Science, Engineering Specialization, AA&S

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Degree: Associate of Arts and Sciences with a Specialization in Engineering

Length: Four-semester (two-year) program

Purpose: The Associate of Arts and Sciences Science- Specialization in Engineering is designed for persons who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a baccalaureate degree in Engineering. By selecting appropriate electives, students should be able to complete the lower division requirements for a variety of baccalaureate majors.

In order to be assured that courses transfer to meet lower division requirements at the specific institution the student plans to transfer to and the major anticipated, students should consult their academic advisor to schedule their courses. Students are encouraged to investigate guaranteed admission agreements (GAA), available for many colleges and universities in Virginia, and contact their selected college’s admissions office. Counselors and academic advisors can assist with locating these resources.

Program Requirements: In addition to the admission requirements established for the college, entry into the Science Specialization in Engineering program requires competency in English and Math Essentials MTE 1-9 as demonstrated through the placement and diagnostic tests, or by satisfactorily completing the required MTE units or equivalent.

First Semester

ENG 111 College Composition I 3 credits
CHM 111 College Chemistry I 4 credits
MTH 263 Calculus I 4 credits ¹
Elective Humanities Elective 3 credits ⁴
SOC 200 Principles of Sociology 3 credits Social Science Elective³
SDV 100 College Success Skills 1 credits ⁵

Suggested Credits for Semester: 18

Second Semester

ENG 112 College Composition II 3 credits
MTH 264 Calculus II 4 credits ⁶
MTH 266 Linear Algebra 3 credits ⁷
EGR 140 Engineering Mechanics—Statics 3 credits
PSY 200 Principles of Psychology 3 credits Social Science Elective ³

Suggested Credits for Semester: 16

Third Semester

MTH 265 Calculus III 4 credits ⁸
EGR 245 Engineering Mechanics – Dynamics 3 credits
PHY 241 University Physics I 4 credits ⁹
Computer Programming Elective 4 credits ¹⁰
History Elective 3 credits ²

Suggested Credits for Semester: 18

Fourth Semester

MTH 267 Differential Equations 3 credits ¹¹
Humanities Elective 3 credits ⁴
Physical Education Elective 1 credits ¹³
EGR 246 Mechanics of Materials 3 credits ¹²
PHY 242 University Physics II 4 credits _¹⁴
CST 110 Introduction to Communication 3 credits ¹⁵

Suggested Credits for Semester: 17

Total Minimum Credits Required for this Curriculum: 69

Total Minimum Credits Required for this Curriculum 69

¹ Satisfies Mathematics Requirement - MTH 263 ; Students requiring prerequisite for MTH 263, should enroll in MTH 167 or MTH 162 (if MTH 161 already completed

² Satisfies History Requirement - HIS 101 , HIS 102 , HIS 121 , HIS 122

³Social Science Electives: ECO 201 , ECO 202 , GEO 200 , GEO 210 , HIS 101 , HIS 102 , HIS 121 , HIS 122 , PLS 211 , PLS 212 , PSY 200 , PSY 215 , PSY 216 , PSY 230 , PSY 235 , SOC 200 , SOC 215 , SOC 250

⁴ Humanities Electives: ART 101 , CST 151 , ENG 241 ,ENG 242 ENG 243 , ENG 244 , HUM 100 , HUM 260 , MUS 121 , PHI 101 , PHI 101 , REL 210 REL 230

5 Satisfies Orientation Requirement - SDV 100 , SDV 101 , SDV 104 , SDV 110

⁶ Satisfies Mathematics Requirement - MTH 264

⁷ Satisfies Mathematics Requirement - MTH 266

⁸ Satisfies Mathematics Requirement -MTH 265

⁹ Satisfies Physics Requirement - PHI 241, PHI 231 (not taught at WCC)

¹⁰ Satisfies Computer Programming Requrement - ITP 120 ,ITP 134 , CSC 201

¹¹Satisfies Mathematics Requirement - MTH 267

¹² Satisfies EGR/STEM Requirement - CHM 112 , CHM 241 , CHM 245 , EGR 246 , MTH 162 , MTH 167

¹³ Health or PED Electives: HLT 105 , HLT 106 , HLT 110 , HLT 116 , HLT 160 , PED 107 , PED 109 , PED 111 , PED 129 , PED 147 , PED 183 , ADJ 138

¹⁴ Satisfies Physics Requirement - PHY 242

¹⁵ Communication Electives - CST 100 , CST 110

Students should contact their academic advisor to determine the best option for this elective.

CSC 201 , ITP 120 , ITP 134 , or a computer programming course as approved by the division.

NOTE: Transfer students are advised to consider four-year college and university requirements in making their choices.