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abbreviations and acronyms – Spell out the full name and put the acronym in parentheses on first reference. Example: Center for Teaching and Learning (CETL).
addresses – Use the abbreviations Ave., Blvd. and St. with a numbered address. Spell out and capitalize when part of a formal street name without a number. All similar words are spelled out.
courtesy titles – Courtesy titles such as Mr., Mrs., or Ms. are not used, except in formal documents, such as invitations.
doctor – Use Dr. in first reference as a formal title for a medical doctor on first reference. Do not use Dr. before names of individuals who hold other types of doctoral degrees, except in formal documents such as invitations.
names – Use person’s full name and title upon first reference. Do not use courtesy titles, such as Mr. and Mrs., except for medical doctors, which take Dr. on first reference. Use last name only on second reference. In formal documents, such as invitations, courtesy titles may be used.
Ph.D. – Use periods; do not use an apostrophe in forming the plural Ph.D.s.
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academic degrees – Capitalize the proper names of academic degrees. Do not capitalize
incomplete names of academic degrees. When abbreviating the degree name, list in all caps with no periods, except where noted below.
Kennesaw State offers the following undergraduate degrees:
(+) Undergraduate degrees
Bachelor of Applied Science in Information Technology (B.A.S.)
Bachelor of Architecture (BARCH)
Bachelor of Arts in Asian Studies (BA)
Bachelor of Arts in Black Studies (BA)
Bachelor of Arts in Dance (BA)
Bachelor of Arts in English (BA)
Bachelor of Arts in Geography (BA)
Bachelor of Arts in History (BA)
Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs (BA)
Bachelor of Arts in Modern Language and Culture (BA)
Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy (BA)
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre and Performance Studies (BA)
Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting (BBA)
Bachelor of Business Administration in Economics (BBA)
Bachelor of Business Administration in Entrepreneurship (BBA)
Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance (BBA)
Bachelor of Business Administration in Hospitality Management (BBA)
Bachelor of Business Administration in Information Security and Assurance (BBA)
Bachelor of Business Administration in Information Systems (BBA)
Bachelor of Business Administration in Management (BBA)
Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing (BBA)
Bachelor of Business Administration in Professional Sales (BBA)
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art (BFA)
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Digital Animation (BFA)
Bachelor of Music (BM)
Bachelor of Music Education
Bachelor of Science in Anthropology (BS)
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry (BS)
Bachelor of Science in Biology (BS)
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (BS)
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BS)
Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering (BS)
Bachelor of Science in Computer Game Design and Development (BSCGDD)
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BS)
Bachelor of Science in Construction Management (BS)
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice (BS)
Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity (BS-CYBR)
Bachelor of Science in Data Science and Analytics
Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education (ECE)
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BS)
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Technology (BS)
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education (BS)
Bachelor of Science in English Education (BS)
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering (BS)
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science (BS)
Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science (BS)
Bachelor of Science in Geospatial Sciences (BS)
Bachelor of Science in Health and Physical Activity Leadership (HPAL)
Bachelor of Science in History Education (BS)
Bachelor of Science in Human Services (BS)
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering Technology (BS)
Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering (BS)
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BS)
Bachelor of Science in Integrated Health Science (BS)
Bachelor of Science in Interactive Design (BS)
Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies (BS)
Bachelor of Science in Journalism and Emerging Media (BS)
Bachelor of Science in Learning, Design, and Technology (BS)
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics (BS)
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BS)
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology (BS)
Bachelor of Science in Mechatronics Engineering (BS)
Bachelor of Science in Media and Entertainment (BS)
Bachelor of Science in Middle Grades Education (BS)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Bachelor of Science in Organizational and Professional Communication (BS)
Bachelor of Science in Physics (BS)
Bachelor of Science in Political Science (BS)
Bachelor of Science in Psychology (BS)
Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BS)
Bachelor of Science in Public Relations (BS)
Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education (BSED)
Bachelor of Science in Sociology (BS)
Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering (BS)
Bachelor of Science in Sport Management (BS)
Bachelor of Science in Technical Communication (BS)
(+) Graduate Degrees
Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership (Ed.D.)
Doctor of Education in Instructional Technology (Ed.D.)
Doctor of Education in Secondary and Middle Grades Education (Ed.D.)
Doctor of Education in Teacher Leadership (Ed.D.)
Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science (Ph.D.)
Doctor of Philosophy in Data Science and Analytics (Ph.D.)
