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*Students who complete pre-veterinary medicine requirements in the College of Arts and Sciences will be eligible for the bachelor of science degree in life science from the College of Arts and Sciences upon completion of the first professional year in a College of Veterinary Medicine. Secondary Majors and MinorsSecondary majors are majors that can be taken only in addition to the primary majors listed above.
MinorsContact the appropriate program director:
Degree RequirementsAt least 120 credit hours are required for graduation. Courses numbered below 100 may not be applied toward a degree. In addition to the university’s limit on credits for extracurricular work, no more than 4 credit hours in lifetime sports and exercise activity classes may be applied toward a degree. Common degree requirements(Three courses, 8 credit hours minimum) Purpose: to give students practice in oral presentation and in writing and analyzing expository and argumentative prose.
Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Sciences
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| Course | Course Title | Credit hours |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 100 | Expository Writing I | 3 |
| ENGL 200 | Expository Writing II | 3 |
| COMM 106 | Public Speaking I | 3 |
| PSYCH 110 | General Psychology | 3 |
| Any science course | 3 | |
| Modern language (two courses minimum) | 8-10 | |
All students must complete 18 hours of UGE courses selected from the list of approved courses. At least 6 hours must be at the 300 level or above. These courses may overlap requirements specific to the BM degree, but may not include courses in the major.
The remaining hours are to be taken in the area of concentration. For specific music requirements, see the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance section of this catalog.
Bachelor of Music Education
141-145 credit hours required for graduation, depending on emphasis
The program of study leading to this degree is a nine-semester curriculum designed to prepare music teachers for grades K–12. With careful planning and enrollment during summer session(s), all requirements may be completed in four years. Within this curriculum there are two optional emphases—one in vocal/choral music, the other in instrumental music.
Basic requirements
| Course | Credit hours |
|---|---|
| ENGL 100 - Expository Writing I | 3 |
| ENGL 200 - Expository Writing II | 3 |
| COMM 106 - Public Speaking I | 3 |
| Any Department of English literature course or Department of Modern Languages literature course |
3 |
| Any course offered in the Department of Philosophy (except PHILO 110 or PHILO 320) or COMM 300 or higher or Any two courses in a modern language |
3-10 |
| Fine arts elective (fulfilled by courses in the major) | 3 |
| PSYCH 110 - General Psychology | 3 |
| Any course from the Department of History | 3 |
| Any additional social science course that addresses cultures outside the Western tradition (excludes those dealing primarily with the Greek, Roman, Western European, or North American experiences) | 3 |
| Two courses from the natural sciences (one course must include a lab) | 7 |
| MATH 100 - College Algebra (or higher level math course or grade of C or better on Algebra CLEP test) | 3 |
| STAT 325 - Introduction to Statistics (or higher level statistics course) | 3 |
| FSHS 110 - Introduction to Human Development | 3 |
| Electives (not more than 3 hours of music may be counted) | 46 |
Students must complete at least 18 credit hours of approved UGE courses, one-third (6 credit hours) of which must be at the 300-level or above. Courses may overlap with the Basic Requirements for the College of Arts and Sciences, as listed above. The 18 credit hours may not include music courses, or courses taken in the area of concentration. For specific music requirements, see the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance section of this catalog.
General Education: K-State 8
IMPORTANT NOTES: Students who first enroll in Summer 2011 or later must meet the requirements of the K-State 8 General Education Program.
Students who began their programs of study in earlier terms under the University General Education (UGE) program may complete their degrees with UGE requirements or may choose to move to the K-State 8. Students should check with their academic advisors to determine which choice would be better. To switch, students must consult with their academic advisors.
Students who are readmitted in Summer 2011 and later will be designated as meeting the K-State 8 by the Office of Admissions. Deans’ offices can make an exception for the readmitted student who has completed UGE or who would prefer to complete UGE requirements.
Objective of the K-State 8
The K-State 8 General Education Program encourages students to be intellectual explorers. Students and advisors will plan programs of study to promote exposure to a breadth of learning that includes the eight areas below. The emphasis and the amount of study in each area will vary for each student, depending upon his/her choice of major and other interests.
The K-State 8 Areas:
Aesthetic Interpretation
Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
Ethical Reasoning and Responsibility
Global Issues and Perspectives
Historical Perspectives
Human Diversity within the U.S.
Natural and Physical Sciences
Social Sciences
The K-State 8 icons shown above are also used in Kansas State University’s student information system (iSIS).
