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Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)
Programs that focus on learning how things work. Explore what BCTC has to offer to start a career in the high-demand fields of science, technology, engineering, and math.
Programs
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Architectural Technology
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Associate in Science (AS) Transfer
![people looking through microscopes](/education-training/media/career-pathways/images/programs/biotechnology.jpg)
Biotechnology Laboratory Technician
![person in hard hat and safety vest taking notes](/education-training/media/career-pathways/images/programs/civil-engineer.jpg)
Civil Engineering Technology
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Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD)
![laptop with robotic arm instructions on screen](/education-training/media/career-pathways/images/programs/computer-engineering-tech.jpg)
Computer Engineering Technology
![students and teacher in computer lab](/education-training/media/career-pathways/images/programs/cit.jpg)
Computer & Information Technologies
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Computerized Manufacturing and Machining
![person in front of electrical equipment](/education-training/media/career-pathways/images/programs/electrical-engineering-tech.jpg)
Engineering and Electronics Technology
![students gathered to clean up a creek](/education-training/media/career-pathways/images/programs/environmental-science-tech.jpg)
Environmental Science Technology
![person in front wall of tools](/education-training/media/career-pathways/images/programs/integrated-engineering-tech.jpg)
Integrated Engineering Technology
Suggested First-Semester Schedule
The courses below are a recommendation. You will work with an academic advisor to develop an individualized course schedule based on your unique interest, career goals, and developmental/co-requisite needs.
Recommended Course | Credit Hours | Requirement Fulfilled |
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ENG 101 – Writing I | 3 | Written Communication |
MAT 126 Technical Algebra and Trigonometry | 3 or 4 | Quantitative Reasoning |
Any Natural Science Course This should be chosen based on any leaning toward a specific science or technology area. |
3-4 | Natural Sciences |
Digital Literacy Course | 3 | Digital Literacy |
One of:
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3 | Heritage and Humanities Course or Social and Behavioral Sciences Course |
Recommended Course | Credit Hours | Requirement Fulfilled |
---|---|---|
One of:
|
3 or 4 | Quantitative Reasoning |
ENG 101 Writing I | 3 | Written Communication |
FYE 105 Strategies for College Success |
3 | College Success Course |
CIT 105 Introduction to Computers | 3 | Digital Literacy |
Natural Science Course |
3 or 4 | Natural Sciences |
Natural Science Lab Course
|
1 | Natural Science Lab |
Please view the KCTCS Catalog for descriptions and information about courses.