Program Summary
The knowledge of the physical sciences is of utmost importance in understanding how our world works and how various useful technologies can be developed. The development of technology leads to creation of new industries that would create employment opportunities and a better life-style for millions of people.
Ten Marketable Skills
| Communication | the process of transmitting information and ideas from one individual or group to another, verbally or through writing. |
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| Critical Thinking | the intellectually disciplined process of actively and skillfully conceptualizing, applying, analyzing, synthesizing, and/or evaluating information gathered from, or generated by, observation, experience, reflection, reasoning, or communication, as a guide to belief and action. |
| Teamwork | willingness to be a part of a group of persons in a cooperative or coordinated effort in the interests of a common cause. |
| Adaptability | the ability to be flexible and adapt to changing conditions. |
| Work Ethic | a set of values centered on the importance of doing work and reflected especially in a desire or determination to work hard. |
| Continued Learning | the ability to continually develop and improve one's skills and knowledge in order to perform effectively. |
| Social Skills | skills used to communicate and interact with other people, both individually and in groups, verbally and non-verbally, through gestures, body language and our personal appearance. |
| Time Management | the process of organizing and planning how to divide your time between specific activities. |
| Analytical Thinking | the ability to solve problems quickly and effectively through a methodical step-by-step approach that breaks down complex problems into single and manageable components. |
| Cultural Competency | the ability to understand, communicate with, and effectively interact with people across cultures. |
- Biochemistry
- Forensic Chemistry
- Geophysics
- Nanotechnology
- Toxicology
- Aerospace Technology
- Astronomy
- Biophysics
- Engineering- Civil, Electrical or Industrial
- Geophysics
- Medicine
- Meteorology
- and many more!
Paul Bellah
Program Coordinator
pbellah@hillcollege.edu
254.659.7874
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