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Program checklist · B.A.

Aquarium & Zoo Science, B.A. (Accelerated MBA)

Saint Francis University · Loretto, PA

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Program
Award
B.A.
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
Catalog edition
2026-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
215743
CourseShelf checklist
CK_215743_42aa9dde
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 59

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Major Requirements (89 credits)

0 items

    Major Courses

    7 items
    1. ZAAS 131
      0
    2. ZAAS 150
      1
    3. ZAAS 231
      0
    4. ZAAS 306
      3
    5. ZAAS 307
      4
    6. ZAAS 308
      2
    7. ZAAS 419
      3

    Six Credits of Aquarium and Zoo Internship

    1 item
    1. ZAAS 398
      1-15

    Biology Requirements

    7 items
    1. BIOL 110
      4
    2. BIOL 111
      4
    3. BIOL 203
      4
    4. BIOL 208
      4
    5. BIOL 220
      3
    6. BIOL 301
      4
    7. BIOL 402
      3

    Biodiversity Electives

    8 items
    1. Two courses from the following:
      Not resolved to a course
    2. BIOL 204
      4
    3. BIOL 218
      4
    4. BIOL 233
      4
    5. BIOL 302
      4
    6. BIOL 322
      3
    7. BIOL 345
      4
    8. BIOL 320
      4

    Collateral Requirements

    3 items
    1. CHEM 113
      Human Chemistry I
      As published: “Human Chemistry I and CHEM 114 - Human Chemistry II”
      or: CHEM 121 - General Chemistry I and CHEM 122 - General Chemistry II
      4
    2. MATH 111
      Finite Mathematics
      or: MATH 112 - Intuitive Calculus
      3
    3. PSYC 101
      3

    Statistics Elective

    3 items
    1. BIOL 315
      4
    2. MATH 215
      3
    3. STAT 205
      3

    MBA Requirements

    3 items
    1. ACCT 101
      3
    2. ECON 101
      3
    3. Students should also take three MBA courses, typically in their senior year, to be on track to complete the MBA with one additional year of study. Students should consult with the Director of Graduate Business Programs when selecting these courses.
      Not resolved to a course

    Required Minor

    8 items
    1. Animal-Assisted Health & Education Minor (Online) (15 additional credits)
      Not resolved to a course
    2. Focuses on integrating animals into an educational or therapeutic setting.
      Not resolved to a course
    3. Business Administration, Minor (For Students with Non-Business Majors) (18 additional credits)
      Not resolved to a course
    4. Fundamental business background. Ideal for someone interested in operating a conservation, wildlife rehabilitation, or environmental education non-profit.
      Not resolved to a course
    5. Psychological Science minor (15 additional credits)
      Not resolved to a course
    6. Our traditional pairing with the ZAAS major. Most ZAAS students select PSYC 303 and PSYC 420 Canine Learning & Behavior courses as focuses for the minor, which specifically prepares students for the animal training that often accompanies animal husbandry.
      Not resolved to a course
    7. Open Education Minor minor (15 additional credits)
      Not resolved to a course
    8. This minor is ideal for someone specifically interested in working in environmental or animal education, such as through a nature center, a zoo or aquarium, or in a formal education setting.
      Not resolved to a course
    Source. Saint Francis University, catalog 2026-2027 — https://catalog.francis.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=20&poid=9150. Captured page pages/0172.html.gz. Assembled from the institution's published catalog as captured; every record names its captured page and source URL. Assembled, not asserted.