Master of Science [M.S] [Chemistry] From Washington State University

The program is offered by . While the WSU Chemistry graduate program emphasizes the Ph.D. degree, we appreciate that there are circumstances that favor awarding of the M.S. degree. The degree of Master of Science is awarded in recognition of scholarship and contributions to knowledge in the field of Chemistry.?

Master?s Degree students (on either the thesis or non-thesis track) must carry out a research project under the supervision of a member of the Chemistry Department faculty. Master?s students are expected to participate fully in the scientific life of the Department and to attend the various meetings and seminars that take place.

All graduates will be able to:

1.?To help students to become effective teachers and researchers and contribute to scientific advancements, the program aims to help students to:

• ?Become independent, motivated researchers in a specific area of study with the ability to recognize and address important scientific problems and to make original contributions to the solution of these problems.
• ?Present an original proposal summarizing the existing literature in their area of study, posing an extant question or hypothesis, and presenting their plans for investigating and advancing the state of knowledge in this area.
• ?Conduct independent research using sound methods of data collection and analysis.
• ?Effectively present the results of their research in written and oral presentations.

2. To enhance the prestige of the chemistry graduate program, we aim to:

• ?Attract and retain high quality graduate students and increase the number of graduate students in our program.
• ?Mentor graduate students to enable them to complete their degrees in a timely manner
• ?Prepare students to successfully compete for academic, industrial, and government lab positions on graduation
• ?Recruit and retain nationally and internationally recognized faculty and assist them to compete for extramural funding to support graduate student research assistantships.

3. To provide well trained and responsive TAs, we:

• Have them complete a course in teaching chemistry laboratory and tutorials.
• Perfect these skills through performing undergraduate teaching, grading, and mentoring activities.