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Chemistry ,Minor

Chemistry, Minor


Interdisciplinary, Laboratory, Natural Science, Science, medical, science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), teaching

Do you want to add an extra level of knowledge and understanding to your degree? This program offers you valuable insight applicable to many STEM fields.

Description

The minor program in chemistry offered by the School of Mathematical and Natural Sciences gives students expanded proficiency in the area of chemistry. The program's additional biochemistry and analytical chemistry courses give students more experience in the advanced and integrative fields of chemistry.

At a glance
Program requirements

The minor in chemistry consists of 18 credit hours of coursework, of which a minimum of nine hours must be upper division. A minimum of nine upper-division credit hours must be completed through courses offered by the School of Mathematical and Natural Sciences. Credit hours may not be shared between major and minor requirements. All courses used to satisfy requirements for the minor must be passed with a "C" (2.00) or better.
Course List -- 18 credit hours
Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this minor.

Enrollment requirements

GPA Requirement: None

Incompatible Majors: BA and BS in environmental science; BS in biology (pharmacology/toxicology); BS in forensic science; BS in pharmacology and toxicology

Other Enrollment Requirements: None

Current ASU undergraduate students may pursue a minor and have it recognized on their ASU transcript at graduation. Minor requirements appear on the degree audit once the minor is added. Certain major and minor combinations may be deemed inappropriate by the college or department of either the major program or the minor. Courses taken for the minor may not count toward both the major and minor.

Career opportunities

Graduates who hold a minor in chemistry are employed in a variety of fields and are well-suited to positions such as laboratory technician, research assistant, environmental scientist, technical advisor, science communication professional, hazard communication, chemical education and consultancy.

Many of the growing career fields, such as forensic sciences, medicine and environmental quality, require a greater amount of chemistry than in the past. Therefore, graduates with a stronger chemistry background have a competitive advantage in these fields, and this minor highlights that expanded chemistry knowledge for students' future schools and employers.

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