Science Research Certificate
Prepare a competitive Science Graduate School application
The Science Research Certificate is designed to prepare any student in science disciplines for competitively applying to graduate research programs. This certificate requires significant preparation in the natural sciences and a strong GPA to complete. Students are required to seek out a research mentor and conduct science research to complete the certificate. The required experience is expected by most graduate research programs.
Format
In-Person
Credit Hours
13-17 Credit Hours
*Depending on student's course selections
Additional Requirements
Science GPA: 3.00
About the Program
The Science Research Certificate guides students toward meeting important academic prerequisites for achieving acceptance into science research programs. Completion of the certificate requirements will increase the chances of students completing a competitive application.
The BIOL 351 and BIOL 352 requirement provides the opportunity to conduct original research with a faculty mentor to gain important experience using the scientific method to answer interesting questions.
- Students will obtain knowledge in relevant disciplines necessary for consideration into graduate research programs.
- Students will obtain knowledge and experiences for consideration into graduate research programs.
- Students will have competitive GPAs for consideration into graduate research programs.
The Science Research Certificate at Saint Xavier provides a unique opportunity for students to have a guided experience that ensures they submit competitive applications to their desired progams.
Saint Xavier University has small courses taught by accessible and knowledgeable faculty with experience with various research programs.
Saint Xavier University’s small class sizes provide personalized experiences and relationships with faculty, who can provide thoughtful and well-informed letters of recommendation to research programs.
The Science Research Certificate is best matched with majors in the Natural Sciences: Biology, Chemistry, Natural Science.
Required Courses:
Statistics: BIOL 303: Biostatistics (3) OR MATH 135 Introduction to Statistics (4)
BIOL 255: Science Research and Writing Methods Seminar (3)
BIOL 351/352: Lab & Field Research I & II OR CHEM 351/352: Introduction to Research I & II
Electives: (Choose 2)
CHEM 252: Organic Chemistry II (4)
PHYS 202: Physics II (4)
CHEM 301: Biochemistry (4)
BIOL 302: Molecular Techniques (3)
BIOL 310: Animal Behavior (4)
Additional BIOL/CHEM 351/352 (2-4)
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Christopher Appelt
Associate Professor
Phone:
773-298-3521
Email: appelt@sxu.edu
Jason Crean
Adjunct Faculty
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Randolph Krohmer
Adjunct Faculty
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773-298-3527
Email: krohmer@sxu.edu
Ricardo Monzon
Interim Divisional Director
Phone:
773-298-5241
Email: monzon@sxu.edu
Stacie Raymond
Associate Professor
Phone:
773-298-3520
Email: raymond@sxu.edu
Tatiana Tatum
Professor
Phone:
773-298-3408
Email: tatum@sxu.edu