Chemistry, BA

Degree: Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Major: Chemistry

Program Overview

The BA program in chemistry is intended for pre-professional students who plan careers in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, pharmacy, or other fields for which a baccalaureate degree in chemistry provides appropriate training. BA majors may supplement their required courses with additional chemistry courses or may utilize the curriculum’s flexibility to develop an interdisciplinary program of their choice. Many chemistry BA majors participate in undergraduate research in the Department of Chemistry (CHEM 397 / CHEM 398) or in other science departments, including those in the medical school.

Learning Outcomes

  • Students will be able to demonstrate proficiency in the content knowledge of the main sub disciplines of chemistry including general, organic, analytical and physical.
  • Students will be able to solve chemistry problems, and carry out, record and analyze the results of chemical experiments.
  • Students will be able to utilize peer-reviewed scientific literature effectively, and evaluate technical articles critically.
  • Students will be able to design and carry out experiments in a safety-focused manner.
  • Students will be able to utilize ethically sound judgements when working with scientific results.

Teacher Licensure

Students admitted to Case Western Reserve University prior to Fall 2024 can declare a second major in Teacher Education and prepare for licensure in Adolescent to Young Adult (grades 7-12) in any one of the following areas: Integrated Language Arts (English major), Integrated Social Studies (history major), Integrated Mathematics (mathematics major), Life Science (biology major), or Physical Science (chemistry or physics major); or 2) Multi-Age (grades preK–12) in French, Spanish, or Latin. Eligible students interested in the teacher education program should refer to the General Bulletin for the year they entered Case Western Reserve University for the specific program requirements. 

Undergraduate Policies

For undergraduate policies and procedures, please review the Undergraduate Academics section of the General Bulletin.

Accelerated Master's Programs

Undergraduate students may participate in accelerated programs toward graduate or professional degrees. For more information and details of the policies and procedures related to accelerated studies, please visit the Undergraduate Academics section of the General Bulletin.