The BS degree meets the standards of the American Chemical Society for the preparation of chemists for entry into graduate school in Chemistry or entry directly into careers in Chemistry. Most all of our BS students carry out research with one or more of the research groups during their careers at ISU. Below are listed the required classes for the BS Chemistry degree, not including general education requirements.

Degree Requirements

The BA program requires fewer courses and is designed for programs of study in which Chemistry is pre-eminent, but expertise in other areas is also required. For example, students interested in a career in medicine, veterinary, or high school teaching may opt for the BA in order to take more courses outside the Department of Chemistry. Research opportunities are always open for our BA students as well. Below are listed the required classes for the BA Chemistry degree, not including general education requirements.

Degree Requirements

For those wanting to teach at the high school level the Chemistry Department partners with the School of Education to offer a BA in Chemistry with Secondary Education. Below are listed the required classes for the BA Chemistry and Secondary Education degrees, not including general education requirements.

Degree Requirements

For an example 4-year Plan for the Bachelor of Arts Degree in Chemistry with Secondary Education see: B.A. Chemistry with Secondary Education

The Chemistry Department offers a minor in Chemistry that requires 18-23 credits in Chemistry. 

Minor Degree Requirements

The Chemistry department has partnered with the College of Business to offer a concurrent BA/BS in Chemistry with an MBA. This program eliminates one year from the usual 6 year process.

Concurrent Chemistry/MBA program