**Review** Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027

College of Natural and Health Sciences

STEM 101 Premed Foundations

Introduces the medical school pathway, admission expectations, and professional standards. Students explore motivations for pursuing medicine and develop an individualized plan for academic preparation, experiences, and competency development.

1

Offered

Generally offered Fall and/or Spring Annually

STEM 201 Clinical Experiences

Prepares students to obtain and complete physician shadowing and volunteer experiences. Covers professionalism, ethical expectations, HIPAA basics, outreach strategies, and reflective practice connected to medical school competencies.

1

Prerequisites

STEM 101 with a minimum grade of C

Offered

Generally offered Fall and/or Spring Annually

STEM 301 MCAT Preparation

Provides structure and strategy for MCAT preparation. Students learn exam expectations, create individualized study plans, and apply effective test-taking and self-management strategies to support competitive medical school applications.

1

Prerequisites

STEM 201 with a minimum grade of C

Offered

Generally offered Fall and/or Spring Annually

STEM 341 STEM Methods I

Introduces methods of teaching secondary school mathematics and science while incorporating elements of computer science, engineering, and technology. Course aims to develop future STEM professionals who are reflective practitioners.
3

Corequisites

EDFE 170

STEM 401 Applications and Interviews

Supports students preparing MD/DO applications. Includes personal statement development, activities descriptions, secondary essay strategies, and mock interviews to strengthen readiness and competitiveness for medical school admissions.

1

Prerequisites

STEM 301 with a minimum grade of C

Offered

Generally offered Fall and/or Spring Annually

STEM 441 STEM Methods II

Refines methods of teaching secondary school mathematics and science while incorporating elements of computer science, engineering, and technology. Course aims to develop future STEM professionals who are reflective practitioners.
3

Prerequisites

(STEM 341 and EDFE 170 with a minimum grade of D-)

Corequisites

EDFE 370