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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