Chemistry

Chemistry, a central science, brings solutions.

Chemistry is called a "central science" for a very good reason. It encompasses the widest areas of science from quantum mechanics to gene expression. Chemistry provides the fundamentals for a molecular understanding of materials, be they organic, inorganic or biological. Chemistry's unique perspective also presents a variety of different career options to students. These include careers in medicine as well as the pharmaceutical, textile, polymer, cosmetic, paint, food, petrochemical and agrochemical industries.

A wide range of career options in the chemical and biochemical sciences can be found from places like the American Chemical Society (ACS) and Zippia. 

There are five broad areas of chemistry. 

• Inorganic Chemistry – chemical aspects of all elements and their reactivities
• Organic Chemistry – foundation of life processes and chemical synthesis of new molecules
• Analytical Chemistry – foundation for qualitative and quantitative aspects of chemical reactions
• Physical Chemistry – physical basis for molecular reactions
• Biochemistry – connection to living organisms

Licensure majors learn pedagogical skills applicable every day in their classrooms.

In addition to classroom learning, you will perform cutting-edge research. There are nine faculty with active research agendas in various sub-disciplines who present wonderful opportunities for undergraduates to obtain valuable research experience, which immensely helps students in advancing their future careers.

Strong Freshman applicants will present a 2.5 minimum GPA in core academic subjects. It is understood that most foreign education systems do not follow the same core curriculum as taught in U.S. high schools. Therefore, each applicant will be evaluated on criteria particular to the educational system of the country in which they completed their studies. However, it is expected that a college preparatory curriculum include courses in English, Math, Science, and Social Science.