STEM for the Win

Career opportunities in STEM fields — science, technology, engineering, and mathematics — are rapidly growing across the United States. Join our STEM community and learn how to provide scientific insight to help our world with a financially rewarding career.

Our STEM departments encourage community among our students as we recognize that the future of science is team-based and interdisciplinary. Many of our students double major or minor in other STEM fields, setting them up for diverse opportunities.

Our expert faculty members consistently develop new cutting-edge programs that meet innovation and carry it forward. Our graduates are also pushing the boundaries of these fields by excelling in their careers and in graduate studies.

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A School With a Mission

The School of Science and Mathematics maximizes student success by promoting collaboration through our STEM departments. Faculty members work together on course planning, program design, and research projects. This unique approach gives students a multi-faceted education and allows faculty members opportunities to learn from one another.

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Earn Your Nursing Degree at Belhaven

Because the STEM field is closely related to health care, our faculty members are also linked to the School of Nursing. Our professors advise and instruct pre-nursing majors, ensuring they have a great start to their Belhaven journey.

We offer two ways to earn the nursing bachelor’s degree. Students new to the field can earn a BSN in four years on our traditional campus. Nurses with an associate degree or diploma in nursing can earn it in two through our online RN/BSN program. Your advisor can help you with course information and scholarship options.

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Michael Jones

"Belhaven is an excellent option for students wishing to pursue studies in Biological Sciences. After graduating, I will have a broad resume with many options when it comes to my future and my career."

Michael Jones

Grace Eidson

"I have learned how to grow while at Belhaven. Through professors, administration and fellow students building me up and encouraging me, my Belhaven experience has been great. The relationships I have built are ones that I will always cherish."

Grace Eidson

"I chose to attend Belhaven because I liked the atmosphere on campus. I can always count on being encouraged when I need I need it; the sense of Christian community here is marvelous. I plan to teach high school-level math after I graduate. I’d love to stay in the Jackson area to teach, but I’ll go wherever God calls me to go."

Ruth Williams

"The relationships that I have had with Belhaven faculty, staff and students has been amazing. The people here uniquely care for their students and peers and that is a rare gem in today's college world."

Sarah Warren

David McKay

"Several relationships have meant a lot to me at Belhaven, but my relationship with the Sports Medicine and Exercise Science faculty has helped me in so many ways. The faculty invests in their students' lives."

David McKay

"I chose Belhaven because of the smaller class sized and the quality education. Belhaven teaches you problem solving skills in addition to the basic foundation in Computer Science. I feel that I have the tools and knowledge to help me succeed in anything that I do."

Kaelin Hanson

Kiersten Clark

"My Belhaven experience has been nothing short of amazing. I have made so many great friends and the professors and staff have made my experience worthwhile."

Kiersten Clark

"Belhaven gave me an opportunity to study Chemistry while playing soccer. My degree will give me the opportunity to work anywhere. My experience has been unforgettable."

Rodrigo Suarez

"My relationships with the members of the football team have meant a lot to me. We are all friends, but really it's more like we're brothers. I want to go on to Physical Therapy school and open up my own sports physical therapy place where I can help other athletes."

Jakob Goins

"I have made such significant relationships with my teammates over the years that has meant a lot to me. Being on an athletic team means that you already have a group of friends before you even meet them. Because of my degree from Belhaven, it will make me competitive for any position I apply for if I do what’s necessary in the classroom now."

Sean McCullough

Chiemela Emenike

"My time at Belhaven has been absolutely incredible, filled with amazing people and great and friendly professors. My advice to new students is to make good friends, be confident, and enjoy the fun times."

Chiemela Emenike

"I was impressed by the Worldview curriculum at Belhaven and the availability of the faculty. Belhaven not only prepared me academically for graduate school, but equipped me with valuable relationships that were formed and cultivated during my college years."

Grace Martin

"The Chemistry department at Belhaven has multiple labs with modern instruments that are only available in a few other schools. This will help to prepare me for a Ph.D. program in the future."

Eric Munyaneza

Somer Warren

"The relationships I’ve formed with all of my professors have meant a lot to me. They are always there for me when I need to talk and I know they have my best interests at heart."

Somer Warren

"My favorite thing about the Mathematics department is the community within it. There is a heavy emphasis on community and academic experiences within the department which helps students branch out into many different passions. You also get to know the professors fairly soon and they are always willing to help with any questions you may have."  

Tyler Jackson

"Because of my degree from Belhaven, I will be able to enter medical school with confidence because of the solid education I received from Belhaven."

Bianca Key

Matthew Hubele

"I was told that my college years would be the best years of my life, and I 100% agree. My Belhaven experience has been a time of growth. I have built strong relationships and discovered that I can achieve more than I ever imagined."

Matthew Hubele

"The professors at Belhaven know who you are personally and want to help you succeed. I am confident that I will be able to succeed in my Computer Science career. The well-rounded education I received at Belhaven has prepared me to tackle any challenges I will face."

Brandon Randle

"I chose to come to Belhaven because of the combination of holistic education, affordability, and a unique environment to grow in my Christian walk. Belhaven has prepared me to enter graduate school to study Microbiology, but my time here has reminded me that success encompasses more than earning a degree."

David Spencer

"I played for the women's soccer team and became so close to my coach and teammates. I knew the girls counted on me and I never wanted to let them down. This responsibility has helped to develop character and has made me who I am today. Because of my degree from Belhaven University I plan to attend a Physical Therapy or Physician’s Assistant school and further my education."

Ashley Harber

Double major graduate

The Belhaven Advantage

Fuel your academic passions and expand your career options. Belhaven offers our freshmen a unique deal: double major, and we’ll pay the tuition if you need a fifth year in school. Double major in two arts programs, pair a business degree with a STEM major … the possibilities are endless!

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Why Trust Belhaven With Your Future?

Our quality is recognized by SACSCOC, which grants our institutional accreditation and authority to award associate, bachelor’s, master’s, educational specialist, and doctoral-level degrees. Plus, we’re consistently recognized by organizations like U.S. News & World Report for our academic excellence, commitment to community service, expert faculty, and overall value.

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Contact Us

Dean of STEM — Dr. John Estes

Phone: 601-968-5993

Fitzhugh Hall
1500 Peachtree Street
Jackson, MS 39202

jestes@belhaven.edu

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Verse of the Year

For the Lord is good. His unfailing love continues forever, and his faithfulness continues to each generation.

Psalm 100:5