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General Science Department

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The General Science program provides a major for students who wish to pursue a career in science-related fields. These may include: 

  • Education
  • Health Professions
  • Law
  • Scientific Writing and Editing
  • Science Technology
  • Sales and Marketing

All courses in the major are selected from existing courses in the contributing departments:

  • Biological Sciences
  • Chemistry
  • Computer and Information Sciences
  • Mathematics
  • Physics

These courses are taught by faculty members from the contributing departments and conform to the rigorous standards of those disciplines. Upon successful completion of all major and core requirements, students graduate with a BS in general science.