Chemical Technician CTS

The Chemical Technician Certificate of Technical Studies provides an opportunity for students to meet the regional and statewide needs for chemical technicians. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, “Chemical technicians use special instruments and techniques to help chemists and chemical engineers research, develop, and produce chemical products and processes.” This CTS is currently the only program to train chemical technicians in the State of Louisiana. The Chemical Technician CTS will require 34 credit hours to prepare students for immediate employment or career entry in this high skill, high wage, and high demand occupation.

Chemical Technician CTS

34 Hour Core

BIOL 1011 (CBIO 2113) - Microorganisms and Man Cr.: 3
and
BIOL 1012 (CBIO 2111) - Microorganisms and Man Laboratory Cr.: 1
or
BIOL 2051 (CBIO 2124) - General Microbiology Cr.: 4
BIOL 1201 (CBIO 1033) - Biology for Science Majors Cr.: 3
BIOL 1208 (CBIO 1031) - Biology Laboratory for Science Majors Cr.: 1
CHEM 1201 (CCEM 1123) - Basic Chemistry Cr.: 3
CHEM 1202 (CCEM 1133) - Basic Chemistry Cr.: 3
CHEM 1212 (CCEM 1132) - Basic Chemistry Laboratory Cr.: 2
CMST 1061 (CCOM 1013) - Fundamentals of Communication Cr.: 3
ENGL 1001 (CENL 1013) - English Composition Cr.: 3
MATH 1020 (CMAT 1213) - College Algebra Cr.: 5
or
MATH 1021 (CMAT 1213) - College Algebra Cr.: 3
Natural Sciences Course Cr: 3
Natural Sciences Course Cr: 3
Free Elective Cr: 3