The BA in Chemistry with the general option is designed for students wishing a major in chemistry that requires fewer credit hours in chemistry, physics, and mathematics than the BS degree. This degree program is suitable for students interested in a more general degree, pre-professional students, students having an interest in both chemistry and some other discipline, students who switch over to a chemistry major during their third or fourth year of college, or students who are unsure of their goals early in their college experience.

Many BA students choose to go on to graduate school in chemistry and prepare themselves by taking sufficient courses in chemistry and related disciplines in order to qualify for acceptance.

The BA in Chemistry provides majors with the following:

• Knowledge of organic, analytical, physical and inorganic areas of chemistry and biochemistry, and an integrated overview of chemistry
• Knowledge of additional areas of mathematics, physics, and technology and the ability to manipulate experimental data and understand the derivation of fundamental relationships
• The ability to communicate effectively about the field of chemistry

Students who wish to work as chemists or to pursue graduate studies in chemistry should elect either the BS or the BA - General option in chemistry rather than the Pre-Health/Interdisciplinary Studies or Secondary Education options.

The Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Chemistry requires the following:

• A minimum of 51 credit hours of CHEM coursework. At least 16 of those hours must be upper division (courses numbered 3000 or higher).
• 21 additional hours of auxiliary coursework.
• A grade of C or better in all CHEM and auxiliary coursework.
• A minimum 2.0 GPA must be maintained in all CHEM coursework.
• No more than 60 credit hours of CHEM course work may apply to the bachelor’s degree.

• General Studies
• Pre-health/Interdisciplinary Sciences
• Secondary Education

* Note that the requirements listed below are for the General option only. Please follow the above links for specialization track requirements.

The B.A. in Chemistry general option requires a minimum of 51 credit hours in chemistry. No more than 60 hours in chemistry may be counted toward the credit hours required for graduation. The following courses or their equivalents are required.

For details on program coursework, please visit the Academic Catalog.

To learn more about admission requirements and the application process, please visit the UCCS Admissions page.

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