ADVISING HANDBOOK
Morningside College
2009-2010
The Morningside College experience cultivates a passion for life-long learning
and a dedication to ethical leadership and civic responsibility.
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Table of Contents
What is Advising?
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Graduation Requirements and Policies
Exceptions to Rules
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Course Scheduling – first-year and returning students
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Courses Recommended for Majors
Advertising
Art
Biology
Business
Chemistry
Computer Science
Elementary Education/Special Education/Secondary Education
English
Engineering Physics
General Science Teaching
History
Management of Information Systems
Mass Communication
Mathematics
Medical Technology
Music Performance (BM) & Music Education (BME)
Music (BA)
Nursing Education
Philosophy
Political Science/Pre-law
Pre-professional programs
Psychology
Religion
Spanish
Theatre
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Exploring Students (no major)
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Common Co-Curricular Questions
ACAS, Athletic Information
Music and Theatre Information
Interdisciplinary Honors
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Quantitative Rubric Advice/Quantitative Recommendations by Major
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WHAT IS ADVISING?
Academic advising is a partnership between a faculty advisor and the student advisee in
which the student sets personal educational goals, and strategies are developed and
executed for the attainment of those goals. Finally, progress toward the student’s goals
is assessed. Advising should be developmental and includes much more than the
dissemination of information and the selection of classes. The advisor, as mentor, helps
the student consider activities and work experiences that supplement academic work.
Advising may include
 Assessment and reflection upon the advisee’s strengths and weaknesses
 Discussion of academic programs and college policies
 Review of the college’s mission, liberal arts tradition, & graduation requirements
 Identification of the advisee’s personal goals
 Identification of ways that individual goals may be met
 Guidance in decision making and anticipating consequences of decisions
 Course scheduling and selection of co-curricular activities and/or jobs
 Discussion of possible careers and selection of a major and minor
 Monitoring student progress toward graduation
Responsibilities of ADVISORS:
1. Be familiar with academic programs, policies and resources of the College and
interpret to students when necessary.
2. Discover the personal and educational goals of each advisee.
3. Promote careful self-evaluation by each advisee.
4. Refer advisees to other campus resources as appropriate.
5. Act as the advisee’s advocate when required.
6. Help the advisee see alternatives, limitations, and consequences of decisions.
7. Monitor student progress and maintain accurate and confidential records.
8. Be accessible and treat the student with respect.
9. Establish a supportive, trusting relationship with the student, but one that
encourages self-reliance and high academic achievement.
10. Promote the College’s mission, liberal arts tradition and core curriculum.
Responsibilities of ADVISEES:
1. Get to know the advisor, treat him/her with respect and maintain communication.
2. Be proactive: take the initiative to schedule appointments.
3. Become familiar with the academic programs, policies and resources appropriate
to your educational goals.
4. Prepare for advising sessions and actively participate in them.
5. Ask questions.
6. Develop and periodically update both short-term and long-term academic/career
goals, and evaluate the consequences of related decisions.
7. Select classes and co-curricular activities that contribute to your personal
educational and career goals.
8. Keep your advisor up-to-date.
9. Take advantage of educational opportunities (in and out of the classroom).
10. Challenge yourself to maintain a high level of personal achievement consistent
with your abilities.
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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS –
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Morn 101 Passport
Morn 102 Composition and Communication
May term course
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Distribution Requirements (5 different course prefixes)
Quantitative (if Math ACT <24)
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Csci 160, Math 115, 125, 150, etc.
Ethics and Personal Values
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Comm 101, Engl 245, Phil 100, Relg 110, etc.
Global Awareness
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Art 202, Engl 344, Geog/Pols 205, Hist 150, Span 155, etc.
American Experience
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Educ 290, Engl 251, Hist 131, Pols 147, Soci 101, etc.
Empirical Reasoning
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Biol 110, 207, Busn 341, Chem 121, Psyc 215, 312, Phys 111, etc.
Creative Expression
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Art 103, 205, 210,Danc 100*, Danc 140*,Engl 281, Muhl 102,
Mual*, Muen*, Thtr 101, etc.
*Combinations to total 4 credits before graduation
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Service Learning
Biol 319, Nurs 402, Pols 147, Psyc 444, Sped 208, etc.
Religious Tradition
Art 201, Hist 131, Relg 110, 250, etc.
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Cluster
In addition to a major, a student must complete a 12-credit cluster in a
different category from the major. No minor is required. Categories include
Fine Arts: Art, Music, Theatre
Humanities: English, History and Political Science, Modern Language,
Philosophy, Religious Studies
Sciences: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics,
Psychology
Professional Service and Influence: Accounting, Business, Education, Mass
Communication, Nursing
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Other Graduation Requirements
A total of 124 credits is required for a bachelor’s degree from Morningside. At
least 40 credits must be upper level courses (300 or 400 level). No more than 6
internship credits may count within the 124 credits required for graduation.
Students should declare a planned graduation date no later than the second
semester of their junior year (91 credits completed). A declared graduation date
alerts the Degree Auditor to perform timely checks of a student’s progress toward
graduation. Since students often overlook this deadline, an academic advisor
should recommend that juniors declare an appropriate graduation date; this date
can be revised if necessary later during the student’s college career.
Declaring majors: Students may have indicated a major interest area during the
admissions process. At matriculation, all first-year students are listed without
majors. Any first-year student wishing to declare a major may do so, once they
have earned 12 credits and completed one semester at Morningside; however,
those students who do not wish to declare a major should not be pressured to do
so prematurely. Declaring a major by the sophomore year is encouraged for
timely completion of graduation requirements.
Advisors: First year students are expected to stay with their first assigned advisor
until the end of their first semester at Morningside. When students declare a
major (see above) or change a major, the appropriate department chair will
assign a faculty advisor in the major department. Students may also be assigned
to a faculty member who has volunteered to work with exploring students if they
are not ready to declare a major.
Residency: A student must complete at least 30 credit hours at Morningside to
earn a Morningside degree. Twelve of the last 16 credits earned must be taken
at Morningside.
Transfer credits: A maximum of 94 semester hours in transfer will be accepted
toward an undergraduate degree. A maximum of 62 credits will be accepted
from accredited two-year community colleges. A student must earn a C- or
better in a transfer course in order to meet a Morningside major, minor, or
general education requirement (includes cluster).
Levels of courses: Matriculated students with junior or senior status CANNOT
take 100-level courses without permission. Those students also CANNOT
transfer coursework back to Morningside from a two-year college without
extenuating circumstances (petition).
Beginning fall 2008, the time to add a course will be limited to approximately one
week.
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EXCEPTIONS TO THE RULES
Most students are best advised to follow policies and procedures established by
the college for smooth progress toward graduation. However, there are times
when extenuating circumstances are sufficient for students to explore
possibilities for an exception to one of our policies.
Deadlines
Of course students are likely to do better in a class if they start the class on the
first day it meets and never miss a class meeting. However, sometimes students
begin a class and discover it is not what they expected. Students are able to
drop and add for approximately one week after validation day (new policy fall
2008). If a student has good cause, he/she can petition the Associate Dean for
permission to add shortly thereafter.
Occasionally a student may benefit from taking a class pass/fail instead of
graded. The date to declare a class pass/fail is the same day as the last day to
add a class. The Associate Dean may allow exceptions to this policy also.
Student-designed clusters
Students who matriculate to Morningside as first-year students are expected to
choose one of the clusters that have been passed by the faculty and appear in
the catalog under which they matriculated (08-09 catalog for those who
matriculate in 08-09). They may choose any cluster that is outside the category
of their majors.
However, any student who brings a three-credit course from another institution
has the option of drafting a student-designed cluster if they use at least one of
their transfer courses in the cluster. In most cases these student-designed
clusters are modeled upon existing clusters, but other proposals are considered if
there is a coherent strand of meaning to the courses included and if one course
is a pre-requisite of another (or one course or more is upper level). These cluster
proposals must be approved by the Curriculum Policies Committee (CPC).
Students who may want to use three four-credit courses taken at Morningside for
a cluster must first petition the Student Progress committee for permission to
submit a student-designed cluster and then seek approval of the cluster from
CPC. Such petitions are rare and must have good rationale to support them.
Participation in graduation
Students may also petition to participate in graduation activities if they have one
course that will be completed in May after graduation or in the summer. Such
petitions are also reviewed/approved by the Student Progress committee.
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COURSE SCHEDULING FOR FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS
The typical student will take four four-credit classes or 16 credits per semester.
With this standard load during 8 semesters (plus one May term), a student will
earn 132 credits toward graduation in four years without additional summer work.
A student can take a reduced load for a semester and still graduate on time.
1. Note that Morn 101 is required for all first-year students.
2. Enter any developmental courses recommended by testing (if the student
tested). All developmental courses are offered in the fall. Avoid scheduling
reading- or writing-intensive courses until Academic Reading or Basic Writing
has been completed or a math intensive course until Morn 070 is completed.
3. Verify the student’s proposed major or exploring status. Consult the courses
recommended for appropriate majors. Discuss options with the student and help
her/him choose one or two courses related to the major or career goals. (100level classes are most suitable for first-year students. A ‘strong’ freshman may
take ONE 200 level course but no 300 level courses.)
4. Assist the student in choosing one or two courses for general studies.
5. REMEMBER not to exceed 16 credits for any first semester freshman and not
to exceed 12 credits for any student who was admitted with a limit of 12 credits
for the first semester (L-12s) or as a participant in the Student Success Program.
Some students may prefer taking 14 credits during their first semester.
6. REVIEW the courses chosen, watching for conflicts. Are courses distributed
evenly across the week? Verify that the student has not selected two halfsemester classes for the same half of the semester.
7. Remind students that 2-3 hours study outside class for every hour spent in
class will maximize their chances of success in college. Note in the advising
folder what other time commitments they will have in the fall (athletics, etc.)
8. ALWAYS have students choose an alternate class or two and note them on
the form. If the first choice class is closed, students can substitute an alternate
while in the Registrar’s office without returning to consult the advisor.
9. Let students know that these summer schedules can be changed during the
summer (contact Dean for Advising Mary Leida) or in the first week of fall
semester, but summer registration ‘saves’ them seats. Tell students you have
enjoyed meeting them and working with them. Invite them to look you up in the
fall even if you are not their official advisor. (They will meet their freshman
advisors during orientation.)
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COURSE SCHEDULING FOR RETURNING STUDENTS
1. Verify the major and/or career plan of the student. Exploring is OK for
freshmen or first-semester sophomores. If a student with more than 45 credits is
still exploring, please encourage them to see Stacie Hays, Career Counselor,
ASAP to take the Discover interest inventory.
2. Check the student’s progress sheet. The student also received a copy via
email. Is everything correct on the progress sheet? Contact the Degree Auditor
(Cindy Nimmo) in the Registrar’s Office if you have questions. Be sure to fill in
courses that the student is currently taking.
3. Ask the student what courses they would like to take. How do these courses
contribute to the student’s progress toward graduation? A good balance is
usually 2-3 courses related to the major and 1-2 for general studies/electives.
4. Ask the student about any time constraints. Are they participating in athletics
or music? Try to schedule morning labs if possible. If they know their
competition schedule, don’t schedule for a night class that conflicts.
5. Check to see that the courses are spread out across the week, not all meeting
on MWF, for example. Two half-semester classes should be different halves.
6. Plan some alternate classes in case the student’s first choices are filled when
they get online to register. Enter these at the bottom of the registration form.
