Science and technology are central to the research and communications activities of society and organizations. This major integrates several essential subjects that will help you function in technical roles effectively and creatively in any type of organization. You will learn the technical skills used to evaluate studies, conduct research, and make business projections. You will develop critical thinking and analysis skills giving you the ability to distinguish authentic work from false results and claims. You will be able to assess, analyze, summarize, and transform data into useful information and knowledge. Through case studies, you will learn how new scientific discoveries become widely used technologies. You will even get a glimpse of the future as we examine possible new scientific breakthroughs and technologies, and their implications for life in the years ahead. All of this is achieved by learning essential practical skills in mathematics, statistics, science, computer and information technology, as well as research design and methods. Your experience will culminate in an integrative project that you design and carry out with guidance from our faculty.

Program Requirements

Total - 180 credit hours

Writing - 4 qtr. hrs

Common Learning Experience - 40 qtr. hrs

Major - 40 qtr. hrs

Electives - 96 qtr. hrs

Admissions Requirements

Our programs are developed and updated with the input of advisory boards composed of industry leaders and employers. This ensures that you’ll learn what employers are looking for, and gain the most current information with a view to future industry trends, connecting you to future success.