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Graduates of this program will be able to:
For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.
International applicants who do not meet the above test scores will not be considered for admission.
Applications submitted by these deadlines will receive the strongest consideration for admission.
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
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Major Requirements | ||
CHEM 60894 | COLLEGE TEACHING OF CHEMISTRY | 1 |
Chemistry Electives 1 | 19 | |
Chemistry Seminar Electives, choose from the following: | 2 | |
CHEM 62191 | SEMINAR: ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY | |
CHEM 62291 | SEMINAR: BIOCHEMISTRY | |
CHEM 62391 | SEMINAR: INORGANIC CHEMISTRY | |
CHEM 62491 | SEMINAR: ORGANIC CHEMISTRY | |
CHEM 62591 | SEMINAR: PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY | |
Chemistry Seminars in Development/Problem Solving Electives, choose from the following: | 2 | |
CHEM 60291 | SEMINAR: RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN BIOCHEMISTRY | |
CHEM 60391 | SEMINAR: RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN INORGANIC CHEMISTRY | |
CHEM 60591 | SEMINAR: RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY | |
CHEM 61191 | SEMINAR: PROBLEM SOLVING IN ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY | |
CHEM 61491 | SEMINAR: PROBLEM SOLVING IN ORGANIC CHEMISTRY | |
Culminating Requirement | ||
CHEM 60199 | THESIS I 2 | 6 |
Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 30 |
Minimum 13 credit hours of graduate chemistry classroom courses are required; one of these courses must be outside the major area. At least half of the required credit hours must be taken at the 60000 level. The following courses may not be used to satisfy the requirements of the M.S. degree: CHEM 50166, CHEM 50266, CHEM 50366, CHEM 50466 and CHEM 50566.
A thesis presenting and interpreting the results of original research is required. The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry considers research to be a fundamental part of the M.S. degree. Areas in which research may be carried out are analytical chemistry, biochemistry, inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry and physical chemistry. The thesis must be successfully defended in an oral examination before the student’s advisory committee.
Minimum Major GPA | Minimum Overall GPA |
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- | 3.000 |
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The Master of Arts degree in Chemistry is for students interested in gaining additional knowledge of chemistry and biochemistry beyond the bachelor’s degree. This non-thesis degree program is flexible and can be taken on a full-tine or part-time basis. Several course sequences have been designed for students interested in career advancement. The biochemistry interest area is recommended for students seeking to further develop their academic background in biochemistry and chemistry prior to applying to medical school or dental school. The industrial chemistry interest area is ideal for students seeking additional preparation for employment in the chemical industry. Current and future K-12 educators may pursue the chemical education interest area for advance chemical instruction including chemistry pedagogy.
For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.
International applicants who do not meet the above test scores will not be considered for admission.
Applications submitted by these deadlines will receive the strongest consideration for admission.
Graduates of this program will be able to:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
Major Requirements | ||
CHEM 60099 | MASTERS CAPSTONE PROJECT | 6 |
Approved 50000 level Chemistry (CHEM) Courses 1 | 10-15 | |
Approved 60000 level Courses 2 | 9-14 | |
Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 30 |
Minimum 21 credit hours of classroom courses are required. Students select courses with their advisor. Suggested coursework for the biochemistry interest area includes CHEM 50109, CHEM 50261, CHEM 50262, CHEM 50263, and CHEM 50365. Suggested coursework for the chemical education interest area includes CHEM 50093 and CHEM 50795. Suggested coursework for the industrial chemistry interest area includes CHEM 50093, CHEM 50352, CHEM 50451,CHEM 50571 and CHEM 50559.
At least half of the required credit hours must be taken at the 60000 level. Suggested course work for the chemical education interest area includes CHEM 60894.
Minimum Major GPA | Minimum Overall GPA |
---|---|
- | 3.000 |
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slower than the average
68,100
number of jobs
$49,820
potential earnings
4.3%
about as fast as the average
26,400
number of jobs
$80,400
potential earnings
4.7%
about as fast as the average
86,700
number of jobs
$79,300
potential earnings
4.4%
about as fast as the average
14,200
number of jobs
$73,450
potential earnings
14.1%
much faster than the average
17,200
number of jobs
$60,590
potential earnings
3.8%
about as fast as the average
1,050,800
number of jobs
$62,870
potential earnings
5.9%
faster than the average
1,361,800
number of jobs
$77,420
potential earnings
Graduates of this program will be able to:
Admission to a minor is open to students declared in a bachelor’s degree, the A.A.B. or A.A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree (not Individualized Program major). Students declared only in the A.A. or A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree in Individualized Program may not declare a minor. Students may not pursue a minor and a major in the same discipline.
