Chemistry Degree Program: American Chemical Society Certified Major

Students who complete a Chemistry major are granted a Bachelor of Science degree unless they request a Bachelor of Arts degree.

For American Chemical Society Chemistry certification, Advanced Analytical Chemistry I or II, Biochemistry, Synthesis and Analysis, plus one additional 400-level chemistry course are required beyond the core requirements.

Core Requirements

General Chemistry II or Honors General Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry I and II
Analytical Chemistry
Advanced Analytical Chemistry I or II
Physical Chemistry I and II
Methods in Physical Chemistry
Chemical Literature, Literacy and Laboratory Practice
Capstone Course: Chemistry in Context

Requirements Beyond the Core

Advanced Analytical I or II
Biochemistry
Synthesis and Analysis

Electives

Advanced Inorganic
Advanced Biochemistry
Advanced Topics in Chemistry

Safety is an integral part of education in chemistry and is emphasized in all laboratories. Students are expected to know and follow all safety precautions at all times.

Link to: ACS Certified Biochemistry