ACS Approval Program for Bachelor’s Degree Programs

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.

To obtain approval, programs must undergo a review process administered by the ACS Committee on Professional Training (CPT).

• ACS Guidelines for Bachelor’s Degree Programs
• Supplements to the ACS Guidelines
• Apply for Approval
• Maintain Approval
• Find an ACS-approved program

For more information about the ACS approval process, please e-mail the ACS Office of Professional Training or call (800) 227-5558 ext. 4589.

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.