the P/NP option. Formerly
chosen to fulfill a requirement); FCS 112 WOMEN, GENDER AND SOCIETY.
or HIS 112 or SOC 112; HIS 261 or 262 Prerequisite: ENG 101 or COM 110 or
(if not chosen to fulfill requirement); HIS concurrent registration.
264, 330, 350; IDS 121A39; PHI 202;
POL 225, 337, 338, 363; PSY 123 or SOC 292 INTRODUCTION TO LGBTQ
123; PSY 305; SOC 264, 265, 311, 341, STUDIES
342, 366; WGS 292, 390, 391, 392, 398. 3 sem. hrs.
Interdisciplinary introduction to lesbian,
Queer Studies Concentration: The gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer
Women’s and Gender Studies Program also studies. Topics include LGBTQ histories,
offers a Queer Studies Concentration. The social movements, politics, and cultures.
Queer Studies Concentration is an option for 390 INTERDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH
students wanting to enhance their IN WOMEN’S AND GENDER
understanding of lesbian, gay, bisexual, STUDIES
transgender, queer, and intersex (LGBTQI+) 1-6 sem. hrs.
issues or whose undergraduate curriculum or
professional goals would be enriched by Students will research and write on an
additional coursework in this emerging interdisciplinary topic of their choice
vibrant field. The concentration focuses on relevant to Women’s and Gender Studies.
LGBTQI+ histories, political movements, Prerequisite: A detailed proposal approved
aesthetics, arts, cultures, literatures, by the Director or Assistant Director of
scholarship, contemporary experiences, and Women’s and Gender Studies.
social formations. The Queer Studies 391WOMEN’S AND GENDER STUDIES
Concentration is separate from the Women’s SEMINAR
and Gender Studies minor and is not 1-3 sem. hrs.
recognized on university transcripts. Intensive and critical examination of
selected topics in women’s and gender
12 hours required. studies. Multiple enrollments are allowed;
Required courses: WGS 120, 292, 392. maximum 6 hours.
All Family and Consumer Sciences Educa- See the Family and Consumer Sciences advi-
tion students planning to become licensed sor for information about courses that count
teachers must apply for and be admitted to towards additional Family and Consumer
the University’s Professional Studies pro- Sciences designations. See the Professional
gram. (See the University-Wide Teacher Ed- Studies Admission-Retention program found
ucation Program section of this Undergradu- in the University-Wide Professional Studies
ate Catalog.) Upon applying for admission Program Requirements for admission and re-
each Family and Consumer Sciences student tention standards. Also see the Family and
must have verified the following: Consumer Sciences Selective Admission-
Retention Requirements section of this Un-
1. A minimum GPA of 2.50 overall and in all
dergraduate Catalog.
Family and Consumer Sciences courses
including Professional Education courses. CLINICAL EXPERIENCES IN
2. A positive recommendation for Admission TEACHER EDUCATION
to Professional Studies by all Family and
Consumer Sciences faculty. See the de- A variety of clinical (pre-student teaching)
partmental advisor for procedure. experiences, as well as student teaching, are
3. An interview with the Family and Con- included in the teacher candidates profes-
sumer Sciences Education Coordinator. sional preparation. Observations, small and
large group instruction, tutoring, field experi-
Selective Retention: ences, and student teaching are included in
the Clinical Experiences Program. The expe-
In order to receive departmental approval for riences offered prior to student teaching are
a student teaching assignment the student integral parts of specific college courses.
must verify the following: Clinical experiences are provided in off-
1. Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.50 in all campus professional development schools,
courses and in all Family and Consumer local schools, campus laboratory schools,
Sciences courses including Professional agencies and other approved non-school set-
Education courses. tings. The Cecilia J. Lauby Teacher Educa-
2. Completion of FCS 200, or the equivalent tion Center monitors and documents all clini-
for transfer students. cal experiences. Teacher candidates will
show verification of having completed clini-
cal experiences commensurate with attaining
local, state, and national standards. Teacher ulation, textile quality testing, and sustaina-
candidates must provide their own transpor- bility are incorporated into classes.
tation to clinical experiences sites.
The FDM program offers courses in textiles,
Candidates are required to provide docu- fashion trend and industry analysis, social
mentation of meeting all State of Illinois, and psychological aspects of clothing and
district, and university requirements in re- behavior, fashion history, economics of
gard to criminal background checks BE- fashion, fashion merchandising, fashion de-
FORE beginning any clinical experiences. sign, apparel production, fashion-related
Criminal background checks must remain marketing and management and sustainabil-
current as of the last day of the clinical ex- ity. Within the FDM program, students can
perience. Candidates should consult with select either the Fashion Merchandising op-
clinical course faculty and the Cecilia J. tion or the Fashion Design and Product De-
Lauby Teacher Education Center well in ad- velopment option. FDM students have the
vance of clinical experiences to determine opportunity to participate in study tours in-
specific requirements needed each semester. side and outside of the United States to loca-
tions such as New York and California, as
The approximate number of clinical hours
well as various locations in Europe. The
associated with each course offering can be
tours provide students the opportunity to
found with the appropriate course descrip-
learn about various firms within the textiles
tion in this Undergraduate Catalog. The fol-
and apparel industry.
lowing legend relates to the type and kind of
activity related to a specific course. —A minimum of 58 hours required.
—9 hours in FCS core: FCS 100, 200, 300,
Clinical Experiences Legend
398 (For students pursuing Option B,
Observation (including field trips) FCS 365 may be taken in addition to or
Tutoring one-on-one contact instead of FCS 398 with consent of the
Non-instructional assisting instructor and departmental approval).
Small group instruction —49 hours of required courses: ECO 105;
Whole class instruction FCS 122, 225, 226, 323, 327, 328, 329,
362; MKT 230; PSY 110 or PSY 223 or
Work with clinic client(s)
SOC 223; and option A or B that follows:
Graduate practicum
Professional meeting A. Fashion Merchandising: FCS 368,
369, 371; MQM 220; MKT 335.
Recommended electives: FCS 222,
MAJOR IN FASHION DESIGN AND 228, 321, 324, 334, 361, 366; MQM
MERCHANDISING 328.
Degrees Offered: B.A., B.S. B. Fashion Design/Product Develop-
The Fashion Design and Merchandising pro- ment: FCS 228, 321, 324, 361, 366.
gram at Illinois State University offers two Recommended electives: FCS 222,
sequences: Fashion Design and Merchandis- 334, 365, 368, 369, 371; MQM 328.
ing Sequence, and Fashion Design and Mer- —For students interested in Fashion Mer-
chandising Accelerated Sequence. chandising, a Business Administration or
Communication minor is recommended;
Fashion Design and Merchandising for students interested in Fashion Design/
Sequence Product Development, an Art History,
Theatre, or Business Administration mi-
The Fashion Design and Merchandising nor is recommended; for students inter-
(FDM) program prepares students for ca- ested in Fashion Journalism, a Communi-
reers in the global apparel and textile indus- cation minor is recommended; for stu-
try including apparel design and production, dents interested in Museum Curator/
merchandising, textile product quality con- Conservator, a minor in History or Art
trol, and historic costume and textile preser- History is recommended.
vation. Computer-aided design (CAD) pro-
grams, pattern making and design, visual re-
tailing software, merchandising process sim-
Fashion Design and Merchandising must take at least one of these courses for
Accelerated Sequence graduate credit during the senior year. The
student must consult with an advisor and the
Program Admission Requirements for instructor prior to the start of each new
New and Continuing Students: High course to ensure approval and correct regis-
achieving students with a cumulative GPA tration for graduate credit.
of 3.20 or higher may request the accelerat-
ed sequence in the spring semester of their
MAJOR IN FOOD, NUTRITION AND
junior year. This sequence allows students DIETETICS
to take up to 12 hours of approved graduate Degrees Offered: B.A., B.S.
courses that will count for both the under-
The Food, Nutrition and Dietetics (FND)
graduate and graduate program in Fashion
program at Illinois State University offers
Design and Merchandising/Family and Con-
four sequences: Dietetics Sequence, Dietet-
sumer Sciences. Students can then apply to
ics Accelerated Sequence, Food and Nutri-
the Family and Consumer Sciences graduate
tion Management Sequence, and Food Nu-
program in the spring of their senior year.
Enrollment in the Accelerated Sequence trition Management Accelerated Sequence.
does not guarantee final admission into the Dietetics Sequence
Family and Consumer Sciences graduate
program. For additional information on min- The Dietetics sequence is a Didactic Pro-
imum requirements for admission and the gram in Dietetics (DPD) which is accredited
application and selection process, visit Illi- by the Accreditation Council for Education
noisState.edu/Majors. in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) of the
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The
— A minimum of 58 hours required. program prepares students for dietetic in-
— 9 hours in FCS core: FCS 100, 200, 300, ternships and careers in promoting optimal
398 (For students pursuing Option B, health by incorporating positive food choic-
FCS 365 may be taken in addition to or es and nutrition strategies which influence
instead of FCS 398 with consent of the the overall well-being of individuals and
instructor and departmental approval). communities. This sequence provides the
— 49 hours of required courses: ECO 105; first step for students wanting to become a
FCS 122, 225, 226, 323, 328, 329, 362, registered dietitian (R.D.). To become an
427; MKT 230; PSY 110 or PSY 223 or R.D., students must apply for an ACEND-
SOC 223; and option A or B that follows: accredited dietetic internship after gradua-
A. Fashion Merchandising: FCS 368, tion, and, upon completion, are eligible to
369, 371*; MQM 220; MKT 335. take the registration examination. An
Recommended electives: FCS 222, ACEND Verification Statement of DPD
228, 321*, 324, 334, 366, 461; MQM Completion will be given to students com-
328. pleting this sequence This official statement
is required for graduates to begin an
B. Fashion Design/Product Develop-
ACEND-accredited dietetic internship after
ment: FCS 228, 321, 324, 361, 366.
acceptance, and for other professional appli-
Recommended electives: FCS 222,
cations requiring verification of DPD com-
334, 365*, 368, 369*, 371*; MQM
pletion. The Didactic Program in Dietetics
328.
(DPD) at Illinois State University is current-
— For students interested in Fashion Mer- ly accredited by the Accreditation Council
chandising, a Business Administration or for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
Communication minor is recommended; (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition and
for students interested in Fashion Design/ Dietetics. ACEND is recognized by the
Product Development, an Art History, United States Department of Education and
Theatre, or Business Administration mi- can be contacted at 120 South Riverside Pla-
nor is recommended; for students interest- za, Suite 2190, Chicago, IL 60606-6995,
ed in Fashion Journalism, a Communica- (312) 899-0040, Ext 5400.
tion minor is recommended; for students
interested in Museum Curator/ —71-72 hours required.
Conservator, a minor in History or Art —9 hours in FCS core: FCS 100, 200, 300,
History is recommended. 398.
*To graduate in this sequence, a student
—31 hours in FND core: BSC 160; CHE requires fewer science courses (no organic
110, 112; FCS 102, 113, 217, 316, 318, and biochemistry) and more business and
319; MQM 220. food-related courses than the dietetics se-
—31-32 hours: CHE 220, 242; ECO 103 or quence. Consumers spend about 50 percent
105; FCS 219, 311, 312, 317; KNR 182; of their food dollars in restaurants, cafeterias,
PSY 110 or 111. fast-food franchises, at work, or at school.
Food systems managers organize these oper-
Dietetics Accelerated Sequence ations and make sure the foods are attractive,
nutritious, and safely prepared. Popular ca-
Program Admission Requirements for reer options include restaurant manager, caf-
New and Continuing Students: eteria manager, caterer, and corporate, hospi-
High achieving students with a cumulative tal, long-term care, or school food service
GPA of 3.20 or higher may request the accel- manager. Employment opportunities also ex-
erated sequence in the spring semester of ist with companies that produce food, food
their junior year. This sequence allows stu- ingredients, or processing equipment, and
dents to take up to 12 hours of approved food safety inspection, food sales, marketing,
graduate courses that will count for both the and business management.
undergraduate and graduate program in Die-
tetics/Family and Consumer Sciences. Stu- —62 hours required.
dents can then apply to the Family and Con- —9 hours in FCS core: FCS 100, 200, 300,
sumer Sciences graduate program in the 398.
spring of their senior year. Enrollment in the —31 hours in FND core: BSC 160; CHE
Accelerated Sequence does not guarantee fi- 110, 112; FCS 102, 113, 217, 316, 318,
nal admission into the Family and Consumer 319; MQM 220.
Sciences graduate program. For additional —22 hours: ACC 131; ECO 105; FCS 213,
information on minimum requirements for 214, 320; HSC 350; MQM 100.
admission and the application and selection
process, visit IllinoisState.edu/Majors. All —Multiple enrollments of FCS 320 are al-
accreditation information for the Dietetics lowed twice up to a total of 9 semester
Sequence applies to the Dietetics Accelerated hours.
Sequence. —Recommended electives: AGR 271, 285;
FIL 185; MKT 230, 231.
—71-72 hours required.
—9 hours in FCS core: FCS 100, 200, 300, Food and Nutrition Management
398. Accelerated Sequence
—31 hours in FND core: BSC 160; CHE
110, 112; FCS 102, 113, 217, 316*, 318*, Program Admission Requirements for
319; MQM 220. New and Continuing Students:
—31-32 hours: CHE 220, 242; ECO 103 or
105; FCS 219, 311, 312, 317; KNR 182; High achieving students with a cumulative
PSY 110 or 111. GPA of 3.20 or higher may request the accel-
—Recommended electives in consultation erated sequence in the spring semester of
with the advisor: FCS 320, 415, 433. their junior year. This sequence allows stu-
dents to take up to 12 hours of approved
*To graduate in this sequence, a student must graduate courses that will count for both the
take at least one of these courses for graduate undergraduate and graduate program in Food
credit during the senior year. The student and Nutrition/Family and Consumer Scienc-
must consult with an advisor and the instruc- es. Students can then apply to the Family and
tor prior to the start of each new course to en- Consumer Sciences graduate program in the
sure approval and correct registration for spring of their senior year. Enrollment in the
graduate credit. Accelerated Sequence does not guarantee fi-
nal admission into the Family and Consumer
Food and Nutrition Management Sciences graduate program. For additional
Sequence information on minimum requirements for
admission and the application and selection
The Food and Nutrition Management se-
process, visit IllinoisState.edu/Majors.
quence prepares graduates for careers in the
growing food industry by combining busi- —62 hours required.
ness and management principles with food —9 hours in FCS core: FCS 100, 200, 300,
service and hospitality skills. This sequence 398.
—31 hours in FND core: BSC 160; CHE —Choose 6 hours from the following: FCS
110, 112; FCS 102, 113, 217, 316*, 318*, 306, 309, 363, 364, 395.
319; MQM 220. —Choose 6 additional hours of elective
—22 hours: ACC 131; ECO 105; FCS 213, courses in FCS or related areas.
214, 320*; HSC 350; MQM 100.
—Multiple enrollments of FCS 320 are al- MAJOR IN INTERIOR DESIGN
lowed twice up to a total of 9 semester Degrees Offered: B.A., B.S.
hours.
—Recommended electives: AGR 271, 285; The Interior Design (ID) program at Illinois
FIL 185; MKT 230, 231. State University offers two sequences: Inte-
rior Design Sequence, and Interior Design
*To graduate in this sequence, a student Accelerated Sequence, which is a pathway
must take at least one of these courses for to the Family and Consumer Sciences grad-
graduate credit during the senior year. The uate program.
student must consult with an advisor and the
instructor prior to the start of each new Interior Design Sequence
course to ensure approval and correct regis-
tration for graduate credit. The Interior Design program prepares stu-
dents to design innovative, functional, sup-
MAJOR IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT portive, and responsible interior environ-
AND FAMILY SCIENCE ments that positively impact the quality of
life within a global market. The curriculum
Degrees Offered: B.A., B.S.
develops students’ skills and knowledge in
Students majoring in Human Development design, sketching and technical drawing,
and Family Science will find rewarding ca- space planning, interior construction and
reers working to improve the lives of indi- building systems, materials specifications,
historical interiors, building codes and ac-
viduals, families and communities.
cessibility guidelines. Sustainability issues
Human Development and Family Science and universal design are emphasized. The
graduates are prepared to enter a variety of program is accredited by the Council for In-
service-oriented fields. Graduates may work terior Design Accreditation (CIDA) and fo-
in a variety of settings including non-profit cuses on the broad range of specialties with-
organizations, child care centers, preschools, in commercial interior design. Course con-
private educational settings, parent/family tent is based on the knowledge and skills
life education, residential facilities, camp needed to pass the National Council for Inte-
settings, colleges and universities (non- rior Design Qualification certification exam.
teaching positions), state, local, and federal To be licensed in the State of Illinois, gradu-
government agencies, and hospitals and oth- ates of a 4-year CIDA-accredited program
er organizations/businesses serving the must have a minimum of two years profes-
needs of children and families. sional work experience and pass the Nation-
al Council for Interior Design Qualification
The Human Development and Family Sci- (NCIDQ) Examination. Passage of this ex-
ence undergraduate program provides a am also qualifies the individual for profes-
foundation for advanced graduate study in sional membership in interior design organi-
child life, family science, child/human de- zations such as International Interior Design
velopment, social work, marriage and family Association (IIDA) and American Society of
therapy, psychology, counseling, gerontolo- Interior Designers (ASID).
gy, early intervention, occupational therapy
and religious studies. —62 hours required.
—9 hours in FCS core: FCS 100, 200, 300,
—A minimum of 51 hours required. 398.
