Program Requirements
About the Major
From field courses to cutting-edge research opportunities, learning goes well beyond the laboratory to apply and further the unifying principles of biology and learn about our world’s complex and dynamic living sphere. The biology program offers a Bachelor of Arts degree in biology and Bachelor of Science degree in biology.
The program is recognized as providing a quality liberal education that leads to outstanding opportunities in graduate school, industry, education and the health professions. Students learn the principles of diverse sub-disciplines in biology, develop basic skills in critical thinking, communication and computer use, and acquire the ability to explore questions by means of laboratory, field and library research.
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About the Minor
The program also offers a minor in biology. Students minoring in biology must take at least 22 semester hours, 18 of which must be in biology.
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Secondary Teacher Certification Program
Teacher certification in biology for grades 6-12 is available to biology majors. Students planning to teach biology in secondary schools should notify their advisor and contact the secondary education advisor in the Tift College of Education.