Requirements For: B.S. Major - 71 Hours, 2.0 GPA
In contemporary society, it is evident that the science of chemistry is no longer confined to the research laboratory, but is exerting a profound impact on social, political, and economic decisions at the local, national, and international levels. Chemistry is the recognized physical basis for the biological and psychological sciences and is important in every effort of our industrialized society. Students wishing to pursue a career in the chemical profession, medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, laboratory technology, or the environmental sciences are encouraged to consider the major program in chemistry with appropriate minors in other disciplines for their preparatory work. The Department of Natural and Physical Sciences welcomes partnerships with appropriate businesses and government agencies to place students into internship positions in their major or a related field. The Department of Natural and Physical Sciences actively encourages students to work in such internship positions and considers internships to be an integral part of the curriculum. Electives selected from the following: 10 cr.
Higher Math Requirement
It is expected that students in this program have the requisite knowledge in mathematics as outlined in the program requirements. Students who do not place into (or transfer) the respective course will need to take additional math coursework as a prerequisite. Note:
PASSING A WRITTEN COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION IS REQUIRED. B.S.E. in Secondary Education – MAJOR 48-50 Hours
2.75 Cum G.P.A.
2.75 Core G.P.A. **For those students wishing to obtain a secondary teaching certificate in Chemistry, see also Bachelor of Science in Education. ***For those student interested in an engineering degree in addition to a chemistry degree, see also Dual Degree Engineering. Liberal Education Requirements 43 CR.
Mathematical and Quantitative Reasoning Requirement 3 cr.
Select one of the following: MA 115 , MA120 , MA135 , or higher math course excluding MA208 Scientific Inquiry - Natural and Physical Requirement 7 cr.
Natural Science - Select one from the following: BI 111 , BI 214 , GO 125 , GO 141 or any higher BI or GO Course Physical Science - Select one from the following: CH 101 ,GGP 115 , GGP 120 ,PY 101 , PY 130 or any higher CH, GGP or PY course (One course must include a lab portion) Graduation Requirements
Student Seminar 3 cr.
FYE100 First-Year Seminar (required for all incoming first-time freshman and highly encouraged for transfer students) Upper Division Hours 36 cr.
36 hours upper division (300 - 400) level course work Writing Across the Curriculum 9 cr.
3 credit hours of Professional Writing (EN306* or equivalent from the list below) plus 6 credit hours of Writing Intensive coursework are required. EN306A , EN306B , EN306C , EN307 , EDU300 , CJ450 , HIS455 , MG306 , NS306 , PA430 , PO405 , PS300 , PS406 , or SO310 6 credit hours to fulfill the Writing Intensive requirement must be chosen from among the courses designated in the catalog as “WI” (Writing Intensive ), composed as follows: - 3 of the credit hours must come from a WI course outside the student’s major(s); that is, the course must be offered by a program other than the one(s) that house(s) the student’s major area of study at the time the course is taken.
- 3 of the credit hours must come from a WI course that is offered by the student’s major program; that is, the course must be offered by the same program that houses the student’s major at the time the course is taken.
AR316 , AR498 , BIO498 , CA218 , CH342 , CJ221 , CS300 , EDU310 , EN201 , EN 204 , EN221 , EN232 , EN234 , EN490 , EXS190 , GGP350 , HC 263 , HIS261 , HIS453H , IDS410 , MA301 , ML251 , MG495 , NUR460 , PA432 , PO210 , PS315 , SO141 , SP320 , SW325 Additional Requirements
Park University grants the Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Bachelor of Public Administration, Bachelor of Science in Education, Bachelor of Fine Arts, and the Bachelor of Music Degree upon completion of the following requirements: - Completion of a minimum of 120 semester hours with a cumulative 2.0 GPA (or higher dependent on major).
- A minor for Geography, B.S. and Information Systems, B.S. majors.
- Satisfaction of all requirements for a major.
- Completion of degree specific requirements.
- Completion of Liberal Education requirements.
- Completion of residency requirement, 30 hours of earned and graded (A, B, C, D) college hours at Park University. At least 15 of these 30 hours must be in the major.
- Submission of an Application for Graduation.
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