Spanish degrees offer exciting career opportunities

Spanish is spoken in more than 20 countries around the world, and has become the second language of the United States.

A background in Spanish may provide career opportunities in government work, international business, translating and interpreting, teaching and tourism. MSU offers a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Education with Teacher Certification (P-12) for students interested in the language and culture of the Spanish speaking world.

MSU’s programs provide rigorous training, supplemented by several exciting overseas study opportunities. You may have the opportunity to participate in research being conducted on classroom language acquisition as well as opportunities to engage in culture and language through Hispanic culture, history, literature and film both on campus and in the community. 

The certification program for teacher licensure in Spanish prepares students to be Spanish teachers in secondary settings or in immersion schools. You will have the opportunity to engage in real-life practice and will enter the professional world of education with a strong theoretical background coupled with practical application. Our teacher education candidates complete the multi-faceted program as successful teachers who are competitive frontrunners for Spanish teaching positions. 

MSU also offers a minor in Spanish, which complements degrees in business, government and a variety of degrees in the humanities.

For more information about Spanish programs at MSU, visit www.moreheadstate.edu/spanish.

MSU has plenty of choices for chemistry students

If you are considering a degree in chemistry, Morehead State has a number of options to let you tailor your education to your particular interests. The following bachelor’s degrees in chemistry are available:

• Biomedical chemistry prepares you for professional or graduate school or a career s a biomedical chemist.
• Professional chemistry prepares you for a career in an industrial, government or academic chemistry laboratory.
• General chemistry prepares you for an advanced education or a career in an industrial, government or academic laboratory. 
• Environmental chemistry prepares you for a career in environmental chemistry or to attend graduate school to study environmental chemistry.
• Chemistry education prepares you for a career as a chemistry teacher in public and private schools in Kentucky.

A minor in chemistry is also available, and complements a range of majors.

You’ll gain knowledge and hands-on skills through required laboratory-based coursework. You may also work with faculty members to conduct research, and you’ll have opportunities to present that research at regional and national conferences.

For more information about chemistry degrees at MSU, visit www.moreheadstate.edu/biochem.

MSU's ROTC program offers students opportunities for service and leadership

Morehead State University’s Department of Military Science provides a curriculum qualifying you for a commission as a Second Lieutenant Officer in the U.S. Army, U.S. Army Reserve or the Army National Guard. Traditionally a four-year program, Army ROTC consists of basic (100 and 200 level) and advanced (300 and 400 level) courses. MSU’s two-year ROTC program allows juniors, community college students and others who missed ROTC during their first two years at MSU to qualify for a commission.

Army ROTC instruction increases your career opportunities by expanding your experiences while in college, giving you options and potential for either a civilian or military career. In order to obtain commission you must be medically qualified, meet all pre-commissioning requirements (established by the Army) and complete a program of study for a degree (bachelor’s degree or higher).

All ROTC classes at MSU count as elective credit toward graduation. Cadets that receive their commission are awarded a minor in military science.

For more information about the program and available scholarships, visit www.moreheadstate.edu/military.

Engineering Technology offers numerous learning options

If you’re interested in a career in technology, the engineering technology program at Morehead State has a number of options to suit your needs.

MSU offers both bachelor’s and associate degrees in engineering technology, and students can choose from one of four specialties:

•         Design & Manufacturing Engineering Technology- students will be prepared to work effectively as a supervisor or manager in a manufacturing company and to fully understand the many aspects of the manufacturing process.
•         Construction Management & Civil Engineering Technology-students learn the management, engineering, technology, and production analysis behind residential, commercial, and highway construction.
•        Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology- students comprehensively study the diverse areas of electronics and telecommunications and fully understand the role of electricity in modern devices.
•        Occupation-Based Career & Technical Education- students will be prepared to fill advanced technical/engineering positions in business and industries through providing applied, analytical and problem solving skills.

     Graduates of these programs are equipped with a skill set that sets them apart from the competition in an aggressive job market. Approximately 70 percent of students are able to find full-time employment shortly after graduation. The Department of Engineering & Technology Management maintains a job bank which allows students to begin their job search before graduation. 

     For more information about engineering technology degrees, visit www.moreheadstate.edu/engineering-tech.

New Kentucky Journal of Undergraduate Scholarship provides students with additional publishing opportunities

Morehead State University has long supported research efforts of students through the Undergraduate Research Fellowship program and the annual Celebration of Student Scholarship. In fact, MSU students may participate in a research fellowship program as early as their freshman year, providing them with hands-on research experience prior to graduation. Now students have another opportunity to showcase their work. The Kentucky Journal of Undergraduate Scholarship (KJUS) is the first multidisciplinary online journal that will publish original research and creative works by undergraduate students currently enrolled at post-secondary educational institutions across Kentucky.

Topics in the journal will vary by discipline, and will be categorized into on of several domains including:

• Life sciences
• Engineering
• Social sciences
• Humanities
• Creative writing
• Performance arts

For more information, contact Dr. Jonathan Gore, executive editor, at Jonathan.Gore@eku.edu.

KJUS will begin accepting submissions on Aug. 17, 2015.

Biology program offers broad study of life

Are you interested in studying organisms and life on earth? The biology program at Morehead State can help you turn your scientific curiosity into a successful, rewarding career.

By earning a Bachelor of Science with an area of concentration in biology, you’ll learn about a range of biological topics, including molecular and cellular structure, environmental science, zoology and more.

A degree in biology will prepare you for a wide range of careers. Potential future job titles include:

·      Environmental scientist

·      Research scientist

·      Microbiologist

·      Forensic science technician

You can also choose a degree in biology with a teaching option, which will prepare you to teach science in public or private schools. MSU’s biology program will also prepare you to continue your education in graduate or professional school.

For more information, visit www.moreheadstate.edu/biology.

Education students receive numerous hours of field experience before graduating

Did you have a favorite teacher that really made an impact on you? Are you interested in teaching middle or high school? MSU’s middle grades and secondary education programs provide you with the hands-on experience you need to be successful in the classroom.
 You will receive 200 hours of field experience before your final semester of student teaching begins. The field experience hours complement the instructional methods classes. Coursework includes:

• Human growth and development
• Learning theories, assessment and diversity
• Educational methods and technology
• Classroom organization and management

Students pursuing middle grades (5-9) or secondary education (8-12) may choose to teach in one of the following certification areas:

• Agriculture
• Art
• Biology
• Business
• Chemistry
• Earth science
• English/language arts
• Health
• Mathematics
• Music
• Physics
• Social studies
• English
• Spanish 
• French

To learn how you can become a middle or high school teacher, visit MSU's Department of Middle Grades and Secondary Education website at www.moreheadstate.edu/mgse.