B.A. Biology
B.A. Biology
A B.A. Biology from the Department of Biological Sciences is designed for students who are interested in biology but want to pursue other interests at the same time. Unlike a B.S. Biology, the Bachelor of Arts program gives students more flexibility in choosing their classes and includes a minor and foreign language.
Career Field
For graduates with a B.A. Biology degree, career opportunities are extensive. For those looking to jump into the work field, graduates can find jobs as technical assistants for biotech, industry or government positions. Alternatively, graduates with a teaching certificate can find a job as a high school biology teacher.
Job Outlook
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job outlook for environmental scientists and specialists will increase by 8% between 2019-2029. That’s an additional 7,100 jobs.
Careers
An alternative career option for biology graduates is to pursue further education through graduate school. A B.A. Biology is an excellent entry point for many non-thesis, science-related master's degrees that prepare students to work in industry or government. Students who have chosen this path can become specialists in areas such as product sales or testing, resource management or resource policy.
Professions
Resource Manager
Product Development Specialist
Technical Assistant
Health Communications Specialist
High School Biology Teacher
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
Financial Analyst
$63,000
Median annual pay for
wholesale and manufacturing
sales representatives in 2019
| Required Courses | ||
| Item # | Title | Credits |
| BIOL 111 | General Biology I | 4 |
| BIOL 112 | General Biology II | |
| BIOL 180 | Biology Research Seminar | 1 |
| BIOL 230 | Ecology | 4 |
| BIOL 320 | Genetics | 4 |
| BIOL 340 | Cell and Molecular Biology I | 4 |
| BIOL 419 | Philosophy of Science | 3 |
| BIOL BA Elective (x2) | 6-8 | |
| Sub-Total Credits | 30-32 | |
| Required Cognates | ||
| Item # | Title | Credits |
| CHEM 111 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM 112 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| MATH 141 or MATH 180 | 3 - 4 | |
| Sub-Total Credits | 11 - 12 | |
Total Credits: | 41 - 44 | |