Union County College offers an Associate in Arts degree in Chemistry. The program parallels the first two years of the baccalaureate degree and provides students with the scientific knowledge and skill necessary to transfer into a baccalaureate program in Chemistry. The Chemistry program is strongly recommended for Pre-Medical, Pre-Dental, Pre-Pharmacy and Pre-Chiropractic students. Laboratory training is provided, as well as course work in mathematics, physics, social sciences, humanities and languages.

Union County College has transfer articulation agreements with a number of nearby four year institutions of higher education. These include Rutgers The State University, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Fairleigh Dickinson University, Kean College, Seton Hall University, and New York University. Students have transferred to other major universities throughout the country.

A transfer counselor is available to assist students in this procedure.

For information on the Chemistry program please call (908) 7097586.

PROGRAM PREREQUISITES

Candidates for the program should present two years of algebra, one year each of chemistry, geometry, trigonometry and physics as high school entrance credits.

CURRICULUM

*1The sequence, PHY 101-102 & MAT 161-162, may be substituted. Please consult with a chemistry faculty member and/or an advisor from your potential transfer institution.

*2When offered, CHE 201-202 may be substituted.

*3Please choose from one of the following sequences:

CHE 201-202 or BIO 111-112 or PHY 201-202 or

MAT 265-271 or MAT 271-272

*4CIS 100 is required for students who lack computer literacy.

*5Please choose electives from the following:

When choosing electives, the student should consult the catalogs of potential transfer institutions and/or consult with a faculty member of the chemistry department.

Organic Chemistry Flow Diagram

FINANCIAL AID

Many Union County College students rely on some form of financial aid. The College's financial aid advisors assist students to find the maximum support available from federal, state, and private sources. Call (908) 709 - 7137 to learn about these extensive financial aid and scholarship opportunities.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Various careers for chemists exist in many areas such as private industry ( pharmaceutical and petrochemical ), teaching, academic or medical research and government service.

Chemists can choose to specialize in a number of different fields: organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, analytical chemistry, chemical engineering, clinical chemistry, biochemistry, forensic chemistry, food chemistry, environmental science and laboratory technology.

ADMISSIONS

Admission to Union County College is open to all high school graduates, those holding high school equivalency certificates, or other persons 18 years of age or older. Opportunities are provided to students requiring preparation to meet course entrance requirements. Please call (908) 709 - 7500 for admissions information.