ACS Approval Program for Bachelor’s Degree Programs
Free Certificates for Graduating Chemistry Majors
Department chairs may request certificates for chemistry majors who receive a baccalaureate degree from an ACS-approved program and complete the course work described in the ACS Guidelines. Email student names, the number of certificates needed, and the date they are required to cpt@acs.org.
ACS promotes excellence in chemistry education for undergraduate students through approval of baccalaureate chemistry programs. ACS-approved programs offer a broad-based and rigorous chemistry education that gives students intellectual, experimental, and communication skills to become effective scientific professionals.
Office of Professional Training
Day-to-day operations of CPT and the ACS Approval Program are administered by:
- Cathy A. Nelson, Assistant Director and Secretary of CPT
- Darrell A. Alexander, Lead Education Associate/Budget Analyst
- Giacomo Abrusci, Senior Education Associate
- Derrick T. Hendricks, Senior Education Associate
- Houston D. Kimrey, III, Education Assistant
Email: cpt@acs.org
Phone: 202-872-4589
Fax: 202-872-6066
Mail: Office of Professional Training
American Chemical Society
1155 16th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
Benefits of an Approved Program
- Institutions with an ACS-approved chemistry program attract top high school talent looking for established and rigorous departments.
- Approved departments are staffed by accomplished faculty, contain a modern and well-maintained infrastructure, and provide a coherent chemistry curriculum.
- Employers find graduates of approved programs to be better prepared for technical employment.
- The approval process provides a mechanism for departments to evaluate their program, identify areas of strengths and opportunities for change, and leverage support from their institutions and external agencies.
Guidelines Archive
2003 ACS Guidelines for Bachelor’s Degree Programs
1999 ACS Guidelines for Bachelor’s Degree Programs
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