Minutes of the Graduate Council
April 7, 2015 - 3:30 p.m.
227 K-State Student Union
Members Present: S. Alavi, R. Collins, R. Dandu, B. DePaola, S. Dissanayake, S. Eckels, P.
Hardwidge, L. Harrington, C. Hauck, K. Koppel, M. Krysko, R. Larson, J. Li, R. Maghirang, O.
Prakash, A. Underwood, A. Rys, M. Sanderson, K. Schmidt, W. Schumm, J. Spencer, W.
Turnley, F. Weyher, and B. Zhang
Members Absent: D. Deines, T. Gabbard, E. Higgins, M. Kaff, J. Mahoney, A. Nutsch, V.
Prasad, K. Taylor, and A. Whitfield
Guests: R. Cummings-Sauls
Graduate Student Council: A. Fairbanks and A. Martens
Graduate School: C. Shanklin, G. Craig, M. Herman, S. Schlender, and K. Taylor
1. Opening remarks
Two Graduate School team members were introduced: Kelsey Peterson and Kate Taylor.
Kelsey Peterson will be responsible for marketing and communication including increasing
use of social media. Kate Taylor will be working directly with the Graduate Council and
providing support for the Graduate School administrative team. Most colleges have
submitted information on the events they are organizing to recognize their graduate students;
this information was included in a K-State Today article on April 6, 2015.
2. Minutes of the March 3, 2015 meeting were approved as amended. The link was corrected so
that it was sent to 2015 instead of 2014.
3. Graduate School Actions and Announcements
The following appointments for graduate faculty membership were approved by the Dean of
the Graduate School.
Non-Graduate Faculty to Teach Graduate Courses
Name
Position
Department/program
Shannon Skelton
Instructor
School of Music, Theatre and Dance
Approval
Date
3/5/15
Membership Approvals
Name
Position
Department/program
David Eshar
Asst. Professor
Clinical Sciences
Approval
Date
2/26/15
Emily Reppert
Asst. Professor
Clinical Sciences
2/26/15
Raelene Wouda
Asst. Professor
Clinical Sciences
2/26/15
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4. Academic Affairs Committee – Bill Zhang
At the March Academic Affairs meeting the committee returned two faculty nominations
pending further clarification about the faculty’s scholarly works in recent years.
On behalf of the Academic Affairs Committee, Bill Zhang moved the approval of the
following for non-graduate faculty to teach graduate courses, and graduate faculty associate,
membership, and certification. The motion passed.
Graduate Faculty Nominations:
Graduate
Name
Position
Department/program
faculty type
Shannon Skelton
Instructor
School of Music, Theatre and Dance Non-Graduate
Darrin Carr
Asst. Professor
Associate
Instructor
Special Education, Counseling, &
Student Affairs
Special Education, Counseling, &
Student Affairs
Special Education, Counseling, &
Student Affairs
Curriculum and Instruction
L. Andrew Howe
Asst. Professor
Darren Kelly
Asst. Professor
Robert Leming
John Patrick
Professor
Curriculum and Instruction
Associate
Stephen Schechter
Professor
Curriculum and Instruction
Associate
Rich White
Instructor
Curriculum and Instruction
Associate
Associate
Associate
Associate
April Grice
Non-tenure
Curriculum and Instruction
Membership
track Asst.
Professor
Course and curriculum issues
On behalf of the Academic Affairs committee, Bill Zhang moved the approval of the
following expedited course changes, expedited course drops, non-expedited new courses, nonexpedited course changes, and non-expedited curriculum changes. The motion passed.
Expedited Course Changes
Course
College
Number
Veterinary Medicine CS 611
Veterinary Medicine CS 746
Agriculture
ASI 600
Agriculture
RRES 640
Agriculture
PMC 710
Agriculture
PLPTH 835
Agriculture
PLPTH 905
Title
Effective Date Page
Cow Calf Health Systems
Clinical Equine Theriogenology
Applied Animal Biotechnology
Advanced Environmental Interpretation
Natural Resource Based Tourism
Plant Virology
Ecology and Epidemiology of Plant
Pathogens
Fall 2015
Fall 2015
Spring 2016
Fall 2015
Fall 2015
Fall 2015
Fall 2015
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10
10
12
12
13
13
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Expedited Course Drops
Course
College
Number
Veterinary Medicine CS 783
Veterinary Medicine
Veterinary Medicine
CS 789
CS 790
Non-Expedited New Courses
Course
College
Number
Veterinary Medicine DMP 802
Interdisciplinary
MPH 802
Non-Expedited Course Changes
Course
College
Number
Veterinary Medicine CS 728
Title
Effective Date Page
Theriogenology Companion Animal
Elective
Theriogenology Production Animal Core
Theriogenology Production Animal
Elective
Fall 2015
14
Fall 2015
Fall 2015
14
14
Title
Effective Date Page
Environmental Health
Environmental Health
Fall 2015
Fall 2015
Title
Effective Date Page
Theriogenology – Companion Animal
Core
Fall 2015
Non-Expedited Curriculum Changes
College
Title
Interdisciplinary
Master of Public Health – Public Health Core
Interdisciplinary
Master of Public Health – Infectious Diseases and
Zoonoses area of emphasis
Interdisciplinary
Master of Public Health – Food Safety and Biosecurity
area of emphasis
Interdisciplinary
Public Health Core Concepts Graduate Certificate
15
15
16
Effective Date Page
Fall 2015
17
Fall 2015
18
Fall 2015
19
Fall 2015
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5. Graduate Student Affairs Committee – Robert Larson, Chair
Robert Larson reported that the Student Affairs Committee is revising the Annual Review of
Graduate Students that was discussed during the 2013-4 academic year. The goal is to have the
revised policy to the Graduate Council early next year.
6. Graduate School Committee on Planning – Brett DePaola, Chair
On behalf of the Committee on Planning, Brett DePaola moved approval for second reading
the following changes in the Graduate Handbook in Chapter 5 Section A.2. Motion passed.
SECOND READING
- Graduate Faculty
The Committee on Planning proposes the following changes to the Graduate Handbook.
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A.2 Procedures for Tenured Faculty, and Faculty in the Probationary Period
for a Tenured Position, and Research Faculty
The Graduate Faculty assumes that the University’s procedures for tenuring faculty
members, and appointing new faculty to tenure-earning positions, and appointing
research faculty are sufficient to identify qualified members of the Graduate Faculty.
In the case of an already-tenured faculty member holding the terminal degree or
research faculty appointment, or a faculty member in the probationary period for a
tenured faculty position who holds the terminal degree, nominations are sent to the
Dean of the Graduate School by the head of the nominee’s department or the
chairperson of the nominee’s program. In every case, the Graduate Faculty of the
department or program must submit a written evaluation of the candidate, including
the number of faculty at the nominating session, the number eligible to vote, the
number of votes in favor, the number opposed, and the role in the graduate program
to be pursued by the nominee. A copy of the nominee’s curriculum vita should
accompany the nomination. The Dean of the Graduate School will appoint the
candidate to the Graduate Faculty.
SECOND READING
On behalf of the Committee on Planning Brett DePaola proposed approval for second
reading, as amended with inclusion of hyperlinks, the following changes in Chapter 5
Section D.3 of the Graduate Handbook. Motion passed.
- Adjunct Graduate Faculty
The Committee on Planning proposes the following changes to the Graduate Handbook.
Chapter 5: The Graduate Faculty
D. Special Graduate Faculty Memberships
D.3 Adjunct Professors Faculty
An adjunct faculty member is one a person from outside the university who
contributes to the University's educational efforts through a courtesy appointment
without regular compensation. Payment may be made for classroom instruction,
although adjunct faculty members are normally not appointed to serve in the formal
teaching program. Individuals may become adjunct members of the faculty by a
process defined in the Univeristy Handbook (C25.1-5). Departments or graduate
programs may deem it advantageous to include adjunct faculty as members of their
graduate faculties, and may nominate adjunct faculty to be considered for admission
to the Graduate Faculty according to procedures outlined elsewhere in Chapter 5
Section A.3 of the Graduate Handbook. Adjunct appointees may not serve as major
professors for graduate students, but may serve as co-major professors with a regular
member of the graduate faculty.
SECOND READING
On behalf of the Committee on Planning Brett DePaola proposed approval for second
reading as amended, the following changes in Chapter 2, Section I.1 and Chapter 3,
Section K. Motion passed.
- Intellectual Property
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The Committee on Planning proposes the following changes to the Graduate Handbook.
Chapter 2 Section I
I. THESES AND REPORTS
I.1 General
A master's thesis presents the results of an original investigation of a problem or topic
approved by the candidate's supervisory committee. Its purpose is to demonstrate the
candidate's ability to conduct original research of a type appropriate to the academic
discipline, to analyze the information obtained from the research, and to present the
results in a form acceptable to the supervisory committee.
A master's report is generally shorter than a thesis, and it may present the results of a
more limited original investigation. Alternatively, it may review the state of a
particular scholarly or scientific problem, or especially in the case of professional
programs or applied disciplines it may describe a project appropriate to the discipline.
Candidates who undertake a thesis or report should schedule their work to allow
sufficient time (at least ten working days) for review by the major professor and the
supervisory committee and for making any necessary revisions before proceeding to
the final examination.
See Appendix B for more information on theses and reports.
See Appendix R of the Kansas State University Handbook (http://www.kstate.edu/academicpersonnel/fhbook/fhxs-1.html) for a full description of University
policies and associated institutional procedures for intellectual property.
With unanimous approval of the supervisory committee, a student majoring in
Modern Languages may write a thesis or report in a language other than English,
provided that the language is clearly appropriate to the subject matter.
The use of mailed questionnaires to gather material for the thesis is discouraged. If
such a method is used, caution should be exercised in the interpretation of data.
I.2 Copies
The candidate must provide a copy of the thesis or report to each member of the
supervisory committee and all members of the committee must certify that they have
received acceptable copies of the thesis or report before a final examination can be
scheduled. A copy of the thesis or report must also be available at the examination.
Following a successful final examination, the candidate must provide an electronic
copy of the thesis or report to the Graduate School, which will be deposited with the
University Libraries. Theses and reports submitted to the Graduate School must be in
final and acceptable form, incorporating any revisions required by the supervisory
committee. The final electronic copy must also conform to the stylistic guidelines
adopted by the academic unit and to the physical requirements established by the
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Graduate School, available on the Graduate School website under Requirements and
Guidelines for Electronic Theses, Dissertations, and Reports.
Chapter 3 Section K
K. DISSERTATION
A dissertation is required of all candidates for the award of a doctorate degree. Its
purpose is to demonstrate the candidate's ability to conduct significant original
research of a type appropriate to the academic discipline, to analyze the information
obtained from the research, and to present the results in a form acceptable to the
supervisory committee. A dissertation must be written in a form appropriate to the
discipline. General guidelines about the format of a dissertation appear in Appendix
B.
See Appendix R of the Kansas State University Handbook (http://www.kstate.edu/academicpersonnel/fhbook/fhxs-1.html) for a full description of University
policies and associated institutional procedures for intellectual property.
The candidate must provide a copy of the dissertation to each member of the final
examining committee (see below) at least ten working days before the final
examination. Following a successful final examination and approval of the final form
of the dissertation by the examining committee, the candidate shall submit an
electronic dissertation to the Dean of the Graduate School by the required deadlines
associated with the commencement at which the degree is to be conferred.
Appendix B
Section A. General Requirements
The faculty of individual graduate programs should establish policies regarding an
appropriate style and general format of dissertations, theses and reports for their
students. In the absence of detailed program requirements, the supervisory committee
is responsible for specifying the style and general format to be used. Specific format
requirements may be found in the current Student Guide for Master's and Doctoral
Candidates, available on the Graduate School website under Requirements and
Guidelines for Electronic Theses, Dissertations, and Reports.
See Appendix R of the Kansas State University Handbook (http://www.kstate.edu/academicpersonnel/fhbook/fhxs-1.html) for a full description of University
policies and associated institutional procedures for intellectual property.