—9 hours in FCS core: FCS 100, 200, 300, —53 hours required: FCS 104, 218, 225,
398. 242, 246, 338, 340, 345, 346, 347, 348,
—24 hours in HDFS core: FCS 101, 224, 352, 370, 375, 376; TEC 117, 217; one of
231, 232, 252, 310, 333; FCS 308 or 335. the following: ART 155, 156, 265, or
—Choose 6-8 hours from the following: 275.
FCS 250, 251, 254, 304, 305, 307. —Possible minors based on individual inter-
ences: (a minimum of 15 hours): CHE 140, lative and major GPA of 2.50 is required for
141; MAT 118 or 145. admission to Student Teaching as well as for
NOTE: The pr er equisites for HSC 249 retention in the HPE major. Admission to
are CHE 220 and KNR 182; the prerequi- Professional Studies is contingent upon meet-
sites for HSC 258A01 are BSC 160 or 260. ing admission requirements to University-
NOTE: CHE 140, MAT 118, 145; and wide Teacher Education and recommendation
of the HPE faculty and the School Health Ed-
HSC 156 are General Education courses.
ucation Coordinator.
the competitiveness of the applicant pool. Admission and Retention in the RHIT-
Factors that may be considered for admission HIM Online Sequence
include, but are not limited to: courses com-
pleted, cumulative GPA, and hours complet- To be admitted and retained in the RHIT-
ed. For additional information on minimum HIM Online Sequence, a student must:
requirements for admission and applications —Be admitted to Illinois State University;
selection process, visit IllinoisState.edu/ —Be a graduate of an associate degree pro-
Majors or contact the undergraduate advisor gram in health information technology ac-
for the intended major. credited by the Commission on the Ac-
creditation of Health Informatics and In-
Retention in the HIM On-Campus formation Management Education
Sequence (CAHIIM);
To be retained in the HIM major a student —Be currently certified as a Registered
must: Health Information Technician;
—Be in good academic standing in the Uni- —Complete the Associate Degree in Arts
versity with a minimum cumulative 2.25 (A.A.) or an Associate Degree in Science
GPA; (A.S.) or the Illinois Transferable General
Education Core Curriculum;
—Have a grade of C or better in the follow-
ing courses, or their equivalents, to enroll —Maintain a minimum cumulative 2.25
in the HIM professional courses: HSC 105 GPA for retention in the HIM major;
and KNR 181 and 182; —Earn grades of C or better in all HIM ma-
—Earn grades of C or better in all major jor courses.
courses.
Course Requirements in the RHIT-HIM
Course Requirements for the HIM On- Online Sequence
Campus Sequence —Major courses (66 hours): HSC 326, 327,
328, 329, 330, and 398A05 (3 hours); and
—Prerequisite courses (22 hours): HSC 105;
33 semester hours earned as Proficiency
IT 168, 178, 254, 261; KNR 181 and 182.
Credit;
—Major courses (49 hours): HSC 201, 202, —A grade of C or better is required in all
204*, 210, 212, 213, 230, 298A03, 300, HIM courses for retention in the major.
310, 320, 341, 345, 346, 398A03; IT 250
and 262. Health information technology courses are held
as Proficiency Credit for the student until suc-
—Recommended courses: IT 164 and MAT cessful completion of three consecutive semes-
119 are highly recommended. ters of Health Information Management upper-
division courses from: HSC 326, 327, 328,
*NOTE: Gener al Education cour ses 329, or 330. Once these courses have been suc-
MQM 100 or ECO 138 or PSY 138 may be cessfully completed with a grade of C or better
substituted for HSC 204. through enrollment, thirty-three (33) credit
hours are placed on the student’s transcript as
RHIT-HIM Online Sequence Proficiency Credit for the following Health In-
formation Management courses: HSC 105,
This sequence is designed for and restricted 201, 202, 204, 210, 212, 213, 230, and
to students who have completed an associate 298A03; KNR 181 and KNR 182.
degree program in health information tech-
nology (HIT) and are currently certified as Accreditation and Credentialing
Registered Health Information Technicians The HIM Program is accredited by the Com-
(RHIT). The Sequence is designed to give mission on Accreditation of Health Informat-
these students an opportunity to earn a Bach- ics and Information Management
elor of Science Degree in Health Information (www.cahiim.org). Graduates of the program
Management in six semesters. All HIM are eligible and expected to write the national
courses will be delivered online via distance registry examination. Successful completion
of the registry examination leads to the Reg-
learning. Students will be expected to com- istered Health Information Administrator
plete one course each semester. (RHIA) professional designation.
398) may be applied toward graduation. Stu- —Communication (6 hours): COM 223,
dents may not register for IT 398 during the ENG 249.
last semester of their studies. —Lab Science (8 hours): 2 courses from:
BSC 196, 197, CHE 140, 141, PHY
MINOR IN COGNITIVE SCIENCE 110, 111.
—Science and Math electives (7-8 hours):
The School of Information Technology par- 2 additional courses from: BSC 196,
ticipates in the Minor in Cognitive Science 197, CHE 140, 141, MAT 175, PHY
program. Several courses offered by the 110, 111, 112, 375, PSY 110.
School contribute to the minor. For further
information, please consult the School un- Allowable Substitutions for Required
dergraduate advisor as well as the section en- Courses:
titled “Interdisciplinary Studies Programs” in —Acceptable substitution for 3 hours of IT
this Undergraduate Catalog. 398 is 3 hours of IT 391.
—Acceptable substitution for 6 hours of IT
Computer Science Programs 398 is 3 hours of IT 391 and 3 additional
Degree Offered: B.S. hours from IT 244, 276, 326, 330, 340,
345, 351, 353, 355, 356, 367, 382, 384,
MAJOR IN COMPUTER SCIENCE 385, 388 (if not used to satisfy other re-
This degree is designed for students who quirements).
wish to pursue a comprehensive study of
Web Computing Sequence
computer science that blends theory, abstrac-
tion, and design in a variety of traditional
The Web Computing sequence is designed
and current areas. The Computer Science for students who wish to study computer sci-
major prepares students to solve modern ence with special emphasis on Web, mobile,
computing problems by providing a strong and cloud computing. A minor is not re-
background in theory, design, hardware, andquired.
systems along with significant software de-—86-88 hours required.
velopment experience in multiple languages
—50 hours in Information Technology
on multiple operating systems. It would also
required.
prepare students to pursue graduate studies
in Computer Science. The Computer Science —Required courses (44 hours): IT 168, 179,
major is accredited by the Computing Ac- 191, 214, 225, 226, 261, 279, 327, 328,
creditation Commission of ABET, at 353, 354, 358, 378, 383.
www.abet.org. —6 hours of IT 398.
—Supporting requirements (36-38 hours):
General Computer Science Sequence
—Mathematics and Statistics (15-16
The General Computer Science sequence is hours): MAT 145, 146, 260; 1 course
designed for students who wish to pursue a from: MQM 100, MAT 350.
broad education in computer science. A mi- —Communication (6 hours): COM 223,
nor is not required. ENG 249.
—86-88 hours required. —Lab Science (8 hours): 2 courses from:
—50 hours in Information Technology re- BSC 196, 197, CHE 140, 141, PHY
quired. 110, 111.
—Required courses (35 hours): IT 168, 179, —Science and Math electives (7-8 hours):
191, 214, 225, 226, 261, 279, 327, 328, 2 additional courses from: BSC 196,
378, 383. 197, CHE 140, 141, MAT 175, PHY
—6 hours of IT 398. 110, 111, 112, 375, PSY 110.
—9 hours from: IT 244, 276, 326, 330, 340,
345, 351, 353, 355, 356, 367, 382, 384, Allowable Substitutions for Required
385, 388 (6 of the 9 hours must be from: Courses:
IT 326, 340, 355, 356, 382, 384, 388). —Acceptable substitution for 3 hours of IT
—Supporting requirements (36-38 hours): 398 is 3 hours of IT 391.
—Mathematics and Statistics (15-16 —Acceptable substitution for 6 hours of IT
hours): MAT 145, 146, 260; 1 course 398 is 3 hours of IT 391 and 3 additional
from: MQM 100, MAT 350. hours from IT 244, 276, 326, 330, 340,
345, 351, 356, 367, 382, 384, 385, 388 (if hours): COM 223; ECO 105; ENG
not used to satisfy other requirements). 249; MQM 220.
COM 227, ENG 249; and 2 courses —Required courses (35 hours): IT 168, 170
from ACC 132, ECO 225 or 239 or 245, or 178, 191, 214, 254, 261, 262, 276, 373,
FIL 240, MKT 230. 377, 379, 381.
Allowable Substitutions for Required —Professional Practice (6 hours): IT 398.
Courses: —Electives: 2 courses from: IT 250, 374,
—Acceptable substitution for 3 hours of IT 376, 378, 380.
398 is 3 hours of IT 391. —Economic, Legal, Public Policy (10
—Acceptable substitution for 6 hours of IT hours): ECO 105 (4 hours), 235; 1 course
398 is 3 hours of IT 391 and 3 hours from from: FIL 311, 312; POL 318.
IT 244, 330, 341, 344, 345, 367, 368, 377 —Supporting requirements (23 hours):
(if not used to satisfy other requirements). —Mathematics and Statistics (11 hours):
MAT 120 or 145; MAT 146 or 160; 1
MINOR IN INFORMATION course from: ECO 138, PSY 138, MQM
SYSTEMS 100.
The Information Systems Minor is designed —Communication and Organization (12
for people who will use computers as tools in hours): ACC 131; COM 223; MQM
their chosen profession or provide limited 220; 1 course from COM 227, ENG
computer support for their work group. 249.
Completion of the Athletic Training program Once admitted to the Exercise Science major,
of study including 1200 supervised clinical the student must maintain a minimum 2.50
hours and certification in first aid and Emer- cumulative GPA. A student falling below the
gency Cardiac Care is designed to permit the required 2.50 GPA will be placed on proba-
tion for one semester. If after one semester
student to apply to take the Board of Certifi-
the 2.50 GPA has not been re-established, the
cation (BOC) examination and to apply for
student will be dropped from the Exercise
Illinois licensure as an athletic trainer. How-
Science major. A student who has been thus
ever, accreditation and licensure require- dropped from the Exercise Science major
ments are subject to change so the student is may reapply for admission to the major after
strongly advised to obtain notification of the raising his or her GPA to the required stand-
latest requirements for BOC certification and ard. The student who is not readmitted after
Illinois licensure from the respective govern- one semester of probation and has a mini-
ing organizations and from the Director of mum 2.00 GPA will have the option of enter-
the Athletic Training Program. ing the Kinesiology Studies Sequence.
Army Reserve as a part time career, or on ac- 111 (4 hours); or SOC 106.
tive duty in the Regular Army as a full time —Computer Literacy (3 hours): IT 140, 150,
profession. ROTC graduates can also receive or 155.
a minor in Military Science by applying —Math Reasoning (3 hours): MAT 113, 120,
through the Military Science Department. or 121.
Lieutenants in the Army lead soldiers, —Physical Education (4 hours): KNR 146.
while managing equipment, vehicle fleets,
and financial resources. New lieutenants Military Science Courses
are routinely put in charge of and lead
groups of up to fifty soldiers shortly after
college graduation. 101 INTRODUCTION TO LEADERSHIP:
INDIVIDUAL EFFECTIVENESS
Officer career specialties in the Army are as 1 sem. hr.
diverse as those found in the civilian sector.
Introduction to leadership from perspective
Some of the seventeen specialties students
can request as an Army officer include: Engi- of the member of an effective organization.
neering, Personnel Management, Nursing, Self-enhancement skills such as time man-
Signal Corps, Finance, Transportation, Medi- agement techniques, problem solving and
cal Service Corps, Military Police, and Avia- decision-making processes, and health en-
tion. Except for the health professions, an of- richment actions. May not be taken as a P/
ficer’s specialty in the Army does not have to NP (Passing/Not Passing) course option.
be related to his or her academic degree in 102 INTRODUCTION TO LEADERSHIP:
college. TEAMWORK
1 sem. hr.
New lieutenants who go into the Regular Ar-
my serve on active duty for three or four Basic leadership fundamentals, principles,
years, and may then transfer into the reserves. and experiences. Relevant for all organiza-
Lieutenants commissioned in the National tional leaders. Purpose is to examine how
Guard or Army Reserve can opt to serve their the individual organizational member and
entire tour in the Reserves. the team are affected by leaders and lead-
ership decisions. May not be taken as a P/
MINOR IN MILITARY SCIENCE NP (Passing/Not Passing) course option.
111 APPLIED LEADERSHIP II
Admission into the Military Science Minor
2 sem. hrs.
program is by permission of the Department
Chairperson following a special interview Examines leadership within military or-
concerning eligibility and entry requirements. ganizations and structure. Introduces map
Interested students should make arrange- reading fundamentals and application of
ments for an interview as early as possible land navigation principles using the
but not later than the second semester of their lensatic compass and terrain association.
sophomore year. Provides opportunities to exercise leader-
ship skills to meet established goals and
—35 hours required. objectives within specific time constraints.
May not be taken as a P/NP (Passing/Not
—Prerequisites (4 hours): MSC 111 and 112;
Passing) course option.
or satisfactory completion of Army Re-
serve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) 112 APPLIED LEADERSHIP
Leadership Training Course (may be taken 2 sem. hrs.
for credit as MSC 203); or proficiency as Provides more in-depth and critical assess-
approved by the Military Science Depart- ment of leadership within American socie-
ment Chairperson. ty. Students are challenged to learn and ap-
—Required courses (12 hours): MSC 220, ply leadership principles. Group research
221, 240, 241. projects designed to research, examine,
—History (3 hours): HIS 278 or 279. and analyze leaders and leadership within
—Written Communications (3 hours): ENG community context. May not be taken as a
145, 247 or 249. P/NP (Passing/Not Passing) course option.
—Human Behavior (3 hours): PSY 110 or
Two courses from the Plant Group: BSC 201*, 305, 325.
211*, 223*, 330*, 333*, 335 and 336*, —7 hours minimum in organismal zoology
346. electives, at least one with a laboratory:
—Additional electives in Biological Sciences BSC 286, 292*, 296, 301*, 396*.
as needed to achieve the 37 hour mini- —7 hours minimum in functional zoology
mum. electives, at least one with a laboratory: BSC
—Students must complete five Biological 283*, 295*, 311, 327, 343, 345, 367*.
Sciences courses with laboratories (*). —Additional electives in Biological Sciences
—Research and internships enhance future as needed to achieve the 37 hour mini-
prospects for employment and acceptance mum.
to graduate programs; hence students are —Required courses outside of Biological
strongly encouraged to pursue individual Sciences: CHE 110 and 112 or CHE 140
work via one of the following: 2 hours of and 141; either CHE 220, or CHE 230 and
BSC 287 Independent Study, 2 hours of 231; either MAT 120 and 121, or MAT
145 and 146; and one of the following:
BSC 398 Professional Practice (398 Biolo-
PHY 105, 108 or 110.
gy, or 398A02 Internship in Public Out-
reach), or at least 3 hours of BSC 290 Re- —BSC 202, 307 and Biological Sciences
search in Biological Sciences. Students are courses below 195 may not be used in the
major.
also encouraged to do a formal senior the-
sis (for more information see Biolo- —A minimum of 12 hours in Biological Sci-
gy.IllinoisState.edu/undergrad/thesis). ences courses must be completed at Illi-
nois State University.
—Required courses outside of Biological
Sciences: CHE 110 and 112 or CHE 140 NOTE: One of the following may substi-
and 141; either CHE 220, or CHE 230 and tute for either MAT 121 or MAT 146: ECO
231; either MAT 120 and 121, or MAT 138, GEO 138, or PSY 138.
145 and 146; and one of the following:
PHY 105, 108 or 110. MINOR IN BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
—BSC 202, 307 and Biological Sciences Biological Sciences Sequence:
courses below 195 may not be used in the
major. — 24 hours in Biological Sciences required.
—A minimum of 12 hours in Biological Sci- — Required courses: BSC 196 and 197.
ences courses must be completed at Illi- — At least 12 of the elective hours must be
nois State University. 200- or 300-level courses. NOTE: BSC
101 and 307 may not be used as electives
NOTE: One of the following may substi-
in the minor.
tute for either MAT 121 or MAT 146: ECO
138, GEO 138, or PSY 138. MAJOR IN MOLECULAR AND
Zoology Sequence CELLULAR BIOLOGY
may substitute for MAT 146: ECO 138, Students should consult the Teacher Educa-
GEO 138, or PSY 138. tion advisor for information and updated re-
—20 hours required in Chemistry: CHE 140, quirements.
141, 230, 231, 232, 233, 342. Advisor may
To progress through the program in a timely
substitute CHE 242 for 342.
manner, the teacher candidate must continu-
—BSC 202, 307, and Biological Sciences ously maintain a minimum cumulative 2.50
courses below 195 may not be used in the GPA and a minimum major 2.50 GPA to
major. remain academically eligible. In order to
—A minimum of 12 hours in Biological Sci- receive teaching licensure in the state of Illi-
ences must be completed at Illinois State nois, majors must earn a grade of C or better
University. in all courses required for state licensure.
CHEMISTRY (CHE) 416 Further details about the University Honors pro-
gram are available at: Honors.IllinoisState.edu.
214 Julian Hall, (309) 438-7661
Website: Chemistry.IllinoisState.edu
Chairperson: Craig C. McLauchlan. Chemistry Programs
Degrees Offered: B.S.
General Department Information
MAJOR IN CHEMISTRY
The Department of Chemistry is on the ap-
proved list of the American Chemical Society. —45 hours required in Chemistry, including
Contact the department for specific certifica- at least 37 hours in courses numbered 200
tion requirements. or higher.
