Science and Mathematics Department
Faculty
Department Chair: Jeffrey O. Henderson
Jeremy Butler, Keith Drew, Derrick Hilton, Tyrone Jones, Robert Kapheim, Lanette Poteete-Young, David Richards, Peter Sandberg, Julie Stauner, Kristen Stombres, Fred Versluys
Emeritus: Elizabeth Juergensmeyer, John McLane, Rolf Myhrman
Objectives
Science and Mathematics offers courses in biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics, astronomy and earth science. The coursework of the department is designed so that all Judson students are expected to:
- Express ways in which science and mathematics are exciting, God-ordained, hands-on explorations of the created universe
- Become familiar with the scientific method and experience firsthand the process of doing experiments and drawing inferences from the resulting data
- Be able to articulate how science and mathematics are essential to comprehending our world and making good decisions in all areas of life
- Demonstrate ways the Christian worldview can inform ethical decision making in regards to science and technology that will impact the world around us
Pre-Professional Programs
The Department offers four-year programs for students who plan to apply to professional schools of:
- medicine
- dentistry
- chiropractic
- veterinary medicine
- physical therapy
- occupational therapy, and
- physician's assistant.
Students in these programs select one of the majors listed above, and then customize it to meet the admissions requirements of professional schools in their field(s) of interest.
The Department also offers a two-year program for students interested in a career in pharmacy. After completing two years of basic science and liberal arts requirements at Judson and securing acceptance to a professional school, pre-pharmacy students complete an additional four years for the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree.