Natural Sciences Information

I am proud to welcome you to the Department of Natural Sciences. Our degree programs emphasize critical thinking and lifelong learning, laying the foundation for students to make a positive impact in their chosen field.

Alongside our Bachelor of Science degrees in Biology and Chemistry, we’re particularly proud of our Teacher Certification plan in both disciplines, which allows our students to earn their Teacher Certification in conjunction with their degree. We offer several degree concentrations in Biology for students who want to explore specialized career paths — from Zoology to Molecular Biology to Pre-Health. Our new Chemistry program is proactively seeking internship opportunities with local research entities.

The WATER program features a Bachelor of Science for new students and a Bachelor of Applied Arts & Sciences for students who already work in the field but could benefit from an advanced degree. Both options prepare students for licensed careers in water science, one of Texas’ most important and in-demand job markets.

Undergraduate research is a cornerstone of our departmental vision, where students work closely with faculty — who are leading scientists in their fields — on cutting-edge research. We could not enact this vision without the dedicated mentorship of our faculty, who commit every day to helping our students reach their full potential. I encourage you to visit all the faculty profile pages and learn about their interests.

We also offer master’s degrees in both WATER and Biology and strive to provide graduate assistantships using multiple funding sources. Many of our students — grad and undergrad — have presented their research at regional and national conferences, with several earning awards and scholarships! 

It was a pleasure to introduce you to the Department of Natural Sciences at A&M-SA. My door is always open — please stop by. I am happy to answer any questions you might have!

Sincerely,

Megan Wise de Valdez, Ph.D.