—32 hours of required core courses: CHE
HONORS IN THE MAJOR: CHEMISTRY 140, 141, 215, 216, 230, 231, 232, 233,
Biochemistry; Chemistry; Chemistry 250, 251, 342, 360, 361.
Teacher Education —9 hours in advanced courses required, se-
lected from the following: CHE 315, 344,
Students in the Honors Program can choose to 350, 362.
pursue various designations to earn upon —4 advanced laboratory courses required:
graduation, including Honors in the Major. CHE 316, 343, 351, 363. One hour of un-
By completing Honor, students will: dergraduate research (CHE 290 or 299) or
engage in an enriched and extended learn- coop/internship (CHE 398A01 or 398A50)
ing experience; may substitute for one of these courses.
develop as scholars and gain an edge over —MAT and PHY requirements (a minimum
their peers by choosing a rigorous prepara- of 16 hours, which must be completed be-
tion in their field of study; fore enrollment in CHE 360): MAT 145
be recognized in the Commencement Book, and 146; PHY 110 and 111 or PHY 108
transcript, and on the diploma. and 109. PHY 110 and 111 are the pre-
ferred option; if PHY 108 and 109 are tak-
Students earn this designation at graduation; en instead, the hours of MAT and PHY to-
requirements, including being in good stand- tal 18.
ing with the Honors Program, are reviewed at
the end of the final semester: —Chemistry electives: The department
strongly recommends that students take at
(1) 3.30 cumulative GPA least 6 hours of advanced electives in
(2) 3.50 major GPA chemistry. Advising options for various ca-
(3) Fulfill Honors Program participation re- reer objectives are available from the de-
quirements: one Honors Learning Expe- partment office and on the department web-
rience per semester in the program, in- site.
cluding the final semester (students are —A course in the major may not be taken
not required to complete an Honors more than twice unless the course descrip-
Learning Experience when they are off- tion states “Multiple enrollments are al-
campus) lowed.” An exception may be requested
(4) Complete two Honors Learning Experiences once during a student’s undergraduate ca-
in CHE courses, specifically: reer if the GPA in the major plan and the
(a) Honors selections of CHE 140 and 141 or overall GPA is 2.00 or higher.
an Honors Contract in a CHE course at the —A grade of C or better is required in all the
200 level or higher. following Chemistry courses: CHE 140,
(b) Completion of four of the following 141, 215, 216, 230, 231, 232, 250, 251,
courses with an Honors Contract in one 342, 360, 361.
course: CHE 301, 302, 315, 344, 350,
—Students completing this degree program
362, 372, 380, CHE/PHY 318.
with a grade of C or better in all required
(5) Complete an Honors Capstone Experi- Chemistry courses will earn an American
ence, specifically: Chemical Society Certified Degree.
5 hours of CHE 290/299 (of which at
least 3 hours are CHE 299) that culmi-
nates in a research presentation at a uni-
versity, regional, or national and/or in-
ternational conference or symposium.
must be selected from Group B, with an ad- Management, Promotion and Sales
ditional two courses chosen from Group C. Sequence
Group A: Journalism Core (r equir ed
courses): COM 111, 161, 165, 167, 180, —Required courses: COM 162, 163, 264,
297, 361, 374. 273, 364.
Group B: Professional Applications (five —15 hours of communication electives.
courses, 15 hours minimum from the fol- —Suggested electives: COM 198A03, 214,
lowing): COM 162, 163,166, 214, 228, 240, 262, 263, 314, 321, 369, 398.
240, 241, 257, 263, 265, 266, 267, 269,
271, 285, 314, 352, 365, 366, 385, 398. Television Production Sequence:
Group C: Professional Theory (two
courses, 6 hours from the following): COM —Required courses: COM 163, 263, 264, and
304, 320, 350, 360, 367, 382. 317, plus one course from either COM 211
or 362.
Mass Media Program — 15 hours of communication electives.
Degrees Offered: B.A., B.S. — Suggested electives: COM 162, 167,
198A03, 240, 241, 266, 270, 312, 319, 351,
362, 369, 398.
MAJOR IN MASS MEDIA
Interactive Media Sequence
—53 hours required (includes possibility of 3
core hours from Philosophy as part of the —Required courses: COM 163, 240, 241,
53 hours). 317, 319, 366.
—Required courses: COM 101 (1 hour), 111, —12 hours of communication electives.
160, 161, 297, 320 or 360, 361, 396 (1 —Suggested electives: COM 162, 167, 198A03,
hour) and either COM 367 or one philoso- 211, 218, 263, 266, 362, 369, 398.
phy course from the following: PHI 232,
234, 238, 240, or 242. MINOR IN MASS MEDIA
—A minimum of 31 senior hours including at
least 16 hours at the 300-level (excluding —19 hours required.
298 and 398). —Required courses: COM 101 (1 hour), 160
and 161.
—Mass Media majors must choose and com-
plete a sequence in either Radio; Television —12 hours of electives from: COM 162, 163,
Production; Management, Promotion, and 165, 167, 198A03, 211, 214, 218, 263, 264,
Sales; or Interactive Media. The sequences 270, 271, 273, 296, 297, 312, 314, 317,
319, 320, 351, 360, 361, 362, 364, 366,
are listed below.
367, 369, 398.
—Students may include a maximum of 3 —Students may include a maximum of 3
hours of professional practice 198A03 to- hours of 198A03 or 398 toward their elec-
ward the major. tive requirements.
—Students may include a maximum of 6
hours of professional practice 398 toward
Public Relations Program
the major.
Degrees Offered: B.A., B.S.
—Preapproved electives include: COM 211,
214, 228, 240, 262, 263, 266, 267, 273,
MAJOR IN PUBLIC RELATIONS
304, 314, 317, 319, 321, 324, 352, 355,
369, 370, 371, 398. —39 hours in Communication required.
—Required courses: COM 111, 161, 178, 229
Radio Sequence or 329, 268, 297, 377, 378.
—Required courses: COM 162, 214, 262, 264 —A minimum of 15 hours of senior-level
COM electives with at least 9 hours of
or 271, and 364
these at the 300-level.
—15 hours of communication electives.
—Students are strongly encouraged to com-
—Suggested electives: COM 163, 198A03, plete at least one internship for credit.
240, 273, 312, 314, 369, 398. —A maximum of 6 hours of COM 398 may
count as major electives; whereas, only 3
hours of which will count toward the 300-
In order to remain in the major, students must This is a pre-professional program designed to
attain a 3.00 GPA in the following four cours- provide students with foundational knowledge,
es: CSD 155, 175, 210, and 215. An average skills, and professional dispositions needed to
grade below 3.00 in these courses will result succeed in further studies in Communication
in the student being withdrawn from the Com- Sciences and Disorders and other career oppor-
munication Sciences and Disorders major. tunities. A master’s degree is the entry-level de-
Any student who falls into this category will gree for the field of speech language pathology.
be advised of this by the department advisor. A clinical doctorate is the entry-level degree for
the field of audiology. These advanced degrees
HONORS IN THE MAJOR: are required for the American Speech-Language
COMMUNICATION SCIENCES AND -Hearing Association’s Certificate of Clinical
DISORDERS Competence and Illinois Licensure. Addition-
ally, students completing the Master’s Pro-
Honors in the major in communication scienc- gram in speech language pathology will be eli-
es and disorders is available to qualified stu- gible for the Illinois Educator License.
ENGLISH (ENG) 424 ENG 110, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218,
219, 222, 223, 311, 320, 321, 322, 324,
409 Stevenson Hall, (309) 438-3667
325, 329, 378.
Website: English.IllinoisState.edu
— 3 hours of American literature selected
Chairperson: Chr istopher De Santis.
from: ENG 130, 165, 231, 232, 233, 234,
236, 265, 266, 332, 336, 365.
General Department Information — 3 hours in language and linguistics selected
from: ENG 241, 243, 245, 310, 311, 341,
INTERDISCIPLINARY MINORS 342.
— 3 hours in advanced writing selected from:
The Department of English participates in a ENG 246, 247, 248, 249.
number of interdisciplinary minors at the Uni-
— Of the remaining 18 hours, at least 12
versity. Coursework offered by the Department
hours of electives at the 200- through 300-
contributes to the following minors: African-
level. Students should consult an English
American Studies, Children’s Studies, Civic En-
Department Academic Advisor in choosing
gagement and Responsibility, Cognitive Sci-
their electives.
ence, Ethnic Studies, International Studies, Mid-
dle Eastern and South Asian Studies, Native
American Studies, and Women’s and Gender Creative Writing Sequence
Studies. For further information on these minors — 43 hours total in English required, exclusive
and their advisors, please consult the Interdisci- of ENG 101.
plinary Studies Programs section in this Under-
— 22 hours in English required: ENG 100
graduate Catalog. with a grade of C or better, ENG 102 and
300; 3 hours from ENG 284 or 286; 3 hours
HONORS IN ENGLISH selected from language and linguistics
The Department of English offers honors work courses: ENG 241, 243, 245, 310, 311, 341,
to qualified students. Honors work includes or 342; 6 hours selected from the following
intensive study in a special area of the stu- areas: British Literature, American Litera-
dent’s major or minor. Each individual project ture, Global Literature, Children’s Litera-
is to culminate in a comprehensive written re- ture, or Women’s Literature; 3 hours from
port and/or examination. Honors work is open ENG 206, 252, 260, 261, 265, 266, 267,
only to resident students who have achieved 352, 360, 365, or a similar course in another
superior academic records and who have department (consult advisor).
demonstrated the ability to profit from inde- — 6 additional hours of English major elec-
pendent study. Further details about the Uni- tives at the 300 level.
versity Honors program are available at: Hon- — 12 hours of creative writing courses as fol-
ors.IllinoisState.edu. lows: 6 hours from ENG 247A01, 247A02,
or 247A03 (multiple enrollments in genres
English Programs are allowed if content is different); 6 hours
Degree Offered: B.A. (All English majors and from 347A01, 347A02, or 347A03 (genres
students in the Teacher Education Sequence) may not be repeated).
— 3 hours from ENG 357.
Admission to the English major may be affect-
ed and restricted by the lack of available De- NOTE: A student who meets the ENG
partment resources in times of oversubscrip- 247 prerequisite by taking ENG 227 will
tion. require 46 hours to complete the sequence.
— 40 hours in English required, exclusive of — 2.75 GPA in English courses taken at Illi-
ENG 101 and courses in the teaching of nois State University required.
English (291, 295, 296, 297, 395). — 46 hours required.
— Required courses: ENG 100 with grade of — 16 hours in English required: ENG 100
C or better, ENG 102 and 300. with a grade of C or better, ENG 102 and
— 3 hours selected from: ENG 283, 284, 285, 300; 3 hours selected from ENG 227, 284,
286. 285, or 286; 6 hours selected from 2 of
— 3 hours of British literature selected from: the following areas: British Literatures
235A02, 235A04, 265, 306A15, 306A22, Lauby Teacher Education Center well in ad-
306A26. vance of clinical experiences to determine
—Advanced Geography social science elec- specific requirements needed each semester.
tive courses: 6 hours at the 300 level from
The approximate number of clinical hours as-
GEO 304, 305, 306A15, 306A22, 306A26,
sociated with each course offering can be
308, 310, 315, 334, 336, 341, 342, 344,
found with the appropriate course description
351, 370. in this Undergraduate Catalog. The following
—Supporting courses required (16 hours): legend relates to the kind of activity related to
ECO 105; HIS 101 or 102, 135 or 136; a specific course.
POL 101 or 106; SOC 106.
—To qualify for the professional educator li- Clinical Experiences Legend
cense, the student must complete the Pro- Observation (including field trips)
fessional Education requirements (26 Tutoring one-on-one contact
hours): EAF 228 or 231 or 235; PSY 215; Non-instructional assisting
TCH 212, 216, 219; STT 399A18 Student Small group instruction
Teaching (12 hours); and the General Edu-
Whole class instruction
cation requirements as described in this
Work with clinic client(s)
Undergraduate Catalog.
Graduate practicum
—NOTE: A 2.75 GPA in the major and
Professional meeting
overall is required for admission to Student
Teaching. Deadlines for admission to Pro-
MINOR IN GEOGRAPHY
fessional Studies and Student Teaching are
available from the Cecilia J. Lauby Teacher —21 hours in Geography required.
Education Center. —Required courses: GEO 100; GEO 135 or
142.
CLINICAL EXPERIENCES IN
TEACHER EDUCATION MINOR IN ENVIRONMENTAL
A variety of clinical (pre-student teaching) ex- STUDIES
periences, as well as student teaching, are in-
cluded in the teacher candidates professional The Minor in Environmental Studies is a mul-
preparation. Observations, small and large tidisciplinary program that is available to stu-
group instruction, tutoring, field experiences, dents in any undergraduate major. The mis-
and student teaching are included in the Clinical sion of the Environmental Studies Minor Pro-
Experiences Program. The experiences offered gram is to increase awareness of the interrela-
prior to student teaching are integral parts of tionships that exist between humans and the
specific college courses. Clinical experiences natural environment. Students will broaden
are provided in off-campus professional devel- their understanding of environmental issues as
opment schools, local schools, campus laborato- well as connections between human-made and
ry schools, agencies, and other approved non- natural environments. Knowledge and skills
school settings. The Cecilia J. Lauby Teacher acquired through the program will help pre-
Education Center monitors and documents all pare students for further academic studies or
clinical experiences. Teacher candidates will for an environment-related career. Students
show verification of having completed clinical should plan their minor program with the as-
experiences commensurate with attaining local, sistance of the Environmental Studies advisor.
state, and national standards. Teacher candidates
—Minimum of 25 hours required.
must provide their own transportation to clinical
experiences sites. —Required courses (10 hours): GEO 100,
205, and PHI 236.
Candidates are required to provide docu- —Choose 2 courses from Group 1 (6-8
mentation of meeting all State of Illinois, hours): AGR 157, 201, 203, 234; BSC
district, and university requirements in re- 196, 202; GEO 207, 211, 276; PHY 207.
gard to criminal background checks BE-
—Choose 1 courses from Group 2 (3 hours):
FORE beginning any clinical experiences.
AGR 225; ANT 273; COM 274; ECO 236,
Criminal background checks must remain
255; HSC 156; PHI 250; POL 236; SOC
current as of the last day of the clinical ex-
240; TEC 160, 170.
perience. Candidates should consult with
clinical course faculty and the Cecilia J. —Choose 2 courses from Group 3 (6-8
B.A. and B.S. students in either the History per-division United States History (in ad-
(non-teaching) or History-Social Sciences dition to HIS 135 and 136) listed in Group
Teacher Education Sequence must complete 2 and 6 hours of non-Western History
HIS 100 during their freshman year as Histo- listed in Group 3 of “History Courses by
ry majors and should complete HIS 200 be- Group for the Major.” At least one of the
fore enrolling in any 300-level History non-Western electives must be at the up-
course. HIS 100 is limited to First-Semester per-division level.
Freshmen. Transfer students from outside — HIS 100 is limited to First-Semester
ISU or from a different major at ISU will Freshmen. Transfer students from outside
need to see the advisor. HIS 300 is a cap- ISU or from a different major at ISU will
stone course to be taken in the student’s last need to see the advisor.
full semester on campus. For students in the —28 hours at the upper-division level
History-Social Sciences Teacher Education (includes HIS 200, 290, 300, 390, and
Sequence, this would be the semester just 391), including a minimum of 13 hours at
prior to student teaching. the 300-level (includes HIS 300, 390, and
Students must fulfill the following require- 391). It is recommended that all History
ments: Majors take HIS 200 before taking any
300-level History courses.
MAJOR IN HISTORY, B.A. — Students must complete a 16-hour inter-
disciplinary area including: ANT 176 or
— 36 hours in History required. 185; ECO 105; GEO 135 or 142; POL 101
— Required courses: HIS 100, 101, 102, 135, or 105 or 106; and SOC 106 or 108.
136, 200, 300; 6 hours of non-Western — The Teacher Education Sequence is part of
History listed in group 3 of “History the entitlement program leading to second-
Courses by Group for the Major.” At least ary History-Social Sciences endorsement.
one of the non-Western electives must be
— Professional Education requirements (25
at the senior level.
hours): EAF 228 or 231 or 235; PSY 215;
— HIS 100 is limited to First-Semester TCH 212, 216, 219; STT 399A43 Student
Freshmen. Transfer students from outside Teaching (11 hours).
ISU or from a different major at ISU will
need to see the advisor. — A minimum 2.75 GPA in the major and
overall is required for admission to Profes-
—21 hours at the upper-division level sional Studies. A minimum 3.00 GPA is
(includes HIS 200 and 300). Of those 21 required for Admission to Student Teach-
hours, a minimum of 9 hours must be at ing. Deadlines for admission to Profes-
the 300-level (includes HIS 300). It is rec- sional Studies and Student Teaching are
ommended that all History Majors take available from the Cecelia J. Lauby Center
HIS 200 before taking any 300-level His- for Teacher Education.
tory courses.
—Students must choose one of the following History Courses by Group:
courses as an elective: HIS 104, 111, 112, Group 1: Methods and Topics: HIS 285,
or 131. 290, 301, 330, 336, 367, 390, 395, 398.
