******************* INTRODUCTION ******************* 
 The following information briefly describes the 
application and program leading to a Masters in 
Chemistry at Montclair State University.  It is meant 
to give quick information, but the latest information 
should be obtained from the catalog or graduate office. 
Applications may be downloaded or apply on the web from : 

 	http://www.montclair.edu/pages/gradschool/getapplic.shtml

Additional information about the graduate school may 
be found at: 

 	http://www.montclair.edu/graduate 

The graduate catalog is available from :

	http://www.montclair.edu/catalog/graduatecat.html 

Additional information about the department may 
be found at: 

 	http://www.csam.montclair.edu/~whitener/dept.html 
  

*******************  APPLICATION ******************** 
To apply one must submit a completed application and fee
to the graduate school office.  Only completed applications will
be sent to the chemistry department for consideration.


The application contains: 
     FORM A - Candidate information and experience 
     FORM B - Statement of objectives 
     FORM C - Letters of recommendation (Two are required.) 
     FORM "D" - Application for Teaching Assistantship (Optional) 

Additional credentials required: 
     GRE general test (subject test is not required) 
     Transcript from each college attended.  (Non- US 
          transcripts must be evaluated by World Education 
          Service on a "course by course" basis.) 
     TOEFL (If English is not your first language) 
  
*******************  PREREQUISITES ****************** 
In general, a person with a chemistry B. S. degree 
from a US university will not have to take any prerequisites. 
Others will have to complete or have completed the following 
courses before full admission: 

    General Chemistry I and II with labs 
    Organic chemistry I and II with labs 
    Calculus I and II 
    General Physics I and II 
    Physical Chemistry I and I (No lab required) 
    Analytical Chemistry with lab 
    Instrumental Analysis with lab 

*******************  DEGREE PROGRAMS **************** 
There are two possible degrees awarded by the department
     1) An M. S. in Chemistry 
     2) An M. S. in Chemistry with a Concentration in Biochemistry
there are two options to fulfill the research requirement within each degree
     1) A research and thesis option
     2) A literature paper option
The requirements for these two degrees are listed below


M. S. in Chemistry 

Literature Paper Option:
 15 credits of 500 level chemistry courses 
  9 credits of 400 level or above chemistry or related courses 
  6 credits of 500 level electives in any subject 
  2 credits of research - a literature paper 
----------- 
 32 credits total 

Research and Thesis Option
 15 credits of 500 level chemistry courses  
  5 credits of 400 level or above chemistry or related courses 
  6 credits of 500 level electives in any subject 
  3 credits of laboratory research (1 + 2 in two semesters) 
  3 credits - masters thesis 
 ----------- 
 32 credits total 

M. S. in Chemistry with a Concentration in Biochemistry 

Literature Paper Option  
 21 credits of 500 level chemistry courses of which 12 must be Biochemistry 
  9 credits of 400 level or above chemistry or related courses 
  2 credits of research - a literature paper 
----------- 
 32 credits total 

Research and Thesis Option  
 21 credits of 500 level chemistry courses of which 12 must be Biochemistry   
  5 credits of 400 level or above chemistry or related courses 
  3 credits of laboratory research (2 + 1 in two semesters) 
  3 credits - masters thesis 
 ----------- 
 32 credits total 

 

Title: Dept. Chem. & Biochem. MSU GRAD info Version: 1.0, Revised: September 30, 2002
URL: http://www.csam.montclair.edu/~whitener/gradinfo.html
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