7. Is there any additional paperwork needed?
a. change of major or curriculum declaration? (may cause advisor change)
b. course substitution?
c. tutorial, independent study, internship?
d. permission to repeat a course?
e. permission for an overload (note increased cost)
f. graduation declaration
8. Is there anything else the student would like to discuss? You might ask
a. Is the student involved in activities? Do they enhance the resume?
b. Is the student working? Would a summer job enhance the resume?
9. Tell the student you have enjoyed meeting with them!
NOTE: Transfer equivalencies are guidelines for students planning to come to
Morningside, not our current students. Students wishing to take a summer
course at another institution are best advised to consult the Registrar or the
appropriate department chair BEFORE registering for the transfer courses.
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COURSES RECOMMENDED FOR MAJORS
ADVERTISING MAJOR
Freshman Fall Semester
Comm 101 Intro to Mass Comm (EPV)
Art 103 Design (CE)
Freshman Spring Semester
Art 210 (CE) or 265 (CE)
Comm 204, 207 or 208
* One of the following courses is required: Comm 204, 207 or 208.
Art 103, 210 and 265 fulfill the Creative Expressions requirement. Art 210 and
265 are offered every semester. Busn 341 fulfills the Empirical Reasoning
requirement.
Sophomore Fall Semester
Any course above
Busn 231 Principles of Management
Sophomore Spring Semester
Art 275 Web Design (pre-req =Art
210)**
Any course above
**Either Art 275 or Art 320 is required.
Junior Fall Semester
Art 320 Graphic Design II
Busn 341 Marketing (ER)
Junior Spring Semester
Any course above (freshman spring)
Busn 342 Advertising (pre-req = Busn
341)
Comm 311 Law of Mass Comm
Senior Fall Semester
Busn 346 Marketing Research
Elective from Art, Busn, or Comm
Senior Spring Semester
Busn 447 Ad Campaigns (capstone)
Elective from Art, Busn, or Comm
This interdisciplinary major includes courses from TWO categories. Business
and Mass Communication are in the Professional Influence and Service
Category; Art courses are in the Fine Arts category. A student with this major
may declare a Graphic Design cluster from the Fine Arts and fulfill it with courses
required for this major.
Additional graduation requirements include participating in Center for
Entrepreneurship Education activities and completion of a portfolio, as well as
attendance at workshops on resume preparation, job interview skills and
business etiquette.
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ART MAJOR
Studio Art major
Freshman Fall Semester
Art 103 Design (CE)
Art 205 Intro to Drawing (CE) OR
Art 201 Ancient-Gothic Art History (RF)
Freshman Spring Semester
Art 206 Figure Drawing AND/OR
Art 202 Renaissance to Modern (GA)
Art Education majors should also take Educ 101 Foundations of Education and
Psyc 101 General Psychology in the first year, as well as their PPST exams.
Art 103 and 205 fulfill the Creative Expressions requirement.
Art 201 fulfills the Religious Flag requirement.
Art 202 fulfills the Global Awareness requirement.
Sophomore Fall Semester
Art 201 OR 205
Sophomore Spring Semester
Art 202 OR 206
300 level studio art course*
Art Education majors should take Sped 208 Survey of Exceptionalities (a Service
Learning flag course), Educ 290 Human Relations (an American Experience
class), and Educ 300 no later than spring of the sophomore year.
*Studio art majors must take 325, 345 or 346, and 355. Art education majors
take these courses as well as Art 335.
Junior Fall Semester
300 level studio art course
Junior Spring Semester
300 level studio art course
Art Education majors will take Educ 321, Art 381 and Art 382 in the junior year.
Senior Fall Semester
Senior Spring Semester
Art 490 Senior Art Seminar (and show)
Other requirements for certification to teach in Iowa include Psyc 260 or 303
(SL), a biology course, a math course (even if the student’s math ACT > 24) and
a humanities course (English literature, history or modern language), as well as
Educ 405 Classroom management. Student teaching may be planned for the
spring of the senior year, moving Art 490 to the spring of the junior year. Educ
427 and Educ 490 are student teaching courses.
Art education majors fulfill their cluster with the Education cluster. See
Secondary Certification.
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GRAPHIC DESIGN MAJOR
Freshman Fall Semester
Freshman Spring Semester
Art 103 Design (CE)
Art 206 OR Art 202
Art 205 OR Art 201 (RF)*
Art 210 Graphic Design I (CE)
*Only one art history course is required: 201, 202, or 305; only one drawing
course is required: 205 or 206.
Sophomore Fall Semester
Art 310 Typography
Art 201 (RF) or 205
Sophomore Spring Semester
Art 320 Graphic Design II
Art 275 (Art 210 = pre-req)
Junior Fall Semester
Art 321 Graphic Design Studio
Junior Spring Semester
Art 330 Illustration OR
Art 265 Photography
Senior Fall Semester
Art 470 Internship
Senior Spring Semester
Art 490 Senior Art Seminar
PHOTOGRAPHY MAJOR
Freshman Fall Semester
Art 103 Design (CE)
Art 205 (or sub 300 level studio later)
Freshman Spring Semester
Art 265 Photography
Art 103, 205, 210 and 265 fulfill the Creative Expression requirement.
Sophomore Fall Semester
Art 210 Graphic Design I
Art 366, 367, or 368*
Sophomore Spring Semester
Art 366, 367, or 368
*These courses are offered in rotation and may be taken in any order, but
students are strongly encouraged to take Art 366, Intermediate Photography,
before Art 367 or 368.
Junior Fall Semester
Art 304 History of photography
Junior Spring Semester
Art 366, 367, or 368
Senior Fall Semester
Senior Spring Semester
Art 490 Senior Art Seminar
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BIOLOGY MAJOR
Freshman Fall Semester
Biol 116 Principles of Biology I (ER)
Chem 121 General Chem I & Lab (ER)
Freshman Spring Semester
Biol 117 Principles of Biology II (ER)
Chem 122 General Chem II & Lab
Students should not begin chemistry unless they have completed Algebra II with
a B or better in high school; these students should take Math 125 concurrently
with Chem 121. Students who have completed high school trigonometry or
calculus need not take Math 125. Students without Algebra II from high school
must take Morn 070 Intermediate Algebra before taking chemistry.
Students interested in high school teaching should also take Educ 101 or Psyc
101. Biol 116, Biol 117, and Chem 121 all fulfill the Empirical requirement.
Sophomore Fall Semester
Biology elective (200 level)
Chem 201 (after Chem 122 )(for B.S.)
Sophomore Spring Semester
Biol 251 Genetics
Chem 202 Organic Chem (for the B.S.)
Those students planning on secondary education will take Educ 290 (AE), Sped
208 (SL) and Educ 300 no later than spring of the sophomore year (also PPST
exams). Chem 201 and 202 are not required for biology teaching.
Students who did not take Chem 121-122 during their first year should take it as
sophomores to prepare for Biol 251 (taken concurrent with Chem 122) and 321.
A year of physics is recommended for biology majors; pre-med students should
take Biol 251 and 321 as well as Phys 201 and 202 prior to the senior year.
Junior Fall Semester
Biology 321 Gen. Physiology (or 308)
(Educ 321 Secondary Methods)
Junior Spring Semester
Biology elective
Biol 460 (secondary certification only)
Senior Fall Semester
Senior Spring Semester
Biology 308 Ecology (or 321)
Biology 460 Capstone
(Educ 405 Classroom Mgmt)
(Student teaching for secondary cert.)
(Nsci 425 Natural Sci. Methods)*
*offered every other fall, may be taken concurrently with Educ 321.
Biology majors pursuing secondary certification will do the B.A. major and the
Education cluster. See Secondary Education certification.
Chem 305 and 410 are also recommended as well as an internship or research
experience in biology for the B.S. biology majors.
Biol 110 and Biol 106 are recommended for non-majors (possible electives within
the biology major); however, Biol 208 CANNOT be used in the biology major.
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BUSINESS MAJOR
All students interested in seeking a degree in the department should work on
completing general education requirements during the freshman year. Of
greatest importance should be completing the MATH requirements for the
department. If students intend to seek a BS degree, students should take Math
150 or courses to prepare for taking Math 205. Of greatest importance, however,
for advisors is that students should not be allowed to declare an emphasis area
of study until such time as the student has completed the MATH requirement and
Acct 203, Acct 204, Econ 200 and Busn 231 and gaining at least a 2.7 GPA in
those core courses.
Freshman Fall Semester
MATH Requirement
Freshman Spring Semester
MATH Requirement
Sophomore Fall Semester
Acct 203 Intro to Financial Acct
Busn 231 Principles of Management
OR Econ 200
Sophomore Spring Semester
Acct 204 Managerial/Cost Acct
Busn 231 OR Econ 200 Principles of
Economics I
To keep on track for degree completion, MATH requirements MUST be taken no
later than the end of the sophomore year (before accounting and economics).
These four courses should receive priority over Busn 231 and 314. Ideally, a
student would finish all of these courses by the end of the sophomore year.
Junior Fall Semester
Busn 321 Principles of Finance I
Busn 314 Business Law
300-400 level courses in emphasis
area (if eligible)
Junior Spring Semester
Busn 341 Principles of Marketing (ER)
Busn 314 Business Law
300-400 level courses in emphasis
area (if eligible)
Busn 314, Busn 321and Busn 341 should be taken in the junior year. These
courses are offered every semester and may be taken in any order.
Senior Fall Semester
Busn 430 Contemporary Leadership
and Ethics (SL)
300-400 level courses in emphasis
area (if eligible)
*Capstone Course
Senior Spring Semester
Busn 484 Business Policy*
300-400 level courses in emphasis
area (if eligible)
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CHEMISTRY MAJOR
Freshman Fall Semester
Chem 121 Gen. Chem. I & Lab (ER)*
Math 125 (Q) if needed
Freshman Spring Semester
Chem 122 General Chemistry II & Lab
Math 205 Calc & Anal Geom I (Q)
*Students should not begin chemistry unless they have strong math backgrounds
(have completed Algebra II with a B or better). Such students should take Math
125 concurrently with Chem 121 unless they have had trigonometry. Students
who have completed trigonometry will take Math 205 Calculus I in the spring.
Students interested in secondary teaching certification should also take Educ 101
and Psyc 101, and plan to take the PPST in their first or second year.
Sophomore Fall Semester
Chem 201 Organic Chemistry I
Math 206 Calc & Analytical Geom II
Phys 201 and 211
Sophomore Spring Semester
Chem 202 Organic Chemistry II
Phys 202 and 212
Phys 211, Phys 212 and Math 206 are not required for the B.A. in chemistry.
Students interested in secondary certification will take Sped 208 (SL), Educ 290,
and Educ 300 no later than the spring of the sophomore year.
Junior Fall Semester
300-400 level chemistry
(Educ 321 Secondary methods)
Junior Spring Semester
300-400 level chemistry
Educ 321 and Nsci 425 can be taken concurrently; Nsci 425 is offered every
other year. Additional courses required for teacher certification in Iowa include a
biology course, a humanities course (English literature, history or modern
language), and Psyc 260 or 303.
Senior Fall Semester
300-400 level chemistry
(Nsci 425 Science teaching methods)
(Educ 405 Classroom management)
Senior Spring Semester
Chem 460 Capstone (fall or spring)
( Educ 427 and Educ 490)
Student teaching is generally scheduled for the spring of the senior year. Chem
460 is taken before student teaching. Chemistry teaching majors fulfill their
cluster requirement with the Education cluster. See Secondary Education
certification for more requirements.
NOTE: When a student drops or withdraws from a chemistry course, they MUST
have the instructor’s signature to ensure she/he checks out of the lab drawer
properly.
