College of Science and Health Professions

The College of Science and Health Professions provides in-depth education for students who select majors and minors in the college and general education courses for those who select majors in other colleges.

The program and facilities of the College of Science and Health Professions are designed and are continuously adjusted to provide: (A) a professional and academic experience for students who determine to professionally prepare themselves in fields directly related to the programs of the College, and (B) a useful experience for those who have selected preparation in fields primarily related to other divisions within the university. The programs are intended to be of service to students and an integrated part of the university purpose and curriculum. The specific objectives are as follows:

General Education — For those students who do not plan to work in the fields of science or mathematics there is an attempt to demonstrate and promote knowledge of and appreciation for the fundamental laws of the universe. With development of a scientific approach and an understanding of the laws of natural phenomena, a better appreciation of civilization in a scientific and technological world can be achieved.
Bachelor of Science Degree Programs — The College offers programs leading to the Bachelor of Science Degree with majors in:
1. Biology - Cellular Emphasis
2. Biology - Organismic Emphasis
3. Biology - Fisheries and Wildlife Emphasis
4. Biology - Molecular Biology Emphasis
5. Chemistry - Professional
6. Chemistry - Environmental
7. Computer Science
8. Human and Family Sciences - General Emphasis
9. Human and Family Sciences - Dietetics/Nutrition Emphasis
10. Human and Family Sciences - Early Care Emphasis
11. Mathematics
12. Medical Laboratory Science - Internship option (3 + 1)
13. Medical Laboratory Science - Completion option (2 + 2)
14. Nursing
15. Speech-Language Pathology

The program in each area along with a specified or recommended minor is designed to meet needs for professional employment in the field or to meet prerequisite requirements for graduate study in these areas.

Teacher Education-Certification Program — For those who desire to work toward the degree of Bachelor of Science in Education and State Certification in Natural Science or Mathematics a program is offered to provide for the different interests and aptitudes of the students. The College offers programs leading to the Bachelor of Science degree in Education in:
1. Science — Biology, Chemistry or Earth/Space emphasis
2. Mathematics
Pre-Professional Preparation — Rigorous science and mathematics course sequences are provided to develop strong backgrounds in vital academic areas prior to more technical and specialized training in professional or graduate schools for the chosen field. Specific programs exist for fields such as:
1. Chiropractic Medicine
2. Dentistry
3. Dental Hygiene
4. Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences
5. Medicine
6. Nursing
7. Occupational Therapy
8. Optometry
9. Osteopathic Medicine
10. Pharmacy
11. Physical Therapy
12. Physician Associate
13. Podiatry
14. Veterinary Medicine
Minor Programs — The College offers minor programs specifically in Environmental Science, Geology, Computer Science, Physics, and in all College academic areas with major programs.

NOTE: # following course titles indicates a Liberal Arts and Sciences course.

At least 50 percent of the major must be advanced (3000, 4000) courses within the College of Science and Health Professions; 50 percent of the major must be earned at NSU.