Chemistry

Master of Science

Program Overview

The Master of Science Degree in Chemistry is available for those students interested in gaining the necessary knowledge and skills for advancing in their career and positioning themselves for a non-entry level position in chemistry. Students in the program are also prepared to pursue an advanced degree in chemistry or entry to a professional school.

Admissions Requirements

Students apply to the Master of Science Degree must possess a BS or BA in Chemistry or related field. In addition to the General Admissions Requirements as published in this Catalog, applicants to the Master of Science Degree in Chemistry must have completed two semesters each of physics and calculus. GRE Required.

Program Objectives

1. Introduce students to the fundamental laboratory and technical concepts and background concepts in the core areas of organic, analytical, physical and inorganic chemistry.
2. Prepare students to be proficient in the methods of scientific inquiry in the fields of chemistry and its associated disciplines.
3. Prepare student to engage in scholarly research methods and discoveries of the discipline.
4. Prepare student for advanced studies, professional careers in chemistry and related fields, or other scholarly endeavors.

Student Learning Outcomes

Students pursuing the Master of Science Degree in Chemistry will:

1. Apply scientific knowledge and quantitative and qualitative skills to analyze and solve a wide-range of problems in the area physical and molecular sciences.
2. Apply fundamental concepts in the core areas of organic, analytical, physical and inorganic chemistry to execute experimental projects.
3. Utilize technical skill sets to collect, analyze and interpret data to conduct independent project-based research.
4. Effectively communicate information on molecular sciences in written and oral formats to scientific and non-scientific audiences.
5. Practice professional ethics in the conduct of scientific inquiry, scholarly research, and independent scientific thinking.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Program Overview

The Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Chemistry is for those students that wish to gain the skills to propose and conduct research in Chemistry.

Program Objectives

1. Emphasize the multidisciplinary aspects of physical and molecular sciences.
2. Promote the development of the skills required for scientific inquiry, writing and presentation.
3. Provide opportunities for students to gain academic teaching and research experiences that will prepare them for scholarly and productive endeavors.
4. Train scientists and scholars to perceive fundamental problems in areas of chemistry; and to investigate them successfully.
5. Prepare Ph.D. level students for postdoctoral research or academic teaching positions in academic, scientific or other industries.