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COMPUTER SCIENCE MAJOR
Freshman Fall Semester
Csci 160 Crafting the Web (Q)
*Math 125 (If no Trig background)
Freshman Spring Semester
Csci 170 C++ and the Server-side Web
Math 150 Elem Prob & Statistics (Q)
Students with an NSF scholarship must continue with a math or computer
science major in order to continue to receive the NSF scholarship.
*Math 125 is appropriate for a student who has not studied trigonometry.
Sophomore Fall Semester
Csci 270 Data Storage, Str & Transport
Csci 330 (if even year in fall) or
Math 215 (if odd year in fall)
Phys 201 General Physics I
Sophomore Spring Semester
Csci 310 Algorithms, Str, Anal & Imag
Csci 430 (if even year in fall) or
Engr 324/325 (if odd year in fall)
Phys 202 General Physics II
Junior Fall Semester
Csci 331 (Software Engineering)
Junior Spring Semester
Csci 430 (if even year in fall) or
Engr 324/325 (if odd year in fall)
Csci 375 (if even year in fall) or
Csci Elective (if odd year in fall)
Csci 330 (if even year in fall) or
Csci 370 (if odd year in fall)
Math 215 (if even year in fall)
Senior Fall Semester
Csci 370 (if odd year in fall)
Math 400 Math Sciences Capstone
Masterwork Project
Senior Spring Semester
Csci 350/475 or Csci 475
Csci 375 (if even year in fall) or
Csci Elective (if odd year in fall)
Masterwork Project (if not done in fall)
Students are advised to switch from a freshman advisor to a faculty advisor in
computer science before registration for fall of their sophomore year, i.e. the
spring of the freshman or first year.
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ELEMENTARY EDUCATION MAJOR
Freshman Fall Semester
Educ 101 Foundations of Education
Psyc 101, Math (Q), or Humanities*
2-credit physical science class (ER)
Freshman Spring Semester
Sped 208 Surv. of Exceptionalities (SL)
Math (Q), Psyc 101 or Humanities*
2-credit physical science course
*Humanities include English literature, history, or modern languages.
Elementary Education majors take the PPST (Praxis I) exam near the end of
their first year. There is a fee for the exam, and all three parts of the PPST must
be passed before students can be accepted into the Teacher Preparation
Program. This exam is given once each year at Morningside College and more
frequently at Western Iowa Tech Community College. Students may also take
the exam through Prometric, 700 4th Street, Suite 606 (277-4097). A computer
review program for PPST (Plato) is available on campus for a small fee. Contact
Norma May (x5106) for more information or visit the Education Department on
the second floor of Lewis Hall. Students are strongly encouraged to
study/prepare for the PPST exam.
Sophomore Fall Semester
Sophomore Spring Semester
Educ 300 Instr. Design & Assess.**
Educ 290 Human Relations (AE)
Engl 203 Children’s literature
Mued 330 Music Methods for Elem
Pols 160 or Geog/Pols 205 (GA)
Math (Q), Psyc 101 or Humanities*
**Students must have a Morningside GPA of 2.5 or better to take this course.
Educ 300 is a pre-requisite for many additional courses.
Pols 160 World Politics, usually every spring; Geog/Pols 205, usually every fall.
Junior Fall Semester
Junior Spring Semester
Educ 307 Teaching of Math***
Educ 316 Teach Sci & Soc. Sci.***
Educ 315 Teach. Rdg & Lang. Arts***
Biology (Biol 207 if coaching)
Psyc 260 OR Psyc 303 (SL)
General studies requirements
Note: Educ 307 and 315 are only offered in fall term during 2009-2010.
***A gpa GPA of 2.5 or better and acceptance to the Teacher Preparation
Program is necessary to take this class.
Senior Fall Semester
Art 382 Elementary Art Methods***
Educ 405 Classroom Management
Senior Spring Semester
Educ 417 Elem Student Teaching***
Educ 490 Effective Educator***
Elementary education majors must also complete a 12 credit concentration
outside of education (not Educ or Sped classes) in a field for which Iowa has an
endorsement. Sometimes this concentration overlaps with the cluster
requirement.
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SPECIAL EDUCATION MAJOR – Elementary Education Double major
Special Education is a DUAL major, to accompany a major in Elementary
Education or a secondary teaching major.
Freshman Fall Semester
Educ 101 Foundations of Education
Psyc 101, Math (Q) or Humanities*
2-credit physical science class (ER)
Freshman Spring Semester
Sped 208 Surv. of Exceptionalities (SL)
Math (Q), Psyc 101 or Humanities*
2-credit physical science course
*Humanities include English literature, history, or modern languages.
Elementary Education majors take the PPST (Praxis I) exam near the end of
their first year. See complete note under Elementary Education, previous page.
Sophomore Fall Semester
Sophomore Spring Semester
Educ 300 Instr. Design & Assess.**
Educ 290 Human Relations (AE)
Engl 203 Children’s literature
Mued 330 Music Methods for Elem
Pols 160 or Geog/Pols 205 (GA)
Math (Q) or biology (Biol 207 for coach)
Sped 362***
Sped 361 ***
Note: Sped 362 only offered in fall term and Sped 361 in the spring term.
**Students must have a Morningside GPA of 2.5 or better to take this course.
Educ 300 is a pre-requisite for many additional courses.
***A GPA of 2.5 or better and acceptance to the Teacher Preparation Program is
necessary to take this class.
Junior Fall Semester
Educ 307 Tch of Math***
Educ 315 Teach. Rdg & Lang. Arts***
Psyc 260 OR Psyc 303 (SL)
Sped 364 K-6 Mild/Mod Methods***
Junior Spring Semester
Educ 316 Teach Sci & Soc. Sci.***
Sped 402 School Parent Collab.***
Sped 407 Diagnostic Math***
Sped 455 Transition ***
Sped 364 K-6 Mild/Mod Methods***
Note: Sped 364 K-6 Mild/Mod Methods only offered in spring term.
Senior Fall Semester
Art 382 ***
Educ 405 Classroom Management
Sped 431 Appl Behavior Anal ***
Sped 451 Educational Assess.***
Senior Spring Semester
Educ 417 Elem Student Teaching***
Sped 470 Spec Educ Teaching***
Educ 490 Effective Educator***
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SECONDARY EDUCATION CERTIFICATION
Freshman Fall Semester
Educ 101 Foundations of Education
Content area (major) courses*
Freshman Spring Semester
Sped 208 Surv. of Exceptionalities (SL)
Content area (major) courses*
Biology, humanities or math**
*To obtain a teaching license for secondary education (grades 7-12 inclusive),
the student must have a teaching major in a secondary content field. Teaching
majors available at Morningside: Art, Biology, Chemistry, English, General
Science, History/Government, Mathematics, Music (see Music Education),
Physics, Physical Science, and Spanish. (no programs for PE or business)
In addition to the teaching major, these students must satisfy state licensure
requirements with classes in Education and other departments; these credit
hours are roughly equivalent to a second major.
Secondary Education students take the PPST (Praxis I) exam near the end of
their first year. See complete information under Elementary Education major.
**One course each in biology, humanities and math is required. Biol 207 counts
as a biology course, meets the ER requirement, and contributes to a coaching
endorsement. Humanities courses are courses in English literature, history or
modern languages and can be used to meet other general studies requirements.
Sophomore Fall Semester
Psyc 101 Gen Psyc or **
Educ 290 Human Relations (AE)
Content area (major) courses
Sophomore Spring Semester
Educ 300 Instr Design & Assess.***
Biology, humanities or math**
Content area (major) courses
***Students must have a GPA of 2.5 or better at Morningside College to take this
course. While it may be desirable to take Education courses in order (100 level,
200 level, etc.), Educ 300 must be taken before the junior year since it is a prerequisite for Educ 321 which is only offered in the fall. Educ 101, 290, 405 and
Sped 208 are offered every semester.
Junior Fall Semester
Junior Spring Semester
Educ 321 Secondary Methods****
****A GPA of 2.5 or better and acceptance to the Teacher Preparation Program.
Senior Fall Semester
Educ 405 Classroom Management****
Senior Spring Semester
Educ 427 Sec. Student Teaching****
Educ 490 Effective Educator****
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SPECIAL EDUCATION –Secondary Certification double majors
Freshman Fall Semester
Educ 101 Foundations of Education
Content area (major) courses*
Freshman Spring Semester
Sped 208 Surv. of Exceptionalities (SL)
Content area (major) courses*
Biology, Humanities or Math**
*See notes under Secondary Certification (previous page) regarding which
teaching majors are available at Morningside. In addition to the teaching major,
these students must satisfy state licensure requirements with classes in
Education and other departments; these credit hours are roughly equivalent to a
second major.
See notes under Secondary Certification (previous page) regarding the PPST
(Praxis I).
**One course each in biology, humanities and math is required. Biol 207 counts
as a biology course, meets the ER requirement, and contributes to a coaching
endorsement. Humanities courses are courses in English literature, history or
modern languages and can be used to meet other general studies requirements.
Sophomore Fall Semester
Sophomore Spring Semester
Psyc 101 Gen Psyc or **
Educ 300 Instr Design & Assess.***
Educ 290 Human Relations (AE)
Biology, humanities or math**
Content area (major) courses
Content area (major) courses
Sped 362 Prin. Sp. Ed. Teaching***
Sped 361 Intro to Mild/Moderate***
Note: Sped 362 only offered in fall term and Sped 361 in the spring.
***Students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better at Morningside College
to take this course. While it may be desirable to take Education courses in order
(100 level, 200 level, etc.), Educ 300 must be taken before the junior year since it
is a pre-requisite for Educ 321 (fall only) Educ 101, 290, 402 405 and Sped 208
are offered every semester.
Junior Fall Semester
Educ 321 Secondary Methods****
Junior Spring Semester
Sped 402 School Parent Collab ****
Sped 407 Diag Math & Pract. ****
Psyc 260 or Psyc 303 (fall only)
Sped 455 Transition****
Sped 366 7-12 Mild/Mod Methods****
Note: Sped 366 only offered during spring semester.
****A GPA of 2.5 or better and acceptance to the Teacher Preparation Program.
Senior Fall Semester
Educ 405 Classroom Management****
Teaching methods for content field
Sped 431 App Behavior Anal****
Sped 451 Educational Assess****
Senior Spring Semester
Educ 427 Sec. Student Teaching****
Sped 471 Spec Educ Teaching****
Educ 490 Effective Educator****
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ENGLISH MAJOR
Freshman Fall Semester
Engl 132 – (EPV) won’t count in major
Engl 281* (CE) strong students only
Engl 245** (EPV)
Freshman Spring Semester
Engl 205 Creative Reading
Engl 210* (CE)
Engl 241** (EPV)
Engl 204***
* Engl 210, 211 OR 281 are options for a 200-level writing course (one required).
Engl 281 is generally not taken until students have completed Morn 102.
**One 200-level literature and culture course is required; choose from 241(GA,
RF), 243 (EPV), 245 (EPV), 251 (AE). This requirement is usually taken in the
sophomore year, but strong first-year students interested in the topics may take
these courses.
***Students interested in secondary teaching should take Educ 101 and Psyc
101 in their first year if possible, and Educ 300 during the sophomore year; these
students should also take Engl 204 at their first opportunity and Engl 425 when
pre-requisites have been met (each offered every other year). The PPST exams
should also be taken in the first year or early in the second year.
Sophomore Fall Semester
200 or 300 level English course
Sophomore Spring Semester
200 or 300 level English course
(Educ 300***)
***A GPA of 2.5 or higher at Morningside is a pre-requisite for this course.
English majors must take Engl 343 (AE) and 344 (GA) (not needed in sequence).
Majors must also take one from Engl 345, 346, 347 and either 351 or 354 (SL).
