Bachelor of Arts [B.A] [Chemistry] From Eastern Illinois University

Our goal is to help you become a well-trained chemist and prepare you for the next step in your chosen career path.

Whether you are planning to pursue a graduate or professional degree, to teach, or to seek employment in the chemical or related industries upon graduation, our programs are designed to help you achieve your goals.

The department offers B.A. and B.S. degree programs plus a secondary (high school) science teacher certification option.

The B.S. program includes concentration choices in chemistry, biochemistry, and management. All programs are built upon a common set of chemistry foundation courses plus ancillary courses in math (calculus) and physics. These courses are typically completed in the first two years of study.

The B.A. program is designed to be paired with existing pre-professional programs (e.g. pre-health) or minor programs (e.g. criminology, environmental sciences) in other disciplines.

With careful planning, students can complete a second major in conjunction with the chemistry B.A. and do so in 4 years.

Career:

A chemistry background serves as a foundation for many careers in seemingly "nontechnical" areas, areas in which a technical background would give you a great advantage. For example, sales and management positions in the pharmaceutical industry or administrative positions in government laboratories would be attractive to individuals with both chemical and business training.