ECU STEP Program
@ East Central University
College of Health & Sciences at a Glance:
Dean: Dr. Bruce Weems,
College of Health & Sciences
Undergraduate Degrees: 18
Pre-Professional Programs: 10
Departments:
Biology
Cartography/Geography
Chemistry
Computer Science
Environmental Health Science
Family & Consumer Sciences
Health Information Management
Mathematics
Nursing
Physics
Faculty: 57 full- and part-time
Organizations:
- See complete list on the web
With a degree from the College of Health & Sciences, I can be...
Astronomer
Auditor
Banker
Cartographer
Coding Coordinator
County Extension Agent
Database Developer
Ecologist
Electronics Technician
Entrepreneur
Fish & Game Warden
Geographer
Golf Coach
HIM Director
Land Surveyor
Lawyer
Meteorologist
NASA Subcontractor
Operations Researcher
Physical Therapist
Physician Coder
Resource Manager
Sales Representative
Software Engineer
Stockbroker
Systems Analyst
Toxicologist
WIC Agent
Applied Mathematician
Avalanche Specialist
Biologist
Child Care Provider
Computer Programmer
Culinary Artist
Designer
Economic Dev. Analyst
Engineer
Epidemologist
Forester
Geophysicist
Graphics Artist
Intelligence Analyst
Law Enforcement Officer
Mathematician
Mgmt. Consultant
Nurse Midwife
Pediatric Nurse
Physicist
Professor
Retail Store Manager
School Nurse
Statistician
Surveyor
Teacher
Transcriptionist
Zoologist
...and so much more!
Does a Science Degree
Make $$ and Sense...
The Chicago Tribune reports that college graduates earn on average 75% more money than those who only have a high school degree. In particular, graduates earning a degree from the College of Heath & Sciences typically can earn between $25,000 and $90,000 for entry level jobs.
(NACE Salary Survey)
ECU STEP Program
Students will receive structured, one-on-one training with a faculty member in the discipline of their choice. They will use the latest techniques and research equipment. This kind of interaction helps reinforce the concepts and materials that are taught in courses. Student researchers in the ECU STEP Program will receive a tuition waiver of up to $800 while conducting undergraduate research during their freshman year.
Students participating in the program are expected to present their results at a suitable scientific meeting. STEP students often present results at the Oklahoma Research Day held in the fall in Edmond, Oklahoma.
Participation in this program is designed to:
- Improve student's research skills
- Develop or improve study and time management skills
- Help students to network with faculty and fellow students
- Help to provide students with the necessary tools to graduate with a STEM major
Summer Bridge Program
The initial phase of the program includes a Summer Bridge Program. The Summer Bridge is a 4 week program designed to start your college experience right. Students will receive training in study skills as well as basic research skills. Stipends of $1000 will be available for students in the Summer Bridge Program, as well as a tuition fee waiver.
