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Chemical Technology A.S. Degree - Cal-GETC GE

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

14-15 Units

CAT.	COURSE	TITLE	UNIT	GE Area
Maj	CHEM 400 ⁺	General Chemistry I	5	Cal-GETC Area 5A/Cal-GETC Area 5C
ME	ENGL C1000 ^*** / ENGWR 488 ^H / ESLW 340	Academic Reading & Writing	3-4	Cal-GETC Area 1A
	GE		Social & Behavioral Sciences		3	Cal-GETC Area 4
	Elec	INDIS 313 ^**	Freshman Seminar		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

*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.

**INDIS 313 - Freshman Seminar is specifically designed for First Time in College students. This course is an advised required elective. If you\'re not a First Time in College student, this course can be any elective course numbered 100-499.

Semester 2

17 Units

CAT.	COURSE	TITLE	UNIT	GE Area
Maj	CHEM 401 ⁺	General Chemistry II	5
GE	MATH 300 ^*	Introduction to Mathematical Ideas	3	Cal-GETC Area 2
GE		**Social and Behavioral Sciences	3	Cal-GETC Area 4
GE		Critical Thinking and Composition	3	Cal-GETC Area 1B
Elec		***Elective	3

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

*If you don\'t place directly in MATH 300 (check your eServices account), you will need to take MATHS 95/MATH 300 combo course.

**Cal-GETC Area 4 requires 2 courses from different disciplines. Select a course from Cal-GETC Area 4 from a different discipline than the previously completed Cal-GETC Area 4 course.

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

Second Year

Semester 3

13-14 Units

CAT.	COURSE	TITLE	UNIT	GE Area
ME	CHEM 420 ⁺ / 425 ⁺	Organic Chemistry I	4-5
ME	GE		Oral Communication		3	Cal-GETC Area 1C
GE		Arts	3	Cal-GETC Area 3A
GE		Biological Science	3	Cal-GETC Area 5B

*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	GE Area
ME	CHEM 421 ⁺ / 426 ⁺	Organic Chemistry II	4-5
ME	Maj	CHEM 410 ^*+	Quantitative Analysis		5
GE		Humanities	3	Cal-GETC Area 3B
Elec		**Elective	1
GE		Ethnic Studies	3	Cal-GETC Area 6

*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

+ Prerequisite for CHEM 410: CHEM 401 with a grade of "C" or better

**CHEM 410 is only offered during the spring semester.

***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:

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.
Completion of each required course with a grade of "C" or better for a major offered at Sacramento City College.
Completion of the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC). Areas 1 through 6 must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.

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 Math and English placements.

General Education

Meet with your counselor to discuss the appropriate GE pattern for your individual transfer/graduation goals - AA/AS or Cal-GETC.

Counselor Notes

All AA-Ts and AS-Ts are designed to transfer to CSUs in most majors. Students who wish to transfer to a UC are strongly encouraged to meet with a counselor to determine additional major requirements.
AA/AS Degrees: See a counselor to ensure that you will have completed all of your local graduation requirements.
Math – you may have other options for transfer level math; check with your counselor.

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Published October 02, 2025

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