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
Minor Requirements | ||
CHEM 10060 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY I (KBS) | 4-6 |
or CHEM 10970 | HONORS GENERAL CHEMISTRY I (KBS) | |
or CHEM 11060 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY I BOOST (KBS) | |
CHEM 10061 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY II (KBS) | 4 |
or CHEM 10971 | HONORS GENERAL CHEMISTRY II (KBS) | |
CHEM 10062 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY I LABORATORY (KBS) (KLAB) | 1 |
CHEM 10063 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY II LABORATORY (KBS) (KLAB) | 1 |
CHEM 20481 | BASIC ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I | 4-6 |
or CHEM 30481 & CHEM 30482 | ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I and ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II | |
CHEM 30301 | INORGANIC CHEMISTRY I | 3 |
Minor Electives, choose from the following: | 7-9 | |
CHEM 20482 | BASIC ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II | |
CHEM 30105 | ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY I | |
CHEM 30106 | ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY II | |
CHEM 30107 | ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY I (WIC) | |
CHEM 30108 | ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY II (WIC) | |
CHEM 30284 | INTRODUCTORY BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY | |
or CHEM 40245 | BIOCHEMICAL FOUNDATIONS OF MEDICINE | |
or CHEM 40261 | BIOCHEMISTRY: BIOMOLECULE STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION | |
CHEM 30475 | ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY I (ELR) | |
CHEM 30476 | ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY II | |
CHEM 40109 | BIOANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY | |
CHEM 40248 | ADVANCED BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY | |
or CHEM 40262 | BIOCHEMISTRY: METABOLISM AND GENE EXPRESSION | |
CHEM 40251 | ADVANCED BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY (WIC) | |
CHEM 40263 | PHYSICAL BIOCHEMISTRY | |
CHEM 40302 | INORGANIC CHEMISTRY II | |
CHEM 40352 | INORGANIC MATERIALS CHEMISTRY | |
CHEM 40365 | BIOLOGICAL INORGANIC CHEMISTRY | |
CHEM 40451 | ORGANIC MATERIALS CHEMISTRY | |
CHEM 40476 | SPECTROSCOPIC IDENTIFICATION OF ORGANIC COMPOUNDS | |
CHEM 40483 | INTERMEDIATE ORGANIC CHEMISTRY | |
CHEM 40555 | PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY I 1 | |
CHEM 40556 | PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY II 1 | |
CHEM 40559 | NANOMATERIALS | |
CHEM 40567 | PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY FOR LIFE SCIENCES 1 | |
CHEM 40568 | ELEMENTARY PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY | |
CHEM 40571 | SURFACE CHEMISTRY | |
Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 24 |
Students who complete CHEM 40555 or CHEM 40556 may not take CHEM 40567.
Minimum Minor GPA | Minimum Overall GPA |
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2.000 | 2.000 |
The Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry is designed to provide a thorough foundation in the various fields of chemistry and the related sciences. The program is for students planning careers in the chemical industries or governmental laboratories, or who intend to do graduate work in chemistry. Students in the program have the opportunity to participate in an exchange program with the University of Leicester in England.
Chemistry students in specific concentrations may apply early to the M.S. degree in Chemistry and double count 9 credit hours of graduate courses toward both degree programs. See the Combined Bachelor's/Master's Degree Program policy in the University Catalog for more information.
The Chemistry major comprises the following concentrations:
The university affirmatively strives to provide educational opportunities and access to students with varied backgrounds, those with special talents and adult students who graduated from high school three or more years ago.
First-Year Students on the Kent Campus: First-year admission policy on the Kent Campus is selective. Admission decisions are based upon cumulative grade point average, strength of high school college preparatory curriculum and grade trends. Students not admissible to the Kent Campus may be administratively referred to one of the seven regional campuses to begin their college coursework. For more information, visit the admissions website for first-year students.
First-Year Students on the Regional Campuses: First-year admission to Kent State’s campuses at Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Geauga, Salem, Stark, Trumbull and Tuscarawas, as well as the Twinsburg Academic Center, is open to anyone with a high school diploma or its equivalent. For more information on admissions, contact the Regional Campuses admissions offices.
International Students: All international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions) by earning a minimum 525 TOEFL score (71 on the Internet-based version), minimum 75 MELAB score, minimum 6.0 IELTS score or minimum 48 PTE Academic score, or by completing the ELS level 112 Intensive Program. For more information, visit the admissions website for international students.
Transfer Students: Students who have attended any other educational institution after graduating from high school must apply as undergraduate transfer students. For more information, visit the admissions website for transfer students.
