The B.A. degree is useful for students who intend to pursue studies in parallel areas, such as secondary school teaching, or to obtain joint majors or strong minors. The B.A. degree does not prepare students as well for graduate study or professional employment in chemistry. Graduates have firm foundations in the fundamentals and application of current chemical theories. They are able to design, carry-out, record, and analyze the results of a chemical experiment. They are able to use modern instrumentation and classical techniques to identify and solve chemical problems as well as explore new areas of research.
Graduates are able to communicate the results of their work to chemists, as well as non-chemists.
They understand the ethical and environmental dimensions of problems and issues facing chemists. They follow the proper procedures and regulations for safe storage, labeling, use of chemicals, and disposal of chemicals. Graduates are skilled in problem solving, critical thinking, and analytical reasoning. These skills can be applied to careers in education and industry or professions such as law and medicine. The curricula in chemistry are approved by the American Chemical Society.