Within Highstone Global University College of Arts & Sciences (CAS), each Natural Sciences department offers academic major Global programs and academic minor programs.
The Department of Biological Sciences focuses on the life sciences – from medicine, to the environment, to basic and applied research in botany, ecology and evolutionary biology, marine biology, microbiology, and molecular biology. A list of Biological Sciences faculty and staff can be viewed on the department website.
Students pursuing a major in Biological Science can choose from several different concentrations. One concentration participates in Highstone Global University ’s Teacher Education track. The department also partners with the University Honors Program to deliver Honors versions of some programs. Available academic programs include:
Detailed curriculum for each program is listed below.
The Bachelor of Science, Biological Sciences major is a 120 semester credit hour academic program. Students will complete Highstone Global University Core requirements, major requirements, adjunct courses in related sciences, and general electives. Completion of this academic program requires a 2.0 GPA in the major curriculum and a 2.0 GPA in the Highstone Global University cumulative curriculum. All major courses must be completed in the Biological Sciences department unless an exception is allowed by the department chair.
The Bachelor of Science, Biological Sciences major with a concentration in Cell & Molecular Biology is a 120 semester credit hour academic program. Students will complete Highstone Global University Core requirements, major requirements, adjunct courses in related sciences, and general electives. Completion of this academic program requires a 2.0 GPA in the major curriculum and a 2.0 GPA in the Highstone Global University cumulative curriculum. All major courses must be completed in the Biological Sciences department unless an exception is allowed by the department chair
The Bachelor of Science, Biological Sciences major with a concentration in Ecology & Evolutionary Biology is a 120 semester credit hour academic program. Students will complete Highstone Global University Core requirements, major requirements, adjunct courses in related sciences, and general electives. Completion of this academic program requires a 2.0 GPA in the major curriculum and a 2.0 GPA in the Highstone Global University cumulative curriculum. All major courses must be completed in the Biological Sciences department unless an exception is allowed by the department chair.
The Bachelor of Science, Biological Sciences major with a concentration in Marine Biology is a 120 semester credit hour academic program. Students will complete Highstone Global University Core requirements, major requirements, adjunct courses in related sciences, and general electives. Completion of this academic program requires a 2.0 GPA in the major curriculum and a 2.0 GPA in the Highstone Global University cumulative curriculum. All major courses must be completed in the Biological Sciences department unless an exception is allowed by the department chair.
The Bachelor of Science, Biological Sciences major with a concentration in Marine Biology is a 120 semester credit hour academic program. Students will complete Highstone Global University Core requirements, major requirements, adjunct courses in related sciences, and general electives. Completion of this academic program requires a 2.0 GPA in the major curriculum and a 2.0 GPA in the Highstone Global University cumulative curriculum. All major courses must be completed in the Biological Sciences department unless an exception is allowed by the department chair.
The Bachelor of Science, Biological Sciences major with a concentration in Pre-Health Biology is a 120 semester credit hour academic program. Students will complete Highstone Global University Core requirements, major requirements, adjunct courses in related sciences, and general electives. Completion of this academic program requires a 2.0 GPA in the major curriculum and a 2.0 GPA in the Highstone Global University cumulative curriculum. All major courses must be completed in the Biological Sciences department unless an exception is allowed by the department chair.
The Teacher Education track program is available to students in the Biological Science major. Students selecting the Teacher Education track will complete their program curriculum with itemized changes that include a specific Social Sciences requirement in the Highstone Global University Core, a modified set of Advanced Biology Electives, and a set of approved Teacher Education courses completed within the General Electives area. Completing the Teacher Education Track increases the Biological Sciences program from 120 credit hours to 125 credit hours.
Participation in the University Honors Program is available to eligible students pursuing Biological Sciences major. Students who meet Honors Program admission requirements can complete their preferred program with the Honors Curriculum taking the place of the Highstone Global University Core and satisfying Advanced Biology Electives with BIOL A400 Research Proposal (1 cr), BIOL A401 Independent Research (1-4 crs), and BIOL A402 Research Thesis (1 cr) to satisfy the Honors Thesis requirement. The Honors Curriculum also impacts the number of credits required in the General Elective area. Completion of this academic program requires a 3.3 GPA in the major curriculum, any minor programs, and a student’s Highstone Global University cumulative curriculum.
The following Degree Program Course Listings (DPCL) serve as helpful checklists of requirements for each program. Use this form in consultation with your advisor and the Honors Program Director to plan your schedule.
