A bachelor of arts degree in Biology from SPU provides a broad foundation if you want to combine another area of study — such as education, environmental studies, law, or science writing — with a solid scientific background.
About the Bachelor of Arts in Biology Major
As a Bachelor of Arts in Biology major, you can expect to study a wide array of scientific subjects — from the inheritance of traits and evolutionary mechanisms to animal physiology and plant identification — all within a framework of ethics, vocation, and faith.
Career Opportunities
After graduation, you'll be on your way to serving in a position such as:
- Secondary teacher
- Animal biologist
- Attorney
- Lab manager
- Emergency medical technician
- Hospital administrator
- Biological photographer
- Science writer
- Natural history museum docent
- Forensic scientist
Courses and Requirements
For a Bachelor of Arts in Biology major, you will be required to take at least 81 credits, including at least 30 upper-division credits. Review all of the bachelor of arts in Biology courses and requirements, as well as a suggested course sequence. No more than 6 credits of courses numbered from BIO 4900 through 4999 may be applied to this major.
Certification With Secondary Endorsement
If you plan to pursue Residency Teacher Certification with an endorsement that will allow you to teach science classes at the middle and high school levels, you can select a bachelor of arts degree in biology as your desired endorsement area. You will need to work closely with the certification officer to make sure you meet all the endorsement requirements. Students preparing for biology teaching careers should become familiar with Washington state endorsement requirements prior to selecting core and elective options.
To apply to the BA in Biology major, you must make a formal application through your Degree Status Check page in Banner.