Chemical Technology

Graduates of the Chemical Technology program are highly-skilled technicians; adaptable to a wide variety of laboratory settings. Through hands-on learning experiences, Chemical Technology students perform cutting-edge analytical techniques, using the same sophisticated instrumentation employed in local industry. Chemical Technology graduates proceed to the workforce with exceptional experience in laboratory safety, solution preparation, sample preparation, instrument operation/troubleshooting, and data analysis.

Chemical Technicians are employed in most, if not every, sector of industry. For this reason, Chemical Technicians may find employment in a number of areas, including, but not limited to: Agriculture, Pharmaceuticals, Environmental Testing, Manufacturing, Food Production, Clinical Laboratories, Biofuel Productions, and Toxicology Laboratories. While the program is designed to prepare graduate for direct entry to the workforce, students have successfully proceeded to other universities to complete their bachelor's degrees. (Be sure to check with receiving institutions concerning specific course transfer opportunities)

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WHY CHOOSE THE CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM?
The satisfaction of a career where you solve chemical mysteries is only one reason to choose the Chemical Technology program at Ivy Tech. Transferable technical skills and adaptability are the keys to insuring employment in the rapidly evolving technology environment. The Chemical Technology Program equips students with a fundamental and working knowledge of techniques and instrumentation applicable to essentially every industry. Graduates of the program are prepared with strong trouble-shooting, communication, and analytical skills that make them highly desirable in many sectors; even those beyond the chemical laboratory. A degree in Chemical Technology may offer you the freedom of working in any number of environments, allowing you to choose the one that is right for you.

SAMPLE CAREERS IN THIS FIELD
Laboratory Technician, Forensic Technician

DEGREES AVAILABLE
Associate of Applied Science. NOTE: The number of credits required for a degree or certification is based on students who are program-ready and does not include non-academic skills courses. Availability of degrees varies by campus. Contact your campus of interest below for more information.

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE IN CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY
(Minimum of 60 credit hours)

Associate of Applied Science degree programs are two-year programs that prepare students for careers, career changes and career advancement. Students who need to take longer to complete the degree because of job or family obligations can take the program over a longer period of time. AAS programs may also prepare students for transfer to four-year institutions. These programs offer education in recognized technical areas and specialties with emphasis on analysis, synthesis and evaluation. The program content, which is approximately 30% general education and 70% professional/technical, provides depth and breadth in conceptual and professional/technical skills. The general education courses equip students with the problem solving, communications, scientific and mathematical skills to compete successfully in the job market. Professional/technical courses equip students with the skills to obtain employment and to advance in the workforce.