STEM Departments & Majors

Agriculture

The Department of Agriculture is part of the College of STEM and is housed in the Sundquist Science Complex. With six full-time faculty members, six adjunct instructors, and approximately 250 agriculture majors — including those in pre-professional programs — the department combines classroom instruction with practical, hands-on experience.

A standout resource is the 440-acre Farm and Environmental Education Center (FEEC), located three miles from main campus. The FEEC includes a $1.2 million Animal Science teaching facility and is used for laboratories, field trips, and land-judging contests. Private farms and agriculture industries also support classroom learning activities.

Allied Health Sciences

Through the Department of Allied Health Sciences, you can prepare for in-demand healthcare careers in medical laboratory science, radiologic technology, radiography, and nuclear medicine — fields with strong job outlooks and direct patient impact.

Biology

The Department of Biology provides an engaging environment for career development across a wide range of biological disciplines. Students can pursue training in:

• Field biology

• Botany and zoology

• Animal and plant physiology

• Microbiology

• Molecular genetics

• Environmental assessment

Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry is nationally certified by the American Chemical Society. The department's mission is to educate students to think independently and critically, apply chemical concepts and principles to understand the scientific world, and become scientifically literate. Faculty use innovative teaching and research strategies to engage students and cultivate a passion for chemistry.

Computer Science and Information Technology

The Department of Computer Science and Information Technology offers three Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degrees across six areas of concentration:

• Computer Systems — emphasizes programming and hardware concepts; prepares students for graduate school

• Cybersecurity — focuses on information security and data protection

• Database Administration — prepares students to be database administrators with an emphasis on web-based applications

• Internet and Web Technology — equips students to manage and support web-based systems

• Networking — provides an in-depth foundation in data communication and modern networking technology

Earth and Environmental Sciences

The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences offers a Bachelor of Science with two concentrations that prepare students for careers in the geological sciences, environmental hazards, geographic information science, and global environment and development. The department also offers minors in Geology, Geography, GIS, and Water Resources Management.

Engineering Technology

Engineering Technology is a field for students who want to engineer real solutions — not just design them, but build and implement them. It's an ideal path for anyone drawn to manufacturing, industry, and hands-on problem-solving.

APSU's Engineering Technology department offers concentrations at both the Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) and Bachelor of Science (B.S.) levels. Each concentration is designed to train students as highly skilled engineering technologists ready for employment in industry.

Mathematics and Statistics

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics offers a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Mathematics with five options:

• Mathematics

• Mathematics Education

• Statistics

• Data Science

• Actuarial Science

Licensed teachers can also pursue an advanced degree in Curriculum and Instruction with a Mathematics Specialization. The department additionally offers two minors: Mathematics and Applied Statistics.

The study of mathematics strengthens critical thinking and provides a strong foundation for careers in science, engineering, education, law, and medicine.

Physics, Engineering, and Astronomy

The Department of Physics, Engineering, and Astronomy offers versatile degree paths designed to prepare students for graduate school or careers across physics-related disciplines — from astrophysics to engineering to medicine.

Physics Major — A flexible program with a broad selection of electives, allowing students to tailor their degree to a specific career path.

Engineering Physics — An interdisciplinary program combining physics, mathematics, and engineering with an emphasis on developing advanced techniques for complex, real-world problems. Engineering physicists typically work in high-tech industrial and manufacturing settings alongside engineers and technologists. The program includes design as a curriculum element while requiring more advanced physics than a standard engineering degree.

Astronomy Minor — Designed to appeal to students outside the sciences, the Astronomy Minor can also be paired with a Physics major for students interested in pursuing astrophysics at the graduate level.