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Chemistry 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:
2026-27
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
GE
Ethnic Studies
3
Cal-GETC Area 6
GE
ENGL C1000 * / 488 H+ / ESLW 340 +
Academic Reading & Writing
3-4
Cal-GETC Area 1A
Elec
INDIS 313 ** / HCD 310
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


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

+Prerequisite for ENGL 488: ESL 325 with a grade of "C" or better, or placement through the assessment process

+Prerequisite for ESLW 340: ESL 325 with a grade of "C" or better; or, for students not previously enrolled in ESL writing courses within the Los Rios district, placement through the Los Rios assessment process


**First-time college students who would like to participate in First-Year Experience (FYE) should take INDIS 313. All other students can take HCD 310 or speak with a counselor regarding their choices.

Semester 2

17 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE Area
Maj
CHEM 401 +
General Chemistry II
5
GE
Social & Behavioral Sciences
3
Cal-GETC Area 4
GE
*Mathematical Concepts & Quantitative Reasoning
3
Cal-GETC Area 2
GE
Humanities
3
Cal-GETC Area 3B
Elec
**Elective
3

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


*Choose one of the recommended courses under your STEM placements except MATH 386. MATH 386 is not approved for Cal-GETC. (Check your eServices account.) Meet with a counselor for recommended Math options.


**Electives may include any courses numbered 100-499. Meet with a counselor to discuss potential elective course options.

Second Year

Semester 3

15-16 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE Area
ME
CHEM 420 *+ / 425 *+
Organic Chemistry I
4-5
GE
Arts
3
Cal-GETC Area 3A
GE
Oral Communication
3
Cal-GETC Area 1C
GE
Critical Thinking and Composition
3
Cal-GETC Area 1B
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

^Advisory for CHEM 425: Concurrent enrollment in CHEM 317


**Electives may include any courses numbered 100-499. Meet with a counselor to discuss potential elective course options.

Semester 4

14-15 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE Area
ME
CHEM 421 *+ / 426 *+
Organic Chemistry II
4-5
GE
**Social & Behavioral Sciences
3
Cal-GETC Area 4
GE
Biological Science
3
Cal-GETC Area 5B
Elec
***Elective
3
Elec
***Elective
1

*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 

^Advisory for CHEM 426: Concurrent enrollment in CHEM 317


**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. Meet with a counselor to discuss potential elective course options.

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 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.

Placement Information

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

Published July 31, 2026

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