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2024-2026 Academic Catalog 
  
2024-2026 Academic Catalog

Engineering Option, A.S.

Location(s): Dickinson Campus


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Overview

The Associate in Science with Engineering Option is a major within the School of Applied Sciences. If you have questions regarding this program, please contact dsu.hawk@dickinsonstate.edu or call 1-800-279-HAWK.

Degree Requirements:

  • General Education Courses
  • Major Courses
  • Engineering Option

Career Options

Why should you pursue an Associate in Science Degree - Engineering Option?

The Associate in Science degree in engineering starts students on the road to a variety of engineering careers. The degree will allow a student to work in such careers as an engineering technician, or it is a good starting point for students who wish to complete two years and then transfer to a Bachelor of Science in engineering program.

Possible Career Paths

  • Engineering Technician
  • Mechanical Engineer
  • Civil Engineer
  • Chemical Engineer
  • Computer Engineer
  • Electrical Engineer
  • Geologic Engineer

Requirements


Subtotal: 39-43


Core Curriculum


In order to graduate, a minimum 2.30 cumulative science GPA is required in fulfillment of a natural science degree or minor as well as ENGL 110 , ENGL 120 , and COMM 110 .

Subtotal: 10


One of the above courses fulfills the General Education Natural Science Requirement.

Subtotal: 13


Total: 65-71


Semester Sequence


First Semester


Subtotal: 16


Second Semester


Subtotal: 17-18


PHYS 251 /PHYS 251L  is offered Spring, Even Years.

Third Semester


  • Engineering Electives - Engineering Electives

Subtotal: 16-18


Fourth Semester


  • Engineering Electives - Engineering Electives

Subtotal: 14-17


Student Learning Outcomes


A student successfully completing the above major will be able to:

  1. Integrate scientific knowledge from biology, chemistry, and physics. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes IV, V, VI, and VII.)
  2. Design experiments and analyze data. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes III, IV, V, VI, and VII.)
  3. Communicate through writing and communicate orally successfully. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcome VIII.)
  4. Comprehend the scientific method. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes III, IV, V, VI, and VII.)

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