Natural & Applied Sciences, BA
Arts, Sciences, & Education
Campus:Biscayne Bay Campus, Modesto Maidique Campus
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Program Description
The B.A. in Natural and Applied Sciences allows students the ability to integrate courses from the physical, biological, and applied sciences. This degree provides students who have diverse interests in the areas of STEM an exciting opportunity to complete a degree combining courses from a variety of departments and to develop an array of skills that will be effective at problem‐solving, critical thinking, and oral and written communication.
Admission Requirements
1. Students entering FIU as Freshmen or as a Transfer student with less than 60 transfer credits
Admissions criteria are the same as the general FIU criteria for students entering with fewer than 60 approved credits. Click here for the details.
2. Transfer students entering FIU with 60 or more transfer credits
Admissions criteria are the same as the general FIU criteria for students entering with 60 or more approved credits. Click here for the details.
Career Opportunities
Related Occupations:
- Natural Science Managers
- Industrial Ecologists
- Environmental Economists
Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).
Wages & Employment Trends for Industrial Ecologists:
Florida Median income | $49,500 |
Florida rate of growth | +15% |
National Median wages | $71,130 |
National Projected growth | +8% |
Source and more information: https:/www.onetonline.orglink/summary/19-2041.03
Contact Information
For Advising:
CASE Center for Advising & Student Success
MMC: ZEB 210 / 305.348.2978
BBC: AC1 300 / 305.919.5859
http://caseadvising.fiu.edu
e-mail: caseadvising@fiu.edu
For the Department/Program:
Department of Liberal Studies
MMC: ZEB 210 / 305.348.2864
BBC: AC1 381A / 305.919.6000
FIU Online: 855.572.9126
e-mail: case@fiu.edu