THE COLLEGE OF NATURAL, BEHAVIORAL, ANDHEALTH SCIENCESSince the mid-20th century, scientific discoveries have quickly changed our understandingof the biological and physical world. Our mission is to equip students with the skills toaddress future challenges in theoretical, clinical, and applied sciences.BACHELORS DEGREESBiologyBiomedical SciencesCellular-OrganismalEcology-EnvironmentalMarine BiologyChemistryBiochemistryClinical Laboratory ScienceForensicNanoscienceGeologyApplied GeologyEngineering GeologyGeography-GISWater and EnvironmentHealth SciencesApplied Health Studies**Community Public HealthEducationExercise Science(Pre-Athletic Training)Pre-Physical TherapyPre-Physician AssistancePre-Professional* These programs are only available at our Clearfield Campus.** These programs are available at both campuses.MathematicsActuarial ScienceBiomathematicsNursingPsychologyPhysicsApplied PhysicsNanotechnologyPre-EngineeringTraditionalASSOCIATES DEGREESHealthcare Professions (AAS)**Healthcare Management (AAS)**Nanotechnology**Nursing (ASN)*CLEARFIELD CAMPUSTo make your education as convenientas possible, we offer students a choiceof location, with a second campus inClearfield, Pennsylvania.BACHELORS DEGREESBusiness AdministrationManagementCriminal Justice**Health SciencesApplied Health Studies**Nursing (BSN)*ASSOCIATES DEGREESBusiness AdministrationManagementCriminal Justice**Healthcare Professionals (AAS)**Nursing (ASN)** These programs are only available at our Clearfield Campus.10 ** These programs are available at both campuses.11
THE ACADEMIC EXPERIENCEGET READYAt LHU, you’re more than a number. Our personal, one-on-one approachputs a solid focus on your needs as a student. Grow your confidence.Develop studying and learning skills that will help you pursue rewardingcareers across a range of industries. Prepare for the demands of the21st-century job market.STUDY ABROADIt can be a once-in-a-lifetime experience.When you study abroad, you’ll get to knowother cultures. See unique landscapes.Hear new languages. Choose from over30 global partner nations—from China toGermany, Mexico to South Korea, and manycountries in between. You don’t have tospeak another language to study abroad,though it’s a great chance to learn one!EXPERIENTIAL LEARNINGMany of today’s employers want new hires withreal-world experience. The heart of our academicapproach, LHU requires every student to take partin hands-on, experiential learning. This includesadvanced instructional labs, research, fieldplacements, internships, and student teaching.On average, 98% of LHU grads find a job, jointhe military, or go to graduate school within sixmonths of graduation.COMMUNITY SERVICEBeyond the classroom you’ll have excitingopportunities to get involved and give back.Pursue rewarding community-service andservice-learning projects through our GlobalMountainServe Center for Community Service.Here, you’ll find a range of activities, includingnational community-service scholarships,community-service student-worker positions,alternative break trips, and resources forprofessional development. Your communitywork can take place locally, nationally,and internationally.LHU GLOBAL HONORSPROGRAMIf you love to go the extra mile, challenge yourselfacademically, and develop serious leadershipskills, consider the competitive LHU GlobalHonors Program (GHP) on LHU’s main campus.This outstanding program invites students intothe most advanced academic programs offered,with a chance to also study abroad. Please note:LHU’s honors orientation takes place just priorto freshman orientation, the week before classesbegin. This helps honors freshmen move inearlier than other students, and get comfortablemeeting program peers and mentors.HONORS RESEARCH COMPETITIONShowcasing students’ academic rigor, creativity,and innovation, this annual research competitionis judged by faculty representing diverse disciplines.Cash prizes are awarded to the top entries ineach category, and projects are displayed in theHonors House.GLOBAL THEMEThis new yearly initiative helps us highlight, study,and call attention to serious issues of worldwideconsequence. The Global Theme is emphasizedin honors courses, independent honors projects,and through high-impact learning, such as guestspeakers, or field trips to relevant venues.HONORS LIAISONSFaculty representing 12 distinct programs serve ashonors liaisons. They work closely with honorsstudents, supporting them in the classroomand beyond.SENIOR CAPSTONE PROJECTSOur culminating academic requirement, throughthe Honors Capstone Project, students workclosely with a professor. They design and developa project that demonstrates mastery in a specificdiscipline (or multiple disciplines). Students havetackled educational, historical, political, andscientific questions, while others have pursuedarts projects, theatre, and writing.HONORS COUNCILA student-leadership group, the Council plays asignificant role in helping us carry out our coremission, organized around four pillars: expandknowledge; establish leaders; enhance community;enrich global understanding.HONORS CONFERENCESEach year, the Global Honors Program supportstravel for up to ten students’, usually to the NortheastRegional Honors Council’s annual conference.This valuable experience requires students todevelop a professional proposal, be acceptedby conference reviewers, and publicly presenttheir work.LEADERSHIPThe Global Honors Program helps students excelwithin, and beyond, the classroom. We offerleadership opportunities, including the chanceto work as a Student Associate Director, join ourGlobal Honors Admissions Team (or “A-Team”), orserve our robust freshman-mentoring program.Students also take on leadership roles acrosscampus, serving as club presidents, or guidingcommunity-service initiatives.As an honors student, you will graduate with theprestigious designation of University Global Honors(if you study abroad, you can earn a UniversityGlobal Honors with Distinction). An additionalapplication is required. Be sure to apply early.Find out more here: www.lockhaven.edu/honors/.ARMY ROTCIf you’d like to join the U S. Army, the Reserve OfficerTraining Corps (ROTC) can give you a head startwhile you’re earning a college degree. You may beeligible for tuition reimbursement. And you may beallowed to earn extra income while training for aleadership role in the military upon graduation.12 13
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