Program Details

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry - Secondary Education Concentration

Bachelor of Science

Norfolk State University

Transfer Guides are designed to maximize transfer credit as students complete their associate degree at the community college before transferring to the bachelor's degree program. If you are a current Virginia Community College student or are planning to start at a Virginia Community College before transferring to this institution and program, please follow the Transfer Guide to plan your courses at the community college. The following Transfer Guide(s), applicable to this program, are available in the Resource Center.

NSU General Transfer Guide (GAA)

If there is a program-specific Transfer Guide and a general or general studies Transfer Guide, you are advised to follow the program-specific Transfer Guide. Please see your community college advisor for assistance in selecting the best pathway.

The Department of Chemistry provides the knowledge, skills and training necessary for chemistry students seeking the B.S. degree with a major in Chemistry and supports undergraduate programs in other disciplines. The Chemistry Department also provides innovative research opportunities for students wishing to explore the fascinating world of chemistry. The Chemistry Department offers several chemistry based curricula choices leading to a B.S. degree in Chemistry: Chemistry, Chemistry with an emphasis in Pre-Medicine (not a degree in Pre-Medicine), and the dual degree B.S. in Chemistry-M.S. in Materials Science curriculum.

Program Overview & Guidance

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Program Guidance Element	What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree	The chemistry degree, specially the pre-medicine track, requires great focus on academics. Students should plan to spend at least 40 hours a week on academic work to have a competitive advantage upon graduation. The Chemistry program requires mathematics up to Calculus III and development of rigorous critical thinking. Chemistry knowledge is cumulative. That means you will use knowledge acquired in previous courses throughout your academic career.
Considerations When Selecting Courses	Students planning to enter the Chemistry program should take take general chemistry with laboratory, algebra, and trigonometry courses. If possible, students should also take organic chemistry with laboratory and calculus courses. An advisor will meet with students to determine their initial chemistry and mathematics course placement depending on their transfer courses. Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year Connect with an advisor at your community college and Norfolk State University within your first year via College Connect
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses	Chemistry requires mathematics up to Calculus III. Chemistry courses require integration of knowledge across disciplines, and high-level critical thinking. The chemistry program requires the sequential completion of courses. Students are highly encouraged to learn about chemistry course pre-requisites.
Doing More With Your Degree	Chemistry majors have opportunities to do research internships during the academic year with departmental faculty, sometimes with a stipend. Chemistry majors have numerous paid opportunities to further develop in their field and contribute as undergraduate researchers, peer leaders, tutors and peer mentors. Majors lead two affiliated student clubs: NOBBChE Student Chapter (National Organization for the Professional Development of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers) and ACS Student Chapter (American Chemical Society).
Program Successes & Highlights	Chemistry majors regularly participate in prestigious summer research and pre-medicine internships, such at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, the University of Michigan and Johns Hopkins (summer 2022). In the past two years, 2021 and 2022, a chemistry major and an alumna were selected for the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Scholar. All majors have the opportunity to develop a mentoring relationship with alumni and have a close relationship with faculty as part of a well-knit community. All NSU chemistry graduates are certified by the American Chemical Society, the largest professional organization in the world. Students have the opportunity to serve as paid peer leaders, assisting fellow students in structured learning teams. Most students participate in paid research internships during the summer. Successful Chemistry program alumni serve in the department external advisory board and mentor chemistry majors. Most students who complete two years of the required chemistry courses graduate in less than six years and secure jobs or post-graduate education positions in their preferred career path.

Program Credit Requirements

Credit and Course Requirements for the Program are expected in a future release. Please look above to see if a Transfer Guide is available for this program. If you are a current Virginia Community College student or are planning to start at a Virginia Community College before transferring to this institution and program, please follow the Transfer Guide to plan your courses at the community college.

If you wish to see how your credits may apply, you can:

Contact the institution where a staff member can help you map your credits to the requirements for this program.
View the program requirements listed in the institution's catalog.

If you are interested in the cost of attending this institution, please visit the institution's cost page to review costs

Applicable Admissions Agreements

The table below lists admissions agreements between Norfolk State University and partner institutions that may guarantee admission to this program if you meet the required criteria. Click on the title name of the agreement to view a summary of those criteria.

