If you like working in a laboratory and interacting with other people, chemistry could be your ideal career. You'll work closely with chemists, chemical engineers and technical specialists. You could use your laboratory skills to test and communicate information in areas such as quality control, pollution, and research and development. It's a field with a vast range of possible career options, and high-paying jobs are plentiful.
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Chemical Technology, AAS
Overview
This degree provides a variety of opportunities to obtain knowledge and skills related to applied chemistry and the use of a diverse variety of standard lab ware. Emphasis is also placed on oral and written communication skills as well as Math and Computer knowledge.
Admissions Requirements
LCC is an open enrollment college serving all those who are excited to learn. Applicants seeking financial aid must possess a high school diploma or GED.
Career Opportunities with an Associate Degree or Certificate
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Career: Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders
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Career: Chemical Plant and System Operators
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Career: Chemical Technicians
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Career: Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders
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Career: Chemical Technicians
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Transferability
General education requirements may differ from one institution to another. Contact your preferred institutions and plan their general education requirements accordingly with an LCC advisor.
Chemistry, AS
Overview
This degree is designed for students who intend to study a variety of Science and Math courses and transfer to a four-year college or university to pursue a baccalaureate degree in this subject area or related area. Students completing this curriculum will also satisfy the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) between two-year and four-year institutions in Michigan and qualify for an LCC Transfer Studies Certificate of Achievement (1482). Transfer students are strongly encouraged to apply for this certificate along with their degree, as it clearly announces to four-year colleges and universities that the student has successfully completed the MTA.
Admissions Requirements
LCC is an open enrollment college serving all those who are excited to learn. Applicants seeking financial aid must possess a high school diploma or GED.
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Career: Chemists
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Career: Natural Sciences Managers
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Career: Clinical Research Coordinators
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Career: Water Resource Specialists
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Career: Chemists
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Career: Natural Sciences Managers
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Career: Clinical Research Coordinators
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Career: Chemists
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Transferability
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Pre-Professional Health Studies, AS
Overview
This degree is designed for students who intend to transfer to a four-year college or university to pursue a baccalaureate degree in preparation for application to graduate level health degrees. These degrees can be Medical Doctor (MD), Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), Doctor of Dental Surgery or Medicine (DDS or DDM), Physician Assistant (PA), Physical Therapy (PT), Occupational Therapy (OT), Doctor of Chiropractic (DC), Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD), or Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM).
This degree may also prepare students for a degree in Clinical Laboratory Science. Students completing this curriculum will also satisfy the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) between two-year and four-year institutions in Michigan and qualify for an LCC Transfer Studies Certificate of Achievement (1482). Transfer students are strongly encouraged to apply for this certificate along with their degree, as it clearly announces to four-year colleges and universities that the student has successfully completed the MTA. General education and subject area requirements may vary from one college or university to another.
Admissions Requirements
LCC is an open enrollment college serving all those who are excited to learn. Applicants seeking financial aid must possess a high school diploma or GED.
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Career: Medical & Clinical Laboratory Technologists
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Career: Cytotechnologists
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Career: Nuclear Medicine Technologists
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Career: Nuclear Medicine Technologists
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Transferability
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