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SCHOOL OF SCIENCE
BA Science
Educational Objectives:
The Bachelor of Arts Science degree is geared toward students whose interests and skills in science are more cross-disciplinary than those students who pursue traditional majors in biology, chemistry, computer science, math or physics. The educational objectives of the Option are to produce graduates:
- who are well versed in a broad range of topics in the sciences, humanities, and the arts and have a broad knowledge of the sciences, with a concentration in one of the sciences.
- who are prepared to further their education in graduate school and/or directly pursue productive professional careers in the private, state, federal, or educational sectors.
- who can demonstrate possession and application of higher-level learning skills in critical thinking and problem solving as applied to science issues.
- who can effectively apply the scientific method.
- who can utilize the cross-disciplinary research literature to analyze and synthesize science issues and their socio-economic and political implications.
- who in their future careers will be able to work both on cross-disciplinary teams and function independently as specialists in a science or technical field.
Educational Outcomes:
Graduates of the program are expected to demonstrate:
- a strong ability to apply knowledge in the sciences, the humanities & social sciences, the arts, and political sciences to explore and understand science issues.
- an aptitude for designing, conducting, and communicating the results of literature-based research on science topics.
- well-developed skills in analysis and research acquired through courses, lab work, internship, undergraduate research, and/or study-abroad experiences.
- skill at working productively as individuals and in cross-disciplinary teams.
- skill at effectively communicating science concepts and issues to diverse audiences.
- a comprehensive understanding of major science issues facing global society today.
- an ability to understand and use selected techniques and analytical/survey tools in the practice of science.