The Minnesota State Colleges and Universities have defined STEM courses as those that belong to particular CIP codes.  CIP codes (Classification of Instructional Programs) are assigned to all courses and programs.

01  Agriculture, Agricultural Operations and Related Sciences

11  Computer and Informational Sciences and Support Services

14  Engineering

15  Engineering Technologies/Technicians

26  Biological and Biomedical Sciences

27  Mathematics and Statistics

40  Physical Sciences

41  Science Technologies, Technician

The Minnesota State Colleges & Universities system’s 2010 Action Plan includes advancing “student engagement, learning opportunities, industry responsiveness and supportive infrastructure in support of STEM- and health care-related areas.” The Action Plan Target measures include:

• Increase the percentage of students enrolled in one or more college level STEM courses by 2.9%, from 45.9% in Fiscal Year 2005 to 48.8% in 2011
• Increase the number of secondary teachers prepared for licensure in math and science by 119 or 115.5% between Fiscal Years 2005 and 2011.

               (2010 System Action Plan, 2009)