Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

Field of Interest: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

If you want to work in a lab, design electronics, become a pharmacist or doctor, or play with numbers all day, then the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Field of Interest might be right for you. Maricopa Community Colleges' STEM degrees and certificates can help you prepare for a career where you can use your skills to solve problems and discover new frontiers. STEM careers involve critical thinking and creative problem solving through research and design.

Maricopa Community Colleges can get you started on the path to becoming a doctor, pharmacist, science researcher, data scientist/statistician, physicist, engineer, and more. You can also earn certificates in biotechnology and biosciences, electrical engineering, nanotechnology, and more. Many of the skills you’ll acquire in your STEM coursework can be applied to a variety of fields, like computer science, healthcare, and even sports medicine.

If you are ready to find the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics program that is right for you, select the option below that meets your current goals.

Programs in this Field of Interest

The Right Pathway for You

MCC offers Certificates of Completion, Associate Degrees and Transfer Degrees for this program. Your interests and goals will guide you in selecting the pathway that is ideal for you. You may find a combination of certificates, degrees or transfer options is the fastest way to realize your dreams.

Students at any Maricopa Community College may need to complete courses at more than one of our colleges.

Certificates

The knowledge and skills acquired while earning a Certificate of Completion (CCL) can help launch you into a new career or energize your current job. Generally requiring fewer credit hours than degrees or transfer programs, a CCL may be your best first step into higher education.

A list of available certificates offered in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics program
Name Type Title Courses
Certificate of Completion CCL Electronics Technology
Certificate of Completion CCL Geospatial Technologies
Certificate of Completion CCL Landscape Aide
Certificate of Completion CCL Landscape Specialist
Academic Certificate AC Sustainability
Certificate of Completion CCL Sustainable Agriculture

Associate Degrees

MCC’s associate degrees enhance your resume and prepare you to enter the workforce with an advantage. Whether you are interested in simply completing basic, required college courses or specializing in a specific area, there’s a degree for you.

A list of available associate degrees offered in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics program
Name Type Title Courses
Associate in Applied Science AAS Electronics Engineering Technology
Associate in Applied Science AAS Electronics Technology
Associate in Applied Science AAS Geospatial Technologies
Associate in Applied Science AAS Landscape Horticulture
Associate in Applied Science AAS Sustainable Agriculture
Associate in Applied Science AAS Veterinary Technology

University Transfer Degrees

Want to pursue a bachelor’s degree at a university? Save money by starting at MCC in manageable, small classes taught by renowned faculty. Our transfer pathways with Arizona universities help you achieve two goals: completing an associate’s degree while also staying on track to earn a bachelor’s degree at your transfer destination. MCC’s university partnerships throughout the nation assure your seamless transition toward a four-year degree.

