Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

Pathway

Careers in STEM are among the fastest growing. Build a strong knowledge base and be at the forefront of the innovations and developments that will impact our world.

Your studies in biology will meet the requirements for entry into health care programs, research careers, and applied or field science. The study of biology will enrich your understanding of the living world and your role within it.
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  • Biology Designation

    Curriculum
    Colorado Guaranteed Transfer
    Offered in the Classroom & 100% Online
The Cannabis Science and Operations BAS degree provides a comprehensive, robust curriculum that equips graduates with the necessary skills and knowledge to gain employment in the emerging cannabis fields through diverse coursework and practical experience.
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  • Cannabis Science

    Curriculum
    Bachelor of Applied Science
    Offered in the Classroom & 20% Online
Whether your interests lean toward nursing, medicine, pharmacy, environmental science, or renewable energy, the study of chemistry will teach you critical thinking and problem-solving skills that will be the foundation for your career.
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  • Chemistry Designation

    Curriculum
    Colorado Guaranteed Transfer
    Offered in the Classroom & 75% Online
If you enjoy working with computers, helping customers and friends with technical issues, or building networks, CCD's certificates and degrees in IT or CIS will lead you to work immediately in the industry or transfer to a four-year university.
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  • Computer Information Systems

    Curriculum
    Transfer to Metropolitan State University of Denver
    Offered in the Classroom & 70% Online
  • Computer Service & Support

    Curriculum
    Direct to Work, Stackable into IT Degree
    Offered in the Classroom & 48% Online
  • Computer Technology

    Curriculum
    Direct to Work, Stackable into CIS Degree
    Offered in the Classroom & 19% Online
  • Cybersecurity

    Curriculum
    Transfer to Metropolitan State University of Denver
    Offered in the Classroom & 20% Online
  • Cybersecurity

    Curriculum
    Direct to Work, Stackable into Cybersecurity Degree
    Offered in the Classroom & 11% Online
  • Data Analytics

    Curriculum
    Direct to Work
    Offered in the Classroom
  • Healthcare

    Curriculum
    Direct to Work, Stackable into IT Degree
    Offered in the Classroom & 20% Online
  • Health Care Informatics

    Curriculum
    Direct to Work
    100% Online
  • Information Technology

    Curriculum
    Direct to Work
    Offered in the Classroom & 73% Online
  • Network Security

    Curriculum
    Direct to Work, Stackable into IT Degree
    Offered in the Classroom & 12% Online
Start your future as an engineer at Community College of Denver. You’ll take classes that will prepare you to become a civil, electrical, or mechanical engineer such as computer-aided drafting (CAD) and robotics design. You can select one of these plans to transfer to an Engineering program on the Auraria campus, or work with your Academic Advisor to create a customized plan for classes for any engineering major at any school you like.
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  • Civil Engineering

    Curriculum
    Offered in the Classroom
  • Electrical Engineering

    Curriculum
    Offered in the Classroom
  • Mechanical Engineering

    Curriculum
    Offered in the Classroom
Environmental Science investigates the systems in the world around us. Your studies will meet the requirements for entry into conservation, research careers, and agricultural science, or work as a teacher, writer, scientist or researcher.
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  • Environmental Science Designation

    Curriculum
    Transfer to Metropolitan State University of Denver
Geology is the study of the Earth, its rocks and the ways they change over time. You will explore the movement of the earth’s crust, the history of life on earth and past climates.
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  • Geology Designation

    Curriculum
    Colorado Guaranteed Transfer
    Offered in the Classroom & 100% Online
Mathematics is the study of motion, space and quantity, and is the building block for a variety of subjects like finance, engineering and the physical sciences. This two-year program is designed for you to graduate and transfer to a four-year institution to complete a bachelor’s degree in mathematics.
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  • Mathematics Designation

    Curriculum
    Colorado Guaranteed Transfer
    Offered in the Classroom & 100% Online
Our coursework will prepare you for careers in engineering, teaching, medicine, radiology, and meteorology. Whatever your goal, the study of physics will enrich your understanding of the physical world.
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  • Physics Designation

    Curriculum
    Colorado Guaranteed Transfer
    Offered in the Classroom & 100% Online