Welcome to the Associate Degree Chemistry

The chemistry associate is a broad, versatile program designed to prepare for an easy entry to a four-year science program or for work as an entry-level lab technician or assistant. This program gives you a broad base to move easily into programs focused on biological sicences, earth and environmental sciences, biochemistry and molecular biology, or laboratory science.

We arm our students with the knowledge and experiences they need to transition from student to professional. Students gain hands-on experience through a variety of community-based programs, service-learning opportunities, internships, and research projects. Classes are experimental and hands-on—you will get experience in lab work immediately while learning the core concepts required to help you advance.

Career Option 

This program prepares you to work as an entry-level technician or lab assistant in fields as varied as chemical research, medical laboratories, pharmaceuticals, the petroleum industry, plastics, and chemical manufacturing are all possibilities. Lab techs and assistants are in high demand in the region and require employees with the general skills taught in this program.