Science and Mathematics
College of Science, Math, and Nursing
The major in Science and Mathematics is an individually-designed, integrated program linking courses that are intellectually related. It has two main purposes:
- To give students flexibility in preparing for a career involving a diverse background in the sciences.
- To allow students to concentrate in areas of specialization that cross the traditional scientific disciplines.
The major lets students concentrate in a maximum of three related disciplines, with not less than 44 hours of course work appropriately divided among the disciplines. Students must develop the program in consultation with the appropriate department chairs, and obtain the approval of the college as a whole. Science and Mathematics majors must complete a substantial amount of 300-level work (7-8 courses) in at least two departments of the college.
Career Opportunities
The Science and Mathematics major is designed to recognize the interdisciplinary nature of modern science and may be suitable for a variety of specific career goals or preparation for specific fields of graduate study. Careers in business that are related to the sciences such as scientific supply, technical services, pharmaceutical and health-related supplies and equipment, pharmaceutical research and development, environmental testing, public health, and other related fields are examples where a Science and Mathematics major might be more appropriate than a traditional major. Other opportunities might include work as a science librarian, science writing and publishing, secondary school teaching, mathematical modeling of biological, chemical or physical processes and other fields requiring integration of knowledge among a variety of scientific disciplines.