Non-teaching majors may want to take an English internship as a junior/senior.
Junior Fall Semester
300 or 400 level English course
(Educ 321 Secondary Methods)****
Junior Spring Semester
300 or 400 level English course
****A GPA of 2.5 or higher and passing scores on the PPST are pre-requisites.
Senior Fall Semester
Engl 495 Capstone seminar
300 or 400 level English course
Senior Spring Semester
(Student teaching)
See additional requirements for secondary certification. English Teaching majors
fulfill their cluster requirement with the Education cluster: Educ 101, Educ 290
(AE), Sped 208 (SL), and Educ 405.
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ENGINEERING PHYSICS/PHYSICS/PHYSICS TEACHING
Freshman Fall Semester
Engr 121 or 131 (if interested in
engineering)
Chem 121 (if Physics B.S.)
Math 125 if necessary*
Freshman Spring Semester
Chem 122 (if Physics B.S.)
Math 205 Calculus I (Q)
*If a student is has not had four years of high school math including trigonometry
OR scored less than 24 on the math ACT, he/she should take Math 125.
Sophomore Fall Semester
Phys 201 (ER) and 211
Engr 121 or 131
Math 206 Calc and Anal Geog II
Sophomore Spring Semester
Phys 202 (Q) and 212
Math 307 Multivariable Calc & Diff Eq
Phys 274 (if Engineering Physics
major)
Junior Fall Semester
Whatever is offered from:
Phys 316/317
Phys 411 Electricity & Magnetism
Math 215 Linear Algebra
Junior Spring Semester
Whatever is offered from:
Engr 274 and 365
Engr 324/325
Phys 369 and 434 (capstone)
Engr 435
Senior Fall Semester
Same as junior year
Senior Spring Semester
Same as junior year
Students interested in teaching high school physics should take Educ 101 and
Psyc 101 in their first year. Educ 300 is recommended for the second year.
Educ 321 and Nsci 425 are suggested for fall of the third year. Student teaching
is generally planned for the spring of the senior year.
In addition, state (Iowa) certification requires Sped 208, Educ 290, Psyc 260 or
303 (SL), a humanities course (English literature, history or modern language),
and a biology course.
Physics Teaching majors fulfill their cluster requirement with the following
courses required for teacher certification: Educ 101, Educ 405, Educ 300, and
Educ 290 (AE) OR Sped 208 (SL). See also SECONDARY EDUCATION
CERTIFICATION.
Students are advised to switch from the freshman advisor to a faculty member in
physics department in the spring of their freshman years.
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GENERAL SCIENCE TEACHING MAJORS
Freshman Fall Semester
Biol 116 Principles of Biology I (ER)
Chem 121 Gen. Chem. I & Lab (ER)*
Educ 101 and Phys 111,112, or 113
Freshman Spring Semester
Biol 117 Principles of Biology II (ER)
Chem 122 General Chemistry II & Lab
Math 205 OR Math 150 (Q)
*Students should not begin chemistry unless they have strong math backgrounds
(have completed Algebra II with a B or better). Such students should take Math
125 concurrently with Chem 121 unless they have had trigonometry.
Sophomore Fall Semester
Sophomore Spring Semester
Chem 201 Organic Chemistry I
Chem 202 or 305
Psyc 101 General Psychology
Educ 300 IDA**
2 two-credit physical science(or spring) Biol 204, 207, or 208 (or fall)
**Morningside GPA of 2.5 is required to take this course
Students interested in secondary certification will take Sped 208 (SL), Educ 290,
and Educ 300 no later than the spring of the sophomore year.
Junior Fall Semester
Junior Spring Semester
Educ 321 Secondary methods***
Sped 208 Survey of Exceptionalities
Phys 201 General Physics I
Phys 202 General Physics II
Educ 290 Human Relations
300-400 level biology course
***GPA of 2.5 and admitted to Teacher Prep Program
Educ 321 and Nsci 425 can be taken concurrently; Nsci 425 is offered every
other year. Additional courses required for teacher certification in Iowa include a
humanities course (English literature, history or mod. lang), and Psyc 260 or 303.
Senior Fall Semester
Biol 460, Chem 460, or Phys 434
Nsci 425 Science teaching methods***
Educ 405 Classroom management
Senior Spring Semester
Educ 427 Student Teaching
Educ 490 Student Teaching Seminar
General science teaching majors fulfill their cluster requirement with the
Education cluster. See SECONDARY CERTIFICATION for more details.
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HISTORY MAJORS
Freshman Fall Semester
Hist 131 U.S. History to 1877* (AE, RF)
Hist 150 (GA) – elective for Hist majors
(Psyc 101 + Educ 101 if teaching)
Pols 147 U.S. Government (AE, SL)***
Freshman Spring Semester
Hist 132 U.S. History since 1877*(AE)
Hist 206 European Civilization** (GA)
*Appropriate for all first year students as a general studies course (see codes),
required for some history majors.
**Required for some history majors; assumes solid reading/writing skills.
***Appropriate for first and second year students and is required for the American
history major but not for the History or History teaching majors.
History courses are reading and writing intensive.
Sophomore Fall Semester
History courses
Sophomore Spring Semester
History courses
Pols 205 Pol & Cultural Geography ®
(Educ 300 IDA if secondary teaching*)
® Recommended to provide useful context for other courses
*Morningside GPA of 2.5 or higher to take this course
Most second semester sophomores are ready for a 300 level history course if
they have successfully completed 8 credit hours in history. (no 400 level courses)
Juniors should complete 200 level requirements and enroll in 300 level courses.
Each history major must complete at least one RS course and one GP course by
the end of the junior year. If Hist 431 (capstone) is available in the student’s
junior year and is required for the student’s history concentration, the student
must take it (it is on a 3-semester rotation). Juniors may also enroll in 400 level
courses if they have completed the appropriate pre-requisites.
History teaching majors are not required to take Hist 431; their student teaching
experiences serve as their capstones.
History majors wishing to teach at the high school level should take appropriate
courses throughout their college years. Educ 300 should be taken no later than
the spring of the sophomore year. Educ 321 and Ssci 425 should be taken the
junior year and Educ 405 should be taken the senior year, just prior to student
teaching. These majors will satisfy their cluster requirement with the Education
cluster. See SECONDARY CERTIFICATION for other state requirements.
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Management of Information Systems Major (MIS)
This is a new interdisciplinary major being introduced in Fall 2009. The
sequences offered below are an initial input and may be adjusted over time to
accommodate course scheduling.
Freshman Fall Semester
Math 150 or Csci 160 Crafting the Client
Side Web (Q)
Any of the following Phys courses:
103, 104, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115 (ER)
Freshman Spring Semester
Math 150 or Csci 160 Crafting the
Client Side Web (Q)
Any of the following Phys courses:
103, 104, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115(ER)
Sophomore Fall Semester
Acct 203 Intro to Financial Acct
Busn 231 Principles of Management
Sophomore Spring Semester
Acct 204 Managerial/Cost Acct
Busn 231 or Csci 170
Junior Fall Semester
Busn 338 Production & Operations Mgmt
(pre-req = Busn 231)
Junior Spring Semester
Busn 321 Principles of Finance I (prereq= Acct 204)
Busn 339 Project Management
Csci 270, 310, and/or 331
Csci 270, 310, and/or 331
Senior Fall Semester
Csci 310 and/or 331
Math 400*
*Capstone Course
Senior Spring Semester
Csci 310 and/or 331
Csci 170 should follow Csci 160 as closely as possible. Csci 160 is offered every
semester but Csci 170 is offered only in the spring.
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BS Mass Communication:
CORPORATE COMMUNICATION MAJOR (as revised Spring 2009)
Freshman Fall Semester
Comm 101 (EPV)
Freshman Spring Semester
Art 210 Graphic Design I (CE)
Comm 207 (CE) or 208
Math 150 Elem Prob & Statistics(Q)
Comm 101 meets the Ethics and Personal Values requirement.
Comm 207, Art 210, and Art 265 meet the Creative Expressions requirement.
Sophomore Fall Semester
Busn 231 Principles of Management
Comm 207 (CE) or 208
Sophomore Spring Semester
Art 275 Web Design/Interactive Media
Math 150 Elem Prob & Statistics (Q)
Comm 268
Math 150 meets the Quantitative Requirement.
Junior Fall Semester
Busn 341 Marketing (ER)
Art 310 Typography
Comm 311 Law of Mass Comm
Junior Spring Semester
Art 265 Photography (CE) or
Morn 301 Mastering Public Speaking or
Comm 330 Public Relations
Busn 341 meets the Empirical Requirement.
Senior Fall Semester
Comm 330 Public Relations
Comm 311
Senior Spring Semester
Comm 455 Capstone
Comm 434 Corp Comm Internship
Students will earn the writing endorsement in Comm 455.
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BS Mass Communication:
MEDIA MANAGEMENT MAJOR (as approved Spring 2009)
Freshman Fall Semester
Comm 101 (EPV)
Freshman Spring Semester
Comm 101 (if not completed in fall)
Comm 204 (SL) or 207 (CE) or 208
Math 150 Elem Prob & Statistics (Q)
Comm 101 meets the Ethics and Personal Values requirement.
Comm 204 meets the Service Learning requirement
Comm 207 meets the Creative Expressions requirement.
Math 150 meets the Quantitative Requirement.
Sophomore Fall Semester
Busn 231 Principles of Management
Comm 204 (SL) or 207 (CE) or 208
Comm 264 or 267 or 268 or 270
Sophomore Spring Semester
ACCT 203 Intro to Financial Acct
Busn 231 Principles of Management
Comm 264 or 267 or 268 or 270
Junior Fall Semester
Busn 341 Marketing (ER)
Acct 203 Intro to Financial Acct
Comm 311 Law of Mass Comm
Junior Spring Semester
Art 210 or Acct 204 or
Morn 301 or THTR 310
Comm elective
Busn 341 meets the Empirical Requirement.
Senior Fall Semester
Busn 341 or Comm 311
Comm elective
Comm 404 or 407 or 408 or 410
Senior Spring Semester
Comm 455 Capstone
Comm 434 Corp Comm Internship
Comm 404 or 407 or 408 or 410
Students will earn the writing endorsement in Comm 455.
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BS Mass Communication
New Media Production Major (as approved Spring 2009)
Freshman Fall Semester
Comm101 (EPV)
Phys103 (ER) or Phys 115 (ER)
Csci 160 Crafting the Client Web (QR)
Freshman Spring Semester
Comm101 (EPV) (if not completed fall)
Comm 207(CE) or Comm 208
Csci 160 (QR) or Comm 170
Comm 101 meets the Ethics and Personal Values requirement.
Comm 207, Art 210, & Art 265 also meet the Creative Expressions requirement.
Csci 160 meets the Quantitative Requirement
Sophomore Fall Semester
Comm 207(CE) or Comm 208
Csci 170
Art 210 or Art 265
Phys 103 (ER) or Phys 115 (ER)
Sophomore Spring Semester
Comm 269
Art 210 or Art 265 or Art 275
Comm 207 or Comm 208
Csci 170 C++ & Server-side Web
Phys 103 or Phys 115 meets Empirical Requirement
Csci 170 should follow Csci 160 as closely as possible.
Junior Fall Semester
Comm 269
Art 265 or Art 275 or Art 310 or Art 320
Csci 320 The Technical Web (SL)
Comm 311 Law of Mass Comm
Junior Spring Semester
Comm 324, Comm 385 or Comm 409
Csci 320 (SL)
Csci 320 meets the Service Learning Requirement.
