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

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. 



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Empowered by ChattState, Excelling in Cybersecurity: Nick Jung Gives Back

June 10, 2024 | Payton Potter | Alumni Spotlight

CHATTANOOGA, TN -- When it comes to making a difference, what goes around comes around. Few know that better than Chattanooga State Community College alumnus Nicholas Jung, who is paying it forward to help ensure cybersecurity students find success both in college and after graduation. 



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Biology Research Class Gives ChattState Students Hands-On DNA Research, Gene Editing Experience

June 3, 2024 | Payton Potter | Student Success

CHATTANOOGA, TN – One biology course is giving some Chattanooga State Community College students a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience studying molecular genetics by extracting and analyzing DNA in a laboratory setting. 



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