NATURAL HISTORY (minor)A minor in natural history provides students with a concentration of knowledge and skills through experiential, field-based coursework, in-ternship opportunities, and a capstone experience. The study of natural history is the foundation of the biological sciences and is fundamental to place-based studies, nature interpretation, and environmental education.

LOOKING AHEAD TO THE FUTUREA minor in natural history offers non-science majors students an excellent foundation from which to launch a meaningful vocation in the science field. Through this minor, students hone skills and knowledge that can be applied to a diversity of professions. They are expected to develop inquiry skills and the ability to use field skills and integrated theory of organismal biology and ecological systems to assess real-world problems.

Types of careers students pursueA natural history minor prepares students to pursue a variety of careers or graduate study. Careers may require differing degrees of education and training. • Educator • Museum curator • Peace Corps volunteer • Artist • Lawyer • Politician or lobbyist • Researcher • Park ranger

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NATURAL HISTORY (minor)A minor in natural history provides students with a concentration of knowledge and skills through experiential, field-based coursework, in-ternship opportunities, and a capstone experience. The study of natural history is the foundation of the biological sciences and is fundamental to place-based studies, nature interpretation, and environmental education.

LOOKING AHEAD TO THE FUTUREA minor in natural history offers non-science majors students an excellent foundation from which to launch a meaningful vocation in the science field. Through this minor, students hone skills and knowledge that can be applied to a diversity of professions. They are expected to develop inquiry skills and the ability to use field skills and integrated theory of organismal biology and ecological systems to assess real-world problems.

Types of careers students pursueA natural history minor prepares students to pursue a variety of careers or graduate study. Careers may require differing degrees of education and training. • Educator • Museum curator • Peace Corps volunteer • Artist • Lawyer • Politician or lobbyist • Researcher • Park ranger

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The natural history minor gives students tools to interpret the natural world through courses that focus on individual organisms and examine ecosystems on a large scale.

To qualify for a natural history minor, students must choose from the required list of courses and electives. Students are also encouraged to spend time working or becoming involved at the James H. Barrow Field Station and/or completing an internship or study-abroad trip that can complement their studies.

Learn more: www.hiram.edu/naturalhistory

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The natural history minor gives students tools to interpret the natural world through courses that focus on individual organisms and examine ecosystems on a large scale.

To qualify for a natural history minor, students must choose from the required list of courses and electives. Students are also encouraged to spend time working or becoming involved at the James H. Barrow Field Station and/or completing an internship or study-abroad trip that can complement their studies.

Learn more: www.hiram.edu/naturalhistory

95%FACULTY MEMBERS

WITH A PH.D.

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Accounting and Financial ManagementApplied Computer ScienceArt, Film, and Digital DesignBiochemistryBiologyBiomedical HumanitiesChemistryCommunicationComputer ScienceCreative WritingCriminal JusticeEducation LicensureEducational StudiesEnglishEnvironmental StudiesHistoryIntegrative Exercise ScienceInternational StudiesManagementMarketingNeuroscienceNursingPerforming Arts: Music and TheatrePhysicsPolitical SciencePsychologyPublic HealthSociologySports Management

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Your next stepsApply online at admission.hiram.edu.

Questions? Contact the Office of Admission at admission@hiram.edu, or 800.362.5280.