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MA - Chemistry

Completing the Requirements for the MA - Chemistry

The program shall include 30 semester units beyond the bachelor's degree.

The course and unit requirements for the MA are the same as those for the MS listed above, with the following exceptions:

1. A maximum of two units of CHEM 285 and/or CHEM 291A-E shall be applied toward the degree.

2. The four-unit CHEM 298 research project for the MS degree shall be replaced by an approved three-unit (CHEM 297) MA project.

3. The MA program shall include an advanced chemistry laboratory course (2-4 units).

4. Master's Project Presentation (departmental seminar and final oral examination).

5. Submission of an M.A. Thesis approved by the student's research committee and by Graduate Studies and Research.