Chemical Process Operator to Liberal Studies
An opportunity to gain an associate degree from Delaware Tech and a bachelor's degree from Wilmington University.
Your Path to a Bachelor's Degree
Delaware Tech has established agreements with four-year colleges and universities that connect Delaware Tech associate degree programs with bachelor's degree programs to create smooth transfer opportunities for you. These Connected Degree programs enable you to complete your associate degree and then transfer to a four-year degree program as a junior
The Connected Degree 2+2 Curriculum
Delaware Tech's associate degree program in Chemical Process Operator prepares students for employment in industrial plants in the chemical, petroleum, polymer and pharmaceutical industry. The chemical industry throughout the state has a great need for trained chemical operators to adjust and optimize conditions for the production of large quantities of products in local chemical plants and pilot plants. Graduates are readily employed by these local plants at competitive salaries. The program provides a practical education in the various aspects of plant operations such as hands-on training in process operations and control, regulatory compliance, and preventive maintenance skills. Laboratory facilities include not only standard lab equipment, but also modern instrumentation in pilot plant technology and computer simulations. Wilmington University's Bachelor of Science degree program in Liberal Studies degree provides an opportunity for individuals who have earned 30-90 college credits at other institutions to complete a baccalaureate degree that prepares them for employment, promotions, or a new career, and will even prepare them for a graduate education. Students must transfer in a minimum of 30 credits to be eligible for the Liberal Studies Bachelor's degree program.
Value For You
By completing your associate degree at Delaware Tech, you'll receive excellent instruction in small classes at a campus close to home. Delaware Tech's affordable tuition can reduce the overall cost of your college education, making the completion of your bachelor's degree more manageable.
Making The Connection
Refer to the Connected Degree curriculum for the sequence of courses needed to complete this program. Call Delaware Tech and let us help you follow the path to your bachelor's degree.
Connected Degree Curriculum - Suggested Course Sequence
Chemical Process Operator (Associate Degree - Delaware Technical Community College)
First Semester (Fall)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SSC 100 | First Year Seminar | 1 |
| CPO 100 | Intro to Chem. Proc. Oper. Tech | 3 |
| CPO 135 | Chem. Proc. Tech-Equipment | 3 |
| CHM 110 | General Chemistry | 4 |
| MAT 183 | Reasoning with Functions I | 5 |
| CIS 107 | Intro to Computers & Application | 3 |
| 19 | ||
Second Semester (Spring)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 101 | Composition I | 3 |
| CPO 125 | Safety, Health, & Environment | 3 |
| ELC 101 | Intro to Instrumentation | 3 |
| CPO 151 | Chem Proc. Tech I-Systems | 4 |
| PHY 111 | Conceptual Physics | 4 |
| 17 | ||
Third Semester (Fall)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 102 | Composition II | 3 |
| CPO 252 | Chem Proc. Tech II- Operations | 4 |
| ELC 270 | Process Instrumentation I | 4 |
| XXX XXX | Social Science Elective* | 3 |
| 14 | ||
Fourth Semester (Spring)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CPO 240 | Quality | 3 |
| CPO 253 | Process Troubleshooting | 4 |
| CPO 260 | Work Experience | 4 |
| XXX XXX | Social Science Elective* | 3 |
| 14 | ||
Liberal Studies (Bachelor's Degree - Wilmington University)
Fifth Semester (Fall)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 131 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| PHI 100 | Introduction to Critical Thinking | 3 |
| HIS XXX | History Elective | 3 |
| XXX XXX | Certificate, Concentration, Minor Course or Work-Integrated Learning | 3 |
| XXX XXX | Free Elective | 3 |
| 15 | ||
Sixth Semester (Spring)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 310 | Research Writing | 3 |
| POL 300 | American Politics | 3 |
| SCI XXX | Natural Science Elective | 3/4 |
| XXX XXX | Certificate, Concentration, Minor Course or Work-Integrated Learning | 3 |
| XXX XXX | Free Elective | 3 |
| 15/16 | ||
Seventh Semester (Fall)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHI 300 | Ethics for Life | 3 |
| MAT 308 | Inferential Statistics | 3 |
| XXX XXX | Certificate, Concentration, Minor Course or Work-Integrated Learning | 3 |
| XXX XXX | Certificate, Concentration, Minor Course or Work-Integrated Learning | 3 |
| XXX XXX | Free Elective | 3 |
| 15 | ||
Eighth Semester (Spring)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CAS 495 | Senior Seminar | 3 |
| HUM 381 | Contemporary Global Issues | 3 |
| XXX XXX | Certificate, Concentration, Minor Course or Work-Integrated Learning | 3 |
| XXX XXX | Certificate, Concentration, Minor Course or Work-Integrated Learning | 3 |
| 12 | ||
* Choose From Approved Social Science Electives: ECO 111 Macroeconomics; POL 111 Political Science; PSY 121 General Psychology; or SOC 111 Sociology. Additional Delaware Tech Courses Students Could Take to Maximize On Transfer Are: ENG 124, Oral Communications, for ENG 131, Public Speaking; MAT 255, Business Statistics I for MAT 308, Inferential Statistics at Wilmington University. Delaware Tech students may also take another Science course with a lab to cover the Natural Science Elective requirement at Wilmington University.
The Organizational Management program at Wilmington University requires a minimum of 120 credits for graduation. Course sequencing may vary by semester. See your advisor.
The Liberal Studies program at Wilmington University requires a minimum of 120 credits for graduation. Course sequencing may vary by semester. See your advisor.
For More Information Contact:
Delaware Tech
Newark: (302) 453-3791
Wilmington University
Dover, Delaware: (302) 734-2594
Georgetown, Delaware: (302) 856-5780
New Castle, Delaware: (877) 967-5464
This articulation agreement is subject to change based on Delaware Tech and senior institution curriculum changes. 05/2018 - 05/2023