1.
Fulfill baccalaureate degree requirements.
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Complete the core curriculum for either the BA or BS degrees.
3.
Complete the chemistry major core courses.
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Complete courses for one of the approved options. Students planning to attend graduate school are strongly encouraged to complete an ACS-accredited degree. Students planning a career in medicine or health (medical, dental, pharmacy, physician’s assistant, optometry, or veterinary medicine) are strongly encouraged to complete a BA degree in chemistry.
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Maintain a 2.0 overall GPA in all upper division chemistry courses.
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Complete an outcome assessment portfolio demonstrating proficiency in, but not limited to, core academics, oral and written presentations, instrument and computer skills, research, and cooperative learning.
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Present a comprehensive capstone research poster to the department faculty.
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Present a comprehensive research presentation to the department faculty.
9.
Complete departmental exit survey.
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The student’s entire program must be approved by a chemistry advisor.
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Chemistry majors are ineligible for a Chemistry minor.
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When considering adding a minor or second major to your academic plan, you may have opportunities to meet a requirement in more than one program with a single class. Specifically, Chemistry majors are eligible for any other majors, minors and certificates offered by any other program on campus without restriction, including but not limited to a major or minor in Biology, Computer Science, and/or Mathematics.
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