Former Students: Former Kent State students or graduates who have not attended another college or university since Kent State may complete the reenrollment or reinstatement form on the University Registrar’s website.
Admission policies for undergraduate students may be found in the University Catalog's Academic Policies.
Some programs may require that students meet certain requirements before progressing through the program. For programs with progression requirements, the information is shown on the program's Coursework tab.
Graduates of this program will be able to:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
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Major Requirements (courses count in major GPA) | ||
CHEM 10060 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY I (KBS) | 4-6 |
or CHEM 10970 | HONORS GENERAL CHEMISTRY I (KBS) | |
or CHEM 11060 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY I BOOST (KBS) | |
CHEM 10061 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY II (KBS) | 4 |
or CHEM 10971 | HONORS GENERAL CHEMISTRY II (KBS) | |
CHEM 10062 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY I LABORATORY (KBS) (KLAB) | 1 |
CHEM 10063 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY II LABORATORY (KBS) (KLAB) | 1 |
CHEM 30105 | ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY I | 3 |
CHEM 30301 | INORGANIC CHEMISTRY I | 3 |
CHEM 30475 | ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY I (ELR) | 1 |
CHEM 30476 | ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY II | 1 |
CHEM 30481 | ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I | 3 |
CHEM 30482 | ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II | 3 |
Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA) | ||
UC 10001 | FLASHES 101 | 1 |
Foreign Language (see Foreign Language College Requirement below) | 8 | |
Kent Core Composition | 6 | |
Kent Core Humanities and Fine Arts (minimum one course from each) | 9 | |
General Electives (total credit hours depends on earning 120 credit hours, including 39 upper-division credit hours) | 5 | |
Concentrations | ||
Choose from the following: | 67 | |
Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 120 |
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
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Concentration Requirements (courses count in major GPA) | ||
CHEM 30106 | ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY II | 2 |
CHEM 30107 | ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY I (WIC) 1 | 1 |
CHEM 30108 | ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY II (WIC) 1 | 2 |
CHEM 30284 | INTRODUCTORY BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY | 4 |
CHEM 40302 | INORGANIC CHEMISTRY II | 2 |
CHEM 40303 | INORGANIC CHEMISTRY III | 2 |
CHEM 40364 | INTERMEDIATE INORGANIC CHEMISTRY LAB | 1 |
CHEM 40477 | INTERMEDIATE ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY | 1 |
CHEM 40483 | INTERMEDIATE ORGANIC CHEMISTRY | 1 |
CHEM 40555 | PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY I | 3 |
CHEM 40556 | PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY II | 3 |
CHEM 40557 | PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY | 2 |
CHEM 40568 | ELEMENTARY PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY | 1 |
MATH 12002 | ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS I (KMCR) | 5 |
MATH 12003 | ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS II | 5 |
MATH 22005 | ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS III | 4 |
PHY 23101 | GENERAL UNIVERSITY PHYSICS I (KBS) (KLAB) | 5 |
PHY 23102 | GENERAL UNIVERSITY PHYSICS II (KBS) (KLAB) | 5 |
Advisor-Approved Chemistry (CHEM) Upper-Division Elective (40000 level) | 3 | |
Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA) | ||
Kent Core Social Sciences (must be from two disciplines) | 6 | |
General Electives | 9 | |
Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 67 |
A minimum C grade must be earned to fulfill the writing-intensive requirement.
