Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) Programs

Get up close and personal with all matter of human, plant and cell life—and get a jump-start on an exciting career—with a degree in biology from Molloy. Whether you’re looking for a future in scientific research, teaching, medicine or dentistry, our integrated and diverse programs are a great place to start.

At Molloy, you’ll benefit from:

• Your choice of career-focused tracks. Go with the general biology track, or focus your studies with the pre-professional medical programs track if you’d like to be a doctor or dentist, or pre-allied medical programs track if your goal is to be a physician assistant or therapist.
• Hands-on experience. You’ll complete at least one semester of field experience—and have an opportunity to participate in original research (depending on your track) with faculty.
• Working with leading professionals in class—and the lab. The same expert who works with you in the classroom also acts as your lab instructor (not a lab assistant).
• Individualized attention. Your faculty-mentor will help you fine-tune your research skills, make better career choices and build personal and professional confidence.
• Access to state-of-the-art lab facilities. Our labs easily facilitate protocols in molecular biology, immunology, genetics, fluorescence microscopy, tissue culture and forensics. You’ll also have access to our Center for Environmental Research and Coastal Oceans Monitoring, a 2,500-square foot lab in the West Sayville Boat Basin.

Biology majors pursue diverse paths, including:

• Biological technician
• Biochemist
• Health communications specialist
• Biology teacher
• Pharmaceutical sales
• Agricultural and food scientist
• Microbiologist
• Environmental scientist
• Wildlife biologist
• Science writer
• Conservation scientist
• Medical equipment sales
• Graduate programs in biology, physician assistant, occupational or physical therapist
• Admission to medical, dental or veterinary school

Prepare for a career in the highly marketable, exciting and rewarding fields of natural or environmental science—and protect the community where you live—with a bachelor’s degree in geoscience and environmental biology from Molloy University.

At Molloy, you’ll benefit from:

• Hands-on experience. You’ll complete at least one off-campus internship, either at our Center for Environmental Research and Coastal Oceans Monitoring, the nation’s only horseshoe crab breeding laboratory, or at another top facility.
• Working with leading professionals in class—and the lab. The same expert who works with you in the classroom also acts as your lab instructor (not a lab assistant).
• Individualized attention. Your faculty-mentor will help you fine-tune your research skills, make better career choices and build personal and professional confidence.
• Access to state-of-the-art lab facilities. Our labs easily facilitate protocols in molecular biology, immunology, genetics, fluorescence microscopy, tissue culture and forensics.

Most environmental scientists work at:

• Local, state or government agencies
• Research laboratories
• Academic institutions
• Management, engineering, technical or scientific consultants

Come up with your own formula for career success: Earn your bachelor’s degree in mathematics at Molloy College. Whether you want to teach, enter the business world or attend graduate school, here you’ll find the program that’s right for you.

At Molloy, you’ll benefit from:

• Choice of three distinct programs. Earn a bachelor’s in mathematics or pursue a career in education with a degree in mathematics-adolescence education or childhood education-mathematics.
• Individualized attention. Your professors will steer you through a modern technology-supported program that offers small class sizes as well as outstanding networking opportunities.
• A standards-focused, accredited program. Our program is fully aligned with the Standards of New York State and the Mathematical Association of America, recognized by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) and accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).
• The opportunity to double-major (or minor). Boost your career potential by adding another major such as computer science or education to your degree. Or opt for a minor in computer science or computer information systems to gain the extra edge.

Earn your master’s faster.

Want to earn your master’s too? Molloy offers a dual degree program that enables you to earn your bachelor’s—and a master’s in applied & computational mathematics—in just five years.

As a mathematics major, you can pursue a career as a:

• Teacher
• Actuary
• Researcher
• Statistician
• Applied Mathematician
• Operations Research Analyst

Is technology your thing? Gain the knowledge and experience to start a career as a software developer, systems analyst or programmer with a degree in computer science from Molloy College.

At Molloy, you’ll benefit from:

• A leading-edge curriculum. Focused on modern web and mobile development, your courses will prepare you to use C++, Java, Python, JavaScript, HTML5, Node.js, Boostrap, JQuery and more.
• Career-focused coursework. You’ll learn in small classes with a curriculum focused on building your knowledge of computer architecture and design, operating systems, systems programming, data structures, database development and networking.
• Hands-on experience. Every student is required to complete at least one internship; you’ll also work on collaborative course projects in every class.
• The opportunity to double-major (or minor). Boost your career potential by adding another major such as mathematics to your degree. Or opt for a minor in mathematics or computer information systems to gain the extra edge.

Computer science majors can pursue diverse fields, including:

• The physical sciences
• Life sciences
• Computer sciences
• Social sciences
• Graduate study

Be ready for an exciting career in computer system design, implementation or management with a bachelor’s degree in computer information systems (CIS) from Molloy. You’ll graduate with a working knowledge of essential CIS concepts—and how to adapt to the constant changes and advances in the field—and the technical skills you need for success.

At Molloy, you’ll benefit from:

• A best-in-class approach. Work with state-of-the-art hardware and up-to-the-minute software—and get personalized attention in a classroom with no more than 13 students.
• Career-focused coursework. Our comprehensive curriculum includes courses in data base management, networks, web design, systems analysis and computer ethics.
• Hands-on experience. Every student is required to complete at least one internship; you’ll also work on collaborative course projects in every class.
• The opportunity to double-major (or minor). Boost your career potential by adding a major or minor in mathematics.

CIS majors can pursue a career in:

• Systems analysis or design
• E-commerce
• Website development
• Technical support
• Network engineering