Program Details
Average starting salary is $32,250*
*Salary information provided by Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Program Overview
The goal of the Chemistry Technology Program is to train professional technicians to conduct chemical and physical laboratory tests to assist scientists (chemists, biochemists, chemical engineers, etc.) in performing qualitative and quantitative analyses of solids, liquids, and gaseous materials for research and development of new products or processes. Additionally, technicians are responsible for maintaining quality control, environmental standards, conducting experimental, theoretical, or practical applications of chemistry and related sciences.
Requirements for Admissions
Acceptance Criteria
In order to qualify for the first semester of Chemical Technology courses, students must:
- Demonstrate college readiness in reading, writing, math, and science. College level algebra and [introductory chemistry (or higher) or core biology] must be taken prior to or during the first semester.
- Be able to perform the following essential functions:
- Ability to use oral and written communication effectively in the English language and to read, understand and follow directions both written and oral.
- Display manual dexterity required to perform laboratory tasks, e.g. operation of various instruments, pipetting, and manual entry of data into computers.
- Demonstrate microscopic and macroscopic visual acuity required to perform all technical activities requiring visual skills.
Program Cost, Scholarships and Aid
| Program Required Expense Item | Florida Resident | Non-Florida Resident |
| Total Program Hours Tuition – Lower Division (37 credits) | $3,950.49 | $14,167.30 |
| Lab Fees | TBD | TBD |
| Textbooks (buying used @ B&N) | $718.00 | $718.00 |
| Supplies (uniform, safety glasses, name tag) (if required) | $68.00 | $68.00 |
| Total | $4,736.49 | $14,953.30 |
Scholarships
There are many scholarships available for Santa Fe College students to apply to. Please visit the Scholarships webpage for more information and how to apply.
Financial Aid
There are many options to finance your education. You may be eligible for Federal Grants, Work Study, State Grants, Federal Loans, and Institutional Scholarships. Please visit the Financial Aid page for more information and how to apply.
Program Goals and Outcomes
- Conduct chemical and physical laboratory tests to assist scientists (chemists, biochemists, chemical engineers)
- performing qualitative and quantitative analyses of solids, liquids, and gaseous materials for research and development of new products or processes.
- Technicians are responsible for maintaining quality control, environmental standards, conducting experimental, theoretical, or practical applications of chemistry and related sciences.
- Preparing solutions and reagents, operating scientific instrumentation, preparing samples for analysis, and collecting and assessing data.
Program Length, Format and Curriculum
The Chemical Laboratory Specialist, Certificate is a total of 37 credit hours. 28 credit hours Natural Science Core and 9 Credit hours of Professional core courses.
Term 1
- CHM2045 Chem 1 Lecture (3 credit hours)
- CHM2045L Chem 1 Lab (1 credit hour)
- PHY2053 General Physics 1 Lecture (3 credit hours)
- PHY2053L General Physics 1 Lab (1 credit hour)
Term 2
- CHM2046 Chem 2 Lecture (3 credit hours)
- CHM2046L Chem 2 Lab (1 credit hour)
- BSC2010 Core Biology 1 Lecture (3 credit hours)
- BSC2010L Core Biology Lab (3 credit hours)
- PHY2054 General Physics 2 Lecture (3 credit hours)
- PHY2054L General Physics 2 Lab (1 credit hour)
Term 3
- CHM2210 Organic Chem 1 Lecture (3 credit hours)
- CHM2210L Organic Chem 1 lab (1 credit hour)
- ETI2160C Metrology (3 credit hours)
- CHM2124C Quantitative Chem (3 credit hours)
Term 4
- CHM2211/L Org 2 Lecture (3 credit hours)
- CHM2211L Org 2 Lab (1 credit hour)
- ETI2170 Regulatory Affairs (3 credit hours)
Computer Requirement
Access to and on-going use of a computer is required for all students. The Emerging Technologies department expects each student entering the BLT program, to acquire computer hardware and software appropriate to his or her degree program. Competency in the basic use of a computer is required.
Performance Standards
- Possess sufficient eyesight to observe, manipulate, and evaluate instrumentation and procedures
- Possess sufficient hearing to communicate, manipulate, and evaluate instrumentation and procedures
- Possess sufficient physical ability to move 25 pounds and stand for at least 2 hours
- Possess sufficient English verbal and written skills to communicate effectively with potential employers
- Possess sufficient fine motor coordination to safely perform laboratory techniques
- Possess sufficient intellectual and emotional abilities to exercise independent judgment and discretion
Program Effectiveness
Program Effectiveness captures the quality of a program using qualitative data such as program completion and job placement.
Program completion rates
- 2019 – 99%
- 2020 – 100%
Employed
- 2019 – 99%
- 2020 – 98%
Note: This Certificate is not contingent on passing any external exams or licensures.
Prepares students for Pre-Med related prerequisites courses while completing the Certificate.
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