General STEM

 

The General STEM pathway is intended for students who are unsure of the major they would like to pursue, but whose interests lay in STEM. The STEM pathway includes general courses required by most BS degrees as well as courses intended to explore major possibilities.

 

Compatible UC Majors

Most STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) majors - discuss best fit with your high school counselor or a UC advisor

 

Possible UC Degrees

Multiple arts and science options

 

Potential Career Paths

Students with a STEM degree usually pursue careers in chemistry, physics, astronomy, soil and plant science, mechanical engineering, computer science, epidemiology, teaching, and statistics. Learn more about what you can do with a STEM degree

 

College & Career Track General STEM Coursework

You can find general details about the courses below in the UC Course Catalog. For information about when courses are offered, check the UC Course Offerings page.

 

Tier 1 Courses

UC Course Course # Credits High School
Requirement*
English Composition ENGL 1001 3 English
College Algebra

 

MATH 1021 3 Math
Foreign Language

 

- 3 or 5 Elective/Honors
Introduction to American Politics POL 1010 3 Government
Introduction to Psychology PSYC 1001 3 Social Studies

Total Possible Credits: 15-17

Tier 2 Courses

  UC Course Course # Credits High School
Requirement*
  Pre-Calculus MATH 1026 5 Math
  Introduction to Effective Speaking COMM 1071 3 English
  BoK: Natural Science# - 3 Science
  Elementary Statistics 1 STAT 1034 3 Math
Choose 1 Fundamentals of IT IT 1050 3 -
Medical Terminology% HLSC 2012 2 -
Foundations of Engineering Design Thinking 1 ENED 1100 3 -

Total Possible Credits: 16-18

* Credit applicability is at the discretion of your high school and cannot be determined by UC.

# Your UC advisor will help you select courses that satisfy the BoK (Breadth of Knowledge) requirement.

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