Engineering Sciences Department | 1 AS - Associate of Science Degree | 2 years

You will develop some exciting new skills in this program. Among these new skills, you should be able to:

• Use math, science and computing techniques to support the study and solution of engineering problems
• Conduct and document laboratory experiments in the sciences and engineering
• Identify the fundamental elements of engineering design

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George Fox University

• Engineering

Oregon Institute of Technology

• Electrical
• Mechanical
• Renewable Energy

Oregon State University

• Biological
• Chemical
• Civil
• Construction
• Ecological
• Electrical/Computer
• Environmental
• Industrial Manufacturing
• Mechanical

Portland State University

• Civil
• Computer
• Electrical
• Environmental
• Mechanical

In this field, the average beginning salary offer in 2016 was $64,891, the highest for any major for graduates with a bachelor’s degree.

1. You save money: Over two years, Clackamas Community College student's will save between $10,000 and $14,000 in tuition and fees. In addition to the cheaper tuition and fees, we offer generous financial aid and scholarships.
2. High caliber faculty: All engineering department faculty at CCC have earned their Ph.D. Instructors choose to work in the community college environment because of their dedication to teaching, ensuring that you get high quality instruction in the courses you need before you start upper level engineering course work.
3. Small class sizes: Classes at CCC are always small, usually 15 to 30 students.This is in contrast to large research universities, where introductory classes often have more than 100 students. At CCC, we value individualized instruction and personalized student interaction. Hands-on learning and an emphasis on the use of technology in the classroom set us apart.
4. Approved transfer programs: Start at Clackamas and earn an engineering degree in one of 11 different engineering majors. Educational plans for each one of these majors are designed with and approved by our university partners.
5. A common route: Nationwide, about 40 percent of engineering graduates who receive a bachelor's degree begin at a community college. Over 75 percent of Portland State University's engineering graduates attend a community college before completing their bachelors degree.
6. Engineering club: CCC has an active student-run Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics club. Send an email to clackamasstemclub@gmail.com to learn how you can get involved. In the past, we have built gliders, trebuchets and potato cannons. We have also gone on tours to places such as Tektronix and Intel and hosted guest speakers. This year we hope to win (yes, we're ambitious) a nationwide engineering design competition for community college engineering students.
7. Free tutoring services: A wide range of free tutoring is available at the Dye Learning Center on campus, allowing you to get extra help in math, science, engineering, and writing courses.
8. Flexibility: You can easily take a lighter class load, balancing school with other commitments. A range of day and night classes are offered, giving you choices about how to construct your schedule. Many courses are offered online, allowing you to learn at your own pace and at times that are convenient to you.

Engineering degrees typically have the most requirements of any major, so careful planning is necessary to ensure completion of the degree without unwanted additional years of schooling. Each CCC student has a unique set of circumstances, and we strongly encourage you to schedule an advising appointment to make an individual student plan.

Contact:

Carrie Sandberg, Engineering Advisor 

Email: carries@clackamas.edu
Phone: 503-594-3218