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CEI's Associate of Engineering is built for students who know where they’re headed—and want to get there faster. With a streamlined pathway that includes just 15 credits of general education, this degree keeps engineering coursework front‑and‑center, ensuring you stay aligned with your transfer institution’s requirements. Graduate prepared to step confidently into upper‑division engineering classes and arrive at your university as a true Junior, ready to focus on your major and accelerate toward your bachelor’s degree.
What will our students be able to accomplish upon completing the program?
- Demonstrate foundational engineering knowledge and skills that enable success in further academic pursuits, using engineering, math, and scientific concepts to categorize, formulate, and solve real‑world problems.
- Apply the scientific method and quantitative reasoning by designing and conducting controlled investigations, and evaluating, interpreting, and communicating scientific data in various forms across disciplines.
- Develop strong critical‑thinking and analytical‑reasoning abilities through problem analysis, solution development, and evidence‑based decision‑making.
Why CEI's Program?
- Low tuition rates at $150/credit
- Low instructor-to-student ratio
- Arrive at your transfer institution as a true Junior
- Experienced and industry-connected professors
Requirements
Some courses may require prerequisites or placement exams/processes. Please refer to the current CEI catalog or consult with your advisor for more information.
The Associate of Engineering is designed as a two-year transfer degree. Please consult with your advisor and the transfer advisor from the university to which you plan to transfer for further guidance. Although the scope and sequence align with four-year programs, some classes may require petitioning for credit when transferring to a four-year university.
Pass Classes: Students must pass their courses with a minimum grade of C- (70%) or higher.
Placement Scores: CEI utilizes standardized testing scores and placement processes to assign students to the appropriate level of math and English classes for their selected program (if applicable). Students may submit current SAT/ACT scores or take the ALEKS (math placement exam), The Write Class placement assessment, and/or the Accuplacer (English placement exam). Placement exam testing may be scheduled through the CEI Testing Center. Placement scores for basic college-level math and English courses are as follows:
| ACT | SAT | ACCUPLACER | ALEKS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL 101 PLUS | < 19 | < 500 | 0 - 249 | - |
| ENGL 101 | 19-24 | 500 - 620 | 250+ | - |
| GEM Stamped MATH | 17+ | 430+ | - | 46+ |
Track Scope and Sequence:
1st Fall Semester
| Course Prefix & Number | Credits |
|---|---|
| ENGL-101 Writing and Rhetoric I | 3 |
| CHEM 111 - General Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM 111L - General Chemistry Lab | 1 |
| MATH 170 - Calculus I | 4 |
| EGR-120 Introduction to Engineering | 2 |
| Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing (GEM 5) | 3 |
| 17 |
1st Spring Semester
| Course Prefix & Number | Credits |
|---|---|
| MATH 175 - Calculus II | 4 |
| PHYS 211 - Physics for Scientists & Engineers I | 4 |
| PHYS 211L - Physics for Scientists & Engineers I Lab | 1 |
| CPSC 181 - Computer Science & Programming I | 3 |
| ENGL 102 - Writing & Rhetoric II | 3 |
| 15 |
2nd Fall Semester
| Course Prefix & Number | Credits |
|---|---|
| COMM 101 - Fundamentals of Oral Communication | 3 |
| MATH 275 - Calculus III | 4 |
| PHYS 212 - Physics for Scientists & Engineers II | 4 |
| PHYS 212L - Physics for Scientists & Engineers II Lab | 1 |
| EGR 210 - Mechanic Statics | 3 |
| 15 |
2nd Spring Semester
| Course Prefix & Number | Credits |
|---|---|
| MATH 285 - Differential Equations | 3 |
| MATH 240 - Linear Algebra | 3 |
| EGR-220 - Engineering Dynamics | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing (GEM 6) | 3 |
| EGR-280 - Engineering Design I | 3 |
| 15 |