List of the Program, Degrees offered, Test requirement

ACCOUNTING

A VARIETY OF ACCOUNTING PROGRAMS

If you're a math- and business-minded Lumberjack looking for a rewarding and challenging career, accounting might be for you. A degree in accounting will qualify you to work in a variety of public accounting positions in nearly any industry - from government and nonprofit organizations to financial institutions and large corporations.

GET ON THE C.P.A. FAST TRACK

Becoming a Certified Public Accountant will make your degree even more valuable. Fortunately, SFA can put you on the fast track to earning your C.P.A. license. Rusche College of Business offers a five-year program that combines the Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting with a Master of Professional Accountancy degree - and prepares you to take the C.P.A. exam. This program is one of just a handful of five-year combined programs in Texas.

• DEGREES AND MINORS
• B.B.A./M.P.A. IN ACCOUNTING: FIVE-YEAR PROGRAM
• MASTER OF PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANCY
• B.B.A. IN ACCOUNTING
• MINOR IN ACCOUNTING
• ACCOUNTING STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

Want to get to know your fellow accountants? Try the Accounting Club, which is open to all students who want to learn more about accounting and network with professionals in the field.

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ANTHROPOLOGY

THE HISTORY OF HUMANITY

How did American culture - the iconic melting pot - come to be? What ancestral influences were drawn upon to create this unique land? These are just some of the questions tackled by anthropologists, and they'reas relevant today as ever.

Anthropology is the study of human nature and society as well as the human past. By studying these themes at SFA, you'll be able to successfully relate to a world in which cultural interaction and diversity have expanded dramatically. We want to prepare you for a career and for life in this diverse world by promoting understanding and compassion across cultures and eras.

GLOBAL CAREER REACH

Anthropology is the study of human nature and society as well as the human past. By studying these themes at SFA, you'll be able to successfully relate to a world in which cultural interaction and diversity have expanded dramatically. We want to prepare you for a career and for life in this diverse world by promoting understanding and compassion across cultures and eras.

FIELD LEARNING

We believe that field work is an integral part of any anthropology education. Our students learn in real-world settings either by enrolling in a service-learning course, participating in an internship or field school, conducting community research or taking a study-abroad trip.

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS AND REQUIREMENTS

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN SOCIOLOGY WITH AN ANTHROPOLOGY EMPHASIS

The sociology major with an anthropology emphasis introduces students to most of the major areas of anthropology, provides an archaeological fieldwork opportunity and includes room for several elective courses in anthropology.To learn more about the requirements of this program, please see the Undergraduate Bulletin [41] or discuss with your advisor

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SOCIOLOGY WITH AN ANTHROPOLOGY EMPHASIS

The sociology major with an anthropology emphasis introduces students to most of the major areas of anthropology,provides an archaeological fieldwork opportunity and includes room for several elective courses in anthropology.

To learn more about the requirements of this program, please see the Undergraduate Bulletin [42] or discuss with your advisor.

MINOR IN ANTHROPOLOGY

Minor in anthropology to understand the human experience, past and present. The minor blends natural sciences and humanities.

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ASTRONOMY

STUDY INFINITY ... AND BEYOND

We live in a world where robots are exploring Mars, unmanned spacecraft are taking out-of-this-world images of planets like Saturn, and we keep seeing phenomena out in space that simply cannot be explained…yet

In short, there has never been a more exciting time to study astronomy at SFA.

Students who pursue a degree in physics and a minor in astronomy get an immersive, hands-on experience. You'll have a chance to learn about observational astronomy, physics and astrophysics. Along with these exciting fields of study, you have a chance to work alongside your professors on cutting-edge research projects.

BOLDLY WORK

When you study astronomy at SFA, you can go on to the kinds of careers [43] you've dreamed about since you were a kid. Space exploration?

Check. Discovering new planets? Check. Astronomy will open the door to public-sector jobs at well-known institutions like NASA, as well as careers in the exciting new realm of privately funded space exploration for companies like Space-X.

THERE'S NO BETTER PLACE TO WATCH THE SKIES

Here's one more thing to love about SFA's natural setting: Since we're not located in a major urban center, our students enjoy one of the best views of the night sky. Our students can also take full advantage of our state-of-the-art planetarium and the largest student observatory in Texas.

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS AND REQUIREMENTS

ASTRONOMY MINOR

Study the stars, extra-planetary bodies and universe beyond the Milky Way at SFA. A minor in astronomy gives students the opportunity to discover and learn alongside faculty at our state-of-the-art planetarium and student observatory.

_*See Undergraduate Bulletin [44] for additional details, guidelines and requirements._

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BIOCHEMISTRY

ALIVE WITH CHEMISTRY

Biochemistry is such a compelling field that it's utilized by almost all other life sciences. Studying the chemical processes that take place within living organisms is a fascinating business, so it's easy to see how biochemistry has become such an integral science.