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
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Concentration Requirements (courses count in major GPA) | ||
CHEM 30051 | CAREER PATHWAYS IN CHEMISTRY | 1 |
CHEM 30106 | ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY II | 2 |
CHEM 30107 | ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY I (WIC) 1 | 1 |
CHEM 30108 | ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY II (WIC) 1 | 2 |
CHEM 40302 | INORGANIC CHEMISTRY II | 2 |
CHEM 40364 | INTERMEDIATE INORGANIC CHEMISTRY LAB | 1 |
CHEM 40567 | PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY FOR LIFE SCIENCES 2 | 4 |
CHEM 40568 | ELEMENTARY PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY | 1 |
ECON 22060 | PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS (KSS) | 3 |
MATH 12002 | ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS I (KMCR) | 5 |
MATH 12003 | ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS II | 5 |
MATH 12022 | PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS FOR LIFE SCIENCES | 3-4 |
or MATH 22005 | ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS III | |
PHY 22564 | INTRODUCTION TO MATERIALS PHYSICS | 3 |
PHY 23101 | GENERAL UNIVERSITY PHYSICS I (KBS) (KLAB) | 5 |
PHY 23102 | GENERAL UNIVERSITY PHYSICS II (KBS) (KLAB) | 5 |
Chemistry Elective, choose from the following: | 3 | |
CHEM 40352 | INORGANIC MATERIALS CHEMISTRY | |
CHEM 40451 | ORGANIC MATERIALS CHEMISTRY | |
CHEM 40559 | NANOMATERIALS | |
CHEM 40571 | SURFACE CHEMISTRY | |
Concentration Electives, choose from the following: | 12 | |
ACCT 23020 | INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING | |
BA 44152 | PROJECT MANAGEMENT | |
CHEM 30284 | INTRODUCTORY BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY | |
CHEM 40092 | INTERNSHIP IN CHEMISTRY AND BIOCHEMISTRY (ELR) 3 | |
or CHEM 40796 | INDIVIDUAL INVESTIGATION | |
CHEM 40113 | CHEMICAL SEPARATIONS | |
CHEM 40352 | INORGANIC MATERIALS CHEMISTRY | |
CHEM 40451 | ORGANIC MATERIALS CHEMISTRY | |
CHEM 40557 | PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY | |
CHEM 40559 | NANOMATERIALS | |
CHEM 40571 | SURFACE CHEMISTRY | |
ENGR 43080 | INDUSTRIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY | |
PLST 48401 | PATENT LAW | |
Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA) | ||
Kent Core Social Sciences (must be from two disciplines) | 3 | |
General Electives | 6 | |
Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 67 |
A minimum C grade must be earned to fulfill the writing-intensive requirement.
Taking both CHEM 40555 and CHEM 40556 may be substituted in place of CHEM 40567 and 2 credit hours of concentration electives.
CHEM 40092 is strongly encouraged.
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
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Concentration Requirements (courses count in major GPA) | ||
CHEM 30106 | ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY II | 2 |
CHEM 30284 | INTRODUCTORY BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY | 4 |
CHEM 40302 | INORGANIC CHEMISTRY II | 2 |
CHEM 40303 | INORGANIC CHEMISTRY III | 2 |
CHEM 40352 | INORGANIC MATERIALS CHEMISTRY | 3 |
CHEM 40364 | INTERMEDIATE INORGANIC CHEMISTRY LAB | 1 |
CHEM 40451 | ORGANIC MATERIALS CHEMISTRY | 3 |
CHEM 40555 | PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY I | 3 |
CHEM 40556 | PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY II | 3 |
CHEM 40557 | PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY | 2 |
MATH 12002 | ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS I (KMCR) | 5 |
MATH 12003 | ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS II | 5 |
MATH 22005 | ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS III | 4 |
PHY 23101 | GENERAL UNIVERSITY PHYSICS I (KBS) (KLAB) | 5 |
PHY 23102 | GENERAL UNIVERSITY PHYSICS II (KBS) (KLAB) | 5 |
Concentration Elective, choose from the following: | 1-2 | |
CHEM 30107 | ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY I (WIC) 1 | |
CHEM 30108 | ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY II (WIC) 1 | |
CHEM 40477 | INTERMEDIATE ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY | |
CHEM 40483 | INTERMEDIATE ORGANIC CHEMISTRY | |
CHEM 40568 | ELEMENTARY PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY | |
CHEM 40571 | SURFACE CHEMISTRY | |
CHEM 40796 | INDIVIDUAL INVESTIGATION | |
Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA) | ||
Kent Core Social Sciences (must be from two disciplines) | 6 | |
General Electives | 11 | |
Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 67 |
A minimum C grade must be earned to fulfill the writing-intensive requirement.
Minimum Major GPA | Minimum Overall GPA |
---|---|
2.000 | 2.000 |
Foreign Language College Requirement, B.S.
All students with prior foreign language experience should take the foreign language placement test to determine the appropriate level at which to start. Some students may start beyond the Elementary I level and will complete the requirement with fewer credit hours and courses. This may be accomplished by (1) passing a course beyond Elementary I through Intermediate II level; (2) receiving credit through one of the alternative credit programs offered by Kent State University; or (3) demonstrating language proficiency comparable to Elementary II of a foreign language. When students complete the requirement with fewer than 8 credit hours and two courses, they will complete remaining credit hours with general electives.
This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this major. However, courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.
