What You’ll Learn

It’s no surprise that graduates with a strong background in science are in high demand. Today’s world needs inventors, innovators and scientists to develop the newest high-tech gadgets, life-saving medicine and next-generation computer software.

With a degree in general science, you’ll have a diverse education in the fields of:

  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Math
  • Computer science

Our advisors will help you choose one of these fields as your concentration, depending on what you want to pursue as a career.

No matter what subject you want to focus on, the additional classes you’ll take and opportunities for hands-on research will give you a well-rounded education in preparation for a successful career.

What will I study as a general science major?

As a major in general science, you’ll have the flexibility to create your own concentration within the major sciences. Our program allows students to personalize their education by letting them take the courses that will best prepare them for their future career.

For example, if your plan is to go into pharmacy or nursing school, the general science major would be a perfect fit. Our program allows for more variety in your courses — plus you won’t have the added pressure of double-majoring to take all the classes you need.

You’ll begin your studies by taking the introductory courses to:

  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Statistics
  • Physics
  • Computer programming

From there, your course of study is only limited by your ambitions for the future.

Concentrations

As a student in our general science program, you’ll take classes in computer science, math and all the major sciences. You’ll also be able to focus your education in one of the following disciplines:

  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Math
  • Computer science

Where will I study general science?

Through your lab classes, you'll be trained in the correct and safe way to handle chemicals and high-tech equipment. Our on-campus research facilities include:

  • MACMAS Laboratory (Multidisciplinary Applied Computational Modeling and Simulation)
    Used for computational research, this lab was designed to comply with the standards, instrumentation and layout used for the computational modeling lab at MIT.
  • Parasitology Research Laboratory
    Students and faculty use the molecular biology equipment, centrifuges and inverted and bright field microscopes (which are equipped with digital cameras) to conduct research on parasites.

What will I learn outside the general science program?

JCSU is a private liberal arts university. What this means to you is that your education will broadly cover all areas of study. The diversity of your classes will help you look at “the big picture” in any career you choose.

  • Classes in computer science and communication arts will give you a definite advantage in the job market and workplace.
  • Taking several English and foreign language classes will help you interact with a global community that is getting smaller each day.
  • By taking math and history classes, you’ll have a better understanding of the world around you.
  • Health and physical education courses give you the knowledge to cope with everyday stress and lead a better, longer life.

Having a college education will give you the tools to succeed in life. Having a liberal arts education will give you the opportunity to take your success further.