School of Science, Information Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)

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Do you like to know how things work? Do people say you are great with technology? In MTC's School of Science, Information Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM), you can prepare for careers in information technology and computers, engineering technology, mathematics, and natural sciences. Within this school, you'll find transferable associate degrees, STEM programs to train you for great careers in two years or less, and individual training courses.

Aerospace Engineering Architectural Engineering Biomedical Engineering Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering Environmental Engineering Information Technology (IT) Math Mechanical Engineering Science

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Aerospace Engineering

Aerospace Engineering

This program is designed for students looking to learn the basics of aerospace engineering as they prepare to transfer into a four-year, bachelor’s degree level engineering program.

Associate Degree

Architectural Engineering

Before a building is constructed, it has to be designed. Our architectural engineering program will teach you to apply science and technology to create these structures that improve our world.

Architecture

This degree is designed for students who plan to transfer to a Bachelor of Architecture Program at another institution. While this pathway was designed specifically for students who wish to pursue a four-year Architecture degree at Clemson University, the curriculum will prepare students to be successful at any institution that offers a bachelor’s degree program in architecture.

Associate Degree

Architectural Computer Graphics

Learn the fundamentals of computer-aided design, drafting, and project management. This certificate also prepares you to pursue a degree in AET.

Academic Certificate

Architectural Design Technology

Become specialized in architectural design methodology with this academic certificate. If you are pursuing a degree in AET, this course of study is designed to provide a basic introduction to architectural engineering.

Academic Certificate

Architectural Engineering Technology

Become an architectural technician, estimator, or building codes specialist upon completion of this five-semester program at MTC. Convert preliminary designs of architects and engineers into working drawings and specifications. Plan, supervise, and do preliminary cost estimates of construction projects.

Associate Degree

Architectural System and Codes

Learn how to “design to code,” the fundamentals of computer-aided design and building systems, as well as local and national building codes. This certificate is perfect if you want to learn a basic introduction to architectural engineering technology and if you intend to pursue a degree in AET.

Academic Certificate

Biomedical Engineering

Biomedical Engineering

This program is designed for students looking to learn the basics of biomedical engineering as they prepare to transfer into a four-year, bachelor’s degree level engineering program.

Associate Degree

Chemical Engineering

Our chemical engineering program will teach you to design processes through lab experiments to produce, transform, and transport materials before they go into full-scale production.

Chemical Engineering (2+2)

This program is designed for students looking to learn the basics of chemical engineering as they prepare to transfer into a four-year, bachelor's degree level engineering program.

Associate Degree

Chemical Technology

This three-semester program prepares students to assist engineers and chemists in high-demand roles such as operators and/or technicians doing research, manufacturing, analyses, and quality control.

Academic Certificate

Chemical Process Technology

This program will teach students the fundamentals of chemical process technology including mechanical and electrical components, plant unit operations, and instrumentation.

Academic Certificate

Civil Engineering

Infrastructure includes road systems, railways and waterways, as well as air and sewage systems. Students in our civil engineering program will learn to manage these systems, from design to construction to maintenance.

Civil Engineering Technology

Civil engineering technologists play a major role in the design and construction of airports, bridges, highways, pipelines, and water and sewage systems. After completing this five-semester program, you can become a professionally licensed land surveyor, construction superintendent, civil engineering technologist or technician, or engineering design assistant. Or you can transfer to a four-year institution for civil engineering.

Associate Degree

Civil Engineering (2+2)

This program is designed for students looking to learn the basics of mechanical and civil engineering as they prepare to transfer into a four-year, bachelor’s degree level engineering program.

Associate Degree

Construction Engineering Technology

A construction engineering tech assists engineers and construction supervisors. This academic certificate trains you in specifics such as engineering project management, testing procedures for construction materials, contract documents and legal concepts, surveying, plans and specifications, and basic highway design.

Academic Certificate

Structural Technology

Become an assistant to a design engineer or a construction manager with this academic certificate in structural analysis and management. You’ll learn to test and evaluate the properties of a variety of building materials, and you'll become an expert in the principles of analysis and design of concrete and steel structures.

Academic Certificate

Surveying Fundamentals

This academic certificate trains you in specifics such as engineering project management, testing procedures for construction materials, contract documents and legal concepts, surveying, plans and specifications, and basic highway design.

Academic Certificate

Computer Engineering

Computer software and hardware need to be designed, tested, and maintained once launched. Our computer engineering program graduates work to manage the process from top to bottom. Our computers courses are part of a (2+2) degree program.

