Associate of Science in Pre-Engineering

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The Associate of Science in Pre-Engineering provides a foundation in the CCU distinctives, combined with a solid foundation in science, engineering, and mathematics, to prepare students to complete a degree in mechanical, electrical, or another engineering discipline at a second institution during their junior and senior years. Students select one of two CCU distinctives emphases: Biblical Studies or Liberal Arts.

The Associate of Science in Pre-Engineering degree in the College of Undergraduate Studies requires completion of the following 60 credits:
CCU Distinctives Emphasis (21 credit hours)
Pre-Engineering Core (37 credit hours)
Electives (2 credit hours)

CCU Distinctives Emphasis Core (21 credit hours)

Choose one of the following two CCU distinctive emphases:

Biblical Studies
Liberal Arts

Biblical Studies Emphasis (21 credit hours)

Biblical Studies Required Core (12 credit hours)

BIB 111 - Old Testament (3) OR
HIS 111 - Old Testament (3)
BIB 114 - New Testament (3) OR
HUM 114 - New Testament (3)
PHL 202 - Introduction to Philosophy (3)
THE 201 - Introduction to Theology (3)

Biblical Studies Elective Core (9 credit hours)

Choose 9 credit hours from the selection below:

COM 103 - Public Speaking (3) OR
COM 210 - Interpersonal Communication (3)
ECO 215 - Economics (3)
ENG 102 - English Composition (3) OR
ENG 105 - Advanced English Composition (3)
ENG 201 - Introduction to Literature (3) OR
ENG 202 - American Literature I (3) OR
ENG 203 - American Literature II (3) OR
ENG 204 - British Literature I (3) OR
ENG 205 - British Literature II (3)
HIS 185 - Western Civilization (3) OR
HIS 205 - American History (3)
PHL 315 - World Religions and Systems of Belief (3)
POL 207 - Introduction to American Politics (3)

Liberal Arts Emphasis (21 credit hours)

Liberal Arts Required Core (12 credit hours)

HIS 111 - Old Testament (3)
HUM 114 - New Testament (3)
HUM 120 - Introduction to the Arts (3) OR
MUS 110 - Musical Perspectives (3) OR
THR 112 - Theatre Appreciation (3)
ENG 201 - Introduction to Literature (3) OR
ENG 202 - American Literature I (3) OR
ENG 203 - American Literature II (3) OR
ENG 204 - British Literature I (3) OR
ENG 205 - British Literature II (3)

Liberal Arts Elective Core (9 credit hours)

Choose 9 credit hours from the selection below:

ENG 102 - English Composition (3) OR
ENG 105 - Advanced English Composition (3)
COM 103 - Public Speaking (3) OR
COM 210 - Interpersonal Communication (3)
ECO 215 - Economics (3)
HIS 185 - Western Civilization (3)
HIS 205 - American History (3)
PHL 202 - Introduction to Philosophy (3)
POL 207 - Introduction to American Politics (3)

Pre-Engineering Core (37 credit hours)

Engineering (7 credit hours)

Mathematics (12 credit hours)

Science (18 credit hours)

Graduation Requirements for the Associate of Science in Pre-Engineering

The faculty recommends students in the Associate of Science in Pre-Engineering to the Board of Trustees as candidates for graduation when they have completed the following requirements.

Completion of at least 60 semester hours of courses, including CCU distinctives emphasis and pre-engineering core requirements.
A cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher, and a letter grade of D or better on all CCU classes.
Completion of 45 hours of ministry/community service and 45 chapel credits for each year of attendance at CCU. For further details on ministry/community service, see the Life Directions Center (LDC) section of this catalog. For further details on chapel credits, see the Campus Ministry section of this catalog.
Meet the CCU Residency requirements .
Formal and timely application for graduation.
No outstanding financial obligations to the university.