Chemistry AA Degree, Liberal Arts Major
Students who complete an Associate of Arts, Liberal Arts Degree with an emphasis in Chemistry will gain a basic understanding and appreciation of nature, critical thinking, and problem-solving appropriate for a profession in chemistry and related disciplines. Graduates of the program are qualified to work in entry-level chemistry professions or use it to supplement their current career in industry.
Many chemistry careers require education beyond the associate degree and the AA, Liberal Arts Degree with an emphasis in Chemistry provides a solid foundation to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree. Students should work with their advisor to tailor course selections to align with their chosen transfer university.
- Degree Type: AA, Liberal Arts (Multidisciplinary)
- Most required courses are available online
- TSI: required
| Term One | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL-1301 | Composition I | 3 |
| HIST-1301 | United States History I | 3 |
| EDUC/PSYC-1300 | Learning Framework | 3 |
| CHEM-1411 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| MATH-2413 | Calculus I | 4 |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Term Two | ||
| ENGL-1302 | Composition II | 3 |
| HIST-1302 | United States History II | 3 |
| CHEM-1412 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| Suggested Pathway Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Term Three | ||
| GOVT-2305 | Federal Government Constitution | 3 |
| Language, Philosophy, & Culture | 3 | |
| Creative Arts | 3 | |
| Suggested Pathway Elective | 3 | |
| Suggested Pathway Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Term Four | ||
| GOVT-2306 | Texas Government | 3 |
| Social & Behavioral Science | 3 | |
| Component Area Requirement (CAO) | 3 | |
| Suggested Pathway Elective | 3 | |
| Suggested Pathway Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 60 | |
Chemistry Pathway Electives
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL-1406 | Biology for Science Majors I | 4 |
| BIOL-1407 | Biology for Science Majors II | 4 |
| CHEM-2423 | Organic Chemistry I | 4 |
| MATH-2414 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH-2415 | Calculus III | 4 |
| MATH-2318 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MATH-2320 | Differential Equations | 3 |
| PHYS-2425 | University Physics I | 4 |
| PHYS-2426 | University Physics II | 4 |
Contact TVCC Advisement Center and your transfer college or university to determine the transferability of courses and college or university requirements.