Transfer to a four-year college in the engineering discipline of your choice
Students who want to be engineers can begin their education at Jefferson Community College before transferring to a four-year college. You’ll complete your general education classes plus courses in physics, engineering design, and engineering graphics—essentially your first two years of study—before starting your bachelor’s degree program in any engineering field you choose.
Jefferson’s Engineering Science A.S. program is designed for students with an aptitude for math and science. Applicants are strongly encouraged to have four years of high school mathematics, including precalculus, plus physics, chemistry, and four years of English. Students in the program are required to buy or lease a computer that meets minimum specifications.
This program offers:
- Opportunities for hands-on and theoretical application of engineering principles
- Solid educational foundation for a variety of engineering and technology degrees
- Cost savings on general education classes
- Opportunity to gain the national credential of Certified Solidworks Associate (CSWA)
Job prospects are high for engineers
Earning an Engineering Science A.S. degree at Jefferson provides the educational foundation for your continued studies in any engineering discipline. Once you graduate with a bachelor's degree, you'll be ready to start your career in a field that's expected to grow by as much as 10 percent over the next decade.
Engineers are generally in high demand due to a shortage of graduates in the STEM fields, the challenges of a growing population and limited resources, and increased interest in improving quality of life. The average engineer's salary in 2016 ranged from $88,000 to $115,000 depending on engineering discipline.
Our graduates work in many disciplines - aerospace, mechanical, biomedical, chemical, civil, environmental, electrical, and computer engineering - and for employers that are having difficulty recruiting the right people. You can be the right person, and it all begins at Jefferson.
Learn to solve engineering challenges
When you complete the Engineering Science A.S. degree you will be able to:
- Identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
- Design and conduct experiments, and analyze and interpret data
- Design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs
- Apply critical thinking skills
Advancing Women in Engineering at Jefferson
Contact Enrollment Services for Application and Admissions Information
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Transfer to the bachelor’s program of your choice
Engineering Science A.S. graduates transfer to various four-year colleges and universities with full-junior status. Recent Jefferson grads have gone on to study at Rochester Institute of Technology, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Clarkson University, Syracuse University, Cornell University, SUNY Buffalo, SUNY ESF at Syracuse, Clemson University, SUNY Binghamton, University of Buffalo, University of Alabama at Huntsville, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, and Ohio State University.
Formal transfer agreements with some institutions make transfer especially smooth:
- Clarkson University
- Cornell University
- Rochester Institute of Technology
- Syracuse University
Suggested 4-Semester Pathway
The four-semester pathway is intended for the typical college-ready student. Always look at placement scores, AP, and previous college credits to ensure proper placement in the first and subsequent semesters.
Choose an emphasis:
| Aerospace/Mechanical - Fall Semester 1 | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| ENS 100: Engineering Orientation | 1 |
| ENG 101: Research and Composition | 3 |
| INT 111: College Foundations | 1 |
| CIS 116: Introductory Programming | 3 |
| CHE 131: General Chemistry 1 | 4 |
| MTH 221: Calculus 1 | 4 |
| Aerospace/Mechanical - Spring Semester 2 | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| ENS 101: Engineering Graphics | 3 |
| ENG 102: Literature and Composition | 3 |
| Restricted Elective: CHE 132: General Chemistry 2 or CIS 216: Advanced Programming | 4 |
