Academic Recognition

President's List

A student who earns a semester grade point average of 3.80 or above on an academic load of at least twelve semester hours will be placed on the President's List for the following semester provided the student has a cumulative institutional academic grade point average of 3.00 or higher and no outstanding "I" grades for the semester. Students must have satisfied all Learning Support requirements to be eligible for the President’s List. Courses numbered below 1000 do not apply toward credit hours or grades required.

Dean's List

A student who earns a semester grade point average of 3.50 or above on an academic load of at least twelve semester hours will be placed on the Dean's List for the following semester provided the student has a cumulative institutional academic grade point average of 2.50 or higher and no outstanding "I" grades for the semester. Students must have satisfied all Learning Support requirements to be eligible for the Dean’s List. Courses numbered below 1000 do not apply toward credit hours or grades required.

Graduation with Honors

Scholastic recognition at graduation will be given to baccalaureate students who complete at least 50% of course work at Middle Georgia State University and who earn a cumulative institutional GPA of at least 3.50. Credit by examination, credit by validation, CLEP credit, AP credit, and courses specifically excluded by University policy cannot be used to meet the required hours for graduation with honors. The specific award, based on the Middle Georgia State University cumulative grade point average will be one of the following:

Award Grade Point Average
Cum Laude 3.50-3.69
Magna Cum Laude 3.70-3.89
Summa Cum Laude 3.90-4.00

President’s Scholar

This designation is the highest honor given to a graduating senior at the institution. The student chosen must have an exceptional academic record at Middle Georgia State, must be involved in campus and/or community activities and must demonstrate characteristics indicating the promise of a very successful future.

President’s List Scholar

A student is designated a President’s List Scholar if he or she completes the associate’s degree or bachelor’s degree with an overall grade point average of 3.80 - 4.00. The President’s List Scholar is graduated with honors.

Dean’s List Scholar

A student is designated a Dean’s List Scholar if he or she completes the associate’s degree or bachelor’s degree with an overall grade point average of 3.50 - 3.79. The Dean’s List Scholar is graduated with honors.

Honors Program and Honors Discipline Graduates

Eligible Honors students enrolled in an associate or bachelor degree program can exercise one of the following options to meet the requirements for graduation with Honors Program Distinction:

Associate Level Honors Program Graduate

An associate degree student who completes four Honors Program courses in four subject areas with a grade of A or B in each and has an overall grade point average of at least 3.50 is designated an Honors Program Graduate.

Baccalaureate Level Honors Program Graduate

A bachelor degree student who completes eight Honors Program courses in four subject areas with a grade of A or B in each and has an overall grade point average of at least 3.50 is designated an Honors Program Graduate.

Honors Discipline Graduate

A bachelor degree student who completes four upper-level Honors Program courses in a specific program of study with a grade of A or B in each and has an overall grade point average of at least 3.50 is designated an Honors Discipline Graduate.

All Honors Program and Discipline graduates are accorded the privilege of wearing an Honors Program medallion at the graduation ceremony. The designation "Honors Program Graduate" or “Honors Discipline Graduate” will be placed on the permanent academic record.

Experiential Learning Graduation Distinction

Experiential Learning Graduate Distinction

Eligible students enrolled in an associate or bachelor degree program are eligible to receive Experiential Learning Graduate Distinction if they meet the following requirements.

  • Successfully complete 3 or more Experiential Learning / High Impact Practice Courses

An official notice that the student has met the distinction requirements will appear on the student’s MGA academic record.

