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Dr. Tat Chan, 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 Athletic Training Education
(CAATE).
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. Chemistry majors
may elect to add a concentration in Forensic
Science.
The Computer Science Department
is the home of the Computer Science
(CSC) and Computer Information Technology
(CIT) majors. The CSC program aims to teach the science of developing
computer applications and systems to solve real world problems.
The CIT program focuses on more hands-on experience in software
development and information technology. The CIT program has two
concentrations: Business Information Systems
(BIS) and Interactive Multimedia Application
Development (IMAD). The BIS concentration puts more emphasis
in developing computer solutions and systems in the business world.
The IMAD concentration adds course offerings in the areas of user
interface design and implementation, computer graphics, and introductory
concepts in game programming.
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 & Health 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
& Exercise Science 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.
The Methodist University Professional
Nursing Studies Program prepares students for successful
career progression in health care as a registered nurse (RN). Earning
a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) assists students not only
interested in career advancement, but also those interested in advanced
health care degrees and nursing education. Students begin in our
pre-nursing program in preparation for admission into the Nursing
Program by their junior year. The MU Professional Nursing Studies
Program has been unanimously approved by the North Carolina State
Board of Nursing.
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 Accreditation
Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc.
(ARC-PA).
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.
Ph.D.
Dean, School of Science and Human Development
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