Mesa College
Stem Core
Science
Technology
Engineering
Math
Are you interested in pursuing a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) degree, but think you're not ready or don't know where to start?
STEM Core is a one-year STEM-preparatory program with an emphasis in math, designed to help students finish pre-requisite courses in order to major in the sciences. As a STEM Core student, you will become a part of a learning community that will provide STEM counseling, career advising, tutoring, and one-on-one support to get you ready to pursue a STEM degree.
When you become a STEM Core student, you take required math and science courses during your first year. After successful completion, you will be ready to start taking higher-level science and math courses. Hispanic, low-income, and/or first-generation college students are particularly encouraged to apply.
Upon completion of program requirements, students may be eligible for paid summer internships with a STEM Core Employer, sponsor, or other regional employers. If accepted, participants will be required to attend a mandatory summer orientation.
If you'd like more information about STEM services available, please click the link below to access our STEM Conexiones services.
Pathway / Suggested Courses Listing
Track 1:
Fall 2018
- LCOM 96X (MATH) -- 6 units (16 weeks)
Spring 2019
- MATH 104 – 3 units (6 weeks)
- MATH 141 – 5 units (10 weeks)
- CHEM 152 – 3 units (16 weeks)
- CHEM 152L – 1 unit (16 weeks)
Track 2:
Fall 2018
- MATH 104 --3 units (6 weeks)
- MATH 141 – 5 units (10 weeks)
Spring 2019
- MATH 150 – 5 units (16 weeks)
- CHEM 152 – 3 units (16 weeks)
- CHEM 152L – 1 unit (16 weeks)
Students are required to participate in career exploration (i.e., workshops, job fairs, job board account creation, field trips, one-on-one appointments) and/or other related workshops coordinated by the STEM Counselor and/or Career Center (minimum 4 activities per semester).
Upon completion of program requirements, students may be eligible for a paid summer internship with a STEM Core Employer / Sponsor or other regional employers
Contact us to learn more about how to become a part of this program!
Patricia Rodriguez
- STEM Counselor
- prodriguez001@sdccd.edu
- (619) 388-2672
Claudia Estrada-Howell
- Transfer/Career Supervisor
- cestrada@sdccd.edu
Leticia P López
- STEM Conexiones Program Manager
- llopez@sdccd.edu