Science Studies Certificate

The Science Studies Certificate is designed for recent high school graduates and returning students who wish to prepare for a career in science or technology and enter a two-year degree program.

CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS

First Semester (14 Credit Hours)

• SCI 100 Freshman Orientation to Science/Technology OR TECH 115 Engineering Tech Fundamentals (2)
• GST 131 Critical and Analytical Thinking (3)
• CSC 100 Computing in the Information Age OR CSC 115 Introduction to Computing (3)
• *Electives by Advisement (6)

Second Semester (16 Credit Hours)

• ENG 101Freshman English I (3)
• **MAT 145 College Algebra (3)
• SCI 101 Physical Science I (4)
• *Electives by Advisement (6)

* Electives must be chosen from the following:
GST 102 College Composition, GST 121 Effective Reading, GST 142 Fundamental Mathematics and Algebraic Skills, SCI 102 Physical Science II, ECT 120 Electronic Theory I, TECH 105 Engineering Drawing I, ENG 102 Introduction to Literature, and MAT 151 Trigonometry.

** MAT 151 may be substituted if the MAT 145 level of materials has previously been achieved.

The Faculty

Faculty in the science studies certificate area are committed to helping students succeed. Designed for students who are not yet ready to pursue a heavy load in the science area, the certificate strengthens skills and completes knowledge gaps so students are poised to excel at the sciences and pursue higher-level education in research, medicine, or applied science.