The field of mathematics opens up a wealth of opportunities in a wide variety of professional and career paths for students. The faculty members of the Mathematics Department at the University of the Ozarks provide innovative, high quality instruction to their students. The excellent student-to-teacher ratio allows personalized instruction with individualized attention in order to better equip students with the necessary skills and abilities to succeed in their chosen careers. The progression of courses consists of a well-planned mixture of pure and applied mathematics to give a broader and deeper understanding of the discipline of mathematics. Some of our students tailor their career goals by the addition of a second major and/or minor(s). This would be an attractive option in fields such as biostatistics, financial management, analysis, and statistics, among others.
Degree Outcomes
Graduates are pursuing careers in industry, government, insurance, banking, software development, and financial management.
Students are entering the teaching field in mathematics education after graduation.
Students pursue graduate school for engineering, computer science, mathematics teaching at a college level, or mathematical research.
From Nutrition and Anatomy & Physiology to Drug Education and Exercise Physiology, the Health Science program gives students a comprehensive understanding of how the human body functions and what it needs to maintain a healthy status. The Health Science program at U of O allows for diverse and flexible training granting students the ability to mold their academic learning to their personal interests and professional aspirations.
Degree Outcomes
Courses prepare students for Allied Health Professions programs (physical therapy, occupational therapy, physician's assistant, etc).
A common step for many graduates is to continue their education at Exercise Science and Public & Community Health graduate programs.
Graduates can test for certifications such as certified personal trainer (CPT) and certified exercise physiologist (EP-C).
“Anything that can be touched, tasted, smelled, seen or felt is made of chemicals and chemists are the people who transform the everyday materials around us into amazing things.”
American Chemical Society (ACS)
The term chemistry is not only limited into beakers and laboratories. It is all around us, and it is in our daily lives. Everything you hear, see, smell, taste, and touch involves series of chemical reactions and interactions in our body. Since ancient time, whether we realize it or not, chemistry has influenced the life of everyone. Why the sky is blue, why we cry when we cut onion, why coffee keeps us awake, and what happens when we fall in love are some of the examples of how chemistry affects our lives as human beings. The more we understand about chemistry in our lives, the better we know our world. If you are curious about the different natures of chemical compounds and their application in real life, major in chemistry!
Training in chemistry blends descriptive, conceptual, and mathematical elements in both lectures and laboratory work. The chemistry program at Ozarks offers students the opportunity to develop not only their chemical knowledge that are central to physical, chemical, and biological nature, but also to sharpen their analytical ability. Our program gives our students an opportunity to study the five areas of chemistry: analytical, inorganic, organic, physical, and biochemistry. These areas provide a unique perspective into chemical problems which will coalesce into a deeper understanding of the chemical world. Courses are a mixture of lecture material and laboratory experience which will combine qualitative and quantitative analysis to solve problems.
Degree Outcomes
Students will have opportunities to work on undergraduate research projects directly with their professors.
The program prepares students to thrive in various career paths, including health and pharmacy.
Students will also be prepared to thrive in research and development, and academia fields.
A doctor, a state wildlife manager, and a high school biology teacher are all applied scientists and initially trained as scientists. While “science” includes what we already know, we think it is even more about what we do and how we do it. In that light, we designed the Biology Major curriculum first to help students to explore the diversity of life and how life works, and to discover how the scientific approach provides reliable, trustworthy explanations. In the first four semesters, you will choose three of 6-8 courses from genes to ecosystems. Next, you will focus on courses geared toward your career goals by choosing courses in one of three tracks: Biomedical and Pre-professional, Ecology and Wildlife Biology, or Secondary Education. Finally, the biology faculty will help you to do the science—in a research project, internship or by shadowing a professional in the workplace.
Degree Outcomes
Professional School for Medical, Veterinary, Dental, Pharmacy.
Graduate Studies in Genetics, Fisheries, Plant Science, Agricultural Entomology, Marine Biology, Microbiology, Ecology and Physiology.
Careers as State or Federal Wildlife Biologist, Hospital or Veterinary Laboratory Technician, Winery/Brewery or Microbiologist.
