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Engineering Science & Part-time Study

An increasing number of students desire to pursue engineering degrees part time while maintaining full-time employment. In response to their needs, the college offers several options. Those lacking the normal mathematics and science background to meet engineering program admission requirements are encouraged to seek the recommendation of the Learning Development Center relative to additional preparation. For those meeting the normal requirements, an associate degree in engineering science (AS) may be earned entirely through part-time evening study. The mathematics, science, liberal arts, and core engineering science courses included in this program prepare graduates for transfer into most ABET-accredited engineering programs at the third-year level.

Engineering science graduates with appropriate professional elective courses will be accepted as third-year students in either the mechanical or electrical engineering departments. They will generally be required to take upper-division courses during the normal day schedule. For transfer to other engineering departments, students are advised to contact the respective department head and arrange the appropriate course schedule before they complete 45 credits of the engineering science program.

As with full-time students, part-time students are required to complete the equivalent of five quarters of approved cooperative work experience. Arrangements can be made for part-time students to use approved portions of their regular employment to satisfy some or all of the co-op requirements. Those wishing further information on part-time study in engineering should contact the College of Engineering Office of Student Services at 585-475-7994.