The Pathway

Do you want to level up? Are you interested in gaming, artificial intelligence, coding, and how things work? If so, the STEM Pathway is right for you! Students on the STEM pathway explore scientific discoveries, emerging technology, robotics, and mathematical concepts. CCBC’s STEM Pathway leads to more than just a degree, it’s a head start to your career and educational goals. Follow the pathway to jumpstart your career or prepare to transfer to a four-year college or university.

Follow your pathway to success!

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Start Early

College Here & Now

Get ahead with CCBC’s STEM Academy, College in High School, or Dual Enrollment opportunities.

Start Small

Certifications & Microcredentials

Start small, skill up, or compliment your degree with a certificate or microcredential:

  • Cloud Security
  • Cyber Security: Threats & Defenses
  • Linux Administration
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Start Now

Apply your earned credits or launch your college studies with a CCBC associates degree:

  • Biological Sciences, AS
  • Environmental Science-Biology Track, AS
  • Natural Science, AS
  • Computer Science, AS
  • Cyber Security, AAS
  • Engineering, AS

Transfer Strong

Transfer seamlessly to a four-year university and stay on track toward your bachelor’s degree.

  • Slippery Rock University
  • Point Park University
  • Penn State Beaver
  • Robert Morris University
  • La Roche University
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Finish Stronger

Be workforce-ready with the skills, credentials, and confidence to land high-paying, high-demand jobs.  Find your future career!

  • Median Salary: $78K – $124K
  • Openings – 17K – 356K per year
(Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics: STEM & Science Fields)

The Programs

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Biological Sciences

Associate in Science
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Environmental Science-Biology Track

Associate Degree in Science
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Natural Science

Associate Degree in Science
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Computer Science

Associate Degree in Science
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Cybersecurity

Associate Degree in Applied Science
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Engineering

Associate Degree in Science
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Safety Management

Associate Degree in Science

Certificates and Micro-Credentials

CLICK below to learn more about our exciting certificates and micro-credentials. Whether you want to start small, skill up, or complement your degree, CCBC has you covered!

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Start Early

College Here & Now

Get ahead with CCBC’s STEM Academy, College in High School, or Dual Enrollment opportunities.

The Faculty

CCBC faculty are highly qualified professional within their fields. They not only design, develop, and teach program curricula, but they also actively advise students. Get to know your faculty members and meet with them regularly to schedule classes, set goals, and address questions.

Jonathan Abel
Professor, Biology

jonathan.abel@ccbc.edu

724-480-3526

Beth Jansto
Assistant Professor, Mathematics

beth.jansto@ccbc.edu

724-480-3525

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Kristi Farrow
Assistant Professor, Cyber Security

kristi.farrow@ccbc.edu

724-480-3454

Michael Leonard
Instructional Technologist and Designer

michael.leonard@ccbc.edu

724-480-3467

Thomas Peyton
Associate Professor, STEM/Lead Faculty, AI

thomas.peyton@ccbc.edu

724-480-3537

Darrick Pope
Assistant Professor, Chemistry

darrick.pope@ccbc.edu

724-480-3626

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Drew Campbell
Associate Professor of Networking/Cybersecurity

drew.campbell@ccbc.edu

724-480-3469

Dr. Meghan Solomon
Assistant Professor of Biology

meghan.solomon@ccbc.edu

724-480-3625

The Support You Need

Receive the Support and Experiences YOU Want Along the Way!

At CCBC, we are committed to your success every step of the way.  Now that you have chosen a career path, be sure to take advantage of CCBC’s supportive services to help you STAY STRONG throughout your academic and career journey.  CCBC also offers a variety of student activities, athletics, and clubs to keep you involved in campus life.  

Start Strong.

Applying, Enrolling, Paying

Stay Strong.

Advising, Tutoring, Engaging

Finish Stronger.

Graduating, Transferring, Working

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