Chemistry, BA

Chemistry BA, General Option—Four-Year Curriculum

Total Hours (120)

Chemistry BA, Environmental Chemistry—Four-Year Curriculum

This BA program is designed for those students having an interest in environmental processes and problem solving from a chemical perspective. Many environmental issues are multi-dimensional and require the application of chemical principles, processes, and techniques within other disciplines. The strength of this program option is the combination of chemical principles with those of other earth systems. This degree program will give the student a solid foundation in chemistry while pursuing a multi-disciplinary approach that includes course work in biology, ecology, geography, and economics.

Total Hours (120 Credits)

Chemistry BA, Biochemistry—Four-Year Curriculum

This BA program has been established particularly for those students having an interest in biological chemistry and biochemistry. Biochemistry students really need a large part of two majors, one in chemistry and one in biology. The biochemistry option was designed to include as requirements those courses that are fundamental to the field of biochemistry.

The most important feature of the program is that two semesters of biochemistry are required as well as a biochemistry laboratory course. Genetics and molecular genetics are also required. The program requires two semesters of physical chemistry.

Total Hours (120)

Chemistry BA, Pre-Health Professional Option—Four-Year Curriculum

The BA degree in chemistry with pre-health option is designed for students who are interested in chemistry and who plan a career in a health-oriented profession such as medicine or dentistry. This option requires courses similar to those required by medical and dental schools. It requires 36 credit hours of chemistry. The degree program allows for 36 elective credit hours.

Students who wish to work as chemists or to pursue graduate studies in chemistry should elect one of the other program options (either BS or BA in chemistry) rather than the Pre-Health Option.

Total Hours (120)

Chemistry BA, Teacher Education Option—Four-Year Curriculum

The BA degree in chemistry with teacher education option is designed for students wishing to be high school chemistry teachers. This program has very specific requirements and no room for elective courses that will count towards graduation. It is important to consult with advisors for the Department of Chemistry and the College of Education.

Students who wish to work as chemists or to pursue graduate studies in chemistry should elect one of the other program options (either BS or BA) in chemistry rather than the Teacher Education option.

Total Hours (127 credits)