— Students are encouraged to complete a mi- Group 2: United States History: HIS
nor; but, if a minor is not selected, they 111, 112, 131, 216, 217, 239, 241, 242,
must complete a 9-hour concentration in 243, 244, 246, 247, 248, 249, 253, 254,
any field other than history or foreign lan- 257, 258, 259, 261, 262, 278, 279, 309,
guage, with at least 3 hours at the upper- 310, 311, 315, 320, 322, 323, 324, 328.
division level. Group 3: Non-Western History: HIS
104A01, 104A02, 104A03, 104A04,
MAJOR IN HISTORY, B.S. 104A05, 104A06, 263, 264, 265, 266, 267,
— B.S. students must also complete a minor. 271, 272, 275, 276, 282, 283, 284, 307,
367, 370, 373, 375.
History-Social Sciences Teacher Group 4: European History: HIS 219,
Education Sequence 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 228,
229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 237,
— 43 hours in History required. 308, 335, 337, 345, 350, 355, 356, 357,
— Required courses: HIS 100, 101, 102, 135, 366, 368.
136, 200, 290, 300, 390, 391; 3 hours up-
—Required courses: FRE 115, 116, 213, 215, —Electives (14 hours): FRE 111, 112 (not for
237, plus 18 additional credits (6 FRE credit if already taken FRE 115), FRE 209,
courses) of which at least 12 credit hours (4 215, 224, 236, 237, 287, 300, 305, 314,
courses) must be at the 300 level. 325, 335, 340, 341, 385, 386.
—Elective courses: FRE 224, 236, 285, 287,
300, 314, 325, 327, 328, 335, 340, 341, German Programs
385, 386.
Degree Offered: B.A.
French Teacher Education Sequence
MAJOR IN GERMAN
—A minimum of 67 hours and a maxi-
mum of 75 hours are required. The — 35-43 hours in German required.
number of hours required for the Ma- — Required courses: GER 115, 116, 211, 213,
jor in French for Teacher Education 217, 310, 317, 322, a minimum of 3 hours
depends on the level at which a stu- in GER 385, and sufficient other electives
dent begins the program. Students with to meet the total hour requirement indicated
no previous study in French begin the
above.
language with FRE 111 and must com-
plete 75 hours. Students with 2 years —The number of hours required for the Major
of high school French (or equivalent) in German depends on the level at which
normally begin with FRE 112 and the student begins the program. Students
must complete 71 hours beyond FRE with no previous study in German begin in
111. Students with 3 years of high GER 111 and must complete 43 hours. Stu-
school French (or equivalent) normally dents with 2 years of high school German
begin with FRE 115 and must com- or equivalent normally begin with GER
plete 67 hours beyond FRE 111. The 112 and must complete 39 hours, beyond
best way to assure that a student be- GER 111. Students with 3 years of high
gins at the right Illinois State Univer- school German or equivalent normally
sity level is to use the above as a ref- begin in GER 115 and must complete 35
erence and then to take the online self- hours, beyond GER 111 and 112. The best
placement test at: LAN.IllinoisState.edu/ way to assure that a student begins at the
academics/placement-exams. right Illinois State University level is to use
—Required courses: FRE 115, 116, 209, 213, the above as a reference and then to take
215, 224, 237, 305; LAN 319, 320; and the online self-placement test at
sufficient other electives to meet the total LAN.IllinoisState.edu/academics/
hour requirement as indicated above. These
placement-exams.
electives must include 3 credit hours (1
course) at the 300 level.
German Teacher Education Sequence
—Elective courses: FRE 236, 285, 287, 300,
314, 325, 327, 328, 335, 340, 341, 385, — A minimum of 67 and a maximum of 75
386; LAN 321 is recommended. hours are required. The number of hours
—Part of entitlement program leading to pro- required for the Major in German for
fessional educator licensure with K-12 en- Teacher Education depends on the level at
dorsement. which a student begins the program. Stu-
—Professional Education requirements dents with no previous study in German
(26 hours): EAF 228 or 231 or 235; begin the language with GER 111 and must
TCH 210, 212, 216, 219 (taken in se- complete 75 hours. Students with 2 years of
quence); STT 399A12 (12 hours). The high school German (or equivalent) nor-
edTPA is required during the student mally begin with GER 112 and must com-
teaching semester. plete 71 hours, beyond GER 111. Students
with 3 years of high school German (or
equivalent) normally begin with GER 115
MINOR IN FRENCH AND
and must complete 67 hours, beyond GER
FRANCOPHONE STUDIES 111. The best way to assure that a student
—25 hours in French required. begins at the right Illinois State University
—Required courses (11 hours): FRE 115, level is to use the above as a reference and
116, 213; plus sufficient electives to meet then to take the online self-placement test at
the 25-hour requirement. LAN.IllinoisState.edu/academics/placement-
exams.
— Required courses: GER 115, 116, 211, 213, of hours required for the Major in Spanish
217, 310, 317, 322; LAN 319, 320; and depends on the level at which a student be-
sufficient electives to meet the total hour gins the program. Students with no previ-
requirement as indicated above. ous study in Spanish begin the language
— Recommended electives: GER 385 (Mul- with SPA 111 and must complete 43 hours.
tiple enrollments are allowed if content is Students with 2 years of high school Span-
different); LAN 321. ish (or equivalent) normally begin with
— Part of entitlement program leading to pro- SPA 112 and must complete 39 hours be-
fessional educator licensure with K-12 en- yond 111. Students with 3 years of high
dorsement. school Spanish (or equivalent) normally
— Professional Education requirements (26 begin with SPA 115 and must complete 35
hours): EAF 228 or 231 or 235; TCH 210, hours beyond SPA 111 and 112. The best
212, 216, 219 (taken in sequence); STT way to assure that a student begins at the
399A13 (12 hours). The edTPA is required right Illinois State University level is to use
during the student teaching semester. the above as a reference and then to take
the online self-placement test at
MINOR IN GERMAN LAN.IllinoisState.edu/academics/
placement-exams.
— 25 hours in German required.
— Required courses: SPA 115; 116 or 120; 213,
— Required courses (17 hours): GER 115,
214, 215, 233; one of the following: SPA
116, 211, 213, one 300-level course and 243, 244; one of the following: 323, 324,
sufficient electives to meet the 25-hour re-
326, 327; plus nine additional hours at the
quirement. 300-level in Spanish. Students will meet their
— Electives (8 hours): GER 111 (not for cred- capstone requirement through the research
it if already taken GER 112 or higher), component in their 300-level courses.
GER 112 (not for credit if already taken
GER 115 or higher), GER 217, 285, 287, Spanish Teacher Education Sequence
300, 310, 317, 322, 385.
— A minimum of 67 hours and a maximum of
Italian Program 75 hours are required. The number of hours
required for the Major in Spanish for
Teacher Education depends upon the level
MINOR IN ITALIAN STUDIES at which a student begins the program. Stu-
Advisor: Jonathan Druker dents with no previous study in Spanish
Office: 240 Stevenson Hall begin the language with SPA 111 and must
Phone: (309) 438-7978 complete 75 hours. Students with 2 years of
high school Spanish (or equivalent) nor-
— 25 hours in Italian and related courses re- mally begin with SPA 112 and must com-
quired. plete 71 hours beyond SPA 111. Students
— Required courses (8 hours): ITA 115, 116, with 3 years of high school Spanish (or
plus sufficient electives to meet the 25-hour equivalent) normally begin with SPA 115
requirement. and must complete 67 hours beyond SPA
— Electives (17 hours): ART 156, 241, 244; 111 and SPA 112. The best way to assure
HIS 107, 221, 222, 223, 224; ITA 111 (not that a student begins at the right Illinois
for credit if already taken ITA 112 or high- State University level is to use the above as
a reference and then to take the online self-
er), ITA 112 (not for credit if already taken
placement test at LAN.IllinoisState.edu/
ITA 115 or higher), ITA 221, 222, 287, 300
academics/placement-exams.
or others approved by the Department.
— Required courses: SPA 115, 116 or 120,
— Other courses taken in Italy may be count- 213, 214, 215, 233, 243, 244; LAN 319,
ed toward the minor with prior approval of 320; one of the following: SPA 323, 324,
the minor advisor. 326, 327; plus sufficient 300-level electives
to meet the total hour requirement as indi-
Spanish Programs cated above.
Degree Offered: B.A. — Recommended electives: LAN 321; SPA
305, 310, 311, 323, 324, 326, 327, 360.
MAJOR IN SPANISH —Part of entitlement program leading to a
— A minimum of 34 hours and a maximum of professional educator license with K-12 en-
43 hours in Spanish required. The number dorsement.
— Professional Education requirements: (26 Credit toward graduation for acquired profi-
hours): EAF 228 or 231 or 235; TCH ciency will be granted upon completion at Il-
210, 212, 216, 219 (taken in sequence); linois State University of one course
STT 399A15 (12 hours). The edTPA is (excluding Independent Study) with the grade
required during the student teaching se- of C or better. It is recommended that the
mester. course be taken as soon as possible after ma-
triculation at Illinois State University. Stu-
MINOR IN SPANISH dents are reminded that no course in the ma-
— 24 hours in Spanish required. jor or minor may be taken under the P/NP
(Passing/No Passing) option.
— Required courses (17 hours): SPA 115;
116 or 120; 213; 214 or 223 or 240; 215 or Students beginning at the 112-level and ful-
233. filling the previous requirements will be
— Recommended electives: (7 hours): SPA granted 4 hours of CAP. Students beginning
111, 112 (not for credit if already taken at the 115-level or above and fulfilling the
SPA 115), SPA 214, 223, 240 (if not taken above requirements will be granted 8 hours of
to fulfill requirement), SPA 215, 233 (if CAP.
not taken to fulfill requirement), SPA 243,
244, 287, 300, 305, 310, 311, 323, 324, Language of Instruction in Courses in the
326, 327, 336, 337, 360, 370, 385. Department of Languages, Literatures,
and Cultures: Because the Depar tment of
Languages, Literatures, and Cultures Languages, Literatures, and Cultures pro-
Courses motes the acquisition of world languages, the
official language of instruction and class dis-
Consult the department or University website at cussion will be the language of study in the
My.IllinoisState.edu to determine which cours- majority of cases. Courses in pedagogy are
es will be offered in a given semester. frequently taught in English.
For those languages which have no specific
placement recommendations listed in this Un- General Courses
dergraduate Catalog, students who have had
125 LITERARY NARRATIVE LH
no prior instruction in a foreign language, or
one year of instruction, should enroll in the 111 3 sem. hrs.
course for the appropriate language. Students Critical reading and analysis of a variety of
who have had 2, 3, or 4 years generally enroll literary narratives that reflect on human
in 112 or 115. If prior language study took experience. May not be taken under the P/
place more than one year earlier, a student may NP option. Also offered as ENG 125. Pre-
choose to enroll at a lower level. Transfer stu- requisites: COM 110 and ENG 101 or con-
dents and native speakers should consult with current registration.
the Department's academic advisor to deter- 128 GENDER IN THE HUMANITIES LH
mine proper placement. The best way to assure 3 sem. hrs.
that a student begins at the right Illinois State Examination of gender roles, norms, and
University level is to use the above as a refer- stereotypes from a broad range of perspec-
ence and then to take the online self-placement tives within humanities across centuries
test at: LAN.IllinoisState.edu/academics/ and cultures. May not be taken under the
placement-exams. P/NP option. Also offered as COM/ENG
128. Prerequisites: COM 110 and ENG
CREDIT FOR ACQUIRED 101 or concurrent registration.
PROFICIENCY (CAP) 133 STUDY ABROAD: SELECTED
If the first Languages, Literatures, and Cul- STUDIES IN LANGUAGES,
tures course in which a student enrolls is LITERATURES, AND CULTURES
above 111 in the regular sequence (112, 115, 1-6 sem. hrs.
116 or above), he or she may be eligible for Study abroad. Specific topics and regions
proficiency acquired elsewhere. Student must as approved and indicated by number suf-
apply for CAP by filling out a short form in fix and extended title under language
the Department of Languages, Literatures, (FRE, GER, ITA, SPA). Multiple enroll-
and Cultures. ments are allowed if content is different.
The only Mathematics courses that are Suggested Mathematics Schedules for
not eligible for credit toward the major Majors:
are the following: MAT 102, 104, 108,
113, 119, 120, 121, 130, 131, 150, 152, 160, Schedule (a) Students beginning with
162, 201, 202, 298, 298A50, 302, 304, 307, Calculus I
309, 312, 314, 315, 385. In addition, MAT Schedule (b) Students beginning with
280 and 283 are not eligible for credit to- Calculus II
ward MAT/MAT Education Sequences. Schedule (c) Accelerated schedule for hon-
ors students or those preparing for gradu-
Graduation GPA Requirement for ate school
Majors:
Semester (a) (b) (c)
The minimum graduation Mathematics GPA 1 145 146 146
is 2.00 for a Mathematics Major, 2.80 for a 2 146 147 147
Mathematics Teacher Education Major, 3.00 3 147 175 175,260
for Mathematics Major: Actuarial Science 4 175, 260 260 236
Sequence, and 2.00 for Mathematics Major: 5 236, 247 236, 247 247
Statistics Sequence. These grade point aver-
ages are computed using the following
courses taken at Illinois State: the required Mathematics Teacher Education
English and computer programming courses Sequence
and all Mathematics courses that are eligible This sequence of the major is part of the en-
for credit toward the major. titlement program leading to high school
NOTE: Students who have taken calculus mathematics teacher endorsement.
in high school may request to take a Calcu- —A minimum of 50 hours in Mathematics is
lus Proficiency Test. If proficiency credit is required with a minimum overall GPA of
granted, students may begin their Mathemat- 2.80 and a minimum Mathematics GPA
ics courses with MAT 146 or a higher-level of 2.80 required for retention and gradua-
course. tion.
—Required Mathematics courses: MAT
To ensure proper placement, transfer stu- 145, 146, 147, 175, 211, 223, 236, 260,
dents should consult with an advisor prior to 320, 323, 324, 352; one mathematics elec-
registration for classes. tive (3 hours chosen from 200- or 300-
level mathematics courses that are offered Semester (a) (b) (c)_
for major/minor credit, but are not designed 1 145 146 147, 175
for the actuarial sequence); and a capstone 2 146 147, 175 260, 320
course: one of MAT 268 or 328. NOTE: 3 147, 175 260, 320 211
MAT 211; TCH 216 or equivalent, and 4 233, 260, 320 211 223, 352
MAT 236 (or concurrent registration) are 5 211, 352 223, 352 236 or
prerequisites for MAT 323. MAT 323 must elective
be completed before the student teaching 6 236, elective 236, elective 236 or
elective
experience. MAT 147 and 45 credit hours
7 323, 326, 323, 326, 323, 326
completed are prerequisites for MAT 223. 328 328 328
MAT 326 can count as a mathematics elec- 8 324 324 324
tive if not used for the technology require-
ment.
Pedagogy Emphasis Sequence
—Technology Requirement: One of MAT 326
or IT 168 or TEC 151. NOTE: Hours taken This sequence of the major is not part of the
to fulfill the technology requirement do not entitlement program leading to high school
count toward the required 50 hours in mathematics teacher endorsement. All re-
Mathematics. quirements are the same as the Mathematics
—Professional Education requirements (27 Teacher Education Sequence except for State
hours): EAF 228 or 231 or 235; PSY 215; of Illinois requirement of successful comple-
SED 101; TCH 212, 216, 219; Student tion of the edTPA.
Teaching 399A27 (two sections of 5 hours
each). Actuarial Science Sequence
—Interested students should consult their ad- This sequence of the major is designed to teach
visor about opportunities for tutoring sec- the students the mathematical foundations of ac-
ondary school students, serving as a teach- tuarial science, and to prepare them for careers
ing assistant, or other relevant voluntary as actuaries in a variety of fields dealing with the
Clinical Experiences. risk of potential financial losses, such as life in-
—Submission of senior portfolio. surance, health insurance, financial risk manage-
—A grade of C or better in all required major ment, property/casualty/liability insurance, pen-
courses, and adherence to all requirements sions, or employee benefits.
and deadlines is required for admission to
Professional Studies and Student Teaching. —71 hours required.
Application forms and information about —Required courses: MAT 145, 146, 147, 175,
deadlines and procedures for admission to 280, 350, 351, 353, 380, 381, 383, 384 and
Professional Studies and Student Teaching ACC 131, 132; ECO 105; FIL 242, 250,
are available from the Cecilia J. Lauby 341; IT 168.
Teacher Education Center and on the Math- —Submission of senior portfolio (see actuarial
ematics Department website. advisor).
Admission to the Mathematics Teacher Edu- —Students are encouraged to take MAT 298
cation Sequence is limited and highly compet- (professional internship), MAT 283
(actuarial computing), and intensive re-
itive.
views for actuarial examinations offered
Suggested Mathematics Schedules for through the Illinois State University Con-
Mathematics Teacher Education Sequence ferencing Unit.
