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Admission decisions are made without regard to race, color, creed, gender, disability or national origin.
Applicants for admission must complete an admission application and request that their high school counselor and the registrar of each college attended send complete official transcripts to the Office of Admissions. No student is officially admitted until all high school and college transcripts are reviewed and the Office of Admissions evaluates the official results of the student’s college entrance exam(s) (ACT or SAT), if applicable.
Students interested in applying for the fall semester are urged to apply through the early admission process. Applications should be submitted to the Office of Admissions no later than December 1 to take advantage of certain scholarship and enrollment privileges. For students who do not take advantage of early fall admission, applications for the fall semester should be submitted prior to July 1. Applications for the spring semester should be submitted prior to November 1, and applications for the summer semester should be submitted prior to May 1. Contact the Office of Admissions for specific details. Admission to the University does not guarantee admission to specific programs.
Applicants for admission are asked to disclose details of previous civil or college discipline. The Office of Admissions and the Office of the Dean of Students will review information provided by the applicant and may request additional information and a personal interview with the applicant prior to reaching an admission decision. The University reserves the right to deny admission to an applicant or admit with restrictions based upon the review. Individuals with a felony/criminal background (pending charges and SIS included) are not allowed to live in campus housing facilities. Misrepresentation of the facts or failure to provide requested information could be cause for refusal of admission, cancellation of admission or suspension from the University.
Applicants who have graduated from an accredited high school will be considered for admission to the University. Minimum admission requirements are based on ACT/SAT assessment standards (if taken) as well as high school grade point average. Additionally, applicants must complete the required high school core curriculum in effect at the time of admission.
Applicants must complete at least 17 units of preparation in high school including four units of English (two emphasizing composition or writing skills; composition, English I-IV, literature and one unit of speech or debate acceptable); three units of mathematics (Algebra I, Algebra II/Intermediate Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Math Analysis acceptable); three units of social studies (one unit of American history and one semester of government required; contemporary issues, business law, economics, philosophy, psychology, sociology, world history also acceptable); three units of science (not including general science; select from physical science, biology, chemistry, physics, botany, zoology, astronomy, environmental science, earth science or anatomy and physiology; one must be a laboratory course); and one unit of visual/performing art (art, dance, music, or theatre). Three additional units must be selected from foreign languages and/or the subjects listed above. Two units of foreign language and additional units of science are strongly recommended.
Applicants who are seeking admission to a Southeast regional campus but do not meet the regular admission requirements may enroll at a regional campus through the Step Up to Southeast admission program.
Applicants who are classified as non-traditional are not required to take any testing for admission. High school transcripts with proof of graduation or high school equivalency (GED, HiSET) must be submitted. For additional information, contact the Office of Admissions.
Students who do not meet admission requirements may appeal to the Director of Admissions. The Director of Admissions and/or the University Academic Appeals Committee will make the final decision regarding admission appeals.
Undergraduate students who previously attended Southeast Missouri State University but have been away for one full semester, excluding summer, must apply for readmission. Students applying for readmission should submit the Undergraduate Application for Admission. In addition, official transcripts from all colleges attended since the last semester of enrollment at Southeast must be sent to the Office of Admissions. Readmission to Southeast is dependent on academic performance.
Applicants from regionally accredited colleges or universities who have completed 24 transferable semester hours with a cumulative transfer grade point average of 2.0 or higher on a four point scale are considered for admission upon presentation of official transcripts showing statements of credits and honorable dismissal. Applicants who have completed fewer than 24 transferable semester hours must also meet First Year Student admission requirements.
Transfer students under temporary or limited academic suspension from another college may be considered for admission to the University only after the suspension period has been satisfied. Transfer students under indefinite academic suspension from another college are considered for admission only if they appeal to the Director of Admissions. The Director of Admissions may bring the appeal to the University Academic Appeals Committee for review. For specific information about academic standing, refer to the heading Academic Standing under Academic Policies and Procedures. Appeals must be received no later than one month before the start of the term for which admission is requested. Letters of appeal must include the applicant’s assessment of the reason for earning below average grades and how the applicant plans to overcome past difficulties if accepted.
Articulation Agreement. The University has ratified Articulation Agreements with the public colleges and universities in Missouri, with Arkansas Northeastern College in Arkansas, with Southwestern Illinois College, John A. Logan College, Kaskaskia College, Lewis and Clark Community College, Rend Lake College, Shawnee College, and Southeastern Illinois College in Illinois, with West Kentucky Community and Technical College in Kentucky, with Dyersburg State Community College in Tennessee, and with Kolej Damansar Utama, INTI, and RIMA Colleges in Malaysia. These agreements state that transfer students will be given every possible advantage, within the limits of the agreements, when transfer credit is evaluated.
Credit Accepted. Credit from other institutions is accepted only to the extent that it counts toward a transfer degree in the institution where it was earned. Ordinarily, vocational/technical courses will not be transferable.
Completion of General Education Requirements: In accordance with the Credit Transfer: Guidelines for Student Transfer and Articulation among Missouri Colleges and Universities, approved by the Missouri Coordinating Board for Higher Education (CBHE) in June 2000 and revised in April 2013, students who transfer from Missouri public colleges and universities and Missouri private institutions that adhere to these guidelines will be considered as having met the general education requirements if they complete:
Students with an AA or AAT degree from an out-of-state institution accredited by a United States Department of Education recognized regional accrediting agency will also be considered as having met general education requirements at Southeast, with the exception of the Missouri Constitution Requirement.
While AA and AAT degree holders are considered as having met the general education requirements, students are required to complete general education classes required as part of the major area of study curriculum.
Transfer Credit Appeals. A student has the right to appeal a denial of transfer credit from an accredited college or university. Questions about awarding of transfer credit should first be addressed to the Office of the Registrar. If the student’s appeal is denied by the Registrar, a student may petition the University Academic Appeals Committee to review the appeal. If the student’s petition is denied by the University Academic Appeals Committee, an appeal may be made to the Provost of the University. The Provost is the final level of appeal within the University. A student whose appeal is denied by the Provost may appeal to the state-level committee on articulation and transfer. Appeal requests must state in writing the reason for the appeal and be sent to: Commissioner of Higher Education, Coordinating Board for Higher Education, 3515 Amazonas Drive, Jefferson City, MO 65109.
Admission of International First Year Students
Applicants who are not citizens or permanent residents of the United States must apply through the Office of International Education and Services.
Applicants who do not meet the required English proficiency may apply for conditional admission to undergraduate study by first completing the University's Intensive English Programs (IEP).
Admission of International Transfer Students
International students with transferable hours from another college or university are considered transfer students. Transfer students must meet all admission criteria as international first year students (see above) as well as submit official course descriptions. In addition, international students transferring from within the United States must submit a copy of their 1-20 or DS 2019 and the SEVIS transfer eligibility form.
Foreign Language Credit: Non-native speakers of English who are pursuing a degree that requires a study of a foreign language may request their native language satisfy their requirement. Students should contact the Department of History and Anthropology for information and to obtain a waiver of the requirement.
Admission of Exchange or Visiting Students from Partner Institutions
International students in good standing, who plan to participate in a short-term exchange program from an approved partner institution, are admitted through the Office of International Education and Services. The process includes: (1) Completing the application (2) Application fee where applicable (3) Verification of English proficiency in accordance with the exchange agreement that governs the student's participation. (4) Submit any additional transcripts in accordance with the exchange agreement that governs the student's participation. (5) Submit evidence of financial resources necessary to cover the estimated cost of attendance for the duration of the exchange. The estimated cost of attendance will be in accordance with the exchange agreement that governs the student's participation.
In addition to the above, the exchange coordinator at the partner institution must complete a nomination form.
Admission of Visiting Students (not from Partner Institutions)
In rare circumstances, prospective international applicants with lawful presence in the United States may enroll as a visiting student. Visiting students applying individually and not through an approved partner, are classified as non-degree seeking students, so they are ineligible for Southeast Missouri State University's 1-20 or DS 2019. But in all circumstances, visiting students must apply for admission to the university in the same way that a degree seeking international student would. International visiting students who then decide to pursue a degree program must follow all admission procedures for the appropriate classification as outlined in the undergraduate or graduate bulletin.
Intensive English Program
The IEP serves the needs of international students who want additional English language study before undertaking, or to complement, their academic studies at the university. Undergraduate applicants who lack the required English Proficiency may be given conditional admission, whereby they must complete the IEP or submit the required official test score prior to beginning undergraduate study. IEP students who successfully complete one or more advanced level courses may be eligible to bridge to undergraduate courses while completing the remaining IEP courses.
Visiting Students:
Students in good standing at other colleges and universities may enroll as visiting
students. Visiting students are classified as non-degree seeking students, so they
are not eligible for financial aid.
Early College Credit Program:
The Early College Credit (ECC) program is designed to encourage high school students
with outstanding ability to begin earning college credit after completion of their
sophomore year. To be eligible for the ECC program students must have a ‘B’ average
or equivalent in all high school work attempted or be superior in a specified area
of academic work, be recommended by their principal or counselor, and meet specified
course prerequisites.
Special Students:
Applicants who do not intend to pursue a degree or other award given by the University
may be admitted as special students. Special students who later decide to pursue a
degree program must do so through the procedure established for admission of regular
students. Credits earned as a special student may be applied toward a degree only
with the approval of the Registrar and the chairperson of the department in which
the student majors. Special students are not eligible for financial aid.
First-Year Student Orientation:
First STEP (Southeast Testing and Enrollment Program) is the required Orientation program for all students who enter the University as a new student with fewer than 24 transferable college credit hours (at least one semester post-high school graduation). First STEP is a one-day program held the semester before a student begins his or her academic career at Southeast. The program includes academic advising, registration for classes, residence hall information, services for students living off campus, financial aid, billing and parking information, campus tours and student ID pictures. First STEP includes informative programs designed for students and family members. A $150 non-refundable orientation fee, which covers all Southeast orientation events, will be charged to the student’s account after attendance at First STEP. Southeast also offers an opening week orientation held four days before classes begin in the fall semester. The opening week orientation includes academic and social activities in which students interact with the faculty, staff and students of the Southeast community.
Transfer Student Orientation:
Transfer Orientation is designed for students with 24 or more college credit hours
transferring to Southeast Missouri State University. All transfer students are encouraged
to attend Orientation, which is offered several times throughout the year. This one-day
session includes academic advising, registration for classes, residence hall information,
services for off-campus students, financial aid, billing and parking information,
campus tours and student ID pictures. A $75 non-refundable orientation fee, which
covers all Southeast orientation events, is charged to a student’s account after attending
Transfer Orientation.
