Biological Sciences Department
Program Description
The Department of Biological Sciences offers several different degrees to prepare students for a variety of interesting and fulfilling career opportunities. Many students who elect to major in the biological sciences are interested in pursuing careers in healthcare, such as physician, dentist, physicians’ assistant, clinical laboratory scientist, and many others. For these students, the Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences is the best degree choice. It is also the best preparation for students who plan to pursue graduate studies in biology and related fields.
Students who plan to enter the workforce immediately after earning a bachelor’s degree often pursue the Bachelor of Arts in Biological Sciences. These graduates find employment in testing and research labs in a variety of industry and academic settings. For students interested in the biology of the natural world, the Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Biology is an excellent choice. This degree program prepares students for careers in natural resource management, environmental protection, and habitat restoration.
Many students choose a biological sciences major because they plan to teach at the high school level. For those students, the Department of Biological Sciences offers two different curricula. The Bachelor of Arts in Biological Sciences with certification in secondary education prepares students to teach high school biology, while the Bachelor of Arts in Biological Sciences with unified science certification prepares students to teach both biology and chemistry at the high school level.
A minor in biological sciences is also offered.
Note: Beginning in the 2014/2015 academic year the name of this department changed from the Department of Biology to the Department of Biological Sciences and the department prefix changed from BIO to BSC.