The major in Chemistry requires completion of the required and elective courses. A student may repeat no more than three courses, including multiple attempts at the same course, required for the Chemistry major or minor. This includes all foundation courses, as well as required courses and electives for the major and minor.
This major is recommended for students who intend to teach in secondary schools, or to work in hospital laboratories, the chemical industry, technical libraries, chemical or instrument sales, or related professions. Students who plan to pursue chemically oriented careers in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, veterinary medicine, environmental science, agriculture or other allied fields should also consider this major. Students who wish to pursue graduate studies in chemistry, or to enter a career in the chemical industry should consider the Professional Track. Students who plan to teach in secondary schools should elect the Chemistry major or Chemistry Secondary Education Concentration. The Chemistry major makes a good double major for students in the Molecular Biology, Biochemistry and Bioinformatics, or Environmental Science and Studies (Environmental Chemistry Track) programs, as well as majors in Biology, Geology and Physics.
Students should contact the Department of Chemistry and be assigned an adviser to assist them in designing programs to meet their career needs.