Majors: Suggested Mathematics Schedules for Actu-
Schedule (a) Students beginning with arial Science Majors:
Calculus I Semester Courses
Schedule (b) Students beginning with 1 145
Calculus II 2 146
Schedule (c) Accelerated schedule for honors 3 147
students (Students beginning with 4 175
Calculus III). 5 280, 350
6 351, 380
7 381, 384
8 353, 383
Required courses in the Actuarial Science Se- It is to the advantage of the student to have a
quence (outlined above) provide the contents minor or double major in one of the above
of the Society of Actuaries examinations P, areas. However, it is not a requirement for the
FM, MLC, MFE, and C, or the Casualty Ac- sequence. Senior students in good standing
tuarial Society examinations 1, 2, 3, and 4, as are encouraged to take upper level applied
well as complete VEE requirements. Courses statistics courses from selected cognate areas.
correspond to professional actuarial examina-
tions as follows: Suggested Mathematics Schedules for the
Statistics Sequence Majors:
SOA exam P (same as CAS exam 1): MAT Schedule (a) Students beginning with
350 Calculus I
SOA exam FM (same as CAS exam 2): Schedule (b) Students beginning with
MAT 280 Calculus II
SOA exam MLC and CAS exam 3LC: Schedule (c) Students intending to pursue
MAT 380 and MAT 381 graduate studies
SOA exam MFE and CAS exam 3F: MAT
383 Semester (a) (b) (c)___
1 145 146 146
SOA exam C (same as CAS exam 4): MAT 2 146 147 147
384 3 147, 260 260 175, 260
CAS exam 3ST: MAT 351 4 175, 350 175, 350 350
VEE Statistics: MAT 353 5 351 351 351, ST*
6 356, ST* 356, ST* 351, ST*
VEE Economics: ECO 105 7 353, ST* 353, ST* 353, ST*
VEE Finance: FIL 242 and FIL 341 8 ST*, ST* ST*, ST* 458*
one of the following concentrations. These Majors or contact the undergraduate advisor
concentrations are suggestions only and do for the intended major.
not require strict obedience.
In order to gain admission into the Legal
American Politics: POL 213, 214, 217, Studies minor, a student must have completed
218, 220, 221, 222, 225, 305, 310, 312, at least two (2) Legal Studies courses (one of
317. which must be LGS 201); and must have
Comparative Politics: POL 240, 242, earned a cumulative GPA of at least 2.50 in
245, 246, 247, 340, 341, 344, 345, 349. those two Legal Studies courses. For further
International Relations: POL 251, 252, information contact the Department of Poli-
254, 255, 351, 352, 358. tics and Government.
Public Law: LGS 216; POL 215, 266,
MAJOR IN LEGAL STUDIES
318, 324, 325, 326, 327, 328.
Degrees Offered: B.A., B.S.
Public Policy: POL 231, 232, 236, 330,
331, 333, 334, 335. — 40 hours in Legal Studies, required Politics
Political Theory: POL 261, 262, 265, 266, and Government courses and approved
337, 338, 339, 361, 363. electives.
— Required core courses: LGS 201, 203, 204,
MINOR IN POLITICAL SCIENCE 370, 371, and 398A20 (3 hours); POL 106,
296.
—18 hours required in Politics and Govern-
ment. — LGS 398A20 may be substituted for one of
the Legal Studies elective courses with
—Required courses: POL 100 and any 15
consent of either the Department Chair or
hours in Politics and Government.
the Director of Legal Studies.
—A maximum of 3 hours in POL 398A01
— Eighteen (18) hours in elective courses (9
and LGS 398A20 may count toward a Po-
hours must be Legal Studies electives)
litical Science minor.
from the following:
NOTE: POL 398A01 or LGS 398A20 ar e Legal Studies Electives: LGS 216, 314,
not required for the minor. 315, 319, 322, 360, 372.
Politics and Government Electives: POL
Legal Studies Program 212, 215, 283, 293A03, 318, 324, 325, 326,
The Legal Studies curriculum is an American 327, 328.
Bar Association approved paralegal educa- Other Electives: CJ S 206, 215, 305; ENG
tional program. It is designed to prepare stu- 248; GEO 312; HIS 253; PHI 242, 340:
dents for a career as a paralegal in public and SOC 365, 367; or other law-related courses
private law offices, corporate law depart- specifically approved by the Director of
ments, and government agencies. Students Legal Studies.
learn how to communicate effectively with — A maximum of six (6) hours in LGS
both lawyers and laymen. When acting under 398A20 may count toward a Legal Studies
an attorney’s supervision, a trained paralegal major.
can perform many law-related tasks although — It is recommended that Legal Studies ma-
they do not give legal advice to clients, set jors enroll in POL 106 in their first year of
fees or represent clients in court. Paralegals study. Transfer students wishing to com-
may not provide legal services directly to the plete the major are recommended to enroll
public except as permitted by law. in POL 106 in their first year at Illinois
Admission to the Legal Studies major is lim- State University if they have not already
ited and based on space availability and the had an equivalent course.
competitiveness of the applicant pool. Factors
that may be considered include, but are not MINOR IN LEGAL STUDIES
limited to: courses completed, cumulative — 24 hours required.
GPA, hours completed, personal interview or
— Required courses (15 hours): LGS 201,
written statement, and samples of work com-
pleted. For additional information on mini- 203, 204, 370, 371.
mum requirements for admission, and the ap- — 9 hours selected from the following Legal
plication process, visit IllinoisState.edu/ Studies specialty courses: LGS 216, 314,
319, 322, 360, 372, 398A20.
SOCIAL WORK (SWK) 465 or PSY 138 or POL 138 or MAT 150 or
313 Rachel Cooper, (309) 438-3631 MQM 100.
Website: SocialWork.IllinoisState.edu 6. All General Education courses must be
Email: SocialWork@IllinoisState.edu completed prior to admission to the BSW
program. Exceptions may be made for stu-
Director: Diane Zosky.
dents who demonstrate potential for aca-
Social Work Program demic success in Social Work.
Degrees Offered: B.S.W. Exceptions are granted upon the recommenda-
Accredited by the Council on Social Work Ed- tions of the Social Work Admission Commit-
ucation tee and the Director or designee of the Social
Work program.
Admission Requirements:
Retention Requirements:
Students may declare a major in the School of
Social Work upon admission to the University The School reserves the right to enforce pro-
or with permission of the School. fessional standards of practice as specified in
Section 6369 of the Clinical Social Work and
NOTE: The School of Social Wor k r eser ves Practice Act. These standards may be taken
the right to maintain a balanced enrollment. into consideration in decisions related to pro-
This may restrict the numbers of freshmen, gram retention. Additionally, students must
transfer students, and internal transfers who maintain a cumulative grade point average of
wish to be Social Work majors. 2.50 and a grade of C or better in all major re-
quired courses and completion of all general
—Most Social Work courses are restricted to
education requirements to proceed into SWK
Social Work majors.
394 and 398A10.
—The School does not offer a minor in Social
Work.
HONORS IN SOCIAL WORK
—Only Social Work students may take re-
quired courses. The School of Social Work offers honors work
for superior students majoring in Social Work.
Academic credit for life experience and/or pre- In order to qualify, the student must be a
vious work experience is not given, in whole member of the University Honors Program,
or in part, in lieu of any Social Work course. have completed a minimum of 12 hours for
All Social Work majors must also be formally honors credit, and achieve a cumulative Uni-
admitted to the program. The admission pro- versity GPA of 3.30 or better, and have a GPA
cess is a prerequisite for taking any 300-level of 3.50 or better in Social Work. Students pur-
Social Work course. In order to be formally suing this option should contact the School’s
admitted, students are required to make formal Director of Student Services. Further details
application before their enrollment in SWK about the University Honors program are
223. To be accepted, students must have satis- available at: Honors.IllinoisState.edu.
fied the following requirements:
1. At least 30 hours of credit with a minimum MAJOR IN SOCIAL WORK
2.50 overall GPA;
—54 hours required in Social Work core
2. Grade of C or better in all courses required courses: SWK 222, 223, 225, 310, 315, 325,
for the major; 326, 329, 336, 337, 345, 346, 394, 395,
3. Successful completion of at least 25 pre- 398A10, and 398A11.
approved hours of volunteer or paid work —Additionally, students pursuing a Bachelor
experience in an appropriate social service of Social Work degree must choose from
agency within the past 2 years. one of the following options:
4. 15 hours required in an introductory social —One additional three hour course in the nat-
work course and liberal arts courses: SWK ural sciences, mathematics, statistics, or
170; ECO 103; PSY 110, 350; SOC 106. technology beyond those required for Gen-
5. 12 hours required in General Education eral Education.
courses which include: ANT 185; BSC 101 —Successful completion of LAN 115 or the
or BSC 145 or BSC 170; POL 101 or 106; a equivalent.
category QR course chosen from ECO 138
The Anthropology Program offers honors Ordinarily students will need a minimum of
work for students who are academically tal- four semesters of college work left to satisfy
ented and majoring in Anthropology. To qual- the sequencing requirements of the six upper
ify, the student must be in the University Hon- level required courses.
ors program and have a 3.50 GPA in Anthro- —43 hours required.
pology coursework. In addition the student
must complete 12 hours of Honors course- —37 hours in Sociology required: SOC 106,
work in Anthropology (generally as in-course 206, 270, 271, 275, 292, 300, and Sociolo-
Honors) including at least 3 hours of ANT gy electives to complete the 37 hours.
299 Honors Independent Study. Honors stu- —No more than 9 hours of 100-level electives
dents may enroll in HON 395A06 Honors will count in the major. At least 6 hours of
Thesis: Anthropology instead of ANT 382 Sociology electives must be at the 300-
Anthropology Senior Thesis. Contact the de- level (exclusive of 398).
partment advisor for details on these require- —6 hours in Anthropology required. No An-
ments. Further details about the University thropology course may be counted toward
Honors program are available at Hon- the 37 hours of Sociology required for the
ors.IllinoisState.edu. major.
—NOTE: One of the following Sociology
HONORS IN SOCIOLOGY offerings for General Education may count
The Sociology Program offers honors work toward both the major and the General Ed-
for students who are academically talented ucation program requirements: SOC 108,
and majoring in Sociology. To qualify, the 111, 112, 223, or 240.
student must be in the University Honors pro-
gram and have a 3.50 GPA in Sociology MINOR IN SOCIOLOGY
coursework. In addition, the student must
complete 12 hours of honors coursework in —18 hours in Sociology required.
Sociology. Contact the department advisor for —Required course: SOC 106. No Anthropol-
details on these requirements. Further details ogy course may be counted toward the 18
about the University Honors program are hours in Sociology required for the minor.
MINOR IN GERONTOLOGY 301, 302, 303, 306, 307, 308, 338, 342,
351, 370, 371, 372, 373, 374, 375, 376,
Interdisciplinary Minor 378, 379, 381, 383, 384, 385, 386, 387,
For further information, contact the Academic 388, 392, 393, 398.
Advisor, Department of Sociology - Anthro- — At least 12 of 15 hours of elective courses
pology. must be at the 300-level.
NOTE:
—21 hours required.
1. The following anthropology courses may
—Required courses (6 hours): SOC/SWK be taken by anthropology majors to fulfill
211, SOC 398A01. General Education requirements but do not
—Electives courses (15 hours) approved by count towards electives for the major: ANT
the Gerontology Committee include the fol- 143, 176, 297.
lowing (other courses will be considered in 2. All anthropology majors are encouraged to
special circumstances, subject to approval take SOC 275 (Social Statistics) as part of
by the gerontology coordinator): COM 331; their undergraduate curriculum, however no
FCS 304, 305, 363, 394; HSC 208, 258, Sociology courses may be counted toward
286, 292; PSY 213, 302, 303; SOC 212, the 40 hours in Anthropology required for
310, 311, 318, 342, 362. the major.
3. Special topics courses (ANT 306 and
Anthropology Programs 383) vary from semester to semester may
(ANT) 464 be taken twice for credit if the content is
Degrees Offered: B.A., B.S different.
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
Dean: Ajay Samant Admission Requirements:
401 State Farm Hall of Business.
Website: Business.IllinoisState.edu A. Beginning freshmen must meet Illinois
State University admission requirements
prior to being considered into a College of
College of Business Mission Statement and
Business major. Admission into the Col-
Core Values:
lege of Business is selective and considers
Mission: Thr ough our shar ed commit- a prospective freshman’s high school tran-
ment to excellence in teaching, research, script (grade trends and rigor of courses
and service, we prepare students to be completed), grade point average, and
skilled and ethical business professionals ACT/SAT scores, in the decision. Students
who will make significant positive contri- are strongly encouraged to complete a rig-
butions to organizations, to communities, orous high school math sequence as they
and to our larger society. prepare for admission into a College of
Business major.
Vision: The fir st choice for business educa-
B. Transfer students from other universities
tion in Illinois.
or colleges and internal transfers
Core Values: We value excellence in in- (transferring from majors within Illinois
struction and enhanced student learning; We State University) are admitted into the
value a dedication to knowledge creation; We College of Business through a competitive
value a commitment to citizenship in and ser- and selective process. Transfer students
vice to our institution, state, and nation; We must have met all university admission re-
value a culture of shared governance; We quirements (transferring from other uni-
value balanced excellence in the classroom, versities or colleges) or be in academic
in research and intellectual contributions, and good standing (transferring from majors
in service; We value high ethical standards as within Illinois State University). The Col-
embodied in our Standards of Professional lege of Business reserves the right to
Behavior and Ethical Conduct. maintain a balanced enrollment; the num-
ber of students who continue in the pro-
College of Business Programs: gram may vary from year to year depend-
ing on program capacity and the qualifica-
The College offers programs leading to the tions of students in the pool.
bachelor’s degree with majors in Accountan-
cy, Business Administration, Business Infor- In addition, transfer students must meet the
mation Systems, Business Education, Fi- following criteria:
nance, Risk Management and Insurance, In-
ternational Business, Management, and Mar- 1. Students desiring to transfer with fewer
keting. Minor programs are also available. than 45 credit hours completed or in pro-
The College of Business is accredited by gress when they apply to become a busi-
AACSB International—the Association to ness major are evaluated based upon their
Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. college coursework, GPA (where an estab-
lished GPA exists), and College of Busi-
The College also offers graduate programs ness admission criteria for incoming fresh-
leading to the Master of Business Admin- men.
istration, Master of Science in Accountancy 2. Students desiring to transfer with between
and Master of Professional Accountancy. De- 45-59 credit hours completed or in pro-
tailed information concerning these programs gress when they apply to become a busi-
may be found in the Graduate Catalog. ness major are evaluated based upon their
college coursework, GPA, and College of
Departments in the College of Business are: Business admission criteria.
Accounting; Finance, Insurance and Law; 3. Students desiring to transfer with 60 credit
Management and Quantitative Methods; and hours or more completed or in progress
Marketing. when they apply to become a business ma-
jor are evaluated based upon their college
coursework, GPA, and College of Business The continuance requirements represent mini-
admission criteria. The College requires that mum standards for a student to continue as a
these transfers, in their first semester at Illi- business major. The College reserves the right
nois State, complete BUS 100 with a grade to maintain a balanced enrollment; the number
of C or better and prove computer compe- of students who continue in the program may
tency (spreadsheet usage, presentation soft- vary from year to year depending on program
ware, and Web page construction) through capacity and the qualifications of students in
completion of one of the following courses the pool. Some students who satisfy the mini-
or their equivalents: mum standards may not be allowed to continue
ACC 167 and 168; in a particular business major or program.
IT 150; Minimum requirements which allow a student
IAI BUS 902; or to qualify to continue as a business major are
By passing College administered com- as follows:
petency exams in these areas (ACC 1. Complete, with a grade of C or better, the
189A67 and ACC 189A68). following tool courses: ACC 131, 132; BUS
Course Equivalent Transfer Policies: 100; ECO 105; MQM 100 (or ECO 138 or
POL 138 or PSY 138); MAT 121 or 145.
In addition to the general requirements of the (NOTE: BE majors must complete MAT
University and the College, the following poli- 120 or 121 or 144 or 145.)
cies apply to transfer students from other aca- 2. Prove computer competency (spreadsheet
demic institutions seeking a business degree: usage, presentation software, and Web
page construction) through completion of
1. Credit for business and related courses from the following: (ACC 167 and 168; IT 150;
2-year institutions may be transferred and IAI BUS 902); or by passing College-
applied to the business core but is limited to administered competency exams in these
100-level (lower-division freshman and areas (ACC 189A67 and ACC 189A68).
sophomore) course placement. 3. Earn an overall Illinois State University
GPA of 2.50 or higher on at least 12 com-
2. Credit for business and related courses from pleted hours.
baccalaureate degree granting institutions 4. Accountancy and Business Administration
may be transferred and applied to the busi- majors must earn a minimum B/C grade
ness core and to the major if the course for combination between ACC 131 and 132, in-
which the credit is being transferred is at the cluding transfer courses.
equivalent level of the Illinois State Univer- 5. Accountancy majors must also earn a mini-
sity course, contains the same course con- mum B/C grade combination between ACC
tent and requires equivalent prerequisites. 230 and 231.
3. Each student must successfully complete the 6. Business Education majors must earn a 2.50
college capstone course (MQM 385) and his cumulative and major GPA for continuance
or her major’s designated capstone course at in their major and Admission to Professional
Illinois State University and must earn at Education.
least 50 percent of the business credit hours
required for the degree at Illinois State Uni- Academic Requirements:
versity. Please contact an academic advisor The academic requirements of the University
for information concerning specific majors’ apply to all of the programs in the College of
capstone courses. Business. In addition, the following special ac-
ademic requirements apply to all students in
Standards for Progress in the Major: the College of Business:
All students are limited to 27 credit hours of
1. Required courses in the major with grades
business coursework which is strictly enforced
below C will not count toward the gradua-
by the College through registration restrictions.
tion requirements of College of Business
Business majors may exceed this limit once
they have met Standards for Progress (i.e. con- majors.
tinuance) as a business major. Admission to 2. Students must have a 2.00 GPA or higher at
the major does not imply the student will be Illinois State in order to graduate with a
accepted for continuance once they have business degree. Business Education majors
completed 60 credit hours. must earn and maintain a 2.50 major and cu-
mulative GPA through graduation.
University-Wide Electives:
The minimum hours required for graduation
are 120. These electives may be business or
non-business courses.
Business Courses:
BUS
100 ENTERPRISE
3 sem. hrs.
Theory and practice of private enterprise.
