WSU COLLEGES AND UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS
The remainder of this catalog is arranged in the following major sections: 

• Description of the colleges that make up the University: College of Business, College of Education, College of Liberal Arts, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, and College of Science and Engineering.
• Alphabetic listing of all academic programs (including pre-professional and professional sequences). 

For each program, the catalog outlines the following information:  majors, minors, program options, and licensure programs; program-specific academic requirements; graduation requirements; and course descriptions.  Course descriptions include the following elements: 

Course Number, Title, and Credits:  The course number indicates the level at which the course should be taken. Generally, first-year students take 100-level courses; sophomores, 200-level; juniors, 300-level; and seniors, 400-level. Students are required to limit course selection to courses not more than one level above their class standing. First-year students are not permitted to enroll in 400-level courses.

Undergraduate students who need 12 or fewer semester credits to complete all baccalaureate degree requirements may request permission from the Director of Graduate Studies to take courses for graduate credit to complete a regular course load during the semester of graduation. However, undergraduate students may not enroll in courses at the 600-level or 700-level.

Course Content:  A brief description of subject matter gives students an idea of what to expect in the course.

Prerequisites:  A prerequisite is either a course that must be completed prior to enrolling in the course or some other requirement that must be met prior to enrolling in the course.

Grading Method:  If a course is offered on a grade-only or pass/no credit-only basis, that status is included in the course description.  A department's general pass/no credit policy is included in its listing of program requirements. Students should check the policy before enrolling in a course on a pass/no credit basis.

Frequency of Offering: Course descriptions may indicate how often the course is offered.

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
Gabriel Manrique, Acting Dean
Somsen Hall, Room 309 (507-457-5014)

MISSION
The mission of Winona State University's College of Business is to provide quality undergraduate business programs designed to prepare students to live, lead, work, and grow professionally and personally in the 21st century.   The College is committed to the continuous improvement of teaching and learning; instructional development and applied scholarship; and service to public, private, professional organizations, and businesses. The College of Business serves the educational and professional needs of southeast Minnesota, offering undergraduate programs in Winona and Rochester, while attracting students from other areas of Minnesota and the upper Midwest.

Programs are designed to help students to:

• Secure a basic education in the arts and sciences, unity and diversity, science and social policy, global or multicultural perspectives, and contemporary citizenship or democratic institutions.
• Possess a basic knowledge of accounting, economics, finance, management, marketing, and the legal environment of business.
• Use effective written and oral communication skills, quantitative skills, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and ethical reasoning.
• Acquire basic knowledge of and skills in information systems and business technology.
• Develop an appropriate specialization within the College of Business.
• Develop an understanding of the importance of continuous improvement and lifelong learning.

Departments in the College will use quality indicators and assessment techniques to ensure educational excellence; follow principles for good practice in undergraduate education; conduct periodic program reviews as required by the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system; and solicit input from stakeholders-students, alumni, and businesses.

DEPARTMENTS
Accounting, Business Administration, Economics and Finance, Management of Information Systems and Operations, and Marketing

FACULTY
Over 85 percent of business faculty hold terminal degrees in their respective fields of study.  In addition to their dedication to teaching, the majority engage in significant ongoing research in business.  Faculty members also bring to their teaching the knowledge they gain from regularly consulting with businesses and nonprofit organizations.  Many business faculty participate in developing innovative and interdisciplinary approaches to teaching that help to broaden student perspectives.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
The career opportunities for business majors continue to be strong and varied.  Many graduates of the College of Business are employed by top accounting firms and leading international and domestic corporations.  Some work in government agencies and nonprofit organizations.  A significant number of WSU business majors attend graduate school sometime during their professional career.

INTERNSHIPS
All of the College's departments have internship opportunities that allow students to gain valuable business experience before they graduate.  Many of these internships lead to job opportunities immediately after graduation.

SCHOLARSHIPS
In addition to university-wide scholarships, a number of scholarships are designated for majors in the College of Business.  These scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis.  Students should watch for the application deadlines during the spring semester and apply directly to the College of Business.