Overview of K-State 8 requirements
The intent of The K-State 8 is for students to explore the perspectives of disciplines that may be quite different from those of their own majors. For that reason, a minimum of four different course prefixes (e.g., AGEC, MATH, FSHS) must be represented to fulfill K-State 8 requirements.
Each student must successfully complete credit-bearing courses to cover all of the K-State 8 areas. Some of the K-State 8 areas may be covered in the student’s major.
Departments have decided which courses to designate for one or two K-State 8 areas. K-State 8 designations are noted both in the Undergraduate Catalog and in iSIS.
When a course is tagged for two K-State 8 areas, the student may count that course toward both areas. However, students are strongly encouraged to enroll in a variety of courses and experiences that offers them a genuine breadth of perspective.
For more information
- Consult your advisor.
- Check each term’s Course Schedule.
- More information about The K-State 8 is available on the web.
K-State 8 policy for changing majors
Changing majors will not affect students’ general education requirements in the K-State 8.
K-State 8 policy for double majors and dual degrees
A student must meet K-State 8 requirements for only one degree/major.
Transfer students
Transfer students are required to cover all eight (8) of the K-State 8 areas and should check with their academic advisors to determine how best to apply transfer credits to the K-State 8.
General Education: UGE
University General Education Requirements
IMPORTANT NOTES: This section does not apply to students who first enroll in Summer 2011 or later. Those students must meet the requirements of The K-State 8 General Education Program.
Students who began their programs of study in earlier terms under the University General Education (UGE) program may complete their degrees with UGE requirements or may choose to move to The K-State 8. Students should check with their academic advisors to determine which choice would be better. To switch, students must consult with their academic advisors.
Students who are readmitted in Summer 2011 and later will be designated as meeting the K-State 8 by the Office of Admissions. Deans’ offices can make an exception for the readmitted student who has completed UGE or who would prefer to complete UGE requirements.
The following information about UGE remains in the Undergraduate Catalog for the benefit of students who choose to continue meeting UGE requirements.
As required by the university, students must complete at least 18 credit hours of approved UGE courses, at least 6 credit hours of which must be at the 300 level or above. Except for students in the college’s interdisciplinary majors (humanities, life science, physical science, and social science) courses used for UGE credit may not be in the student’s major field without the approval of the college and the university.
Within the above guidelines, any approved UGE courses offered by any college at Kansas State University may be used to satisfy these requirements. UGE courses approved as basic requirements in the College of Arts and Sciences (see Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Sciences following this section) may be used to satisfy simultaneously both UGE and College of Arts and Sciences basic requirements.
For more information about UGE requirements, see the Undergraduate Degrees section of this catalog. For a current list of approved UGE courses, see the Registrar’s Office website.
University Honors Program Requirements - College of Arts and Sciences
The honors program offers challenging experiences of unusual breadth in the arts and humanities and in the social-behavioral and natural sciences. By stressing liberal studies in the freshman and sophomore year, interdisciplinary study in the junior year, and independent study in the senior year, the honors program enables students to develop both broad and focused intellectual interests.
The program further enriches the experiences of its members by creating opportunities to develop a sense of community and to meet faculty and university guests in informal settings.
Students with high ACT scores are invited to enter the honors program during the freshman year. Current K-State students who have a 3.5 or higher GPA may apply for entrance to the program by writing to the Honors Program Director to request entrance.
To remain an active member in the University Honors Program, a student must maintain an overall GPA of 3.5 or higher.
The Honors Project culminates in an honors thesis or other documentation of performance, which is filed with the director. This project is invaluable as evidence of a student’s ability to organize and complete a study independently. It provides evidence of capability to do well in graduate studies and may enable the student to strengthen significantly an application to graduate school. It may also help make the case for a scholarship application or serve as the impetus for more detailed investigation later in the student’s career.
For more information, contact the director of the honors program, College of Arts and Sciences dean’s office, or the director of the university honors program, Office of the Provost.
- University Level - 7 credit hours required
University honors courses and new courses generated by departments. These courses can be honors sections of required courses or elective seminars (most are 3 credit hours).
Alternative opportunities (e.g., study abroad) to generate university level honor credit hours must be approved by both the Director of the University Honors Program and the College coordinator. Students cannot use a given activity for both university and college level. Under no circumstances will students be allowed to arrange for credit after the experience is completed.
