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STEM Pathway

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Pathway

This pathway is for students interested in science, technology, engineering, and math. These fields offer exciting opportunities to solve real-world problems, drive innovation, and shape the future. By pursuing STEM, you develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills that are in high demand across many industries.

STEM Programs

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Programs

Area of Study Transfer Degree Degree Certificate Skill Certificate
Sample Table - See below
Computer Science
Area of Study Transfer Degree Degree Certificate Skill Certificate
Engineering
Area of Study Transfer Degree Degree Certificate Skill Certificate
Liberal Arts
Area of Study Transfer Degree Degree Certificate Skill Certificate
Liberal Arts: Natural and Applied Sciences and Mathematics
Math
Area of Study Transfer Degree Degree Certificate Skill Certificate
Science
Area of Study Transfer Degree Degree Certificate Skill Certificate
Definitions:
AS: Associate of Science, AS-T: Associate of Science Transfer, AA: Associate of Art, AA-T: Associate of Art Transfer, C: Certificate, SC: Skill Certificate
*: This program has additional requirements. View the program page for more information.

Meet Your Success Team

 

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Juan Luis Cazares is a faculty member in the Life Sciences Department at Los Angeles City College. His teaching and research interests include immunology, pedagogical practices in STEM, and medicine. Dedicated to both scientific inquiry and innovative approaches to learning, he works to inspire students to think critically about the intersections of biology, health, and education. If you’d like to contact Professor Cazares, please email him at cazarejl@laccd.edu.

Math, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA)

The Los Angeles City College (LACC) Math, Engineering, Science Achieve (MESA) Program is a program dedicated to creating exceptionally prepared transfer-ready students in calculus-based STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math). The goal is to provide supports to LACC students who are transferring to a 4-year university as a STEM major. MESA seeks to strengthen students who are first-generation, low-income, and educationally disadvantaged, therefore increasing the number of those historically underrepresented in STEM. 

MESA Program

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More about Degrees and Certificates

  • An Associate of Arts (AA) or Associate of Science (AS) degree provides knowledge and skills for employment or further study in a chosen field.
  • An Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T) or Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T) degree is for students interested in transferring to schools within the California State University (CSU) system to earn a bachelor’s degree.
  • A Certificate of Achievement (C) is approved by the state and prepares students to enter the workforce.
  • A Skills Certificate (SC) is issued by the department and prepares students to enter the workforce.
  • A Noncredit Certificate (CN) is for students who want to acquire employment, transition to college, and/or explore pathways leading to a career.