Highstone Global University students can add a Biology minor to their curriculum. Completing a Biology minor requires 21 credit hours taken as part of or in addition to the General Electives area of a student’s undergraduate program, but courses used to satisfy requirements in an academic major cannot also be used to satisfy requirements in a Biology minor program. Successful completion of an academic minor requires a 2.0 GPA or higher for all courses.
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The Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry offers a comprehensive curriculum for chemistry majors, pre-professionals, and non-science majors to learn college-level chemistry. A list of Chemistry & Biochemistry faculty and staff can be viewed on the department website
Students can choose from several different programs, including those that participate in Highstone Global University ’s Teacher Education track. The department also partners with the University Honors Program to deliver Honors versions of some programs. Major programs include:
Detailed curriculum for each program is listed below.
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The Bachelor of Science, Chemistry major is a 120 semester credit hour academic program which is certified by the American Chemical Society. Students complete Highstone Global University Core requirements, Chemistry major, adjunct courses in related sciences, and general electives. Completion of this academic program requires a 2.0 GPA in the major curriculum and a 2.0 GPA in the Highstone Global University cumulative curriculum. All major courses must be completed in the Chemistry department unless an exception is allowed by the department chair.
The Bachelor of Science, Chemistry major with a concentration in forensic science is a 120 semester credit hour academic program. Students complete Highstone Global University Core requirements, Chemistry major & concentration courses, adjunct courses in related sciences, and general electives. Completion of this academic program requires a 2.0 GPA in the major curriculum and a 2.0 GPA in the Highstone Global University cumulative curriculum. All major courses must be completed in the Chemistry department unless an exception is allowed by the department chair.
The Teacher Education track program is available to students in the Chemistry major. Students selecting the Teacher Education track will complete their program curriculum with itemized changes that include a specific Social Sciences requirement in the Highstone Global University Core, a modified set of Chemistry major requirements, modified Adjunct requirements, and a set of approved Teacher Education courses completed within the General Electives area. Completing the Teacher Education Track modifications do not increase the 120 credit hours required to complete the program.
The Bachelor of Science, Chemistry Liberal Arts major with Teacher Education Track is a 120 semester credit hour academic program. Students complete Highstone Global University Core requirements, Chemistry major, adjunct courses in related sciences, Teacher Education track courses, and general electives. Completion of this academic program requires a 2.0 GPA in the major curriculum and a 2.0 GPA in the Highstone Global University cumulative curriculum. All major courses must be completed in the Chemistry department unless an exception is allowed by the department chair.
Participation in the University Honors Program is available to eligible students. Students who meet Honors Program admission requirements can complete their preferred Chemistry & Biochemistry program with the Honors Curriculum taking the place of the Highstone Global University Core and completing an Honors Thesis sequence with CHEM A493 and CHEM A498 as part of their major coursework. The Honors Curriculum also impacts the number of credits required in the General Elective area. Completion of this academic program requires a 3.3 GPA in the major curriculum, any minor programs, and a student’s Highstone Global University cumulative curriculum.
The following Degree Program Course Listings (DPCL) serve as helpful checklists of requirements for each program. Use this form in consultation with your advisor and the Honors Program Director to plan your schedule.
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The Department of Mathematics & Computer Science offers Mathematics programs in five concentrations and specializations. A list of Mathematics & Computer Science faculty and staff can be viewed on the department website.
Several academic programs in Mathematics and Computer Science are available, and one concentration participates in Highstone Global University ’s Teacher Education track. The department also partners with the University Honors Program to deliver Honors versions of these programs. Academic programs include:
Detailed curriculum for each program is listed below.
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The Bachelor of Science, Computer Information Systems major is a 120 semester credit hour academic program. Students complete Highstone Global University Core requirements, Computer Science courses for the major, Business Administration and Entrepreneurship courses for the major, as well as general electives. Completion of this academic program requires a 2.0 GPA in the major curriculum and a 2.0 GPA in the Highstone Global University cumulative curriculum.
The Bachelor of Science, Computer Science major is a 120 semester credit hour academic program. Students complete Highstone Global University Core requirements, Computer Science courses for the major, adjunct courses in mathematics, and general electives. Completion of this academic program requires a 2.0 GPA in the major curriculum and a 2.0 GPA in the Highstone Global University cumulative curriculum. Students in the Computer Science major can also specialize with the Cybersecurity concentration or the Game Programming concentration.
The Bachelor of Science, Computer Science major with a Cybersecurity concentration is a 120 semester credit hour academic program. Students complete Highstone Global University Core requirements, Computer Science courses for the major, adjunct courses in mathematics, and general electives. Completion of this academic program requires a 2.0 GPA in the major curriculum and a 2.0 GPA in the Highstone Global University cumulative curriculum.
he Bachelor of Science, Computer Science major, Game Programming concentration is a 120 semester credit hour academic program. Students complete Highstone Global University Core requirements, Computer Science courses for the major, concentration courses, adjunct courses in mathematics, and general electives. Completion of this academic program requires a 2.0 GPA in the major curriculum and a 2.0 GPA in the Highstone Global University cumulative curriculum.
