Why Biological Sciences?
The Department of Biological Sciences at Kent State has much to offer our students:
- A variety of undergraduate degree programs with multidisciplinary and specialty foci, each of which can be completed in 4 years
- Diverse and active student organizations
- The opportunity to engage in independent study and laboratory research under the mentorship of our reputable faculty
- A strong network of advising to assist students throughout their undergraduate careers
- Special events designed to promote career building skills and increase awareness of employment opportunities
- A large number of courses offered each semester, including summer sessions
- A course focused specifically on how to prepare for various careers in Biology
- A collegial and open environment for learning and engagement
- Comfortable classrooms equipped with modern technology to help facilitate learning
- Integrated lab and lecture courses which allow students to learn technique, theory, and concept
"Focus 2" Major & Career Information
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Match Majors to Careers
U.S. Department of Labor Websites
- Occupational Outlook Handbook - Learn about occupations including responsibilities, salaries, education required, and employment outlook
- Career One Stop - Explore careers, salary and benefits, training required, and employment seeker services by state
- O*Net - Quick search tool for Ohio employment data and more
Ohio's In-Demand Careers
- In-Demand Careers - Learn about growing fields in the state of Ohio
Talk with Faculty, Family and Professionals
- Find out what a career is really like by speaking to someone in the field. Review the informational interviewing questions to ask and the list of possible people in your network to speak with.
- Talk with your professors who have a wealth of knowledge about their career fields.
- Chat with family members about their work experiences and:
- how they selected their careers
- what they find rewarding/challenging
- what skills they utilize
- what their long-term goals are