B.A. Chemistry Degree
The B.A. in chemistry is an appropriate degree path for students interested in a broad education in a scientific field. Students interested in teaching at the high school level may prepare for Alternate Route Teacher Education Certification by following a specified curriculum with a minor in either biology, mathematics, or physics. A MAJOR IN CHEMISTRY FOR THE B.A. DEGREE consists of the following 28-30 hours of courses: Chemistry 105, 106, 115, 116; 221, 222, 225, 226; 314; 331 or 334; and two courses chosen from 332, 401, 415, 423, 463(3), 469, 471. Mathematics 261, 262 and Physics 211, 212, 221, 222 or Physics 213, 214, 223, 224 are also required.
The following courses may not be used for major or minor credit: Chem 101, 102, 103, 104, 113, 114, 121, 201, 202, 271, 381, 382, or 383.
| FRESHMAN YEAR | |
| Courses: | Hours: |
| CHEM 105, 106, 115, 116 | 8 |
| English 101, 102 | 6 |
| Foreign Language 101, 102 | 6 |
| Mathematics 261, 262 | 6 |
| History 101, 102 | 6 |
32 |
|
| SOPHOMORE YEAR | |
| Courses: | Hours: |
| CHEM 221, 222, 225, 226 | 8 |
| English (200 level) | 6 |
| Foreign Language 201, 202 | 6 |
| Physics 211, 212, 221, 222 or Physics 213, 214, 223, 224 |
8 |
| Social sciences | 3 |
31 |
|
| JUNIOR YEAR | |
| Courses: | Hours: |
| CHEM 314 | 4 |
| CHEM 331 or 334 | 3 |
| Fine or Performing Arts | 3 |
| Social sciences | 3 |
| Humanities | 3 |
| Minor subject | 9 |
| Electives | 5 |
30 |
|
| SENIOR YEAR | |
| Courses: | Hours: |
| CHEM 463 | 1 |
| CHEM elective* | 4-6 |
| Minor subject | 9 |
| Electives | 15-17 |
31 |
|
