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Majors & Minors

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.

 


Did You Know?

Distinguished Service Professor of Mathematics, Jong Pil Lee, was awarded a 2005 Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring during ceremonies held at The White House.

More than 22% percent of Old Westbury's professors have earned among SUNY's highest honors - the rank of Distinguished Teaching Professor, Distinguished Service Professor or Chancellor's Award for Excellence in teaching and service.

Women's volleyball coach, Marjahna Vickers, was named the 2005-06 College Female Coach of the Year by the Nassau County Sports Commission after leading the Lady Panthers to 21 wins and the most successful season in the program's history.

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