10 College Courses for High-Tech Job Prep

Elisha Hartwig2013-04-02 11:02:04 -0400

As technology continues to develop rapidly, universities have to adjust their curriculum to keep their students up-to date. Innovative colleges across the country have developed thought-provoking STEM courses to ensure that their students are marketable and career-ready upon graduation, often utilizing high-demand software skills such as computer-aided drawing (CAD).

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Check out these 10 courses from reputable universities across the country, and their innovative approaches to education.

Would you like to take any of these classes? Let us know in the comments.

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