化学致力于解决对社会未来至关重要的领域中知识的发展，包括健康，舒适和繁荣。在理解构成我们周围环境的生命系统和现代材料的基础上，它是核心主题领域。文学士学位为计划进入医学或牙科，中学教学或化学行业中的各种职业的人员提供准备。理学学士学位要求高级课程，并提供透彻的本科培训，以及化学行业研究生或职业的出色背景。
Chemistry addresses the advancement of knowledge in areas critical to the future of society, including health, comfort, and prosperity. It is a core subject area at the basis of advancements in the understanding of living systems and modern materials that make up our surroundings. The BA degree provides preparation for those planning to enter medicine or dentistry, secondary school teaching, or various vocations within the chemical industry. The BS degree requires advanced courses and provides thorough undergraduate training and an excellent background for graduate work or a career in the chemical industry.