Chemistry, BA - General Option
Chemistry, BA - General Option
Chemistry, BA
General Option
Program Delivery
On Campus, Online, Hybrid
Total Credits
120 Credits
About the Program
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.
Focus of Study
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
Program Requirements
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.
Specialization Track Options*
- 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.
Program Coursework
For details on program coursework, please visit the Academic Catalog.
| Chemistry Core Courses |
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| Chemistry Electives |
Complete 6 hours of upper-division (3000 + level) Chemistry Electives. Up to 6 hours may be from CHEM 4904 or 4905.
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| Auxiliary Required Courses |
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| LAS & Compass Requirements |
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Admission Details
To learn more about admission requirements and the application process, please visit the UCCS Admissions page.
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