Students majoring in Natural Sciences can take a wide range of courses in chemistry, biology, geology and physics.
Students majoring in Natural Sciences can take a wide range of courses in chemistry, biology, geology and physics. This major is an excellent choice for students who need to complete a science degree with evening and online options. It is also excellent preparation for students who intend to continue on to a graduate programs in the health sciences such as a Masters in Nursing. This program can be completed exclusively with evening and online courses, making it an excellent choice for adult students looking for a flexible evening program.
Career Potential:
A Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Sciences is a strong option for students wishing to continue into graduate programs in health care. You can also couple the natural sciences major with a minor in chemistry or biology to broaden your career options in the chemistry or biology fields.
Such careers include:
- Lab technician
- Quality control technician.
Students interested in preparing for a career in health care at the graduate level are encouraged to contact the Health Professions Advising Committee (hpac@msj.edu).
Benefits of the Program:
The Natural Sciences program is available to both traditional students and returning adult students who need to complete the program with evening online options. Because of the flexibility of the program, students can tailor their course work to best fit their career goals. For example, if a student has an interest in biology, they can take additional biology courses to meet the requirements of the Natural Sciences Program. This program also offers the option of taking complementary courses from the Psychology Department that may be of interest to students interested in health care.
Alumni Profiles:
Joyleen completed her Bachelor of Science Degree in Natural Sciences with a chemistry concentration and is now working at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.
Emily Bernard Schmitz ’18 completed a Bachelor of Science in Natural Sciences. She is currently pursuing her Master of Science in Nursing through the Mount’s MSNMAGELIN program.
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Additional Resources
Diana Davis
Provost
Christa Currie
Associate Provost of Academic Affairs
Mark Fischer
Professor
Meg Reistenberg
Associate Professor Emerita
Richard Hotz
Associate Professor
Eric Johnson
Department Chair & Associate Professor
Jamie Titus
Associate Professor
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Program Requirements
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