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The Bachelor of Science (BS) is a traditional liberal arts
degree in the College of Literature, Science and Arts. The Bachelor of Science requires a minimum of
120 credits and an overall grade point average (GPA) of a 2.0.
Within the 120 credits, students must fulfill the specific requirements
listed below. What distinguishes the BS from the AB
is that 60 of the 120 credits needed for the degree must be taken
in the natural sciences and mathematics.
Concentration (a.k.a. Major)
The concentration (major) is an academic specialization you select in one of the area, departmental, interdepartmental or special programs within LSA.
Distribution Requirement
The Distribution Requirement is the portion of your LSA degree
which adds intellectual breadth and diversity to your academic
experience. Through this requirement you will gain an understanding and appreciation of the major areas of
learning
Language Requirement
The requirement is the achievement of fourth-term proficiency
in a language other than English. This usually met in one of three
ways...
Writing Requirements
The overriding purpose of the LS&A Writing Requirements (First-Year and Upper-Level) is to provide students with both beginning and advanced instruction in college-level writing.
Race & Ethnicity Requirement
All students must take at least one course that deals on a fairly sophisticated level with topics such as the historical development of racism, and the social, political and economics effects of racism and other types of discrimination.
Quantitative Reasoning requirement
The Quantitative Reasoning Requirement (QR) is in place to ensure that every graduate achieves a certain level of proficiency in using and analyzing quantitative information. This is not simply a math requirement; rather, the focus is upon the methodology used to analyze quantitative information to make decisions, judgments, and predictions. It involves defining a problem by means of numerical or geometrical representations of real-world phenomena, determining how to solve it, deducing consequences, formulating alternativesand predicting outcomes.
Academic Minors
Students in the College may elect one or more of the academic minors offered by units within the College. Electing to earn an academic minor is optional, and there is no limit on the number of academic minors a student may elect. An academic minor will require no less than 15 credits of course work, will show structure and coherence, and will contain some upper-level courses. At least 10 out of the 15 credits must be taken in-residence. Students who declare and complete an approved academic minor will receive a notation on their student transcript but not on their diploma. Academic Minors are not open to BGS students.
Electives and Prerequisites
If you took the maximum number of credits and courses to meet each of the degree requirements, you would still need some additional credits to reach the minimum 120 credits needed to graduate.
Bachelor of Science (BS) FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions About The Bachelor of Science
Degree and the 60 credits in BS-eligible courses
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