The department offers baccalaureate majors in chemistry and in physical science. A minor in chemistry is also offered. The department offers two options in pre-engineering: the standard two-year pre-engineering curriculum, or a dual degree program in which the student may receive a bachelor's degree with a major in physical science from Freed-Hardeman and a degree in engineering from an approved school of engineering after the successful completion of the prescribed curricula at both schools. The dual degree is a 3-2 program, including three years at Freed-Hardeman and two years at an approved school of engineering. Freed-Hardeman has dual degree affiliations with Auburn University, University of Memphis, Oklahoma Christian University of Arts & Sciences, Tennessee Technological University, the University of Tennessee, and Vanderbilt University. Transfer arrangements, however, are not limited to these universities.

The Department of Chemistry and Engineering Sciences seeks to accomplish the following: increase the general education and culture of all students; meet the needs of students who are preparing themselves to teach; meet the needs of those who are in preprofessional fields such as engineering and the health-related fields; prepare students for advanced work in chemistry and physics.