Advanced courses at the graduate level are offered in all branches of chemistry and are described in the Graduate Studies Bulletin. The courses taken depend on background and interests of the individual. Entering graduate students with serious deficiencies will be advised to sit in on undergraduate courses before entering courses at the graduate level. An overall GPA of 3.0 or better is required for graduation. Students must present and orally defend a Master's thesis summarizing the results of their research.
Research normally is conducted on campus under the supervision of a member of the chemistry faculty.
In some cases, some or all of the work may be performed off campus. When the research is complete, it is written up as a thesis, with the research advisor providing assistance. Financial Aid Graduate Teaching Assistantships are available to support most of those who wish to pursue a Master's degree. The duties involved are assigned by the graduate coordinator within the Department and normally involve assisting a faculty member with two laboratory sections each week plus some preparation work and grading. Funds are usually available to provide stipends for July and August to students who are actively engaged in research.