What is the difference between a BA degree and a BS degree?
Whether a particular department or program within the College of Arts & Sciences offers a BA or a BS is often more a matter of tradition than what courses are being required for the degree. The few departments or programs that are offering both degrees are doing so to offer two different tracks that will appeal to students with different interests. If your department or program only offers one degree, do not worry because graduate programs and potential employers will not discriminate. If it does offer both degrees then you should talk to an advisor in that department to help you understand the differences and make an informed choice of the one that is a better match to your interests.