Regardless of the style and format used, a thesis or dissertation must be sufficiently
complete to allow an independent investigator to repeat or verify all of the work
leading to the author's results and conclusions. In certain cases, when a manuscript
prepared for publication is to be used, the terseness or page restrictions required by
professional journals may prevent an author from meeting this condition with the
publishable manuscript alone. In such cases, the thesis or dissertation must include
additional materials that ensure independent reproducibility tables, descriptions of
unproductive or unsuccessful explorations, derivations, and so forth.
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An abstract, not exceeding 350 words, must accompany each copy of the dissertation,
thesis or report. A thesis or dissertation must also include a title page that carries the
signature block listing the major professor(s).
All dissertations, theses, and reports are submitted electronically. Details regarding
specific requirements are available on the Graduate School website at: http://www.kstate.edu/grad/etdr. Dissertations, theses, and reports are submitted to K-State
Research Exchange (KREx). Access to all Electronic Theses, Dissertations, and
Reports (ETDR) are available at KREx. KREx is located at: http://krex.kstate.edu/dspace.
Dissertations, theses, and reports may be bound for personal use through Heckman
Bindery and Houchen Bindery. Bindery information is available on the Graduate
School ETDR website at: http://www.k-state.edu/grad/etdr/bound.htm.
Section B. Publication
A dissertation is an original contribution to knowledge, and it should be available to
interested scholars outside of Kansas State University. After completing their
doctorate, authors may publish their dissertation in any form they see fit, but the
University participates in a program intended to make these works accessible to the
widest possible audience.
Dissertations are microfilmed archived by UMI/ProQuest, and the abstracts submitted
with them are published in Dissertation Abstracts. Works so listed are available from
UMI/ProQuest as on-demand publications. A publication form from UMI/ProQuest
must be completed online and submitted with the electronic dissertation.
7. Graduate School Committee on Assessment and Review – Royce Ann Collins, Chair
Royce Ann reported that the Committee is still waiting on a few colleges to submit the
KBOR (Kansas Board of Regents) reports so the Committee can read and provide the
colleges with feedback before they submit their final report to the Kansas Board of Regents.
8. Graduate Student Council Information – Amanda Fairbanks, President
This will be Amanda Fairbanks last Graduate Council meeting. President-elect Amanda
Martens will assume duties as president at the end of April. Elections are underway for the
GSC executive committee. Results will be announced Monday April 13th.
The Executive Committee will be having lunch with President Schulz on April 24th and will
be using this opportunity to ask questions provided by the student body.
President Schulz is hosting a picnic for graduate students on April 26th, all graduate students
were invited and just needed to RSVP to attend.
University Research and Scholarship
 Open Access and implications for ETDR. Guest: Rebel Cummings Sauls
o Currently thesis and dissertations are not required to be checked for plagiarism or
copyright infringements. The question was asked is this something that we want
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to change. Also does having students sign the honor pledge only at registration
suffice or should this policy be changed so that the students realize more of what
they are agreeing to. With plagiarism and copyright issues the faculty as well as
the students need to be better informed and educated. The thought of having an
open forum available to faculty and students was proposed. Rebel is going to
compile a list of free plagiarism and copyright checking tools to be distributed to
staff as well as information will be referred to Student Affairs committee for
further discussion.
 The Honor System site already has a page up: http://www.k-state.edu/honor/faculty/ that
does provide some of the information, mainly a list of the free tools that Faculty can use
today to check for plagiarism and copyright infringements. Also there are free webinars
next week (April 20th- 24th) for Plagiarism Week 2015 in Hale 301.
 Golden Key Nomination for Outstanding GTA/GRA Awards. Contact Kori Zarzutzki
at korizarzutzki@ksu.edu for nomination forms or if you have questions. Nomination
Deadline: April 15th.
 Commerce Bank Distinguished Graduate Faculty Award – The award honors current
members of the graduate faculty who are recognized nationally and internationally for
their outstanding scholarly achievements and for their contributions to graduate education
at the university. Recipients of the award will receive an honorarium, are recognized
during the fall Graduate School commencement ceremony and during a public lecture to
the campus community. http://www.k-state.edu/grad/faculty/distinguished/. Nomination
deadline: May 1, 2015
9.
Graduate School – Geraldine Craig, Associate Dean-Recruitment Strategies
Graduate School Calendar of Events
April
6-10 Graduate Student Appreciation Week
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GSC Ice cream social (1 p.m.—3 p.m. East side of Fairchild hall)
7
Graduate Council Meeting (3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Union 227)
8
GSC Awards and recognition reception (5:30 p.m. -- 7:30 p.m.—Union Main Ballroom)
10
Deadline to submit graduate faculty nominations and course and curriculum changes for
May Graduate Council Meeting
13
The Library and Your Research: Preparing Your ETDR for Submission, workshop, 1:302:30pm, 407 Hale Library
8
14
Start Smart Salary Negotiation, Career and Employment Services workshop, 4-6 pm, Room
123 Leadership Studies Building
16-17 Graduate School Alumni reunion. http://www.k-state.edu/grad/alumni/alumnireunion/index.html
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Golden Key Recognition of Outstanding GTA’s/GRA’s (3 p.m. 227 KSU Union)
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Deadline to participate in Spring Commencement.
 Online registration to participate in commencement must be completed.
Beginning in late March, commencement information and the web address to
register online to participate in commencement will be sent to those students
whose Approval to Schedule Final Examination form has been received in the
Graduate School.
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To officially graduate in May 2015, your final examination ballot and the final copy of the
electronic dissertation or master’s level thesis/report must be in the Graduate School.
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President’s Picnic for Graduate Students (5:00-6:30pm, West Stadium Center)
May
1
Graduate Student Council travel grant application deadline for travel in July
4
Graduate Student Council General meeting, 12:00-1:00pm, Purple Pride Room, Alumni
Center (Officer Transitions)
5
Graduate Council Meeting (3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Union 227)
7
Grad Bash (4p.m. – 6p.m. K-State Alumni Center)
11
Graduate Student Council Executive Committee meeting, (1:00-2:00pm – 102 Fairchild
Hall)
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Spring term ends
15
Graduate School Commencement (1:00 p.m. – Bramlage Coliseum)
June
1
Graduate Student Council travel grant application deadline for travel in July and August
- For a current list of Graduate School events, please see our website at: www.k-state.edu/grad
2014-2015 Graduate Council Meeting Dates
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May 5, 2015
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Expedited Course Changes
FROM:
ENGL 705 – Theory and Practice of Cultural
Studies. (3) I, II, S. An overview of selected
approaches to the study of culture and of their
current application in English studies,
including psychoanalytic, feminist, Marxist,
and poststructuralist approaches. Pr.: Junior
standing.
TO:
ENGL 705 – Theories of Cultural Studies.
(3) I, II, S. An overview of theoretical
approaches to the study of culture and their
current application in English studies. Pr.:
Junior standing.
RATIONALE: To provide a clearer indication of the course materials
IMPACT: None
EFFECTIVE DATE: Fall 2015
FROM:
THTRE 666 – Stage Management. (3) I, II.
Theory and practice of stage management in
the professional and nonprofessional theatre.
Emphasis is on the organization of all areas of
theatre knowledge needed for the running of
theatrical productions. Pr.: THTRE 368. KState 8: Aesthetic Interpretation.
TO:
THTRE 563 – Introduction to Stage
Management. (3) I, II. Theory and practice
of stage management in the professional and
nonprofessional theatre. Emphasis is on the
organization of all areas of theatre knowledge
needed for the running of theatrical
productions. Pr.: None. K-State 8: Aesthetic
Interpretation.
K-State 8 RATIONALE: Stage Management keeps productions organized during rehearsals
and performances. The Stage Manager needs to know a little bit about every aspect of
theatre and how it all fits together, as well as learn how to communicate effectively with
all of the artists who work in each branch.
RATIONALE:
This course is the pre-requisite course for students who want to
stage manage departmental shows in order to learn the rudiments of the craft and, so we
would like to take the course pre-requisite THTRE 368 off to make sure all appropriate
students can get in.
IMPACT: None
EFFECTIVE DATE: Fall 2015
FROM:
CIS 740 - Software Engineering (3). Software
life cycle, requirements, specifications,
design, validation, measures, and
maintenance.
TO:
CIS 740 - Software Engineering (3). Software
life cycle, requirements, specifications,
design, validation, measures, and
maintenance.
Requisites:
Prerequisite: CIS 540. Students may enroll in
CIS courses only if they have earned a grade
of C or better for each prerequisite to those
courses.
Requisites:
Prerequisite: CIS 641 or CIS 642. Students
may enroll in CIS courses only if they have
earned a grade of C or better for each
prerequisite to those courses.
Rationale: Effective Fall 2013, we renumbered CIS 540 to CIS 642; however, the number was
not changed in this prerequisite. CIS 641 is essentially the same as CIS 642, but designed for
students who do not plan to take the full two-semester course comprised of CIS 642 and CIS
643; hence, it provides preparation equivalent to CIS 642.
Effective: Fall 2015
Impact: None
FROM:
CIS 744 - Advanced Software Analysis and
Design (3). Advanced concepts and practicum
in object-oriented analysis, modeling, design,
implementation, testing, and use of CASE
tools; relationships among structural, static,
and dynamic models; relationship among
conceptual, system, and implementation
models.
TO:
CIS 744 - Advanced Software Analysis and
Design (3). Advanced concepts and practicum
in object-oriented analysis, modeling, design,
implementation, testing, and use of CASE
tools; relationships among structural, static,
and dynamic models; relationship among
conceptual, system, and implementation
models.
Note: Not available for credit to students with
credit in CIS 544.
Note: Not available for credit to students with
credit in CIS 544.
Requisites:
Prerequisite: CIS 540. Students may enroll in
CIS courses only if they have earned a grade
of C or better for each prerequisite to those
courses.
Requisites:
Prerequisite: CIS 641 or CIS 642. Students
may enroll in CIS courses only if they have
earned a grade of C or better for each
prerequisite to those courses.
Rationale: Effective Fall 2013, we renumbered CIS 540 to CIS 642; however, the number was
not changed in this prerequisite. CIS 641 is essentially the same as CIS 642, but designed for
students who do not plan to take the full two-semester course comprised of CIS 642 and CIS
643; hence, it provides preparation equivalent to CIS 642.
Effective: Fall 2015
Impact: None
FROM:
TO:
CIS 746 - Software Measurement (3).
CIS 746 - Software Measurement (3).
Measurement theory; development, validation Measurement theory; development, validation
and use of software measures; software
and use of software measures; software
measures in the life cycle, including cost
measures in the life cycle, including cost
estimation, design measures, software
estimation, design measures, software
complexity and software reliability.
complexity and software reliability.
Requisites:
Prerequisite: CIS 540. Students may enroll in
CIS courses only if they have earned a grade
of C or better for each prerequisite to those
courses.
Requisites:
Prerequisite: CIS 641 or CIS 642. Students
may enroll in CIS courses only if they have
earned a grade of C or better for each
prerequisite to those courses.
Rationale: Effective Fall 2013, we renumbered CIS 540 to CIS 642; however, the number was
not changed in this prerequisite. CIS 641 is essentially the same as CIS 642, but designed
for students who do not plan to take the full two-semester course comprised of CIS 642
and CIS 643; hence, it provides preparation equivalent to CIS 642.
Effective: Fall 2015
Impact: None
FROM:
IMSE 643 - Industrial Simulation
Credits: (3)
Basic concepts of computer simulation
modeling of manufacturing, production,
service and other stochastic systems. Use of a
commercial simulation software environment
to build, analyze, verify and validate models.
TO:
IMSE 643 - Industrial Simulation
Credits: (3)
Basic concepts of computer simulation
modeling of manufacturing, production,
service and other stochastic systems. Use of a
commercial simulation software environment
to build, analyze, verify and validate models.
Use of models as a system design tool through
statistical and optimization techniques.
