Our Degrees

The minor in geographic studies is defined by its concern with place.

Global disease biology allows students to study disease and its relationship to the health of people, animals, plants and the environment in a global context.

The interdisciplinary minor in the history and philosophy of science invites students to examine historical and contemporary problems in a variety of scientific disciplines.

The human development minor is useful for students planning a career in the human services (such as teaching, social work or occupational therapy) and majoring in other disciplines.

Are you curious about how the body works?

Insects play key roles in ecosystems and in human endeavors due to their immense variety of forms and functions.

This minor emphasizes the diversity, ecology and evolution of insects. Not only are insects fascinating creatures, but they have multiple effects on the earth’s biota (including humans).

Are you interested in the study of language structure?

Some of the world’s most dangerous animals are arthropods — mosquitoes, ticks, lice and others — because of the pathogens and parasites they carry.

Nematodes, or roundworms, live in practically all habitats. They influence soil fertility, food safety and other aspects of animal and plant health.