Semester One | Credits | ||
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! | CHEM 10060 or CHEM 10970 or CHEM 11060 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY I (KBS) or HONORS GENERAL CHEMISTRY I (KBS) or GENERAL CHEMISTRY I BOOST (KBS) | 4-6 |
! | CHEM 10062 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY I LABORATORY (KBS) (KLAB) | 1 |
! | MATH 12002 | ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS I (KMCR) | 5 |
UC 10001 | FLASHES 101 | 1 | |
Kent Core Requirement | 3 | ||
Credit Hours | 14 | ||
Semester Two | |||
! | CHEM 10061 or CHEM 10971 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY II (KBS) or HONORS GENERAL CHEMISTRY II (KBS) | 4 |
! | CHEM 10063 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY II LABORATORY (KBS) (KLAB) | 1 |
! | MATH 12003 | ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS II | 5 |
Kent Core Requirement | 3 | ||
Kent Core Requirement | 3 | ||
Credit Hours | 16 | ||
Semester Three | |||
! | CHEM 30475 | ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY I (ELR) | 1 |
! | CHEM 30481 | ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I | 3 |
! | MATH 22005 | ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS III | 4 |
! | PHY 23101 | GENERAL UNIVERSITY PHYSICS I (KBS) (KLAB) | 5 |
Kent Core Requirement | 3 | ||
Credit Hours | 16 | ||
Semester Four | |||
! | CHEM 30301 | INORGANIC CHEMISTRY I | 3 |
! | CHEM 30476 | ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY II | 1 |
! | CHEM 30482 | ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II | 3 |
! | PHY 23102 | GENERAL UNIVERSITY PHYSICS II (KBS) (KLAB) | 5 |
Kent Core Requirement | 3 | ||
Credit Hours | 15 | ||
Semester Five | |||
! | CHEM 30105 | ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY I | 3 |
! | CHEM 30107 | ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY I (WIC) | 1 |
! | CHEM 40477 | INTERMEDIATE ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY | 1 |
! | CHEM 40483 | INTERMEDIATE ORGANIC CHEMISTRY | 1 |
! | CHEM 40555 | PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY I | 3 |
Foreign Language | 4 | ||
Kent Core Requirement | 3 | ||
Credit Hours | 16 | ||
Semester Six | |||
! | CHEM 30106 | ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY II | 2 |
! | CHEM 30108 | ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY II (WIC) | 2 |
! | CHEM 40556 | PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY II | 3 |
! | CHEM 40568 | ELEMENTARY PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY | 1 |
Foreign Language | 4 | ||
Kent Core Requirement | 3 | ||
Credit Hours | 15 | ||
Semester Seven | |||
! | CHEM 40302 | INORGANIC CHEMISTRY II | 2 |
! | CHEM 40557 | PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY | 2 |
Chemistry (CHEM) Upper-Division Elective (40000 level) | 3 | ||
General Electives | 6 | ||
Credit Hours | 13 | ||
Semester Eight | |||
! | CHEM 30284 | INTRODUCTORY BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY | 4 |
! | CHEM 40303 | INORGANIC CHEMISTRY III | 2 |
! | CHEM 40364 | INTERMEDIATE INORGANIC CHEMISTRY LAB | 1 |
General Electives | 8 | ||
Credit Hours | 15 | ||
Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 120 |
This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this major. However, courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.
Semester One | Credits | ||
---|---|---|---|
! | CHEM 10060 or CHEM 10970 or CHEM 11060 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY I (KBS) or HONORS GENERAL CHEMISTRY I (KBS) or GENERAL CHEMISTRY I BOOST (KBS) | 4-6 |
! | CHEM 10062 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY I LABORATORY (KBS) (KLAB) | 1 |
! | MATH 12002 | ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS I (KMCR) | 5 |
UC 10001 | FLASHES 101 | 1 | |
Kent Core Requirement | 3 | ||
Credit Hours | 14 | ||
Semester Two | |||
! | CHEM 10061 or CHEM 10971 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY II (KBS) or HONORS GENERAL CHEMISTRY II (KBS) | 4 |
! | CHEM 10063 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY II LABORATORY (KBS) (KLAB) | 1 |
! | MATH 12003 | ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS II | 5 |
Kent Core Requirement | 3 | ||
Kent Core Requirement | 3 | ||
Credit Hours | 16 | ||
Semester Three | |||
! | CHEM 30475 | ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY I (ELR) | 1 |
! | CHEM 30481 | ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I | 3 |
! | MATH 12022 or MATH 22005 | PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS FOR LIFE SCIENCES or ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS III | 3 |
! | PHY 23101 | GENERAL UNIVERSITY PHYSICS I (KBS) (KLAB) | 5 |
Kent Core Requirement | 3 | ||
