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. An overview of the College of Applied & Natural Sciences graduate programs is available by clicking on the Overview link to the left. 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 School of Human Ecology has been given the authority to grant the Master of Science degree in Family and Consumer Sciences. Within this degree the student should select an area of concentration. The areas that have been defined include the following: Early Childhood Administration Concentration Early Childhood Education Concentration Family & Consumer Sciences Education Concentration Family & Child Development Concentration Human Ecology Concentration Additional information regarding the Master of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences is available at the School of Human Ecology home page. Graduate Program Coordinator for Family & Consumer Sciences: Dr. Tammy Harpel (harpelt@latech.edu) Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics The School of Human Ecology has been given the authority to grant the Master of Science degree in Nutrition and Dietetics. The Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics is awarded only to individuals who have met the requirements to take the examination to be a Registered Dietitian. Within this degree the student should select an area of concentration. The areas that have been defined include the following: Clinical Dietetics Concentration Community Dietetics Concentration Additional information regarding the Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics is available at the School of Human Ecology home page. Graduate Program Coordinator for Nutrition & Dietetics: Dr. Alice Hunt (hunt@ans.latech.edu)