California Polytechnic State University, Pomona

What you'll study

Coursework focuses on animal evolution, ecology, physiology and development. Selected lecture courses are paired with laboratory and field exercises to give practical experience that complements theoretical instruction in animal structure and function.

Entry requirements

The program is designed as a supplement to other majors; students must be enrolled in a primary degree program to pursue the minor. It is explicitly closed to students majoring in Biology, Biotechnology, or Environmental Biology. The source does not list additional formal prerequisites or unit requirements for admission to the minor.

Career prospects

Completing the Zoology Minor broadens a student’s scientific background and can strengthen employment opportunities by adding competency in animal biology concepts and practical skills. It is appropriate for students seeking to augment careers or further study where animal biology knowledge is beneficial.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

Students pursuing the minor can access campus resources and opportunities referenced by the department, including pre-professional advising, undergraduate research programs, internship opportunities, cooperative education, and support programs such as the BioTrek Learning Center, Science Educational Enhancement Services (SEES), the Educational Opportunity Program, McNair Scholars, and the Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation.