Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry

SUNY New Paltz

The Department of Chemistry offers undergraduate liberal arts programs leading to Bachelor of Arts (BA) and Bachelor of Science (BS) degrees in Chemistry. Within these programs, students may choose from three concentrations: general chemistry, American Chemical Society (ACS)-approved chemistry, and biochemistry emphasis. The general chemistry and ACS-approved chemistry curricula share the same core courses that provide theoretical and hands-on education in the major areas of chemistry. Students are able to combine a general chemistry major with pre-law, business, or teaching programs. This concentration, with selected courses in biology, can prepare students for medical school entrance requirements. Preparation for a non-laboratory career in chemistry could include management or marketing courses offered by the Business program at New Paltz. The American Chemical Society's Committee on Professional Training includes New Paltz's Department of Chemistry on its list of approved departments. This approval is equivalent to professional accreditation of the liberal arts curriculum. The ACS-approved curriculum builds on the general chemistry core and requires additional advanced courses. A student who obtains an ACS-approved degree is eligible for employment as a chemist in industry or government. The ACS-approved program also prepares students for graduate study and for professional training in medicine, dentistry, and veterinary medicine. Course offerings allow chemistry majors to obtain a broad background in several areas of chemistry.

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