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First Class Locations in Missouri
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Table of Contents:
Table of contents
General Information
Contact Information
Accreditation
Mission
Educational Goals
Discrimination Policy and Grievance Procedure
Students with Disabilities Policy
The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
Students Rights and Responsibilities
Courses, Grades and Grade Point Averages
Grade Appeals
Repeated Courses
Withdrawal and Refunds
First Class Academic Calendar
Admission to First Class
Student Requirements of Admission
Enrollment fees and Regulations
Fast Track with First Class
Transcripts
Academic Conduct
Academic Conduct Policy
Assessment
Student Code of Conduct Policy for ITV classes
College Standards and College Subjects
Class Attendance
Grading Rubrics for Academic Papers (Samples)
List of Available Courses Offered
First Class Online
First Class Online Courses Offered
Prerequisites for dual credit classes
Course Descriptions
Book List
Admission Form
Withdrawal Form
Transcript Request Instructions
Adjunct Approval Form
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General Information
Central Methodist University provides a broad range of undergraduate liberal arts
and professional education programs. It is co-educational, private, church-related, and its 90
acre Fayette campus is largely residential. It offers degree programs at sites including but not
limited to Clinton, Lake of the Ozarks, Macon, Park Hills, Union, Columbia, Sedalia, Rolla, St.
Louis and Fayette. CMU offers 2 year and 4 year undergraduate degrees, and graduate
degrees. Select undergraduate (including dual credit) courses and graduate courses are also
offered through the College of Graduate and Extended Studies (CGES) which was formed in
2004 to better serve the educational needs of students throughout Missouri. The policies and
procedures described in this manual were developed to clarify roles and responsibilities, help
prevent misunderstandings, improve communication between schools and the University,
and explain the regulations for the academic programs.
Contact Information
Provost
First Class Coordinator
Assistant Dean, Central Region
Administrative Assistant for Extended Studies
Transcript questions
660-248-6212
660-248-6892
660-248-6378
660-248-6275
660-248-6994
Dr. Rita Gulstad
Peggy O’Connell
Sandra Wald
Karen Boss
Brianna Hilgedick
Accreditation
The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and
Schools, Missouri Coordinating Board for Higher Education (CBHE), and Missouri Department
of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). National Accreditation from the National
Alliance for Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships (NACEP).
Mission
Central Methodist University prepares students to make a difference in the world by
emphasizing academic and professional excellence, ethical leadership, and social responsibility.
Educational Goals
The Central Methodist University experience engenders, through the academic
program and opportunities for practical experiences, student growth in knowledge, personal
integrity, spirituality, and professional competence. In addition, students are challenged to
develop a sense of global citizenship and a commitment to the betterment of the world.
Students with a CMU education are prepared to:
Academic Goals
• Demonstrate knowledge of the liberal arts and academic specialties as well as technical
skills and professional competencies.
• Think critically and conceptually and apply their knowledge and skills to the solving
of problems.
• Communicate accurately and effectively through listening, speaking, and writing.
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Character Goals
• Continue to develop self-knowledge, confidence, and a sense of honor and commitment
by assuming responsibility and leadership in the service of others.
• Seek an understanding of ideas, issues, and events within and beyond their immediate
community and appreciate the gifts of diversity.
• Evaluate their personal strengths and abilities, and explore appropriate career choices
in a changing world.
• Have the courage to make decisions based on considerations of ethical, aesthetic,
economic, and environmental consequences.
• Commit themselves to a life exemplifying values in relationships with self, family,
church, university, and community.
Discrimination Policy and Grievance Procedure
Central Methodist University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sexual
preference, religion, national origin, age, or federally defined disability in its recruitment and
admission of students. The University's educational programs, activities, scholarship programs
are made available to all qualified students without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national
origin, age, or federally defined disability. The University complies with all federal and state
non-discrimination requirements. If you feel you have been the subject of such
discrimination, contact the Vice President and Dean of the University, located in Brannock
Hall, on the 2nd floor.
Students with Disabilities Policy
Central Methodist University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sexual
preference, religion, sex, national origin, age, or federally defined disability. This includes
but is not limited to recruitment and admission of students, educational programs, services,
activities, financial aid, and scholarship programs. The University complies with all federal
and state non-discrimination requirements.
The procedures described here are intended to guide and assist faculty, staff, and
students in complying with this policy and in determining reasonable accommodations to be
made for the federally defined disability claimed. All materials and information regarding
disabilities will be governed by the University’s normal policies regarding privacy.
1.
It is the responsibility of any student who wishes to claim a federally defined
disability to file official documentation of the disability with the Enter for Learning
and Teaching prior to seeking any accommodations based on the disability. Official
documentation of the disability must be sent directly from the originating office (e.g.
high school, testing center, certified professional center, or physician) directly to the
Center for Learning and Teaching. All such official documentation must be for an
evaluation dated no more than eighteen months prior to being received by the
University. All official documentation that the student wishes to have the University
consider in providing reasonable accommodations for the disability must be included
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(e.g. Individual Education Plan [IEP] and related materials, 504 Plan, professional
diagnosis and recommendations). Upon receipt of the official documentation, the
Center for Learning and Teaching will acknowledge receipt of the document in the
student’s permanent file and forward the document to the regional site coordinator.
2. It is the responsibility of the First Class coordinator to contact the student’s advisor
and each faculty or staff member who is responsible for courses where the student
qualifies for accommodation.
3. In addition to the University’s making reasonable accommodations for any disability,
students are encouraged to make full use of the various learning resources available
to all students. These include regular conversations with their instructors and faculty
advisor and work with departmental tutors when they are available.
4. Students should understand that all requests for reasonable accommodations for
documented disabilities must be made in advance. Faculty and staff will not be asked
to adjust grades or to provide alternative evaluation measures for work students have
completed prior to the request for reasonable accommodation based on disabilities.
Students may appeal any decisions regarding reasonable accommodations to the First
Class Coordinator.
For more information or clarification the full policy can be found on CMU’s website
at http://www.centralmethodist.edu/learn/disability.php.
The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) provides students the
right to restrict the release of information or to grant the University limited permission
to release information in the student’s interest.
Unless specifically prohibited by the student, the University may release “Directory
Information” at its discretion for news releases and other purposes which it believes serve
the student’s interest. “Directory Information” includes: (1) name, mailing and email
addresses, telephone number, dates of attendance, date and place of birth, and stated religious
preference, (2) awards, honors, degrees, and major field of study, and (3) records of
participation and accomplishments in sports and other University activities – for athletes this
includes physical factors such as height and weight. To withhold any Directory Information,
within ten days after registration each semester, the student must notify the Office of
Graduate and Extended Studies in writing of the information which may not be released.
In the student’s interest, CMU Educational Information may be shared confidentially
with University officials whose duties require such knowledge without the student’s written
consent. “CMU Educational Information” may include academic records, employment
records, financial aid records, and, on a restricted basis, discipline records and some
counseling records.
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In compliance with FERPA, Central Methodist University shall obtain written consent
from students before disclosing any personally identifiable information from their education
records.
Photographs and other visual images taken by the University of persons, places, or
events related to the University’s programs and activities are property of the University and
may be used at its discretion.
Student Rights and Responsibilities
Rights
• You have the right to an efficient and predictable process that is sensitive to
your needs.
• You have the right to appeal a denial of transfer credit at the receiving
institution.
Students are enrolled at CMU through First Class and are considered by the University
as non-degree seeking university Freshmen, with all the rights and privileges of an oncampus CMU student. Students making the choice to register for a university class take
the responsibility for the higher education process.
Responsibilities
• You are responsible for learning the admissions requirements of the
institution to which you are applying.
• You are responsible for learning and complying with the specific
requirements of any professional program to which you apply.
• You are responsible for contacting transfer advisors at both institutions to
ensure smooth transfer of credits.
• You are subject to the same regulations regarding credit requirements as
native students.
It is the student’s responsibility to meet all deadlines.
Steps for a Smooth Transfer
• Students who intend to transfer should know the admissions requirements of
the receiving institution.
