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Athletic Training (MAT)

The Department of Exercise Sciences values the human being as sacred and seeks to strengthen both body and spirit by attaining, advancing, and disseminating knowledge in the disciplines of human exercise and performance, injury and rehabilitation, and wellness while inviting divine inspiration to guide our efforts.

Application Deadlines Fall: Feb 1

Biological Science Education (MS)

This degree integrates advanced knowledge in biology with research in teaching and learning. Students will have the opportunity to design a program of study and a research project that meets their individual goals. Research topics tend to focus on in-depth studies of inquiry teaching practices, tests of learning theory, and evaluation of various forms of science pedagogy.

Application Deadlines Fall: Jan 15

Biology (MS)

The primary goal of the MS Biology program is to provide advanced training and experience in ecology, evolutionary biology, and bioinformatics. Students will address contemporary biological problems relying upon current theory and a variety of research tools. The program features an exciting range of subdisciplines, including evolutionary ecology, human-disease biology, systematics and phylogenetics, organismal and population biology, community and ecosystem ecology, and conservation biology. Many students find this training ideal for competitive job placement upon completing their degree.

Application Deadlines Fall: Jan 15

Biology (PhD)

The primary goal of the doctoral program in the Biology Department is to provide advanced training and experience in ecology, evolutionary biology, bioinformatics, and biology teaching. The program features an exciting range of subdisciplines, including evolutionary ecology, human-disease biology, systematics and phylogenetics, organismal and population biology, community and ecosystem ecology, and conservation biology. We emphasize original and creative research and teaching that prepares students for careers in academics, and leadership positions in government or industrial settings.

Application Deadlines Fall: Jan 16

Cell Biology and Physiology (MS)

Application Deadlines Fall: Feb 15 Spring: Feb 15 Summer: Feb 15

Cell Biology and Physiology (PhD)

Application Deadlines Fall: Jan 15 Spring: Jan 15 Summer: Jan 15

Environmental Science (MS)

Application Deadlines Fall: Feb 1 Winter: Feb 1

Exercise Sciences (MS)

Graduates will demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate scientific literature and apply the scientific method in the exercise sciences by actively engaging in the research process.

Application Deadlines Fall: Feb 1

Exercise Sciences (PhD)

This program prepares students for leadership at the highest level of their profession. Most students become university or college faculty. Students are prepared in the scientific bases of exercise science, well acquainted with the scientific literature, able to teach college courses, and able to do independent research.

Application Deadlines Fall: Feb 1

Food Science (MS)

Application Deadlines Fall: Jan 15 Winter: Jun 30 Spring: Jan 15 Summer: Jan 15

Genetics & Biotechnology (MS)

Application Deadlines Fall: Feb 1 Winter: Feb 1

Microbiology and Molecular Biology (MS)

An MS in Microbiology and Molecular Biology prepares the students for a wide variety of employment experiences in the industry. Employment opportunities in research may also be available to qualified MS graduates. Typically starting salaries are slightly higher than those for BS graduates. The MS degree is designed to give the student a solid foundation in Microbiology and Molecular Biology principles and a strong research experience.

Application Deadlines Fall: Jan 15

Microbiology and Molecular Biology (PhD)

A PhD in Microbiology and Molecular Biology indicates that the graduate is capable of and qualified to conduct independent and original research in the Microbiology and Molecular Biology industries and other related fields. Employees with PhD degrees are in high demand by industry, with starting salaries that are considerably higher than for BS or MS graduates. Also, a PhD degree is generally required to pursue an academic career. The doctoral program is designed to prepare the student for a lifetime of intellectual inquiry and research and is, therefore, more rigorous and demanding than the MS program.

Application Deadlines Fall: Jan 15

Neuroscience (MS)

Application Deadlines Fall: Jan 15 Spring: Jan 15 Summer: Jan 15

Neuroscience (PhD)

Application Deadlines Fall: Jan 15 Spring: Jan 15 Summer: Jan 15

Nutritional Science and Dietetics (MS)

Application Deadlines Fall: Jan 15 Winter: Jun 30 Spring: Jan 15 Summer: Jan 15

Public Health (MPH)

Application Deadlines Fall: Feb 1

Wildlife & Wildlands Conservation (MS)

Application Deadlines Fall: Feb 1 Winter: Feb 1