The bachelor of arts degree represents a broad sampling of the liberal arts and sciences, with a concentration in one discipline (the major), much of which is taken during the junior and senior years.
The bachelor of science degree (in the natural sciences and mathematics, education, management and various branches of engineering) provides a greater emphasis in the major field, usually beginning in the first year.
While both include broad choices in liberal studies, the bachelor of arts provides more electives and the bachelor of science more courses in and related to the major. Students who have a variety of interests and are undecided as to their future objectives will find that the bachelor of arts program has the flexibility to allow exploration of a number of fields. The five-year arts/engineering program permits concentration in any liberal arts study in combination with any branch of engineering.