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Pre-Engineering

The ±ÆÁ¨±ÆÁ¨ (WCCCD) Engineering faculty prepares students to work as engineers in the electrical, mechanical, computer, and/or industrial industries. 

Our program specializes in providing you with the foundation of analytical reasoning and problem-solving required to succeed in engineering.

An Associate of Applied Science (A.S.) degree in pre-engineering from WCCCD prepares you for a role as an engineer.

What’s the Job Outlook for Engineers?

Employment in architecture and engineering occupations is expected to grow faster than average from 2022 to 2032, with around 188,000 job openings yearly due to growth and replacement needs.

64
credits required to complete an Pre-Engineering A.S.
$60,700
median annual wage for professionals with an associate’s degree in pre-engineering or a similar field as of May 2023

What Will I Learn as a Pre-Engineering Student?

WCCCD Pre-Engineering students learn the fundamental disciplines of mathematics and  science to learn the analytical and problem solving skills necessary on the path of becoming an engineer.

Recommended course sequencing

Semester 1 Total: 14 Credits


  •  4 Credit(s)
  •  3 Credit(s)
  •  4 Credit(s)
  • Elective: Social Science 3 Credit(s)

Semester 2 Total: 14 Credits


  •  4 Credit(s)
  •  3 Credit(s)
  •  4 Credit(s)
  • Elective: Humanities 3 Credit(s)

Semester 3 Total: 12 Credits


  •  4 Credit(s)
  • Elective: Natural Science 4 Credit(s)
  •  4 Credit(s)

Semester 4 Total: 14 Credits


  • Elective: Humanities 3 Credit(s)
  •  4 Credit(s)
  •  4 Credit(s)
  •  3 Credit(s)

Semester 5 Total: 10 Credits


  •  4 Credit(s)
  •  3 Credit(s)
  • Elective: Social Science 3 Credit(s)

A.S. Program Total: 64 Credits


Note: Program total hours may not include prerequisites.

Where is WCCCD’s Pre-Engineering Program Offered?

The pre-engineering program is offered at our Curtis L. Ivery Downtown Campus, which also offers classes for other science-related certificates and degrees. As a WCCCD student, you can take courses, use facilities, and get involved at any of our six locations.

It is the policy of WCCCD that no person, based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, marital status, disability, or political affiliation or belief, shall be discriminated against, excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination in employment or in any program or activity for which it is responsible or for which it receives financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Education.