Students majoring in Natural Sciences can take a wide range of courses in chemistry, biology, geology and physics.
Why Natural Sciences at the Mount?
Students at Mount St. Joseph University have found great cooperative education opportunities with companies throughout Greater Cincinnati. Organizations that employ Mount students include:
- All Creatures Animal Hospital
- Aretek
- Andy Frain Security
- Arches of Oak Hills
- Athletic Republic
- Athletico
- Avenues for Success
- Bayley Life
- Beacon Orthopedics
- Bethesda North
- BLOC Ministries
- Brighton Center
- Brookdale
- Carestar
- Cincinnati Children's Hospital and Medical Center
- Cincinnati Police Department
- Cincinnati Recreation Commission
- Cincinnati Red's
- Cincinnati Sports Club
- Cincinnati Zoo
- Conservative Financial
- Continental Message Solutions
- Contractors Choice
- Cumulus Media
- CVG
- Deer Park High School
- DePaul Cristo Rey High School
- Drayer Physical Therapy
- Elder High School
- Encompass Health
- Envision
- FC Cincinnati
- Florence Y’alls
- Gateway Rehab Hospital
- Hamilton County Jobs and Family Services
- Hamilton County Juvenile Court
- Hamilton County PreTrial Court
- Home City Ice
- Howell Rehab
- Kolping Soccer Club
- Kroger Pharmacy
- Lawrenceburg High School
- Legal Aid Society
- Mercy Health
- Messer Construction
- Newport Aquarium
- Office of Senator Rob Portman
- Ohio National Financial
- Q Laboratories
- Red Wolf Sanctuary
- Ripley Crossing
- Santa Maria Community Services
- Snap Fitness
- Soccer City
- St. Elizabeth Healthcare
- Talbert House
- The Cincinnati Insurance Companies
- The Literacy Network
- The Lodge Nursing
- Training Personally
- TriHealth
- Triumph Energy
- Triversity Construction
- Western & Southern
- Western Hills Music
- Western Southern Tennis Tournament
- Wood Hudson Research Laboratory
ESTIMATED COST OF ATTENDANCE
Scholarships Available:
Career Potential:
A Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Sciences is a strong option for students wishing to continue into graduate programs in health care. You can also couple the natural sciences major with a minor in chemistry or biology to broaden your career options in the chemistry or biology fields.
Such careers include:
- Lab technician
- Quality control technician.
Students interested in preparing for a career in health care at the graduate level are encouraged to contact the Health Professions Advising Committee (hpac@msj.edu).
Faculty
Susan Crane
MAT Instructor, Chemistry
Christa Currie
PhD Associate Provost of Academic Affairs
Diana Davis
PhD Provost
Mark Fischer
PhD Professor, Physics
Rick Hotz
PhD Associate Professor
Eric Johnson
PhD Chairperson and Associate Professor
Jamie Titus
PhD Associate Professor, Chemistry, and Academic Assessment Coordinator for the UniversityBenefits of the Program:
Because of the flexibility of the program, students can tailor their course work to best fit their career goals. For example, if a student has an interest in biology, they can take additional biology courses to meet the requirements of the Natural Sciences Program. This program also offers the option of taking complementary courses from the Psychology Department that may be of interest to students interested in health care.
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Program Requirements
Major in Natural Sciences - Bachelor of Science Degree w/selected minorDepartment Page
Department of Chemistry and Physical SciencesPrepare for your future with The Department of Chemistry and Physical Sciences.
Eric Johnson, Ph.D.