| PHY 143: Science and Engineering Physics 1 | 4 |
| MTH 222: Calculus 2 | 4 |
| Aerospace/Mechanical - Fall Semester 3 | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| PHY 145: Science and Engineering Physics 3 | 4 |
| Restricted Elective: ENS 201: Statics | 3 |
| Concentration Elective: ENS 207: Electrical Science | 3 |
| MTH 242: Differential Equations | 4 |
| Social Science Elective 1* | 3 |
* Social Science Electives from two of the following SUNY Gen Ed knowledge and skill areas: Social Science, US History and Civic Engagement, World History and Global Awareness. One course must also satisfy the SUNY Gen Ed for Diversity: Equity, Inclusion and Justice
| Aerospace/Mechanical - Spring Semester 4 | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| PHY 144: Science and Engineering Physics 2 | 4 |
| ENS 200: Engineering Design and Build | 1 |
| ENS 204: Dynamics | 3 |
| ENS 206: Mechanics of Materials | 3 |
| Math Elective: MTH 241: Calculus 3 | 4 |
| Social Science Elective 2* | 3 |
* Social Science Electives from two of the following SUNY Gen Ed knowledge and skill areas: Social Science, US History and Civic Engagement, World History and Global Awareness. One course must also satisfy the SUNY Gen Ed for Diversity: Equity, Inclusion and Justice
| Biomedical - Fall Semester 1 | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| ENS 100: Engineering Orientation | 1 |
| ENG 101: Research and Composition | 3 |
| INT 111: College Foundations | 1 |
| CHE 131: General Chemistry 1 | 4 |
| Restricted Elective: BIO 131: Principles of Biology 1: Cell and Molecular Biology | 4 |
| MTH 221: Calculus 1 | 4 |
| Biomedical - Spring Semester 2 | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| ENS 101: Engineering Graphics | 3 |
| ENG 102: Literature and Composition | 3 |
| Restricted Elective: CHE 132: General Chemistry 2 | 4 |
| PHY 143: Science and Engineering Physics 1 | 4 |
| MTH 222: Calculus 2 | 4 |
| Biomedical - Fall Semester 3 | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| CIS 116: Introductory Programming | 3 |
| PHY 145: Science and Engineering Physics 3 | 4 |
| Restricted Elective: ENS 201: Statics | 3 |
| Concentration Elective: CHE 211: Organic Chemistry 1 | 4 |
| MTH 242: Differential Equations | 4 |
| Biomedical - Spring Semester 4 | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| ENS 200: Engineering Design and Build | 1 |
| Restricted Elective: ENS 204: Dynamics | 3 |
| Restricted Elective: CHE 212: Organic Chemistry 2 or BIO 202: Microbiology | 4 |
| Math Elective:: MTH 241: Calculus 3 | 4 |
| Social Science Elective 1* | 3 |
| Social Science Elective 2* | 3 |
* Social Science Electives from two of the following SUNY Gen Ed knowledge and skill areas: Social Science, US History and Civic Engagement, World History and Global Awareness. One course must also satisfy the SUNY Gen Ed for Diversity: Equity, Inclusion and Justice
| Chemical - Fall Semester 1 | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| ENS 100: Engineering Orientation | 1 |
| ENG 101: Research and Composition | 3 |
| INT 111: College Foundations | 1 |
| CIS 116: Introductory Programming | 3 |
| CHE 131: General Chemistry 1 | 4 |
| MTH 221: Calculus 1 | 4 |
| Chemical - Spring Semester 2 | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| ENS 101: Engineering Graphics | 3 |
| ENG 102: Literature and Composition | 3 |
| Restricted Elective: CHE 132: General Chemistry 2 | 4 |
| PHY 143: Science and Engineering Physics 1 | 4 |
| MTH 222: Calculus 2 | 4 |
| Chemical - Fall Semester 3 | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| PHY 145: Science and Engineering Physics 3 | 4 |
| Restricted Elective: ENS 201: Statics | 3 |
| Concentration Elective: CHE 211: Organic Chemistry 1 | 4 |
| MTH 242: Differential Equations | 4 |
| Social Science Elective 1* | 3 |
* Social Science Electives from two of the following SUNY Gen Ed knowledge and skill areas: Social Science, US History and Civic Engagement, World History and Global Awareness. One course must also satisfy the SUNY Gen Ed for Diversity: Equity, Inclusion and Justice