Curriculum For The Experiential Learning Graduate Distinction

Choose Three of The Following (Credit: 9 Hours or More)

School of Health and Natural Sciences

NURS 4000  Concepts of Community Health and Transcultural Nursing Care

NURS 3330  Research Methods

NURS 3001  Fundamentals of Nursing

NURS 3111  Concepts of Mental Health Nursing Care

NURS 3115  Concepts of Adult & Gerontological Nursing Care

NURS 4116  Concepts of Women's & Infant Care

NURS 4210  Concepts of Adult & Gerontological Nursing Care II

NURS 4211  Concepts of Nursing Care of Children

NURS 4315  Senior Nursing Practicum

NURS 1000  Foundations of Nursing Practice

NURS 1500  Adult & Gerontological Care I

NURS 1510  Behavioral Health Care

NURS 2000  Adult & Gerontological Care II

NURS 2010  Maternal, Newborn & Child Care

NURS 2500  Adult & Gerontological Care III

NURS 3440  Introduction to Nursing Research

NURS 4100  Nursing Care of Special Client Populations

NURS 4300  Evidence-Based Practice: The Application of Nursing Research into Practice

 

OCTA 1421  Psychosocial Practice for the Occupational Therapy Assistant

OCTA 1422  Physical Practice for the Occupational Therapy Assistant

OCTA 2224  Innovative Practice for the Occupational Therapy Assistant

OCTA 2230  Occupational Therapy Assistant Seminar

OCTA 2323  Pediatric Practice for the Occupational Therapy Assistant

OCTA 2541  Level II Fieldwork

OCTA 2542  Level II Fieldwork

 

RESP 3115  Clinical Rotation I- BS Entry Degree

RESP 3125  Clinical Rotation II- BS Entry Degree

RESP 3126  Clinical Rotation III-BS Entry Degree

RESP 3135  Clinical Rotation IV- BS Entry Degree

RESP 4115  Clinical Rotation V- BS Entry Degree

RESP 4116  Clinical Rotation VI- BS Entry Degree

RESP 4125  Clinical Rotation VII- BS Entry Degree

RESP 3030  Respiratory Research- BS Bridge/Completion Degree

RESP 4010  Case Management and Protocols- BS Bridge/Completion Degree

RESP 4040  Community Health- BS Bridge/Completion Degree

SCIE 2999  Directed studies in biology

BIOL 4120  Senior Seminar

 

School of Computing

ITEC 4750        Senior Capstone

ITEC 4501        Special Projects in Information Technology

ITEC 4701        Internship in Information Technology

ITEC 4299        Special Projects in Information Technology

ITEC 2299        Special Projects in Information Technology

MATH  3207     Communicating Mathematics

MATH  4900     Internship in Mathematics

 

School of Business

ACCT 4605  Internship and/or Cooperative Education

MGMT 4605  Internship and/or Cooperative Education

MKTG 4605  Internship and/or Cooperative Education

MGMT 4195  Strategic Management

ACCT 4135  Auditing

HLSA 3000  Research Methods

HLSA 4450  Applied Learning Experience

HLSA 4452  Health Service Administration Capstone

 

