Degree Goals
Degree Goals are Tied to Degree Requirements
Below are listed the goals for chemistry graduate students followed by a list of those requirements that support the development of each goal.
Goal (1) To prepare high-level independent thinkers capable of succeeding in a variety of careers in Chemistry
- Conducting masters/dissertation research
- Original research proposal
- Giving departmental seminars
- Written and oral exams
- Writing thesis/dissertation
Goal (2) To develop the appropriate technical and intellectual skills for a successful career as a researcher
- Conducting masters/dissertation research
- Original research proposal
- Coursework
- Written and oral exams
- Writing thesis/dissertation
Goal (3) To contribute a body of original scholarship to the field
- Conducting masters/dissertation research
Goal (4) To develop strong written and oral communication skills
- Written and oral exams
- Writing thesis/dissertation
- Original research proposal
- Giving departmental seminars
- Presenting at a national conference
- Serving as a Teaching Assistant
Goal (5) To develop a comprehensive body of knowledge about a particular subdiscipline of Chemistry
- Coursework
- Written and oral exams
- Serving as Teaching Assistant
- Giving departmental seminar on current literature
Goal (6) To become an effective teacher for undergraduate students and to develop skills mentoring students in the research laboratory
- Serving as Teaching Assistant
- Conducting research in collaboration with undergraduates
Goal (7) To become a part of the broader Chemistry community outside the walls of Bryn Mawr College
- Presenting at a national conference