Required courses in the major are general biology, botany, zoology, cell biology, ecology, genetics and senior seminar. Some courses in chemistry, physics, and math are also required. We have prepared students who have gone into various medical and health areas, such as medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, optometry, podiatry, pharmacy, osteopathy, and physical therapy. Bachelor of Science, Secondary Education Students desiring to teach biology pursue a combined science program resulting in a B.S. degree with a major in biology and chemistry or a minor in biology. The science teaching certificate combines biology as the primary area and chemistry as the supporting area.
Students also complete courses in professional education.
In addition, the basic Pre-Professional Skills Test must be successfully completed. Teacher certification is obtained after students successfully complete degree requirements and pass the National Teacher Examination. The clinical laboratory science program leads to the B.S. degree in biology and to eligibility for certification as a Medical Technologist. Presently, the college has affiliation agreements with St. Francis, and Methodist Hospitals in Indianapolis. Physics is required of students entering the Methodist Hospital program and is strongly recommended for all students in the clinical laboratory science program.