Note
Three hours recitation per week.
Requisites
Prerequisite or concurrent: STAT 511, IMSE
660.
When Offered: Fall, Spring
UGE course: No
K-State 8: None
Use of models as a system design tool
through statistical and optimization
techniques.
Note
Three hours recitation per week.
Requisites
Prerequisite: IMSE computer programming
elective (from approved Departmental list).
Prerequisite or concurrent: STAT 511, IMSE
660.
When Offered :Fall, Spring
UGE course :No
K-State 8: None
Rationale: To allow students have sufficient basic programming background before taking this
class.
Effective: Fall 2015
Impact: None
FROM:
IMSE 685 - Principles of Manufacturing
Information Systems
Credits: (3)
Introduction to the theory and concepts of
information for manufacturing. Design of
manufacturing systems such as MRP, SFRS,
CAD/CAM, etc. Concerns of integration and
man-machine interface in manufacturing
systems.
Note
Three hours lecture a week.
Requisites
Prerequisite or concurrent: IMSE 633.
When Offered: Spring
UGE course: No
K-State 8: None
TO:
IMSE 685 - Principles of Manufacturing
Information Systems
Credits: (3)
Introduction to the theory and concepts of
information for manufacturing. Design of
manufacturing systems such as MRP, SFRS,
CAD/CAM, etc. Concerns of integration and
man-machine interface in manufacturing
systems.
Note
Three hours lecture a week.
Requisites
Prerequisite: IMSE computer programming
elective (from approved Departmental list).
Prerequisite or concurrent: IMSE 633.
When Offered: Spring
UGE course: No
K-State 8: None
Rationale: To allow students have sufficient basic programming background before taking this
class.
Impact: None
Effective: Fall 2015
FROM:
EDCI 721. Study Skills Instruction. (3)
Dormant. Approaches and methods are
presented for teaching study skills in
academic and workplace
settings. Approaches include personal,
contextual, organizational and performance
study skills. Includes study skills information
for parent education and school improvement
planning.
TO:
EDCI 721. Learning Strategies and Study
Skills. (3) With Sufficient Demand. An
exploration of research-based strategies for
empowering learners and connecting
contemporary youth with the skills needed to
develop mental stamina and engage in crossdisciplinary academic tasks. Pre-Requisite:
Senior standing or greater
Rationale: This is an updating of a dormant course in our department. This update will reflect
current needs in the field. It is to be offered during summer semesters.
Impact: No foreseen impact.
Effective: Fall 2015
FROM:
EDCI 735. Curriculum Materials for NonSexist Teaching. (3) II, S. Analysis of recent
materials from perspective of concern with
their potential for sex-role stereotyping.
Examination of teaching resource materials
for curriculum intended to facilitate nonsexist
teaching. Pre-Requisite: Senior Standing.
TO:
EDCI 735. Gender Implications for
Education. (3) With significant demand.
Implications of the research base on sex-role
stereotyping in educational institutions.
Examination of resource materials, teaching
strategies, and policies intended to facilitate
non-sexist educational environments.
Rationale: The research base surrounding gender in education has expanded enormously since
this course was created. Research and resource materials are now available related to gender
differences in student-teacher interactions, teacher evaluation patterns, student-student
interactions, disciplinary policies, etc. The course title and content needs to be changed to reflect
the broader scope of currently available research and resource materials.
Impact: Dr. Janette, Director of the Women’s Studies Program, was contacted 2/13/15. She
responded by e-mail 2/16/15, reporting that EDCI 735 had been removed from the courses
approved for Women’s Studies credit because it was no longer being offered on a regular basis.
Dr. Janette reported that the Department of Women’s Studies had no objection or concern about
the change in title and course content. She asked that the College of Education bring the revised
course for re-approval as a Women’s Studies elective once the course is available on a regular
basis.
Effective: Fall 2015
FROM:
EDCEP 822. Principles of Guidance. (3) S.
This is a foundation course for secondary
school counselors and addresses issues
relevant to secondary school guidance
programs.
TO:
EDCEP 822. Issues and Best Practices for
Secondary School Counseling. (3) S. This is a
foundation course for secondary school
counselors and addresses issues relevant to
secondary school counseling programs.
Rationale: Enhance currency of title and description.
Impact: None.
Effective: Fall 2015
FROM:
EDCEP 921. Advanced Educational
Psychology: Development. (3) S. Advanced
studies in physical, intellectual, emotional,
social, and personality development across
the lifespan with the focus on the importance
of these factors to the educational process.
TO:
EDCEP 824. Development Across the
Lifespan for School Counselors. (3) S.
Advanced studies in physical, intellectual,
emotional, social, and personality
development across the lifespan with the
focus on the importance of these factors to the
educational process.
Rationale: Enhance currency of title. The change in course number from EDCEP 921 to EDCEP
824 is recommended as the course is required for the master’s program in School Counseling and
is consistent with course activities.
Impact: None.
Effective: Fall 2015
FROM:
EDCEP 856. Guidance in the Elementary
School. (3) II. The nature and philosophy of
guidance in the elementary school; the
function of specialized child appraisal and
counseling techniques in the unique
interrelationships of the specialist and the
teacher in the team approach to elementary
school guidance.
TO:
EDCEP 856. Issues and Best Practices for
Elementary School Counseling. (3) II. The
nature and philosophy of counseling in the
elementary school; the function of specialized
child appraisal and counseling techniques in
the unique interrelationships of the
professional school counselor and the teacher
in the team approach to elementary school
counseling.
Rationale: Enhance currency of title and description.
Impact: None.
Effective: Fall 2015
FROM:
TO:
EDCEP 857. Guidance Program
EDCEP 857. Counseling Program
Management. (3) II. This course addresses the Management. (3) II. This course addresses the
issues, knowledge, and competencies relevant issues, knowledge, and competencies relevant
to planning, implementing, and evaluating
to planning, implementing, and evaluating
effective guidance and counseling programs
comprehensive school counseling programs to
to meet the needs of all students.
meet the needs of all students.
Rationale: Enhance currency of title and description.
Impact: None.
Effective: Fall 2015
School of Family Studies and Human Services
Courses numbered 600 or higher
CURREN
T
CHANGE
TO
COURSE TITLE
CREDI
T
HOURS
FSHS 751
CNRES 751
Conflict Resolution: Core Skills and Strategies
3
FSHS 752
CNRES 752
Culture and Conflict
3
FSHS 753
CNRES 753
Violence Prevention and Intervention
3
FSHS 754
CNRES 754
Organizational Conflict
3
FSHS 755
CNRES 755
Family Mediation
3
FSHS 759
CNRES 759
Foundations of Trauma and Traumatic Stress
3
FSHS 761
CNRES 761
International Conflict & Trauma
3
FSHS 763
CNRES 763
Crises Across the Lifespan
3
FSHS 705
CSD 705
Practicum in Speech-Language Pathology
1-3
FSHS 706
CSD 706
Practicum in Audiology
1-3
FSHS 725
CSD 725
Augmentative and Alternative Communication
2
FSHS 741
CSD 741
Fluency Disorders
3
FSHS 742
CSD 742
Language Assessment and Intervention II
3
FSHS 743
CSD 743
Communication Impairments in Autism Spectrum
Disorders
2
FSHS 744
CSD 744
Aural Rehabilitation
2
FSHS 745
CSD 745
Neuromotor Speech Disorders
3
FSHS 748
CSD 748
Cleft Palate
1
FSHS 750
CSD 750
Voice Disorders
3
FSHS 780
CSD 780
Instrumental Measurement for Clinical Application
2
FSHS 841
CSD 841
Acquired Language and Cognitive Disorders
4
FSHS 844
CSD 844
Dysphagia
3
FSHS 847
CSD 847
Externship in Speech-Language Pathology
3-12
FSHS 849
CSD 849
Graduate Topics in Communication Sciences and
Disorders
1-3
FSHS 851
CSD 851
Professional Issues in Speech-Language Pathology
2
FSHS 897
CSD 897
Graduate Seminar in Communication Sciences and
Disorders
1-3
FSHS 710
ECED 710
Child Care: Components and Issues
3
FSHS 728
ECED 728
Assessment of Young Children
3
FSHS 730
ECED 730
Early Childhood Program Administration
3
FSHS 740
ECED 740
Play Facilitation
3
FSHS 830
ECED 830
Advanced Program Development
3
FSHS 883
ECED 883
Practicum in Early Childhood Education
1-18
FSHS 884
ECED 884
Practicum in Parent Education
1-18
FSHS 624
PFP 624
Fundamentals of Family Financial Planning
3
FSHS 675
PFP 675
Field Study in Family Economics
1-3
FSHS 702
PFP 702
Theories and Research in Family Financial Planning I
3
FSHS 709
PFP 709
Public Policy and Family Economic Well-Being
3
FSHS 756
PFP 756
Financial Counseling
3
FSHS 757
PFP 757
Financial Behavior Assessment Consulting
3
FSHS 758
PFP 758
Housing/Real Estate
3
FSHS 760
PFP 760
Families, Employment Benefits, and Retirement
Planning
3
FSHS 762
PFP 762
Investing for the Family’s Future
3
FSHS 764
PFP 764
Estate Planning for Families
3
FSHS 765
PFP 765
Military Personal Finance
3
FSHS 766
PFP 766
Insurance Planning for Families
3
FSHS 768
PFP 768
Introduction to Financial Therapy
3
FSHS 769
PFP 769
Money and Relationships
3
FSHS 770
PFP 770
Applied Behavioral Finance
3
FSHS 771
PFP 771
Financial Therapy Theory & Research
1-3
FSHS 772
PFP 772
Personal Income Taxation
3
FSHS 802
PFP 802
Theories and Research in Family Financial Planning II 3
FSHS 808
PFP 808
Research Application in Personal Financial Planning
1-3
FSHS 835
PFP 835
Professional Practices in Family Financial Planning
3
FSHS 836
PFP 836
Financial Planning Case Studies
3
FSHS 956
PFP 956
Clinical Research and Applications in Financial
Counseling and Planning
3
FSHS 810
LSHD 810
Child Development
3
FSHS 815
LSHD 815
Infant Behavior and Development
3
FSHS 820
LSHD 820
Theories of Human Development
3
FSHS 822
LSHD 822
Transition to Adulthood
3
FSHS 845
LSHD 845
Adult Development and Aging
3
FSHS 892
LSHD 892
Practicum in Human Development Research
1-18
FSHS 805
MFT 805
Brief Solution-Focused Therapy
3
FSHS 853
MFT 853
Family Systems in Cultural Context
2
FSHS 864
MFT 864
Clinical Theory and Practice
3
FSHS 867
MFT 867
Pre-Practicum in Marriage and Family Therapy
1
FSHS 869
MFT 869
Systemic Treatment of Domestic Violence and
Substance Abuse
2
FSHS 870
MFT 870
Couples and Sex Therapy
3
FSHS 872
MFT 872
Family Therapy
3
FSHS 877
MFT 877
Individual and Family Assessment
2
FSHS 878
MFT 878
Professional Studies in Family Therapy
3
FSHS 879
MFT 879
Systemic Assessment and Treatment of
Psychopathology
3
FSHS 885
MFT 885
Practicum in Marriage and Family Therapy
1-3
FSHS 886
MFT 886
Experiential Approaches to working with Children
and Families-
2
FSHS 896
MFT 896
Advanced Family Therapy
3
FSHS 910
MFT 910
Topics in Marriage and Family Therapy
1-3
FSHS 970
MFT 970
Clinical Specialization in Marriage and Family
Therapy
3
FSHS 983
MFT 983
Marriage and Family Therapy Research
3
FSHS 984
MFT 984
Supervision in Marriage and Family Therapy
3
FSHS 985
MFT 985
PhD Practicum in Marriage and Family Therapy
1-3
FSHS 986
MFT 986
Practicum in Supervision of Marriage and Family
Therapy
1-3
Rationale: The intention is to create course designations that are specific to each academic
program within the School of Family Studies and Human Services. Given the size of the School,
it will be easier for students to locate the courses specific to each program if they are labeled
with unique prefixes.
