ACS Chemical Technology Program Approval

Gain recognition and improve your chemical technology curriculum through the ACS Chemical Technology Program Approval Service (CTPAS). ACS recognizes chemistry-based technology programs with strong industry partnerships and high standards of academic excellence.

CTPAS is a subcommittee of the Society Committee on Education. Its members, representing both industry and academia, work with the ACS Committee on Technician Affairs and ChemTechLinks.

About ACS approval

• Benefits of ACS approval
• Approval Process
• ACS-approved Chemical Technology Programs
• Forms

Recommendations for ChemTech Programs

• Starting New Chemistry-based Technology Programs
• Maintaining and Strengthening Chemical Technology Programs

Partnership Resources

• Building Partnerships to Improve Chemical Technology Education
• ChemTechStandards Resource Package