Chemistry

Chemistry Total Program: 66-72 credits

Major: 40 credits
CHE 104/110, 105/111, 107, 201/210, 202/211, 212, 221, 301, 302/303, 402; either CHE 408 or CHE 316/317/407.

Related Areas: 17-20 credits
PHY 110, 111; MAT 230, 231, 220, 131 rocommended.

Chemistry Minor
A minor in Chemistry shall consist of 18-20 credits earned by completing CHE 104, 107, 110, 201, 202, 210, and 2 courses in either CHE 212, 401, 403, 404. Determination is made with assistance of the academic adviser.

Chemistry Secondary Education Certification

Total Program: 130-132 credits
Liberal Arts Core:  39 credits
The following is required as part of the Liberal Arts Core: PSY 101, COM 270

Secondary Education Professional Education:  33 credits
SPE 100, ED 203, 206, 209, 306, 313, 333, 416, 434, 470, 472

Major: 31 credits
CHE 104, 105, 107, 110, 111, 201, 202, 210, 211, 212, 301, 302, 401, 410
Related Requirements: 27 credits
BIO 103, 104, MAT 230, 231, PHY 110, 111, PSY 210

Chemistry Medical Technology

Emphasis: 50 credits
Alvernia offers an emphasis in medical technology as part of a Bachelor of Science degree program in Biology or Chemistry.

One year of clinical study and experience in a school of Medical Technology approved by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratories Sciences (NAACLS) follows the requirements listed above.

Alvernia provides assistance in making application for admission to the clinical year program; however, admission is determined solely by the hospital.  The University cannot guarantee all students are accepted for the clinical year experience.

All clinical year graduates become eligible to take the certification examination for medical technologists and after successful completion are entitled to use the designation M.T. (ASCP).

Major: 28 credits
CHE 104, 105, 107, 110, 111, 201, 202, 210, 211, 212, 301, 401, 410.

Related Areas: 22 credits
BIO 107, 108, 117, 118, 221, 303, 409; MAT 209.

Clinical Experience and Study in Hospital Facility: 30-32 credits          
Courses include: immunohematology, chemistry, clinical microscopy, coagulation, hematology, microbiology, serology and immunology. Consult biology specialization area for Biology-Medical Technology requirements.

Temple University Partnership

Alvernia College in partnership with Temple University offers a unique opportunity for students to enter Temple’s School of Dental Medicine after completion of their third year at Alvernia University. Temple University reserves spaces for qualified students and this enables students to complete dental school one year earlier. Specific guidelines and requirements are available from the Dean of Arts and Science.