Degree Requirements

For the most current information on all options in 化学, 物理 and 工程 Studies, as well as the detailed course listing for the various options, 点击这里 for the current Course Catalog, or contact the department Chair for more information.  

的 American Chemical Society has recognized Chicago State University’s 化学 CHEM option as an ACS-approved chemistry degree offering the highest level of collegiate 指令. This premiere academic accreditation affirms that CSU’s 化学 program meets the rigorous guidelines set by the ACS Committee on Professional Training, which approves only those programs that provide a broad-based, intellectually challenging experience in chemistry. 物理 does not have an accrediting body like 化学.

  • General 化学: Students following this Option prepare for research, industrial, and governmental careers or for graduate study in chemistry or related fields. Students completing this Option will receive a degree certified by the American Chemical Society. 的 CHEM degree plan is for students pursuing the general chemistry option. 点击这里 for details.
  • Industrial 化学: This Option serves students preparing for positions in science industries or in technical sales. 的 CHMI degree plan is for students pursuing the industrial chemistry option. 点击这里 for details.
  • Biochemistry: Students who wish to prepare for careers in biomedical research or to gain admission to medical, dental, or pharmacy school usually follow this Option. The CHMB degree plan is for students pursuing the biochemistry option. 点击这里 for details.
  • Secondary Teaching Option in 化学: Completion of the Secondary Teaching Option in 化学 qualifies students for an Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with an endorsement for teaching Science-化学 for grades 9- 12. Licensure requires admission to the College of 教育 and completion of current state licensure tests and course requirements. 的 Secondary Teaching Program is accredited by the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) and meets Illinois State Board of 教育 (ISBE) standards in science education. 点击这里 for details.
  • General 物理: Students following this Option prepare for research, industrial, and governmental careers or for graduate study in physics or related fields. 点击这里 for details.
  • 物理 for Biosciences Applications (Biomedical 物理): Students who wish to pursue careers in biophysics, medical physics, motion science or gain admission to medical, dental, or pharmacy school usually follow this option. 点击这里 for details.
  • 工程 物理: Students following this Option prepare for a number of fields in the application of physics especially high tech industry as well as graduate studies in 工程 and Applied 物理. 点击这里 for details.
  • Secondary Teaching Option in 物理: Completion of the Secondary Teaching Option in 化学 qualifies students for an Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with an endorsement for teaching Science-化学 for grades 9- 12. Licensure requires admission to the College of 教育 and completion of current state licensure tests and course requirements. 的 Secondary Teaching Program is accredited by the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) and meets Illinois State Board of 教育 (ISBE) standards in science education. 点击这里 for details.
的 engineering studies program is for students who want to take the foundational courses needed for an engineering degree at CSU before transferring to complete the undergraduate degree in engineering at another institution. Students who are calculus ready typically follow a course of full-time study for two years that includes the math, physics, chemistry, and engineering courses needed of all engineering majors. This course of study prepares students for continued study at CSU, in 工程 物理, or at an accredited engineering institution (via transfer agreements).  

 

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