Online Student Orientation:
Online student orientation is required for all new students entering an online-only
degree program. It is designed to give students information on academic advising,
services available for distance students, financial aid and billing, and more. The
program is delivered through Moodle, the University’s online learning management system,
and is designed to familiarize students with the program they will use to complete
much of their coursework. There is no charge to complete online orientation.
International Student Orientation:
International Student Orientation is required for all new first year, new transfer
and visiting/exchange international students before they begin their academic career
at Southeast. International Student Orientation is held the week before school starts
each fall and spring semester. This program includes immigration and cultural advising,
safety and security information, classroom expectations, placement testing, academic
advising, registration for classes, financial and billing information, campus tours,
and student ID card photos. A one-time $200 non-refundable orientation fee, which
covers all orientation events for international students, will be charged to the student’s
account after International Student Orientation.
Admission to the Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP) is competitive and selective. Completion of the application standards does not guarantee admission into the ATEP. Final admission into the program rests with the decision of the ATEP Selection Committee. Enrollment in the ATEP is typically limited to 20 students per academic year. The ATEP does institute a Conditional Acceptance Policy. This policy allows a candidate to be considered for entry into the ATEP despite not meeting all requirements because of unusual and/or extenuating circumstances which may have potentially affected their application process.
Successful completion of the ATEP is necessary for the completion of the Athletic Training major. Students interested in entry into the ATEP are considered Pre-Athletic Training majors and must:
The ATEP application is DUE on or before April 1st by noon to the ATEP Director’s office located in Parker Hall 215F. Following admission into the ATEP, completion of the program requires a minimum of five consecutive semesters.
ATEP Admissions Grievance Policy. Students will be notified in writing by the ATEP Director regarding the admission decision. Communication regarding the decision of the Selection Committee can only occur directly with the student in question unless he/she has provided written permission to discuss the content with a third party. Students are given the opportunity to discuss the rationale of the Selection Committee with the ATEP Director. If a student is not satisfied with the explanation of the decision, he/she may request a review of the objective selection criteria by the Chair of the Department of Health, Human Performance and Recreation. An official request for review must be received in writing by the Department Chair within ten business days from the mailing date of the admission decision letter.
ATEP Policy on Retention. Matriculation clause: All ATEP courses must be completed in the original curriculum sequence. To advance in the course sequencing, students must earn a “C” or better in all required coursework within the major. A student failing to earn a “C” or better within the major will not matriculate into more advanced coursework until the grade is improved.
Other Non-Academic Retention Criteria:
Additional requirements and fees: Refer to the ATEP website for current information.
The Declaration of Major does not constitute admission to the program. Students may complete the Declaration of Major form and be assigned an advisor in the department of Health, Human Performance, and Recreation any time after they have been admitted to the University and have begun attending classes.
Students wishing to be formally admitted into the Dietetics Option must meet the following admission criteria:
Admission Procedures:
Retention Requirements:
Students will be retained as dietetic majors providing the following retention criteria are met:
Graduation Requirements:
In order to receive a verification statement for completion of the required didactic curriculum, accredited by The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics, the accrediting agency for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, students must meet all requirements put forth for both admission and retention and be approved for graduation by the Registrar at Southeast Missouri State University. The student who completes this degree must additionally complete a minimum of 1200 supervised practice hours of pre-professional experience accredited/approved by The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics and successfully complete the registration examination for dieticians.
Admission/Retention Grievance Policy:
Any student denied admission or retention to the dietetics program will be notified in writing by the Program Director. Students are given the opportunity to discuss the rationale of the decision with the Program Director. If a student is not satisfied with the explanation, s/he may request a review of the decision by the Chair of the Department of Human Environmental Studies. An official request for review must be received by the Department Chair in writing within 10 business days from the mailing date of the denial letter.
Any student wishing to be formally admitted into the Advertising, Multimedia Journalism, Public Relations, or Television and Film options within the Department of Mass Media must complete the Declaration of Major form and meet the following criteria:
Retention Requirements:
Students must maintain the following requirements to continue with advanced coursework in the major:
A student failing to fulfill any of the above requirements will not be allowed to continue with more advanced coursework until the above criteria are met.
Graduation Requirements:
In addition to fulfilling all university requirements for graduation, students wishing to graduate with a major in Mass Communication must satisfy the following criteria:
Students seeking a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing should select “pre-nursing” as their area of interest and begin taking the courses and/or general education categories listed below. Their assigned advisor will assist in selecting the best sequencing of these courses. The academic advisor will also furnish deadlines for admission materials to be submitted to the Department of Nursing. Applicants will be required to have completed all 59 prerequisite hours or to be enrolled in any of the still remaining courses at the time of application. These 59 prerequisite hours and 3 hours of elective credit must be completed before beginning nursing coursework.
Students with extraordinary circumstances, who have not completed all of the general education requirements or nursing prerequisites other than science courses, may appeal to the Department of Nursing’s Student Affairs Committee for an exception to the above policy. Those students, however, must be able to complete “outstanding” courses in the summer semesters occurring within the timeframe of their curriculum (one summer for fall admissions, two summers for spring admissions). Students who have 59 prerequisite hours and 3 hours of elective credit or are enrolled in these courses will be more competitive during the admission process.
Students must have earned a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.80, and a “C” or higher in required courses listed below.
The Missouri Board of Nursing limits the number of students admitted each semester; therefore, admission is competitive and is based on meeting all admission requirements, including completion of all prerequisites, achievement of minimum GPA, and completion of the HESI A-2 pre-admission exam.
Courses/Categories requiring a minimum grade of ‘C’:
Students may access the department web site at https://www.semo.edu/nursing/ for complete information, or contact the Department of Nursing directly.
Students who wish to qualify for admission and progression in the nursing program must meet performance requirements, as well as academic requirements. Performance requirements include cognitive, sensory, affective, and psychomotor competencies. A student must, with or without reasonable accommodations, satisfy these requirements. Potential students may access these performance requirements via the BSN Student Handbook on the Department of Nursing web site and review “Other Specific Nursing Program Policies.”
A nursing student who drops an NC or NS prefix course must also drop the course with the corresponding course number. (For example, if a student drops NC 387, s/he must also drop NS 387; if the student drops NS 387, s/he must also drop NC 387.)
A student who receives a grade below a “C” in an NS prefix course or a non-credit grade in an NC prefix course may not continue in the nursing program. However, he/she may apply for readmission. Students desiring readmission must address a letter/email of petition to the Department of Nursing Student Affairs Committee prior to the requested date of enrollment which includes plans for success in the failed course, must meet all current criteria for admission, and must have completed requirements and prerequisites for the requested level of entry. Readmission is dependent on record review, program space, and evidence that successful progress can be made toward degree completion. Requested readmission after two years out of the program has additional criteria. See the BSN Handbook for details or contact the Department of Nursing directly. Students receiving a non-credit grade in any NC (clinical) prefix course must repeat and pass that course prior to enrolling any other nursing course, and must simultaneously audit the corresponding NS (theory) prefix course, even if a passing grade was received in the NS prefix course. If a student fails a second NC or NS prefix course, including a repeat of the previously failed course, he/she cannot continue in the nursing program and will not be eligible for re-admission at any time thereafter.
Transfer Students:
Admission of transfer students is on a competitive basis. Students who seek to be
admitted by transfer must meet all University and department requirements, have completed
all prerequisite courses, and must supply transcripts and course descriptions of previous
coursework in nursing. Transfer students who have one failure of a nursing course
elsewhere must meet additional specific criteria. See the BSN Handbook for details
or contact the Department of Nursing directly.
Licensure:
To write the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN)
the applicant “shall be of good moral character and have completed at least the high
school course of study, or the equivalent thereof as determined by the state board
of education, and have successfully completed the basic professional curriculum in
an accredited school of nursing” (Section 335.046 - State of Missouri Nursing Practice
Act).
Completion of the nursing education program does not guarantee eligibility to write the NCLEX. (Section 335.066, Missouri Nursing Practice Act) The full text of this section may be found on the Department of Nursing website and in the BSN Student Handbook online. The Missouri State Board of Nursing requires fingerprinting and a criminal background check for every applicant three months prior to graduation.
Legal Limitations for Licensure:
The Missouri State Board of Nursing, based on the Missouri Nursing Practice Act, Section
335.066 may refuse to issue a license based on a criminal prosecution prior to admission
or during the curricular sequence for the nursing program. Students found to be convicted
of serious crimes (felonies or substance abuse) will be reviewed by the Student Affairs
Committee and may be suspended from or denied admission to the nursing program.
Non-English Speaking Student Policy
Any student wishing to declare nursing as a major, whose native language is not English,
is required to take the TOEFL. The TOEFL score cannot be more than two years old.
Minimum scores for admission to the Department of Nursing at Southeast Missouri State
University are 100 cumulative score, and no less than 20 on individual scores for
speaking, writing, reading and listening. Students with less than this required score
are encouraged to obtain information about remediation with the Office of International
Education and Services at (573)986-6863. Students, whose native language is not English,
who wish to transfer from another academic institution must show evidence of the required
scores or take the TOEFL prior to making application to the Department of Nursing
for admission.
The student whose native language is not English is required to meet all other admission requirements of other students applying for admission to the nursing program.
RN-BSN Students
Registered nurses who graduated from an associate degree or diploma nursing program
may apply to the RN-BSN Online Program. All degree requirements including both nursing
and non-nursing courses are offered online. Nursing courses that require a field
experience may be completed in the students’ geographical location where they hold
an RN license and have an approved RN preceptor. Guidance is given by the course instructor
by communicating online with the RN student and preceptor. Qualified students who
are licensed RNs and hold a GPA of 2.50 or better and have completed a criminal background
check are admitted every fall and spring semester until the class is full. Once RN-BSN
students are enrolled in their final semester of the program, an additional 34 hours
of baccalaureate nursing credit will be added to their transcripts. Both nursing and
non-nursing courses completed at a prior college or university are included in the
total number of credits earned.
Registered nurse students should contact Southeast Online at (573)651-2766 or access semo.edu/nursing/ for more information.
Students wishing to be formally admitted into the social work major must meet the following admission criteria:
Once students are formally admitted to the program, they are eligible to enroll in the following courses: SW 307, SW 308, SW 310, SW 321, SW 322, SW 323, SW 342, SW 449, SW 450.