- College Level - 9 credit hours or equivalent required
Capstone Honors Project in either the student’s major or the student’s minor (2-3 credit hours)
In most cases this will likely take the form of an Honors Thesis conducted with the supervision of a faculty advisor.
Honors coursework either within or outside the major (6-7 credit hours)
This coursework may include:- College Honors courses
- Other courses identified as appropriate for Honors students but not restricted to Honors enrollment (e.g., Great Books, Origins, etc.)*
- Service Learning opportunities (most likely under the faculty guidance of an independent study in an appropriate discipline)*
- Study Abroad opportunities*
*Non-Honors coursework/opportunities must be approved by both the Director of the University Honors Program and the College Coordinator. Under no circumstances will students be allowed to arrange for credit after the experience is completed. The same courses or experiences cannot be used to satisfy both the University level and College level portions of the program.
- Total UHP Requirements - 16 credit hours or equivalent required
For more information please contact the Director of the University Honors Program at ksuhonors@k-state.edu or stop by Leasure Hall Room 7, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506. Phone number 785-532-2642.
Study of the Arts and Sciences Through Primary Texts Certificate
Laurie M. Bagby, Director
226 Waters Hall
785-532-0441
E-mail: lauriej@k-state.edu
www.k-state.edu/artsci/primary
This program provides an opportunity to take part in a conversation with some of the best thinkers humankind has produced. The study of primary texts or original works in philosophy, politics, literature, and the sciences encourages critical thinking, and there is a growing acknowledgment among employers that this type of training develops lifelong learners and future leaders. This program also gives students who want to pursue graduate education early experience in grappling with original works such as they will inevitably encounter in graduate school.
The certificate is an 18-hour program of study that students can tailor to their needs. Students must take DAS 300: The Great Conversation: Primary Texts Core Course, preferably early in the Primary Texts coursework. At least nine hours must be at the 400 level or above. Selected courses must cover at least two academic disciplines. Transfer courses that can be documented to have substantial primary text content may be accepted, but at least half of the courses must be completed at K-State. To receive the certificate, students must complete a capstone paper and have a minimum 2.75 GPA in the program at the time they graduate.
Students must submit to the director an essay on a question listed on the certificate website and/or approved by a participating professor. This essay will be kept on file until students are taking or have completed their final course in the program, whereupon they will be asked to revisit the question and improve the essay as a capstone assignment. To receive the certificate, students must have a minimum 2.75 GPA in the program at the time they graduate.
Students can count certificate courses towards the fulfillment of other College of Arts and Sciences requirements. As long as they are also designated as university general education in the line schedule, courses taken for the certificate can also be counted toward the 18 hours of UGE needed to graduate. Certificate courses that also fit the basic or distribution requirements of the College of Arts and Sciences can be used to fulfill those requirements. Certificate courses that also happen to be a part of a student’s major or minor can be counted for fulfillment of the requirements of both the certificate and the major or minor. DAS 300 can be taken by Honor students for Honors credit. Consult with the directors of the Primary Texts and Honors programs on additional courses that may count in both programs.
Students who think they have fulfilled part or all of the requirements before enrolling in the program should contact the director. Students should notify the director of their interest in the program as soon as possible in their college career. The director will assist them with enrollment. Students can find a description of the program, a list of Primary Texts courses, and information on the capstone paper requirement on the certificate website.
Study Abroad
304 Fairchild Hall
785-532-5990
Fax: 785-532-6550
E-mail: oip@k-state.edu
www.k-state.edu/oip/students
The Office of Study Abroad should be the first stop for students who wish to study in another country for a year, a semester, a summer, or an intersession.
Students may apply for scholarships, such as the Fulbright or the Pearson, or scholarship-exchanges, such as the K-State/Justus Liebig year abroad. Through the International Student Exchange Program it is possible to study for a semester or a year at one of 100 colleges and universities outside the U.S. for the same cost as tuition, room, and board at K-State. Financial aid from almost every agency is applicable to all credit-earning programs.
For more information, see the International Programs section of this catalog.
Cooperative Education
Cooperative education is the integration of academic experience with planned, paid employment experiences related to a student’s academic major or career goals. Check with Career and Employment Services for eligibility requirements, available opportunities, and faculty contacts.
