With a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies, you will receive a solid foundation in basic communication skills while also gaining practical experience for a career in fields such as public relations, the print and digital news media, and the film industry.

Curriculum

What You’ll Learn

Courses in the Department of Communication, Art & Design offer a broad exposure to communication theories, media writing, legal and ethical issues in communications fields, and digital media equipment. Learning from professors with experience in the communications industry, you will develop critical thinking, interpersonal and written communication, teamwork, and other skills. To complete your degree and connect your education with a career, you will gain practical experience through an internship that provides public interaction through speaking, writing and digital media.

Available Programs

Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies

In addition to general education and prerequisite course requirements, Communication Studies majors must complete 39 hours of coursework, which includes 15 hours of department core classes and 24 hours focused on a specific concentration in Photography, Public Relations or Video and Film. To provide you with reality-based experience, an off-campus professional internship associated with your concentration is also required.

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Minor in Communication Studies

Communication Studies minors must complete nine hours of department core requirements and nine additional hours of Communication Studies elective courses. An off-campus professional internship is also required.  

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Outcomes

What You’ll Do

Our graduates have received professional opportunities with broadcast television networks, Sports Illustrated and other regional and national communications companies. Professionals with Communication Studies degrees often pursue careers in fields that include:

• public relations
• print or television news media
• advertising and sales
• graphic design and creative development.

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Receive a solid foundation in both print and digital design with an emphasis on creativity and innovation.

Curriculum

What You’ll Learn

Graphic Design students obtain skills related to the full design process; including typography, color theory, print and digital layout, and industry-standard software, while also placing an emphasis on effective communication, writing, and critical thinking. Students will receive professional, real-world experiences through classroom service-oriented projects and industry internships.

Available Programs

Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design

In addition to general education and prerequisite course requirements, Graphic Design majors seeking a Bachelor鈥檚 Degree must complete 54 hours of coursework, which includes 15 hours of department core classes, 27 hours focused on graphic design-related courses, and 12 hours focused in marketing and art. To provide you with reality-based experience, an off-campus professional internship in graphic design is also required.

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Associate of Arts in Graphic Design*

In addition to 36 hours of general education requirements, Graphic Design majors seeking an Associate鈥檚 Degree must complete 30 hours of coursework, which includes 12 hours of department core classes, and 18 hours of graphic design courses. To provide you with reality-based experience, an off-campus professional internship in graphic design is also required.

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*Not currently accepting applications.

Minor in Graphic Design

Graphic Design minors must complete nine hours of department core requirements and nine additional hours of Graphic Design elective courses. An off-campus professional internship is also required.

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Outcomes

What You’ll Do

Graphic Design majors will have the necessary skills and knowledge to obtain positions in a variety of design-related professions including:

• design firms
• print companies
• newspapers/magazines
• marketing companies
• advertising agencies
• in-house design for large corporations

Our graduates have gone on to successful careers in print and website design, packaging, design for churches and nonprofit organizations, and freelance design.

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Gain classroom and real-world experience to prepare you for a career in the news media and other communications fields by developing a full range of information-gathering, writing, editing and critical thinking skills.

Curriculum

What You’ll Learn

Journalism students study and apply effective communication skills through instruction from professors with experience in the industry, participation in the University鈥檚 online student news source GWU Today, and reality-based education during a professional media internship. Courses develop an understanding of the rights and responsibilities of the press, a grasp of information gathering and reporting, and a mastery of writing and editing processes for print and digital media.

Available Programs

Bachelor of Arts in Journalism*

In addition to general education and prerequisite course requirements, Journalism majors must complete 39 hours of coursework, which includes 15 hours of department core classes and 24 hours focused on a specific concentration in Broadcast Journalism, News Editorial or Photojournalism. To provide you with reality-based experience, an off-campus professional internship associated with your concentration is also required. 

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*Not currently accepting applications. Students interested in journalism will be able to study it as part of a Communications program.