Doctor of Philosophy in Interdisciplinary Engineering (Ph.D.)
Doctor of Philosophy in International Conflict Management (Ph.D.)
Ph.D. in Business Administration (Ph.D.)
Business Administration/Conflict Management Dual Master’s Degree (MBA/MSCM)
Business Administration/Information Systems Dual Master’s Degree
Business Administration/Public Administration Dual Master’s Degree (MBA/MPA)
Business Administration/Social Work Dual Master’s Degree
Executive Master of Business Administration (Executive MBA)
MPA/MSCJ Dual Master’s Degree
Master of Accounting (MAcc)
Master of Arts in American Studies
Master of Arts in Art and Design
Master of Arts in Integrated Global Communication
Master of Arts in Professional Writing
Master of Arts in Teaching
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Master of Business Administration - Online (WebMBA)
Master of Education in Educational Leadership
Master of Education in Elementary and Early Childhood Education
Master of Education in Instructional Technology
Master of Education in Secondary and Middle Grades Education
Master of Education in Special Education
Master of Education in Teacher Leadership
Master of Education in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Master of Public Administration
Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence (MSAI)
Master of Science in Chemical Sciences
Master of Science in Civil Engineering
Master of Science in Computer Science (MSCS)
Master of Science in Conflict Management
Master of Science in Construction Management
Master of Science in Criminal Justice
Master of Science in Cybersecurity (MSCYBR)
Master of Science in Data Science and Analytics (MSDSA)
Master of Science in Digital Financial Technologies (Fintech)
Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering
Master of Science in Engineering Management (MSEM)
Master of Science in Exercise Science
Master of Science in Healthcare Management and Informatics
Master of Science in Information Systems (MSIS)
Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT)
Master of Science in Integrative Biology
Master of Science in Intelligent Robotic Systems
Master of Science in International Policy Management
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN)
Master of Science in Nursing – Leadership (MSN)
Master of Science in Prosthetics and Orthotics (MSPO)
Master of Science in Software Engineering (MSSWE)
Master of Science in Systems Engineering
Master of Social Work
Public Administration/Integrated Global Communication Dual Master’s Degree
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academic departments, schools, and colleges – Capitalize the complete formal names of academic departments but lowercase informal or incomplete references. Examples: the College of the Arts; the School of Music; the music school.
Kennesaw State has the following colleges and academic departments:
Leland and Clarice C. Bagwell College of Education
Department of Elementary and Early Childhood Education
Department of Secondary and Middle Grades Education
Department of Inclusive Education
Department of Educational Leadership
Department of Instructional Technology
Michael J. Coles College of Business
School of Accountancy
Michael A. Leven School of Management, Entrepreneurship and Hospitality
Department of Economics, Finance and Quantitative Analysis
Department of Information Systems
Department of Marketing and Professional Sales
College of Architecture and Construction Management
Department of Architecture
Department of Construction Management
College of Computing and Software Engineering
Department of Computer Science
Department of Information Technology
Department of Software Engineering and Game Development
Robert S. Geer Family College of the Arts
School of Art and Design
Dr. Bobbie Bailey School of Music
Department of Dance
Department of Theatre and Performance Studies
Wellstar College of Health and Human Services
Wellstar School of Nursing
Department of Exercise Science and Sport Management
Department of Health Promotion and Physical Education
Department of Social Work and Human Services
Norman J. Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences
School of Communication and Media
School of Conflict Management, Peacebuilding and Development
School of Government and International Affairs
Department of English
Department of Foreign Languages
Department of Geography and Anthropology
Department of History and Philosophy
Interdisciplinary Studies Department
Department of Psychological Science
Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice
Department of Technical Communication and Interactive Design
College of Science and Mathematics
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Department of Ecology, Evolution and Organismal Biology
Department of Mathematics
Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology
Department of Physics
Department of Statistics and Analytical Sciences
Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology
Department of Civil and Construction Engineering
Department of Computer Engineering
Department of Electrical Engineering
Department of Engineering Technology
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Department of Mechatronics Engineering
Department of Systems and Industrial Engineering
Graduate College
KSU Journey Honors College
Community and Professional Education
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
college – Capitalize formal references to colleges; lowercase otherwise. Examples: He studies at the Coles College of Business. The college is next to the residence hall.
