CATALOG: AA&S Transfer Degree: Pre-Engineering Specialization
Length: 4 Semesters
Purpose
The Associate of Arts and Sciences Transfer Degree: Pre-Engineering Specialization Program is designed for persons who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a baccalaureate degree in Engineering. By selecting appropriate electives, students should be able to complete the lower division requirements for a variety of baccalaureate majors. Examples of majors to which this program may prepare students for transferring are:
- Engineering
- Mathematics
In order to be assured that courses transfer to meet lower division requirements at the specific institution the student plans to transfer to and the major anticipated, students should consult their academic advisor to schedule their courses. Students are also encouraged to investigate guaranteed admission agreements (GAA), available for many colleges and universities in Virginia, contact their selected college’s admissions office, and consult their selected college’s transfer guide if one is available. Counselors and academic advisors can assist with locating these resources.
Admission Requirements
In addition to the admission requirements established for the college, entry into this program requires proficiency in English and mathematics. Students whose placement by VPT or other measures indicates a need for further preparation, will be placed in the appropriate developmental courses in English and mathematics. Although developmental course credits do not apply toward the degree, these courses prepare students for collegiate level work. Students required to take two or more developmental courses will need additional semesters to complete the degree.
Program Requirement
This curriculum should provide sufficient flexibility to meet lower division requirements for majors in engineering or related fields at many colleges and universities, and should allow students to succeed in transferring to obtain a baccalaureate degree. Given extensive requirements for engineering programs, you will usually have more than 2 years of coursework after transferring. It is extremely important for students to work closely with their academic advisors to assure a successful transfer.
Curriculum
| First Semester | ||||
| Course # | Course Title | Lecture | Lab | Credits |
| ENG 111 | College Composition I | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| HIS | Approved Transfer History 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MTH 161 | Precalculus I or higher math | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| CHM 111 | General Chemistry I | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| SDV 100 | College Success Skills | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Semester Total | 13 | 3 | 14 | |
| Second Semester | ||||
| Course # | Course Title | Lecture | Lab | Credits |
| Approved Transfer Elective2 | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| ENG 112 | College Composition II | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MTH 162 | Precalculus II or higher math | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Approved Transfer Social Science3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| HLT/PED | Health/Physical Education Elective | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Approved Transfer Humanities/Fine Arts4 | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Semester Total | 15 | 2 | 16 | |
| Third Semester | ||||
| Course # | Course Title | Lecture | Lab | Credits |
| ENG | Approved 200 Level American or English Literature or Advanced Composition Course 5 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| PHY 201 | General College Physics I or University Physics | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| Approved Transfer Elective 2 | 4 | 0 | 4 | |
| MTH 263 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry I or higher math | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Semester Total | 15 | 3 | 15 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||||
| Course # | Course Title | Lecture | Lab | Credits |
| MTH 264 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry II or higher math | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Approved Transfer Humanities/Fine Arts 4 | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| PHY 202 | General College Physics II or University Physics | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| Approved Transfer Social Science 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Approved Transfer Elective2 | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Semester Total | 16 | 3 | 17 | |
Last modified on 08-08-2018
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