The Department of Chemistry offers several programs leading to Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees, minors in chemistry and forensic science, and certification for Secondary Education majors. These programs are designed to meet a variety of needs.

The Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry satisfies the American Chemical Society certification requirements and is appropriate for students who plan careers as professional chemists. Within the B.S. Chemistry degree, the department offers a chemistry and an environmental concentration. A forensic science minor is available for students planning a career in applying science to law. The department offers courses in criminalistic chemistry and forensic science. A number of our students are working with the F.B.I. and other forensic laboratories.

New for Fall 2005. The department will be offering a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry. This degree is designed for students who wish to enter the workforce as a biochemist or to attend graduate school in Biochemistry.

The department offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Geochemistry, jointly with the Department of Earth Science. The objective of this program is to train individuals who will be able to conduct and supervise a variety of projects in geochemical applications, such as geochemical exploration, environmental management and power plant studies. Graduates of this program are well prepared for entering graduate school, either in geochemistry or geology, because of the emphasis placed on laboratory techniques and instrumentation.

Lastly, the department offers a Bachelor of Arts degree in Chemistry, which is well-suited to students who wish to pursue a double major (such as Chemistry-Biology, Chemistry-Public Justice, Chemistry-Computer Science) or a broad liberal education with sufficient chemistry to continue in the field of chemistry.