Philosophy and religious studies programs at MSU prepare students for a wide range of careers

When asked what they look for in job candidates, employers agree a candidate’s ability to think critically, communicate clearly and solve complex problems is more important than their undergraduate major. Graduates of MSU’s philosophy and religious studies programs are trained to read critically, construct logically tight arguments and express thoughts clearly through both speech and writing, giving them the skills to succeed in a competitive world.

Students at MSU may pursue bachelor of art degrees and areas of concentrations in the following:

• Philosophy
• Religious studies

A minor in philosophy is also available.

A degree in philosophy provides preparation for the entrance exams required for law, medicine, business, computer science and other graduate school programs because of the unique combination of critical thinking and writing skills students will learn. These skills are useful in any profession.

To learn more about opportunities available through MSU's philosophy and religious studies programs, visit www.moreheadstate.edu/philosophyandreligiousstudies/.

Online wellness promotion graduate program offers flexibility

If you are a busy healthcare professional who is looking to pursue a graduate degree, consider the wellness promotion program at Morehead State.

The wellness promotion degree is offered completely online, giving you the flexibility to continue your education on your own schedule.

With a combination of classes in exercise prescription, wellness management, epidemiology and research methodology, the wellness promotion degree can be earned in as little as two years.  The program has both a thesis and non-thesis option, giving you the chance to conduct directed research into your chosen area of interest.

To be accepted into the program, students must have an undergraduate degree with a GPA of 2.75 or higher and a minimum GRE score of 139 for quantitative and 145 for verbal, or a scaled score of 380 or higher on the Miller Analogies Test.

A master’s degree in wellness promotion will prepare you for a range of health related careers, such as corporate wellness coordination, community health educator, prevention specialist and more. 

To learn more about the program, visit the http://www.moreheadstate.edu/ma_wellness.

29 artists represented in this year's annual senior juried art and design exhibition

Beginning today and running through May 7, MSU’s Claypool-Young Art Gallery will host Destructing Dreams: 2015 Annual MSU Senior Juried Art and Design Exhibition.

This year’s show includes work from 29 students and allows them the opportunity to exhibit as emerging artists in a professional setting.

The exhibition will open with a reception featuring live music by MSU students and complimentary refreshments this evening (April 22) from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., where awards for Best of Show, 1^st, 2^nd, and 3^rd places will be presented.

The Claypool-Young Art Gallery features approximately 2,500 square feet of quality exhibition space and includes a screening room to display new media. The gallery hosts faculty and student exhibitions frequently throughout the year in addition to providing programming such as reading and book signings, interdisciplinary events with inter-college and community partnerships, student performance events and development workshops.

To learn more about Claypool-Young Art Gallery exhibitions and opportunities available to students in MSU's Department of Art and Design, visit www.moreheadstate.edu/art.

MSU students win competition at Mission Discovery science camp

Two Morehead State students recently won a competition at the inaugural Mission Discovery Science Camp in Louisville.

Taylor Cash and Emma Mariner, both freshmen at MSU majoring in space science, attended the camp March 21-22 and 28-29 at the Kentucky Science Center. Cash and Mariner, both from Morehead, were members of the Circuiteers, the only all-female team in the competition. They developed a science experiment that will be sent to the International Space Station later this year. Their experiment will determine whether the microgravity of space will affect the regeneration abilities of the orange fan sponge.

Other members of the Circuiteers were Jasarae McKinney, a sophomore at Rowan County Senior High School; Shaye Allen and Raven Tindall from Presentation Academy Preparatory School in Louisville; and Julia Smith from Ballard High School, also in Louisville.

A total of seven teams from across the Commonwealth participated in the camp, which was a collaborative partnership between Kentucky Space, Higher Orbits, Space Tango and the Kentucky Science Center.  

For more information about MSU’s space science program, visit http://www.moreheadstate.edu/eass/.

MSU's Amanda Martin wins Gallaher Memorial music performance competition

Amanda Martin of New Castle, Ind., won this year's 28th annual A. Frank and Bethel C. Gallaher memorial music performance competition.

The competition, held in Duncan Recital Hall, allows qualified juniors at MSU to compete for a $1,000 cash prize funded through the A. Frank and Bethel C. Gallaher Memorial scholarship. Participants in the competition must memorize and perform a piece between 8 and 10 minutes in length.

Amanda performed “Variations Sur Un Air du Pays d’ Oc“ by Louis Cahuzac. “For the preliminary round there were 10 competitors and for the final round 4 competitors, including myself. The inspiration for me to first enter this competition came my freshman year when I watched that year's Gallaher competition and saw the stunning performances those musicians had to offer. Back then I didn't think I could make it to the finals, let alone win such a prestigious competition considering the talent pool that my class has.”

Amanda attributes her success to the support she has received from other MSU students and faculty. “With the help of my professors and peers pushing me to the next level every day, I've consistently made it my goal to be the most well-rounded musician, student, and individual that I can be. Intellectually stimulating classes such as my private applied lessons with Dr. Lori Baruth and symphony band with Dr. Richard Miles have helped me in many ways to be a performer on the highest level. I'm very grateful for the opportunities I have had and the people that I have met here at MSU.”

To learn more about the Gallaher competition and other opportunities available through MSU's Department of Music, Theatre and Dance visit www.moreheadstate.edu/mtd.