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Degrees and Areas of Concentration
The chemistry department offers courses leading to the B.A. in chemistry; the B.S. in chemistry; in cooperation with the School of Education, the B.S. in education with emphasis in chemistry and the B.A. in chemistry with teacher certification; and, in cooperation with the School of Business Administration, the B.A. in chemistry with a business option.

The chemistry department is accredited by the American Chemical Society. Students completing the B.S. degree in chemistry are certified to the American Chemical Society and are well-prepared for graduate study in chemistry or a career in the chemical industry.

The chemistry department also offers work leading to the M.S. degree in chemistry, with or without a thesis. The Ph.D. degree in chemistry is offered in the emphasis areas: inorganic, organic, physical, and biochemistry. In addition to a balanced program of basic graduate courses, the department offers special topics courses and seminars in current research areas. Research is being carried on in each of the above  areas by postdoctoral associates, faculty members, and graduate and undergraduate students.

The department provides students with opportunities for strong interaction with faculty representing the various areas. Students and faculty working in one area consult freely with members in other areas. In addition, there are joint research projects involving faculty and students from two or more areas.

Fellowships and Scholarships

The Brunngraber Undergraduate Research Fellowship and the Lamberg Fellowship are given annually to a chemistry major and are based on GPA, statement of research interests, and performance in completed course work.

The William and Erma Cooke Chemistry Fellowship is given annually to an outstanding full-time chemistry major who is at least a sophomore and has financial need.

Aid to Education Scholarships are funded by the Monsanto Co. and given to approximately 10 junior or senior chemistry majors annually. The awardees are selected by the faculty on the basis of merit, and the scholarships consist of a stipend for books, educational materials, and Student Affiliate membership dues to the American Chemical Society.

The Mallinckrodt Fellowship is given annually to an outstanding chemistry doctoral student who has completed the teaching and course work component of the program. It consists of a full stipend for the academic year.

Alumni Graduate Research Fellowships are available for summer study for selected chemistry graduate students. The selections are based on merit, and the stipend is 20 percent of the academic year GTA stipend.

A series of undergraduate awards are given each year to the outstanding students. The Chemical Rubber Company Freshman Chemistry Award is given to the outstanding student in freshman chemistry, the American Chemical Society Division of Analytical Chemistry Award is given to the outstanding student in analytical chemistry, the American Chemical Society-St. Louis Section, Outstanding Junior Chemistry Major Award is given to the outstanding junior chemistry major, and the outstanding senior receives the Alan F. Berndt Award and the American Institute of Chemists Award.

Departmental Honors  The chemistry department will award departmental honors to those B.A. and B.S. degree candidates in chemistry with an overall grade point average of 3.2. They must also successfully complete Chemistry 290, Chemical Research, and must have presented an acceptable thesis.

Minor in Chemistry 
A  minor in chemistry is available to students majoring in related areas. See General Information section for residency requirements.