MASTER
OF SCIENCE - CHEMISTRY
The highest degree offered by the
Department of Chemistry is at the
masters level. The Chemistry MS degree is offered
in both thesis and non-thesis options. These programs should provide
each
candidate with depth of understanding in several branches of chemistry
and a background of theory in at least one area of chemistry sufficient
to permit independent s tudy and creative thinking. The research phase
of
the thesis option program should provide each candidate with the
opportunity
to integrate the use of modern chemical literature with fundamental
laboratory
techniques and
thereby to arrive at the threshold of independent research.
This degree
is offered in the Collegeof Education with the cooperation of the
Department
of Chemistry. The Department of Chemistry cooperates with the other
natural
science departments and the College of Education in offering the degree
of Master of Arts in Education with an option in General Science.
This program is primarily for non-specialized science teachers.
Applicants
interested in either of the Master of Arts in Education degrees should
contact the College of Education.
Admission. Applicants should provide evidence of ability to pursue graduate study, and meet the general requirements for admission established by The Graduate School. Generally, an application to the Graduate School includes (i) an application form, (ii) official copies of all college/university transcripts, (iii) official GRE score reports (general section) and (iv) letters of recommendation.
International students are also required to submit official TOEFL scores and a Declaration and Certification of Finances form. International students should apply several months in advance of their expected attendance date. Appropriate I-20 forms will be issued after all official credentials have been received and the completed application reviewed and approved.
Prerequisites. The following requirements must be completed prior to clear admission to graduate study: one year each of introductory chemistry, organic chemistry including laboratory and physical chemistry; one semester of analytical chemistry, and one course in, or demonstrated knowledge of, a computer language. Other courses normally included in the Bachelor of Science curriculum as described by the American Chemical Society may be assigned as required courses beyond the minimum 30 hours if it is ascertained that a deficiency exists. Enrollment in graduate courses will be restricted until these prerequisites have been completed.
Candidacy. In order to receive recommendation for admission to candidacy, the student must: have achieved clear admission; maintain a 3.0 grade point average through all graduate hours; have completed all background deficiencies as indicated in the students planned program. The student must also meet the general requirements of The Graduate School. Complete degree completion requirements are in the General Academic Information Section of Eastern Kentucky University's graduate catalog.
Thesis Option. A thesis based upon the student's research area must be submitted. A final comprehensive oral examination in defense of the thesis and related course work is required.
Non-thesis Option. A detailed written report on a current topic in chemistry is required. A final comprehensive oral examination in defense of the report and related course work is required.
Graduate Assistantships. A limited number of graduate assistantships are available to full-time students with outstanding academic records. Duties may include laboratory supervision, teaching, and research related tasks. Stipends are competitive and include a scholarship to cover the out-of-state portion of the tuition. Those awarded assistantships must continually maintain a GPA of at least 3.0.
SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS FOR THE M.S. IN CHEMISTRY PROGRAM
A minimum of 30 semester hours of graduate credit is required. The program shall include the following:Electives............................................
....................................................
9 hours
......800-level Chemistry, including selected topics
courses..............
.......6 hours
......Any graduate level course in the sciences or
mathematics..................3
hours
Thesis...................................................
....................................................6
hours
......CHE 895
Non-thesis Option...........................................
.........................................6 hours
......CHE 892.........................................................
...............................3 hours
......Three additional hours of graduate course work..................
.............3 hours
Total Curriculum Requirements........................... .................................30 hours
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