Concentrations: American Chemical Society Certified Curriculum in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Materials Chemistry and Chemical Education; General Chemistry; Chemistry/Business
Major requirements and their VCCS equivalents (and RBC equivalents if applicable)
NOTE: The word "AND" between VCCS course numbers indicate JMU credit will be awarded for the completion of the VCCS sequence.
JMU Course: CHEM 131, 131L, 132, 132L, General Chemistry I, II (see note)
- VCCS equivalents: CHM 111, 112
- RBC equivalents: CHEM 101, 102
- NOTE: Labs must be in-person, supervised experiences.
JMU Course: MATH 235, Calculus I
- VCCS equivalents: MTH 173 or MTH 263 or MTH 273 or MTH 175 and 176
- RBC equivalents: MATH 251
JMU Course: MATH 236, Calculus II
- VCCS equivalents: MTH 174 or MTH 264 or MTH 274
- RBC equivalents: MATH 252
JMU Course: PHYS 240, 140L and 250, 150L, University Physics I, II
- VCCS equivalents: PHY 231, 232 or PHY 241, 242
- RBC equivalents: PHYS 201, 202
JMU Course: PSYC 160, Life Span Human Development
- VCCS equivalents: PSY 230 or PSY 231 and 232
- RBC equivalents: PSY 250
- NOTE: Required for students pursuing teacher licensure.
JMU Course: EDUC 200, Foundations of American Education
- VCCS equivalents: EDU 200
- RBC equivalents: No equivalent
- NOTE: Required for students pursuing teacher licensure.
Advising Notes
Please Read: This major guide is a list of all possible major courses offered in the Virginia Community College System. Not all courses may be offered at your community college, and you are not required to complete all these courses in order to transfer. Rather, it’s designed to help you meet JMU major requirements before you transfer, and be better prepared to progress through the major once you arrive at JMU. Please be sure to read the advising notes for additional information on the major.
- Students who transfer in with an approved associate degree are considered to have met all of JMU's general education requirements. These students will have only math and science courses left to complete their degree at JMU. Because of course sequencing and the rigor of the program, students may need more than 4 semesters to complete the degree. Additionally, students may have to take elective courses to maintain a full-time course load, which may result in graduating with more than 120 credits.
- Students seeking teacher licensure in chemistry must also complete the pre-professional secondary education program that leads to a one-year Master of Arts in Teaching degree (5-year program). All education students must apply and be admitted to Teacher Education. See the admission requirements and use the links below to learn more about the application process.
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