Associate of Science in Electrical Engineering
Tacoma, USA
Associate of Applied Science
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
USD 10,573 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* $22,408 including fees and on-campus housing
Key Summary
About: Tacoma Community College's Associate of Science in Electrical Engineering is a Major Related Program (MRP) preparing students to transfer to a Bachelor of Science (BS). Complete the first two years at TCC and transfer to Washington state public universities. Entry is competitive; work with TCC and university advisors. Intakes: Fall Aug 15/Sep 25; Winter Nov 15/Jan 3; Spring Feb 15/Apr 1.
Career Outcomes: Employers include research and development, firms, federal government, and utilities. Projects range from telecommunications and power stations to building wiring and electronic circuitry. Potential roles include electrical engineer, power systems engineer, and telecommunications engineer and more.
The Associate of Science in Electrical Engineering is a state-recognized Major Related Program (MRP) designed for students who plan to transfer to a Bachelor of Science degree program at a four-year college or university. Entry into many engineering programs is competitive, and students are urged to work closely with TCC advisors and university advisors to ensure all entry requirements are met.
The first two years of a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering can be completed at TCC. Students can earn an associate degree to transfer to a Washington state public university.
- Fall 2023 - Application Deadline (Aug 15) and Classes Start (Sep 25)
- Winter 2024 - Application Deadline (Nov 15) and Classes Start (Jan 3)
- Spring 2024 - Application Deadline (Feb 15) and Classes Start (April 1)
While in high school, students should pursue all of the available courses in mathematics, chemistry, biology, computer programming, and physics. Post-high school, students may need to take additional math and science courses to meet requirements.
Students must complete at least 104 credits for this degree. Because many of these classes require prerequisites, the total number of credits may exceed 104.
- At least 30 applicable credits must be earned at TCC.
- A cumulative GPA of 2.0 in all coursework applied to the degree, and a cumulative GPA of 2.00 in all TCC college-level courses are required.
- Students must take at least one course from the list of approved multicultural courses.
Basic Requirements (15 credits)
- ENGL& 101
- MATH& 151, 152
Humanities and Social Sciences (15 credits)
- Humanities course from approved class list
- Social science course from approved class list -ENGR& 104* recommended
- Select five additional Humanities or Social Science credits from approved list.
Required Specialization Courses (49 credits)
- CS 142
- PHYS& 221, 222, 223
- MATH& 153, MATH 220, 238
- ENGR& 204
- CHEM& 161
- Apply knowledge of mathematics and science to engineering-related programs
- Design a system, component, program or process to meet desired needs
- Conduct scientific experiments, analyze and interpret the resulting data
- Communicate design ideas and solutions to engineering-related problems or results of scientific experiments effectively
- Use both English and mathematical languages to communicate ideas and solutions
- Function effectively on a team to produce a cohesive and professional work product
Electrical engineers work primarily in research and development industries, firms, the federal government; and public or private utilities that generate or distribute electricity. Projects can range from designing a telecommunication system or the operation of electric power stations to the lighting and wiring of buildings, the design of household appliances, and any kind of electrical circuitry in computers, phones, and more.