Overview
Chemical technicians use sophisticated chemical/biochemical methods and cutting-edge instrumentation to analyze chemical and pharmaceutical substances and evaluate their properties.
The Chemical Technology degree program prepares students to become laboratory technicians or research associates in high-tech research and development or quality control laboratories, academic institutions, and government facilities. Graduates often are employed in chemical manufacturing, polymer/plastic labs, or food/beverage, pharmaceutical, or environmental industries and organizations.
Graduates of the Chemical Technology program earn an Associate of Applied Science degree, and many continue their education in a bachelor’s degree program in chemistry, biology/biotechnology, chemical engineering, or a pre-professional degree such as pre-pharmacy, pre-medicine, pre-dental, or pre-veterinary medicine.
Related Programs
Environmental Engineering Technology (EVT)Environmental Engineering Technology - Stormwater Management Major (EVTS)Environmental Engineering Technology - Water and Wastewater Major (EVTW)Chemical Technology Operator Certificate (CMTOC)Chemical Technology Production Certificate (CMTPC)Environmental Safety and Security Certificate (EVTSC)Contacts
Program Chair
Co-op Coordinator
Career Outlook
Graduates Are Prepared To
- Analyze chemical compounds and pharmaceutical raw materials and products
- Evaluate chemical, biochemical, and physical properties
- Research new products and processes
- Analyze environmental samples
Representative Job Titles For Graduates
- Chemical Technician
- Laboratory Technician
- Research Associate
Graduate Employment Outlook
Chemical Technology graduates are in high demand and the placement rate for Cincinnati State graduates is consistently close to 100 percent. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of chemical technicians is projected to grow 3 percent through 2032, about as fast as the average for all occupations. Graduates of applied science technology programs who are trained to use equipment typically found in laboratories or production facilities should have the best opportunities.
$26,200 to $43,000 annually
Graduate Starting Salary Projections
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Program Chair
Co-op Coordinator
Curriculum
Effective 2024-2025 academic year
Chemical Technology (CMT)
| Semester 1 | Lec | Lab | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMT 111 | Chemical Technology 1 ( T) | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| CHE 121 & CHE 131 |
General Chemistry 1 and General Chemistry 1 Lab ( G) |
4 | 3 | 5 |
| ENG 101 | English Composition 1 ( G) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MAT 151 | College Algebra ( G) | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| FYE 1XX First Year Experience Elective (B) | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| XXX XXX Arts/Humanities or Social/Behavioral Sciences Elective (G) | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Semester 2 | ||||
| CMT 112 | Chemical Technology 2 ( T) | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| CHE 111 | Bio-Organic Chemistry ( B) | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| CHE 122 & CHE 132 |
General Chemistry 2 and General Chemistry 2 Lab ( B) |
4 | 3 | 5 |
| MAT 152 | Trigonometry ( B) | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Semester 3 | ||||
| CMT 291 | Full-Time Cooperative Education 1: Chemical Technology ( T) | 1 | 40 | 2 |
| Semester 4 | ||||
| CMT 220 | Analytical Chemistry ( T) | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| COMM 110 | Public Speaking ( B) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| ENG 10X English Composition Elective (G) | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| XXX XXX Technical Elective 1 (T) | 2 | 3 | 3 | |
| XXX XXX Science Elective 1 (T) | 3 | 3 | 4 | |
| Semester 5 | ||||
| CMT 230 | Chemical Instrumental Analysis ( T) | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| CMT 285 | Chemical Research ( T) | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| XXX XXX Science Elective 2 (T) | 3 | 3 | 4 | |
| XXX XXX Technical Elective 2 (T) | 1 | 2 | 2 | |
| XXX XXX Technical Elective 3 (T) | 1 | 2 | 2 | |
| Semester 6 | ||||
| CMT 292 | Full-Time Cooperative Education 2: Chemical Technology ( T) | 1 | 40 | 2 |
| Total Credits: | 50 | 116 | 65 | |
Electives
| First Year Experience Elective | ||
| FYE 100 | College Success Strategies: Overview | 1 |
| FYE 105 | College Success Strategies: Overview and Application | 2 |
| FYE 110 | College Success Strategies: Practice and Application | 3 |
| Arts/Humanities Elective or Social/Behavioral Science Elective | ||
| Any ART, CULT, FRN, LIT, MUS, PHI, REL, SPN, THE | 3 | |
| or, Any CRJ, ECO, GEO, HST, POL, PSY, SOC | 3 | |
| English Composition Elective | ||
| ENG 102 | English Composition 2: Contemporary Issues | 3 |
| ENG 103 | English Composition 2: Writing about Literature | 3 |
| ENG 104 | English Composition 2: Technical Communication | 3 |
| ENG 105 | English Composition 2: Business Communication | 3 |
| Technical Electives | ||
| CHE 201 & CHE 211 |
Organic Chemistry 1 and Organic Chemistry 1 Lab |
5 |
| CHE 202 & CHE 212 |
Organic Chemistry 2 and Organic Chemistry 2 Lab |
5 |
| MAT 131 | Statistics 1 | 3 |
| MAT 132 | Statistics 2 | 3 |
| MAT 251 | Calculus 1 | 5 |
| MAT 252 | Calculus 2 | 5 |
| MAT 253 | Calculus 3 | 5 |
| or, Any BIO or PHY listed in Science Electives, if not used as Science Elective | ||
| or, Any EVT, CET, EET, EMET, MET, PSET, SET | ||
| Science Electives | 8 | |
| Select one of the following series: | ||
|
BIO 131
& BIO 132 |
Biology 1 and Biology 2 |
|
|
PHY 151
& PHY 152 |
Physics 1: Algebra and Trigonometry-Based and Physics 2: Algebra and Trigonometry-Based |
|
|
PHY 201
& PHY 202 |
Physics 1: Calculus-Based and Physics 2: Calculus-Based |
|
| or, Any two of the following courses: | ||
|
EVS 110
|
Environmental Science: Conservation and Cleanup | |
|
EVS 120
|
Environmental Geology | |
|
EVS 130
|
Environmental Science: Ecology and Ecosystems | |
G = General Education course in this curriculum
B = Basic Skills course in this curriculum
T = Technical course in this curriculum
• This curriculum displays only course numbers without the added letter.
• The alternative version, when available, meets the requirements of the course version without the added letter.