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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Chemical Process Technology
This program will teach students the fundamentals of chemical process technology including mechanical and electrical components, plant unit operations, and instrumentation.
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 survey technician, civil engineering technologist or technician, construction superintendent, or engineering design assistant. Additionally, you can transfer to a four-year institution for civil engineering and pursue other civil engineering related licensing.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. Two of 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.
Computer Information Systems
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.
Computer Science
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
AI and Machine Learning
Learn to become a data analyst. Collect, prepare, and interpret data, then visualize new insights. Use current analysis languages, models, machine learning and visualization tools, to stretch the intelligence of analysis. Data analysis applies to all industries, such as business, insurance, finance, marketing, medicine, sports, criminal justice, science, and government.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Networking Specialist
Upon earning this certificate, students will be prepared for the installation, configuration, maintenance, and administration of a network infrastructure.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mechanical Engineering Technology
This associate degree program covers the fundamentals of computer-assisted drafting, manufacturing, and mechanical design.
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.
Mechanical Technology Fundamentals
The Mechanical Technology Fundamentals Certificate gives students the basic knowledge of mechanical technology while preparing them to pursue an academic degree.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.