Chemistry B.S.
Minimum Requirements for Chemistry B.S.: 120 credits
Concentrations: American Chemical Society Accredited, ACS Biochemistry, Biomedical Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry
Students must earn a C- grade or better in each course.
| Credits | ||
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Complete the general university requirements. | ||
| General Education Requirements | ||
| Complete the general education requirements. | 36-40 | |
| As part of the general education requirements, complete the following: | ||
| Calculus I | ||
| College Physics I and College Physics II | ||
| General Physics I and General Physics II | ||
| B.S. Degree Requirements | ||
| Complete the B.S. degree requirements. | 16 | |
| As part of the B.S. requirements, complete the following: | ||
| General Chemistry I | ||
| General Chemistry II | ||
| Calculus II | ||
| Chemistry Program Requirements | ||
| Complete the following: | ||
| CHEM F212 | Chemical Equilibrium and Analysis | 4 |
| CHEM F321 | Organic Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM F325 | Organic Chemistry II | 4 |
| CHEM F331 | Physical Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM F481 | Seminar | 1 |
| CHEM F482 | Seminar | 2 |
| Complete one of the following: 1 | 3-4 | |
| Introduction to Chemical Research and Undergraduate Chemistry and Biochemistry Research ( 2 credits) | ||
| Undergraduate Chemistry and Biochemistry Research (3 credits) | ||
| Concentration | ||
| Complete one of the following: | 38-40 | |
American Chemical Society Accredited | ||
ACS Biochemistry | ||
Biomedical Chemistry | ||
Environmental Chemistry | ||
| Electives | ||
| General Electives | 1-8 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
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Baccalaureate capstone fulfilled by completion of CHEM F434; a successful CHEM F488 report may be approved as an alternative capstone by the department chair.
Concentrations
American Chemical Society Accredited
| Credits | ||
|---|---|---|
| ACS Chemistry Concentration Requirements | ||
| CHEM F202 | Basic Inorganic Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM F332 | Physical Chemistry II | 4 |
| CHEM F434 | Chemistry Capstone Laboratory 1 | 3 |
| CHEM F449 | General Biochemistry: Metabolism | 3 |
| Complete two of the following: | 5-6 | |
| Analytical Instrumental Laboratory | ||
| Inorganic Chemistry | ||
or CHEM F403 | Biological Inorganic Chemistry | |
| Practical Nuclear Magnetic Resonance | ||
or CHEM F450 | Biochemistry: Macromolecule Information Storage and Transfer | |
| Electives | ||
| General Electives | 19-20 | |
| Total Credits | 38-39 | |
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Baccalaureate capstone fulfilled by completion CHEM F434; a successful CHEM F488 report may be approved as an alternative capstone by the department chair.
Note: Upon completing the required curriculum for this concentration and fulfilling all general university requirements, students will receive a certificate from the American Chemical Society indicating approval of their degree program.
ACS Biochemistry
| Credits | ||
|---|---|---|
| ACS Biochemistry Concentration Requirements | ||
| Complete the following: | ||
| BIOL F115X | Fundamentals of Biology I | 4 |
| BIOL F116X | Fundamentals of Biology II | 4 |
| CHEM F202 | Basic Inorganic Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM F434 | Chemistry Capstone Laboratory 1 | 3 |
| CHEM F449 | General Biochemistry: Metabolism | 3 |
| CHEM F450 | Biochemistry: Macromolecule Information Storage and Transfer | 3 |
| Complete three of the following: 2 | 9-10 | |
| Analytical Instrumental Laboratory | ||
| Physical Chemistry II | ||
| Inorganic Chemistry | ||
or CHEM F403 | Biological Inorganic Chemistry | |
| Organic Spectroscopy | ||
| Complete 10 credits from the following: 2 | 10 | |
| Beginnings in Microbiology | ||
| Principles of Genetics | ||
| Animal Physiology | ||
| Microbiology | ||
| Biomedical and Research Ethics | ||
| Neurobiology | ||
| Infectious Diseases | ||
| Cell and Molecular Biology | ||
| Environmental Toxicology | ||
| Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience | ||
| Neurochemistry | ||
| Total Credits | 39-40 | |
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Baccalaureate capstone fulfilled by completion of CHEM F434; a successful CHEM F488 report may be approved as an alternative capstone by the department chair.
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Courses selected under these areas must meet baccalaureate degree requirements for 39 upper-division credits.
