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College of Natural SciencesChemistry
Degrees and Programs
  • Bachelor of Arts, Chemistry
  • Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
  • Chemistry minor
  • Concentrations: Those majoring in Liberal Studies can complete their concentration in Chemistry.
What you can earn
  • Level IV Chemist, $84,875 annually in our region
  • Biological Chemist, $62,817 annually in our region
estimations calculated at www.salary.com as of August 2008
Our Faculty
  • Shane L. Phillips (Chair), Ph.D.
  • Claudia Brackett, Ph.D.
  • James E. Byrd, Ph.D.
  • Michael Drake, Ph.D.
  • Michael J. Perona, Ph.D.
  • Scott Russell, Ph.D.
  • Chad Stessman, Ph.D.
  • Nhu-Y Stessman, Ph.D.
  • Koni K. Stone, Ph.D.
About The College
With a vision to be the center for science and math education and scholarship in California’s Central Valley, the faculty and staff comprising the College of Natural Sciences are dedicated to student success.

The College provides the state and region with outstanding medical, technical, and scientific professionals, and also responds to the national and regional need for science leading to the sustainability of our valuable environmental resources.

CNS contact info
Dean: Roger R. McNeil, Ph.D.
Phone: (209) 667-3153
E-mail: PMartin@csustan.edu
Web site: www.csustan.edu/CNS