Academic Programs and Services

Engineering Science

The Engineering Science curriculum provides a foundation for further study toward the bachelor’s degree in engineering. As such, it parallels the first two years of engineering programs offered by major universities and is applicable to any engineering discipline. Students planning to pursue baccalaureate degrees in aerospace, biomedical, chemical, civil, electrical, industrial, mechanical, nuclear or petroleum engineering select this program. Students with other technical interests may consider other technological curricula.

Program Entry Requirements:
Engineering Science is a demanding curriculum. Interested high school students are urged to complete a year of advanced high school mathematics that includes trigonometry and elementary functions. They should also complete a year each of high school chemistry and physics.

Students can be admitted to the program by successfully completing MATH 161 (Precalculus I) with a grade of at least a “C.” Students can also be admitted if they have at least MATH 162 (Precalculus II) placement. Students who have not taken high school physics should take PHYS 105 (Survey of Physics) or PHYS 111 (General Physics I).

Program of Study and Graduation Requirements:
To qualify for the Associate in Science (A.S.) degree in Engineering Science, a minimum of 68 credits and a grade point average of 2.0 are required.

Preparation for Transfer:
The College has established articulation and dual admission agreements with area colleges and universities including Drexel and Temple Universities. In the Career and Transfer Resource Center, room W2-3, and the Counseling Center, room W2-2, students may obtain information and guidance in selecting elective courses required by their transfer institutions.

Download a printable degree description (PDF File) that includes a recommended course sequence grid.