FINE SCHOOL OF THE SCIENCES : AT A GLANCE
FINE SCHOOL OF THE SCIENCES : AT A GLANCE
EMPLOYERS ARE TALKING ABOUT STEVENSON GRADUATES
OUR VISION
The Fine School of the Sciences at Stevenson University makes inquiry the foundation of a creative synergy between faculty and students that enhances student learning .
WHAT OUR VISION MEANS FOR OUR STUDENTS :
• Students will engage in inquiry-based , active learning projects beginning in their freshman year .
• Students will build a strong foundation in the concepts and methods of science and mathematics .
• Students will learn to work in teams , building relational skills in addition to intellectual acumen .
• Students will develop effective oral and written communication skills .
• Students will conduct themselves in a professional and ethical manner .
• Students will complete a senior capstone experience that requires them to integrate the knowledge , laboratory skills , problem solving skills , and criticalthinking abilities acquired during their undergraduate experience .
PROGRAMS OF STUDY
We offer the following Bachelor of Science degree programs :
» Applied mathematics » Biochemistry » Biology » Chemistry » Environmental science
Stevenson offers the following master ’ s degree programs of particular interest to students in the Fine School of the Sciences . These are outlined in greater detail near the back of this brochure :
» Master of Science in Forensic Sciences » Master of Arts in Teaching ( M . A . T .) in Biology , Chemistry , and Mathematics ( STEM focus , secondary education certification )
In addition to our traditional programs , Stevenson students have the innovative opportunity to accelerate their education in the BS / MS or BS / MAT option . This option allows students to receive both their bachelor ’ s and master ’ s degrees in five years . Please see stevenson . edu for a full list of combined undergraduate / graduate options .
School of the Sciences graduates are well-prepared for employment in the public and private sectors and for further study in graduate and professional schools .
Stevenson offers personalized academic advising that enables students to tailor their programs of study to personal and professional interests and goals , including these pre-professional areas :
Pre-dentistry Pre-medicine Pre-pharmacy Pre-physical therapy Pre-physician assistant Pre-veterinary medicine
“ Stevenson students come in very well trained compared to their counterparts at other institutions . They know some of the more sophisticated techniques .”
Sheldon Broedel , CEO , Athena ES
“ Our research group has long enjoyed excellent relations with Stevenson University students ... During the course of my career , I have worked with five summer interns from Stevenson University . All of them were well-trained , prepared , and , most importantly , brought a great attitude to work . Two of the former interns now work as full-time chemists in our laboratory and play an integral role in our drug discovery research operations . I look forward to continuing our strong relationship with Stevenson University for many years to come .”
Takashi Tsukamoto , Assistant Professor of Neurology , Director of the Chemistry & Intellectual Property Brain Science Institute , Johns Hopkins University
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