A Letter from Tracy Holbrook Lead InstructorDear Prospective Student: Thank you for your interest in the Chemical Technology Program at Cape Fear Community College. In general, CFCC’s Chemical Technology Program provides students with necessary skills and knowledge that will enable them to work as laboratory technicians in a pharmaceutical environment, academic research, or in an industrial setting. Typically, the program is completed in two years with a required summer session, usually completed after the second semester of coursework. Upon graduation, students who complete the CHEM TECH program can choose to immediately enter the job field, pursue an online Bachelor’s of Science in Industrial Technology at Eastern Carolina University or transfer to another institution to complete their Bachelor’s of Science in Chemistry. It is recommended that students who wish to major in chemistry should enroll in CTC (Chemical Technology) courses versus the traditional CHEM (Chemistry) courses as our program provides more fundamental coursework, lab techniques, and courses extensively relating analytical instrumentation to future job requirements. The chemical technology program is also an attractive option for students who wish to major in chemistry as our students are qualified for a job after two years of education (a “direct” BS in Chemistry does not provide this option)! The Chemical Technology Program is located at CFCC's main campus in historic downtown Wilmington, on the banks of the Cape Fear River. The College also offers electives in Pender County center in Burgaw and Surf City. Day and evening elective classes are offered at all campuses. CFCC also offers a large number of online classes through an expanding distance education program. Please review our website and related materials. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me using the information provided below. You have made an excellent choice in choosing our program. Please extend your knowledge about our program to other friends, family members, and anyone else interested in the field! Hope to see you in the fall semester! Mr. Tracy L. L. Holbrook |