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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 counselor or MCC academic advisor or call (815) 479-7565.

 

Suggested Coursework

Grade English/
Language Arts		 Mathematics Science Social Science Career Related
Electives
Fresh.
  • Fresh. English
  • Algebra I
  • Geometry
  • Biology
  • Geoscience
  • Geography
  • PLTW - Intro to Engineering Design*
  • Computer Literacy
  • Graphics
  • World Language
Soph.
  • Soph. Comp.
  • Soph. Lit.
  • Geometry
  • Algebra II
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Geoscience
  • World History
 Any of the above plus:
  • PLTW - Principles of Engineering*
  • Intro to Building Trades
  • Accounting I
  • Metals
  • AP Computer Science
Jr.
  • Junior English
  • Algebra II
  • Pre-Calculus
  • Environmental Science
  • Astronomy
  • Physics
  • Human Anatomy & Physiology
  • Forensics
  • US History (Constitution)
  • Political Science
  • Economics
 Any of the above plus:
  • PLTW - Digital Electronics*
  • Accounting II
  • PLTW - Civil Engineering & Architecture*
  • PLTW - Computer Integrated Mfg.*
  • Intro to Manufacturing
  • Intro to CNC
  • AP Computer Science
Sr.
                   
  • English Elective
  • Pre-Calculus
  • Intro to Stats & Calculus
  • AP Calculus
  • AP Statistics
  • AP Physics
  • AP Environmental Science
  • AP Biology
  • AP Chemistry
  • Psychology
  • Sociology
 Any of the above plus:
  • Consumer Ed
  • PLTW - Engineering Design & Development*
  • AP Computer Science

 *PLTW - Project Lead the Way

 

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.