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Aug 30, 2025
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General Catalog 2025-2026
Chemistry, B.A.
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The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Degree Requirements
The Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry is intended primarily for those students who plan to take extensive coursework in other areas in addition to chemistry. This degree is suitable for pre-health professional students (premedical, predental, etc.), secondary school teaching credential students, and biochemistry students oriented toward biotechnology, forensic science, and the health professions. This degree is NOT intended for students who anticipate a career in chemistry, or who expect to continue their education in pursuit of graduate degrees.
Note: Chemistry majors may not take courses listed in the major or additional requirements for CR/NC grades.
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B.A. Chemistry Major Requirements (38 units)
Additional Requirements (31-38 units)
Other Degree Requirements
In addition to the major program requirements, every student must also complete the University’s baccalaureate degree requirements such as: - American Government and Institutions (PLSI 2 )
- General Education Requirements (43 units)
- Additional University Graduation Requirements (9 units) - Students with a declared Chemistry BA major following a TMC/ADT similar pathway are exempt from this degree requirement.
- Upper-Division Writing Requirement
- Sufficient Elective Units to Meet Required Total Units (varies); it is recommended that units in this area be utilized to complete a second major or minor.
A full description of the University’s graduation requirements can be found in the Baccalaureate Degree Requirements . Total Units: 120*
*General Education, Additional University Graduation Requirements, and Upper-division Writing courses can be double counted with major requirements. These courses include CHEM 1A or PHYS 2A in G.E. Breadth 5A, BIOL 1A in G.E. Breadth 5B, and MATH 75 in G.E. Foundation 2. See advisor for details. |
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