Chemistry

Student with test tube

Interested in learning about the ever-changing processes of life?  Chemistry may be the choice for you. DSCC can help you begin your quest for a degree in Chemistry.
 

Contact Information

This program is in the Division of Arts and Sciences.

artsci@dscc.edu
731-286-3370

Check Your Progress

As a current student, you can track your progress towards completion using DSCC's Degree Planning System (DegreeWorks).

PLANNING TO EARN A BACHELOR'S DEGREE?

The CHEMISTRY emphasis (Tennessee Transfer Pathway) provides the student with the basic skills in preparation for advanced chemical principles. This curriculum includes transfer credits that satisfy the requirements of the first two years in chemistry leading to a degree at a four-year college or university. 

Degree Plan Requirements for the Chemistry emphasis by catalog year:
2021-2022, 2020-2021, 2019-2020, 2018-2019, 2017-2018

Typical jobs: Students enrolling in the Chemistry emphasis should plan to pursue a bachelor's degree with a major in chemistry that prepares them for opportunities in such diverse areas as secondary teaching, laboratory science, industrial research, the allied health fields and chemical engineering.

NOTE: DURING THE SOPHOMORE YEAR, ALL STUDENTS PLANNING TO TEACH SHOULD MEET THE PRAXIS CORE ACADEMIC SKILLS FOR EDUCATORS OR ACT TESTING REQUIREMENTS FOR THEIR TRANSFER INSTITUTION.