The Chemistry curriculum is designed to provide a comprehensive background in the fundamentals of the science, and to contribute to the general education of the student. Graduates with a B.S. degree may find industrial or government employment or continue advanced studies in a graduate or professional school.
The B.A. degree is available for students who desire additional flexibility to prepare for a career in secondary education, the health professions (such as medicine or dentistry),law, business, engineering, computer science, or other related fields. The B.A. program in Chemistry include specific concentrations that allow students to have a solid, fundamental background in Chemistry in combination with disciplines such as Art, Business, Computer Science, Education, Environmental Sciences, Forensic Science, Mathematics, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Pre-Medical Studies. The ultimate goal is to create a curriculum that is easily adapted to the ever-changing challenges of modern society and of multidisciplinary academic endeavors.
The Wilkes Chemistry program is approved by the American Chemical Society for the professional training of chemists. Students who complete the B.S. program are certified for membership eligibility in the Society at graduation. The B.A. program in Chemistry may be approved, dependent upon the student’s choice of chemistry courses. In all cases, students will choose specific courses in a concentration after consultation with departmental advisers.
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