Division of Biological and Physical Sciences
Baccalaureate Degree programs

The Division offers several degree programs that lead to the Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Education degrees. Students pursuing the B.S. Degree in Biology, Chemistry, or Environmental Science may select from several concentrations described below.

In addition to its four-year degree programs, the Division also offers preparation for various health related professional programs including medicine, dentistry, clinical laboratory sciences, dental hygiene, health informatics and information management, occupational therapy, optometry, pharmacy, radiologic sciences, physical therapy, and veterinary medicine. Most of these professional programs require a minimum of two years of college level courses as prerequisites; some require the completion of a baccalaureate degree as well. The Division provides curricula which satisfy the entry requirements for these programs.

More information on pre-health programs...

The Division assigns biological and physical science faculty to advise students in the program of their choice. Each student is assigned a personal advisor who is familiar with the particular program that the student chooses. Advisors help students plan their schedule of classes, help them keep up with requirements of various curricula, help them with applications to graduate or professional schools, and assist them with career planning. Students interested in any degree or pre-professional program are urged to consult frequently with their assigned academic advisor.

Majors and concentrations offered

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• Bachelor of Science in Biology
  • General concentration (PDF)
    For students who want to become biologists. Many of these students will continue to the graduate level after graduation.
    Advisors: Dr. Baghai Riding, Dr. Blackwell, Dr. Campbell, Dr. Green, Dr. Groh, Dr. Katembe, Dr. McKinney, and Dr. Tiftickjian
  • Premedical science concentration (PDF)
    Mainly for pre-med, pre-dental, and pre-pharmacy students. Includes biology degree plus additional pre-professional prerequisites.
    Advisors: Dr. Campbell, Dr. Green, Dr. Groh, and Dr. McKinney
  • Biology education concentration (PDF)
    For those who want to teach biology at the secondary school level.
    Advisor: Ms. Fitts
• Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
  • General concentration (PDF)
    Mainly for students who want to become chemists.
    Advisors: Dr. Bentley, Ms. Harper, Dr. Smithhart, and Dr. Somlai
  • ACS certified concentration (PDF)
    Mainly for students who want to become chemists. More rigorous than the general chemistry concentration, this program gives graduates increased opportunities when seeking employment.
    Advisors: Dr. Bentley, Ms. Harper, Dr. Smithhart, and Dr. Somlai
  • Premedical science concentration (PDF)
    Mainly for pre-med, pre-dental, and pre-pharmacy students. Includes chemistry degree plus additional pre-professional prerequisites.
    Advisors: Ms. Harper and Dr. Somlai
  • Chemistry/general science education concentration (PDF)
    For those who want to teach physical sciences at the secondary school level.
    Advisor: Ms. Fitts
• Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science
  
  • General concentration (PDF)
    For students preparing for a career in all aspects of environmental science.
    Advisor: Dr. Baghai Riding
  • Wildlife management concentration (PDF)   Wildlife management brochure...
    For students interested in wildlife management. Meets standards established by the Wildlife Society.
    Advisor: Dr. Reza
  • Geospatial Technology concentration (PDF)
    Emphasizes competence in global information systems as related to environmental science.
    Advisor: Dr. Baghai Riding

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This page is maintained by John Tiftickjian and was last modified July 20, 2012