"The mission of the Richard A. Henson School of Science and Technology is to provide a state-of-the-art scientific and health related community where experienced faculty work closely with students in the pursuit of knowledge. In the Henson School, both students and faculty engage in a partnership for learning with a focus on ensuring career success."

Thomas W. Jones,
Provost, Professor of Biological Sciences

A Commitment to Educational Excellence

Highly motivated students, fully equipped science and computing facilities, and knowledgeable, caring faculty committed to education excellence--these are the elements that make the Henson School unique. The Henson School of Science and Technology provides students with important skills and knowledge they need to succeed. Producing strong graduates well-educated in science, mathematics, the health professions, or computer science is the focus of the Henson School.

Majors in the Henson School are encouraged to engage in independent research projects. The Henson School founded an undergraduate research symposium in the early 1990's which became the model for the entire campus. Moreover, each year, the Henson School sends students who produce outstanding research to the National Conference for Undergraduate Research.

Students in the Henson School work closely with their faculty advisors on curriculum, program planning, and career development. In addition to traditional majors, our students can select from a variety of interdisciplinary, dual-degree and pre-professional programs.

Producing well-educated majors is only part of the mission of the Henson School. The School's faculty are deeply committed to helping all students become well-informed productive citizens in our scientific, technology based society. Students learn through innovative courses and labs that support the University's General Education mission.

Student Centered Learning

"Academically, the Henson School is very challenging and student centered. The faculty priority is teaching."
--Peter Arbaugh, Henson Scholar, 1999

"The support system is amazing. Professors are there for you 24 hours a day. Being in the Henson School is the best thing that ever happened to me."
--Morgan Campbell, 1999

Faculty Dedicated to Student Achievement

"The faculty always consider the students' needs first. They are dedicated to providing quality education to all of their students. I made one of the best decisions in my life when I made SU my first choice institution of higher learning."
--Rhonda Pitts, Henson Scholar, 1994