FALL SEMESTER 2009

August 24 – December 18

Classes Begin - August 24

Labor Day - no classes  September 7

Fall Break – October 14 (close of classes)-October 19 ( 8 a.m.)

Thanksgiving Recess - November 24 (close of classes)-November 30 ( 8 a.m.)

Final Exams - December 14-18

Commencement - December 19

SPRING SEMESTER 2010

January 19 – May 14

Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday (no classes) - January 18

Classes Begin - January 19

Spring Break - March 12 (close of classes) - March 22 ( 8 a.m.)

Easter Recess - April 1 (close of classes) - April 5 ( 8 a.m.)

Final Exams - May 10-14

Commencement - May 15

SUMMER SEMESTER 2010

4-Week Session: May 18 - June 11

8-Week Session: June 15 - August 6

The University maintains its teaching, public service, and operational activities in accordance with established schedules. Suspension of classes and/or campus operations is avoided whenever possible. Students, faculty, and staff are urged to use discretion and judgment when travel conditions are hazardous. If a state of emergency is declared for the entire community, the University will follow stated emergency procedures.

SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY’S ACCESSIBILITY PLAN

Southeast Missouri State University will take such means as are necessary to insure that no qualified disabled person is denied the benefits of, excluded from participation in, or otherwise subject to discrimination because Southeast Missouri State University’s facilities are physically inaccessible to, or unusable by disabled persons. The accessibility standard required by Federal law for ‘existing facilities’ is that the recipient’s program or activities when viewed in its entirety, must be readily accessible to disabled persons.

Southeast Missouri State University may meet this standard through such means as reassignment of classes, or other services to accessible locations, redesign equipment, assignment of aides, alterations of existing facilities, and construction of new accessible facilities. Southeast Missouri State University is not required to make structural changes in existing facilities where other methods are sufficient to comply with the accessibility standard described above.

Because scheduling classes, coordinating accommodations, and arranging housing in accessible facilities may require reasonable advance planning, students with disabilities accepted for admission should identify themselves and their disability within five days of the start of the semester of enrollment and indicate the nature of accommodation needed for their disability. Students should contact Disability Support Services, room 302, University Center, One University Plaza ms1300, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701; (573)651-2273. Inquiries about accessibility or other issues should be directed to Assistant to the President for Equity Issues, room 322, Academic Hall, One University Plaza, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701, (573) 651-2524.

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION

Applications from all persons are welcomed. Women, minorities, disabled persons are especially encouraged to apply. Southeast Missouri State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disability.  Inquiries concerning the application of these regulations to the University may be directed to the Assistant to the President for Equity and Diversity Issues.  Please direct inquiries to the Assistant to the President for Equity and Diversity Issues, Southeast Missouri State University, room 308, Academic Hall, One University Plaza, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701, (573) 651-2524.

Situations may arise in which students believe that they have not received fair treatment by a representative of the University, or have concern about the performance, action, or inaction of a member of the staff or faculty which affects the student. Wherever possible, the student should approach the faculty or staff member first in an attempt to resolve the matter. Unresolved concerns involving faculty should be taken to the chairperson of the department and then to the dean of the college. Unresolved concerns involving non-faculty staff should be taken to the staff member’s supervisor and then to the next higher supervisor.

In the event of a complaint alleging sexual harassment discrimination, the student may contact the Dean of Students, the Dean of a College or the Assistant to the President for Equity and Diversity Issues.

Southeast Missouri State University reserves the right to modify or change any rule or regulation stated herein. Southeast Missouri State University further reserves the right to modify or change any academic program subject to any limitation imposed by state law.