• Students considering transfer should talk to transfer advisors at both the
sending and receiving institutions. (Contact the academic affairs or student
services units at both institutions to learn the names and contact information
for transfer advisors.)
• Students should select a major that meets their educational goals. Choose
courses that meet current articulation agreements and that will maximize
acceptance at the receiving institution. If you change majors, be aware that
previously earned credits may not apply toward your new major.
• Be aware that admission to specific programs may result in additional
requirements.
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Check periodically with the transfer advisor at the receiving institution
to learn of any changes in requirements.
Courses, Grades and Grade Point Averages
Courses and grades are given on a semester hour basis. Normally, one semester hour
of credit means one hour of instruction per week for a 16 week semester plus two hours of
study for each hour of instruction, but instructional time and credit hours may vary. Grade
reports are issued to students following the end of each term. Final grades for courses are
entered on the student’s transcript. The transcript is the individual student’s permanent
academic record, maintained and secured by the Registrar’s Office.
The College uses the system of grades and grade symbols described below to report
each student’s academic achievement grade reports and transcripts.
Grade
A
B
C
D
F
I
RP
W
Explanation
Grade points
Grade points
Grade points
Grade points
Grade points
Incomplete
Course repeated later
Withdraw before failing
Grade Points
4
3
2
1
0
N/A
N/A
N/A
It is the responsibility of faculty members to set the grading scale by which
grades will be assigned in accordance to the grading scale above. This grading scale
must be outlined in the syllabus. If an instructor is teaching to multiple sites the
grading scale must be the same for all sites.
All courses taken on a letter grade basis (A through F) are used to compute Grade
Point Averages (GPA). A student’s GPA is calculated by dividing the number of grade points
earned by the number of credit hours attempted on a letter grade basis, as a result, GPA’s
range from 0 to 4.0. The grades of “I/IP”, “W”, earn no credit and are not computed in GPA.
The grade of “I/IP”, or Incomplete, can be given by an instructor only when both of
the following conditions are met: (1) The student is unable to finish the work of a course
because of an emergency which is beyond the student’s control and which can be
documented; and (2) the student has successfully completed at least three-fourths of the
course work and can finish the required work apart from class attendance. Incomplete grades
must be completed by mid-term of the following term. After this time, if the “I/IP” has not
been removed, it will automatically convert to a grade of “F”. Once the “I/IP” has been
converted to an “F,” additional work will no longer be accepted and the grade appeals policy
will apply.
The grade of “W” is given for courses dropped prior to the last week of a term and
the last two weeks of a semester. A student may not withdraw from a class after this period.
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The grade of “RP” signifies that the course was later repeated, and the grade and credit have
been “Replaced” by the last time the course was taken.
Grades will be assigned as follows:
Grade
Percentage
A
90-100
B
80-89
C
70-79
D
60-69
F
<60
Grade Appeals
Students have the right to appeal a grade. All student appeals must be initiated, in
writing, within one calendar year of the date the grade is first posted. In all steps of that appeal,
the faculty member must be consulted and the burden of proof is on the student. Students
should first make every effort to resolve grade issues with the course instructor. This is the
most likely avenue to produce satisfactory results.
If the issue is not resolved with the course instructor, the student should next appeal to
the First Class Coordinator. In these appeals, the course instructor will be consulted and the
grade cannot be changed without the instructor’s consent.
If the issue is still not resolved, and the student wishes to continue the appeal, the
student should consult the Dean for directions in presenting a petition to the Extended
Studies Committee. The course instructor will be consulted in advance, notified of any
hearings, and permitted to be present at the hearing. If a two-thirds majority of the respective
committee judges that a grade change is warranted, the committee will direct the Registrar to
make the change. The decision of this committee is final and binding on all parties. (Faculty
initiated grade change requests must be completed and filed with the registrar within one
calendar year of the date the grade is first posted).
Repeated Courses
Students may repeat any course in which they have an "F" or "D" recorded grade until
a grade of “C” or above is achieved. The most recent grade earned will be counted in the
student's grade point average. All registrations and grades will be entered on the permanent
record, but previous grades for the course will be changed to “RP” with a notation that the
course has been repeated.
Withdrawal and Refunds
A student who wishes to withdraw from the University must obtain a withdrawal form
from the dual credit coordinator at the High School who will outline the proper procedure for
withdrawal. It is the students’ responsibility to see that this withdrawal form is
completed, signed, and sent to the University. A withdrawal form is attached for your
convenience. Absence from class does not constitute withdrawal from the class or from Central
Methodist University. Students who leave school without completing the withdrawal process
will forfeit their claim to honorable dismissal and will receive a grade of “F” for all courses in
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progress. An honorable dismissal will be granted to all students who desire to withdraw from
the University if they are in good academic standing, are not subject to discipline, have made
satisfactory arrangements for settling their financial account, and file the completed
withdrawal form. Students who withdraw from the University will receive grades for the
courses in which they are registered according to the grading policies published in this
catalog.
Students who withdraw from class by the dates on the following table will receive
refunds accordingly. The University reserves the right to withdraw any student from one or
more classes or from the University for Academic Dishonesty, excessive absence, disruptive
behavior, or other sufficient cause.
When the completed withdrawal form is filed with the University, the University will
adjust tuition in accordance with the following refund schedule:
Fall/Spring Semester
Withdrawal first and second weeks
Withdrawal third and fourth weeks
Withdrawal fifth thru eighth weeks
Ninth week and thereafter
Refund
90% of tuition
50% of tuition
25% of tuition
none
Year Long Classes
Withdrawal first and second weeks
Withdrawal third thru seventh weeks
Withdrawal eighth week thru November 1st
After November 1st
Refund
90% of tuition
50% of tuition
25% of tuition
none
Summer Session
Withdrawal in first week
Withdrawal in second week
After second week
Refund
50% of tuition
25% of tuition
none
The University reserves the right to withdraw any student from one or more classes or from
the University for Academic Misconduct, excessive absence, disruptive behavior, or other
sufficient cause. Please refer to Central Methodist University’s CLAS (College of Liberal Arts
and Sciences) or CGES (College of Graduate and Extended Studies) catalogs for more
information.
First Class Academic Calendar
Fall Semester
Classes begin
Last day to Add & Drop w/o “W”
Labor Day (no classes)
Thanksgiving recess (no classes)
Last day to drop a course/withdraw
Fall 2015
Aug 24
Aug 28
Sept 1
11/21-11/29
Nov 30
Finals
Dec 14-17
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Spring Semester
Spring 2016
Classes begin
Jan 19
Last day to Add & Drop w/o “W” Jan 23
MLK Day (no classes)
Jan 18
Spring recess-Main campus
Mar 19-27
Last day to drop/withdraw
April 22
Good Friday (no classes)
Mar 25
Finals
May 9-13
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Grades due
Students may view grades on myCMU
Dec 21
Dec 23
Grades due
Students may view grades on myCMU
May 16
May 23
Please check with your home school to verify actual meeting days. This calendar is
based on CMU’s Main campus and school districts may not observe the same holidays. CMU
strictly enforces the grades due dates.
Admission to First Class
First Class at CMU provides the opportunity for qualified high school students to
enroll in approved classes that are taught in their local high school in compliance with the
Coordinating Board of Higher Education guidelines for dual credit programs. When students
successfully complete a course, they receive both high school and college credit. The program
allows students to get an early start in fulfilling college requirements.
Credit earned in the program will be applicable at CMU and is generally transferable
to other accredited colleges and universities. It is the student’s responsibility to ascertain the
transferability of any course taken through the program. Students can best accomplish this
by directly contacting colleges and departments to which they are considering transferring
credit.
Student Requirements of Admission (as outlined by the Missouri Department of Higher
Education)
1. All applicants must submit a completed paper admission form through their high
school to the Office of First Class, Central Methodist University, 411 CMU Square,
Fayette, MO 65248
2. High school Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors interested in dual credit must also meet
the additional criteria listed below:
a. Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors with an overall minimum grade point
average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) are automatically eligible for dual credit
courses.
b. Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors with an overall grade point average
between 2.5-2.00 (on a 4.0 scale) must provide a signed letter of
recommendation from their principal or guidance counselor.