Senior Fall Semester
Senior Spring Semester
Comm 311
Comm 455 Capstone
Comm 409 or Comm 436
Comm 436
Art 265 or Art 275 or Art 310 or A rt 320
Csci 320 (SL)
Students will earn the writing endorsement in Comm 455.
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MASS COMMUNICATION BA MAJOR (as revised Spring 2009)
Freshman Fall Semester
Comm 101 Intro to Mass Comm (EPV)
Comm 204 (SL) or 207 (CE)* or 208
Freshman Spring Semester
Comm 101 if not yet taken
Comm 204 or 207 or 208
Comm 264 or 267 or 268
Comm 204 meets the Service Learning requirement
Comm 207 meets the Creative Expressions requirement
Comm 101 meets the Ethics and Personal Values requirement
Sophomore Fall Semester
Comm 204 or 207 or 208
Comm 264 or 267 or 268 or 270
Sophomore Spring Semester
Busn 231 Principles of Management
Comm 204 or 207 or 208
Junior Fall Semester
Comm 311 or Comm elective
Comm 264 or 267 or 268 or 270
Junior Spring Semester
Comm 311 or Comm elective
Comm 404 or 407 or 408 or 410
Senior Fall Semester
Comm 404 or 407 or 408 or 410
Comm 455 or Comm elective
Busn 231 (if not already taken)
Senior Spring Semester
Comm 455 or Comm elective
Comm 430 or 435 or 480
Comm 404 or 407 or 408 or 410
Students will earn the writing endorsement in Comm 455.
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MATHEMATICS MAJOR
Freshman Fall Semester
Math 191
Math 125 Precalculus (if needed)
Freshman Spring Semester
Math 205 Calculus I (Q)
Csci 160 (can be delayed until second
year)
Those math majors who want to teach at the high school level should take Educ
101 and Psyc 101.
Math majors also choose 4 credits from the following list: Math 150, Math 245,
any 100 or 200 level CSCI class (except Csci 160), any 100 or 200 level ECON
or ENGR or PHYS class. Math majors who want to teach at the high school level
MUST take Math 150 Elementary Probability and Statistics. Note that 100 level
classes should be completed by the end of the sophomore year and 200 level
classes should be completed by the end of the junior year.
Those students choosing a B.S. degree in math are required to take Phys 201
(ER), 202, 211 and 212; they should do this during the sophomore year.
Sophomore Fall Semester
Math 206 Calculus II
Math 215 Linear Algebra
Phys 201 (ER) and 211 if B.S. in Math
Sophomore Spring Semester
Math 307 Multivariable Calc & Diff Eq
Phys 202 and 212 if B.S. in Math
Math education majors should take Educ 300 (GPA pre-req = 2.5) during the
sophomore year.
Junior Fall Semester
Math 215 and 325 OR Math 360
Junior Spring Semester
Math 315 OR Math 407
Math education majors take Educ 321 in the fall of their junior year and Math 425
during the junior or senior year, before student teaching.
Education majors also take Educ 290 (AE), Sped 208 (SL), Psyc 260 or 303
(SL), a biology course and a humanities course. The biology course may count
for Empirical Reasoning. In addition, they generally plan student teaching for the
spring semester of their senior year. See also SECONDARY CERTIFICATION.
Senior Fall Semester
Math 360 OR Math 215 or 325
Math 400 Capstone
Senior Spring Semester
Math 407 OR Math 315
Math Teaching majors fulfill their cluster requirement with the Education Cluster.
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MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY MAJOR
Freshman Fall Semester
Chem 121 General Chemistry I* (ER)
Math course if ready (Math 150)
Freshman Spring Semester
Chem 122 General Chemistry II
Biology 207 Human Anatomy**
*See notes under Chemistry
**New hospital requirements dictate that the biology electives in this major must
be Biol 207, Biol 321 and Biol 251.
Morningside has affiliation agreements with both St. Luke’s Regional Hospital
and Mercy Medical Center, but their programs are competitive. Our students are
not automatically accepted. A minimum grade point average of 2.8 is required at
the time of application to the hospital program.
Sophomore Fall Semester
Biol 252 Microbiology
Chem 201 Organic Chemistry I
Sophomore Spring Semester
Biol 331 Immunology** (ev other year)
Chem 202 Organic Chemistry II
Biol 252 is a pre-requisite for Biol 331 Immunology.
Junior Fall Semester
Biol 321 General Physiology**
Junior Spring Semester
Biol 251 Genetics **
Biol 460 Capstone
Those students who are admitted to the hospital program spend their senior year
there and transfer credits back to graduate from Morningside. All general studies
requirements (including a cluster) must be completed in the first three years at
Morningside, before the clinical year.
The clinical year starts in August and ends the following August, with an August
graduation date for the students. They take their Board Exams shortly thereafter.
Contact Dr. Seth Elwood for more information.
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MUSIC PERFORMANCE (BM) & MUSIC EDUCATION MAJORS (BME)
Freshman Fall Semester
Muhl 102 Intro to Music (CE)(fall or sp)
Mutc 103 Music Technology (fall or sp)
Mual 2--* private lesson (1-2 cr)
Mual 200 Private Lesson seminar (0 cr)
Muen 2--* ensemble (1 cr)
Musc 102 Recital Attendance (0 cr)
Mual 160 Class piano I (0-1 cr)**
Freshman Spring Semester
Mutc 132 Music Theory I
Muhl 102 Intro to Music (CE)(fall or sp)
Mutc 103 Music Technology (fall or sp)
Mual 2--* private lesson (1-2 cr)
Mual 200 Private Lesson seminar (0 cr)
Muen 2--* ensemble (1 cr)
Musc 102 Recital Attendance (0 cr)
Mual 162 Class piano II (0-1 cr)**
*See course book for section appropriate to student’s instrument or ensemble.
**The need to take Mual 160-164 (or a basic music course) is determined by a
placement test administered to all freshman music majors at the beginning of the
fall semester.
Notes about Private Lessons:
 Any student may enroll in private lessons; such lessons incur an extra fee.
 Private lessons are easily may be added or changed after validation day
during the first week of classes.
 Non-majors taking private lessons enroll in the 100-level course.
 100-level lessons are 25 minutes/week; 200-level lessons are 50 min/wk.
 All students taking private lessons enroll also in Mual 100 if they are taking
100-level lessons and Mual 200 if they are taking 200-level lessons.
Notes about Ensembles:
 Auditions are required for all many ensembles. Students should
communicate with the director of the ensembles to request information
about auditions.
 All ensembles are open, by audition, to any student Students may enroll in
(or audition for) ensembles regardless of major.
Notes about Music Performance and Music Education Majors:
ALL MUSIC majors should consult with Music Department Advisors before
registration for fall courses in their sophomore year. Such students are advised
to declare their music majors and obtain a faculty advisor in the Music
department at that time (early in the spring semester).
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MUSIC MAJOR (B.A.)
Freshman Fall Semester
Muhl 102 Intro to Music (CE)(fall or sp)
Mutc 103 Music Technology (fall or sp)
Mual 2--* private lesson (1-2 cr)
Mual 200 Private Lesson seminar (0 cr)
Muen 2--* ensemble (1 cr)
Musc 102 Recital Attendance (0 cr)
Mual 160 Class piano I (0-1 cr)**
Freshman Spring Semester
Mutc 132 Music Theory I
Muhl 102 Intro to Music (CE)(fall or sp)
Mutc 103 Music Technology (fall or sp)
Mual 2--* private lesson (1-2 cr)
Mual 200 Private Lesson seminar (0 cr)
Muen 2--* ensemble (1 cr)
Musc 102 Recital Attendance (0 cr)
Mual 162 Class piano II (0-1 cr)**
*See course book for number appropriate to student instrument or ensemble.
**The need to take Mual 160-164 (or a basic music course) is determined by a
placement test administered to all freshman music majors at the beginning of the
fall semester.
Sophomore Fall Semester
Mutc 133 Music Theory II
Mual 2--* private lesson (1 cr)
Mual 200 Private Lesson seminar (0 cr)
Muen 2--* ensemble (1 cr)
Musc 102 Recital Attendance (0 cr)
Mual 163 Class piano III (0-1 cr)**
Sophomore Spring Semester
Mutc 232 Music Theory III
Mual 2--* private lesson (1 cr)
Mual 200 Private Lesson seminar (0 cr)
Muen 2--* ensemble (1 cr)
Musc 102 Recital Attendance (0 cr)
Mual 164 Class piano IV (0-1 cr)**
Notes about Private Lessons:
 Any student may enroll in private lessons; such lessons incur an extra fee.
 Private lessons are easily may be added or changed after validation day
during the first week of classes.
 Non-majors taking private lessons enroll in the 100-level course.
 100-level lessons are 25 minutes/week; 200-level lessons are 50 min/wk.
 All students taking private lessons enroll also in Mual 100 if they are taking
100-level lessons and Mual 200 if they are taking 200-level lessons.
Notes about Ensembles:
 Auditions are required for all many ensembles. Students should
communicate with the director of the ensembles to request information
about auditions.
 All ensembles are open, by audition, to any student Students may enroll in
(or audition for) ensembles regardless of major.
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NURSING EDUCATION MAJOR
Freshman Fall Semester
Biol 207 Human Anatomy & Lab* (ER)
Psyc 101 General Psychology*
Freshman Spring Semester
Biol 208 Human Physiology & Lab*
Chem 110 Gen, Org & Biochem* (ER)
Morn 102 C & C*
*First year support courses for nursing must be completed before entering the
nursing major, i.e. before the fall of the sophomore year. Students must earn a C
or better in all courses required for nursing (support and nursing). Students
entering the college after May 2009 will be required to present a cumulative
Morningside College grade point average of 2.75 or better to enter or progress in
the nursing major. Students are also required to interview with nursing faculty for
admission into the major during the spring of the first year of study.
A student taking Nurs 201/204 must have already completed Certified Nursing
Assistant (CNA) certification (75 hours minimum).
Nursing majors fulfill their cluster requirement with the following required support
courses: Biol 207, Biol 208, and Biol 252.
**If a student needs to take developmental courses, she/he may need to take a
summer class to stay on schedule to graduate in four years.
A May term course is recommended to follow the first or second academic year.
Sophomore Fall Semester
Biol 252 Microbiology**
Nurs 201 Intro to Nursing
Nurs 204 Health Assessment
Nurs 200 (elective)
Junior Fall Semester
Nurs 315 Acute and Chronic Nursing II
Nurs 317 Care of Childbearing Family
Psyc 260 Developmental Psyc**
Sophomore Spring Semester
Nurs 314 Acute & Chronic Nursing I
Nurs 310
Pathophysiology/pharmacology
Nurs 208 Health and Nutrition**
Junior Spring Semester
Nurs 304 Mental Health Nursing
Nurs 320 Pediatric Nursing
Math 150 Elem Prob & Stats** (Q)
**Nursing support courses taken after the first year.
Senior Fall Semester
Nurs 415 Complex Health Situations
Nurs 403 Research Utilization in Nurs
Senior Spring Semester
Nurs 402 Comm Health Nursing (SL)
Nurs 410 Leadership/Mgmt/Issues
Nurs 412 Role Dev and Prof Prep
Nurs 430 NCLEX Review (elective)
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PHILOSOPHY MAJOR
Freshman Fall Semester
Phil 100 The Examined Life* (EPV)
Freshman Spring Semester
100 or 200 level philosophy elective
*The philosophy major requires the following courses: 202, 475 and two from
325, 327, and 328. Each philosophy major chooses 16 credits of philosophy at
any level. Phil 100 also fulfills the Ethics and Personal Values distribution
requirement.
