LCCC Catalog 2025-2026

Apr 04, 2025

LCCC Catalog 2025-2026

STEM, AS

Location(s): Cheyenne Campus

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The STEM program is designed for students who wish to explore a wide range of career options in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics in anticipation of selecting a degree in one of these specific fields.

After the first semester of this program, students will either branch off into a specific STEM program or work closely with their advising team to select appropriate courses. Students will have the opportunity to accomplish their individual career/academic goals and interests and ensure their credits/time to graduation are minimized. This degree offers necessary course work to transfer to a four-year university, allowing students to pursue a general baccalaureate degree or further education in STEM. Many careers in STEM will require advanced degrees.

Contact Information

Contact information is available on the Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math website.

Map your individual academic plan of courses with your Student Success Coach.

If students choose to transition to another program within the STEM pathway, they should be particularly aware of the choice points that indicate when a decision to branch off into another program must be made to ensure credits and time are not lost.

Coursework common to all degrees within this pathway is indicated by CAC, Common Academic Coursework, in the program map.

Competencies

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

Solve problems in the fields of STEM.
Follow ethical standards in STEM.
Effectively communicate in the STEM fields.
Examine STEM fields in historical and contemporary contexts.

First Semester

Choice Points

Students interested in environmental science, geosciences, or related fields should take BIOL 1010 .
Students interested in geospatial technology should take COSC 1010 .
Students choosing to pursue an Associate degree in Biology, Biomedical Science, Computer Science, or Engineering will need to change programs of study following their first semester. Students should work with their Advising Team when making that change.
See Program Comments below regarding math course options if students place higher than MATH 1400 .

Course Requirements

CHEM 1020 - General Chemistry I Credits: 4 | CAC
MATH 1400 - College Algebra Credits: 3 | CAC
STRT 1000 - Strategies for Success Credits: 3 | CAC

Choose One:

COSC 1010 - Intro to Computer Science Credits: 4 | CAC
OR
ES 1060 - Intro to Engineering Problem Solving Credits: 3 | CAC
OR
BIOL 1010 - General Biology Credits: 4 | CAC

Milestones

Completion MATH 1400 or higher as a prerequisite for other courses.

Semester Total: 13-14 Credits

Second Semester

Choice Points

Students should choose 3-4 credits from the approved STEM Pathway electives below.
Students who did not take BIOL 1010 in the 1st semester should take BIOL 1010 , GEOL 1200 , or AECL 1000 .
See Program Comments below regarding math course options if students place higher than MATH 1405 .
Students interested in environmental science should take BIOL 1010 , GEOG 1010 , GEOL 1100 , or GIST 2310 .
Students interested in geology should take CHEM 1030 , GEOL 1100 , GEOL 1200 , or PHYS 1110 .
Students interested in geospatial technology should take GIST 1220 or GIST 2310 .
Students interested in mathematics or other STEM-related fields should consult with their Advising Team before choosing a STEM elective.

Course Requirements

ENGL 1010 - English Composition I Credits: 3 | CAC
MATH 1405 - Trigonometry Credits: 3 | CAC
Choose an approved STEM Pathway elective course Credits: 3-4
AECL 1000 - Agroecology Credits: 4
OR
BIOL 1010 - General Biology Credits: 4
OR
GEOL 1200 - History of Earth Credits: 4 | CAC

Milestones

Completion of college-level English.

Semester Total: 13-14 Credits

Third Semester (Generally Summer)

Choice Points

Students should consult with their Advising Team prior to enrolling for summer courses.
Depending on the Bachelor degree the student is pursuing, STAT 2050 may not be required. The summer semester might be the time to take MATH 2200 , if needed.
Students may choose to take the
U.S./Wyoming Constitution
course requirement in another semester in order to graduate in four semester.
Students who placed into or have already completed MATH 2200 may not need to take courses in the summer in order to graduate in four semesters.
Students pursuing a degree in environmental science can take STAT 2050 or MATH 2200 .

Course Requirements

Choose an approved U.S./Wyoming Constitution course Credits: 3 | CAC
STAT 2050 - Fundamentals of Statistics Credits: 4 | CAC
OR
MATH 2200 - Calculus I Credits: 4

Semester Total: 7 Credits

Fourth Semester

Choice Points

Students who have met the math requirements for the transfer degree they are pursuing should take an approved STEM Pathway elective course in place of math.
Students interested in environmental science should take BIOL 1010 , GEOG 1010 , GEOL 1100 , or GIST 2310 .
Students interested in geology should take CHEM 1030 , GEOL 1100 , GEOL 1200 , or PHYS 1110 .
Students interested in geospatial technology should take GIST 1220 or GIST 2310 .
Students interested in mathematics or other STEM-related fields should consult with their Advising Team before choosing a STEM elective.

Course Requirements

MATH 2200 - Calculus I Credits: 4 | CAC
OR
Choose an approved STEM Pathway elective Credits: 4
COMM 2010 - Public Speaking Credits: 3 | CAC
TREX 2000 - Transition Experience Credits: 1 | CAC
Choose an approved STEM Pathway elective Credits: 4
Choose an approved Human Cultures course; ANTH 1200 , ECON 1000 , or GEOG 1000 recommended Credits: 3 | CAC

Semester Total: 15 Credits

Fifth Semester

Choice Points

Choice Points

Students interested in environmental science should take GEOG 1010 , GEOL 1100 , or GIST 2310 .
Students interested in geology should take CHEM 1030 , GEOL 1100 , GEOL 1200 , or PHYS 1110 .
Students interested in geospatial technology should take GIST 1220 or GIST 2310 .
Students interested in mathematics or other STEM-related fields should consult with their Advising Team before choosing a STEM elective.

Course Requirements

Choose an approved Creative Expression course; ENTR 1600 recommended Credits: 3 | CAC
Choose an approved STEM Pathway elective course Credits: 3-4
Choose an approved STEM Pathway elective course Credits: 3-4
Choose an approved program elective course: Credits 3

Milestones

Completion of the LCCC General Education core and eligible for the Certificate of General Education.

Semester Total: 12-14 Credits

Program Credit Hour Total: 60-64 Credits

Approved STEM Pathway Electives

Approved Program Electives

Approved elective courses outside of the STEM Pathway.

Program Comments

The STEM program may take longer than two years for students whose initial math course is not Calculus I due to the prerequisites of the math courses. Students should enroll in the highest-level math course for which they qualify. Starting in a course above MATH 1400 will reduce the credit hours needed to complete this degree, and may not require a summer semester. Students should work closely with their Advising Team.

The information below is intended to be a guide, and does not guarantee regional job placement, job availability, or a specific wage after completion of the program. Additional information on careers in STEM is available through Career Coach.

Transfer Information

The STEM program is well suited for transfer to a Bachelor degree in fields such as mathematics, geoscience (geology, geography, geospatial), environmental science, and other STEM-related programs. LCCC courses may transfer to institutions in addition to those with formal articulation agreements. However, students may not be at junior (3rd year) status in all programs to which they transfer. Students are strongly encouraged to determine the degree requirements and transfer policy of the specific college/university and program to which they plan to transfer.