3. High school Freshman interested in dual credit must also meet the additional criteria
listed below:
a. Freshman must have an overall minimum grade point average of 3.o (on a
4.0 scale) and must further demonstrate their competency by scoring at
the 90th percentile or above on the ACT or SAT.
b. Freshman must provide a signed letter of recommendation from their
principal or guidance counselor and provide written permission from a
parent or legal guardian.
4. Parental Permission.
5. Satisfactory completion of course prerequisites.
6. Transcript and ACT information/report etc. must accompany enrollment form, one
per academic year.
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7. Students should check with the college they plan to attend to make sure the dual
credit course they are taking will transfer. To do this, go to your college/university
website and check the transfer policy and/or course equivalency.
8. Realization that dual credit courses require additional work and commitment.
Fast Track with First Class program
Fast Track with First Class is a program with our dual credit program that awards students a
certificate for earning 15 credit hours from CMU by the end of the fall semester of their senior
year. These students have earned the equivalent of one semester at university before
graduating from high school.
Each school will request the certificates for their students in time for an award ceremony of
their choice.
Enrollment Fees and Regulations
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ITV and Face-to-Face Cost per Credit Hour - $80.00
Online Cost per Credit Hour - $80.00
Fees are due and payable with enrollment form on the first day of class for ITV
and Face-to-Face. Online tuition is due the week prior to the start of class. If full tuition
is not attached there must be a full explanation attached and approved by the First Class
Coordinator by the fourth week of class or the student will be removed or not admitted.
Payments: Remittances should be made out to Central Methodist University and
mailed to: the Office of First Class, Central Methodist University, 411 Central Methodist Square,
Fayette, MO 65248. For questions, call (660) 248-6892. MasterCard and Visa are accepted.
Outstanding Accounts: Students who have outstanding accounts will not be allowed
to register for the next semester or have transcripts issued, until appropriate financial
arrangements have been made. Past due accounts may be turned over to a collection agency
with all related legal and collection fees also due from the student.
Transcripts
The student's permanent record is confidential, and, by the terms of FERPA, transcripts
of the student’s record are not issued except upon receipt of a signed request from the student.
Please go to our website at www.centralmethodist.edu to find the link to request a transcript.
You will need a debit or credit card to complete the request.
Official transcripts are issued directly to other schools, employers, official governmental
agencies, or other persons or organizations entitled to receive an official statement of the
student's record. Unofficial transcripts can be issued to the student or parents.
No transcripts will be issued for any student or former student who is not
financially in good standing with the College. Transcripts will not be issued to current
students during the last two weeks of the term, until grades for that term are recorded. To
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have a transcript issued, go to www.centralmethodist.edu/registrar/transcript.php.
Complete the online request form. Once the online request form is complete and entered, it
will be sent to CMU Registrar’s Office electronically and automatically. The Registrar’s
Office will complete the request. For further information call the CGES/Registrar office at
660-248-6994.
Academic Conduct
Students of Central Methodist University are expected always to follow the rules of
good conduct, including the specific policies of the University outlined elsewhere. When
they are participating in a class, whether in the classroom, a lab, or another setting, students
are responsible to the instructor and are expected to comply with class policies provided by
the instructor and with reasonable requests made by the instructor. Course instructors may
request that any student be administratively dropped from a course at any time for academic
dishonesty, excessive absence, or disruptive or other unacceptable classroom behavior. With
the approval of the Dean of the College, or, at the Dean’s request by the Graduate or Extended
Studies Committee, a student will be withdrawn from the course.
Academic Conduct Policy
Central Methodist University believes that adhering to acceptable professional
practices throughout life is a significant foundation of character and personal integrity. The
University’s Academic Conduct Policy applies to all forms of academic work, including but
not limited to quizzes and examinations, essays and papers, lab reports, oral presentations,
surveys, take-home tests, etc. Every student is responsible for understanding this policy.
By registering at the University, every student accepts the obligation to abide by this policy.
Students also are responsible for understanding the particular policy applications required
by each of their instructors and to ask instructors to clarify any areas of uncertainty.
Academic Conduct requires that each person accept the obligation to uphold
professional standards in all academic endeavors. Any conduct that unprofessionally
represents a student’s academic performance violates CMU’s Academic Conduct Policy.
Unprofessional practices include but are not limited to the following:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
CHEATING in any form (e.g., ghost-written papers; cheat sheets or
notes; copying during exams, quizzes, or other graded class work;
allowing anyone access to your courseware account to misrepresent their
coursework as yours, or your coursework as theirs, etc.);
UNAUTHORIZED COLLABORATION with others on work to be
presented in ways contrary to the stated rules of the course or the
specifications of a particular assignment;
STEALING or having unauthorized access to examination or course
materials;
FALSIFYING INFORMATION (records, laboratory or other data);
SUBMITTING WORK PREVIOUSLY PRESENTED IN ANOTHER
COURSE without the advance consent of the second instructor;
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f.
g.
ASSISTING
ACADEMIC
MISCONDUCT
(intentionally
or
unintentionally)—This includes allowing any other student to use or
submit your academic work or performance, or other academic work
supplied by you, under a name different from the author of the work;
and
PLAGIARISM—Plagiarism includes but is not limited to (1)
representing as your own work a paper, speech, or report written in
whole or in part by someone else (from the un-credited use of significant
phrases to the un-credited use of larger portions of material), including
material found on the internet; (2) failing to provide appropriate
recognition of the sources of borrowed material through the proper use
of quotation marks, proper attribution of paraphrases, and proper
reference citations. Always provide appropriate recognition of all
borrowed materials and sources.
The University will discipline students for infractions of the Academic Conduct Policy
with various sanctions which it deems appropriate, up to and including suspension or
expulsion from the University. Penalties internal to a course, including grades and expulsion
from the course, are at the discretion of the instructor. Students can appeal instructors’
internal course penalties to the Extended Studies Committee; the decision of the committee is
final. Instructors must report all penalties which they impose for academic misconduct, with
a brief account of the offense, to the Vice President and Dean of the University, so that all
violations are recorded. For serious or repeated offenses, the Dean may impose further
penalties beyond the course penalty. These penalties include but are not limited to notations
in the student’s file, notations on the student’s transcript, probation, suspension, and
expulsion. A decision by the Vice President and Dean of the University can be appealed to
the Extended Studies Committee; the decision of the committee is final.
Assessment
In order to assure the continuing improvement of its educational programs, the
College of Graduate and Extended Studies has a “Program to Assess Student Academic
Achievement.” All students and faculty are involved in this program through various tests,
class assignments, surveys, etc. conducted throughout the dual credit or undergraduate
program. This program seeks to measure student learning in general education and the major
fields of study. The results of this ongoing study of student learning are used for continuing
improvement of the curriculum and instruction.
The courses assessed regularly both on and off campus (undergraduate and dual
credit) are HI117, HI118 and PS101 by using the Missouri Constitution test; CH111, EN111,
EN120, and MA103 by the divisional common final. These and other general education
assessments used throughout the course measure the quality of the general education
program and in meeting the institutional educational goals.
Student Code of Conduct Policy for ITV Classes
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Insubordination of any kind (behaviors or incidents that disrupt or
interfere with teaching or learning) will not be tolerated in the ITV
classroom.
Inappropriate language or gestures will not be tolerated.
Students can be recorded (visual or audio) at any time without specific prewarning.
Students will position themselves in the classroom to be in camera view at
all times.
No equipment in the classroom will be manipulated without the expressed
direction or permission from supervisors or instructors.
Students will not be involved in any academically dishonest activity, will
not cheat nor will assist others in cheating.
Students will conform to any additional rules as specified orally or in
writing by the instructor.
Cell phones are not allowed in classrooms.
Violation of any of the policies listed above will be subject to the following
disciplinary action:
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First Offense: Verbal or written warning from instructor followed by
parental notification of the infraction through written letter. The
warning will be delivered to the student using procedures that assure
student privacy. A copy of the letter will also be sent to the students’
principal.
Second Offense: The student will be removed from the class until such
time that a conference of parents, student, instructor, and principal offers
assurance that the misconduct will not reoccur.
