Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Pathway
This pathway is for students interested in science, technology, engineering, and math. These fields offer exciting opportunities to solve real-world problems, drive innovation, and shape the future. By pursuing STEM, you develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills that are in high demand across many industries.
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Programs
Area of Study | Transfer Degree | Degree | Certificate | Skill Certificate |
---|---|---|---|---|
C | ||||
C | ||||
C | ||||
AA | ||||
AA | ||||
AS | C | |||
AS | C | |||
C | ||||
C | ||||
C | ||||
C | ||||
C | ||||
SC | ||||
C |
Area of Study | Transfer Degree | Degree | Certificate | Skill Certificate |
---|---|---|---|---|
AS |
Area of Study | Transfer Degree | Degree | Certificate | Skill Certificate |
---|---|---|---|---|
Liberal Arts: Natural and Applied Sciences and Mathematics
|
AA |
Area of Study | Transfer Degree | Degree | Certificate | Skill Certificate |
---|---|---|---|---|
AS-T | AS | |||
C |
Area of Study | Transfer Degree | Degree | Certificate | Skill Certificate |
---|---|---|---|---|
AS-T | ||||
AS | ||||
AA-T | ||||
AS-T | ||||
AS-T | AS | |||
AS-T |
AS: Associate of Science, AS-T: Associate of Science Transfer, AA: Associate of Art, AA-T: Associate of Art Transfer, C: Certificate, SC: Skill Certificate
*: This program has additional requirements. View the program page for more information.
Meet Your Success Team
santiag@lacitycollege.edu
Student Services Building, 2nd Floor
Contact me on Cranium Cafe!
Math, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA)
The Los Angeles City College (LACC) Math, Engineering, Science Achieve (MESA) Program is a program dedicated to creating exceptionally prepared transfer-ready students in calculus-based STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math). The goal is to provide supports to LACC students who are transferring to a 4-year university as a STEM major. MESA seeks to strengthen students who are first-generation, low-income, and educationally disadvantaged, therefore increasing the number of those historically underrepresented in STEM.

More about Degrees and Certificates
- An Associate of Arts (AA) or Associate of Science (AS) degree provides knowledge and skills for employment or further study in a chosen field.
- An Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T) or Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T) degree is for students interested in transferring to schools within the California State University (CSU) system to earn a bachelor’s degree.
- A Certificate of Achievement (C) is approved by the state and prepares students to enter the workforce.
- A Skills Certificate (SC) is issued by the department and prepares students to enter the workforce.
- A Noncredit Certificate (CN) is for students who want to acquire employment, transition to college, and/or explore pathways leading to a career.