AA/AS in Engineering, General

The AS in Engineering sets students up to move on to schools in California and across the country. The first two years of most engineering programs are similar, with specialization beginning in the third year, and this degree centers on that shared lower-division work. Students complete core courses common to many UC and CSU engineering majors and then tailor the degree through restricted electives and support courses that match the field and schools they have in mind. Students must also complete the district's general education pattern. Because the major carries a heavy unit load, finishing in four semesters means taking more than 15 units a term, though summer courses can lighten the load. Meeting with an engineering transfer counselor or the department is strongly advised.