Natural Sciences, B.S.

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NY State Program Code: 78095
HEGIS Code: 4902.00
CIP Code: 30.0101

Candidates for this degree must have completed at least 120 credits, 60 of which must be in the liberal arts. The final 30 credits must be taken in graded course work at the University, and no more than 60 of total credits may be awarded from prior learning. 36 credits in the major are required. Candidates must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 in their area of concentration and a minimum GPA of 2.0 from Adelphi overall.

Requirements for the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Natural Sciences

Required GPA: 2.0
Credits Required for Major: 36
Credits Required to Graduate: 120

Science Electives (7 courses) Credits: 28
Capstone 1 0637-404 Credits: 4
Capstone 2 0637-405 Credits: 4

University College Core Courses

All University College undergraduate degree programs, both associate’s and bachelor’s (except the B.A. in Business), require the same 16 credits of courses for successful completion of the degree program. These courses are:

AHS (0611) 121 - Expository and Professional Writing Credits: 4
ANS (0612) 110 - Quantitative Problem Solving Credits: 4
ANS (0612) 131 - Science and The Citizen Credits: 4
ASO (0613) 205 - Global and Societal Development and Conflict Credits: 3.00 to 4.00
For additional information on possible waiver of these core courses based on transfer credits or prior learning, and for a suggested semester sequence for these courses, click here .

University College Bachelor Degree Capstone Courses

All University College bachelor’s degree programs (excepting the B.S. in Business, the B.S. in Criminal Justice, and the B.A. in Psychology), are completed by taking a sequence of two 4-credit capstone courses:

UCI (0637) 404 - Capstone I Baccalaureate Capstone I
UCI (0637) 405 - Capstone II Baccalaureate Capstone II: Research Seminar

The Baccalaureate Capstone is an interdisciplinary seminar that examines how the ideas of the modern age have challenged and altered traditional ways of thinking. As an analysis of the seminal ideas of modernity as defined by the thinkers who originated them, the Baccalaureate Capstone will empower students to think about the world in new and exciting ways.

Semester Sequence

Degree: B.S. Required GPA: 2.0 Credits Required for Major: 36 Credits Required to Graduate: 120

Requirements
Course	Credits	0-30		31-60		61-90		91-120
		Fall	Spring	Fall	Spring	Fall	Spring	Fall	Spring
Science Electives (7 courses)	28	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Capstone 1 0637-404	4							✓
Capstone 2 0637-405	4								✓
Student must complete any 7 lab science courses. Students should consult with their academic advisor while choosing these courses. These lab sciences can be any of the following areas: Biology Chemistry Physics Environmental Studies For more information regarding our General Education and Core requirements, please check our website at uc.adelphi.edu.