Mission Statement:
The Natural Science & Mathematics Division provides one of the components in the liberal education of Western's students and makes available a variety of courses and programs for those who need more advanced training in the natural sciences and mathematics. This parallels Western's mission which is to provide its students with a general education and meet the specific needs of those pursuing teaching, professional and technical careers.
About the Division
The Division of Natural Science and Mathematics is composed of four departments -- biology, chemistry, earth & physical sciences and mathematics -- which prepare students for a variety of careers in biology, chemistry, earth science, mathematics, physical science. We have a variety of pre-professional health science and pre-engineeering programs and maintain a strong commitment to majors who want to teach in Oregon's elementary and secondary schools. The Division also offers minors in the four departments plus Physics.
