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Cleveland State University and ºÚÁÏÉç to Honor Late Dr. Michael Schwartz on Feb. 8

Late ºÚÁÏÉç President Michael Schwartz on campus posing with students

CSU’s fifth president and ºÚÁÏÉç’s ninth president passed away on Jan. 2 at 86 years oldCleveland State University and ºÚÁÏÉç will co-host a celebration of life for Dr. Michael Schwartz on Thursday, Feb. 8, at 3 p.m. in the Glasscock Family Foundation Ballroom (third floor of CSU’s Student Center). The public is invited to attend, and doors will open at 2:30 p.m. Those who wish to pay their respects but cannot attend in person are invited to view the event via livestream.Watch the livestream.Dr. Schwartz attended the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign for his undergr...

Dietetic Internship Admission and Application Requirements

Admission will consist of meeting application requirements for:

  1. ºÚÁÏÉç Dietetic Internship (via Dietetic Inclusive Centralized Application Services, DICAS)
  2. Computer Matching (online through D&D Digital Systems)

You must have an overall GPA of 3.0 or above to be considered a candidate for the KSU Combined MS/Dietetic Internship Program. As an internship candidate your overall GPA and science GPA will be most important. GRE tests are not required for application to the KSU Graduate Program or to the KSU Dietetic Internship.

Celebrating National Engineers Week with the ºÚÁÏÉç Tuscarawas Engineering Technology EXPO

Students attending Engineering Technology Expo

To celebrate National Engineers Week, the Engineering Technology Department at ºÚÁÏÉç at Tuscarawas will host our annual Engineering Technology EXPO on Wed., Feb. 21, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center. The event is free and open to the public. The EXPO is an opportunity for companies to display their products, technology and manufacturing to students and the community. Participating companies will have representatives from engineering, management, personnel and human resources available to address questions regarding availability of jobs, skill requirements, e...

Gerontology - Graduate Certificate

Gerontology - Graduate Certificate

The Gerontology graduate certificate program provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively serve the growing aging population. ºÚÁÏÉç and the University of Akron together offer a graduate-level Certificate in Gerontology, which may be received in conjunction with degrees from either institution at the Specialist’s, Master’s or Doctoral levels.

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Human Development and Family Science

Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Science

Students in Human Development and Family Science (HDFS) receive the knowledge and skills needed to help individuals and families across the lifespan to flourish in a global society. The degree prepares students for a wide range of careers in various settings including community-based social services, prevention, advocacy, family intervention, case management, program development and evaluation, and nonprofit management.

Educating Students on the Value of Marginalized Voices in Politics

ºÚÁÏÉç students at the Elect Her event.

On February 3, 2024, the Women’s Center will host the fourth annual Elect Her event from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the May 4 Visitors Center at ºÚÁÏÉç. The event is an interactive one-day training program that educates college students on the value of having women and marginalized voices in politics.Many students hesitate to get involved in student government because they feel unprepared or misunderstood. Through this program, students learn how to run for political office, have confidence in their voice, and trust themselves as leaders. Elect Her will discuss the present dispar...

Biology - M.A.

Build a deeper, more versatile understanding of the life sciences while tailoring your studies across pathways such as medical biology, biological data analytics, cellular and molecular biology or a self-designed option. This flexible, coursework-focused program strengthens your scientific expertise and analytical skills, preparing you for careers in education, industry or further graduate study.

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Program Description

Full Description

The Master of Arts degree in Biology is for students wishing to gain additional knowledge in any area of the biological sciences. This is a non-thesis master's degree designed for secondary school science teachers, individuals looking for additional background or preparation for professional school (e.g. medicine, dentistry or Ph.D. programs) and those seeking employment in life science industries in a non-research capacity.

The Biology major includes the following optional concentrations:

  • The Biological Data Analytics concentration combines required courses in data analytics and elective options in biology to provide students with the understanding of the type of data collected while conducting biological research and how to analyze it.
  • The Cellular and Molecular Biology concentration provides a heavy focus on cell-to-cell interactions and signaling pathways to give students a deep understanding of the cellular and molecular processes that occur within cells and physiological systems.
  • The Environmental Biology concentration provides students with a balance between better understanding the relationships between organisms and the environment and how this balance can be sustained through environmental management and conservation.
  • The Medical Biology concentration provides students with a deep understanding of physiological systems and the mechanisms that underlie various disorders and disease pathologies.

Students who declare the Biology major with no concentration will select their area of specialization in consultation with an academic faculty advisor.

Admissions for Biology - M.A.

For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.