Computer Engineering (2+2)

This program is designed for students looking to learn the basics of computer engineering as they prepare to transfer into a four-year, bachelor’s degree level engineering program.

Associate Degree

Computer Information Systems (2+2)

This program is designed for students looking to learn the basics of computer information systems as they prepare to transfer into a four-year, bachelor’s degree level engineering program.

Associate Degree

Computer Science (2+2)

This program is designed for students looking to learn the basics of computer science as they prepare to transfer into a four-year, bachelor’s degree level engineering program.

Associate Degree

Electrical Engineering

Our electrical engineering program will teach you to design and deploy system equipment and devices using electronics and electricity.

Electrical Engineering (2+2)

This program is designed for students looking to learn the basics of electrical engineering as they prepare to transfer into a four-year, bachelor’s degree level engineering program.

Associate Degree

Electronics Engineering Technology

This degree is designed for students who wish to enter the workforce as electronics engineering technicians. Electronics engineering technicians use machine tools to make parts, work in troubleshooting equipment malfunctions, and work to maintain electronic systems including testing components and replacing defective circuits.

Associate Degree

Environmental Engineering

Environmental pollution is a worldwide issue that engineering technicians, like those who graduate from our environmental engineering program, help to prevent or mitigate.

Environmental Systems Technology

You can become a laboratory technician, medium-level operator, water quality technician, or senior manufacturing technician with this certificate. This advanced certificate dovetails with the Chemical Technology Certificate and/or the Civil Engineering Technology program.

Academic Certificate

Information Technology (IT)

Information Technology at MTC will prepare you to design, develop, support, and manage computer information systems to make sure all hardware and software applications run efficiently. We offer a variety of IT degrees allowing you to focus on the areas important to you.

Applications Programming

This associate degree program is designed to provide students with the skills necessary to work as computer software developers, selecting from a variety of different tools and platforms. The Application Programming Certificate provides the foundation for an entry-level programmer to gain access to the information processing field. Students will be able to code in two high-level languages found in the business environment. Students will be able to develop Windows applications using object-based visual tools.

Associate Degree Academic Certificate

Computer Technician

Computer technicians provide technical assistance to computer users and resolve computer problems for clients in person, via telephone, or electronically. They also may provide assistance concerning the use of computer hardware and software, including printing, installation, word processing, electronic mail, and operating systems. Train for a career repairing and maintaining computers and network servers in almost any small or large business or government environment.

Training Certificate

Cybersecurity

A cybersecurity analyst (also called information security analyst) is a professional trained to detect and prevent attacks to their organization systems or network. They closely monitor threats and their organization’s networks for any breaches in security. This may involve installing software and encryption, reporting breaches or weak spots, researching IT trends, educating the organization on security, and even simulating security attacks to find potential vulnerabilities.

Academic Certificate Training Certificate

What's the difference?

Only academic programs provide college credit, transfer to four-year colleges and universities, and are eligible for federal financial aid (FAFSA). Training programs can be completed in a matter of weeks or months. These are not eligible for federal financial aid, but they may qualify for other scholarships and grant funding.

Desktop and Server Administrator

Desktop and server administrators maintain network hardware and software, monitor networks to ensure availability to all users, and perform necessary maintenance to support network availability. They also plan, coordinate, and implement network security measures in data centers and with cloud-based services.

Training Certificate

Advanced Desktop and Server Administrator

Take your understanding of computer systems to the next level with this advanced certificate on infrastructure, security, and network configurations. Prepare for the CompTIA A+, Network+, Cloud+, Security+, and Linux+ certifications as well as the Cisco CCNA certification. Obtaining these certifications can increase demand and earning potential.

Training Certificate

Database Analyst

A database analyst installs computer databases, adds users, tests systems, and ensures a database performs as it should. They work with database software to find ways to store, organize, and manage data by identifying user needs and testing databases. With a recent boom in database requirements across all industries, these professionals will find their skills in high demand.

Academic Certificate Training Certificate

What's the difference?

Only academic programs provide college credit, transfer to four-year colleges and universities, and are eligible for federal financial aid (FAFSA). Training programs can be completed in a matter of weeks or months. These are not eligible for federal financial aid, but they may qualify for other scholarships and grant funding.

Networking

Networking is the common factor in distributed processing, online systems, teleprocessing, terminal-based systems, and real-time systems. The Network Systems Management curriculum is designed to prepare students to successfully pass several major industry certification exams while completing the degree. The curriculum emphasizes hands-on experiences and is constantly tuned to be as “cutting edge” as possible.

Associate Degree

Networking Specialist

Upon earning this certificate, students will be prepared for the installation, configuration, maintenance, and administration of a network infrastructure.

