General STEM
Overview
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) are vital academic and technical areas with high demand in the workforce. Students in STEM are future leaders, who solve problems using innovative techniques, and while making decisions that benefit society. Our General STEM Area of Study will prepare you for the jobs of the future. Hinds CC offers transferable courses and certifications to start your educational journey for careers such as mechanical engineer, roboticist, software developer, educator, wildlife biologist, marine scientist, physician, and chemical engineer.
STEM is the ideal area of study for you if you are interested in pursuing a fantastic career, earning a high salary, achieving career satisfaction, maintaining job security, becoming an innovator, and impacting society.
Quick Facts
- Associate of Arts
- Jackson
- Raymond
- Rankin
- Utica
- Vicksburg
- Online
- Face-to-Face
- Online
Sample Curriculum
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| Orientation | 2 |
| English Composition I | 3 |
| General Chemistry I | 3 |
| General Chemistry Laboratory I | 1 |
| Choose one – HIS 1113 or 1163 or 2213 | 3 |
| College Algebra | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 |
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| English Composition II | 3 |
| ART 1113 or MUS 1113 or DAN 1113 or SPT 2233 | 3 |
| Choose one – HIS 1123 or 1173 or 2223 | 3 |
| General Chemistry II | 3 |
| General Chemistry Laboratory II | 1 |
| Trigonometry | 3 |
| Total Hours | 16 |
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| Public Speaking I | 3 |
| American Literature I | 3 |
| Calculus I | 3 |
| General Biology I, Lecture | 3 |
| General Biology I, Lab | 1 |
| Programming I with C ++ | 4 |
| Total Hours | 17 |
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| Choose one – ENG 2223 or 2323 or 2423 | 3 |
| Choose one – SOC 2113, PSY 1513, GEO 1113, PSC 1113, ECO 2113, ECO 2123, GEO 1123 | 3 |
| Calculus II | 3 |
| General Biology II, Lecture | 3 |
| General Biology II, Lab | 1 |
| General Physics I | 4 |
| Total Hours | 17 |
The degree plan provides the courses recommended for students seeking to transfer in this area of study. Students should consult the Mississippi Articulation Agreement for specific course requirements at specific Mississippi universities. Students can also use MATT (MS Articulation & Transfer Tool).