Master's Program in Chemistry

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MASTER OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN CHEMISTRY
The Master of Science program in chemistry offers students the opportunity to complete graduate studies in analytical chemistry, biochemistry, inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, or physical chemistry.

Course work in the program, except in unusual circumstances, cannot begin until the student has an undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 or higher, and until the student has completed the equivalent of CHE 370 371 — Physical Chemistry I, II, and CHE 372-373 — Physical Chemistry Laboratory I, II.

The Master of Science degree in chemistry requires completion of a total of 30 credits (or approximately 10 courses) with a “B” or better average.
All students in the program must complete a core consisting of the following four courses with a “B” or better average.

CHE 500 — Advanced Organic Chemistry I
CHE 520 — Advanced Physical Chemistry I
CHE 532 — Advanced Inorganic Chemistry I
CHE 540 — Advanced Analytical Chemistry

The remaining courses are elected from the list of approved cognate chemistry courses with the consent of the adviser.

Master’s Thesis
The thesis track requires 21 to 24 graduate credits and a thesis (CHE 590, 6 to 9 credits) based upon experimental research acceptable to the department. A student must apply to the department for the thesis defense during the first week of the semester in which requirements are to be completed.

Comprehensive Examination
Students are required to complete 30 graduate credits and pass a comprehensive examination. The comprehensive examination is designed to test the student’s knowledge of the various areas of chemistry studied while pursuing the master’s program. The comprehensive examination is given once or twice a year depending on need.


MASTER OF SCIENCE DEGREE (CERTIFICATION)
The program leading to the master of science degree and certification in chemistry is designed for students with bachelor’s degrees in either education or liberal arts who plan to teach chemistry on the secondary level. In addition to meeting the requirements for the master of science degree, the following core courses are required for certification:

EDF 520-526 — Educational Foundations
EDU 452 — Secondary School Student Teaching
EDU 453 — Student Teaching Seminar
EDU 493 — Science (Secondary School)
HIS 110 — U. S. History
PSY 370 — Educational Psychology
SED 482 — Teaching Exceptional Students in Secondary Education Classroom
SHE 203 — School Health

Refer to the section entitled “Admission to Teacher Certification Programs” in the beginning of this catalog under “Application and Admission” for additional information regarding acceptance to a certification program, PRAXIS examinations, and student teaching.

Course work in the program, except in unusual circumstances, cannot begin until the student has an undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 or higher, and until the student has completed the equivalent of CHE 370- 371 — Physical Chemistry I, II, and CHE 372-373 — Physical Chemistry Laboratory I, II. All students in the program must complete a minimum of thirty credits and a core consisting of the following four courses with a “B” or better average.

CHE 500 — Advanced Organic Chemistry I
CHE 520 — Advanced Physical Chemistry I
CHE 532 — Advanced Inorganic Chemistry I
CHE 540 — Advanced Analytical Chemistry

The remaining courses include an area of specialization consisting of 9 credits approved by the adviser. Other remaining courses are elected from the list of approved cognate chemistry courses with the consent of the adviser.

Master’s Thesis
The thesis track requires 21 to 24 graduate credits and a thesis (CHE 590, 6 to 9 credits) based upon experimental research acceptable to the department. A student must apply to the department for the thesis defense during the first week of the semester in which requirements are to be completed.

Comprehensive Examination
Students are required to complete 30 graduate credits and pass a comprehensive examination. The comprehensive examination is designed to test the student’s knowledge of the various areas of chemistry studied while pursuing the master’s program. The comprehensive examination is given in the spring semester (the beginning of April) of each academic year.