Secondary Teacher Licensure
An arts and sciences major may apply some elective hours toward the requirements for a secondary teacher license. In most arts and sciences departments, students can complete an academic major and earn a license within the 124 hours of course work required for a degree. (Students who entered K-State before the fall of 2003 require only 120 hours for graduation.) Because the teacher education courses are offered through the College of Education, students who choose to combine these two programs are entitled to two advisors, one in the major field of study, the other in secondary education.
By combining a traditional academic major with teaching license, students can be assured of varied choices after graduation. By pursuing an arts and sciences major, students also have the option of working toward a bachelor of arts degree and studying a foreign language. In addition, the teaching license will qualify graduates to teach in a public secondary school. For specific licensure requirements in secondary education, see the Department of Curriculum and Instruction in this catalog.
Office for the Advancement of Women in Science and Engineering (KAWSE)
125 Seaton Hall
785-532-6088
Fax: 785-532-2627
E-mail: kawse@k-state.edu
www.k-state.edu/kawse/
The K-State Office for the Advancement of Women in Science and Engineering, or KAWSE, is administered by the Office of the Provost and is supported by the Colleges of Agriculture, Arts and Sciences, and Engineering. KAWSE sponsors outreach programs to foster the interest and professional development of girls and women in science, technology, engineering and math, or STEM, fields. KAWSE has institutionalized many of the programs previously funded by National Science Foundation awards. Through mentoring, lectures, seminars and hands-on exploration of STEM, this office equips women of all ages to be more successful and visible in cutting-edge disciplines, thereby enhancing the diversity and efficacy of STEM universally.
KAWSE activities include on-campus speakers, career exploration panels, workforce preparation programs, and social events to facilitate student and faculty contact. Students are also encouraged to become involved in KAWSE’s ongoing research and outreach programs to middle and high school students.
KAWSE encompasses four programs on the Manhattan campus that provide an integrated set of experiences to foster the interest and professional development of girls and women in STEM disciplines. These programs focus on females’ interest in STEM fields from the time they are in sixth grade through postdoctoral study and in their roles as university faculty. Descriptions of each program are included below
- ADVANCE provides events and networking opportunities to enrich the environment for women postdoctoral students and faculty in STEM fields at K-State.
- SUCCEED creates opportunities for women to flourish in STEM fields. Undergraduate and graduate students can serve as mentors to middle and high school students, share in mentoring connections with alumnae, and network with faculty and other students in STEM.
- EXCITE, or Exploring Science, Technology and Engineering, is designed for students in ninth through 12th grades. The goal of the program is to foster girls’ continuing interest in STEM. Students can also participate in a three-day summer workshop to learn about the latest research through hands-on activities presented by undergraduate and graduate students and faculty.
- GROW, or Girls Researching Our World, is designed for all students in sixth through eighth grades. The goal of the program is to increase girls’ interest in STEM fields. Students participate in hands-on activities presented by undergraduate and graduate students and faculty.
Advising
Students from any college who have declared open option, interdisciplinary, pre-health professions or Pre-Law majors are advised in the office of the dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. Students with other majors within the College of Arts and Sciences are assigned an advisor by the department head who supervises the majors.
Interdisciplinary Studies
The College of Arts and Sciences offers four interdisciplinary majors that provide opportunities to study multiple disciplines rather than the narrower focus required by a major in a single discipline. Students create their own fields of emphasis and choose multidisciplinary approaches to their area of academic interest.
| Major | Degree(s) | Credit hours |
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| Humanities | BA only | 36 |
| Life science | BA or BS | 39 |
| Physical science | BA or BS | 37 |
| Social science | BA or BS | 36 |
The requirements for each of the interdisciplinary options are flexible to allow students, in consultation with their advisor, to devise degree programs designed to meet their particular needs, interests, and career goals.
Humanities
Humanities is a multidisciplinary major that deals with human thought and culture. Creativity, imagination, and interpretation are central to humanistic study. The humanities disciplines include art, art history, creative writing, dance, history, literature, modern languages, music, philosophy, communication studies, theatre, and selected women’s studies and American ethnic studies courses. A humanities major leads to the traditional liberal arts degree, the bachelor of arts.
Students develop a plan of study with an interdisciplinary humanities advisor in the College of Arts and Sciences dean’s office, who acts as a liaison with the Humanities Advisory Committee. The student also confers with other humanities faculty members who have expertise in the areas of the student’s interest. The student’s proposal must include a rationale or thematic design for the interdisciplinary degree and a tentative listing of courses. The proposal must be approved by the Humanities Advisory Committee. This procedure must be accomplished before or during the semester in which the student completes 90 credit hours toward the degree.
