Chemistry, B.S.
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 5
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/26/2024
Program Description
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry offers a program leading to the B.S. degree with a major in chemistry and a choice of four emphases, each of which requires courses in calculus, physics, and certain core courses in chemistry. Emphases 1 (Chemistry) and 2 (Biochemistry) are intended for students planning to pursue advanced degrees in chemistry or biochemistry, or who are planning careers as professional chemists or biochemists. 3 (Secondary Teaching) is designed to prepare students for careers in teaching at the junior and senior high school levels. See Educator Licensure !] Chemistry. Emphasis 4 (Chemistry for Pre!]Professional Students) is designed for students intending to use training in chemistry as a preparation for professional school.
Established in 1980
CIP: 40-0501 Chemistry, General.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Northern Illinois University
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
- (194013 )
- Chemical Technicians (194031 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
- Illinois State Board of Education
- Illinois Board of Higher Education
Education Information
Bachelors Degree
128 Weeks ( 1920.00 Hours / 120.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $45,462.00 |
| Books | $5,600.00 |
| Fees | $8,530.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $2,000.00 |
| Total Cost | $61,592.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Information about applying to the program can be found at http://www.chembio.niu.edu/chembio/academics/undergraduate/index.shtml Or please contact undergraduate advising: Lee Sunderlin at 815-753-1131 or at sunder@niu.edu For assistance or questions concerning WIOA, contact Andrew Kopecky at 815-753-8788 and at akopecky@niu.edu.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Other - See undergraduate catalog
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Day Classes
Performance Data
Program: Chemistry, B.S.
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 5
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/26/2024
Program Description
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry offers a program leading to the B.S. degree with a major in chemistry and a choice of four emphases, each of which requires courses in calculus, physics, and certain core courses in chemistry. Emphases 1 (Chemistry) and 2 (Biochemistry) are intended for students planning to pursue advanced degrees in chemistry or biochemistry, or who are planning careers as professional chemists or biochemists. 3 (Secondary Teaching) is designed to prepare students for careers in teaching at the junior and senior high school levels. See Educator Licensure !] Chemistry. Emphasis 4 (Chemistry for Pre!]Professional Students) is designed for students intending to use training in chemistry as a preparation for professional school.
Established in 1980
CIP: 40-0501 Chemistry, General.
Provider Information
Northern Illinois University
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
- (194013 )
-
Chemical Technicians (194031 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
- Illinois State Board of Education
- Illinois Board of Higher Education
Education Information
Bachelors Degree
128 Weeks ( 1920.00 Hours / 120.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $45,462.00 |
| Books | $5,600.00 |
| Fees | $8,530.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $2,000.00 |
| Total Cost | $61,592.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Information about applying to the program can be found at http://www.chembio.niu.edu/chembio/academics/undergraduate/index.shtml Or please contact undergraduate advising: Lee Sunderlin at 815-753-1131 or at sunder@niu.edu For assistance or questions concerning WIOA, contact Andrew Kopecky at 815-753-8788 and at akopecky@niu.edu.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Other - See undergraduate catalog
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Day Classes