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Nov 07, 2024
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American University Catalog 2024-2025
Chemistry (BS)
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Offered by the Department of Chemistry , College of Arts and Sciences , the Chemistry (BS) is appropriate for students who want to explore the full breadth of chemistry: synthesis, analysis, and characterization of chemicals from small molecules to macromolecules and materials and their influence over health and the environment. Chemistry majors will be well prepared for private sector work or further training in graduate school or in the medical professions. The department encourages students interested in forensic science, food chemistry, or cosmetics to major in chemistry. Completion of the Chemistry (BS) degree is accredited by the American Chemical Society.
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Admission to the Program
Formal admission to the major requires a grade point average of 2.00 (on a 4.00 scale). The department counsels first-year and transfer students, as well as declared chemistry majors. Major Requirements
- 69 credit hours with grades of C or better, including at least 18 credit hours at or above 300-level
Math and Physics (20 credit hours)
Chemistry (46 credit hours)
Capstone (3 credit hours)
Combined Chemistry (BS) and Chemistry (MS)
American University offers students the opportunity to earn both undergraduate and graduate degrees through its combined bachelor’s/master’s programs. See Admission to a Combined Bachelor’s / Master’s Program and Combined Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees for more information. In addition to meeting the minimum university requirements for combined bachelor’s/master’s programs: - Admission is open to undergraduates whose overall grade point average and grade point average in chemistry courses is 3.00 or higher. Applications must be accompanied by two letters of recommendation and a statement of purpose. Students should discuss their interest in the program with members of the faculty before submitting a formal application. Interested students are encouraged to enroll in CHEM-490 Independent Study Project in Chemistry (1-6) to conduct independent study research before applying
- Undergraduate students may apply up to 9 credit hours of approved graduate-level coursework in chemistry and/or STAT-614 Statistical Methods (3) to satisfy the requirements for both degrees
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