*SW 110, SW 201, SW 205, SW 207, SW 221, SW 222 and SW 242 may NOT be repeated for admission to the social work major without written permission from the student’s faculty advisor and the Social Work Program Coordinator.
Retention Requirements:
Students will be retained as social work majors providing the following retention criteria are met:
Graduation Requirements:
In addition to fulfilling all University requirements for graduation social work majors must satisfy the following criteria:
Students interested in the professions in sport management may contact the Department of Health, Human Performance and Recreation to declare the pre-major in Sport Management anytime after being admitted to the University. Upon completion of the declaration of major form, each student will be assigned an advisor within the department.
The declaration of major form does not constitute formal admission to the Sport Management program. Students are formally admitted to the major upon submission of the application to the director of the Sport Management program. The director of the Sport Management program will review and verify the student meets the following prerequisites:
Retention Requirements:
Students will be retained as Sport Management majors providing the following retention criteria are met:
Graduation Requirements:
In addition to fulfilling all University requirements for graduation, students wishing to graduate with a major in Sport Management must satisfy the following criteria.
Accreditation:
: Information pertaining to student learning and achievement in the sport management programs accredited by COSMA can be obtained by visiting the Department of Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Recreation websiteor by contacting the Department chair, Dr. Jason Wagganer at jwagganer@semo.edu or 573-651-2197.
To be eligible for enrollment in the majority of courses offered by the Teacher Preparation Program and required for a teaching degree (BSE, BSFCSE, BME), students must be admitted to the Teacher Preparation Program (TPP). Applications can be found on the Eduprep website. Students should apply for admission to the TPP upon having met the following entrance criteria:
*English/Lang Arts 202, Writing 193, Math 200, Science/Social Studies 204.
#Students already admitted to the University should take the MoGEA instead of re-taking the Act.
After admission, students must continue to meet the following requirements for retention in the TPP:
Upon completion of Southeast’s Teacher Preparation Program an individual is eligible to be recommended for a Missouri Teaching Certificate if the student has the following:
Additional Notes:
Regardless of printed program requirements, any changes or additions mandated by the State of Missouri will become effective on the date cited by the regulations.
Students transferring into education programs should be aware of the need to be eligible for admission to the teacher preparation program immediately upon transfer. They should contact the Candidate Status and Certification Officer well in advance of the time of transfer. It is especially important that transfer students in the College of Education make arrangements for having ACT and/or MoGEA scores transferred to the University.
Students interested in any of the professions associated with the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Performing Arts or the Bachelor of Arts in Theatre and Dance programs must first declare a major in Theatre and Dance. Upon completion of the declaration of major form, each student will be assigned an advisor within the conservatory. For students declaring either the BA in Theatre or Dance, the declaration of major form constitutes full admission into the program. For students declaring either the BFA in Theatre or Dance, the declaration of major form does not constitute full admission into the program; rather, students will first be declared as “pre-theatre and dance BFA” majors.
For formal admittance into the BFA in Performing Arts degree program, each student must:
For continuance in the BFA degree program, each BFA Candidate must:
Dismissal from the BA degree program:
For continuance in the BFA degree program, each BFA Candidate must:
Admitted candidates whose GPA fall below minimum standards may remain in the BFA program on conservatory probation through the end of the current semester, plus grades from the two subsequence regular semesters, at which time they will regain full status or be dismissed from the program.
Admitted candidates whose artistic progress falls below minimum acceptable standards as determined by the faculty may remain in the BFA program on artistic probation for one regular academic semester, at which time they will go through a special BFA review as part of one of the regular BFA admission auditions. From that, they will either regain full status or be dismissed from the program.
Retention Requirements:
Graduation Requirements
Fifty percent of an individual’s business degree program (60 hours) must be comprised of non-business courses.
Fifty percent of the business hours counted toward a business degree must be taken at Southeast Missouri State University.
Students interested in the professions of speech-language pathology or audiology may contact the Communication Disorders Department to declare the major in Communication Disorders anytime after being admitted to the University. Upon completion of the declaration of major form, each student will be assigned an advisor within the department.
Retention Requirements: Students will be retained as communication disorders majors providing the following retention criteria are met:
Retention Grievance Policy:
Any student who is not retained in the Communication Disorders major will be notified
by the Chairperson of the Department of Communication Disorders. The student will
be given the opportunity to meet with the Department Chairperson to discuss the rationale
of the decision. An official request for review of the decision must be received by
the Chairperson within 10 business days of the mailing date of the denial letter.
Graduation Requirements:
In addition to fulfilling all University requirements for graduation, students wishing to graduate with a major in Communication Disorders must satisfy the following criteria:
Fee/Policy Changes:
All fees and financial policies are subject to change by the Board of Regents without
prior notice. Fees are typically set annually and available by June for the upcoming
year. For the most updated information, complete fee schedule, and policy/procedures,
please visit www.semo.edu/sfs or contact Student Financial Services.
Tuition/General Fees:
Tuition and general fees are required costs per credit hour and assessed for all courses to cover educational and other expenses not funded by the State of Missouri, as recommended by Student Government and approved by the Board of Regents.
Additional Fees:
Students may incur additional fees for certain processes or courses to cover the cost of consumable supplies, specialized equipment, and/or other unique expenses. These may include, but are not limited to: admission applications fees, special course fees, program fees, electronic course access, online/webinar fees, graduation fees, etc.
Housing Fees:
Room and board fees vary depending on the accommodations and meal plan chosen. For
specific information on the variety of living options or meal plans, contact the Office
of Residence Life at (573) 651-2274 or visit the Residence Life site.
Textbook Rental/Purchase:
Undergraduates may rent most textbooks at a reduced fee per course. Graduate students
are required to purchase textbooks.
Payment of Account Balances:
Students are required to pay their account balances by the published due dates using
one of the following methods:
Monthly statements are mailed when a balance is due. However, when time does not allow for USPS mailing, an email notification of a balance due (eBill) is issued. Payments must be received by the end of business on the due date. Past due balance will prevent future enrollment, transcript requests, university services, and may result in late fees or other consequences.
Payment is accepted in the following forms: cash, check, ACH (online check), money order, or debit/credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover). Note: All debit/credit card payments are subject to a service fee of 2.5%, up to a maximum of $50 per transaction.
Installment Payment Plan. Southeast offers several Installment Payment Plan (IPP) options.
| Payment Option | Non-Refundable Fee |
| 2 Payments | $15.00/semester |
| 3 Payments | $20.00/semester |
| 4 Payments | $25.00/semester |
Enrollment in the IPP is per semester:
The first payment must be made at the time of IPP enrollment and is available with
each method of payment (i.e. online, in-person, etc.). IPP payment amounts calculate
on all current semester charges and will vary from month to month if additional charges
are incurred. The first payment must include the first installment, enrollment fee,
and any prior semester balances.
Late Payment/Consequences:
Failure to make on-time payment may result in late fees, (up to $25 for active students)
or class cancellation. Students are obligated to promptly pay all charges owed, including
attorney fees and collection costs (not to exceed 40%).
Returned Check Fee:
All returned checks (including online ACH) are subject to a $20 Returned Check Payment
fee for any return. Students who have checks returned may lose check writing privileges
and be subject to disciplinary action. Returned check payments must be redeemed by
certified funds (cash, credit card, certified check).
Financial Probation/Suspension/Withdrawal:
If a student’s account is past due, the student may be placed on financial probation. If after efforts to notify the student appropriate action to pay the balance is not taken, the student may be financially cancelled and become unable to attend classes, take tests, or receive grades.
Failure to pay the balance and become reinstated into the courses (reinstatement fee applies) by an established due date will result in not receiving any academic credit for the term, and the student will still be responsible for all charges due to the university.
Fee Adjustments for Tuition, General, and Course-related Fees. Students can withdraw from the University or drop specific classes using the web registration system until the published “Last Day to Drop a Class”. Fee adjustments for withdrawal/dropped class(es) are based on the date in which online or written withdrawal is processed. The following fee adjustment periods will apply:
| 16-12 Week Sessions | Percentage of Fee Refunded |
| Through the published last day to add a class | 100% |
| 5 days after the 100% period | 70% |
| 5 days after the 70% period | 60% |
| 5 days after the 60% period | 50% |
| All days after the 50% period | 0% |
| Six and Eight Week Sessions | Percentage of Fee Refunded |
| Through the published last day to add a class | 100% |
| 2 days after the 100% period | 70% |
| 2 days after the 70% period | 50% |
| All days after the 50% period | 0% |
| Four-Week Sessions | Percentage of Fee Refunded |
| Through the published last day to add a class | 100% |
| 2 days after the 100% period | 50% |
| All days after the 50% period | 0% |
For additional information regarding policy and procedures of fee adjustments and details related to Federal Title IV credits and Returns to Title IV (R2T4), please refer to section 02-18 of the University’s Business Policy and Procedure Manual.
Refund of Credit Balances.
Refunds are processed within 14 days after a credit balance exists OR after the start
of the semester, whichever is later. Refunds can be directly deposited to your checking
or savings account or sent by check to your permanent home address on record. Refunds
will continue to be processed on a weekly basis throughout the semester. For additional
information, please visit the SFS website.
Online Account Access
Using the online Account Summary (portal.semo.edu), students can choose to enroll
in direct deposit for refunds, view account history, make payments, or grant/edit
authorized user access, or view the ‘Online Schedule Bill’ for a printable statement.
Authorized user access can be given to any person(s) the student approves (i.e. parent,
spouse, guardian, etc.).
ABSENCE FROM CLASS
Students are expected to attend all classes and to complete all assignments for courses in which they are enrolled. An absence does not relieve the student of the responsibility to complete all assignments. If an absence is associated with a university-sanctioned activity, the instructor will provide an opportunity for assignment make-up. However, it is the instructor’s decision to provide, or not to provide, make-up work related to absences for any other reason.
A student not present for class during the entire initial week of a scheduled course may be removed from the course roster unless the student notifies the instructor by the end of the first week of an intention to attend the class. Questions regarding the removal process should be directed to the Registrar.
Attendance is required at all class meetings of developmental courses. (See Developmental Courses.)
ACADEMIC FRESH START POLICY
The Academic Fresh Start policy is an appeals procedure that allows a student returning to Southeast Missouri State University after a prolonged absence to request academic forgiveness of prior cumulative grade point average (GPA). The policy is designed for undergraduate students who have gained maturity outside of higher education and have demonstrated acceptable academic performance following their return. The granting of an Academic Fresh Start is subject to the following conditions:
NOTE:
Academic Fresh Start is a policy of Southeast Missouri State University and may not
be recognized by outside agencies or other institutions.
