Chemistry, B.S.: Expanded (ACS Certified) Option
For students who plan to enter professional careers in chemistry immediately after graduation or who plan to undertake graduate study, the American Chemical Society (ACS) requires a curriculum for professional training that includes a series of advanced courses. The curriculum for this option is based upon the ACS guidelines. Students completing this program are certified by the ACS and may become members of the ACS immediately upon graduation. Students desiring to complete the expanded option should consult the program coordinator.
General Education Requirements 32
Foundation Requirements 13
GE 1000, GE 3000: University Requirement for Graduation for all undergraduate students that must be satisfied in one of two ways: Complete GE 1000 (all freshmen and transfers entering with 0-29 credits) OR GE 3000 (transfers entering with 30 credits or more).
ENG 1030: Requires a grade of C or better.
Disciplinary and Interdisciplinary Distribution Requirements 19
Humanities 6
ENG 2403: GE Distribution Course required of all students.
Select One GE Approved course from one area below:
| Fine Arts or Art History | 3 |
| Philosophy or Religion | 3 |
| Foreign Languages (Must take I and II for credit) | 3 |
| Music or Theatre | 3 |
| Interdisciplinary | 3 |
Social Sciences 6
| HIST 1062 | WORLDS OF HISTORY: TRADITIONS AND ENCOUNTERS | 3 |
HIST 1062: GE Distribution course required of all students.
Select One GE Approved course from one area below:
| Economics or ES 1010 World Geography | 3 |
| Political Science | 3 |
| Psychology | 3 |
| Sociology or Anthropology | 3 |
| Interdisciplinary | 3 |
Science and Mathematics 7
Additional Required Courses 20
Additional Required Courses 20
Academic Major 59
All major courses require a grade of C or better.
Major Required Courses 50
CHEM 2581L and CHEM 3284: Writing Emphasis (WE) Courses.
Major Electives Courses 6
| 4000 level Chemistry lab course | 3 |
| One 4000 level lecture courses in Chemistry, Physics, Math, or Earth Sciences | 3 |
Major Capstone Course 3
Free Electives 9
At least 50% of Free Electives must be taken at the 3000-4000 Level.
CHEM 1996 Optional Introduction to Chemistry Research (1 credit).
CHEM 3291, CHEM 3292 or CHEM 3293 (Optional) Chemistry Internship Courses (1-3 credits).
Total Credit Hours: 120