| Chemical - Spring Semester 4 | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| PHY 144: Science and Engineering Physics 2 | 4 |
| ENS 200: Engineering Design and Build | 1 |
| Restricted Elective: ENS 204: Dynamics | 3 |
| Restricted Elective: CHE 212: Organic Chemistry 2 | 4 |
| Math Elective: MTH 241: Calculus 3 | 4 |
| Social Science Elective 2* | 3 |
* Social Science Electives from two of the following SUNY Gen Ed knowledge and skill areas: Social Science, US History and Civic Engagement, World History and Global Awareness. One course must also satisfy the SUNY Gen Ed for Diversity: Equity, Inclusion and Justice
| Civil - Fall Semester 1 | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| ENS 100: Engineering Orientation | 1 |
| ENG 101: Research and Composition | 3 |
| INT 111: College Foundations | 1 |
| CHE 131: General Chemistry 1 | 4 |
| CIS 116: Introductory Programming | 3 |
| MTH 221: Calculus 1 | 4 |
| Civil - Spring Semester 2 | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| ENS 101: Engineering Graphics | 3 |
| ENG 102: Literature and Composition | 3 |
| Restricted Elective: CHE 132: General Chemistry 2 | 4 |
| PHY 143: Science and Engineering Physics 1 | 4 |
| MTH 222: Calculus 2 | 4 |
| Civil - Fall Semester 3 | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Social Science Elective 1* | 3 |
| PHY 145: Science and Engineering Physics 3 | 4 |
| Restricted Elective: ENS 201: Statics | 3 |
| Concentration Elective: ENS 207: Electrical Science | 3 |
| MTH 242: Differential Equations | 4 |
* Social Science Electives from two of the following SUNY Gen Ed knowledge and skill areas: Social Science, US History and Civic Engagement, World History and Global Awareness. One course must also satisfy the SUNY Gen Ed for Diversity: Equity, Inclusion and Justice
| Civil - Fall Semester 4 | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Restricted Elective: BIO 131: Principles of Biology 1: Cell and Molecular Biology | 3 |
| ENS 200: Engineering Design and Build | 1 |
| Restricted Elective: ENS 206: Mechanics of Materials | 3 |
| Math Elective: MTH 241: Calculus 3 | 4 |
| Restricted Elective: PHY 144: Science and Engineering Physics 2 | 4 |
| Social Science Elective 2* | 3 |
* Social Science Electives from two of the following SUNY Gen Ed knowledge and skill areas: Social Science, US History and Civic Engagement, World History and Global Awareness. One course must also satisfy the SUNY Gen Ed for Diversity: Equity, Inclusion and Justice
| Computer - Fall Semester 1 | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| ENS 100: Engineering Orientation | 1 |
| ENG 101: Research and Composition | 3 |
| INT 111: College Foundations | 1 |
| CIS 116: Introductory Programming | 3 |
| CHE 131: General Chemistry 1 | 4 |
| MTH 221: Calculus 1 | 4 |
| Computer - Spring Semester 2 | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| ENS 101: Engineering Graphics | 3 |
| ENG 102: Literature and Composition | 3 |
| PHY 143: Science and Engineering Physics 1 | 4 |
| Restricted Elective: CIS 216: Advanced Programming | 4 |
| MTH 222: Calculus 2 | 4 |
| Computer - Fall Semester 3 | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| PHY 145: Science and Engineering Physics 3 | 4 |
| Concentration Elective: ENS 207: Electrical Science | 3 |
| Restricted Elective: MTH 231: Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
| MTH 242: Differential Equations | 4 |
| Social Science Elective 1* | 3 |
* Social Science Electives from two of the following SUNY Gen Ed knowledge and skill areas: Social Science, US History and Civic Engagement, World History and Global Awareness. One course must also satisfy the SUNY Gen Ed for Diversity: Equity, Inclusion and Justice
| Computer - Spring Semester 4 | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| ENS 200: Engineering Design and Build | 1 |
| MTH 241: Calculus 3 | 4 |
| MTH 245: Linear Algebra | 3 |
| CIS 250: Data Structures | 3 |
| Social Science Elective 2* | 3 |
| Restricted Elective: Choice** | 4 |
* Social Science Electives from two of the following SUNY Gen Ed knowledge and skill
areas: Social Science, US History and Civic Engagement, World History and Global Awareness.