School of Aviation

AERO 4010 Aviation Internship

AMGT 4215 Critical Topics in Aviation

AVIA 4010  Aviation and Aerospace Internships

AVIA 3106  Private Pilot Flight

AVIA 3018  Instrument Pilot Flight

AVIA 3020  Commercial Pilot Flight

AVIA 3022  Commercial Pilot Flight II

AVIA 3024  Flight Instructor I Flight

AVIA 3026  Flight Instructor II Flight

AVIA 3030  Tail-wheel Operations and Flight

AVIA 3031  Unusual Attitude and Upset Recovery

AVIA 3032  Basic Aeronautics

AVIA 3081  Private Pilot Flight Helicopter

AVIA 3083  Instrument Pilot Flight I Helicopter

AVIA 3084  Instrument Pilot Flight Ii Helicopter

AVIA 3085  Commercial Pilot Flight Helicopter

AVIA 3087  Flight Instructor I Flight Helicopter

AVIA 3089  Flight Instructor II Flight Helicopter

AVIA 4012  Night Vision Goggles Helicopter

AMTP 1010 Aircraft Maintenance Regulations

AMTP 1020 Aircraft Applied Science

AMTP 1030 Aircraft Electricity and Electronics

AMTP 2010 Aircraft Airframe Structures and Welding

AMTP 2020 Airframe Sheet Metal and Non-Metallic Structures

AMTP 2040 Airframe Assembly and Rigging

AMTP 2050 Airframe Inspection

AMTP 2060 Aircraft Hydraulic, Pneumatic and Landing Gear

AMTP 2080 Aircraft Environmental Control Systems

AMTP 2090 Aircraft Electrical, Comm/Nav

AMTP 2210 Reciprocating Engine Powerplant

AMTP 2230 Gas Turbine Powerplants

AMTP 2250 Aircraft Engine Inspection

AMTP 2260 Aircraft Engine Fuel and Fuel Metering

AMTP 2270 Aircraft Engine Electrical Ignition and Starting

AMTP 2280 Aircraft Powerplant Accessory System

ASTP 1037 Aerodynamics and Structural Fundamentals

ASTP 1104 Fabrication and Sealants

ASTP 1090 Composites and Bonded Structures

ASTP 1112 Aircraft Metallurgy and Corrosion Control

 

School of Arts and Letters

HIST 4930 Research Seminar

HIST 4895 History Internship

HIST 4898 Research Practicum I

HIST 4899 Research Practicum II

MUSC 1078 Classical Guitar Ensemble

MUSC 1079 Classical Guitar Ensemble

MUSC 1080 Concert Band

MUSC 1081 Concert Band

MUSC 1082 Jazz Ensemble

MUSC 1083       Jazz Ensemble

MUSC 1084       Brass Ensemble

MUSC 1085       Brass Ensemble

MUSC 1086       Percussion Ensemble

MUSC 1087       Percussion Ensemble

MUSC 1088       Woodwind Ensemble

MUSC 1089       Woodwind Ensemble

MUSC 2078       Classical Guitar Ensemble

MUSC 2079       Classical Guitar Ensemble

MUSC 2080       Concert Band

MUSC 2081       Concert Band

MUSC 2082       Jazz Ensemble

MUSC 2083       Jazz Ensemble

MUSC 2084       Brass Ensemble

MUSC 2085       Brass Ensemble

MUSC 2086       Percussion Ensemble

MUSC 2087       Percussion Ensemble

MUSC 2088       Woodwind Ensemble

MUSC 2089       Woodwind Ensemble

MUSC 2090       Chamber Singers

MUSC 2091       Chamber Singers

MUSC 2800       Songwriting

MUSC 2810       Scoring and Arranging

MUSC 3070       Commercial Combos

MUSC 3078       Guitar Ensemble

MUSC 3080       University Band

MUSC 3084       Brass Ensemble

MUSC 3086       Percussion Ensemble

MUSC 3088       Woodwind Ensemble

MUSC 3090       Chamber Singers

MUSC 3092       Gospel Chorus

MUSC 3999       Special Topics in Music

MUSC 4100       Recording Studio Fundamentals

MUSC 4999       Senior Capstone

COMM 3010      Communication Theory

COMM 3015      Intercultural Comm Global Soc

COMM 3016      Gender Roles and Communication

COMM 3205      Adv Interpersonal Comm

COMM 4000      Rhetoric and Argumentation

 CRWR 3040      Intermediate Fiction Writing

CRWR 3050      Intermediate Poetry Writing

CRWR 3700      Creative Non-fiction

CRWR 3800      Playwriting

CRWR 4040      Adv Fiction Writing

CRWR 4050      Adv Poetry Writing

CRWR 4440      Screenwriting           

ARTS 1010        Drawing I

ARTS 1011        Drawing II

ARTS 1020        2D Design

ARTS 1030        3D Design

ARTS 2015        Photography

ARTS 2016        Computer Graphics I

ARTS 2017        Graphic Design I

ARTS 2036        Computer Graphics II

ARTS 2037        Graphic Design II

ARTS 2651        Digital Photography

ARTS 3013        Sculpture I

ARTS 3014        Ceramics I

ARTS 3020        Figure Drawing

ARTS 3321        Painting I

ARTS 3431        Printmaking I

ARTS 4038        Web Design for Artists

ARTS 4900        Senior Portfolio and Exhibition

                            

FREN 3998        Advanced Study Abroad I

FREN 3999        Advanced Study Abroad II

                            

HUMN 3010       Into to Cultural Studies

HUMN 3206       Gender Studies

HUMN 3501       Applied Linguistics & Culture

HUMN 3999       Special Topics

HUMN 4340       Introduction to Ethics

HUMN 4471       Comparative Cultures

HUMN 4472       Studies in Culture

HUMN 4480       History of Print

HUMN 4482       Popular Culture

                            

IDS 3800            Methods in Interdisciplinary Studies

IDS 4010            Gender, Media and Culture

IDS 4020            Science, Politics and Culture

IDS 4030            Film, Literature, and Culture

IDS 4040            Fashion, Lit, and Culture

IDS 4050            Performance, Lit, and Culture

IDS 4060            Madness, Literature, Culture

IDS 4070            Orgs, Tech, and Culture

                            

MCOM 3030      Public Relations Strategy

MCOM 3131 Print and TV New Production

                            

MUSA 3111 Upper Level Applied

MUSA 3112 Upper Level Applied

MUSA 4111 Upper Level Applied

MUSA 4112 Upper Level Applied

                            

NMAC 3108 Writing for Digital Media

NMAC 3145 Digital Media Studio

NMAC 3460 Media Criticism

NMAC 3600 Digital Storytelling

NMAC 3610 Adv Digital Storytelling

NMAC 3651 Digital Photography & Criticism

NMAC 3999 Special Topics

NMAC 4440 Screenwriting

NMAC 4450 Principles of Production

NMAC 4481 Film Analysis

NMAC 4482 Film Theory

NMAC 4470 Student Editor Internship

NMAC 4471 Off Campus Internship

NMAC 4472 Sports Broadcasting Internship

                            

SPAN 3998 Advanced Study Abroad I

SPAN 3999 Advanced Study Abroad II

SPAN 4999 Special Topics

                            

FILM 1101 On-Set Film Production I

FILM 2001 GFA Set Construction

FILM 2002 GFA Grip & Rigging

FILM 2003 GFA Lighting & Electric

FILM 4000 GFA Internship

                          

ENGL 3010 Intro. to Literary Studies

ENGL 3990 On-campus Internship

ENGL 3991 Off-campus Internship

ENGL 4900 Senior Capstone Seminar

 

School of Education and Behavioral Sciences

PBSV 4950   Senior Project

PBSV 4996   Internship in Public Service

EDUC 2110 Investigating Critical & Contemporary issues in Education

EDUC 2120 Exploring Socio-Cultural Perspectives on Diversity in Educational Contexts

ESE 3201  The Art of Language and Literature

EDUC 2130 Exploring Learning and Teaching

ESE 3400  Technology in the Classroom

ESE 3410  Development of the Whole Child

ESE 3431  Literacy Acquisition

ESE 3444  Professional Roles and Teaching Practices I

ESE 3531  Literacy Assessment and Intervention Strategies

ESE 3540  Educational Assessment for Learning

ESE 3555  Professional Roles and Teaching Practices I

ESE 3800  Social Studies Designing Interdisciplinary Curriculum

ESE 4200  Mathematics Teaching & Curriculum in Grades Pre-K-5

ESE 4431  Content Area Literacy

ESE 4477  Clinical Practice I

ESE 4520  Positive Behavior Supports

ESE 4588  Clinical Practice II

EDUC 3100 Reading in Multiple Literacies

EDUC 3120 Practicum I (Middle School)

EDUC 3130 Practicum II (High School)

EDUC 4100 Integrated Secondary Curriculum and Instruction

EDUC 4110 Instructional Technology for Teachers

EDUC 4120 Assessment for Learning

EDUC 4140 Clinical Practice I (High School)

EDUC 4150 Clinical Practice II (High School)

SCIE 3000   Science for Elementary Education

SPED 3110  Introduction to the Exceptional Learner

SPED 4110  Program Planning for Exceptional Learners

CRJU 4930  Criminal Justice Internship/Capstone

CRJU 4999  Criminal Justice Independent Study/Capstone

SOCI 4997   Capstone

SOCI 4999   Internship

SOCI 1101H Honors Introduction to Sociology

PSYC 1101H Honors Introduction to Psychology

PSYC 4001 Experimental Psychology

PSYC 4030 Psychological Testing