Credit Hours | 15 | ||
Semester Four | |||
! | CHEM 30051 | CAREER PATHWAYS IN CHEMISTRY | 1 |
! | CHEM 30301 | INORGANIC CHEMISTRY I | 3 |
! | CHEM 30476 | ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY II | 1 |
! | CHEM 30482 | ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II | 3 |
ECON 22060 | PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS (KSS) | 3 | |
! | PHY 23102 | GENERAL UNIVERSITY PHYSICS II (KBS) (KLAB) | 5 |
Credit Hours | 16 | ||
Semester Five | |||
! | CHEM 30105 | ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY I | 3 |
! | CHEM 30107 | ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY I (WIC) | 1 |
! | CHEM 40302 | INORGANIC CHEMISTRY II | 2 |
! | CHEM 40567 | PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY FOR LIFE SCIENCES | 4 |
Foreign Language | 4 | ||
Credit Hours | 14 | ||
Semester Six | |||
! | CHEM 30106 | ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY II | 2 |
! | CHEM 30108 | ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY II (WIC) | 2 |
! | CHEM 40568 | ELEMENTARY PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY | 1 |
! | PHY 22564 | INTRODUCTION TO MATERIALS PHYSICS | 3 |
Concentration Elective | 3 | ||
Foreign Language | 4 | ||
Credit Hours | 15 | ||
Semester Seven | |||
Chemistry Elective | 3 | ||
Concentration Electives | 6 | ||
Kent Core Requirement | 3 | ||
Kent Core Requirement | 3 | ||
Credit Hours | 15 | ||
Semester Eight | |||
! | CHEM 40364 | INTERMEDIATE INORGANIC CHEMISTRY LAB | 1 |
Concentration Elective | 3 | ||
General Electives | 11 | ||
Credit Hours | 15 | ||
Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 120 |
This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this major. However, courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.
Semester One | Credits | ||
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! | CHEM 10060 or CHEM 10970 or CHEM 11060 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY I (KBS) or HONORS GENERAL CHEMISTRY I (KBS) or GENERAL CHEMISTRY I BOOST (KBS) | 4-6 |
! | CHEM 10062 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY I LABORATORY (KBS) (KLAB) | 1 |
! | MATH 12002 | ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS I (KMCR) | 5 |
UC 10001 | FLASHES 101 | 1 | |
Kent Core Requirement | 3 | ||
Credit Hours | 14 | ||
Semester Two | |||
! | CHEM 10061 or CHEM 10971 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY II (KBS) or HONORS GENERAL CHEMISTRY II (KBS) | 4 |
! | CHEM 10063 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY II LABORATORY (KBS) (KLAB) | 1 |
! | MATH 12003 | ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS II | 5 |
Kent Core Requirement | 3 | ||
Kent Core Requirement | 3 | ||
Credit Hours | 16 | ||
Semester Three | |||
! | CHEM 30475 | ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY I (ELR) | 1 |
! | CHEM 30481 | ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I | 3 |
! | MATH 22005 | ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS III | 4 |
! | PHY 23101 | GENERAL UNIVERSITY PHYSICS I (KBS) (KLAB) | 5 |
Kent Core Requirement | 3 | ||
Credit Hours | 16 | ||
Semester Four | |||
! | CHEM 30301 | INORGANIC CHEMISTRY I | 3 |
! | CHEM 30476 | ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY II | 1 |
! | CHEM 30482 | ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II | 3 |
! | PHY 23102 | GENERAL UNIVERSITY PHYSICS II (KBS) (KLAB) | 5 |
Kent Core Requirement | 3 | ||
Credit Hours | 15 | ||
Semester Five | |||
! | CHEM 30105 | ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY I | 3 |
! | CHEM 40302 | INORGANIC CHEMISTRY II | 2 |
! | CHEM 40451 | ORGANIC MATERIALS CHEMISTRY | 3 |
! | CHEM 40555 | PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY I | 3 |
Foreign Language | 4 | ||
Credit Hours | 15 | ||
Semester Six | |||
! | CHEM 40303 | INORGANIC CHEMISTRY III | 2 |
! | CHEM 40352 | INORGANIC MATERIALS CHEMISTRY | 3 |
! | CHEM 40364 | INTERMEDIATE INORGANIC CHEMISTRY LAB | 1 |
! | CHEM 40556 | PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY II | 3 |
Foreign Language | 4 | ||
Kent Core Requirement | 3 | ||
Credit Hours | 16 | ||
Semester Seven | |||
! | CHEM 40557 | PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY | 2 |
Concentration Elective | 1-2 | ||
Kent Core Requirement | 3 | ||
General Electives | 9 | ||
Credit Hours | 15 | ||
Semester Eight | |||
! | CHEM 30106 | ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY II | 2 |
! | CHEM 30284 | INTRODUCTORY BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY | 4 |
General Electives | 7 | ||
Credit Hours | 13 | ||
Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 120 |
The B.S. degree in Chemistry is accredited by the American Chemical Society (ACS).
