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BACHELOR OF ARTS (BA) Art Art Education English PhilosophyConcentration CreativeWriting EnglishConcentrationForeign Languages French Philosophy SpanishHistoryJournalismMusicPolitical SciencePsychology Communication Studies & Theatre Arts CommunicationStudies TheatreArts BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (BBA) AccountingComputer Information Systems FinanceGeneral Business Administration Entrepreneurship GeneralBusinessAdministrationHospitality Services ManagementInsurance & Real Estate RealEstate FinancialPlanningManagement InternationalBusinessDevelopment ManagementMarketing BACHELOR OF COMMERCIAL AVIATION (BCA)Aviation ManagementFlight Operations BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS (BFA)Art CraftsEmphasis GraphicDesignEmphasis PaintingEmphasis PhotographyEmphasis SculptureEmphasis

Degree Programs

BACHELOR OF ARTS (BA) Art Art Education English PhilosophyConcentration CreativeWriting EnglishConcentrationForeign Languages French Philosophy SpanishHistoryJournalismMusicPolitical SciencePsychology Communication Studies & Theatre Arts CommunicationStudies TheatreArts BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (BBA) AccountingComputer Information Systems FinanceGeneral Business Administration Entrepreneurship GeneralBusinessAdministrationHospitality Services ManagementInsurance & Real Estate RealEstate FinancialPlanningManagement InternationalBusinessDevelopment ManagementMarketing BACHELOR OF COMMERCIAL AVIATION (BCA)Aviation ManagementFlight Operations BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS (BFA)Art CraftsEmphasis GraphicDesignEmphasis PaintingEmphasis PhotographyEmphasis SculptureEmphasis

BACHELOR OF MUSIC (BM)Music Keyboard/Instrumental VocalPerformance

BACHELOR OF MUSIC EDUCATION (BMEd)Music Education InstrumentalMusic Choral/GeneralMusic BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (BS)Athletic TrainingBiology GeneralBiologyConcentration PremedicalScienceConcentration BiologyEducationConcentrationChemistry GeneralChemistryConcentration ACSCertifiedChemistry PremedicalScienceConcentration Chemistry/GeneralScienceEduc.Conc.Environmental Science GeneralEnvironmentalScienceConc. GeospatialInformationTechnology WildlifeManagementConc.

Bachelor of Science continued...Family & Consumer Sciences ChildDevelopmentConcentration Nutrition/DieteticsConcentration FashionMerchandisingConcentrationHealth, PE & Recreation Health&PhysicalEducation RecreationConcentration SportsInformationConcentration SportsManagementConcentration ExerciseScienceConcentrationMathematicsSocial Science GeographyConcentration SociologyConcentration AppliedDevelopmentStudiesConc. SocialScienceConcentrationSpeech & Hearing Sciences BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SOCIAL JUSTICE & CRIMINOLOGY (BSJC)Social Justice & Criminology

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES (BSIS)Interdisciplinary Studies GeospatialInformationTechnology

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MUSIC INDUSTRY STUDIES (BSMIS)Music Industry StudiesAudio Engineering Technology Music Industry Entrepreneurship

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION (BSEd)Elementary EducationEnglish EducationHealth, PE, & Recreation Mathematics Education Social Science Education BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING (BSN)Pre-NursingPre-RN/BSN BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SOCIAL WORK (BSW)Social Work PRE-PROFFESSIONAL CURRICULA (BS)Biology ClinicalLaboratorySciences Cytotechnology DentalHygiene HealthInformation&InformaticsMgmt. MedicalRecordsAdministration OccupationalTherapy PhysicalTherapy Pre-Dental Pre-Optometry Pre-Pharmacy Pre-VeterinaryMedicine RadiologicSciences RespiratoryTherapyChemistry Pre-Dental Pre-Pharmacy Pre-VeterinaryMedicine OccupationalTherapy Pre-Optometry PhysicalTherapyMathematics Pre-Engineering

www.deltastate.edu/majors

Experience Something DifferentDelta State University offers an educational experience

like no other. Found in the heart of the Mississippi Delta,

our campus is alive with excitement. Our students come

from all walks, and there is an energy in the way they

carry themselves. Our professors don’t just teach, they

create new pathways of thought that lead to ideas

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With every discovery, you will see the world differently.