NOTE:
Although Academic Fresh Start provides academic forgiveness of prior cumulative GPA,
the credit hours of prior courses attempted will still be considered in determining
the PACE requirement for maintaining Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) for financial
aid purposes. Contact Student Financial Services to determine the potential impact
of Academic Fresh Start on future financial aid eligibility before submitting an appeal
for Academic Fresh Start.
Academic honesty is one of the most important qualities influencing the character and vitality of an educational institution. Academic misconduct or dishonesty is inconsistent with membership in an academic community and cannot be accepted. Violations of academic honesty represent a serious breach of discipline and may be considered grounds for disciplinary action, including dismissal from the University.
Academic dishonesty is defined to include those acts which would deceive, cheat, or defraud so as to promote or enhance one’s scholastic record. Knowingly or actively assisting any person in the commission of an above-mentioned act is also academic dishonesty.
Students are responsible for upholding the principles of academic honesty in accordance with the “University Statement of Student Rights” found in the undergraduate or graduate bulletin. The University requires that all assignments submitted to faculty members by students be the work of the individual student submitting the work. An exception would be group projects assigned by the instructor. In this situation, the work must be that of the group.
Academic dishonesty includes:
Plagiarism:
In speaking or writing, plagiarism is the act of passing someone else’s work off as
one’s own. In addition, plagiarism is defined as using the essential style and manner
of expression of a source as if it were one’s own. If there is any doubt, the student
should consult his/her instructor or any manual of term paper or report writing. Violations
of academic honesty include:
Cheating:
Cheating includes using or relying on the work of someone else in an inappropriate manner. It includes, but is not limited to, those activities where a student:
General Responsibilities for Academic Honesty:
It is the University’s responsibility to inform both students and faculty of their rights and responsibilities regarding such important matters as cheating and plagiarism. Most of what is considered unethical or dishonest behavior can be avoided if faculty and students clearly understand what constitutes such practices and their consequences. The University community should also be aware of the procedures to be followed should a breach of academic honesty occur.
The faculty member is responsible for clarifying to his or her classes of those standards of honesty for class assignments or functions where such standards may be unclear or when such standards vary from the accepted norm. Further, some faculty may choose to utilize preventive measures (multiple exams, alternate seating, etc.) to help insure the maintenance of academic honesty. However, the use of such measures is the prerogative of the individual faculty member and is not a responsibility or requirement of faculty in general.
The fundamental responsibility for the maintenance of honesty standards rests upon the student. It is the student’s responsibility to be both familiar with the University policy on academic honesty and to uphold standards of academic honesty at all times in all situations.
Protocol for Adjudicating Alleged Violations of Academic Honesty. Faculty members who discover evidence of academic dishonesty should contact the student within five business days of discovering the alleged dishonesty to arrange to meet and discuss the allegation. Prior to this meeting the faculty member may consult with the Department Chairperson, the appropriate Dean, and the Office of Judicial Affairs. The following sections describe the procedures to be adhered to in each of the listed instances: the student acknowledges the violation, the student denies the violation, and the appeals process. If the faculty member is the Department Chairperson, a departmental designee will assume the Department Chairperson’s role in this protocol and references to the Department Chairperson should be read as departmental designee. The procedures below should be followed with online, ITV or face-to-face classes.
Informal Resolution When Student Acknowledges the Violation
Informal Resolution When Student Does Not Acknowledge the Violation or Does Not Accept Faculty’s Sanctions
Formal Resolution When Student Acknowledges the Violation and Faculty Refers for Judicial Action:
Formal Resolution When the Student Denies the Violation
In cases of alleged academic dishonesty where facts are disputed or denied by the student, the following procedures will be completed.
Either the student or the faculty member may appeal the result of the formal hearing.
The appeals process is not for retrying or rehearing a case. At each level, an appealed case merits being heard based on the following conditions.
Decisions made during the appeals process can result in one of the following:
No grade penalty should be assigned by the faculty member until the judicial process determines that an act of academic dishonesty has occurred. If the charges cannot be resolved prior to the end of the current semester, a grade of 'I' should be assigned pending the outcome of the hearing. The 'I' will remain on the student's transcript until the charges are resolved. If the charges are still not resolved before the time frame for the 'I' expires, the faculty member will request from the Registrar's Office an extension of the grade of 'I'. The faculty member and the Department Chair will be notified of the outcome of the disciplinary case in order to assign a grade for the course. If the student is found not to be in violation of the Academic Honesty Policy, neither the faculty member nor any other member of the University community may take any other action against the student.
*Specific sanctions in syllabus are not subject to appeal.
Full text of the policy and accompanying procedures can be found in the Faculty Senate Handbook
Any time a student’s cumulative grade point average (GPA) is below 2.0, the student will be placed on academic probation and enrollment will be limited to 12 hours per semester. The student will remain on academic probation and are expected to earn a semester GPA of 2.0 in each subsequent semester until the cumulative GPA is at least 2.0. Notification of academic probation will be sent to the student’s Southeast email account.
A student on probation who earns a semester GPA of less than 2.0 will be subject to academic suspension. Students who are subject to academic suspension will have their records reviewed. All semesters of attendance, including transfer, are used in determining number of terms attended, for purposes of academic suspension review. The following actions may be taken:
A student who has been academically suspended may appeal in writing to the University Academic Appeals Committee. The appeal must be made by the date stated in the student’s notification of academic suspension. Notification of academic suspension will be sent to the student’s permanent address and/or Southeast email account. Students with an out of country permanent address will have their notification sent to their Southeast email account. Students are obligated to have a current permanent address on file with the Office of the Registrar.
Upon receipt of an appeal of academic suspension, the Committee may take the following actions:
Notification of the committee’s decision will be sent to the student’s permanent address and/or Southeast email account. Students with an out of country permanent address will have their notification sent to their Southeast email account.
Students academically suspended at the end of a spring semester will not be allowed to enroll until the next spring semester; students academically suspended at the end of a fall semester will not be allowed to enroll until the next summer semester; students academically suspended at the end of a summer semester will not be allowed to enroll until the next spring semester.
Students who have been academically suspended more than once will be academically disqualified from attending the University for at least one semester. Notification of academic disqualification will be sent to the student’s permanent address and/or Southeast email account. Students with an out of country permanent address will have their notification sent to their Southeast email account. They may petition the Committee for readmission to the University after a minimum one-semester absence. The Committee may take the following actions:
Notification of the committee’s decision will be sent to the student’s permanent address and/or Southeast email account. Students with an out of country permanent address will have their notification sent to their Southeast email account.
In order to enroll, students who have been suspended must inform the Office of the Registrar of their intention to return.
Each student is assigned an advisor. Each college is represented by an advising office which coordinates advising in that college. Undeclared first year students are advised by the Center for Academic Advising-South. Students who have declared a major are advised by either a faculty advisor in their major department, or professional advisor in an advising office, depending upon major. Questions regarding advising or declaration of major should be directed to the appropriate advising office:
Academic Advising – Academic Hall
College of Education, Health and Human Studies
College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Holland College of Arts and Media
Exploratory/Undecided majors
Academic Advising – Polytechnic Building
College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Harrison College of Business and Computing
Southeast Online Programs
Kent Library, Room 317
(573) 651-5184
Students are responsible for knowing and meeting graduation requirements stated in the BULLETIN current at the time of their initial enrollment as freshmen. Transfers from colleges and universities with which Southeast has an articulation agreement are permitted to complete degree requirements in effect in the BULLETIN at the time of their initial enrollment at that institution. Students may choose to be graduated under degree requirements stated in the latest BULLETIN. Changes in degree requirements, including majors and minors, do not apply unless students have interrupted their enrollment for at least one calendar year. In this event, the BULLETIN in effect at the time of readmission is used to determine degree requirements. The University reserves the right to modify or change any academic program subject to any limitation imposed by law. Changes in prerequisites are effective immediately.
The BULLETIN is the only OFFICIAL statement of requirements for each degree. Students are solely responsible for meeting these requirements.
No course may be substituted to meet degree requirements except with the approval of the Registrar and the appropriate department chairperson. To avoid any possible delay in graduation, students should obtain written permission prior to scheduling a course that they believe may be substituted for a required course.
CANCELLATION OF ENROLLMENT
(See Enrollment)
CANDIDATES FOR TWO DEGREES
Students may earn two degrees by completing the requirements for both programs. Both
degree/major/minor combinations will appear on the official transcript. Where applicable,
courses will fulfill requirements on both degree programs, e.g., general education.
CHANGE OF GRADE
(See Grades)
CHANGE OF MAJOR
(see Declaration of Major)
CHANGE OF SCHEDULE
(See Enrollment)
Classification of students is determined by the number of semester hours earned. Degree credit courses and developmental courses are used to determine a student’s classification as freshman, sophomore, junior and senior.
Freshman:
Students who have completed fewer than 30 semester hours are classified as freshmen.
Students with fewer than 15 semester hours completed may enroll in courses numbered
000-199. Students with 15-29 semester hours completed may take courses numbered 000-299.
Sophomore:
Students who have earned 30-59 semester hours are sophomores. Students who have completed
from 30-44 semester hours may enroll in courses numbered 000-299. Students with at
least 45 semester hours completed may enroll in courses numbered 000-599.
Junior:
Students with 60-89 semester hours completed are juniors. They may enroll in courses
numbered 000-599.
Senior:
Students with 90 semester hours completed are seniors. They may enroll in courses
numbered 000-599.
Visiting Student:
Students in good standing at other accredited colleges or universities may be enrolled
for one academic period as a visiting student. An official statement from the student’s
current school verifying the student’s good academic standing must be provided to
the Office of Admissions prior to enrolling.
Dually Enrolled Student:
Students who have not completed their undergraduate degree, but who are permitted
by the Dean of the School of Graduate Studies to enroll in graduate courses, are classified
as dually enrolled students.
Graduate Student:
Students who have been accepted into the School of Graduate Studies are classified
as graduate students. Refer to the GRADUATE BULLETIN for more information.
COMMENCEMENT
(See Graduation)
CONSTITUTION REQUIREMENT
In order to graduate from Southeast, students must comply with the state law known
as Senate Bill No. 4, 1947 (Mo. Rev. St. Sec. 170.011), which states that students
must be “given regular courses of instruction in the Constitution of the United States
and of the State of Missouri, and in American history including the study of American
institutions.” Students meet this requirement by completing the Civics area of general
education. Transfer students who have had a course in American government that did
not include a study of the Missouri constitution must complete PS 220 Missouri Government,
a one-hour course.
