Department of Physical Sciences Undergraduate Programs + Minors
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Biochemistry and Molecular Biology+ Health
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Bachelor of Science
Research new ways to treat disease, fight bioterrorism, improve crop production and more. Or prepare for medical school or admission to ESU’s Forensic Science Program.
Pre-Dentistry
Pre Professional Program
ESU offers a variety of programs that prepare students for dental school. The specific curriculum will be dependent upon the schools of dentistry to which the students may wish to apply.
Pre-Pharmacy Program
Pre Professional Program
Under this program, students will receive a BA in Chemistry from Emporia State University and a PharmD from an accredited pharmacy school. The program consists of up to 101 credit hours at ESU pending requirements met by substitutions or demonstrated proficiencies.
Chemistry
Chemistry-BS
Bachelor of Science
The nature of all substances and how they interact with each other. Career options include business, research, pharmaceutical, toxicology and education fields. ESU offers an American Chemical Society accredited program which is recognized in the discipline as the premier chemistry major.
Biochemistry Concentration
Bachelor of Science, Concentration
ESU chemistry offers an American Chemical Society (ACS) certified degree (the best in the nation!) to equip students with an understanding of scientific discovery. Our chemistry program prepares students for advanced study and immediate employment in a variety of laboratories and other options. We offer concentrations in biochemistry, environmental chemistry, pre-pharmacy, pre-medical and pre-chemical engineering pathways.
Environmental Chemistry
Bachelor of Arts, Concentration
ESU chemistry offers an American Chemical Society (ACS) certified degree (the best in the nation!) to equip you with an understanding of scientific discovery. Our chemistry program prepares you for advanced study and immediate employment in a variety of laboratories and other options.
Earth Science
Earth Science-BS
Bachelor of Science
The Earth Science program in the Department of Physical Sciences provides you the opportunity to gain hands-on experience via field studies, laboratory activities, and by offering a wide variety of specialized coursework in geology, atmospheric science, hydrogeology, oceanography, geomorphology, paleontology, geographic information systems (GIS) and remote sensing.
Earth Science-BA
Bachelor of Arts
The Earth Science program in the Department of Physical Sciences provides students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience via field studies, laboratory activities, and by offering a wide variety of specialized coursework in geology, atmospheric science, hydrogeology, oceanography, geomorphology, paleontology, geographic information systems (GIS) and remote sensing.
Physics + Dual Degree Engineering
Physics-BA
Bachelor of Arts
Physicists try to answer important questions like “What are matter and energy, and how do they behave in the Universe?” The physics program at ESU has a strong tradition of educating students so they can ask and answer these questions themselves. The Bachelor of Arts (BA) physics major introduces students to the major areas of physics while allowing students to explore other subjects.
Engineering - Chemistry
Bachelor of Science
This program is offered in conjunction with Kansas State University and the University of Kansas. It is especially appropriate for students planning to complete degrees in agricultural, civil, chemical, or petroleum engineering. To earn the B.S. degree at Emporia State, the student must satisfy all major and general education requirements prior to transferring to KSU or KU. The student will normally fulfill the requirements for the B.S. in engineering after an additional two years at either school.
Physics-BS
Bachelor of Science
Physicists try to answer important questions like “What are matter and energy, and how do they behave in the Universe?” The physics program at ESU has a strong tradition of educating students so they can ask and answer these questions themselves. The Bachelor of Science (BS) physics major is focused in physics and provides in-depth preparation for immediate employment or graduate study.
Engineering -Earth Science
Bachelor of Science
This program is offered in conjunction with Kansas State University and the University of Kansas. It is especially appropriate for students planning to complete the degree in civil engineering. To earn the B.S. degree at Emporia State, the student must satisfy all major and general education requirements prior to transfer. The student will normally fulfill the requirements for the B.S. in engineering after an additional two years at either Kansas State University or the University of Kansas.
Education (teaching) Degrees
Chemistry Education (Grades 6-12)
Bachelor of Science in Education
Gain a deep working knowledge of chemistry paired with award-winning secondary education courses to teach chemistry at the high school level and beyond.
Earth & Space Science Education (Grades 6-12)
Bachelor of Science in Education
Gain a deep understanding of Earth-Space Science paired with ESU’s renowned secondary education program and become a secondary education teacher.
Science Education (Grades 5-8)
Bachelor of Science in Education
Our program is built on a rich heritage of nationally recognized teacher education to prepare chemistry, earth-space science and physics teachers for the 21st century. Our program offers students a quality preparation in science content, research-based best practices, and effective instructional strategies. Students will be ready to embrace the next generation science standards (NGSS) through clinical teaching and community service.
Minors
Chemistry
Minor
The nature of all substances and how they interact with each other. Careers options include business, research, pharmaceutical, toxicology and education fields.
Earth Science
Minor
Gain a broad-based background in the earth sciences. Heightened environmental awareness has led need for graduates in governmental agencies, environmental consulting, petroleum exploration, education and more.
Geospatial Analysis
Minor
Geospatial analysis is used to solve practical and scientific problems of the world - conduct coastal and geological surveys, evaluate natural resources, civil engineering, marketing analysis.
Physical Science
Minor
The study of inanimate natural objects, a minor in physical science includes courses from each of the three subject areas - chemistry, earth science and physics.