Davenport University, we believe that life is not a spectator sport. Davenport isn't here for our students to watch it happen. Our mission is to help you MAKE it happen. start as a new student, but you'll leave as a new person: ready to take on the world, and prepared to do it well. Jump in.
Davenport believes that real-world experience is critical to a student’s career development and success. To that end, the university supports a wide range of out of classroom experiences, collectively known as experiential learning. Students get involved through classes with projects in the community which help to build their academic, professional etiquette, and networking skills.
The Experiential Learning Department has wonderful opportunities waiting for you! See all of the Experiential Learning Opportunities below under the Quick Links Section.
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DAVENPORT HAS 6,522 STUDENTS
1,365 are graduate students and 5,157 are undergraduate students.
Over 60 programs across five colleges with enrollment distributed as follows:
Davenport University strives to enrich its students’ learning in all ways
and believes that it’s important for students to make connections
between their education and the professional workforce that awaits
them after graduation. That’s why experiential learning is becoming an
integral part of education for all Davenport students.
Bachelor of Science – Biological Laboratory Science (120 credits)
Immerse yourself in the most current scientific techniques and methodologies directly related to multiple industries and career disciplines. This program is designed to prepare its students with the hands-on, practical science education and lab experience needed to pursue a variety of post-graduation options. Whether you're looking to jump right into a career as a laboratory scientist, research associate, project manager or medical sales representative, or you want to pursue an advanced degree of choice, Davenport University's biological laboratory science degree program will prepare you for your career or your future course work if you choose to continue on your educational journey.
If you are leaning towards earning an advanced degree after graduation, this program will provide you with the opportunity to pursue a master's, doctorate, or professional school of your choice. That could be medical school, dentistry, veterinary, occupational therapy, physical therapy, or even pharmacy school. Whatever postgraduate or professional degree you choose, we'll make sure your time in this program gets you there.
While studying in this undergraduate lab science program, students have the option to take their education a step further. Some of these opportunities include:
Working as a supplemental instructor
Interning in medical or science research labs
Assisting faculty members with biomedical research
Presenting research at professional conferences
Working as a laboratory assistant
Earning a "4+1" teaching certification to teach Stem disciplines in K-12 schools
Already have an associate degree in biotechnology? Great! We’ll shorten your time to degree completion and put you on the fast-track to your career or post-undergraduate schooling.
PhD, MBA, MA, NSEE & CAEL Certified, Assistant Professor, College of Arts & Sciences
Director of Experiential Learning
Employers can submit project support requests to Dr. Sneath for evaluation and assignment to the appropriate BUSN or TECH 489 class. Students seeking Prior Learning Assessment can submit a resume and request via e mail.
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