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Program Overview

The Associate in Engineering (AE) program at 51ºÚÁÏÍø is an excellent starting point for students planning to transfer to a four-year institution to pursue a bachelor's degree in engineering. This degree aligns with the transfer requirements for engineering programs at North Carolina’s public universities. By completing the AE degree, students will meet the entrance requirements for all public Bachelor of Science in Engineering programs across the state.

The AE curriculum focuses on foundational coursework in mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering principles. To earn the degree, students must complete at least 60 semester hours of credit (SHC).

Opportunities for High School Students

High school students can also begin working toward this degree through our Career & College Promise (CCP) program, allowing them to get a head start on their engineering education.

Local Pathways

Students have the unique opportunity to earn a Bachelor of Science in Engineering with a concentration in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering through , conveniently located in Havelock, NC.

What You’ll Gain

The Associate in Engineering program equips students with essential skills for success in engineering and related fields, including:

  • Applying knowledge across STEM disciplines to solve complex problems
  • Collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data using both quantitative and qualitative methods
  • Communicating effectively through clear and persuasive writing and speech
  • Understanding how historical, cultural, global, and economic factors influence human interactions
  • Utilizing calculus and physics concepts to model real-world scenarios and make informed decisions
Career Pathways

Graduates with a strong foundation in engineering principles and problem-solving skills will be well-prepared to pursue careers in various engineering disciplines, including:

  • Aerospace
  • Agricultural
  • Biomedical
  • Chemical
  • Civil
  • Electrical
  • Environmental
  • Industrial
  • Mechanical

51ºÚÁÏ꿉۪s AE program is designed to set students on the right track toward a rewarding engineering career while offering a seamless transfer experience to four-year institutions.

Associate in Engineering - University Transfer

University transfer degrees, such as this one, are designed to set you up for success at a four-year college or university. Typically completed in about two (2) years, these programs provide a strong academic foundation and seamless transfer opportunities. Graduates can enter a university as juniors, ready to pursue a bachelor’s degree and advance toward their academic and professional goals.

Course Sequence

English Composition (6 SHC)

Course CodeTitleCredits
3
3
Sub-Total Credits6

Communications/Humanities/Fine Arts (6 SHC)

Course CodeTitleCredits
3
3
3
3
3
Sub-Total Credits3

Term

Course CodeTitleCredits
3
3
3
3
3
3
Sub-Total Credits3

Social/Behavioral Sciences (6 SHC)

Course CodeTitleCredits
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Sub-Total Credits6

Math (12 SHC)

Course CodeTitleCredits
4
4
4
Sub-Total Credits12

Natural Sciences (12 SHC)

Course CodeTitleCredits
4
4
4
Sub-Total Credits12

Other General Education (3-4 SHC)

Course CodeTitleCredits
4
4
3
3
4
3
3
Sub-Total Credits3-4

Academic Transition (1 SHC)

Course CodeTitleCredits
1
Sub-Total Credits1

Pre-Major Elective (2 SHC)

Course CodeTitleCredits
2
Sub-Total Credits2

Other General Education and Pre-Major Elective Hours (11-12 SHC)

Course CodeTitleCredits
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
2
Sub-Total Credits11-12

Total Credits: 107 credits

WCE Available Classes

Boost your skills, explore new careers, or stay current in your field with 51ºÚÁÏÍø CC’s Workforce Continuing Education. Our flexible, non-credit courses—offered online or in-person—range from a few hours to several hundred hours and cover everything from technical training to professional development and personal enrichment. Affordable and practical, these courses help you grow your career and reach your goals on your schedule.

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Program Overview

The Associate in Engineering (AE) program at 51ºÚÁÏÍø is an excellent starting point for students planning to transfer to a four-year institution to pursue a bachelor's degree in engineering. This degree aligns with the transfer requirements for engineering programs at North Carolina’s public universities. By completing the AE degree, students will meet the entrance requirements for all public Bachelor of Science in Engineering programs across the state.

The AE curriculum focuses on foundational coursework in mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering principles. To earn the degree, students must complete at least 60 semester hours of credit (SHC).

Opportunities for High School Students

High school students can also begin working toward this degree through our Career & College Promise (CCP) program, allowing them to get a head start on their engineering education.

Local Pathways

Students have the unique opportunity to earn a Bachelor of Science in Engineering with a concentration in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering through , conveniently located in Havelock, NC.

What You’ll Gain

The Associate in Engineering program equips students with essential skills for success in engineering and related fields, including:

  • Applying knowledge across STEM disciplines to solve complex problems
  • Collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data using both quantitative and qualitative methods
  • Communicating effectively through clear and persuasive writing and speech
  • Understanding how historical, cultural, global, and economic factors influence human interactions
  • Utilizing calculus and physics concepts to model real-world scenarios and make informed decisions
Career Pathways

Graduates with a strong foundation in engineering principles and problem-solving skills will be well-prepared to pursue careers in various engineering disciplines, including:

  • Aerospace
  • Agricultural
  • Biomedical
  • Chemical
  • Civil
  • Electrical
  • Environmental
  • Industrial
  • Mechanical

51ºÚÁÏ꿉۪s AE program is designed to set students on the right track toward a rewarding engineering career while offering a seamless transfer experience to four-year institutions.

Associate in Engineering - University Transfer

Stay on track towards graduation.

Course Sequence

English Composition (6 SHC)

Course CodeTitleCredits
3
3
Sub-Total Credits6

Communications/Humanities/Fine Arts (6 SHC)

Course CodeTitleCredits
3
3
3
3
3
Sub-Total Credits3

Term

Course CodeTitleCredits
3
3
3
3
3
3
Sub-Total Credits3

Social/Behavioral Sciences (6 SHC)

Course CodeTitleCredits
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Sub-Total Credits6

Math (12 SHC)

Course CodeTitleCredits
4
4
4
Sub-Total Credits12

Natural Sciences (12 SHC)

Course CodeTitleCredits
4
4
4
Sub-Total Credits12

Other General Education (3-4 SHC)

Course CodeTitleCredits
4
4
3
3
4
3
3
Sub-Total Credits3-4

Academic Transition (1 SHC)

Course CodeTitleCredits
1
Sub-Total Credits1

Pre-Major Elective (2 SHC)

Course CodeTitleCredits
2
Sub-Total Credits2

Other General Education and Pre-Major Elective Hours (11-12 SHC)

Course CodeTitleCredits
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
2
Sub-Total Credits11-12

Total Credits: 107 credits

WCE Available Classes

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