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The Bachelor of Arts degree in Chemistry allows students greater flexibility in choosing electives than the B.S. degree. Although not intended for students planning to become practicing chemists, the B.A. degree program is well suited for those needing a strong chemistry background as preparation for other career opportunities.
The program may be used to meet pre-medicine and pre-dentistry requirements when appropriate courses from the biological sciences are used to fulfill elective hours. However, the B.S. degree in Biochemistry is strongly recommended for students interested in medical or dental school.
Students in the program have the opportunity to participate in an exchange program with the University of Leicester in England.
The university affirmatively strives to provide educational opportunities and access to students with varied backgrounds, those with special talents and adult students who graduated from high school three or more years ago.
First-Year Students on the Kent Campus: First-year admission policy on the Kent Campus is selective. Admission decisions are based upon cumulative grade point average, strength of high school college preparatory curriculum and grade trends. Students not admissible to the Kent Campus may be administratively referred to one of the seven regional campuses to begin their college coursework. For more information, visit the admissions website for first-year students.
First-Year Students on the Regional Campuses: First-year admission to Kent State’s campuses at Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Geauga, Salem, Stark, Trumbull and Tuscarawas, as well as the Twinsburg Academic Center, is open to anyone with a high school diploma or its equivalent. For more information on admissions, contact the Regional Campuses admissions offices.
International Students: All international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions) by earning a minimum 525 TOEFL score (71 on the Internet-based version), minimum 75 MELAB score, minimum 6.0 IELTS score or minimum 48 PTE Academic score, or by completing the ELS level 112 Intensive Program. For more information, visit the admissions website for international students.
Transfer Students: Students who have attended any other educational institution after graduating from high school must apply as undergraduate transfer students. For more information, visit the admissions website for transfer students.
Former Students: Former Kent State students or graduates who have not attended another college or university since Kent State may complete the reenrollment or reinstatement form on the University Registrar’s website.
Admission policies for undergraduate students may be found in the University Catalog's Academic Policies.
Some programs may require that students meet certain requirements before progressing through the program. For programs with progression requirements, the information is shown on the program's Coursework tab.
Graduates of this program will be able to:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
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Major Requirements (courses count in major GPA) | ||
CHEM 10060 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY I (KBS) | 4-6 |
or CHEM 10970 | HONORS GENERAL CHEMISTRY I (KBS) | |
or CHEM 11060 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY I BOOST (KBS) | |
CHEM 10061 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY II (KBS) | 4 |
or CHEM 10971 | HONORS GENERAL CHEMISTRY II (KBS) | |
CHEM 10062 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY I LABORATORY (KBS) (KLAB) | 1 |
CHEM 10063 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY II LABORATORY (KBS) (KLAB) | 1 |
CHEM 20481 | BASIC ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I | 3-4 |
or CHEM 30481 | ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I | |
CHEM 20482 | BASIC ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II | 2-3 |
or CHEM 30482 | ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II | |
CHEM 30105 | ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY I | 3 |
CHEM 30107 | ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY I (WIC) 1 | 1 |
CHEM 30284 | INTRODUCTORY BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY | 4 |
CHEM 30301 | INORGANIC CHEMISTRY I | 3 |
CHEM 30475 | ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY I (ELR) | 1 |
CHEM 30476 | ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY II | 1 |
CHEM 40302 | INORGANIC CHEMISTRY II | 2 |
CHEM 40567 | PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY FOR LIFE SCIENCES | 4 |
CHEM 40568 | ELEMENTARY PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY | 1 |
MATH 11010 | ALGEBRA FOR CALCULUS (KMCR) | 3 |
MATH 11022 | TRIGONOMETRY (KMCR) | 3 |
MATH 12002 | ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS I (KMCR) | 5 |
PHY 13001 | GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS I (KBS) | 4 |
PHY 13002 | GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS II (KBS) | 4 |
PHY 13021 | GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS LABORATORY I (KBS) (KLAB) | 1 |
PHY 13022 | GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS LABORATORY II (KBS) (KLAB) | 1 |
Chemistry Elective, choose from the following: | 1-3 | |
CHEM 30106 | ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY II | |
CHEM 40248 | ADVANCED BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY | |
CHEM 40303 | INORGANIC CHEMISTRY III | |
CHEM 40477 | INTERMEDIATE ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY | |
CHEM 40483 | INTERMEDIATE ORGANIC CHEMISTRY | |
CHEM 40796 | INDIVIDUAL INVESTIGATION (Any Chemistry (CHEM) course pproved by Department) | |
Any Chemistry (CHEM) course approved by department | ||
Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA) | ||
UC 10001 | FLASHES 101 | 1 |
Foreign Language (see Foreign Language College Requirement below) | 14-16 | |
Kent Core Composition | 6 | |
Kent Core Humanities and Fine Arts (minimum one course from each) | 9 | |
Kent Core Social Sciences (must be from two disciplines) | 6 | |
General Electives (total credit hours depends on earning 120 credit hours, including 39 upper-division credit hours) | 26 | |
Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 120 |
A minimum C grade must be earned to fulfill the writing-intensive requirement.
