Master of Arts in Biology
30 credits
Designed to strengthen the student’s background in biological sciences and related disciplines through course work at the graduate level. Students must fulfill a research requirement, but completion of a thesis is not required. Prepares students for jobs in biomedical laboratories, natural resource management agencies, scientific supply firms, environmental consulting firms, and scientific publishing firms, as well as for further education.
Degree requirements
| | Approved courses from BIO, BIOT, BOT, SCI, and ZOOL | |
| CRPR 698 | Creative Project | 3 OR 6 |
| | or | |
| RES 697 | Research Paper | 1 TO 3 |
| | or | |
| BIOT 596 | Research Design and Presentation | 2 |
| | and | |
| BIOT 590 | Introduction to Recombinant DNA and RNA Techniques | 3 |
| | or | |
| SCI 699 | Research Methodology in Science Education | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16-30 |
Minors and electives
Total Credit Hours: 30
Minors are optional, but if taken must include at least 8 credits of courses approved by a designated advisor from the minor area and the biology department.