Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Planning, managing, and providing scientific research and professional and technical services (e.g., physical science, social science, engineering) including laboratory and testing services, and research and development services.
Step #2: Examine the Brochure on this area.
This will help you learn more about all of the options within this career cluster. If you find that the career descriptions and information match your interests and goals, continue to the next step. If not, go back and research more about another career cluster before you move on.
Step #3: Look at the Plan of Study.
A Plan of Study will show you what classes you need to take in high school and then types of courses needed at the post-secondary level. Why is this important? You want to be prepared for this career and that begins in high school with taking the right courses. When you plan, you can achieve your goals more efficiently.
Step #4: Find Career Titles in this Cluster.
Use the Career Cluster Model to learn about the pathway options and job titles available in each area.
Step #5: Check out the education, salary and growth rates of this career cluster.
Scroll through the documents to find your career cluster page. Here the career titles are listed with the education needed for each. You will also learn about the annual and hourly salaries and the employment opportunities.
Step #6: Learn as much as you can about your chosen Cluster Area.
You can do this by a job shadow and by talking to people who have these jobs. Then begin to check out programs for the additional training you need for these careers. Talk with your teachers and guidance counselors.
Additional Resources:
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Engineering Degree related links at Penn State
This link broadly explains undergraduate degree programs in Engineering. Each degree program provides basic elements of general education consistent with the objectives of the program and institution as well as a professional component to prepare graduates for practice in the discipline.
Associate Degree Programs in Engineering
Associate degree programs provide concentrated instruction to prepare graduates for specialized occupational assignments, except for the Letters, Arts, and Sciences major, which provides graduates with a general education and some specialization in their fields of interest.
Engineering Technology Student Guide
Penn State’s Engineering Technology provides five baccalaureate degrees and nine associate degrees at twelve locations in Pennsylvania. Courses in engineering technology at Penn State stress interaction and hands-on applications.
Baccalaureate Degree Programs in Engineering
The following link, referring to baccalaureate degrees, majors, options, minors, and concurrent or sequential majors programs, have been adopted by the University Faculty Senate.
Penn State College of Engineering
This link is the main webpage of College of Engineering. It contains the explanation of the Engineering College, departments/majors, research and corporation relations.
Graduate School in Engineering
Through the link provided by Penn State, you can take a look at the graduate major and minor programs of Engineering School. Also, you can check the admissions requirements and instructions.