Impact: In consultation with the CHE Academic Affairs and KSU Academic Affairs
committees, course prefix changes will be made uniformly across campus in the online course
catalog.
Effective: Fall 2015
FROM:
BAE 665. Ecological Engineering Design.
(3). I. Definition, classification, and practice
of ecological engineering. Course describes
ecological systems, ecosystem restoration,
and the utilization of natural processes to
provide societal services and benefits to
nature. Three hours recitation a week.
Prerequisite: MATH 221 and one of the
following courses: BAE 560, CE 563, BIOL
529, BIOL 612, ATM 661.
TO:
BAE 665. Ecological Engineering Design.
(3). I, in odd years. Definition, classification,
and practice of ecological engineering.
Course describes ecological systems,
ecosystem restoration, and the utilization of
natural processes to provide societal services
and benefits to nature. Three hours recitation
a week.
Prerequisite: MATH 221 and one of the
following courses: BAE 560, CE 563, BIOL
529, BIOL 612, ATM 661.
RATIONALE: Taught on demand fall semester of odd years.
IMPACT: No impact to other departments
EFFECTIVE DATE: Fall 2015
FROM:
BAE 865. Advanced Ecological Engineering
Design. (3). I. Advanced study of ecological
engineering, systems and processes. Three
hours recitation a week. Not available for
students with credit for BAE 665.
TO:
BAE 865. Advanced Ecological Engineering
Design. (3). I, in odd years. Advanced study
of ecological engineering, systems and
processes. Three hours recitation a week.
Not available for students with credit for BAE
665.
RATIONALE: Taught on demand fall semester of odd years.
IMPACT: No impact to other departments
EFFECTIVE DATE: Fall 2015
FROM:
TO:
ECE 660 - Communication Systems I
Credits: (3)
Introduction to the analysis and design of
analog and digital communication systems.
Topics include analog and digital modulation
schemes, digital encoding of messages,
mathematical modeling of communications
systems, noise in communication links and
calculation of performance measures for
practical links.
Note
Three hours recitation a week.
Requisites
Prerequisite or concurrent enrollment: ECE
512.
When Offered
Fall
UGE course
No
K-State 8
None
ECE 660 - Communication Systems I
Credits: (3)
Introduction to the analysis and design of
analog and digital communication systems.
Topics include analog and digital modulation
schemes, digital encoding of messages,
mathematical modeling of communications
systems, noise in communication links and
calculation of performance measures for
practical links.
Note
Three hours recitation a week.
Requisites
Prerequisite or concurrent enrollment: ECE
512.
When Offered
Spring
UGE course
No
K-State 8
None
RATIONALE: This is a change to the term offered only. The offering term is being changed
from Fall to Spring in order to better coordinate with department scheduling priorties. Changes
are highlighted in RED below. Other information in black or left open is not being changed.
IMPACT: No
EFFECTIVE DATE: Fall 2015
FROM:
ECON 948 – Economics of Regulation. (3) II.
Theory of regulatory economics and its
analytical techniques. Principal-agent theory,
theories of economic regulation, Ramsey
pricing, peak-load pricing, non-uniform
pricing, cross-subsidization, rate-of-return
regulation, incentive regulation, and
regulation in the presence of asymmetric and
incomplete information. Pr.: ECON 735.
TO:
ECON 948 – Empirical Industrial
Organization. (3) II. Analysis of market
outcomes resulting from behavior and
strategy of economic agents in imperfectly
competitive markets, using econometric
methods. Topics may include: models of
consumer demand and methods of estimation;
identifying and measuring market power and
market effects of mergers; static models of
entry and industry structure; single-agent
dynamic structural models; dynamic
oligopoly games; production, technology and
industry structure; and other recent advances
in empirical industrial organization. Pr.:
ECON 940 and ECON 830, or consent of
instructor.
RATIONALE: Previous course title, description and much of its content have become dated and
do not reflect current methods and issues of primary importance in this area of economics.
IMPACT: We anticipate that the only department that might be interested to learn of the
proposed course update is the Department of Agricultural Economics, since graduate students in
that department often take graduate courses offered by the Economics Department. Both the
department head, Professor Allen Featherstone, and graduate program director, Professor Jeffrey
Peterson, of Agricultural Economics were informed in writing on February 25, 2015 of this
course-update plan. On March 2, 2015, Professor Jeffrey Peterson, on behalf of the Agricultural
Economics Department, informed the Economics Department that the proposed changes were
considered and deemed acceptable to the Agricultural Economics Department.
EFFECTIVE DATE: Fall 2015
FROM:
TO:
GEOG 701 – Qualitative and Mixed Methods.
(3) II. Qualitative research techniques, and
integration of qualitative and basic statistical
research techniques (mixed methods), with
emphasis on geographical research.
Consideration of ethics, data collection, and
data analysis.
GEOG 801 – Qualitative and Mixed Methods.
(3) II. Qualitative research techniques, and
integration of qualitative and basic statistical
research techniques (mixed methods), with
emphasis on geographical research.
Consideration of ethics, data collection, and
data analysis.
RATIONALE: The course is attracting by far more graduate students than undergraduates,
making the course awkward for the occasional undergraduate. In particular, connection content
to graduate research has been an important part of the course. The only change requested is thus
a shift from the 700-level to the 800-level.
IMPACT: No impacts expected
EFFECTIVE DATE: Spring 2016
FROM:
TO:
ACCTG 832 Advanced Auditing Credits:
(3)
An in-depth exposure to authoritative auditing
pronouncements and specialized topics, e.g.,
statistical methods, EDP auditing, internal
auditing, operational auditing, and audit
management.
ACCTG 832 Advanced Auditing Credits:
(3)
An in-depth exposure to authoritative auditing
pronouncements and specialized topics, e.g.,
statistical methods, EDP auditing, internal
auditing, operational auditing, and audit
management.
Requisites:
Prerequisite: ACCTG 442 and 642.
Requisites:
Prerequisite: ACCTG 442 and 642.
When Offered: Spring
When Offered: Fall
RATIONALE: The change from spring to fall is make this course align with the other changes
in the MAcc program.
Effective Date: Fall 2016
Expedited Curriculum Changes
MA in Theatre with concentration in drama therapy
FROM:
Theatre with concentration in Drama Therapy
(M.A.)
Kansas State University is one of the few
master level theatre programs in the U.S.
which offers a concentration in drama
therapy, which is offered through the Music,
Theatre, and Dance graduate program. One
of the strengths of the program is its strong
theatre base and opportunities for creating
drama-in-education, theatre-in-education, or
issue-based community projects. Service
learning and internships are incorporated into
courses to provide students with direct client
contact experiences.
TO:
Theatre with concentration in Drama Therapy
(M.A.)
Kansas State University is one of the few
master level theatre programs in the U.S.
which offers a concentration in drama
therapy, which is offered through the Music,
Theatre, and Dance graduate program. One
of the strengths of the program is its strong
theatre base and opportunities for creating
drama-in-education, theatre-in-education, or
issue-based community projects. Service
learning and internships are incorporated into
courses to provide students with direct client
contact experiences.
30 semester credits are required, including a
minimum of 6 courses (18 credits) in drama
therapy, one course in dramatic literature (3
credits), one other course in theatre (3
credits), and at least two electives in
psychology or marriage and family therapy (6
credits). Students are encouraged to
participate in drama therapy internships and
practica throughout their course of study.
34 semester credits are required, including a
minimum of 8 courses (24 credits) in drama
therapy, 1 course in research (1 credit), and at
least three electives in psychology, counseling
and student development, educational
leadership, family studies and human
services, or anthropology (9 credits). Students
are encouraged to participate in drama
therapy internships and practica throughout
their course of study.
Drama Therapy students are required to focus
their creative projects on an aspect of drama
therapy. The KSU MA program fulfills many
of the requirements of the North American
Drama Therapy Association’s Alternative
Training Program. Other alternative training
requirements can be earned through additional
course electives in drama therapy and
psychology beyond the basic 30 hours of the
MA.
Drama Therapy students are required to focus
their creative projects on an aspect of drama
therapy. The KSU MA program fulfills many
of the requirements of the North American
Drama Therapy Association’s Alternative
Training Program. Other alternative training
requirements can be earned through additional
course electives in drama therapy and
psychology beyond the basic 34 hours of the
MA.
Students in the drama therapy concentration
may apply for Graduate Teaching
Assistantship positions in Public Speaking,
Introduction to Theatre, or Acting. These
Students in the drama therapy concentration
may apply for Graduate Teaching
Assistantship positions in Public Speaking,
Introduction to Theatre, or Acting. These
GTA positions cover the cost of tuition and
pay an additional stipend.
GTA positions cover the cost of tuition and
pay an additional stipend.
Master's Degree Requirements
Master's Degree Requirements
Students are admitted on the basis of their
undergraduate transcripts and three letters of
recommendation. A major in theatre is
expected, but students with degrees in other
areas may take undergraduate courses to make
up deficiencies. A 3.0 overall undergraduate
average is required, but students who do not
meet this requirement may be admitted on
probation.
Students are admitted on the basis of their
undergraduate transcripts and three letters of
recommendation. A major in theatre is
expected, but students with degrees in other
areas may take undergraduate courses to
make up deficiencies. A 3.0 overall
undergraduate average is required, but
students who do not meet this requirement
may be admitted on probation.
There are three categories to the degree
requirements:
There are three categories to the degree
requirements:
Core Courses (24 credits)
Core Courses (25 credits)
THTRE 664 - Creative Drama Credits: (3)
THTRE 665 - Drama Therapy with Special
Populations Credits: (3)
THTRE 760 - Principles of Drama Therapy
Credits: (3)
THTRE 770 - Creative Arts Therapies
Credits: (3)
THTRE 862 - Workshop in Playwriting
Credits: (3)
THTRE 865 - Ethics and Professionalism in
Drama Therapy Credits: (3)
One 800 level dramatic literature course, such
as THTRE 870 - Greek and Roman Theatre,
THTRE 871 - Medieval and Baroque Theatre,
THTRE 875 - Contemporary Theatre, THTRE
879 - Modern Theatre or THTRE 876 Seminar in Theatre (when the seminar is a
dramatic literature course)
One Acting, Directing, Technical Theatre,
Design or Theatre Management course at the
600 level or above
Elective Courses (6 credits)
THTRE 664 - Creative Drama Credits: (3)
Or
THTRE 670 – Playback Theatre Credits:
(3)
THTRE 665 - Drama Therapy with
Special Populations Credits: (3)
Or
THTRE 674 Drama Therapy with
Adolescents Credits: (3)
Or
THTRE 675 Drama Therapy with Older
Adults Credits: (3)
or
THTRE 630 Special Topics for a special
population Credits: (3).
THTRE 760 - Principles of Drama
Therapy Credits: (3)
THTRE 770 - Creative Arts Therapies
Credits: (3)
THTRE 784 – Psychodrama Credits: (3)
Or
THTRE 785 – Sociodrama Credits: (3)
At least two electives in psychology or family
studies, as required by the North American
Drama Therapy Association (areas include
THTRE 800 – Introduction to Graduate
Studies in Theatre Credits: (1)
Developmental Psychology, Abnormal
Psychology, Group Dynamics, Advanced
Counseling, and/or Theories of Personality).
THTRE 862 - Workshop in Playwriting
Credits: (3)
THTRE 865 - Ethics and Professionalism
in Drama Therapy Credits: (3)
One other three credit drama therapy elective
or the equivalent in 1 and 2 credit drama
therapy courses.
