| 1. Can I take all of the Master of Analytical Chemistry courses online? |
| Yes, you can take all of the required courses online. |
| 2. What about lab courses? |
| There are no lab courses. We believe the online courses combined with the hands-on laboratory experience you likely have acquired at work is sufficient, without you having to come to campus for additional lab training. |
| 3. Do I ever need to come to campus? |
| Yes, in order to earn your degree you need to come to campus for a final oral comprehensive exam. |
| 4. What are the requirements to earn the Master of Analytical Chemistry degree? |
| To earn the Master of Analytical Chemistry degree, you must complete a minimum of 32 credit hours from the list of approved courses while maintaining a minimum grade point average of 3.0/4.0 ("B" average). No courses with a failing grade ("E") will be counted towards the degree. You are also required to pass a comprehensive exam. |
| 5. What type of student enrolls in this program? |
| The program is designed for chemists working in industry, government and military labs, and for secondary education teachers and chemists working in institutions of higher learning. |
| 6. When can I start? |
| If you meet the prerequisites, you may begin your graduate studies in the fall, spring, or summer semester. |
| 7. How long will it take? |
| If you are enrolled part-time, you can generally finish the program in two and one-half to three years. |
| 8. How is the examination process and homework handled? |
| With the help of the IIT Online office, you will select a testing site and proctor who will administer exams (when necessary). Homework is generally assigned within the lectures or on a course website. Homework is submitted by email, fax, or by uploading to Blackboard, an online teaching aid. |
| 9. How many courses am I expected to take in a semester? |
| The part-time program is designed for you to take a maximum of two courses per semester. |
| 10. Is an analytical chemistry curriculum available for full-time students? |
| No, the program is designed specifically for part-time students. |
| 11. What are the requirements for earning a certificate? |
| To earn a certificate, you must successfully complete at least 12 semester credit hours from a list of approved courses, with a cumulative minimum grade point average of 3.0/4.0 ("B" average). |
| 12. If I start out in an IIT certificate program, can I transfer to an IIT master's degree program? |
| You can only transfer approved coursework in which you have earned a "B" grade or higher. |
| 13. What will my diploma state as the degree earned? |
| Your diploma will state that you have earned a Master of Chemistry. |
| 14. Where can I find additional information about IIT's policies and procedures? |
| ▸ For dates & deadlines, registration, tuition, fees, and financial aid visit the Graduate College. |
| ▸ For program of study, add/drop, withdrawal, leave of absence, and course repeat forms, academic probation contract, and application for graduation, visit the Office of Academic Affairs. |
| ▸ For inquiries about course delivery, course access, and exam proctors visit IIT Online. |
| ▸ For course descriptions see the Graduate Bulletin. |
| ▸ For information on housing, health insurance, immunization requirements, student ID cards, parking permits, and additional steps for international students, visit the Office of Graduate Admission. |
