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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"I chose to attend Belhaven because of the small Christian atmosphere to the campus. The faculty and staff members were very warm and welcoming. Because of my mathematics degree, I am academically and spiritually prepared to start a teaching career."

Frances Richmond

"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

"I chose to attend Belhaven because of its academic prestige and because I wanted to join a great baseball program. Because of my mathematics degree, I will be able to apply my rigorous academic training and Christian ethics to whomever I work for."

Dillon Berry

"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

Joshua Bouldin

"As a member of the baseball team, my relationship with my teammates has meant a lot to me. My experience at Belhaven has been inspiring, from the baseball field to the Biology labs. I hope to pursue a career in Environmental Science after graduating."

Joshua Bouldin

"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

Angela Meadows

"Though all of the relationships I have formed at Belhaven have greatly impacted me, the relationship with my fellow Biology majors has impacted me the most. My class is really encouraging and often stop and help others when studying or working in the classroom. We are growing together!"

Angela Meadows

"I became interested in Belhaven for the Track and Field program, but what really drew me in and kept me here was the unique Christian atmosphere on campus. The moment I walked on campus I felt at peace and knew that this was where God wanted me to be."

Aaron Rylander

"I wanted to come to Belhaven because it was closer to home, had a great teacher to student ratio, and also because when I came for a visit, I immediately felt at home on campus. After I graduate with my degree, I am planning on attending law school and hopefully will become a licensed attorney."

Zachary Canoy

"I chose to come to Belhaven because it was a Christian college that had small class sizes. Belhaven also has a state-of-the-art science building that has allowed me to interact with such a large array of equipment, giving me an edge in the chemistry world."

Caleb Wolfe

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

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

"Belhaven gave me the opportunity to play tennis at the collegiate level while studying Chemistry in world class facilities. Because of my degree from Belhaven, I will be able to successfully move into the world of chemistry research at the graduate level and hopefully beyond that."

Robert Wright

"I wanted to attend a Christian college that was close to home. I was immediately attracted to Belhaven. Belhaven has been a place where I have been encouraged and challenged. I know that this is where God wanted me to be."

Jarrett Morgan

Zachary Chapman

"My Belhaven experience has pushed me to grow as a person. I have learned a lot and have strengthened my faith, all while making memories that I will never forget."

Zachary Chapman

"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

"I chose to come to Belhaven because I loved the campus and was able to play collegiate tennis. In addition, the faculty I spoke with had a genuine faith in Christ. Upon graduating, I’m going to enter the career field with an extraordinary background in Biology, but I’ll also have an understanding of not only my worldview but other worldviews as well."

Jonathan West

Asia Robinson

"My experience so far at Belhaven has been great, from the new friends, sports and home feeling. Some things have been challenging and eye-opening, but I look to God to help guide me through it all."

Asia Robinson

Emily Forstrom

"Belhaven has such a nurturing Christian environment, great financial aid packages and a close knit community. The student leadership is enthusiastic and very involved on campus. Also, the faculty genuinely care about the success of their students."

Emily Forstrom

Meagan Winter

"There is always a friendly face and someone to be friends with. The opportunities to get connected on campus are plentiful, and I appreciate how genuine people are and how I am seen by my professors, classmates and friends."

Meagan Winter

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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.

Importance of Accreditation

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