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2012-2013 Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
2012-2013 Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Pre-Engineering Program


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Students planning to pursue an academic program in engineering may take the first two years of study directed by a pre-engineering advisor. Students should be fully aware of the curriculum of the institution to which they plan to transfer and must follow close advisement.

Degree: Associate of Science

Emphasis: Pre-Engineering

General Education Requirements (42 hours)


Humanities and/or Fine Arts (9 hours)


Approved Humanities General Education electives1 6 credits
Approved Literature elective1 3 credits

History (6 hours)


2See note below.

Approved History electives1 6 credits

Behavioral/Social Sciences (6 hours)


Approved Behavioral/Social Science General Education electives1 6 credits

Mathematics (4 hours)


Natural Science (8 hours)


3See note below.

8 hours as required by the transfer institution from group A* 8 credits

Area of Emphasis Requirements (21-23 hours)


Total Credit Hours 63 - 65


1 General Education electives in each category must be chosen from approved courses listed in the General Education Program .

2 See senior institution for history requirements.

3 Students should consult a faculty advisor to determine appropriate course selections transferable to specific institutions. Science electives should be selected from Group A; Engineering electives from Group B.

4 Substituted courses must be approved by the dean of Mathematics.

Note(s):


  • Additional courses or hours beyond those listed above may be needed for students to transfer as juniors to some senior institutions. Check these courses:
    • CHEM 2010/2011 Organic Chemistry I/Lab
    • CHEM 2020/2021 Organic Chemistry II/Lab
  • Students are required to meet computer competency during the first 30 hours of coursework. For additional information, visit www.ws.edu/academics/technical-ed/computer-competency/.
  • Learning Support courses must be taken every semester until completed.

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