Academic Program Proposal

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Wor-Wic Community College
Proposal
Associate of Science (A.S.)STEM with Areas of Concentration (A.o.C.) 2/15/2019Approved3/1/2019
STEM with Areas of Concentration (A.o.C.) Program Description
Wor-Wic Community College proposes offering an Associate of Science (A.S.) degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) with areas of concentration in Biology, Chemistry, Chemistry: Pre-pharmacy, Engineering, Mathematics and Physics. The degree and six areas of concentration are designed to prepare graduates to transfer to four-year colleges and universities to pursue a degree in a STEM discipline in support of careers in biological sciences, chemistry, mathematics, statistics, physics, engineering, pharmacy, medicine, veterinary, dentistry, and mortuary science. While attending Wor-Wic Community College, students will complete foundational coursework in their general education courses as well as a broad selection of STEM- specific courses.