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
The College of Business has a student organization for each of its major fields.  These organizations provide students with numerous opportunities to prepare for their profession through attendance at conferences and workshops, interaction with practitioners in their field, and social networking.  The student organizations are actively involved in bringing speakers to campus on a broad range of business topics.

UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES OFFERED BY THE COLLEGE OF BUSINESS

Bachelor of Arts   

	Major	Minor
Economics	X	X

Bachelor of Science               

	Major	Minor
Accounting	X	X
Business Administration	X	X
Business Law		X
Finance
Option A	X
Option B	X
Human Resources Management	X
International Business		X
Management	X
Management Information Systems	X	X
Marketing	X	X
Operations Management		X

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
ecilia Rokusek, Dean
Gildemeister Hall, Room 135   (507-457-5570)

MISSION 
The College of Education's mission is to provide continuing leadership and excellence in preparing classroom teachers, counselors, administrators, and other educational professionals. It accomplishes its mission by offering undergraduate and graduate programs to prepare professionals for public and private schools in the region.

The College strives to provide the knowledge, skills, professionalism, and practice necessary to enable students to perform with excellence as educational professionals and leaders in the service region, state, nation, and world. The College endeavors to provide students with appropriate field experiences in the region, throughout Minnesota, and other states. Further, it provides opportunities for cross-cultural and international awareness and understanding through both general education and professional work.

Faculty members in the College are committed to the serious study of education and the promotion of professional standards to foster innovation in professional preparation.

DEPARTMENTS
Counselor Education, Education, Educational Leadership, Physical Education and Recreation, and Special Education.

Note:  The Department of Educational Leadership offers only graduate-level degree and licensure programs.  See the Graduate Catalog for more information.

ADMISSION AND GRADUATION STANDARDS
Refer to the appropriate department for details.  For a checklist of the University graduation requirements, see page 22.

ACCREDITATION AND PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
WSU is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).  All teacher education and school counselor programs have been approved by the Minnesota Board of Teaching.  In addition, several programs have received national recognition from the following professional organizations: National Association for the Education of Young Children, National Council of Teachers of English, Association for Childhood Education International, Council for Exceptional Children, National Council for the Social Studies, and the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.

The Counselor Education programs are accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) and NCATE.  Programs in the Department of Educational Leadership are also accredited by NCATE and approved by the Minnesota Board of School Administrators.

The College of Education is a member of the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE) and the Minnesota Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (MACTE).

PARTNERSHIPS
The College of Education and the Professional Education Unit are committed to active and equal partnerships with local schools and other educational organizations as demonstrated by (but not limited to) the following ongoing partnerships including:

• The Teacher Education Partnership with 13 school districts in the Hiawatha Valley Education District.
• Urban Teacher Education Partnership with six schools, including the West Side Schools of Excellence and Four Seasons A+ of the Saint Paul Public Schools, and five Minnesota State Universities.
• A student teaching exchange program with Fort Valley State University (Fort Valley, Georgia).
• Teacher exchanges of university faculty and school district faculty.
• Graduate Induction Program with Rochester Public Schools (Rochester, Minnesota).
• Learning Community Master Teacher Program.
• Innovative Academic Programs.
• Post Baccalaureate Program.

HONOR SOCIETIES AND STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
Academically accomplished students are recognized by WSU chapters of the professional honor societies Kappa Delta Pi and Alpha Omega Upsilon.  Pre-professional students may join student chapters of professional organizations:  Education Minnesota Student Program, Student Council for Exceptional Children, Student International Reading Association, Student Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, and the Therapeutic Recreation/Recreation Club.

MAXWELL CHILDREN'S CENTER
The Maxwell Children's Center (located in Maxwell Hall) provides a living laboratory of child development and exemplary practice for students in professional education programs at WSU.  Future teachers have opportunities to work with and observe children from birth through school age.  The Children's Center is an important part of the College of Education and the Professional Education Unit.  The Center keeps the learning and development of children at the forefront of our professional education programs.

