Engineering

Award: Associate of Science Degree
Major: Engineering
​Additional Program Information: https://www.brcc.edu/explore-programs/engineering/

The Associate of Science in Engineering prepares students with core knowledge and skills needed for entry into baccalaureate schools as an engineering major. This program supports the Transfer Virginia common curriculum in engineering, including pathways in general, civil, mechanical, and electrical engineering, among others. The list of recommended transfer majors that fall under this award is not exclusive, and students should carefully consider the requirements to their intended four-year institution to determine if the A.S. Engineering provides the most appropriate plan of study. Students are strongly encouraged to consult an academic advisor and review transfer options using the Transfer Virginia Portal at https://www.transfervirginia.org/. Many four-year institution specific guides are available that specify the appropriate elective choices for particular majors and pathways.

Nearly all four-year colleges and universities in Virginia, as well as some private institutions in the state, abide by the Virginia State Policy on Transfer. The policy states that students who complete the Blue Ridge Community College A.S. Engineering will have met all lower division general education requirements at participating institutions. The policy does not guarantee admission to these institutions nor does it imply that each individual community college course will transfer. A copy of the Virginia State Policy on Transfer and additional information on articulation agreements with Virginia four-year colleges and universities is available in the Transfer Advising Center.

The degree sequencing shown below assumes an initial placement for MTH 263 (Calculus I). Students who do not have credit for MTH 161/MTH 162 or MTH 167 should work with an advisor to determine the prerequisite coursework needed given their mathematics background.

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The lab science requirement for this degree requires a minimum of one of CHM 111 or PHY 242 in addition to PHY 241. Transfer institutions may require one, the other, or both, and lab sciences should be selected in consultation with an engineering transfer guide or the advice of an academic advisor to meet requirements of the transfer institution. If your transfer institution does not require both CHM 111 and PHY 242, there will be an Engineering/Technical elective in place of that lab science. 

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Each of the two courses must be from different categories.

General Engineering

Civil Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Computer or Electrical Engineering

Biological or Chemical Engineering

Additional Engineering Electives

Some engineering fields and/or institutions have additional technical electives or requirements in other areas. Some known ones are listed below and are pre-approved. If your intended transfer institution recommends or requires a course that is not on any of these lists, you may still work with an advisor to have it approved into your plan.