Admission Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
  • Minimum 2.750 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale
  • Official transcript(s) - copies of official transcripts can be used for initial application
  • Goal statement
  • One letter of recommendation
  • English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning one of the following:1
    • Minimum 94 TOEFL iBT score
    • Minimum 7.0 IELTS score
    • Minimum 65 PTE score
    • Minimum 120 DET score
1

International applicants who do not meet the above test scores will not be considered for admission.

Application Deadlines

  • Fall Semester
    • Rolling admissions
  • Spring Semester
    • Rolling admissions
  • Summer Term
    • Rolling admissions

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Explain advanced biological concepts that extend beyond the undergraduate level.
  2. Design studies to test scientific hypotheses using appropriate biological research methods.
  3. Communicate scientific ideas clearly to both biology and non-biology audiences.

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Major Requirements

Major Requirements
BSCI 60104BIOLOGICAL STATISTICS 4
BSCI 60110CAREER AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS FOR LIFE SCIENTISTS 2
BSCI 60184RESPONSIBLE CONDUCT IN RESEARCH AND TEACHING-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES 2
BSCI 60191SEMINAR IN BIOLOGY (repeated for 2 credit hours total)2
BSCI 60196INDIVIDUAL INVESTIGATION (repeated for 6 credit hours total)6
Additional Requirements or Concentration
Choose from the following:15
Additional Requirements for Students Not Declaring a Concentration
Biological Data Analytics Concentration
Cellular and Molecular Biology Concentration
Environmental Biology Concentration
Medical Biology Concentration
Minimum Total Credit Hours:31

Additional Requirements for Students Not Declaring a Concentration

Major Requirements
Major Electives, choose from the follwoing15
Focus on Cell/Molecular Biology, Biomedicine or Biotechnology
BSCI 50142
BIOENERGETICS
BSCI 50143
& BSCI 60144
EUKARYOTIC CELL BIOLOGY
and SELECTED READINGS IN EUKARYOTIC CELL BIOLOGY
BSCI 50158
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
BSCI 50174
IMMUNOLOGY
BSCI 50432
ENDOCRINOLOGY
Focus on Ecology
BSCI 50163
EVOLUTION
BSCI 50363
MICROBIAL ECOLOGY
BSCI 50364
LIMNOLOGY
BSCI 50368
WETLAND ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
BSCI 50374
CONSERVATION BIOLOGY
BSCI 50556
VERTEBRATE ZOOLOGY
BSCI 60371
EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY
Focus on K-12 Teaching Licensure
BSCI 50141
EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN AND ANALYSIS IN MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
BSCI 50163
EVOLUTION
Minimum Total Credit Hours:15

Biological Data Analytics Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements
BSCI 50218INTRODUCTION TO GENOMICS 3-4
or BSCI 50220 BIOINFORMATICS
or BSCI 60107 REPRODUCIBLE QUANTITATIVE METHODS FOR ECOLOGICAL DATA
Concentration Electives, choose from the following:12-13
CS 54202
MACHINE LEARNING AND DEEP LEARNING
CS 63015
DATA MINING TECHNIQUES
CS 63016
BIG DATA ANALYTICS
CS 63018
PROBABILISTIC DATA MANAGEMENT
LIS 60030
PEOPLE IN THE INFORMATION ECOLOGY
Minimum Total Credit Hours:15

Cellular and Molecular Biology Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements
BSCI 50143EUKARYOTIC CELL BIOLOGY 3
BSCI 50158MOLECULAR BIOLOGY 3
Concentration Electives, choose from the following:9-10
BSCI 50141
EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN AND ANALYSIS IN MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
BSCI 50148
PRINCIPLES OF INFECTIOUS DISEASE
BSCI 50150
MOLECULAR MECHANISMS OF DISEASE: CANCER
BSCI 50151
MECHANISMS OF DISEASE: OBESITY AND RELATED METABOLIC DISEASES
BSCI 50152
MOLECULAR MECHANISMS OF DISEASE: NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS
BSCI 50154
DIABETES AND CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE
BSCI 50159
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY LABORATORY
BSCI 50174
IMMUNOLOGY
BSCI 50220
BIOINFORMATICS
BSCI 60200
FOUNDATIONS OF NEUROSCIENCE
BMS 60729
CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR NEUROSCIENCE
Minimum Total Credit Hours:15

