Overview
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STEAM is an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math and typically refers to pathways that create interdisciplinary, project-based learning opportunities for students.
Paterson STEAM HS is located in the former Paterson Catholic building. Students will complete their core course graduation requirements in classes that emphasize project-based learning that has an interdisciplinary, STEAM focus. They will have an opportunity to select a pathway from those mentioned below in their sophomore year.
Pathways
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Pathway: Engineering -Project Lead the Way (PLTW)
- Course 1: Freshman Seminar
- Course 2: Environmental Sustainability
- Course 3: Principles of Engineering
- Course 4: Introduction to Engineering Design
Pathway: Sustainability Studies
- Course 1: Freshman Seminar
- Course 2: Environmental Sustainability
- Course 3: Introduction to Sustainable Intelligence
- Course 4: Advanced Sustainable Intelligence
Pathway: Computer Science and Information Technology
- Course 1: Freshman Seminar
- Course 2: Introduction to Programming
- Course 3: Computer Science Principles (AP)
- Course 4: College Programming and Computer Science (DE)
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Pathway: Medical and Dental Arts (HARP program)
Pathway 1: Patient Care
- Course 1: Freshman Seminar
- Course 2: Medical Terminology
- Course 3: Patient Care Assistant I
- Course 4: Patient Care Assistant II
Pathway 2: Dental Arts
- Course 1: Freshman Seminar
- Course 2: Medical Terminology
- Course 3: Dental Assisting I
- Course 4: Dental Assisting II
Pathway 3: Advanced Medical Studies
- Course 1: Freshman Seminar
- Course 2: Medical Terminology
- Course 3: Dynamics of Healthcare in Society (DE) Rutgers
- Course 4: Intro to Clinical Research(DE) Rutgers