Note: This concentration is intended for students interested in careers in biochemistry or pre-professional students, providing extra depth in biological sciences. Upon completing the required curriculum for this concentration and fulfilling all general university requirements, students will receive a certificate from the American Chemical Society indicating approval of their degree program.
Biomedical Chemistry
| Credits | ||
|---|---|---|
| Biomedical Chemistry Concentration Requirements | ||
| Complete the following: | ||
| BIOL F115X | Fundamentals of Biology I | 4 |
| BIOL F116X | Fundamentals of Biology II | 4 |
| CHEM F449 | General Biochemistry: Metabolism | 3 |
| CHEM F450 | Biochemistry: Macromolecule Information Storage and Transfer | 3 |
| Complete four of the following: 2 | 12-13 | |
| Basic Inorganic Chemistry | ||
| Analytical Instrumental Laboratory | ||
| Physical Chemistry II | ||
| Cell and Molecular Biology | ||
| Inorganic Chemistry | ||
| Biological Inorganic Chemistry | ||
| Organic Spectroscopy | ||
| Chemistry Capstone Laboratory 1 | ||
| Complete 6 credits from the following: 2 | 6 | |
| Beginnings in Microbiology | ||
| Principles of Genetics | ||
| Animal Physiology | ||
| Microbiology | ||
| Biomedical and Research Ethics | ||
| Neurobiology | ||
| Infectious Diseases | ||
| Cell and Molecular Biology | ||
| Environmental Toxicology | ||
| Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience | ||
| Neurochemistry | ||
| Electives | ||
| General Electives | 5-6 | |
| Total Credits | 38-39 | |
- 1
Baccalaureate capstone fulfilled by completion of CHEM F434; a successful CHEM F488 report may be approved as an alternative capstone by the department chair.
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Courses selected under these areas must meet baccalaureate degree requirements for 39 upper-division credits.
Note: This concentration is intended for pre-professional students seeking a career in Biomedical Chemistry. Students seeking this concentration should seek advising to ensure they fulfill requirements for professional schools to which they intend to apply.
Note: In general, this degree will not conform to the American Chemical Society-approved chemistry degree. Students desiring an ACS-approved chemistry degree should consider a different concentration.
Environmental Chemistry
| Credits | ||
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Chemistry Concentration Requirements | ||
| Complete the following: | ||
| CHEM F202 | Basic Inorganic Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM F314 | Analytical Instrumental Laboratory | 3 |
| CHEM F332 | Physical Chemistry II | 4 |
| CHEM F434 | Chemistry Capstone Laboratory 1 | 3 |
| Complete two of the following: | 7-8 | |
| Weather and Climate of Alaska | ||
| Fundamentals of Biology I | ||
| Fundamentals of Biology II | ||
| The Dynamic Earth | ||
| Rocks and Minerals | ||
| Complete two of the following: | 6-7 | |
| Introduction to Atmospheric Sciences | ||
| Microbiology | ||
| Atmospheric Chemistry | ||
| Environmental Toxicology | ||
| Soils and the Environment | ||
| Electives | ||
| General Electives 3 | 10-12 | |
| Total Credits | 38-40 | |
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Baccalaureate capstone fulfilled by completion of CHEM F434; a successful CHEM F488 report may be approved as an alternative capstone by the department chair.
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A course in statistics (e.g. STAT F200X or STAT F300) is suggested.
Note: The selection of optional courses will determine if the curriculum conforms to the American Chemical Society-approved chemistry degree. Students desiring an ACS-approved chemistry degree should consult with their advisor about optional courses that will meet ACS requirements.
Requirements for Chemistry Teachers (Grades 7-12)
| Credits | ||
|---|---|---|
| Complete all the requirements of the chemistry B.S. degree. | ||
| All prospective science teachers must complete the following: | ||
| PHIL F481 | Philosophy of Science | 3 |
Note: We strongly recommend that prospective secondary science teachers seek advising from the Alaska College of Education early in their undergraduate degree program so that they can be appropriately advised of the State of Alaska requirements for teacher licensure.