Elective Courses
A minimum of 3 courses
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ANTH 777 – Research Methods in
Digital Ethnography Credits: (3)
ANT 790 – Writing Cultures:
Ethnographic Methods Credits: (3)
ANTH 792 – Field Methods in
Linguistics Credits: (3)
FSHS 751 – Conflict Resolution: Core
Skills and Strategies Credits: (3)
FSHS 785 – Family Dynamics
Credits: (3)
FSHS 810 – Child Development
Credits: (3)
FSHS 820 – Theories of Human
Development Credits: (3)
FSHS 845 – Adult Development and
Aging Credits: (3)
FSHS 850 – Family Studies Credits:
(3)
FSHS 870 – Couples and Sex Therapy
Credits: (3)
FSHS 879 – Systemic Assessment and
Treatment of Psychopathology
Credits: (3)
FSHS 888 – Research Methods in
FSHS I Credits: (3)
EDCEP 816 – Research Methods in
Education Credits: (3)
EDCEP 858 – Group Processes
Credits: (3)
EDLEA 838 – Qualitative Research in
Education Credits: (3)
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PSYCH 505 – Abnormal Psychology
Credits: (3)
PSYCH 520 – Life Span Personality
Development Credits: (3)
Project, Report, or Thesis
Project, Report, or Thesis
a. Project:
a. Project:
Demonstration of competence in a specific
area of theatre. (No credit)
Demonstration of competence in a specific
area of theatre. (No credit)
b. Report:
b. Report:
Writing of a research paper for the purpose of
gathering and assimilating information on a
particular theatre topic. (2 credits)
c. Thesis:
Writing of a research paper for the purpose of
gathering and assimilating information on a
particular theatre topic. (2 credits)
c. Thesis:
Writing of a lengthy research paper making
an original contribution to the field of theatre
study. (6 credits)
Writing of a lengthy research paper making
an original contribution to the field of theatre
study. (6 credits)
Oral examination on project, report or thesis
Oral examination on project, report or thesis
RATIONALE: The curriculum is currently not in line with the drama therapy courses required
by the North American Drama Association (NADTA) which is the accrediting body for drama
therapy MA degrees. NADTA requires a minimum of 24 graduate hours in drama therapy. This
change would give us the appropriate amount of graduate courses in drama therapy. The
NADTA also requires a minimum of 5 graduate psychology courses in the areas of research
methods, developmental psychology, abnormal/psychopathology, psychology of personality, and
group processes/group counseling. This change brings us more in line with their psychology
requirements.
IMPACT: None. Psychological Sciences, Anthropology, Family Studies and Human Service,
and the College of Education have been notified. Psychological Sciences, Anthropology, and
Family Studies and Human Services have all approved the courses listed in their departments.
The College of Education has not responded.
EFFECTIVE DATE: Summer 2015
Computing and Information Sciences
FROM:
SE Option
TO:
SE Option
Freshman year
Freshman year
Fall semester (15-16 credit hours)
Fall semester (15-16 credit hours)
Humanities/social science elective (first of
five) Credits: (3)
CIS 115 - Introduction to Computing Science
Credits: (3)
COMM 105 - Public Speaking IA Credits: (2)
or
COMM 106 - Public Speaking I Credits: (3)
ENGL 100 - Expository Writing I Credits: (3)
MATH 220 - Analytic Geometry and
Calculus I Credits: (4)
Spring semester (15 credit hours)
Humanities/social science elective (first of
five) Credits: (3)
CIS 115 - Introduction to Computing Science
Credits: (3)
COMM 105 - Public Speaking IA Credits: (2)
or
COMM 106 - Public Speaking I Credits: (3)
ENGL 100 - Expository Writing I Credits: (3)
MATH 220 - Analytic Geometry and
Calculus I Credits: (4)
Spring semester (15 credit hours)
Natural science elective with laboratory (first
of four) Credits: (4)
CIS 200 - Programming Fundamentals
Credits: (4)
ECE 241 - Introduction to Computer
Engineering Credits: (3)
MATH 221 - Analytic Geometry and
Calculus II Credits: (4)
Sophomore year
Natural science elective with laboratory (first
of four) Credits: (4)
CIS 200 - Programming Fundamentals
Credits: (4)
ECE 241 - Introduction to Computer
Engineering Credits: (3)
MATH 221 - Analytic Geometry and
Calculus II Credits: (4)
Sophomore year
Fall semester (15 credit hours)
Fall semester (15 credit hours)
Humanities/social science elective (second of
five) Credits: (3)
CIS 300 - Data and Program Structures
Credits: (3)
CIS 301 - Logical Foundations of
Programming Credits: (3)
ECON 110 - Principles of Macroeconomics
Credits: (3)
ENGL 200 - Expository Writing II Credits:
(3)
Spring semester (16 credit hours)
Humanities/social science elective (second of
five) Credits: (3)
CIS 300 - Data and Program Structures
Credits: (3)
CIS 301 - Logical Foundations of
Programming Credits: (3)
ECON 110 - Principles of Macroeconomics
Credits: (3)
ENGL 200 - Expository Writing II Credits:
(3)
Spring semester (16 credit hours)
Humanities/social science elective (third of
five) Credits: (3)
Natural science elective (second of four)
Credits: (3)
CIS 308 - C/C++ Language Laboratory
Credits: (1)
CIS 501 - Software Architecture and Design
Credits: (3)
MATH 510 - Discrete Mathematics Credits:
(3)
Junior year
Humanities/social science elective (third of
five) Credits: (3)
Natural science elective (second of four)
Credits: (3)
CIS 308 - C/C++ Language Laboratory
Credits: (1)
CIS 501 - Software Architecture and Design
Credits: (3)
MATH 510 - Discrete Mathematics Credits:
(3)
Junior year
Fall semester (16 credit hours)
Fall semester (16 credit hours)
Humanities/social science elective (fourth of
five) Credits: (3)
Natural science elective (third of four)
Credits: (3)
Unrestricted elective Credits: (3)
CIS 415 - Ethics and Computing Technology
Credits: (1)
CIS 562 - Enterprise Information Systems
Credits: (3)
ENGL 516 - Written Communication for the
Sciences Credits: (3)
Spring semester (15 credit hours)
Humanities/social science elective (fourth of
five) Credits: (3)
Natural science elective (third of four)
Credits: (3)
Unrestricted elective Credits: (3)
CIS 415 - Ethics and Computing Technology
Credits: (1)
CIS 562 - Enterprise Information Systems
Credits: (3)
ENGL 516 - Written Communication for the
Sciences Credits: (3)
Spring semester (15 credit hours)
Humanities/social science elective (fifth of
five) Credits: (3)
Unrestricted elective Credits: (6)
CIS 450 - Computer Architecture and
Operations Credits: (3)
CIS 625 - Concurrent Software Systems
Credits: (3)
STAT 510 - Introductory Probability and
Statistics I Credits: (3)
Senior year
Humanities/social science elective (fifth of
five) Credits: (3)
Unrestricted elective Credits: (6)
CIS 450 - Computer Architecture and
Operations Credits: (3)
CIS 625 - Concurrent Software Systems
Credits: (3)
STAT 510 - Introductory Probability and
Statistics I Credits: (3)
Senior year
Fall semester (15-16 credit hours)
Fall semester (15-16 credit hours)
Technical elective (first of two) Credits: (3)
Unrestricted electives Credits: (6-7)
CIS 642 - Software Engineering Project I
Credits: (3)
MATH 551 - Applied Matrix Theory Credits:
(3)
Technical elective (first of two) Credits: (3)
Unrestricted electives Credits: (6-7)
CIS 642 - Software Engineering Project I
Credits: (3)
MATH 551 - Applied Matrix Theory Credits:
(3)
Spring semester (16 credit hours)
Spring semester (16 credit hours)
Technical elective (second of two) Credits:
(3)
Natural science elective with laboratory
(fourth of four) Credits: (4)
Unrestricted elective Credits: (3)
CIS 643 - Software Engineering Project II
Credits: (3)
CIS 544 - Advanced Software Design and
Development Credits: (3)
Notes
Technical elective (second of two) Credits:
(3)
Natural science elective with laboratory
(fourth of four) Credits: (4)
Unrestricted elective Credits: (3)
CIS 643 - Software Engineering Project II
Credits: (3)
CIS 640 – Software Testing Techniques
Credits: (3)
Notes
A grade of C or better is required for all
graded courses listed by specific course
number above.
All students new to the CIS department must
complete CIS 115.
Natural science courses must have
departmental approval.
Humanities/social science electives must be
taken from the list of courses approved by the
College of Engineering.
*Communications Elective Credits: (3) must
be chosen from:
COMM 322 - Interpersonal Communication
Credits: (3)
COMM 326 - Small Group Discussion
Methods Credits: (3)
MANGT 420 - Management Concepts
Credits: (3)
THTRE 261 - Fundamentals of Acting
Credits: (3)
THTRE 265 - Fundamentals of Improvisation
I, II Credits: (3)
Total hours required for graduation (124
credit hours)
NOTE: K-State 8 General Education
Requirements
A grade of C or better is required for all
graded courses listed by specific course
number above.
All students new to the CIS department must
complete CIS 115.
Natural science courses must have
departmental approval.
Humanities/social science electives must be
taken from the list of courses approved by the
College of Engineering.
*Communications Elective Credits: (3) must
be chosen from:
COMM 322 - Interpersonal Communication
Credits: (3)
COMM 326 - Small Group Discussion
Methods Credits: (3)
MANGT 420 - Management Concepts
Credits: (3)
THTRE 261 - Fundamentals of Acting
Credits: (3)
THTRE 265 - Fundamentals of Improvisation
I, II Credits: (3)
Total hours required for graduation (124
credit hours)
NOTE: K-State 8 General Education
Requirements
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 KState 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.
For additional information about the
University General Education program, check
the requirements specified by the College of
Engineering.
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 KState 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.
For additional information about the
University General Education program, check
the requirements specified by the College of
Engineering.
Rationale: We are replacing CIS 544 Advanced Software Design and Development with CIS
640 Software Testing Techniques in the B.S. in CS, SE Option. CIS 544 is closely related
to CIS 501 Software Architecture and Design, which is already required for all CS
undergraduate degrees. We feel that replacing CIS 544 with CIS 640 would add an
important area to the Software Engineering Option.
Impact: None
Effective: Fall 2015
Non-Expedited New Curriculum
FROM:
No area of specialization is currently offered.
TO:
G10-Civic Education
This area of specialization is designed for
teachers who wish to further their
understandings of civic education curriculum,
content, and pedagogy. Courses are designed
to provide a contemporary perspective on
teaching civic education in K-12 schools.
EDCI 781 Teaching the Theoretical
Foundations of Constitutional Government (1
hour)
EDCI 782 Teaching the Historical Origins of
Constitutional Government (1 hour)
EDCI 783 Teaching the Development of
Constitutional Principles (1 hour)
EDCI 784 Teaching the Institutions of
Government (1 hour)
EDCI 785 Teaching the Bill of Rights (1 hour)
EDCI 787 Teaching Citizenship (1 hour)
EDCI 788 Teaching the Constitutional
Principles of America’s Founders (3 hours)
EDCI 789 Methods and Materials in Civic
Education (3 hours)
EDCI 790 Engaged Citizens: Public Policy
Issues and Processes (3 hours)
Or other courses approved by the advisor;
these hours may include up to six hours in
political science, history, or law.
RATIONALE: The Department of Curriculum and Instruction currently offers nine
specializations for its Master’s degree. This is a proposal to add a 10th area of specialization in
civic education.
Civic education is an historic purpose of schooling in the United States. From the Founding until
today, scholars, politicians, and citizens have agreed that K-12 schools should prepare students
for responsible, humane participation in civic and political life. K-12 schools serve both public
and individual purposes. Today, we expect schools to prepare students to be college-ready,
career-ready, and citizenship-ready.1 The mission statements of many school districts include
preparation for democratic citizenship. Despite its enduring significance, most elementary and
secondary teachers enter the profession unprepared to effectively motivate civic learning.2
The College of Education (COE) offers online courses in each of its required areas of the
Curriculum and Instruction Masters degree. The COE seeks to increase high-quality online
offerings both to expand potential markets and to increase national reputation and exposure.