In addition to experiences at the Maxwell Children's Center, students in professional education programs in the College of Education are in schools and other professional settings throughout their programs.  Teacher education majors can expect to spend time in Pre K-12 classrooms every semester while they are in the program, beginning as early as their second semester on campus.  Recreation majors culminate their programs in an internship of their choosing after a variety of professional experiences within their major courses.

UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES OFFERED BY THE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

            Bachelor of Science                  Major   Major   Minor

            Adventure Tourism                               X

            Business Education       X

            Coaching                                  X

            Elementary Education with

                        Early Childhood Emphasis        X                   

            K-6 with Middle Level Communication Arts

               and Literature 5-8 Specialty   X                    

            K-6 with Middle Level Mathematics

                        5-8 Specialty    X                                           

            K-6 with Middle Level Science 5-8 Specialty   X                   

            K-6 with Middle Level Social Studies

                        5-8 Specialty    X                    

            Physical Education        X                   

            Recreation, Tourism and Therapeutic Recreation                                 

                        Option A, Recreation and Tourism                    X        

                        Option B, Therapeutic Recreation                     X        

            Special Education                                

                        Developmental Disabilities         X                    

                        Learning Disabilities      X

            Training and Development                                 X                    

 

GRADUATE DEGREES OFFERED BY THE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
See the Graduate Catalog for program descriptions and other pertinent information.

ADVANCED LICENSURE PROGRAMS

Learning Disabilities (LD)
Developmental Disabilities (DD)

CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS

Educational Technology Certificate
Outdoor Education/Adventure Based Leadership
Training and Development Certificate

MASTER OF SCIENCE (M.S.)

Counselor Education
Community Counseling–Focus:  Chemical Dependency Counseling
Elementary School Counseling
Secondary School Counseling
Professional Development

Education

Early Childhood
Graduate Induction Program (GIP)
K-12 Education
Master Teacher Program
Middle Level
Secondary

Educational Leadership

General School Leadership (non-licensure)
K-12 Principalship (non-Minnesota licensure)

Special Education

Learning Disabilities (LD)
Developmental Disabilities (DD)

EDUCATIONAL SPECIALIST (Ed.S.)

Educational Leadership

PK-12 Principal
Superintendent

COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS
Troy Paino, Dean
Minné Hall, Room 206 (507-457-5017)

MISSION
The mission of the College of Liberal Arts is to offer degree programs in the arts, humanities, and social sciences as well as in specialized professional and occupational areas. The College also seeks to provide a comprehensive base of liberal arts studies as the foundation of all degrees.  These two facets of the mission translate into the two major responsibilities for faculty members:  

• Providing a broad array of quality programs in the liberal arts and related professional fields.
• Providing the majority of the University Studies curriculum to all WSU students.

The specific missions for the College of Liberal Arts are:

1. Develop a depth of knowledge in a primary liberal arts discipline.
2. Develop breadth through knowledge and appreciation of the arts, humanities, and social sciences beyond one's primary discipline.
3. Provide an intellectual, social, and cultural atmosphere for the development of self-education and lifelong learning.
4. Make individuals aware of the rights and responsibilities they have to themselves and a democratic society.
5. Prepare individuals to meet the career challenges of a rapidly changing and multicultural society. Contribute to the development of basic and applied knowledge in the liberal arts fields.

DEPARTMENTS/PROGRAMS
Art, Communication Studies, Criminal Justice, English, Foreign Language, Global Studies, Graphic Design, History, Law and Society, Mass Communication, Music, Paralegal, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Public Administration, Social Work, Sociology, Theatre and Dance, and Women's and Gender Studies.

FACULTY
Over 80 percent of the liberal arts faculty members have terminal degrees in their fields from prominent universities. Many are widely known for their scholarly and creative efforts as well as for their excellence as teachers.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
The opportunities for career education within the College of Liberal Arts are many and varied.  The B.A. degrees in all the College's disciplines provide opportunities for employment or preparation for advanced degree work in those areas.  B.S. (teaching) degrees educate students for careers in teaching art, music, speech/theatre, English, foreign languages, and social science.  Departments within the College of Liberal Arts offer specific professional preparation in such areas as criminal justice, mass communication, paralegal, public administration, and social work.

