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Schedules for Chemistry Degrees<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”32″][vc_column_text]Eckerd College has one Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) and two Bachelor of Science (B.S.) chemistry programs, including one certified by the American Chemical Society (ACS). The main differences in the requirements for these programs are as follows:[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”32″]
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B.A. Degree<\/strong><\/p>\n

11 core courses + 1 advanced chemistry elective <\/div>

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13 core courses + 1 advanced chemistry elective <\/div>

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B.S., Certified Degree<\/strong><\/p>\n

13 core courses + 2 advanced chemistry electives + a chemistry research project <\/div>

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B.A. Degree<\/p>\n

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