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Academic Programs / Science & Technology College of Science and Technology General InformationFounded 1998 Introduction IntroductionScience and technology have been responsible for a profound transformation of the world in the twentieth century and will drive the economy of the twenty-first century. The objectives of the undergraduate programs of the College of Science and Technology are to prepare students for careers in these important areas and to graduate informed, responsible citizens. The College approaches science and technology as a body of knowledge that has an advancing frontier and a complex interface with society. The traditional mandate for a university is to provide undergraduate students with a comprehensive education and the opportunity to focus closely on a particular area of study. The College of Science and Technology embraces this mandate and extends additional opportunities to our students. Science and Technology students are encouraged to participate in faculty research projects and thus experience the advancement of this body of knowledge. Bachelor of Science programs offer a greater concentration in major course work, while Bachelor of Arts programs offer a greater variety of course work. All programs offer undergraduates the opportunity to work with distinguished faculty and a richly diverse and stimulating student body as they prepare for active roles in society. Return to menu Mission StatementThe mission of the College of Science and Technology is to provide students with the best possible resources for learning. The College’s preeminent faculty, laboratories, and research facilities offer students the means necessary to excel in their academic endeavors. The College focuses on integrating the most advanced technology with fundamental concepts in a hands-on leaning environment to prepare students for an active role as informed, responsible individuals for continued professional and personal success. Return to menu AdmissionsSee Undergraduate Admissions for more details. Return to menu Financial Aid/ ScholarshipsSee Financial Information: Scholarships & Grants for more details. Return to menu Special ProgramsStudy AbroadSee Supplemental Educational Opportunities: International Programs for more information about study abroad options. University Honors ProgramStudents in the College of Science and Technology may apply to the University Honors Program. Honors students are eligible to enroll in CST honors courses, provided that they have satisfied the prerequisites and co-requisities. Honors courses are designated by an H followed by three digits, e.g. Mathematics H095 is Honors Calculus I. See Supplemental Educational Opportunities: University Honors Program Five-year Master's Programs and Teacher CertificationThe Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, and Physics Departments enable talented students to complete both a bachelor's and a master's degree in five years. Students who want to combine teacher certification with a major in one of these areas may take a minor in Education during their undergraduate study. After earning a bachelor's degree in one of the aforementioned disciplines, students spend an additional year as a graduate student in the College of Education. Students who complete this program earn a Master of Education degree and are certified to teach in Early Admission to Professional ProgramsStudents in the College of Science and Technology who have been admitted to health-related professional schools at the end of their third year and have completed 90 semester hours, including all requirements of the College and of their majors with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5, may petition the Dean for the transfer of their first year in professional study toward the completion of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Arts. Return to menu Awards and AchievementsAwardsJuniors and seniors are often honored for outstanding performance in a variety of academic areas and for exceptional service to the College and the University. Information about these awards is available in departmental offices or in the Office of Student Services, A306 Barton Hall. Phi Beta KappaSee, Supplemental Educational Opportunities: Honor Societies: Phi Beta Kappa. Return to menu Student AssociationsMajors' AssociationsMany of the departments within the College of Science and Technology support student interest organizations known as Majors' Associations or Societies. Each department organization provides an opportunity for students to interact with faculty and other students who share similar interests. It is through these venues that students may influence course offerings, faculty recruitment, and departmental policy. Return to menu |
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