The Department of Biological Sciences provides the biological component of the liberal arts education at Central Washington University. We promote student understanding of biological concepts relevant to the individual and society, and foster an appreciation of scientific inquiry.
Evolution is the unifying theme of our curriculum.
Our students obtain a broad education, covering a wide variety of biological disciplines. We offer a full complement of competitive pre-professional programs, strong programs in regional field biology, and a quality program for secondary biology educators. The Bachelor of Science major offers the opportunity to specialize in a field of biology or work toward becoming a high school teacher. The degree can be designed to prepare the student for immediate entrance into a chosen profession or for preparation for graduate work. The specific program is to be designed by the student and the appropriate departmental advisor.