Engineering
Associate in Arts Engineering · San Jose City College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Description
San José City College offers an Associate in Arts (AA) degree in Engineering. The Associate in Arts, Engineering Major meets the lower division course requirements necessary for a student to transfer to a four-year university as a junior to complete their baccalaureate degree in engineering. This program also opens the door for entry-level internships in engineering. Career options include many disciplines of engineering: mechanical, civil, electrical, computer, industrial, aeronautical/astronautical, chemical, materials, environmental, biomedical, and others.
A grade of "C" or better is required for each course in the major or area of emphasis. A "P" (Pass) grade is an acceptable grade for courses in the major or area of emphasis if the course is taken on a Pass/No Pass basis.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Apply knowledge of math, science, and engineering to identify, formulate, and solve basic engineering problems.
- Analyze and interpret data resulting from conducted experiments.
- Demonstrate basic design decisions regarding appropriate level engineering problems by applying techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools.
- Demonstrate effective communication in working well in situations that require teamwork.
Requirements
Major Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core: | 28 | |
| ENGR 003 | Introduction to Engineering | 3 |
| MATH 071 | Calculus I With Analytic Geometry | 5 |
| orMATH 071H | Honors Calculus I With Analytic Geometry | |
| MATH 072 | Calculus II with Analytic Geometry | 5 |
| MATH 073 | Multivariable Calculus | 5 |
| PHYS 004A | General Physics | 5 |
| PHYS 004B | General Physics | 5 |
| Area of Specialization: Complete one of the following courses | 3-4 | |
| ENGR 006 | Engineering Graphics | 3 |
| ENGR 008 | Programming and Problem-Solving in MATLAB | 3 |
| ENGR 032 | Statics | 3 |
| ENGR 033 | Circuit Analysis | 4 |
| ENGR 038 | Materials Science and Engineering | 3 |
| CIS 084 | Java Programming | 3 |
| Total Units | 31-32 | |
AA Degree Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements | 31-32 | |
| General Education Requirements | 34 | |
| Degree Applicable Electives | 1-2 | |
| Complete two courses for the U.S. History, Constitution, and American Ideals Requirement (US-1, US-2, and US-3) | ||
| Total Units | 60 | |