Engineering Transfer
Associate of Science degree
Transfer program
The Engineering Transfer Associate of Science degree program at Garrett College provides students with the opportunity to earn the first two years of education that is required for a four-year engineering degree.
Built around a strong basic core of mathematics, the sciences (including chemistry and physics), and computer technology, the Engineering Transfer curriculum also features opportunities to experience an introduction to a variety of forms of engineering. Students gain knowledge of engineering theory through engineering courses and application of theory to real world problems.
Graduates of the program may choose to continue learning at a four-year institution, begin their career as a technician in the workforce, or utilize their education for career advancement purposes.
Career Opportunities
Garrett’s Engineering Transfer program equips students with the knowledge and prerequisites needed to transfer to four-year institutions and earn a bachelor’s degree in a variety of engineering disciplines. Students who continue their studies and earn their bachelor degree find employment as engineers across multiple industries. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 4% growth in overall employment in architecture and engineering occupations from 2021 to 2031.
Students who choose to enter the workforce with their associate degree can find careers as engineer technicians in mechanical, electrical, chemical, civil, or even environmental engineering. These positions can earn a stable salary and employment opportunities are expected to grow slightly over the coming decade.
Coursework
- Program Requirements
- Academic Map
- Course Descriptions
- Coming this fall, new course options in Programming, Blueprint Reading & Solid Modeling, Computer-Aided Drafting, and Mechatronic & Robotic Design. Check back in April for the 2024-2025 Program Requirements, Academic Map, and Course Descriptions.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Students will demonstrate the ability to function effectively as a member of a team while engaged in an engineering project, including assuming the role of the team leader.
- Students will demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, when presenting their ideas and engineering projects.
- Students will demonstrate an understanding of, and the ability to engage in the various steps in the engineering project development process including: problem specification, design, modeling, simulation (using computer-aided engineering), fabrication, testing, and redesign.
- Students will demonstrate an understanding of, and the ability to use techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.
- Students will demonstrate competency in the use and application of high-level programming languages.
Program Highlights
- Features strong foundational coursework such as Physics, Calculus, Intro to Engineering Design, Science & Engineering Computations, Engineering Statics, Engineering Dynamics, Differential Equations, and more.
- This A.S. degree parallels the first two years of standard four-year engineering degree programs, including nearby WVU and Frostburg State (learn more here).
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