Missouri state law now requires all first-time full-time freshman at public colleges and universities to pass a Civics Exam, similar in nature to the US Citizenship and Naturalization exam (SB 807).
CORRESPONDENCE COURSES
Correspondence courses are not offered by the University. Such work, if applicable
to degree requirements, is accepted by transfer from a regionally accredited college
or university subject to the limitations noted below. Students may not be enrolled
in the University and take correspondence courses without the permission of the Registrar,
nor may they take a correspondence course if the same course is offered on campus.
University Studies Interdisciplinary courses (UI/IU prefix) and courses which include
laboratory class meetings as part of the schedule on this campus may not be taken
by correspondence. Before enrolling in a correspondence course, students should consult
the Office of the Registrar regarding its acceptability. Total hours and prerequisite
restrictions required for residence courses are also applicable to correspondence
courses.
Credit Limitations:
Correspondence courses in techniques of teaching are not transferred.
On a major or minor, not more than one-half of junior college nor more than one-half of senior college work may be completed by correspondence.
No more than 10 hours of correspondence work may be taken in any twelve month period.
Courses numbered 000-099 are classified as developmental courses (unless a lab section which corresponds with a 100-599 lecture course). Courses numbered 100-299 are designated as junior college (lower division) courses. Courses numbered 300-599 are designated as senior college (upper division) courses if completed at a regionally accredited four-year institution.
Workshop courses are numbered 800-866. Workshops numbered 800-833 are open to all undergraduate and graduate students and are awarded lower division credit. Those numbered 834-866 are open to undergraduate students who have completed 45 semester hours of credit and to graduate students; undergraduates are awarded upper division credit; graduate students are awarded graduate credit.
College credit earned by examination may be counted toward general education, major, minor or elective requirements. A maximum of 30 semester hours of combined credit by examination may be counted toward a single degree.
Currently enrolled students and students who have applied for admission but have not yet enrolled may avail themselves of the credit by examination programs. Programs include Advanced Placement (AP), and the College Level Examination Program (CLEP), DSST, Departmental Examination (DE), Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) certification, and the International Baccalaureate Organizations (IBO) program.
Students may qualify for credit by examination as long as they have earned fewer than 90 semester hours and have at no point been enrolled in the course for which they desire credit. Students should not enroll in any course for which they plan to attempt credit by examination. For mathematics exams, students may not have been enrolled in any courses from the Mathematics Department prior to attempting credit by examination. For more information, visit theTesting Services website or contact Testing Services at (573)651-2836.
It is the responsibility of the student to have official score reports sent to Southeast for processing. We cannot accept unofficial transcripts or transcripts issued to students.
Advanced Placement (AP): Credit for Advanced Placement Examinations will be granted for each examination receiving a score of 3. AP exams are administered through high schools. Students must have an official AP score report sent to Southeast to obtain credit. AP courses and equivalent Southeast courses and credit are listed below:
Institutional
| AP Course | Course Satisfied | Credit Hours |
| Art 2-D or 3-D | AR 198 Art Elective | 3 |
| Art History | AH 198 Art History Elective | 3 |
| Art, Studio: Drawing | AR 198 Art Elective | 3 |
| Biology | BS 108 Biology for Living | 3 |
| Calculus AB | MA 140 Analytical Geom & Calc I | 5 |
| Calculus BC | MA 140, MA 145 Analytical Geom & Calculus I & II* | 9 |
| Chemistry | CH 185 General Chemistry I** | 5-8 |
| Computer Science A | CS 155 Computer Science I | 4 |
| Economics, Macro | EC 225 Prin Macroeconomics | 3 |
| Economics, Micro | EC 215 Prin Microeconomics | 3 |
| English Language & Comp | EN 100 English Comp I | 3 |
| English Literature & Comp | LI 256 Variety of Lit | 3 |
| Environmental Science | BS 105 Environmental Biology | 3 |
| French Language | FR 100, FR 120 French Language & Culture I & II** | 3-6 |
| Geography, Human | GG 180 Cultural Geography | 3 |
| German Language | GN 100, GN 120 German Lang & Culture I & II** | 3-6 |
| Govt/Politics, U.S. | PS 103 US Political Systems*** | 3 |
| Govt/Politics, Comparative | PS 104 Comp Political Systems*** | 3 |
| History, United States | US 105, US 107 Am Hist I & II** | 3-6 |
| History, European | EH 101, EH 103 Early Euro Civ/Modern Euro Civ** | 3-6 |
| History, World | WH 198 World Civilization** | 3 |
| Latin: Veril | LT 198 Latin Elective | 3 |
| Music Theory | MM 101 Theories-Music & Cult | 3 |
| Physics I | PH 120 Intro Physics I | 5 |
| Physics II | PH 121 Intro Physics I | 5 |
| Psychology | PY 101 Psych Perspective/Hum Behr | 3 |
| Spanish Language | SN 100, SN 120 Spanish Lang & Culture I & II** | 3-6 |
| Spanish Literature | SN 220 Hispanic Literature | 3 |
| Statistics | QM 257 Business Statistics | 3 |
* Calculus AB subscore awarded same credit as Calculus AB test above; may not apply
both credits together.
** Credit awarded based on score. Call Testing Services for criteria.
*** PS 220 must also be taken to meet graduation requirements.
CLEP Subject Examinations:
CLEP exams are 90-minute exams and credit is awarded for each examination receiving
a score of 50 or above (60 or above for EN 100). See chart for foreign language score
requirements. Students may not receive CLEP credit for a course in which they have
previously been enrolled. Students may not receive CLEP math credit if they have previously
enrolled in any Southeast math course. To take a CLEP test, purchase the test online
at https:\\CLEP.collegeboard.org then call Testing Services at (573)651-2836 to schedule
an appointment. You will be charged a $20 sitting fee upon arrival for your exam.
CLEP test titles and equivalent Southeast courses and credit are listed below:
| Course | CLEP Test Title | Credit Hours |
| AC 221 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| BL 255 | Business Law, Introductory | 3 |
| BS 108 | Biology | 3 |
| CH 180 | Chemistry | 3 |
| EC 215 | Microeconomics, Principles of | 3 |
| EC 225 | Macroeconomics, Principles of | 3 |
| EH 101 | Western Civilization I | 3 |
| EH 103 | Western Civilization II | 3 |
| EN 100 | College Composition | 3*** |
| FR 100/120 | French, Language Level 1 & 2 | 3-6* |
| GN 100/120 | German, Language Level 1 & 2 | 3-6* |
| MA 116 | Algebra, College | 3 |
| MA 137 | Precalculus | 5 |
| MA 139 | Calculus | 3 |
| MG 301 | Management, Principles of | 3 |
| MK 301 | Marketing, Principles of | 3 |
| PS 103 | American Government | 3** |
| PY 101 | Psychology, Introductory | 3 |
| PY 220 | Human Growth & Development | 3 |
| SN 100/120 | Spanish, Language Level 1 & 2 | 3-6* |
| SO 102 | Sociology, Introductory | 3 |
| US 105 | History of the U.S. I | 3 |
| US 107 | History of the U.S. II | 3 |
* Candidate score of 45-49 will receive credit for 3 hours. Candidate score of 50
or above will receive credit for 6 hours.
** A departmental exam, Missouri Government, is also required for credit.
***Candidate score of 60 will receive credit for 3 hours.
Certified Administrative Professional:
Credit for the courses listed below is granted upon successful completion of the
CAP rating and 12 hours in residence. Please email testingservices@semo.edu with your name, student ID number and a list of courses for which you desire credit.
CAP courses and equivalent Southeast credits are listed below:
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| AD 331 | Word Processing Applications II | 3 |
| AD 337 | Office Systems Mgt Internship | 3 |
| AD 341 | Information Systems Procedures | 3 |
| EC 101 | Economic Problems & Policies | 3 |
DSST:
DSST exams are available for all Southeast students. To take an exam, make an appointment
with Testing Services. At the beginning of your appointment, you will register and
pay for the exam as part of the registration process. A debit or credit card is required
to pay for the online exam. A sitting fee of $20 will also be charged upon arrival
for the exam. DSST test titles and equivalent Southeast credits are listed below:
| Course | DSST Test Title | Credit Hours |
| BS 105 | Environment & Humanity | 3 |
| CJ 100 | Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CJ 110 | Introduction to Law Enforcement | 3 |
| EC 335 | Money and Banking | 3 |
| FI 260 | Personal Finance | 3 |
| FI 361 | Principles of Finance | 3 |
| GG 180 | Human/Cultural Geography | 3 |
| GO 110 | Physical Geology | 3 |
| HL 120 | Here's to Your Health | 3 |
| PH 106 | Principles of Physical Science I | 3 |
| PH 109 | Astronomy | 3 |
| SC 200 | Principles of Public Speaking | 3 |
| SO/SW 242/QM 257 | Principles of Statistics | 3 |
| US 225 | History of the Vietnam War | 3 |
| US 354 | Civil War and Reconstruction | 3 |
Local Credit By Departmental Examination (DE):
Each test is roughly equivalent to 1 two-hour final examination administered in a
regular academic class. Call Testing Services at 573-651-2836 to schedule an appointment.
Tests are available for the following courses:
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| MI 101 | Computer Applications | 3* |
| PS 220 | Missouri Government | 1 |
*Fees apply
International Baccalaureate Organizations (IB):
If you attended an IB institution and have qualifying credit, you will need to have
official score reports sent to Southeast. IB course titles and equivalent Southeast
courses are listed below:
| Course | IB Course Name | Credit Hours |
| AR 112 | Visual Arts | 3 |
| BS 108 | Biology (HL) | 3 |
| CH 180 or CH185 | Chemistry (HL) | 3-5* |
| CS 120 | Computer Science (HL) | 3 |
| EC 101 | Economics (HL) | 3 |
| LI 256 | English, Language A1 (HL) | 3 |
| FR 100/120 | French, Language B (HL) | 3-6* |
| FR 200/220 | French, Language A2 (HL) | 3-6* |
| GG 180 | Geography (HL) | 3 |
| GK 101 | Greek, Classical Language (HL) | 3 |
| WH 125 | Islamic History (HL) | 3 |
| LT 198 | Latin, Classical Language (HL) | 3 |
| MA 135 | Mathematics (HL) | 5 |
| MM 101/105 | Music (HL) | 4 |
| PH 120 | Physics (HL) | 5 |
| PY 101 | Psychology (HL) | 3 |
| AN 101 | Social & Cultural Anthropology (HL) | 3 |
| SN 200/220 | Spanish, Language A2 (HL) | 3-6* |
| SN 100/120 | Spanish, Language B (HL) | 3-6* |
| TH 100 | Theatre Arts (HL) | 3 |
| WH 100 | History of Africa (HL) | 3 |
| WH 130 | History of Americas (HL) | 3 |
* Credit awarded based on score; contact Testing Services for criteria.
