Requirements
This degree will require a minimum of 105 units with possible additional prerequisites (see list below).
- Be sure to verify current admission requirements with your target institution.
- There may be course-level and GPA grade requirements; be sure to discuss this with your advisor.
Potential Prerequisites
Prerequisites will require extra units, and all will require a minimum grade of 2.0 (C) or higher. Students must:
- Complete CHEM& 140 or place into CHEM& 161
- Complete ENGL 98 or place into ENGL& 101
- Complete ENGR 111 or STEM 102 and MATH& 142 before ENGR 121
- ENGR 111 or STEM 102 may be waived, at the Engineering faculty’s discretion, for students transferring to EvCC with advanced standing in engineering.
- Complete ENGR 121 and PHYS& 241/231 before ENGR& 214
- Complete MATH& 144 or MATH& 142 or place into MATH& 151
- Complete PHYS& 114 or place into PHYS& 241
- Complete MFGT 103 before PHYS& 233
College Success - 2 units
A College Success course is mandatory for all new degree-seeking students. The class may be waived due to previous college coursework or the specific course of study. Certain programs are exempt from this requirement; please see the College Success webpage for details.
Required Course, STEM 101 strongly recommended
Communication Skills - 5 units
ENGL& 101 is offered in both non-diversity and diversity versions. Be sure to check the Class Schedule on the EvCC website to determine which section you wish to choose. If a course is a diversity class, this is displayed in the Course Attributes within section details.
Required Course
Humanities and Social Sciences - 15 units total
You must take 15 units total in at least two different disciplines. One must be selected from Humanities and another from Social Sciences. The third course may be from Humanities or Social Science. No more than 5 units can be from Humanities Performance or 100-level World Languages, and a total of 2 different disciplines are required.
At least one course from the three should be a diversity course designated by the Diversity attribute (note ENGL& 101 - Diversity may also be used to fulfill the diversity requirement). Students interested in transferring to WSU should choose a diversity course that also meets WSU UCORE requirements.
Required Course
5 units from the DTA Humanities Distribution course list
ART 110, ART 111, CMST& 210, or CMST& 220 are recommended.
Required Course
Note: The WSU Electrical Engineering Program requires ECON& 201 or ECON& 202. The WSU Mechanical Engineering program requires ECON& 202.
Required Course
5 units from either of the DTA Humanities or Social Sciences Distribution course lists
A World Language is recommended.
Mathematics - 25 units
Required Courses (minimum grade 2.0)
Science and Engineering Courses - 37 units
PHYS& 241 and 231 must be taken together. PHYS& 242 and 232 must be taken together. PHYS& 243 and 233 must be taken together.
Choose CS& 131 for WSU or CS& 141 for UW.
Required Courses (minimum grade 2.0)
Specialization Courses - 21 units required
Select courses as appropriate for intended major and transfer institution.
A minimum of 5 courses and 21 units is required; different specializations and/or transfer universities may require more.
Electrical
- University of Washington (ECE): CS 143, ENGR 121, MATH& 264, and
- University of Washington Bothell: CS 132 or CS 143, ENGL& 235, ENGR 121, MATH& 264 and ENGR 202*
- Washington State University: CS 132 (preferred) or CS 143, ENGL& 235, ENGR 121, ENGR 205, MATH& 264, ENGR 202*, and
- Choose 2 from: ENGR& 214, ENGR& 215, ENGR& 224, ENGR 240
Computer
*Course required for BS degree but typically taken in junior year and not required to transfer with junior standing. Completion at EvCC recommended if there is space in your schedule for improved junior year preparation.
Total Credit Hours: 105
Diversity Course Requirement
Diversity courses focus on perspectives related to cultural diversity in our society, which is defined as including human differences in culture, race, ethnicity, age, sex, sexuality, gender, ability, class, socioeconomic status, language, and religion. Courses are listed in the Class Schedule with a Diversity Class Attribute. They are typically found in the areas of Communications, Humanities, Social Sciences and Transfer Electives. A Diversity course may count toward one of the Distributions listed above, as well as meeting the Diversity Course requirement. Please consult with your advisor.
Completing one diversity class with a grade of D or better is an EvCC institutional requirement and must be completed to receive any degree from Everett Community College.
Required Course
Any course from the Diversity course list
EvCC Residency Units Requirement
To be eligible to earn a diploma at EvCC for any certificate, at least one-third of the units must be earned at Everett Community College and apply towards the credential being earned. These units must be traditionally graded and calculated in the EvCC GPA.
Required Residency Units: 30 minimum
Additional Graduation Requirements
In addition to the applicable Diversity and Residency Units requirements, EvCC has other graduation requirements for all certificates and degrees, including which version of credential requirements should be met, a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0, fulfillment of all obligations to the college (financial or otherwise), and filing of an application for graduation. Details can be found in EvCC Graduation Requirements or in the Current Catalog on the EvCC website.
Outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate analytical problem-solving skills.
- Apply scientific processes.
- Collaborate effectively.
- Communicate technical information.
- Apply engineering design processes.
Non-Discrimination Statement
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