A list of available transfer degree options for the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics program
At MCC, get an... Emphasis in... Transfer to... To get a... Courses
Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Geography Geography Arizona State University (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences) Geography (no emphasis)
(Bachelor of Science)
Arizona State University (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences) Geography
(Bachelor of Arts)
Northern Arizona University Geography, Environment, and Society
(Bachelor of Science)
University of Arizona Geography (all emphases) OR Urban and Regional Development
(Bachelor of Science)
University of Arizona Geography
(Bachelor of Arts)
Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Mathematics Mathematics Arizona State University (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences) Mathematics
(Bachelor of Science)
Arizona State University (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences) Mathematics (Statistics)
(Bachelor of Science)
Arizona State University (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences) Computational Mathematical Sciences
(Bachelor of Science)
Arizona State University (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences) Mathematics
(Bachelor of Arts)
Arizona State University (College of Integrative Sciences and Arts) Applied Mathematics
(Bachelor of Science)
Arizona State University (New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences) Applied Mathematics
(Bachelor of Science)
Northern Arizona University Mathematics
(Bachelor of Science)
University of Arizona Mathematics
(Bachelor of Arts)
Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Sustainability and Environmental Studies Sustainability and Environmental Studies Arizona State University (School of Sustainability) Sustainability
(Bachelor of Science)
Arizona State University (School of Sustainability) Sustainability
(Bachelor of Arts)
Arizona State University (New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences) Environmental Science
(Bachelor of Arts)
Arizona State University (New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences) Environmental Science
(Bachelor of Science)
Northern Arizona University Environmental Sciences (Environmental Geology)
(Bachelor of Science)
Northern Arizona University Environmental Sciences (Applied Statistics)
(Bachelor of Science)
Northern Arizona University Environmental Sciences (Biology)
(Bachelor of Science)
Northern Arizona University Environmental Sciences (Chemistry)
(Bachelor of Science)
Northern Arizona University Environmental Sciences (Environmental Administration and Policy)
(Bachelor of Science)
Northern Arizona University Environmental Sciences (Environmental Communication)
(Bachelor of Science)
Northern Arizona University Environmental Sciences (Environmental Management)
(Bachelor of Science)
University of Arizona Natural Resources: Ecology, Management, and Restoration of Rangelands
(Bachelor of Science)
University of Arizona Fisheries Conservation and Management
(Bachelor of Science)
University of Arizona Wildlife Conservation and Management
(Bachelor of Science)
University of Arizona Natural Resources: Global Change Ecology and Management
(Bachelor of Science)
University of Arizona Natural Resources: Global Change Ecology and Management
(Bachelor of Science)
University of Arizona Natural Resources: Watershed Hydrology and Management
(Bachelor of Science)
University of Arizona Natural Resources: Conservation Biology
(Bachelor of Science)
University of Arizona Natural Resources: Watershed Hydrology and Management
(Bachelor of Science)
Associate in Science, Emphasis in Astronomy Astronomy Arizona State University Earth and Space Exploration (Astrophysics)
(Bachelor of Science)
Associate in Science, Emphasis in Biochemistry Biochemistry Arizona State University (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences) Biochemistry
(Bachelor of Science)
Arizona State University (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences) Biochemistry
(Bachelor of Arts)
Arizona State University (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences) Biochemistry
(Bachelor of Science)
Arizona State University (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences) Biochemistry
(Bachelor of Arts)
Associate in Science, Emphasis in Biological Sciences Biological Sciences Arizona State University Biological Sciences
(Bachelor of Science)
Arizona State University Biology: Biomedical Sciences
(Bachelor of Science)
Arizona State University Biochemistry Medicinal Chemistry
(Bachelor of Science)
Arizona State University Health Solutions: Medical Studies
(Bachelor of Science)
Northern Arizona University Biology
(Bachelor of Science)
Grand Canyon University Biology with Emphasis in Pre-Medicine
(Bachelor of Science)
Grand Canyon University Biology with Emphasis in Pre-Pharmacy
(Bachelor of Science)
Grand Canyon University Biology with Emphasis in Pre-Physician Assistant
(Bachelor of Science)
Arizona State University (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences) Biological Sciences
(Bachelor of Science)
Arizona State University (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences) Biological Sciences (Biomedical Sciences)
(Bachelor of Science)
Arizona State University (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences) Biological Sciences (Conservation Biology and Ecology)
(Bachelor of Science)
Arizona State University (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences) Biological Sciences (Genetics, Cell and Development Biology)
(Bachelor of Science)
Arizona State University (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences) Biological Sciences (Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior)
(Bachelor of Science)
Arizona State University (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences) Molecular Biosciences and Biotechnology
(Bachelor of Science)
Arizona State University (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences) Microbiology
(Bachelor of Science)
Arizona State University (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences) Microbiology (Medical Microbiology)
(Bachelor of Science)
Arizona State University (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences) Applied Biological Sciences (Applied Biological Sciences)
(Bachelor of Science)
Arizona State University (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences) Applied Biological Sciences (Preveterinary Medicine)
(Bachelor of Science)
