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Associate of Science in Chemistry

2025-2026 Guided Pathway

First Year (31 Credit Hours Total)

Fall Semester

16 Week Courses

First Year/Fall Semester/16 Week Courses
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
CHEM 1411 - General Chemistry I 1(Required for progression) 4 030
MATH 2413 - Calculus I 1(Required for progression) 4 020

First 8 Week Courses

First Year/Fall Semester/First 8 Week Courses
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
ENGL 1301 - Composition I (FY) 1(Offered continuously, Required for progression) 3 010

Second 8 Week Courses

First Year/Fall Semester/Second 8 Week Courses
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
ENGL 1302 - Composition II (FY)(Offered continuously) 3 010
Total Credit Hours: 14

Spring Semester

16 Week Courses

First Year/Spring Semester/16 Week Courses
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
CHEM 1412 - General Chemistry II 1(Required for progression) 4 030
MATH 2414 - Calculus II 4 -

First 8 Week Courses

First Year/Spring Semester/First 8 Week Courses
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
HIST 1301 - United States History I (FY)(Offered continuously) 3 060

Second 8 Week Courses

First Year/Spring Semester/Second 8 Week Courses
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
HIST 1302 - United States History II (FY)(Offered continuously) 3 060
Total Credit Hours: 14

Summer Courses

These courses can also be taken during any Fall or Spring Semester

First Year/Summer Semester Courses
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
Choose any course in the Social or Behavioral Science Core (FY) 2(Offered continuously, Visit Enrollment Advisor) 3 080
Total Credit Hours: 3

Second Year (29 Credit Hours Total)

Fall Semester

Come talk to an academic advisor about your Temple College graduation and your university transfer plans.

16 Week Courses

Second Year/Fall Semester/16 Week Courses
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
CHEM 2423 - Organic Chemistry I 1(Required for progression) 4 -
PHYS 1401 - College Physics I 1, 2(Required for progression, Visit Enrollment Advisor) OR
PHYS 2425 - University Physics I 1, 2(Required for progression, Visit Enrollment Advisor)
4 090

First 8 Week Courses

Second Year/Fall Semester/First 8 Week Courses
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
GOVT 2305 - Federal Government (Federal Constitution and Topics) (FY)(Offered continuously) 3 070

Second 8 Week Courses

Second Year/Fall Semester/Second 8 Week Courses
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
GOVT 2306 - Texas Government (Texas Constitution and Topics) (FY)(Offered continuously) 3 070
Total Credit Hours: 14

Spring Semester

Come talk to an academic advisor about your Temple College graduation and your university transfer plans.

16 Week Courses

Second Year/Spring Semester/16 Week Courses
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
CHEM 2425 - Organic Chemistry II 4 -
PHYS 1402 - College Physics II 2(Visit Enrollment Advisor) or
PHYS 2426 - University Physics II 2(Visit Enrollment Advisor)
4 090

First 8 Week Courses

Second Year/Spring Semester/First 8 Week Courses
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
Any course from the Language, Philosophy, or Culture Core 2(Visit Enrollment Advisor) 3 040

Second 8 Week Courses

Second Year/Spring Semester/Second 8 Week Courses
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
Any course from the Creative Arts Core 2(Visit Enrollment Advisor) 3 050
Total Credit Hours: 14

Summer Courses

These courses can also be taken during any Fall or Spring Semester

Second Year/Summer Semester Courses
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
1 credit as needed for graduation 2(Visit Enrollment Advisor) 1 -
Total Credit Hours: 1
Grand Total Credit Hours: 60

Important Notes

Note 1: Must successfully complete the course in order to progress in the AS Chemistry degree.

Note 2: Meet with an academic advisor to discuss preferred core and degree requirements for your transfer university and for university specific transfer classes.

FY: Course will be offered on a continuous basis so that a student can take the course in any fall or spring semester.

Core Curriculum Numbering: 010-090 represents the Core Curriculum Numbering System.

Transfer Outlook

AS CHEM can lead to university transfer for:

  • Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
  • Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry
  • Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with Teaching Certification in Chemistry or Physical Science
  • Pre-medical programs
  • Pre-dental programs
  • Pre-pharmacy programs
  • Pre-veterinary programs

Important: AS CHEM students interested in these bachelor's degrees must work with an academic advisor or Chemistry department chair to determine transferable coursework.

Career Outlook

Potential career paths and entry-level salaries in Central Texas:

  • Medical Scientist: $63,301 (Bachelor's Degree required)
  • Veterinarian: $81,172 (Doctoral Degree required)
  • Pharmacist: $102,449 (Doctoral Degree required)

Salary data based on entry-level jobs in Central Texas from https://texaswages.com/

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