The Study of biology gives students a fundamental and practical knowledge of living organisms, their relationships to their environment, and the mechanisms and processes by which organisms maintain themselves and their species. Many choose a third option which prepares them to teach. The Chemistry major has two degree programs. The bachelor of science major prepares students for graduate study or careers in chemistry including research and development, chemical engineering, organic chemistry, or toxicology. The bachelor of arts major is designed as preparation for fields related to chemistry, such as medicine, dentistry, teaching, and law.
Students arrange their own internship programs in consultation with faculty.
This strong academic foundation opens a variety of occupational doors and prepares students for graduate work. Graceland students have the benefit of over twenty-seven years of computer curriculum development and are successful in obtaining employment in systems analysis, programming, or design for large computer manufacturers, industry, and government. All students n the major are encouraged to include computer science courses in their program. Graduates may enter careers such as teaching, computer applications, actuarial science, or statistical research. Those who enter graduate school have a broad choice of careers in business and industry including mathematical research, quality control, bio-statistics or design for space projects.