Our Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry trains students for careers in science through mentoring, research and demanding coursework. Research projects and access to state-of-the-art instrumentation give students real-world chemistry experience. Our professors take pride in providing Lumberjacks a well-rounded education both inside and outside the classroom.

IMPRESSIVE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Pre-med students would have a hard time selecting a more effective major to prepare for the rigors of professional studies. Plenty of Lumberjack biochemists go on to study medicine, dentistry and veterinary medicine, utilizing their knowledge of biochemical processes to diagnose and treat patients. Other biochemistry majors choose to conduct research in a laboratory, work within the chemical industry or share their knowledge with students in a classroom setting.

ROLL UP YOUR SLEEVES

Who succeeds in SFA's challenging biochemistry program? We've found that our best students pursue their studies with enthusiasm and commitment. Critical thinking skills and work ethic go a long way in this department. And you'll have every advantage necessary - from small classes to high-tech equipment - to achieve a world-class chemistry education.

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS AND REQUIREMENTS

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOCHEMISTRY

The biochemistry option combines the fundamentals of chemistry with advanced courses in biochemistry and the life sciences. The degree program is a highly structured sequence of courses with prerequisites. Some courses are only taught once per year. Taking courses in their proper sequence and in a timely manner is important for planning to graduate with a degree in four years. Talk to your SFA advisor [45] about how you can save money and earn your degree faster by testing out of certain courses.

_*See Undergraduate Bulletin [46] for additional details, guidelines and requirements.

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REQUIRED BIOLOGY MINOR

Biochemistry majors are required to minor in biology to develop a solid basis of understanding in biology, botany and zoology.

_*See Undergraduate Bulletin [47] for additional details, guidelines and requirements regarding the biology minor._

FIVE-YEAR DUAL DEGREE

With careful planning, it is possible to condense the conventional six-year plan of study typically required to earn both a bachelor's and a master's degree into five years. By using the summers to remove prerequisite blocks, balance academic loads and begin research work as an undergraduate, a student can earn both degrees in five calendar years.

GRADUATE PROGRAMS AND REQUIREMENTS

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry offers several graduate programs [48] for students interested in advanced degrees.

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MINOR IN COMPUTER SCIENCE

Students minoring in computer science hone skills like logic, programming and analysis applicable in any field.

_*See Undergraduate Bulletin [54] for additional details, guidelines and requirements._

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CYBER SECURITY GRADUATE PROGRAM

EARN A GRADUATE DEGREE IN CYBER SECURITY

DETECT THREATS. PROTECT DATA. GET A HIGH-PAYING JOB.

SFA's new cyber security program provides students with the knowledge and the skills necessary for students to respond to online threats to computer systems. As a cyber security student, you'll learn how vulnerabilities occur in a computer system - and how to protect these systems from exploitation.

IN-DEMAND, HIGH-PAYING CAREERS

Cyber security is more than just a tech problem in today's world. Data security is a critical part of every industry, from retail to healthcare to government entities to military organizations. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the demand for information security analysis is expected to grow by 18 percent by 2024 (that's much faster than average). And if you're looking for a career that pays well, cyber security is a great choice. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the median income for cyber security professionals is $92,600.

GET YOUR (VIRTUAL) HANDS DIRTY

As a cyber security graduate student, you'll do more than listen to lectures. Our program provides students with plenty of opportunities for hands-on experimentation and research. You'll work closely with faculty members whose research interests include secure coding and implementation, cyberattack defense, cryptography, malware detection/prevention and cyber data analysis. And you'll conduct cyber security research of your own as part of your graduate coursework. SFA's computer science research laboratories are equipped with systems and software needed for cyberattack analysis and simulation. Our labs allow you to run simulated attacks, find security flaws and, most importantly, learn how to prevent future cyberattacks.

SFA's computer science research laboratories are equipped with systems and software needed for cyberattack analysis and simulation. Our labs allow you to run simulated attacks, find security flaws and, most importantly, learn how to prevent future cyberattacks.

GRADUATE PROGRAMS AND REQUIREMENTS

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CYBER SECURITY

The Master of Science in cyber security prepares students to identify and respond to threats to computer systems, learning how the vulnerabilities occur and how to prevent them. Students work closely with faculty while conducting research and experiments in SFA's state-of-the-art research laboratories

STUDENTS WITH A COMPUTER SCIENCE BACKGROUND

All students with a bachelor's degree in computer science will have the necessary background to begin study in the master's program.

STUDENTS WITH A NON-COMPUTER SCIENCE BACKGROUND

Entrance into the cyber security program is open to all students holding a bachelor's degree without regard to major. It is not necessary to have any previous computer science coursework to be admitted, but students must have some basic computer science knowledge and will be required to take leveling courses.