Includes purposes, structures, functional ar-
eas and related institutions as well as indi-
vidual career planning and library research
skill development. Prerequisite: ENG 101
or COM 110 or concurrent registration.
285 BUSINESS FUNDAMENTALS
EXAM
0 sem. hr.
The exam covers all the topics included in
the business core curriculum. A minimum
score is required. Materials charge optional.
Prerequisite: Concurrent registration in
MQM 385.
Financial Accounting Sequence ously both B.S. and M.P.A. degrees. The
B.S./M.P.A. integrated program is designed
This sequence is designed to meet the mini- for students wishing to complete both de-
mum formal accounting-content require- grees at Illinois State University. The pro-
ments for a student to sit for the Certified gram is not designed to admit students who
Public Accountant (CPA) examination. Stu- have already completed a bachelor’s degree.
dents in this sequence may also prepare to sit
for the Certified Management Accountant Students must successfully apply for continu-
(CMA) examination and/or the Certified ance in the B.S./M.P.A. program in their
Internal Auditor (CIA) examination. junior year (after 60 semester hours). Gradu-
ate admission would take place after the
—Students selecting the Financial Account- student has completed approximately 90
ing Sequence must complete the following hours. Students will be admitted who meet
71 required hours: BUS 100; ACC 131, graduate entrance requirements, which in-
132, 230, 231, 232, 233, 235, 263, 270; clude satisfactory performance on the Gradu-
ECO 105; ENG 145A13; FIL 185, 240, ate Management Admission Test (GMAT),
375; MAT 121 or 145; MKT 230; MQM their previous academic performance, and
100, 220, 227, 385; and six hours from the other evidence of their ability to successfully
following list of upper-division (200- or complete the program. Admission timing is
300-level; no more than 3 hours of Profes- very important to successfully complete the
sional Practice: Internship credit may be program so students should regularly consult
used to satisfy this requirement) Account- with their Accounting undergraduate or grad-
ing electives: ACC 298, 330, 334, 336, uate advisor.
337, 340, 353, 398.
Program requirements:
—NOTE: MAT 120 is a prerequisite for
MAT 121. Core courses: Students selecting either
—NOTE: No more than 3 internship credit sequence must complete the following:
hours can be counted toward the major.
— Undergraduate: BUS 100, ACC 131, 132,
230, 231, 232, 233, 235, 260, 261, 263,
INTEGRATED BACHELOR OF 270, FIL 185, 240, 375; MKT 230;
SCIENCE (B.S.) MASTER OF MQM 100, 220, 227, 385; ECO 105;
PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANCY ENG 145A13; MAT 121 or 145. NOTE:
(M.P.A.) MAT 120 is a prerequisite for MAT 121.
Degrees offered: B.S./ M.P.A. — Graduate: 430, 497 and either ACC 471
or 482.
The integrated B.S./M.P.A. Degrees program
is primarily oriented toward preparation for Accountancy and Information
professional careers in accounting. Two Systems Sequence
sequences are offered: (1) Accountancy and
Information Systems, and (2) Professional In addition to core courses, students must
Accountancy. Both sequences permit gradu- complete 24 hours as follows:
ates to meet minimum education require-
Undergraduate:
ments to sit for the Uniform Certified Public
Accountant (CPA) Examination in Illinois. 3 hours: ACC 368.
The Accountancy and Information Systems
sequence permits students to emphasize Graduate:
study of information systems related to ac- — 9 hours: BIS electives chosen from ACC
counting and other business fields more than 353, 366, 462, 471, or MBA 468.
the Professional Accountancy sequence, — 6 hours: 400-level Accounting electives
which permits students to study further in chosen from ACC 431, 434, 435, 437,
such areas as taxation, auditing, financial 439, 498.
accounting, managerial accounting, financial
— 6 hours accounting or 400-level business
management, and information systems.
electives (includes ACC 471 and 482 if
The 150-hour B.S./M.P.A. program generally not already counted towards the core
includes 30 hours of graduate coursework. requirement).
Successful completion of the integrated pro-
gram will culminate by granting simultane-
dents pass three Milestones. In addition to credit hours) and approximately ten weeks in
regular coursework and campus-wide a secondary level setting (7 credit hours).
teacher education performance assess- Prior to student teaching, students complete
ments, Business Teacher Education stu- at least 100 pre-clinical hours of field experi-
dents complete interviews, essays, check ence with a minimum of 30 hours in an ele-
sheets, attend college colloquial, and pre- mentary/middle school level setting and 70
pare a summative program portfolio, hours in a secondary setting.
edTPA. All teacher education candidates
must pass edTPA as required by the State Required courses:
of Illinois. All teacher education candi- —89 total hours required.
dates must pass all Milestones as required
—Business courses (27 hours): ACC 131,
by ISU and the state for graduation. See
132, 270; BUS 100; FIL 185, 240; MKT
the Business Education coordinator and/or
230; MQM 100, 220.
advisor for further details.
—Business Education courses (28 hours):
4. Students desiring the cooperative career
BE 110, 140, 225, 260, 322, 330, 354, 361
and technical education credentials are
(1 hour), 362, 363, 364.
required to complete BE 380 and 382 and
complete 2,000 hours of non-teaching —Professional Education (26 hours): EAF
work experience in business. 228 or 231 or 235; TCH 210, 212, 216,
219; STT 399A05 Student Teaching (12
The sequence embraces the ISU conceptual hours).
framework by addressing standards from —Courses outside of the major (8 hours):
Illinois Professional Teaching Standards, ECO 105; MAT 120 or 144.
Illinois Business, Marketing, and Computer
Education Content Standards, Illinois Core
Language Arts Standards, Illinois Core Spe- Optional Business Computer Programming
cial Education Standards for all teachers and Specialization (9 hours): Students r eceive
Core Technology Standards for teachers. 6 hours of programming through required
These standards were established by the Business Education courses. Students are
Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE), recommended to complete BE 365 as the
Council for Accreditation of Education Prep- third course. Students may also select ACC
aration (CAEP), International Society for 266, TEC 243.
Technology in Education (ISTE), and the
National Association of Business Teacher Training and Development Sequence
Education (NABTE). Degrees offered: B.A., B.S.
(Non-Teaching Licensure Program)
The Business Teacher Education program is
part of the entitlement programming leading Majors must earn and maintain a 2.50 GPA
to the K-12 Specialist in Business, Market- for Admission to Professional Studies (see
ing, and Computer Education endorsement. University-Wide Teacher Education program
Initial employment opportunities include requirements in this Undergraduate Catalog).
elementary, middle level and junior high The sequence embraces the ISU conceptual
level business and computer instruction/ framework by addressing standards from
technology coordination; high school busi- Illinois Professional Teaching Standards,
ness, marketing, and computer teacher/ Illinois Business, Marketing, and Computer
coordinator, school/district computer teacher, Education Content Standards, Illinois Core
business/industry trainer/instructor, and busi- Language Arts Standards, Illinois Core Spe-
ness professional. Graduates will be prepared cial Education Standards for all teachers and
to teach basic business, introduction to busi- Core Technology Standards for teachers.
ness, accounting, record keeping, business These standards were established by the
law, information processing, keyboarding, Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE),
computer applications, consumer economics, Council for Accreditation of Education Prep-
personal finance, marketing, entrepreneur- aration (CAEP), International Society for
ship, business communications, digital/ Technology in Education (ISTE), and the
National Association of Business Teacher
multimedia, and web design.
Education (NABTE).
Student teaching comprises a full semester Graduates will be prepared to work as a busi-
experience with approximately six weeks in ness/industry trainer/instructor, and business
an elementary and/or middle level setting (5 professional.
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
EDUCATIONAL
ADMINISTRATION AND
FOUNDATIONS
(EAF) 590
331 DeGarmo Hall, (309) 438-5422
Website: EAF.IllinoisState.edu
Chairperson: Lenfor d Sutton.
Early Childhood Elective Options: To register for TCH 204, Literacy I, a student
Students will choose one of the following must have completed or achieved:
options to fulfill the 9 hours of elective credit 1. A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50;
in the program. Students choosing the elec- 2. Grade of C or better in COM 110 and
tive options leading to State of Illinois- ENG 101;
approved endorsement areas (English as a 3. TCH 210 Child Growth and Development;
Second Language or Reading Teacher) can,
4. All sections of State of Illinois Test of
with additional coursework, complete the
Academic Proficiency (TAP) passed (see
requirements for that endorsement. Students
the following description).
choosing the Bilingual Education elective
option can, with additional coursework, com-
plete the requirements for the Bilingual Edu- State of Illinois Test of Academic
cation minor. Students should contact a Proficiency (TAP):
Teaching and Learning advisor to discuss
those options early in the program. All elementary majors are required to pass
the State of Illinois Test of Academic Profi-
ciency (TAP) in language arts, reading, writ-
—English as a Second Language: TCH 248, ing, and mathematics before registering for
320, and 321. TCH 204. For this reason, students should
—Reading Teacher: ENG 170; TCH 223, take the Illinois Test of Academic Proficien-
318. cy (TAP) (fee required) as early as possible.
—Special Education: SED 374, 386; TCH
318. MAJOR IN ELEMENTARY
—Bilingual Education: TCH 272, 319, 320 EDUCATION
and 321.
The Elementary Education program prepares
Please see graduation requirements for all candidates for the Illinois Professional Edu-
Teacher Education majors in regard to State cator License and the Elementary Education
of Illinois requirements including edTPA. Endorsement in grades 1-6. The program is
based on the conceptual framework
Pedagogy Emphasis Sequence “Realizing the Democratic Ideal” and closely
Degrees Offered: B.S., B.S. Ed. aligned with national elementary teacher
education standards, the 2010 Illinois Profes-
All requirements for completion of the Early sional Teaching Standards (IPTS), and the
Childhood Teacher Education Program ex- Illinois standards for Elementary Education
cept successful passage of ISBE required Teachers (2013), all of which are integrally
licensure exams (i.e., TAP, EdTPA, APT). related.
Throughout the program, elementary educa- —Special Education Elective Track (12
tion candidates have opportunities to link hours and SED 101 required above): SED
theory with practice as they participate in 193A04, 205, 369; TCH 318.
approximately 400 hours of clinical experi- —Diverse Learner Elective Track (12 hours):
ences in elementary classrooms. Elementary SED 205; TCH 213, 232, 318.
education candidates also may apply to one
of several Professional Development Schools Please see graduation requirements for all
in which they integrate their coursework with Teacher Education Majors in regard to State
ongoing classroom experiences in participat- of Illinois requirements including edTPA.
ing school districts in a year-long student
teaching experience. Bilingual/Bicultural Teacher Education
(English-Spanish) Sequence
Elementary Education Program
Requirements: An Elementary Education major who com-
pletes the requirements for a B.S. in Educa-
To meet Professional Educator License re- tion degree and who also completes the re-
quirements, Elementary Education candi- quired courses listed may be endorsed in
dates are required to complete the following elementary education and bilingual educa-
coursework. Students must also choose one tion. In addition to the courses required for
of the additional endorsement/elective op- the Elementary Education major, other re-
tions below. Students should contact Teach- quired courses include:
ing and Learning advisors for additional
information. —Required courses: HIS 104A03 (for a
General Education course); SPA 116 or
—Required General Education courses: BSC 120; TCH 110, 260, 272, 319, 320, 321.
101A01; CHE 102 or PHY 102; COM —Bilingual Education student teaching must
110; ENG 101; GEO 135, 211; HIS 135 or take place in the spring semester as part of
136; MAT 130; POL 101 or 106. a yearlong professional development
—Required TCH courses (33 hours): TCH school that supports the Bilingual/
204, 205, 208, 209, 210, 247, 257, 258, Bicultural sequence.
260, 264, 391. —Additional courses in Spanish may be
—Additional required courses (27 hours): needed in order to obtain the language
ART 204 or MUS 277 or THE 281 or proficiency required. Language proficien-
DAN 283; EAF 228 or 231 or 235; ECO cy will be determined by successfully
103 or 105; ENG 170; KNR 222; MAT passing the Illinois Language Proficiency
119, 152, 201; SED 101. Test administered by the Illinois State
—12 hours Professional Education - Student Board of Education. The language profi-
Teaching: STT 399A50 (entire semester ciency test must be passed prior to the
experience). yearlong development school (PDS) expe-
rience.
Elementary Endorsement/Elective Options:
(Students must choose one of the elective op- Four years of successful high school Spanish
tions below to fulfill the 12 hours of elective coursework or placement into SPA 112, as
credit in the program.) Students choosing the determined by the Spanish Readiness Test, is
elective options leading to State of Illinois required for admission into the major. The
approved endorsement areas (English Learner total number of hours required for the major
and Reading Teacher) can, with one additional depends upon the language proficiency level
course, complete the requirements for that at which a student begins the program. A
endorsement. Students should contact a Teach- student will be asked to take the online Span-
ing and Learning advisor to discuss those op- ish Readiness Test, which will recommend
tions early in the program. the college-level Spanish course in which the
student will begin.
—English as a Second Language Elective
Track (12 hours and TCH 205 required
above): TCH 110, 248, 320, 321.
—Reading Teacher Elective Track (12 hours
and TCH 208, 209, 264; ENG 170 re-
quired above): TCH 222, 223, 224, 318.
235, HIS 220, 221, 222, 223, 241, 246, 257, Urban Education Study:
258, 259, 261, 262.
Students working in urban populations may
Middle Level English Learner Endorse- elect to complete Urban Education. Urban
ment (21 hours): ENG 143; TCH 110, 235,
Education is not a certified area but is an
248, 320, 334 and one elective from ANT
elective option available to students in Ele-
143, 176, 185, SOC 108, 111, 220. mentary Education, Middle Level Education,
Illinois State Board of Education licensure Special K-12, High School, Early Childhood,
and endorsement requirements are subject to and Special Education programs. Course
change. Students should consult their advi- content and Clinical Experiences are individ-
sors for any changes in state requirements. ually designed in keeping with the specific
Teacher Education program of the student.
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
REQUIREMENTS FOR SECONDARY CLINICAL EXPERIENCES IN
K-12: TEACHER EDUCATION
—EAF 228 or 231 or 235; PSY 215; TCH A variety of clinical (pre-student teaching)
212, 216, 219. experiences, as well as student teaching, are
included in the teacher candidates profes-
—TCH 212, 216, and 219 must be taken
sional preparation. Observations, small and
sequentially and cannot be taken at the
large group instruction, tutoring, field experi-
same time. ences, and student teaching are included in
the Clinical Experiences Program. The expe-
Minors and Endorsements
riences offered prior to student teaching are
integral parts of specific college courses.
ENDORSEMENT IN READING FOR Clinical experiences are provided in off-
ALL TEACHER EDUCATION MAJORS campus professional development schools,
local schools and campus laboratory schools,
Students may complete course work leading
agencies and other approved non-school
to the 24-hour reading teacher endorsement.
settings. The Cecilia J. Lauby Teacher Edu-
To meet these state requirements, students
cation Center monitors and documents all
must fulfill 18 hours in reading in categories
clinical experiences. Teacher candidates will
designated by the State of Illinois, and two
show verification of having completed clini-
additional elective courses. A reading content
cal experiences commensurate with attaining
exam is also required. Students should see an
local, state, and national standards. Teacher
advisor to plan this coursework.
candidates must provide their own transpor-
tation to clinical experience sites.
MINOR IN BILINGUAL EDUCATION
Candidates are required to provide documen-
Endorsement in Bilingual Education for tation of meeting all State of Illinois, district,
all Teacher Education Majors and university requirements in regard to
criminal background checks BEFORE begin-
Students may complete coursework leading
ning any clinical experiences. Criminal back-
to the 18-hour bilingual endorsement. This
ground checks must remain current as of the
endorsement is in addition to the student’s
last day of the clinical experience. Candi-
initial area of endorsement (early childhood,
dates should consult with clinical course
elementary education, middle level educa-
faculty and the Cecilia J. Lauby Teacher
tion, etc.) and can be focused on the target
Education Center well in advance of clinical
language of the student’s choice. To meet
experience to determine specific require-
these state requirements, students must fulfill
ments needed each semester.
18 hours of coursework in categories desig-
nated by the State of Illinois as well as pass The approximate number of clinical hours
the State of Illinois Target Language Test. associated with each course offering can be
Students should see an advisor to plan this found with the appropriate course description
coursework. These courses include: in this Undergraduate Catalog. The following
legend relates to the kind of activity related
—TCH 110; TCH 260 or 294 or 396; TCH
to a specific course.
319, 320, 321, and TCH 272 (MLE candi-
dates will take 232 in place of 272).
321 METHODS AND MATERIALS FOR 352 SOCIAL STUDIES METHODS FOR
THE MIDDLE SCHOOL
BILINGUAL AND ENGLISH
3 sem. hrs.
LANGUAGE LEARNERS Methods of social studies instruction for pre-
3 sem. hrs. service middle school teachers. Includes
Survey of methods and development of examination and use of instructional strate-
materials for teaching bilingual/ gies and curriculum materials. Prerequisites:
bicultural and English language learners. Middle Level Teacher Education major
Formerly BILINGUA L/BICULTURA L only. TCH 233 or concurrent registration.
