Integration of Science, Technology and Engineering
Undergraduate Certificate
Program Overview
Designed as a certificate to complement existing majors within the College of Science and Engineering, InSciTE consists of five skill-based courses taken over a four-year period as a cohort for a total of 15 credits. Students take one course every spring as a cohort until their senior year, during which they complete an interdisciplinary, team-based research project over the full school year. The certificate builds on specific sets of transferable skills, starting from collaboration and conflict resolution, building with communication, data and time management, and culminating in an authentic student-driven research experience.
Program Snapshot
Why This Program & What You'll Learn
This program is available to any students majoring within the College of Science and Engineering. It targets transferable skills that are necessary to succeed in STEM careers, including communication, creative problem solving and collaboration skills. This program is unique in Michigan.Program Highlights
The InSciTe program is:
- Built on STEM equity, starting with its application process.
- Learner-centered, where students' interests drive the content of each course.
- Anchored in real-life STEM problems that are currently relevant.
- Interdisciplinary to prepare students to succeed in STEM careers.
Careers & Outcomes
InSciTE aims to empower you with the 21st-century transferable skills employers are looking for while exploring interdisciplinary STEM challenges.
| Career | Projected Salary |
|---|---|
| Forensic Science Technician | $69,260 |
| Biological Technician | $53,560 |
| Research Scientist | $74,342 |
| User Experience (UX) Developer | $108,729 |
| Data Engineer | $98,860 |
| Hardware Engineer | $138,080 |
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