Affordable
Quality education should not put you in the red. The cost of attending Irvine Valley College is very low compared to the private, UC, and CSU systems.
If you are someone who loves science and/or math, then STEM may be right for you! At IVC, we offer degrees and certificates in physical and natural sciences and have robust math and engineering programs.
If you know you want to go into STEM, but you’re just not yet sure which field, take a look at the sample schedule below so you can explore IVC’s STEM options while also getting some core requirements out of the way.
Transfer, Degrees and/or Certificates
Sample Academic Plans
- This is only a sample academic plan. Please see a counselor to create a customized My Academic Plan (MAP) that will best meet your specific academic goals.
Semester 1
| Course | Title | IGETC Area or Elective | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| WR 1 | College Writing 1 | 1A | 4 |
| COMM 1 | Communication Fundamentals | 1C | 3 |
| MATH* | Math IGETC GE Area | 2 | 4-5 |
| COUN 12 | Career Exploration and Life Planning | Elective | 3 |
Semester 2
| Course | Title | IGETC Area or Elective | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| WR 2 | College Writing 2 | 1B | 4 |
| MATH* | Next Level Math Course | 2 | 5 |
| ARTS | Arts IGETC GE Course | 3A | 3 |
| Physical Science | Chemistry 3 | 5A and 5C | 4 |
- Math course will depend on your math self-placement results and may vary in units. Please see a counselor to determine the appropriate math course to take.
AA = Associate of Arts | AS = Associate of Science | AA-T = Associate of Arts for Transfer | AS-T = Associate of Science for Transfer | COA = Certificate of Achievement | COP = Certificate of Proficiency
Explore Careers
Not sure if Undecided: Leaning toward STEM is the right fit?
Exploratory Interest Area
Explore Engineering while still working toward your academic goals.
Talk with a Counselor
Speak to one of IVC’s Academic Counselors to learn more about all of your options.
Why choose IVC?