Sophomore Fall Semester
Phil 202 Everyday Logic -- required
Sophomore Spring Semester
Phil 200 or 300 level elective
Junior Fall Semester
Phil 325, 327, or 328**
Junior Spring Semester
Phil 325, 327, or 328**
Phil 401/402***
**This sequence of courses covers the history of western philosophy
chronologically and is normally offered in a 3 semester sequence. It’s best to
begin with 325, but courses can be taken in any order.
Senior Fall Semester
Phil 325, 327, or 328**
Senior Spring Semester
Phil 475 Capstone***
***Phil 401/402 and 475 are offered simultaneously each year. The difference is
that students in 475 write a senior thesis as part of the course. Majors and
minors should take Phil 401/402 in their junior years to prepare for 475 in their
senior years; this plan gives minors the option to extend a minor into a major
should they choose to do so. Non-majors should take Phil 401/402, not 475.
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POLITICAL SCIENCE MAJOR
Freshman Fall Semester
Freshman Spring Semester
Pols 147* US Government (AE, SL)
Pols 160 * (GA)
Pols 205** Political & Cultural
Pols 182 (EPV, SL) (possible elective)
Geography (GA)
Pols 208** Int’l Relations (GA)
Pols 210*** Mock Trial
Pols 210** Mock Trial
Pols 277** (AE)
* Appropriate for all first year students & required for the political science major.
**Appropriate for first year students with strong skills in reading and writing;
required for Political Science majors (usually taken as sophomores)
***Appropriate for first year students with strong skills in reading and writing;
elective for Political Science majors
Political science courses are reading and writing intensive.
Sophomore Fall Semester
Pols 205*** or Pols 277** (see above)
Pols 208 *** (GA)
Any required course not taken above
Sophomore Spring Semester
Pols 213 **
Pols (TBA) Politics of Food
Any required course not taken above
Juniors should complete 200 level electives in the junior year and enroll in 300
level courses. Juniors may enroll in 400 level courses for which the prerequisites have been completed.
The BA in Political Science has three tracks: General Political Science,
American Politics Emphasis, or International Politics Emphasis.
All political science majors should complete all major requirements except the
senior capstone (Pols 440) by the end of the first semester of the SENIOR year.
PRE-LAW
Students interested in going to Law School may major in any subject area of
interest. Some coursework, however, in political science is very helpful. Many
pre-law students choose to major or minor in political science or to complete the
legal studies minor. Phil 202 and Busn 314 are highly recommended, as is
participation in the Mock Trial team (Pols 210, offered every semester). Please
NOTE that students may complete a maximum of 4 credits as Pols 210 and a
maximum of 4 credits as Pols 410. One semester of Pols 210 and one of 410
are required in the Legal Studies minor, but Pols 210/410 is not required for a
political science major.
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PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS
Pre-chiropractic – 90 credits of undergraduate work are required, including
significant coursework in biology and chemistry. Most students start with
schedules similar to biology or chemistry majors; physics, psychology, writing
and humanities are also required.
Freshman Fall Semester
Biol 116 Principles of Biology I
Chem 121 General Chemistry I*
Freshman Spring Semester
Biol 117 Principles of Biology II
Chem 122 General Chemistry II
*See note under chemistry. Pre-Chiropractic students are not penalized by
delaying Chemistry 121 until their second year.
An appropriate math course is strongly recommended during the first year.
A year of physics (algebra- or calculus-based) is also required. Note that
students must have pre-calculus before beginning physics; high school physics
or Phys 103 is also recommended before Phys 201.
Chiropractic programs require that students earn a C or better in every required
course (no C- grades are accepted).
Sophomore Fall Semester
Biol 252 Microbiology
Chem 201 Organic Chem I
Psyc 101 General Psyc
Sophomore Spring Semester
Biol 207 Human Anatomy and Biol 251
Chem 202 Organic Chem II
Math 150 Elem. Probability & Statistics
Complete admissions requirements no later than the fall semester in which the
student applies to the professional program.
Junior Fall Semester
Biol 321 Gen. Physiology
Physics 201 Gen. Physics I
Junior Spring Semester
Biol elective
Phys 202 Gen. Physics II
Some students transfer the first year of the professional program back to
Morningside to complete a bachelor’s degree here. These students must
complete all general studies requirements, but science courses in the
professional program can be used to complete a science major at Morningside.
Senior Fall Semester
Biol 308 Ecology
Senior Spring Semester
Biol 460 Capstone seminar
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Pre-dentistry – 90 credits of undergraduate work are required, including
significant coursework in chemistry. Most students start with schedules similar to
chemistry majors; biology, physics, psychology, writing and humanities are also
required.
Freshman Fall Semester
Chem 121 General Chemistry I*
Biol 116 Principles of Biology I
Freshman Spring Semester
Chem 122 General Chemistry II
Biol 117 Principles of Biology II
*See note under Chemistry.
Sophomore Fall Semester
Chem 201 Organic Chem I
Phys 201 Gen. Physics I
Sophomore Spring Semester
Chem 202 Organic Chem II
Phys 202 Gen. Physics II
A year of physics (algebra-based or calculus-based) is also required by all dental
programs; a year of calculus is required by some dental programs.
Pre-dental candidates must successfully complete the DAT exam for acceptance
to dental programs.
Pre-engineering – Some students start coursework here and transfer after 2 or
3 years into an Engineering program at another school. See Engineering
Physics major.
Pre-law – See Political Science. Courses in philosophy are also recommended.
Pre-med – 90 credits of undergraduate work are required, including significant
coursework in biology and chemistry. Most students start with schedules similar
to biology or chemistry majors; physics, psychology, writing and humanities are
also required. The requirements for DO programs are very similar to those for
MD programs.
Freshman Fall Semester
Biol 116 Principles of Biology I
Chem 121 General Chemistry I*
Math 125 Pre-calc (if needed)
Freshman Spring Semester
Biol 117 Principles of Biology II
Chem 122 General Chemistry II
Math 205 Calc I or Math 150 Stats
*See note under Chemistry.
Some pre-med majors complete a B.S. in biology and a B.A. in chemistry.
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Sophomore Fall Semester
Biol 252 Microbiology
Chem 201 Organic Chem I
Psyc 101 Gen. Psychology
Sophomore Spring Semester
Biology 207 Anatomy and Biol 251
Chem 202 Organic Chem II
Psyc 260 Developmental Psyc (rec)
A year of physics (algebra-, trigonometry- or calculus-based) is also required;
students should develop math skills early so that physics may be completed by
the end of the junior year. Physics concepts are included on the MCAT.
Junior Fall Semester
Biol 321 Gen. Physiology
Phys 201 Gen. Physics I
Psyc 309 Abnormal Psyc (rec)
Junior Spring Semester
Biology 251 Genetics
Phys 202 Gen. Physics II
300 level Biol elective
Senior Fall Semester
Biol 308 Ecology
Chem 410 Biochemistry (rec)
Senior Spring Semester
Biology 460 Capstone Seminar
Pre-ministry – See courses recommended for Religious Studies majors.
Additional advice can be obtained from faculty in the Religious Studies
Department.
Pre-occupational therapy – Most occupational therapy programs lead to a
master’s degree. In the Midwest, programs can be found at Creighton, University
of South Dakota, University of Minnesota, St. Ambrose University (only Iowa
program) and Washington University, among others.
Admissions requirements range from a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 to
3.0 (3.3 preferred) to a C- or better in all courses.
Required courses include
 Human Anatomy
 Human Physiology
 General Psychology
 Developmental (lifespan) Psychology
 Statistics
Recommended courses MAY include the following, depending upon the school:
Ethics, Medical Terminology, Abnormal Psychology, Advanced Composition,
Oral communication/speech (NOT available at Morningside), and physics with
lab.
Pre-optometry – 90 credits of undergraduate work are required, including
significant coursework in the sciences. Most students start with schedules
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similar to biology or chemistry majors; physics, psychology, writing and
humanities are also required. The OAT exam is taken typically in the junior year.
The OAT includes questions drawn from biology, general chemistry, organic
chemistry, and physics. It also includes a reading comprehension section and a
section on quantitative reasoning.
For course suggestions, see Pre-med above. Requirements of optometry
schools vary significantly. Students must research the particular schools in
which they are interested.
Pre-pharmacy – Program requirements vary. Students should take two years of
chemistry and research the specific requirements of the pharmacy program in
which they are interested. Some require economics.
Freshman Fall Semester
Chem 121 General Chemistry I*
Freshman Spring Semester
Chem 122 Gen. Chemistry II
*See note under Chemistry major.
Sophomore Fall Semester
Chem 201 Organic Chem I
Biol 252 Microbiology
Sophomore Spring Semester
Chem 202 Organic Chem. II
Some pharmacy programs require the PCAT (Pharmacy College Admissions
Test). Students who choose to graduate from Morningside before going on for
professional training should complete all graduation requirements.
Pre-physical therapy – Most students complete an undergraduate degree
before going to a Ph.D program in physical therapy. Significant biology
coursework is required; chemistry, physics, psychology, writing and humanities
are also required.
Freshman Fall Semester
Biol 116 Principles of Biology I
Chem 121 General Chem I*
Math 125 Pre-calc (if needed)
Freshman Spring Semester
Biol 117 Principles of Biology II
Chem 122 Gen. Chem II
Math 150 Elem Prob and Stats
*See note under Chemistry.
A year of physics (algebra-, trigonometry- or calculus-based) is required, as well
as three psychology courses. Some programs require a second year of
chemistry. Sprt 254 is a good elective for these students (after Biol 207).
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Sophomore Fall Semester
Biol 207 Human Anatomy
Phys 201 Gen. Physics I
Psyc 101 General Psychology
Sophomore Spring Semester
Biol 251 Genetics
Phys 202 Gen. Physics II
Psyc 260 Developmental Psychology
Junior Fall Semester
Biol 321 General Physiology
Psyc 309 Abnormal Psyc
Junior Spring Semester
Biol elective
Math 150 Elem. Probability & Stats
Senior Fall Semester
Biol 308 Ecology
Senior Spring Semester
Biol 460 Capstone Seminar
An internship (required) of 50-100 clock hours (or more) should be completed
during the junior year, for credit or no credit. These students take the GRE exam.
Pre-physician’s assistant – A bachelor’s degree is now required by most
schools, including significant work in the sciences. Most students start with
schedules similar to biology or chemistry majors; psychology, writing and
humanities are also required.
See Pre-med recommendations for courses. Physics is not required, but more
biology and psychology are usually required; some programs also require a
computer science course and a course in statistics.
Freshman Fall Semester
Biol 116 Principles of Biology I
Chem 121 General Chemistry I*
Math 125 Pre-calc (if needed)
Freshman Spring Semester
Biol 117 Principles of Biology II
Chem 122 General Chemistry II
Math 205 Calc I or Math 150 Stats
*See note under Chemistry.
Sophomore Fall Semester
Biol 252 Microbiology
Chem 201 Organic I
Psyc 101 Gen. Psychology
Sophomore Spring Semester
Biology 207 Anatomy and Biol 251
Chem 202 Organic II
Psyc 260 Developmental Psyc (rec)
Physics is not required for physicians assistants; three psychology courses are.
Junior Fall Semester
Biol 321 Gen. Physiology
Junior Spring Semester
300 level Biol elective
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Senior Fall Semester
Biol 308 Ecology
Chem 410 Biochemistry (rec)
Senior Spring Semester
Biology 460 Capstone Seminar
Psyc 309 Abnormal Psyc
Pre-veterinary -- 90 credits of undergraduate work are required, including
significant coursework in biology and chemistry. Most students start with
schedules similar to biology or chemistry majors; physics, writing and humanities
are also required.
