Chemistry

Chemistry Advisor: Robert Schmitt

Students may complete the first two years of a Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry at Tacoma Community College. The program of studies listed below leads to the Associate of Science Degree with a Chemistry Specialization. Upon completion of this degree, students may be able to transfer to most four-year colleges and universities as juniors. Although members of the chemistry department make every effort to consult with various colleges and universities regarding requirements, students are encouraged to consult catalogs, websites and advisors at their chosen four-year institution during their freshman year. Some institutions have additional admissions requirements, such as foreign language courses.

Preparation: While in high school, students should pursue all the available courses in mathematics, chemistry, biology, and physics.

Program Planning: Students should meet with a chemistry advisor as soon as they are admitted to Tacoma Community College. Students may also refer to the Associate of Science degree description. Many courses have prerequisites, are offered only once or twice a year, and are sequential. Careful selection of classes each quarter is necessary to complete the program without delay.

• Some students may need to take additional prerequisite courses.
• The Humanities and Social Sciences courses must be chosen from the Humanities and Social Sciences courses on the Approved Distribution Course List.
• At least one course must be chosen from the list of approved multicultural courses on the Approved Distribution Course List.
• PE activity courses cannot be used as elective courses.
• A maximum of 5 credits of electives can be from courses that do not appear on the Basic Requirements list of the Associate in Arts and Sciences Degree Option A or on the Approved Distribution Course List.

For more information about the Chemistry program at TCC, please contact a Chemistry advisor: Robert Schmitt.