​​Departmental Focus Areas​

​​At SHSU, our Chemistry and Forensic Chemistry programs offer hands-on learning, modern lab experiences, and mentorship from expert faculty. Students gain the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in research, healthcare, education, industry, or graduate study. Whether you're analyzing crime scene evidence or synthesizing new compounds, you'll graduate ready to make a real-world impact.​ 

American Chemical Society Certified Programs

The American Chemical Society (ACS) Approval Program ensures excellence in chemistry education for undergraduate students through approval of chemistry programs. ACS-approved programs offer a broad-based and rigorous chemistry education that gives students intellectual, experimental, and communication skills to become effective scientific professionals. Students graduating that take appropriate coursework earn an ACS-certified degree that documents their extensive knowledge and skills in chemistry.
Our primary ACS-Certified degree is:

• BS Chemistry with a concentration in Professional Chemistry

You can also take sufficient coursework in chemistry to achieve certification with:

• BS Chemistry with a concentration in Forensic Science

Using our new Advanced Chemistry minor, you can achieve sufficient coursework for certification with:

• BS Forensic Chemistry with minor in Advanced Chemistry
• BS Chemistry with a concentration in Biochemistry and Medicine with a minor in Advanced Chemistry

Be sure to meet with an advisor to ensure your plan meets ACS requirements and your career goals.