Degree Map: Chemistry A.S.

If you are a full-time student and follow this degree map, you can complete this associate degree in two years. You should see an academic advisor to create a customized degree map that works for you. To be recommended for the Associate in Science degree, you must achieve a grade point average of 2.0 as a minimum on all coursework attempted (minimum of 60 hours).

Note the Milestones below each semester. Milestones are reminders of actions you should take during that semester to help keep you on track for degree completion.

Prerequisite Course

Course Number and Title	Credit Hours
MATH 1513 - Precalculus I (A)	3

First Semester

Course Number and Title	Credit Hours
CHEM 1315 - General Chemistry I (L) Must be completed with a ‘C’ or better before progressing to other CHEM courses for this degree.	5
ENGL 1113 - Composition I	3
MATH 1613 - Precalculus II (A)	3
POLS 1113 - American Federal Government	3
Total Credit Hours	14

Milestones

Check the academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 1.70 during the first 30 credit hours attempted and complete 67% of the courses attempted. Review your Financial Aid Dashboard or visit the Financial Aid Office to determine your financial aid status.
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Form a study group, join a student organization, or volunteer at a community service site.
Visit the writing, math and science, or technology learning centers for free individual tutoring support services.
Meet with an academic advisor before enrolling for the next semester.

Second Semester

Course Number and Title	Credit Hours
CHEM 1415 - General Chemistry II (L)	5
COMM 1113 - Public Speaking	3
ENGL 1213 - Composition II	3
General Education Humanities Elective. See the General Education Requirements for course list.	3
Total Credit Hours	14

Milestones

Check the academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 1.70 during the first 30 credit hours attempted and complete 67% of the courses attempted. Review your Financial Aid Dashboard or visit the Financial Aid Office to determine your financial aid status.
Meet with an academic advisor before enrolling for the next semester.
Schedule a campus visit with your transfer institution’s student recruitment office.
Visit Career Services by your 20th credit hour to explore career opportunities associated with this degree.

Third Semester

Course Number and Title	Credit Hours
CHEM 2145 - Organic Chemistry I (L)	5
PHYS 1114 - General Physics I (L) or PHYS 2034 - Physics I with Calculus (L)	4
Required General Education Elective. Select one three-hour course from one of the following: Psychology, Social Sciences, Foreign Language, or Fine Arts (Art, Music, Theatre).	3
General Education Humanities Elective. See the General Education Requirements for course list.	3
Total Credit Hours	15

Milestones

Check the academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 if 31 or more hours have been attempted and complete 67% of the courses attempted. Review your Financial Aid Dashboard or visit the Financial Aid Office to determine your financial aid status.
Meet with an academic advisor for a graduation check and to complete a Petition for Computer Proficiency if needed.
Complete applications for admission and financial aid for the four-year institution to which you plan to transfer.
Visit Career Services to build your resume.

Fourth Semester

Course Number and Title	Credit Hours
CHEM 2245 - Organic Chemistry II (L)	5
HIST 1483 - U.S. History 1492 to the Civil War Era or HIST 1493 - U.S. History - Civil War Era to the Present	3
PHYS 1214 - General Physics II (L) or PHYS 2124 - Physics II with Calculus (L)	4
General Education Recommended Elective - Select two (2) credit hours from Liberal Arts & Sciences Electives .	2
Total Credit Hours	14

Milestones

Check the academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 if 31 or more hours have been attempted and complete 67% of the courses attempted. Review your Financial Aid Dashboard or visit the Financial Aid Office to determine your financial aid status.
Meet with an academic advisor to file for graduation.

Transfer Information

This degree may transfer to several universities, including Northeastern State University (NSU) and Oklahoma State University (OSU). You should work closely with an academic advisor each semester to make certain you are enrolled in the correct courses for a seamless transfer process and you are encouraged to begin a dialogue with your intended transfer school as early as possible. Early coordination between TCC academic advisors and advisors from selected four-year institutions can streamline the transfer process. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that he/she understands the program/admission/transfer requirements for the transfer school. Current transfer agreements are provided below.

Northeastern State University (NSU)

TCC AS Chemistry to NSU BS Chemistry Biochemistry Emphasis 2018-2019
TCC AS Chemistry to NSU BS Chemistry Environmental Emphasis 2018-2019
TCC AS Chemistry to NSU BS Chemistry-Biochemistry 2017-2018
TCC AS Chemistry to NSU BS Chemistry-Environmental 2017-2018
TCC AS Chemistry to NSU BS Chemistry-Professional Emphasis 2017-2018

Oklahoma State University (OSU)
TCC AS Chemistry to OSU BS Chemistry 2017-2018

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Degree Map: Chemistry A.S.

Transfer Information