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The Exploratory News
For Exploratory/Undeclared Students
December 2015
In the News
I Declared!
What is your learning style? How to use it in your
The following Exploratory
students declared their major
last month.
classes--via USA Today
15 ways to beat procrastination--via
dailyinfographic.com
Congratulations!
Why you should take advantage of your professors’
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office hours--via USA Today
Signs you’re stressed and don’t even know it--via
HuffPost College
WKU to host Conference USA Football Championship
game Dec. 5--via WKU News
Don’t Forget
Registration for spring classes is now open for all students. If you have not yet been advised for spring classes,
schedule an appointment with your advisor as soon as possible.
Plan ahead for final exams. Exam week is December 7
-11. You should begin preparing and studying for exams
now. The final exam schedule is listed below.
Willie Carmichael
Hunter Cooper
Olivia DiLeo
Cydney Fones
Amanda Foster
Kyle Gabeheart
Elly Gilbert
August Gravatte
Leah Greene
Hanna Jones
Hayden Kandul
Brendon Kearney
Seth Klaine
Mara Kosater
Connor Lewis
Christopher Minnicks
John Montgomery
Kara Perdue
Social Media
The Learning Center will be closed for finals week. If
you need tutoring make sure to schedule your appointment for the week before finals.
Instagram: WKUExploratory
Twitter: @WKUExploratory
Do finals have you stressed? Join us on Wednesday, December 9, between 9:00 AM and 11:30 AM for some
stress relief and free food. This event will take place in
the Academic Advising & Retention Center, Downing Student Union room 2141 on the second floor.
Begin packing to go home: residence halls close for winter break on Saturday, December 12 at 4 PM and will reopen for the spring semester on Wednesday, January 20 at 8
AM. If you live in Bemis, Barnes, Northeast, or Southwest these halls will be open for winter term.
Final Exam Schedule
Do you know your final exam schedule? Your final exam might not occur when your class
regularly meets. Use the schedule below to determine when your final exam will be.
2015 FALL SEMESTER FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE
Monday,
December 7
Time
Tuesday,
December 8
Wednesday,
December 9
Thursday,
December 10
Friday,
December 11
Classes that meet
at 9:10 MWF or
MW
Classes that
meet at 8:00
MWF or MW
(Stress Relief
Classes that meet
Event in DSU 2141,
at 12:45 TR
9-11:30 AM)
Classes that
meet at 1:50
MWF or MW
Multiple Sections
of ACCT 200, 201;
CHEM 222, and
FIN 330
Classes that
meet at 3:00
MWF or MW
DAY CLASSES
8:00 a.m.
Classes that meet
Classes that
to
at 8:00 TR
meet at 11:10 TR
10:00 a.m.
10:30 a.m. Classes that meet
to
at 10:20 MWF or
12:30 p.m.
MW
1:00 p.m.
to
3:00 p.m.
Classes that meet
at 9:35 TR
Classes that
meet at 11:30
MWF or MW
Classes that
meet at 2:20 TR
Reserved for
Study
Classes that meet
at 12:40 MWF or
MW
LATE AFTERNOON AND NIGHT CLASSES
3:45 p.m.
to
5:45 p.m.
Classes that meet
at 4:00 M or MW
Classes that
meet at
3:30 T or TR
6:00 p.m.
to
8:00 p.m.
Classes that meet
at 5:30 M or
7:00 M or MW
Classes that
meet at 5:00 T or
6:30 T or TR
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Classes
Classes meeting
that meet at
at
4:00 W or 5:30 MW 3:30 R or 5:00 TR
Classes
that meet at 5:30
W or 7:00 W
Classes that meet
at 5:00 R or 6:30
R
All final examinations for Main Campus and South Campus courses must be administered
according to this schedule.
NOTE
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Final examinations for regional campus courses are administered at the regular class meet-
ing time during finals week.
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Class times not included in the above schedule will have a final examination time selected by
the instructor and approved by the department head.
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Final grades are due by noon on Tuesday, December 15.
Guess the major…
You probably recognize Lee Corso from ESPN’s College
Game Day, where he is famous for making predictions and
donning the mascot head of his predicted winner. But can
you guess what this famous sports analyst and coach majored in at Florida State University (where he also happened to be roommates with Burt Reynolds)? Corso majored in physical education.
Major Spotlight
One major from each of WKU’s academic colleges is highlighted.
Clinical and Community Behavioral Health Minor | College of Education and Behavioral Sciences
– The clinical and community behavioral health minor requires 21 hours of psychology and other
subjects. This exciting new minor is open to any major in the university, including Psychology
majors. Those completing this minor will: 1) Be better prepared for a career in the mental health
field and human services sector; 2) Gain greater awareness of major psychological theories and
paradigms of relevance in the mental health field and human services sector; 3) Demonstrate an
understanding of different types of mental health and human service organizations including
roles of professionals, range of services offered, and organizational values.
Sport Management | College of Health and Human Services – A Bachelor of Science in sport
management requires 57 hours. Though no minor is required, having a minor with this major is
encouraged, and complementary minors include athletic coaching, broadcasting, business administration, and facility and event management. This program prepares students for successful
careers within the sport industry. Students who major in sport management may find jobs working for amateur or professional athletic teams, facility and event management, sports marketing,
or sport media.
International Business | Gordon Ford College of Business – The International Business major
requires 70 hours of coursework and provides a broad international business perspective for students who wish to be employed by businesses that have international presence. This includes
both big businesses such as GM, Ford, and IBM as well as small to medium (SME) size multinational corporations. Typically, more than 60 percent of revenues of these corporations are derived from their overseas operations. This program of study prepares students for global careers
by providing sound business skills as well as geo-political understanding, language skills and
cultural and value awareness of specific geographic regions (area studies). Students in the IB major now have an opportunity to earn a dual-degree from WKU and St. Etienne, France. Similar
agreements with universities in Germany and Mexico are underway. The two degrees are earned
in 120 hours. That is, this dual-degree option does not add additional time or money.
Film | Potter College of Arts & Letters – The major in film requires 36 hours and requires a minor or a second major in an area outside of mass media and communication. The major in film
provides undergraduates a strong fundamental appreciation for cinema theory and criticism, as
well as the practical skills to produce their own films. With the opportunity to complete coursework in a variety of disciplines, including English, broadcasting, theatre, and anthropology, the
major features a strong interdisciplinary approach to the subject of cinema.
Civil Engineering | Ogden College of Science & Engineering – Civil engineers design a better
world in which to live. They design, build, and maintain our nation’s infrastructure. Some of the
things that civil engineers design include: roads and bridges; buildings and foundations; water
supply and waste-water facilities; storm water management systems; and environmental protection facilities. Civil engineering consists of 65-66 hours and does not require a minor or second
major. The mission of the WKU Civil Engineering Program is to prepare students for professional
engineering and management positions in all phases of civil engineering projects.
Paralegal Studies | University College — The bachelor of arts in paralegal studies major requires
60 hours and does not require a minor or a second major. This major is designed to provide students with an interdisciplinary education experience integrating knowledge and skills from multiple subjects including law, history, sociology, political science, technology and business. Paralegals, also called Legal Assistants, work with lawyers in a wide range or professional settings and
perform tasks that include legal research, legal writing and document preparation, information
gathering, litigation support, legal technology support, and office management.
Calendar
To Do List:
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Study for finals
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Pack for Winter Break
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Go to a WKU Basketball
game
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Check your final grades
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Research WKU majors
To make an appointment with your Exploratory academic advisor, login to TopNet, go to Student
Services, Registration, and Schedule an Advising Appointment. You can also call (270) 745-5065 for
more help.