Graduate Programs

The Chemistry Department offers graduate programs leading to the degrees of M.S. or M.A. in Chemistry. The M.S. degree is recommended for those who wish to conduct or direct chemical research, or for those who want an introduction to graduate work before starting a Ph.D. program. The M.A. degree is recommended for persons who are not directly involved in chemical research; it may be sufficient for those individuals teaching at the high school or community college levels. Graduate courses also support the M.A. in Natural Science. For more details, please see the links below.

Laura Miller Conrad
Associate Professor
408-924-4957
[email protected]
DH 608

M.S. Chemistry Program

• Program Description
• Three Year Plan [pdf]

M.A. Chemistry Program

• Program Description
• Three Year Plan [pdf]

• Admission Requirements & Procedure
• How to Apply to SJSU
• Cal State Apply Online Application

Please see Forms page for links to important program documents: 

• Graduate Student Handbook [pdf]
• Research Groups
• Thesis Requirements
• Graduate Program Learning Objectives

• Academic Integrity
• Catalog & Class Schedule
• Chemical Laboratory Safety Rules
• Chemistry Department Course Listing
• Compliance with the American Disabilities Act (Campus Policy)
• Syllabi/Greensheets
• University Learning Goals
• Workload Expectations