Arizona State University (New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences) Biology
(Bachelor of Science)
Arizona State University (New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences) Biology (Pharmacology/Toxicology)
(Bachelor of Science)
Northern Arizona University Biology
(Bachelor of Science)
University of Arizona Biology (Biomedical Sciences)
(Bachelor of Science)
University of Arizona Biology (Organismal Biology)
(Bachelor of Science)
Grand Canyon University Biological Sciences
(Bachelor of Science)
Associate in Science, Emphasis in Chemistry Chemistry Arizona State University (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences) Chemistry
(Bachelor of Science)
Northern Arizona University Chemistry
(Bachelor of Science)
Grand Canyon University Chemistry
(Bachelor of Science)
Associate in Science, Emphasis in Engineering Engineering Arizona State University (Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering) Aerospace Engineering (Aeronautics)
(Bachelor of Science in Engineering)
Arizona State University (Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering) Aerospace Engineering (Astronautics)
(Bachelor of Science in Engineering)
Arizona State University (Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering) Aerospace Engineering (Autonomous Vehicle Systems)
(Bachelor of Science in Engineering)
Arizona State University (Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering) Biomedical Engineering
(Bachelor of Science in Engineering)
Arizona State University (Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering) Chemical Engineering
(Bachelor of Science in Engineering)
Arizona State University (Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering) Civil Engineering
(Bachelor of Science in Engineering)
Arizona State University (Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering) Civil Engineering (Sustainable Engineering)
(Bachelor of Science in Engineering)
Arizona State University (Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering) Computer Systems Engineering
(Bachelor of Science in Engineering)
Arizona State University (Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering) Computer Systems Engineering (Cybersecurity)
(Bachelor of Science in Engineering)
Arizona State University (Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering) Construction Engineering
(Bachelor of Science in Engineering)
Arizona State University (Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering) Electrical Engineering
(Bachelor of Science in Engineering)
Arizona State University (Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering) Electrical Engineering (Electric Power and Energy Systems)
(Bachelor of Science in Engineering)
Arizona State University (Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering) Engineering
(Bachelor of Science in Engineering)
Arizona State University (Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering) Engineering (Automotive Systems)
(Bachelor of Science in Engineering)
Arizona State University (Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering) Engineering (Electrical Systems)
(Bachelor of Science in Engineering)
Arizona State University (Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering) Engineering (Mechanical Engineering Systems)
(Bachelor of Science in Engineering)
Arizona State University (Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering) Engineering (Robotics)
(Bachelor of Science in Engineering)
Arizona State University (Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering) Industrial Engineering
(Bachelor of Science in Engineering)
Arizona State University (Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering) Materials Science and Engineering
(Bachelor of Science in Engineering)
Arizona State University (Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering) Mechanical Engineering
(Bachelor of Science in Engineering)
Arizona State University (Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering) Mechanical Engineering (Computational Mechanics)
(Bachelor of Science in Engineering)
Arizona State University (Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering) Mechanical Engineering (Energy and Environment)
(Bachelor of Science in Engineering)
Northern Arizona University Civil Engineering
(Bachelor of Science)
Northern Arizona University Computer Engineering
(Bachelor of Science)
Northern Arizona University Electrical Engineering
(Bachelor of Science)
Northern Arizona University Mechanical Engineering
(Bachelor of Science)
University of Arizona Aerospace Engineering
(Bachelor of Science)
University of Arizona Biomedical Engineering
(Bachelor of Science)
University of Arizona Chemical Engineering
(Bachelor of Science)
University of Arizona Civil Engineering
(Bachelor of Science)
University of Arizona Electrical and Computer Engineering
(Bachelor of Science)
University of Arizona Industrial Engineering
(Bachelor of Science)
University of Arizona Mechanical Engineering
(Bachelor of Science)
Associate in Science, Emphasis in Geography - Meteorology Geography - Meteorology Arizona State University (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences) Geography (Meteorology-Climatology)
(Bachelor of Science)
Arizona State University (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences) Geography (Meteorology-Climatology)
(Bachelor of Science)
Associate in Science, Emphasis in Geology Geology Arizona State University (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences) Earth and Space Exploration (Geological Sciences)
(Bachelor of Science)
University of Arizona Geosciences (Geology Emphasis)
(Bachelor of Science)
Associate in Science, Emphasis in Physics Physics Arizona State University (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences) Physics
(Bachelor of Science)
Arizona State University (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences) Biophysics
(Bachelor of Science)
Arizona State University (College of Integrative Sciences and Arts) Applied Physics
(Bachelor of Science)
Arizona State University (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences) Physics
(Bachelor of Arts)
Northern Arizona University Physics
(Bachelor of Science)
University of Arizona Physics
(Bachelor of Science)
University of Arizona Physics
(Bachelor of Arts)

Other Options

Did you not find a program offered at MCC that meets your needs in this field of interest? View the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics programs offered at all of the Maricopa Community Colleges.