Roadmaps
American Chemical Society Accredited
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| CHEM F105X17 | 4 | CHEM F106X17 | 4 |
| MATH F251X6 | 4 | LS F101X15 | 1 |
| WRTG F111X1 | 3 | MATH F252X16 | 4 |
| General Education Requirement - Social Sciences | 3 | General Education Requirement - Humanities | 3 |
| General Education Requirement - Additional Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences | 3 | Complete one of the following:1 | 3 |
COM F131X (*) | |||
COM F141X (*) | |||
| 17 | 15 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| CHEM F21220 | 4 | CHEM F20222 | 3 |
| CHEM F288 (*)20 | 2 | CHEM F32520,25 | 4 |
| CHEM F32120,25 | 4 | General Education Requirement - Arts | 3 |
| Complete one of the following:7 | 4 | Complete one of the following:7 | 4 |
PHYS F123X (*) | PHYS F124X (*) | ||
| Complete one of the following:1 | 3 | ||
WRTG F213X (*) | |||
| 14 | 17 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| CHEM F33120,25 | 4 | CHEM F314 (*)22,25 | 3 |
| CHEM F48120,21,25 | 1 | CHEM F33222,25 | 4 |
| General Education Requirement - Social Sciences | 3 | CHEM F48220,21,25 | 2 |
| Degree Requirement - Ethics25 | 3 | Degree Requirement - Alaska Native-themed | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 | General Elective | 2 |
| 14 | 14 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| CHEM F450 (*)22,25 | 3 | CHEM F43421,22,25 | 3 |
| CHEM F488 (*)20,25 | 2 | CHEM F44922,25 | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 | General Elective | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 | General Elective | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 | General Elective25 | 3 |
| 14 | 15 | ||
| Total Credits 120 | |||
Footnote Definitions
| General Education Requirements | Degree Requirements | Program & Other Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| 1--Communication | 8--Alaska Native-themed | 20--Program Requirement |
| 2--Arts | 9--Communication | 21--Capstone Requirement |
| 3--Humanities | 10--Computation | 22--Concentration Course |
| 4--Social Sciences | 11--Ethics | 23--General Elective |
| 5--Additional Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences | 12--Humanities | 24--Minor Course |
| 6--Mathematics | 13--Human Relations | 25--Upper Division |
| 7--Natural Sciences | 14--Humanities or Social Sciences | 26--Program Elective |
| 15--Library & Information Research | ||
| 16--Mathematics | ||
| 17--Natural Sciences | ||
| 18--Other | ||
| 19--Social Sciences |
ACS Biochemistry Concentration
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| BIOL F115X22 | 4 | BIOL F116X22 | 4 |
| CHEM F105X17 | 4 | CHEM F106X17 | 4 |
| MATH F251X6 | 4 | LS F101X15 | 1 |
| WRTG F111X1 | 3 | MATH F252X16 | 4 |
| Complete one of the following:1 | 3 | ||
COM F131X (*) | |||
COM F141X (*) | |||
| 15 | 16 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| CHEM F21220 | 4 | CHEM F20222 | 3 |
| CHEM F288 (*)20 | 2 | CHEM F32520,25 | 4 |
| CHEM F32120,25 | 4 | General Education Requirement - Arts | 3 |
| Complete one of the following:7 | 4 | Complete one of the following:7 | 4 |
PHYS F123X (*) | PHYS F124X (*) | ||
| Complete one of the following:1 | 3 | ||
WRTG F213X (*) | |||
| 14 | 17 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| BIOL F260 (*)22 | 4 | CHEM F314 (*)22,25 | 3 |
| CHEM F33120,25 | 4 | CHEM F332 (*)22,25 | 4 |
| CHEM F48120,25 | 1 | CHEM F48220,25 | 2 |
| General Education Requirement - Social Sciences | 3 | General Education Requirement - Humanities | 3 |
| General Elective | 1 | Degree Requirement - Alaska Native-themed | 3 |
| 13 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| CHEM F420 (*)22,25 | 3 | BIOL F310 (*)22,25 | 4 |
| CHEM F45022,25 | 3 | CHEM F43420,21,25 | 3 |
| CHEM F474 (*)22,25 | 3 | CHEM F44922,25 | 3 |
| CHEM F488 (*)22,25 | 2 | General Education Requirement - Additional Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences | 3 |
| General Education Requirement - Social Sciences | 3 | Degree Requirement - Ethics25 | 3 |
| 14 | 16 | ||
| Total Credits 120 | |||
Footnote Definitions
| General Education Requirements | Degree Requirements | Program & Other Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| 1--Communication | 8--Alaska Native-themed | 20--Program Requirement |
| 2--Arts | 9--Communication | 21--Capstone Requirement |
| 3--Humanities | 10--Computation | 22--Concentration Course |