High School Dual Credit:
High School Dual Credit. Southeast offers dual credit courses in many area high schools and online. Check with your high school counselor or contact the Dual Credit office at (573)986-6179.
Students who have earned college credit from other dual credit programs need to request official transcripts and have them sent to the Southeast Missouri State University Admissions Office, MS 3550, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701-4799.
The unit for counting credit is the semester hour. A minimum of 750 minutes of lecture or 1200 minutes of workshop or 1500 minutes of laboratory is required for each semester hour of credit.
DEAN’S HONOR LIST
(See Honors)
Students declare their majors by completing a Declaration of major form in the appropriate department office or advising office. Students may change their major in the same manner.
College of Education, Health and Human Studies:
Declaration of major for Elementary, Early Childhood, Exceptional Child and Middle School is done at Academic Advising Academic Hall 057. Secondary education majors declare in the academic department. Declaration of major for Pre-Nursing is completed at Academic Advising in Academic Hall 057. All education majors should confer with an education advisor at Academic Advising in Academic Hall 057 prior to enrollment in Block II.
College of Humanities and Social Sciences:
Bachelor of General Studies majors are declared at Academic Advising in Academic Hall
057. All other majors in the college are declared in the major department.
College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics:
Declaration of major is done in the major department.
Harrison College of Business and Computing:
All of the following Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degrees should
be declared at Academic Advising in Seabaugh Polytechnic Building 301if 60 hours are
not completed: Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Healthcare
Administration, International Business, Management, Marketing and Pre-Business. If
60 hours have been completed, majors may be declared in the appropriate department
office. Students with fewer than 24 hours wishing to declare the following majors
should declare at Academic Advising in Seabaugh Polytechnic Building room 301: Economics,
Healthcare Management, and Hospitality Management. If 24 hours or more are completed,
these majors may be declared in the major department office. Computer Science majors
are declared in the major department.
Holland College of Arts and Media:
Declaration of major is done in the major department.
Exploratory/Undeclared:
To change to or declare Exploratory/Undecided, contact Academic Advising in Academic
Hall 057.
The bachelor's degree is usually the first academic title or rank conferred on a student by the University for satisfactory completion of a prescribed four-year course of study and authenticated by a diploma signifying a measure of achievement. Its purpose is to enable a student to acquire a certain amount of liberal learning and to become proficient in a particular branch of learning. The primary sources of liberal learning in the curriculum of the bachelor's degree are general education and electives. For more programs, those studies leading to proficiency in a branch of learning are a major supported or complemented by one or more of the following: a professional core, a cognate field, a minor.
The curricular structure of the bachelor's degree at Southeast Missouri State University includes 42 credit hours of general education, a minimum of 12 credit hours of electives, and a maximum of 64 credit hours of the combination of major and its attendant studies for a minimum of 120 credit hours. The curricular structure allows for a certain amount of overlap between general education and other parts of a program: a maximum of 6 credit hours of general education courses at the 100-200 level may be taken in one department. Within the structure, the content of programs determines the type of bachelor's degree. For example, Bachelor of Arts degree programs usually are aimed at liberal learning; they tend to teach qualitative methods of scholarship that focus on matters of priority and choice; and they ordinarily have a small major, which makes the degree flexible. Bachelor of Science programs generally are oriented toward professional preparation; they tend to teach quantitative methods of scholarship for purposes of prediction; and they usually have a large major, which limits the flexibility of the degree. Like these traditional degrees, professional bachelor's degrees reflect the content of their programs. The University offers several professional degrees: the Bachelor of Fine Arts, the Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training, the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, the Bachelor of Science in Education, the Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences Education, the Bachelor of Music Education, the Bachelor of Music, and the Bachelor of Science in Nursing. These programs usually require a core of professional studies that conforms to the standards of an accrediting agency or other professional body. The size of the professional core ordinarily restricts the number of hours that are required in its associated major.
The relationship among the parts of the bachelor's degree engenders its coherence. General education and electives provide the intellectual milieu in which a particular branch of learning is applied. The development of proficiency in a branch of learning extends the student's knowledge of one or more of the human perspectives first encountered in general education.
The official evaluation of a student’s record stating the specific requirements for graduation is a Degree Works audit. Degree Works audits are available on the web and may be reviewed at any time during the semester by the student or his/her advisor.
DEPARTMENTAL DISTINCTION
(See Honors)
Southeast Missouri State University is committed to the academic success of its students. It promotes the accomplishment of this end, in part, by providing tutors, skill development laboratories, and developmental courses. While all of these elements are important, the developmental courses are specially designed to assist students who have demonstrated deficiencies in mathematics and writing. These courses are offered to assist students who might otherwise have difficulty in making the transition from high school to college. Also, similar developmental courses are offered to assist international students. In either case, the ultimate purpose is the same-namely, to enhance the probability that students will achieve academic success.
Developmental courses are extremely important in assisting students who have not demonstrated the skills necessary for academic success at the college level. While grades may not be reduced on the basis of attendance, experience indicates that success in these courses is greatly diminished by poor attendance. Attendance is essential if students are to receive the expected benefits of these courses. Therefore, attendance is required at all class meetings of developmental courses.
To ensure that these expectations are met, students and faculty assume extraordinary responsibilities. Students have a responsibility for properly notifying faculty members as to their reasons for not attending class. Upon the recommendation of the faculty member, a student with more than three inappropriate absences may be suspended from class by the college dean and have a grade of ‘F’ recorded. In a case where attendance is a continual problem, the Registrar may suspend and disqualify the student from further enrollment at the University.
EN 099 Introduction to Composition:
EN 099 Introduction to Composition. Beginning freshmen and transfer students who have
not completed EN100 English Composition and have an ACT English subscore of 17 or
below are required to take an English Placement Exam. The results of this test are
used to determine placement in the appropriate level of English Composition.
MA 050 Basic Math Skills:
Any student with an ACT Mathematics subscore of 14 or below is placed in MA 050 Basic Math Skills. A minimum grade of ‘NDC’ in MA 050 is needed to satisfy the prerequisite for the next developmental mathematics course.
The initial placement measure for students will remain the ACT mathematics subscore. This score is valid for initial placement into a freshman level mathematics course numbered 155 or below, with the exception of 138 and 145, at Southeast Missouri State University for three years after the exam was taken. This will allow students who take the ACT during their sophomore year of high school to use that placement score to place into their initial freshman level mathematics course. Students who successfully pass a department-developed placement exam may use that score for initial placement into a freshman level mathematics course for a period of three years after the exam was taken. Students who have taken a mathematics course at Southeast Missouri State University or who have transferred in a mathematics course from another post-secondary institution may use the grade in that course as a prerequisite for a subsequent mathematics course for a period of three years after the course was completed. After the three-year expiration for either the ACT mathematics subscore or the last department-developed placement exam taken or the last mathematics course a student completed, students may take an appropriate level placement exam for a freshman level mathematics course to insure they have retained the skills and concepts necessary for successful completion of any subsequent level mathematics course or have approval from the chair of the Department of Mathematics. See the course information section on specific prerequisites for all mathematics courses.
| Developmental Mathematics | General Education Mathematics |
| MA 018 | MA 128 |
| MA 023 | MA 123 |
| MA 055 | MA 155 |
Graduation Requirements:
Developmental courses are prerequisites to regular university courses. Students must complete a minimum of 120 hours of regular courses in addition to any developmental courses number below 100 they are required to take. Credit earned in courses numbered below 100 does not count toward the minimum number of hours required on any degree offered by the University. However, credit in these courses is used in determining the classification of students, academic progress for financial aid, and athletic eligibility.
In order to receive a degree from Southeast, students must pass any required developmental courses or score at the appropriate levels on placement tests to have the courses waived.
DUALLY ENROLLED STUDENT
(See Classification of Students)
All incoming students who have not successfully completed EN100 English Composition will be placed in a first-semester writing course as follows:
Students whose ACT English subscore is 25 or above are eligible to take the EN100 Equivalency Exam the semester they enter the University system. Students who achieve the required score on the Equivalency Exam will be granted three hours of credit for EN100.
Enrollment:
Students enrolled in 12 hours of credit per fall or spring semester are designated
as full-time students. Students enrolled in 11 hours or less per fall or spring semester
are designated as part-time students. Students enrolled in 6 hours of credit per summer
semester are designated as full-time students. Students enrolled in 5 hours or less
per summer semester are designated as part-time students. Only officially enrolled
students may attend classes. Specific instructions for enrollment can be accessed
on the Registrar’s website.
Maximum Enrollment:
Normally, the maximum number of hours that a student may schedule in the fall or spring
semester is 18. However, students with at least a 3.0 grade point average (GPA) in
the preceding semester, or at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA, may request permission from
their advisor to carry a maximum of 21 hours. Such requests are considered on an individual
basis. The maximum number of hours that a student may schedule during a summer semester
is determined by the length of the session.
Registration/Enrollment:
All currently enrolled students register for classes using the web registration system
located at http://portal.semo.edu. Students may register for classes using one of
several computer terminals located on campus. Web registration instructions can be
accessed on the Registrar’s website.
Change of Schedule:
Students may add or drop classes until the deadlines listed on the Semester Calendar
which can be accessed on the Registrar’s website.
Late Enrollment:
. Students are expected to enroll prior to the start of classes. They may enroll during
the first week of the fall or spring semester. Late enrollment dates for the summer
semester can be accessed on the Registrar’s website, www.semo.edu/registrar. A fee
may be charged for late enrollment.
Cancellation/Withdrawal from the University:
Students can cancel their enrollment prior to the start of classes using the web registration
system to drop all classes or by notifying the Office of the Registrar in writing.
Such notification must be RECEIVED by the first day of the semester. Students can
withdraw from the University until the “Last Day to Drop a Class/Withdraw from the
University,” listed on the Registrar’s website, www.semo.edu/registrar, using the
web registration system or by notifying the Office of the Registrar in writing. All
financial obligations to the University must be fulfilled. Grades of ‘F’ are recorded
for students who do not withdraw officially from the University.
Deadline for Refund:
. Students who cancel enrollment before the semester begins are eligible for a refund
of 100 percent of any incidental fees that they have paid. Students who withdraw from
classes after the semester begins are eligible for a refund of incidental fees based
on the sliding scale available through Student Financial Services, Academic Hall,
1st level.
Deadline for Withdrawing Without Penalty:
Students may not withdraw during the three weeks preceding final examinations without
the approval of the Registrar. The time period for withdrawing is reduced proportionately
for terms of fewer than 15 weeks.
Probationary Students:
Students who are on probation and withdraw remain subject to suspension. (See Academic Standing)
Formal examinations are given at the end of every conventional course and must be taken at the time stated. Exceptions are granted only in cases of extreme hardship. Students may request an exception by submitting a written request to the instructor. Any approval of such an exception must be made in writing by the instructor and the department chairperson. Students are allowed two hours to complete a final examination.
If a student is unable to take a final examination because of illness or other circumstances beyond her/his control, the department chairperson must be notified by the student; otherwise, a grade of ‘F’ in the course will be recorded.
Special Examinations. Departments which require special examinations must list them on the Registrar’s website, schedule of classes section. No student may be required to miss another scheduled class in order to take a special examination. In case of a time conflict between a scheduled class and a special examination, the department giving the special examination will provide an alternate time to the student who has the conflict.
FINAL EXAMINATIONS
(See Examinations)
Students with prior experience in a foreign language may receive retroactive credit. Eligibility for retroactive credit is based upon the first course in a specific language a student completes at Southeast Missouri State University. Students who earn a grade of ‘C’ or better in a course beyond the first semester course can receive credit for a prerequisite course or courses up to a maximum of nine semester hours. Retroactive credit will receive a grade of ‘CR’, and may be counted toward the foreign language requirements on the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Education degree, and/or the requirements of a major or minor in a foreign language.
Grades are assigned as follows:
A = excellent
B = superior
C = average
D = inferior
F = failure
I = incomplete
X = failure due to nonattendance
P = pass
CR = credit
AU = audit.
NOTE: : A grade of X is assigned if a student has not attended, participated, or submitted academically related work since the official last day to drop that course or before. See the academic calendar for official dates
Grades with an ND prefix indicate non-degree courses which are not included in the grade point average (GPA) and the credit hours are not counted toward the credit hours needed for graduation. These are either developmental courses or courses taken by students who are not regularly admitted to Southeast.
Calculating Grade Point Average:
Calculating Grade Point Average. Grade points are calculated on the following basis:
for each hour of A, 4 points; for each hour of B, 3 points; for each hour of C, 2
points; for each hour of D, 1 point; for each hour of F, 0 points. The GPA is computed
by dividing the total grade points by the number of semester hours of academic work
attempted. Grades assigned as CR, P, AU and grades received for non-degree credit
courses are not computed in the GPA.
Required Grade Point Averages:
Incomplete work:
An incomplete ("I") may be given when the undergraduate student is doing passing work
but is unable to complete all requirements because of unusual or unique circumstances
acceptable to the instructor. In no case may an "I" be agreed to by an instructor
prior to the drop date. An "I" may not be used to permit a student to repeat a course
or to improve a grade.
An Incomplete must be removed during the next semester, exclusive of the summer semester, or a grade of ‘F’ will be recorded. Students should not reenroll in courses in which they have received an ‘I’ grade.
Pass/Fail Option:
This option may be chosen by students who meet the following criteria: (1) 45 semester
hours of credit completed; (2) a cumulative GPA of at least 2.250; (3) all the prerequisites
for the course completed. A course taken on the pass/fail option will be counted only
as a general elective. Courses needed to fulfill general education, major, minor or
other degree requirements cannot be taken on a pass/fail basis.
The pass/fail grade refers only to the final grade recorded on the student’s transcript. Performance is evaluated on the same standard as if the student were being graded on the A, B, C, D, F scale.
A grade of ‘P’ does not affect the GPA. However, a grade of ‘F’ is computed into the GPA.
A course taken on the pass/fail option may be repeated only on the pass/fail option, and only if it was failed initially.
Students are limited to 6 hours of pass/fail credit per academic period, and a total of 18 semester hours.
A request for pass/fail credit must be approved by the student’s advisor and the Office of the Registrar, and must be on file in the Office of the Registrar prior to the date stated on the Registrar’s website, schedule of classes section.
Auditing a Class:
With the approval of the department chairperson, a student may be permitted to audit
a class. The chairperson’s approval must be on file in the Office of the Registrar
prior to the date stated on the Registrar’s website, schedule of classes section.
Students who audit classes are not required to take examinations or to do assignments
required of regularly enrolled students. They are expected to attend the class. A
student does not receive any credit for a course that has been audited. Only students
who are officially enrolled in the University may audit classes. Fees are assessed
at the same rate as courses taken for credit.
A student may elect to take a course for credit which has been audited previously or audit a course for which credit has been received previously.
Grade Appeal Process:
Situations may arise in which a student believes that a grade received in a particular
course is incorrect. The student should first approach the instructor of the course
in a timely manner in an attempt to resolve the matter. If the matter is unresolved,
the student should consult with the chairperson of the department in which the course
is taught. If the matter remains unresolved, the student should follow the grade appeals
process as outlined on the Faculty Senate website, “Grade Appeals Procedures” found
in the Faculty Senate Handbook (See the policy on academic honesty for process in cases of alleged academic misconduct
and/or grade appeals policy.)
Application:
To receive a degree or certificate, the student must submit a graduation application
for the semester in which they complete requirements. The application for graduation
must be submitted according to deadlines published on the commencement website, and may be submitted through the portal, or by visiting the commencement website.
Every effort will be made to notify the student of unmet requirements in time to make
necessary schedule changes; however, the final responsibility for enrolling in courses
which fulfill graduation requirements and completing other program requirements are
the responsibility of the student. The student and his/her advisor should review Degree
Works and address any unmet requirements before applying for graduation.
Commencement:
Commencement exercises are held at the conclusion of the fall and spring semesters.
An approved candidate for fall or spring graduation is only allowed to participate
in the commencement exercise for the semester in which s/he completes all requirements.
Because there is no summer commencement exercise, a student completing requirements
in a summer semester may opt to participate in the preceding spring commencement or
the following fall commencement, provided s/he meets deadlines published on the commencement
website. When a student applies for summer graduation, s/he may indicate the commencement
exercise preference on the application. NOTE: Only degree-seeking candidates are eligible
to participate in commencement. Certificate candidates and those completing an additional
major or minor on an already completed degree are not eligible to participate in commencement.
Fee:
A non-refundable fee is charged to graduating students to cover the administrative
costs associated with the awarding of the degree. This fee is charged to the student’s
account when the student is approved as a candidate for graduation. Additional late
fees may apply if the candidate does not submit additional, required graduation candidate
information by published deadlines.
Requirements:
Students are solely responsible for knowing and meeting graduation requirements. Students
cannot graduate with a grade of Incomplete (I) on their record, including in elective
courses which may or may not be required for degree completion.
Questions regarding the application process, graduation requirements, fees, the commencement exercise and other topics related to graduation or commencement should be directed to graduation personnel in the Office of the Registrar.
Dean’s Honor List. Students who meet the following criteria will be eligible for the Dean’s Honor List:
Only courses in which grade points are applied to the cumulative GPA are used to determine eligibility. At the end of each fall or spring semester, a student who meets the requirements for the Dean’s List will be able to download the dean’s list certificate from the student portal. Select the current term and locate the certificate. The certificate can either be printed or saved to the desktop. The student will be notified via the Southeast email account that the certificate is available to download.
Academic Distinction in the Department of the Major. To be eligible to apply for graduation with academic distinction in the department of the major, students must have completed a minimum of 75 semester hours with at least a 3.0 overall cumulative GPA and must have at least a 3.25 cumulative GPA in courses taken in the department of the major, as verified by the Office of the Registrar.
To graduate with this honor, students must initiate a scholarly paper or project and satisfy criteria as outlined in theFaculty Senate Handbook. All projects must be initiated and approved prior to the first day of the graduation semester. Students interested in this program should contact the chairperson of their department for additional information.
Graduation with Honors:
Students with a qualifying cumulative GPA of at least 3.5 may be eligible to graduate
with honors. To compute the qualifying cumulative GPA, a student’s cumulative GPA,
as reported on their transcript, is re-calculated to include the original grade(s)
and credit hour(s) for any course(s) that have been repeated. EXCEPTION: Students
who have elected to utilize the “Academic Fresh Start Policy” for forgiveness of prior
GPA are eligible for graduation with honors based upon their new course work and grades.
For purposes of recognition at commencement, the GPA is based on the student's honors GPA at the beginning of the semester in which the student is participating in commencement. Grades earned during the commencement semester will not be considered in determining eligibility for recognition at commencement. However, all students who qualify to have this honor awarded, including those whose GPA was not sufficient until the end of their final semester, will have this honor recorded on their transcript and diploma.
Cum laude. Students whose cumulative GPA is from 3.5-3.749 are graduated cum laude.
Magna cum laude. Students whose cumulative GPA is from 3.75-3.899 are graduated magna cum laude.
Summa cum laude. Students whose cumulative GPA is from 3.9-4.0 are graduated summa cum laude.
All enrolled students are expected to carry the Redhawks Card, the University identification card. The Redhawks Card is required to obtain access to various University facilities, services and to gain admission to certain University programs and functions. Students are responsible for the accuracy of the information on the card.
The Redhawks Card is non-transferable, and its misuse or falsification of information could result in disciplinary action. Students must present their identification card upon request to University officials acting in performance of their duties. There is no charge for the original Redhawks Card or for a replacement if the card is bent, worn, or broken, however, you must return the damaged card at time of requesting a new card. A replacement fee of $15 will be charged to replace lost cards, or those that are required by a name or account number change. Redhawk cards are obtained in the ID Services office, at the Center for Student Involvement, University Center room 204. Please call (573)339-4636 for further information.
INCOMPLETE GRADE
(See Grades)
Students may enroll in a maximum of two independent study courses for a total of six semester hours credited toward the baccalaureate degree. They must have met the following prerequisites:
An academic internship affords the student a unique opportunity to combine formal learning experiences with the professional work setting. Internships are planned experiences that are approved prior to enrollment for credit. Internship programs may be established for 3 to 15 semester hours of credit. As a guideline, it is expected that the student would be employed in a supervised learning experience for at least 120 hours spread over the academic session in order to receive 3 hours of credit. While the number of hours provides the basis for a set time frame, the emphasis throughout the internship is on the quality of the planned learning experiences. Departments should refer to the FACULTY HANDBOOK for guidelines for establishing internships.
