General Information:

      --         Approximately 30 majors

      --         Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, offered in the 16-week, traditional mode-of-delivery

      --         National Award Winning American Chemical Society Student Chapter

      --         100% placement of 2010 graduating class in graduate programs or immediate employment.

      --         Two full-time faculty, 1 part-time faculty member, and 4 adjunct faculty.  Student major to full-time faculty ratio: 15 to 1.  All 300 level and
                  above chemistry courses are taught full-time, terminal degreed faculty.

Curriculum:

    71 credit hours focusing on the major divisions in the chemical sciences.

    --         Hands on experience with instrumentation built into all advanced laboratory courses.

    --         Research and Internship experiences encouraged for those considering immediate employment in the chemical industry or continuing to
                 graduate work. 

Professional Networking:

   --         Annual attendance at the Kenneth A. Spencer Award Colloquium and Banquet.

   --         Conference presentations (as undergraduates) at Missouri Academy of Sciences, Regional and National American Chemical Society meetings.

   --         Internships have been performed (to name just a few):  Wichita State University, Environmental Protection Agency, Quest Diagnostics,
               Kansas City, Kansas, Criminal Investigation Department.

   --         Bi-monthly speakers from area graduate programs invited to speak to students about research

Service:

  --         Graden Elementary Science Night

  --         Kids and Chemistry Demonstrations to local 5th grade classes.

  --         Annual “Fright Night” Demonstrations and Chemical Magic Show