University of Portland Bulletin 2016-2017

Bachelor of Science

A bachelor of science (B.S.) degree generally provides for in-depth study within a major discipline or may integrate knowledge from more than one discipline and include a foundational liberal arts education. The B.S. degree generally requires in-depth study within the major field and/or may involve additional supporting technical or professional coursework. B.S. degrees have more major and prerequisite hours and may typically lead to a specific or professional career path.

Learning Outcomes for the Bachelor of Science Degree

In addition to the outcomes for their majors, B.S. degree students will:

  1. Incorporate expertise from related disciplines to foster professional development;
  2. Attain in-depth knowledge of a chosen discipline.