The Biology, Society & Environment (BSE) major is an interdisciplinary
program in the College of Liberal Arts which leads to a Bachelor of Arts
degree. The major is modeled after the Human Biology major at
Stanford University. Approximately two thirds of the major requirements are based on
the traditional Biology major, while the remaining one third is composed
of coursework in ethics, social sciences and the humanities. Students
will learn how science and society interact and sometimes conflict. The
major is intended to be broad enough to allow students to pursue a
variety of interests, including biological lab research, inquiry into
topics involving health care and the environment, and ethical issues in
modern society.
BSE is intended as an excellent preparation for graduate school, law
school, and professional health science programs such as Medicine,
Dentistry, Pharmacy, Veterinary Medicine, Physical Therapy,
Occupational Therapy and Public Health. Students may also use this
degree to seek employment after college in a wide variety of areas,
including scientific research, government, business, education, and the
environment.
The major is part of a BA program that includes the University's
liberal education requirements, completion of the fourth semester of a
second language, 48 upper division credits, four writing intensive
courses, as well as major requirements. The major requires 68
credits of interdisciplinary coursework. As a result, BSE majors are
not required to take 18 upper division credits outside the major.
Students are strongly encouraged to work closely with advisers in both
the BSE Program, housed in the Geography Department, and their assigned CLA Student Community. Meeting with
your advisers on a regular basis will assist with timely graduation.
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