Freshman Fall Semester
Biol 116 Principles of Biology I
Chem 121 General Chem I*
Freshman Spring Semester
Biol 117 Principles of Biology II
Chem 122 Gen. Chem II
*See note under Chemistry. A year of physics is required, so students should
take Math 125 or Math 205 in the first year if possible.
Sophomore Fall Semester
Biol 252 Microbiology
Chem 201 Organic Chem I
Sophomore Spring Semester
Biol 251 Genetics
Chem 202 Organic Chem II
A speech course is also required for the veterinary program at Iowa State
University, as well as a course in animal nutrition (available online from
Oklahoma State University).
Biol 208 Human Physiology or Biol 321 General Physiology?
Students intending to pursue professional programs that require or recommend
physiology should take Biol 321 General Physiology, NOT Biol 208 Human
Physiology. The latter course is appropriate for Nursing majors and biology
minors but not biology majors or those pursuing graduate programs. Biol 321 is
mostly human physiology with some comparative physiology; it is accepted by
graduate programs.
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PSYCHOLOGY MAJOR
General Psychology (B.A.)
Freshman Fall Semester
Freshman Spring Semester
Psyc 101 General Psychology*
Math 150 Statistics**
* Please note that Psyc 101 is a pre-requisite for most other psychology courses.
**Math 150 is required for psychology majors; those students with strong math
backgrounds may take this course in their first year. Others take it later.
Sophomore Fall Semester
Sophomore Spring Semester
Any 200 psychology course
Psyc theory course (if not done)
Psyc 215 Learning & Memory
Psyc 312***
***Both Psyc 101 and Math 150 are pre-requisites for Psyc 312.
Junior Fall Semester
Psyc 300 - Professional Seminar
Senior Fall Semester
Lab-based research course (if needed)
Junior Spring Semester
Lab-based research course
Applied Psychology Course
Senior Spring Semester
Psyc 401 History and Systems
Psyc 450 Capstone
Industrial/Organizational Psychology (B.A.)
Freshman Fall Semester
Freshman Spring Semester
Psyc 101 General Psychology*
Math 150 Statistics **
* Please note that Psyc 101 is a pre-requisite for most other psychology courses.
**Math 150 is required for psychology majors; see complete note above.
Sophomore Fall Semester
Psyc 209 Industrial/Org Psyc
Sophomore Spring Semester
Psyc theory course
Psyc 312***
***Both Psyc 101 and Math 150 are pre-requisites for Psyc 312.
Junior Fall Semester
Junior Spring Semester
Psyc Lab elective
Psyc 350 Advanced I/O Psyc****
Psyc 300 Professional Seminar
****Psyc 350 is offered every other spring; take it in the So. or Jr. year
Senior Fall Semester
Internship elective
Research elective
Senior Spring Semester
Psyc 401 History and Systems
Psyc 411 Psyc Testing
Psyc 450 Capstone
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Counseling Psychology (B.A.)
Freshman Fall Semester
Freshman Spring Semester
Psyc 101 General Psychology*
Math 150 Statistics **
* Please note that Psyc 101 is a pre-requisite for most other psychology courses.
**Math 150 is required for psychology majors; see complete note previous page.
Sophomore Fall Semester
Sophomore Spring Semester
Psyc 312***
***Both Psyc 101 and Math 150 are pre-requisites for Psyc 312.
Junior Fall Semester
Psyc 300 Professional Seminar
Psyc 309 Abnormal Psyc
Junior Spring Semester
Psyc 411 Psyc Testing
Psyc 421 Psyc of Counseling
Senior Fall Semester
Psyc 422 Group Counseling
Psyc elective
Senior Spring Semester
Psyc 401 History and Systems
Psyc 450 Capstone
Biopsychology (B.S.)
Freshman Fall Semester
Freshman Spring Semester
Psyc 101 General Psychology*
Math 150 Statistics **
Biol 110 (fall) or Biol 117 (spring)
Physical sci/math elective
* Please note that Psyc 101 is a pre-requisite for most other psychology courses.
**Math 150 is required for psychology majors; see complete note previous page.
Physical science/math elective must be chosen from Chem 110, Chem 121,
Math 125, Phys 103, Phys 104, Phys 111, Phys 112, and Phys 201 (4 credits)
Sophomore Fall Semester
Sophomore Spring Semester
Psyc 215 Learning & Memory
Psyc 312***
Biology elective (Bio 207, 208 or 252)
Biology elective (Bio 207, 208, or 252)
***Both Psyc 101 and Math 150 are pre-requisites for Psyc 312.
Junior Fall Semester
Psyc Theory elective
Psyc 300 Professional Seminar
Junior Spring Semester
Philosophy elective
Psyc 432 Brain & Behavior (taught
every other year
Philosophy elective is chosen from Phil 101, 103, 202, 290 or 490.
Senior Fall Semester
Psyc research
Senior Spring Semester
Psyc 401 History and Systems
Psyc 450 Capstone
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RELIGIOUS STUDIES MAJOR
Freshman Fall Semester
Relg 110* Intro to Religion (RF)
Freshman Spring Semester
Relg 200* Christian Ethics (EPV)
*Religion 110 and 200 (or Phil 103) are both required for religious studies majors.
Beginning in Fall 2009, Relg 110 will satisfy the Religion Traditions Flag (RF)
requirement but not the Ethics and Personal Values distribution requirement
(EPV) while Relg 200 will satisfy EPV but not RF. Phil 103 continues to satisfy
the EPV requirement.
Sophomore Fall Semester
200 or 300 level religion courses
Sophomore Spring Semester
200 or 300 level religion courses
Junior Fall Semester
200 or 300 level religion courses
Junior Spring Semester
200 or 300 level religion courses
Senior Fall Semester
300 or 400 level religion courses
Senior Spring Semester
Relg 475 Capstone (required)
The Religious Studies major is quite flexible, allowing students to choose courses
within the department according to their interests. Those students considering
further study at the graduate level or a career in ministry should consult with the
religious studies faculty.
Starting fall 2009, Hist 209/409 The Ages of Renaissance, Reformation, and
Religious War, 1300-1650 and Hist 210/410 Crusades, Castles, and Cathedrals:
Europe in the Middle Ages may be used as electives in the Religious Studies
major or minor.
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SPANISH MAJOR
Freshman Fall Semester
Span 155 Spanish in Transition* (GA)
Freshman Spring Semester
Span 201 Intermed. Spanish I
*In order to enroll in Spanish 155, a student must have 3-4 years of high school
Spanish, or the equivalent. All students wishing to begin study of Spanish
ABOVE AND BEYOND Spanish 155 must take the CLEP exam for placement
and credit toward the major or minor as follows:
 CLEP score of 50 to 62 – 4 credits for Spanish 101 (general elective)
 CLEP score of 63 to 71 – Spanish 155, 4 credits for Span 155 (counts in
major/minor) and 4 cr elective (Span 101)
 CLEP score of 72 to 77– 4 credits for Spanish 201 and 4 credits for Span
155 (counts in major/minor) plus 4 cr elective (Span 101)
 CLEP score of 78 to 80 – 4 cr for Spanish 202, 4 cr for Span 201, 4 cr for
Span 155 (all counting toward major/minor) and 4 cr elective (Span 101)
Students transferring in Intermediate Spanish are also asked to study for and
take the CLEP exam to document their Spanish proficiency at the lower level.
Those students interested in high school teaching should also take Educ 101 and
Psyc 101 during their first year; they should also take the PPST exam.
Sophomore Fall Semester
Span 202 Intermediate Spanish II
Span 244 Hispanic Topics (or later)
Sophomore Spring Semester
Span 303 Spanish Comp and Convers.
Those interested in high school teaching (Spanish) should take Educ 300 no later
than the spring of the sophomore year. Please note that a student must have a
Morningside GPA of 2.5 or higher to take Educ 300.
Junior Fall Semester
Span 350 Civ. & Hist of Latin America
Span 423 Hispanic Lit Seminar
Span 450 Internship (or following fall)
Junior Spring Semester
Spanish elective
Hist/Pols 338 Hist & Pols of Latin Am
Those interested in high school teaching should take Educ 321 in the fall and
other courses required for certification. See SECONDARY CERTIFICATION.
Senior Fall Semester
Span 450 if not taken previously
Lang 425
Senior Spring Semester
Spanish Teaching majors fulfill their cluster requirement Education cluster. They
must also take Educ 321 (every fall), Lang 425 (every other fall), Psyc 260 or 303
(SL), a biology course, and a math course.
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THEATRE MAJOR
Freshman Fall Semester
Thtr 101 Intro to Theatre* (CE)
Thtr 219 Stagecraft (CE)
Thtr 255 Applied Theatre (optional)
Freshman Spring Semester
Thtr 200 History of Theatre (GA)
Thtr 256 Applied Theatre
*Theatre majors must take Thtr 101, 151, 219, 222, 310, 321, 336, and the
capstone seminar (either 404 or 444). They choose 8 additional credits from
theatre and dance. Since many of these courses rotate, students should take
them as soon as they have met the pre-requisites.
*Thtr 255 and 256 are required for the Theatre Minor.
Sophomore Fall Semester
100, 200, or 300 level theatre courses
Thtr 255 Applied Theatre (optional)*
Sophomore Spring Semester
100, 200, or 300 level theatre courses
Thtr 256 Applied Theatre (optional)*
Fall 2009 offerings: Thtr 101 Intro to Theatre, Thtr 219 Stagecraft, Thtr 255
Applied Theatre, Thtr 455 Advanced Applied Theatre (pre-requisites: 255, 256).
Spring 2010 offerings: Thtr 200 History of Theatre, Thtr 321 Play Direction (prerequisites: 101, 219), Thtr 256 Applied Theatre, Thtr 456 Advanced Applied
Theatre (255, 256, 455).
Junior Fall Semester
200, 300 or 400 level theatre courses
Thtr 455 Adv. Applied Thtr. (optional)
Junior Spring Semester
200, 300 or 400 level theatre courses
Thtr 456 Adv. Applied Thtr. (optional)
Senior Fall Semester
300 or 400 level theatre courses
Thtr 455 Adv. Applied Thtr. (optional)
Senior Spring Semester
400 level theatre capstone
Thtr. 456 Adv. Applied Thtr. (optional)
Students who are not theatre majors or minors are welcome to audition for
productions.
Courses in Acting and in Voice and Movement are recommended for students in
music, business, pre-law, teaching, and other fields that require effective oral
communication skills.
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EXPLORING STUDENTS
Some exploring students will want to choose courses from two major fields;
others have very little idea which area will become their field of concentration. If
possible, encourage students to choose one of the four areas below for
exploration. For those that have difficulty focusing on one of the four areas, the
following ‘decision tree’ may be helpful.
1a. Do you like to discover what others think or have thought?
(Do you look at the world through the lens of culture, history, the human
perspective?) Look at THE HUMAN CONNECTION.
1b. Do you like to engage knowledge, problems or beauty directly? Continue
below with 2.
2a. Do you like to make things or share the creations of others? Look at
CREATIVE EXPRESSIONS.
2b. Do you like using what others have discovered to build toward new
knowledge or to accomplish a task? Continue below with 3.
3a. Do you like to solve problems, test hypotheses, and use objective measures
for truth? Look at SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY.
3b. Do you like to learn skills that have immediate practical application? Look at
APPLIED FIELDS
By taking courses from one of the interest areas below, students will gain insight
into various majors. Many of these courses also fulfill distribution
requirements, so an exploring student is also making progress toward
graduation.
