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Chemistry sometimes is called the "central science" because it connects other sciences to each other, such as biology, physics, geology and environmental science.

Chemistry is the central science and an important component of a liberal arts education. Our program emphasizes a molecular view of matter and reactions, a view that combines the intrigue of theories and the power of practical applications.

Our own bodies, the clothes we wear, the medicines we take, the food we eat, and the fuel we pump into our vehicles are all various combinations of incredibly tiny particles called molecules, which are themselves composed of atoms. The knowledge of substances and chemical reactions is essential to the practice of the other physical and health sciences.

What can I do with my Chemistry degree?

Studying chemistry puts you in an excellent position to choose from a wide variety of useful, interesting and rewarding careers. A person with a bachelor's level education in chemistry is well prepared to assume professional positions in industry, education, or public service.

A chemistry degree also serves as an excellent foundation for advanced study in a number of related areas. The list of career possibilities for people with training in chemistry is long and varied. Even in times when unemployment rates are high, the chemist remains one of the most highly sought after and employed scientists.

The Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry requires a core of 33 credit hours of chemistry courses, calculus and physics cognates, foreign language competency, and at least three additional hours of chemistry work. It is used by those interested in careers such as education, forensic science, law, marketing, and science writing.