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Dr. Lori Brookman,
Dean |
The School of Science and Human
Development includes a variety of professional programs
with a strong liberal arts foundation. The curriculum in
each discipline has been designed to prepare students to
become outstanding professionals in their chosen field.
Faculty who teach in the programs pride themselves on providing
academic rigor in a nurturing environment.
The undergraduate Athletic Training
Program is designed to prepare students for the professional
opportunities as NATABOC Certified Athletic Trainers (ATC).
Students will gain experience in the collegiate, high school,
and physical therapy clinical settings. The program is accredited
by The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education
Programs (CAAHEP).
The words Biology, Chemistry
and Physics elicit different
images from different people. Some will envision a research
scientist in a white lab coat, while others will see individuals
working to protect endangered species or to make products
we use in our everyday lives more useful. Choice of majors
includes Applied Exercise Science,
General Biology, Zoology,
Ecology and the Natural History
of Plants, Health Occupations
Science, Conservation Biology,
Microbiology-Cell Biology,
and Chemistry.
One of the primary concerns of the college, as well as
one of its principle opportunities for service, is in the
field of Teacher Education.
Recognizing teacher education as an institution-wide responsibility,
the college is committed to meeting the need for well-trained
and dedicated teachers. Teacher licensure areas in majors
offered by the School of Science and Human Development include
Elementary Education, Middle
Grades Education, Special
Education, Secondary Mathematics,
Physical Education, and
Secondary Science with a major
in Biology. The unifying theme for all of the education
programs is the development of professional educators as
facilitative teachers who understand and value the process
of learning. Our teacher licensure programs are accredited
by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher
Education (NCATE) and the North Carolina Department of Public
Instruction (NCDPI).
Each major in the Physical Education
department includes courses which address the content
or knowledge base for its related profession and an introduction
to related professional organizations and employment venues.
An especially attractive component of each major is the
numerous opportunities with which students are provided
in order to gain "hands on" experience in "real
world" settings working in cooperation with and under
the direct supervision of professionals in their chosen
fields of study.
Our Physician Assistant
studies are geared toward preparing individuals who will
be health care professionals licensed to practice medicine
with physician supervision. Physician Assistants are extremely
beneficial in providing primary care as well as medical
care in specialty fields. Our master’s degree Physician
Assistant program is accredited by The Commission on Accreditation
of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).
Whichever area of study you choose, know that our faculty
will be available to provide you with guidance and support
as your pursue your professional goals.
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