Chemistry, B.S.

Chemists study the structure and transformations of matter, detect and quantify chemical species, and create new substances. A degree in chemistry prepares a student for employment in a private or government laboratory; continuing studies in medical, pharmacy, dental, veterinary or law school; secondary school teaching; a position in business; or graduate study and research in the sciences or engineering. The Chemistry B.S. degree allows students more breadth to their college degree where they can pair their chemistry studies with an emphasis in a discipline outside of chemistry

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Major Requirements

Core Courses

Physical Chemistry

One of the following:

Electives

Eight credit hours from the following:

Professional Focus

A minimum of 12 additional credit hours in approved courses in an area of professional focus. These courses are intended to have students explore what can be done with a chemistry degree. The focus area will cover one of a variety of disciplines such as health, computer science, mathematics, physics, law, business, education, English, foreign language or additional chemistry. The 12 credit hours of professional focus must be selected from one of the lists below or approved by the department chair.

Health

A minimum of 12 credit hours from the following:

Education

A minimum of 12 credit hours from the following:

Note:

Completion of the professional focus in Education does not result in teacher licensure.

Additional Requirements for the B.S. Degree

MATH 151 - Calculus I

Additional Calculus or Programming