By offering educational opportunities tailored to the needs, aspirations, and motivations of students with outstanding intellectual and creative abilities, the Jane Stephens Honors Program underscores Southeast Missouri State University’s commitment to quality and excellence in matters of knowledge, creativity, and leadership. The goals of the Jane Stephens Honors Program reflect this basic commitment. These goals are:
Honors credit may be earned by:
Honors sections may be designated for any degree credit course in the university curriculum. Honors courses are designed and taught to contribute to the goals and objectives of the Jane Stephens Honors Program. At the same time, honors courses meet the content requirements of their non-honors counterparts.
To be eligible for admission to the Jane Stephens Honors Program, students with less than 15 semester hours of college credit must have a cumulative high school grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent) and an ACT composite score of at least 27 (or its equivalent). Students who do meet the initial criteria, and transfer students, may be admitted to the Jane Stephens Honors Program after they have completed 15 semester hours of college credit with a cumulative college GPA of 3.5 and before they have completed 75 credit hours. Students with more than 75 credit hours completed are required to contact the honors program to determine their ability to complete the program before they will be admitted.
For transfer students, Southeast will accept a maximum of 6 semester hours of honors credit from an accredited college or university.
To remain active in the Jane Stephens Honors Program, students must maintain a GPA of at least 3.5. Additionally, students must complete 3 semester hours of honors credit by the time they have earned 30 credit hours, 9 semester hours of honors credit by the time they have earned 60 credit hours, 18 semester hours of honors credit by the time they have earned 75 credit hours, and 21 semester hours of honors credit by the time they have earned 90 credit hours. To request an exception to the honors credit hours requirements, students should contact the honors program directly.
The requirements to complete the Jane Stephens Honors Program are 24 semester hours of honors credit with a minimum of 6 hours at the upper division level, a senior honors project (HN499), and a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5.
For more information, visit the Honors website
LATE ENROLLMENT
(See Enrollment/Withdrawal)
An academic major is a curricular component that enables students to make an in-depth inquiry into a discipline or a professional field of study. It is organized around a specific set of goals and objectives that are accomplished through an ordered series of courses whose connections define an internal structure. It is intended to provide study in depth, which leads to knowledge and understanding in the discipline or field of study. A major that focuses on a discipline draws its courses predominantly from one department. One that encompasses a professional field of study or is interdisciplinary usually obtains its courses from more than one department.
The number of credit hours in a major and its organizational structure will vary, depending on whether it aims at disciplinary or professional preparation. A disciplinary major consists of thirty to forty-two credit hours. Due to the demands of accrediting agencies, certification requirements, and professional competence, a professional major normally ranges from thirty to fifty-five credit hours. In both cases, a major includes a logically ordered core of required courses, which provides general direction for students' study, and a series of electives, which gives a degree of flexibility to the program. A minimum of 15 hours in the major must be at the upper level (300 or above).
Departments have the responsibility for administering all majors within their unit and for approving particular programs of study and appropriate course substitutions for students. Those departments involved with interdisciplinary majors perform the same functions as individual departments. Courses taken to fulfill other academic requirements, e.g., minors and areas of specialization, may ordinarily also be used in the major without reducing the minimum number of hours required for a degree. However, no student may declare a major and a minor in the same discipline or field of study.
The most important feature of a major is study in depth. A major introduces students to a discipline or field of study through a foundation of theory and method, which serves as a basis for further study. It exposes them to the gamut of topics examined and the analytical devices used in the study of the subject. It contains a series of courses that presume advancing levels of knowledge and understanding. At its completion, it has a means of assessing students' mastery of the subject such as, a project, an internship, a thesis, or a comprehensive examination. Study in depth provides students with an understanding of the fundamental problems and arguments of a discipline or field of study, as well as their limits. It affords them practice with the tools of the subject, introduces them to its historical and philosophical foundations, and gives them a clear sense of its boundaries and its effectiveness as a means for understanding or serving human society.
Within majors, there may be Options, Concentrations, Areas of Specialization or Tracks.
Options:
An Option is a formally designated specialization within an existing major that has
distinctive curricular pattern. A preponderance (more than half) of required courses
for the option will be taken in a core of courses common to all variations of the
existing major. Options will appear on the student’s transcript.
Concentrations:
A Concentration is a specialization within an existing major that is a coherent set
of courses designed to provide depth in a particular sub-discipline. Concentrations
will not appear on a student’s transcript.
Area of Specialization:
An Area of Specialization is specific to the B.S. in Education for Elementary (1-6)
and Middle School (5-9) programs. It fulfills one requirement of the Missouri Department
of Elementary and Secondary Education for teacher certification for those programs.
An Area of Specialization consists of an approved structured 21 hour (minimum) series
of courses in an area appropriate for these teachers. An Area of Specialization will
appear on a student’s transcript.
Tracks:
A Track is specific to the degree in Interdisciplinary Studies. A Track consists of
at least 12 credit hours and not more than 30 credit hours in specific discipline
or area of study. The specific courses that constitute a Track are determined in the
contract that the student makes with the College of Humanities and Social Sciences.
Up to four Tracks may appear on the student’s transcript.
An academic minor is a curricular component which enables a student to make an inquiry into a discipline or field of study, or to investigate a particular theme. It is organized around a specific set of objectives or questions. The objectives of a minor are achieved through an ordered series of courses, whose connections are defined to indicate an internal structure. Minors are intended to provide competency in the subject. Course offerings in a minor may be centered in a specific department or drawn from several departments as in the case of a topical or thematic focus.
A minor consists of fifteen to twenty-one credit hours, with at least six credit hours, preferably nine or more, at the upper level (300 or above). Nine to twelve credit hours are organized in a logical sequence of required credits. This core provides general direction for the student's study while maintaining a degree of flexibility. Flexibility is achieved by offering the student a choice from among a group of courses to complete the credits. Departments have the responsibility to administer all minors within their unit and to approve appropriate substitutions for students. Those units involved in interdepartmental minors perform the same function as departments. Courses taken in a minor may ordinarily also be used to fulfill other academic requirements, e.g., majors, general education, without reducing the minimum number of hours required for a degree. However, no student may declare a major and a minor in the same discipline.
The integrity of a minor is measured by the degree to which the structure and content meet its objectives and, thereby, serve the student. It is also determined by its relationship to the curricular goals and objectives of the department. The regular evaluation of a minor to ensure its integrity and the practice of noting it on a student's transcript indicate its importance to the university curriculum. The true significance of a disciplinary minor is demonstrated by the extent to which it leads the student to some understanding of that discipline or field of study and to a certain degree of competence with its methods of inquiry. The quality of an interdisciplinary or thematic minor is determined by its ability to suggest answers to the questions upon which it is focused. In either case, a minor should provide basic insight into a subject that helps further the student's educational goals.
PROBATION
(See Academic Standing)
Students who have received a grade below an ‘A’ in a course may repeat the course, provided they have not completed a course for which the repeated course is a prerequisite. When a course is repeated, the first grade remains on the permanent record, but only the last grade is used in computing the grade point average. Students must have the permission of the Registrar to repeat a course.
At least 30 semester hours of credit earned in residence are required for all undergraduate Baccalaureate degrees. At least 20 semester hours of credit earned in residence are required for all undergraduate Associate degrees. “In Residence” is defined as courses taken on a campus of Southeast Missouri State University or administered by Southeast Missouri State University.
The last term of work before receiving a degree must be done in residence; however, students who lack six semester hours or fewer to meet the graduation requirements may request permission of the Registrar to complete them at another accredited college or university, or via distance education delivery modes such as online, subject to the rules governing transfer of credit.
Assessment of student skills and knowledge by various means external to regular classes is an important and necessary part of completing degrees at Southeast Missouri State University. Students are expected to complete any locally produced or nationally-normed assessment instruments (e.g., Major Field Achievement Tests, Writing Assessment, and general education assessments) required by Southeast Missouri State University for measurement of students’ skills and knowledge. Students are responsible for knowing the assessment requirements of the University and of their academic major departments. The University is responsible for informing students of these specific requirements in official documents. The University has the option to record the results of students’ performance on official assessments in official students’ records, including transcripts. The University reserves the right to withhold official records and access to enrollment of students who do not complete required assessments.
All students are required to fulfill the 75-Hour Writing Proficiency requirement except (a) those who are pursuing a second college degree at the bachelor’s level or beyond, and (b) those who have completed 90 credit hours toward their degree upon enrolling at Southeast for the first time.
The University maintains students’ educational records in a manner consistent with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (Buckley Amendment), Missouri statutes R.S.MO. 610.021(6) and 610.010(4), and the implementation of these acts. These acts are designed to protect the privacy of students and parents regarding access to records and release of such records, and to provide opportunity for a hearing to challenge such records should they be inaccurate, misleading, or inappropriate.
Under the University’s Open Meetings and Open Records Policy, adopted by the Board of Regents October 30, 1987, public records are closed to public inspection and copying to the extent that they relate to scholastic probation, expulsion, or graduation of identifiable individuals and personally identifiable student records.
However, such records may be subject to public inspection and copying under the following conditions:
A student who objects to the disclosure of any of these specific categories of personally identifiable directory information has the right to refuse to permit the designation of such information as directory information with respect to that student. Such objection must be made in writing to the Registrar not later than 30 days after the start of the student’s first semester of enrollment at the University. The University will attempt to honor written objections not filed within 30 days after the start of the student’s first semester of enrollment, but in such instances will not be responsible for the inadvertent release of information designated by the University as directory information by an agent who is not aware of the student’s objection to that release.
SUSPENSION
(See Academic Standing)
WEB REGISTRATION
(See Enrollment)
WITHDRAWAL FROM THE UNIVERSITY
(See Enrollment/Withdrawal)
Workshop courses are generally designed to meet a specific current need by offering students intensive study of a single topic, problem or issue. Workshops numbered 800-833 are open to all undergraduate and graduate students and are awarded lower division credit; those numbered 834-866 are open to undergraduate students who have completed 45 semester hours, and to graduate students and are awarded upper level or graduate credit. Normally, workshops are graded ‘CR’ for credit only.
WRITING COMPETENCE
(See Student Outcomes Assessment)