Institution Name	Type	Title
Blue Ridge Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission
Central Virginia Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission
Danville Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission
Mountain Gateway Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission
Eastern Shore Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission
Germanna Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission
Brightpoint Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission
Laurel Ridge Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission
Mountain Empire Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission
New River Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission
Northern Virginia Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission
Paul D. Camp Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission
Patrick & Henry Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission
Piedmont Virginia Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission
Rappahannock Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission
Southside Virginia Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission
Southwest Virginia Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission
Tidewater Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission
Virginia Peninsula Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission
Virginia Highlands Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission
Virginia Western Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission
Wytheville Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission

You can view the full text of these Agreements in the Resource Center

What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?

Transfer Guidance Element	What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion	Completion of the general education certificate or a transfer-oriented associate degree program will guarantee completion of the University Core general education component of the NSU undergraduate curriculum but may not fulfill specific departmental requirements or prerequisites needed for the major.
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School	Students earning an associate degree while in high school are not eligible for guaranteed admission programs and must complete 3 college-specific general education courses. All courses are evaluated and trasnferred as applicable to your degree.
Credit for Prior Learning	We accept AP, IB, and CLEP results for college credit if the score earned meets college expectations.
Did You Know That...	Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree? Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at: Norfolk State University

College Level Information

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College Fit Guidance	What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me?	Norfolk State University enrolls approximately 400 transfer students each fall. The average class size is 23 students . The student to teacher ratio is 18:1. On campus housing is available. Our top five academic programs for transfer students is Pre-Nursing, Social Work, Psychology, Business, and Interdisciplinary Studies
Transfer Student Catalog Year	Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance
First Year Student Catalog Year	Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions	Students may confirm intent to enroll via the Transfer VA Portal using College Connect.

Where Can This Degree Transfer

This section displays degrees most closely related to this program and to which you may be able to transfer. So, you can use this list to find the next degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to visit that program page.

Institution	Title	Degree	Award Name	Award Level	Delivery Mode
Eastern Mennonite University	Bachelor of Science Chemistry	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Wytheville Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science	Associate	Associate of Arts & Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Hollins University	BA in Chemistry	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Hollins University	BS in Chemistry	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Mountain Gateway Community College	Associate of Science Degree in Science	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online
Germanna Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College	Associate of Science in Science	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Brightpoint Community College	Associate of Science Degree in Science	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Northern Virginia Community College	Science, A.S.	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online
Virginia Peninsula Community College	Associate of Science in Science	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online
Tidewater Community College	Associate of Science - Science	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person
Ferrum College	B.S. in Biological Chemistry	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Western Community College	Associate of Science Degree in Science	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Wytheville Community College	Associate of Science Degree in Science	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Sweet Briar College	Bachelor of Science in Chemistry	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Christopher Newport University	Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Major in Biochemistry	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Christopher Newport University	Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Major in Chemistry	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
James Madison University	Bachelor of Science, Major in Biophysical Chemistry	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
James Madison University	Bachelor of Science, Major in Chemistry	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Longwood University	Chemistry: Biochemistry BS	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Longwood University	Chemistry BS	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Longwood University	Chemistry: Teacher Preparation in Chemistry BS	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Richard Bland College	Associate of Science-Physical Science	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Roanoke College	Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry Education	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Roanoke College	Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Roanoke College	Bachelor of Science in Chemistry	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Radford University	BS in Chemistry	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
The University of Virginia's College at Wise	Bachelor of Arts in Natural Sciences, Major in Chemistry	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
The University of Virginia's College at Wise	Bachelor of Science in Natural Sciences, Major in Chemistry	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Virginia Wesleyan University	Bachelor of Science in Chemistry	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
George Mason University	Chemistry, BA	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	Not Specified
George Mason University	Chemistry, BS	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
William & Mary	Chemistry - Bachelor of Science	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Old Dominion University	Chemistry-BS	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
University of Mary Washington	BS in Biochemistry-ACS Cert.	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
University of Mary Washington	BS in Chemistry: Biochemistry	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
University of Mary Washington	BS in Chemistry-ACS Certified	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
University of Mary Washington	BS in Chemistry	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Bridgewater College	Chemistry Major - BS	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Shenandoah University	Bachelor of Science Chemistry	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Bluefield University	BS in Chemistry	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Randolph College	Bachelor of Science in Chemical Physics	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Randolph College	Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Randolph College	Bachelor of Science in Chemistry	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Virginia Commonwealth University	Chemistry with concentration in Biochemistry, Bachelor of Science	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Virginia Commonwealth University	Chemistry with concentration in Chemical Modeling, Bachelor of Science	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Virginia Commonwealth University	Chemistry with concentration in Chemical Science, Bachelor of Science	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Virginia Commonwealth University	Chemistry with concentration in Professional Chemist, Bachelor of Science	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Virginia Commonwealth University	Chemistry with concentration in Professional Chemist with Honors, Bachelor of Science	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Emory & Henry University	Chemistry (BA)	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Emory & Henry University	Chemistry (BS)	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Randolph-Macon College	Chemistry - General (BS)	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Randolph-Macon College	Chemistry - Biochemistry (BS)	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Randolph-Macon College	Chemistry - Education (BS)	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Randolph-Macon College	Chemistry - Forensic Science (BS)	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Randolph-Macon College	Chemistry - Research (BS)	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
University of Lynchburg	BA in Chemistry	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
University of Lynchburg	BS in Chemistry	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person

