CHEMISTRY

The Study of Matter and Energy

Chemistry is a wonderful and important choice for a major. Chemistry is a part of everything. At The W, we look forward to helping you reach your goals with a chemistry degree and discovering the right career that fits your interests and abilities. As a chemistry major, you will be taking chemistry courses that range from organic chemistry to physical chemistry to biochemistry and introduction to pharmaceutical sciences. Chemistry graduates take various paths after graduation which include professional schools (medical, pharmacy, dental, veterinary), graduate study, and employment in science-related positions. The W's chemistry faculty members take pride in offering class sizes that ensure that you get all the one-on-one attention that you need to succeed.

Courses

As a chemistry major, you may take classes such as:

• Organic Chemistry
• Introduction to Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Secondary Teaching

Students who wish to teach chemistry in middle school or high school can choose the Science Communication concentration, which may prepare a student to enter the Master of Arts in Teaching (alternate-route) pathway to a teaching license. Note that the undergraduate degree on its own does not result in a teaching license.