The humanities major consists of 36 credit hours. Students must select two humanities disciplines and complete 15 hours in each discipline, including at least 6 hours of 500–699 level course work in one discipline and 9 hours of 500–699 level course work in the second discipline. Six hours of humanities electives are also required.
Up to 9 credit hours of major course work may be applied to basic requirements of the BA degree. Courses used in the two selected disciplines may not also be applied toward another major. Students who select music as one discipline must seek additional advising in the music department.
A 2.0 GPA in the major is required for graduation.
Life Science
Life science is an multidisciplinary major that deals with studies of living organisms and life processes.
| Course | Course Title | Credit hours |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 198 | Principles of Biology | 4 |
| BIOL 201 | Organismic Biology | 5 |
| BIOCH 265 CHM 350/351 |
Introductory Organic and Biochemistry or General Organic Chemistry and Lab |
5 |
| BIOL 455 | Microbiology | 4 |
| ANTH 280 | Introduction to Physical Anthropology and Lab | 4 |
| Psychology course with prerequisites | 3 | |
| Electives | 14* | |
*The 14 elective hours must be at or above the 300 level and they must be selected from two or more of the following fields: biochemistry, biology, microbiology, organic chemistry, physical anthropology, and psychology.
A minimum of 15 hours in the major must be taken at K-State. Only transfer courses accepted by departments to meet requirements in their majors will be accepted to meet requirements in the life science major.
To obtain a life science degree a student must earn at least a 2.0 GPA in the required science courses (including transfer work).
The life science degree is not available to students who will earn a degree in biochemistry, biology, or microbiology.
Pre-vet option
Students who complete the College of Arts and Sciences basic requirements, the pre-veterinary prerequisites, all the life science major requirements except the electives, and a minimum of 84 hours prior to enrolling in the College of Veterinary Medicine at K-State may earn a life science degree after successful completion of the first year of veterinary medical school.
Physical Science
Physical science is an interdisciplinary major that deals with nonliving matter.
Students may earn a Bachelor of Science or a Bachelor of Arts degree. Although the classes within the major are the same for the BA or the BS degree, the college’s basic requirements for the two degrees will differ as described in the College of Arts and Sciences section. (The significant difference between the BA and the BS for the Physical Science degree is that the BA requires the equivalent of a level 4 in a foreign language sequence.)
Both the BA and the BS require a minimum of 124 credits for degree completion. A minimum of 37 of these credits must be from classes within the major. Students must also complete the College of Arts and Sciences basic requirements for degree. These requirements can be individualized so working with an advisor is recommended.
Students majoring in Physical Science must earn grades of C or better in all courses required for the major, including electives and transfer work.
| Course | Course Title | Credit hours |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 220 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus I | 4 |
| STAT 325 or 340 or 410 or 510 |
Statistics course | 3 |
| CHM 210 or CHM 220 |
Chemistry I or Honors Chemistry I |
4 |
| and | ||
| CHM 230 or CHM 250 |
Chemistry II or Honors Chemistry II |
4 |
| PHYS 113 or PHYS 213 |
General Physics I or Engineering Physics I |
4 |
| and | ||
| PHYS 114 or PHYS 214 |
General Physics II or Engineering Physics II |
4 |
| GEOL 100/103 or GEOG 221 |
Earth in Action and Lab or Introductory Physical Geography |
4 |
| DAS 499 | Physical Sciences Senior Report | 1 |
| Electives | 5-9* | |
Students must complete a total of 37 credit hours in the major.
*Electives must be selected from the following:
- Computing and information sciences—CIS 200 or above
- Chemistry—CHM 350, CHM 351, CHM 371, CHM 500 or above
- Geology—GEOL 100, GEOL 102, GEOL 103, GEOL 105, GEOL 501 or above, except GEOL 512
- Geography—GEOG 221
- Mathematics—MATH 221, , MATH 240, MATH 510, MATH 540 or MATH 551
- Physics—PHYS 122, PHYS 191, PHYS 300 or above, except PHYS 515
- Statistics—STAT 341, STAT 511, or above
Problems, seminar, and topics courses are not acceptable unless listed above. At least five elective hours must have a prerequisite.
Students majoring in Physical Science must earn grades of C or better in all courses required for the major, including electives and transfer work.
