California State University, Dominguez Hills

Course Details

B.A/B.S in Chemistry

Course Description

A Degree in Chemistry with either a B.A. or B.Sc. will prepare students for graduate work in chemistry, biochemistry or pharmacy; teaching; employment in the chemical industry or government; entry into professional schools such as medicine, graduate, or dentistry; or entry into law school with a view toward specialization in patent or environmental law. The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry offers majors leading to a Bachelor of Science or a Bachelor of Arts Degree. The B.A. Degree also has a Biochemistry Option. The Bachelor of Science in Chemistry is designed primarily for students who plan to enter graduate programs in chemistry or other closely related sciences. The department is certified by the American Chemical Society (ACS), 1155 - Sixteenth Street, N.W., Washington, DC, 20036. Students graduating with this degree will be certified to the Society and will receive a certificate from the ACS. The Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry fulfills the need of those students who are pursuing pre-medical or pre-dental programs as well as those who plan to enter fields such as business, environmental or patent law, where a background in chemistry can be of great utility. Concentrations: Biochemistry General Chemistry

Course Duration

NumberDuration
4year

Career outcomes

A Major in Chemistry either as a B.A. or B.S. will prepare students for graduate work in chemistry or biochemistry; teaching chemistry in secondary schools; employment with industry or government; entry into professional schools such as medicine or dentistry; or entry into law school with a view toward specialization in patent or environmental law. Students may prepare for a career in teaching science at the secondary level (junior high or high school) by completing an approved "Subject Matter Preparation Program." Completion of such a program is the first step in meeting the state requirements for a teaching credential. As the program requirements for the "Subject Matter Preparation Program" in science have changed recently, interested students should consult the departmentally designated advisor for current information.




B.A/B.S in Chemistry California State University, Dominguez Hills