Kennesaw State has 11 colleges:
- College of Architecture and Construction Management
- College of Computing and Software Engineering
- Norman J. Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences
- College of Science and Mathematics
- Robert S. Geer Family College of the Arts
- Graduate College
- KSU Journey Honors College
- Leland and Clarice C. Bagwell College of Education
- Michael J. Coles College of Business
- Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology
- Wellstar College of Health and Human Services
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building names – Never abbreviate. Capitalize the proper names of buildings.
Buildings on the Kennesaw Campus include:
A.L. Burruss Building
Alumni House
Ann and John Clendenin Computer
Science Building
ATOMS Center and GYSTC
Auxiliary Services & Programs
Bobbie Bailey Athletic Complex
English Building
Horace W. Sturgis Library
Howard Logan Stillwell Theater
Humanities Building
International House
James V. Carmichael Student Center
Morgan and Bailey Academic Learning Center
Music Building
Music and Entertainment
Business Program
Nursing Building
Office Annex
Prillaman Hall
Public Safety Building
Science Laboratory Building
Campus Services Building
C.A.S.A. and Center for Elections
CETL
Chastain Pointe
Chet and Hazel Austin Student Residence Complex
Cox Family Enterprise Center
Distance Learning Center
Dr. Betty L. Siegel Student Recreation and Activities Center
Dr. Bobbie Bailey and Family Performance Center
Joe Mack Wilson Performing Arts Building
Kennesaw Hall
KSU Convocation Center
KSU Center
KSU Place
Legacy Gazebo
LeoDelle and Lex Jolley Lodge
Mathematics and Statistics Building
The Summit
Buildings on the Marietta Campus include:
Academic Building
Administration Building
Architecture Building
Atrium Building
Civil Engineering Tech Building
Clarence Arntson MET Building
Complex
Design Building
Engineering Lab Building
Engineering Technology Center
Gymnasium
Hornet Village
Howell Hall
Science Building
Social Sciences Building
Student Health Services
Technology Annex
The Commons
Town Point
University College
University Village
Visual and Commercial Arts Building
Willingham Hall
Wyman Pilcher Public
Service Building
Norton Hall
Recreation and Wellness Center
Student Competition Team Building
Walter Kelly Sr. Memorial Field
University Columns
University Commons
University Courtyard
Crawford Lab Building
Joe Mack Wilson Student Center
Clair Harris Textile Center
Lawrence V. Johnson Library
Mathematics Building
Wilder Communications Center
Stingers Restaurant
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academic programs – Capitalize the names of formal programs of study; lowercase informal and generic references to programs and courses of study. Examples: He was enrolled in the geology program. He was enrolled in courses offered by the Department of Geology.
academic terms – Lowercase generic terms. Examples: The fall term begins on Monday.
Classes for the Coles College of Business begin in the fall semester. But when referring to a
specific term, capitalize. He started at KSU in Fall 2019.
academic titles and names – Capitalize formal titles when they precede a name.
Capitalize formal titles, such as dean, president, director, vice president or chancellor, when they precede a name. The description professor is lowercase except in the case of Professor Emeritus before a name or for named professorships, fellowships and chairs. Otherwise, lowercase such titles when they stand alone or when they follow a name. Examples: Dean Jeff Smith; Jeff Smith, dean of the Johnson School of Journalism; professor Jeff Smith; Jeff Smith, Cal H. Fullerton Professor of Journalism; Regents’ Professor of Journalism Jeff Smith.
academic units – Capitalize the formal name of an academic unit. Lowercase partial or informal unit names. Examples: The Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning is located on the campus. The center is located on the campus.
alumni association – Capitalize only when part of a formal name. Examples: She is a member of the Kennesaw State Alumni Association. She is a member of the alumni association.
athletic director – Capitalize when preceding the name. Example: Athletic Director John Doe.
Board of Trustees – References to the Kennesaw State University Board of Trustees are always capitalized. Example: The Board of Trustees approves the budget.
building names – Never abbreviate. Capitalize the proper names of buildings.
cabinet – lowercase the generic term cabinet. President’s Cabinet is uppercase.
campus – lowercase the generic term campus. Capitalize when referring to Kennesaw Campus or Marietta Campus.
center – Capitalize only when it is part of a formal name. Example: The event is at the KSU
Center. The center is hosting the event.
college – Capitalize formal references to colleges; lowercase otherwise. Examples: He studies at the Coles College of Business. The college is next to the residence hall.
conference – Capitalize formal conference titles; lowercase informal references. Examples: the KSU Social Networking Conference; the social networking conference.
course titles – Capitalize official course titles.
departments – Capitalize the formal names of departments and other divisions or offices.
