Department of Chemistry

H. Alan Rowe, Department Head
(757) 823-2285

The Department of Chemistry provides the instruction necessary for the understanding of chemistry for students seeking the B.S. degree with a major in Chemistry and supports under-graduate programs in other disciplines. The Department also provides research opportunities for students wishing to contribute to knowledge in areas of chemistry.
The Chemistry Department offers several chemistry based curricula choices leading to a B.S. degree in Chemistry: Chemistry, Chemistry with an emphasis in Pre-Medicine (not a degree in Pre-Medicine), and the dual degree B.S. in Chemistry-M.S. in Materials Science curriculum. Students wishing to teach chemistry in secondary schools must earn a B.S. degree in the Chemistry curriculum and fulfill the requirements for the Teacher Licensure Endorsement offered by the School of Education. The various curricula prepare graduates to continue their education in graduate or professional schools, or to obtain entry-level positions in industry, government, or education.