Chemistry, B.A.
These are suggested courses which fulfill some degree requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree in Chemistry. Transfer associate’s degree programs and courses vary among the 23 VCCS colleges. Be sure to consult your community college academic advisor each semester to make sure you are on track to graduate in an A.A. or A.A.& S or A.S. degree.
Students who have taken ENG 111 spring 2024 or prior will receive credit for ENGH 101 (Composition). Students who take ENG 111 after spring 2024 will receive ENGH— (English elective), which does not satisfy Mason Core.
ENG 125 will transfer to fulfill the Mason Core literature requirement until 2025.
| VCCS | Mason Equivalent |
|---|---|
| ENG 111 and ENG 112 | ENGH — and ENGH 101 |
| MTH 263 and MTH 264 | MATH 113 and MATH 114 |
| CST 100 or 110 | COMM 100 or 101 |
| ITE 115 or 152 | IT 103 or 104 |
| Arts | Arts |
| Global Contexts* | Global Contexts |
| 200 level English Literature* | ENGH 202 |
| CHM 111 | CHEM 211 and CHEM 213 |
| CHM 112 | CHEM 212 and CHEM 214 |
| Social-Behavioral Science | Social-Behavioral Science |
| HIS 101 or HIS 102 or HIS 111 or HIS 112 or HUM 201 or HUM 202 | HIST 101 or 102 or 125 |
| Foreign Language proficiency** | Foreign Language proficiency |
| MTH 265 | MTH 213 |
| PHY 201 | PHYS 243 and PHYS 244 |
| PHY 202 | PHYS 245 and PHYS 246 |
| BIO 101 and 206*** | BIOL 103 and 213 |
Notes
*Mason Core-VCCS equivalencies can be found here: Mason Core – VCCS Equivalency Table
**Intermediate-level proficiency in one foreign language is required. VCCS foreign language course 202 satisfies this requirement.
***Recommended for students pursuing the BA concentration in biochemistry
ENG 125 will continue to transfer to fulfill the Mason Core literature requirement until 2025.
Concentration option: Biochemistry