DAS 499 Physical Sciences Senior Report. Credits: (1) Fall, Spring. A capstone course required of physical sciences interdisciplinary majors. Individual exploration of an area of physical sciences culminating in a final, formally written, report. Prerequisite: Permission of physical sciences advisor.
Social Science
Social Science is a branch of learning that examines society’s institutions—their structures, theoretical foundations, evolution, and interrelationships—and how they affect and are affected by human behavior. The social science disciplines include American ethnic studies, anthropology, economics, geography, history, political science, psychology, sociology, and women’s studies. Selected courses in mass communication may also qualify.
A student works closely with a social science advisor to determine a plan of study with a thematic emphasis. This theme includes a minimum of 12 hours of courses in the major. In general, only one course outside the stipulated social science disciplines may be used to count toward the major, if the course fits the student’s theme.
The student’s social science advisor may encourage him or her to confer with other social science faculty members who have expertise in the area of the student’s interest.
A total of 36 credit hours must be completed with at least 3 credits being completed in each of four different social science disciplines.
At least 9 credit hours must be completed in one social science discipline, including at least one course at the 500-699 level.
At least 15 credit hours must be completed in social science disciplines at the 500-699 level.
Students must complete at least one course in social science research methods or data analysis. This course may be any statistics (STAT) course that a student is qualified to take, or it may be selected from: GEOG 700 Quantitative Analysis in Geography; HIST 586 Junior Seminar in History; POLSC 400 Political Inquiry and Analysis; POLSCI 700 Research Methods in Political Science; PSYCH 350 Experimental Methods in Psychology; SOCIO 520 Methods of Social Research.
The research/data course cannot be used to fulfill any other requirement in the major. It can, however, be used to fulfill a general requirement.
No more than 9 credit hours may be counted toward both the general requirements and the major.
A 2.0 GPA in the major is required for graduation.
The social science major is not available to students who will earn a degree in anthropology, economics, geography, history, mass communications, political science, psychology, sociology, or women’s studies.
Pre-Law
Law is a part of all aspects of our lives from the environment to the music business, from athletics to the international arena, and from adoption to elder law. Students interested in the legal profession can therefore major in any area that interests them and Pre-Law students choose majors in all of the Colleges of the University. As law schools select students from a wide variety of majors, there is no Pre-Law major or prescribed curriculum at Kansas State; rather, Pre-Law is an interest area for students considering law school.
Law schools do not require any specific courses, but certain areas of expertise are recommended by the American Bar Association as preparation for the study of law. Students need to select rigorous courses to develop critical reading and writing skills, excellent oral communication and listening skills, analytical and problem-solving skills, research skills, time management, and an understanding of our society’s institutions and values. Law schools are looking for breadth and depth, so appropriately challenging courses will be selected in consultation with the Pre-Law advisor and with the major advisor.
A number of the colleges and departments of the University have pre-law tracks. Currently, these are found in the department of Agricultural Economics in the College of Agriculture, in the departments of Communication Studies, Philosophy, Physics, and Political Science in the College of Arts and Sciences, and in the elective sequences in the College of Business.
Students in all majors who are considering law school should consult with the University’s Coordinator, Office of Pre-Law in 215 Fairchild Hall early in their undergraduate career. Additional information about Pre-Law can be found on the Pre-Law website.
Pre-Health Designations
Students interested in pre-health are advised in the College of Arts and Sciences Dean’s Office.
As careers in health professions continue to be plentiful, applicants to health professional schools become more numerous and requirements for admission become more competitive. One of the universal requirements is a high grade point average (GPA). Therefore, after completing 24 or more semester hours at K-State, students with a K-State GPA below 3.0 will have their pre-health designation removed from their academic plan.
To remain in a pre-health designation a student must continue to take the prerequisite coursework appropriate to that designation and maintain a 3.0 K-State GPA. To be competitive, at the point of application to professional schools students must have earned a GPA above a 3.0.
Academic prerequisites for successful application to health professions schools and programs are different for each profession and vary from program to program within individual professions. Some programs require completion of a bachelor’s degree before matriculation while others require only the completion of specific coursework. No specific bachelor’s degree is required.
Creating a competitive applicant profile takes time and includes more than academics. Therefore, all students who are considering a health profession should consult with the appropriate health professions advisor in the College of Arts and Sciences Dean’s Office early in their undergraduate career.