The purpose of the Division of Natural and Behavioral Sciences/Mathematics is to provide academic and technical training in the use of the scientific method and formal, logical, deductive reasoning. The Division provides guidance and support in the development of graduates possessing professional skills and ethics that will enable them to become productive and informed citizens in their chosen fields and in the global community.

The Division embraces the following values:

1.  To encourage among students, faculty, and staff academic excellence,

      individuality, creativity, professionalism, and community awareness, and

      volunteerism within the disciplines.

2.  To foster the increased representation of minority women in the disciplines of the

      Division.

3.  To produce graduates who are capable of scientific reasoning, who possess

      academic and professional skills, and who strive to attain graduate and/or

      professional degrees in their areas of study.

4.  To instill in the students a thirst for life long learning.

5.  To produce graduates who are capable of using formal, logical, deductive, and

      quantitative methods.

The vision of the Division of Natural and Behavioral Sciences/Mathematics is to continue to be an academic leader in its disciplines among undergraduate institutions educating minority women in the United States through excellence in teaching and research, progressive curriculum, and enhanced student success.

Degree Programs

Dual Degree Programs

Dual Degree Program in Engineering

This is a program in partnership with North Carolina A & T State University (NCA& T).   In one curriculum, the student earns a B.S. degree in chemistry from Bennett College and a B.S. degree in chemical engineering from NC A & T.   In another curriculum, the student earns a B.S. degree in mathematics from Bennett College and a B.S. degree in either mechanical or electrical engineering from NC A & T.   The program is a five year program. 

Pre-Chiropractic Program

Students earn a B.S. degree in biology from Bennett College and a Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Life University.  The first three years of the program are at Bennett College.  Upon admission to Life University, the student completes the senior year for the B.S. degree in biology in the Doctor of Chiropractic program and can continue to study for the Doctor of Chiropractic Degree. 

Special Programs

2 Plus 2 Nursing Program

The first two years of study are at Bennett College.   During the second year, the student applies for admission to the Howard University Division of Nursing.  If accepted, the student continues to study at Howard University for the B.S. degree in Nursing. 

    Contact:

     Dr. Susan J. Curtis

     Chair

     Division of Natural and Behavioral Sciences/Mathematics

     Phone:  336-517-2289

     E-mail:  scurtis@bennett.edu