Minor in Journalism

Journalism minors must complete nine hours of department core requirements and nine additional hours of Journalism elective courses. An off-campus professional internship is also required. The University also offers an array of minor opportunities in other departments.

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Outcomes

What You’ll Do

Journalism majors are equipped with the skills for a variety of career opportunities in the news media, including

• news photography
• print writing and editing
• broadcast reporting and anchoring
• videography
• digital production.

Our graduates have gone on to careers with regional and local newspapers, magazines and trade publications, online publishers, and sports journalism services.

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The English Program is designed to develop students as skilled readers, writers, and thinkers who demonstrate cultural competency, interpersonal skills, and community engagement, preparing them for meaningful work and service. 

Curriculum

What You’ll Learn

As an English major, you鈥檒l take courses in American literature, British literature, world literature, literary criticism, and creative and professional writing. You will also complete an internship and write a thesis as a capstone project.

Available Programs

Bachelor of Arts in English

In addition to the 猫咪头条 University general education requirements, the student must complete at least 41 hours of English credit. All majors are required to complete an internship, a senior capstone project, and participate in an exit interview during their last semester of English classes. The optional minor may be selected from any offered by the University. For a more in-depth look at program requirements, visit our .

Second Major in English

A student seeking a second major in the Department of English Language and Literature should complete any 30 hours of coursework in English beyond any general studies requirements in English. No more than nine hours of ENGL 200-level literature survey courses may be used. For a more in-depth look at minor requirements, visit our .

Minor in English

The English Minor is open to English and Non-English Majors. A minor in English can be earned upon completion of 15 hours of ENGL electives beyond the core requirements. No more than three hours of ENGL 200-level literature survey courses may be counted toward the major. For a more in-depth look at minor requirements, visit our .

Minor in Writing

The Writing Minor can be earned upon completion of Creative Nonfiction (), along with 12鈥�13 hours of ENGL electives beyond the core requirements. No more than three hours of ENGL 200-level literature survey courses may be counted toward the major. For a more in-depth look at minor requirements, visit our .

Accelerated Master of Arts in English or Graduate Certificate 

The Accelerated Master of Arts in English program allows 猫咪头条 undergraduate students to begin work in the MA in English or Graduate Certificate in English program while completing their Bachelor of Arts in English degree. 

Qualified students may apply for admission to the Accelerated Master鈥檚 Program (AMP) in English during their junior year (or after 60 credit hours). If accepted, students can take nine credit hours鈥� worth of graduate coursework to apply toward their master鈥檚 degree or graduate certificate. Six of those hours can earn combination credit and satisfy elective requirements at the undergraduate level.  

Graduate courses in this program are fully online.  For a more in-depth look at program requirements, visit our .

Outcomes

What You’ll Do

With a degree in English, you will be prepared to do just about anything. We like to say a degree in English is an all-purpose degree, where your career options are only bound by your ability and imagination. Our English alumni are following their passions, succeeding in their careers, and making an impact on their communities. They have pursued careers and found work in diverse fields, including publishing and editing, teaching, business and marketing, social media management, professional writing, non-profit work, ministry, counseling, law, human rights work, and social work.

If you desire, you will be prepared for further study. Many alumni have earned graduate degrees in English, law, business, divinity, counseling, and other fields. Recent graduates have attended Duke University, Boston University, University of Florida, University of Tennessee, Purdue University, Carnegie Mellon University, and Princeton Theological Seminary.

Here are just a few of our alums’ many accomplishments:

• Ron Rash is a New York Times bestselling writer and poet.
• Larissa Bixler is an attorney with Hendrick, Gardner, Kincheloe & Garofalo in Charlotte, N.C.
• Jennifer Rogers Spinola publishes Christian novels.
• Tara Hostetler holds a master鈥檚 degree from Florida State University and is an editor at McGraw-Hill.
• Lauren Quesenberry Alfaro has a master鈥檚 from Loyola University in Chicago and is a mental health coordinator in Minneapolis.
• Rachel Jones taught English as a Second Language to fourth graders at Central Christian Academy in Suwon, South Korea.
• Wayne Blankenship is a publicity director for a health education organization.

