Students in Ivy Tech's Chemistry program get hands-on lab experience, learning about the ways that chemicals make up everything that people interact with daily. The program offers small classes with plenty of opportunities for research and one-on-one instruction.
Using state of the art equipment and technology, students gain foundational skills, competencies and knowledge to start a career in chemistry or to transfer to a four-year college or university. The program's topics of focus include:
Organic chemistry
Atomic structure
Physical chemistry
Quantitative analysis
Career Options
The Chemistry program at Ivy Tech prepares students for careers working in manufacturing, laboratories or in the medical field. Among the careers graduates can pursue are:
Chemical technician
Lab technician
Quality assurance technician
Analytical technician
Transfer as a Junior
Graduates of the Associate of Science in Chemistry degree program also have the foundation to transfer to earn a bachelor's degree, if desired. Given the high demand in fields requiring Chemistry knowledge, some employers may provide financial assistance for Ivy Tech Associate of Science in Chemistry graduates to earn that additional credential.
Associate Degree – Transferable Degree
The Ivy Tech Associate of Science (AS) in Chemistry degree program helps students explore how the chemical world works together to create everything we experience each day. It features hands-on lab experience using state-of-the-art equipment and technology.
The program focuses on topics such as:
Organic chemistry
Atomic structure
Physical chemistry
Quantitative analysis
Graduates can begin a career in chemistry or transfer to a four-year institution to earn a bachelor's degree. Students who begin a job after earning an associate degree may be able to pursue their four-year degree while they work. In some cases, employers will help pay for education to earn a bachelor's degree.
Graduates of the Chemistry AS degree program can also choose to transfer to a four-year college or university, where they can earn a bachelor's degree in chemistry.
The chemistry associate degree is designated as a TSAP program (which stands for “Transfer Single Articulation Pathway”). The program enables students to transfer to Indiana public four-year institutions with automatic junior status. You can save upward of $10,000 by completing your first two years at Ivy Tech and then transferring to a four-year college.
Our chemistry program has partnerships with many four-year universities and colleges so you can seamlessly transfer without losing your credits or time. Talk to our transfer advocates for information about continuing your education after completing your AS in Chemistry degree at Ivy Tech.
Note that admission is not guaranteed just by enrolling in the Associate of Science in Chemistry program. You will need to be admitted to the institution you intend to transfer to.
Successful chemistry students and professionals typically are:
Technical
Detailed-oriented
Able to identify relationships
Interested in how the world works
The chemistry field encompasses a variety of roles in manufacturing, pharmaceutical and medical careers.
In addition to chemistry, Ivy Tech's Chemistry program focuses on written and verbal communication skills, teamwork and math and physics competencies. The program offers opportunities to seamlessly transfer to a four-year institution as a junior.
Sound Like You?
If you identify with the traits and program details above, chemistry may be the path for you! Take the next step to get started or speak with your local advisor to learn more.
Students coming to Ivy Tech with their high school diploma or equivalent can start straight into the degree program without completing any prerequisite courses as long as they are considered college ready by the knowledge assessment.
No Expiration of Credits
There is no expiration date for course credits that were earned in previous years from Ivy Tech Community College.
Transfer Credit for Prerequisite Courses
Prerequisite courses completed at colleges other than Ivy Tech will only be considered for general education selection points if transfer credit has been awarded and courses appear on the Ivy Tech transcript prior to the application deadline.
TR grades are not recognized by the online application. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that transfer credit has been awarded and that TR grades are updated to transfer letter grades (TA, TB, TC) on their Ivy Tech transcript.
It is recommended that college transcripts be submitted to the Registrar’s office for evaluation and transfer credit at least 4 weeks prior to the program application deadline to ensure adequate time for processing.
Chemistry Courses
Descriptions of chemistry courses can be found in our online course catalog:
See when specific classes will be offered by searching our class list in Schedule Builder. First, select the semester you’re looking for and then enter the name of the class in the search bar.
If you’re a current student, upcoming classes are easy to find in Schedule Builder in MyIvy.
Class Formats
Ivy Tech chemistry courses are taught in a traditional, in-person format and through hybrid (blended or learn anywhere) instruction.
How to Apply
Applying to Ivy Tech is free and easy. Start by completing the online general application. After you're accepted, you’ll receive information about setting up your student account and completing the tasks you need to enroll, including course placement, registering for classes, and paying tuition.
Visit our How to Apply page for complete application and enrollment steps.
“The Chemistry program was very beneficial to me. It helped me find that chemistry is something that I can do with the rest of my life, and it gave me valuable experience that will be applicable to any job in the science field. ”
–Collin G. | Associate of Science
Featured Faculty & Staff
Aaron Goodpaster, PhD
Associate Professor & Department Chair for Life and Physical Sciences
Muncie
Soma Mukhopadhyay
Associate Professor & Program Chair Physical Sciences
Lafayette
Aaron Goodpaster, PhD
Associate Professor & Department Chair for Life and Physical Sciences
Muncie
Soma Mukhopadhyay
Associate Professor & Program Chair Physical Sciences
Lafayette
Aaron Goodpastor received his Bachelor’s degree from Ball State University in 2006 and PhD from Miami University (OH) in 2011. He co-chaired the committee that created the transfer-as-a-junior chemistry degree for the state. He also served as the chair of the curriculum committee that outlined the curriculum for students to be awarded the chemistry degree from Ivy Tech.
Ivy Tech has the ability to adequately train students in the first two years of their chemistry education. The small class sizes and having classes taught by instructors allow Ivy Tech faculty to develop relationships with their students and provide individualized instruction which allows students in the chemistry program to have an excellent foundation to continue on to a 4-year institution to obtain a bachelor’s degree or to start a career.
— Dr. Goodpastor
“Never trust an atom they makeup everything." Professor Mukhopadhyay strives to understand what is going on around us, our everyday phenomenon, through the lens of Chemistry.
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