Star Theater offers education and entertainment

One of the crown jewels of MSU’s Space Science Center is the Star Theater, a 110-seat, state of the art planetarium and classroom. Using six projectors on a 40-foot domed screen and digital surround sound, the Star Theater offers a fully immersive viewing experience.  

            The Star Theater has a wide selection of educational programming, discussing everything from the stars and black holes to the origins of life on earth. The theater also offers entertainment programming such as laser light shows set to different varieties of music.  The theater hosts students of all ages from schools across the state each year through it’s K-12 show program.

Monthly MSU night shows and public shows are also held.  MSU night shows are free to MSU students, employees and their families with a valid ID. 

Public shows are also available on a rotating monthly basis.

The Star Theater can also be reserved for private screenings. For more information, visit the theater’s website.

MSU's legal studies program ranked 9th by Bestschools.org

The Bachelor of Arts in legal studies at MSU was ranked 9th by TheBestSchools.org in their recent article, "The 25 Best Bachelor In Legal Studies Degree Programs." The program selections are based on several weighted factors including academic excellence, course offerings, faculty strengths and reputation.

Students in the legal studies program at MSU gain hands-on experience and contribute to a variety of community projects including staffing pro se divorce clinics, wills clinics, prescription drug program enrollment for seniors and working with elementary, middle and high school students to conduct mock trials. All legal study professors at MSU are licensed practicing attorneys who have supervised paralegals in their law practices. Attorney-professors are accessible inside and outside of the classroom and provide students face-to-face opportunities to work with clients.

Graduates from the legal studies program pursue careers in the following settings:

• Law offices
• Courts
• Government (local, state and federal)
• Non-profits
• Corporations (hospitals, insurance companies, corporate risk assessment departments and trust and collection departments of banks and businesses)

Earning a degree in legal studies also prepares students for entrance into graduate and law schools. The Department of History, Philosophy, Religion and Legal Studies at MSU also offers pre-law advising.

To learn more about MSU's legal studies program visit www.moreheadstate.edu/legalstudies.

Respiratory care program puts students on career fast track

If you are looking for a healthcare related program that will put you on the fast track to a successful, rewarding career, consider the respiratory care program at Morehead State.

MSU offers a two-year associate degree program in respiratory care that will provide you the skills and training to help patients achieve optimum cardiopulmonary health. Through a consortium agreement with the Kentucky Community and Technical College System, MSU offers a program that meets the standards of the Committee on Accreditation in Respiratory Care.  Combining general course requirements in biology, mathematics, communication and writing with core classes in cardiopulmonary pathology, theories of respiratory care and more along with clinical practicums, MSU's program provides a rigorous, well-rounded education that will prepare you for success. Career opportunities in respiratory care include positions in the following settings:

•    Hospitals

•    Extended care facilities

•    Home health agencies

•    Physician's offices

The respiratory care program at MSU has a selective admissions process, and application materials must be submitted by Nov. 15 for eligibility to begin the program in the following spring semester.

For more information about degree requirements, visit the program's requirements page.

For more information about MSU's respiratory care program, visit http://www.moreheadstate.edu/Academic-Programs/HWHP/Respiratory-Care,-Associate-of-Applied-Science/.

Fore more information about all of the programs in the Department of Health, Wellness and Human Performance, visit http://www.moreheadstate.edu/hwhp/.

Criminology is a growing career field with opportunities at local, state and federal levels

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment opportunities in the occupational category of sociologists and criminologists will grow by 15 percent from 2012 through 2022. The criminology program at MSU focuses on understanding the causes of crime and the structure and operations of the criminal justice system, preparing students for a wide range of careers.

Graduates may pursue work in the following:

• Community treatment centers
• Corrections
• Court administration
• Federal criminal justice administration
• Homeland security
• Juvenile justice
• Law
• Law enforcement
• Public defender's offices
• Substance abuse counseling

Students must complete 48 hours of sociology and criminology courses including the senior capstone, an internship and internship seminar. Recently our students have completed internships with the following organizations:

• DOVES (Domestic Violence Women's Shelter)
• Kentucky Division of Probation and Parole
• Kentucky State Police
• Morehead Inspiration Center
• Rowan County Drug Court

For more information about the criminology program at MSU visit www.moreheadstate.edu/criminology.

