College of Science and Mathematics

Gary O. Gray, Dean
Office: Wheeler 100
(417) 328-1659

Departments Within The College
Athletic Training
Biology
Chemistry and Physics
The Darrell R. Strait Center for the Integration of Science and Christian Faith
Mathematics
Physical Therapy

Mission Statement
The SBU College of Science and Mathematics pursues excellence and offers quality instruction from a Christian perspective to broaden non-majors scientific awareness and to prepare majors for career success or further study in their chosen field.

Vision Statement
The SBU College of Science and Mathematics pursues excellence by:

• serving our diverse population of undergraduate majors and non-majors as well as graduate majors in broadening their scientific knowledge and integrating Christian faith with scientific disciplines;
• preparing students for continued scholarship and positions of leadership from a Christian perspective in occupations that are impacted directly by our college;
• providing leadership in the uses of technology to enhance teaching and research and in communicating technology's role to our students, the university community, and society; and
• promoting scholarship of the faculty by encouraging pursuit of advanced degrees, continuing professional development, research, grantsmanship, and professional presentations and publications.

The College of Science and Mathematics provides courses and programs designed to prepare students for careers and/or graduate study in Athletic Training, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Science and Christian Faith, and the health professions. Course work for Pre-Medicine, Pre-Dentistry, Pre-Optometry, Pre-Veterinary, Pre-Pharmacy, Pre-Physician Assistant, Pre-Engineering and Medical Technology is offered. There is also a doctoral program in Physical Therapy.