College of Science and Mathematics

The College of Science & Mathematics is home to the departments of Biology & Physics, Chemistry & Biochemistry, Computer Science & Information Systems, and Mathematics & Statistics. Staffed by faculty with varied teaching skills and research interests, these departments have gained nationwide recognition for the success of their faculty and graduates. The college’s degree programs offer curricula that are state-of-the-art and challenging. Opportunities abound for students to develop a strong identity with their respective departments through student organizations and mentoring relations with the faculty.

The college offers baccalaureate degree programs in biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, biology education, chemistry, computer science, information security and assurance, information systems, mathematics and mathematics education. It offers master’s degrees in information systems, applied computer science, and applied statistics. Additionally, our Master of Arts in Teaching program in biology, chemistry, mathematics, and physics education leads to initial certification to teach in a middle or high school classroom. Certificate programs are offered in applied statistics and data analysis, biomedical, information technology, e-business systems, and information security and assurance. Collaborative relationships exist between the departments and the Bagwell College of Education which are reflected in the strong content areas within Biology, Chemistry, and Mathematics Education programs. Biology, chemistry, and mathematics education majors receive the same in-depth course work in the disciplines of science and mathematics as do students majoring in these fields. Through a partnership with the Coles College of Business, the CSIS department also offers an innovative graduate program, the dual degree MBA-MSIS. Students in this program complete both degrees at the same time, developing as IT leaders with a strong business foundation. Completion of the dual degree program provides graduates with leadership opportunities in areas such as project management, information technology, strategy, management, and information security.

Students with career interests in the sciences, mathematics, computer science or information systems will find degree programs in these areas in the College of Science & Mathematics. Those students with interests in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, veterinary medicine, engineering, or related fields most frequently choose to pursue the pre-professional requirements in the Biology & Physics or the Chemistry & Biochemistry Department. While degree programs are not offered in these pre-professional areas, students with appropriate course selection can meet the entrance requirements of most professional schools with a biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, or chemistry degree from the College of Science & Mathematics.

Students have numerous opportunities to gain practical experience in their field. Through co-ops and internships available to students in all degree programs, they can obtain direct experience in the workplace with companies or government agencies. Our Mentor-Protégé Scholarship Program enables students to work one-on-one with faculty in undergraduate research projects in areas of mutual interest. Our industry-based programs give students career-related experiences that often lead directly to job offers upon graduation.

Accreditations

The programs in computer science, information systems, professional chemistry & biochemistry, and teacher education degree programs in the sciences and mathematics are nationally accredited. In addition, the teacher education programs are nationally recognized and have state approval for 6-12 teacher certification in Georgia. The program in information security and assurance is certified to national training standards and is nationally recognized by the National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security.

Academic Departments

The College of Science and Mathematics houses four academic departments:

The Department of Biology & Physics
The Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry
The Department of Computer Science & Information Systems
The Department of Mathematics & Statistics

Minors

Applied Mathematics
Applied Statistics & Data Analysis
Chemistry

Programs of Study

The College of Science and Mathematics offers the following undergraduate degrees:

Bachelor of Science in Biology
Bachelor of Science in Biology Education
Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Bachelor of Science in Information Security and Assurance
Bachelor of Science in Information Systems
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Education

Certificate Programs

The College of Science and Mathematics offers the following certificate programs:

Certificate in Applied Mathematics
Certificate in Applied Statistics and Data Analysis
Certificate in Clinical Trials and Regulatory Affairs
Certificate in e-Business Systems
Certificate in Forensic Chemistry
Certificate in Information Security and Assurance
Certificate in Information Technology