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					| 2020-2021 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog] 
 
 Chemistry, B.S.  |  
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				The Chemistry major prepares students to enter the chemical industry, agriculture, the food industry, environmental protection, health sciences, energy, and government. A bachelors degree in chemistry also provides excellent pre-professional education for those seeking careers in chemistry, the health professions or law, particularly environmental regulatory law and patent law. Students with an undergraduate degree in chemistry, particularly with undergraduate research experience and a high grade point average are prepared to apply for graduate programs in chemistry, medical school, pharmacy school and other post-graduate educational opportunities. A minor is required for a B.S. in Chemistry. Participating in undergraduate research is strongly encouraged.   |  
													| General Education Requirements
 (36 credits)Skills for Literacy
 (2-3 courses)Humanities
 (5 courses)  Fine Arts electiveLiterature or Foreign Language electivePhilosophy electiveTwo Humanities electivesSocial Science
 (3 courses)  American History or Political Science electiveTwo Social Science electivesCollege of Arts & Sciences Electives
 (2 courses)  Two courses from subjects within the College of Arts & SciencesMajor Requirements
 (60 credits)General Electives
 (32 credits)Graduation Requirements
  128 credit hours minimum (last 30 hours in residency)A minimum half the major credit hours in residencyA minimum half the minor credit hours in residency60 credit hours must be completed at a 4-year institution  |   Return to: College of Arts and Sciences
 
 
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