One course must also satisfy the SUNY Gen Ed for Diversity: Equity, Inclusion and
Justice
** Digital Logic is recommended (currently not offered by JCC) Logic design fundamentals.
Binary numbers and codes. Boolean algebra. Logic transformation and minimization.
Implementation of building blocks of digital systems: arithmetic circuits, decoders,
multiplexers, latches and flip-flops, registers and counters. Memory and programmable
logic. Analysis and design of combinational and sequential circuits using CAD tools.
| Electrical - Fall Semester 1 | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| ENS 100: Engineering Orientation | 1 |
| ENG 101: Research and Composition | 3 |
| INT 111: College Foundations | 1 |
| CIS 116: Introductory Programming | 3 |
| CHE 131: General Chemistry 1 | 4 |
| MTH 221: Calculus 1 | 4 |
| Electrical - Spring Semester 2 | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| ENS 101: Engineering Graphics | 3 |
| ENG 102: Literature and Composition | 3 |
| PHY 143: Science and Engineering Physics 1 | 4 |
| Restricted Elective: CIS 216: Advanced Programming | 4 |
| MTH 222: Calculus 2 | 4 |
| Electrical - Fall Semester 3 | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| PHY 145: Science and Engineering Physics 3 | 4 |
| Restricted Elective: ENS 201: Statics | 3 |
| ENS 207: Electrical Science | 3 |
| MTH 242: Differential Equations | 4 |
| Social Science Elective 1* | 3 |
* Social Science Electives from two of the following SUNY Gen Ed knowledge and skill areas: Social Science, US History and Civic Engagement, World History and Global Awareness. One course must also satisfy the SUNY Gen Ed for Diversity: Equity, Inclusion, a
| Electrical - Spring Semester 4 | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| ENS 200: Engineering Design and Build | 1 |
| Restricted Elective: ENS 204: Dynamics | 3 |
| Math Elective: MTH 241: Calculus 3 | 4 |
| Restricted Elective: MTH 245: Linear Algebra | 3 |
| Social Science Elective 2* | 3 |
| Restricted Elective: Choice** | 3 |
* Social Science Electives from two of the following SUNY Gen Ed knowledge and skill
areas: Social Science, US History and Civic Engagement, World History and Global Awareness.
One course must also satisfy the SUNY Gen Ed for Diversity: Equity, Inclusion, and
Justice
** This restricted elective may need to be taken in semester 3 or semester 4. Digital
Logic/Digital Systems (currently not offered by JCC, offered Fall semester through
SUNY Cross Registration) or linear algebra may be recommended depending on program
requirements at transfer school.
| Environmental - Semester 1 | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| ENS 100: Engineering Orientation | 1 |
| ENG 101: Research and Composition | 3 |
| INT 111: College Foundations | 1 |
| CHE 131: General Chemistry 1 | 4 |
| CIS 116: Introductory Programming | 3 |
| MTH 221: Calculus 1 | 4 |
| Environmental - Semester 2 | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| ENS 101: Engineering Graphics | 3 |
| ENG 102: Literature and Composition | 3 |
| Restricted Elective: CHE 132: General Chemistry 2 | 4 |
| PHY 143: Science and Engineering Physics 1 | 4 |
| MTH 222: Calculus 2 | 4 |
| Environmental - Fall Semester 3 | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences Elective 1* | 3 |
| PHY 145: Science and Engineering Physics 3 | 4 |
| ENS 201: Statics | 3 |
| Concentration Elective: CHE 211: Organic Chemistry 1 | 4 |
| MTH 242: Differential Equations | 4 |
* Social Science Electives from two of the following SUNY Gen Ed knowledge and skill areas: Social Science, US History and Civic Engagement, World History and Global Awareness. One course must also satisfy the SUNY Gen Ed for Diversity: Equity, Inclusion and Justice
| Environmental - Spring Semester 4 | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Restricted Elective: Choice | 4 |
| ENS 200: Engineering Design and Build | 1 |
| Restricted Elective: ENS 206: Mechanics of Materials | 3 |
| Math Elective: MTH 241: Calculus 3 | 4 |
| Social Science Elective 2* | 3 |
| Restricted Elective: Choice | 3-4 |
| BIO 131: Principles of Biology 1: Cell and Molecular Biology | 4 |
* Social Science Electives from two of the following SUNY Gen Ed knowledge and skill areas: Social Science, US History and Civic Engagement, World History and Global Awareness. One course must also satisfy the SUNY Gen Ed for Diversity: Equity, Inclusion and Justice
Lookup Course Description
Degree requirements for Engineering Science A.S.
