Do you like numbers? Do you want to know how things work? Do you like labs and solving problems? Then Math and Science might be the pathway for you.

AGRICULTURE

Start your transformation toward a career in this exciting, in-demand field with an Associate of Science degree in Agriculture from St. Charles Community College. You’ll learn the foundations of plant and soil science, animal science, natural resources, as well as the economics of agricultural production.

Typical Jobs in the Field
field and farm production, technical support of agricultural research, natural resources specialist, and employment in a wide spectrum of businesses related to agriculture.

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• Agriculture A.S.

BIOLOGY

An A.S. degree in biology will provide the necessary skills for students interested in biology, pre-health and other related disciplines. The curriculum is designed to mimic the course sequences taken during the first two years at four-year institutions and is geared toward students planning to transfer.

Typical Jobs in the Field
medical doctor, dentist, veterinarian, zoologist, botanist, biochemist, microbiologist, physical therapist, physicians assistant, nutritionist/food scientist/dietitian, conservation biologist, ecologist, marine biologist, biotechnologist, lab technician, wildlife biologist, biology teacher

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• Pre Environmental Health and Safety A.A.
• Biology-General A.S.
• Pre-Pharmacy-UHSP A.S.
• Pre-Pharmacy-UMKC A.S.
• Pre-Pharmacy-SIUE A.S.

CHEMISTRY

The A.S. degree in chemistry will prepare students for jobs in chemistry, pre-health (future doctors, dentists, vets), biochemistry, forensic science and other science-based fields. The curriculum is designed to prepare students to transfer to a four-year school.

Typical Jobs in the Field
chemist, forensic scientist, toxicologist, chemical waste disposal, lab technician, nanotechnologist, analytical chemist, research scientist, professor, food scientist, science writer, science policy researcher

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• Chemistry-General A.S.
• Chemistry-Biochemistry.AS

ENGINEERING

An A.S. in engineering will help students develop skills in problem-solving, analysis, design, physical science and high-level mathematics. The program is designed so that students who finish their A.S. will transfer in as juniors at their chosen school.

Typical Jobs in the Field
mechanical, electrical, civil and chemical engineers

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• Engineering- Electrical Engineering A.S.
• Engineering- Mechanical Engineering A.S.
• Engineering- Chemical A.S.
• Engineering-Civil A.S.

MATH

An A.A. with an emphasis in mathematics will help students develop skills in critical thinking, problem solving, logic and quantitative and analytical reasoning.

Typical Jobs in the Field
actuary, mathematician, economist, cryptographer, financial analyst, statistician, data scientist or analyst, logistician, educator, engineer, meteorologist, computer animator

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• Math-General A.A.

PHYSICAL SCIENCE

The study of physical science investigates how all sciences work at the most fundamental level. Students who have taken a science class and asked, “But why does it do that?” would be interested in this physics degree-path. In addition, physical science is a good entryway into the emerging fields of biophysics, robotics, and AI.

Typical Jobs in the Field
astronomers, educators, research scientists, any aeronautical field, positions at the U.S. Geological Survey and Environmental Protection Agency, in municipalities, state government, the oil/natural gas industry, teachers, environmental consultants

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• Physics A.A.
• Geology A.A.