Welcome!
The Physical Science Department offers a modern curriculum to prepare students for successful careers in physics and chemistry. Our dedicated faculty researchers provide diverse research opportunities, from nanomaterials to space exploration. With proficiency in English, Spanish, and French, we warmly welcome students from around the globe.
Why Join the Department of Physical Science at NSU?
- Many courses in the curriculum have hands-on training with small class sizes.
- Undergraduate students perform research directly with faculty.
- The faculty are invested in the students through career mentorship.
Bachelor of Science in Physical Science with 4 Concentrations:
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What Can I Do with a Physical Science Degree?
- Work with government agencies – including NASA, USDA, FDA, EPA, & NLCL
- Careers in the private sector:
- Quality Control and Quality Assurance
- Pharmaceutical Industry
- Research and Development
- Petrochemical Industry
- Energy Sector
- Data Science and Analytics
- Engineering
- Pursue a graduate education – M.S., Ph.D. in science, Pharm.D., Medicine
Physical Science News
The Department of Physical Science is part of the School of STEM.
STEM News
High schoolers learn about career opportunities at Engineering Technology Symposium
NATCHITOCHES – “Technology touches every aspect of our lives,” said [...]
Reliford article featured on Cambridge content site
NATCHITOCHES – An article by Ronald Reliford of Campti has [...]
Top faculty donor honored
The Northwestern State University Foundation recognized Dr. Leigh Ann Myers, [...]
Math colleagues seek support for Chadick Professorship
Faculty in the Department of Mathematics set a goal to raise $80,000 in contributions that will be matched by $20,000 from the Board of Regents. Income from the endowment will be awarded to a professor in the department who is involved in professional development of K-16 teachers and/or student activities.
Students sign to participate in AMT
Through the AMT program, students work as a paid employee in their sponsoring manufacturing facility three days per week and attend intensive classes at CLTCC two days per week with both CLTCC and NSU faculty.
Inaugural AMT class honored with recognition ceremony
Benjamin Gewin, Taylor Kight and Melonia McDaniel are the first completers of an innovative program in which students attend classes at CLTCC two days per week and work in paid positions three days per week in a sponsoring manufacturing facility.