On the Cover:  Memorial Hall

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CALENDAR

OVERVIEW

History, Role & Scope  

Accreditations & Affiliations      

Board of Regents         

Alumni Association       

Southeast Foundation  

ADMISSION/EXPENSES/ACADEMIC POLICIES     

Freshman Admission    

Transfer Student Admission      

International Student Admission

Special Admissions      

Orientation       

Athletic Training Program Admission     

Business Administration

         Program Admission         

Communication Disorders

         Program Admission         

Human Environmental Studies: Dietetics

Option Program Admission

Mass Communication Program Admission

Nursing Programs Admission    

Social Work Program Admission           

Teacher Education Programs Admission

Fees    

Student Debts, Financial

         Probation/Suspension     

Academic Policies & Procedures

GENERAL INFORMATION        

Athletics

Campus Life

Dean of Students

Department of Public Safety     

Financial Aid Services

Graduate Studies         

Kent Library     

Office of Admissions

Office of the Registrar

Program Centers

Recreation Services

Residence Life

School of University Studies

Southeast Online

Student Transitions

Study Abroad Programs           

University Dining Services

Visitors’ Services         

Cape Girardeau

Phone (573) 651-2000

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COLLEGE INFORMATION        

Donald L. Harrison College of Business

College of Education    

College of Health and Human Services  

College of Liberal Arts  

College of Science and Mathematics     

School of Polytechnic Studies

UNIVERSITY STUDIES PROGRAM     

Core Curriculum

Interdisciplinary Curriculum        

DEGREES/MAJORS/PREPROFESSIONAL CURRICULA   

Baccalaureate Degrees 

College Advising Offices          

Listing of Degrees and Majors  

Bachelor of Arts Majors

Bachelor of Fine Arts

Bachelor of General Studies     

Bachelor of Science Majors      

Bachelor of Science in

         Business Administration Majors   

Bachelor of Science in

         Education Majors

Bachelor of Science in Family and

         Consumer Sciences Education     

Bachelor of Music Education    

Bachelor of Music        

Bachelor of Science in Nursing 

Associate Degrees       

Pre-Professional Programs       

MINORS/CERTIFICATES           

Minors 

Certificates      

COURSE LISTINGS          

UNIVERSITY PERSONNEL       

INDEX          

History and Location

The University was established by statute in 1873 as the " Third District Normal School" with a mission of educating teachers for the public schools of the region from St. Louis to the Bootheel of Missouri. By legislative enactment in 1919, the institution became " Southeast Missouri State Teachers' College" and was authorized to grant degrees. The name "Southeast Missouri State College" was adopted on September 21, 1946, by permission of the General Assembly. The expanding educational mission of the school was reflected in the latest name change on August 24, 1972, when the Board of Regents, acting under authority from the legislature, approved the name " Southeast Missouri State University."

Cape Girardeau, the home of Southeast Missouri State University, is situated on the Mississippi River and is one of the most historic cities in Missouri. The earliest European settlement dates to about 1733, and the town of Cape Girardeau was incorporated in 1808. The city offers a variety of cultural, recreational, educational, and health facilities to its nearly 40,000 residents and serves as the principal commercial center for a wide area with a population of over 250,000, providing numerous employment opportunities for students.

The University's main campus of over 300 acres includes the 101-year-old landmark building, Academic Hall, situated on a hill overlooking the city and the river. A second campus, located on a river bluff south of Cape Girardeau's historic downtown area, was opened in 2007 and houses the University’s new Earl and Margie Holland School of Visual and Performing Arts. The River Campus includes the Rosemary Berkel and Harry L. Crisp II Regional Museum and four state-of-the-art performance venues – the 950-seat Donald C. Bedell Performance Hall, the 205-seat Robert and Gertrude Shuck Recital Hall, the 200-seat Wendy Kurka Rust Flexible Theatre, and a dance studio with a 125-seat capacity. The University is developing a new, 252-acre demonstration farm west of Cape Girardeau and is in the process of converting an existing 400-acre farm on Interstate 55 north of Cape Girardeau into a new research village. In addition, the University has three regional campuses south of Cape Girardeau -- at Kennett, Malden, and Sikeston -- and it administers the Perryville Area Higher Education Center where classes are taught by faculty from both Southeast and Mineral Area College.

Mission, Role and Scope

Southeast Missouri State University provides professional education grounded in the liberal arts and sciences and in practical experience.

The University, through teaching and scholarship, challenges students to extend their intellectual capacities, interests, and creative abilities; develop their talents; and acquire a lifelong enthusiasm for learning. Students benefit from a relevant, extensive, and thorough general education with a global perspective; professional and liberal arts and sciences curricula; co-curricular opportunities; and real-world experiences. By emphasizing student-centered and experiential learning, the University, in collaboration with other entities as appropriate, prepares individuals to participate responsibly in a diverse and technologically-advanced world, and in this and other ways contributes to the development of the social, cultural, and economic life of the region, state and nation.

Becoming the University of First Choice

Southeast Missouri State University will be the university of first choice for students, faculty, staff, and employers in a geographical area that includes eastern Missouri and surrounding states. The University will be nationally recognized as a leader among all area higher education institutions in serving the agriculture, arts, business, education, health, human service, science, and technology needs of that region.

ACCREDITATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS

Southeast Missouri State University is fully accredited by:

·               NORTH CENTRAL ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES AND SCHOOLS

            30 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 2400
            Chicago, IL 60602-2504

            PHONE (312) 263-0456; (800) 621-7440

            FAX (312) 263-7462

·       Higher Learning Commission Academic Quality Improvement Program (AQIP)

The University holds specific program accreditations from:

·    AACSB INTERNATIONAL – THE ASSOCIATION TO ADVANCE COLLEGIATE SCHOOLS OF BUSINESS

·    ABET – ACCREDITATION BOARD FOR ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

·    ACEJMC - ACCREDITING COUNCIL FOR EDUCATION IN JOURNALISM AND MASS    COMMUNICATION

·     ACS - AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY

·     ADA – AMERICAN DIETETIC ASSOCIATION

·    ASHA - AMERICAN SPEECH-LANGUAGE-HEARING ASSOCIATION

·    ATMAE – ASSOCIATION OF TECHNOLOGY, MANAGEMENT, AND APPLIED ENGINEERING

·       CAATE – COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION OF ATHLETIC TRAINING EDUCATION

·    CACREP - COUNCIL FOR THE ACCREDITATION OF COUNSELING AND RELATED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

·    CADE - COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION FOR DIETETICS EDUCATION

·     CCNE - COMMISSION ON COLLEGIATE NURSING EDUCATION

·    CHRIE – COUNCIL ON HOTEL, RESTAURANT AND INSTITUTIONAL EDUCATION

·    CSWE - COUNCIL ON SOCIAL WORK EDUCATION

·    NASM - NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES OF MUSIC

·    NAEYC – NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF THE YOUNG CHILD

·    NCATE – NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR THE ACCREDITATION OF TEACHER EDUCATION

·    NRPA/AAPAR NATIONAL RECREATION AND PARK ASSOCIATION/AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND RECREATION

The institution is a member of:

·       American Association for Affirmative Action

·       American Association of State Colleges and Universities

·       American Association of University Women

·       American Council on Education

·       Association for Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education

·       Association of American Colleges and Universities

·       Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges

·       College and University Personnel Association

·       National Association of Campus Activities

·       National Association of College and University Business Officers

·       National Collegiate Athletic Association

·       National Collegiate Honors Council

·       The Higher Learning Commission of North Central Association

BOARD OF REGENTS, SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY

Donald B. (Brad) Bedell, Sikeston

President of the Board of Regents

Term Expires January 1, 2013

Albert M. Spradling III, Cape Girardeau

Vice President of the Board of Regents

Term Expires January 1, 2011

Reginald D. Dickson, St. Louis

Member, Board of Regents

Term Expires January 1, 2011

James P. Limbaugh, Cape Girardeau

Member, Board of Regents

Term Expires January 1, 2013

Doyle L. Privett, Kennett

Member, Board of Regents

Term Expires January 1, 2015

Daren K. Todd, Kennett, Kennett

Member, Board of Regents

Term Expires January 1, 2015

Leni R. Fluegge, Jackson

Student Representative to the Board of Regents

Term Expires January 1, 2008

D. Kent King, Jefferson City

Commissioner of Education

Ex Officio

SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

With more than 58,000 alumni, the Southeast family stays strong through shared experiences, fond memories and exciting opportunities for lifelong involvement.  The Southeast Missouri State University Alumni Association works to support alumni and keep them connected to the University they call home. 

In its efforts to advance Southeast’s mission of becoming the University of First Choice, the Alumni Association offers a variety of services to alumni and friends.  The “Magazine of Southeast Missouri State University” is a 32-page, full-color magazine published twice a year. The magazine includes feature articles, updates on campus news, and profiles of alumni, faculty and other members of the Southeast family.  iAMsoutheast is an interactive online community that allows alumni to stay personally and professionally connected to one another.  Both services, along with many others, are provided free to all alumni and friends of Southeast Missouri State University.

For more information on the Alumni Association, visit www.iAMsoutheast.com.   

SOUTHEAST MISSOURI UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION

A state-assisted institution, Southeast Missouri State University receives only a portion of its funding from state revenue, tuition and auxiliaries. The remainder is raised by the Southeast Missouri University Foundation in the form of private gifts by alumni and friends who believe in bringing students a high-quality education that ensures students experience success in our global society.

Since its founding in 1983, the University Foundation has worked diligently to raise and manage funds for the betterment of Southeast Missouri State University and its students that support:

·         Scholarships and financial aid that help make a Southeast education even more affordable for future students;

·         Faculty advancement, including continuing education funds, endowed faculty chairs and classroom resources;

·         Technology upgrades that bring the newest technology to students in all disciplines; and

·         Facilities improvements that guarantee students and faculty will have the best environment in which to learn and grow.

For more information on the Foundation and ways to support Southeast, visit www.semofoundation.org.