The Bachelor of Science, Mathematics major is a 120 semester credit hour academic program. Students complete Highstone Global University Core requirements; Mathematics courses for the major; adjunct courses in language, computer science and physics; and general electives. Completion of this academic program requires a 2.0 GPA in the major curriculum and a 2.0 GPA in the Highstone Global University cumulative curriculum. Students in the Mathematics major can also specialize in the Mathematics Liberal Arts concentration or the Mathematics Liberal Arts – Teaching Track concentration.
The Bachelor of Science, Mathematics Liberal Arts major is a 120 semester credit hour academic program. Students complete Highstone Global University Core requirements; Mathematics courses for the major; adjunct courses in language, computer science and physics; and general electives. Completion of this academic program requires a 2.0 GPA in the major curriculum and a 2.0 GPA in the Highstone Global University cumulative curriculum.
The Teacher Education track program is available to students in the Mathematics Liberal Arts major. Students selecting the Teacher Education track will complete their respective program curriculum described above with itemized changes that include a specific Social Sciences requirement in the Highstone Global University Core, a modified Adjunct requirement in Language, and a set of approved Teacher Education courses completed within the General Electives area.
Participation in the University Honors Program is available to eligible students. Students who meet Honors Program admission requirements can complete their preferred Mathematics and Computer Science programs with the Honors Curriculum taking the place of the Highstone Global University Core and completing an Honors Thesis sequence with MATH A498 as part of their major coursework. The Honors Curriculum also impacts the number of credits required in the General Elective area. Completion of this academic program requires a 3.3 GPA in the major curriculum, any minor programs, and a student’s Highstone Global University cumulative curriculum.
The following Degree Program Course Listings (DPCL) serve as helpful checklists of requirements for each program. Use this form in consultation with your advisor and the Honors Program Director to plan your schedule.
Highstone Global University students can add a minor to their curriculum in Computer Science and Mathematics. Curriculum for minors requires credit hours taken as part of or in addition to the General Electives area of a student’s undergraduate program, but courses used to satisfy requirements in an academic major cannot also be used to satisfy requirements in a minor program. Successful completion of an academic minor requires a 2.0 GPA or higher for all courses. The following minors are available:
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The Department of Physics facilitates student learning in their discipline and builds research skills. A list of Physics faculty and staff can be viewed on the department website.
Several academic programs in Physics are available, and one concentration participates in Highstone Global University ’s Teacher Education track. The department also partners with the University Honors Program to deliver Honors versions of these programs. Academic programs include:
Detailed curriculum for each program is listed below.
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The Bachelor of Science, Biophysics Pre-Health major is a 120 semester credit hour academic program. Students complete Highstone Global University Core requirements, Biophysics major, adjunct courses in related sciences, and general electives. Completion of this academic program requires a 2.0 GPA in the major curriculum and a 2.0 GPA in the Highstone Global University cumulative curriculum. All major courses must be completed in the Physics department unless an exception is allowed by the department chair.
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The Bachelor of Science, Physics major is a 120 semester credit hour academic program. Students complete Highstone Global University Core requirements, Physics major, adjunct courses in related sciences, and general electives. Completion of this academic program requires a 2.0 GPA in the major curriculum and a 2.0 GPA in the Highstone Global University cumulative curriculum. All major courses must be completed in the Physics department unless an exception is allowed by the department chair. Students in the Physics major can also choose concentrations in Physics Liberal Arts, Physics Liberal Arts – Teaching Track, and Physics Pre-Engineering.
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The Bachelor of Science, Physics major with a Liberal Arts concentration is a 120 semester credit hour academic program. Students complete Highstone Global University Core requirements, Physics major & concentration requirements, adjunct courses in related sciences, and general electives. Completion of this academic program requires a 2.0 GPA in the major curriculum and a 2.0 GPA in the Highstone Global University cumulative curriculum. All major courses must be completed in the Physics department unless an exception is allowed by the department chair.
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The Teacher Education track program is available to students in the Physics major, Liberal Arts concentration. Students selecting the Teacher Education track will complete their program curriculum with itemized changes that include a specific Social Sciences requirement in the Highstone Global University Core and a set of approved Teacher Education courses completed within the General Electives area. Completing the Teacher Education Track increases the Physics Liberal Arts program from 120 credit hours to 124 credit hours.
