Your interest in other programs may be explored by carefully choosing elective courses. Most curricula have sufficient flexibility to allow these exploratory courses to be counted toward degree requirements. Talking with your academic adviser can be extremely helpful in this process.
Most medical schools require, as a minimum, one year of general biology, one year of general or inorganic chemistry, one year of organic chemistry, one year of physics, one year of math and one year of English. Current revisions of the MCAT exam also require a working knowledge of psychology, sociology and biochemistry. Some schools require a foreign language. Some schools have additional requirements, such as behavioral science or quantitative analysis. It is essential that students examine specific admission requirements of the schools of interest to them and plan their college work to meet those requirements. Here at Bucknell, the […]
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Many students interested in going to medical school major in one of the sciences, since it is easy to meet medical school requirements as a science major. However, this is not necessary. Remember that medical schools are more interested in the quality and depth of the work accomplished than in the field chosen by the student. All medical schools recognize the desirability of a broad education, a strong foundation in the natural sciences, highly developed communication skills, and a solid background in social sciences and humanities. The humanities and social behavioral sciences are important and can help you understand individuals, […]
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In most, but not all, instances it is possible for students to change from one degree program to another. Due to extremely limited space, there are no opportunities for Arts & Science or Engineering students to transfer into the Freeman College of Management. Since enrollment limitations may require the exclusion of some qualified students from certain academic programs, the following policy has been adopted: Admission to the University, to a college, to a degree program or to a major does not guarantee enrollment to any individual course, transfer from one college to another or registration in any particular degree program […]
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The curriculum at Bucknell in most instances is flexible, yet rigorous. Within the bachelor of arts degree structure, you have great flexibility and many course options, and you will not declare a major before the second semester of your sophomore year. Within the bachelor of science curriculum, there are specific requirements related to the major that you usually begin to fulfill during the first semester
The seminars are small classes of up to 16 students taught by faculty from a wide-range of disciplines across the University. The small class size is important because the class serves as a social and intellectual support group during the student’s transition into college life. A Residential Colleges (RESC) course counts as a Foundation Seminar and is available to all incoming first-year students. Another important element of a Foundation Seminar is that for students in the College of Arts & Sciences, the instructor also will be the student’s academic adviser for a minimum of the first semester. If you are […]
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Designated writing courses in the University Writing Program have two purposes: to develop expository skills and to teach the use of writing as a means for creating and processing knowledge. These courses will help you mastery of written language so that they may discover, organize and communicate your knowledge. As part of the undergraduate program, you are required to complete three writing-intensive courses (known as “W courses”), i.e., a W1 course in the first year, followed by two W2 courses. These courses use writing to help you acquire both subject knowledge and writing proficiency. The W1 courses teaches expository skills […]
If you are interested in the teaching profession, you may elect options in secondary or early childhood education. Requirements for teaching certification also may be met under the bachelor of arts or bachelor of science curriculum. Under the bachelor of music degree program, students may choose a major in vocal performance and in music education.
The arts and humanities are concerned primarily with the discovery and evaluation of our creations in art, religion, literature and social institutions. Courses are offered in Africana studies, Arabic studies, art (studio and history), Chinese, classics and mediterranean studies, comparative humanities, dance, East Asian studies, English (literary studies, film/media studies, creative writing), French, German, Greek, Modern Hebrew, history, Japanese, Latin, Latin American studies, linguistics, music, philosophy, religion, Russian, Spanish, and theatre. Social sciences embrace the study of society and of individual relationships in and to society. Courses are available in anthropology, economics, education, international relations, political science, psychology, sociology and […]
Yes, you will be required to complete courses in the following categories. Writing Requirement — All Students All students must successfully complete three writing courses, to be selected from courses designated W1 (one course) or W2 (two courses). The required W1 course must be in the first year. College of Arts & Sciences Students and Freeman College of Management Intellectual Skills Foundation Seminar (first year, first-semester course) Lab science Foreign language Integrated Perspectives (sophomore course) Tools for Critical EngagementDiversity in the U.S.Environmental Connections Global ConnectionsQuantitative Reasoning Disciplinary Perspectives (two from each division; one course must meet the divisional learning goals)Arts […]