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• MS in Biotechnology Studies

  

  Biodefense, bioentrepreneurship, information technology, informatics . . . as our world changes, these specialized areas of knowledge are becoming increasingly sought-after. Combine your interest in science, business and technology for a rewarding career in the growing biotechnology industry. This program offers three specializations: – Bioinformatics – Bio...

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• Exercise and Sport Science

  

  Place yourself on the leading edge of fitness and exercise research and practice with an exercise and sport science major at St. Kate’s. Women’s health and wellness issues are now moving to the forefront of research, education and practice. St. Kate’s prepares women to be the new health and fitness professionals, working with children and adults of all ages to promote and maintain healthy and ...

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• Biology

  

  Develop your potential as a confident, creative and critical thinker as a biology major at St. Kate’s. You will learn core biological concepts, scientific inquiry and how to synthesize information, how biology intersects with society and use scientific inquiry to make ethical, informed decisions and solve complex problems. As a biology major, St. Kate’s will prepare you for a career in science...

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• Psychology

  

  The Psychology Department at St. Kate’s features an energetic faculty specializing in the areas of clinical, cognitive, developmental, social psychology, history of psychology, and industrial-organizational psychology. Faculty members bring a variety of research interests to their teaching. Students work closely with faculty to perform research and develop written and oral reports of their fin...

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• Chemistry

  

  As a chemistry major at St. Kate’s, you will study chemistry in an environment that stresses close student-faculty interaction and individual support. You will have the opportunity to work collaboratively in the laboratory on open-ended projects utilizing our modern facilities and more than a half-million dollars worth of instrumentation. You will assist with faculty research in such areas as: ...

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• Mathematics

  

  A mathematics major from St. Kate’s provides you with a broad background in theoretical and applied mathematics and computer science. You’ll gain the knowledge you need to pursue a variety of careers in such areas as business, industry, service or education. The curriculum includes courses in mathematics and computer science. If you decide to pursue a bachelor of science, you will be required ...

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• Occupational Therapy

  

  Occupational science is the study of human occupation — the activities we do everyday — across the lifespan and cultures. The occupational science major examines how individuals manage and balance the time allotted in life for care of self and others, work and play, social activities and community participation. As a student in the major, you will explore how engaging in meaningful occupations...

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• Dentistry

  

  Application for admission to a dentistry school is normally made during the senior year of college. To be eligible for admission, students must complete a series of specific prerequisite courses as part of their undergraduate program at St. Catherine’s. While prerequisite requirements vary in detail, all emphasize course work in the natural sciences. However, because dentistry schools do ...

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• Engineering

  

  There are several advantages for you if you begin preparation for an engineering career at St. Catherine University. The liberal arts perspective provides you a broadly based educational experience to complement the deeply technical engineering curriculum. Several courses introduce students to engineering problem solving and project management methods, which give students a taste of how enginee...

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• Pharmacy

  

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• Optometry

  

  In order to receive the Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) degree, you must complete a four-year program at a school of optometry licensed by the state in which you plan to practice. Most students interested in optometry first complete a liberal arts degree with a major in biology.

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• Medicine

  

  Most medical schools consider a four-year liberal arts background the best preparation for studying medicine and for a professional career as a practicing physician. Application for admission to a medical school is normally made after the junior year of college. To be eligible for admission, you must complete a series of specific prerequisite courses as part of your undergraduate program at St....

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• Veterinary

  

  Application for admission to a veterinary school is normally made during the senior year of college. To be eligible for admission, you must complete a series of specific prerequisite courses as part of your undergraduate program at St. Catherine’s. While prerequisite requirements vary in detail, all emphasize course work in the natural sciences.

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• Physical Therapy

  

  St. Catherine University offers you the opportunity to apply the liberal arts experience to your chosen field of physical therapy through a unique dual degree program. The departments of biology, exercise and sport science and psychology have developed sequences of courses that include all doctor of physical therapy (DPT) program prerequisites, liberal arts core requirements and major course wo...

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• Nursing

  

  In St. Catherine’s baccalaureate nursing program, you will learn essential knowledge and skills that can lead to a career in this challenging and rewarding profession. Upon graduation, you will be prepared to become a registered nurse (RN). The demand for bachelor’s and higher-degree nurses is growing nationally — the number of RNs is projected to rise 23 percent in the decade ending in 2016, ...

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• Public Health

  

  As a public health major at St. Kate’s, you will study current and emerging health issues, analyze health problems from a public health perspective, and advocate for improved public health through education and policy. You will learn about the core disciplinary areas of study in public health: – Behavioral / social science and health education – Biostatistics and epidemiology &#...