ALL MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CYBER SECURITY STUDENTS

All cyber security students are required to complete 30 hours of graduate level courses, which include 15 hours from required courses and the remaining hours from general cyber security graduate courses and thesis research. A complete list of courses and instructions on how to apply are available on the Graduate Bulletin.

*See Graduate Bulletin [55] for additional details, guidelines and requirements._

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COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS

CHOOSE THE RIGHT TECHNOLOGY FOR THE JOB

If computer science teaches you _why_ computing technology works and information technology teaches you _how_ the technology works, computer information systems (CIS) then answers the question _which technology will work best?_ CIS focuses on the practical applications of technology in a business setting, combining theory and practice to put computing technology in context with the goal of solving business problems.

A CAREER THAT KEEPS THINGS HUMMING

Because CIS majors learn to work with a broad array of both software and hardware, their career options are equally broad. You can findopportunities to wear the hat of a database administrator, awebmaster, an IT systems manager, a software tester, a securityengineer and countless others. The business world always has a place for problem-solvers!

MEET THE MOVERS AND SHAKERS

The Department of Computer Science at SFA maintains close ties to business. An advisory council [51] of industry professionals (many SFA alumni) visits every fall to advise the department on keeping our curriculum up to date and to meet with students for career advice and internship and job opportunities. When it's time to have a little fun, the department also hosts an annual programming contest, and student organizations host regular LAN parties and board game nights.

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS AND REQUIREMENTS

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTE

SFA's Bachelor of Science in computer information systems integrates theory and practice, giving students working experience while preparing them for wide array of career options.

_*See Undergraduate Bulletin [56] for additional details, guidelines and requirements._

MINOR IN COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Students in any major can benefit from the practical applications a computer information systems minor offers and the variety of career opportunities it provides.

_*See Undergraduate Bulletin [57] for additional details, guidelines and requirements._

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DATA ANALYTICS

THE WORLD RUNS ON DATA

Good at seeing patterns and their applications and looking for a career in a field with potential for explosive growth? A Bachelor of Science in data analytics could be the right option for you. Big data is everywhere, and data analysts help make sense of it.

Analysts perform the vital role of analyzing data for meaningful information and determining how these insights can be used. SFA graduates are well-equipped with the necessary skills to apply computing processes and algorithms to examine business and economic data, taking complicated concepts and communicating them to clients in simple ways.

AN INTERDISCIPLINARY APPROACH TO PROBLEM-SOLVING

Because the program incorporates coursework in computer science, statistics and economics, SFA's Bachelor of Science in data analytics ensures graduates have ample experience that translates to most sectors, including private, profit and non-profit. The broad employment scope, as well as the potential for career growth, makes a degree in data analytics an attractive option for students who want a diversified skill set.

GET CONNECTED, AND STAY CONNECTED

The Department of Computer Science is all about forming and maintaining connections, whether to your fellow students and professors or to industry professionals. The department offers plenty of opportunities for networking, hosting an annual programming contest and facilitating student organizations' events.

An advisory council of industry professionals (many SFA alumni) also visits every fall to advise the department on keeping our curriculum up to date. These professionals meet with students to offer career advice and discuss internship and job opportunities.

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS AND REQUIREMENTS

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN DATA ANALYTICS

One of the only programs of its kind in Texas, the Bachelor of Science in data analytics prepares students to meet the growing data management needs of business and industry, equipping them with the skills to extract and analyze data. This interdisciplinary program incorporates classes in computer science, economics and mathematics.

*See Undergraduate Bulletin [58] for additional details, guidelinesand requirements._

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ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY

CURIOSITY IS IN OUR NATURE

Do you want to understand the diversity of form and function in the living world? Are you passionate about preserving natural resources? Great! We share your excitement and welcome like-minded students into our labs, research support facilities, and our unique field sites - a large greenhouse, collections of entomological, vertebrate and herbarium specimens and thousands of hectares of forest.

NATURAL CAREER PATHS

Evolutionary biologists and ecologists have broad and interesting career opportunities. They find employment in a range of settings such as forests, zoos, museums and botanical gardens. Their skillsets enable them to teach the next generation to protect and preserve nature, find breakthroughs as a lab researcher or guide the public's understanding of our natural environment by working in a national park.

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS AND REQUIREMENTS

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOLOGY BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOLOGY WITH AN ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY EMPHASIS

Students pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Biology with an emphasis in ecology and evolutionary biology learn and research in SFA's greenhouse and herbarium, preparing them for a range of career opportunities.

_*See Undergraduate Bulletin [59] for additional details, guidelines and requirements._

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ENGINEERING PHYSICS

WHERE SCIENCE AND MATH COLLIDE

The engineering physics degree is designed for students who like to see what happens when you mix math, science and engineering together into one exciting field of study. Engineering physics is a physics-based engineering program that helps students bridge the gap between theoretical science and practical engineering.

