The Dorothy and George Hennings College of Science, Mathematics and Technology
About
The Dorothy and George Hennings College of Science, Mathematics and Technology (HCSMT) contains all of Kean's programs in the technological and life sciences, including Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Information Technology, Computational Science, Mathematics, Physics, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology and Environmental Science. Many programs provide trajectories into clinical health science graduate programs such as Medical, Dental, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Physician Assistant Studies.
As of September 2022, the HCSMT has incorporated the strengths and expertise of the New Jersey Center for Science, Technology and Mathematics into a newly established School of Integrative Science and Technology. HCSMT offers undergraduate honors programs in science and an interdisciplinary lens recognizing the convergence of scientific traditions in key fields of study such sustainability.
Our mission is to provide outstanding instruction in the following academic majors programs:
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Biology
- Chemistry
- Clinical Lab Science
- Computer Information Systems (M.S.)
- Computer Science (B.S./M.S. option) - Cybersecurity and Information Systems options
- Earth Science (with Environmental Science Option)
- Health Information Management
- Information Technology - Cybersecurity option
- Mathematical Sciences
- Medical Technology
STEM Professions
- B.S. Science & Technology | Molecular Biology Option (Honors)
- B.S. Science & Technology | Computational Sci and Engineering Option (Honors)
- B.S. Science & Technology Biomedicine Option
STEM Education
- B.S. Science & Technology | Biology Ed (Honors)
- B.S. Science & Technology | Chemistry Ed (Honors)
- B.S. Science & Technology | Math Ed (Honors)
Graduate Programs
- 2 Yr. M.S. Biotechnology Science
- 5-yr B.S./M.S. | Molecular Biology
- 5-yr B.S./M.S. | Computational Science
- 5-yr B.S./M.A. | Biology Ed
- 5-yr B.S./M.A. | Chemistry Ed
- 5-yr B.S./M.A. | Math Ed
We also offer the following minors for students looking to enhance their studies with a minimum of 18 semester hours in an academic discipline:
- Biology
- Bioinformatics
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Computer Science Education
- Cybersecurity
- Information Technology
- Mathematical Sciences
- Physics
- Statistics
- Sustainability Sciences
The College of Science, Mathematics and Technology provides valuable services to the community and creates exciting opportunities for our students' professional and intellectual development. Students learn to take personal, ethical and social responsibility by engaging in river cleanup projects, sustainable agriculture tours, environmental activism and more.
Students learn to demonstrate their skills effectively. A multitude of research possibilities abound, allowing undergraduate students to present their findings at local, national and even international levels.
Regardless of the area of study, our students learn the knowledge and values needed to positively impact the field of science in their community and beyond.
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Pieces of specialized research equipment
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New grants awarded to the College's faculty since 2009
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