Chemistry

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• Our Program
• Degrees & Certificates
• How Much Time & Money to Finish?
• Earn More Choices & More Money
• Start on Your Pathway!

Our Program

Why Choose Chemistry?

• Contribute to research & development that can improve people’s lives
• Use sophisticated testing techniques, such as:
  • Chromatography
  • Spectroscopy
  • Physical or chemical separation techniques
• Work as part of a team led by chemists & chemical engineers who manage projects & evaluate the work of team contributors
• Help develop more efficient production processes for manufacturing
• Be able to choose a specialization, for example:
  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Biochemistry
  • General chemistry
  • Organic or inorganic chemistry
  • Physical chemistry

Prepare for What You Will Do at Work

• Think critically about different ways to solve problems
• Analyze chemicals & other substances
• Conduct chemical & physical experiments; interpret & document the results
• Handle chemicals & dispose of them safely
• Maintain laboratory equipment & instruments

Marketable Skills You Will Learn

• Critical thinking
• Reasoning
• Communication
• Personal & social responsibility
• Teamwork
• Computer literacy

Before You Enroll, Think About:

• You will use both science & math in your work.
• You will likely work in laboratories where you must follow proper procedures to avoid exposure to potentially harmful chemicals
• Most chemical technicians work full time and may need to work extra hours occasionally, depending on experiment requirements or deadlines.
• Personality traits important to chemical technicians include:
  • Attention to detail
  • Flexibility
  • Dependability
• After earning your A.S. in Chemistry, you will have the first 2 years of the college curriculum you need to transfer to a university and complete a bachelor’s degree in chemistry.

Need a boost to get ready for college?

Talk to your advisor about Developmental Studies if your TSI scores say you need some help in math or reading and writing.

Degrees & Certificates

Degree

• Associate of Science in Chemistry

How Much Time & Money to Finish?

2024–2025 Academic Year

Notes:

• Tuition is based on in-state, in-county rates.
• Totals do not include textbooks and other materials.

Continuing Education Programs

Time commitments and fees vary depending on the course.

Earn More Choices & More Money

Transfer to a college or university to continue your studies. Earning a bachelor’s degree opens the door to promotion opportunities.

Next steps

• Talk to your advisor about planning for transfer
• Explore transfer schools

Start on Your Pathway!