Chemistry, Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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Chemistry, Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Program Description

The Bachelor of Arts (BA) major is designed for students who are interested in how elements, compounds, and molecules interact with their environments. A BS degree in chemistry gives students the fundamental knowledge about how the materials that make up our everyday life are created (these include batteries, medications, cosmetics, consumer products, and high-tech materials). The program allows students to obtain a chemistry degree while being enrolled in the STEM teaching program at CWU. The BA also prepares students for further study in graduate/professional programs, or to enter the workplace directly. The BA in Chemistry does provide a shorter timeline to a chemistry degree which may appeal to some transfer students.

Likely Career Paths

Laboratory Technician, Laboratory Production Supervisor/Engineer, Pharmaceutical/Health Sciences Researcher, Environmental Cleanup, Medical Professional (Doctor, Dentist, Pharmacist, Optometrist), Industrial Hygienist, Research Scientist. Past alumni work for a variety of employers including Intel, Seattle Genetics, Pace International, Haas, Department of Ecology, Department of Health, Moses Lake Industries, REC Silicon, and Pacific Northwest National Labs.

Key Considerations

Cost: University-wide costs (Visit CWU Financial Aid for more information). Chemistry lab classes cost $45 per course.

Location: Ellensburg

Primary contact: Chemistry@cwu.edu | 509-963-2883 | CWU Chemistry

Course Planning

1st and 2nd Year Courses or Areas of Study

CWU Course #	Transfer Course #
MATH 153	MATH& 141
MATH 154	MATH& 142
MATH 172	MATH& 151
MATH 173	MATH& 152
CHEM 181 + CHEM 181 lab	CHEM&141/151 or CHEM&161
CHEM 182 + CHEM 182 lab	CHEM&142/152 or CHEM&162
CHEM 183 + CHEM 183 lab	CHEM&143/153 or CHEM&163

The Transfer Equivalency Site (TES) provides CWU equivalencies for courses at other colleges and universities.

Advising Notes

It is recommended students pursue and earn an AA-DTA. Any Washington state DTA (Direct Transfer Agreement) degree will satisfy all general education requirements.

Students transferring with an AS-T (Associate in Science-Transfer) will need to take additional coursework to fulfill CWU general education requirements.

Students must have earned a grade of C- or higher in all prerequisites to be admitted to a course. To graduate, all chemistry majors are required to achieve at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA and a 2.25 GPA in courses required for the major. Major requirements may change over time; students will be expected to meet the catalog requirements in place at the time they are admitted to the major.

Current Catalog