Natural Sciences
The Natural Sciences Department at Castleton offers programs that are challenging and fun. The faculty bring diverse expertise and interests to the classroom and laboratories, teaching classes that combine solid scientific understanding with practical skills and valuable field experiences. Faculty lead their own field trips, from weekly labs to programs in the Virgin Islands and Costa Rica. Science faculty are also involved in other student-centered and community activities, including teaching rock climbing, opening the telescope for community planet- and stargazing, and integrating technology into the classroom and laboratory. They also involve students in their own professional research projects. Internships and other forms of independent study are available for students wishing to deepen their understanding of a particular discipline and prepare themselves better for post-graaduate life. The Natural Sciences Department has a friendly and collegial atmosphere, and students participate in a variety of activities, including the Science Association, Geology Society, and Sigma Zeta Honor Society.
Success in graduate and professional programs and careers in science
Castleton science majors have great success after they graduate. They are prepared for entry into graduate and professional programs such as master's and Ph.D. programs in geology and biology, advanced degrees in health-related fields, and K-12 teacher training programs. Graduates are also very successful going straight into the workforce, in careers such as environmental consulting and biotechnology.
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