Undergraduate Degrees
B.S. in Chemistry
Designed for students planning graduate study in chemistry, this degree program
also prepares graduates for baccalaureate careers in the chemical sciences,
and scientific positions related to such areas as the environment and
energy.
For those who wish to advance their education, an optional program that has
received full certification from the American Chemical Society has been designed
as an integral extension of the B.S. degree program. Students who complete
this ACS-approved program will be awarded an ACS certified B.S. degree
B.A. in Chemistry
Recommended for students preparing for entry into the health professions, as
well as for students seeking opportunities in public school teaching, this
program requires fewer Chemistry courses than the B.S. program, leaving greater
selection of courses in other disciplines.
B.S. in Biochemistry
Recommended for students looking for careers in biotechnology and scientific
work in emerging fields at the interface of biology and chemistry, this program
features a highly interdisciplinary curriculum that also prepares students
for graduate study in biochemistry and related fields, such as molecular
and cellular biology, and for medical, dental and other health professional
schools.
B.S. in Middle Childhood Education (5-9) - Chemistry
B.S. in Adolescence Education (7-12) - Chemistry
Students planning careers as secondary school science teachers can pursue certification
by taking a program of chemistry and education courses. Interested students
should contact the Teacher Education Department (link to TED pages) for further
information.
Other Courses of Study
Premedical and Pre-Health Professions Studies
Old Westbury offers all of the courses required for admission into medical
school and other schools in the health professions (dentistry, podiatry,
optometry, osteopathic medicine, etc.). While there is no degree program
(major) in premedical studies, the college offers a system of advisement
in which students intending to pursue a career in the health professions
are guided to prepare them academically and holistically to be competitive
for admission into health professional schools. Guidance is also provided
in the professional school application process.
Premedical students may generally major in any field including, but not limited
to, the natural sciences. Regardless of the major all premedical students must
complete the minimum requirements for admission, which generally are college
level chemistry with laboratory (2 years), college level biology with laboratory
(1 year), college level physics with laboratory (1 year), English composition
(1 year) and mathematics through calculus I. Individual health professional
schools may have additional requirements. Listed below are specific courses
that meet the minimum requirements as well some strongly recommended courses
that add strength to the premedical student's application.
Old Westbury has established a solid record of successfully preparing students
for admission into some of the nation's best medical and health professional
schools, and many of the college's graduates are now practicing physicians,
dentists and other health professionals. Students interested in premedical
and pre-health professional studies are strongly urged to consult one of the
pre-health professions advisors as soon as a decision is reached to pursue
a health career.
Engineering Courses
Students interested in engineering can complete a two-year course of study
at Old Westbury that prepares them for transfer under an articulation agreement
with SUNY Stony Brook.
Minors
Interdisciplinary Environmental Studies: For students interested in the environment
and ecology, the Chemistry and Physics Department offers an interdisciplinary
minor in Environmental Studies. Direct participation in environmental agencies
and organizations on Long Island or independent laboratory research on an environmental
problem is an important aspect of this emphasis, which provides a broad background
in environmental issues and implications. Students engaged in research related
to environmental chemistry can apply their research credits towards the requirements
for this minor.
