Chemistry B.A.

The courses required for the B.A. degree provide a less extensive training in chemistry than do the courses required for the American Chemical Society certified B.S. degree. This is to allow the student to supplement his or her program with courses that meet his or her specific needs. Thus, this degree provides the core of traditional preparation in chemistry together with latitude for combination with an interdisciplinary field or the Teacher Education Program. It is strongly advised that students using this degree obtain faculty advice in planning their program.

Bachelor of Arts - Chemistry

College of Humanities & Sciences

Degree Specific Credits: 76

Required Cumulative GPA: 2.0

Catalog Year: 2019-2020

General Education Requirements

Information regarding these requirements can be found in the General Education Section of the catalog.

Summary

Lower-Division Core Courses

General Chemistry

Minimum Required Grade: C-

Organic Chemistry

Minimum Required Grade: C-

Physics

Minimum Required Grade: C-

Mathematics

Minimum Required Grade: C-

Computer Science

Minimum Required Grade: C-

Upper-Division Core Courses

Analytical Chemistry

Minimum Required Grade: C-

Physical Chemistry

Minimum Required Grade: C-

Advanced College Writing Requirement

Rule: To complete the Advanced College Writing Requirement, Chemistry students may take the following courses or any other stand-alone advanced writing course.

Minimum Required Grade: C-

Advanced Electives

Rule: Complete 9 credits of advanced electives in Chemistry or Biochemistry approved by the Chemistry adviser and 6 credits of advanced electives at the discretion of the student. 15 total credits required.

Minimum Required Grade: C-

Teaching Chemistry Track

Notes:

• This teaching track contains different/additional course requirements designed to meet state standards. Those interested in teaching in K-12 schools must complete the teaching track of a major in a teaching content area plus the Teacher Education Program through the Department of Teaching and Learning. Additional teaching areas can be added through completion of the teaching track of a major or minor in that content area.

  • Secondary Education Licensure Program

  • Licensure Degree Requirements

• To complete this teaching track, you need to contact the Teaching and Learning Department. You do not fill out a major/minor form for graduation or the major/minor/concentration section of the major change form. Approvals for this track must come from the Teaching and Learning Department.

• Tracks will not appear on your UM transcript, diploma, university lists, student data system, or university publications. They are used for advising purposes only. You do not fill out a major change for a track.

Teaching Chemistry Required Courses

Note: The EDU 497 course number is used for multiple courses. Students should register for EDU 497 Methods: 5-12 Science.

Minimum Required Grade: C-

Secondary Teaching Licensure

Note: For endorsement to teach chemistry, a student also must gain admission to the Teacher Education Program and meet all the requirements for secondary teaching licensure. For more information, see the Teaching and Learning Department.