Gateway to STEM Certificate

Location(s): Brookings Main Campus, Online, SDBOR System Certificate

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Program Coordinator/Contact

Brian Logue, Department Head
Melody Jewell, Coordinator of Undergraduate Programs
Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Physics
Avera Health and Science Center 247, Box 2202
605-688-5151

Program Information

The Gateway to STEM Certificate provides a jump start for students with a career interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. The certificate will serve to provide knowledge about the variety of STEM degree programs and allow students to explore courses in science, technology, and mathematics.

Course Delivery Format

The program provides courses online and face-to-face on campus.

Requirements for Gateway to STEM Certificate: 10-13 Credits

BIOL 151 - General Biology I (COM) [SGR #6, HSDC] Credits: 3
and BIOL 151L - General Biology I Lab (COM) [SGR #6, HSDC] Credits: 1
or CHEM 112 - General Chemistry I (COM) [SGR #6, HSDC] Credits: 3
and CHEM 112L - General Chemistry I Lab (COM) [SGR #6, HSDC] Credits: 1
or PHYS 207 - Fundamentals of Physics I (COM) [SGR #6, HSDC] Credits: 3
and PHYS 207L - Fundamentals of Physics I Lab (COM) [SGR #6, HSDC] Credits: 1
or PHYS 211 - University Physics I (COM) [SGR #6, HSDC] Credits: 4
and PHYS 211L - University Physics I Lab (COM) [SGR #6, HSDC] Credits: 1
MATH 114 - College Algebra (COM) [SGR #5, HSDC] Credits: 3 or higher MATH course
CSC 150 - Computer Science I (COM) [HSDC] Credits: 3
or CSC 115 Test-Driven Software Development [HSDC] Credits: 3
or CSC 170 Programming for Engineers and Scientists [HSDC] Credits: 2
and CSC 170L Programming for Engineers and Scientists Lab [HSDC] Credits: 1
or Select a second science or math course from the lists above Credits: 3-5