| Major Requirements (8 credit hours) | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| ENS 100: Engineering Orientation | 1 |
| ENS 101: Engineering Graphics | 3 |
| ENS 200: Engineering Design and Build | 1 |
| CIS 116: Introductory Programming | 3 |
| Liberal Arts Requirements (39 credit hours) | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| CHE 131: General Chemistry 1 | 4 |
| ENG 101: Research and Composition | 3 |
| ENG 102: Literature and Composition | 3 |
| MTH 221: Calculus 1 | 4 |
| MTH 222: Calculus 2 | 4 |
| MTH 242: Differential Equations | 4 |
| MTH 241: Calculus 3 or MTH 245: Linear Algebra |
3 |
| PHY 143: Science and Engineering Physics 1 | 4 |
| PHY 145: Science and Engineering Physics 3 | 4 |
| Social Science Electives | 6 |
| Restricted Electives Requirements (18 credit hours) | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Choose one of the following: CHE 211 Organic Chemistry or ENS 207 Electrical Science or PHY 144 Science and Engineering Physics 2 |
3 |
| Choose five courses from: BIO 131, BIO 202, CHE 132, CHE 211, CHE 212, CHE 215, CIS 216, CIS 250, ENS 201, ENS 204, ENS 206, ENS 207, MTH 231, MTH 241, MTH 245, PHY 144 | 15 |
Total Credit Hours: 65
| Engineering Requirements (5 credit hours) | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| ENS 100: Engineering Orientation | 1 |
| ENS 101: Engineering Graphics | 3 |
| ENS 200: Engineering Design and Build | 1 |
| Computer Science Requirement (3 credit hours) | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| CIS 116: Introductory Programming | 3 |
| Liberal Arts Requirements (39 credit hours) | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| CHE 131: General Chemistry 1 | 4 |
| ENG 101: Research and Composition | 3 |
| ENG 102: Literature and Composition or higher | 3 |
| MTH 221: Calculus 1 | 4 |
| MTH 222: Calculus 2 | 4 |
| MTH 242: Differential Equations | 4 |
| MTH 241: Calculus 3 or MTH 245: Linear Algebra |
3 |
| PHY 143: Science and Engineering Physics 1 | 4 |
| PHY 145: Science and Engineering Physics 3 | 4 |
| Social Science Elective 11 | 3 |
| Social Science Elective 21 | 3 |
| Restricted Electives Requirements (18 credit hours) | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Concentration Elective: Choose one of the following: CHE 211 Organic Chemistry 1 or ENS 207 Electrical Science or PHY 144 Science and Engineering Physics 2 |
3 |
| Restricted Electives: Choose five courses from: BIO 131, BIO 202, CHE 132, CHE 211, CHE 212, CHE 215, CIS 216, CIS 250, ENS 201, ENS 204, ENS 206, ENS 207, MTH 231, MTH 241, MTH 245, PHY 144 |
15 |
Total Credit Hours 65
| Advising Notes: | |
|---|---|
| 1Courses must be Social Science electives selected from two different areas in the SUNY General Education Course Listing for Social Science, American History, Western Civilization, and Other World Civilizations. |
Program Contacts
Donna Stevenson
AVP of STEM, Health Professions, & Businessdstevenson@sunyjefferson.edu
(315) 786-2323
Kerry Kennett
Instructor of Engineering
kkennett@sunyjefferson.edu
(315) 786-2388