Chemistry Major

Program Overview

The Chemistry program at Towson University offers a comprehensive education in analytical, physical, inorganic, organic, and biochemistry. Students can choose between three degree options: Chemistry Major, Chemistry Major Professional Track, and Chemistry Major with Secondary Education Concentration. The program emphasizes hands-on experience, individualized advising, and an active student affiliate of the American Chemical Society. Graduates are prepared for careers in various fields, including hospital laboratories, research, industry, and education.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Program Description:

The chemistry major at Towson University offers three degree options:

• Chemistry Major: Recommended for those pursuing careers in hospital laboratories, technical libraries, chemistry-related professions like chemical or instrument sales, or fields such as medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, veterinary medicine, environmental science, agriculture, or allied fields.
• Chemistry Major Professional Track: Offers a more in-depth program with the opportunity to obtain American Chemical Society (ACS) certification.
This track is recommended for graduate studies, basic or applied research, or industry employment.
• Chemistry Major with Secondary Education Concentration: Prepares students to teach chemistry in grades 7-12 through the Towson UTeach program.
This program allows students to complete both a bachelor's degree and teacher certification in Maryland within four years.

Teaching:

• Small Classes: The program features small classes, allowing for exceptional student-faculty interaction.
• Hands-On Experience: Students gain hands-on experience with world-class instrumentation.
• Individualized Advising: Students receive highly individualized advising, including a detailed four-year degree completion plan.

Careers:

• Hospital Laboratory: The chemistry major is a suitable choice for careers in hospital laboratories.
• Technical Library: The chemistry major is a suitable choice for careers in technical libraries.
• Chemistry-Related Professions: The chemistry major prepares students for roles in chemical or instrument sales and other chemistry-related professions.
• Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Veterinary Medicine: The chemistry major serves as a foundation for careers in these fields.
• Environmental Science and Agriculture: The chemistry major provides a relevant background for these areas.
• Graduate Studies: The professional track is particularly recommended for students pursuing graduate studies.
• Basic or Applied Research: The professional track prepares students for careers in basic or applied research.
• Industry Employment: The professional track is a good fit for individuals seeking industry employment.
• Secondary Education: The secondary education concentration prepares students to teach chemistry in grades 7-12.

Other:

• ACS Certification: The professional track allows students to obtain American Chemical Society (ACS) certification, recognized in industry, government, and education as a standard of excellence.