Certificate Programs

Certificate Program in Chemistry

Recognizing the need for qualified workers trained in chemistry to fill positions in the chemical industry, and in other areas such as hospital and environmental laboratories highly dependent upon chemical technology, the College offers a Certificate in Chemistry. The certificate requires the completion of 20 credit hours in chemistry courses and, in addition, the prerequisites to these courses.

Certificate requirements are as follows:

CHEM 209-210 Organic Chemistry I-II
CHEM 219-220 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I-II
CHEM 211 Analytical Methods
CHEM 221 Analytical Methods Laboratory
CHEM 312 Instrumental Analysis
CHEM 322 Instrumental Analysis Laboratory
CHEM 314 Biochemistry
CHEM 324 Biochemistry Laboratory

Certificate Program in Communication

Recognizing that communication is a skill much needed today, the College offers a program that strengthens understanding, writing, and speaking. Completion of the program requires 18 credit hours (plus any prerequisites).

COMM 100 Principles of Communication
COMM 102 Public Speaking
COMM 320 Professional Communication
COMM 340 Business Communication

Plus two COMM courses at the 300 level