Third Offense: The student will be automatically dismissed.
College Standards and College Subjects
On the average, college students should plan to study at least two hours a week for
every hour spent in the classroom. Some students will need to study more, especially when
exams or course projects are due. College courses are both interesting and challenging; you
will learn a great deal while being expected to work hard. College courses sometimes deal
with controversial issues or subject matter that high school courses would ordinarily avoid.
Class Attendance
Students may not be successful in college for many reasons, but the principal reasons
for student failure are excessive absence and the lack of study. The faculty and administration
expect students to attend classes regularly and to establish adequate study patterns. Individual
instructors establish their own attendance policies. Students are responsible for any work
missed as the result of absence. They should consult with each instructor to make satisfactory
arrangements for academic work missed. This should be done in advance whenever possible.
Faculty will be required to take attendance at each class period; excessive absences will be
recorded and reported to the Counselor or Facilitator of the High School.
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Grading Rubrics for Academic Papers (SAMPLES)
Three different grading rubrics have been attached as guidelines for instructors and
students alike. When taking dual credit classes, students are exposed to the same rules and
expectations as regular college classes. The attached sample rubrics will help Instructors and
Students know what is expected.
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SAMPLE
Scoring Rubric
The "A" Paper:
The paper contains a strong and clear thesis that is addressed clearly, reveals complexity, and has a
variety or a freshness of thought in a consistent manner. It has a beginning, middle, and end;
progresses logically; and successfully uses cohesive devices (transitions, repetition, pronouns, and
parallel structure). The paper makes a distinction between main and subordinate ideas through the
use of specific details/examples. It contains language that is consistently precise, vivid, and
sophisticated. The paper contains clear sentences that vary in structure, with few, if any, errors in
grammar and mechanics.
The "B" Paper:
The paper contains a clear thesis that is specifically addressed and reveals some complexity and
variety. It has a beginning, middle, and end; generally progresses in a logical manner; and uses
cohesive devices. The paper makes a distinction between main and subordinate ideas, using some
details/examples. It contains language that is usually precise, perhaps vivid. The paper contains
clear sentences, which vary in structure, with few errors in grammar and mechanics.
The "C" Paper:
The paper contains a competent thesis and has a sense of direction. It has a beginning, middle and
end and uses some cohesive devices. The paper uses some specific details/examples, but it relies
more on general statements to support main and subordinate ideas. The paper may contain language
that is inconsistent and uneven. It contains clear sentences that may, however, lack variety in
structure; errors in grammar and mechanics may be somewhat distracting.
The "D" Paper:
The paper has a thesis that is not adequately developed. It may have evidence of a beginning,
middle, and end; but it may lack cohesion and at times seem disjointed. The paper relies on
generalities and few, if any, specific details. It contains sentences that are fairly clear, but errors in
grammar, language, mechanics, and sentence structure may be distracting or cause confusion.
The "F" Paper:
The paper contains one or more ideas that could be the thesis but none that controls the essay or
gives it direction. Although lacking cohesion, the paper may have some evidence of a beginning,
middle, and end, or it may tend toward a simple listing of ideas. It may contain sentences that are
unclear, as well as repeated errors in grammar, language, mechanics, or sentence structure.
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SAMPLE
Individual Paper Rubric
1.
Does the paper:
Provide a clear and topic focused introduction
(1-10 pts)__________
2.
Contain a critical analysis adhering to the assigned topic
(1-10 pts)__________
3.
Demonstrate logical and cohesive development of thoughts
and ideas
(1-10 pts)__________
4.
Include recommendations with appropriate substantiation
(1-10 pts)__________
5.
Include text and other references
(1-10 pts)__________
6.
Contain correct grammatical structure
(1-10 pts)__________
7.
Provide logical and smooth progression of ideas
(1-10 pts)__________
8.
Give evidence of research
(1-10 pts)__________
9.
Provide a solid conclusion
(1-10 pts)__________
10.
Include correct spelling and word usage
(1-10 pts)__________
Assignment Score
___________
SAMPLE
Rubric for Research Paper
1.
2.
Essay has a clear thesis that is stated at the end of the first paragraph. 5 points
The introduction moves the reader into the paper and “sets the scene” for the discussion.
10 points
3.
The body paragraphs of the essay clearly develop the thesis. The paragraphs are well
developed by examples and details. 15 points
4.
The conclusion brings appropriate closure to the essay. 10 points
5.
The thesis is developed by a clear pattern of organization. 10 points
6.
The author uses strong cohesive device to connect the points of the paper. 10 points
7.
Quotations are used well to support the essay’s thesis. They are introduced appropriately
and punctuated correctly. 10 points
8.
Information is well paraphrased. 10 points
9.
The information is correctly referenced in the text (in-text citations). 10 points
10. The sources are listed on the works cited page. 10 points
11. The essay has been carefully edited and is free of grammatical/mechanical errors. 10 points
12. The note taking system is thorough and well organized. 10 points
13. The student has included the copies of his or her sources. 10 points
Total Points – 130 (points)
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First Class Online
CMU online classes offered for First Class
The online course specifically for dual credit will run 16 weeks (following CMU’s online
calendar for start dates). This is atypical of a normal online class which is eight weeks.
Enrollment deadline for Fall semester is preceding July 1. Actual enrollment into the class will
give students access to the class. Students are expected to sign on the first day and begin
assignments that day.
For students to succeed in online classes First Class expects the online classes/students to be
given dedicated time during school hours to work on their online class. The students will also
need back-up access whether it’s a computer at home or in a public library, etc. The students
will all need a valid email address, with a second back up email address not associated with the
high school.
MyCMU is the Learning Management System for all CGES/online students. You can
access MyCMU from CMU’s web homepage, or by going to “Current Students” and selecting
your site location. MyCMU provides tutorials, announcements, gives you access to any online
courses you are enrolled in, tracks the documents received by financial aid, allows you to
register for courses, and MUCH, much more.
The book list for online classes MAY vary from other dual credit classes. Please check the
online class book information as the book required may be different and more expensive.
Students enrolling in MA103-College Algebra will most likely have to purchase an access code at
a cost of approximately $82. Students/counselors/parents need to take all of these costs into
consideration before enrolling into an online class.
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List of course information for First Class courses
AC201 Principles of Accounting I. 3 hours. Introduction to integrated financial and
managerial accounting systems with emphasis on providing economic information to all users,
accounting terminology, and using financial statement analysis and accounting information for
decision making. Practical applications of math, communication, and skills used in business
will be integrated. Prerequisite: MA103
In house/ITV text: Libby Accounting Principles w/Connect Loose-Leaf version MHHE Looseleaf PRIN ACCT, CONNECT McGraw-Hill/Irwin Publishers #9780078082436
AC202 Principles of Accounting II. 3 hours. The continued study of business accounting
systems with an emphasis on a) partnerships, b) corporations, c) financial statement analyses,
and d) managerial accounting. Prerequisite: AC 201, and BU225 or CS121 as prerequisite or corequisite, or instructor's permission
AR116 Basic Photography. 3 hours. Basics of photography, including the history and
philosophy of photography as an art medium. Instruction includes the use of the 35mm singlelens reflex camera, film and lens selection, black and white darkroom techniques, natural and
artificial lighting, composition, and presentational methods. Students will be responsible for all
film and processing costs. Students need access to a single-lens reflex camera (not a point and
shoot.)
In house only text: Photography (10th ed) by London, Upton and Stone. Pearson Publisher.
Amazon ISBN-10: 0205711499 ISBN-13: 978-0205711499
AR121 Basics of Design. 3 hours. Introduction to fundamental design principles. The
development of basic two-dimensional technical and aesthetic concepts through drawing
techniques and color media.
In house only text: TBA
AR130 Studio Art. 3 hours. Specific course study within two-dimensional and threedimensional art depending on instructor expertise and availability. Course topics could include
drawing, painting (watercolor, acrylics, oils), ceramics, sculpture, book making, and fibers
(weaving, macramé’, fiber sculpture). The course includes a component of art history and
theory. A fee may be required to cover the cost of materials for the course. May be repeated
under different course subtitles. Fulfills “Fine Arts” requirements.