If you want to apply, design and develop new solutions in engineering (or perhaps already do), then the four-year engineering physics program at SFA is the program for you.

BUILD, DESIGN AND INNOVATE

Students who get an engineering physics degree at SFA go on to exciting careers in a wide variety of fields, from building mechanical controllers to manufacturing process control. Learn more about the numerous career opportunities today.

MADE FOR STUDENTS LIKE YOU

SFA proudly offers our engineering physics students a world-class experience, with a downhome feel. Our small classroom sizes allow you to really connect with your fellow students and your professors. Students also have access to everything from makerspaces [60] to robotics to help satisfy virtually any interest.

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS AND REQUIREMENTS

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ENGINEERING PHYSICS

This four-year bachelor's program allows students to gain an understanding of physics, math and engineering that can be applied to innovative careers in high-tech industries. Graduates from our engineering physics program can become licensed professional engineers in Texas after passing the licensing exams and completing the required years of experience.

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING CONCENTRATION

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BACHELOR OF ARTS IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Students majoring in information technology cultivate their problem-solving skills by working with software and hardware while getting the broad-based educational background of a bachelor of arts

*See Undergraduate Bulletin [71] for additional details, guidelines and requirements._

MINOR IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

With the growing need for those well-versed in the intricacies of technology, a minor in information technology adds a base of practical skills to supplement any major.

*See Undergraduate Bulletin [72] for additional details, guidelines and requirements._

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MARKETING

A DYNAMIC CAREER FOR CREATIVE THINKERS

The marketing major at SFA provides students with the foundations essential to promoting products and services, as well as developing and distributing them to the ultimate consumers.

Students who complete SFA's marketing major or minor enter the workforce with the skills necessary for exciting careers in fields such as personal selling, retailing, advertising, product development, manufacturing, distribution and market research.

B.B.A. IN MARKETING

A degree in marketing is a great option for those interested in problem-solving and decision-making. Marketing coursework stresses the development and implementation of marketing policies and strategies as they relate to products and services.

MAJOR ACADEMIC PLANNER

_*See Undergraduate Bulletin [74] for additional details, guidelines and requirements_

MINOR IN MARKETING

A minor in marketing is a good option for creative thinkers and problem-solvers.

_*See Undergraduate Bulletin [75] for additional details, guidelinesand requirements_.

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STATISTICS

“DECIDE” FOR YOURSELF…

What fraction of people will purchase your company's product? Does myrisk of being in a car accident change with age? How can we determine if one drug is superior to another for treating a particular illness? Does the severity of a convicted felon's punishment depend on the location of their trial?

Statistics is the science of making decisions in the face of uncertainty. Uncertainty is measured by calculating probabilities. All of the questions above require decision-making. More than anything else, the best reason to study statistics is to learn how to reason and make decisions using data. Statisticians aid investigators in other fields - business, law, medicine, education, psychology and others - and help these investigators make decisions based on the data available to them. In this way, statistics is naturally an interdisciplinary subject that helps to advance decision-making in a plethora of fields.

Lumberjacks who study statistics learn to be better decision-makers. If you choose to pursue a minor in statistics or a graduate degree in mathematical sciences with an emphasis in statistics, you'll learn how to use data to draw sound conclusions. Want to join our decision-making team? Decide for yourself

HOT JOBS: STATISTICIAN, STATISTICAL ANALYST, ACTUARIAL SCIENTIST AND DATA SCIENTIST

The Bureau of Labor Statistics lists "statistician" as one of the Top 10 occupations with the highest percentage increase of employment by 2024. Recently, The New York Times published an article titled "For Today's Graduate, Just One Word: Statistics." The 2017 list of Top 100 Jobs published by U.S. News & World Report listed "statistician" as No. 4. "Mathematician" made the Top 20, and "actuarial scientist" is in the Top 30. In 2016, CareerCast.com listed "data scientist" and "statistician" as the top two jobs for which to pursue training.

No matter where you turn, people agree that being able to describe, summarize, present and analyze data are hot skills to develop.

LUMBERJACKS MAKE GREAT DECISION-MAKERS

As a statistics student, you'll have the opportunity to apply what you learn in the classroom

Recent undergraduate projects include:

* Analyzing popular TV game shows

* Deciding what makes a pitcher an "ace" in major league baseball

* Investigating optimal ways to analyze data when assumptions to typical procedures don't make sense in nature

* Investigating whether college teachers struggled in college at the same rate as other professions

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS AND REQUIREMENTS

APPLIED STATISTICS MINOR

Statistical analysis is fundamental to decision-making in today's global marketplace. Shore up your major field of study with a minor in applied statistics to gain a leading edge in the eyes of companies seeking candidates with sought-after quantitative skills.