Office in Student Services Building, Room 112
Coordinated by the Women’s Studies Executive Board and the Director of the Office of Women’s Programs and Studies
The Women’s Interdisciplinary Studies Program prepares individuals for the needs and opportunities of a changing world. The program builds awareness of the range of human experience, potential, and accomplishment. Women’s Studies uniquely fills Colorado State University’s central mission and contributes to interpersonal, intercultural, and international understanding.
Contemporary career opportunities can be directly enhanced by students who have a women’s studies background. In several areas such as journalism, communications, business, law, education, and human services, it is now common to choose a career that has a direct focus on women.
In areas that have not traditionally focused on women, an awareness of the history and culture of women and an understanding of sexism can enhance a person’s ability to cope with any potential obstacles. In addition, students in women’s studies have the unique opportunity to apply insights from course work to their own lives, helping them to make more informed choices about careers, education, relationships, and community participation.
The program’s objectives are: to enable students to explore academic disciplines from a feminist perspective; to help develop an appreciation of the historic and contemporary contributions of women of all cultures; to explore the ideological assumptions regarding women implicit in social institutions; to create opportunities for all students to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for physical, social, and emotional well-being.
Students can take women’s studies courses to satisfy University and disciplinary requirements as electives, and/or part of a women’s studies certificate program. Students interested in pursuing undergraduate or graduate certification in the Women’s Interdisciplinary Studies Program should contact the Office of Women’s Programs and Studies. Completion of requirements will be noted on the student’s permanent record and the student will also receive a certificate.
Undergraduate Program
Students enrolled in the undergraduate Women’s Interdisciplinary Studies Program are required to earn a grade of C (2.000) or better in each course completed for undergraduate certification credit.
Cell and Molecular Biology
Office in Molecular and Radiological Biosciences, Room 260
Paul Laybourns, Director
(970) 491-0241
The graduate program in cell and molecular biology is an interdisciplinary degree granting program that involves nearly 80 faculty members from 11 departments and 5 colleges who share common interests in cell and molecular biology. The program offers training leading to the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in cell and molecular biology. The program includes a core of lecture courses, elective courses in laboratory research techniques, ethical conduct of science, and grant writing; a graduate seminar series in which students present their research; and a weekly seminar series that annually includes presentations by approximately 20 CSU faculty and nationally prominent scientists. Core courses are completed during the first year. The M.S. degree is usually completed within two years and the Ph.D. degree within five years.
Current focus areas of research include, but are not limited to: cancer biology, infectious diseases, metabolism, neuroscience, plant biology, regulation of gene expression, reproductive biology, and structural biology. Facilities include an electron microscope center (TEM, STEM, SEM, Freeze-Fracture, X-ray Microanalysis) and other research electron microscopes, a flow cytometry and cell sorting laboratory, an image analysis laboratory, including a confocal laser scanning microscope, FISH (fluorescence in situ hybridization) equipment, an NMR spectroscopy center, and Keck Foundation X-ray diffraction and protein purification facilities. The university Proteomics and Metabolics core facility houses three mass spectrometers and an array reader for proteomic, genomic, metabolomic, and bioinformatics analyses.
Ecology
Office in Natural Resources Building, Room 206
William K. Lauenroth and Ingrid C. Burke, Directors
The graduate degree program in ecology offers outstanding opportunities for graduate studies in basic and applied aspects of ecology. Any ecology student enrolled in a master’s or doctoral degree program within a department may participate in this University-wide, interdisciplinary ecology program, which offers M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in ecology. The program is a cooperative effort among over 100 faculty members from 17 departments and 6 colleges of the University who share a common interest in ecology.
The primary goal of the program is to provide basic training in current ecological methods, theories, concepts, controversies, and applications by drawing together individuals and synthesizing knowledge from a wider variety of traditional disciplinary areas of science.
Through the cooperation of the many academic departments and government agencies, the program offers a wide array of facilities, field research sites, equipment, and support services. Because of its location, one of the University’s greatest resources is its accessibility to a wide variety of field study sites. Nearby major habitats include: shortgrass steppe and mixed grass prairies; sagebrush steppe; montane and subalpine meadows, forests; southwestern deserts; alpine peaks; river and lake systems; and numerous agroecosystems.
Public Health
Office in Sage Hall, Room 100B
Lorann Stallones, Head
(970) 491-6156
The Masters of Public Health (MPH) is the primary professional degree in the field of public health. The MPH degree is intended for students who plan careers as practitioners and leaders in one or more of the core areas in public health. Core academic public health areas include biostatistics,epidemiology, environmental health sciences, health services administration, and social and behavioral sciences.
The program is operated as one component of the Colorado School of Public Health which is a cooperative program between the University of Colorado at Denver Health Sciences Center, the University of Northern Colorado, and Colorado State University. Faculty from the Colleges of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Applied Human Sciences, Natural Sciences, and Liberal Arts, with member departments including Environmental and Radiological Health Sciences, Food Science and Human Nutrition, Health and Exercise Science, Psychology, and Journalism and Technical Communications and the Center for Applied Studies in American Ethnicity (CASAE) serves on the Executive Committee for the program.
