Chemistry Math Concentration

Associate Degree Program

If you are interested in a career in chemistry, pharmaceuticals, chemical engineering, or other scientific fields, the Associate Degree in Chemistry Technology: Math Concentration is an excellent start. Completion of the degree is equivalent to the first two years of a bachelor’s degree in chemistry and allows you to make a seamless transition into a four-year program at the University of Delaware, Delaware State University, or other senior institution.

If you are interested in immediate employment upon finishing your associate degree, you can work as a chemical technician in the chemistry, pharmaceutical, or engineering industries.

Knowledge of chemistry is critical in areas such as biology, chemical engineering, dentistry, forensic science, materials science, medicine, and pharmacy.  If you are already working for an organization involved in any of these fields, an associate degree could provide you with opportunities for advancement.

Offered at the following campus(es): Stanton

What You Can Do

In this program, you will gain the knowledge and skills to prepare you for positions such as:

• A chemical technician in the chemistry, pharmaceutical, or engineering industries
• A junior chemistry major at a local university

What You Will Learn

Program Graduate Competencies

The Program Graduate Competencies listed below identify the major learning goals related to your specific program of study and identify the knowledge and skills you will have when you graduate to be successful in your chosen field.

1. Apply knowledge of the theories and principles of chemistry.
2. Follow safety procedures.
3. Perform basic laboratory operations and techniques.
4. Keep a laboratory notebook following standard laboratory practices and present data in an organized written format.
5. Prepare common laboratory solutions.
6. Prepare and purify samples using common techniques.
7. Communicate in a professional manner.
8. Analyze samples by common qualitative and quantitative techniques.
9. Use and maintain common laboratory instruments and equipment.
10. Apply differential and integral calculus in the solution of problems.

Core Curriculum Competencies

The Core Curriculum Competencies listed below identify what you will be able to do as a graduate, regardless of your program of study. You will acquire these core competencies through general education courses and program-specific coursework. You will be expected to use relevant technology to achieve these outcomes:

1. Apply clear and effective communication skills.
2. Use critical thinking to solve problems.
3. Collaborate to achieve a common goal.
4. Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct.
5. Use information literacy for effective vocational and/or academic research.
6. Apply quantitative reasoning and/or scientific inquiry to solve practical problems.

Suggested Pathway to Graduation

Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree?

This is a Connected Degree program that enables you to complete your associate degree and then transfer to a four-year degree program as a junior. See a program advisor for details!