Associate in Science in Engineering
Santa Clara, USA
Associate of Applied Science
DURATION
60 hours
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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EARLIEST START DATE
Jan 2026
TUITION FEES
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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Key Summary
Engineers design and create the future. They use the principles of math, science, and engineering to design and build new products or to develop large-scale systems such as transportation networks or water treatment plants. Engineering problems usually involve teams of people, so engineers must work well with others and communicate effectively.
The Associate in Science in Engineering is designed to prepare students for transfer to engineering programs at four-year universities. Upon completion of the Associate in Science in Engineering, students will possess the knowledge and skills required for upper-division coursework in Engineering.
Skills Needed
- Problem-solving
- Creativity
- Attention to detail
- Math skills
- Highly skilled in computers
- Reliable under stressful situations
- Making sure projects are safe and functional
- Communication skills
- Ability to create and recreate models and demonstrations
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Students will analyze and interpret experimental results and/or data to make engineering problem decisions.
- Students will use math, science, and engineering concepts to describe, formulate, and solve engineering problems.
- Students will communicate the results of design and/or analysis orally and through text and graphics.
- Students will work effectively in teams.
To earn this degree, students must meet the following requirements:
- Completion of 60-degree applicable units with an overall GPA of 2.0.
- Completion of a minimum of 18-semester units in the major with a grade of C (or P) or better.
- Completion of the AS Graduation Requirements, CSU GE-B or IGETC.
Required Core Curriculum (35.0 units)
EGR 010H and MAT 003AH can be taken in lieu of EGR 010 and MAT 003A
- EGR 010 ---- Introduction to Engineering (3.0 Lecture/1.0 Lab) ---- 4.0
- MAT 003A ---- Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (5.0 Lecture) ---- 5.0
- MAT 003B ---- Analytic Geometry and Calculus II (5.0 Lecture) ---- 5.0
- MAT 004A ---- Multivariable Calculus (5.0 Lecture) ---- 5.0
- MAT 004B ---- Differential Equations (4.0 Lecture) ---- 4.0
- PHY 004A ---- Engineering Physics-Mechanics (4.0 Lecture/1.0 Lab) ---- 5.0
- PHY 004B ---- Engineering Physics-Electricity and Magnetism (3.0 Lecture/1.0 Lab) ---- 4.0
- PHY 004C ---- Engineering Physics-Light and Heat (3.0 Lecture/1.0 Lab) ---- 4.0
Select One of the Following Tracks
Mechanical, Aerospace, Manufacturing Engineering Track (22.0-23.0 units)
CHM 001AH can be taken in lieu of CHM 001A.
- CHM 001A ---- General Chemistry (3.0 Lecture/2.0 Lab) ---- 5.0
- EGR 023 ---- Mechanics - Statics (3.0 Lecture) ---- 3.0
- EGR 024 ---- Introduction to Circuit Analysis (3.0 Lecture) ---- 3.0
- EGR 025 ---- Engineering Graphics and Design (3.0 Lecture/1.0 Lab) ---- 4.0
- EGR 026 ---- Engineering Materials (3.0 Lecture/1.0 Lab) ---- 4.0
Plus Choose One
- EGR 030 ---- Introduction to Computing for Engineers (3.0 Lecture/1.0 Lab) ---- 4.0
- MAT 005 ---- Programming and Problem-Solving in MATLAB (2.0 Lecture/1.0 Lab) ---- 3.0
Civil Engineering Track (22.0-23.0 units)
CHM 001AH can be taken in lieu of CHM 001A.
- CHM 001A ---- General Chemistry (3.0 Lecture/2.0 Lab) ---- 5.0
- EGR 023 ---- Mechanics - Statics (3.0 Lecture) ---- 3.0
- EGR 024 ---- Introduction to Circuit Analysis (3.0 Lecture) ---- 3.0
- EGR 025 ---- Engineering Graphics and Design (3.0 Lecture/1.0 Lab) ---- 4.0
- EGR 026 ---- Engineering Materials (3.0 Lecture/1.0 Lab) ---- 4.0
- EGR 030 ---- Introduction to Computing for Engineers (3.0 Lecture/1.0 Lab) ---- 4.0
- MAT 005 ---- Programming and Problem-Solving in MATLAB (2.0 Lecture/1.0 Lab) ---- 3.0
Plus Choose One
- EGR 030 ---- Introduction to Computing for Engineers (3.0 Lecture/1.0 Lab) ---- 4.0
- MAT 005 ---- Programming and Problem-Solving in MATLAB (2.0 Lecture/1.0 Lab) ---- 3.0
Electrical Engineering Track (13.0 units)
CHM 001AH can be taken in lieu of CHM 001A.