In house only text: TBA
AR186 Art History I. 3 hours. A study of the major world cultures and their artistic
achievements. Covers prehistoric art to the end of Medieval Period. Fulfills “Fine Arts”
requirement.
In house only text: Gardner’s Art through the Ages: A Concise Global History (2nd ed) by Fred S.
Kleiner. Cengage Learning Publisher. Amazon ISBN-10: 0495503460 ISBN-13: 978-0495503460
AS101 Descriptive Astronomy - The Solar System. 4 hours. An elementary survey of the
solar system and the historical development of scientific thinking in astronomy. The laboratory
provides experience with telescopes and other astronomical equipment.
In house only text: Universe (8th ed) by R. Freedman and William J. Kaufmann. W.H. Freeman
Publisher. Amazon ISBN-10: 0716785846 ISBN-13: 978-0716785842
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AS102 Descriptive Astronomy - Beyond the Solar System. 4 hours. A survey of stars,
galaxies, and cosmology. The laboratory provides experience with telescopes and other
astronomical equipment.
In house only text: TBA
BI101 General Biology. 4 hours. This introductory course is for majors only. Topics
include methods of scientific study, basics of chemistry, cell biology, membranes, enzymes, cell
division, photosynthesis, metabolism, genetics on a molecular and cellular level, evolution and
population biology. 3 lectures, 2 laboratory hours.
In house only text: Biology with Mastering Biology (8th Edition) by Neil A. Campbell and Jane
B. Reece. Benjamin Cummings Publisher. Amazon ISBN-13: 9780321543257
BI102 General Biology. 4 hours. This is continuation of the BI101 course. Focuses include a
survey of animal body systems together with an introduction to ecology. Topics cover the
digestive system, immune system, circulatory system, endocrine system, nervous system,
reproductive system, ecology, ecosystems, and conservation. 3 lectures, 2 laboratory hours.
Prerequisite BI101.
In house only text: Biology with Mastering Biology (8th Edition) by Neil A. Campbell and Jane
B. Reece. Benjamin Cummings Publisher. Amazon ISBN-13: 9780321543257 (same text as used
in BI101)
BI105 Introduction to Environmental Science. 4 hours. This introductory course is
primarily aimed at non-majors. This study of Biology with a focus on Environmental Science
will cover topics including the inter-relations of humans with our environment; environmental
ethics; risk assessment; public policy solutions; and soil, air, water, and energy conservation.
The laboratory portion of the course focuses on the methodology of Environmental Science. 3
lectures, 2 laboratory hours.
In house only text: Principles of Environmental Science: Inquiry & Applications (5th ed) by
William & Mary Cunningham. McGraw-Hill Publisher. Amazon ISBN-10: 0077270649 ISBN-13:
978-0077270643
BI106 Human Biology. 4 hours. This introductory course is primarily aimed at non-prehealth profession majors. This is a study of Biology with a focus on human Biology and will
cover the systems of the human body involved in maintenance, support, movement,
coordination, and reproduction. The course also will cover the basics of human genetics,
evolution, and ecology.
In house only text: In house only text: Visualizing Human Biology (4th ed.) by Kathleen
Ireland. Wiley Publisher. Paperback Amazon ISBN-10: 1118169875 ISBN-13: 978-1118169872;
Loose-leaf binder version with custom lab manual (Wiley.com) ISBN-13: 978-1118226766
BI107 Human Anatomy. 4 hours. A course designed to introduce the basic components of
the human anatomical systems. 3 lectures, 2 laboratory hours.
In house only text: Human Anatomy (2nd ed) by McKinley and O’Loughlin. McGraw-Hill
Publisher. Amazon ISBN-10: 0072965495 ISBN-13: 978-0072965490
BI108 Biodiversity. 4 hours. This course is an introduction to the science of Biology, within
the topic of biological diversity. It includes the study of the classification and evolution of all
major groups of living organisms. Students will become familiar with the major groups of
viruses, bacteria, protists, fungi, plants, and animals. The course includes a lab focusing on the
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observation and classification of living organisms. This introductory course is primarily aimed
at non-Biology majors. 3 lectures, 2 laboratory hours.
In house only text: Intro to Biodiversity (8th ed) by Raven, Johnson, Singer, Losos and Mason.
McGraw-Hill Publisher. Amazon ISBN-10: 0073227390 ISBN-13: 978-0073227399
BI110 Introduction to Biotechnology. 3 hours. This introductory course is primarily aimed
at non-majors. This is a study of biotechnology, including the science behind it, how it is
regulated, the impact on society, and ethical concerns raised by new advances in biological
sciences. 3 lectures.
In house only text: The Unity and Diversity of Life (11th ed) by Starr and Taggart. Brooks Cole
Publisher. Amazon ISBN-10: 0495015997 ISBN-13: 978-04950159
BU110 Introduction to Business. 3 hours. Survey course to acquaint students with the
major institutions and practices in the business world, to provide the elementary concepts of
business, to act as an orientation course for selecting a major, and to provide information on
business career opportunities.
In house/ITV text: Business Essentials (6th ed) by Ebert and Griffin. Prentice Hall Publisher.
Amazon ISBN-10: 0132287854 ISBN-13: 978-0132287852
BU225 Computer Applications in Business. 3 hours. The course includes the use of
microcomputer spreadsheet applications software. Topics include creating, formatting, and
manipulating files, graphs and databases; creating both simple and advanced macros, formulas,
and functions with an emphasis on business applications. Also includes an introduction to
microcomputer relational database software. Topics include creating and manipulating
structures and files; using relational and logical operators and statistical commands to extract
data; writing simple command files; linking databases and creating reports.
In house/ITV text: TBA
BU228 Electronic Commerce. 3 hours. Processes, opportunities, and challenges in
electronic business technologies. Tools and strategies for using the Internet will be covered.
Prerequisites: BU225 or CS122.
In house/ITV text: TBA
CH111 General Chemistry. 4 hours. An introduction to general chemistry and elementary
physical chemistry, including atomic theory and structure, periodic table, reactions and
properties of elements and compounds. Those lacking college preparation chemistry need
permission of the instructor and chair of the division. 3 lectures, 1 lab hours. Prerequisites:
ACT Math subscore > 21; or MA103 completed with a C or better.
In house only text: Chemistry (9th ed) by Raymond Chang. McGraw-Hill Publisher. Amazon
ISBN-10: 0073221031 ISBN-13: 978-0073221038. Lab Book – CMU General Chemistry Lab
Manual
CJ100 Introduction to Criminal Justice. 3 hours. The history, nature, and function of the
criminal justice system in America. Prerequisite: Freshman or Sophomore status, or by
instructor’s permission.
In house/ITV text: Criminal Justice Today: An Introductory Text for the 21st Century (12th ed) by
Frank J. Schmalleger. Prentice Hall Publisher. Amazon ISBN-10: 013273981X ISBN-13: 9780132739818
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Online text: CJ: Realities and Challenges (2nd ed) by Ruth E. Masters, et al. McGraw-Hill
Publisher. Amazon ISBN-10: 0078026520 ISNB-13: 978-0078026522
CS121MS Introduction to MS Office. 1 hour. Introduction to Windows. MS Word, MS Excel
and MS PowerPoint, along with MS Outlook. This course is project-oriented with an eye towards
outcomes-based objectives.
In house text: Microsoft Office Illustrated Projects by Carol Cram. Cengage Learning Publisher.
Amazon ISBN-10: 0538748486 ISBN-13: 978-0538748483
CS122AW Computers in the Academic World. 1 hour. In depth coverage of Word, Excel
and PowerPoint. Document integration between the software will be integral. Also, document
sharing, index creation, outline creation, etc.
In house text: Microsoft Office Illustrated Projects by Carol Cram. Cengage Learning Publisher.
Amazon ISBN-10: 0538748486 ISBN-13: 978-0538748483
CS172 .NET1 (formerly Structured Programming I). 4 hours. A study of structured
programming using C++ #.NET including: introduction to the programming environment,
algorithmic development, problem solving, and an introduction to data abstraction. Emphasis is
placed on program design and documentation.
