{"id":57366,"date":"2018-04-23T11:22:00","date_gmt":"2018-04-23T18:22:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/?page_id=57366"},"modified":"2025-04-23T12:25:33","modified_gmt":"2025-04-23T19:25:33","slug":"certificate-in-biology","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/biology\/programs\/certificate-in-biology\/","title":{"rendered":"Certificate in Biology"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-kyqgy2e-e8e6f809fb132c004fbde24f589b4dbc\">\n.avia-section.av-kyqgy2e-e8e6f809fb132c004fbde24f589b4dbc{\nbackground-repeat:no-repeat;\nbackground-image:url(https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2018\/09\/SOU-Biology-Minor-Degree-Program-at-Southern-Oregon-University.jpg);\nbackground-position:50% 50%;\nbackground-attachment:scroll;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_1' aria-label='SOU Biology Minor Page - Intro Section' class='avia-section av-kyqgy2e-e8e6f809fb132c004fbde24f589b4dbc main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_submenu  avia-builder-el-first  avia-full-stretch avia-bg-style-scroll av-minimum-height av-minimum-height-50 av-height-50  container_wrap fullsize'  data-section-bg-repeat='stretch' data-av_minimum_height_pc='50' data-av_min_height_opt='50'><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><main  role=\"main\" itemprop=\"mainContentOfPage\"  class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-57366'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-klmkrzq-4e52e0b32dceca4ed360b0a7124ca018\">\n.flex_column.av-klmkrzq-4e52e0b32dceca4ed360b0a7124ca018{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-klmkrzq-4e52e0b32dceca4ed360b0a7124ca018 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-1  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  hero-dog first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-k6jyzurk-5c5542f8af003a1e69aa37bc1c54d373\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-k6jyzurk-5c5542f8af003a1e69aa37bc1c54d373{\npadding-bottom:0;\ncolor:#ffffff;\nfont-size:36px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-k6jyzurk-5c5542f8af003a1e69aa37bc1c54d373 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-k6jyzurk-5c5542f8af003a1e69aa37bc1c54d373 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:36px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-k6jyzurk-5c5542f8af003a1e69aa37bc1c54d373 .special-heading-inner-border{\nborder-color:#ffffff;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-k6jyzurk-5c5542f8af003a1e69aa37bc1c54d373 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-k6jyzurk-5c5542f8af003a1e69aa37bc1c54d373 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-k6jyzurk-5c5542f8af003a1e69aa37bc1c54d373 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-k6jyzurk-5c5542f8af003a1e69aa37bc1c54d373 av-special-heading-h1 custom-color-heading blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-2  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first  av-inherit-size'><h1 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Certificate in Biology<\/h1><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-jqu888m-c1fcf4d55bc876c62032149d54a4a3ff\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-jqu888m-c1fcf4d55bc876c62032149d54a4a3ff .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:18px;\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-jqu888m-c1fcf4d55bc876c62032149d54a4a3ff '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Majoring in another subject but need a background in biology to round out your degree? Consider a Certificate in Biology.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap av-j08qx6e-48e87f7cb9440eab18e9a3fa4d2fc4e7-wrap avia-button-left  avia-builder-el-4  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last '><a href='\/admissions\/apply\/how-to-apply\/'  class='avia-button av-j08qx6e-48e87f7cb9440eab18e9a3fa4d2fc4e7 av-link-btn avia-icon_select-no avia-size-large avia-position-left avia-color-theme-color'   aria-label=\"APPLY NOW\"><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >APPLY NOW<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/p><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/main><!-- close content main element --><\/div><\/div><div class='clear'><\/div><div id='sub_menu1'  class='av-submenu-container av-inmu1km-ae71ed3d2993558914419d851277a0f0 alternate_color  avia-builder-el-5  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  no-border undergrad-goofy-foot av-sticky-submenu submenu-not-first container_wrap fullsize' style='z-index:301' ><div class='container av-menu-mobile-disabled av-submenu-pos-center'><ul 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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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lt4ve94w-77b62b8b6417001129c1c0a43c39ef84\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-lt4ve94w-77b62b8b6417001129c1c0a43c39ef84 .avia_textblock{\ntext-align:left;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-lt4ve94w-77b62b8b6417001129c1c0a43c39ef84 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h4 class=\"pop-20\">Program Preparation<\/h4>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<h4>Degree Roadmap<\/h4>\n<p>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\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n<h4>Degree Integration<\/h4>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap av-m9n6ooy7-cdd66c4fee70a073b094784f11aa5eee-wrap avia-button-left  avia-builder-el-14  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last '><a href='https:\/\/catalog.sou.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=17&amp;poid=5011'  class='avia-button av-m9n6ooy7-cdd66c4fee70a073b094784f11aa5eee av-link-btn avia-icon_select-no avia-size-large avia-position-left avia-color-dark'  target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"  aria-label=\"SEE COURSE REQUIREMENTS\"><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >SEE COURSE REQUIREMENTS<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='av-layout-grid-1'  class='av-layout-grid-container av-41bna0m-5cec2ff7299684069e17b1f767b064d8 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itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock mossy-link'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span class=\"heavy-man\">Contact:<\/span><br \/>\nNick Stewart &#8211; <a href=\"tel:+15415526947\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">541.552.6947<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"mailto:stewartn@sou.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">stewartn@sou.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1mo8r3q-371360ae6f5aa95020ba40d7478885cb\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-1mo8r3q-371360ae6f5aa95020ba40d7478885cb .avia_textblock{\ntext-align:center;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-1mo8r3q-371360ae6f5aa95020ba40d7478885cb '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock mossy-link'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h4>Associate Degree Paths<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.roguecc.edu\/catalog2022-23\/Maps\/OTM.