Chemistry

Depending upon your interests, several program options are available to students who are contemplating a career in chemistry. Some of your options are listed below:

• Chemist - Conducting basic and applied chemical analysis, research and product development.
• Lawyer - Applies basic chemical knowledge to the practice of law related to scientific and natural resource issues.
• Biologist - Combines knowledge of chemistry and biology to address significant issues from the perspective of each discipline.
• Physician - Uses chemistry as a foundation for the practice of medicine. A degree in chemistry is a useful precursor to medical school and the study of pharmacology.
• Science Teacher - Responsible for developing and implementing science curriculum in grades 7-12.

What makes our program unlike many others is the fact that you will have a chance to work directly with faculty, which is unheard of at the undergraduate level. You we be exposed to field studies, research and intern opportunities. We want you to succeed!

Additional Programs

• Forensic Chemistry
  This program combines elements of criminal justice and biology with a strong chemistry program. The forensic chemist analyzes and interprets materials collected at crime scenes, accidents, and at sites of terrorist activities. The degree is offered in response to strong student, state and local government demand for an undergraduate academic program to prepare students for careers in forensic chemistry.

• B.S. Chemistry
• B.A. Chemistry
• B.S. Forensic Chemistry
• A.A.S. Chemical Technology
• A.S. Chemistry

Average Salary of Graduates (NACE)

• $43,465

See also:

• Environmental Chemistry
  • Environmental Science
  • Environmental Health (We offer the ONLY accredited undergraduate program in the state!)
  • Environmental Management

"This summer I worked with Carla Aureliano, a Ph.D. student at Institut für Umweltforschung (the Institute for Environmental Research) at the University of Dortmund in western Germany. Specifically, I worked with Carla in the field of organic chemistry on hierarchically imprinted mesoporous polymer beads containing surface confined binding sites for amyloid peptides. I was excited about the internship as well as the prospect to learn German language and culture for three months this summer. This internship was possible thanks to the "impressive letter of reference"

--Judy Westrick, PhD
Associate Professor

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