Getting Started Right in the College of Allied Health and Nursing

1. Getting Started Right in the College of Allied Health and Nursing Lead, Partner, Achieve

2. A Quick Look at the Possibilities • http://msustr0.campus.mnsu.edu:8080/cahn/promo/cahn-2009-5.wmv

3. College Departments/School • Dental Hygiene • Family Consumer Science • Health Science • Human Performance • Recreation, Parks and Leisure Services • Speech, Hearing and Rehabilitation Services • School of Nursing

4. Majors within Each College • Dental Hygiene • http://ahn.mnsu.edu/dental/ • Traditional B.S. Program • Degree Completion Program

5. Family Consumer Science http://ahn.mnsu.edu/fcs/about.html • Dietetics • Family Life and Child Development • Family Consumer Science Education • Foods and Nutrition

6. Health Science • Community Health http://ahn.mnsu.edu/health/community/ • School Health http://ahn.mnsu.edu/health/school/ • Alcohol and Drug Studies http://ahn.mnsu.edu/health/alcohol-drug/

7. Human Performance • http://ahn.mnsu.edu/hp/ • Athletic Training • Exercise Science • Physical Education Teaching • Sport Management • Pre-Professional Tracks (Pre PT and Pre OT)

8. Recreation, Parks & Leisure • RPLS Degree with 3 Distinct Tracks • http://ahn.mnsu.edu/rpls/ • Leisure Planning and Management • Resource Management • Therapeutic Recreation

9. Speech, Hearing and Rehab Serv • One undergraduate program – • Communication Disorders • http://ahn.mnsu.edu/cd/ • http://ahn.mnsu.edu/cd/programsofstudy.pdf (page for registration guidance)

10. School of Nursing • 2 Undergraduate Programs • Basic B.S. Preparation Program • Baccalaureate Completion Program • http://ahn.mnsu.edu/nursing/undergraduate/

11. Steps to Admission to Your Major • 1. Admission to the University • 2. Declaring a major and getting advisor assigned. • 3. Taking required General Education and Pre-major courses • 4. Earning the required number of credits and GPA • 5. Meeting other specific program criteria • 6. Applying to the department/program for formal admission

12. Opportunities within each Program • Advising and Faculty Consultation • Student Organizations • College and University-wide Opportunities • Volunteer Opportunities • Student Activities and Events • Student Government • Field Experiences and Internships • Many faculty and peer-led activities • GET INVOLVED!!

13. General Tips for Success • Read the Bulletin and all Official Notices __________@mnsu.edu – official email • Ask questions – seek answers • Dedicate to being a serious student • Attend class all the time • Minimum of 2 hours studying for each hour in class • Get assignments done and in on time • Communicate with professors • Use advising on a regular basis • Use other support services as needed

14. Special Needs or Referrals • Disability Services • Center for Academic Success • Health Services • Counseling Services

15. Satisfactory Academic Progress • Must maintain a 2.0 MSU cumulative GPA • GPA Calculator: http://www.mnsu.edu/registrar/gpacalc.html • Must maintain 67% cumulative completion rate # of credits completed/# of credits attempted

16. What is a “full load?” • For tuition purposes: 12 – 18 • For most financial aid purposes: 12 • To get done in four years: average of 15-16 • For adjustment to first semester • 13-15 probably a good range for most students

17. What if I’m working? • Most students do. • Studies show that about 10 hours/week can be beneficial, but after that the benefits go away • Working over 20 hours a week while a FT student often leads to academic problems

18. Advising at Minnesota State Mankato • Initial Advising during Orientation • General Information Needed • Registration for first semester classes • Faculty Advising Appointments • Map out plan of study • Check in regarding each semester’s class schedule • College Advising • Available to all for general questions • Available for special needs, probation, student concerns, etc. • http://www.mnsu.edu/supersite/academics/bulletins/

19. Student Relations Coordinator Shirley Murray College of Allied Health and Nursing Office 124 Myers Field House (across from track) 507-389-5194 shirley.murray@mnsu.edu College Advising Site: http://ahn.mnsu.edu/advising/

20. First Step • Complete the Request for Advisor Forms and Hand them in today • Advisor assignments will be made and notifications sent out during the first few weeks of class. In the meantime, contact me with questions.

21. Do you have incoming credits? • College credits taken in PSEO, IB or CLEP • Be sure these have been transferred and are on your DARS report • If not, we will avoid registering for those areas during your first term • AP Credits • Be sure they have been transferred directly from AP • Chart of credits accepted: http://www.mnsu.edu/admissions/transfer/transfer/transfer_credits.html

22. Specific Links for Incoming Credits • Advance Placement Credits • http://www.mnsu.edu/admissions/transfer/transfer/transfer_credits.html • CLEP Credit • http://www.mnsu.edu/admissions/transfer/transfer/clep.html • PSEO Credit • http://www.mnsu.edu/admissions/transfer/transfer/pseocredits.html

23. Credits that may be equivalent • http://www.mnsu.edu/admissions/transfer/transfer/cas.html • The U-Select system gives you information on course equivalencies.

24. Specific Math Information • You need Math 112 for these majors: • Dietetics • Nursing • Pre-PT • Sport Management • If math sub-score is below 19 you must take Accuplacer, and if indicated, take Math 098 as soon as possible

25. English Placement Tests • Test required if your ACT sub-score was below 18. • Test score requirement of 78 or higher to take ENG 101. • Preparatory English courses are: • ENG 100 • ENG 202 or 210 with grade of C or higher

26. A Closer Look at the Bulletin • Contains all general academic information, reference to policies and procedures • Has color-coded front section on General Education Requirements • This is where we will go next • Lists all departments and programs, major requirements and brief course descriptions • Found online: http://www.mnsu.edu/supersite/academics/bulletins/

27. Choosing Your first Semester Classes • Refer to both General Education Section and Program Section of Bulletin • Seek a balanced scheduled – a little lighter during the first term is often good advice • Think about your “prime times” for class, then stretch yourself a little and be flexible • Try one class in your major if possible

28. Choosing Classes, Continued • Students must complete Goal Areas 1-11 plus the Diverse Cultures requirement • Getting started with English 101 or Math is generally a good idea • Look up the Math course required for your major • Know your Math and English placement status • Need 44 general education credits • A course can count for 2 areas, plus writing intensive

29. Preparations for Registration • Read the General Education and Program section of the Bulletin • Bring an outline of courses you’d like to consider for your first semester • Choose several more than you plan to take since some may not be open • Think about scheduling needs

30. Special Circumstances • Talk to me after the session IF: • Concerns about AP, CLEP, PSEO, etc. • Special needs for registration tomorrow • Concerns about your choice of major • Need to be referred to any services in order to be successful • Any other reason! • shirley.murray@mnsu.edu or 507-389-5194

31. Going to Register • Wait until instructions have been given before you move ahead to register. • Student assistants will help with technology, sign-in, etc. and I will help with questions about your courses, major. • Please have schedule checked before you leave.

32. Have a great start ! • This is the beginning of a great, new adventure in learning for you. We are glad you are here and want to support you in your academic success and personal development.