PURPOSE: This university-level two-year degree prepares students for transfer to university engineering programs, including:
- aerospace engineering,
- biomedical engineering,
- chemical engineering,
- civil engineering,
- computer engineering,
- electrical engineering,
- industrial systems engineering,
- mechanical engineering.
Engineers with four-year degrees (or higher) typically have the lead role in engineering projects, such as new product development, engineering design work or analysis, production management, and consulting.
CREDENTIALS: An Associate of Science (AS) degree in Engineering prepares a student for transfer to a four-year engineering program. Full-time students who meet the entrance requirements can complete the degree in 2 years. Students needing additional math preparation may require 3 full-time years. Very advanced students may be able to complete the program in 1 year.
TRANSFER INFORMATION: This program is aligned with the Transfer Virginia common curriculum for Engineering. Students should consult with their advisors to ensure that they select general electives that best prepare them for the specific requirements of their intended transfer college or university programs of study. More information can also be found at www.brightpoint.edu/academics/transfer/ and by using the Transfer Virginia Portal https://www.transfervirginia.org.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS: The Engineering AS program has entrance requirements based on course prerequisites. Students must be ready for MTH 263 Calculus I and ENG 111 English Composition. Students who are not yet ready can complete preparatory classes while in the Science major, along with taking general education classes that count for both majors.
Please see Additional Information for Prospective Engineering Students for the Engineering Application Form and required documentation, Math Placement guidance, Engineering Preparation Pathways, and Guaranteed Transfer information.
New students should work with their New Student Navigator to get ready for their first semester. They can also email getstarted@brightpoint.edu for assistance. Because transfer requirements will vary based upon the intended transfer institution, students must meet with their faculty advisor to develop a plan and a schedule that best suit their goals.
PROGRAM OUTCOMES: By the completion of this program, students will be expected to demonstrate an intermediate level of competency in the following skills (taken from Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology ABET standards):
- Identify and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
- Follow the design process from conception to prototype using established design objectives.
- Effectively communicate engineering information, reflecting the engineering process and adhering to guidelines for clarity, organization, and completeness.
- Function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
- Develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data using software, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
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