化学系提供通识教育课程，以取得文理学院的化学学士学位和化学学士学位。由于化学知识是在许多领域取得成功的基础，因此化学课程为广泛的选修课程提供了难得的机会，因此化学专业的学生可以根据个人兴趣或需求调整其课程。此类个性化程序包括为医学院校或其他卫生专业做准备，技术写作，工业管理或计算机应用程序。有关个人计划规划的更多信息可从部门主席那里获得。化学学士学位为学生做好了在化学和物理科学中发挥重要作用的职业的准备。通过适当的选修课，学生可以继续从事各个领域的工作，包括中学或高中的科学教学。学生必须修得至少43个化学
The Department of Chemistry offers programs of study leading to the degrees of Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science in Chemistry in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Because knowledge of chemistry is fundamental to success in so many fields, the Chemistry curriculum offers an unusual opportunity for a wide choice of electives so that the Chemistry major may adapt his or her program to individual interests or needs. Such individualized programs include preparation for medical school or other health professions, technical writing, industrial management, or computer applications. More information regarding individual program planning is available from the chair of the department. The BA degree in chemistry prepares students for careers in which chemistry and physical science play a significant role. With appropriate electives, students can go on to jobs in a variety of fields including teaching of science in middle school or high school. General education courses and electives must be chosen to satisfy the university-wide and college requirements for the BA degree including completion of a minor or a double major in another discipline.