b'College of Science & MathematicsValdosta State Universitys College of Science andDEGREE PROGRAMSMathematics (CoSM) prepares you for success in Science, M.S. BiologyTechnology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) disciplines. As a Thesis Option CoSM graduate student, you benefit from faculty expertise Non-Thesis Optionin a wide range of research topics in the lab as well as field experience in local lakes, swimming with sea turtles in theACCELERATED TRACKAtlantic, and more. BiologyThe Department of Biology offers the Master of Science in Biology. The program emphasizes the development of technical and scientific writing skills, with an emphasis on research publications. The diversity in the expertise of our faculty ranges from plant pathology and plant systematics to infectious diseases and parasitology to neuro- physiology and animal behavior. Because of the diversity among our faculty, you can tailor your graduate education to match your interests and prepare for the next stage of your career.If you choose to pursue the thesis option, you will work with your advisor to develop a research project that answers a specific biological question. The thesis option prepares you well for continued study in a doctoral program. If you choose to pursue the non-thesis option, you will work with your advisor on a program of study that fits your professional and educational goals and interests. Either option prepares you for a career in fields as diverse as wildlife biology, education,LEARN MORE AT biotechnology, and medical school.www.valdosta.edu/csm5'