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Undergraduate Chemistry
With approximately 80 chemistry majors, we are small enough to focus on the needs of individual students but large enough to provide the resources for a rich and varied educational environment.
Majors
Chemistry: Bachelor of Science (Coordinate Major)
The coordinate major is intended for students who anticipate going to medical school or some other professional school, but would like to major in chemistry. The coordinate major provides more flexibility to take non-chemistry courses recommended by professional schools and the chemistry coursework can be completed in three years.
Chemistry: Bachelor of Science (American Chemical Society ACS Major)
The ACS major is intended for students interested in employment as a chemist or graduate study in chemistry and approved by the American Chemical Society (ACS). The ACS major provides solid background in chemistry, physics and math, and prepares for work as a professional chemist.
Chemistry: B.S. with Secondary Education Certification
For a teaching major in Chemistry, complete the Chemistry degree along with the appropriate teaching certification courses.
Minors
Four-Year Program Guides
The Classroom & Beyond
The Chemistry Department has a strong research program involving undergraduate, M.S., and Ph.D. students working closely with faculty members.
USD students have landed national scholarships and fellowships including Truman, Fulbright and Goldwater.
The Chemistry Club goal is to make chemistry more exciting and intriguing for a wide variety of students.