Currently, only one other specialty area (i.e., Mathematics Education) can be completed
exclusively online. Although other universities offer degrees or specializations in social studies
or history education, a specialization in civic education appears unique.
Under a grant from KSU’s Global Campus, the Center for Social Studies Education in the
Department of Curriculum and Instruction has developed and offered a series of online, graduate
civic education courses and has identified nationally recognized faculty to teach each of the
courses. Funding was used to develop 15 hours of new, graduate, online courses. All of the
courses have been successfully piloted and delivered by nationally recognized scholars in civic
education. All faculty have been admitted to the graduate faculty at Kansas State University.
1
Herczog, Michelle M.1. 2014. "Implementing the C3 Framework: Monitoring the Instructional
Shifts." Social Education 78, no. 4: 165-169.
1
Vontz, Thomas S. and Robert S. Leming. "Designing and Implementing Effective Professional
Development in Civic Education." International Journal of Social Education 20, no. 2 (2005):
67-87.
IMPACT: No negative impact.
EFFECTIVE DATE: Fall 2015
Non-Expedited Course Change
Personal Financial Planning
Course Change
FSHS 762 Investing for the Family’s Future
PFP 762 Investing for the Family’s Future I
Short Title: Inv for Family’s Future
Short Title: Inv for Family’s Future I
Credits: (3)
Credits: (3)
An in-depth study of investment options for
clients, this course will include common
stocks, fixed income securities, convertible
An in-depth study of investment options for
clients, this course will include common
stocks, fixed income securities, convertible
securities, and related choices. Relationships
between investment options and
employee/employer benefit plan choice will be
studied. Current and emerging issues, and
ethics will be an integral part of the course.
securities, and related choices. Relationships
between investment options and
employee/employer benefit plan choice will be
studied. Current and emerging issues, and
ethics will be an integral part of the course.
When Offered: Fall, Summer
When Offered: Fall
K-State 8: None
K-State 8: None
Pre-Requisites: FSHS 405 or FINAN 450
with a grade of “B” or better and KSU
cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
Pre-Requisites: FSHS 405 or FINAN 450
with a grade of “B” or better and KSU
cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
Component: REC/25
Component: LEC/40
Rationale: As a part of our accreditation with the CFP® Board, our courses must cover a
number of core standards that are critical to professional competence. For the materials
related to investments, the number of relevant competencies is difficult to cover in a
single semester, and a number of comparable programs around the country break the
investments curriculum into two separate courses as we are proposing to do here. FSHS
762 would remain as Investments I, with the newly developed FSHS 782 serving as a
second course in investments. This would allow us to ensure that all of the necessary
material is completely covered in enough detail.
IMPACT: NONE.
Effective: Fall 2015
Department of Management
COURSE
Add the following pre-requisite to
each course listed below: Enrollment
in this course is limited to students
who have declared a major in the
college of business, or for students
whose curriculum requires the relevant
courses. Other students should contact
the departmental office to request
permission.
MANGT 623 – Comp/Perf Mgt
MANGT 633 - Advanced HR Mgt
MANGT 643 - Staffing Organizations
MANGT 652 - Constraint Mgt/Cont Imrpv
MANGT 656 – Systems Analysis
MANGT 660 – Supply Chain Planning and
Contr.
MANGT 662 – Procurement, Logistics & Supply
Chain Design
MANGT 666 – Application/Data Models
MANGT 686 – Systems Administration
MANGT 690 – International Management
Rationale This change will allow enforcement of the admissions requirements described in the
changes to the CBA undergraduate curriculum.
Impact on Other Units This proposal would impact students from other colleges who attempt to
take the influenced courses. However, the impact will only be to require permission to take
those courses where pre-requisites are met. The intent is not to restrict enrollment in the courses
by bona fide students majoring in other areas, but only to ensure that students intending to pursue
majors in business are duly admitted at the appropriate time.
Effective Date:Fall 2016
Department of Marketing
COURSE
Add the following pre-requisite to each
course listed below: Enrollment in this
course is limited to students who have
declared a major in the college of business,
or for students whose curriculum requires
the relevant courses. Other students should
contact the departmental office to request
permission.
MKTG 630 – Sports Marketing
MKTG 635 – Digital Marketing
Rationale This change will allow enforcement of the admissions requirements described in the
changes to the CBA undergraduate curriculum.
Impact on Other Units This proposal would impact students from other colleges who attempt to
take the influenced courses. However, the impact will only be to require permission to take
those courses where pre-requisites are met. The intent is not to restrict enrollment in the courses
by bona fide students majoring in other areas, but only to ensure that students intending to pursue
majors in business are duly admitted at the appropriate time.
Effective Date Fall 2016
Non-Expedited New Courses
EDCI 788. Teaching the Constitutional Principles of America’s Founders. (3) I. Develops
constitutional principles; explores perspectives of constitutional interpretation, change, and
preservation; raises questions about the immediate and enduring significance of America’s
founding principles and documents; and introduces sound pedagogical practices to teach about
them.
RATIONALE: This is a required course in the online civics and government series offered by
the Department of Curriculum and Instruction. As it is never a long-term solution to use topics
numbers to cover essential, required material in a degree or certificate program, the department is
ready to move this offering to a permanent course number.
IMPACT: None.
EFFECTIVE DATE: Summer 2015
EDCI 789. Methods and Materials in Civic Education. (3) II. Focuses on the pedagogical aspects
of civic education and engagement such as research-based approaches to concept attainment,
skill development, discussion, and deliberation as well as analysis of curriculum materials and
programs that apply these pedagogies.
RATIONALE: This is a required course in the online civics and government series offered by
the Department of Curriculum and Instruction. As it is never a long-term solution to use topics
numbers to cover essential, required material in a degree or certificate program, the department is
ready to move this offering to a permanent course number.
IMPACT: None.
EFFECTIVE DATE: Summer 2015
EDCI 790. Engaged Citizens: Public Policy Issues and Processes. (3) S. Examines the teaching
of the workings of constitutional government through the lens of the public policymaking
processes and the roles of individual voters, organized publics, the media, and state and local
governments in that process.
RATIONALE: This course is a required course in the online civics and government series
offered by the Department of Curriculum and Instruction. As it is never a long-term solution to
use topics numbers to cover essential, required material in a degree or certificate program, the
department is ready to move this offering to a permanent course number.
IMPACT: None.
EFFECTIVE DATE: Fall 2015
ENGL 745 – Cultural Studies. (3) I. A topics course in Cultural Studies that applies a
theoretical approach or approaches. K-State 8: Aesthetic Interpretation
K-State 8 RATIONALE: The course introduces students to theories of aesthetics and meaning,
helping students to analyze, interpret, and respond not only to literary texts but to other cultural
forms.
RATIONALE: To add an open topics offering to the cultural studies courses at the advanced
undergraduate and graduate level.
IMPACT: None
EFFECTIVE DATE: Fall 2015
School of Family Studies and Human Services
Early Childhood Education
Course Add:
ECED 700: Problems in Early Childhood Education; Credits Variable: (1-6)
Independent study of relevant aspects of early childhood development and education.
When Offered: As needed and upon sufficient demand
K-State 8: None
Pre-Requisites: Consent of Instructor
Rationale: Given the rapidly changing field of early childhood development and education, the
need for a special problems course in Early Childhood Education was identified by the
faculty.
Note: The variable credits were changed from 1-18 credit to 1-6. This will reduce confusion by
students and ensure they do not take more courses than allowed on the program of study.
IMPACT: NONE.
Effective: Fall 2015
Course Add:
ECED 704 :Seminar in Early Childhood Education ; Credits Variable: (1-6)
Interpretation and evaluation of information on varied topics relating to early
childhood education and development.
When Offered: As needed and upon sufficient demand
K-State 8: None
Pre-Requisites: Consent of Instructor
Rationale: Given the rapidly changing field of early childhood development and education, the
need for a special seminar course in Early Childhood Education was identified by the
faculty.
Note: The variable credits were changed from 1-18 credit to 1-6. This will reduce confusion by
students and ensure they do not take more courses than allowed on the program of study.
IMPACT: NONE.
Effective: Fall 2015
Course Add:
ECED 708: Topics in Early Childhood Education ;Credits Variable: (1-3)
Review of recent research and theory related to early childhood education and
development.
When Offered: As needed and upon sufficient demand
K-State 8: None
Pre-Requisites: Consent of Instructor
Rationale: Given the rapidly changing field of early childhood development and education, the
need for a special seminar course in Early Childhood Education was identified by the
faculty.
IMPACT: NONE.
Effective: Fall 2015
Course Add:
ECED 894: Readings in Early Childhood Education; Credits Variable: (1-6)
Implications of research findings in preparation for professional work and research in
early childhood education.
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
K-State 8: None
Pre-Requisites: Twelve hours in social-behavioral science; and consent of instructor.
Rationale: Given the rapidly changing early childhood education and development, the need for
a Readings course in Early Childhood Education was identified by the faculty.
Note: The variable credits were changed from 1-18 credit to 1-6. This will reduce confusion by
students and ensure they do not take more courses than allowed on the program of study.
IMPACT: NONE.
Effective: Fall 2015
Course Add:
ECED 899: MS Research in Early Childhood Education; Credits Variable: (1-6)
(Credit/No Credit) Maximum of 8 hours can be taken.
Individual research problems which may form the basis for the master’s thesis or
report.
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
K-State 8: None
Pre-Requisites: Consent of major professor.
Rationale: The need for an MS research course in Early Childhood Education was identified by
the faculty.
Note: The variable credits were changed from 1-18 credit to 1-6 with a maximum of 8 hours to
be taken. This will reduce confusion by students and ensure they do not take more courses than
allowed on the program of study.
IMPACT: NONE.
Effective: Fall 2015
Life Span and Human Development
Course Add
LSHD 700: Problems in Life Span Human Development; Credits Variable: (1-6)
Relevant topics in life span human development will be explored in a small group setting.
When Offered: As needed and upon sufficient demand.
K-State 8: None
Pre-Requisites: None
Rationale: Given the rapidly changing field of life span human development, the need for a
special problems course in Life Span Human Development was identified by the faculty.
Note: The variable credits were changed from 1-18 credit to 1-6. This will reduce confusion by
students and ensure they do not take more courses than allowed on the program of study.
IMPACT: NONE.
Effective: Fall 2015
Course Add
LSHD 894: Readings in Life Span Human Development; Credits Variable: (1-6)
Implications of research findings in preparation for professional work and research in life span
human development.
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
K-State 8:
Pre-Requisites: Twelve hours in social-behavioral science; and consent of instructor
Rationale: Given the rapidly changing field of life span human development, the need for a
Readings course in Life Span Human Development was identified by the faculty.
Note: The variable credits were changed from 1-18 credit to 1-6. This will reduce confusion by
students and ensure they do not take more courses than allowed on the program of study.
IMPACT: NONE.
Effective: Fall 2015
Course Add
LSHD 899: MS Research in Life Span Human Development; Credits Variable: (1-6)
Maximum of 8 hours can be taken.
Individual research problems which may form the basis for the master’s thesis or report.
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
K-State 8:
Pre-Requisites: Consent of major professor
Rationale: The need for an MS research course in Life Span Human Development was
identified by the faculty. Note: The variable credits were changed from 1-18 credit to 1-6 with a
maximum of 8 hours to be taken. This will reduce confusion by students and ensure they do not
take more courses than allowed on the program of study.
IMPACT: NONE.
Effective: Fall 2015
Personal Financial Planning
Course Change
FSHS 762
Investing for the Family’s Future
PFP 762
Investing for the Family’s Future I
Short Title: Inv for Family’s Future
Credits: (3)
Short Title: Inv for Family’s Future I
Credits: (3)
An in-depth study of investment options for
clients, this course will include common
stocks, fixed income securities, convertible
securities, and related choices. Relationships
between investment options and
employee/employer benefit plan choice will be
studied. Current and emerging issues, and
ethics will be an integral part of the course.
