The STEM Engineering and Technology Program at Mound Westonka High School is designed to provide our students the skills and experiences to develop 21​st​ century competencies that will assist them with becoming technologically literate citizens and provide them a solid preparation for future educational and career opportunities.

Through the STEM and Technology Engineering courses, students will be using cutting-edge software and devices used in 21​st​ century companies that involved 3D and laser printers, CAD software and CNC equipment. A number of the courses offer opportunities for college credit and all classes provide students real­-world applications in the field of engineering and technology.

A number of Minnesota college and universities offer college credit for students that earn a certain grade in their Project Lead the Way (PLTW) engineering course and pass the end-of-year final test. Each college and university has its own process and criteria to grant college credit.

Typically, college credit is offered for the following PLTW Engineering courses:

• Principles of Engineering (POE)
• Introduction to Engineering Design (IED)
• Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM)

Note: Engineering Design and Development (EDD) does not qualify for college credit

If you are interested in pursuing college credit, please see the information below to find out more information about the criteria and application process for the specific college or university.

• University of Minnesota College of Science & Engineering
• Minnesota State University - Mankato (Call or email admissions office for details https://mankato.mnsu.edu/)
• Minnesota State University - St. Cloud
• **Special scholarship program: Dunwoody College of Technology $2,000 PLTW Scholarship Program

PLTW (Project Lead the Way) College Opportunities for Students

Visit www.pltw.org to learn about different opportunities for enrolling high school students at colleges and universities across the nation - scholarships, reduced tuition, college credit and summer programs.