The undergraduate chemistry program at The University of Texas at Tyler has been approved by the American Chemical Society, Dr. Alisa White, interim dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, announced.

The approval certifies students who graduate with a bachelor of science degree in chemistry and have met the society’s minimum requirements as certified chemists. 

“This approval is extremely important. It will aid us in attracting students into our chemistry program, because it assures students that UT Tyler has a high-quality chemistry program,” said Don McClaugherty, chair and professor of chemistry.

In addition, it allows our graduates to be competitive nationally in admission to graduate and professional schools and in industry and government employment, he added.

“A certified degree in chemistry is a valuable personal credential that serves as national-level recognition for successfully completing a rigorous academic chemistry curriculum in an ACS-approved department,” said Dr. McClaugherty.

UT Tyler will be listed on the ACS web site and in ACS publications as having an ACS-approved undergraduate chemistry program.

One of the 15 campuses of the UT System, UT Tyler offers excellence in teaching, research, artistic performance and community service. More than 70 undergraduate and graduate degree programs are available at UT Tyler, which has an enrollment of nearly 6,000 high-ability students at its campuses in Tyler, Longview and Palestine.