SEARCH DEGREES AND MAJORS BY INTEREST
Trying to decide what major is right for you? Find degrees and programs based on your interests.
Sciences
Applied Environmental Geoscience
Integrate your studies in geology with courses in environmental sciences to prepare for a career in environmental and ecological fields.
Biochemistry
Study in a program that receives consistent funding from national agencies. Conduct your research in areas such as global energy, bioremediation, and human health and disease.
Biochemistry
Study chemical processes in living organisms by working with the structures and functions of cellular components, whether you focus more on the biological life sciences or you prefer the mathematical components of science-engineering.
Biology
Conduct graduate research in a selective program where you can study a variety of areas in biology, including ecology, evolution, microbiology, virology, animal behavior, and more.
Biology
Customize your biology degree - through multiple disciplines like ecological and evolutionary biology, human biology, cellular or molecular biology, or a flexible biology emphasis including biotechnology, microbiology, virology, and more.
Biology
Gain a foundational understanding of scientific principles in biology, or the study of living organisms, through both classroom instruction and hands-on laboratory situations, perfect for introductory work in science and health positions.
Biomathematics (Mathematics and Statistics)
This interdisciplinary degree allows you to dive deeper into the relationship between mathematics and biological systems to understand modeling and research capabilities — which is especially important for graduate and doctoral work.
Chemistry
In addition to the traditional areas in the field, students can pursue interdisciplinary research topics that encompass areas in medical, computer, and environmental science.
Chemistry
Master the study of chemistry — matter, its properties, and interactions — complete with opportunities to conduct undergraduate research in chemistry with experts in the field as you prepare for graduate school or careers in research.
Chemistry
This minor allows you to develop a solid foundation of the principles of chemistry, like organic versus inorganic, to better understand organisms and how they interact with each other on a molecular level.
Chemistry Endorsement
Whether you’re already a secondary school teacher with science certifications or you’re looking to become one, this endorsement ensures you’re prepared, qualified, and eligible to teach in junior high and high schools throughout Utah.
Chemistry Teaching
Become licensed as a middle school or high school teacher as you master the basics of chemistry, from chemical properties of elements to chemical reactions, all while you learn to teach the principles in a secondary education classroom.
Chemistry Teaching
This career-ready minor allows you to teach secondary science courses immediately after graduation. Not only will you gain a deep understanding of chemistry, you’ll also be able to pass that knowledge on to your future students.
Earth Science (Composite Teaching)
Take coursework integrating geology, biology, chemistry, engineering, mathematics, and physics so you have a solid understanding of our natural surroundings, as well as hands-on classroom experience teaching students earth science.
Economics and Statistics
Earn a degree that can prepare you for a prestigious PhD program in economics or qualify you for a career as a statistical analyst.
Elementary Mathematics Endorsement
A unique program designed to strengthen K-8 classroom teachers’ knowledge of mathematics content and assessment.
Elementary Mathematics Specialist (EMS)
This certificate is designed for graduate students and professionals to strengthen their mathematics content, pedagogy and leadership knowledge and expertise.
Geology
Study a variety of research areas in geology in a department that fosters faculty interaction and specialized attention.
Geology
Study the planet, its composition, history, and structure as you explore energy and resources, learn to evaluate potential hazards, and more to make a positive impact on how humans interact with and utilize Earth.
Geology
Learn some of the important principles and concepts of geology, and how they impact world societies, without having to earn a bachelor’s in it thanks to this minor. Understand the environment and its changes throughout history.
Industrial Mathematics
Prepare to further your education in mathematics or statistics or for a career in government or industrial research.
Mathematical Sciences
Tailor your doctoral program to match your interests in specific areas of mathematics and statistics as well as interdisciplinary research.
Mathematics
Broaden your background in mathematics to increase your competency as an educator or proceed to doctoral programs.
Mathematics
Study math in a versatile degree program while you enjoy the collaborative environment of a close-knit department with broad applications, from computational math to actuarial science to data- and technology-driven analyses.
Mathematics
Explore mathematical concepts, like differential calculus and linear algebra, without having to get a bachelor’s in it. This minor bolsters analytical and logical skills in a way that complements your major.
Mathematics (Professional degree)
The Master of Mathematics (MMath) is a professional masters degree serving mathematics educators at the secondary (and sometimes tertiary) levels.
Mathematics Education
Become an expert in math while you prepare to be a math teacher in a top program that places 100% of its students in teaching positions around the state — thanks in part to extensive hands-on experience in middle and high school classrooms.
Mathematics Education
Get a broad overview of multiple mathematic disciplines while learning classroom management and teaching skills. This minor is geared to education majors and goes with the STEP program to provide hands-on experiences in classrooms.
Mathematics- Middle School Endorsement
With this endorsement issued by the Utah Office of Education, you’ll be certified to teach math from 6th–8th grade throughout the state, whether you’re already a teacher looking to increase your skillset or are currently enrolled in education.
Mathematics- Secondary Endorsement
This endorsement, issued by the Utah Office of Education, provides the certification necessary to teach high school math classes throughout the state, and can be paired with an education bachelor’s or master’s degree with teaching licensure.
Mathematics/Statistics (Composite)
Keep your doors open for high career marketability by earning a degree that focuses on both mathematics and statistics, providing a broad knowledge base in both areas, and making you an ideal candidate for graduate school opportunities.
Mathematics/Statistics Education (Composite)
Prepare to teach mathematics and statistics in middle and high schools at one of the only universities in the country that certifies you to teach both with this major, where you’ll become an expert capable of helping students learn.
Neuroscience
The primary goal of the doctoral program in neuroscience is to provide students with a strong educational and research foundation in cellular, cognitive and behavioral neuroscience.
Physics
Delve deeper into physics in a program where research is mentored and facilitated by distinguished faculty.
Physics
Study matter, energy, and the ways they interact — from the scientific theories that guide them to data analysis and computer simulations in the field — while you take advantage of research opportunities with award-winning faculty.
Physics
Whether you're interested in working in research or academia or national labs, or in applied industries, like manufacturing and technology, this minor teaches you the fundamentals of quantum mechanics.
Physics Teaching
Prepare to become a middle school or high school physics teacher as you gain a solid foundation in both physics, or the interaction of matter and energy, and education, complete with hours of hands-on work in labs and teaching practicums.
Physics Teaching
Develop a solid foundation of physics, from motion and thermal principles to waves, electricity, and quantum phenomena, as well as tips and hands-on experience teaching others the subject in a classroom with this minor.
Statistics
Prepare for a career as a statistician in a broad spectrum of applied fields in a department where you’ll receive specialized attention from faculty.
Statistics
Gain valuable expertise in all areas of statistics — including probability, quality control, analysis, and more — as you prepare for a career as a statistician for a variety of companies or an actuary focusing on finance-related industries.
Statistics
Gain a solid understanding of statistics, from methodology and theories to applied processes, to complement your major and future career — especially for those interested in data analysis — with this minor.
Utah Mathematics Endorsement Project
The Utah Mathematics Endorsement delivers courses required by the Utah Office of Education for Level III or Level IV Math Endorsement that may be attached to a Secondary Teaching License.