Careers Where This Degree Applies

O*Net Code	Name	Description	Parent
19-4031.00	Chemical Technicians	Conduct chemical and physical laboratory tests to assist scientists in making qualitative and quantitative analyses of solids, liquids, and gaseous materials for research and development of new products or processes, quality control, maintenance of environmental standards, and other work involving experimental, theoretical, or practical application of chemistry and related sciences.	Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
25-1052.00	Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary	Teach courses pertaining to the chemical and physical properties and compositional changes of substances. Work may include providing instruction in the methods of qualitative and quantitative chemical analysis. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching, and those who do a combination of teaching and research.	Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
19-2031.00	Chemists	Conduct qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses or experiments in laboratories for quality or process control or to develop new products or knowledge.	Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
11-9121.01	Clinical Research Coordinators	Plan, direct, or coordinate clinical research projects. Direct the activities of workers engaged in clinical research projects to ensure compliance with protocols and overall clinical objectives. May evaluate and analyze clinical data.	Management Occupations
19-4013.00	Food Science Technicians	Work with food scientists or technologists to perform standardized qualitative and quantitative tests to determine physical or chemical properties of food or beverage products. Includes technicians who assist in research and development of production technology, quality control, packaging, processing, and use of foods.	Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
19-4092.00	Forensic Science Technicians	Collect, identify, classify, and analyze physical evidence related to criminal investigations. Perform tests on weapons or substances, such as fiber, hair, and tissue to determine significance to investigation. May testify as expert witnesses on evidence or crime laboratory techniques. May serve as specialists in area of expertise, such as ballistics, fingerprinting, handwriting, or biochemistry.	Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
11-9121.00	Natural Sciences Managers	Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields.	Management Occupations
25-2031.00	Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	Teach one or more subjects to students at the secondary school level.	Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
11-9121.02	Water Resource Specialists	Design or implement programs and strategies related to water resource issues such as supply, quality, and regulatory compliance issues.	Management Occupations

Cost To Complete

This section provides you with a very high-level estimate of your costs and is purely intended as a guide. You should consult the institution via College Connect to get a more detailed estimate based on the totality of your circumstances. The selections below are based on information gathered from your Profile and the estimated costs are calculated based on the 122 credits remaining to be completed

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Estimated Cost for the Plan Name Not Provided at Norfolk State University These costs are based on an estimated 8 semesters or 4 years remaining to complete this degree (assuming a full-time load of 16 hours per semester)
Category	Cost	Basis	Cost (To You)	Estimated Benefits	Net Cost	Notes
Tuition	$463	Per Credit	$56,486	$0	$56,486	Caps at 12-18 credits for $3038.00
Fees
Mandatory Fees	$2,052	Per Semester	$16,416	0	$16,416	All Full time Students

*Please note that the above estimated costs do not include all Federal, State or other financial aid, grants, scholarships, etc. for which you may qualify. All such aid could substantially reduce these costs.

Tuition & Fee Notes:

Additional Fees
- Miscellaneous fees include parking fee, graduation fee , and program-specific fees, such as Fine Arts, Music, and Nursing. Dorm/Meals cost depend on the dorm and meal plan chosen.

Other Financial Aid to Pay for College:

You may be eligible for additional financial aid from Federal, State, and Local sources. Military education benefits are not considered in determining eligibility for federal financial aid. Everyone is therefore encouraged to apply for federal financial aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), because many will qualify for additional educational funds like Pell Grants, worth over $5,500/yr.