Certificate in Biology
Majoring in another subject but need a background in biology to round out your degree? Consider a Certificate in Biology.
Biology – Certificate
Biology, Certificate
Offered as an Academic Certification
The Certificate in Biology is designed for non-biology majors who wish to emphasize biology by completing at least 27 credits, including the Principles of Biology sequence (BI 211, BI 212, and BI 213), followed by 15 credits of biology upper division core or elective courses (300 or 400 level). Some upper division courses have prerequisites of other core or elective biology courses or chemistry courses, so please check with the department or a biology advisor to plan your class schedule.
Program Preparation
Biology is a diverse discipline with many different specialty areas. People with a diverse array of interests are drawn to the Biology Certificate. All share in common a deep curiosity of how the natural world works. Our students learn to apply the core principles of biological science when solving human and environmental problems.
Degree Roadmap
A Certificate in Biology begin by taking the Principles of Biology course sequences before moving on to their choice of 15 credits of upper division core or elective courses suited to their interests and needs. SOU’s Biology program offers a wide range of upper division courses including Genetics, Physiology, Ecology, Microbiology, Human Anatomy and Physiology, Fish and Fisheries, Biogeochemistry, and much more. Virtually all biology courses include a laboratory or field component to provide students with extensive hands-on experience with procedures and equipment.
Degree Integration
Many students are delighted to find that a Biology Certificate complements their major. Whether a student is getting a degree in Business, Environmental Science, or Education, a Biology minor degree can enhance a wide range of field-specific studies, make a graduate more agile and competitive on the job market.
Guided Pathways
Contact:
Nick Stewart – 541.552.6947 – stewartn@sou.edu
Associate Degree Paths
Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer, RCC – Associate of Science Transfer, KCC – Biology, Associate of Science Transfer, UCC
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SOU Biology Program
1250 Siskiyou Blvd.
Ashland, OR 97520
541.552.6344
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