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Are you interested in being a Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Physician Assistant, Medical Doctor, or Strength and Conditioning Coach?

Exercise science is the scientific study of human movement performed to maintain or improve health and wellness. This applied science field is focused on using exercise to prevent disease, facilitate rehabilitation, promote health, and enhance human performance.

The Exercise Science program is accredited by and the .

Curriculum

What You’ll Learn

Your degree will prepare you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to work as a professional in various health professions. You will be skilled in evaluating health behaviors and risk factors, conducting fitness assessments, developing and implementing safe and effective exercise prescriptions, and motivating individuals to modify negative health habits and maintain positive lifestyle behaviors. Exercise science professionals perform these activities in medical, commercial, university, corporate, or community settings where their clients participate in health promotion, fitness, sports performance, and rehabilitation activities. 

Student Learning Outcomes

1. PROFESSIONAL INTERACTION AND COMMUNICATION
   To interact and communicate effectively by presenting information in oral, written, and technology formats; collaborating with professionals and peers; expressing ideas clearly; and giving and receiving feedback;
2. PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE
   To utilize knowledge, skills, and abilities to evaluate health behavior and risk factors; develop, implement, and evaluate exercise and wellness programs, and employ behavioral strategies to motivate individuals to adopt and maintain positive lifestyle behaviors;
3. PROFESSIONAL ETHICS AND CONDUCT
   To demonstrate behavior, grounded in Christian faith and the liberal arts tradition, that preserves the integrity of a profession, prevents misrepresentation, and protects the consumer;
4. PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
   To continuously improve knowledge, skills, and abilities and to uphold a professional image through actions and appearance; and
5. PROFESSIONAL DECISION MAKING (PROBLEM SOLVING)
   To demonstrate critical thinking by making decisions based on multiple perspectives and evidence-based practice.

Internship Experience

As part of the Exercise Science major, you will be required to participate in a 300-hour supervised summer internship () providing integral hands-on experience and exposing you to the job market in Exercise Science-related businesses and agencies. This internship will give you opportunities to apply your knowledge, skills, and abilities obtained through traditional coursework and experiential activities from the classroom. Prerequisites include candidacy, EXSI 432: Seminar in Exercise Science, and valid Adult CPR/AED certifications.

Admission Requirements

Admission into the Exercise Science major requires the following:

• Cumulative GPA of 2.7
• Prerequisites with a grade of “C” or better – BIO 111, BIO 203, BIO 204, CHEM 111, EXSI 200
• A statement of professional goals
• Two completed reference forms
  • One reference must be from a science professor
• Course rotation discussed with your advisor

Current GWU students can apply to the undergraduate Exercise Science major by completing the  Non-GWU students should apply through the Office of Admissions.

Available Concentrations

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Health Fitness Concentration

The Health Fitness Concentration offers potential career pathways to cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, corporate wellness, exercise physiology, and strength and conditioning.

Health Sciences Concentration

The Health Sciences concentration will prepare students for a career as a physician
assistant.

Pre-Professional Concentration

The Pre-Professional Concentration offers potential career pathways to physical therapy, occupational therapy, and medicine.

Accelerated Master of Strength and Conditioning

The Accelerated Master of Strength and Conditioning (MSSC) allows undergraduate 猫咪头条 students to begin work in the MSSC program while completing their bachelor鈥檚 degree in Exercise Science.  

Qualified students may apply for admission to the Accelerated MSSC during their junior year (or after 60 credit hours). If accepted, students can take up to twelve credit hours of graduate coursework to apply toward their MSSC degree and earn combination credit for these hours at the undergraduate level.  

Outcomes

What You’ll Do

Exercise Science majors receive exemplary career preparation along with a solid education in the liberal arts and sciences. They all participate in the campus-wide Professional Readiness Experience, while also focusing on resume writing, understanding LinkedIn, professional dress, dinner etiquette, and mock interviewing. This interdisciplinary approach ensures that students are learning job transferable skills. The program results in professionals of high integrity who are ready to take on the challenges of graduate school or full-time employment.

