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Chemistry, B.A.


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Students may pursue the Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts through the Department of Chemistry.

The Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry, certified by the American Chemical Society (ACS), emphasizes laboratory skills and independent research beyond that required of the Bachelor of Arts and is designed to prepare graduates for graduate school, medical school, and chemistry-related positions in business, government and industry.

All degrees in Chemistry are designed to stimulate analytical reasoning and encourage a discriminating approach to problem-solving. All degrees provide a working knowledge in chemistry and the skills to pursue careers in chemistry and related fields.

CHEM 450 may not be counted as an elective/ credit hours toward the Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry major.

Program Requirements


Majors must satisfy University Core Curriculum requirements and the College speech requirement, COMM 210 . Chemistry majors must complete the following courses and sufficient electives to total at least 120 credits. Majors are encouraged to apply electives toward a minor or second major.

Chemistry Electives


24 credit hours of Chemistry courses at the 300 or 400 level.

CHEM 450 may not be counted as an elective/credit hours toward the Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry major.

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