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Explore STEM

If you are curious about the way the world works but have not yet decided what program or career you want to pursue, consider starting with the Exploratory Map for the STEM Pathway.  

The STEM Exploratory Map is a two-quarter sequence designed to give you the time and opportunity to explore the programs within the STEM Pathway so you can choose an area that fits with your interests and goals. 

The courses on this map have been carefully selected so that you can explore your areas of interest while at the same time earning some valuable credits toward a degree or certificate.  

The STEM Exploratory Map includes the following areas of study:  

If you think you’d like to pursue Pre-Nursing, we suggest you meet with Pathways Specialist Mpuana Carey or Vicki Moore to make a personalized plan.

NOTE: Check out the career information on each of these pages to help inform your decision!  

Our goal for you is that by the end of your exploration, you’ll be ready to choose the degree or certificate that is right for you. With the assistance of an advisor, you’ll make a plan to maximize the credits you’ve earned as you transition to your chosen pathway. 
 

SFCC is a MESA College

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SFCC offers extra support and career development to students pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering, or math programs through MESA (Math, Engineering, Science Achievement).

What You’ll Learn

This program map is not a degree or certificate, it is a two-quarter sequence of classes that gives you time to explore the programs within this pathway. You’ll earn some transferable credits while investigating your interests and finding your passion.
At the end of two quarters, you’ll choose the degree or certificate that is right for you. With the assistance of your advisor, you’ll create a personal education plan to maximize the credits you’ve earned as you transition to your chosen pathway.
  Course descriptions and course learning outcomes can be found in our online catalogue.

Program Map for

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Total Credits: 27

First Quarter

Course ID
Course Title
Credits
GUID 105
Student Success
2
Choose 1 course from:
MATH 93
Algebra I
5
MATH 94
Algebra II
5
MATH 98
Algebra III
5
MATH& 141
Precalculus I
5
Choose 5 credit from:
ASTR& 100
Survey of Astronomy
5
BIOL& 222
Majors Cell/Molecular: w/Lab
5
CHEM 116
Reactions: Our Actions and Inactions
5
ENGR 110
Engineering Problems and Orientation
3
ENGR 111
Engineering Projects
2
ENVS& 101
Intro to Environmental Science
5
GEOL& 100
Survey of Earth Science
5
PHYS 100
Introductory Physics
5
Total Credits
 
12

Second Quarter

Course ID
Course Title
Credits
Choose 1 course from:
CMST 227
Intercultural Communication
5
PHIL& 120
Symbolic Logic
5
Choose 1 course from:
MATH 94
Algebra II
5
MATH 98
Algebra III
5
MATH& 141
Precalculus I
5
MATH& 142
Precalculus II
5
Choose 5 credit from:
ASTR& 100
Survey of Astronomy
5
BIOL& 222
Majors Cell/Molecular: w/Lab
5
CHEM& 110
Chemical Concepts w/Lab
5
ENGR 110
Engineering Problems and Orientation
3
ENGR 111
Engineering Projects
2
ENVS& 101
Intro to Environmental Science
5
GEOL& 100
Survey of Earth Science
5
PHYS 100
Introductory Physics
5
Total Credits
 
15

Maximum estimated costs for completing this program

  • Tuition

  • Resident

    $
    2,899
  • Non-Resident

    $
    3,741
  • International

    $
    6,842
  • Books

    $
    971
  • Course Fees

    $
    66
  • Institutional Fees

    $
    478

  • The amounts listed for tuition and lab & course fees reflects a maximum estimated cost and may be lower based on courses selected.
  • The amount listed for books is a maximum estimated cost based on the price of new textbooks purchased during the previous school year. Costs may be lower based on student choices and availability (used books vs new, rental vs purchase).
  • For more information about costs, visit our page How Much Does It Cost?

  • Vicki Moore
    Vicki Moore
    Stem Pathway Specialist
    Vicki.Moore@sfcc.spokane.edu
    509-533-4150

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Vicki Moore

Pathways Specialist
Vicki.Moore@sfcc.spokane.edu
509-533-4150
Building 28, room 115