Equestrian camps offer much more horsin' around

Morehead State’s Department of Agricultural Sciences will offer a number of horseback riding camps this summer. The camps are open to children ages 5-18, and full-day and half-day camps are offered. All camps are supervised by MSU Equestrian Team coach Erin LeCompt and two student assistants. Camps will be held for riders at all skill levels and will be held at the Derickson Agricultural Complex on Route 377 (Cranston Road).

Half-day camps are held for beginning riders, and the cost is $200. Camps are scheduled as follows:

·      Beginner I camps are designed for children with little to no experience with horses and horseback riding. Campers will learn basic grooming skills, leading skills, and basic riding skills. Half-day camps will be held June 15-19 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. and July 13-17 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

·      Beginner II camp is for children who have successfully completed beginner I camp, and campers will continue learning more difficult riding skills. Beginner II half-day camps will be held June 15-19 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and July 13-17 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Full-day camps are designed for more experienced riders, and campers will learn much more about how to care for horses, as well as advanced riding skills. Cost is $300. Full-day camps are scheduled as follows:

·      Beginner II/Intermediate camp is designed for campers who are comfortable at a walk, trot, posting the trot and the two-point position. The camps will be held June 22-26 and July 13-17 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

·      Advanced/Intermediate camp is for advanced riders who have successfully completed Beginner I and Beginner II camps. Campers in the advanced/intermediate camp should be comfortable and have correct position at the trot and canter paces. Campers in these camps will take a field trip to the Masterson Station Equine Park in Lexington. The Advanced/Intermediate camp will be held July 6-10 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

For more information, registration or to reserve a spot, contact Erin LeCompt at e.siegel@moreheadstate.edu or 606-776-5129. 

To learn more about MSU’s Department of Agricultural Sciences, visit www.moreheadstate.edu/ahs.

MSU's dance minor helps students develop imaginative, critical and technical skills

The dance minor at MSU is designed for both technical and non-technical dancers and provides strong groundwork in dance technique, history, composition and performance. Students learn a wide array of popular dance forms including modern, tap, jazz, ballet, improvisation, African, hip-hop and more.

The program provides a foundation for the following careers:

• Administrative professional for dance companies
• Artistic director
• Choreographer
• Critic
• Educator
• Professional dancer
• Rehearsal director

Students in the dance program will gain hands-on experience through participation in dance ensembles and choreography sessions offered each semester. Through MSU's Artist-in-Residency program, instructors from professional dance companies are brought to the university to conduct interactive workshops.

Any student meeting MSU admission requirements may enroll in the dance program with no formal audition required. For more information on the dance minor program, visit www.moreheadstate.edu/dance.

Leadership in medical imaging degree prepares professionals for career advancement

Morehead State’s Leadership in medical imaging bachelor’s degree is designed to help medical imaging technologists, radiation therapists and sonographers take their careers to the next level.

The degree is offered online to registered practitioners in therapeutic and imaging sciences. Students enrolled in the program can work full time as they complete their degree on their own schedule. Coursework for the degree includes classes in writing, speech, social and behavioral sciences, computer literacy and more. The diverse course requirements for the Leadership in medical imaging degree ensure students will receive a well-rounded, robust education that will equip them with the diverse skill set they’ll need to fill leadership positions.

Students will learn communication, management, critical thinking and teaching skills that will help them assume leadership positions in imaging sciences, including administrative, management and educational roles.

For more information about the program, visit http://www.moreheadstate.edu/imagingsciences/.

Interdisciplinary International studies major prepares students for a variety of professions

The interdisciplinary international studies program at MSU serves students who would like to achieve a deeper understanding of other nations and cultures, languages and how historical and cultural backgrounds shape current events. 

Students will develop interdisciplinary analytical skills and assess current political and economic changes. The program combines classroom learning with practical application of international concepts and students complete a required study abroad experience approved by the department.

The program includes tracks of study specializing in the Eurasian region, Latin American region, European region and Africa and the Middle Eastern region.

Professions relying on a background in international studies include those in:

• Business
• Communication
• Education
• Journalism
• Law
• Public services
• Social work

Completing an interdisciplinary international studies major also prepares students for entrance into graduate school.

To learn more about the interdisciplinary and international studies program visit www.moreheadstate.edu/international_studies.