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

CHM 111 College Chemistry I 4 credits
Elective Humanities Elective 3 credits¹
ENG 111 College Composition I 3 credits
MTH 263 Calculus I 4 credits
SOC 200 Principles of Sociology 3 credits Social Science Elective³
SDV 100 College Success Skills 1 credits ²

Suggested Credits for Semester: 18

Second Semester

EGR 140 Engineering Mechanics—Statics 3 credits
ENG 112 College Composition II 3 credits
MTH 264 Calculus II 4 credits
MTH 266 Linear Algebra 3 credits
PSY 200 Principles of Psychology 3 credits or Social Science Elective³

Suggested Credits for Semester: 16

Third Semester

EGR 245 Engineering Mechanics – Dynamics 3 credits
Computer Programming Elective 4 credits⁴
History Elective 3 credits ⁵
MTH 265 Calculus III 4 credits
PHY 241 University Physics I 4 credits

Suggested Credits for Semester: 18

Fourth Semester

CST 100 Principles of Public Speaking 3 credits ⁶
EGR 246 Mechanics of Materials 3 credits ⁷
Humanities Elective 3 credits ¹
Physical Education Elective 1 credits⁸
MTH 267 Differential Equations 3 credits
PHY 242 University Physics II 4 credits

Suggested Credits for Semester: 17

Total Minimum Credits Required for this Curriculum: 69

Total Minimum Credits Required for this Curriculum 69

¹Humanities Electives: ART 101 , CST 151 , HUM 201 , HUM 260 , MUS 121 , PHI 100 , PHI 220 , REL 210 , REL 230

²Orientation Electives- SDV 100 , SDV 101 , SDV 104 , SDV 108 , SDV 110

³Social Science Electives: ECO 201 , ECO 202 , GEO 200 , GEO 210 ,PLS 135 , PLS 136 , PSY 200 , PSY 215 , PSY 216 , PSY 230 , SOC 200 , SOC 215

⁴Computer Programming Requirement-CSC 201 , ITP 120 , ITP 134 , or a computer programming course as approved by the division.

⁵History Electives-HIS 121 , HIS 122

⁶Communication Electives-CST 100 CST 110

⁷Engineering/STEM Requirement-CHM 112 , CHM 241 , CHM 245 , EGR 246 , MTH 162 , MTH 167

⁸Health 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

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