The significant time that students have been involved in real-life laboratory sessions enables them to demonstrate practical experience and fluency with equipment and technology for Exercise Science.

Completion of the Exercise Science degree prepares students to take certification exams offered by several professional organizations, including the American College of Sports Medicine and the National Strength and Conditioning Association.

Post-Graduate Options

The majority of 猫咪头条 University Exercise Science majors pursue advanced study after graduation. Graduate degree pursuits include:

• Physical therapy
• Occupational therapy
• Physician鈥檚 assistant
• Clinical exercise physiology
• Strength and conditioning
• Corporate wellness

Just some of the graduate schools which have admitted our recent graduates include:

• East Carolina University
• 猫咪头条 University
• Lenoir-Ryne University
• University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
• University of North Carolina at Greensboro
• Western Carolina University
• Breanu University
• Ohio State University
• Medical University of South Carolina

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Graduate with the education to treat patients and enable them to meet the life-long challenges inherent in the practice of medicine.

The 猫咪头条 University Department of Physician Assistant (PA) Studies is grounded in the University鈥檚 mission to prepare graduates for leadership and service in both their professional careers and personal lives. Rooted in a supportive and diverse Christian community, the PA Studies Program embraces rigorous and innovative education combined with meaningful experiential learning to shape compassionate, competent, and service-oriented healthcare professionals. Our program seeks to develop physician assistants who are not only skilled clinicians, but also ethical leaders and advocates committed to making a positive and lasting impact on the lives of others.

Guided by a mission to develop knowledgeable and caring physician assistants, the PA Studies Program emphasizes competent, patient-centered primary care with a particular focus on medically underserved populations. This commitment reflects both the University鈥檚 dedication to service and the profession鈥檚 responsibility to address healthcare disparities. Through thoughtful instruction, clinical immersion, and role modeling, students are prepared to meet the evolving needs of patients and communities with professionalism, empathy, and clinical excellence.

The values of the PA Studies Program align closely with 猫咪头条 University鈥檚 Christian foundation, emphasizing respect, integrity, ethical behavior, and faith-informed service. These values are woven throughout the curriculum and foster an environment where students grow academically, professionally, and personally. Faculty are dedicated to mentoring students in a manner that models compassion, accountability, and lifelong learning.

Through intentional recruitment and admission of highly qualified applicants, delivery of a diverse and comprehensive curriculum, engagement in service to underserved populations, and a commitment to achieving PANCE pass rates at or above the national average, the Department of PA Studies strives to prepare graduates for successful entry-level clinical practice. In doing so, the program fulfills its mission to educate PAs who are prepared to lead, serve, and transform healthcare in their communities and beyond.

Curriculum

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Our students begin the program in January and spend 16 months in the didactic phase (classroom, small groups, and lab) followed by 12 months in the clinical phase (supervised clinical practice experiences or SCPEs). Our didactic curriculum uses an in-person traditional classroom setting augmented with problem- and team-based learning modules and hands-on skills training.

The Didactic phase is followed by nine SCPEs, including family medicine, internal medicine, pediatric medicine, women鈥檚 medicine, emergency medicine, surgical medicine, behavioral medicine, one rotation for evidence-based medicine and service in underserved medicine, and one elective. SCPEs are conducted primarily in person, with possible telemedicine experiences in which preceptors are present during the visit, except for the behavioral medicine rotation, which may be primarily via telemedicine.

The final spring semester before graduation, students must complete a capstone course which is a taught synchronously online. Lastly, students must complete and pass an in-person summative evaluation course as a graduation requirement.

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Graduate Competencies

The PA profession defines the specific knowledge, skills, and attitudes required and provides educational experiences as needed in order for physician assistants to acquire and demonstrate these competencies. The National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants endorses the following Profession Based PA competencies.

