Jul 03, 2024  
(UNDER REVIEW) 2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
(UNDER REVIEW) 2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Chemistry, B.A.


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.A. 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.

For additional programs and courses in this department, see Chemistry and Physics .

Major Requirements


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, chemical engineering, law, scientific writing, business, computer science, environmental, foreign language, forensics, mathematics, physics, spectroscopy, or additional chemistry. Examples of the 12 credit hours of professional focus are given below or you can devise your own plan that is approved by the department chair.

Health


Additional Requirements for the B.A. Degree


Additional Calculus or Programming


One of the following:

Physics Sequence


One of the following sequences:

Foreign Language


Students must demonstrate elementary competence in a foreign language. For more information, see the B.A. Degree Requirements  within the Academic Regulations section of this catalog.