Department of Natural Sciences

Career Opportunities

The Department...

of Natural Sciences offers degrees in selected areas of the natural sciences to prepare students for careers in government, industry, health-related professions, education, or for pursuing further study in graduate or professional schools.

Graduate programs may be tailored to provide academic preparation for persons seeking careers as efficient and responsible scientists and science educators. Specifically students completing Master of Science (M.S.) or Master of Arts in Teaching (M. Ed.) Biology (in conjunction with School of Education, Master of Education in Biology) may pursue careers in:

• Service-oriented careers in private enterprise and/or State or Federal Agencies
• Research-oriented careers in private enterprise and/or State or Federal Agencies
• Careers in teaching at the secondary and/or college level
• Preparation for professional school and/or doctoral studies in the life sciences.