Chemistry

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The chemistry major prepares students for a wide variety of careers in chemistry including those in industry and teaching. In addition, the major may serve as a stepping stone to many other professions including medicine, dentistry, chemical engineering, medical technology, pharmacology, patent law and technical writing.

The department offers a core chemistry major with two optional tracks: an ACS-approved concentration and a biochemistry concentration.

In addition, students may receive certification to teach chemistry in secondary schools (grades 5-12) by completing a chemistry major and additional course work in science and education. A minor in chemistry also is available.

The chemistry major is available only with the B.A. degree; all of the degree programs in chemistry (majors and minor) are available only in the Day Program.