METHODS AND MATERIALS. Prereq- 390 MIDDLE LEVEL STRATEGIES
uisites: Teacher Education program; AND RESOURCES
TCH 248 or 319 or concurrent registra- 3 sem. hrs.
tion; or graduate standing. Methods and materials for teaching-learning
experiences at this school level; instructional
322 INTERNSHIP IN BILINGUAL/ strategies; classroom management; guidance
BICULTURAL EDUCATION techniques; and pupil evaluation. Includes
3 sem. hrs. satisfactory completion Clinical Experienc-
Internship in a bilingual education pro- es: 60 hours. Prerequisites: Middle Level
gram. Prerequisites: Bilingual major only. Teacher Education major only. TCH 233
Bilingual language proficiency (ENG/ taken within seven years; concurrent regis-
SPA) or consent of instructor. TCH 321 tration TCH 333 and 395. Admission to
taken within seven years, and placement in Professional Studies.
a bilingual classroom. 391 TEACHING FOR EQUITY IN
ELEMENTARY CLASSROOMS:
333 MIDDLE LEVEL CURRICULUM, ASSESSMENT, COLLABORATION
INSTRUCTION, AND ASSESSMENT AND COMMUNICATION
3 sem. hrs. 3 sem. hrs.
Curriculum designs, principles of curricu- Collaboratively with student teaching,
lum development, and problems encoun- candidates will explore issues in the field
tered by practitioners in early adolescent today through the lens of their ongoing
education. Clinical Experiences. Prerequi- practical experience. Prerequisite: Con-
sites: Middle Level Teacher Education current registration in STT 399A50.
major. TCH 233 taken within seven years. 394 SPECIAL EDUCATION IN MIDDLE
Admission to Professional Studies. Con- LEVEL SCHOOLS
current registration with TCH 306, 390, 3 sem. hrs.
This course examines disability categories
395 and 396. and characteristics, legal mandates, in-
334 ENGLISH LEARNERS IN THE structional methods, and appropriate modi-
MIDDLE LEVEL CLASSROOM fications for MLE students. Clinical Expe-
3 sem. hrs. riences: 20 hours. Formerly TEA CHING
This course provides methods and materi- YOUNG ADOLESCENTS WITH DISA-
als of teaching English Learners at the BILITIES. Also offered as SED 394. Pre-
middle grade level. Includes 10 clinical requisites: Concurrent registration in TCH
233 and 296; Middle level major only.
experience hours. Prerequisites: Middle
Level Teacher Education majors only; 395 ISSUES AND STRATEGIES IN
MIDDLE LEVEL TEACHING
TCH 130; or graduate standing.
3 sem. hrs.
351 SCIENCE METHODS FOR THE Philosophy, functions, curricula of young
MIDDLE SCHOOL adolescent education as implemented in
3 sem. hrs. middle schools. Relationships between
Strategies for teaching science which cen- pupils’ developmental characteristics,
ter around developing scientific literacy needs, and behaviors and development of
principles in the young adolescent child. school programs. Problems, issues, evalua-
tion and accreditation of junior high/
Materials charge optional. Prerequisites:
middle schools. Clinical Experiences.
Middle Level Teacher Education major Formerly CURRENT TOPICS A ND IS-
only. TCH 233 or concurrent registration SUES IN MIDDLE LEVEL EDUCATION.
and TCH 239. Prerequisites: Middle Level Teacher Edu-
cation major only. Admission to Profes-
sional Studies. Concurrent registration in
TCH 306, 333 and 396.
purpose of attaining the necessary minimum advisor. Required courses for the various
grade. Students may not enroll for the next Disciplines are listed below.
course in a related series until the minimum
grade in the prerequisite course is achieved. Studio Arts Sequence
Incoming transfer students must retake Degrees offered: B.A., B.S.
courses considered equivalents to courses in
the Major for which they earned lower than a The Studio Arts Sequence emphasizes both
grade of C. Students who do not meet these breadth and depth of competence in Studio-
criteria will be placed on probation with the based Art disciplines. It expands students’
School of Art; a student placed on probation horizons beyond the Foundations level with
more than once will be dropped from the work in a variety of media and disciplines.
School. By requiring intensive study, it develops
depth within at least one Studio Discipline
NOTE: Admission to some Sequences in Area (ceramics, drawing, glass, intaglio,
Art may be restricted by the lack of available lithography, metal-work and jewelry design,
School resources, especially in times of over- painting, photography, sculpture, video or
subscription. wood) through the completion of a specific
All Sequences in the Major in Art require series of courses identified below (see Studio
successful completion of the Art History Discipline Areas). It likewise encourages
Core, the Foundations program appropriate exploration of new genres that break through
to that sequence, a series of courses specific traditional boundaries between disciplines
to the chosen sequence, and electives in Art. and media. This sequence prepares students
Students must complete all Sequence Foun- to work as visual arts professionals or pursue
dations courses before being permitted to graduate studies.
continue in one of the sequences in the Art —54 hours in Art required as follows:
major; gifted students may be allowed to take
200-level courses in their areas of interest —6 hours Art History core: ART 155, 156.
during the freshman year, pending approval Students are strongly encouraged to com-
of the School. Students must also complete plete ART 155 and 156 before registering
all Art History Core courses before they may in 200-level coursework in Art History.
enroll in 300-level Art History courses. Re- —9 hours Studio Arts Foundations: ART
quirements for each Sequence are described 103, 104, 109.
below. —39 hours of Sequence requirements and
electives in Art, which must include:
NOTE: Some sequences, Gr aphic Design
1) all courses listed below as appropriate
for example, have screening procedures that
students must pass before being accepted; to the chosen Discipline Area (21-27
information on these may be found in the hours);
School of Art office. 2) either ART 280 or 281 and one addi-
tional 200-level Art History course in a
Students must make every effort to complete pre-20th century period; and one 300-
the required Foundations courses in their first level Art History seminar course (9
three semesters in the program. Under most hours);
circumstances students will formally declare 3) additional studio coursework in various
intention to enter a particular sequence in the media and disciplines to complete the
Art major in the second semester of the soph- remainder of the required 39 hours (3-9
omore year. Students will arrange to partici- hours, depending on chosen Discipline
pate in screening requirements for their pre- Area). Studio coursework in the Disci-
ferred sequence; those not accepted into pline Area and electives must include at
competitive sequences may be reconsidered least 12 hours of study at the 200 level
the following semester and should consult and 6 hours of study at the 300 level.
with appropriate faculty for advice before
—NOTE: ART 201, 207, 211, 307, 309 do
rescreening. Also in the sophomore year,
not count toward the Studio Arts Se-
students will begin enrolling in courses ap-
propriate to their sequence of interest. In the quence.
case of the Studio Arts Sequence, this also —NOTE: Multiple enr ollments ar e al-
requires declaring a specific Discipline Area lowed in 300-level courses within the
in consultation with the School’s academic various Discipline Areas.
Discipline Areas in Studio Arts: Students wood/metal; either ART 235 or 252; either
in the Studio Arts Sequence will choose ART 245 or 246; and 213.
one of the following disciplines as a means Photography: ART 235, 236, 267, 335, and
of developing extended awareness and 6 hours from ART 252, 253, 333, 351A16; 6
competence through intensive engagement hours from ceramics, expanded media, glass,
in a particular area of the Studio Arts. The metalwork and jewelry design, sculpture or
groups of courses shown below for each wood/metal; 3 hours from drawing, intaglio,
discipline include: (1) the courses required lithography, painting or graphic design.
within that discipline (students will nor- Sculpture: ART 232, 233 and 332; 228 and
mally enroll in the initial course in the 3 hours from ceramics, expanded media,
sophomore year), and (2) additional cours- glass, metalwork and jewelry design or
es deemed appropriate for the discipline, wood/metal; 6 hours from drawing, intaglio,
which students are expected to include lithography, painting, photography or video.
when selecting electives. These additional Video: ART 252, 253 and at least 3 hour s
courses include Studio courses that fulfill of 351A84; 235 and ATK 201; 16 hours from
the requirements for electives in Art noted ART 232, 235, 236, 284, 333, 335, 349, 357,
above; they may also include non-Studio or 363, 371; ATK 240, 260, 300, 320, 340, 345,
non-Art courses that serve as general elec- 380; THE 110, 153, 170, 171, 261, 270, 370,
tives. Students are encouraged to consult
371.
with faculty members in their Discipline
Areas for advice on choosing electives that Wood/Metal Design: ART 238, 239, 339
will complement their individual interests. and 351; ART 232 and 6 hours from ceram-
ics, glass, metalwork and jewelry design,
Ceramics: ART 228, 229 and 328; 232 and glass or sculpture; 6 hours from drawing,
234; 213 and 3 hours from drawing, expand- expanded media, intaglio, lithography, paint-
ed media, intaglio, lithography, painting, ing, photography or video.
photography, or video.
Drawing: ART 213, 214, 313 and 331; 6 Restricted Admission to a Discipline Area:
hours from ceramics, expanded media, glass, In times of oversubscription and limitations
metalwork and jewelry design, sculpture or on resources within the School of Art, some
wood/metal; either ART 235 or 252; either Discipline Areas may require faculty screen-
ART 245 or 246, and 261. ing of students’ supportive materials before
Expanded Media: ART 284, 351, 357, 371; allowing individual students to enroll in the
6 hours from ceramics, glass, sculpture, or second course in that Discipline.
wood/metal; 6 hours from drawing, intaglio,
lithography, painting, photography, or video. Graphic Design Sequence
Glass: ART 255, 355 and 364; 232 and 3 Degrees offered: B.A. B.S.
hours from ceramics, expanded media, met- Students in the Graphic Design Sequence
alwork and jewelry design, sculpture or
develop an understanding of communication
wood/metal; 6 hours from drawing, intaglio, and perceptual theory, typography, 2D and
lithography, painting, photography or video. 4D composition, and design history; as well
Intaglio: ART 245, 345 and 347; 232 and 3 as image making, design methodologies,
hours from ceramics, expanded media, glass, information design, branding, and design for
metalwork and jewelry design or wood/ multicultural audiences.
metal; ART 213 and 261.
Lithography: ART 246, 346 and 347; 232 —54 hours in Art required, as follows:
and 3 hours from ceramics, expanded media, —6 hours Art History core: ART 155, 156.
glass, metalwork and jewelry design, sculp- Students are strongly encouraged to com-
ture or wood/metal; ART 213 and 261. plete ART 155 and 156 before registering
Metalwork and Jewelry Design: ART 224, in 200-level coursework in Art History.
225 and 324; 232 and 3 hours from ceramics, —9 hours Graphic Design Foundations: ART
expanded media, glass, sculpture or wood/ 103, 104, 109.
metal; 6 hours from drawing, intaglio, lithog- —30 hours required sequence courses: ART
raphy, painting, photography or video. 216, 226, 227, 235, 302, 315, 323, 326,
Painting: ART 261, 262, 360 and 361; 6 336, 337.
hours from ceramics, expanded media, glass, —9 hours electives: 3 hours from ART 213,
metalwork and jewelry design, sculpture or 245, 246, 252, 261, 371; or ATK 380; 3
hours from ART 279, 280, or 281; 3 hours Group I: ART 240, 241, 242, 244, 263.
from any 300-level Art History seminar. Group II: ART 264, 265, 266, 267.
—NOTE: ART 201, 207, 211, 307, 309 do Group III: ART 279, 280, 281.
not count toward the Graphic Design Se- —12 hours advanced courses, including ART
quence. 395 and three seminar courses selected
from: ART 303, 304, 305, 306, 311.
Admission-Retention Requirements for —18 hours required in other departments:
the Graphic Design Sequence: HIS 101, 102; and French, German, Italian
Students will be admitted to the Graphic or Spanish 115 (12 hours) or demonstrated
Design Sequence who have completed the proficiency at the third level or higher. In
Graphic Design Foundations and ART 226, special circumstances, students may satis-
be enrolled in or have completed ART 227 at fy the Art History language requirement
the time of screening, have at least a cumula- with a language or languages other than
tive and major 2.50 GPA, and have demon- the four listed above. In such cases, the
strated competency through a portfolio re- language(s) must be appropriate to the
view. The number of students admitted may student’s plan of study and career goals.
vary depending on program capacity and Alternate plans of language study must be
qualifications of applicants in the pool. Con- approved by the Art History faculty in
sult the School of Art for further information order to receive credit toward the se-
on admission to the Graphic Design Se- quence.
quence. —It is recommended that students select
electives in courses related to Art History
Students will be allowed to remain in the offered by the following departments/
Graphic Design Sequence if they continue to schools: Anthropology; English; Lan-
maintain a cumulative and major 2.50 GPA. guages, Literatures, and Cultures; History,
Students whose cumulative or major GPA Music; Philosophy; Theatre and Dance.
falls below 2.50 will not be allowed to regis- Students are encouraged to consult with
ter for Graphic Design courses until the GPA the Art History faculty for advice on
has been raised to a 2.50 or higher. choosing electives in Art History and other
departments that will complement their
Art History Sequence own areas of interests. Faculty are also
Degree offered: B.A. available for consultation on preparing for
The Art History Sequence provides students graduate school.
a solid grounding in the history of art on both —NOTE: ART 201, 207, 211, 216, 307,
introductory and advanced levels. In addi- and 309 do not count toward the Art His-
tion, the sequence includes exposure to relat- tory Sequence.
ed disciplines outside the visual arts, training —NOTE: Students may combine Ar t His-
in foreign language, and experience in ad- tory and Studio by declaring a second
vanced research and writing skills. Together, Sequence in Studio Arts and fulfilling all
these requirements prepare students for ef- requirements for both sequences. This will
fective graduate work in Art History or other include submitting a portfolio of art work
fields and for positions in a variety of art- for admission.
and non-art-related fields.
Admission-Retention Requirements for
—57 hours in Art and related fields as fol- Art History Sequence:
lows:
Students will be admitted to the Art History
—39 hours in Art:
Sequence with a minimum cumulative GPA
—12 hours in Art History Foundations: ART of 2.50 and grades of B or better in ART 155
155, 156, 275, 290. Students are strongly and 156. See the School of Art office for
encouraged to complete ART 155 and 156 more information. Students will be allowed
before registering for 200-level course- to continue in the sequence if they maintain a
work. minimum cumulative and major GPA of
—15 hours intermediate courses including at 2.50.
least 1 course from each of the following
groups:
ground checks must remain current as of the —6 hours of electives in 300-level Art Histo-
last day of the clinical experience. Candi- ry courses from the following: ART 303,
dates should consult with clinical course 304, 305, 306, 311, 351A30, 395, 398A08.
faculty and the Cecilia J. Lauby Teacher
Education Center well in advance of clinical Bachelor of Fine Arts Program
experiences to determine specific require-
ments needed each semester. The Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) degree
program is a highly selective program orient-
The approximate number of clinical hours ed toward advanced professional study in the
associated with each course offering can be studio arts. Students accepted into this pro-
found with the appropriate course description gram have additional opportunities beyond
in this Undergraduate Catalog. The following those of the B.A./B.S. programs to specialize
legend relates to the kind of activity related in a particular studio art discipline in prepa-
to a specific course. ration for graduate study for the M.F.A., the
terminal degree program in this field, and/or
Clinical Experiences Legend careers in professional art fields. Further
Observation (including field trips) information on the B.F.A. program can be
Tutoring one-on-one contact found in the School of Art office.
Non-instructional assisting
Small group instruction MAJOR IN ART
Whole class instruction Degree offered: B.F.A.
Work with clinic client(s) —83 hours in Art required as follows:
Graduate practicum —6 hours in Art History core: ART 155,
Professional meeting 156. Students are strongly encouraged to
complete ART 155 and 156 before regis-
MINOR IN ART tering in 200-level coursework in Art
Students must earn grades of C or better and History.
maintain a 2.50 GPA in all courses taken in —9 hours B.F.A. Foundations: ART 103,
the School of Art, in addition to maintaining 104, 109.
a cumulative GPA of at least 2.00. Individual —20 hours required courses: ART 349, 363,
sequences may have higher requirements. and 394; 6 hours from ceramics, metal-
work and jewelry design, glass, sculpture,
Courses in the minor may be repeated no
wood/metal; 6 hours from drawing, intag-
more than once for the purpose of attaining
lio, lithography, painting, photography,
the necessary minimum grade. Students may video.
not enroll for the next course in a related
—12 hours of intermediate and advanced Art
series until the minimum grade in the prereq- History courses: ART 280 and 281, one
uisite course is achieved. Incoming transfer additional 200-level Art History course in
students must retake courses considered a pre-20th century period, and any 300-
equivalents to courses in the minor for which level Art History seminar course.
they earned lower than a grade of C. Students —3 hours of electives in Art or Art History.
who do not meet these criteria will be placed Students should consult with faculty men-
on probation with the School of Art; a stu- tors to determine an appropriate elective
dent placed on probation more than once will for their chosen course of study.
be dropped from the School. —33 additional hours in a specialization in
any Discipline Area offered by the School
Art History Sequence and selected in consultation with the facul-
ty mentors. (See list of Discipline Areas,
—24 hours in Art required, as follows: under Major in Art (B.A., B.S.), Studio
—12 hours Art History Foundations: ART Arts Sequence, in this Undergraduate
155, 156, 275, 290. Students are strongly Catalog.) A specialization that combines
encouraged to complete ART 155 and 156 Discipline Areas may also be developed in
before registering in 200-level course- consultation with and must be approved by
work. faculty mentors and the B.F.A. Committee
—6 hours of electives in 200-level Art Histo- of the School of Art.
ry courses, from the following: ART 240, —NOTE: ART 201, 211, 307, 309 do not
241, 242, 244, 263, 264, 265, 266, 267, count toward the major.
