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Chemistry Degree, Pre-Professional Option

Bachelor's of Science
Suggested Program of Study

wilsonquote.pngThis is a term-by-term sample course schedule (program map). The milestones listed below each year are designed to keep you on course to graduate in four years. A sample schedule is provided as a general guideline to help you build a schedule each term. Your courses must be selected with your academic advisor to satisfy all core curriculum and other requirements. Refer to the for the most current curriculum. View a course checklist.

Year 1
Fall
Spring
  • Begin your fall semester with CHEM 1211 (lecture) and 1211L (lab), or if necessary, CHEM 1200 (introductory lecture). Before considering CHEM 1200, first complete the Chemistry Placement Test to see if they qualify for CHEM 1211. Completing CHEM 1200 may be necessary but it will delay enrollment in all subsequent Chemistry classes and delay graduation.
  • Mathematics helps us understand Chemistry so students should begin CHEM 1211 with a good foundation of college algebra and trig. Students placed in MATH 1111 or 1112 should try to complete MATH 1113 (Precalculus) and Calculus I and II sequence as soon as possible.
  • Meet your Chemistry mentor and your other Chemistry faculty.
  • Develop and practice good study, organizational, and functional skills that will benefit you in college and beyond.
  • Join campus activities that interest you and get involved in what's happening on campus. We strongly suggest you join the Student Members of the American Chemical Society (SMACS). 
  • Begin to identify interests, abilities, skills and personal/work values that can guide you as you explore career options. Ask yourself: What do I want to do? What can I do? What do I need to do to develop myself further? How can I get the job I want after graduation?
Year 2
Fall
  • Organic Chemistry I
    4
  • Analytic Geometry and Calculus II
    4
  • Quantitative Analysis
    4
  • Core or Elective
    3
  • Total credit hours
    15
Spring
  • Investigate and apply for internships, co-ops, part-time work, summer jobs and volunteer programs to gain valuable experience.
  • Talk to your Chemistry mentor and other Chemistry professors about your possible career interests.
  • Consider pursuing a minor.
Year 3
Fall
Spring
  • Laboratory Techniques in Biochemistry
    2
  • Introductory Physics II or Principles of Physics II
    4
  • Core or Elective
    9
  • Total credit hours
    15
  • Review graduation requirements to make sure that you are on track to graduate.
  • Complete Physics and math requirements so that you are ready to enroll in Physical Chemistry I or II in your senior year.
  • Explore internship and co-op positions, undergraduate research positions at VSU, and summer research positions at other schools.
  • Research career options. Begin networking by making contacts with potential employers who visit campus.
  • Learn about attending graduate school and decide if it's right for you.
  • Prepare a resume and ask your Chemistry mentor to review it.
  • Seek leadership positions in school organizations to develop organizational, public speaking, writing, and other relevant skills.
  • Visit the Office of Career Opportunities and begin planning for life after VSU.
Year 4
Fall
Spring
  • Apply for graduation one semester before anticipated graduation date. 
  • Pay attention to emails about career fairs and other employment events.
  • Attend workshops or see a VSU Career Opportunities counselor about job search strategies, interviewing skills, preparing a cover letter, etc.
  • By the spring of your senior year, you should: (1) compete applications for graduate study or professional school, if required for your career plans. Contact professors to write letters of reference for you.
  • Update your resume. Ask your Chemistry mentor to review it.
  • Make plans to walk across that graduation stage - You Earned It!
Department of Chemistry and Geosciences
  • 3025, Bailey Science Center
  • Mailing Address
    1500 N. Patterson St.
    Valdosta, GA 31698
  • Phone: 229.333.5801
  • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Mon. - Fri.