MUSEUM STUDIES MINOR
This
interdepartmental minor requires that students take a minimum of five (5)
courses outside of their major department. Students are strongly
encouraged to complete a museum internship to complement the minor. To
complete the minor, five (5) courses must be taken outside the student’s
major department. Note: Courses bearing general education credit may
satisfy both the minor and general education goals.
Required course:
84.371
Museum Studies
Choose two (2) of the following:
34.253
Cultural Dress (Gen.Ed. Goal 11)
34.278
History of Furniture (Gen.Ed. Goal 5)
34.347
History of Textiles
34.223
History of Costume (Gen.Ed. Goal 5)
Choose two (2) of the following:
11.200 Art and Social Values (Gen.Ed. Goals 5, 12)
11.272 History of Art II (Gen.Ed. Goal 5)
11.282 American Art (Gen.Ed. Goal 5)
84.381 Museum Seminar or any two (2) courses approved by the Art
Department Chair
Choose two (2) of the following:
32.154
Western Civilization since the Renaissance (Gen.Ed. Goal 8) One (1)
300-level history course approved by the department chair
NEUROSCIENCE MINOR
The
College offers an interdisciplinary minor in Neuroscience. To complete a
minor in Neuroscience, five (5) courses must be taken outside the
student’s major department. Students interested in a minor in Neuroscience
should see the coordinator in the Biology Department or the chair of the
Psychology & Philosophy Department. Note: Courses bearing general
education credit may be used to satisfy both the minor and general
education goals. Students may not take courses from their own department
to use toward this minor.
Four (4) Required Courses:
23.142 Introduction to Human Biology (Goal 7, lab) or 42.101 General
Psychology (Goal 9)
84.225 Biopsychology*
84.222 Bioethics (Goal 4)
42.362 Cognitive Psychology* or 23.325 Neurobiology*
Students
who are neither Biology nor Psychology majors must take both 23.142
Introduction to Human Biology and 42.101 General Psychology. No
additional elective is required.
One (1) Elective Courses:
One elective from the following list:
Biology:
23.220
Animal Behavior*
23.417
Endocrinology*
Interdisciplinary/Interdepartmental:
84.420
Drug Addiction*
Psychology:
42.208
Health Psychology*
42.261
Conditioning and Animal Learning*
42.280
Sensation & Perception*
*
Indicates course has a prerequisite
PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS
PRE-ENGINEERING
Advisor:
Kristen Chon, Physics and Earth Science Department
This
program, in cooperation with the University of Massachusetts-Lowell,
University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth, and University of
Massachusetts-Amherst, establishes a freshman and sophomore curriculum
leading to a B.S. degree in one of the engineering disciplines. A typical
student accepted into this program will study for two years at Framingham
State College and complete the program at one of the universities, earning
the degree from that institution. Pre-engineering students who complete
the program with a “B” average (CQPA =
3.0 or
better) are guaranteed admission in the engineering program at each
university campus. Those students with a “C” average will probably be
accepted, but their transfer cannot be guaranteed. Other students may
choose to remain at Framingham and complete their program of studies in a
major such as biology, chemistry, or computer science. (For further
information see Physics and Earth Sciences section.)
PRE-LAW
Advisor:
John
Ambacher, Government Department
Since
law schools do not require or recommend specific undergraduate majors, the
College does not offer a prescribed pre-law program, although the
Government Department offers a minor in law and politics. Students are
encouraged to choose a major and courses that emphasize reading, writing,
and speaking, as well as analytical skills. Students contemplating a
career in law should plan their curriculum under the guidance of both
major and pre-law advisors.
PRE-PROFESSIONAL CURRICULUM FOR
STUDENTS INTERESTED IN THE MEDICAL PROFESSIONS
Advisors:
Aline M.
Davis, Biology Department Louise Bodack, Chemistry & Food Science
Department
Individuals interested in careers in the medical professions should have a
minimum of one full year of the following course groups: college biology,
introductory chemistry, organic chemistry and physics. To enroll in
physics, students must have completed or be enrolled in Calculus I.
Majoring in either Biology (Pre-professional) or Chemistry (with Biology
minor) fulfills most or all of these course areas.
Many of
the required or recommended pre-professional courses are fulfilled through
appropriate selections from the General Education program at Framingham
State College, including courses in English composition and literature,
psychology, and sociology. However, many professional programs require
additional courses in biology and biochemistry.
Pre-professional students should meet with one of the pre-professional
curriculum advisors no later than their sophomore year and continue to
meet periodically. This contact will ensure that students complete the
specific requirements for the professional programs to which they intend
to submit applications, since each program and institution has varying
admissions requirements. Note that particularly strong graduating
grade-point averages are required for competitive applications to
professional schools.
UNDECLARED MAJOR
A
candidate for admission to Framingham State College may elect not to
declare a major. Students who are admitted as undeclared students are
encouraged to view their status as an opportunity to explore a range of
fields of interest. Undeclared students must apply for a specific major
prior to the onset of the junior year. The Assistant Dean of Academic
Affairs serves as chair of undeclared students. The Assistant Dean’s
office is located in the Center for Academic Support and Advising (CASA),
South Peirce Hall.
Undeclared students are encouraged to visit the Advising Center in CASA
for help in curriculum planning and exploration of possible majors. In
addition, the Career Resource Center in the College Center sponsors career
workshops and offers individual career counseling that is particularly
helpful to undeclared students.