Equally important in career planning is the fact that a liberal arts education provides students with career skills that are useful in many professions not listed above, but including business, law, and medicine. These skills have general applicability, and they provide considerable vocational choice and career flexibility.

RESEARCH, COMMUNITY SERVICE, AND PARTNERSHIPS
The College supports faculty/student research, community service, and partnerships with business and nonprofit agencies in a variety of ways.  Examples of departments that encourage faculty/student research include Psychology, History, and Law and Society.  Examples of partnerships include the National Child Protection Training Center and the Child Advocacy Program, Theater du Mississippi for the Frozen River Film Festival, and the Great River Shakespeare Festival.  Several departments encourage or require internships, capstone experiences, and community service opportunities, which involve working with the City of Winona; the Women's Resource Center; Olmsted County and Winona County Prosecutor's Offices; the Winona County Historical Society; Fastenal Company; Catholic Charities' Refugee Resettlement in Rochester; and others. 

The College also supports study abroad opportunities, including a joint degree arrangement with Soonchunhyang University in Seoul, South Korea; study of Spanish language and culture at the University of Granada; and study abroad agreements with Southern Cross University in Australia, Akita International University in Japan, and Hebei University of Technology in China.  In addition, there are opportunities available through other universities.  

SCHOLARSHIPS
In addition to general university scholarships, several departments offer scholarships for their majors. Such scholarships are available in art, history, music, paralegal, social work, sociology, psychology, and theatre. Contact the appropriate department for more details.

FACILITIES
The majority of the liberal arts faculty offices and facilities are located in Minné Hall or the Performing Arts Center. The Art Department is located in Watkins Hall; the Foreign Language Department is in Somsen Hall; the Psychology Department, Mass Communication Department, and Dance Studio are in Phelps Hall. 

Bachelor of Arts     

	Major	Minor
Art
Graphic Design Option	X
Studio Art Option	X	X
History of Art	X
Communication Studies	X	X
Dance		X
English: Literature and Language	X	X
Writing Option	X
First Combining Major - Literature and Language		X
Second Combining Major-Writing Option	X
Creative Writing		X
Applied and Professional Writing		X
French	X	X
Geography		X
German	X	X
Global Studies		X
Asian Option	X
North American Option		X
History	X	X
Intercultural Communication		X
Law and Society	X
Mass Communication		X
Advertising Option	X
Broadcasting Option	X

                                              

	Major	Minor
Journalism Option	X
Photojournalism Option		X
Public Relations Option	X
Music		X
Liberal Arts Option	X
Performance Option	X
Philosophy		X
Political Science		X
General (Option A)	X
International Studies (Option B)		X
Professional Studies		X
General Option	X
Aviation Maintenance Management Option	X
Psychology		X
Option A	X
Option B	X
Sociology	X	X
Family Studies Option	X
Human Services Option		X
Gerontology	X	X
Spanish	X	X
Theatre	X	X
Women's and Gender Studies		X

Bachelor of Science

	Major	Minor
Art (teaching)	X
Communication Arts and Literature (teaching)	X
French (teaching)		X
German (teaching)		X
Music	X
Music Business	X
Music Education (teaching)
Instrumental Option	X
Vocal Option		X
Paralegal
Option A	X
Option B	X

 

	Major	Minor
Public Administration	X	X
Social Science/History
(Secondary Social Studies Teaching)	X
Social Work	X
Sociology: Criminal Justice
Law Enforcement Option	X
Corrections Option	X
Spanish (teaching)	X

 
GRADUATE DEGREES OFFERED BY THE COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS

Master of Arts – English
Master of Science - English

See the Graduate Catalog for program descriptions and other pertinent information.

