The American Chemical Society approves the curricula of undergraduate chemistry departments, including Lawrence's program, and will certify chemistry majors whose undergraduate programs meet the society's criteria. The ACS Committee on Professional Training has recently changed its guidelines; the department is considering its response to those changes, but for the present, students wishing ACS Certification should plan to complete the following courses: Chemistry 210, 250, 252, 320, 340, 370, 470, 410, and 475, plus at least one additional intermediate or advanced course in chemistry, biology, mathematics, or physics.
ACS Certification is not a Lawrence graduation requirement, but an "ACS major" does provide a strong foundation for students planning graduate work in areas related to chemistry.