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• Respiratory Care

  

  The respiratory care major prepares you for advanced level practice as a respiratory therapist. As members of an interdisciplinary healthcare team, respiratory therapists evaluate, treat and manage patients of all ages with respiratory illnesses and other cardiopulmonary disorders. In addition to performing therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, respiratory therapists promote cardiopulmonary ...

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• Holistic Health Studies

  

  Since pioneering in the holistic health field 25 years ago, St. Kate’s has been a leader helping to shape the growth of this multi-dimensional field. The master’s degree and master’s-level certificate program in Holistic Health Studies at St. Kate’s are grounded in a view that health is influenced by the interconnection of the physical body, emotions and thoughts, spiritual beliefs and rituals,...

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• Dietetics

  

  St. Kate’s dietetics major offers you a solid foundation in food, nutrition and management that is supported with chemistry, biology and social sciences. Completing the didactic program in dietetics program at St. Kate’s enables you to pursue graduate study in nutrition or apply for an accredited dietetic internship anywhere in the United States, which will prepare you to become a registered d...

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• Food and Nutrition: Science

  

  The foods and nutrition: science major is designed to prepare you for graduate school, medical or dental school or physician assistant programs, combining courses in nutrition and food science with an extremely strong science and mathematics base, including calculus, chemistry, biochemistry and physics. The major also can be modified to focus on the sociological and psychological aspects of nu...

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• Biology

  

  The curriculum in Biology provides thorough and intensive course work in both theoretical and applied aspects of biological science. Active participation by the students in laboratory and field courses is required and direct experience with living organisms and scientific instrumentation is a central focus of the program. An undergraduate degree in Biology offers a variety of career options, in...

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• Chemistry

  

  Courses within the Chemistry curriculum focus on the connections between theory and application of chemical principles. Independent laboratory work, under collaborative supervision of faculty, is required of all students. Written and oral communication of scientific knowledge is emphasized. The Chemistry faculty aim to prepare students for graduate work in specialized areas of che...

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• Psychobiology

  

  Psychobiology is designed to provide the student with a basic understanding of the biological foundations of human and animal behavior. The major is interdisciplinary, incorporating courses from the fields of psychology, biology, chemistry, and mathematics. The major is designed to develop an understanding of the evolutionary, environmental, and physiological factors which influen...

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• Exercise and Sport Science

  

  This major is designed for students who are interested in pursuing employment in the field of Exercise and Sport Science. Students completing the required core courses in the major will be able to implement preventative health programs in private, corporate, commercial, and community settings. The major also prepares interested students for graduate work in exercise physiology, exercise science...

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• Environmental Studies

  

  The curriculum in Environmental Studies is designed to achieve a broad understanding of the social, ethical, and scientific aspects of environmental problems, with a strong grounding in the natural sciences, and an orientation in experiential learning. Practical application projects focus on community service and global issues. Students in the major cultivate the creative imagination, precision...

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• Veterinary Medical Technology

  

  The Bachelor of Science degree in Veterinary Medical Technology (VMT) provides the student with skills in surgical nursing, anesthesia, clinical laboratory, animal handling, and radiology. All clinical tasks required by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) are performed by the student in laboratory and clinical situations. Two concentrations for the B.S. are offered: Veterin...

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• Equine Facilitated Therapeutics

  

  The Equine Facilitated Therapeutics major combines the student’s knowledge of the horse with an in-depth study of the use of the horse as a therapeutic partner. Students pursuing this major will graduate with a thorough working knowledge of human disabilities; biomechanics and kinesiology of both the human and the horse; evaluation techniques; training the therapy horse; and methods of teaching...

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• Equestrian Studies

  

  Wilson College offers two concentrations within the Equestrian Studies major: The student interested primarily in the management of a barn will select the Equine Management concentration. This program directs the student’s interests to the mechanics of running a stable and the handling of horses within a barn, including practical stable management. The student primarily intere...

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• Chemistry

  

  Courses within the Chemistry curriculum focus on the connections between theory and application of chemical principles. Independent laboratory work, under collaborative supervision of faculty, is required of all students. Written and oral communication of scientific knowledge is emphasized. The Chemistry faculty aim to prepare students for graduate work in specialized areas of che...

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• Psychobiology

  

  Psychobiology is designed to provide the student with a basic understanding of the biological foundations of human and animal behavior. The major is interdisciplinary, incorporating courses from the fields of psychology, biology, chemistry, and mathematics. The major is designed to develop an understanding of the evolutionary, environmental, and physiological factors which influen...

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