Biology - Bachelor of Arts (48-50 Credits)
(42-44 credits for Education majors)
The BA in Biology is designed for students who want to become teachers, or for those who seek entry into a professional program, or direct employment in the life sciences after graduation. It is another choice for students who might want to pursue post-baccalaureate training or certification courses or interdisciplinary graduate programs such as those in public/community health, natural resources, or nursing. Since it has fewer credits than the BS in Biology, the BA is a great choice for combining with another major or minor, as students do with Education when they are preparing to be teachers. There exist many possible pairings of the BA in Biology with other majors or minors that can give students unique experiences relevant to any number of possible careers. Students can explore the options and combine the BA in Biology with English or Creative Writing for careers in the exciting field of science writing. They can combine Biology with Earth and Environmental Science for jobs in natural resource management or environmental engineering, and they can also use that combination for graduate school preparation in related environmental science fields. Or, a student may want to pair the BA in Biology with Business Management, perhaps with a specialization in nonprofit management, if they want to explore green business opportunities or a career in marketing for the booming biotech, medical research, healthcare, and pharmaceutical fields. Combined with Political Science, the BA in Biology could lead to a career in law, in the nonprofit sector, or in government services and public administration. Students may choose to combine the BA in Biology (or psychology) with a minor in Cognitive Neuroscience, to prepare them for this fast growing field of study.
Degree Requirements
I. Required Core (39-40 Credits)
Choose ONE:
II. Electives (Choose ONE)
III. Internship (6 Credits)
NOT required of Education Majors, or students who move from an education licensure program into an education minor.