Chemistry, B.S.

Program Learning Outcomes

“Expected student learning outcomes specify the knowledge, skills, values, and attitudes students are expected to attain in courses or in a program.” Page 69. Resource Manual for the Principles of Accreditation: Foundations for Quality Enhancement, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), 2018.

1. Students graduating with the Chemistry major will be competitive for professional/graduate programs.
2. Students graduating with the Chemistry major will demonstrate technical writing skills.
3. Students graduating with the Chemistry major will formulate a research proposal and relate it orally.
4. Students graduating with the Chemistry major will appraise scientific literature.

Graduation Requirements

Conferral of a Baccalaureate degree in this program of study is determined by successful completion of the Baccalaureate Graduation Requirements outlined here .

NOTE: Students must earn 39 upper level (3000-4000) credit hours in order to graduate. A total of at least 21 of these upper level credit hours must be completed in the selected major.

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Faith, Roots, and Reason (General Education) Requirements - 43 Credit Hours

Chemistry majors must meet the Baccalaureate Degree Requirements (Bachelor’s Degrees)  as set out in the Faith, Roots, and Reason Program . The Faith, Roots, and Reason (General Education) Mathematics and Science requirements are fulfilled through other courses in this major. Only 37 of the 43 credit hours of Faith, Roots, and Reason (General Education) will still be required for the completion of this program.

Chemistry, B.S. Program - 67 Credit Hours

Additional Required Credit Hours - 16 Credit Hours

This program must include a minor or an additional major.

Sample Degree Plan:

Chemistry Degree Plan