It’s time to experience something different. It’s time to

experience Delta State University.

Cool thingS about CampuS Delta State is located in the heart of the most culturally-rich landscape in America, the Mississippi Delta.

The main campus is 331 acres. That means it takes approximately 10 minutes to walk from your dorm room to class.

Delta State is a National Arbor Day Tree Campus, USA.

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12:1|Undergraduate student/Faculty ratio

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13|Division II Intercollegiate sports

20+|Intramural sports

Undergraduate enrollment2,950

graduate enrollment1,379

all about aCaDEmiCS Some of the most popular majors are:

Elementary Education Biology

Exercise Science Athletic Training

Business Social Work

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Specialist Doctorate

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home to the world’s most vicious mascot, the Fighting okra Check out feartheokra.com

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You will also have many opportunities to travel as part of your studies at Delta State. Travel-study programs range from just a few days, to several weeks, or an entire semester.

uniquE DEgrEESIf you are looking for something a little different from traditional degree programs, Delta state offers a few distinctive programs.

COMMERCIAL AvIATIONDelta State University is the only school in Mississippi that offers a Bachelors of Commercial Aviation. Come fly high with DSU as you major in Flight Operations or Aviation Management. Take off from DSU’s very own airport in one of over 20 airplanes, and get a whole new perspective of the Delta.

MuSIC INDuSTRy STuDIESInterested in song writing, recording or music production? The Delta Music Institute boasts three full recording studios and our very own record label —Fighting Okra Records. Come work with Grammy award winning song writer, Tricia Walker, as you learn the ins and outs of the music industry.

GEOSPATIAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIESOur GIT program has made national headlines for its groundbreaking work in what can be described as mapmaking for the 21st Century. The GIT Center has created maps for the FBI, the Secret Service and emergency response maps for disasters throughout the world. OuTDOOR RECREATION LEADERSHIPIf you’re looking for a career that won’t make you sit in an office every day, DSU has the only Outdoor Recreation Leadership program in the state of Mississippi. With classes like White Water Rafting, Mountain Biking and even Skydiving, you will learn wilderness skills and gain confidence in leadership situations.

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gEt in thE gamEyou feel it when you wake up in the morning... anticipation. as game time gets closer, the feeling grows more intense. no matter the sport, there’s excitement in the air.

as a student athlete, the pressure is on. Take part in one of the most competitive athletic programs in Division II sports.

maybe you prefer screaming from the student section. Join your friends and get into the excitement. Hit the stands and cheer the green and white to another national championship.

ACCOLADESThe Delta State University Statesmen and Lady Statesmen boast nine national championships and 52 conference titles in their legendary history. In over 80 years of competition, no other Mississippi university has enjoyed the level of success Delta State University has achieved on the field. Visit gostatesmen.com to learn more about our successes.

DELTA STATE SPORTS

Football Cheerleading

Basketball softball

Baseball Tennis

golf soccer

Cross Country swimming & Diving

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ClEvElanD, miSSiSSippi The Delta state experience isn’t all about classrooms and studying. It’s also about experiencing the unique culture of Cleveland and the Delta. when you’re caught up on your studies, there is always something to do.

GOOD EATSCleveland offers the best of the best in dining with hometown restaurants.

SHOPPINGBoutiques, specialty shops and franchise stores are all near campus.

ENTERTAINMENT Trivia night, karaoke, golf, bowling and so much more.

OuTDOOR RECREATIONExperience awesome hunting, fishing, boating, bird watching and water sports. Stand out or blend in with your camo.

NIGHTLIFELive music, movie nights and hang-outs are available late-night.