| 4--Social Sciences | 11--Ethics | 23--General Elective |
| 5--Additional Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences | 12--Humanities | 24--Minor Course |
| 6--Mathematics | 13--Human Relations | 25--Upper Division |
| 7--Natural Sciences | 14--Humanities or Social Sciences | 26--Program Elective |
| 15--Library & Information Research | ||
| 16--Mathematics | ||
| 17--Natural Sciences | ||
| 18--Other | ||
| 19--Social Sciences |
Biomedical Chemistry Concentration
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| BIOL F115X22 | 4 | BIOL F116X22 | 4 |
| CHEM F105X17 | 4 | CHEM F106X17 | 4 |
| MATH F251X6 | 4 | LS F101X15 | 1 |
| WRTG F111X1 | 3 | MATH F252X16 | 4 |
| Complete one of the following:1 | 3 | ||
COM F131X (*) | |||
COM F141X (*) | |||
| 15 | 16 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| CHEM F21220 | 4 | CHEM F32520,25 | 4 |
| CHEM F288 (*)20 | 2 | General Education Requirement - Arts | 3 |
| CHEM F32120,25 | 4 | Concentration Course | 3 |
| Complete one of the following:7 | 4 | Complete one of the following:7 | 4 |
PHYS F123X (*) | PHYS F124X (*) | ||
| Complete one of the following:1 | 3 | ||
WRTG F213X (*) | |||
| 14 | 17 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| CHEM F33120,25 | 4 | CHEM F48220,25 | 2 |
| CHEM F48120,25 | 1 | General Education Requirement - Humanities | 3 |
| General Education Requirement - Social Sciences | 3 | Degree Requirement - Alaska Native-themed | 3 |
| Concentration Course25 | 3 | Concentration Course25 | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 | Concentration Course25 | 3 |
| 14 | 14 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| CHEM F45022,25 | 3 | CHEM F44922,25 | 3 |
| CHEM F488 (*)20,25 | 2 | General Education Requirement - Additional Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences | 3 |
| General Education Requirement - Social Sciences | 3 | Degree Requirement - Ethics25 | 3 |
| Concentration Course25 | 3 | General Elective | 3 |
| Concentration Course25 | 3 | General Elective | 3 |
| General Elective | 1 | ||
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Total Credits 120 | |||
Footnote Definitions
| General Education Requirements | Degree Requirements | Program & Other Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| 1--Communication | 8--Alaska Native-themed | 20--Program Requirement |
| 2--Arts | 9--Communication | 21--Capstone Requirement |
| 3--Humanities | 10--Computation | 22--Concentration Course |
| 4--Social Sciences | 11--Ethics | 23--General Elective |
| 5--Additional Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences | 12--Humanities | 24--Minor Course |
| 6--Mathematics | 13--Human Relations | 25--Upper Division |
| 7--Natural Sciences | 14--Humanities or Social Sciences | 26--Program Elective |
| 15--Library & Information Research | ||
| 16--Mathematics | ||
| 17--Natural Sciences | ||
| 18--Other | ||
| 19--Social Sciences |
Environmental Chemistry Concentration
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| CHEM F105X17 | 4 | ATM F101X, BIOL F115X, BIOL F116X, GEOS F101X, or GEOS F26222 | 3-4 |
| LS F101X15 | 1 | CHEM F106X17 | 4 |
| MATH F251X6 | 4 | MATH F252X16 | 4 |
| WRTG F111X1 | 3 | General Education Requirement - Humanities | 3 |
| General Education Requirement - Social Sciences | 3 | Complete one of the following:1 | 3 |
COM F131X (*) | |||
COM F141X (*) | |||
| 15 | 17-18 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| CHEM F21220 | 4 | CHEM F20222 | 3 |
| CHEM F288 (*)20 | 2 | CHEM F32520,25 | 4 |
| CHEM F32120,25 | 4 | General Education Requirement - Arts | 3 |
| Complete one of the following:7 | 4 | Complete one of the following:7 | 4 |
PHYS F123X (*) | PHYS F124X (*) | ||
| Complete one of the following:1 | 3 | ||
WRTG F213X (*) | |||
| 14 | 17 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| CHEM F33120,25 | 4 | CHEM F31422,25 | 3 |
| CHEM F48120,25 | 1 | CHEM F33222,25 | 4 |
| General Education Requirement - Social Sciences | 3 | CHEM F48220,25 | 2 |
| General Education Requirement - Additional Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences | 3 | Degree Requirement - Alaska Native-themed | 3 |
| Degree Requirement - Ethics25 | 3 | General Elective | 3 |
| 14 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| ATM F101X, BIOL F115X, BIOL F116X, GEOS F101X, or GEOS F26222 | 3-4 | ATM F401, BIOL F342, CHEM F406, CHEM F455, or NRM F38022,25 | 3-4 |
