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Science Technology, Engineering & Mathematics - Coursework and Careers

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A career in the Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics cluster will be involved in planning, managing, and providing scientific research and professional and technical services including laboratory and testing services, and research and development services.

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Career Pathways Career Choices Tips for Successful Planning
  • Engineering and Technology
  • Science and Mathematics
  • Chemical Engineer
  • Mathematician
  • Bio-technologist
  • Electrical Engineer
  • Biologist
  • Oceanographer
  • Take placement testing at MCC in March/April of Junior year.
  • Take ACT/SAT in spring semester of junior year of high school.
  • Meet annually with high school guidance counselor or MCC academic advisor or call (815) 479-7565.

 

Suggested Coursework

Grade English/
Language Arts
Mathematics Science Social Science Career Related
Electives
Fresh.
  • English 01
  • English 1
  • English 1 (H)
  • Algebra 1-A
  • Algebra 1
  • Algebra 2
  • Algebra 2 (H)
  • Geometry
  • Geometry (H)
  • Conceptual Biology
  • Biology
  • Biology (H)
  • Succeeding in the World of Work
  • Digital Media 1 & 2
  • Intro to Computer Programming
  • Intro to Technology
  • Multimedia
  • World Language
Soph.
  • English 02
  • English 2
  • English 2 (H)
  • Journalism
  • Algebra 1-B
  • Geometry
  • Geometry (H)
  • Algebra 2
  • Algebra 2 (H)
  • Pre-College Math
  • Pre-Calculus (H)
  • Conceptual Chemistry
  • Chemistry
  • Chemistry (H)
  • World Studies
  • AP European History
Any of the above plus:
  • Marketing
  • Web Design
  • AP Computer Science Principles 
  • Manufacturing
  • Earth Science
  • Environmental Science
  • World Language 2
Jr.
  • English 3
  • AP Lit. & Comp.
  • Journalism
  • Fundamentals of Geometry
  • Geometry
  • Geometry (H)
  • Algebra 2
  • Algebra 2 (H)
  • Pre-College Math
  • Pre-Calculus (H)
  • AP Calculus
  • Physics
  • Adv. Biology (H)
  • AP Biology
  • AP Chemistry
  • AP Physics I
  • US History
  • AP US History
  • Psychology
  • AP Psychology
  • Sociology
Any of the above plus:
  • Accounting (H)
  • Advanced Health
  • World Language 3
  • MCC - PCCS Program
  • MCC - LCTC Program
  • Statistics
  • AP Statistics
Sr.
  • English 4
  • AP Lit. & Comp.
  • Journalism
  • Algebra 2
  • Algebra 2 (H)
  • Pre-College Math
  • Pre-Calculus (H)
  • AP Calculus
  • Physics
  • Adv. Biology (H)
  • AP Biology
  • AP Chemistry
  • AP Physics I
  • Human Anatomy
  • Microbiology
  • Recent American History Issues
  • AP Microeconomics
  • AP American Govt.
  • Psychology
  • AP Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Civics
Any of the above plus:
  • World Language 4

 

Career Planning

Type of Degree Degree Names
Certificate Career and Technical Education Certificates
Associate's

Career and Technical Education Associate Degrees

Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degrees are designed to prepare students for immediate employment.

Transfer Associate Degrees

Transfer degrees are designed to provide students with a strong general education foundation and prerequisite coursework for continued study at a four-year college or university.

 

Sample academic plans are provided for use by students who have decided on a major but not on an intended transfer school.

 

For students who have decided on a transfer school, transfer guides are provided, showing how courses apply to specific majors at many in-state and out-of-state colleges and universities.

Bachelor's

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

There are a many Illinois colleges and universities that offer programs related to science, technology, engineering and mathematics. To see a full list, please refer to the Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE) website.