Minimum Major GPA | Minimum Overall GPA |
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2.000 | 2.000 |
Students pursuing the Bachelor of Arts degree in the College of Arts and Sciences must complete 14-16 credit hours of foreign language.1
To complete the requirement, students need the equivalent of Elementary I and II in any language, plus one of the following options2:
All students with prior foreign language experience should take the foreign language placement test to determine the appropriate level at which to start. Some students may start beyond the Elementary I level and will complete the requirement with fewer credit hours and fewer courses. This may be accomplished by (1) passing a course beyond Elementary I through Intermediate II level; (2) receiving credit through one of the alternative credit programs offered by Kent State University; or (3) demonstrating language proficiency comparable to Elementary II of a foreign language. When students complete the requirement with fewer than 14 credit hours and four courses, they will complete remaining credit hours with general electives.
Certain majors, concentrations and minors may require specific languages, limit the languages from which a student may choose or require coursework through Intermediate II. Students who plan to pursue graduate study may need particular language coursework.
This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this major. However, courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.
Semester One | Credits | ||
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! | CHEM 10060 or CHEM 10970 or CHEM 11060 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY I (KBS) or HONORS GENERAL CHEMISTRY I (KBS) or GENERAL CHEMISTRY I BOOST (KBS) | 4-6 |
! | CHEM 10062 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY I LABORATORY (KBS) (KLAB) | 1 |
! | MATH 11010 | ALGEBRA FOR CALCULUS (KMCR) | 3 |
UC 10001 | FLASHES 101 | 1 | |
Kent Core Requirement | 3 | ||
Kent Core Requirement | 3 | ||
Credit Hours | 15 | ||
Semester Two | |||
! | CHEM 10061 or CHEM 10971 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY II (KBS) or HONORS GENERAL CHEMISTRY II (KBS) | 4 |
! | CHEM 10063 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY II LABORATORY (KBS) (KLAB) | 1 |
! | MATH 11022 | TRIGONOMETRY (KMCR) | 3 |
Kent Core Requirement | 3 | ||
Kent Core Requirement | 3 | ||
Credit Hours | 14 | ||
Semester Three | |||
! | CHEM 20481 or CHEM 30481 | BASIC ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I or ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I | 3-4 |
! | CHEM 30475 | ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY I (ELR) | 1 |
! | MATH 12002 | ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS I (KMCR) | 5 |
! | PHY 13001 | GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS I (KBS) | 4 |
! | PHY 13021 | GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS LABORATORY I (KBS) (KLAB) | 1 |
Foreign Language | 4 | ||
Credit Hours | 18 | ||
Semester Four | |||
! | CHEM 20482 or CHEM 30482 | BASIC ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II or ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II | 2-3 |
! | CHEM 30301 | INORGANIC CHEMISTRY I | 3 |
! | CHEM 30476 | ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY II | 1 |
! | PHY 13002 | GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS II (KBS) | 4 |
! | PHY 13022 | GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS LABORATORY II (KBS) (KLAB) | 1 |
Foreign Language | 4 | ||
Credit Hours | 16 | ||
Semester Five | |||
CHEM 30105 | ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY I | 3 | |
CHEM 30107 | ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY I (WIC) | 1 | |
! | CHEM 40567 | PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY FOR LIFE SCIENCES | 4 |
Foreign Language | 3 | ||
Kent Core Requirement | 3 | ||
Kent Core Requirement | 3 | ||
Credit Hours | 17 | ||
Semester Six | |||
CHEM 30284 | INTRODUCTORY BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY | 4 | |
CHEM 40568 | ELEMENTARY PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY | 1 | |
Foreign Language | 3 | ||
Kent Core Requirement | 3 | ||
General Elective | 3 | ||
Credit Hours | 14 | ||
Semester Seven | |||
! | CHEM 40302 | INORGANIC CHEMISTRY II | 2 |
Chemistry Elective | 1-3 | ||
General Electives | 11 | ||
Credit Hours | 14 | ||
Semester Eight | |||
General Electives | 12 | ||
Credit Hours | 12 | ||
Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 120 |
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