the master of arts in chemistry is aimed at students who do not wish to pursue laboratory research or are unable to pursue laboratory research due to their work related issues. the m.a. in chemistry is a non-thesis program that permits students to design programs of study, in consultation with the program advisor, that are compatible with the individual's goals and ambitions. the program is intended to be flexible; elective course work may be drawn from chemistry, science education, business, geological and environmental sciences or biological sciences, among others.