| ATM F401, BIOL F342, CHEM F406, CHEM F455, or NRM F38022,25 | 3-4 | CHEM F43421,22,25 | 3 |
| CHEM F488 (*)20,25 | 2 | General Elective | 3 |
| General Elective25 | 3 | General Elective | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 | General Elective | 1 |
| 14-16 | 13-14 | ||
| Total Credits 119-123 | |||
Footnote Definitions
| General Education Requirements | Degree Requirements | Program & Other Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| 1--Communication | 8--Alaska Native-themed | 20--Program Requirement |
| 2--Arts | 9--Communication | 21--Capstone Requirement |
| 3--Humanities | 10--Computation | 22--Concentration Course |
| 4--Social Sciences | 11--Ethics | 23--General Elective |
| 5--Additional Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences | 12--Humanities | 24--Minor Course |
| 6--Mathematics | 13--Human Relations | 25--Upper Division |
| 7--Natural Sciences | 14--Humanities or Social Sciences | 26--Program Elective |
| 15--Library & Information Research | ||
| 16--Mathematics | ||
| 17--Natural Sciences | ||
| 18--Other | ||
| 19--Social Sciences |
Requirements for Chemistry Teachers (Grades 7-12) Track
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| CHEM F105X17 | 4 | CHEM F106X17 | 4 |
| MATH F251X6 | 4 | LS F101X15 | 1 |
| WRTG F111X1 | 3 | MATH F252X16 | 4 |
| General Education Requirement - Social Sciences | 3 | General Education Requirement - Humanities | 3 |
| General Education Requirement - Additional Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences | 3 | Complete one of the following:1 | 3 |
COM F131X (*) | |||
COM F141X (*) | |||
| 17 | 15 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| CHEM F21220 | 4 | CHEM F20222 | 3 |
| CHEM F288 (*)20 | 2 | CHEM F32520,25 | 4 |
| CHEM F32120,25 | 4 | General Education Requirement - Arts | 3 |
| Complete one of the following:7 | 4 | Complete one of the following:7 | 4 |
PHYS F123X (*) | PHYS F124X (*) | ||
| Complete one of the following:1 | 3 | ||
WRTG F213X (*) | |||
| 14 | 17 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| CHEM F33120,25 | 4 | CHEM F314 (*)22,25 | 3 |
| CHEM F48120,21,25 | 1 | CHEM F33222,25 | 4 |
| General Education Requirement - Social Sciences | 3 | CHEM F48220,21,25 | 2 |
| Degree Requirement - Ethics25 | 3 | Degree Requirement - Alaska Native-themed | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 | General Elective | 2 |
| 14 | 14 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| CHEM F450 (*)22,25 | 3 | CHEM F43421,22,25 | 3 |
| CHEM F488 (*)20,25 | 2 | CHEM F44922,25 | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 | PHIL F48122,25 | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 | General Elective25 | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 | General Elective | 3 |
| 14 | 15 | ||
| Total Credits 120 | |||
Footnote Definitions
| General Education Requirements | Degree Requirements | Program & Other Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| 1--Communication | 8--Alaska Native-themed | 20--Program Requirement |
| 2--Arts | 9--Communication | 21--Capstone Requirement |
| 3--Humanities | 10--Computation | 22--Concentration Course |
| 4--Social Sciences | 11--Ethics | 23--General Elective |
| 5--Additional Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences | 12--Humanities | 24--Minor Course |
| 6--Mathematics | 13--Human Relations | 25--Upper Division |
| 7--Natural Sciences | 14--Humanities or Social Sciences | 26--Program Elective |
| 15--Library & Information Research | ||
| 16--Mathematics | ||
| 17--Natural Sciences | ||
| 18--Other | ||
| 19--Social Sciences |
Program Learning Outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes are specific, measurable statements that define the knowledge and skills students will gain by the end of the program.
Graduates of this program will be able to:
- Obtain fundamental chemical knowledge consistent with national standards for chemistry competency
- Attain baccalaureate-level chemistry knowledge in accordance with American Chemical Society Guidelines
- Have problem-solving, laboratory and safety skills
- Have hands-on experience with modern chemical instrumentation
- Effectively communicate their work through oral/audiovisual presentations
- Have writing skills consistent with professional standards
- Be employed or continue education following graduation
