Chemistry - Lake Superior State University

Chemistry from Lake Superior State University is a Campus Bachelor Chemistry degree that prepares you for a Science career. Program Description: According to the 2006 National Occupational Employment and Wage Estimator, more people are employed as chemists and chemical technicians than in any other job classification in the life and physical science occupations (http://stats.bls.gov). With many free electives and a common general education core, a chemistry degree can also be used in combination with other majors or minors such as pre-law, engineering, literature, business, biology, etc. to match student interest and career plans. Graduates with a bachelor of arts in chemistry work in many disciplines and industries, and many proceed on to graduate school in natural sciences, law, engineering and medicine. Internships in chemistry are encouraged where students can gain valuable real-world work experience while gaining college credit. In addition, each student participates 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. Career Descriptions: Chemist ? Works in business and industry, and environmental and commercial laboratories conducting basic and applied chemical analysis, research and product development. Lawyer ? Applies basic chemical knowledge to the practice of law related to scientific and natural resource issues. Patent Specialist ? Works with patent applications related to the chemical industry, and the application of chemistry to new and novel problems. Environmental Scientist ? Combines knowledge of chemistry and biology to address significant issues from the perspective of each discipline, particularly the chemical foundations of biological processes. Physician ? Uses chemistry as a foundation for the practice of medicine. A degree in chemistry is a useful precursor to medical school, the study of pharmacology, and the development of drugs to promote health and quality of life. Science Teacher ? Responsible for developing and implementing science curriculum in grades 6-12; daily classroom operations; and developing professional relationships with students, parents, district faculty and staff. View more details on Lake Superior State University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Chemistry courses.