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer, RCC<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.klamathcc.edu\/en-US\/admissions\/transfer-programs\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Associate of Science Transfer, KCC<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/umpqua.edu\/ucc\/academics\/find-your-path\/biology\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Biology, Associate of Science Transfer, UCC<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-zuv4xi-660b924387691994ad8d4b147067d716\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-zuv4xi-660b924387691994ad8d4b147067d716 .avia_textblock{\ntext-align:center;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-zuv4xi-660b924387691994ad8d4b147067d716 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock mossy-link'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h4>Similar Majors<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"\/academics\/biology\/programs\/biology-ba-bs\/\">Biology<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"\/academics\/biology\/programs\/biomedical-science-bs\/\">Biomedical Science<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"\/academics\/environmental-science\/programs\/environmental-science-policy-bs\/\">Environmental Science and Policy<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-m9ubjzea-411942055d3045ca051fa3c3ac088336\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-m9ubjzea-411942055d3045ca051fa3c3ac088336 .avia_textblock{\ntext-align:center;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-m9ubjzea-411942055d3045ca051fa3c3ac088336 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock mossy-link'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h4>Similar Minors &amp; Certificates<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"\/academics\/biology\/programs\/certificate-in-biomedical-research\/\">Biomedical Research, Certificate<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"\/academics\/biology\/programs\/certificate-in-medical-and-clinical-laboratory-sciences\/\">Medical &amp; Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Certificate<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"\/academics\/biology\/programs\/certificate-in-physician-assistant-and-chiropractic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Physician Assistant &amp; Chiropractic,Certificate<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"\/academics\/biology\/programs\/certificate-in-pre-dental-and-pre-optometry\/\">Pre-Dental &amp; Pre-Optometry, Certificate<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"\/academics\/biology\/programs\/certificate-in-pre-medical\/\">Pre-Medical, Certificate<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-m9ubknc9-63e9d4ebac01edb919c17b2b898e4016\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-m9ubknc9-63e9d4ebac01edb919c17b2b898e4016 .avia_textblock{\ntext-align:center;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-m9ubknc9-63e9d4ebac01edb919c17b2b898e4016 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock mossy-link'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h4>Similar Micro-Credentials<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"\/academics\/sociology-and-anthropology\/programs\/data-visualization\/\">Data Visualization<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"\/academics\/spanish\/programs\/spanish-for-health-care\/\">Spanish for Health Care<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-m9ubokmf-c3146a64e58e00cde5cc238d43520a76\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-m9ubokmf-c3146a64e58e00cde5cc238d43520a76 .avia_textblock{\ntext-align:center;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-m9ubokmf-c3146a64e58e00cde5cc238d43520a76 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock mossy-link'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h4>Sample Graduate Degrees<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/science.oregonstate.edu\/academics\/graduate-programs\/biology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Biology MS &amp; PhD, OSU<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/insight.uoregon.edu\/portal\/academic_programs?cmd=programcall&amp;programid=1ce0ee94-bc41-412a-a4e1-e6adc7012b7b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Biology PhD, U of O<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-a7qpi-e2638045438cd74d4e26e102d7d1bc19\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-a7qpi-e2638045438cd74d4e26e102d7d1bc19 .avia_textblock{\ntext-align:center;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-a7qpi-e2638045438cd74d4e26e102d7d1bc19 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock mossy-link'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span class=\"heavy-man grow-mo-bro\">Credit for Prior Learning<\/span> &#8211; <a class=\"mossy-link\" href=\"\/academics\/prior-learning-credit\/\">Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-zyob7a-0c9509c809f8c8d8b64ab895259d4d98\">\n.flex_cell.av-zyob7a-0c9509c809f8c8d8b64ab895259d4d98{\nvertical-align:top;\nbackground-color:#666666;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class='flex_cell av-zyob7a-0c9509c809f8c8d8b64ab895259d4d98 av-gridrow-cell av_three_fifth no_margin  avia-builder-el-26  el_after_av_cell_two_fifth  avia-builder-el-last '  ><div class='flex_cell_inner'><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mp08k6-bf678df40e15006899105b2b2253cedf\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-mp08k6-bf678df40e15006899105b2b2253cedf{\npadding-bottom:20px;\ncolor:#d2e388;\nfont-size:24px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-mp08k6-bf678df40e15006899105b2b2253cedf .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all 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class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2pw1xw6-c53765ff41d4693e479bf244f71408bd\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-2pw1xw6-c53765ff41d4693e479bf244f71408bd{\npadding-bottom:8px;\nfont-size:20px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-2pw1xw6-c53765ff41d4693e479bf244f71408bd .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-2pw1xw6-c53765ff41d4693e479bf244f71408bd .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:20px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-2pw1xw6-c53765ff41d4693e479bf244f71408bd .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-2pw1xw6-c53765ff41d4693e479bf244f71408bd .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-2pw1xw6-c53765ff41d4693e479bf244f71408bd 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flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><div  class='avia-builder-widget-area clearfix  avia-builder-el-32  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '><div id=\"nav_menu-10\" class=\"widget clearfix widget_nav_menu\"><div class=\"menu-biology-programs-sub-nav-container\"><ul id=\"menu-biology-programs-sub-nav\" class=\"menu\"><li id=\"menu-item-77230\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-77230\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/biology\/programs\/biology-ba-bs\/\">Biology, BA\/BS<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-92758\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-92758\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/biology\/programs\/biomedical-science-bs\/\">Biomedical Science, BS<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-99350\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-99350\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/biology\/programs\/ecology-and-conservation-bs\/\">Ecology and Conservation, 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