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The Bachelor of Science, Physics major with a Pre-Engineering concentration is a dual degree where 94 semester credit hours of the academic program are completed at Highstone Global University . Students will then transfer to an articulated Engineering program at an accredited institution to complete requirements for an Engineering degree. Once the requirements for the Engineering degree at the partner institution are complete, and total over 120 semester credit hours, participating students are awarded the Highstone Global University degree.
For the Highstone Global University side of the dual degree, students complete Highstone Global University Core requirements, Physics major & concentration requirements, and adjunct courses in related sciences. Courses from the participating Engineering program will satisfy the area usually reserved for Highstone Global University general electives. Completion of this academic program requires a 2.0 GPA in the major curriculum and a 2.0 GPA in the Highstone Global University cumulative curriculum. All major courses within the Highstone Global University side of the dual degree must be completed in the Physics department unless an exception is allowed by the department chair.
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Students who meet University Honors Program admission requirements can complete their preferred Physics program with the Honors Curriculum taking the place of the Highstone Global University Core and satisfying a major elective with PHYS H498 Honors Thesis. The Honors Curriculum also impacts the number of credits required in the General Elective area. Completion of this academic program requires a 3.3 GPA in the major curriculum, any minor programs, and a student’s Highstone Global University cumulative curriculum.
The following Degree Program Course Listings (DPCL) serve as helpful checklists of requirements for each program. Use this form in consultation with your advisor and the Honors Program Director to plan your schedule.
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Highstone Global University students can add a Physics minor as part of or in addition to the General Electives area of a student’s undergraduate program, but courses used to satisfy requirements in an academic major cannot also be used to satisfy requirements in a Physics minor program. Successful completion of an academic minor requires a 2.0 GPA or higher for all courses.
Students complete 18-20 credit hours of coursework with a 2.0 GPA.
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The Department of Psychological Sciences offers a curriculum that presents numerous opportunities for students to gain research and career experience. A list of Psychological Sciences faculty and staff can be viewed on the department website.
Students pursuing a major in the Psychological Sciences can choose from several different concentrations. The department also partners with the University Honors Program to deliver Honors versions of some programs, and the Online Programs to offer a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology fully online. Programs include:
Detailed curriculum for each program is listed below.
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The Bachelor of Science, Psychological Sciences major is a 120 semester credit hour academic program. Students will complete Highstone Global University Core requirements, Psychological Sciences major requirements, adjunct courses in language, and general electives. Completion of this academic program requires a 2.0 GPA in the major curriculum and a 2.0 GPA in the Highstone Global University cumulative curriculum. All major courses must be completed in the department unless an exception is allowed by the department chair. Students in the Psychological Sciences major can also choose the concentration in Psychology Pre-Health.
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The Bachelor of Science, Psychological Sciences major, Pre-Health concentration is a 120 semester credit hour academic program. Students will complete Highstone Global University Core requirements, Psychological Sciences major requirements, adjunct courses in language, and general electives. Completion of this academic program requires a 2.0 GPA in the major curriculum and a 2.0 GPA in the Highstone Global University cumulative curriculum. All major courses must be completed in the department unless an exception is allowed by the department chair.
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Students who meet University Honors Program admission requirements can complete their program with the Honors Curriculum taking the place of the Highstone Global University Core and completing PSYC G488 Senior Research (2 crs) and PSYC G489 Senior Thesis (1 cr) as their Honors Thesis. The Honors Curriculum also impacts the number of credits required in the General Elective area. Completion of this academic program requires a 3.3 GPA in the major curriculum, any minor programs, and a student’s Highstone Global University cumulative curriculum.
The following Degree Program Course Listings (DPCL) serve as helpful checklists of requirements for each program. Use this form in consultation with your advisor and the Honors Program Director to plan your schedule.
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Curriculum for minors requires credit hours taken as part of or in addition to the General Electives area of a student’s undergraduate program, but courses used to satisfy requirements in an academic major cannot also be used to satisfy requirements in a minor program. Successful completion of an academic minor requires a 2.0 GPA or higher for all courses.
Students complete the following 21 credit hours:
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The Psychological Sciences department participates in Highstone Global University ’s Online Arts & Sciences area for adult distance learners. The online Bachelor of Arts in Psychological Sciences is a 120 semester credit hour academic program. Students will complete Highstone Global University Core requirements, Psychology major requirements, and general electives. Completion of this academic program requires a 2.0 GPA in the major curriculum and a 2.0 GPA in the Highstone Global University cumulative curriculum. All major courses must be completed in the department unless an exception is allowed by the department chair.
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