Department of Science

Staci Johnson, Ph.D., Chair

Michele Eller, Ph.D., Life Science Department Coordinator

The mission of the Department of Science at Southern Wesleyan University is to prepare students to confront globally important issues in a rapidly changing world with skills in discipline-specific content, communication, information processing, analysis, synthesis, and problem-solving. Students are encouraged to view their studies from a Christian worldview as our faculty emphasizes faith and learning in the various disciplines and to utilize their knowledge and skills in serving God and humankind. Our graduates are expected to be well-prepared academically, be committed to exemplary ethical standards, and be comfortable with being identified as Christians in their chosen vocations.

The Department of Science offers a BA degree with a major in Chemistry, and a BS degree with majors in Computer Information Systems, Biology, Pre-medicine/Pre-dentistry/Pre-nursing, Chemistry, Forensic Science, Mathematics, and Exercise Science. Additional courses are offered in physics and physical science. The chair of the school and the health professions advisor are available to assist students wishing to prepare for graduate or professional school such as medical school, graduate study in a science field, physical therapy, or health information administration, or who wish to transfer to a specialized program such as nursing, veterinary medicine, podiatry, cytotechnology, or education.

All majors in Biology, Chemistry, Forensic Science, Mathematics, and Pre-medicine/Pre-dentistry are required to take the Major Field Test in the major area as freshmen and as seniors.

Programs

• Biology (BS)
• Chemistry (BA)
• Chemistry (BS)
• Environmental Studies (BS)
• Exercise Science (BS)
• Forensic Science (BS)
• Pre-Medicine and Pre-Dentistry (BS)
• Pre-Nursing (BS)
• Pre-Pharmacy (BS)

• Biology Minor
• Chemistry Minor
• Environmental Studies Minor
• Exercise Science Minor