COLLEGE OF NURSING AND HEALTH SCIENCE 
Timothy M. Gaspar, Dean
Stark Hall, Room 301A   (507-457-5122)

MISSION
The College of Nursing and Health Sciences provides quality undergraduate and graduate programs in nursing and the health sciences.  These programs are designed to graduate caring, ethical, competent, and progressive professionals who are sensitive to diversity and prepared to work with clients through health promotion, prevention of health problems, and care during illness.  In addition to its professional programs, the College seeks to promote health awareness at WSU.  The College's educational environment supports lifelong wellness in the individual, the University, the community, and global society.

ACCREDITATION
All undergraduate and graduate nursing programs are fully accredited (2003-2013) by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), 1 Dupont Circle NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC   20036-1120.  CCNE exclusively accredits baccalaureate and higher degree programs in nursing.  The undergraduate nursing major is approved by the Minnesota Board of Nursing (2003-2013).

The Athletic Training Option of the Exercise and Rehabilitative science major holds full accreditation by the Commission for Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).  All health education programs have continuing accreditation by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and approval by the Minnesota Board of Teaching.

DEPARTMENTS

• Nursing
• Health, Exercise and Rehabilitative Sciences

SCHOLARSHIP AND COMMUNITY SERVICE
The College supports faculty and student scholarship/research within the University and with educational partners in the region.  Faculty hold joint appointments or consultant roles with agencies such as Gundersen-Lutheran Medical Center and Mayo-Franciscan Skemp (La Crosse, WI); Mayo Department of Nursing (Rochester, MN); Migrant Health Center and Community Clinic (Rochester, MN),  Hawthorne Center (Rochester, MN), Winona Health (Winona, MN); Olmsted County Public Health Services (Rochester, MN); and the University of West Indies School of Nursing (Kingston, Jamaica, West Indies).  Faculty collaborate with major clinical education partners on local, regional and national funded projects.

Community service is demonstrated in many ways within and outside the University.  Faculty hold practice appointments in the Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center (Winona, MN) and the Migrant Health and Community Clinic (Rochester, MN); manage the campus cardiopulmonary rehabilitation program; direct research in the campus human performance laboratory; and collaborate with major affiliates on local, regional, and national service-learning projects. 

FACULTY
A majority of the faculty hold doctoral degrees earned at prominent universities throughout the United States.  In addition, the learning environment in the classroom and practica/internship/clinical sites are supported by other professional experts in the region who hold graduate degrees in nursing and the health sciences.   All faculty hold appropriate/required licensure and/or certifications in their respective discipline, maintain their clinical excellence, and are recognized for their expertise among their faculty/practice colleagues.

FACILITIES
The Department of Health, Exercise and Rehabilitative Sciences is located on the Winona campus in Memorial Hall.  The Department of Nursing provides two locations for undergraduate nursing: Stark Hall on the Winona campus and the WSU-Rochester Center in Rochester, MN.  The Generic Option is offered at both sites, and the RN-to-BS Option is delivered primarily from the Rochester site.  The Master's Program in Nursing is located at the WSU-Rochester Center.  (See the Graduate Catalog for information on the Master's Program in Nursing.)

UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES OFFERED BY THE COLLEGE OF NURSING AND HEALTH SCIENCES

                                                                                    Non-Teaching  Teaching

 Bachelor of Science     Major   Major

 Health Promotion: 

            Community Health Option         X                                

 Health Promotion: 

            School Health Option               X        

 Exercise and Rehabilitative Science                 

            Athletic Training Option            X        

            Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Option X        

            Exercise Science Option           X

            Movement Science Option        X        

 Nursing                       

            Nursing - Generic Option          X        

            Nursing - RN-to-BS Option     X

            RN-to-MS Professional Pathway          X        

 

GRADUATE DEGREES OFFERED BY THE COLLEGE OF NURSING AND HEALTH SCIENCES
Master of Science - Advanced Practice Nursing

Students choose from four focus areas:

• Nursing Administrator
• Nursing Educator
• Clinical Nurse Specialist
• Adult or Family Nurse Practitioner

Note:  All focus areas offer a Post-Master's Degree Certificate.

