Science

Chemistry is an excellent pathway to a career in many different professional sectors. Employers such as healthcare organizations, the food and drink industry, government, environmental consultancies, and colleges and universities all offer opportunities in the field of chemistry.

An Associate of Science Degree with an emphasis in Chemistry supports study in allied fields and provides a gateway for you to continue your chemistry education. Chemistry courses at Cisco College also correspond with the requirements for a Bachelor's Degree from a four-year institution.

Potential Career Paths:

• Chemical technician
• Laboratory Technician
• Associate Chemist
• Formulator
• Toxicologist
• Research and Development Technician

Student Research Teams

An education in physics prepares students to pursue a variety of scientific occupations including engineering, geophysics, biophysics, astronomy, medical physics, nuclear physics, molecular physics, or elementary particle physics.

An Associate of Science Degree with an emphasis in Physics provides a broad education in physical sciences. Completion of the coursework will prepare students for transfer to a Bachelor's Degree program at a four-year institution.

Potential Career Paths:

• Research Scientist
• Aerospace Engineer
• Professor
• Physicist
• Astronaut
• Airline Pilot or Train Engineer
• Airplane Navigator
• Ballistics expert
• Electrical or Mechanical Engineer
• Hydrologist
• Electrical, Laser, Mechanical, or Optics Physicist

Links to the following websites are provided for your convenience and information and do not constitute official endorsement by Cisco College.

• The Bureau of Labor Statistics ‘Occupational Outlook Handbook’ can help you find career information on duties, education and training, pay, and outlook for hundreds of occupations.
• Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Career One Stop is a resource for career exploration, training, skill sets, wages & jobs.

Freshman Year

Sophomore Year

*See core curriculum course options. Courses should be chosen to fulfill transfer requirements for a particular STEM major. Students should consult with their intended transfer institution's program requirements before choosing courses.
**Math Electives include MATH 1314, 1316, 1324, 1325, 1342, 2412, 2413, 2414, 2415
***Life & Physical Science Electives include BIOL 1406, 1407, 1411, 1413, 2401, 2402, 2421, CHEM 1411, 1412, 2423, 2425, GEOL 1403, 1404, PHYS 1401, 1402, 1403, 1404, 2425, 2426
****Electives should be chosen to fulfill transfer requirements for a particular STEM major. Students should consult with their intended transfer institution’s program requirements before choosing courses.