BA/BS in Chemistry

The chemistry major in Lee's College of Arts and Sciences is aimed at students heading to graduate study, professional school, teaching or industry. The curriculum develops analytical reasoning, teamwork on problems and independent inquiry into how matter behaves. A separate licensure path prepares graduates to teach chemistry in middle and high schools. Tutoring sessions run on weekdays for many courses, and students can join study trips such as medical missions to Guatemala or Honduras. Career paths named by the department include laboratory technician, industrial chemist, forensic scientist, toxicologist, clinical research associate and pharmacist, along with classroom teaching. The program is part of Lee University in Cleveland, Tennessee, a Christian institution that frames each field around ethical conduct, service to others and civic responsibility. Students can also look into the university's scholarships, which are offered across its schools and programs.