What does the ACS certified degree mean?
Your American Chemical Society certified chemistry degree means that ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ has prepared you for a wide variety of careers relying on chemistry knowledge and skills. You will have taken courses in all areas of chemistry, with breadth and depth. You will have used a variety of modern chemical instrumentation, had access to current chemistry journals, and spent significant quality learning time in chemical labs (400+ hours).
On your resume, you can specify that you earned an ACS certified degree, and employers will know you have graduated from a Chemistry department that meets high standards.
The American Chemical Society provides some more detail with .
The American Chemical Society's Committee on Professional Training oversees certification of Chemistry degree programs and provides .
What's the difference between the ACS CERTIFIED DEGREE and the regular B.A. at SKidmore?
At ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ, the ACS certified degree in Chemistry and the regular B.A. in Chemistry
require similar amounts of coursework, though the ACS degree has a couple extra specific
requirements. Usually a ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ Chemistry major will need to take all the major
foundational courses and pursue research with a faculty member to meet the lab requirements.
Here are suggested course timelines for completing either version of the degree that you can compare.
ACS Degree requirement checklist:
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Lab hours Requirement
SPECIAL NOTE: to meet ACS requirements, you must also write a comprehensive written report to count your research work towards the lab hours. |
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