BA in Natural and Applied Sciences

The Natural and Applied Sciences (NAS) Program focuses on the intersection of human and environmental health and experience. NAS Graduates are practiced in applying scientific techniques, data collection, and review; and demonstrate proficiency in clear, succinct, modern modes of communication. The NAS faculty apply several key themes associated with a transformative and useful liberal arts education in the sciences: Applied Laboratory Skills, Quantitative Analysis, Critical Thinking, Ethical Action, and Effective Communication.

Study in the NAS Program provides a substantial foundation across the physical and life sciences while allowing students to focus their major along pathways in human health or environmental science. Through the judicious choice of electives, These options are suitable for direct entry into a variety of careers and admission into graduate and professional studies. Graduates of this program are employed in fields including biotechnology, conservation biology, epidemiology, environmental science, and molecular biology; health fields including dentistry, medicine, nursing, pharmacy, public health, and occupational therapy; laboratory management or natural resource management; and elementary or secondary education.

Lewiston-Auburn College (LAC) at the University of Southern Maine is a leader in interdisciplinary education, integrating the liberal arts with the workplace and community. Our mission is to engage and graduate students through a transformational educational experience—preparing them to be creative, critical thinkers, strong and effective communicators, and informed stewards of the world.

The University of Southern Maine, northern New England’s outstanding public, regional, comprehensive university, is dedicated to providing students with a high-quality, accessible, affordable education. Through its undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs, USM faculty members educate future leaders in the liberal arts and sciences, engineering and technology, health and social services, education, business, law, and public service. Distinguished for their teaching, research, scholarly publication, and creative activity, the faculty is committed to fostering a spirit of critical inquiry and civic participation.