Environmental Biology Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements
BSCI 50374CONSERVATION BIOLOGY 4
or BSCI 50375 ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
Concentration Electives, choose from the following:11-12
BSCI 50160
MARINE BIOLOGY
BSCI 50162
SOIL BIOLOGY
BSCI 50163
EVOLUTION
BSCI 50170
STREAM BIOLOGY
BSCI 50222
INVASION BIOLOGY
BSCI 50363
MICROBIAL ECOLOGY
BSCI 50364
LIMNOLOGY
BSCI 50365
FIELD METHODS IN ORNITHOLOGY
BSCI 50368
WETLAND ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
BSCI 50374
CONSERVATION BIOLOGY
BSCI 50375
ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
BSCI 50376
TROPICAL FIELD BIOLOGY AND CONSERVATION
BSCI 50380
BIOGEOCHEMISTRY
BSCI 50556
VERTEBRATE ZOOLOGY
BSCI 60370
ECOLOGICAL AND EVOLUTIONARY GENETICS
BSCI 60371
EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY
BSCI 60372
COMMUNITIES AND ECOSYSTEMS
BSCI 60373
POPULATION AND COMMUNITY ECOLOGY
ESCI 52030
REMOTE SENSING
or GEOG 59230
 REMOTE SENSING
ESCI 53042
ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY
GEOG 51077
WATER AND SOCIETY
GEOG 56080
URBAN SUSTAINABILITY
GEOG 59070
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SCIENCE
Other graduate courses as approved by M.A. advisor
Minimum Total Credit Hours:15

Medical Biology Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements
Medical Biology Electives, choose from the following:6
BSCI 50148
PRINCIPLES OF INFECTIOUS DISEASE
BSCI 50150
MOLECULAR MECHANISMS OF DISEASE: CANCER
BSCI 50151
MECHANISMS OF DISEASE: OBESITY AND RELATED METABOLIC DISEASES
BSCI 50152
MOLECULAR MECHANISMS OF DISEASE: NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS
BSCI 50154
DIABETES AND CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE
BSCI 50460
ADVANCED HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY
Concentration Electives, choose from the following:9-10
BSCI 50143
EUKARYOTIC CELL BIOLOGY
BSCI 50146
DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY
BSCI 50147
DEVELOPMENTAL NEUROBIOLOGY
BSCI 50148
PRINCIPLES OF INFECTIOUS DISEASE
BSCI 50150
MOLECULAR MECHANISMS OF DISEASE: CANCER
BSCI 50151
MECHANISMS OF DISEASE: OBESITY AND RELATED METABOLIC DISEASES
BSCI 50152
MOLECULAR MECHANISMS OF DISEASE: NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS
BSCI 50154
DIABETES AND CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE
BSCI 50157
NEUROBIOLOGY OF DRUG ADDICTION
BSCI 50174
IMMUNOLOGY
BSCI 50431
NEUROENDOCRINOLOGY
BSCI 50432
ENDOCRINOLOGY
BSCI 50450
BIOLOGICAL CLOCKS
BSCI 50460
ADVANCED HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY
BSCI 50462
ADVANCED HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY: READINGS AND CASE STUDIES
BSCI 50517
MEDICAL HISTOLOGY
BSCI 50519
HORMONES AND BEHAVIOR
BSCI 60200
FOUNDATIONS OF NEUROSCIENCE
HED 64050
HEALTH BEHAVIOR
PHIL 50005
HEALTH CARE ETHICS
SOC 62332
SOCIAL CONTROL OF MENTAL ILLNESS
Minimum Total Credit Hours:15

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
- 3.000
  • Students must complete a minimum of 23 credit hours of biological science (BSCI) courses toward the degree with one exception: Teachers holding or pursuing K-12 licensure who do not declare a concentration may complete a minimum 18 credit hours of biological sciences (BSCI) courses toward the degree.
  • The Department of Biological Sciences frequently offers special topics classes in specialized areas of interest, which can count towards the degree when approved to be part of a student's program of study. Coursework in other fields within the natural and physical sciences may be used to meet credit hour requirements when approved to be part of the student's program of study.
  • No more than one-half of a graduate student’s coursework may be taken in 50000-level courses.
  • Grades below C are not counted toward completion of requirements for the degree.
Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Kent Campus

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Biology - M.A.

Biological scientists, all other

1.2%

slower than the average

63,700

number of jobs

$93,330

potential earnings

Biological technicians

3.5%

about as fast as the average

82,700

number of jobs

$52,000

potential earnings

Food scientists and technologists

6.5%

faster than the average

15,200

number of jobs

$85,310

potential earnings

Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education

-1.6%

decline

1,094,500

number of jobs

$64,580

potential earnings

Notice: Career Information Source
* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' . Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.

Biological Sciences - Integrative Physiology and Neurobiology - Ph.D.

Explore how the body’s systems integrate — from neural signaling to whole organism function — while conducting original, high-impact research in physiology and neurobiology. This Ph.D. program combines advanced coursework with intensive laboratory and collaborative investigation, preparing you to design and lead innovative scientific studies. Graduating with deep expertise of experimental design, data analysis and interdisciplinary science, you will be ready for leadership roles in academia, biomedical research and beyond.

