Biology, Certificate (0493)
Program Coordinator
Jarrett R. Johnson, jarrett.johnson@wku.edu, (270) 745-3696
This program is designed for individuals pursuing a career in biology who need up to 15 hours of graduate biology courses for professional training or accreditation. This certificate will equip its graduates with supplemental and enhanced knowledge and skills in biology to broaden their career opportunities.
Program Admission
Graduate School Admission
Please refer to the admission section of this catalog for Graduate School admission requirements.
Program Requirements (15 hours)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| BIOL 524 | Evolution and Ecological Genetics | 3 |
| or BIOL 532 | Behavioral Ecology | |
| or BIOL 543 | Environmental Science Concepts | |
| or BIOL 545 | Animal Communication | |
| BIOL 407G | Virology | 3 |
| or BIOL 411G | Cell Biology | |
| or BIOL 446G | Biochemistry I | |
| or BIOL 495G | Molecular Genetics | |
| Electives | ||
| Select 9 hours of graduate biology courses 1 | 9 | |
| Completion of Biology Assessment Exam | ||
| Total Hours | 15 | |