Gettysburg College confers a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in Health Sciences. The major integrates a liberal arts foundation with biology, chemistry, physics, and other courses to cover a range of topics about the human body in health and disease.
Health Sciences Bachelor of Science (HS BS) majors develop a scientific foundation for the study of the human body, focusing on the structure and function of the body in conditions of wellness and disease. This major will be of interest to students applying to clinical health professions programs. Students can tailor their curriculum to include pre-requisite courses specific to their interests.
Students applying to programs in medicine, dentistry, physician assistant studies, nursing and other clinical health professions programs are often required to complete additional natural science courses. Students considering any graduate program should work closely with their advisors to plan their course of study.
In addition to developing a scientific foundation for the study of the human body, the Health Sciences Bachelor of Arts (HS BA) also requires coursework in public health. This major will be of interest to students interested in careers in public health, health education, health policy, health administration and other population-level health professions. Students can tailor their curriculum to include pre-requisite courses specific to their interests.
Many Health Sciences majors are interested in pursuing a health profession that requires additional training after Gettysburg College. Gettysburg College offers comprehensive Health Professions Advising through the Center for Career Engagement. Many health professions programs require additional courses in biology, chemistry, physics, psychology, or mathematics. Health Sciences faculty advisors and Health Professions advisors work with students to plan their course of study to meet their professional school requirements.
The College of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) provides studies for students in the areas of agriculture, astronomy, aviation sciences, biology, chemistry, computer science, earth and environmental sciences, engineering physics, engineering technology, information technology, mathematics, medical laboratory sciences, radiologic sciences and physics. Our outstanding, discipline-based programs are student-centered and designed to prepare students for responsible positions at all levels of research, industry, education, medicine and government positions.
When our students and educators leave the classroom, they're launching balloons to the edge of space, landing prestigious fellowships and studying endangered bats in the back acres of Fort Campbell, Kentucky.
The common thread between all our students is how they've been able to use their individual experiences to make a quantifiable change in the scientific landscape. When you come to Austin Peay, you'll be able to work closely with your professors daily on research projects, fieldwork and professional development to make sure you are well-prepared to enter the workforce.
The department, including faculty offices and classrooms, is housed in the Sundquist Science Complex. The department oversees the 440-acre Farm and Environmental Education Center, which is located three miles from the main campus which has a $1.2 million Animal Science teaching facility.
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Through APSU's Department of Allied Health Sciences, you can prepare for in-demand healthcare careers in medical laboratory science, radiologic technology, radiography and nuclear medicine.
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The Department of Chemistry at Austin Peay State University is nationally certified by the American Chemical Society, devoted to student success, and prepares students for a wide variety of career options. Our mission is to educate students to independently and critically think, apply chemical concepts and principles to better understand the scientific world, and help them to become scientifically literate. We use innovative pedagogical and research strategies to engage students and cultivate a passion for chemistry and scientific learning.
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Computer science is one of the fastest growing fields in the modern world. At APSU's Department of Computer Science and Information Technology, our published faculty and experience guarantee that you will be prepared for any computing field with one of our many undergraduate degrees and graduate degrees.
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The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences offers a Bachelor of Science in Earth and Environmental Sciences with concentrations that prepare students for working in a varity of specialties such as the geological sciences, environmental hazards, geographic information science, and global environment and development. In addition, we also offer minors in Geology, Geography, GIS and Water Resources Management.
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Engineering Technology is a science that is centered on individuals who want to be an engineer, but at the same time want to be able to be involved in the actual manufacturing or implementation of the items they modify or design. It is a field that challenges the abilities of anyone who has dreamed of becoming an engineer or technologist.
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The knowledgeable and friendly faculty of the Department of Mathematics at Austin Peay are dedicated to providing a quality education in mathematics. The study of mathematics enhances critical thinking skills and provides an excellent background for a career in most any field, including science, engineering, education, law, and medicine.
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The APSU Physics Major is versatile enough to provide superior preparation for graduate study or a career in a wide variety of physics-related disciplines, from Astrophysics to Engineering to Medicine. Its large selection of major electives allow the student to tailor the major to exactly the career path in which they are interested.
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Austin Peay State University's new Motus wildlife tracking station has joined an international network of nearly 2,000 automated telemetry stations, revolutionizing animal movement research by tracking wildlife from birds and bats to reptiles and insects.
In honor of Google's collaboration with Austin Peay State University programs like the Southeastern Grasslands Institute, APSU President Michael Licari presented Google with the 2023 APSU Philanthropist of the Year award on Wednesday, June 26.
Dr. Karen Meisch
Dean of CoSTEM
Mary Biggers
Academic Associate to the Deans
Colby Wilson
CoSTEM Director of Communication
Dr. Kallina Dunkle
Associate Dean of CoSTEM
Dr. Allen Chaparadza
Associate Dean of Student Success of CoSTEM
Dr. Nicholas Coleman
Associate Dean of Curriculum and Assessment of CoSTEM
Mark Gray
Student Success Coordinator for the College of STEM
The HSM Program provided forgivable loans to qualified North Carolina residents who are committed to working full-time in medicine, allied health, nursing, or as science and mathematics educators in North Carolina.
If you cannot repay the loan through loan forgiveness, then you must repay it in cash within ten years of graduation or withdrawal from the HSM program. You may repay the loan in one lump sum or monthly installment payments.
A deferment is a period in which loan forgiveness or cash repayment of a loan is postponed or delayed. Although payments are not due during a deferment period, interest at the rate of ten percent will continue to accrue on the outstanding principal balance of your loan. You may apply for deferment by completing and returning a Postponement/Deferment Form to NCSEAA for approval.
The mission for the School of Sciences, Mathematics, and Allied Health is to prepare all science, mathematics, and public health majors to become knowledgeable agents of change as well as capable, creative and responsible citizens of independence and integrity. Furthermore, the School seeks to provide an atmosphere in which each science, engineering, public health science, exercise science, and mathematics major can develop his/her intellectual capacity to a maximum by sharing in learning experiences, which result in the acquisition of scientific knowledge, techniques and skills.
Environmental health is at the foundation of public health and focuses on understanding the relationships between people and their environment to protect human health, promote well-being, and foster healthy and safe communities. The undergraduate major in environmental health sciences is designed to develop a comprehensive understanding of the environmental factors that impact human health; the physical, chemical, and biological processes that underlie the impact of human activity on the environment and human health; the methods used to assess the impact of human activity on the environment and human health; and science-based solutions for environmental problems.
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