Chemical Technology - Associate Degree
Build the laboratory, analytical, and problem-solving skills needed to support chemists, engineers, researchers, and other scientific professionals with EFSC’s Chemical Technology Associate in Science degree.
Whether you’re interested in biomedical science, chemical processing, engineering, environmental testing, manufacturing, or quality control, this hands-on program provides a strong foundation for entering the workforce or continuing your education.
Choose from three specialization tracks while developing practical laboratory skills that can be applied across science, health, engineering, and technology fields.
Why Choose this Program?
- Choose from three specialization tracks: Biomedical Technology, Chemical Technology, or Engineering.
- Gain hands-on experience conducting experiments, preparing chemical solutions, analyzing data, and working with laboratory equipment.
- Learn in small classes and laboratories that provide opportunities for meaningful interaction with experienced science faculty.
- Work with specialized equipment, including chromatographs, spectrometers, microscopes, and polarimeters.
- Prepare for employment in laboratories, manufacturing, environmental testing, quality control, research, and other scientific settings.
- Continue your education through bachelor’s degree pathways at EFSC or participating transfer institutions.
What You'll Learn
Students develop laboratory, technical, and professional skills that support a variety of scientific and medical careers, including:
- Preparing chemical solutions
- Conducting experiments, tests, and laboratory procedures
- Monitoring chemical processes
- Analyzing scientific data
- Preparing reports, graphs, and charts
- Testing product quality and compliance
- Using and maintaining laboratory equipment
- Applying analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Communicating scientific findings effectively
- Participating in research and development activities
Chemical Technology - Associate Degree
Program Overview
- Degree Type
- Associate in Science (A.S.)
- Delivery Method
- On-Campus, Hybrid
- Locations
- Cocoa, Melbourne, Palm Bay, Titusville
- Total Credit Hours
- 64
- Academic Community
- Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics
- Contact Information
CURRICULUM Snapshot
The Chemical Technology A.S. degree curriculum is designed to develop skills that are critical for success in any scientific or medical career: analytical thinking, problem solving, and effective communication.
Here are some examples of courses that are part of the curriculum:
Form hypotheses, research literature, design and conduct data-based experiments, and present results as you learn the general principles of biological research.
Explore professionalism, ethics, and teamwork as you become familiar with computer and application software for solving engineering problems.
Study carbon compounds and the unifying principles of their chemistry as you explore nomenclature, synthesis, product utilization, and reaction mechanisms.
At EFSC, you can double the impact of your education by simultaneously enrolling in our Scientific Workplace Preparation CCC – a certificate comprised of courses that meet a number of Nursing and Health Sciences program prerequisites. It includes many of the same courses required for the Chemical Technology A.S. degree and can even be completed at the same time!
Students choose from three pathways: Biomedical Technology, Chemical Technology, and Engineering. Each track combines foundational science coursework with classes tailored to particular academic and career interests.
Graduates may pursue laboratory and technical positions in chemical processing, manufacturing, hazardous waste management, environmental and water-quality testing, quality control, research and development, production, data management, sales, and regulatory settings.
Research, service-learning, technical electives, internships, and other extracurricular activities can help students strengthen their resumes and prepare for employment or continued education.
Opportunities may include:
- Completing technical electives that emphasize experiential learning
- Conducting research through the Office of Undergraduate Research
- Participating in service-learning and civic engagement
- Applying to the EFSC Honors Program
- Exploring internships and other workplace-learning opportunities
EFSC’s science faculty always go the extra mile, sharing their time and expertise to further your knowledge in the field! Small class and lab sizes allow for frequent, meaningful interaction with instructors and other students, creating an environment that is not only conducive to learning, but also to enhancing teamwork and communication skills.
Faculty regularly also participate in professional activities through the Two-Year College Chemistry Consortium (2YC3), the American Chemical Society, Iota Sigma Pi, the Florida Undergraduate Research Conference, and Women in Science and Engineering (WiSE).
Yes. The Chemical Technology A.S. can provide a pathway into bachelor's degree programs, including EFSC's Biomedical Science and Biotechnology specialization within the Applied Health Sciences BAS.
The degree may also support transfer into the Aerospace Physiology program at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University through an articulation agreement. Students planning to transfer should work with an academic advisor to ensure their courses meet the requirements of their intended bachelor's program.
