Nov 04, 2024  
CURRENT 2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
CURRENT 2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Chemistry (General Concentration), BS


Total number of hours for the program: 120.

This concentration is intended for those students wishing to pursue a career in a specific chemistry-related discipline other than biochemistry.  Students should choose the chemistry courses in the concentration that best represent the chemistry sub-discipline of choice. Students should also consider completing general electives in their intended area of specialization.  For example, students wishing to pursue a career in environmental chemistry should consider additional course work in areas such as biology, geology, natural resource management, or environmental health.

Liberal Studies Hours (42 hours)


Liberal Studies Program Requirements  

General Concentration Requirements (16 hours)


Choose 16 hours from the following list:

General Electives


General electives (15-24 hours) are required to complete the program depending on the number of hours taken in the major that double count for Liberal Studies. Students must take at least 30 hours at the junior/senior level at WCU to satisfy general university degree requirements. 

Additional Information


Visit the department’s website at http://chemistry.wcu.edu to view the eight-semester curriculum guide.