<p>How can one have a BA in science? Isn't that a BS (S standing for science). What is the difference between the 2?</p>
<p>A lot of times it depends on the amount of science/math coursework you take outside of your major...</p>
<p>For example, I am/was one of the few people to graduate with a BS in Sociology, because most people take sociology so they DON'T have to deal with science but I was pre-med and had a bio minor. Because more than 1/2 of my hours were science or math, I could get a BS. I actually had a choice I think when I was applying for graduation. </p>
<p>The College of Arts and Sciences at my University had different general education requirements for BA and BS students too. </p>
<p>Of course it all depends on your school. Some places won't allow science majors to get a BA, or it simply works out that science majors can't fulfill the differing requirements for a BA. </p>
<p>In general, I really don't think that post-graduation it makes much difference.</p>
<p>A lot of schools only offer a BA in science- Harvard being the famous example of this. It basically means you're just taking fewer science courses than a BS major would. At schools where both BA and BS are offered, you probably just have to take fewer upper-level classes in the subject... It can also be assumed sometimes at these colleges that the BA major is more for people who are getting a second major in something else, but this can vary depending on one's situation obviously.</p>