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The Exploratory News
For Exploratory/Undeclared Students
September 2015
In the News
I Declared!
7 extracurricular activities that can enhance your
college experience—via USA Today
Nutrition tips for college students—via US News
What do employers want?—via Inside Higher Ed
15 surprisingly valuable arts majors—via USA Today
10 college dorm room ideas to make you feel more at
home—via Huffington Post
Don’t Forget
The last day to add/drop a full semester class is
Monday, August 31.
Come to meet the Exploratory Student Ambassadors and enjoy our Semester Kick-Off Event:
Screening of Mad Max: Fury Road. This will occur in
Downing Student Union, room 2141, with an open house
meet and greet beginning at 3 PM. The movie will begin at
3:30 PM.
WKU will be closed for Labor Day. No classes on Monday, September 7, 2015.
The following Exploratory
students declared their major
over the summer.
Congratulations!
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Dae’Shawn Bertram
Kacie Brockman
Kendra Brown
Ryan Cobb
Robby Fox
Catherine Gooding
Rachel Hancock
Sai Kanaparthi
Victoria Layne
Caleb Parker
Kacie Peters
Wesley Rhody
Hayden Sanders
Luke Sims
Matthew Snell
Jordan Webb
Social Media
Instagram: WKUExploratory
Twitter: @WKUExploratory
Attention all sophomore Exploratory students! You are required to attend one of the
following MANDATORY Declaration Day events held in DSU 2141:
Monday, September 14, 10:20AM-10:50AM
Monday, September 14, 3PM-3:30PM
Tuesday, September 15, 12:45PM-1:15PM
Thursday, September 17, 11:10AM-11:40AM
Thursday, September 17, 2:20PM-2:50PM
This meeting will allow you to declare a major or connect with your advisor or the Center for Career and Professional Development if you are not ready to change your major.
The Majors and Minors & Study Abroad Fair will take place on Wednesday, September 16 from 11AM-2PM. For more information about the Fair, see below!
The Exploratory Program and Drew Rash from Student Activities have partnered for
another Exploratory Event: So You Think You Can Lead? This will take place in
DSU 2141 at 3:00 PM. Leaderships skills are integral to landing that first job after college, and learning more about your leadership style can lead you to find the perfect major.
Follow @WKUExploratory on Twitter and Instagram for fun news and quick updates
on the program.
Majors and Minors & Study Abroad Fair
You’re invited to the 2015 Majors and Minors &
Study Abroad Fair!
The 2015 Majors and Minors Fair is scheduled to
take place on Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at
11:00 AM to 2:00 PM in the Raymond B. Preston
Health and Activities Center. We are excited to
again be partnering with Study Abroad & Global
Learning to combine the Majors and Minors Fair
with the Study Abroad Fair! This partnership will
give students the unique opportunity to explore
WKU majors and expand their education through
a study abroad experience that fits with their academic and career goals.
Aside from the valuable information, there will be
hundreds of dollars in door prizes raffled off to
students who attend the fair.
Guess the major…
You may not recognize his face, but you’ll surely recognize
his products (iMacs, iPhones, the coolest Watch ever…)
He’s Tim Cook, CEO of Apple! But what do you think he
majored in at college? Tim Cook earned a Bachelor of Science in industrial engineering from Auburn University. He
later got a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from
Duke.
Major Spotlight
One major from each of WKU’s academic colleges is highlighted.
Science and Mathematics Education | College of Education and Behavioral Sciences – Students
who wish to be science or mathematics teachers in middle or secondary schools must complete
the major in Science and Mathematics Education (SMED). Students must choose at least one
additional major in their specific area of focus (middle grades math, biology, geology, etc.). The
SMED major consists of 34 hours of professional education courses.
Exercise Science | College of Health and Human Services – A major in exercise science requires
55 hours and no minor is necessary. This major is for students who want to pursue careers in
fitness management, corporate fitness and health promotion, medically-based fitness, and
strength coaching, as well as students who wish to pursue graduate study in physical therapy,
occupational therapy, medicine, nutrition, or exercise research. Click here to view the prerequisites for admission to the exercise science major.
Accounting | Gordon Ford College of Business – A major in accounting requires a minimum of 74
hours and leaders to a bachelor of science. No minor or second major is required. The accounting
department provides a challenging program of study for students who desire to pursue a major in
the field of accounting. Students are engaged in unique and enriching learning experiences both
inside and outside of the classroom. Upon the successful completion of the 121 hour undergraduate program, students are prepared for a rewarding career in public accounting, industry, government, and other business fields.
History | Potter College of Arts & Letters – The major in history requires a minimum of 33 semester hours and leads to a bachelor of arts degree. A minor or a second major is required. The
study of history flows from our desire to understand how humans have tried to turn their hopes
into reality. Examining these past efforts can be both exhilarating and humbling. The human past
is a record of remarkable achievements, astonishing in their variety. The past, however, also gives
evidence of the fragility of those achievements. A history major will help you explore and understand issues facing people in the past, present, and future.
Biochemistry | Ogden College of Science & Engineering – The major in biochemistry requires a
minimum of 60 semester hours and leads to a bachelor of science degree. No minor or second
major is required. This sequence of required chemistry and biology courses along with elective
courses from chemistry, biology and agriculture offer the student a unique opportunity for interdisciplinary training. Training in biochemistry offers many exciting opportunities in teaching,
research, and public service. It provides excellent preparation for students intending to enter
professional programs such as Dentistry and Medicine as well as graduate study in biochemistry,
chemistry, or biology.
Organizational Leadership | University College — The Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership is an interdisciplinary degree that requires 48 hours. No minor or second major is required. This major is designed to provide you with an understanding of leadership roles and responsibilities at various levels within different types of organizations. Whether running your own
business or working with large groups in a multinational company, you can use these principles
to help you understand how your organization can function most effectively. This broad-based
degree provides a framework for understanding how organizations work. You will take courses
introducing leadership, organizational development, and management while broadening your
global and social-cultural perspectives. This variety of coursework matches the diverse experiences and responsibilities you will face in leadership situations.
Calendar
To Do List:
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Enjoy your three day weekend. Yay Labor Day!
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Explore Bowling Green and attend the annual
Balloons, Tunes, and BBQ
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Cheer on the Tops at their first home game of
the season
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Go to the 2015 Major and Minors & Study
Abroad Fair
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Enjoy a meal with your roommate
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Follow @WKUExploratory on Twitter and
Instagram
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Workout at the Preston Center
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Attend an Academic Advantage Series (AAS)
Workshop
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Visit TLC (The Learning Center) for free tutoring
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Attend an Exploratory Program Event (Look
for the events highlighted above in red)
The International Year Of... program is intended to
provide the WKU campus and surrounding community with a rich, complex sense of place and
interconnectedness through a year-long celebration
and emphasis on a single region/country. Exploration of and interaction with the country/region will
occur in multiple ways—including, but not limited
to enhanced course work; co-curricular activities;
research projects; education abroad program offerings; visiting scholars and specialists; new institutional partnerships.
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.