An in-depth study of investment options for
clients, this course will include common
stocks, fixed income securities, convertible
securities, and related choices. Relationships
between investment options and
employee/employer benefit plan choice will be
studied. Current and emerging issues, and
ethics will be an integral part of the course.
When Offered: Fall, Summer
K-State 8: None
When Offered: Fall
K-State 8: None
Pre-Requisites: FSHS 405 or FINAN 450
with a grade of “B” or better and KSU
cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
Pre-Requisites: FSHS 405 or FINAN 450
with a grade of “B” or better and KSU
cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
Component: REC/25
Component: LEC/40
Rationale: As a part of our accreditation with the CFP® Board, our courses must cover a
number of core standards that are critical to professional competence. For the materials related to
investments, the number of relevant competencies is difficult to cover in a single semester, and a
number of comparable programs around the country break the investments curriculum into two
separate courses as we are proposing to do here. FSHS 762 would remain as Investments I, with
the newly developed FSHS 782 serving as a second course in investments. This would allow us
to ensure that all of the necessary material is completely covered in enough detail.
IMPACT: NONE.
Effective: Fall 2015
Course Add
PFP 782: Investing for the Family’s Future II Short Title: Investments II Credits: (3)
The focus of this course is to develop a better understanding of the available tools and
procedures of investment planning for family and individual goal attainment. Lectures,
readings, case studies, and problem sets are designed to help students in preparing for the
Investment Planning section of the Certified Financial PlannerTM examination.
When Offered: Spring
K-State 8: None
Pre-Requisites: FSHS 762
Rationale: As a part of our accreditation with the CFP® Board, our courses must cover a
number of core standards that are critical to professional competence. For the materials
related to investments, the number of relevant competencies is difficult to cover in a
single semester, and a number of comparable programs around the country break the
investments curriculum into two separate courses as we are proposing to do here. FSHS
762 would remain as investments I, with FSHS 782 serving as a second investments
course. This would allow us to ensure that all of the necessary material is completely
covered in enough detail.
IMPACT: NONE.
Effective: Spring 2016
ECON 695 – Undergraduate Research Methods in Economics. (3) I. Development of a research
proposal and completion of a research project under the guidance of a faculty member.
Instruction in research design, methods and data. The independent-work phase of the course will
be structured with weekly targets for completing economic theory, data/case study description,
methods description and analysis and interpretation. Pr.: ECON 110, 120 (or AGEC 120 or
121) and 630. (Some prerequisites may be waived with instructor consent). K-State 8:
Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning, Social Sciences.
K-State 8 RATIONALE: This course has a focus quantitative research methods.
RATIONALE: This represents a course which will represent the final course in a three course
sequence (ECON 630, ECON 686, and ECON 695) where students will have the opportunity to
pursue an independent research project with the support of an economics faculty member.
Students will be encouraged to submit this project to the Dallas Federal Reserve Economics
Scholars Program or to other undergraduate research avenue such as the International Atlantic
Economic Society, Best Undergraduate paper competition, or The Mid-Continent Regional
Science Association, Student Paper Competition, or Crossing Borders: An interdisciplinary
Journal of Undergraduate Research at Kansas State University.
IMPACT: This course should not directly affect any other departments although it will be open
to students from other majors who have completed ECON 630 and ECON 686 if there is
available space in the class after economics majors have registered.
EFFECTIVE DATE:
Fall 2015
ACCTG 831 Fraud and Forensics, Credits: (3)
This is a full semester course focused on the tools needed to conduct a fraud-sensitive audit or to
conduct a fraud investigation. As a part of this course, the student will learn numerous
techniques used by fraudsters to deceive their victims as they misappropriate resources. In
addition, the student will learn how to investigate accusations or suspicions of fraud from the
initial gathering of evidence to the ultimate resolution of the investigation which could include
criminal and/or civil lawsuits. Such understandings are important to the practicing auditor. Given
the recent scandals in financial reporting, the auditor needs to be alert to signals of fraud in order
to discharge his or her responsibilities to the profession, client, and public.
RequisitesPrerequisite: Must have graduate school status
When Offered: Summer
Rationale: Given the recent scandals in financial reporting, auditors need to be alert to signals of
fraud in order to discharge their responsibilities to the profession, client, and public.
Impact On Other Units: None
Effective Date: Summer 2016
ACCTG 846 International and Multijurisdictional Taxation, Credits: (3) To explore the
fundamental principles underpinning the US tax law with regard to multijurisdictional activity
(international, interstate). At the conclusion of the course, students should be able to identify,
analyze and evaluate the following:
1. The theoretical basis of the US approach to international taxation;
2. The US tax treatment of the foreign activity of US citizens, residents and domestic
corporations;
3. The US tax treatment of foreigners engaged in business or investment activity in the US;
The key issues surrounding state and local taxation
Requisites: Prerequisite: ACCTG 342
When Offered: Spring, Summer
Rationale: This course will reflect the ever changing global environment of Taxation.
Impact On Other Units:None
Effective Date: Spring 2016
ACCTG 847 Merger and Acquisition Taxation, Credits: (3) A study of the federal taxation of
corporations, with an emphasis on tax planning related to mergers & acquisition.
Requisites, Prerequisites: ACCTG 342 and ACCTG 642
When Offered: Fall
Rationale: The complexity of corporate tax laws creates a demand for professionals with
knowledge in this specialized field. The course will add depth to the taxation curriculum at the
masters level.
Impact On Other Units: None
Effective Date: Spring 2016
ACCTG 852 Accounting Research and Communication, Credits: (3) This is a team taught
course that focuses on developing skills at the higher levels of Bloom’s Taxonomy (analysis,
synthesis and evaluation) to conduct technical research and communicate the results of that
research in both oral and written forms.
Requisites Prerequisites: ACCTG 342 and ACCTG 443. May be taken currently with ACCTG
442.
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Rationale: This course is being offered as a substitute for ACCTG 642 and made available only
for MAcc students with accounting degrees from other institutions that do not require a similar
research and communication course in their undergraduate curriculum. This course is required by
Kansas State University undergraduate accounting majors, so those students that matriculate to
the MAcc program from that major would not be taking this course. Students will take this
course with one of the ACCTG 642 sections and be required to submit an additional final paper
to reflect the additional rigor expected of graduate level students.
Impact On Other Units: None
Effective Date: Spring 2016
ACCTG 855 Financial Statement Analysis and Business Valuation, Credits: (3) This course
is about the analysis of financial information for making decisions to invest in businesses. The
methods of fundamental analysis will be examined in detail and applied in cases and projects
involving listed companies. Topics include models of shareholder value, a comparison of
accrual accounting and discounted cash flow approaches to valuation, the analysis of
profitability, growth and value generation in a firm, diagnosing accounting quality, forecasting
earnings and cash flows, pro-forma analysis for strategy and planning, and the determination of
price/earnings (P/E) and market-to-book (P/B) ratios.
Requisites Prerequisites: Must have graduate school status.
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Rationale: As businesses have become more and more complex in the way they present their
financial information to shareholders, professional accountants are being called on to analyze the
underlying data using more advanced methodologies. This course is designed to provide the
tools needed to meet those needs for Financial Statement Analysis and Business Valuation.
Impact On Other Units:None
Effective Date: Spring 2016
ACCTG 856 Accounting Analytics, Credits: (3) This course will develop in-depth knowledge
of the use of Microsoft Excel and other technology to analyze complex accounting information.
The course will focus on using large volume data sets to simulate real world analytical problem
solving.
Requisites Prerequisites: Must have graduate school status.
When Offered: Spring, Summer
Rationale: With the ever growing complexity of businesses and their transactions, demand for
analytical skills and the use of technology to apply those skills has been growing in the
accounting profession. Alumni and recruiters that hire our graduates have indicated that these
skills are becoming essential not for initial job placement, but also for long-term career success.
This course is designed to use some of the latest technology to develop more complex analytical
skills targeted at accounting data.
Impact On Other Units: None
Effective Date: Spring 2016
ACCTG 895 Accounting Internship, Credits: (3) This course provides an opportunity for
students to experience firsthand the work performed by typical accountants on a day to day basis.
Requisites Prerequisites: Must have graduate school status.
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Rationale: Graduate level accounting internship for practical experience.
Impact On Other Units: None
Effective Date: Spring 2016
ACCTG 896 Accounting International Experience, Credits: (3) Students will experience a
faculty supervised travel abroad experience that will expose them to international issues related
to accounting and general business.
Requisites Prerequisites: Must have graduate school status.
When Offered: On demand
Rationale: Graduate level accounting international experience that is consistent with K-State
2025 vision to expand the global nature of the academic experience for all students.
Impact On Other Units:None
Effective Date:Spring 2016
Non-Expedited Curriculum Changes
Master of Science in Food Science
FROM:
Non-Thesis (course-work only) Option
TO:
Non-Thesis (course-work only) Option
Minimum of 34 credit hours with 20 core
credits and at least 18 hours at 700 level. The
core courses as outlined below are to ensure
that the student possesses the critical graduate
level food science knowledge and
communication skills required.
Minimum of 34 credit hours with 20-22 core
credits and at least 18 hours at 700 level. The
core courses as outlined below are to ensure
that the student possesses the critical graduate
level food science knowledge and
communication skills required.
Core Courses:
Core Courses:
Block A – Required Core Courses (12
credits):
ENGL 758 - Scientific Writing
3credits
ENGL 758 - Scientific Writing
3credits
or AGCOM 810 - Scientific
Communication
3credits
or AGCOM 810 - Scientific
Communication
3credits
FDSCI 600 - Microbiology of
Food
2 credits
FDSCI 600 - Microbiology of
Food
2 credits
FDSCI 690 - Principles of
HACCP
2 credits
FDSCI 815 - Food
Chemistry
3credits
FDSCI 695 - Quality Assurance
of Food Products
3credits
FDSCI 850 - Graduate
Seminar/Food Science
1 credit
FDSCI 725 - Food
Analysis
3credits
STAT 705 - Regression and
Analysis of Variance
3credits
FDSCI 815 - Food
Chemistry
3credits
FDSCI 850 - Graduate
Seminar/Food Science
1 credit
Block B – Must take at least 3 out of 5
courses listed below (8-10 credits):
STAT 705 - Regression and
Analysis of Variance
3credits
HN 701 – Sensory Analysis
3 credits
FDSCI 690 - Principles of
HACCP
2 credits
Total core
20 credits
*Elective Courses
14 credits
*Note: It is possible that a student may
already have taken one or more of these
courses or their equivalent on another degree.
Therefore, the graduate advisory committee
will determine course substitution as needed
FDSCI 695 - Quality Assurance
of Food Products
3credits
FDSCI 725 - Food
Analysis
3 credits
FDSCI 740 – Research &
Development of Food
Products
3credits
4 credits
Total core courses
20 credits
minimum
*Elective Courses (may include
12-14
courses from Block B)
credits
*Note: It is possible that a student may
already have taken one or more of these
courses or their equivalent on another degree.
Therefore, the graduate advisory committee
will determine course substitution as needed
RATIONALE: These changes will keep the core requirements the same as before except the
added courses in Core Block B adds more flexibility to the program and allows students to
customize learning to their educational objectives.
Impact: The Department of Human Nutrition has been consulted on the proposed change.
EFFECTIVE DATE: Fall 2015
Master of Business Administration
FROM:
TO:
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
The master of business administration (MBA)
program, offered through the College of Business
Administration , is designed to provide professional
business education to individuals who wish to pursue
a variety of administrative careers in both the private
and public sectors. The theme of the curriculum is
intrapreneurship which can be defined as an
“entrepreneurial attitude and approach to
management and problem-solving within any
organization, large or small.” Throughout the
program, the focus is “what one needs to know to run
a business” while developing the ability to analyze all
types of business situations and propose appropriate,
creative and financially sound solutions. The
curriculum combines conceptual, analytical and
experiential approaches to learning both in and out of
the classroom. Once the foundation of basic problem
solving tools and knowledge in each functional area
is established, the program deepens the
interdisciplinary understanding of problem-solving
approaches and their functional, ethical,
environmental and international ramifications. The
program then culminates with a required capstone
practicum. This practicum makes the K-State MBA
unique in the area, by providing an interdisciplinary,
consulting-type of experience for all students in their
last semester of study.