Focus areas of study include: environmental and occupational health; epidemiology; global health and health disparities; health communication; health and exercise, and public health nutrition.
A description of the program may be found in the Graduate and Professional Bulletin, http://graduateschool.colostate.edu/index.asp?url=catalog, and details are available from the program office.
DIVISION OF ARMED FORCES SERVICES
Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC)
History
An Act of Congress dated July 2, 1862, provided for military science and tactics instruction in federal land-grant colleges. Such instruction has been given at Colorado State University since its establishment. In 1919, the Department of Military Science and Tactics of the institution was included in the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps under the provisions of the First National Defense Act, July 3, 1916. The ROTC Vitalization Act of 1964 provides for a two-year ROTC program in addition to the traditional four-year program and authorizes ROTC scholarships.
General Information
The Army and Air Force four-year programs complement the four college years and include one summer encampment. Students satisfactorily completing Army or Air Force departmental requirements will be commissioned as second lieutenants in the Army or Air Force.
Additionally, each service offers a two-year program whereby a student may earn a commission after completing two years of ROTC training during the junior and senior undergraduate years or during a two-year graduate degree program. This program is designed for transfer students or students unable to take ROTC training during their freshman and sophomore years.
Each student entering the junior year (freshman or sophomore year if a scholarship recipient) of ROTC enlists in the Army or Air Force Reserve and signs a contract. This contract includes a military service commitment and obligates the student to complete the junior and senior year ROTC courses, and to accept a commission as a second lieutenant. All contracted cadets receive a tax free stipend of $300-$500 per month, incremented by academic year.
Some graduates defer active duty until the attainment of graduate degrees. Opportunities also exist for graduate study while on active duty. Active duty officers may be selected for enrollment at civilian universities in graduate degree programs. When selected, such study is accomplished with full pay and allowances for an officer.
Purpose
The purpose of the Army and Air Force ROTC courses is to develop leadership capabilities, to provide expertise in organizational skills, and to qualify students for duty as officers with the Armed Forces of the United States. The courses are designed to develop self-confidence, initiative, leadership skills, honor, and a sense of duty as a citizen.
College Scholarship Program
Scholarships are available to qualifying students entering or enrolled in the University Air Force or Army ROTC programs. Scholarship consideration is predicated on student ability, performance, and potential. In order to accept the scholarship, if offered, the student must enroll in ROTC, be medically qualified for military service, pass a physical fitness test, and take an oath to defend the constitution of the United States. These ROTC scholarships may provide payment of full tuition (resident and non-resident), laboratory expenses, mandatory fees, a textbook allowance of $900 (Air Force) and $1,200 (Army) per year, and a tax free stipend of $300-$500 per month, depending on academic year.
Details of the scholarship program may be obtained at www.afrotc.com and www.goarmy.com and from the ROTC department concerned. Refer to the following sections for names of persons who can supply additional information.
Department of Aerospace Studies
Office in Military Science Building, 204A
(970) 491-6476
Colonel Thomas A. McCarthy, USAF, Professor of Aerospace Studies
Air Force ROTC
The preparation of future Air Force officers is provided through the Air Force ROTC program. Enrollment is open to any student attending the University on a full-time basis. The curriculum provides the individual with a firm understanding of the concepts of aerospace power and the Air Force mission, organization, and operation.
Enrollment in AFROTC is voluntary and accomplished through the fall and spring registration periods. Scholarships are available in many academic disciplines on a competitive basis. Approximately one-third of the students hold scholarships. Depending on the semester, approximately one-quarter of the cadet corps consists of women. Almost all Air Force career fields are open to women, including pilot positions.
General Program
Both two- and four-year Air Force ROTC programs are offered. The four-year program consists of the General Military Course (GMC) during the freshman and sophomore years and the Professional Officer Course (POC) the remaining two years of college. Those students who elect not to participate in the GMC may substitute a six-week summer field training period for this requirement. Four-year cadets participate in a four-week field training period during the summer between their sophomore and junior years.
Scholarships
Air Force ROTC offers college students scholarships to pay for up to $15,000 tuition, most fees, and $900 per year for books. In addition, all students on scholarship receive a nontaxable monthly allowance during the academic year. Currently, the monthly amount is $300 for freshmen increasing each year up to $500 for seniors. The program is open to college freshmen and sophomores in any major.
Summer Programs
Air Force ROTC offers many summer programs to take advantage of. Before completing the ROTC program all cadets must complete field training, which is a rigorous four-week program involving physical conditioning, weapons training, and survival training. But more than that field training is an opportunity to develop your skills as both a leader and team member. In addition to field training, cadets may choose to participate in other experiences and you will be able to tell your friends that you did something truly amazing. These summer programs include: freefall parachuting, advanced engineering, NASA research, nurse orientation, cultural and language immersion programs and several others. In addition to the experience of a lifetime, you will receive travel to and from the location, room and board, and daily training pay.
