Associate in Science in Engineering

Division of Engineering Technologies and Computer Sciences – Curriculum Code: 0399

A Dual Admissions Program with NJIT

Will Earn Upon Program Completion: Associate in Science (A.S.) Degree

Why major in Engineering?

Engineering design processes and materials are used to manufacture equipment, structures, devices, and systems of all types and sizes based on scientific and technological principles. The challenge is to continually improve these processes and materials to meet the needs of society with respect to health, safety, the environment, and energy while maintaining cost effectiveness. ECC’s Engineering A.S. degree program closely matches the first two years of B.S. degree programs in Engineering offered at four-year colleges. Students select one of the following branches of engineering: electrical, computer, biomedical, chemical, industrial, civil, or mechanical.

If I major in Engineering, can I transfer to an upper-division college or university?

Yes. The seven branches of engineering listed above are offered at the nearby New Jersey Institute of Technology with which ECC has a dual admissions agreement. Upon graduation from ECC, your credits will be applied to the first two years of the bachelor’s degree program in any of those engineering branches. Otherwise you may choose to transfer your credits to one of five other colleges in New Jersey or numerous other colleges in the New York metropolitan area that offer the baccalaureate in Engineering.

Are there any requirements I must satisfy before I start taking courses in my major?

Based on your placement test scores, you may have to take developmental courses in reading, English, and/or mathematics before taking the core curriculum courses in your major.

How long will it take for me to complete this degree?

If you do not need developmental course work and you register for an average of 17 credits each semester, you can complete the degree in two years. Part-time students can complete the program in three or four years.

Where should I direct specific questions about this program?

Call the Division at (973) 877-4400.

Upon completion of this program, graduates will be able to:

• Analyze and create engineering drawings; this includes being able to explain and apply the concepts of scale and orthographic projections through the use of drafting instruments and computer-aided design software;
• Demonstrate computer competency by proficiently using engineering software applications and by creating and implementing basic programs necessary to solve problems in engineering and related fields;
• Utilize critical thinking skills to solve problems requiring the application of fundamental engineering concepts and principles to analyze and study engineering systems; and
• Demonstrate appropriate oral and written communication skills and professional behaviors, which include being able to effectively work as a member of a team and competently dealing with ethical issues and workplace diversity.

Note: In addition to the Engineering degree program, ECC offers Engineering Technology degree programs in the following branches: civil, electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing. Consult a program coordinator (ETCS faculty member) for a complete explanation of the difference between Engineering and Engineering Technology.

NOTES:
(1) The two General Education Integrated Course Goals, Ethical Reasoning & Action and Information Literacy, are both addressed by the required curriculum described above, regardless of specific choices made by the individual student.
(2) This plan assumes the completion of all required developmental courses in reading, writing, and mathematics as well as other pre- and co-requisites for some of the courses, as listed in the Course Descriptions section.