Pre-Engineering, A.S.

Associate of Science Degree: (PREE-AS)

About the Program

The Pre-Engineering Associate of Science degree program is designed to provide the first two-years of an engineering program whose credits will transfer to a four-year college of engineering program. Adjustments in the listed recommended program may be necessary to meet the requirements of other colleges or universities for special fields of engineering. Students should contact the institution they intend to transfer to ensure that they will have the necessary courses to transfer.

Program Goals

• To provide the foundation and prepare engineering science majors to transfer to a four-year baccalaureate degree program

Program Outcomes

• Students will be able to understand the basic principles of the physical sciences
• Demonstrate an understanding of the major concepts of differential and integrated calculus
• Prepare, write, document and describe a computer program

Admission Requirements

Students are required to fulfill the following requirements:

• Fulfill all WCCCD admission requirements
• Declare intent to enter the Pre-Engineering program on WCCCD Admission Application or change intent at the Admissions Office
• Fulfill course placement requirements based on the ACCUPLACER^® assessment
• Complete a WCCCD Program Application during the second semester in which they are enrolled and submit to the Campus Academic Officer