Discover, a computer-delivered career guidance and information system from
ACT is highly recommended for exploring students (available to all
students). Some of the features of Discover include assessment of workrelated interests, abilities and job values; comprehensive, current
databases of information about occupations, majors and scholarships; and
information about job-seeking skills such as resumes, cover letters, job
applications and interviewing skills. Please refer students interested in
Discover to the Director of Career Services, in Lewis Hall.
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FALL 2009
Creative Expressions
 Design – ART 103 (Creative Expressions)
 Modern I – DANC 130 (Creative Expressions)
 Introduction to Music – MUHL 102 (Creative Expressions)
 Introduction to Theatre – THTR 101 (Creative Expressions)
Human Connections
 United States History to 1877 – HIST 131 (American Experience)
 20th Century World History – HIST 150 (Global Experience)
 The Examined Life – PHIL 100 (Ethics and Personal Values)
 General Psychology – PSYC 101
 Introduction to Religion – RELG 110 (Religious Traditions)
 Intro to Sociology – SOCI 101 (American Experience, Service Learning)
 Spanish in Transition – SPAN 155 (Global Experience)
Scientific Inquiry
 Human Biology – BIOL 110 (Empirical Reasoning)
 Principles of Biology I – BIOL 116 (Empirical Reasoning)
 General Chemistry I – CHEM 121 (Empirical Reasoning)
 Crafting the Client-Side Web – CSCI 160 (Quantitative)
 Engineering Applications A – ENGR 121
 Math Understanding and Reasoning – MATH 115 (Quantitative)
 Precalculus – MATH 125 (Quantitative)
 Intro to Mathematics Systems – MATH 191
 Astronomy –Stars & Galaxies – Phys 114 (Empirical Reasoning)
 Energy and Environment – Phys 122
Applied Fields
 Health and Nutrition – BIOL 205
 Human Anatomy – BIOL 207 (Empirical)
 Intro to Mass Communications – COMM 101 (Ethics and Personal Values)
 Foundations of Education – EDUC 101
 Theory and Ethics of Coaching – SPRT 230
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Tentative Course Offerings SPRING 2010
Creative Expressions
 Graphic Design I – ART 210 (Creative Expressions)
 Photography – ART 265 (Creative Expressions)
 Introduction to Dance – DANC 100 (Creative Expressions)
 Ballet I – DANC 101 (Creative Expressions)
 Introduction to Music – MUHL 102 (Creative Expressions)
 Music Theory and Ear Training I – MUSC 132
 Intro to Theatre – THTR 101 (Creative Expressions)
Human Connections
 Experiencing Literature – ENGL 132(Ethics and Personal Values)
 U.S. History since 1877 – HIST 132 (American Experience)
 Asian Civilization – HIST 222 (Global Awareness)
 Introduction to Ethics – PHIL 103 (Ethics and Personal Values)
 World Politics –POLS 160 (Global Awareness)
 Citizenship – POLS 182 (Ethics and Personal Values)
 Intro to Religion – RELG 110 (Religious Traditions flag)
 Christian Ethics – RELG 200 (Ethics and Personal Values)
Scientific Inquiry
 Midwest Natural History – BIOL 106 (Empirical Reasoning)
 General, Organic and Biochemistry – CHEM 110 (Empirical Reasoning)
 Crafting the Client-Side Web – CSCI 160 (Quantitative)
 Elementary Probability and Statistics – MATH 150 (Quantitative)
 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I – MATH 205 (Quantitative)
 Geology – Phys 111 (Empirical Reasoning)
 Meteorology – Phys 112 (Empirical Reasoning)
Applied Fields
 Health and Nutrition – BIOL 205
 Human Anatomy – BIOL 207 (Empirical)
 Intro to Mass Communications – COMM 101 (Ethics and Personal Values)
 Foundations of Education – EDUC 101
 Human Relations for Educators – EDUC 290 (American Experience)
 Survey of Exceptionalities – SPED 208 (Service Learning)
 Theory and Ethics of Coaching – SPRT 230
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COMMON CO-CURRICULAR QUESTIONS
ACAS (Academic and Cultural Arts Series)
All students are required to attend 20 ACAS events during their time at
Morningside. An orientation meeting is scheduled early each semester so
students learn how their attendance at ACAS events is documented. Please
remind all students to check their total of ACAS events on Blackboard during
each semester and on CampusWeb (where the number of events from a
semester is added to the total completed) until they have completed 20 events.
Athletic Information
“I pledge, as an NAIA student athlete, to accept the five core character values of
the NAIA and will do my best to represent the NAIA, my institution, my
teammates, and myself by: respecting my opponent, the officials, my
teammates, myself and the game; taking responsibility for my actions in all areas
of my life; having the integrity to stand by my word; providing servant leadership
where I serve others while striving to be a personal and team leader; and being
an example of sportsmanship by holding myself to the highest standards of fair
play.”
NAIA Student Athlete Pledge
1. Admission Standards-All students participating in intercollegiate athletics
must be admitted to member institutions under admission standards that
are equal to those applied to the general student body of that institution.
2. An entering freshman must be a high school graduate and meet 2 of the
following:
-minimum 18 on the ACT or 860 on the SAT
-overall high school GPA of 2.0
-graduate in the upper half of the student’s high school graduating class.
3. The student must have accumulated a minimum of 9 credits prior to
identification for the second term of attendance.
4. A student must be enrolled in 12 credit hours at the time of participation.
(IMPORTANT: An athlete cannot drop below 12 credits and still
participate.)
5. After completion of the second term of attendance and from then on, a
student must have accumulated a minimum of 24 credit hours in the two
immediately previous terms of attendance.
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(When an athlete repeats a course in which he/she previously earned a
grade other than F, the repeat credits CANNOT be counted toward
satisfying the 24/36 credit hour rule.)
6. Before their 2nd season of competition, they must complete 24 hours
Before their 3rd season of competition, they must complete 48 hours.
Before their 4th season of competition, they must completed 72 hours.
(In addition, to participate in a fourth season of competition, at least 48
hours of the 72 hours required for competition must be either in general
education and/or in the student’s major field of study.)
A student athlete must earn 24 credits during their last two college terms.
7. A student can use 10 semesters to use 4 years of eligibility.
8. A student athlete must be in good academic standing. NAIA standards:
After the first semester:
1.5 gpa
After the second semester
1.75 gpa
Juniors (58-90 credits)
2.0 gpa
Seniors (> 90 credits)
2.0 gpa
NOTE: Morningside’s probation standards differ from these.
*The Faculty Athletic Representative is charged with the responsibility of
ensuring that all participants in intercollegiate competition are eligible in
accordance with the rules and regulations of the association prior to their
representing the institution in any manner.
Resources:
Faculty Athletic Representative
Director of Athletics
Registrar
Jerry Schmutte
Mary Peshek
x 5313
x 5274
Music Information
All students, not just music majors, are welcome to participate in ensembles such
as band (symphonic wind ensemble) and choir BY AUDITION. No student can
register for an ensemble until they have auditioned (every year). See music.
Theatre Information
All students, not just theatre majors, are welcome to participate in theatre
productions. Auditions are publicized near the beginning of each semester.
Participation backstage is also welcomed.
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Interdisciplinary Honors
Freshmen participation in Interdisciplinary Honors is based on academic
performance in high school. (high school GPA of 3.5 AND composite ACT of 24
or above) The freshman Honors groups (100 level) meet on Monday afternoons.
Freshman advisors are asked to discuss the program with their advisees who
meet the grade point requirement, and direct those students who are interested
to sign up when they register for fall classes. Interdisciplinary Honors is listed in
the Course Schedule book.
Freshmen who do not join Honors during their freshman year can still join during
subsequent years if they qualify.
Contact Randy Campbell or Jessica deVega for more information about
freshman Honors.
Students classified as sophomores, juniors or seniors who have earned a GPA of
3.5 or better at Morningside are invited to join Honors as well. Transfers with a
college GPA of 3.5 or better are also welcome.
The 400-level Honors sections are intended for sophomores, juniors, and seniors
who meet the criteria. There will be four sections in the fall, two on Thursday
afternoons and two on Monday afternoon.
Contact Randy Campbell, Rachel Robson, Bruce Forbes, Susan Burns or Greg
Guelcher for more information about this Honors group.
Students are required to maintain a GPA of 3.5 or better to continue in Honors.
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Quantitative Rubric Advising Sheet
Any student who has a math ACT of 24 or better has already fulfilled the
Quantitative Rubric (Q) and does not need to take any of these courses unless
they are required for the major (or recommended for a graduate program).
Any student who has a math ACT below 20 AND has not had two years of high
school algebra with at least a C in each course should take intermediate algebra
first before taking a course in the quantitative category.
Quantitative Rubric Courses
Csci 160 Crafting the Client-Side Web
Math 115 Math Understanding &
Recommendation
Math ACT greater than or equal to 22.
Course is recommended for computer
science majors, required for physics
and math majors.
Math ACT greater than or equal to 20
or recommendation. This is the typical
general studies quantitative course unless
a major specifies one of the others.
Math 150 Elementary Probability&
Two years of high school algebra with a
grade of B or better or Math ACT
greater than or equal to 20. Course is
required for some business, nursing,
and psychology majors
Math 125 Pre-calculus
Math ACT greater than or equal to 21.
Includes college algebra and
trigonometry to prepare students for
calculus.
Math 205 Calculus I
Math ACT greater than or equal to 24.
A course with some trig. Required for
chemistry, math and physics majors.
NOTE: The State of Iowa requires a college-level course with a MATH prefix for
certification to teach at any level. They also accept AP or CLEP credit in math.
While any of the courses above meet Morningside’s quantitative requirement, a
student intending to teach elementary or secondary school is best advised to
take one of the MATH options for the quantitative requirement. Most elementary
education majors take Math 115. The choice of secondary majors depends on
their content major. (A person pursuing the coaching authorization without
teacher certification does not have to meet this math requirement.)
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QUANTITATIVE course requirements/recommendations for various majors:
ADVR – Math 150 is recommended
ART – any Q course unless they are planning to teach (then one with a Math prefix)
(usually after the freshman year, for graphic design, photography, studio art)
BIOL – either Math 150 or 205 for the B.S. major, as soon as they are ready, especially
if they plan to double major in CHEM (then Math 205 is required). Math 125 is
strongly recommended if they did not have trig in high school since it is a pre-req
for physics which is required for some pre-professional programs
BUSN – Math 115, Math 150 or Math 205, depending on the emphasis area
CHEM – Math 205 is required; students without high school trig should take Math 125
their first fall semester, if ready.
CSCI –These students take Math 150 during their first or second year.
ELED – any college-level course with a Math prefix from the Quantitative menu.
Students are advised to take math early since it helps them prepare for the PPST
exam; they must pass all three parts of this exam prior to admittance to the
Teacher Preparation Program.
ENGL – any course from the Quantitative menu
ENGR/PHYS – Phys 202 and Math 205 are both required and both meet Q requirement
HIST – any course from the Quantitative menu. Math 150 is recommended for those
considering graduate school.
MCOM – see specific majors
MATH – Math 205 is required for this major
Med Tech – Math 150 is required
MUSC – any course from the Quantitative menu
NURS – Math 150 is required and is recommended for the junior year so statistical
concepts are ‘fresh’ when the students take NURS 403 (fall senior year)
PHIL – any course from the Quantitative menu
POLS – any course from the Quantitative menu. Math 150 is recommended for those
considering graduate school.
Pre-professional studies – varies with the program.
PSYC – Math 150 is required and is one of the pre-requisites for Psyc 312.
Students should take during their first or second year.
RELG – any course from the Quantitative menu
SPAN – any course from the Quantitative menu (a Math prefix if they intend to teach)
THTR – any course from the Quantitative menu