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Associate of Science General Transfer - Chemistry Pathway

Associate of Science General Transfer - Chemistry Pathway

This program is available at the Springfield - Leffel Lane location.

The Chemistry Pathway of the Associate of Science emphasizes transfer preparation for students to pursue a bachelor's degree in science.  An Associate of Science degree provides the foundational knowledge and skills in general education that are often required within a Bachelor’s degree.  Courses in this pathway focus on the natural sciences including physics and chemistry.  The curriculum is designed to prepare students for seamless transfer into a Bachelor of Science program, particularly at state institutions in Ohio. 

Embedded Certificates

This degree program contains one or more embedded certificates which will automatically be awarded if the certificate requirements are met unless students contact Records and Registration and indicate they do not wish to have the certificate credential awarded.

Outcomes and Curriculum

  • Write clearly and accurately in a variety of contexts and formats.
  • Speak clearly and accurately in a variety of contexts and formats.
  • Use critical thinking and problem solving to draw logical conclusions.
  • Use numerical data to solve problems, explain phenomena and make predictions.
  • Successfully transfer to a baccalaureate degree program.
Course Title Credits
Fall
FYE 1101 College Success 1
CHM 1210 General Chemistry I 5
MTH 2200 Calculus I 5
ENG 1111 English I 3
-- OT 36 Social and Behavioral Sciences Elective (GA) * 3
 
Spring
CHM 1220 General Chemistry II 5
MTH 2220 Calculus II 5
ENG 1112 English II 3
-- OT 36 Social and Behavioral Sciences Elective * 3
 
Fall
PHY 2501 College Physics I with Calculus 5
-- Organic Chemistry I (Course Sharing) ** 5
-- OT 36 Arts and Humanities Elective (GA) *** 3
-- Elective ^ 3
 
Spring
PHY 2502 College Physics II with Calculus 5
-- Organic Chemistry II (Course Sharing) ** 5
-- OT 36 Arts and Humanities Elective *** 3
 
  Total credit hours 62
* Ohio Transfer 36 Social and Behavioral Sciences Electives from two different areas: GEO 1100, 2200, PLS 1300, 2300, PSY 1111, 2223, 2230, SOC

** Courses not currently offered at Clark State. Consult academic advisor for course sharing options.

*** Ohio Transfer 36 Arts and Humanities Electives from two different areas: ART 1001, 1002, 1300, ENG 1600, 2300, HST, MUS 1130, PHL 2100, 2300, 2400, THE 1130, 2241, 2242

^ General electives include most college level courses in the academic catalog. Consult an advisor for course selection based on the transfer institution.

GA This degree requires at least two courses with significant international content designated as Global Awareness courses.

Transfer Information

Students seeking a transfer degree should plan the details of their program of study at Clark State according to the requirements of the transfer institution. Transfer institutions make the determination in acceptance of credit. The student should consult their academic advisor and the intended transfer institution when planning a schedule of classes.

Pathway options for transferability to other state institutions is available at https://transfercredit.ohio.gov/students/student-programs/ogtp

Questions? We're here to help!

Nick Schmall Assistant Professor, Physics

937-328-8076 schmalln@clarkstate.edu