Chemistry Minor

Program Description

The chemistry minor is designed to expand a student’s knowledge in both theory and application across the disciplines of chemistry. Laboratory experiences and/or mentored research supplement the introductory coursework to equip students with the skills necessary to navigate emerging scientific questions and challenges. Students successfully completing this minor are poised to thrive in a variety of dynamic environments beyond Springfield College including, but not limited to, graduate school, including medical or dental school; careers in hospital, governmental, or industrial laboratories, and in allied health fields.

Program Highlights

Degree: N/A

Required Credits: 15

School: School of Arts and Sciences

Department: Biology/Chemistry

Modality: On-Ground

Additional Information: Available on the Springfield College external website (www.springfield.edu)

Program Standards

Students must earn a C- or better grade in all course used towards the minor.

Undergraduate Curriculum Overview

The Academic Advising Center provides the following repositories of sequencing and curriculum guides for all undergraduate majors and minors to assist with course planning:

Additional Notes:

There may be circumstances where credit totals do not reflect coursework that is eligible to count towards Core Curriculum and Major Requirement sections of a major simultaneously.
Degree requirements are subject to change.

Minor Requirements (15 credits)

15 credits of Chemistry (CHEM) 200-level or higher coursework a minimum of three lab courses.

Additional Note

Biology, Environmental Science and Sports Biology majors may select a maximum of 8 credits (two lecture/lab combinations) that can be used for both major and minor credit excluding CHEM 331 - Biological Chemistry .