Biotechnology Certificate
Through articulation agreements with Santa Ana College and Santiago Canyon College, Mater Dei students can earn a Biotechnology Certificate of Proficiency, which makes a student eligible to work in a Biotechnology lab after graduating Mater Dei. In addition, students will earn credit by exam for a college lecture and lab (Introduction to Biotechnology Lecture and Lab 4 units) and earn and additional 4 college units.
Mater Dei Courses
Mater Dei Courses
- Pathway 1: Biology, Human Anatomy & Physiology, Chemistry (any level) before or after Human Anatomy
- Pathway 2: Honors Biology, Honors Human Anatomy & Physiology, Chemistry (College Prep or Honors) before or after Honors Anatomy
- Pathway 3: Honors Biology, Chemistry (College Prep or Honors), Advanced Placement Biology
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Santa Ana College or Santiago Canyon College Course (no course fee if taken while enrolled at Mater Dei)
Santa Ana College or Santiago Canyon College Course (no course fee if taken while enrolled at Mater Dei)
- Biology 191 Biotech A: Basic Lab Skills (4 unit)
Students need to meet all prerequisites for Mater Dei and Santa Ana/Santiago Canyon College courses, must be in good academic standing, and must earn passing grades in all prerequisite courses and the Biology 191 Basic Lab Skills course.
Interested students whould notify their school counselor of their intention to earn a Biotechnology Certificate. Please contact one of the following staff members for more information and/or important steps.
