Biology Degree

The biology program at Tohono O’Odham Community College prepares students for careers as laboratory technicians, scientific company sales representatives, animal technicians, greenhouse curators, environmental consultants, and more. The program focuses on the basic program of biology or the biological sciences. Program courses include: general biology, genetics, molecular ecology, and natural history and biodiversity. Get more details below including other Kansas colleges that offer biology degrees.

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Tohono O’Odham Community College

10310 Mastin, Overland Park, KS

While they are dedicated to accommodate the residents of the Tohono O’odham  Nation and founded on the objective of improving himdag (the community’s values, cultures, and way of life) by way of enhancing individuals, families, and communities through excellent-quality and holistic higher education services, Tohono O’odham Community College (TOCC) is the ideal stepping stone for anyone who wants to pursue further education with a vocational certificate, an associate degree, or a bachelor’s degree.

Serving the Tohono O’odham Nation with its three campuses—the main campus located at the Schuk Toak District and its Central and West campuses are situated in Sells, Arizona—TOCC has developed into a dynamic educational institution that provides several certificates, credentials and degrees. Accredited by the NCA, the TOCC curriculum is uniquely designed to facilitate students in fulfilling their educational goals while creating a well-trained and disciplined manpower for the community. Courses have been established to comprehensively complement programs at the University of Arizona as well as at Pima Community College.

Tohono O’odham Career Center merged with Tohono O’odham Community College in 2001. Now, construction and building trades and other vocational courses are offered under the school’s Department of Occupational Programs. TOCC basically offers developmental education (GED classes and Adult Basic Education); apprenticeships, certificates, and degrees for direct employment; and associate degrees for transfer to four-year universities.

Striving to integrate the preservation of the Tohono O’odham culture and tradition, TOCC strictly implements that all regular students and staff be well-trained and educated on the community’s culture, history, and language; finishing a course on natural resource management and agriculture; and becoming more aware and sensitive of the people and the culture across the Tohono O’odham Nation.

Career Options for Graduates

Natural Sciences Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, natural sciences managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 3.3% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Kansas City, MO-KS
  • Total Employment: 270
  • Average Hourly Rate: $54.95
  • Average Annual Salary: $114290

Molecular and Cellular Biologists

Description

Research and study cellular molecules and organelles to understand cell function and organization.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).