FRAMINGHAM STATE COLLEGE HONORS PROGRAM (INSTITUTIONAL)
The
Framingham State College Honors Program is designed to provide
academically talented students with the opportunity to enrich their
college experience with courses both within and outside their major
department. Courses bearing the “Honors” designation are drawn from a wide
range of disciplines, and are designed to be intensive and intellectually
challenging, drawing upon and developing students’ creativity and
analytical thinking skills.
Honors
courses are designed for a maximum enrollment of 15-20 students to foster
in-depth class discussion and a close student-instructor relationship.
Some honors courses are restricted to “honors” participants, while others
are offered as “split” courses with a core of honors students working
within a larger classroom of students at large. Honors courses may be
applied to the general education requirements specified by the College.
Honors courses may be taken by students who are not participating in the
program on a space available basis with the permission of the instructor.
Up to two General Education Honors course requirements may be waived with
an AP score of 4 or 5 for students entering the College for the fall 2003
semester forward.
ADMISSION
REQUIREMENTS
Freshman Level Admission:
Entering
freshmen will be invited to participate in the Framingham State College
Honors Program based on a weighted composite of their combined SAT scores,
class rank, and demonstrated potential for superior work at the college
level. Any student admitted to the College who was not initially invited
to participate in the program may apply directly to the Honors Program
Committee for admission.
Sophomore and Transfer Student Admission:
Students
may apply for admission to the Framingham State College Honors Program as
sophomores. A minimum QPA of 3.25 together with two letters of
recommendation from faculty members and a brief statement of intent should
be submitted to the Honors Committee for evaluation before October 1st of
their sophomore year.
PROGRAM
REQUIREMENTS
Participants in the Framingham State College Honors Program must complete
a minimum of six (6) course credits bearing the honors designation,
including an upper-level honors capstone course. Most honors courses
fulfill one or more general education goals and may be used toward the
12-course general education requirement, or to satisfy a major or minor
requirement, if appropriate. Course topics and information about honors
courses to be offered can be found in the Schedule of Classes Bulletin
published each semester or through the program director’s office. As a
condition of continued enrollment in the Honors Program, a freshman or
sophomore must maintain a QPA of no less than 3.00 overall; a junior or
senior must maintain a QPA of 3.25 or
greater. In addition, a 3.00 QPA in honors courses is required of all
honors students. Students falling below these requirements are allowed to
continue in the program for a probation period of one semester (juniors
and seniors) or one year (freshmen and sophomores). Subsequent continuance
is at the discretion of the Honors Program Advisory Council.
Participation in the Framingham State College Honors Program is noted on
the students’ transcripts. Students completing the program also receive a
certificate which recognizes the honor.
DEPARTMENTAL HONORS PROGRAM
This
program affords qualified students the opportunity to do extensive study
in an area of interest not usually pursued in regular academic work. The
completed thesis is recorded on the student’s transcript and is placed on
permanent file in the library. Distinction for completing the honors
thesis is also noted at commencement. Students should consult their
department chair to initiate their enrollment in the departmental honors
program.
Students
are eligible for honors work if they have an average quality rating of
3.00 or higher for the entire sophomore year, or for the last semester
sophomore year plus the first semester junior year. The 3.00 cumulative
quality rating must include a minimum of four (4) course credits taken at
Framingham State College. Students undertaking this program may elect to
omit one elective course in the senior year, substituting the final work
of this research project for the course omitted. Course substitution must
be approved by the student’s academic advisor and department chair.
The
program is carried on under the direction of a faculty advisor. The choice
of the faculty advisor and the actual program of study are matters of
mutual agreement between the student and the faculty member. Students may
begin work any time after qualifying and must continue for at least two
semesters.
GRADUATE AND CONTINUING
EDUCATION
The
Division of Graduate and Continuing Education (DGCE) at Framingham State
College offers part-time graduate, undergraduate, certificate, and post
baccalaureate teacher licensure programs. Most classes are offered late
afternoon, evenings, and online. DGCE also provides a variety of
professional development and lifelong learning opportunities, as well as
English as a Second Language (ESL) classes and workshops to prepare for
the Massachusetts Teacher Licensure Test (MTEL). Summer sessions and
winter intersession are also coordinated through DGCE. Graduate programs
are described in depth in the Framingham State College Graduate Catalog.
PART-TIME UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS
DGCE
offers evening undergraduate programs leading to the baccalaureate degree
with majors in: Business Administration, Business and Information
Technology, Computer Science, Economics, English, History, Liberal
Studies, Psychology, and Sociology. Westfield State College offers an
undergraduate program in Criminal Justice at the Framingham State College
campus.
LIBERAL STUDIES PROGRAM (BACHELOR OF ARTS)
The
Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies program is a part-time Continuing
Education program designed for adults returning to college. Courses are
offered on-site and online. Students who wish to apply for “Experiential
Learning” credit must complete the portfolio process within twelve months
of matriculation into the Liberal Studies Program. “Experiential Learning”
credits are only applicable to the Liberal Studies degree at Framingham
State College. Note: The Liberal Studies Program is a part-time program
only, and is not available to students seeking the F-1 Visa or residence
hall accommodations. The Liberal Studies Program may not be appropriate
for students seeking teacher, dietetic, or other professional licensure.
Please consult the Liberal Studies Program advisor before enrolling.
Requirements for the program include: twelve (12)
General Education Goals
including one laboratory science and one constitution course, ten (10)
free elective course credits. A maximum of eight (8) course credits may be
applied toward free electives from
Experiential Learning credits.
Ten (10) Concentration course credits comprised of courses from at least
two, but no more than three major academic departments. A minimum of six
(6) course credits must be completed at the advanced level (300-400),
including a
capstone directed study course.
Five (5) of the six (6) advanced level courses including the capstone
course
