Bachelor of Arts - Chemistry

The Bachelor's of Art degree program in chemistry is designed for the student who plans a career in chemistry or the related sciences upon graduation, continuation to graduate school in the chemical sciences, or professional health sciences such as medicine or pharmacy, but is interested in studying other subjects to augment a basic chemistry curriculum, perhaps with a minor or a double major in another field, for example.  The program provides foundational course work in the sub-disciplinary areas of organic, inorganic, physical, analytical, and biochemistry with cognate course work in biology, mathematics and physics.  A concentration in biochemistry or chemistry is required.  The Bachelor of Arts program is not certified by the American Chemical Society.

The Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry provides additional chemistry electives and fewer requirements than the Bachelor of Science. degree program. The Chemistry concentration may be an appropriate degree for those that would like to become high school chemistry teachers, for example.  A total of 14 free elective units are available.  The biochemistry option requires biology and biochemistry course and laboratory work, and may be more appropriate for students interested in the biotech industry, medical or pharmacy school, or clinical laboratory science. Ten free elective units are available.