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Chemistry, Associate of Science

Program Purpose

The proposed Associate of Science (A.S.) in Chemistry is a 62-credit, STEM-designated program designed to prepare students for entry-level positions or seamless transfer to a four-year institution, including remaining at Â鶹ÊÓƵ to complete the Bachelor of Science in Chemistry program. This program will be offered through flexible online, face-to-face, and hybrid modalities. The curriculum is meticulously aligned with in-demand skills, providing students with the foundational theoretical knowledge and practical experience necessary for success. Core coursework includes an emphasis on General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and Biochemistry, supplemented by essential supporting studies in biological science, data science, and mathematics. Graduates will possess the fundamental competencies required to immediately contribute to the scientific workforce.

Program Competencies

Students who successfully complete the A.S. in Chemistry program will have a level of applicable knowledge in the following areas as appropriate to one’s field of study:

  1. Foundational Chemical Knowledge and Quantitative Reasoning: Apply foundational chemical principles and quantitative methods from general and introductory organic chemistry to analyze matter and solve structured chemical problems.
  2. Laboratory Skills and Data Interpretation: Demonstrate safe laboratory practices, perform standard experimental protocols, utilize basic chemical instrumentation and analyze experimental data to support theoretical concepts.
  3. Scientific Communication and Information Literacy: Locate and evaluate scientific sources and communicate chemical procedures, data and results clearly in written and oral formats for academic audiences.
  4. Professionalism Practice and Scientific Awareness: Demonstrate ethical, collaborative and professional behavior in laboratory and classroom settings, recognizing the societal and environmental context of chemical science.

Curriculum

General Education Requirements (27 credits)

Fundamentals of Economics

English Composition I

English Composition II

Public Speaking

Contemporary Global Issues

Introductory Survey of Mathematics

Introduction to Critical Thinking

Introduction to Psychology

Choose one of the following three courses:

Computer Applications

OR

Intro to Technology

OR

Integrating Excel into Business Problem Solving

Chemistry Core (35 credits)

Biology I (with Lab)

Biology II (with Lab)

Microbiology (with Lab)

Chemistry I (with Lab)

Chemistry II (with Lab)

Organic Chemistry I (with Lab)

Organic Chemistry II (with Lab)

Introduction to Biochemistry

Concepts in Physics

This information applies to students who enter this degree program during the 2026-2027 Academic Year. If you entered this degree program before the Fall 202 semester, please refer to the academic catalog for the year you began your degree program.