Science - CUNY Medgar Evers College

Science from CUNY Medgar Evers College is a Campus Associate Science, Technology and Society degree that prepares you for a Science career. The mission of the Department of Biology is to produce high quality, professional, career-oriented graduates who wish to pursue careers in biology, applied biology, research, medical and paramedical fields as well as biologically related fields. The Department's curricula focus on the following goals: 1. To increase the participation of students with diverse educational, socio-political, and cultural backgrounds in the biological sciences , in the professions of medicine, dentistry, research, teaching and other biologically related fields. 2. To provide students with the essential knowledge and skills needed for career advancement and professional mobility. 3. To provide knowledge of the role that modern biological science and technology play in society and to provide students with a sense of responsibility for their humanistic applications. 4. To prepare students for leadership roles in their communities and to foster their personal growth and development. 5. To enrich knowledge and experiences of residents of the community in the biological sciences . 6. To increase community awareness and interaction in order to provide the community with the necessary knowledge and commitment to advocate for increased support for students and programs in the biological sciences. Associate of Science in Science The Associate of Science in Science degree enables students to seek entry level jobs in science and allied health related areas. The student attaining this degree may choose to transfer into the Biology baccalaureate degree program at Medgar Evers College or to transfer into Biology baccalaureate degree programs; pre-medical or allied health programs (i.e. pharmacy, physical therapy, physician assistant, respiratory or occupational therapy, diagnostic medicine, health information management programs, food science and medical technology) at other colleges. By appropriate course selection in consultation with an academic advisor, students pursuing the AS Degree in Science may choose courses to emphasize a specific academic interest to prepare for career or advanced studies. View more details on CUNY Medgar Evers College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Science, Technology and Society courses.