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 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

• CIVIL 221 - Strength of Materials  
• COMSC 101 - Computer Programming 1  
• ELEC 255 - Circuits for Engineers  
• MATH 230 - Calculus 3  
• MATH 240 - Differential Equations  
• MECH 109 - Intro to Engineering  
• MECH 126 - Statics  
• MECH 204 - Thermodynamics for Engineers  
• MECH 227 - Dynamics  
• PHYSC 122 - Engineering Physics 2 (and Lab)  

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

Semester 2

Semester 3

Semester 4

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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