Associate of Arts - Transfer Degree - Chemistry

With an Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree Direct Transfer Agreement (D.T.A.), students will meet the general education course requirements for most arts and sciences bachelor’s degrees.

Chemistry is the science dealing with elements and compounds and how they work together. It’s the study of the materials that compose everything in the world around people, including physical bodies.

Chemistry is a required prerequisite for many health careers including nursing, dentistry, pharmacy, physical therapy, dental hygiene, alternative medicine, instrument technology and medicine. Students can pursue an associate degree in Chemistry (A.A., A.S.), and transfer their degree if they are planning to earn a bachelor's, graduate or professional degree. Some chemistry majors work in biotechnology, chemical, or pharmaceutical industries or teach high school science, become science writers, or work for government and environmental organizations.

Seattle Central College teaches chemistry for both science and non-science students, guide career decisions, develop critical-thinking skills, motivate them to positively affect their local and global environment and stimulate lifelong collaborative learning.