College of Science Majors
A College of Science degree is conferred when a student successfully completes all requirements in their degree program. Students will complete coursework or approved experiential learning activities to meet the following three degree components: Major Area of Study, College of Science Core Requirements and degree electives, where listed. Majors - Frequently Asked Questions
Biological Sciences
| Major | Degree Progression Guides 2021 | Catalog 2021 | Degree Progression Guides 2020 | Catalog 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biochemistry | 2020 DPG | 2020 | ||
| Biology Education | See science education | See science education | See science education | See science education |
| Biochemistry Honors | 2020 DPG | 2020 | ||
| Biology | 2021 DPG | 2021 | 2020 DPG | 2020 |
| Cell, Molecular and Developmental Biology | 2021 DPG | 2021 | 2020 DPG | 2020 |
| Chemical Biology and Biochemistry | 2021 DPG | 2021 | ||
| Ecology, Evolution & Environmental Biology | 2021 DPG | 2021 | 2020 DPG | 2020 |
| Genetics | 2021 DPG | 2021 | 2020 DPG | 2020 |
| Health and Disease | 2021 DPG | 2021 | 2020 DPG | 2020 |
| Microbiology Honors | 2021 DPG | 2021 | 2020 DPG | 2020 |
| Microbiology | 2021 DPG | 2021 | 2020 DPG | 2020 |
| Neurobiology & Physiology | 2021 DPG | 2021 | 2020 DPG | 2020 |
Special Note: Students wishing to pursue Pre-Dental, Pre-Medical and Pre-Veterinary Studies will work with their academic advisor to tailor their major program to meet professional school admissions requirements.
Chemistry
| Major | Degree Progression Guides 2021 | Catalog 2021 | Degree Progression Guides 2020 | Catalog 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biochemistry (Chemistry) | 2021 DPG | 2021 | 2020 DPG | 2020 |
| Chemical Biology and Biochemistry | 2021 DPG | 2021 | ||
| Chemistry Education | See science education | See science education | See science education | See science education |
| Chemistry | 2021 DPG | 2021 | 2020 DPG | 2020 |
| Chemistry (ACS) | 2021 DPG | 2021 | 2020 DPG | 2020 |
Computer Science
| Major | Degree Progression Guides 2021 | Catalog 2021 | Degree Progression Guides 2020 | Catalog 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | 2021 DPG | 2021 | 2020 DPG | 2020 |
| Computer Science Honors | 2021 DPG | 2021 | 2020 DPG | 2020 |
| Data Science | 2021 DPG | 2021 | 2020 DPG | 2020 |
Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences
| Major | Degree Progression Guides 2021 | Catalog 2021 | Degree Progression Guides 2020 | Catalog 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atmospheric Science | 2021 DPG | 2021 | 2020 DPG | 2020 |
| Environmental Geoscience | 2021 DPG | 2021 | 2020 DPG | 2020 |
| Earth Space Science Education | See science education | See science education | See science education | See science education |
| Geology & Geophysics | 2021 DPG | 2021 | 2020 DPG | 2020 |
| Planetary Sciences | 2021 DPG | 2021 | 2020 DPG | 2020 |
Math/Actuarial Science
| Major | Degree Progression Guides 2021 | Catalog 2021 | Degree Progression Guides 2020 | Catalog 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Actuarial Science Supplemental material (Word) |
2021 DPG | 2021 | 2020 DPG | 2020 |
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Actuarial Science Honors Supplemental material (Word) |
2021 DPG | 2021 | 2020 DPG | 2020 |
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Core Mathematics Supplemental material (Word) |
2021 DPG | 2021 | 2020 DPG | 2020 |
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Core Mathematics Honors Supplemental material (Word) |
2021 DPG | 2021 | 2020 DPG | 2020 |
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Data Science |
2021 DPG | 2021 | ||
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Mathematics Education Supplemental material (Word) |
2021 DPG | 2021 | 2020 DPG | 2020 |
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Applied Mathematics Supplemental material (Word) |
2021 DPG | 2021 | 2020 DPG | 2020 |
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Mathematics/Business Supplemental material (Word) |
2021 DPG | 2021 | 2020 DPG | 2020 |
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Mathematics/Computer Science Supplemental material (Word) |
2021 DPG | 2021 | 2020 DPG | 2020 |
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Mathematics/Statistics Supplemental material (Word) |
2021 DPG | 2021 | 2020 DPG | 2020 |
Physics
| Major | Degree Progression Guides 2021 | Catalog 2021 | Degree Progression Guides 2020 | Catalog 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Physics Honors | 2021 DPG | 2021 | 2020 DPG | 2020 |
| Applied Physics | 2021 DPG | 2021 | 2020 DPG | 2020 |
| Physics Education | See science education | See science education | See science education | See science education |
| Physics | 2021 DPG | 2021 | 2020 DPG | 2020 |
| Physics Honors | 2021 DPG | 2021 | 2020 DPG | 2020 |
Science Education
| Major | Degree Progression Guides 2021 | Catalog 2021 | Degree Progression Guides 2020 | Catalog 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology Education | 2021 DPG | 2021 | 2020 DPG | 2020 |
| Chemistry Education | 2021 DPG | 2021 | 2020 DPG | 2020 |
| Earth Space Science Education | 2021 DPG | 2021 | 2020 DPG | 2020 |
| Physics Education | 2021 DPG | 2021 | 2020 DPG | 2020 |
Statistics
| Major | Degree Progression Guides 2021 | Catalog 2021 | Degree Progression Guides 2020 | Catalog 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Statistics | 2021 DPG | 2021 | 2020 DPG | 2020 |
| Data Science | 2021 DPG | 2021 | 2020 DPG | 2020 |
| Statistics Honors | 2021 DPG | 2021 | 2020 DPG | 2020 |
| Statistics-Math Emphasis | 2021 DPG | 2021 | 2020 DPG | 2020 |
Interdisciplinary Science
| Major | Degree Progression Guides 2021 | Catalog 2021 | Degree Progression Guides 2020 | Catalog 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIOL Concentration in Biology | 2021 DPG | 2021 | 2020 DPG | 2020 |
| CHEM Concentration in Chemistry | 2021 DPG | 2021 | 2020 DPG | 2020 |
| CS Concentration in Computer Science | 2021 DPG | 2021 | 2020 DPG | 2020 |
| EAPS Concentration in Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences | 2021 DPG | 2021 | 2020 DPG | 2020 |
| MATH Concentration in Math | 2021 DPG | 2021 | 2020 DPG | 2020 |
| PHYS Concentration in Physics | 2021 DPG | 2021 | 2020 DPG | 2020 |
| STAT Concentration in Statistics | 2021 DPG | 2021 | 2020 DPG | 2020 |
Older Plans of Study
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