Bachelor of Arts
Integrated Science
Carve your own path in science, health care or teaching with a B.A. in Integrated Science from Oakland University.
If you’re fascinated by the natural sciences and mathematics but don’t want to limit yourself to studying just one branch or discipline, a Bachelor of Arts in Integrated Science from Oakland University may be the ideal degree for you. As an integrated science major at OU, you’ll explore diverse topics in science and mathematics — including biology, ecology, calculus, geology, astronomy and biochemistry.
We’ve designed our B.A. in integrated science program for students wanting to pursue state teacher certification at the 5–9 and 7–12 grade bands and for students more broadly interested in the sciences and their practical applications throughout many industries.
Our broad integrated science curriculum will let you discover unique connections between scientific subfields that you may not find if you focus on only one discipline. When you graduate, you’ll be prepared to pursue many career opportunities. From teaching positions in public schools to integrated health science jobs, the freedom and flexibility of an integrated science degree can help you find your dream career.
If you’re fascinated by the natural sciences and mathematics but don’t want to limit yourself to studying just one branch or discipline, a Bachelor of Arts in Integrated Science from Oakland University may be the ideal degree for you. As an integrated science major at OU, you’ll explore diverse topics in science and mathematics — including biology, ecology, calculus, geology, astronomy and biochemistry.
We’ve designed our B.A. in integrated science program for students wanting to pursue state teacher certification at the 5–9 and 7–12 grade bands and for students more broadly interested in the sciences and their practical applications throughout many industries.
Our broad integrated science curriculum will let you discover unique connections between scientific subfields that you may not find if you focus on only one discipline. When you graduate, you’ll be prepared to pursue many career opportunities. From teaching positions in public schools to integrated health science jobs, the freedom and flexibility of an integrated science degree can help you find your dream career.
Integrated Science Degree: The Oakland University Advantage
Oakland University’s integrated science program is unlike other science degrees around the nation in that it lets you create a course of study that aligns with your academic and career goals
As an integrated science major at OU, you’ll benefit from many other exciting features of our program:
- Highly renowned faculty: We keep our integrated science classes small to ensure you receive individualized guidance from our esteemed faculty mentors. Faculty members have decades of experience as active researchers, scholars and educators. Our diverse integrated science curriculum means you can work with more faculty mentors across more disciplines. This lets you build a solid network of mentors who can help you as you pursue teaching careers or integrated health science jobs.
- An active community: When you join the integrated science program, you’ll become a valuable member of our ever-growing family of science majors invested in exploring the field and helping others through innovative research. Our biology department offers many student organizations in which you can collaborate with your peers, build professional and personal networks, and gain experience that can help set you apart from others as you enter the job market.
- Organic farming: Whether you’re interested in a career in the classroom or in integrated health science jobs, our organic student farm lets you learn firsthand the benefits of healthy eating and farming — all while providing the local community with nourishing fruits and vegetables. Work alongside other science majors and students from across OU, either in the field or researching to help our farm grow and become more sustainable.
What Can You Do With an Integrated Science Degree?
Earning a Bachelor of Arts in Integrated Science from OU can open many doors to career paths in education, pharmaceuticals, conservation and the health sciences.
If you’re interested in continuing your education in a graduate science degree program, our integrated science curriculum will give you a stable and broad foundation. Build academic and professional expertise in specialties such as biology, mathematics, chemistry and physics — among many other disciplines.
When you earn an integrated science degree from OU, you can pursue many career roles or advanced degree specialties:
- Community outreach manager
- Ecologist
- Health care practitioner
- Health educator
- High school science teacher
- Mathematics teacher
- Middle school science teacher
- Physical therapist
- Public health official
- Wellness coordinator
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Programs Related to the Integrated Science Degree
Not sure if the integrated science degree is right for you? Check out these other undergraduate degree programs at Oakland and contact our admissions team to discuss your options: