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Program Duration: 2 Year Program
Degree Type: Associate in Science (A.S.)
Total Credit Hours: 71

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About This Program

Our Engineering program teaches you how to understand complex concepts and apply them in the physical world. You will learn skills to solve problems and develop plans, work successfully in teams, use computers for a variety of tasks, enhance critical thinking and calculation skills, and create engineering designs. This program features laboratory courses that provide firsthand experience with engineering work, state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, mentoring opportunities and field trips to university laboratories. Working in teams throughout the program, you will tackle engineering design projects while enhancing your math and physics skills and also learning to gather information via computers.

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Semester 1

This is a select program. All students must complete CHEM 110 and MATH 162* (Precalculus II) with a grade of "C" or better or be MATH 171 (Calculus I) ready.

Course Number and Name	Credits	Advisory Notes	Course Type
ENGR 102 - Engineering Design and Laboratory I(Fall only)	4 credits	Prerequisites: MATH 162	Major Course
MATH 171 - Calculus I	4 credits		Quantitative Reasoning
ENGL 101 - English Composition I or ENGL 101H - English Composition I (Honors)	3 credits	Prerequisite for ENGL 102.	Writing/Research/Info Lit 1
CHEM 121 - College Chemistry I	4 credits	CHEM 110 with a grade of "C" or better or department head approval, and FNMT 118 or higher	Scientific Reasoning
CIS 103 - Introduction to Information Technology	3 credits		Technological Competency

Notes:

This program is designed to provide students with the option of entering the workforce or transferring to a bachelor's degree program after earning their associate degree
Make sure you discuss your first semester schedule and your educational plan with an advisor or counselor when you register

Semester 2

Course Number and Name	Credits	Advisory Notes	Course Type
ENGR 202 - Engineering Design and Laboratory II	4 credits	Offered in the Spring Semester only	Major Course
MATH 172 - Calculus II	4 credits	Prerequisite for MATH 272	Major Course
MATH 270 - Linear Algebra	4 credits	Prerequisite for MATH 272	Major Course
PHYS 140 - Mechanics, Heat and Sound	5 credits	Prerequisite for Physics 241 and ENGR 221. It is recommended that you have taken high school physics or Physics 111 prior to taking this class.	Major Course

Notes:

Don’t forget to meet with an advisor and review this schedule when registering for your classes
Make sure you are using Starfish Connect to track and improve your grades
Stay on the path to success: take advantage of academic support services offered by Counseling the Learning Labs, Academic Advising and more
Now is a good time to start financial planning for next semester:
- Manage your financial aid
- Take advantage of our payment plans and know the payment deadlines
- Apply for a scholarship— You only have to complete one application to be considered for all available scholarships
Visit Career Connections to learn about internships and your future career possibilities

Summer 1

Course Number and Name	Credits	Advisory Notes	Course Type
ENGL 102 - The Research Paper or ENGL 102H - The Research Paper (Honors)	3 credits		Writing/Research/Info Lit 2
ENGL 115 - Public Speaking or ENGL 116 - Interpersonal Communication or ENGL 117 - Group and Team Communication or ENGL 118 - Intercultural Communication	3 credits		Oral Communication/ Creative Expression
CHEM 122 - College Chemistry II	4 credits	Prerequisite for CHEM 221, Organic Chemistry, to be taken in Fall. Chemical Engineering majors should take this course prior to the Fall semester.	Major Course

Semester 3

Course Number and Name	Credits	Advisory Notes	Course Type
MATH 271 - Calculus III	4 credits	Prerequisite for ENGR 222	Major Course
CHEM 122 - College Chemistry II(if not taken prior to this semester)	4 credits	Students majoring in Chemical Engineering need to take CHEM 122 prior to this semester.	Major Course
ENGR 221 - Vector Mechanics I (Statics) (Fall only) or CHEM 221 - Organic Chemistry I	3 or 5 credits	Prerequisite for ENGR 222. Course only runs in the Fall semester. Prerequisites for ENGR 221: PHYS 140 and MATH 172, both with a grade of "C" or better CHEM 221 is a prerequisite for CHEM 222. Chemical Engineering majors must take CHEM 221 and CHEM 222. Prerequisite for CHEM 221: CHEM 122.	Major Course
PHYS 241 - Electricity, Magnetism and Light	5 credits	Prerequisite for ENGR 205 Prerequisites: PHYS 140 and MATH 172	Major Course

Notes:

Meet with an advisor and review this schedule when registering for your classes
Make sure you are using Starfish Connect to track and improve your grades
Stay on the path to success: take advantage of academic support services offered by Counseling the Learning Labs, Academic Advising and more
Start financial planning for next semester:
- Manage your financial aid
- Take advantage of our payment plans and know the payment deadlines
- Apply for a scholarship—You only have to complete one application to be considered for all available scholarships

Semester 4

Course Number and Name	Credits	Advisory Notes	Course Type
SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology or SOC 101H - Introduction to Sociology (Honors)	3 credits		Cultural Analysis & Interpretation
MATH 272 - Differential Equations	4 credits	Students in Middle Level and students in Secondary Level Humanities should choose science courses according to transfer institution, in consultation with an advisor. BIOL 107 requires BIOL 106 completed, with a grade of C or better. Students in the Secondary Level Math/Science Concentration should choose a humanities course according to transfer institution, in consultation with an advisor. Students who plan to attend a religiously-affiliated college or university should take a Religious Studies (RS) course.	Major Course
ENGR 222 - Dynamics^* or CHEM 222 - Organic Chemistry II^*	3 or 5 credits	ENGR 222 only offered in spring semester. Prerequisites for ENGR 222: ENGR 221 and MATH 271, both with a grade of "C" or better. Chemical Engineering students must take CHEM 222.	Directed Elective
CSCI 111 - Computer Science I or ENGR 205 - Materials Engineering	4 credits	FNMT 118 prerequisite or placement in MATH 161 or higher is required for CSCI 111. PHYS 241 and MATH 172 are prerequisites for ENGR 205. Directed elective depends on Engineering specialization and transfer institution. Please consult with your academic advisor.	Directed Elective

Notes:

If this is your final semester! Don’t forget to complete your graduation application.
Meet with an advisor when registering for your classes
Take advantage of our scholarship opportunities for transferring students and apply for a scholarship

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Launch Your Career in Engineering

Architectural and Engineering Manager – est. salary $158,772
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary – est. salary $94,251*
Natural Sciences Manager – est. salary $169,837

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**EMSI Data, 2022; The greater Philadelphia region; a percentage of people in these jobs may have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Career Outlook

$94,251

Median Salary of an Engineering Teacher, Postsecondary

21.213

Number of Jobs in the Region

+10.9%

10-year Job Outlook in the Region for an Engineering Teacher, Postsecondary

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Engineering Teacher, Postsecondary

Teach courses pertaining to the application of physical laws and principles of engineering for the development of machines, materials, instruments, processes, and services. Includes teachers of subjects such as chemical, civil, electrical, and industrial.

Starting Pay: $46,727

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Typical Tasks

Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as mechanics, hydraulics, and robotics.
Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, and papers.

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