The master of business administration (MBA)
program, offered through the College of Business
Administration , is designed to provide professional
business education to individuals who wish to pursue
a variety of administrative careers in both the private
and public sectors. The theme of the curriculum is
intrapreneurship which can be defined as an
“entrepreneurial attitude and approach to
management and problem-solving within any
organization, large or small.” Throughout the
program, the focus is “what one needs to know to run
a business” while developing the ability to analyze all
types of business situations and propose appropriate,
creative and financially sound solutions. The
curriculum combines conceptual, analytical and
experiential approaches to learning both in and out of
the classroom. Once the foundation of basic problem
solving tools and knowledge in each functional area
is established, the program deepens the
interdisciplinary understanding of problem-solving
approaches and their functional, ethical,
environmental and international ramifications. The
program then culminates with a required capstone
practicum. This practicum makes the K-State MBA
unique in the area, by providing an interdisciplinary,
consulting-type of experience for all students in their
last semester of study.
The MBA curriculum is a 45 credit hour program
designed to be completed in two years of full-time
study or four years of part-time, typically evening
study. Four components comprise the curriculum:
The MBA curriculum is a 45 credit hour program
designed to be completed in two years of full-time
study or four years of part-time, typically evening
study. Four components comprise the curriculum:
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Business core (27 credit hours)
Integrated Core (6 credit hours)
Set of Electives (12 credit hours-see below)
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Business core (27 credit hours)
Integrated Core (6 credit hours)
Set of Electives (12 credit hours-see below)
On-Campus students may choose to pursue a
prespecified, focused Concentration in lieu of the Set
of Electives. Students pursuing a master’s degree in
another field may choose to use 9 credit hours from
their other Masters as the Set of Electives in the
MBA. Thus, a dual Masters/MBA can be obtained
with an additional 39 credit hours.
On-Campus students may choose to pursue a
prespecified, focused Concentration in lieu of the Set
of Electives. Students pursuing a master’s degree in
another field may choose to use 9 credit hours from
their other Masters as the Set of Electives in the
MBA. Thus, a dual Masters/MBA can be obtained
with an additional 39 credit hours.
Both on-campus and online students with more than
three years of approved full-time work experience
may choose to waive six credit hours of electives.
Both on-campus and online students with more than
three years of approved full-time work experience
may choose to waive six credit hours of electives.
Online students must have three years of full-time
approved work experience and should take GENBA
875 (1 credit) International Business Experience and
GENBA 800 (2 credits) Professional Development
and one three hour elective in place of the Set of
Electives.
Online students must have three years of full-time
approved work experience and should take GENBA
875 (1 credit) International Business Experience and
GENBA 800 (2 credits) Professional Development
and one three hour elective in place of the Set of
Electives.
The Integrated Core will be composed of a threecredit hour theory component with a three credit hour
practicum component. The full time program of study
can be completed in 22 months.
The Integrated Core will be composed of a threecredit hour theory component with a three credit hour
practicum component. The full time program of study
can be completed in 22 months.
Before beginning the MBA coursework, students
must acquire basic competency in mathematical
analysis, statistics and economic theory and analysis.
These competencies may be acquired through
specific undergraduate course work with the number
of courses required depending on the applicant’s
prior academic work. This basic competency
coursework may be taken after admission to the
MBA program during the student’s first semester.
Before beginning the MBA coursework, students
must acquire basic competency in mathematical
analysis, statistics and economic theory and analysis.
These competencies may be acquired through
specific undergraduate course work with the number
of courses required depending on the applicant’s
prior academic work. This basic competency
coursework may be taken after admission to the
MBA program during the student’s first semester.
Once admitted, MBA students are responsible for
making themselves aware of Graduate School
policies and deadlines.
Once admitted, MBA students are responsible for
making themselves aware of Graduate School
policies and deadlines.
Areas of concentration - Available only to oncampus students
Areas of concentration - Available only to oncampus students
K-State’s MBA offers its students the opportunity to
gain general business knowledge as well as develop a
focus in a particular area of interest. Concentration
K-State’s MBA offers its students the opportunity to
gain general business knowledge as well as develop a
focus in a particular area of interest. Concentration
areas are available in enterprise information systems,
finance, management, and technology
entrepreneurship. Specific courses have been
carefully developed to complement one another and
best meet the needs of our students. Students wishing
to complete specific concentrations
will be restricted to designated course work. MBA
students may not take a concentration in accounting.
Students interested in accounting should enroll in the
Master of Accountancy (MAcc) program.
areas are available in enterprise information systems,
finance, management, and technology
entrepreneurship. Specific courses have been
carefully developed to complement one another and
best meet the needs of our students. Students wishing
to complete specific concentrations
will be restricted to designated course work. MBA
students may not take a concentration in accounting.
Students interested in accounting should enroll in the
Master of Accountancy (MAcc) program.
Enterprise information systems
Data Analytics
This area of concentration is to teach students how
enterprise-wide information systems and key
information technologies, such as the Internet, help
organizations reinvent their business processes and
gather information in support of related key strategic
business initiative. Students will get an indepth look
at an enterprise-wide information system while
focusing on systems design, evaluation and control.
Students may pursue a 16-credit sequence of courses
in data analytics as approved by their graduate
committee. For students pursuing this sequence, the
international requirement may be waived at the
discretion of the graduate committee.
Finance
Finance
The finance concentration will allow students to
combine the broad MBA education with specific
skills necessary to be a successful financial analyst or
manager. Students will specialize in controlling the
resource investments required to support an
enterprise’s operating activities, planning and
negotiating appropriate financing arrangements to
support these investment requirements, and managing
the risks inherent in an enterprise’s investment and
financing activities.
The finance concentration will allow students to
combine the broad MBA education with specific
skills necessary to be a successful financial analyst or
manager. Students will specialize in controlling the
resource investments required to support an
enterprise’s operating activities, planning and
negotiating appropriate financing arrangements to
support these investment requirements, and managing
the risks inherent in an enterprise’s investment and
financing activities.
Management
Management
A concentration in management will allow a student
to develop their knowledge in human resource
management and/or operations management. Courses
are offered in a variety of areas of management such
as leadership, entrepreneurship, supply chain
management, personnel law, etc.
A concentration in management will allow a student
to develop their knowledge in human resource
management and/or operations management. Courses
are offered in a variety of areas of management such
as leadership, entrepreneurship, supply chain
management, personnel law, etc.
Marketing
A concentration in marketing will allow a student to
develop their knowledge of marketing strategy,
research, analytics and sales management. Courses
are offered in a variety of areas in marketing.
Technology entrepreneurship
Technology entrepreneurship
The technology entrepreneurship concentration
allows graduate students to gain valuable exposure to
the innovation and technology commercialization
process at Kansas State University through in-class
teaching and on-the-job training programs. Students
in the concentration focus on the creation and
management of innovation in organizations with a
particular emphasis on the commercialization of
intellectual property. Students with undergraduate
degrees in the sciences and engineering are especially
encouraged to consider this concentration as part of
their programs.
The technology entrepreneurship concentration
allows graduate students to gain valuable exposure to
the innovation and technology commercialization
process at Kansas State University through in-class
teaching and on-the-job training programs. Students
in the concentration focus on the creation and
management of innovation in organizations with a
particular emphasis on the commercialization of
intellectual property. Students with undergraduate
degrees in the sciences and engineering are especially
encouraged to consider this concentration as part of
their programs.
Curriculum prerequisite courses
Curriculum prerequisite courses
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Six hours of economics
MATH 205 General Calculus and Linear
Algebra or evidence of equivalent preparation
STAT 703 - Introduction to Statistical
Methods for the Sciences Credits: (3)
or equivalent preparation
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Six hours of economics
MATH 205 General Calculus and Linear
Algebra or evidence of equivalent preparation
STAT 703 - Introduction to Statistical
Methods for the Sciences Credits: (3)
or equivalent preparation
Business core
Business core
27 credit hours; may waive 6-12 credit hours if “B”
or better is achieved in equivalent courses at the
discretion of the program director. Typically waivers
are only granted for multiple undergraduate courses
27 credit hours; may waive 6-12 credit hours if “B”
or better is achieved in equivalent courses at the
discretion of the program director. Typically waivers
are only granted for multiple undergraduate courses
taken, and only credits from AACSB accredited
institutions are accepted.
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ACCTG 810 - Foundations of Accounting and
Finance Credits: (3)
ECON 815 - Economic Analysis for Business
Credits: (3)
FINAN 815 - Corporate Finance Credits: (3)
MANGT 810 - Operations and Supply Chain
Management Credits: (3)
MANGT 820 - Behavioral Management
Theory Credits: (3)
MANGT 830 - Information Technology
Strategy and Application Credits: (3)
MKTG 810 - Marketing Concepts and
Research Credits: (3)
ACCTG 860 - Management Accounting and
Business Problem Solving Credits: (3)
MANGT 860 - Managing the Triple Bottom
Line Business Credits: (3)
Integrated core
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GENBA 880 - Business Strategy Credits: (3)
GENBA 890 - Business Capstone Credits: (3)
taken, and only credits from AACSB accredited
institutions are accepted.
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ACCTG 810 - Foundations of Accounting and
Finance Credits: (3)
ECON 815 - Economic Analysis for Business
Credits: (3)
FINAN 815 - Corporate Finance Credits: (3)
MANGT 810 - Operations and Supply Chain
Management Credits: (3)
MANGT 820 - Behavioral Management
Theory Credits: (3)
MANGT 830 - Information Technology
Strategy and Application Credits: (3)
MKTG 810 - Marketing Concepts and
Research Credits: (3)
ACCTG 860 - Management Accounting and
Business Problem Solving Credits: (3)
MANGT 860 - Managing the Triple Bottom
Line Business Credits: (3)
Integrated core
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GENBA 880 - Business Strategy Credits: (3)
GENBA 890 - Business Capstone Credits: (3)
Electives/concentration
Electives/concentration
12 credit hours; with at least two 800-level courses,
with the remainder to be composed of 600-level (and
above) courses from any college, with the approval
from the student’s advisory committee. A limited
number of business concentrations will be available
on campus only. Students with more than three years
of approved full-time work experience may choose to
waive six credit hours of electives.
12 credit hours of courses offered at the graduate
level (600 or above) from any college, with the
approval from the student’s advisory committee.
Similar courses available at both the upper-division
undergraduate (600) and graduate (700-800) level
MUST be taken at the graduate level. A limited
number of business concentrations will be available
on campus only. Students with more than three years
of approved full-time work experience may choose to
waive six credit hours of electives.
Online students must have the following in lieu of
the series of electives
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Three years of full-time approved work
experience
One elective offered for graduate credit
Credits: (3)
GENBA 875 - MBA International Business
Experience Credits: (1-3)
GENBA 800 - MBA Professional
Development Credits: (1-3)
Online students must have the following in lieu of
the series of electives
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Three years of full-time approved work
experience
One elective offered for graduate credit
Credits: (3)
GENBA 875 - MBA International Business
Experience Credits: (3)
A professional development plan developed in
conjunction with the PMBA advisor that
identifies areas for professional development
to be implemented during the duration of the
program of study. Implementation of the
professional development plan will be
documented through a professional
development portfolio.
Rationale:
These changes modify the emphasis areas in the program to reflect changes in course offerings
and strategies from Enterprise Information Systems to Data Analytics. An emphasis in
Marketing is added, consistent with available courses and courses that students are already
taking. To provide students with more flexibility in elective offerings, Electives are allowed at
the 600-level, rather than requiring two 800-level courses. Simplifying processes for the PMBA,
the international business experience is increased to three credit hours, and the professional
development portfolio is make a non-credit curricular requirement rather than a course.
Impact On Other Units:
No other units are impacted
Effective Date:
Spring 2016