See the Graduate Catalog for program descriptions and other pertinent information.

COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Nancy Jannik, Dean
Stark Hall, Room 201A (507-457-5585)

MISSION
The mission of the College of Science and Engineering is to provide high-quality undergraduate education and degrees in science, engineering, and mathematics in order to meet the needs of WSU students. In fulfilling that mission, the College offers four-year curricula leading to the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees.

The College also serves students intending to transfer to other institutions for professional programs or post-graduate study after meeting some or all of their pre-professional requirements at WSU.

DEPARTMENTS
Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, Geoscience, Mathematics and Statistics, and Physics

RESEARCH AND COMMUNITY SERVICE
The College supports student and faculty research, industrial interaction, and community service. To further these goals, the College has established centers, under faculty supervision, which provide unique student employment opportunities in “real-world” research and problem-solving:

• Southeast Minnesota Analytical Service (SEMAS):  SEMAS serves local and regional cities, counties, businesses, and corporations that need analytical testing of water, industrial products, and chemicals.  Chemistry majors work year-around in the SEMAS as laboratory technicians and assistants.
• Center for Applied Statistics and Process Improvement (CASPI):  CASPI provides instructional courses, workshops, and seminars in applied statistics and process improvement for both the public and private sector. The center also provides consulting services to local and regional companies.
• Composite Materials Technology Center (COMTEC):  COMTEC tests manufactured materials and products for numerous local and regional companies needing quality assurance and specification testing. The center also serves as a working laboratory for instruction and engineering research.
• Large River Studies Center (LRSC):  LRSC provides students with the opportunity to conduct research on large river ecosystems and associated bodies of water. LRSC also is responsible for disseminating information about the upper Mississippi River and other large river ecosystems to local, regional, and scientific communities. It is administered through the Biology Department.
• Southeastern Minnesota Water Resources Center:  The Southeastern Minnesota Water Resources Center facilitates continuing development and implementation of water resource planning in WSU's service region. The center gathers, stores, and processes data related to groundwater and surface water; the center then makes the data available to governmental agencies throughout the southeastern part of the state. It is administered through the Geoscience Department.

INTERNSHIPS
Students are encouraged to include internships as part of their course of study. Internships provide valuable work experience with potential employers such as corporations or governmental agencies. Most internships are taken in the senior year under the supervision of a WSU faculty member.

PROGRAM PREREQUISITES
All degree programs in the College assume that students have taken proper college preparatory courses in high school including at least three years of mathematics. It is recommended that students have at least one year each of high school biology, chemistry, and physics. High school science and mathematics deficiencies can be remedied by taking equivalent courses at WSU. 

UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES OFFERED BY THE COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

Bachelor of Arts 

	Major	Minor
Biology		X
Geoscience:  Geoscience Option	X
Mathematics	X	X
Bachelor of Science
Airway Science Aviation		X
Biology
Allied Health Option	X
Cell and Molecular Option	X
Ecology Option		X
Environmental Science Option	X
Biochemistry		X
Chemistry		X
Option A	X
Option B	X
Environmental Science Option	X
Physical Science (teaching)	X
Chemistry (teaching)	X
Composite Materials Engineering
Chemical Option	X
Mechanical Option		X
Computer Science	X
Computer Science Option	X
Applied Computer Science Option
Bioinformatics Track	X
Computer Information Systems Track		X
Geographic Information Technology Track	X
Human Computer Interaction Track	X
Cytotechnology		X
Earth Science (teaching)		X
Electronics		X
Geoscience	X	X
Environmental Science Option	X
Geology Option	X
Life Science (teaching)	X
Mathematics Education Option†		X
Mathematics: Secondary (teaching)	X
Mathematics: Statistics Option	X	X
Medical Technology	X
Physics	X
Option I - Physics	X
Option II - Electronics		X
Physical Science (teaching)	X
Physics (teaching)	X
Polymer Chemistry		X

†The State of Minnesota no longer issues teaching licenses for Bachelor of Science minors.

 

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