Academic Certificate

Routing and Network Configuration

This program consists of CCNA level courses that focus on the configuration of the physical infrastructure supporting networked systems. Students will also be prepared for national certification.

Academic Certificate

Web Designer

This computer programming degree provides the skills and knowledge to prepare a student to work as a web developer, encompassing both front-end and back-end development skills.

Academic Certificate

Web Developer

A Web Developer creates websites and web-enabled software systems. They use software systems to create an environment that a web-enabled application will need.

Associate Degree

Front-End Web Developer

Learn to design websites using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and Adobe Photoshop. Develop sites implementing basic search engine optimization strategies to increase visibility.

Training Certificate

Full-Stack Web Developer

Along with learning to design websites, learn the basics of PHP: use variables, logical expressions, and functions, and design a MySQL database. Develop a complete dynamic web application with site navigation, form validation, and a password-protected admin area.

Training Certificate

Web Software Developer and Engineer

After completing this certificate, students can become junior full-stack developers ready for immediate employment in an enterprise development environment. The program covers programming languages, databases, and web-server and front-end frameworks along with in-depth coding exercises.

Training Certificate

Math

Our math program focuses on the study of numerical structure, order, and relationships and includes topics in number theory, algebra, geometry, calculus, and quantitative reasoning.

Mathematics

The math program provides the foundational knowledge students need to pursue a baccalaureate degree in mathematics or statistics and pursue a career in fields like statistics, actuarial science, engineering, and mathematics education.

Associate Degree

Mechanical Engineering

Our mechanical engineering program will teach you to create, manufacture, and maintain mechanical systems using the principles of physics, math, and materials science.

Mechanical Engineering (2+2)

This program is designed for students looking to learn the basics of mechanical engineering as they prepare to transfer into a four-year, bachelor’s degree level engineering program.

Associate Degree

Mechanical Engineering Technology

This associate degree program covers the fundamentals of computer-assisted drafting, manufacturing, and mechanical design.

Associate Degree

Computer-Aided Design

This 22-credit hour program prepares students to become proficient in computer-aided design. Graduates of this certificate are able to gain employment as entry-level technicians capable of supporting the 2D and 3D CAD and modeling requirements of most industrial design and manufacturing organizations.

Academic Certificate

Mechanical Technology Fundamentals

The Mechanical Technology Fundamentals Certificate gives students the basic knowledge of mechanical technology while preparing them to pursue an academic degree.

Academic Certificate

Manufacturing Process Technology

Start your career as a medium-level operator, process technician, or senior manufacturing technician with this academic certificate program. It covers the fundamentals of manufacturing processes and is designed to dovetail easily with the Chemical Technology certificates and/or the MET degree.

Academic Certificate

Science

Our associate in science degrees focus on the study of the physical and natural world around us. These degree programs are based on inquiry, observation, and experimentation.

Biology

Biology is the study of life. An Associate in Science degree with a concentration in Biology will provide the foundational work needed to pursue a baccalaureate degree in Biological Sciences at a four-year institution. Biologists study microorganisms, plants, animals, and their interactions and can work as scientists in government agencies, laboratories, and industry.

Associate Degree

Chemistry

Chemistry is the branch of science that studies how various chemical compounds interact. It also looks at their composition, structure, and properties. An Associate in Science degree with a concentration in Chemistry will provide the foundational work needed to pursue a baccalaureate degree in Chemical Sciences at a four-year institution. Chemists develop, test, and analyze products and can work as scientists in government agencies, laboratories, and industry, among others.

Associate Degree

Physical Sciences

Physical Sciences is the study of the non-living, physical world around you, including space. An Associate in Science degree with a concentration in Physical Sciences will provide the foundational work needed to pursue a baccalaureate degree in Physical Sciences at a four-year institution and can lead to careers in physics, astronomy, chemistry, geology, or meteorology.

Associate Degree

Pre-Professional Science

The Pre-Professional Science concentration is designed to provide the knowledge and skills in biology, chemistry, mathematics, and physics that form the foundation necessary for completion of a baccalaureate degree program in Life Sciences. This program is designed for students planning to pursue post-graduate studies in either clinical or research and development areas such as medical, dental, physical therapy, veterinary, or pharmacy school.

Associate Degree

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Academic programs count as academic credit for a certificate, diploma or degree and may transfer toward future academic endeavors at four-year colleges and universities.
Training programs can be completed in a matter of weeks or months, are focused on career training, and provide credentials and certificates needed in the specific fields of study. Coursework does not transfer.
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