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Program Description

Full Description

The Ph.D. degree in Biological Sciences - Integrative Physiology and Neurobiology is the study of a broad range of topics, including endocrinology, neuroscience, immunology, reproductive biology and other regulatory systems. Students have access to resources for physiological research, including a vivarium, tissue culture facility, confocal microscope/visualization facility, laser capture microscope, genomics and proteomics facilities.

Admissions for Biological Sciences - Integrative Physiology and Neurobiology - Ph.D.

For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.

Admission Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university in the natural sciences
  • Strong background in biology and related subjects such as chemistry and mathematics1
  • Minimum 2.750 GPA on a 4.000-point scale
  • Official transcript(s) - copies of official transcripts can be submitted for initial review of application
  • Résumé or curriculum vitae
  • Personal statement that clearly explains why the applicant wishes to pursue an advanced degree and describes research experience and interest; statement must include a list of potential faculty mentors
  • Three letters of recommendation that comment on chance of success in an advanced degree program, with minimum one from someone who can comment on research aptitude
  • English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning one of the following:2
    • Minimum 94 TOEFL iBT score
    • Minimum 7.0 IELTS score
    • Minimum 65 PTE score
    • Minimum 120 DET score
1

Student deficiencies in these areas at the time of admission shall be rectified during the first year of graduate study.

2

International applicants who do not meet the above test scores will not be considered for admission.

Application Deadlines

  • Fall Semester
    • Priority deadline: November 15

All application materials (including applicable fee, transcripts, recommendation letters, etc.) submitted by this deadline will receive the strongest consideration for admission.

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Synthesize complex biological theories and empirical findings in physiology and neurobiology beyond the master's level.
  2. Formulate and test novel hypotheses using advanced research techniques.
  3. Produce original research that contributes new knowledge to the biological sciences and defend findings.
  4. Disseminate scientific research through professional presentations and publications for diverse audiences with colleagues as well as with those outside their research field.

Coursework

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Major Requirements

Major Requirements
BSCI 70104BIOLOGICAL STATISTICS 4
BSCI 70184RESPONSIBLE CONDUCT IN RESEARCH AND TEACHING-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES 12
BSCI 70191SEMINAR IN BIOLOGY (taken 2-4 times)2-4
or BSCI 70491 SEMINAR IN PHYSIOLOGY
Major Electives, choose from the following20-52
BMS 70462
NEUROBIOLOGY: SYSTEMS AND BEHAVIOR
BMS 70729
CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR NEUROSCIENCE
Other graduate courses as approved by guidance committee
Culminating Requirement
BSCI 80199DISSERTATION I 230
Minimum Total Credit Hours for Post-Baccalaureate Students90
Minimum Total Credit Hours for Post-Master's Students60
1

Students are required to enroll in BSCI 70184 their first semester (or the following fall semester for those starting their studies in the spring semester).

2

Upon admission to candidacy, students must register for BSCI 80199 for a total of 30 hours. It is expected that doctoral candidates will continuously register for BSCI 80199, and thereafter BSCI 80299, each semester, until all requirements for the degree have been met. Credit hours for BSCI 80299 do not count toward the degree. Candidates will present the results of their research in a defense open to students and faculty, at which the dissertation will be presented and defended before the dissertation committee.

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
- 3.000
  • Post-master’s students must complete a minimum of 30 credit hours prior to enrolling in BSCI 80199. They should consult with their guidance committee to determine how many courses are required beyond BSCI 80198.
  • Students are required to present at least one departmental seminar about their work.

Candidacy for the Degree

Candidacy Exams: Students are admitted to doctoral candidacy following successful completion of both written and oral candidacy examinations. These exams are based on prior coursework and coursework taken in this graduate program as determined by students' academic guidance committee, which must consist of at least three eligible faculty members. The advisor(s) and a majority of members of the guidance committee must be members of the appropriate graduate program. This committee is responsible for determining the student's academic curriculum and for administering the candidacy exams.

Prospectus: Following completion of the candidacy exam, doctoral students must successfully prepare, present and defend a formal prospectus of the research project before their dissertation committee.

Dissertation and Final Defense: Doctoral candidates must complete a dissertation. It is expected that candidates will present the results of their research in a defense open to students and faculty, during which they will present and defend their dissertation before their dissertation committee, with not more than one negative vote, in order to be recommended to the department and College of Sciences and Humanities for degree conferral.

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Kent Campus

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Biological Sciences - Integrative Physiology and Neurobiology - Ph.D.

Biological scientists, all other

1.2%

slower than the average

63,700

number of jobs

$93,330

potential earnings

Biological science teachers, postsecondary

7.3%

faster than the average

66,000

number of jobs

$83,460

potential earnings

Medical scientists, except epidemiologists

8.7%

much faster than the average

165,300

number of jobs

$100,590

potential earnings

Notice: Career Information Source
* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' . Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.
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