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Science, Technology, Engineering & Math

Launch Your Career in Science, Technology & Innovation

The STEM Division (formerly PSME) is committed to educating all students from diverse backgrounds and helping them reach their life goals.

Whether your plan is to transfer to a 4-year institution, acquire skills to assist with career advancement, or learn more to satisfy your curiosity, the STEM Division offers a wide-range of courses, including Biology, which recently joined our academic division.

What We Offer

Degree and Certificate Programs

You can choose from

7 associate degrees in science
9 associate degrees for transfer
Four certificates of proficiency

Find Your Program

Many courses in Computer Science and Mathematics are offered both in-person and online, with all departments offering classes both in the day time and evenings to match your lifestyle.

Physical & Natural Sciences

Computing & Technology

Computer Science

Engineering & Innovation

Engineering

Mathematics & Quantitative Skills

Mathematics

Degrees & Certificates Course Catalog

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Science Learning Institute Math Performance Success Emerging Technologies Institute (ETI)Pass the Torch PSEC

Community Connections

We are proud of our many community partnerships within the Bay Area.

Our Foothill College Observatory offers weekly public programs for public in partnership with the Peninsula Astronomical Society (PAS),
Held six Wednesday evenings during each school year, the Silicon Valley Astronomy Lecture Series offers talks with well-known scientists explaining astronomical developments in everyday language.
Our very own Foothill College Physics Show wows audiences — young and older — each year, making physics fun for all.