STEM at Work Career Studies Certificate
Length: 27 Credits
Purpose: To increase the knowledge, skills and marketability of students who seek to pursue immediate work in fields requiring a foundation of scientific, engineering technology, or mathematics knowledge, as well as preparation for STEM-H (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics or Health) careers.
Opportunities for employment: Laboratory technicians, field technicians, water treatment technicians, hospital technicians, teacher endorsement, researcher assistants, data analysts.
Admission requirement: Applicants must meet general admission requirements of the college.
Program requirements: Students are required to earn a minimum GPA of 2.0 in the curriculum to be awarded the Career Studies Certificate.
Curriculum:
| Course # | Course Title | Lecture | Lab | Credits |
| BIO 101 | General Biology 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| CHM 111 | General Chemistry I | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| CHM 112 | General Chemistry II | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| PHY 201 | General College Physics I 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| PHY 202 | General College Physics II 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| MTH 245 | Statistics I 4 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MTH 263 | Calculus I 5 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Semester Total | 22 | 15 | 27 |
Total Minimum Credits: 27
1 May replace with BIO 141, BIO 270, EGR 120 and 140, or SCT 111.
2 May replace with PHY 231, or GOL 105.
3 May replace with PHY 232, GOL 106 or SCT 112.
4 May replace with BIO 102, MTH 162 or higher level.
5 May replace with BIO 102, BIO 142, or any Math higher than MTH 263 not already taken to fulfill the requirements of the curriculum.
Note: Courses may not be used twice to fulfill requirements. See your advisor for assistance with course selection.
