The Professional Science Masters (PSM) degree program at FHSU

The PSM is an innovative graduate degree designed to allow you to pursue advanced training and excel in science without a Ph.D., while simultaneously developing highly-valued business skills without an MBA. PSM programs prepare you for science careers in business, government, or nonprofit organizations, where workforce needs are increasing. Programs are characterized by “science-plus,” combining rigorous study in science or mathematics with skills-based coursework in management, policy, or law. PSM programs emphasize writing and communication skills, and most require a final project or team experience, as well as a “real-world” internship in a business or public sector enterprise.

Concentrations available at FHSU:

PSM - Biological Sciences - ON CAMPUS
Contact: Dr. Elmer Finck, Department of Biological Sciences, 785-628-4214

GBUS 801 Economics and Quantitative Methods 3 credits GBUS 802 Management and Marketing Concepts 3 credits GBUS 803 Accounting Theories and Practice 3 credits BIOL 620 Biostatistics 3 credits BIOL 620L Biostatistics Lab 1credit BIOL 825 Biological Scientific Writing 2 credits BIOL 807 Graduate Topics in Biology: Posters and Presentations 1 credit PSY 845 Experimental Methods 3 credits

Students will complete a minimum of 12 credit hours in an area of concentration (microbiology, botany, wildlife management, etc.). Courses must be approved by the student’s graduate committee. 12 credits

BIOL 892 Research in Biology (Professional Project) 2 credits BIOL 876 Graduate Apprenticeship in Biology 3 credits

Total 36 credits

Admission to this program requires a personal statement specifying the exact research area and 2 letters of recommendation.

Current FHSU PSM Advisory Board Members: