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Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Degree Focus Areas

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欢迎来到通识科学、技术、工程和数学核心课程(STEM)。在这里，你可以探索STEM学科，同时决定你想在MC完成哪个专业或在四年制学院或大学追求哪个专业，你可以完成申请其他项目所需的预备课程，或者你可以完成强调STEM相关领域的副学士课程。你将从任何学科课程或核心课程中选择至少15个学分，包括至少3个200级的学分。

Note:If you are planning to complete an MC degree in a specific STEM area (such as Biology, Chemistry, or Engineering) or planning to transfer in a science, engineering or technology area, please be sure to work with a counselor or program advisor to select the right entry level math and science courses.

Program Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, a student will be able to:

  • 构建图形和分析模型。
  • Express conclusions and implications from scientific experiments using a variety of methods and appropriate scientific language.
  • Analyze and resolve real-world and abstract quantitative situations.
  • Communicate, interpret, and justify results with clarity and coherence, demonstrating effective digital, written, oral and graphic communication skills.
  • Utilize and apply multi-disciplinary methods of inquiry the sciences, technology, engineering, and mathematics in response to a problem, task, or experience.
  • Reflect on and assess their own learning as it applies themselves as scholars and engaged citizens rooted in the sciences, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Program Advising

Academic advising helps students reach their educational and career goals. Meet with your academic advisor regularly to discuss your academic plans and make sure you are on track to graduate and/or transfer. The program advising guide outlines the degree requirements and is meant to supplement the advising process.

Curriculum

Z-Degree
This degree is available as a Z-Degree—no textbook purchases required. (Learn more about Z-degrees).

As a General Studies STEM major, you will develop an interdisciplinary course of study emphasizing a variety of courses in science, technology, engineering and mathematics before selecting a focused STEM related major. The STEM Core is designed to encourage student to explore these disciplines while deepening their knowledge through a selected academic focus.

In addition to exploring STEM related majors, you can pursue a specific area of focus or design your own focus.

Areas of Focus

Choose a discipline option below to learn more about suggested courses, program advising, transfer opportunities, and career information.

*Please meet with your counseling advisor and/or instructional advisor for more guidance.

Design Your Own Focus

Using the course sequence below as a starting point, meet with a general studies program advisor to choose your courses and design your own focus.

Suggested Course Sequence

The suggested course sequence is listed below for General Studies: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Areas of Focus

  • All students should review the advising guide andconsult an advisor.
  • Find out about related programs and course in theFields of Studysection.
  • Most courses have either assessment levels that must be met or prerequisites (courses that must be taken first). Part-time students and those who need to meet assessment levels or take prerequisite courses will take longer to complete a degree. An advisor will help make sure you are taking your courses in the right order.
  • All degree-seeking students must take a central group ofGeneral Education英语、数学、艺术、行为和社会科学、人文和科学的课程。这些课程包括在以下建议的课程顺序中。

Suggested Course Sequence

All students should review theProgram Advising Guideandconsult an advisor.

First Semester

Second Semester

  • English Foundation 3 semester hours (ENGF)‡
  • Behavioral and Social Sciences Distribution 3 semester hours(BSSD) **
  • Humanities Distribution 3 semester hours (HUMD)
  • Natural Sciences Distribution with or without Lab 3 semester hours (NSD)
  • Elective 3 semester hours

Third Semester

  • Arts Distribution 3 semester hours(ARTD or HUMD)
  • Behavioral and Social Sciences Distribution 3 semester hours(BSSD) **
  • STEM Core Course 1 3 semester hours
  • STEM Core Course 2 3 semester hours
  • General Education Institutional Requirement 3 semester hours(GEIR) †

Fourth Semester

  • STEM Core Course 3 3semester hours
  • STEM Core Course 4 3 semester hours
  • STEM Core Course 5 3 semester hours
  • Elective 3 semester hours ‡‡
  • Elective 2 semester hours ‡‡

*ENGL 101/ENGL 101A, if needed forENGL 102/ENGL 103, or select an elective.

** Behavioral and social sciences distribution (BSSD) courses must come from different disciplines.

*** Students must complete one global or cultural perspectives designated course as part of their General Education program.

‡ Students should attempt ENGL and MATH foundation requirements within completion of the first 24 credits of college-level work or at the completion of any prerequisite or required non-credit coursework.

‡‡ Any credit hours beyond the minimum General Education credit hours (31) or core courses are counted toward elective credit hours.

† Two General Education institutional requirement (GEIR) courses are required from the following General Education courses: COMM, HLTH, or one ARTD or HUMD. Students may only take one course from ARTD or HUMD to fulfill General Education institutional requirements.

†† Consult a counselor or program advisor for NSND/science course selection. Students potentially interested in science, health or engineer transfer programs should consider a 4-credit lab science course.

NOTE: Exact semester credit counts may vary based on specific course selections.

Related Programs and Courses

Related Degrees

In addition to the General Studies STEM degree, MC offers the following STEM area degrees:

Montgomery College also offers the following STEM related certificates:

Workforce Development and Continuing Education

MC offers a wide variety ofnoncredit classesdesigned to help you upgrade your skills, pursue career training, or learn something new.

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