What is Public Health? From disaster relief to disease intervention, public health promotes and protects the health of people and the communities where they live, learn, work and play. That can mean vaccinating children and adults to prevent the spread of illness, or educating people about the risks of alcohol and tobacco. Public health also… Read More
Biology (3+2 Program)
The 3+2 program option is for students with 2 years of credits from a professional clinical/program to obtain an accelerated BS in Biological Sciences in 3 years. Learning Goals Our graduates effectively communicate scientific knowledge. Our graduates have the knowledge to make informed and ethical scientific decisions. Our graduates think critically and creatively to analyze and… Read More
Biology (Wildlife and Conservation Biology)
The Wildlife and Conservation Biology Option prepares students for careers in wildlife conservation and resource management, including those in academia, with state or federal agencies, and in the private sector. Students are carefully mentored toward their career goals, and are also encouraged to pursue undergraduate internships. Learning Goals Our graduates effectively communicate scientific knowledge. Our… Read More
Biology (Pre-Health)
The Pre-Health option is designed to maximize the success of students pursuing careers in professional and allied health fields. To plan the best path toward career goals, students are carefully advised as they progress through the program by a dedicated pre-health advisor, Dr. Daniel McDermott, DSMcDermott@saumag.edu. Pre-Nursing students are advised directly by the SAU Academic… Read More
Biology (Marine Biology)
The Marine Biology option prepares students for careers in marine science, including those in academia, state or federal management agencies, and private industry. Most students will take required marine science classes at The University of Southern Mississippi Gulf Coast Research Laboratory (GCRL) located in Ocean Springs, MS. The Department of Biology provides students a core… Read More
Biology
The B.S. in Biology is the most versatile option for students interested in biology and the life sciences. After completion of the core curriculum, this program allows students to choose from a large number of elective biology classes, depending on the particular interests of each student. Learning Goals Our graduates effectively communicate scientific knowledge. Our… Read More