• PA Graduate Competencies

DEPARTMENT OF PA STUDIES

To learn more about the Department of PA Studies, including our mission, values, goals, accreditation status, and more, we invite you to explore the detailed program pages that follow. These sections provide a closer look at how our mission, values, and goals are brought to life throughout the PA educational journey.

• Department of PA Studies Program Details

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Train for a career in teaching and learning in sport settings.

The mission of the Coaching program is to academically prepare students for success in the discipline of sport pedagogy, while consistently placing emphasis on leadership, faith, and service.

Curriculum

What You’ll Learn

The Coaching program clearly flows from the overall mission of the university. With society placing an undeniably strong emphasis on sport, it is critical that the university be engaged in the preparation of capable sport instructors and coaches. Our goal is to prepare graduates who are ready to make an immediate, lasting, and profound impact on future generations. The focus of the Coaching program is on the development of knowledge and skills needed to be successful as sport instructors. Our coursework is provided in the context of a Christian worldview, with an emphasis on leadership, faith, and service; thus enabling graduates to make continuing and significant contributions within their communities.

Available Programs

Bachelor of Science in Coaching

In addition to the 猫咪头条 University general education program requirements, 39 hours of credit are required for the Bachelor of Science in Coaching. Additional requirements include a capstone experience taken during the final semester of enrollment to demonstrate academic achievements and professional readiness.

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Recreation Minor

The 18-hour recreation minor prepares students for careers in a variety of settings: community centers, summer camps, recreation ministries, activity programs, college intramurals, state parks, and more.

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Outcomes

What You’ll Do

Completion of this program prepares one for success within a number of careers. These may include:

1. Sport Instructor (private instruction, sports academies, elite summer camps, etc.)
2. Coach (at all levels)
3. Activities Director
4. Recreation Coordinator
5. Any position in which quality instruction and guidance of sport and physical activity occurs.

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Develop strong problem-solving and decision-making skills through instruction in constantly evolving topics such as programming, digital multimedia, operating systems, network security, data structures, database management, software engineering and more.

The computer science program combines math and science coursework to sharpen your skills in both fields and prepare you for a wide range of career possibilities in which to use your degree.

Curriculum

What You’ll Learn

When you study Computer Science at 猫咪头条, you will receive a comprehensive overview of the technical aspects of information processing and design, along with skills to help you keep up with the latest computing technologies.

Available Programs

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

In addition to the University鈥檚 required general education and prerequisites, the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science requires 36 additional credit hours, including 30 hours of specific coursework and six additional credit hours. A mathematics minor is recommended to supplement the major. 

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Second Major in Computer Science

Students will take courses focused on programming, data structures, software engineering, algorithm analytics and more. The second major will conclude with a Capstone Project in Computer Science.

Any student seeking a second major in Computer Science must have earned credit for  with a minimum grade of 鈥淐.鈥� MATH 151 can be used to satisfy the Quantitative Dimension requirement in the General Education curriculum.

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Computer Science Minor

A minor in Computer Science requires 19 hours of coursework in programming, calculus and computer science electives.

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Outcomes

What You’ll Do

A Computer Science degree prepares you for a career working with computer-based systems with business and scientific applications, project management and more.

Computer Science graduates often work for:

• computer vendors
• software companies
• banks
• universities
• government agencies
• research laboratories
• website design companies.

Some students acquire a certification to be a public school teacher or a doctoral degree to work in post-secondary education.

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Develop a proficiency in the core concepts of higher mathematics, while also receiving the training to excel in a broad range of fields involving computation and engineering.

The mission of the Mathematics program is to provide a high quality foundation in the core concepts of the traditional and the modern elements of higher mathematics; to produce graduates with high-level problem solving and decision-making skills; to prepare them for further learning in the discipline; and to prepare the graduates to make significant contributions for God and humanity by teaching them how to use clear, systematic quantitative and analytical reasoning skills.