- CHM 001A ---- General Chemistry (3.0 Lecture/2.0 Lab) ---- 5.0
- EGR 024 ---- Introduction to Circuit Analysis (3.0 Lecture) ---- 3.0
- EGR 024L ---- Introduction to Circuit Analysis Laboratory (1.0 Lab) ---- 1.0
- EGR 030 ---- Introduction to Computing for Engineers (3.0 Lecture/1.0 Lab) ---- 4.0
Computer, Software Engineering Track (16.0 units)
- CIS 044 ---- Intro to Data Structures Using Java (3.0 Lecture/1.0 Lab) ---- 4.0
- EGR 024 ---- Introduction to Circuit Analysis (3.0 Lecture) ---- 3.0
- EGR 024L ---- Introduction to Circuit Analysis Laboratory (1.0 Lab) ---- 1.0
- EGR 030 ---- Introduction to Computing for Engineers (3.0 Lecture/1.0 Lab) ---- 4.0
- MAT 019 ---- Discrete Mathematics (4.0 Lecture) ---- 4.0
Scholarships at Mission
Mission College offers a variety of scholarships ranging from $50 to several thousand dollars per year. Eligibility may vary based on fields of study, community and/or college involvement, and/or financial need.
All continuing Mission College and new students, including graduating high school students and transferring students, may apply.
Current Scholarships Available
Mission College 2022-23 General Scholarships Application
New, returning, continuing, or transferring Mission College Scholarship opportunities are available. The 2022-23 MC Scholarship Application-visit the website for more details. The deadline has closed for this year.
NEW Spring 2022 Scholarship Opportunities!
Jim McEntee Legacy Scholarship: Deadline April 30, 2022. Download the application here: 21-22 Jim McEntee Scholarship
American Association of University Woman-AAUW (San Jose Branch Scholarship Application & Opportunity. For more information, visit the website. The deadline to apply is April 15,
NEW Chicana Latina (CLF) Foundation Scholarship
The Chicana Latina Foundation awards scholarships to Latina college students valued at $1500 each. Deadline to Apply: March 31st, 2022
NEW Progress Pride Scholarship!
For the first time, the Mensa Foundation seeks to award our Progress Pride Scholarship: up to two $10,000 scholarships. The scholarship is intended for college-bound, college, or graduate students at U.S. universities who identify as both BIPOC and LGBTQ—and who have demonstrated positive service to the BIPOC and LGBTQ communities.
POINT Foundation Scholarship
The Community College Scholarship Program launched in 2016 and went national in 2017. To be selected for the scholarship, students are evaluated on academic performance and potential, financial need, involvement in school and community, and goals for the future. Deadline to Apply May 3rd.
Mission Promise Program
Mission College is proud to expand our Mission Promise Program to make college more affordable for our new, first-time college students! Eligible students will have their enrollment fees paid for their first two years AND get up to $1,000 to pay for books or other educational expenses.
Dreamer Scholarships
Dreamers: Scholarship opportunity for undocumented and/or DACA recipients
- Immigrants Rising Scholarships
- Silicon Valley Community Foundation
- List of Undergraduate Scholarships
- Latinos in Technology (Includes Business and Nursing)
STEM Based
STEM: Science, Technology Engineering & Math (STEM) Scholarship Opportunities. New opportunities are open!
- NEW! Lockheed Martin STEM Scholarship.
- NEW! Lockheed Martin Vocational Scholarship.
- Nordson BUILDS Scholarship Program.
- American Society of Mechanical Engineers
- Gates Millennium
- Hispanic Scholarship Fund
- Jack Kent Cooke Foundation
- American Institute of Chemical Engineers
- Society of Women Engineers
External Scholarships New opportunities!
Additional scholarship resources and links.
- pointfoundation.org (LGBTQI+ Scholarship Opportunity)
- Progress Pride Scholarship (BIPOC & LGBTQI+ Scholarship Opportunity)
- Latinos in Technology (includes Business and Nursing)
- Horacio Alger Scholarship (various & Career & Technical Scholarships)
- Pivotalnow.org (Foster Youth Scholarship Opportunity)
- National League of American Pen Woman (NLAPW) (females only scholarship)
- 2022 Scholarship Details 2022 NLAPW Application
- African American Scholarship Opportunity
- African American Scholarship
- Lockheed Martin STEM Scholarship
- Lockheed Martin Vocational Scholarship
- Soroptomist-Live Your Dream Award New!
- Live Your Dream Award NEW! (Due Nov. 15)
- VAPW Scholarship Application (Vietnamese American Professional Women Association of Silicon Valley Deadline May 1)
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