8607 - Associate in Science, Emphasis in Engineering

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Degree and Cert Programs (SMC07)AS - Associate in Science

Program Overview Program Learning Outcomes Program Requirements

Academic Plan Code

8607

Effective Term

Fall

Effective Year

2026

Offered At

CGC, EMC, GCC, GWC, MCC, PCC, PVC, SCC, SMC

Award Type

AS - Associate in Science

Field of Interest

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

Minimum Total Program Credits/Hours

Maximum Total Program Credits/Hours

GPA

2.75

CIP Code

14.0102

Standard Occupational Classification (SOC)

Upon completion of a bachelor's degree, students may pursue a career as: 17-2011.00 Aerospace Engineers 17-2051.00 Civil Engineers 17-2051.01 Transportation Engineers 17-2061.00 Computer Hardware Engineers 17-2071.00 Electrical Engineers 17-2081.00 Environmental Engineers 17-2051.02 Water/Wastewater Engineers 17-2141.00 Mechanical Engineers 17-2112.02 Validation Engineers 17-2199.05 Mechatronics Engineers 17-2199.08 Robotics Engineers 17-2112.00 Industrial Engineers 17-2041.00 Chemical Engineers 17-2031.00 Biomedical Engineers 15-1299.08 Computer Systems Engineers/Architects

Program Description

The Associate in Science (AS), Emphasis in Engineering provides the majority of the first two years of a four-year curriculum for students who wish to transfer to a four-year institution to earn a bachelor`s degree in an engineering discipline. With a bachelor`s degree students may pursue a career as an engineer in a number of areas including but not limited to aerospace engineering, biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, civil engineering, computer systems engineering, electrical engineering, industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, and mining engineering.

Program Notes

Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses in the program.

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date

6/23/2026

Disclaimer

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.