Curriculum

What You’ll Learn

Through the practical application of mathematical principles, students develop skills in high-level problem-solving, decision-making and reasoning. Students also develop an ability to communicate complex mathematics in both written and oral forms. The University鈥檚 Math Club provides additional opportunities for academic and professional growth through interaction with professors and classmates.

Available Programs

Bachelor of Science in Mathematics

In addition to the University鈥檚 required general education and prerequisites, an additional 33 hours of credit is required for the Bachelor of Science in Mathematics degree. Required courses represent 27 hours, while six additional hours will come from elective courses. The degree also requires the completion of CISS 201: Programming Language I.

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Second Major in Mathematics

Students will take courses focused on foundations of mathematics, calculus, statistics, data analysis and more.

Any student seeking a second major in Mathematics must have earned credit for聽聽with a minimum grade of 鈥淐.鈥澛燤ATH 151聽can be used to satisfy the Quantitative Dimension requirement in the General Education curriculum.

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Computer Science Minor

A minor in Computer Science requires 17 hours of coursework in calculus and mathematics electives.

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Outcomes

What You’ll Do

猫咪头条 Mathematics alumni work as

• statisticians
• engineers
• researchers
• bankers and finance professionals
• data processors
• quality control professionals
• consultants
• machinery and equipment operators
• designers
• developers.

Many Mathematics alumni pursue graduate school, which opens additional career opportunities.

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Life and living things

The 猫咪头条 biology program prepares you for service in life science. You鈥檒l study living systems of the world side-by-side with passionate faculty mentors and take part in real-life scenarios, in the classroom and out in the field, with your peers. Our faculty will know your name, as well as your career aspirations, and personally invest in your success. 

Our small class sizes give you the unique opportunity to engage in hands-on undergraduate research and labs from the start. During your program, you鈥檒l master lab and field techniques, from applying the scientific method to natural phenomena and information to using key mathematical and statistical procedures and analyses. We also equip you with lifelong skills you鈥檒l need no matter what science-oriented career you choose, like strong problem solving techniques and written and verbal communication abilities.

Curriculum

What You’ll Learn

Your classes, labs, and hands-on learning experiences will help you:

• Balance your scientific knowledge with the values of faith, stewardship, ethics, and social responsibility
• Assess sources and make informed decisions about issues such as healthcare, public policy, and stewardship of creation
• Own research projects from start to finish
• Gain fundamental lab practices and field research methods, including documentation and safety
• Apply the scientific method to natural phenomena and information
• Identify, analyze, and apply key biological terms and concepts from molecules to cells to organisms to ecological systems, including evolutionary processes
• Understand use of mathematical and statistical procedures and analyses
• Analyze and communicate biological information in written, visual, and oral formats

Available Programs

Bachelor of Science in Biology

Choose between the biomedical concentration, which emphasizes anatomy, physiology, cell biology, biochemistry, microbiology, and other topics needed for a career in health or veterinary fields or a general biology curriculum that has more biodiversity, ecology, and other areas of biology.

   For more information about courses recommended for health and veterinary careers, see 猫咪头条鈥檚 Pre-Professional Pathways.

In addition to the 猫咪头条 University general education requirements, you鈥檒l complete a minimum of 34 hours of biology coursework in the major.

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Second Major in Biology

A student seeking a second major in any field of study offered by the Department of Natural Sciences must meet all of the criteria for the primary major.

Minor in Biology

Students pursuing a Minor in Biology will take a general biology course, as well as an animal or plant science course, a molecular science course, and a biology elective, for a total of 16 credit hours.

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Additional Minors

Additional minors available in the Department of Natural Sciences include the (20 hours), the (20 hours), the (15 hours), the (16鈥�17 hours), the (16 hours), and the (20 hours).

Outcomes

What You’ll Do

Whether you pursue professional or graduate studies or directly enter environmental services, biological fields, human medicine and health, or education, our biology program will prepare you to meet your goals. 

You may pursue a wide range of health-related professions with additional education, including becoming the following:

• General Doctor
• Physician Assistant
• Physical Therapist
• Dentist
• Pharmacist
• Researcher
• Veterinarian

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