Graduates with a bachelor of science in chemistry work in many disciplines and industries, and many proceed on to graduate school in natural sciences, medicine, law, and engineering. Internships in chemistry are encouraged where students can gain valuable real-world work experience while gaining college credit. In addition, students pursuing the ACS certified degree will participate?in an applied research project in close collaboration with faculty members to address meaningful chemical-based problems. These projects, through the excellent preparation they provide our students, are often cited as important factors in successful job searches and entry into graduate programs.

Graduates completing the prescribed requirements are awarded an ACS certificate signifying their completion of the approved degree and can qualify for membership in the Society upon graduation.

Mission Statement

In a diverse and changing world, college graduates must be prepared for a lifetime of learning in a variety of fields. In order to meet this challenge, general education requirements foster the development of general skills and knowledge that are further developed throughout the curriculum. LSSU graduates will be able to:

• Analyze, develop, and produce rhetorically complex texts
• Communicate competently in a variety of contexts (Communication Outcomes)
• Analyze, evaluate, and explain human aesthetics and its historical development (Humanities Outcomes)
• View the world from cultural perspectives other than their own (Diversity Outcomes)
• Incorporate empirical evidence in the analysis of the causes and consequences of natural phenomena (Natural Science Outcomes)
• Think critically and analytically about the causes and consequences of human behavior (Social Science Outcomes)
• Analyze situations symbolically and quantitatively in order to make decisions and solve problems (Mathematics Outcomes)