The major in Natural Science may be applied toward a degree in the College of Letters and Science or used in the School of Education of the College of Professional Studies for Department of Public Instruction certification in broad-field science.

A Natural Science Major with the Earth Science Option consists of the following:

1. A minor in earth science consisting of 22 credits.
2. Astronomy 205 and 206, 8 credits (may be used in the earth science minor in replacement of Astronomy 311 and one elective credit).
3. Biology, 10-14 credits including Biology 130 and 160.
4. Chemistry, 9-14 credits including Chemistry 105 and 106, or 117.
5. Physics, 10-14 credits which must consist of Physics 203 and 204, or 150 and 250, and any physics courses numbered 300 and above.
6. At least 14 credits must be earned in one of the areas listed in items 3, 4, or 5 above.
7. Collateral: 4 credits from Math 111, 118, 119, or 355.