The Bachelor of Science degree provides the fundamentals of a liberal education with opportunity for specialization. Persons completing this degree who plan to teach should see the teacher education section.

Requirements for a Major

Each student must select a major area of concentration from among the following departments or areas: biology, chemistry, communication, computer science, family and consumer sciences, geography, mathematics, physics, psychology, recreation, social work, sociology, and justice studies. 

Requirements for a Minor

Each student must select one minor from among the following departments or areas: biology, chemistry, computing, economics, international studies, mathematics, military science, multicultural studies, physics, psychology, social science, recreation and technology.  This minor must be in a different field from the major.  The social work major does not require a minor.  A major in family and consumer sciences, computer science, or mathematics may take a minor in business administration.  A major in family and consumer sciences may take a minor in art.  Minors from other departments or areas may be selected if approved by the major department.

Special Regulations

Not more than 10 hours of approved practice or shop courses may be counted toward this degree.