Overview
Engineering Associate Degree graduates work in a variety job functions (research and development, testing, design, construction, manufacturing, sales, consulting) and a variety of industry sectors (aerospace, computers, manufacturing, electrical, electronics) and related services, chemical, drugs, plastics, biotechnology, computers and technical consulting, research and development, professional and technical services, utilities.
Career Opportunities
Engineering is one of the highest-paid professions in the country. Engineering graduates work in a variety job functions (research and development, testing, design, construction, manufacturing, sales, consulting, management) and a variety of industry sectors (aerospace, computers/electronics manufacturing, electrical/electronics manufacturing, electrical equipment manufacturing, metals, machinery, architectural, engineering and related services, chemical, drugs, plastics, biotechnology, computers and technical consulting, research and development, professional and technical services, utilities.
Program Learning Outcomes
Students completing this program will be able to:
- Apply knowledge of math, science, and engineering or computer science to identify, formulate, and solve engineering/computer science problems.
- Communicate effectively and work well in situations that require teamwork.
- Design and perform tests or experiments, analyze and interpret data, and prepare a report summarizing the results of the tests or experiments.
- Develop a design or system given a set of requirements and specifications.
- Use techniques, skills, and modern engineering and computer tools necessary for engineering or computer science practice
Course Outlines
AS Degree Requirements Major: Core and Selective Requirements
Complete Core Courses, 23 units | Units | |
CHEM 210 | General Chemistry I | 5Â |
MATH 251 | Analytical Geometry and Calculus I | 5Â |
MATH 252 | Analytical Geometry and Calculus II | 5Â |
PHYS 250 | Physics with Calculus I | 4Â |
PHYS 260 | Physics with Calculus II | 4Â |
Selective Courses, choose a minimum of 16-20 units from the following:
List A, complete 6-8 units from the following: | Units | |
ENGR 100 | Introduction to Engineering | 3Â |
ENGR 111 | Surveying | 4Â |
ENGR 210 | Engineering Graphics | 4Â |
ENGR 215 | Computational Methods for Engineers and Scientists | 3Â |
ENGR 230 | Statics | 3Â |
ENGR 240 | Engineering Dynamics | 3Â |
ENGR 260 | Circuits and Devices | 3Â |
ENGR 261 | Circuits and Devices Laboratory | 1Â |
ENGR 270 | Materials Science | 4Â |
List B, complete 10-12 units from the following: | Units | |
Any courses from List A not already chosen | 1 – 4Â | |
CHEM 220 | General Chemistry II | 5Â |
CIS 250 | Introduction to Object Oriented Programming: C++ | 3Â |
CIS 284 | Introduction to Object Oriented Programming- Java | 3Â |
MATH 253 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus III | 5Â |
MATH 270 | Linear Algebra | 3Â |
MATH 275 | Ordinary Differential Equations | 3Â |
PHYS 270 | Physics with Calculus III | 4Â |
Total Required Major Units: 39 – 43
And required General Education coursework and electives as needed to meet the minimum 60 units required for the Associate degree.

- Duration: 2 Years
- Credits: 60 Credit Hours
- Award: Associate Degree
- Mode of Delivery: Online Classes, Pre-recorded video lessons & Study Texts
- Assessment: Weekly Reviews + Semester Exams
- Final Exams: Proctored/Physical
- Course Materials: Downloadable Lecture Notes, Video Lessons, Assignments, Self-Assessments