Chemistry: B.S. & B.A.

The B.S. in chemistry provides enough flexibility in coursework and requirements that students pursuing this degree can easily add a double or even triple major. This allows students interested in professional studies, including medical school, to study both chemistry and biology at higher levels to provide them an advantage in their post-graduate studies.

The B.S. Professional Chemistry Program includes enough work in mathematics, physics and chemistry to prepare the student effectively for graduate study and to provide the minimum requirements for a career as a professional chemist. This program is our most rigorous chemistry degree and students that pursue it are highly competitive applicants for graduate and professional schools, including medical school.

The B.A. in chemistry provides enough flexibility in coursework and requirements that students pursuing this degree can easily add other majors and minors outside the School of Natural Sciences. This program is ideal for those interested in pursuing patent law, scientific writing, environmental health and safety or public policy.

The B.A. Chemistry Teaching Program includes a double major in chemistry and secondary education, ensuring that students take all the required classes for both degrees so they are prepared to take the PRAXIS and become certified teachers.

A minor in chemistry provides a solid background in chemistry for students choosing to major in another natural or social science. The minor requires only 18 hours of coursework, so it is also well suited for those interested in chemistry but choosing to pursue a career in another field.