Lowercase informal references.
FLIGHT – Capitalize name of first-year program, FLIGHT: First Year Connections. When
referring to a specific class, add year to end of word. Example: FLIGHT28
Foundation – Capitalize when referring to KSU Foundation.
office – Capitalize when office is part of the formal name. Upon second reference, the shortened form that drops “Office of” is capitalized. Informal references are lowercase. Examples: The Office of Undergraduate Admissions is open tomorrow. Staff from Undergraduate Admissions will present a report. He filed the application in the admissions office.
president – When referring to KSU’s president, always spell out. Capitalize when used before a name; lowercase otherwise. Use last name on second reference.
professor – Lowercase as a job description, not a formal title, except in the case of Professor Emeritus before a name or for named professorships, fellowships and chairs.
school – Capitalize only as part of a formal name; lowercase informal and incomplete references.
seasons – Lowercase names of seasons unless they are part of a formal name or designate an issue of a periodical.
University – Capitalize as part of a complete formal name or as informal reference to Kennesaw State University. Lowercase otherwise. Examples: The University started a football program in 2015. She went to a different university before attending KSU.
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ages – Use figures for ages. Example: The 5-year-old girl participated in the event. The boy is 7 years old.
alumni class year – Spell out the class year in running text unless the alumnus status is obvious from the context. Examples: Joe Smith, a 2005 KSU graduate; 2005 graduate Joe Smith; Joe Smith, Political Science ’05. (Note: the reverse apostrophe is used with class years, not single quotation mark: ’97).
dates – Use figures, without st, nd, rd or th. Some months are abbreviated when used in exact dates (Jan., Feb., Aug., Sept., Oct., Nov., Dec.). Some months are never abbreviated (March, April, May, June, July). All months are spelled out when alone or with year only. Examples: The game was on Jan. 15, 2012, in Kennesaw. The event will be on Tuesday, Feb. 14, in the theater. The program begins April 22. He took the job in November 1998.
dimensions – Use figures and spell out measurements such as inches, feet, yards. Examples: He is 6 feet 3 inches tall. The 6-foot-3-inch man left on foot. They dropped the 8-by-12 painting.
numbers – Spell out whole numbers less than 10 or when the number begins a sentence; use figures for 10 and above. Use figures for academic course numbers, addresses, ages, percentages, and dimensions. Examples: There were nine courses available. Thirty-six students took the class. He saw 36 students. About 300 students ages 8-18 visited 5 Main St.
telephone numbers – Complete phone numbers should be provided in written copy. Use
parentheses to separate the area code from the seven-digit number. Example: (770) 423-6000.
time – Use figures except for noon and midnight. Omit the :00 following the hour. Examples: The event begins at 5 p.m., and the dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. The festival is from 3 to 4:30 p.m. The meeting will be Wednesday, March 3, 8-9 a.m. Exceptions: In formal documents, such as invitations, the :00 may be used. The alternate abbreviations AM and PM are acceptable. |
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academic year – Use a hyphen for academic year. Example: The 2020-21 academic year.
a.m., p.m. – Lowercase with periods.
ampersand – Do not use & in place of and unless it is part of a formal name.
artist-in-residence – use hyphens
bachelor’s degree – use apostrophe
Commas – Oxford commas (comma before the “and” in a list) are used in simple lists.
hyphens – Use hyphens between the parts of compound modifiers when preceding a noun, except when one of the words is the adverb “very” or an adverb ending in “-ly.” Examples: a part-time position; a do-it-yourself project. But: a perfectly tuned piano.
master’s degree – use apostrophe
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annual – The first occurrence of an event is the first or inaugural, not first annual. Upon the
second occurrence, second annual may be used.
Kennesaw State University – The official name is Kennesaw State University. The full name Kennesaw State University must be used as a first reference in all news releases, feature articles, publications and on the web. Kennesaw State is acceptable on second reference once the full name has been used. The abbreviation KSU is acceptable on second reference, but it should be used sparingly. The capitalized term, the University, may also be used on subsequent references.
theater, theatre – Use theatre in reference to the Department of Theatre and Performance
Studies or as part of a proper name. Use theater for general purposes. Examples: She is a student in the theatre department. The performance was in Stillwell Theater. After the performance, the theater was empty. |
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