MISSION
The mission for the Chemistry program is to provide excellent instruction and an environment that is conducive to teaching and learning. The Chemistry faculty will consistently demonstrate awareness of and support for strategic recruitment, mentoring, student research, and student excellence.

OBJECTIVES OF THE CHEMISTRY PROGRAM
1. To prepare successful, scientifically literate professionals who have an understanding and appreciation for scientific investigation, social responsibility and service learning.
2. To prepare students who are capable of competing successfully for admission to and who will succeed in graduate school, professional schools for medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, veterinary medicine, nursing, allied health, and other biomedical programs.
3. To prepare students for entry level positions in conservation, natural resource management, industrial chemistry, agriculture, technology and other fields.
4. To provide a sound fundamental knowledge of chemistry, mathematics and physics for all chemistry majors.
5. To provide hands-on laboratory experiences with special emphasis on chemical and laboratory safety and hazardous waste management.
6. To provide opportunities for professional growth through participation in research and industry internships as well as attendance and participation in professional organizations and meetings.