1. Soccer Field2. Softball Field3. Statesman Park 4. Travis E. Parker Field/Horace McCool Stadium - Football 5. Billy Dorgan, Jr. Student Performance Center6. Chadwick Dickson Intercollegiate Athletic Building7. J.A. “Bud” Thigpen, Jr. Baseball Annex8. Bryce Griffis Practice Center9. Dave “Boo” Ferriss Field - Baseball10. Robert L. Crawford Center & Dave “Boo” Ferriss Museum11. Tennis Courts12. Darrell Foreman Golf Course13. Walter Sillers Coliseum14. Hugh L. White Hall15. Kent Wyatt Hall16. Hugh Ellis Walker Alumni-Foundation House17. Bologna Performing Arts Center18. Harkins Residence Hall 19. Lawler Residence Hall 20. Hammett Residence Hall 21. Tatum Residence Hall

CampuS FaCilitiES22. Cain Residence Hall 23. Fugler Residence Hall24. William H. Zeigel Music Center25. Thomas L. Bailey Hall26. Hamilton-White Child Development Center27. W.M. Kethley Hall28. Fielding L. Wright Art Center/ Holcombe-Norwood Hall 29. James W. Broom/Kathryn Keener Hall 30. E.R. Jobe Hall 31. James M. Ewing Hall32. Eleanor Boyd Walters Hall33. R.L. Caylor Hall34. Robert E. Smith School of Nursing35. Brumby-Castle Residence Hall36. O.W. Reily Student Health Center37. Ward Hall38. H.L. Nowell Student Union39. Cleveland Residence Hall 40. Charles W. Capps, Jr. Archives & Museum41. Gibson-Gunn Aviation Building42. Wesley Foundation43. Baptist Student Center44. E.B. Hill Family Apartments

45. Intramural Fields/Walking Trail46. Hugh Cam Smith, Jr. Physical Plant 47. Cafeteria Family Apartments 48. Faculty and Staff Apartments49. New Men’s Residence Hall 50. Tennis Courts 51. Court of Governors Residence Hall52. Young-Mauldin Dining Hall 53. Foundation Hall 54. Forest Earl Wyatt Gymnasium 55. Aquatics Center 56. Odealier J. Morgan Laundry 57. George B. Walker Natatorium 58. Whitfield Building - Delta Music Institute59. Lena Roberts Sillers Chapel 60. Roberts-LaForge Library61. President’s Home 62. Administrative Housing63. Cassity Hall 64. Administrative Housing65. Administrative Housing

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aDmiSSion rEquirEmEntS Complete the College Prep Curriculum* (CPC) with a minimum 3.20 GPA

Complete the CPC with a minimum 2.5 GPA and score and at least 16 on the ACT (at least 760 on the SAT)

Complete the CPC with a class rank in the upper 50% and score at least 16 on the ACT (at least 760 on the SAT)

Complete the CPC with a minimum 2.0 GPA and score at least 18 on the ACT (at least 860 on the SAT)

Satisfy the NCAA standards as a full qualifier under Division I guidelines

rEquirED CollEgE prEp CurriCulum ENGLISH (4 Carnegie Units) Course must require substantial communication skills.MATHEMATICS (3 Carnegie Units) Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry. A fourth class in higher level mathematics is highly recommended.SCIENCE (3 Carnegie Units) Biology, Advanced Biology, Chemistry, Advanced Chemistry, Physics, and Advanced Physics or any other science course with comparable rigor and content. One unit from a Physical Science course with content at a level that may serve as a introduction to Physics and Chemistry may be used. Two of the courses chosen must be laboratory based. SOCIAL STuDIES (3 Carnegie Units) Courses should include United States History (1 unit), World History (1 unit with substantial geography component), Government (1/2 unit), and Economics (1/2 unit), or Geography (1/2 unit).ADvANCED ELECTIvES (2 Carnegie Units) Requirement may be met by earning 2 units from the following areas/courses, one of which must be in Foreign Language or World Geography. Foreign Language, World Geography, 4th year Laboratory-based Science, or 4th year Mathematics.COMPuTER APPLICATIONS (1/2 Carnegie Unit) The course should include use of application packages, such as word processing and spreadsheets. The course should also include basic computer terminology and hardware operation.PRE-HIGH SCHOOL uNITS Algebra I, first-year Foreign Language, or Computer Applications taken prior to high school will be accepted for admission provided course content is the same as the high school course.

