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