Program: Chemistry MS - Texas A&M University-Commerce

Option I

The MS Option I program requires completion of ten courses (30 hours) as noted below. In addition, students are required to enroll in Chemistry 501 each semester they are in residence completing degree requirements.

Other courses may be substituted for the aforementioned six core courses upon consent of the department head and/or a majority vote of all Chemistry faculty. A student who does not wish to pursue a higher graduate degree in chemistry, upon consultation with department head, may substitute other courses better suited to meet their career objectives.

Substitutions can be made from some of the graduate courses in physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics, etc.

1. Thesis (6 hours)

CHEM 518 - Thesis

2. Four courses (12 hours) of the following five core courses must be taken:

3. Graduate Seminar (1 hour)

CHEM 501 - Graduate Seminar
Enrollment required each semester in residence completing degree requirements

4. Plus four courses from:

Four graduate-level courses (12 hours) in chemistry or appropriate supporting fields (biology, earth sciences, physics, mathematics, computer science, etc.) with research adviser’s approval.

Option II (Non-Thesis)

Track I: Professional Chemistry degree with concentration in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry or Physical Chemistry

Core: Four out of seven courses:

Elective: Seven electives from the following list:

Required Courses

Track II: Professional Chemical Business Degree

The curriculum of the Professional Chemical Business degree is similar to the curriculum of the Professional Chemistry degree. However, two courses from the College of Business will be used to replace two core courses listed in the core curriculum of the Professional Chemistry degree and two more replacing electives. The courses need to be pre-approved by the Department Head before they are taken.

Track III: Professional Chemical Education Degree

The curriculum of the Professional Chemical Education degree is similar to the curriculum of the Professional Chemistry degree. However, two courses from the College of Educational can be used to replace two core courses listed in the core curriculum of the Professional Chemistry degree and two more replacing electives. The courses need to be pre-approved by the Department Head before they are taken.

Notes:

Comprehensive Exam is required at the end of the program

Total Semester Hours (in two years): 40