Degree Offered
- Associate of Science
Nature of the Program
An Associate of Science in Engineering prepares the student for a variety of engineering fields, including civil, electrical, mechanical, aerospace, and computer engineering. The 60 credit hours in the Engineering program contains 17 credits of Fundamentals of Engineering coursework, with an additional 16 credits of specialized foundation instruction covering advanced calculus classes and general physics. The remaining 27 credits are split between Education Foundation courses and technical and scientific electives that align with the major of the student’s choice in the Statler College of Engineering.
Upon completion of the Engineering Associate of Science degree and the Fundamentals of Engineering Coursework, students can apply for admission to specific engineering degree programs in the Statler College of Engineering. A 2.5 GPA in engineering coded courses is required for admission.
Career Opportunities
Engineering is a diverse discipline offering numerous opportunities. These include:
- artificial intelligence
- cybersecurity
- robotics
- aircraft and spacecraft systems
- pollution control
- new materials development
- coal and mineral mining
- transportation systems
- building construction
- computer development
- electronic systems
- oil/gas production and transportation
- communication and information systems
- noise control and acoustics
- solar energy
- and just about anything else you can think of!
Visit the WVU Statler College Fundamentals of Engineering Program page for more information
General Education Foundations
Please use this link to view a list of courses that meet each GEF requirement.
NOTE: Some major requirements will fulfill specific GEF requirements. Please see the curriculum requirements listed below for details on which GEFs you will need to select.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Foundations | ||
| F1 - Composition & Rhetoric | 3-6 | |
| Introduction to Composition and Rhetoric and Composition, Rhetoric, and Research | ||
or ENGL 103 | Accelerated Academic Writing | |
| F2A/F2B - Science & Technology | 4-6 | |
| F3 - Math & Quantitative Reasoning | 3-4 | |
| F4 - Society & Connections | 3 | |
| F5 - Human Inquiry & the Past | 3 | |
| F6 - The Arts & Creativity | 3 | |
| F7 - Global Studies & Diversity | 3 | |
| F8 - Focus (may be satisfied by completion of a minor, double major, or dual degree) | 9 | |
| Total Hours | 31-37 | |
Please note that not all of the GEF courses are offered at all campuses. Students should consult with their advisor or academic department regarding the GEF course offerings available at their campus.
Curriculum Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| GEF Elective 5, 6, or 7 | 3 | |
| ENGL 101 | Introduction to Composition and Rhetoric (GEF 1) | 3 |
| ENGL 102 | Composition, Rhetoric, and Research (GEF 1) | 3 |
| MATH 155 | Calculus 1 (GEF 3) | 4 |
| MATH 156 | Calculus 2 (GEF 8) | 4 |
| MATH 251 | Multivariable Calculus | 4 |
| MATH 261 | Elementary Differential Equations | 4 |
| CHEM 115 & 115L | Fundamentals of Chemistry 1 and Fundamentals of Chemistry 1 Laboratory (GEF 2) | 4 |
| PHYS 111 & 111L | General Physics 1 and General Physics 1 Laboratory (GEF 8) | 4 |
| ECON 201 | Principles of Microeconomics (GEF 4) | 3 |
| ENGR 101 | Engineering Problem Solving 1 | 2 |
| ENGR 102 | Engineering Problem Solving 2 | 3 |
| ENGR 191 | First-Year Seminar | 1 |
| Science Elective | 4 | |
| Technical Electives | 13 | |
| General Elective | 1 | |
| Total Hours | 60 | |
Science Electives
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 115 & 115L | Principles of Biology and Principles of Biology Laboratory | 4 |
| CHEM 116 & 116L | Fundamentals of Chemistry 2 and Fundamentals of Chemistry 2 Laboratory | 4 |
| PHYS 112 & 112L | General Physics 2 and General Physics 2 Laboratory | 4 |
| GEOL 101 & 101L | Planet Earth and Planet Earth Laboratory | 4 |
Technical Electives
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MAE 241 | Statics | 3 |
| MAE 242 | Dynamics | 3 |
| EE 223 & 223L | Electrical Circuits and Electrical Circuits Laboratory | 4 |
| CPE 271 | Introduction to Digital Logic Design | 3 |
| Any 200-level or above in MAE, CE, CS, CPE, EE, PNGE, IENG, or AE. | ||
Suggested Plan of Study
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| ENGR 101 | 2 | ENGR 102 | 3 |
| ENGL 101 (GEF 1) | 3 | ENGL 102 (GEF 1) | 3 |
| MATH 155 (GEF 3) | 4 | MATH 156 (GEF 8) | 4 |
| CHEM 115 & 115L (GEF 2) | 4 | PHYS 111 & 111L (GEF 8) | 4 |
| ENGR 191 | 1 | ECON 201 (GEF 4) | 3 |
| 14 | 17 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| MATH 251 | 4 | MATH 261 | 4 |
| Science Elective (GEF 8) | 4 | Technical Electives | 6 |
| Technical Electives | 7 | GEF 5, 6, or 7 | 3 |
| General Elective | 1 | ||
| 16 | 13 | ||
| Total credit hours: 60 | |||
Major Learning Outcomes
Engineering
Upon completion of the program, graduates would be able to:
- Apply appropriate communication skills
- Effectively use scientific terminology
- Explain the connections among major, society, and the environment
- Describe the relationship between scientific structure and function