May 12, 2026  
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog

Chemistry Major - Bachelor of Arts


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​(52-54 credits, including extra-departmental requirements)  

The chemistry program offers students the opportunity to explore chemistry both in terms of theoretical principles and experimental practices. The program features hands-on use of instrumentation as well as the rigorous application of computer-based data acquisition and analysis methods. The department supports an undergraduate research program that typically engages about 15 students each summer.

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Learning Outcomes

Elective Course(s) (3 credits):


Must take one of the following for a total of 3 credits:

  • CHEM 305, 306, and 406, or SCED 396L, or SCED 398L.

Required Mathematics (8 credits):


Notes:


No course required for the chemistry major (BA) will count towards the chemistry major (BA) if taken Pass/Fail.

The following courses must be taken at Indiana State University:

  • 1 Credits
    • Three CHEM lecture courses at the 3- or 400-level (with the exception of 330, 351, and 352).
    • Two CHEM laboratory courses at the 3- or 400-level (with the exception of 330L, 351L, and 352L).

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This program has the following minimum GPA requirements: 2.00 overall GPA

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