Master of Science
in Applied Natural Science

"To find the new fruitful applications of pure science is in itself a creative process. In a very great number of cases the application does not fill any existing need. Instead it generates a novel need and answers a question that never has been asked before. Atomic energy, space exploration, and electronic computers are good illustrations. Applied science often postulates a completely new situation and then attempts to realize it. For this reason, applied science is an eminently creative field."

Edward Teller, "The Role of Applied Science," Basic Research and National Goals, National Academy of Science, 1965.

MSANS Program Goals

To provide students with a balanced graduate level curriculum of theory and practice in the natural sciences.

 

To engage students in thesis research or graduate internships leading to scholarly presentations and publications in their discipline(s).

 

To provide students with the foundation to successfully develop in their disciplines, to perform in the workplace, in professional programs, or in doctoral programs.

 

To provide opportunities for advanced studies in the natural sciences in response to regional needs, the educational professions, industry, and government agencies.