Astronomy (B.A.)

Wayne State University

Wayne State Bachelor of Arts in Astronomy provides students with foundational knowledge in astronomy, including contemporary developments in studies of dark matter, dark energy, stellar and galactic astronomy, black holes and neutron stars and searches for exoplanets. Students graduating with a B.A. in astronomy will have strong scientific preparation for entry-level jobs or advanced degree programs in a broad spectrum of disciplines including business, education, law and social and physical sciences. Students interested in graduate studies in astronomy or astrophysics may prepare, under the B.A. in Astronomy, by taking chemistry and physics electives or under the B.S. in Physics with a minor in astronomy. In short, you will have all the traditional options of liberal arts majors with the added advantage of a unique science background.

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences