Department of Life Science

Staci Johnson, Ph.D., School Chair

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

The mission of the Department of Life 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 Life Science offers a BS degree with majors in Biology, Environmental Science, Pre-medicine/Pre-dentistry/Pre-nursing/Pre-Pharmacy, and Exercise 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.

Programs

• Biology (BS)
• Environmental Science (BS)
• Exercise Science (BS)
• Pre-Medicine and Pre-Dentistry (BS)
• Pre-Nursing (BS)
• Pre-Pharmacy (BS)

• Biology Minor
• Environmental Studies Minor
• Exercise Science Minor