Mathematics & Sciences

Math and science are leading fields yielding countless opportunities. To gain a quality education that leads to a rewarding career take advantage of our university transfer programs. Let’s obtain the brightest future together!

Degrees and Certificates

Scholarships

Scholarships are available to students based upon their academic performance, community service, residency and other criteria as defined by the founder or donor of the award. Both the State of Tennessee and the Chattanooga State Foundation provide scholarships for qualified students.

Math Center

Located on the second floor of the Instructional Materials Center in IMC-225, the center is open days, nights, and weekends to help students with all levels of math. The center is equipped with over 180 computers for use by students. Math faculty and tutors are always available to assist students.

Early College

Chattanooga State's mathematics department offers early college math courses to high schools through its Early College Hybrid Online (ECHO) program. An innovative team of college and high school math teachers was assembled to deliver ECHO online courses in a blended learning format. Any high school with a computer lab or classroom can offer these college-level math classes to their students. Currently, the program is offered in 13 Chattanooga area high schools. Students at these schools receive a head start on their college career. The success rate for students in the program is very high, both during high school and later in their college career.

Science Olympiad

The Science Olympiad is an international nonprofit organization devoted to improving the quality of science education, increasing student interest in science, and providing recognition for outstanding achievement in science education by both students and teachers. Teams of 15 students work on collaboration and problem solving skills throughout the year in preparation for each of the Science Olympiad events.

Division News

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Fall 2024 Dean's List Includes Almost 1,000 ChattState Students

December 17, 2024 | Payton Potter | Student Success

CHATTANOOGA, TN -- Chattanooga State Community College this week announced nearly 1,000 students were named to the Fall 2024 Dean’s List. A student’s place on the Dean’s List is a recognition of his or her commitment to academic excellence.



Students can earn Dean’s List recognition by...

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Award-Winning Statistics Course Redesign Increases Success Rates, Saves Students Money

August 27, 2024 | Payton Potter | Student Success

CHATTANOOGA, TN -- Chattanooga State Community College mathematics professors in May were recognized with a D2L Excellence Award for redesigning introductory statistics courses to increase student success rates. 



To better equip students for success, professors created a semester-long...

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Mollee Shannon

How Mollee Shannon Aims to Enhance Student Experience as Director of ChattState's Academic Success Center

July 1, 2024 | Payton Potter | Faculty Spotlight, Staff Spotlight

CHATTANOOGA, TN -- Chattanooga State Community College’s reimagined Academic Success Center (ASC) will open its doors in January 2025 under the leadership of its new director, Mollee Shannon. 



Shannon has been the director of the college’s writing center since 2018. Before that, she...

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