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Department of Science

Department Chair: Andre DeLorme, Ph.D.
Administrative Assistant: Ann Dorman

Contact Us
Department Office
Rhoades Science Center 203

Overview

Explore our programs

The Science Department seeks to encourage and develop the ability of students interested in pursuing a career in the pure and applied sciences. We provide students with academic counseling, courses, programs and research experiences that will prepare them for their future employment or enable them to enter their professional or graduate school of choice. The Science Department is well rounded in the sciences with majors in Biology, Chemistry, Health Science, Medical Laboratory Science, Environmental Science, and Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences. In addition we take seriously the training of our future teachers with majors in Biology Education and Chemistry Education.

Learning Outcomes

  • Demonstrate a fundamental knowledge of the major concepts in the science disciplines.
  • Exhibit critical thinking skills by applying the scientific method to solve problems.
  • Exhibit the ability to read and communicate in a scientific style.
  • Understand the importance of science to themselves and society.
  • Analyze the consequences of activities on themselves and their environment.

Faculty & Staff

Meet our faculty and staff

Meet the people behind your program—the master balancers of research, teaching, and mentorship—who will support you throughout your time as a student.

Next Steps

You're ready to study science at VCSU. What's next? Visit the links below to become a Viking.