Those who choose to enter the workforce immediately after graduation often become pharmacy and laboratory technicians, technical writers or high school biology teachers. Peace College's two-year Associate of Science degree also prepares students for successful transfer into programs such as pharmacy, nursing, radiological science and medical technology. To prepare our students for graduate and professional programs in addition to preparing them to be competitive in the workforce, we offer Senior Seminar and Scientific Writing courses to introduce students to the critical review of scientific literature and research methods. Students learn to analyze and interpret scientific data that lead to the development of professional presentations. Their work at Peace College culminates in a Senior Review Paper that has covered a diverse number of topics, including those related to cancer genes, toxicity, antibiotics, and environmental effects of pollution on amphibians.
Students plan community service, educational activities, and recreational activities.
We regularly schedule a number of seminars featuring invited speakers in science careers such as physicians, research scientists, physical therapists, pharmacists, and genetics counselors. We go on tours of facilities such as the N.C. School of Veterinary Medicine, the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, the North Carolina Department of Public Health, and the N.C. Museum of Natural History, to name just a few. The Biology faculty and students attend the North Carolina Academy of Science meetings each spring. Students participate in research paper sessions, attend luncheons with internationally renowned keynote speakers, and attend the Collegiate Academy business meeting.