Academic Program Proposal
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Date Proposal Activated | Institution and Proposal | Degree Awarded | Academic Program Name | Objections Received | Objection Deadline | MHEC Final Action | Final Decision Date |
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| Wor-Wic Community College Proposal | Associate of Science (A.S.) | STEM with Areas of Concentration (A.o.C.) | | 2/15/2019 | Approved | 3/1/2019 |
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. |