16 Engineering, Science & Technology Field of Interest

Engineering, Science & Technology Field of Interest

What Is the Engineering, Science & Technology Field?

The Engineering, Science & Technology field focuses on understanding the world and using scientific, mathematical, and technical knowledge to develop practical solutions. The field includes a wide range of disciplines and career paths related to scientific discovery, engineering, technology, design, and innovation.

Scientists study the natural world, while engineers apply principles from fields such as physics, chemistry, biology, and mathematics to address real-world problems. Computer and information science programs prepare students to develop, manage, and support systems in a fast-growing and constantly evolving digital field.

The field also includes industrial design and music recording technology. Industrial design combines applied art and science to improve the appearance, usability, ergonomics, and production of manufactured products. Music recording technology provides an entry point into the technical side of sound production and the entertainment industry.

Explore the Field in Action

Want to learn more about this field? Watch the short Field of Interest video to hear an overview of the disciplines, communities, and career pathways connected to engineering, science, and technology.

How to Use This Section

This page is designed to help you explore majors connected to the field of engineering, science, and technology.

You can:

• Review the list of majors in this field
• Select a specific major to learn more about classes, skills, and career pathways
• Compare multiple majors to see which best aligns with your interests and goals

While you entered LaGuardia with a specific major, we invite you to explore the various majors in this field to see which one fits your own interests and goals best. If you find that another major might work better for you, you can always switch. However, it is important to  talk to your FYS professor or advisor first.

Majors in This Field

The Engineering, Science & Technology field includes the following associate degree programs, organized by career community. Each career community brings together related majors that share similar skills, career paths, and areas of focus.

Select “View the Major Moment” next to a major to see the area of study’s learning environment and activities.

Computer Science & Applied Math Career Community

Majors in this career community include:

• Computer Science, AS
• Computer Technology, AAS
• Cybersecurity, AAS
• Liberal Arts: Applied Math, AS
• New Media Technology, AAS
• Programming and Software Development, AAS

Engineering Career Community

Watch the Engineering Career Community video to learn more about how this community prepares students for engineering, technology, design, and technical entertainment careers through hands-on learning, research, internships, and pathways to transfer or enter the workforce.

Majors in this career community include:

• Energy Technician : Mechanical Concentration, AAS
• Energy Technician: Electrical Concentration, AAS
• Engineering: Civil Engineering, AS
• Engineering: Earth System Science, AS
• Engineering: Electrical Engineering, AS
• Engineering: Mechanical Engineering, AS
• Industrial Design, AAS
• Music Recording Technology, AAS

Major Moment: View the Engineering Major Moment to see hands-on learning across the engineering programs.

Natural & Physical Science Career Community

Watch the Natural & Physical Science Career Community video to learn more about how this community prepares students to explore environmental, biological, and physical sciences through hands-on learning, laboratory and field research, internships, and transfer pathways.

Majors in this career community include

• Biology, AS
• Biology: Biotechnology, AS — View the Major Moment
• Environmental Science – Sustainable Urban Agriculture, AS — View the Major Moment
• Environmental Science, AS — View the Major Moment and hear from student Lily Wong about her experience in the program.
• Environmental Science: Animal Science, AS
• Liberal Arts: Math & Science, AS
• Physical Science: Chemistry Track, AS
• Physical Science: Physics Track, AS

Notable Features of These Majors

While each major has a different focus, programs in this field often share several features:

• Coursework that explores how science helps us understand the world around us
• Opportunities to apply principles of science and mathematics to design solutions and improve everyday life
• Study of technology and computer systems in fields that continue to grow and evolve
• Exploration of how applied science, design, and technology can improve products, systems, and technical processes across industries

Approaches to Inquiry and Research

Majors within this field of interest encourage students to develop creative approaches and solutions to often open-ended problems through critical thinking and problem-solving methodologies. Students identify problems, collect and analyze data, and develop possible solutions to real-world problems. The field also promotes the study and development of creative designs, systems, technologies, and processes to create sustainable practices and environments. In many of the majors that form this field of interest, students learn how to apply mathematical, scientific, and technical knowledge.

What Comes Next

To continue exploring:

• Click on a specific major to learn about that program in more detail or connect with the Mathematics, Engineering and Computer Science department
• Review degree maps to understand required and recommended courses
• Speak with an academic advisor about how these majors align with your goals
• In the Career Exploration and Connections chapter, you will be introduced to resources that can help you explore work environments, skills, and career pathways.