Chemistry is Fundamental
Chemistry helps explain the world around us — from the air we breathe to the food we eat. This minor builds strong science skills you can use in many careers.
Chemistry Minor
Prepare yourself for your chosen career and stand out with foundational training in chemistry.
What Will I Learn?
As a basic science, chemistry is fundamental to our understanding of the world, and impacts many disciplines. In fact, many non-chemistry majors such as nutrition, biology, environmental science, and others require anywhere from 8 to 16 credits of chemistry as cognate requirements in their degree programs. Students in these majors often decide to take a few additional chemistry courses and complete the chemistry minor. As a result, the chemistry minor is among the most popular minors at SUNY Plattsburgh.
If you are a student in a program with a strong chemistry component, or are just interested in chemistry, you should inquire about requirements for a minor in chemistry through the chemistry department, or speak with your advisor. A wide choice of courses is available to complete this minor, involving 18 to 21 credit hours.