In house text: TBA
CS214/CT214 Web Page Design. 3 hours. An introduction to the fundamentals of web page
design including such aspects as artistic qualities, eye-catching appearance, timeliness, ease-ofuse, aesthetics, and message communicated. Use of HTML to plan and create web pages that
combines text, images, video and sound: and advanced features including frame tags, frame
layout, nesting tags, and effective use of frames.
In house text: Learning Web Design (3rd ed) by Jennifer Robbins O’Reilly. Media Publisher.
Amazon ISBN-10: 0596527527 ISBN-13: 978-0596527525
CT101 Public Speaking. 3 hours. Study of the theory of speech communication with emphasis
on the development of specific skills in the one-on-one and public speaking situations. Four
semester weeks spent in speech lab. Required of all students.
In house/ITV text: The Art of Public Speaking (9th ed) by Stephen E. Lucas McGraw-Hill
Publisher Amazon ISBN-10: 0073228656 ISBN-13: 978-0073228655
Online text: Mastering Public Speaking (8th ed) by George L. Grice and John F. Skinner. Pearson
Publisher. Amazon ISBN-10: 0205029396 ISBN-13: 978-0205029396. It is mandatory that each
student have access to a video camera for the course. It is required that the students upload
videos of their speeches to YouTube.
EN105 Introduction to World Literature. 3 hours. The reading and critical discussion of
literary works, including works of fiction, poetry, and drama from ancient times to
contemporary. Emphasis on understanding, appreciation, and analysis of great works of
literature.
In house/ITV texts: Literature: The Human Experience: Reading and Writing (11th ed) by
Richard Abcarian, Marvin Klotz, and Samuel Cohen. Bedford/St. Martin’s Publisher. Amazon
ISBN-10: 1457604299 ISBN-13: 978-1457604294; Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte. Wilder
Publications. Reprint ed. Amazon ISBN-10: 160459411X ISBN-13: 978-1604594119; The Great
Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Scribner Publisher. Reissue ed. Amazon ISBN-10: 0743273567
ISBN-13: 978-0743273565
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EN110 College Composition I. 3 hours. This course focuses on techniques of topic
development, drafting, and revision to help students write clear, concise sentences, paragraphs,
and essays. Includes the study of grammar, syntax, and diction and their relationship to effective
writing. Fall semester.
In house/ITV/Online text: How to Write Anything: A Guide and Reference (2nd ed) by John J.
Ruszkiewicz. Bedford/St. Martin’s Publisher. Amazon ISBN-10: 1457602431 ISBN-13: 9781457602436
EN111 College Composition II. 3 hours. EN111 continues the mastery of techniques of topic
development, drafting, and revision but focuses more on developing organizational patterns
(e.g. narration, process, comparison, definition, and cause and effect). Students will practice
these patterns through writing several essays, including a research essay. Also the study of
grammar, syntax, and diction and their relationship to effective writing. Prerequisite: C or
better in EN110
In house/ITV/Online text: How to Write Anything: A Guide and Reference (2nd ed) by John J.
Ruszkiewicz. Bedford/St. Martin’s Publisher. Amazon ISBN-10: 1457602431 ISBN-13: 9781457602436
EN120 College Composition I & II. 3 hours. Required of all freshmen who do not take
the EN110/EN111 option and prerequisite to all other courses in English. EN120 focuses
students on learning to develop organizational patterns (narration, process, comparison,
definition, cause & effect). Students will practice these patterns through writing several essays,
including a research essay. Also the study of grammar, syntax, diction and their relationship to
effective writing. Prerequisite: ACT English subscore >20
In house/ITV text: How to Write Anything: A Guide and Reference (2nd ed) by John J.
Ruszkiewicz. Bedford/St. Martin’s Publisher. Amazon ISBN-10: 1457602431 ISBN-13: 9781457602436
FB101 Personal Finance. 3 hours. This course is a survey course for both Business and nonBusiness students in personal financial planning including personal budgeting, investments,
insurance, credit, housing, and retirement planning. Fundamentals of financial planning and
making educated decisions regarding spending, saving, borrowing, and investing that lead to
long-term financial security are key components of this course.
In house/ITV text: Managing your Personal Finance (5th ed) by Joan S. Ryan. Cengage Learning
Publisher. Amazon ISBN-10: 0538441755 ISBN-13: 978-0538441759
GL105 Exploring Geology. 4 hours. A study of minerals, rocks, composition of and changes
of the Earth. Basic principles concerning plate tectonics, rock cycles, ground and ground-water
pollution, glaciers, and geologic resources will be studied. Cross listed as ES101.
In house text: Essentials of Geology (3rd ed) by Stephen Marshak. WW. Norton & Co. Publisher.
Amazon ISBN-10: 0324590024 ISBN-13: 978-0393932386
HI101 World History I. 3 hours. A survey from early Mesopotamian and Egyptian
civilizations to the 17th century. Topics include: Classical Greece and Rome; Judaism,
Christianity and Islam; the feudal age in Europe, Asia and Africa; the commercial revolution;
the Renaissance; and the Protestant Revolt.
In house/ITV text: World Civilization – Vol I: To 1700 (6th ed) by Philip J. Adler & Randall L.
Pouwels. Cengage Learning Publisher. Amazon ISBN-10: 0495913014 ISBN-13: 978-049591301
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HI102 World History II. 3 hours. A survey from the 17th century (century of genius) to the
present. Topics include: the liberal revolutions in England, America and France; the impact of
science and Social Darwinism; the industrial revolution; democratization; World Wars I – II;
the communist revolutions in Russia and China; the post-colonial Third World; and modern
thought and expression.
In house/ITV text: World Civilization – Vol II: Since 1500 (6th ed) by Phillip J. Adler & Randall
L. Pouwels. Cengage Learning Publisher. Amazon ISBN-10: 0495913022 ISBN-13: 9780495913023
HI117 Development of the United States I. 3 hours. A survey from settlement to the end
of Reconstruction (1877). Topics include: basic institutions (family, religion, education, politics
and economics); the causes of the American Revolution; democratization; the U.S. Constitution;
development of political parties; the causes of the Civil War; and the changing status of
African-Americans. Fulfills the state civics requirement.
In house/ITV texts/Online texts: Liberty, Equality, Power: A History of the American People
Volume I: To 1877 (5th ed) by Murrin/Johnson/McPherson/Fahs/Gerstle. Wadsworth, Inc.
Publisher. ISBN-10: 0495903825 ISBN-13: 978-0495903826; The following are for use in the
online class only unless otherwise noted by the teacher: Miracle at Philadelphia by
Catherine Drinker Bowen ISBN-10: 0316103985 ISBN-13 978-0316103985; Celia, A Slave by
Melton A McLaurin ISBN-10: 0380719355 ISBN-13: 978-0380719358; Memoir of a Revolutionary
Soldier by Joseph Plumb Martin; Common Sense by Thomas Paine**; United States
Constitution**; Declaration of Independence**; Missouri Constitution**. (**links provided by the
instructor)
HI118 Development of the United States II. 3 hours. A survey from settlement to the end
of Reconstruction (1877). Topics include: basic institutions (family, religion, education, politics
and economics); the causes of the American Revolution; democratization; the U.S. Constitution;
development of political parties; the causes of the Civil War; and the changing status of
African-Americans. Fulfills the state civics requirement.
In house/ITV texts/Online texts: Liberty, Equality, Power: A History of the American People,
Volume II: since 1863 (5th ed) by Murrin/Johnson/McPherson/Fahs/Gerstle. Wadsworth, Inc.
Publisher. ISBN-10: 0495903833 ISBN-13: 978-495903833; The following are for use in the
online class only unless otherwise noted by the teacher: Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Roy
Jenkins, Pac McMillan, 2005 ISBN-10: 0805069593; The U.S. Army and Counterinsurgency in the
Philippine War, 1899 - 1902, Brian McAllister Linn; A Rumor of War, Philip Caputo
HI205 World Geography. 3 hours. An examination of major traditions: physical geography,
historical-cultural geography and location geography. Atlas work required.
