The American Chemical Society (ACS) Certification B.S. option serves as evidence that a graduate has completed a rigorous program in chemistry approved by a national scientific organization. Employers and graduate schools recognize ACS certification as a sign of the high quality of a student’s preparation for employment or further study in the chemical sciences. Completion of the ACS Certified program is determined by the department.
The Bachelor of Science degree will be attractive to those students intending to pursue graduate study in chemistry or a career as a chemist. This degree option leads the student to a degree certified by the American Chemical Society and as such is a more rigorous program, particularly with respect to hands-on laboratory experience.
- Upper level chemistry courses noted with an asterisk* are offered on an every-other-year schedule.
- BIO 160 may be taken at any point in the curriculum prior to taking CHE 414 Biochemistry.