Chemistry
B.A. or B.S. in Chemistry About Our Program The Department of Chemistry at Otterbein is approved by The American Chemical Society (ACS), which means that a degree in chemistry from Otterbein is recognized nationally as meeting rigorous academic standards. The American Chemistry Society is the largest scientific society in the world with over 163,000 members worldwide. The Otterbein University Department of Chemistry offers an ACS-certified chemistry major to those students interested in a rigorous program of study that will prepare…
Chemistry (Minor)
Minor in Chemistry A minor in chemistry is an excellent way to demonstrate an interest in and aptitude for a challenging STEM field. At Otterbein, our chemistry minor consists of the yearlong lecture/lab sequences in General Chemistry and Organic Chemistry, as well as one additional course in Analytical Chemistry. The minor can thus be easily completed by students pursuing coursework in the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (BMB) major or pre-professional coursework; for these students, only one additional course is typically…
Environmental Chemistry
B.S. in Environmental Chemistry Environmental Chemistry is a pathway for students who want to combine their interest in chemistry with their passion for the environment. Our program at Otterbein is unique in that the major combines coursework in science with classes in the liberal arts and integrates hands-on experiential learning into the curriculum. Taking courses such as Environmental Sociology and Sustainability and the Environment in addition to problem-based Environmental Chemistry classes creates graduates who are well-rounded in environmental issues and…
High School Teaching Licensure in Chemistry
High School Teaching Licensure in Chemistry Otterbein is an excellent institution for students who are interested in becoming high school chemistry teachers. We work closely with our Department of Education to ensure a quality pathway for you to become an exceptional teacher. Our graduates are now employed in schools in the Columbus area and beyond. Typically, students will earn a B.A. degree in chemistry while also taking classes to meet the Adolescent to Young Adult Teaching Licensure requirements. In addition…
