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Chemistry A.S. Degree

This program map represents one possible path for completing this program. Please see a counselor to create an educational plan that is customized to meet your needs. This path is not a guarantee of course availability or financial aid applicability.

Catalog:
2025-26
Total Units:
60-63

First Year

Semester 1

14 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
AA/AS GE
Maj
CHEM 400 +
General Chemistry I
5
L5
GE
Arts & Humanities
3
L3
GE
INDIS 313 *
Freshman Seminar
3
L7B
GE
Mathematical Concepts & Quantitative Reasoning **
0
L2
Elec
***Elective
3

+Prerequisite for CHEM 400: CHEM 300 with a grade of "C" or better completed within one year prior to enrollment in CHEM 400 or placement through the assessment process (ACS California Chemistry Diagnostic Exam) completed within one year prior to enrollment in CHEM 400 AND Intermediate Algebra or equivalent (Integrated Math 3) with a grade of "C-" or better


*INDIS 313 - Freshman Seminar is specifically designed for First Time in College students. Other students please select a GE course from SCC Local AA/AS General Education Area L7B, such as HCD 310-College Success.


**Choose one of the recommended courses under your STEM placements (check your eServices account).


***Electives may include any courses numbered 100-499. 

Semester 2

15-16 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
AA/AS GE
Maj
CHEM 401 +
General Chemistry II
5
GE
Physical Education
1
L7A
GE
ENGL C1000 * / ENGWR 488 H / ESLW 340
Academic Reading & Writing
3-4
L1A
Elec
**Elective
3
Elec
**Elective
3

+Prerequisite for CHEM 401: CHEM 400 with a grade of "C" or better


*If you don\'t place directly in ENGL C1000 (check your e-Services account), you will need to take ENGWR 80/ENGL C1000 combo course.


**Electives may include any courses numbered 100-499.

Second Year

Smester 3

15-16 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
AA/AS GE
ME
CHEM 420 + / 425 +
Organic Chemistry I
4-5
GE
Ethnic Studies
3
L6
GE
Oral Communication & Critical Thinking
3
L1B
Elec
**Elective
3
Elec
**Elective
2

*Major Elective: (CHEM 420 and CHEM 421) or (CHEM 425 and CHEM 426) Choose CHEM 420 or CHEM 425 this semester.

+Prerequisite for CHEM 420 or CHEM 425: CHEM 401 with a grade of "C" or better


**Electives may include any courses numbered 100-499.

Semester 4

16-17 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
AA/AS GE
ME
CHEM 421 + / 426 +
Organic Chemistry II
4-5
GE
Social & Behavioral Sciences
3
L4
Elec
**Elective
3
Elec
**Elective
3
Elec
**Elective
3

*Major Elective: Students who choose to take CHEM 420 in a previous semester must complete CHEM 421 this semester. Students who choose to take CHEM 425 in a previous semester must complete CHEM 426 this semester.

+Prerequisite for CHEM 421: CHEM 420 with a grade of "C" or better

+Prerequisite for CHEM 426: CHEM 425 with a grade of "C" or better 


**Electives may include any courses numbered 100-499.

Legend

  • (H) - Honors
  • Elec - Elective
  • GE - General Education
  • Maj - Required Core
  • ME - Major Elective

Disclaimer

Every effort has been made to ensure that what is listed in the SCC Program Paths are accurate.  The courses, the course sequencing, and the programs are subject to change without notice by the administration of the Los Rios Community College District and Sacramento City College at the discretion of the district and Sacramento City College. Further, Sacramento City College reserves the right to amend any course or program.

PLEASE SEE AN SCC COUNSELOR.

AA/AS Requirements

Associate Degrees require the following:

  1. Completion of a minimum of 60 degree-applicable units with an overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 ("C" average). A minimum of 12 units must be completed within the Los Rios Community College District.
  2. Completion of each required course with a grade of "C" or better for a major offered at Sacramento City College. 
  3. Completion of Sacramento City College\'s local AA/AS degree general education requirements – Area L1A and L1B; Area L2; Area L3; Area L4; Area L5; Area L6; Area L7A and L7B – with an overall 2.0 GPA.

Students with Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate Credit (IB) test scores should notify their Counselor to learn more about how test scores may be used for credit.

Exception: Students who possess a bachelor\'s (BA/BS) or higher degree from a college or university accredited through a regional accrediting agency recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) are deemed to have satisfied both the general education and graduation competency requirements for an AA/AS degree. Degrees from accredited institutions outside of the US will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Placement Information

Check your eServices account under “Academic Records”  to determine your placements.

Published May 26, 2025

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