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 This power point outline available at: • http://ahn.mnsu.edu/advising/

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 Department • 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 • Child Development and Family Studies • Family Consumer Science Education • Foods and Nutrition

6. Health Science • Community Health http://ahn.mnsu.edu/health/community/ • Health and Physical Education Teaching 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) • Pre-PT and Pre-OT require separate major to graduate.

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 Rehabilitation Services • 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 • RN 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 • Learning Communities • Study Abroad • College and University-wide Opportunities • Volunteer Opportunities • Student Activities and Events • 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 • 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. Specific Needs or Referrals • Disability Services • Center for Academic Success • Student Support Services • 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, warning or probation, student concerns, etc. • http://www.mnsu.edu/supersite/academics/bulletins/

19. SRC and Nursing Advisor Shirley Murray, SRC 124 Myers Field House (across from track) 507-389-5194 shirley.murray@mnsu.edu Kasi Johnson, Nursing Advisor Wissink Hall 319 507-389-6022 kasi.johnson@mnsu.edu

20. First Step • Complete the Request for Advisor Forms and Hand them in today • Advisor assignments will be made and posted on Eservices site by the end of summer. In the meantime, contact Shirley or Kasi 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 • For ALL College-Level Credits • Be sure they have been transferred directly from organization issuing the credit.

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. Math & English Preparation Math ACT subscore of 19 or higher is required to take college-level math. English ACT subscore of 18 or higher is required to take college level Eng. (101) Accuplacer tests available to do 2nd evaluation of competencies.

25. Math and English Prep courses • Math 098 • English 100 (or 135/136 in certain situations) BE AWARE OF THE MATH THAT IS NEEDED FOR YOUR PARTICULAR MAJOR.

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 • http://www.mnsu.edu/supersite/academics/bulletins/undergraduate/2012-2013/generalinfo/generaleduandhonors.pdf • Lists all departments and programs, major requirements and brief course descriptions • http://www.mnsu.edu/supersite/academics/bulletins/undergraduate/2012-2013/dentalhygiene.pdf

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 • kasi.johnson@mnsu.edu or 507-389-6022

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.