STEM at Mission

STEM Departments

Earn a Degree or Certificate, Transfer, Launch a STEM Career

STEM departments and programs at Mission College, a California community college in Silicon Valley. Prepare for a career, for transfer to a four-year college, or simply expand your mind with these offerings.

Mission College STEM Programs

The following programs are offered at Mission College. Some offer STEM degrees or certificates, while others offer courses that count toward your degree in another subject.

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Astronomy

Explore the galaxy with Astronomy.

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Biological Sciences

Cells, organisms, diseases, & body.

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Computer Science

Programming, CISCO Networking.

Computer science

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Chemistry

Learn about atoms, elements, and molecules in our Chemistry courses.

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Engineering

Solve problems. and work with circuits. Learn a programming language.

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Mathematics

Differential equations, and basic ones like arithmetic/pre-algebra.

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Nutritional Sciences

The study of nutrients in food, how the body uses them, and the relationship between diet, health, and disease.

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Pharm Tech

A 30-week accelerated Pharmacy Technician program that prepares you for a career in the field after graduation.

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Physics

Study the universe, from the largest galaxies to the smallest subatomic particles and how they behave.