DEGREES, CERTIFICATES & AWARDS

A.S.,Chemistry
C.A., Premedical Studies

ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAM

An Associate Degree, depending on the focus of study, is designed to prepare students for transfer into upper division course work in a bachelor’s degree program, or, to prepare students to enter the workforce in a particular vocational field. To qualify for an Associate’s Degree, a student must:  

  1. complete each major-specific course required for the degree with at least a “C” grade or better, 
  2. complete all Cuesta College general education, graduation and residency requirements,
  3. achieve an overall grade point average of 2.0 for all courses attempted (major, general education, elective).

CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

A Certificate Program is designed for students who desire specific training to meet an immediate occupational or personal goal, or for promotion or lateral transfer within their existing field of employment. To qualify for a Certificate of Achievement or a Certificate of Specialization, a student must:

  1. complete all courses required for the Certificate with an overall grade point average of 2.0.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Natural Sciences Managers
Chemical Plant and System Operators Precision Agriculture Technicians
Chemical  Lab Technicians Quality Control Analysts
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary Remote Sensing Technicians
Clinical Research Coordinators Secondary School Chemistry and Physical Science Teachers
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health Water Resource Specialists
Molecular Biologists  


Degree/Certificate Types:
A.A. - Associate in Arts C.A. - Certificate of Achievement
A.S. - Associate in Science C.S. - Certificate of Specialization
A.A.-T. - Associate in Arts for Transfer C.C. - Certificate of Completion (Non Credit)
A.S.-T. - Associate in Science for Transfer C.C. - Certificate of Competency (Non Credit)