Engineering Science A.S.

School: Mathematics, Science and Engineering
Academic Dept: Engineering
HEGIS: 5609

Important Note about Program Requirements

The requirements listed below are for students entering into this program from Fall 2024 to Summer 2025. Students who entered the program during a prior semester will find their specific requirements listed in the Catalog under which they entered. Archived Catalogs are accessible through the dropdown menu above.

Program Description

Engineering is a growing profession integrating science and mathematics with design and laboratory study. It is and will be the profession upon which the United States depends for its growth and ability to compete in world markets. Our Engineering Science program parallels the first two years of the four-year engineering curriculum of most engineering schools throughout the country. The program not only leads to an Associate in Science degree but also to transfer to a host of engineering schools.

To prepare to become accomplished engineers, students combine studies of the fundamental concepts of calculus, chemistry, physics, electricity, energy, engineering mechanics, and computer science with the development of writing and reading skills and studies in the social sciences and the humanities. Upon transfer as juniors to four-year engineering institutions, our engineering graduates are not only well versed in math and the sciences, but also can read and write well and are sensitive to the needs of the world in which they live.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, a student will:

Demonstrate a thorough understanding of mathematics through differential equations.
Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the basic laws of calculus-based physics.
Demonstrate an understanding of the engineering methodology used in solving problems.

Program Requirements

68 credits are required for the degree:

General Education - 33 credits
Required Degree Courses - 35 credits

Note: This program has an approved waiver of the credit cap at 68 credit hours. This was approved as part of the changes in 2016.

General Education Requirements - 33 Credits

Communication - Written and Oral (3 credits): ENG 101 Writing and Research
Humanities (3 credits): ENG 102 Writing and Literature
Mathematics (and Quantitative Reasoning) (8 credits): MATH 181 - Calculus 1 and MATH 191 - Calculus 2
Natural Sciences (and Scientific Reasoning) with Lab (10 credits): CHEM 107 - Inorganic Chemistry 1 (and Lab) and PHYSC 121 - Engineering Physics 1 (and Lab)
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice (3 credits): ANTHR 101 - Cultural Anthropology , SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology , SOC 101H - Introduction to Sociology - Honors OR SOC 102 - Sociology of Families
The Arts OR World Languages (3 credits): choose from either category, The Arts or World Languages
US History and Civic Engagement OR World History and Global Awareness (3 credits): choose from either category, US History/Civic Engagement or World History/Global Awareness

Where specific courses are not listed within the categories above, courses must be selected from the list of all general education courses .

Required Degree Courses - 35 credits

Program Map

The program map is a recommended semester-by-semester schedule of courses based on degree requirements and serve as a general guideline to help students complete their program in two years. Although designed for full-time enrollment, these are easily adaptable for part-time study. For additional, individualized guidance, students should review Degree Works and consult an Academic Counselor or Faculty Advisor to ensure they are on track to complete their program.

Semester 1

Course	Credits
CHEM 107 - Inorganic Chemistry 1 (and Lab)	5
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice Gen. Ed. course: ANTHR 101 - Cultural Anthropology , SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology , SOC 101H - Introduction to Sociology - Honors OR SOC 102 - Sociology of Families	3
ENG 101 Writing and Research	3
MATH 181 - Calculus 1	4
MECH 109 - Intro to Engineering	3
Semester Total Credits	18

Semester 2

Course	Credits
COMSC 101 - Computer Programming 1 OR MECH 126 - Statics	3
ENG 102 Writing and Literature	3
MATH 191 - Calculus 2	4
PHYSC 121 - Engineering Physics 1 (and Lab)	5
US History and Civic Engagement Gen. Ed. Course OR World History and Global Awareness Gen. Ed. Course	3
Semester Total Credits	18

Semester 3

Course	Credits
COMSC 101 - Computer Programming 1 OR CHEM 111 - Inorganic Chemistry 2 (and Lab)	4
Engineering Elective	3
MATH 230 - Calculus 3	4
PHYSC 122 - Engineering Physics 2 (and Lab)	5
Semester Total Credits	16

Semester 4

Course	Credits
Engineering Electives	9
MATH 240 - Differential Equations	4
The Arts Gen. Ed. Course OR World Languages Gen. Ed. Course	3
Semester Total Credits	16

Minimum Total Credits: 68

Transfer Opportunities

Westchester Community College is committed to facilitating a smooth transfer process to ensure that graduates of the college are prepared to transfer with junior status, and are able to complete a bachelor’s degree within two years of full-time study upon transfer. View 4-year institutions’ transfer agreement information by program here.

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