rECommEnDED CollEgE prEp CurriCulum ENGLISH (4 Carnegie Units) Compensatory Reading and Compensatory Writing may not be included.MATHEMATICS (4 Carnegie Units) Includes Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and any one Carnegie Unit of comparable rigor and content. (e.g., Advanced Algebra, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, Discrete Mathematics, Probability and Statistics, or AP Statistics)SCIENCE (4 Carnegie Units) Includes Biology I, Chemistry I, and any two Carnegie Units of comparable rigor and content. (e.g., Physics, Physical Science, Biology II, Chemistry II, AP Chemistry, Physics II, AP Physics B, AP Physics C—Electricity and Magnetism, and AP Physics C—Mechanics, Botany, Microbiology, or Human Anatomy and Physiology.)SOCIAL STuDIES (4 Carnegie Units) Includes World History, U.S. History, Introduction to World Geography, U.S. Government, Economics, and Mississippi Studies. (Credit earned for a State/Local Government course in any other state may stand in lieu of Mississippi Studies.)ARTS (1 Carnegie Unit) Includes any one Carnegie Unit of visual and performing arts course(s) meeting the requirements for high school graduation.ADvANCED ELECTIvES (2 Carnegie Units) Includes any two Carnegie Units of Foreign Language (I and II), Advanced World Geography and a Foreign Language (I) or any combination of English, mathematics, or lab-based science courses of comparable rigor and content to those required above.COMPuTER APPLICATIONS (1/2 Carnegie Unit) Course should emphasize the computer as a productivity tool. Instruction should include the use of application packages, such as word processing and spreadsheets. The course should also include basic computer terminology and hardware operation.PRE-HIGH SCHOOL uNITS Algebra I, first year Foreign Language, Mississippi Studies, or Computer Applications taken prior to high school will be accepted for admission provided the course content is the same as the high school course.

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SCholarShipS anD awarDSDelta State recognizes students through its scholarship and awards program. A scholarship application is required; the priority deadline for submission is December 15 and the secondary deadline is march 1. Scholarships and awards are available for undergraduate study up to the completion of 124 earned hours, summer terms are excluded. Note that annual renewal conditions must be met to maintain all scholarships and awards.

FIRST-TIME FRESHMEN

First-time freshmen who are Mississippi residents may be eligible for the opportunity award or achievement scholarship based on high school cumulative grade point average (CGPA), ACT/SAT score (from a national test prior to enrollment) and financial need. These scholarships and awards, along with state aid, may cover 30–100% of tuition. The minimum requirement for an opportunity award is an 18 ACT and 3.0 CGPA. The minimum requirement for an achievement scholarship is a 25 ACT with a 2.50 CGPA.

OuT-OF-STATE RESIDENTS

Out-of-state residents may be eligible for a scholarship to cover 100% of out-of-state fees. First-time freshmen must score a minimum 18 ACT composite or 860 SAT, writing not included, and have a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or better. In addition, freshmen may also be eligible for a recognition award ranging from $500–1,000 per year based on ACT/SAT score and CGPA.

vALEDICTORIAN/SALuTATORIAN

These scholarships are awarded for one year of study immediately following high school graduation; the amounts are $1,000 and $500 respectively.

NATIONAL MERIT FINALIST AND SEMI-FINALIST

These scholarships may be awarded in addition to the opportunity award or achievement scholarship; the total award for these four year scholarships are $20,000 and $15,000 respectively.

ADMISSION CHECKLISTMEETYOURRECRUITERWe encourage you to meet with your Recruiter prior to applying for admission to the University. Your recruiter will arrange a campus tour, assist you in meeting with an academic advisor, review your transcripts and help you through the application process.

APPLYFORADMISSIONThe application for admission begins the process. Visit admissions.deltastate.edu to apply and pay your non-refundable application fee of $25.

HIGHSCHOOLTRANSCRIPTAsk your school counselor to mail your official High School transcript (6 semester transcript for provisional review and final transcript with graduation date).

TESTSCORESEntering freshman should request ACT or SAT scores be sent to Delta State University. Delta State’s college code for the ACT is 002190 and the SAT college code is 1163.

IMMUNIZATIONRECORDSProof of immunization for measles, mumps, and rubella is required of all students, unless exempt because of (1) actual, suspected, pre-planned pregnancy, (2) medical contraindication or (3) birth prior to 1957.

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NONDISCRIMINATION. Delta State University is committed to a policy of equal employment and educational opportunity for all persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental handicap, status as to disabled veteran or Vietnam-era veteran, or age as specified by applicable laws and regulations. This policy extends to all programs and activities supported by the University.

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