School of Health and Natural Sciences

A Welcome from the Dean of Health and Natural Sciences

The faculty and staff in the school design and support high-quality, engaging programs across many fields which are in high demand. Through small classes, advising and mentoring, our faculty provide enriching learning experiences for students with a hallmark of personal attention to their needs and interests. In exceptional facilities such as the Antonucci Science Center, Exercise Science Labs, the Landry Arena and new laboratories for psychological studies at the McKay Arts Academy, students engage in integrative, hands-on and applied learning that prepares them to be scientifically educated individuals for future careers in healthcare, public service, as classroom teachers, fitness professionals or in industry.

Students majoring in our programs have participated in community research and service within the Commonwealth and the greater Fitchburg area, often presenting their work at professional conferences. Our relationships with partner institutions and organizations provide our students with opportunities to study abroad in the Americas, Asia, Africa or Europe. Research opportunities that allow collaboration amongst students and faculty-scholars are available using modern, sophisticated equipment in all of our programs, and faculty-sponsored internships give students practical experience that prepares them for graduate studies or to enter the workforce.

We invite you to look at our programs and contact the individual departments or the Dean’s office if you have any questions about the opportunities we have for you at Fitchburg State.

Sincerely,
Margaret Hoey, Ph.D.
Dean for Health and Natural Sciences