California Polytechnic State University, Pomona

What you'll study

The required sequence covers core areas and laboratories plus an upper-division elective component. Required courses and laboratories are:

• General Chemistry: CHM 1210 (General Chemistry I) and CHM 1210L (General Chemistry I Laboratory) — 3 + 1 units
• General Chemistry II: CHM 1220 (General Chemistry II) and CHM 1220L (General Chemistry II Laboratory) — 3 + 1 units
• Analytical Chemistry: CHM 2210 (Quantitative Analysis) and CHM 2210L (Quantitative Analysis Laboratory) — 2 + 2 units
• Organic Chemistry: choose either CHM 2010 (Elements of Organic Chemistry) with CHM 2010L (laboratory) or CHM 3140 (Organic Chemistry I) with CHM 3140L (laboratory); taking CHM 2010 route yields a 25-unit minor, taking CHM 3140 yields a 26-unit minor
• Physical Chemistry: choose one of CHM 3010 (Modeling the Fundamentals of Physical Chemistry — GE B5), CHM 3040 (Elements of Physical Chemistry) or CHM 3110 (Classical Physical Chemistry)
• Upper-division chemistry electives: select any CHM courses at the 3000–4000 level (excluding CHM 3140/3140L) totaling 6 units

Entry requirements

A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required to earn the minor. To formally request and add the minor, schedule an appointment with Dr. Kathryn McCulloch through CPP Connect by selecting Advising → Chemistry Department → Add Minor → Kathryn McCulloch, then choose a meeting time; email kmmcculloch@cpp.edu for more details.

Career prospects

This minor supplies laboratory experience and disciplinary knowledge that complement majors in the life, physical and engineering sciences. It strengthens preparation for roles or graduate study where chemistry concepts and bench skills are valued, and it can make applicants more competitive for internships and interdisciplinary technical positions.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

Specific funding details are not listed on the program page. Prospective minors should explore university-wide scholarships, departmental awards, and external chemistry-related fellowships or internships; contact departmental advising for guidance on funding opportunities.