In house text: TBA
MA103 College Algebra. 3 hours. A study of equations and inequalities, functions and
graphs, and systems of equations and inequalities. Prerequisite: ACT Math subscore > 21.
In house/ITV text: College Algebra (4th ed) by Robert Blitzer. Pearson Prentice Publisher.
Amazon ISBN-10: 0132191415 ISBN-13: 978-0132191418
Online text: Algebra for College Students (3rd ed) – With MyMathLab Access Code by Allen R.
Angel. Pearson Publisher. Amazon ISBN-10 0136129080 ISBN-13: 978-013612908
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MA103 College Algebra (Intensive). 5hours. A study of equations and inequalities,
functions and graphs, and systems of equations and inequalities. Prerequisite: ACT Math
subscore = 20 OR 21.
In house/ITV text: College Algebra (4th ed) by Robert Blitzer. Pearson Prentice Publisher.
Amazon ISBN-10: 0132191415 ISBN-13: 978-0132191418
Online text: Algebra for College Students (3rd ed) – With MyMathLab Access Code by Allen R.
Angel. Pearson Publisher. Amazon ISBN-10 0136129080 ISBN-13: 978-013612908
MA104 Analytic Trigonometry. 3 hours. Theory and application of the trigonometric
functions and applying them to analytical geometry. Primarily for students preparing for
calculus or physics. Prerequisite: MA103 completed with a C or better; ACT Math
subscore of >= 21.
In house/ITV text: Trigonometry: A Right Triangle Approach (5th ed) by Sullivan. Pearson
Publisher. Amazon ISBN-10: 0136028969 ISBN-13: 978-0136028963
MA105 Elementary Statistics. 3 hours. An introduction to basic statistical procedures with
application to all areas. Prerequisite: MA103 completed with a C or better; ACT Math
subscore of >= 21.
In house/ITV text: Understandable Statistics (7th ed) by Brase & Charles Brase. Houghton
Mifflin Publisher. Amazon ISBN-10: 0618205543 ISBN-13: 978-0618205547
MA108 Finite Mathematics. 3 hours. Finite Mathematics is designed to introduce students to
concepts of mathematics that are relevant to business and social science applications. This
includes topics such as systems and equations relate to matrices, linear inequalities and linear
programming, basic set theory, probability, measures of central tendency and dispersion, and
counting techniques, permutations, and combinations. Prerequisite: MA103 or MA101/102.
In house/ITV text: Finite Mathematics & its Applications (8th ed) By Larry J. Goldstein,
Schneider and Siegel. Prentice Hall Publisher. Amazon ISBN-10: 0130466204 ISBN-13: 9780130466204
MA112 Selected Topics in Calculus. 3 hours. An introduction to the basic concepts of
calculus with business and social science applications. Prerequisite: Meet or exceed University
Policy for College Algebra (3 hour course) or MA103 (or MA103I) with a C or better. Not open
to students having credit in MA118 or its equivalent.
In house/ITV text: Applied Calculus (2nd ed) by Hughes-Hallet, et al. Wiley Publisher. Amazon
ISBN-10: 0471207926 ISBN-13: 978-0471207924
MA118 Calculus & Analytic Geometry I. 5 hours. The differentiation and integration of
algebraic functions and transcendental functions of a single variable, and an introduction to
analytic geometry. Prerequisite: ACT math subscore of > 22 or having passed MA103 (or
MA103I) with a grade of C or above and having passed MA104 with a C or better or by
permission of Chair. Students having MA112 credit receive 3 hours for this course.
In house/ITV text: Calculus (8th ed) by Larson, Hostetler & Edwards. Cengage Learning
Publisher. Amazon ISBN-10: 061850298x ISBN-13: 978-0618502981
MU145 History of Jazz. 3 hours. Introduction to the cultural and musical significance of Jazz
in America, its development, and roots in Africa, the West indies and Europe. Fulfills “Fine
Arts” requirement.
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In house text: Introduction of Jazz History (6th ed) by D. Megill and R. Demory. Pearson
Publisher. Amazon ISBN-10: 0131829203 ISBN-13: 978-0131829206
MU188 Music Appreciation – The World of Music. 3 hours. Designed to serve the cultural
interests of students not concentrating in music. Lectures, and assigned readings, are
supplemented by recorded music. No credit toward a major in music. Fulfills “Fine Arts”
requirement.
In house text: Enjoyment of Music: An Introduction to Perceptive Listening (Shorter 11th ed) by
K. Forney and J. Machlis. W.W. Norton & Company Publisher. Amazon ISBN-10: 0393912442
ISBN-13: 978-0393912449
PH111 General Physics. 4 hours. A survey of Physics including an introduction to
mechanics, thermodynamics, fluids, wave characteristics, sound. 3 lectures, 3 laboratory
hours.
In house text: College Physics (8th ed) by Sears/Zemansky/Young and Gellner. Addison-Wesley
Publisher. Amazon ISBN-10: 0805378219 ISBN-13: 978-0805378214
PS101 Introduction to American National State & Local Government. 3 hours. A study
of the structure and functions of national, state and local government. This course applies
toward fulfilling secondary teaching certification requirements in the Social Services.
In house/ITV text: Government by the People, Basic Version (22nd ed) by
Magleby/O’Brien/Light/Peltason and Cronin. Prentice Hall Publisher. Amazon ISBN-10:
0132434423 ISBN-13: 978-0132434423
PY101 General Psychology. 3 hours. A survey of many factors that influence behavior and
the techniques that psychologists use to study these factors. Major topics include heredity and
physiology; development; learning and thinking; motivation and emotion; personality; and
psychological adjustment, disorders, and treatment.
In house/ITV text: Psychology: an Introduction (10th ed) by Benjamin Lahey. McGraw-Hill
Publisher. Amazon ISBN-10: 0073531984 ISBN-13: 978-0073531984
RL122 Religion and the Human Adventure. 3 hours. This is an introduction to the ways in
which religion provides meaning and purpose for human life. The course includes a study of a
variety of religious traditions, beliefs, and practices. Prerequisite of all upper-level courses
in Religion.
In house text: Studying Religion: An Introduction through Cases (3rd ed) by Gary Kessler.
McGraw-Hill Publisher. Amazon ISBN-10: 0073386596 ISBN-13: 978-0073386591
SC103 Introduction to Meteorology. 3 hours. A basic survey course of the atmosphere and
atmospheric phenomena. Most topics in this Science course are presented descriptively.
However, some familiarity with algebra and computers is assumed. Emphasis is placed on
understanding and application of meteorological concepts to everyday life.
In house/ITV text: Meteorology Today: An Introduction to Weather, Climate, and the
Environment (10th ed) by C. Donald Ahrens. Cengage Learning Publisher. Amazon ISBN-10:
0840054998 ISBN-13: 978-0840054999
SO101 Introduction to Sociology. 3 hours. A study of social interaction and its products;
culture, personality, social groups, institutions and social change.
In house/ITV/Online text: Essentials of Sociology (10th ed) by James M. Henslin. Pearson
Publisher. Amazon ISBN-10: 0205898473 ISBN-13: 978-0205898473
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SP101 Elementary Spanish. 4 hours. Beginning courses. Introduction to current Spanish
including oral practice, listening and reading comprehension, and the grammar necessary for
spoken and written expression. Introduction to Spanish culture. No prior Spanish required.
In house/ITV text: Puntos de partida (9th ed) by Thalia Dorwish et al. McGraw-Hill Publisher.
Amazon ISBN-10: 0073385417 ISBN-13: 978-0073385419
SP102 Intermediate Spanish. 4 hours. Continuation of SP101 including oral practice,
listening and reading comprehension, and the grammar necessary for spoken and written
expression. There is also an introduction to Spanish culture. Prerequisite: SP101 or
equivalent
In house/ITV text: Puntos de partida (9th ed) by Thalia Dorwish et al. McGraw-Hill Publisher.
Amazon ISBN-10: 0073385417 ISBN-13: 978-0073385419
TA103 Basic Principles of Theatre. 3 hours. An introduction to the art of theatre including
an introduction to both classic and modern plays, analysis and criticism of the plays and an
examination of the roles of the director, the actor, the designer, and the technician. Fulfills
“Fine Arts” requirement.
In house/ITV text: Theatre (6th ed) by Robert Cohen. McGraw-Hill Publisher. Amazon ISBN10: 0767430069 ISBN-13: 978-0767430067
TA111 Acting I. 3 hours. This course introduces students to the craft of realistic acting
focusing on the theory and practices originated by Constantin Stanislavski and his followers in
the U.S. Students will read and practice exercises developed by the masters, applying them to
individual exercises and scene work. Fulfills “Fine Arts” requirement.
In house/ITV text: TBA
TA113 Script Analysis. 3 hours. This course focuses on the analysis of play scripts with an
emphasis on developing insights for theatre practitioners: designers, actors, and directors.
Fulfills “Fine Arts” requirement.
In house/ITV text: TBA
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Central Methodist University
FIRST CLASS at CMU APPLICANT ADMISSION FORM
Please complete all information as requested. Your application will not be complete until all
information requested is supplied, signatures attained and payment made. Please print legibly in
blue or black ink. Two email addresses required. Please attach transcript.
Social Security Number _____________________ Date of Birth_________________ Sex: Male______ Female_____
Student Name
Last
First
Middle (MUST HAVE COMPLETE LEGAL NAME)
Mailing Address
Street or Box Number
Telephone
City/Town
Cell Phone
(Area Code)
(Area Code)
Zip Code
Email
Required
County
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Please Print Clearly
Name of Parent or Guardian ___________________________________2nd Email Required ___________________________
Mailing Address
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)
Parent's Telephone (
City/Town
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Zip Code
Name of Applicant's High School __________________________________ ___________________________
Principal's Name______________________________ Counselor's Name _____________________________
Grade in School: ___11
___12
Expected Date of Graduation (Mo/Yr) _______________ (REQUIRED)
Test Scores (Required)
Please Attach Transcript
GPA_______ ACT Math sub score_______ COMPASS score______ EOC Algebra II content score _____
Course Request Information
Course
No.
Term
(Fall, Spring,
Year, Online)
Course Time
Course Title
Semester
Hours
Instructor
If taking a class at the Columbia CMU site, please list day, time and teacher for verification.
Total Semester Hours: In-house/ITV _____hrs. @ $80 per Credit Hr = $__________(Total Due)
Online
_____ hrs. @ $115 per credit Hr = $ _________(Total Due)
Check Payment Method:
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Check one-(Master Card or Visa Only)
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Ethnic Background (Required):
Please indicate whether you consider yourself to be:
Hispanic/Latino ______ Not Hispanic or Latino________
In addition, select one or more of the following racial categories to describe yourself:
____American Indian or Alaska Native
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United States Citizen (Required) Yes_________No_________
Applicant’s Assurance and Signature—To be completed by the Student and Parent/Guardian:
The student should read the following statem ent. As evidenced by the student's signature, the applicant
understands and accepts the following :
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I understand that I am making application for enrollment in a college-level class offered in cooperation with my
high school and Central Methodist University. As such, the course content, as well as the credentials of the
instructor, is designed to duplicate the standards for the identical course that is taught on the campus of Central
Methodist University or one of its regional centers. I understand that tuition for this course is to be paid in full.
I further acknowledge that Central Methodist University and the course instructor will expect my approach to
this class, including the out-of-class time I devote to studying for the course, to be commensurate with a
satisfactorily-performing college-level student. To monitor and assess the academic rigor that is anticipated for
this class, I understand that artifacts, or samples, of my coursework may be collected and reviewed by professorial
staff of Central Methodist University.
I understand that at the conclusion of the class and an assignment of a final course grade by the instructor, Central
Methodist University will maintain an academic record of my enrollment and grade in the institution's academic
files, and if applicable, will send a copy of the grades to the participating high school. Upon written request and
the remittance of fee charges, a transcript of my enrollment and grade in the class will be provided by Central
Methodist University to colleges and universities I may attend.
I authorize Central Methodist University to release my financial and academic information to my parent or legal
guardian.
____________________________
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School Officials' Assurances and Signature
To be read and signed by the student's Principal or Designee
I am familiar with the policy guidelines for the delivery and transferability of dual credit programs offered in Missouri high
schools. Participating students must meet overall requirements and be recommended by the high school principal or the
principal's designee. Further, I understand that eligibility for dual-credit courses is restricted, generally, to third-year and fourthyear high school students of junior and senior standing, who meet the requirements.
_____________________________________________
Principal's or School Designee’s Signature
_______________
Date
*Please Attach a Copy of the Student’s Most Recent Transcript*
This completed form should be returned to:
Central Methodist University
Peggy O’Connell
First Class Coordinator
411 Central Methodist Square- Fayette, Missouri 65248-1148
Telephone: 660-248-6892
Fax: 660-248-6392
Internet: www.centralmethodist.edu, [email protected]
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Request to Withdraw
FIRST CLASS at Central Methodist University
Directions
1. Student completes information below. PLEASE PRINT ALL INFORMATION
2. Student and Parent/Guardian sign the form
3. School Counselor or on-site dual credit coordinator signs
4. Form is returned to the First Class Coordinator by mailing or faxing.
5. Refund Policy:
Fall and Spring Semesters
Withdrawal first and second weeks
Withdrawal third and fourth weeks
Withdrawal fifth, sixth & seventh wks
Withdrawal eighth weeks and after
Summer Classes
Withdrawal first week
Withdrawal second week
Withdrawal third week and after
Year Long Classes
Withdrawal first and second weeks
Withdrawal third thru seventh weeks
Withdrawal seventh week thru November 1st
Withdrawal after November 1st
90% of tuition
50% of tuition
25% of tuition
no refund
90% of tuition
50% of tuition
25% of tuition
No Refund
50% of tuition
25% of tuition
no refund
Name of Student________________________________________________________________________________
Last
(PRINT FULL LEGAL NAME)
First
M
Street Address_____________________________
City__________________________ Zip_________________
School________________________________________________________________________________________
I request to withdraw from the following course(s)
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Reasons for Withdrawal: Check all that apply. This section m ust be com pleted
__Too Difficult
__Too Expensive
___Not enough time to devote to college class
___Other (explain below)
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I understand that if I fail to complete and return this form, I am not officially withdrawn from classes at Central Methodist
University and am not entitled to any settlement (including transcripts). Failure to complete the withdrawal process will result
in a grade of “F” for the courses.
Student Initiated Date of Withdrawal in writing (required)
Date__________________
Signature of Student_____________________________________ Date___________________________
Parent/Guardian________________________________________ Date__________________________
Signature
Counselor/_____________________________________________ Date__________________________
Coordinator Signature
Return to:
Office of First Class
[email protected]
Phone: 660.248.6892
Fax: 660.248.6392
Approved_________________________________________ Date_________________________________
Peggy O’Connell, First Class Coordinator
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Please go to CMU’s web site at
www.centralmethodist.edu/registrar/transcript.php
to find the link to request a transcript.
Step by step instructions:
Go to:
www.centralmethodist.edu
Click on:
Admissions
Click on:
First Class at CMU – Dual Credit
Click on:
Transcript request (right side)
Transcript requests are only ordered online, we no longer
honor the paper transcript request form.
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Adjunct Approval Form for First Class
Full Legal Name______________________________________________________________
Address:
Home ______________________________ Work__________________________________
______________________________
___________________________________
______________________________
___________________________________
E-mail address__________________________________________________________________
Name of school _________________________________________________________________
Classes currently
taught________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Classes you wish to teach for dual credit with First Class:
________________________________________________
________________________________________________
________________________________________________
Please attach the following:
1. Current Resume/CV
2. Copy of Undergraduate Transcripts
3. Copy of Graduate Transcripts (If approved to teach, we will need an official copy)
Please submit to:
Fax – 660-248-6392
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Peggy O’Connell, First Class Coordinator
Central Methodist University
411 CMU Square
Fayette, MO 65248
email – [email protected]
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