The College of Applied & Natural Sciences offers three programs of graduate study leading to the Master of Science degree. The Master of Science in Biology is offered through the School of Biological Sciences, the Master of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences and the Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics are both offered through the School of Human Ecology. A brief description of each degree program appears below. Additional information is available at the Louisiana Tech University Graduate School home page.

Master of Science in Biology

The Master of Science in Biology program is supported by faculty from the School of Biological Sciences, the Department of Agricultural Sciences, and the School of Forestry. Thus the program offers a wide array of academic and research opportunities. Such opportunities include an interdisciplinary approach and particular strengths in Cell and Molecular Biology, Environmental Biology, and Organismal Biology. Members of the Graduate Faculty are both productive and focused on student success. Students graduating from the program possess skills necessary to enter professional or doctoral programs, advance their careers, and continue life-long learning. Student success is facilitated by a low student/faculty ratio.

The Master of Science in Biology program provides a high quality education at a reasonable cost. Graduate teaching assistantships are available on a competitive basis (interested students should contact the School of Biological Sciences.) Research assistantships are funded by external funds obtained by faculty members and may also be available.

Additional information regarding the Master of Science in Biology is available at the School of Biological Sciences home page.

Graduate Program Coordinator for Biological Sciences: Dr. William Campbell (campbell@latech.edu).

Master of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences

The Master of Science degree in Family and Consumer Sciences is offered through the School of Human Ecology.  Students pursuing this degree choose one of three concentrations based on their interests and career goals:  Family and Child Development; Family and Consumer Sciences Education; or Consumer Science.  The program is supported by faculty with expertise in Family Science, Human Development, Early Childhood Education, Family and Consumer Sciences Education, Merchandising, and Nutrition and Dietetics. 

 

Students may choose the thesis or non-thesis option.  The non-thesis option requires 39 hours, including a 3-hour non-thesis research project.  The thesis option requires 30 hours, including 6 hours of thesis credit.  Student success is facilitated by a low student/faculty ratio.

 

Most students enroll in the MS in Family and Consumer Sciences on a part-time basis.  Night classes and creative scheduling, including some web-based classes, make this degree attractive to individuals who are employed in the field who wish to continue their studies on a part-time basis. 

 

Additional information is available on the School of Human Ecology home page or from the Graduate Program Coordinator for Family and Consumer Sciences:  Dr. Tammy Harpel (harpelt@latech.edu).

  

Master of Science in Health Information Management

 

The non-thesis MHIM program is a 39 hour degree program which will prepare students for leadership roles in a variety of employment settings. These roles are associated with enterprise-wide information systems strategic planning, management, and health data administration. These positions may be in institutions focused on delivery of healthcare, enterprises that engage in development of health information systems, or other private or governmental agencies that engage in the use, management, or analysis or patient related information.

 

Additional information is available on the Health Information Management home page or from the Graduate Coordinator for Health Information Management:  Angela Kennedy (kennedy@him.latech.edu).

 

Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics

 

The Master of Science degree in Nutrition and Dietetics is offered through the School of Human Ecology.  The degree is awarded only to Registered Dietitians and those who have met the requirements to take the examination to be a Registered Dietitian.  The MS degree in Nutrition and Dietetics at Louisiana Tech University includes a clinical or community concentration. 

 

Students may choose a thesis or non-thesis option.  The non-thesis option requires 39 hours, including a 3-hour non-thesis research project.  The thesis option requires 30 hours, including 6 hours of thesis credit.  Student success is facilitated by a low student/faculty ratio.

 

Most of the classes are offered on-line, making this degree attractive for students who are working full-time. 

 

Additional information regarding the Master of Science Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics is available on the School of Human Ecology home page or from the Graduate Coordinator for Nutrition and Dietetics:  Dr. Alice Hunt (hunt@ans.latech.edu).