279, 280, 281.
ning any clinical experiences. Criminal back- quence and Composition Sequence) are
ground checks must remain current as of the required to demonstrate proficiency equiv-
last day of the clinical experience. Candi- alent to that outlined for Level III of
dates should consult with clinical course Group Instruction Piano (MUS 122A30).
faculty and the Cecilia J. Lauby Teacher NOTE: A syllabus of proficiency require-
Education Center well in advance of clinical ments is available in the School of Music
experience to determine specific require- office from the Group Piano Coordinator.
ments needed each semester. Students may receive proficiency credit
through the placement/proficiency exami-
The approximate number of clinical hours nation.
associated with each course offering can be — Students also select 1 of the 6 following
found with the appropriate course description sequences and complete requirements of
in this Undergraduate Catalog. The following that sequence.
legend relates to the kind of activity related — A grade of C or better is required in all
to a specific course. courses in the major including specific
requirements of each sequence.
Clinical Experiences Legend
NOTE: MUS 275A01 fulfills the Gen-
Observation (including field trips)
eral Education Fine Arts requirement and
Tutoring one-on-one contact
the AMALI requirement and IDS 121A03
Non-instructional assisting fulfills the Language and Humanities
Small group instruction requirement.
Whole class instruction
Work with clinic client(s) *Students fulfill MUS 100 requirement by
Graduate practicum taking MUS 100 or MUS 100A01 and
Professional meeting 100A02 for one hour each.
— Required courses for all sequences except — 77 total hours required (including B.M.
Music Therapy and Jazz Studies (see those major course requirements).
sequences for their requirements): IDS — 10 hours in MUS 205A01 and 205A02,
121A03; *MUS 100 (2 semester hours) with at least 6 hours of 205A02. Students
101, 102, 107, 108, 167, 201, 207, 253, must request consent to register for MUS
254, 275A01; 1 course selected from MUS 205A02 from the composition faculty.
213, 214, 219; 1 course selected from When such a request is made, the compo-
MUS 220, 221, or 222; 2 courses selected sition faculty will conduct a review of the
from among MUS 355 (355A01, 355A02, student’s academic and artistic progress,
355A03, 355A04, 355A05), 356 (356A01, including a portfolio of the student’s com-
356A02), 391, 392, 394, 395, 396; 8 se-
positions. The number of students given
mesters of Major Performing Ensembles
(See “Major Performing Ensemble Re- consent may vary depending on program
quirements”); 6 semesters of MUS 110 capacity and qualifications of students in
(transfer students must enroll in MUS 110 the pool. Students who are not granted
each semester on campus up to a total of 6 consent may be advised to retake MUS
semesters). 205A01 and request consent again.
— Completion of: 8 semesters of Applied — MUS 303 and 304 (4 hours).
Music on the major instrument at both 100 — 3 hours chosen from the following: ATK
and 200 levels according to stipulations 240, 320, 340, 345.
below for each sequence. — Complete 4 hours of MUS 122 and Level
— All B.M. majors in the Piano Performance IV Piano Proficiency.
Sequence are required to demonstrate
— 14 hours of Applied Music from the fol-
proficiency equivalent to that outlined for
Functional Skills for Keyboard Majors lowing: MUS 131, 132, 133, 134, 135,
(MUS 322). All majors in the Composi- 136, 137, 138, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235,
tion Sequence are required to demonstrate 236, 237, 238.
proficiency equivalent to that outlined for — Of the 14 hours (7 required semesters) of
Level IV of Group Instruction Piano applied music on the major instrument, at
(MUS 122A40). All other B.M. majors least 2 hours (1 semester) must be at the
(except for Keyboard Performance Se- 200-level. NOTE: For voice students,
—One course selected from MUS 213, 214, 138A70 and 238A70, of which at least 2
or 219 (1 hour). semesters (4 hours) must be at the 200
level.
—One course selected from MUS 220, 221,
or 222 (2 hours). —4 hours Piano: Complete 3 hours of MUS
122 and level III Piano Proficiency. Jazz
—8 hours of Music Performing Organiza- Studies majors must complete one addi-
tions. tional hour of MUS 122A60 which focus-
—8 hours of Applied Music Study. es on jazz keyboard skills.
—Sequence requirements (38 hours): MUS —15 hours jazz courses: MUS 123, 157, 218,
117, 118, 126, 194, 294, 298A01 (4 228, 325, 326, 327.
hours), 340, 341, 360, 398 (2 hours); PSY —Perform one junior recital (30 minutes)
110, 213, 346, 350. NOTE: PSY 110 is a
and one senior recital (60 minutes).
General Education SS category course).
—Electives to complete 120 hours.
—Complete 3 hours of MUS 122 and Level
III Piano Proficiency (MUS 122A30). —A grade of C or better in all courses in the
major.
—Electives to complete 120 hours (including
39 hours of General Education require- NOTE: MUS 275A01 fulfills r equir ements
ments). for General Education Fine Arts and Global
—A grade of C or better is required in all Studies. IDS 121A03 fulfills the Language
courses in the sequence. and Humanities requirement.
—NOTE: Students whose major applied *Students fulfill MUS 100 requirement by
instrument is percussion, guitar, piano, or taking MUS 100 or MUS 100A01 and
voice are required to substitute other mu- 100A02 for one hour each.
sic courses for the required group course
representing their major instrument. Applied Music Courses:
NOTE: MUS 275A01 fulfills the r equir e- Applied Music: Saxophone: MUS 138A30,
ments for General Education Fine Arts and 238A30
the Global Studies and IDS 121A03 fulfills Applied Music: Trombone: MUS 131A50,
the Language and Humanities requirement.
231A50
*Students fulfill MUS 100 requirement by Applied Trumpet: MUS 131A10, 231A10
taking MUS 100 or MUS 100A01 and Applied Piano: MUS 135, 235
100A02 for one hour each.
Applied String Bass: MUS 136A70, 236A70
Jazz Studies Sequence Applied Music: Guitar: MUS 136A80, 236A80
Applied Music: Percussion: MUS 134, 234
Only available to students whose major in-
strument is one of the following: saxophone, MINOR IN JAZZ PERFORMANCE
trumpet, trombone, guitar, piano, bass, and
percussion. —24 hours in Music required.
—Available only to instrumentalists on the
—74 hours in Music required. following instruments: saxophone, trum-
—39 hour core: IDS 121A03; *MUS 100 (2 pet, trombone, guitar, keyboard, bass, and
semester hours), 101, 102, 107, 108, 167, percussion.
201, 207, 213, 222, 253, 254, 275A01, —All students pursuing a Minor in Jazz Perfor-
355A06; 8 hours of MUS 139A70/239A70 mance must be accepted into the School of
(Ensemble-Jazz). Jazz Studies majors Music by passing a performance audition on
must enroll in at least one hour per semes- the student’s primary instrument.
ter; this fulfills their “Major Performing —Required courses: *MUS 100, 101, 102,
Ensemble Requirements;” 6 semesters of 123, 157, 201, 218, 222, 228 and 2 hours
MUS 110 (transfer students must enroll in of traditional/classical Applied Music on
MUS 110 each semester on campus up to the primary instrument (MUS 131-138).
a total of 6 semesters). —All students pursuing a Minor in Jazz
—16 hours Applied Music: 4 semesters (8 Performance are required to have a mini-
hours) of traditional (classical) applied mum of 4 semesters of MUS 110 (students
music on the student’s major instrument; 4 do not receive course credit for completing
semesters (8 hours) of applied jazz, MUS the MUS 110 requirement) and 4 semes-
—Time Limit on Teacher Education courses: proficient in ballet, jazz, and modern
In order to provide teacher candidates with dance to be placed in the 200-level tech-
current information and meet required nique courses by audition. This minor may
standards, all undergraduate Theatre require more hours than listed for students
Teacher Education courses (THE 185, with studio deficiencies.
280, 285, 385) have a longevity of seven
(7) years. The Theatre Teacher Education CLINICAL EXPERIENCES IN
Program reserves the right to not accept TEACHER EDUCATION
any course older than seven years to fulfill
the requirements of the program. If a A variety of clinical (pre-student teaching)
experiences, as well as student teaching, are
course has been taken beyond a seven year
included in the teacher candidates profes-
period, the course may not count towards
sional preparation. Observations, small and
the Theatre Teacher Education degree. large group instruction, tutoring, field experi-
—NOTE: All Teacher Education students ences, and student teaching are included in
are required to pass the State of Illinois the Clinical Experiences Program. The expe-
Test of Academic Proficiency (TAP) in riences offered prior to student teaching are
reading, writing and mathematics or sub- integral parts of specific college courses.
mit qualifying ACT or SAT scores. For Clinical experiences are provided in off-
this reason, students should submit their campus professional development schools,
scores or take the State of Illinois Test oflocal schools and campus laboratory schools,
Academic Proficiency (TAP) (fee re- agencies and other approved non-school
quired) as early as possible. settings. The Cecilia J. Lauby Teacher Edu-
cation Center monitors and documents all
MINOR IN THEATRE clinical experiences. Teacher candidates will
show verification of having completed clini-
—24 hours in Theatre required. cal experiences commensurate with attaining
—Required courses: THE 101, 102 (1 hour), local, state, and national standards. Teacher
103, 104, 110, 130, 160, 240; and Theatre candidates must provide their own transpor-
electives to complete 24 hours. tation to clinical experiences sites.
Candidates are required to provide documen-
MINOR IN FILM STUDIES tation of meeting all State of Illinois, district,
and university requirements in regard to
—18 hours required.
criminal background checks BEFORE begin-
—Required courses: THE 170, 370, 371. ning any clinical experiences. Criminal back-
—9 additional hours from: ART 252; HIS ground checks must remain current as of the
337; THE 171, 176A02, 270, 271, 273, last day of the clinical experience. Candi-
275A02, 368. dates should consult with clinical course
faculty and the Cecilia J. Lauby Teacher
MINOR IN DANCE Education Center well in advance of clinical
experiences to determine specific require-
—24 hours Theatre and Dance required. ments needed each semester.
—Required courses: DAN 112, 125, 205,
The approximate number of clinical hours
207, 219, 305, 319, 372, 373, THE 102 (1 associated with each course offering can be
hour), 261. found with the appropriate course description
—Students wishing to be admitted to the in this Undergraduate Catalog. The following
Minor in Dance must apply and audition legend relates to the kind of activity related
through the School of Theatre and Dance. to a specific course.
The number of students admitted each year
is limited and is based on space availabil- Clinical Experiences Legend
ity and the competitiveness of the appli- Observation (including field trips)
cant pool. Additional information regard- Tutoring one-on-one contact
ing application forms and auditions for the
Non-instructional assisting
Minor in Dance is available at the School
of Theatre and Dance website. Students Small group instruction
must have a minimum of six semesters of Whole class instruction
college work remaining to satisfy the se- Work with clinic client(s)
quencing requirements of this minor. Graduate practicum
—Students in this minor must be sufficiently Professional meeting
Dean: J udy Neubr ander , Ed.D, FNP-BC ing and restoring health, addresses actual and
312 Edwards Hall potential health care needs of individuals,
families, groups, and communities. Nursing
Website: Nursing.IllinoisState.edu care is delivered in diverse settings in a sys-
tematic manner through use of the nursing
Mission process. In providing their professional ser-
vices, practitioners of nursing manifest role
Mennonite College of Nursing at Illinois dimensions that are collaborative and inde-
State University creates a dynamic communi- pendent in nature. Because dynamic social
ty of learning to develop exceptionally well- forces influence the nature and scope of nurs-
prepared nurses who will lead to improve ing practice, critical thinking, effective com-
health outcomes locally and globally. We munication, and caring are abilities required
promote excellence in teaching, research, for professional nursing practice in changing
service, and practice with a focus on the environments.
vulnerable and underserved. We are commit-
ted to being purposeful, open, just, caring, As a profession, nursing adheres to standards
disciplined, and celebrative. of practice and ethical codes as a means of
ensuring quality care for all persons. The
Philosophy current Illinois Nursing Act serves as the
legal basis for the practice of nursing in the
At the heart of the College's philosophy is the
State of Illinois.
belief that all people share a common human-
ity. Each person must be regarded as having Mennonite College of Nursing is committed
special biological, psychological, sociocul- to cultivating the personal and professional
tural and spiritual dimensions and possessing potential of each member of the College
the inherent rights and responsibilities of community. The faculty believe that learning
freedom of choice and self-determination. as a life-long process is promoted when intel-
Based on these beliefs, the College strives to lectual inquiry, creativity, self-awareness,
grow as a caring community that supports the self-direction, maturity, and responsibility are
development of the total individual. valued. Learning is a process of developing
human potential through the interaction of
A vital interactive relationship exists between
the individual with the environment. This
humankind and the environment. Environ-
interaction aims to achieve positive attitude
ment affects each person's biological being
changes, knowledge acquisition, and profes-
and extends beyond physical surroundings to
sional competence.
encompass roles, relationships, and societal
structures. Because all human beings influ- The faculty of Mennonite College of Nursing
ence and are influenced by their environ- believe that the knowledge, attitudes, and
ment, all must assume the responsibility to skills required for professional nursing are
protect the social and natural environments in best achieved when built upon a solid foun-
which they share. dation of study in the humanities and scienc-
es. The faculty value a liberal arts education,
Health is a dynamic state influenced by indi-
which fosters an understanding of society and
vidual, environmental and hereditary factors.
provides a humanistic basis for the study of
State of health, which significantly influences
nursing. Baccalaureate nursing education
quality of life, is shaped by many factors,
prepares the graduate for the practice of pro-
including an individual's decision-making
fessional nursing and provides the basis for
and behaviors. Pursuit of wellness is the right
graduate study in nursing. Masters-level
and responsibility of each person. Nursing
nursing education prepares nursing leaders
holds the potential to strengthen each human
and advanced practitioners, advances nursing
being pursuing optimal health and achieving
scholarship, and provides the foundation for
a harmony of body, mind and spirit.
doctoral study.
Nursing is a profession that continues to The College offers a graduate program lead-
evolve through research, theory, and practice. ing to the Master of Science in Nursing. The
Professional nursing, encompassing a range College offers a Family Nurse Practitioner
of therapeutic interventions aimed at promot- Sequence, Clinical Nurse Leader Sequence,
gree nursing program; in any given nursing course, the course must
—Be licensed as a registered nurse in the State be repeated in the first available semester in
of Illinois; which it is offered when space allows.
—Hold an unencumbered license in each state —A minimum 2.00 cumulative GPA upon
in which the student holds a nursing license; completion of NUR 224 and 237 is required
—Have completed the Associate Degree in for retention in this major.
Arts (A.A.) or an Associated Degree in
Science (A.S.) or a specified portion of the
RN to BSN Sequence
Illinois Transferable General Education —65 hours of major courses required, includ-
Core Curriculum; ing: NUR 223, 226, 227, 236, 238, 240,
—Complete specific required courses with a 330, 340, 341; and 34 semester hours
grade of C or better: BSC 160, 181, 182; earned as Escrow Credit;
FCS 102; PSY 110, 213. —A grade of C or better is required in all
—Submit one recommendation form from a Nursing courses for retention in the Major.
current employer (if not employed, may be
from a recent college instructor. Diploma school or Associate Degree nursing
courses are “held in escrow” for the student until
RN to BSN Readmission to the Major: successful completion of three specified Nursing
upper-division courses: NUR 223, 227, and 236.
Students in the RN to BSN Sequence are ex- Once these three courses have been successfully
pected to follow the approved plan of study completed through enrollment, thirty-four (34)
developed in consultation with the student at credits are placed on the student’s transcript for
the time of admission. Any student who does the following Nursing courses: NUR 229, 231,
not adhere to an approved plan of study, or 314, 316, 317, and 325.
who has been academically dismissed from the
major, must reapply to the college. Readmis- Retention Requirements:
sion applications must be received before
March 1 for fall readmission and before Octo- Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of
ber 1 for spring readmission. Readmission will 2.00 and a grade of C or better in all required
be granted on a selective basis and based on Nursing courses to remain in the Nursing
course availability. Students interested in ap- Major. When a student fails to maintain a
plying for readmission should contact a Col- cumulative GPA of 2.00 or a grade of C in any
lege of Nursing academic advisor. course in the Nursing Major, the student is
placed on major academic alert. This status
Academic Requirements: alerts the student to the danger of dismissal
from the Nursing Major. Dismissal from the
The following academic requirements apply to Prelicensure BSN Sequence, or the RN to
all undergraduate students enrolled in Men- BSN Sequence results when a student re-
nonite College of Nursing. ceives a grade of less than C in any two nurs-
ing courses or twice for the same course.
Prelicensure BSN Sequence
All Prelicensure BSN students are required to
—120 hours to graduate with BSN degree. participate in the College Success Plan which
—A minimum of 55 hours of lower division is designed to provide: (1) an assessment of
coursework is required to include comple- each student’s ability to understand and apply
tion of Illinois State’s General Education theoretical and clinical knowledge related to
Program or the Illinois Articulation Initia- clinical courses as they progress through the
tive and the following courses: BSC 160, curriculum; (2) assessment and outcome data
181, 182; CHE 110 and 112, or 140; FCS for curriculum consideration; (3) an assess-
102; HSC 105; PSY 110, 213; and one of ment of each student’s preparedness to be
the following: ECO 138; POL 138; PSY successful on the state licensing exam
138; MQM 100; MAT 150. (NCLEX-RN); and (4) intervention guidelines
—65 hours of major courses are required: to address any deficiencies that a student may
NUR 222, 224, 225, 229, 231, 237, 239, demonstrate in understanding and applying
314, 316, 317, 325, 326, 327, 329, 336, 339. theoretical and clinical knowledge related to
—A grade of C or better is required in all clinical courses. Details of the Success Plan
Nursing courses for retention in the Major. are available on the College of Nursing web-
—If a student receives less than a grade of C site Nursing.IllinoisState.edu.
Undergraduate 2018-19
Catalog IllinoisState.edu/catalog