STEM at Fullerton College
STEM Success Learning Community
The STEM Success Learning Community (STEM SLC) is a program that assists first-time students as they navigate the rigorous curriculum associated with STEM major/career pathways. Our STEM SLC gives new students the opportunity to be part of a community of learners within a supportive environment. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to get extra support as you start your college career (see flyer below)! Email STEM@fullcoll.edu for questions.
Benefits
- Membership in a learning community that brings together students who share common educational goals and interests.
- Direct access to Chemistry and Mathematics courses specific to your major
- Embedded tutoring in each STEM SLC section
- STEM specific counseling and follow up services
- Access to internship/undergraduate research opportunities.
- Peer Undergraduate Mentorship Program partnership with CSU Fullerton for selected chemistry sections- P.U.M.P. Partnership Information
Requirements
- First time freshman Summer/Fall 2020 or returning student with limited coursework completed
- Ready for College Level Math- see Math Course Flowchart for STEM majors: http://math.fullcoll.edu/flowchart.html
- Intend to major in a STEM specific area for which you will need Chemistry and higher level Mathematics.
- Attend summer/winter workshops offered to help better prepare you for upcoming courses
- Eligible to enroll in STEM SLC specific sections (Math, COUN, CHEM- see example schedule below)
- Keep 3.0 GPA while in our program
- Follow up counseling appointments each semester with Academic Progress Report
2020-2021 Application Now Closed!
SCHEDULE OPTION I
If you start in College Algebra- Math 141-
Click here for link to Math Course Sequence for STEM Majors- http://math.fullcoll.edu/flowchart.html
Fall 2020
- Math 141- College Algebra (4 units)
- Math 031- Support for College Algebra (2 units)
- COUN 151- Career and College Success (3 units)
- GE Course like ENGL 100 or CHEM 107 if appropriate (3-5 units)
- Overall= 12-15 units
Spring 2021
- Math 142- Trigonometry (4 units)
- CHEM 107- Intro to CHEM (5 units) or other STEM Major prep
- COUN 148- Human Potential (1 unit)
- GE Course (3 units)
- GE Course if appropriate (3 units)
- Overall Units= 13-16 units
SCHEDULE OPTION II
If you start in Calculus- Math 151
Fall 2020
- Math 151- Calculus I (4 units)
- CHEM 107/111A- Prep for General Chemistry or Gen CHEM I (5 units)
- COUN 151- Career and College Success (3 units)
- GE Course like ENGL 100 if appropriate (3-4 units)
- Overall= 15-16 units
Spring 2021
- Math 152- Calculus II (4 units)
- CHEM 111A or 111B- Gen CHEM I or II or other STEM Major prep (5 units)
- COUN 148- Human Potential (1 unit)
- GE Course (3 units)
- GE Course if appropriate (3 units)
- Overall Units= 13-16 units