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American Chemical Society Certification
The (ACS) monitors and accredits academic chemistry departments in the United States. ACS-approved departments are authorized to award ACS to graduates who meet certain requirements
Graduating with an ACS-certified degree can provide some advantages. Prospective employers, graduate and medical schools consider the approved B.S. degree to be rigorous than non-approved degrees, implying that you have advanced laboratory and independent research skills. This puts you a step above those with no training for independence and self-training.
An ACS-certified degree in Chemistry from Â鶹Æƽâ°æ requires specialized coursework plus independent research. We currently offer three tracks that lead to an ACS-certified degree:
- Chemistry
- Biochemistry
- Chemical Physics
You can meet the independent research requirement by taking 3 credits of CHEM 490 (Senior Research) or 6 credits of CHEM 495/496 (Honors). See the Undergraduate Catalog for more details. ACS-certification is automatically provided for Chemistry graduates who qualify. Talk to your major advisor or [[chemis, the department chair]] if you have questions.