A Chemistry Minor to accompany a major in some other field is offered by the Department of Chemistry. A Chemistry Minor is 11 units of core chemistry courses and 12 units of upper division chemistry courses taken at San José State University with a “C” (2.0) average or better. Students who pursue this Minor will gain a deeper understanding of chemistry as the central science bringing together all fields of physical science and providing insight into a wide array of applications from medicine to materials.

University Graduation Requirements

To be awarded a minor, at least 12 units of coursework must be completely distinct and separate from the coursework in the major, and coursework for the minor must include a minimum of 6 upper-division units (University Policy S16-4). Minor preparation or minor support courses do not count toward the 12 distinct units. Of the coursework for the minor, at least 6 units must be completed in residence at SJSU. The minimum aggregate GPA for all coursework required for the minor must be at least 2.0.