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Chemistry B.A.

Build a strong foundation in chemistry while keeping room to pursue a second major, minor or another area of interest. The flexible B.A. develops laboratory, analytical and problem-solving skills for careers or further study.

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Degree Level
Bachelor of Arts
Delivery
In Person
Time to Degree
8 Semesters
Credit Hours
120 Total, 53 in Major
Careers
Managers, Coordinators, Specialists
Chemistry B.A. students at EIU

Why Study Chemistry B.A. at EIU?

  • Learn theory of and hands-on experience using advanced instruments
  • Work closely with peers and faculty in small class sizes
  • Courses taught by PhD professors in the field
  • Fortify presentation skills through seminar and upper-level courses
  • Fortify writing skills through rigorous lab reports
"EIU did a great job of helping me learn a good foundation in science and even more importantly I gained critical experience in evaluating often very difficult problems. Both the junior and senior seminars that we were required to give allowed me to really understand critically evaluating basic and clinical science research."
Scott Keller, M.D.
Chemistry B.A. | Class of 2008 | Attending Radiologist at The Guthrie Clinic
Scott Keller, M.D., Chemistry B.A. at EIU

Hands-On Experience

  • Research experiences directly supervised by faculty and prominent research institutions
  • Presentations at local, regional, and national meetings
  • Outreach and career-building experiences through active department student organizations
  • Use of computer applications and packages in courses, including searching databases
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Hands-On Experience, Chemistry B.A. students at EIU

What You'll Learn

The Chemistry B.A. provides broad preparation in chemical principles, laboratory methods and scientific problem-solving within a flexible liberal arts degree. Students study core areas of chemistry while retaining more room for electives, a second major or complementary coursework in fields such as business, education, environmental studies or the health sciences.

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$93,247
Median Salary 4 Years After Graduation

Career Outcomes

  • Natural Sciences Managers
  • Clinical Research Coordinators
  • Water Resource Specialists
  • Chemists
  • Food Science Technicians
  • Chemical Technicians
  • Forensic Science Technicians
  • Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary
  • Secondary School Teachers

Career Insights

Job Outlook ★ Bright Outlook Grow Rapidly
Preparation Needed Considerable (4/5)
Personality Fit Investigative

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Edward Treadwell
Department Chair, Professor - Organic Chemistry, Pre-Medicine Adviser Chemistry Concentration
emtreadwell@eiu.edu
Physical Science 3150
217-581-5906
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Michael Cornebise
Interim Dean, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences & Professor, Geography
mwcornebise@eiu.edu
2214
217-581-7486
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Billy Panther
Head of Panther Pride
Old Main
217-581-2223
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