Chemistry
Mixing Chemicals and Hoping for the Best
Love mixing things up? A chemistry degree from Central College blends hands-on lab experience with a top-notch education — just what today’s employers are looking for.
Whether you’re into medicine, forensics, environmental science or research, a Central chemistry major opens doors. You can pick from two different routes:
B.A. in chemistry: Designed for a solid foundation in chemistry and flexibility to select courses in other fields (perfect for medical school or teaching). If numbers aren’t your thing, this option is less demanding mathematically.
B.S. in chemistry: This track has a curriculum certified by the American Chemical Society, and is packed with all the research experience you could dream of. This is designed for students interested in careers in pharmaceutical, biotech, environmental, manufacturing or other allied fields.
Formulas, Friendships and Finding My Place at Central
Brady Birkenholtz ’27 is excelling at Central as a pre-med chemistry major and a student-athlete. He’s amazed by the support students get balancing academics and athletics.
Meet the Faculty
- James Dunne, B.S., Ph.D., Associate Professor of Chemistry
- Ashley Garr, B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Associate Professor of Chemistry
- Lee Macomber, B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Associate Professor of Biology, Chair of the Department of Natural Science
- James Shriver, B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Professor of Chemistry
- Jay Wackerly, B.S., Ph.D., Professor of Chemistry
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