Associate in Science - Concentration in Chemistry

Heartland Community College

Chemistry impacts everyday life. It's in the food you eat, the clothes you wear and every product you find in your home. Knowledge of chemistry is vital to a range of fields like health care, food science, energy, water quality, environmental studies and criminal justice. By successfully completing an associate degree with an emphasis in chemistry at Heartland, you'll have the opportunity to:

• investigate core concepts in general and organic chemistry
• perform experiments using modern laboratory techniques and equipment
• critically evaluate and analyze information in a scientific environment

By continuing your chemistry studies at a four-year institution you can prepare for employment in a diverse array of fields. Some career options related to chemistry include:

• Medicine
• Pharmaceuticals
• Materials Science and Engineering
• Hazardous Waste Management
• Chemical Engineering
• Government Policy and Law
• Agriculture
• Education

If you plan to complete the first two years of study at Heartland and then continue your studies as a chemistry major at a four-year institution in Illinois, the Associate in Sciences(AS) transfer preparation program is the path for you.