Pre-Engineering Specialization, AA&S Transfer Degree

CIP Code: 24.0101
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. Through the direct enrollment and self-enrollment survey or other measures students will be placed in the appropriate developmental or corequisite support courses in English and mathematics. Although developmental or support course credits do not apply toward the degree, these courses prepare students for collegiate-level work. Students required to take two or more developmental or corequisite support courses may 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 ensure a successful transfer.