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What You Learn

  • Conduct research in state-of-the-art labs using the latest technology, discovering solutions to real-world problems
  • Think critically and creatively to adapt to changing social, economic and technological conditions
  • Prepare for a career in medicine, public health, research, technology, education and law
  • Develop the foundation needed to attend graduate school and earn a master’s or doctoral degree
  • Build a professional network through internships across the New York metropolitan area

The program is certified by the Committee on Professional Training of the American Chemical Society (ACS). You can pick one of several tracks that fit your career goals.

Program Options:

B.A. in Chemistry

B.A. in Chemistry | Preprofessional

B.S. in Chemistry | Expanded

B.S. in Chemistry | Chemical Instrumentation

B.S. in Chemistry | Forensic Option

B.A. in Chemistry | Teacher Certification

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The chemistry program at Kean was exactly what I needed to succeed in a challenging field. I was hired at L’Oréal right before I graduated."

Abena Antwi
Lead Innovation Scientist, Burt's Bees
Abena Antwi '01, Lead Innovation Scientist

Faculty

Paul Belony, Ph.D., Lecturer Supratik Kar, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
James Castiglione, Ph.D., Associate Professor Matthew Mongelli, D.Phil., Assistant Professor
Adriana Firooznia, Ph.D., Lecturer Heather Stokes-huby, Ph.D., Associate Professor
Jing Gao, Ph.D., Associate Professor Ity Sharma, D.Phil., Lecturer
Kenise Jefferson, Ph.D., Lecturer  

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