The LCTC STEM Academy began in 2009. The academy utilizes CODE.org and the Alabama State Department of Education engineering curriculum for high school students. Students can choose from a variety of Engineering Academy courses that focus on teaching problem-solving and applying the engineering design process.
The goal of the LCTC STEM Academy is to prepare students for the increasing technological demands of the global environment. Students enrolled in the program will utilize math, science, technical writing, and computer skills as they explore different areas of engineering. This program serves as a platform for students who wish to pursue an engineering or technical degree after high school.
TSA, the program’s career and technical student organization, enhances classroom instruction while helping students develop leadership abilities, expand workplace-readiness skills, and broaden opportunities for personal and professional growth.
LCTC STEM Program 2025-2026 Schedule | ||
The STEM Program Consists of four sets of courses. Sets should be taken in order due to ALSDE prequisite requirements. | ||
1st Semester | ||
1st Set - typ. 11th Grade | 3rd Set - typ. 12th Grade | |
1st & 3rd Block | Foundations of Engineering & Technology | Applications of Engineering & Technology |
Course Number - 21005G1000 | Course Number - 21002G1000 | |
Prerequisite: None | Prerequisites: Foundations of Engineering & Tech., Algebra I w/ Probability | |
2nd & 4th Block | Robotic Systems | Career Pathway Project in STEM |
Course Number - 21009G1000 | Course Number - 21047G1001 | |
Prerequisite: None | Prerequisites: Successful completion of any 2 courses in the STEM cluster | |
2nd Semester | ||
2nd Set - typ. 11th Grade | 4th Set - typ. 12th Grade | |
1st & 3rd Block | Basic Programming for Engineers | Capstone of Engineering & Technology |
Course Number - 21015G1000 | Course Number - 21047G1000 | |
Prerequisite: None | Prerequisites: Foundations of Engineering & Tech., Applications of Engineering & Tech.; Geometry w/ Data Analysis, Algebra I w/ Probability | |
2nd & 4th Block | CTE Lab in STEM | Computer Engineering & Technology |
Course Number - 21997G1000 | Course Number - 21015G1001 | |
Prerequisites: Successful completion of any 2 courses in the STEM cluster | Prerequisite: Applications of Engineering & Tech. |