Program Description

The Engineering Science A.S. at SUNY Westchester Community College program offers a robust foundation in engineering principles, merging science, mathematics, and design in a curriculum aligned with the first two years of most four-year engineering degrees. Through coursework in calculus, physics, chemistry, and computer programming, as well as hands-on laboratory and engineering studies, students develop critical problem-solving skills and technical knowledge applicable to a variety of engineering fields. This program equips graduates for seamless transfer to bachelor’s degree programs in engineering, paving the way for careers in high-demand, future-focused industries.

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 - Lecture & Lab  and PHYSC 121 - Engineering Physics 1 - Lecture, Lab & Workshop  
• 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

• COMSC 101 - Computer Programming 1  OR CHEM 111 - Inorganic Chemistry 2 - Lecture & Lab  
• COMSC 101 - Computer Programming 1  OR ENR 226 - Statics  
• MATH 230 - Calculus 3  
• MATH 240 - Differential Equations  
• ENR 109 - Introduction to Engineering  
• PHYSC 122 - Engineering Physics 2 - Lecture, Lab & Workshop  
   
• Engineering Electives (12 credits)
  • CIVIL 214 - Surveying 1  
  • ENR 221 - Strength of Materials  
  • COMSC 110 - Computer Programming 2  
  • COMSC 201 - Data Structures  
  • ENR 223 - Digital Logic and Switching Circuits  
  • ELEC 227 - Electrical System Analysis  
  • ENR 255 - Circuits for Engineers  
  • MATH 215 - Linear Algebra  
  • MECH 162 - Autodesk AutoCAD  
  • ENR 204 - Thermodynamics  
  • ENR 227 - Dynamics  

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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