Learning Outcomes
- Mastery of the Scientific Method
- Independent development and mastery of problem-solving skills, including experimental design, execution, critical analysis, and interpretation of the results of original scientific experimentation (thesis) or experiential learning (internship).
- Dissemination of Scientific Products
- Persuasive communication and defense of significant results of original scientific investigation presented in both written and oral format at a graduate peer-professional level.
- Utilization of the Literature
- Critical evaluation of an independently accessed comprehensive body of scientific literature that is project-relevant and foundational in supporting and explaining research findings in both written and oral formats.
- Development of a Relevant Knowledge Base
- Development of intrinsically held fundamental field-specific knowledge, which will be applied to explain and defend research findings at a level of mastery expected by peer-professionals.
- Professionalism & Self-Responsibility
- Maintain a consistent professional work ethic of independently taking the initiative and motivation to produce tangible products of a quality commensurate with peer-standards in graduate or professional schools or in the career field being pursued.
- Outcomes Assessment Activities
- The faculty will use a variety of methods for evaluating student learning outcomes. Students completing this degree program will give a public research seminar that will be evaluated by cognizant faculty members. A research thesis project will be designed, conducted, and publicly presented in writing and orally prior to defense and evaluation by the student's Graduate Advisory Committee.
Careers, Employers, and Post-Graduation Info
- Family Practitioner ($187,000/year)
- Surgeon ($253,000/year)
- Veterinarian ($91,000/year)
- Obstetrician ($248,000/year)
- Physician Assistant ($110,000/year)