Minor in Aerospace Studies
The minor in aerospace studies is offered to any student completing the course of study listed below. In addition to studying Air Force organizations, missions, and operations, the student will gain a broad perspective of the military in general by studying the history of all Department of Defense Services and completing at least one Army ROTC course, thus emphasizing our country’s focus on “joint” military operations.
Introductory Flight Training
Qualified cadets, selected for pilot or navigator training, participate in an introductory flight training program following graduation and commissioning. This program provides instruction in principles of flight and Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), and flying training at Air Force expense.
Active Duty Obligation
There is no active duty obligation for enrolling in either the freshman or sophomore AFROTC courses. Students who complete the Air Force ROTC program and receive a commission incur a four-year, active duty commitment. Pilots and navigators serve additional commitments from the time they complete their pilot training.
Department of Military Science
Office in Military Science Building, Room 102
(970) 491-6506
Lieutenant Colonel (P) Andrew L. Groeger, Professor of Military Sciences
Army ROTC
The Army ROTC program provides professional education and leadership training to those students who desire to serve our country as officers in the U.S. Army upon graduation. Successful completion of the program qualifies ROTC cadets for both a commission as a second lieutenant in the Army and an opportunity to serve at least three years on active duty or at least six years in the reserve component (Army Reserve or Army National Guard).
The successful ROTC cadet may choose one of the 16 diverse and exciting career fields in which to serve as an Army officer. A list of these specialties may be obtained from the Department of Military Science.
Minor in Military Science
ROTC students can earn a minor in military science. The minor requires 22 credits, which encompass all the military science courses, a military history course, and summer training. This minor allows ROTC students to compete in the University Honors Program.
Flight Training
After commissioning flight training is available, although competitive, to those officers who have taken and passed the flight physical and flight aptitude test and have been selected for service within the Aviation Branch. The test is normally administered during the MS III or junior year of ROTC. Training may include fixed wing or rotary wing (helicopter) training.
General Program
The military science program is subdivided into two levels. The basic course is aligned with the freshman and sophomore years and consists of the fundamentals of leadership and management, land navigation, small unit operations, survival, and rappelling. The advanced course, paralleling the junior and senior years, covers leadership assessment, military history, and ethics and professionalism. It also includes leadership skills that prepare the cadet for entry into active or reserve duty as a commissioned officer. Participation in leadership laboratories is open to all students who successfully complete the necessary prerequisites.
Two-Year and Graduate Degree Programs
A two-year program is also available for students who have not taken the first two years of ROTC or those who have completed an undergraduate degree and are seeking a two-year graduate program. This program requires the student to attend a summer camp at Fort Knox, Kentucky, between the sophomore and junior years. This four-week course consists of basic military training and allows the student to enter the advanced course upon return to campus.
Another option toward an officer’s commission is the Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP). This program allows a cadet who is a member of a reserve or National Guard unit to be in the advanced course of ROTC, be paid at the E-5 drill pay rate, work as an officer trainee in their unit, and compete for a reserve or active duty commission. Students can also receive the Reserve GI Bill and tuition assistance while in Army ROTC.
The military science curriculum is intended to enrich and supplement baccalaureate or postgraduate studies in all fields. The Army recognizes the need for officers with varied academic credentials and will award a commission to students who successfully complete ROTC.
Scholarships
Colorado State Army ROTC scholarship students are awarded full tuition (in-state and out-of-state), fees, and an additional $900 per year for books. In addition to the above, Congress has increased the monthly stipend to $300 per month. The stipend increases each year the student remains in the program, up to a maximum of $500 per month. Applications for the four-year scholarship can be requested by calling 1-800-USA-ROTC (or online at www.ROTC.monroe.army.mil). Two- and three-year scholarship interviews for sophomores and freshmen, respectively, are done January to February annually.
Financial Assistance Opportunities
In addition to two-, three-, and four-year scholarships, Army ROTC has the Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP), which provides additional experience and financial assistance from two sources: a National Guard or Reserve unit and Army ROTC. SMP students may also qualify for GI Bill funds, loan repayment money, and up to 100% tuition assistance money, based on available funding.
UNIVERSITY HONORS PROGRAM
Office in Academic Village
(970) 491-5679
Robert R. Keller, Director
See a more complete description of the University Honors Program in the Broadening Your Horizons chapter in this catalog.
University Honors Core Curricula
The objective of the Honors program of study is to provide exceptional academic studies that include breadth and perspectives, in-depth studies, a senior year creative activity, and Honors elective courses. Two curricular tracks provide enriched educational experiences for high ability students in all majors. For Track 1 students, the Honors Core Curriculum fulfills a majority of the All-University Core Curriculum (AUCC) requirements, allowing Honors students to graduate on schedule and without additional cost. Track 2 students satisfy honors requirements by taking honors courses in their majors and departments.
The Honors courses enroll between 15 and 22 students and are taught by some of the University’s finest teachers.
Honors Track 1
Honors Track 2
