Natural and Applied Sciences, MS

Overview

Thesis optional: Yes

The Master of Science in natural and applied sciences is an interdisciplinary degree program offered through the College of Sciences and Mathematics. Either a thesis or a non-thesis option may be pursued. Students can choose from available concentrations to obtain further training in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or pursue their teaching certification through JacksTeach. In each situation and under the direction of their faculty advisor, students will complete graduate coursework within and outside their chosen concentration.

Graduate students will be assigned to a graduate faculty committee to design a degree plan and to oversee their specific program of study, including the development and administration of pertinent culminating projects and examinations.

Points of Contact

College of Sciences and Mathematics:

Dr. Michele Harris (mharris@sfasu.edu)
Dr. Matthew Beauregard (beauregard@sfasu.edu)

JacksTeach Concentration:

Dr. Jane Long (longjh@sfasu.edu)

Chemistry or Biochemistry Concentrations:

Dr. Odutayo Odunuga (odunugaoo@sfasu.edu)

Mailing Address:

College of Sciences and Mathematics
P.O. Box 13040
Nacogdoches, TX 75962
Phone: (936) 468-2805
cosm.sfasu.edu

Program Requirements

Areas of Concentration

The following is a list of areas of concentration for this degree. The student will select one area of interest to pursue. Unless otherwise noted, the student may select one of these areas for:

Thesis Track (30 hours):
- Chemistry
- Biochemistry
Non-Thesis Track (36 hours):
- Chemistry
- Biochemistry
- JacksTeach - Teacher Preparation

Concentration Requirement

Complete 18 graduate level hours of coursework from the concentration of interest.

Non-Thesis Track

General Electives

Complete eighteen hours of general graduate level electives, where six hours must be outside of the concentration, as approved by the program concentration advisor.

Comprehensive Exam

Complete a comprehensive exam (oral, written or both).

Thesis Track

General Electives

Complete six hours of general graduate level electives. Hours must be outside of the concentration, as approved by the program concentration advisor.

Thesis

Complete six hours of thesis coursework.