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2017-2019 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Chemistry, B.S.

Shippensburg University offers a program of study in chemistry approved by the American Chemical Society (ACS). This program is designed for students who seek technical careers in industry or government or graduate work in chemistry. Any student desiring departmental recommendation for graduate work and certification by the American Chemical Society should complete the department core curriculum and the following courses.

Chemistry Core Curriculum

The following courses are part of the department core curriculum. These courses are required for all chemistry majors and concentrations. All chemistry majors will take a comprehensive examination in the beginning of the fall semester of their senior year at a time and place designated by the department. A satisfactory performance in all areas of this examination is a requirement for departmental recommendation and ACS certification.

Required (39 crs.)

Allied Fields (20 crs.)

Arts and Sciences students majoring in chemistry must take the following courses in allied fields.

Chemistry Core Curriculum and additional 9 credits in chemistry coursework listed below:

Allied Fields (4 crs.)

Arts and sciences students majoring in chemistry must take the following courses in allied fields.