Morehead State University (MSU) Introduction and Academics

Introduction

Also known as MSU, Morehead State University is a public, co-educational university located in Morehead, Kentucky. There are regional centers in Ashland, Jackson, Prestonsburg, and West Liberty, and other instructional sites in the state. It was founded in 1887 as Morehead Normal School and received university status in 1966. Morehead State University defines its mission as “to offer quality higher education opportunities and training and a collegial environment of open inquiry and educational interaction.”

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Information Summary

Ranks 9th in Kentucky and 758th overall. See the entire top 2,000 colleges and universities list
Overall Score (about)	83.4
Total Cost On-Campus Attendance	$22,812
Admission Success rate	N/A
ACT / SAT 75%ile scores	26 / 1115
Student Ratio Students-to-Faculty	19 : 1
Retention (full-time / part-time)	74% / 100%
Enrollment Total (all students)	10,195

Academics

Morehead State is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate’s, baccalaureate’s, master’s, and specialist degrees. It also has several other discipline-based accreditations such as American Veterinary Medical Association, National Association of Industrial Technology, and National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission. MSU offers more than 50 undergraduate degree programs in a number of fields. Bachelor’s degrees are awarded in a number of different disciplines, including art, English, business, education, agricultural sciences, physical sciences, and several pre-professional programs.

The University offers master’s degrees in diverse areas of study such as education, art, English, psychology, sociology, music, industrial technology, and health, physical education and sports sciences, among others. An educational specialist (Ed.S.) degree is also offered. Additionally, the University offers certification and certificate programs in various areas of education. The University does not award any doctoral degrees itself, but it does take part in a cooperative doctoral program with the University of Kentucky, where students can take coursework at Morehead State University.

The academic departments at MSU include Art; Communication & Theatre; English, Foreign Languages & Philosophy; Geography, Government & History; Military Science; Music; and Sociology, Social Work & Criminology. The most numerous degree options are offered in the areas of agricultural science, mathematics, and industrial technology.

Schools and Colleges:

The University is composed of four different academic divisions: the College of Humanities, the College of Business, the College of Education, and the College of Science and Technology. Degree programs are also available through the Institute for Regional Analysis and Public Policy.

MSU Online:

Morehead State also offers online degree programs for students to earn a bachelor’s or master’s degree online. The various online programs include Bachelor of Science Nursing – RN-BSN Program, Bachelor of Science – Leadership in Medical Imaging, Master of Arts in English, Master of Arts in Education – Adult & Higher Education, and Master of Science in Information Systems. It also offers several online certificate programs to the students.

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Admissions

Students seeking admission to Morehead State must submit their completed application form along with official transcripts. Applicants are also required to send their ACT or SAT scores. Transferring to the institute is fairly easy. Transfer students must send the official transcripts from all the previous institutes.

Financial Aid

Morehead State believes in providing equal educational benefits to all in the form of financial aid programs. The types of financial aid include grants, scholarships, student loans, student employment and others. All applicants must complete the online Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. The grants offered at Morehead State include Federal Pell Grants, Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), College Access Program Grant (CAP), Academic Competitiveness Grant, National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent (SMART) Grant, and TEACH Grant.

Loans are the type of financial aid that must be returned with interest. They include Stafford Loans, William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan, Federal Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS), Federal Perkins Loan, and Alternative Loan. The University also offers work-study programs to enable students to meet their educational expenses.

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Students

Student life at Morehead State is vibrant and fun. The student organizations include academic and honor groups, fraternities and sororities, religious organizations, political organizations, and recreational sports clubs. The Student Government Association acts like the voice of the students, helping them make the most of their university life. The student organizations include Academic Honors Student Association, Campus Crusade for Christ, Collegiate Middle Level Association (CMLA), Eagles Exercise Science Club, and Future Managers Society. There is a strong Greek presence in Morehead State University. Students can participate in the various Greek organizations on the campus. The fraternities and sororities include Kappa Delta, Sigma Gamma Rho, Sigma Sigma Sigma, Delta Tau Delta, Kappa Sigma, and Kappa Alpha Psi.

Campus Facilities:

The Morehead State University Library offers electronic catalogs and online databases, in addition to physical volumes stored on site. It also is part of the Kentucky virtual library, which maintains digital archives throughout the state of Kentucky. In addition to the numerous classroom, dormitory, and administration buildings, Morehead State University has a folk art center, a greenhouse, a swim center, and an auditorium. The University also maintains a radio telescope for astronomical research.

Eighteen different residence halls are available to MSU students at various points of their academic career. Undergraduates have a number of options, including Alumni Hall, or various other gender-specific or co-ed dormitories. The residence halls are all equipped with modern amenities for the convenience of the students. They include Alumni Tower, Butler Hall, Cartmell Hall, Cooper Hall, Eagle Lake Apartments, East Mignon Hall, Fields Hall, Gilley Apartments, and West Mignon Hall.

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Athletics

Morehead State University’s athletic department sponsors men’s and women’s teams that participate in diverse sports. The University is a charter member of the Ohio Valley Conference in NCAA Division I and sponsors over 15 intercollegiate sports for men and women. The sports teams are nicknamed as the Eagles. The colors are Blue and Gold.

Alumni

Chuck Woolery, notable American game show host
Walt Terrell, eminent former MLB pitcher
Liz Johnson, eminent American professional bowler
Marsha Griffith, former Miss Kentucky

Additional School Information

Morehead, Kentucky is located in the Daniel Boone National Forest. There are many outdoor recreational areas nearby. Morehead is synonymous with Cave Run Lake, which is the center of much of the area’s recreation and entertainment. Fishing, boating, and swimming are favorite pastimes for the local community. Camping, golfing, and horseback riding facilities are also available. For the more “extreme” adventurer, there are the White Sulfur ATV Trails.

Bibliography

Morehead State University. 2011.

Morehead State University: Morehead State Eagles Football Coaches, Morehead State Eagles Men’s Basketball Coaches. General Books LLC, 2010. Print.

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