Departmental Objectives

Lawrence Tech’s undergraduate Natural Sciences programs are intended to produce scientists who:

• Have sound command of the fundamental concepts in their field
• Have the experience and training to apply those concepts in industry.
• Have the ability to themselves new skills as needed and the habit of doing so.
• Possess the problem-solving and critical judgment skills required of competent citizens in an increasingly technological society.
• Are able to undertake productive assignments in industry.
• Are prepared to undertake graduate study in their field or in related disciplines.
• Are well prepared for admission and success in medicine, dentistry or related fields.
• Are fully prepared for graduate work in business or law.
• Understand and adhere to the ethical standards of their discipline and of society as a whole.

Lawrence Tech’s Master’s program in Science Education is intended to produce teachers who:

• Have sound command of the fundamental concepts they are required to teach,
• Have the experience and training to apply those concepts in a hands-on, constructivist fashion.
• Are able to translate their Lawrence Tech experience directly into the classroom.
• Will become leaders in their own schools and districts in science education.
• Are able to foster a love and respect for science in their own students and to give those students confidence in their ability to pursue science at higher levels.
• Understand and adhere to the ethical standards of their discipline and of society as a whole.